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Title: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM

So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

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Post by: Tom62 on August 26, 2007, 12:28:29 AM

What's on my mind? Well, it is almost 2 o'clock in the morning and my bottle of 10 year's old Laphroaig is nearly finished, so all what's on my mind now is to go to sleep. Tomorrow (I mean today) is a busy day. Have work in my garden (that looks more like a jungle now) and pack our suitcases for our three week's vacation in Portugal.

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Post by: Squid on August 26, 2007, 02:14:15 AM

On my mind? Lots of things. My stomach which is aching from eating too much shrimp gumbo, hoping I got a job I interviewed for this past week, thinking I should read two journal articles for my health psychology class, wondering what I should do my thesis on, and passing ideas for songs I might work on.

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Post by: shoruke on August 26, 2007, 04:08:35 AM

What's on my mind? Well I'm actually talking to my girlfriend right now, so... yeah. She is.

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Post by: McQ on August 26, 2007, 04:24:17 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"What's on my mind? Well, it is almost 2 o'clock in the morning and my bottle of 10 year's old Laphroaig is nearly finished, so all what's on my mind now is to go to sleep. Tomorrow (I mean today) is a busy day. Have work in my garden (that looks more like a jungle now) and pack our suitcases for our three week's vacation in Portugal.

Did you say Laphroaig? :shock:

You are my new favorite person in the whole world! LOL!

I am a "FOL". There is always a bottle or two on hand in my house. The best single malt in the universe!

I need a new bottle of the cask strength. I'm almost empty.

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Post by: Tom62 on August 26, 2007, 12:16:17 PM

Quote from: "McQ"Did you say Laphroaig?

You are my new favorite person in the whole world! LOL!

I am a "FOL". There is always a bottle or two on hand in my house. The best single malt in the universe!

I need a new bottle of the cask strength. I'm almost empty.

I fully agree with you. I would almost say it is like heaven, sitting in a cosy chair near the fireplace in wintertime after dinner, enjoying a good glass of Laphroaig (or even an Arbeg, Lagavulin or Bowmore), chatting with friends and afterwards enjoy a good cuban sigar.

Luckily for me that my wife has diplomatic status, which means that she can buy those "necessities" of life taxfree.

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Post by: McQ on August 26, 2007, 02:59:32 PM

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Quote from: "McQ"Did you say Laphroaig?

You are my new favorite person in the whole world! LOL!

I am a "FOL". There is always a bottle or two on hand in my house. The best single malt in the universe!

I need a new bottle of the cask strength. I'm almost empty.

I fully agree with you. I would almost say it is like heaven, sitting in a cosy chair near the fireplace in wintertime after dinner, enjoying a good glass of Laphroaig (or even an Arbeg, Lagavulin or Bowmore), chatting with friends and afterwards enjoy a good cuban sigar.

Luckily for me that my wife has diplomatic status, which means that she can buy those "necessities" of life taxfree.

I'll be right over!

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Post by: SteveS on August 26, 2007, 05:10:55 PM

I'm currently rescheduling my family vacation, which is going to have to get bumped due to a work commitment. Thus far this year, I have taken 1 day of vacation. I have used 0 sick/personal days over the past 13 years I've been employed. I'm taking a whole half-day on Monday because it is my eldest daughter's first day of kindergarten. The vacation I'm rescheduling is only 4 days, so I'll have burned a grand total of 5.5 days this year out of my theoretical 20 that I can take.

So I'm feeling a tad frustrated - but it'll all work out.

I'm letting my grass dry out before I try to mow it today --- its been storming mercilessly here in the American midwest and my grass has grown a tremendous amount in the last few days, but it has always been raining so there has not been an opportunity to cut it - today is sunny so I'm "seizing the day".

Hopefully tonight or tomorrow night I'll brew my recipe of "brown ale", the ingredients for which are sitting in my fridge (hops are in the freezer) as I type. I was going do this friday, but I worked until 10:00 PM so I just went to bed. Then, I was going to do it yesterday, but I worked in the afternoon and had dinner with my family, so decided to just veg instead.

I'm coming to the conclusion that I work too much :wink: !

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Post by: Tom62 on August 26, 2007, 05:23:18 PM

I've just finished working in my garden and I must say it was an ordeal in the hot sticky weather. I'm now going to take a shower, open up a bottle of ice cold beer and watch a good video.

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Post by: SteveS on August 27, 2007, 02:07:41 AM

Good deal Tom62 - I, too, finished my outside chore and got my lawn mowed. I already drank a bottle of beer (New Belgium's Skinny Dip Ale - its really good, a lot like their Fat Tire just lighter and a little spicier - New Belgium brews out of Fort Collins Colorado and is probably unavailable outside the US).

I'm also happy to announce that my fermentation gear is sanitizing - I'm brewing my brown ale tonight! And the vacation reschedule mostly worked - just missed a few things.

Its all coming together.

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Post by: Steve Reason on August 27, 2007, 04:23:09 AM

I'm hooked on Heineken as far as beer goes. Man that's a smooth tasting beer.

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Post by: SteveS on August 27, 2007, 05:48:59 AM

I like Heine's as well, Steve Reason. If you can't get it on tap, it tastes far better out of the "keg cans" than the bottles (just poor it into a glass first instead of drinking it straight out of the can). The green bottles seem to skunk at an alarming rate....

I'm pleased to announce that my brown ale has been brewed, and is presently awaiting the onset of fermentation in by basement. I escaped with only two brew-day injuries - I kicked a misplaced circular saw blade in my garage and cut my leg (superficial), and I burned my left index finger but only slightly - as I'm consuming the last batch of homebrew I find the pain decreasing already :wink:

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Post by: Squid on August 27, 2007, 05:54:31 AM

Beer? Beer good. Fat tire is excellent.

I also dig on Shiner's Hefeweizen but Paulaner makes an even better one. Another I really enjoyed, which I can't seem to find anymore around here is Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale.

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Post by: Tom62 on August 27, 2007, 07:38:31 AM

I've never really liked Heineken. It taste a bit too sweet and too artificial for my taste buds. As a matter of fact, it was voted to be the worst tasting dutch beer in a blind taste test under dutch students. Much better dutch brands are Grolsch, Dommelsch and Hertog Jan. Like Squid I also love to drink a good Hefeweizen, like Paulaner. The best beer however, according to my german wife (and I have to agree with her) comes from Belgium and is called Duvel (http://www.duvelusa.com/ (http://www.duvelusa.com/)). Other great Belgium beers are Chimay, Kwak, Westmalle, Palm, Hoegaarden and Leffe.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 27, 2007, 02:54:41 PM

Squid-good luck on your thesis! Let us know when you do decide on your topic.

SteveS--oh, i hear you about the lawn taking over! It is trying to take over my life --every time it doesn't rain--gotta cut itj again! bites. and it still looks too tall between sunny days..

I'm a run&diet coke gal myself. No hangover. ...can turn it's strength up and down like a dimmer switch.

Right now I'm thinking about the 500 jello-shots i make for the lake's Labor Day bash coming up. Our lake has an area called "the Shallows" where everyone anchors their boats, and walks around and parties with eveyone else. All our friends are there, and the lakers all know each other, forever, like a great big family. Hundreds of fun people out in the sun.

We grill out there, and share our food and drinks and dance in the water to the band, which is on some pontoons strapped together. it's a blast.

If anyone needs jello-shot recipes---'pm' me. They call me jello-shot on the lake i hang on....not exactly what ya want people to be calling you when you are in your bathing suit....ha ha!!!but i'm kinda well-known for these shots. I bring 'em to every big lake party.

i myself don't really like jello-shots, but, they do add some fun to parties!!!! They are fun to pass around.

time to go cut the grass again...i'm getting a goat!!!

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Post by: SteveS on August 27, 2007, 04:25:29 PM

Squid - I enjoy most of the spectrum of Paulaner's output. Their Marzen/Octoberfest is really good. I've never come across Tilburg's Dutch Brown, but I really like brown ales - I'm happy to say that I can now buy Sam Adam's brown in my area.

Tom62 - man, I really like Grolsch. It is definitely one of my favorite "pilsner" style beers available commercially.

tigerlily - when I was in college I remember getting really drunk and jello shots and vomiting green all over the place - I now tread carefully! I'm more of a beer guy than a liquor guy - honestly, I almost never drink anything with vodka, rum, whiskey, or whatever in it. Sometimes, just infrequently. Beer, on the other hand, is a daily ritual!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 27, 2007, 05:11:46 PM

SteveS, you actually brew your own???? wow. how long does that take?

See, i don't like beer. I get full after only one, and barely have a buzz....so it is kinda a waste of my stomach space, ha ha!!!

While i was raising my kids, i quit drinking completely, never drank at all. OH, i partied around, but just zero alcohol.

Then i hooked up with C., and he is a partier, i thought, what the heck, i am kinda done with the bulk of the motherhood gig....and i started having a second youth all over again...so i had to re-discover how to drink, all over again!!! I was as bad at it as any rookie... Got sick on the drinks that tasted good...ha ha! Finally figured out less sugar=less sick. duh.

Oh yeah, you are right, those jello-shots can really take ya down!! I have a lil purse style cooler, holds aobut 70 shots, keep re-filling it up from the big cooler of shots i have on the boat, and we wander through the crowds in the shallows passing 'em around....so it's not quite as bad as one person having a whole buncha shots...

MY green ones rock!!!-----'Margaritavilles'....lime jello, Jose Cuervo and triple sec...can almost taste the salt on the rim. mmmm-mmmmmm

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Post by: Steve Reason on August 27, 2007, 06:53:59 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I've never really liked Heineken. It taste a bit too sweet and too artificial for my taste buds. As a matter of fact, it was voted to be the worst tasting dutch beer in a blind taste test under dutch students. Much better dutch brands are Grolsch, Dommelsch and Hertog Jan. Like Squid I also love to drink a good Hefeweizen, like Paulaner. The best beer however, according to my german wife (and I have to agree with her) comes from Belgium and is called Duvel (http://www.duvelusa.com/ (http://www.duvelusa.com/)). Other great Belgium beers are Chimay, Kwak, Westmalle, Palm, Hoegaarden and Leffe.

Well, I don't doubt that it doesn't measure up to other Dutch beers. But compared with most mass produced American beers, it's a little slice of heaven. :wink:

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Post by: SteveS on August 27, 2007, 07:10:52 PM

tigerlily - Brewing the beer takes a few hours, then I let it ferment for usually 2 to 3 weeks. From there, I siphon it into used Cornelius soda kegs and put them under CO2 pressure for about another 7-10 days to carbonate. Then, I serve the beer "on tap" straight out of the soda kegs (no bottles to wash this way). The fermentation equipment is just a plastic bucket - inexpensive. You need a bad-ass heat source, though, to boil several gallons of water at once - I use a camp-chef propane cooker (85,000 or 125,000 btu's, depending on who you believe). This didn't cost all that much. By far the largest expense in my setup is the draft equipment - the used soda kegs are about $35 each, and I had to buy a chest freezer to hold the kegs, a controller to turn it into a refrigerator, and a CO2 tank with pressure regulator to carbonate and push the beer. You can get the CO2 tanks filled at a "fire & safety" place or some such (the kind of place that recharges fire extinguishers can usually do it - a full tank lasts a long time and only costs like $15/$20 to fill).

It really isn't difficult at all and you get very fresh tasting beer that you can "tweak" to suit your own individual taste. One thing, though, I ferment the beer at basement temperatures, so the only kind I make is "ale". To make lager beers (German style) you would need to ferment at a much lower temperature (45 to 50 degrees F) and then "lager" the beer for 2 or 3 months at near freezing. The most common style of beer consumed in America is lager (bud, miller), and the kinds like Heinekens and Grolsch are also lager styles, so I can't make these with my setup. But all styles of ale are available to me: brown ale, English bitters, pale ale, hefeweizen, stout, porter, etc. My personal favorite is English bitter (extra special) loaded with Kent Goldings hops - yum!

In this fabulous modern world of ours, I can order fresh ingredients on the internet and they ship directly to my house. Convenient - don't have to drive all the way to the brew shop (there aren't that many of them around me).

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Post by: Tom62 on August 27, 2007, 07:30:34 PM

SteveS - that's really a great hobby. I'd love to come over and taste your English Bitter. How much beer do you produce? Are they for your own consumption only or do you also sell them?

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Post by: Steve Reason on August 27, 2007, 07:34:09 PM

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"Squid-good luck on your thesis! Let us know when you do decide on your topic.

SteveS--oh, i hear you about the lawn taking over! It is trying to take over my life --every time it doesn't rain--gotta cut itj again! bites. and it still looks too tall between sunny days..

I'm a run&diet coke gal myself. No hangover. ...can turn it's strength up and down like a dimmer switch.

Right now I'm thinking about the 500 jello-shots i make for the lake's Labor Day bash coming up. Our lake has an area called "the Shallows" where everyone anchors their boats, and walks around and parties with eveyone else. All our friends are there, and the lakers all know each other, forever, like a great big family. Hundreds of fun people out in the sun.

We grill out there, and share our food and drinks and dance in the water to the band, which is on some pontoons strapped together. it's a blast.

If anyone needs jello-shot recipes---'pm' me. They call me jello-shot on the lake i hang on....not exactly what ya want people to be calling you when you are in your bathing suit....ha ha!!!but i'm kinda well-known for these shots. I bring 'em to every big lake party.

i myself don't really like jello-shots, but, they do add some fun to parties!!!! They are fun to pass around.

time to go cut the grass again...i'm getting a goat!!!

LOL! Yeah, I would imagine that the last thing you want to call a lady in a bathing suit is "jello shot".

I'm a big rum and coke (pepsi in my case) fan as well. Bacardi gold is my preferred rum. That's pretty much the only thing I drink aside from beer. I like wine, but I'm a bit intimidated by it-- plus the price of wine is a bit off-putting.

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Post by: Will on August 27, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

I accidentally converted my step brother. Who was a monk. Now I'm trying to help him to realize that while religion can be destructive, it's not necessarily destructive by default, as he's experiencing the same separation anxiety that I'm sure many here have faced. He's just coming out of the bargaining stage, where he tried to say that god is everything, and that when the bible was talking about god, it meant that everything was the father... yada. I explained to him that if god is everything, then the term atheist means nothing because I, someone who doesn't believe in the supernatural, believe in reality and thus would believe in his definition of god. I explained how changing the common semantic meaning of 'god' is a cop out, like stealing one last hit as you're trying to kick the addiction.

Now we're moving into anger.

I'm starting to think that people like many on this board, should make themselves available to help guide people who are leaving the faith. Like a 12 step program, essentially. It could help people to focus and make their way through the process more effectively.

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Post by: SteveS on August 27, 2007, 10:33:40 PM

Hi Tom62 - I produce 5 gallons at a time, and I don't really brew more than about 30 or 40 gallons a year. Homebrewing beer (or wine, or most anything that isn't distilled) has been legal in the United States since Jimmy Carter re-legalized it in 1978. It had been made illegal during the Prohibition era (stickin' puritans) and then when prohibition was lifted homebrewing was forgotten for some reason - until Pres. Carter re-instated it (ref. the discussion about past US presidents, on this basis Carter couldn't have been all bad, right? :wink: )

Under the laws of my nation, I can share the homemade beer with other adults (aged 21 years or higher) but I cannot sell it. In fact, I think you have to be careful about even giving it away, because the laws vary by State. But, if you have guests in your home they can drink as much of it as they like. I think you would just have to be careful about distributing growlers to the neighborhood, for example - consuming it in your home (or yard, garage, you know) is always okay. To sell the beer legally would require special licensing from the state and federal governments (so the politicians can collect the taxes they place on the sale of alcohol - under the pretense of protecting the public, of course :wink: ). So, selling my homebrew would unfortunately be very illegal for me! I would be no different than a moonshiner in the eyes of the ATF (Federal agency responsible for the enforcement of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms laws - the eye of the ATF is sort of like the eye of Sauron - you don't want it looking at you :evil:

).

The law permits me to brew up to 100 gallons per year, although if two or more drinking age adults live in my house (my wife lives with me, so I qualify) I can then brew up to 200 gallons per year (which is a lot of beer!). Honestly, though, if you brewed more than the limit I don't know how anybody would ever find out about it - but that's what the law says.

And sure - If you ever happen to be in the Chicago area, send me a PM - I'd love to have you over for a homebrew!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 28, 2007, 12:51:05 AM

Yeah, Steve Reason, i gotta work on getting myself a better nickname!!! bah ha ha! :lol: I KNOW--i'll start calling my jello shots "hotties" or something, ha ha!!

Wow, SteveS, that is amazing you make your own beer!!! WOW! Wow, it does sound nice!!! I have known many people who make their own wines or various liquors, but their own beer? That is a first for me!!!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 28, 2007, 01:16:50 AM

Willravel, that is amazing, about you accidentally converted your step-bro who is a monk? Did this happen suddenly or all-at-once? wow.
I imagine, having invested all that time and brain power into becoming a monk, that he would be angry. wow. he really had given his whole life to a lie......

I am considering your idea, about the detox 12 step program idea.....know what? Maybe if we had a specific page or site-area for new atheists to refer to?.....so it wouldn't have to be re-typed up each time, and could be very well thought out...

it could even have a FAQ list....sure, it'd have to be personalized with specific feedback for each new atheist, and this forum could be a great resource for the newly deconverted, as there are so many really wise people here (like McQ, Momma Squid, Laes, SteveS, Squid, you, REasoner, rlRose, everyone here is so cool), and also everyone here is so welcoming, so ready to listen and help out. Very patient group, too.

but like you mentioned, many of us have gone through similar stages of deconversion....there could be a nut-shell outline of common reactions.....? maybe not a good idea...?

Anyway, Willravel, i am glad your s-bro has YOU around right now, I can't even imagine what all it'd be like to be a monk and then realize it is all pretend. wow. He must be in shock....what a emotional blowout....Wow, Will, good luck with assisting him through this time. Let us know what we can do ...

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Post by: Steve Reason on August 28, 2007, 01:36:24 AM

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"Willravel, that is amazing, about you accidentally converted your step-bro who is a monk? Did this happen suddenly or all-at-once? wow.
I imagine, having invested all that time and brain power into becoming a monk, that he would be angry. wow. he really had given his whole life to a lie......

I am considering your idea, about the detox 12 step program idea.....know what? Maybe if we had a specific page or site-area for new atheists to refer to?.....so it wouldn't have to be re-typed up each time, and could be very well thought out...

it could even have a FAQ list....sure, it'd have to be personalized with specific feedback for each new atheist, and this forum could be a great resource for the newly deconverted, as there are so many really wise people here (like McQ, Momma Squid, Laes, SteveS, Squid, you, REasoner, rlRose, everyone here is so cool), and also everyone here is so welcoming, so ready to listen and help out. Very patient group, too.

but like you mentioned, many of us have gone through similar stages of deconversion....there could be a nut-shell outline of common reactions.....? maybe not a good idea...?

Anyway, Willravel, i am glad your s-bro has YOU around right now, I can't even imagine what all it'd be like to be a monk and then realize it is all pretend. wow. He must be in shock....what a emotional blowout....Wow, Will, good luck with assisting him through this time. Let us know what we can do ...

Sounds like a good idea. It sure sticks with a person. I may never fully undo what religion has done to me. It's definitely like craving a drug. I don't know that it needs 12 steps (I think one those is trusting god or some such thing), but it would be nice to have a resource for newbies and those that are just looking for the truth.

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Post by: Will on August 28, 2007, 03:39:09 AM

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"Willravel, that is amazing, about you accidentally converted your step-bro who is a monk? Did this happen suddenly or all-at-once? wow.

It took approximately 4 conversations. He found out I was an atheist and started grilling me. I answered him as honestly as I could, never intending to convert anyone (I don't like the idea of being an evangelical atheist).

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"I imagine, having invested all that time and brain power into becoming a monk, that he would be angry. wow. he really had given his whole life to a lie......

Actually his anger stems from intellectual vanity. He's started with the whole "how stupid are they.." type of thing. I feel badly when I have to point out that was him not too long ago. I suspect that it's a part of his coming to terms with what being an atheist really means.

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"I am considering your idea, about the detox 12 step program idea.....know what? Maybe if we had a specific page or site-area for new atheists to refer to?.....so it wouldn't have to be re-typed up each time, and could be very well thought out...

I'd be happy to help out. I'm not a licensed psychotherapist, but neither are people in AA.
1) Admit you're powerless against theism.
2) Come to understand there is no intergalactic superpower.
3) Make a decision to turn over your life to reason.
4) Make a moral inventory. Not sure what that means.
5) Admit to your friends and yourself the nature of why theism is wrong.
6) Remove these illogical beliefs from your character.
7) Make a list of the people you've hurt as a theist and make amends
8)

As I'm making this list based on the 12 steps, I'm realizing just how theistic the 12 steps are.

QuoteWe admitted we were powerless over alcoholâ€"that our lives had become unmanageable.
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His Will for us and the power to carry that out.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Holy crap. Totally brainwashing people who need real help. Shame on them. Shame!

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"it could even have a FAQ list....sure, it'd have to be personalized with specific feedback for each new atheist, and this forum could be a great resource for the newly deconverted, as there are so many really wise people here (like McQ, Momma Squid, Laes, SteveS, Squid, you, REasoner, rlRose, everyone here is so cool), and also everyone here is so welcoming, so ready to listen and help out. Very patient group, too.

but like you mentioned, many of us have gone through similar stages of deconversion....there could be a nut-shell outline of common reactions.....? maybe not a good idea...?

Anyway, Willravel, i am glad your s-bro has YOU around right now, I can't even imagine what all it'd be like to be a monk and then realize it is all pretend. wow. He must be in shock....what a emotional blowout....Wow, Will, good luck with assisting him through this time. Let us know what we can do ...

I'm sure he'll be okay eventually. I'v just been playing interference between him and all of his theist friends and family. He's starting massive debates and discussions in which is is the smart one, and he's pissing people off.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 28, 2007, 03:58:24 AM

Willravel--i LOVE your quicker, seven-step detox program!!! ha ha! Faster results in only seven easy steps! Excellent!

Sign up in the next ten minutes and we can deliver an additional seven extra steps right to your computer. And we'll throw in a set of steak knives for those having trouble with step #5 up there....

Hey, put on some music, i am doing a two-step myself.... :lol:

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Post by: SteveS on August 28, 2007, 03:53:10 PM

Quote from: "Willravel"I'm starting to think that people like many on this board, should make themselves available to help guide people who are leaving the faith. Like a 12 step program, essentially. It could help people to focus and make their way through the process more effectively.

This seems like a sound and humanitarian idea, Willravel. From my personal experience I was never religious - so I guess I truly don't understand what it would be like to have your worldview come crashing down around you like it must when a person loses their faith (esp. a faith in which they have invested a tremendous amount of their emotion and personality).

Unfortunately, that means I wouldn't know how to go about helping them either

I just can't think of any useful suggestion - they would tell me "you have no idea what this is like" - and - they'd be right. (shrugs)

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Post by: Will on August 28, 2007, 05:47:34 PM

Many people have struggled with an addiction, not just atheists. If you've had issues with obesity, alcoholism, smoking, gambling, or coffee (so like every American), I'd say you're okay to give advice. Just because you were lucky enough to be born into a free thinking environment doesn't mean you can't help.

I'll have to organize this into a thread.

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Post by: Squid on August 28, 2007, 05:53:25 PM

QuoteSquid-good luck on your thesis! Let us know when you do decide on your topic.

Gracias. Whatever I decide it'll be more likely in the biopsych/neuroscience area of health psych, possibly neuroendocrinology.

Steve - I haven't tried much of Paulaner's other brews, I need to give 'em a swig.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 28, 2007, 06:13:23 PM

wow, Will ravel, i have never thought of theism as an addiction. i guess there are a lot of similarities, aren't there?!

i've heard some comdedian, (probably George Carllin? or Bill Mahar?) who thought of theism as a psychosis, there ARE a lot of similarities there, too.

I think this idea for a thread for the newly de-converted is a great idea. GO FOR IT!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 28, 2007, 06:36:31 PM

Hey, Squid, you ever heard of neuro-evolution? I'm not really sure it is a 'field' actually, yet, anyway, but this anthropologist, Helen Fisher, she does some awesome documentaries on the field of how relationships, 'pair-bonding' has evolved through the history of humanity. Fascinating stuff.

She takes love on down to the chemical level, and various areas of the brain that come into play. She is brilliant. She puts current day attitudes/customs into the context the history and evolution of humanity, starting from our days in the trees....

Probably wouldn't work for your thesis, but when i saw you have an interest in biopsych, you might find her stuff as fascinating as i do. i can send you this film of hers i have if you are interested. You and your sweetie could watch it together, it is really cool.

Even people who think they would have little interest in this topic may very well become fascinated.

Squid, what is your major?

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Post by: Squid on August 29, 2007, 07:59:00 AM

Oh yeah, I've read lots of Helen Fisher's stuff. I did a paper as a final undergrad project on theories of love and read over much of her work. Oddly enough I had already had that line of thinking going when I ran across her stuff.

What film is it? I might have already seen it!

I got my undergrad degree in psychology, I'm doing my masters in health psychology and epidemiology and hope to do my Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on August 30, 2007, 01:49:54 AM

i have it in my 'favorites.' It is some speech she gave on this topic. i'll send it when i am sober, ha ha!! Heck, maybe i'll start a thread with it!...

DONCHA JUST LOVE HER STUFF!!?? Yeah, with me too, she was saying stuff i already knew/sensed, only in a much more intelligent way, with studies/research to back it up.

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Post by: tacoma_kyle on September 01, 2007, 05:21:35 AM

Had a shitty fuckin day.

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Post by: Eclecticsaturn on September 02, 2007, 05:22:42 PM

Whats on my mind? Well today i will be with my wife for 8 years and and married for 4 years (same date. Tommarrow actually but celebrating it today.) Well, its be 8 years, im working 2 jobs, we have 10 month old and she still wants me to be the old romantic self and come up with a nice romantic night and my brains fried . I need to figure something out.

(good idea for a post though, btw)

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 03, 2007, 05:10:01 AM

Here's what's on my mind... I just got back from a cruise to Alaska and a stop in Victoria, BC, Canada, so I'm a tad bummed though happy to be home after a week. The cat is neurotic and won't shut up... you'd think she's never alone in this house!

The kid is driving me BATSHIT... he's 7 going on 17, with an attitude to match. He may not go on another cruise until he can afford it himself.

Thank goodness school starts on Wednesday. (Which is weird in and of itself since we have Fridays off, so it's a two day school week.)

I have a filthy house to catch up on... never got to it before we left. Luckily, I have a great hubby who has almost done all of the laundry from the cruise.

Anyway... that's me... and why I've been quiet in case you missed me. :-)

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on September 07, 2007, 11:42:38 PM

Oh eletric saturn![ i wish i'd seen this in time! I've got lotsa ideas to help you out. But you know, most women are touched inside by the EFFORT, the thought, even if it kinda wasn't really elaborate ....knowing you cared counts a LOT.

Congratulations on your anniversary anyway! And good luck scraping together energy with a 10 month old in the home! someday you will look back and wonder how you did it!

One piece of unasked for advice, from one parent to another, make sure, absolutely sure, you two DO always set aside "couple time"....Like maybe every Friday, or every wednesday, is date-nite. I know with 2 jobs, that'll be tough, plus, whenever you get ready to go out, the baby will spike a fever, but just the same, as best as you can, keep on dating, keep on being a couple throughout these hectic years of your life.

:wink: It WAS a good idea for a post!!!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on September 07, 2007, 11:45:22 PM

rlrose, put the kid in the tub! ha ha!

How was the cruise??

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 08, 2007, 06:40:58 AM

tigerlily, the cruise was FANTASTIC! It's our second in so many years, and while the hubby wants to do Hawaii next year, it may have to wait awhile because the kid needs braces in the next few years. UGH! At least his checkup today revealed nothing more than a little plaque in one place, so I guess he IS brushing when I tell him to. LOL!

If anyone ever thinks of doing a cruise, I can highly recommend Alaska AND Norwegian Cruise Lines (esp. the Pearl). Great dining choices, excellent staff, fabulous excursions. VERY nice, especially going through the Glacier Bay... so beautiful!

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Post by: Whitney on September 08, 2007, 06:29:06 PM

Tonight I'm going to an atheist meetup to hang out with a few people I have already met and meet quite a few more new faces. Other than that, not much on my mind today other than all the housework that should be done.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 08, 2007, 07:30:04 PM

I'm hanging with my son and a friend of his at a playdate at the local Safari Sam's (a big play place, like Chuck E Cheese but fewer electronic games).

I sure do wish I lived closer to you so I could attend a meetup... <sigh>

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Post by: SteveS on September 09, 2007, 02:37:37 AM

Hawaii is very cool - if you get a chance to go there I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I've stayed in Honolulu on Oaho and on the Kona Coast on the big island. Every time I've been there I've never wanted to go home again!

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Post by: McQ on September 09, 2007, 03:26:24 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"Hawaii is very cool - if you get a chance to go there I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I've stayed in Honolulu on Oaho and on the Kona Coast on the big island. Every time I've been there I've never wanted to go home again!

I hate all you people who have been to Hawaii and have said they loved it. Not that I'm bitter or anything.

Agh!

:lol:

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 19, 2007, 02:08:14 PM

Man, I've read through some posts over at the WWGHA forum today. I'm not a member, but I thought I'd take a look to see what it's like. God almighty, are there ever some seriously scary people on that board. Not that all the atheists and such are always well behaved, but so many of the religious members are simply nuts.

There's some serious hate on that board and not a lot of reason. Mind you, I only read a few hundred posts, but with few exceptions, every time someone tried to reason with a religious person, it was "god this" and "god that"; or hellfire and condemnation of the most vitriolic type. It's like they can't reason.

Seriously scary, sad stuff. Man, this world might be screwed.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 19, 2007, 03:56:25 PM

MIGHT be screwed? Today, I'm feeling like there's no hope and ending it would be the best alternative.

Hormones.

Seriously though... I've never been over on the forums there, just read the articles and watched the videos. I was going to go over there this morning and check it out, but based on your "review" Steve, I think I'll pass for today.

As for me, in addition to raging hormones, I'm at my wits end with my son and my husband. Homework last night was a screaming match and I'm so sick of it. And the school year just started! Ugh.

On the bright side, I'm going on a scrapbooking retreat this weekend. Three nights and days of nothing but mindless scrapbooking. Unfortunately (there's always one of those, isn't there?), this is a new retreat company I'm going with and they have a no-booze policy. THAT can't be good. Means it's probably Mormon. The other retreat company I book with has a "if you like it, bring it" policy... last time, I took a bottle of wine, but on the booze table was everything from Schnapps to Jack! :-) Ah well, I'll be going to that retreat again in the spring. Drinking in this mood wouldn't be a good idea anyway. LOL!

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 20, 2007, 02:00:38 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"MIGHT be screwed? Today, I'm feeling like there's no hope and ending it would be the best alternative. :D

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Post by: Whitney on September 20, 2007, 02:40:23 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Please don't talk that way, Kerri. Get some help if you need to, and explain to your family how you feel. Nothing, and nobody is worth killing yourself over. It sounds like they're the ones that are wrong, so why should you feel bad for their ignorance? You can only do so much to help someone, after that it's on them.

I hope you feel better and have fun at your retreat. And there's always a way to sneak some booze in.

^good advice

If you mix vodka with orange juice no one will know you have alcohol unless you get too drunk....a high school friend of mine use to bring that mixture to class on occasion and I only knew because he told me (dumb thing to do but good idea for non-school related drinking). Just don't offer to share.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 20, 2007, 05:43:30 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Please don't talk that way, Kerri. Get some help if you need to, and explain to your family how you feel. Nothing, and nobody is worth killing yourself over. It sounds like they're the ones that are wrong, so why should you feel bad for their ignorance? You can only do so much to help someone, after that it's on them.

I hope you feel better and have fun at your retreat. And there's always a way to sneak some booze in. :D I won't say that again...

On the alcohol front, I really can't do hard alcohol anymore. Ugh. Jack and I were friends long ago, but I'm just a wine girl now. A friend recommended I get a bottle of that Mountain Dew Extreme, the red one, and just dump it out and replace it with my White Zin. Unfortunately, wine has a very distinctive odor. I may just have to scrap sober. LOL! I'm fairly sure from the way the gal worded the "alcohol-free zone" thing that this is run by Mormons. I'll know for sure tomorrow. Scrapbooking attracts the religious element, especially Mormons... heck, most of the industry is out of Provo and run by Mormons.

I don't care really... except when they're all sharing their "Faith Albums" at the retreats. I've started my own "belief" album which has cartoons, essays, movie reviews (Harry Potter namely) with either a religious or political bent. The last retreat I went to had layout contests on Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, I won the vote with a layout of my son sleeping and got a nice album. On Saturday, I entered my first Belief layout, "I Am An Atheist," with an essay about "Christianism" from TIME Magazine, and some stuff I'm called as an atheist that it out of line. Three ladies who had been dining with me the previous two nights... laughing and having a good time, were sitting elsewhere come dinner that night. LOL! :lol: And they stopped talking to me altogether. Gee, I didn't hold their religiosity against THEM... yet... Oh well.

Okay, now I've gone and written too much. :roll:

I'll be gone until Sunday or Monday, so this will cover any posts I'd usually do during that time.

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 20, 2007, 06:10:08 AM

I'm glad to hear it. I'm sorry I jumped the gun. I have some history with this sort of thing so I can be a little jumpy about it.

I feel sorry for you being surrounded by religionists. Those damn Mormons are everywhere. I sometimes wonder who will take over the world first; the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Muslims, Scientoligists, or Christians. My money is on the Muslims-- currently they seem the most willing to kill to spread their religion. And Christianity and Islam aren't major religions because meek old grandmas were spreading the word.

I like wine as well, but I'm intimidated by it. So that and the cost keep me from enjoying it much. But if someone took away my Bacardi Gold and Pepsi, and beer, I think I might have to take up smoking. :wink:

Have fun, and try not to piss off the Mormons too much. :lol:

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Post by: SteveS on September 20, 2007, 04:30:26 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"On Saturday, I entered my first Belief layout, "I Am An Atheist,"

Yes! Good for you! I don't have the faintest clue about scrap booking, but this made me happy. I admire your "pluck"!

Yeah - the kid thing - sometimes that can just really wear you down. I've got one that's 3, one that's 5. Sometimes - the house is just like a war zone. When it gets too negative, I try to just accentuate every little positive thing they do, and try to ignore (when possible) the negatives. It works, but it takes time and patience. Now - after a bad day at work, when I'm physically and mentally exhausted, it can be pretty hard to find the required patience level. :?

Eh - common gripes, right?

(Side note: if you smuggle the booze, I would recommend trying very hard not to get caught - unless you want to go down in fame as the drunken atheist who got kicked out of the scrap book convention - which does have a certain ring to it. You could enter your layouts with a little qualifier "Note: This layout was banned by the LDS church". Or, try renouncing your atheism for a shot at staying? "I believe in god - and his name is Bacchus!" :wink: Good luck with everything!).

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 20, 2007, 06:08:11 PM

Hey, nobody ever said this parenting thing would be easy, eh?

And the little rascals don't come with instruction manuals! AND we don't have GOD to rely on for help. :roll:

Here is my Atheist layout:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.croppincorner.com%2Flayouts%2Flatest%2F13proudatheist.jpg&hash=29752f2158ad4aa0bc6caae7c615c9a26e6e2dee)

Down the left it says: "they say I'm hateful, gay lover, enemy of virtue [quote from Tom DeLay in the article], baby-killer, anti-god... why?"

Most days, I don't feel I'm "anti-god," just anti-god followers. God doesn't hurt me or affect me at all, it's his babbling idiot followers who make me crazy.

The last time I went to a scrapbooking retreat with a few moms from my son's school, we got very happy on wine and other spirits. Little scrapbooking got done. :lol: But I need the girl time as much as the creating time, so it didn't bother me at all.

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Post by: Whitney on September 20, 2007, 11:49:08 PM

Any good ideas for wedding scrap book pages? I have an empty scrapbook that I was going to start filling. I'm kinda thinking of using photoshop to make the pages instead of all that cutting and pasting....yet, there is a certain bit of catchiness which gets added through the depth layerig creates.

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Post by: SteveS on September 20, 2007, 11:55:49 PM

Hey - whatever works for you. Personally, I like beer, hockey, sailing, and good books. Not necessarily in that order. And I never grew up, because I still love Legos. Now I build them with my 5 y/o daughter - its great fun for me and for her.

Oh - and I like your layout. Speaking artistically I'm hopelessly clueless - but this looks very well done to me. Kudos - and thanks for sharing!

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 22, 2007, 04:59:30 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"Hey - whatever works for you. Personally, I like beer, hockey, sailing, and good books. Not necessarily in that order. And I never grew up, because I still love Legos. Now I build them with my 5 y/o daughter - its great fun for me and for her.

Oh - and I like your layout. Speaking artistically I'm hopelessly clueless - but this looks very well done to me. Kudos - and thanks for sharing!

Well, I've never been sailing but I'd like to. It looks like fun. And I indefinitely like hockey, beer, and good books.

Are we related? :wink:

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 24, 2007, 04:50:06 AM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"Any good ideas for wedding scrap book pages? I have an empty scrapbook that I was going to start filling. I'm kinda thinking of using photoshop to make the pages instead of all that cutting and pasting....yet, there is a certain bit of catchiness which gets added through the depth layerig creates.

Digital scrapbooking is all the rage these days and I know a few gals who use photoshop. There are SEVERAL digital scrapbooking programs out there as well, complete with graphics for any occasion.

I do scrapbooking for others as a business... but business is VERY slow. LOL! No projects at all this year. <sigh>

Check out those digital programs or I can post a few websites that have digital elements to use... plenty of wedding ideas out there if you know where to look.

Quote from: "SteveS"Oh - and I like your layout. Speaking artistically I'm hopelessly clueless - but this looks very well done to me. Kudos - and thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Steve! I'm particular proud of that layout, especially since it pissed off some believers when they saw it. Their problem, not mine.

I had an interesting weekend. I got there Thursday night and stayed up talking to one of the other gals until 4:00 in the morning. We had a great conversation about kids (her two are both gifted as well), scrapping, how we ended up in Oregon, and religion (of course). She's a believer and for the most part, appeared extremely tolerant... the kind that "lives" her faith rather than preaching. Then, after I talked about my mom's Catholocism, she said, "It's unfortunate she converted from Lutheran to that cult." Um, 'scuse me? "Yes, Catholicism is a cult... there is NOTHING in the bible to support all of their rituals and other cultish stuff."

So much for tolerance, eh? :roll: :lol:

Oh, and "atheism is a religion, you realize that" she said to me. I excused myself soon after to go to bed... and decided to make the best of the rest of the weekend. The woman who owns the business was quietly religious and the other gal (cult-woman's friend) never mentioned her faith but refused to share a very funny quote from one of her favorite movies because it had a bad word that she refuses to say. <sigh>

We had LOTS of other things to talk about and I did end up having a good time. And I got 13 pages done for my cruise album, a good amount considering I was there for 3 days. LOL!

Good to be home!

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Post by: SteveS on September 24, 2007, 06:26:27 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I'm particular proud of that layout, especially since it pissed off some believers when they saw it. Their problem, not mine.

Good art always pisses somebody off, right? :wink:

Quote from: "rlrose328"Oh, and "atheism is a religion, you realize that" she said to me.

Yeah - I've heard this charge as well. Doesn't make any sense at all to me? :?

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Post by: SteveS on September 24, 2007, 06:39:00 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Are we related?

Ultimately, I guess the answer is always "yes", right? Haha. But not closely would be my guess - I don't think I have any relations in Indy.

Another hockey fan - cool. There's a nice ice rink in Indy if I remember, close to downtown, right across the street from a parking garage. I played Ball St. there when I was playing club hockey in college. I like downtown Indy a lot - spent a lot of time working there a few years ago. There was a chili place that was awesome (5-way red was the way to go), but I can't remember the name of the place. The local 'Rock Bottom' franchise was good, too --- had outdoor seating on the sidewalk, and the Bottom brews decent beer. Their 'Rocktoberfest' is particularly satisfying (or was - haven't been back to one of these for a few years).

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 25, 2007, 07:49:23 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"Are we related?
Ultimately, I guess the answer is always "yes", right? Haha. But not closely would be my guess - I don't think I have any relations in Indy.

Another hockey fan - cool. There's a nice ice rink in Indy if I remember, close to downtown, right across the street from a parking garage. I played Ball St. there when I was playing club hockey in college. I like downtown Indy a lot - spent a lot of time working there a few years ago. There was a chili place that was awesome (5-way red was the way to go), but I can't remember the name of the place. The local 'Rock Bottom' franchise was good, too --- had outdoor seating on the sidewalk, and the Bottom brews decent beer. Their 'Rocktoberfest' is particularly satisfying (or was - haven't been back to one of these for a few years).

LOL I know, I'm just kidding. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

I think you're talking about Market Square Arena. MSA was razed a couple of years ago. Unless you're talking about Pan Am Plaza (which I've never been in).

Rock Bottom is still here. There are all sorts of bars and taverns downtown. I'm not sure how many places brew their own beer. Probably not a lot. And there's almost always something going on here that involve beer and the like. I'm not sure where you got that chili. There are lots of eateries in downtown and the surrounding area.

I'm with you about atheism as a religion. All that says is that someone doesn't believe that there is a god. That's it. How is that a religion? Yeah, I admire certain people that are atheist, but I sure as hell don't worship them.

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Post by: SteveS on September 25, 2007, 05:06:57 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"LOL I know, I'm just kidding.

Yup - I know, I was just trying to score some evolution-minded points. :wink:

I really wish I could remember the name of that chili place. I think it had a racing theme (500 and all), like "Pit Stop", or some such. I could easily be way off base.

The arena might be Pan Am --- I seem to remember a lot of flags from different places --- seems to fit the name.

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Post by: McQ on September 25, 2007, 07:11:45 PM

Here's what's on my mind today. My photo gallery gets too few "hits". I'm feeling sorry for myself. :cry:

OK, not really all that bad, but I wish that the damn thing was getting more traffic. So, here's my totally shameless plug for my photo site!

http://mcq.smugmug.com (http://mcq.smugmug.com)

Take a few moments and look at some original photos by me. Make sure that you visit my galleries and then my guestbook. That way you can tell me what a wonderful and talented photographer I am and make me feel good! LOL!

And I'll preempt the comments about the religious statue photo. It just looked cool to me. Anything that looks cool to me gets photographed.

I'm an amateur, so don't expect Ansel Adams. My biggest enjoyment is sports and action photography, but I'll take pictures of anything that lets me. Photography is like golf. You can do it your whole life and never master it.

That's what is on my mind.

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Post by: Shalo'zier on September 25, 2007, 08:55:42 PM

I've got a calculus test tommorow, and I've got to study for that.

Think I'll go now.

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 26, 2007, 06:59:09 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"The arena might be Pan Am --- I seem to remember a lot of flags from different places --- seems to fit the name.

Yeah that's it.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on September 26, 2007, 07:03:37 AM

McQ! My Hero! I'm going right now to your photo site!! I'll sign in and out twice even, so it'll look like more traffic. I'll make a lotta noise too. I'll be right back. If i never come back with some comment about McQ's photo site--NOBODY ELSE GO IN THERE, ok?
But cereal, i love ART!!!! How long you been a shutter bug?

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on September 26, 2007, 07:36:34 AM

Okay, i made it back! It's safe, you all can go now! WOW, McQ! What an eye! I loved too many of these....i'm so gonna own "SnowWhite" and give it to Craig for his birthday....that lighting..i loved the hay bales one, too. The construction one, the brick one, how do you even SEE that stuff that way. Yeah, thanks for the warning on the religious statue, otherwise, i woulda spit my drink out onto my keyboard....

HEY-YOU ARE NOT 80!! You are hot, McQ!! Who knew? I thought you were our Geezer King. Dang, now i AM the oldest one here.....

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Post by: Tom62 on September 26, 2007, 08:24:38 AM

I also liked the hay bales. My favourite photo's are the ones with the ducks. BTW how do you manage to look so young?

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 26, 2007, 09:16:02 AM

Quote from: "McQ"Here's what's on my mind today. My photo gallery gets too few "hits". I'm feeling sorry for myself. :cry:

OK, not really all that bad, but I wish that the damn thing was getting more traffic. So, here's my totally shameless plug for my photo site!

http://mcq.smugmug.com (http://mcq.smugmug.com)

Take a few moments and look at some original photos by me. Make sure that you visit my galleries and then my guestbook. That way you can tell me what a wonderful and talented photographer I am and make me feel good! LOL!

And I'll preempt the comments about the religious statue photo. It just looked cool to me. Anything that looks cool to me gets photographed.

I'm an amateur, so don't expect Ansel Adams. My biggest enjoyment is sports and action photography, but I'll take pictures of anything that lets me. Photography is like golf. You can do it your whole life and never master it.

That's what is on my mind.

Okay, I signed your book. What else can I do for you?

You actually have some nice photos there. I like photography as well. I don't have a good camera, so I can only do so much-- but it's just fun to do. I'm not very good though, I imagine that's something you're born with.

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Post by: MommaSquid on September 26, 2007, 06:11:35 PM

I signed your book, too. Nice pics!

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Post by: SteveS on September 26, 2007, 06:16:11 PM

Nice work McQ! My favorites where the B-17 at the air show. I am not a photographer, although my wife takes some nice pictures. When we were in Door County Wisconsin she took a neat pic looking up a spiral staircase in a lighthouse that came out well. You photo-people have this eye for recognizing what makes an artistic picture that honestly amazes me. I just don't have it!

I also liked the dog and the tree leaves. Maybe you could get a stalk of barley in the sunset? Or a sprig of hops? :wink:

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Post by: McQ on September 26, 2007, 07:40:15 PM

Wow! Hey guys (that's slang for men and women for me) thanks for going into the site and commenting in the guest book!

I told you it was a shameless plug, but there was a twinge of shame involved. :wink:

Jean, you crack me up! Thanks. You're too kind. And BTW, my friends here do not have to pay for photos. I'm not a professional photographer anyway, I just love doing it. Anything you guys like, you may have. Just make sure I get the credit...none of this, "Oh I took that pic with my little disposable when I was on vacation." stuff. LOL!

And thank you also to MommaSquid, the Steves, and Tom. I appreciate you all taking the time to go in there and leave comments.

My cameras have changed over the past three years, from a simple Olympus Digital SLR, to newer and bigger Nikons. I am convinced that anyone can take good pictures, and even the equipment doesn't matter a whole lot if you develop a good eye. I'm working on it. It's funny, that every pro photographer will tell you the best way to get good at it is to take lots of pictures. They are right. It is the best way, although it seems to take a long time.

I tend to take thousands of sports photos each year, as our high school asked me to do their soccer teams and track and field. Our town's swim team also has me do their stuff. I take no pay for it, because it really is all about the kids and giving them some fun memories. Digital photography allows me to do thousands of pictures pretty cheaply (except for the initial outlay for the cameras and lenses). It keeps me out of trouble I guess!

Anyway, thanks again for doing that for me. You guys are awesome!

Oh, and I didn't even realize that my age was listed as it is! LOL! I'll have to take some time to find that and correct it!

Lastly, SteveS...that B-17 is beautiful. I walked all through it and talked with the pilots and crew. What an airplane! They were giving rides at $300 a pop, which seems high at first, but then you realize it's the only way they have to raise money to keep that beast in the air, and it's a bargain!
My wife still didn't let me!

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Post by: Whitney on September 27, 2007, 12:58:28 AM

McQ...very nice photos. Is that one looking through the glass at a tower taken in Philadelphia. If not, where and what tower?

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Post by: SteveS on September 27, 2007, 02:20:37 AM

Hey McQ - the sports photos sound great! When I was kid playing hockey growing up, I really liked when people gave me pictures from the games - they give you a little fantasy of being a "big league player" or something. When I played club hockey in college the photographer put a picture of me in the student paper - I was thrilled! I think you're doing a great thing for the kids - I'm sure they love it!

About the B-17, yeah, one of my many underdeveloped interests is "aviation enthusiast". I love planes - that's cool that you got to actually walk through it. The Air Force museum (somewhere in Ohio, I think?) had a fuselage from a B-17 that I walked through, but I've never been inside a real flight-capable one. Too bad you didn't get to ride - even for 3 bills, I'd have been sorely tempted!

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Post by: McQ on September 27, 2007, 04:04:40 AM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"McQ...very nice photos. Is that one looking through the glass at a tower taken in Philadelphia. If not, where and what tower?

Close...that tower is a church steeple in Baltimore, MD. I took it through the glass (huge four story glass building) of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). One of my sons just started there, majoring in graphic art. One or two other photos are from inside that building as well. Thanks!

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Post by: McQ on September 27, 2007, 04:07:02 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"Hey McQ - the sports photos sound great! When I was kid playing hockey growing up, I really liked when people gave me pictures from the games - they give you a little fantasy of being a "big league player" or something. When I played club hockey in college the photographer put a picture of me in the student paper - I was thrilled! I think you're doing a great thing for the kids - I'm sure they love it!

About the B-17, yeah, one of my many underdeveloped interests is "aviation enthusiast". I love planes - that's cool that you got to actually walk through it. The Air Force museum (somewhere in Ohio, I think?) had a fuselage from a B-17 that I walked through, but I've never been inside a real flight-capable one. Too bad you didn't get to ride - even for 3 bills, I'd have been sorely tempted!

That plane will be back again next summer, and I think this time I'll be on board as a paying passenger. As a former military aviator, I can't get enough of all things that fly. The cost will be worth it to ride that puppy and take some photos.

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Post by: SteveS on September 28, 2007, 04:43:16 PM

Hi all - here's what's on my mind today: I'm outta here for about 3 weeks. I'm leaving today to a customer site to support a major software cutover, then I'm heading to Disney World with the family for vacation the day after I return, and right after vacation I'm heading out to another customer site to support a system move.

I'll probably only stop by the forum sporadically if at all - but I'll be back in mid-October. I love this place - so as the Governator says, "I'll be back"!

Take care all,
Steve

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 28, 2007, 04:43:52 PM

Have a great time, Steve!

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on September 28, 2007, 06:41:55 PM

Have a blast Steve!!!! Will your distillery be okay all that time? Need me to drive over there and watch over it?? bah ha ha!!

Hey, if it is raining on Disney World day, go on anyway! That place is better in the rain! No lines!! Plus being all wet keeps ya cool, and makes you feel freer!

We''ll flag all NRA messages for you for when you get back!! ha ha! (or is that the other Steve???) :lol:
Love,
~jean

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Post by: Whitney on September 29, 2007, 02:24:29 AM

have fun steve.

What's on my mind today? I'm glad it is friday.

Btw, does anyone play halo? Brian plays and is wanting to add anyone who gets on live. Even if you don't play halo, share your xbox live gamer tag. Maybe we can join a clan or whatever dorky name you gamers call it

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Post by: Steve Reason on September 29, 2007, 07:39:45 AM

I hope all goes well for you Steve. We'll keep a light on for you. :wink:

Hey laetusatheos, I play the PC version of Halo online from time to time. I don't have an xbox.

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Post by: Churchworker on September 29, 2007, 11:44:14 PM

My gripe is there are too many false prophets lead by Satan.

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Post by: McQ on September 30, 2007, 02:51:12 AM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"have fun steve.

What's on my mind today? I'm glad it is friday.

Btw, does anyone play halo? Brian plays and is wanting to add anyone who gets on live. Even if you don't play halo, share your xbox live gamer tag. Maybe we can join a clan or whatever dorky name you gamers call it

My son plays Halo 3. He's addicted to it, naturally. I'll try to get his online info.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 30, 2007, 04:15:38 AM

The kid had two taekwondo seminars today, one for sparring and one for kicking technique. The great thing is that the hubby took him so I could have some time alone.... all wasted playing solitaire and posting on Yahoo!Answers. But it was a good waste of time... I feel very rested and content tonight.

Sorry, we don't play Halo... I don't know why... we play everything else. LOL!

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Post by: Churchworker on September 30, 2007, 07:12:50 AM

All of the false prophets every where being lead by the devil.
Every where I go I see false prophets. The world is full of them and they are lead by the devil.
But it keeps the devil busy so he is less likely to tempt us good Christians who love Jesus.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 30, 2007, 07:21:22 AM

I guess it's better to see false prophets than dead people, eh? :-)

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Post by: Tom62 on September 30, 2007, 07:28:52 PM

What's on my mind today? Friday, my landlady called me to tell me that she's going to sell our house. She found a buyer who would like us to move before the end of this year. This is hardly possible, because my wife lives in Lisbon and I will have difficulties to find something else on such a short term. Half of our stuff have to go to Lisbon and the other half remains (for the moment) in Germany. Which means that we have to move twice. Interesting enough my wife has a chance to get a job in New York. That would mean that we likely have to move 4 times within the next 3-6 months, because I'd love to be reunited with my wife again. Last night we spend many hours looking for houses on offer for rent on the Internet, but haven't found anything reasonable that I could afford. We hope to move out on our own terms, but I'm afraid that my landlady would try to get us out the nasty way.

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Post by: Whitney on September 30, 2007, 09:20:43 PM

Tom, do they not have rules in your area that require the lease be upheld by the new owner?

In either case, that really sucks.

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Post by: Tom62 on September 30, 2007, 11:27:07 PM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"Tom, do they not have rules in your area that require the lease be upheld by the new owner?

In either case, that really sucks.

According to german law the new owner takes over our lease. When he purchases the house he can only get us out in six month time, but only if he can prove that he needs the house for himself. The landlady already found a buyer, who desperately needs a house to live in and only buys the house is we move out earlier. Our landlady therefore puts a lot of presure on us to move out asap. I can only hope that this doesn't turn out nasty.

My wife and I agreed to do the move at our own pace. My gut feeling tells me that we won't be able to move this year, but at the end January or beginning of February. Things could then get more complicated, in case my wife finds a new job. She applied to several management positions all over Europe and in the States, so I have to be sure that my new lease contains a clause that I can move out when my wife passes her probation.

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Post by: rlrose328 on September 30, 2007, 11:58:20 PM

Aw, Tom... that truly sucks. Do you WANT to move to New York? Personally, that would be a drag for me... I'm not partial to the northeast.

Let us know how it goes.

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Post by: McQ on October 01, 2007, 04:18:42 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Aw, Tom... that truly sucks. Do you WANT to move to New York? Personally, that would be a drag for me... I'm not partial to the northeast.

Let us know how it goes.

Hey, now!

The Northeast is my home! :lol:

Watch out, or Santa will skip right over your place this year.

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 01, 2007, 05:23:06 AM

He's skipped me for several years no, McQ! Perhaps that's why? Hmmm... :-)

I lived in Massachusetts until I was 10, so I really have no memory of it except playing in the snow. My dad said the happiest day of his life was when he sold his snowblower. LOL!

I'm in the Pacific Northwest and the overcast and rain we're getting right now warms my heart.

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Post by: McQ on October 01, 2007, 05:27:19 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"He's skipped me for several years no, McQ! Perhaps that's why? Hmmm... :-)

I lived in Massachusetts until I was 10, so I really have no memory of it except playing in the snow. My dad said the happiest day of his life was when he sold his snowblower. LOL!

I'm in the Pacific Northwest and the overcast and rain we're getting right now warms my heart.

In truth, although I was born and reared here, I've always wanted to visit the great Pacific Northwest. It's odd that a place that gets so much rain and so much overcast is always rated among the best places to live in the country. There must be something to it after all!

Maybe someday...

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 01, 2007, 05:28:33 AM

Quote from: "McQ"In truth, although I was born and reared here, I've always wanted to visit the great Pacific Northwest. It's odd that a place that gets so much rain and so much overcast is always rated among the best places to live in the country. There must be something to it after all!

Maybe someday...

Probably because most of the people I'm met here are transplants that WANT to be here.

We did... it was here or Seattle and sometimes, we wish we'd chosen Seattle!

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Post by: take2gemini on October 01, 2007, 05:29:57 AM

If this frappr thing doesn't hurry up, I'll kill it O_O

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Post by: Tom62 on October 01, 2007, 07:07:17 AM

I'd love to live in America, the greatest theocracy... oops, I mean democracy in the world :lol:. Don't know how high the chances are of my wife getting a job in New York. She applied for a management position at the World Bank and has a job interview (by conference call) in two weeks time from now.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on October 01, 2007, 08:42:14 AM

wow, Tom62, what a buncha stress. Been in those shoes, it bites.
Check this out....one time the house i was renting was on the market--had strict orders i wanted to know when it was being shown(worked night shift then, slept in the daytime, see?).

So i am sleeping away at 10am, and realize....there are people walking around in my bedroom!!! I was initially terrified, thinking it was criminals.....then honked off as i realize it is home-buyers.....then mortified as i realize i am naked....
....how embarrassing!!

HEY TOM62,,,,,can u do things to put the home in it's most unfavorable light, i dunno, throw a stink bomb or something right before they arrive? and like, get your kids to look all sick, put light dusting of baby powder on their faces, fret over them and say they haven't been right since you been living there, etc....

Hey i think i just converted from those churchworker's words...wow, thanks, churchworker....i'll miss all you guys here.....

Hey, Cape Cod rules!!!! Expensive, but beautiful....kinda back in time...pristine beaches of all different kinds....

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Post by: Tom62 on October 01, 2007, 09:12:06 AM

Double wow, Jean. Having people walking around in your bedroom is really an awful experience. Luckily this is something that cannot happen here, because the real estate agency doesn't get the housekey when there are still people living in the house. BTW Thanks for the tips! I'm now off to rent me a couple of pale looking kids :lol:.

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on October 01, 2007, 10:19:03 AM

QuoteDouble wow, Jean. Having people walking around in your bedroom is really an awful experience

Well, Brad pitt= maybe not so awful....ha ha! Actually, they were as mortified as i was, went running out of the room tripping over each other ! Guess i don't look so good when i first wake up, huh! Except the realtor, stood there staring, said, "I didn't think you'd be home!" i started screaming at him to get outa my bedroom! Very Jerry Springer kinda day...A real prozac moment.
Yeah, go to the local theater, get some kids who can ACT sick too....won't do to have 'em looking all lively...OH! and sponge some water up around where the ceiling meets the walls.....

Smudge mysterious dark matter above each heating vent....

Pencil in some cracks onto the walls here and there..

.While they walk through, swat at an imaginary roach and mention how hard you are trying to get rid of 'em before they move in.....

YOU CAN DO IT TOM62!!!!!!!

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 01, 2007, 12:58:43 PM

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"
QuoteDouble wow, Jean. Having people walking around in your bedroom is really an awful experience

Well, Brad pitt= maybe not so awful....ha ha! Actually, they were as mortified as i was, went running out of the room tripping over each other ! Guess i don't look so good when i first wake up, huh! Except the realtor, stood there staring, said, "I didn't think you'd be home!" i started screaming at him to get outa my bedroom! Very Jerry Springer kinda day...A real prozac moment.
Yeah, go to the local theater, get some kids who can ACT sick too....won't do to have 'em looking all lively...OH! and sponge some water up around where the ceiling meets the walls.....

Smudge mysterious dark matter above each heating vent....

Pencil in some cracks onto the walls here and there..

.While they walk through, swat at an imaginary roach and mention how hard you are trying to get rid of 'em before they move in.....

YOU CAN DO IT TOM62!!!!!!!

Ha ha! You crack me up, lily. :lol:

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 01, 2007, 01:05:39 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I'd love to live in America, the greatest theocracy... oops, I mean democracy in the world :lol:. Don't know how high the chances are of my wife getting a job in New York. She applied for a management position at the World Bank and has a job interview (by conference call) in two weeks time from now.

Well, this is a great country, and most of the time I'm proud to call myself an American. I think I'd even die defending it. And it's certainly a happening place. But I wouldn't mind living in Scandinavia or maybe some small tropical country. Religion will ruin this country some day, and I'm tired of fighting it.

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Post by: take2gemini on October 02, 2007, 03:16:26 AM

I really hate people who think there perfect.

None of us are; get the fuck over it and accept yourself as an imperfect being.

But don't go to the other end and get all depressed about it: just deal, okay?

my random ass thought...

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Post by: Dai on October 02, 2007, 09:34:21 AM

Honestly, I watch the news, and become sickened. The Christians hold too much power. People change their policies based on winning evangelical votes.

I packed it up, but I have a book that has tons of quotes from our founding fathers, showing that America was NOT founded on Christianity ( I swear, I want to get a copy of the treaty of Tripoli that I can carry around in my wallet).

I watch organizations within the christian coalition, and how much power and sway they hold in politics, and it makes me so sad. If the Republican party pushes Rudy G (Not Pro-Restricting A Womans Rights), then the christian coalition will push for a third party candidate, and the worst part is, that would actually have a significant enough impact on the election that the GOP is having to consider it.

This should be a fucking common sense thing. Once again, referencing the book that I don't have on hand (Fighting Words is the title. I really recommend it), it is stated that one of the questions that you are suppose to ask when making a law, is whether it is Secular in nature. If it regards a dogma, then it shouldn't be made. These are the words of our founding fathers!

Ignorance will be the death of us.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 02, 2007, 09:39:43 AM

Quote from: "Dai"Ignorance will be the death of us.

Indeed it will. It's so hard to reason with a religionist. Reason and faith are two concepts that shall never meet.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 02, 2007, 10:52:57 AM

Hey, I was thinking of becoming a member of the Planetary Society. Is anyone here a member? I'd like to get an idea about what kind of outfit they are. They won't try to hypnotize me will they?? :wink:

Seriously, I was thinking politically and such. Have they had any shading dealings or any such thing? Or do they advocate worshiping "mother earth", or have any Christian Science ties and the like?

Any info would be helpful. I'd rather not get involved with any loonies.

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 02, 2007, 04:29:27 PM

Quote from: "Dai"I packed it up, but I have a book that has tons of quotes from our founding fathers, showing that America was NOT founded on Christianity ( I swear, I want to get a copy of the treaty of Tripoli that I can carry around in my wallet).

The Treaty of Tripoli is a document of which I'm fond as well... but religionists love to point out that the Arabic version that was delivered to Tripoli (2 years after being certified) does not include Article 11. This is a curious discussion point, with non-believers insisting that it MUST have been what our founding fathers wanted because it was voted on and ratified by Congress AND printed on the front page of all newspapers at the time, with nary a comment on Article 11. Further, when it was renegotiated 8 years later, Article was absent even from the English versions.

I still stand by the fact that the wording was there and ratified originally with not a comment or complaint to be found. But the Christians cherry-pick facts in history just as they do with the bible.

Quote from: "Dai"Ignorance will be the death of us.

You are correct, sir. So very sadly correct.

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Post by: McQ on October 02, 2007, 07:54:37 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Hey, I was thinking of becoming a member of the Planetary Society. Is anyone here a member? I'd like to get an idea about what kind of outfit they are. They won't try to hypnotize me will they?? :wink:

Seriously, I was thinking politically and such. Have they had any shading dealings or any such thing? Or do they advocate worshiping "mother earth", or have any Christian Science ties and the like?

Any info would be helpful. I'd rather not get involved with any loonies.

I used to be a member. I let my membership lapse long ago though. It's fine. No cult, just science and the political side of exploration in space. Carl Sagan was a founding member. It's OK, but I felt like I didn't get much out of it.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2007, 09:08:17 AM

Thanks, McQ!

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Post by: MommaSquid on October 03, 2007, 09:52:26 PM

On my mind today: I don't feel well. I'm dizzy, achey, hot and sweaty...but I don't have a fever. Damn it, if I feel this lousy, I'm supposed to have a fever!

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Post by: Whitney on October 04, 2007, 02:17:58 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"On my mind today: I don't feel well. I'm dizzy, achey, hot and sweaty...but I don't have a fever. Damn it, if I feel this lousy, I'm supposed to have a fever! :) )

I hope you feel better.

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Post by: MommaSquid on October 04, 2007, 07:38:08 PM

QuoteI hope you feel better.

Thanks for the well wishes. I feel a bit better today...less dizzy.

I've heard of that undertemp thing, too...the stress of being sick can lower body temp, as can thyroid problems.

Hopefully I just picked up a weird cold.

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Post by: MikeyV on October 04, 2007, 10:36:22 PM

It must be an Arizona thing, Momma. I've felt under the weather for the last few days, but I'm not running a fever.

What's on my mind today? Sports...and um...sports.

Game 2 of the National League Division series is on tonight, Diamondback's have a 1 game lead over the Cubs. Go D'backs!

Opening night for the Phoenix Coyotes!!! WooHoo...Hocky rocks!

Other than that, waiting for Friday.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 05, 2007, 06:53:51 AM

Quote from: "MikeyV"It must be an Arizona thing, Momma. I've felt under the weather for the last few days, but I'm not running a fever.

What's on my mind today? Sports...and um...sports.

Game 2 of the National League Division series is on tonight, Diamondback's have a 1 game lead over the Cubs. Go D'backs!

Opening night for the Phoenix Coyotes!!! WooHoo...Hocky rocks!

Other than that, waiting for Friday.

Ah give the Cubbies a break. They haven't won it all in a hundred years. :cry:

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 05, 2007, 07:01:50 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
QuoteI hope you feel better.

Thanks for the well wishes. I feel a bit better today...less dizzy.

I've heard of that undertemp thing, too...the stress of being sick can lower body temp, as can thyroid problems.

Hopefully I just picked up a weird cold.

I know why you're sick... you live in ARIZONA! How many days were under 100 degrees this summer? :wink:

Wait a minute, you haven't been swimming in that crazy Lake Havasu with the brain eating amoeba have you??

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Post by: MikeyV on October 05, 2007, 07:59:27 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Ah give the Cubbies a break. They haven't won it all in a hundred years. :cry:

99 to be exact. The Cubs last won the series in 1908. I'm hoping Arizona will make it an even 100.

8 to 4 beat down tonight, and we have our two best hitting pitchers coming up on Saturday and Sunday (if needed :)

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Post by: MommaSquid on October 05, 2007, 08:10:30 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Wait a minute, you haven't been swimming in that crazy Lake Havasu with the brain eating amoeba have you??

Nope, no visits to Lake Havasu where the brain eating amoeba dwell.

Besides, they might starve in my skull. :shock:

BTW, baseball is boring! Go, D-Backs?

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Post by: MikeyV on October 05, 2007, 10:06:01 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"BTW, baseball is boring!

Blasphemy!!!

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Post by: MommaSquid on October 12, 2007, 12:13:33 AM

I just got home from jury duty. What a massive waste of time! I sat in the jury processing room (which is like the waiting room at a doctor's office with even older magazines) from 8:30 to 2:30 without being called as a prospective juror. Then I was dismissed.

And I didn't even get to say "jury nullification". Geez. :roll:

Kind of anti-climactic. I got up at 5:30 and fought rush hour traffic for that?!

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Post by: SabineMaia on October 12, 2007, 03:17:47 AM

Cheese.

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Post by: a_jaynepayne on October 12, 2007, 03:24:13 AM

of all the the things on god's green earth (...hehehe........OH COME ON IT WAS FUNNY) you've got cheese on your mind? did I miss something from an earlier post?

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Post by: SabineMaia on October 12, 2007, 03:35:12 AM

Holy mary mother of god, that was funny!

Nope, you didn't miss anything. I just like cheese. I'm trying to figure out which cheese to bring to dinner tomorrow to go with the seaweed rice crackers I'm also bringing.

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Post by: McQ on October 12, 2007, 01:20:58 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I just got home from jury duty. What a massive waste of time! I sat in the jury processing room (which is like the waiting room at a doctor's office with even older magazines) from 8:30 to 2:30 without being called as a prospective juror. Then I was dismissed.

And I didn't even get to say "jury nullification". Geez. :roll:

Kind of anti-climactic. I got up at 5:30 and fought rush hour traffic for that?!

Now that's just not fair. When my turn comes (and it will, I'm sure), I want to be able to say "jury nullification" dammit!

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Post by: Whitney on October 13, 2007, 01:58:20 AM

Did I manage to get all the nasty spam pics off the forum?

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 13, 2007, 02:40:40 AM

As far as i can see, yeah... but it looks like you got here awhile ago. What a waste of good forum space. Nasty little spammers. What hideous crap they put up here. My son walked in just as I was closing the first one... with a "what was THAT MOM!?!?" Ugh.

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Post by: McQ on October 13, 2007, 05:35:16 AM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"Did I manage to get all the nasty spam pics off the forum?

I guess I came in late for the spam party. You did miss one (or it was posted after you cleaned up the others), and I took care of it. What kind of cowardly crud has to hide behind a keyboard and spam, anyway?

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 13, 2007, 05:49:39 AM

What a minute, are you saying I missed seeing some boobies??

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 13, 2007, 05:52:42 AM

Not boobies, Steve... it was horrible stuff. I've seen some pretty awful stuff in my time, but this was... awful. Hideous... and note, there's no smilie here. BAD stuff.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 13, 2007, 06:15:48 AM

Okay, it sent me a message with the offending pictures. That's one sick little dude. I guess he was a religious zealot trying to offend us -- or it's just a mental case. No harm to me (I pretty much can't be shocked), but I'd hate for a little kid to see that shit. :evil:

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 13, 2007, 06:18:44 AM

Yeah, I had to do some fancy footwork because he's a pretty curious kid... he saw the kitty on fire at the bottom. I told him it was a cartoon... he said, "It's not a very funny one, mom..." and walked out of the room. Smart kid.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 13, 2007, 06:29:25 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Yeah, I had to do some fancy footwork because he's a pretty curious kid... he saw the kitty on fire at the bottom. I told him it was a cartoon... he said, "It's not a very funny one, mom..." and walked out of the room. Smart kid.

I'd like to catch the fucktard that posted that garbage and teach him some manners. I'm glad your boy didn't see all of it. Of course he'll probably see things like that as an adult someday, but kids can become disturbed by such things. I'm all in favor of people being able to post such vile things in the appropriate forums -- I'm vehemently opposed to any censorship (aside from child porn and such) -- but jesus, no one wants to see that when they're not expecting to. :x

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Post by: tigerlily46514 on October 16, 2007, 08:51:10 AM

Hey, i threw my dad a 90th birthday party this weekend...was a big deal, over 100 people showed up!! wowie. I got to chop 70 freakin pounds of vegetables for this gig....MY dad is the most awesome human though....totally deserves all the love he can be given.

Anyway, my neice-in-law was watching one of my many priest-relatives (i have the absolutely most religious family) giving a blessing over my dad and murmered to me, "Do you believe any of this stuff?"
AND TO MY SHOCK- i answered, "Oh no, i'm an atheist." and she almost spit her drink out, and i was surprised too cuz ususally i am so in-the-closet for decades now..i just said it, didn't plan to. It just popped out.

Maybe this forum is helping me feel braver about it..... all over again, after the traumas of being an atheist back in the 60's and 70's before anyone had heard much of it, or ever met a real atheist in real life......they all thought i had something to do with the devil, see...it was weirder then i think.

She then admitted she and my nephew are both agnostic anyways, and bordering on atheism.....Her reaction was not hostile at all!!!!!! She seemed pleased, even. But then again, her question was kinda indicative she might be open to my atheism.....

But wow--i haven't done that in years! felt so good!! I don't know if other than my own sweetie-man, i have ever said that and rec'd a non-hostile reaction!!!!

... some reactions start out nonhostile, just shock, but then deteriorate into hostility soon enuff...so THIS IS KINDA A FIRST FOR ME! WOO-HOO! Had a breakthrough! Whole new experience for me. wow.

Now i'll probably get overly confident and start mentioning it/admitting it regularly and get lynched or something...

OH--BTW--I GOT some PM from that horrible spammer too, think the note added onto it about jesus did cause me to convert..gonna miss you guys!!! ..eeeeough, was gross.
I"m with you Steve Reason.....Yeah, Rose, that is one smart kid you got there......

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 10:02:36 AM

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"Hey, i threw my dad a 90th birthday party this weekend...was a big deal, over 100 people showed up!! wowie. I got to chop 70 freakin pounds of vegetables for this gig....MY dad is the most awesome human though....totally deserves all the love he can be given.

Anyway, my neice-in-law was watching one of my many priest-relatives (i have the absolutely most religious family) giving a blessing over my dad and murmered to me, "Do you believe any of this stuff?"
AND TO MY SHOCK- i answered, "Oh no, i'm an atheist." and she almost spit her drink out, and i was surprised too cuz ususally i am so in-the-closet for decades now..i just said it, didn't plan to. It just popped out.

Maybe this forum is helping me feel braver about it..... all over again, after the traumas of being an atheist back in the 60's and 70's before anyone had heard much of it, or ever met a real atheist in real life......they all thought i had something to do with the devil, see...it was weirder then i think.

She then admitted she and my nephew are both agnostic anyways, and bordering on atheism.....Her reaction was not hostile at all!!!!!! She seemed pleased, even. But then again, her question was kinda indicative she might be open to my atheism.....

But wow--i haven't done that in years! felt so good!! I don't know if other than my own sweetie-man, i have ever said that and rec'd a non-hostile reaction!!!!

... some reactions start out nonhostile, just shock, but then deteriorate into hostility soon enuff...so THIS IS KINDA A FIRST FOR ME! WOO-HOO! Had a breakthrough! Whole new experience for me. wow.

Now i'll probably get overly confident and start mentioning it/admitting it regularly and get lynched or something...

OH--BTW--I GOT some PM from that horrible spammer too, think the note added onto it about jesus did cause me to convert..gonna miss you guys!!! ..eeeeough, was gross.
I"m with you Steve Reason.....Yeah, Rose, that is one smart kid you got there......

Cool. It's good to have your parents live to an old age and to have a big family like that. I envy you on both counts. Both of my parents were dead by age 60. I can't even imagine making it to 90! :lol:

I can't believe no one helped you out with the cooking. Jesus, you must be exhausted.

You shouldn't hesitate to say you're atheist if it comes up. To hell with what others think about it. Fuck 'em. If people want to get nasty about it, I can be brutal as hell if they asked for it. I'll be damned if I'm going to be sorry or defensive about what I believe. We have nothing to be ashamed of; we're not the ones that are in danger of burning this world to the ground.

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Post by: Tom62 on October 16, 2007, 12:41:59 PM

I've signed my new rental contract this morning, after days and days of hard negotiations with my (now former) landlord. Who is in for a big party? I have approx. 600 bottles of very good Burgundy and Bordeaux wine waiting for you for which there is no space in my new appartment.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 02:03:00 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I've signed my new rental contract this morning, after days and days of hard negotiations with my (now former) landlord. Who is in for a big party? I have approx. 600 bottles of very good Burgundy and Bordeaux wine waiting for you for which there is no space in my new appartment.

Me!

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Post by: McQ on October 16, 2007, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I've signed my new rental contract this morning, after days and days of hard negotiations with my (now former) landlord. Who is in for a big party? I have approx. 600 bottles of very good Burgundy and Bordeaux wine waiting for you for which there is no space in my new appartment.

Well, if you insist....

I'll be right there!

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 16, 2007, 04:31:21 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I've signed my new rental contract this morning, after days and days of hard negotiations with my (now former) landlord. Who is in for a big party? I have approx. 600 bottles of very good Burgundy and Bordeaux wine waiting for you for which there is no space in my new appartment.

I'll be there... but can i bring a good white zin instead? Not much of a red wine drinker.

Quote from: "tigerlily46514"Hey, i threw my dad a 90th birthday party this weekend...was a big deal, over 100 people showed up!! wowie. I got to chop 70 freakin pounds of vegetables for this gig....MY dad is the most awesome human though....totally deserves all the love he can be given.

Wow... I can't imagine living to 90. I had a grandpa live to 92 but my grandmas both died in their 70s and my dad died at 67. Sounds like a good time, except for that veggie chopping. Cool about your niece-in-law! Do you see her often?

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 18, 2007, 10:37:28 AM

So I'm thinking about taking a nice long bubble bath this weekend. Who among you can lead me down the path to bubble bath enlightenment?

I was thinking that some candles would be nice. Can you recommend a good bubble bath product, or the best way to enhance the bubble bath experience?

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Post by: pjkeeley on October 18, 2007, 01:46:05 PM

QuoteSo I'm thinking about taking a nice long bubble bath this weekend. Who among you can lead me down the path to bubble bath enlightenment? Very Happy

I was thinking that some candles would be nice. Can you recommend a good bubble bath product, or the best way to enhance the bubble bath experience?

Sharing the experience with someone is the best way. :wink:

Also, smoke some pot. :pirate:

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 18, 2007, 02:20:11 PM

Quote from: "pjkeeley"
QuoteSo I'm thinking about taking a nice long bubble bath this weekend. Who among you can lead me down the path to bubble bath enlightenment? Very Happy

I was thinking that some candles would be nice. Can you recommend a good bubble bath product, or the best way to enhance the bubble bath experience?

Sharing the experience with someone is the best way. :wink:

Also, smoke some pot. :pirate:

Pot makes me ill, and I'm not exactly a ladies man. But that's a good idea.

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 18, 2007, 06:31:11 PM

Hey Steve... my best advice on the bath issue (one of my favorites... hehe) is to hit Bed Bath and Beyond. They have candles, bath salts, bath bubbles, and lots more... and they have many fragrances that are appealing to the less-flowery among us, especially during the holiday season. I got a cranberry scented one last year and it was wonderful!

Let us know how that bath works out for ya.

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Post by: SteveS on October 19, 2007, 05:29:19 AM

Hello All - I'm back from my many adventures - tomorrow will be my first day back at my desk since Sept. 27th. Here's the score so far:

Michigan - 1 week - business concluded successfully
Florida - 1 week - Disney World family vacation concluded successfully - a good time was had by all :wink:
Hawaii - 1 week - business concluded successfully

It's great to be back home - I landed at O'Hare this morning at 5am local time (red eye flight - what fun). I'm feeling a little jet lagged, but getting back to normal. The Hawaii time zone is 5 hours behind Chicago, but I spent the first two weeks in Eastern time - 6 hours time change. Blah - these time changes are for the birds.

Anyway - a happy atheist has returned to the forum. I probably won't catch up with all the messages I missed (889 according to the forum software) but I'm glad to be "in the mix" again!

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Post by: Tom62 on October 19, 2007, 09:21:03 AM

Welcome back SteveS! I just wish that my company would send me on a business trip to Hawaii. I'd love to go there one day. Which attractions did you and your family liked most in Disney World?

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 19, 2007, 11:05:49 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Hey Steve... my best advice on the bath issue (one of my favorites... hehe) is to hit Bed Bath and Beyond. They have candles, bath salts, bath bubbles, and lots more... and they have many fragrances that are appealing to the less-flowery among us, especially during the holiday season. I got a cranberry scented one last year and it was wonderful!

Let us know how that bath works out for ya. :D

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 19, 2007, 11:09:36 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"Hello All - I'm back from my many adventures - tomorrow will be my first day back at my desk since Sept. 27th. Here's the score so far:

Michigan - 1 week - business concluded successfully
Florida - 1 week - Disney World family vacation concluded successfully - a good time was had by all :wink:
Hawaii - 1 week - business concluded successfully

It's great to be back home - I landed at O'Hare this morning at 5am local time (red eye flight - what fun). I'm feeling a little jet lagged, but getting back to normal. The Hawaii time zone is 5 hours behind Chicago, but I spent the first two weeks in Eastern time - 6 hours time change. Blah - these time changes are for the birds.

Anyway - a happy atheist has returned to the forum. I probably won't catch up with all the messages I missed (889 according to the forum software) but I'm glad to be "in the mix" again!

Cool. Welcome back Dudelinger! Where can we go to see the pictures?? You are going to share the love, aren't you? You just went to Disney World and Hawaii--two places I've always wanted to see.

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 19, 2007, 05:45:24 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Oh yeah, I forgot about them. I'll check it out. Thanks Rosie! Btw, are you supposed to rinse off after a bubble bath?

And don't worry, I'll take some pictures. :)

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Post by: SteveS on October 19, 2007, 11:00:10 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Which attractions did you and your family liked most in Disney World?

The kids liked the Magic Kingdom - Flying Dumbos, Winnie the Pooh ride, Haunted Mansion (I like that one too), Pirates of the Carribean, Buzz Light Year, and TTA (Tomorrowland Transit Authority?), Carousel of Progress, and a few others.

I really like Epcot - the kids liked Future World, but I love the World Showcase. I wander around, eat food at the different countries, and drinks lots of beer. Plus the scenery is nice!

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Where can we go to see the pictures?? You are going to share the love, aren't you?

Haha! I'm not much into photo sharing, and I think I've only got pictures from Disney. I didn't really take any in Hawaii. Sorry

Although, I've got a few from the last time I was there about a year and half ago - I'll see if I can post them somewhere. I was working in downtown Honolulu and my hotel was in Waikiki.

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 21, 2007, 08:01:37 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"
Quote from: "Tom62"Which attractions did you and your family liked most in Disney World?
The kids liked the Magic Kingdom - Flying Dumbos, Winnie the Pooh ride, Haunted Mansion (I like that one too), Pirates of the Carribean, Buzz Light Year, and TTA (Tomorrowland Transit Authority?), Carousel of Progress, and a few others.

I really like Epcot - the kids liked Future World, but I love the World Showcase. I wander around, eat food at the different countries, and drinks lots of beer. Plus the scenery is nice!

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Where can we go to see the pictures?? You are going to share the love, aren't you?
Haha! I'm not much into photo sharing, and I think I've only got pictures from Disney. I didn't really take any in Hawaii. Sorry Although, I've got a few from the last time I was there about a year and half ago - I'll see if I can post them somewhere. I was working in downtown Honolulu and my hotel was in Waikiki.

I got ya', secret agent stuff and all of that.

Whoops, now I did it. I'm a dead man. :lol:

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 21, 2007, 10:52:24 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"Oh yeah, I forgot about them. I'll check it out. Thanks Rosie! Btw, are you supposed to rinse off after a bubble bath?

And don't worry, I'll take some pictures. :)

Ha ha, I actually decided to take a picture (nothing risque). I was gonna put suds on my face. And guess what I did? Yep, you guessed it--I dropped the camera in the water. :lol: I dried my hands, but they still had soap on them. So when I picked up the camera that was a little wet, down it went. :oops: I'll keep it a couple of days to see what happens when it dries out. But I think I'm screwed. I wish I could blame it on booze. But I only had a couple of drinks beforehand (although I'm feeling fine now).

I had a bubble bath yesterday after work and it went pretty well. My uncle and cousin were gone, so I had some soothing music playing and also lit some candles. And I didn't have anything to drink since I only drink on Saturday or Sunday. I think it's better without booze. We just need a bigger tub is all. I got my bubble bath soap from Bath & Body Works. Bed Bath & Beyond had bupkis.

Anyway, apart from the camera (shit happens), it went well.

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Post by: Dai on October 21, 2007, 05:25:38 PM

I leave tommoorrrow
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Post by: ryanvc76 on October 21, 2007, 08:13:44 PM

I managed to stay in my PJs all day today and it's almost time for bed again! Wow - what a relaxing day! Too bad tomorrow is Monday!

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 22, 2007, 07:00:44 AM

Hey hey! My camera still works! I haven't put it through the paces yet, but it looks like I might be in business. Score one for the luckless! :lol:

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Post by: Tom62 on October 22, 2007, 09:14:27 AM

I got out of bed too early this morning to pick up my wife at the airport. Getting up too early makes me rather grumpy :evil:

. Haven't had a decent sleep for more than two weeks now, because I worry too much about our forthcoming move. My wife just came back from a job-interview in Washington. Should she'll get the job then our moving-plans will change dramatically. We will know for sure by the end of this month. I'll now get another cup of real expresso that is strong enough to wake up the dead; and then it is back to work again.

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Post by: ryanvc76 on October 22, 2007, 09:32:46 AM

So, I'm at the regional post office this morning, doing our daily mail pick-up. I'm talking with my co-worker about all of the incest that would have taken place if the Bible's take on things were accurate. You know, starting from Adam and Eve, or after the whole Noah's Ark crap.

It just happens that another Atheist overheard us and joined in. This guy was a member of the Utah National Guard and starts to bring one of his fellow Soldiers in on the conversation, but stops himself real quick and asks her if she's Mormon. She says yes and he looks at me and rolls his eyes. Anyways, she wants to know what we were talking about, so he tells her.

Her response, "Well, that's a topic that our church leaders don't discuss very often. They say it is too complex for us too understand it clearly."

I had to bite my tongue! After all, I need to keep my job. Wow! They really are sheep!

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Post by: Steve Reason on October 22, 2007, 11:56:04 AM

Quote from: "ryanvc76"So, I'm at the regional post office this morning, doing our daily mail pick-up. I'm talking with my co-worker about all of the incest that would have taken place if the Bible's take on things were accurate. You know, starting from Adam and Eve, or after the whole Noah's Ark crap.

It just happens that another Atheist overheard us and joined in. This guy was a member of the Utah National Guard and starts to bring one of his fellow Soldiers in on the conversation, but stops himself real quick and asks her if she's Mormon. She says yes and he looks at me and rolls his eyes. Anyways, she wants to know what we were talking about, so he tells her.

Her response, "Well, that's a topic that our church leaders don't discuss very often. They say it is too complex for us too understand it clearly."

I had to bite my tongue! After all, I need to keep my job. Wow! They really are sheep!

The credulous don't want to know the truth, nor do they wish to discuss it. And there's always someone that will be more than happy to tell such people how to think.

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Post by: SteveS on October 22, 2007, 06:02:10 PM

Quote from: "ryanvc76"the whole Noah's Ark crap

Well put about Noah's Ark ... total crap. On my flight back from Hawaii they showed "Evan Almighty" as one of the movies --- gag! What a modern Xtian barf-fest. I particularly liked "god" (Morgan Freeman) describing how to him the story is not about god's wrath but about love --- the animals came two-by-two so they stuck together (xlation: I killed all the animals but two of each kind so they could experience love --- are you kidding me?).

Anyway, the more I kept thinking about this Ark business, the more I kept thinking this has to be the most transparently ridiculous, obviously false story ever created. And the reasoning behind it makes no sense either. Why would god need two of each animal, male and female, to preserve the species? I mean - he made them all to began with - why not wipe out the earth and make new animals? I mean "god" had to be intervening anyway, right, or the animals would have eaten each other. They could only have been cooperating by divine hanky-panky messing with their behavior. Why not just magically preserve a few animals through the flood - who needs a boat? Plus - good luck getting this boat to survive a storm on a planetary ocean. Talk about a lot of open fetch for the waves to build! I'm thinking this thing would have sunk faster than Titanic - more god magic to keep the boat floating. And where did all the extra water come from? And then, after the flood, where did it all go? Let me guess - even more magical spells from god - and he did it because he loves us (god starts to sound like OJ Simpson after a while doesn't he? "I killed you because I love you" - uh, psychopathic much?).

This story is pure pap, and would be even if it weren't a cheap copy of the epic of Gilgamesh - which it obviously is. I can't believe someone chose this junk to make a movie out of. If you ever happen to be anywhere when "Evan Almighty" is playing I highly suggest you high-tail it outta there post haste. I felt myself getting dumber so I unplugged my earphones and ignored the screen. Luckily I think I only lost a few IQ points.....

I'm not usually this vitriolic - but honestly, this Noah's Ark business is just so completely absurd it starts to piss me off. I'll be good once I jug another coffee.

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Post by: jcm on October 22, 2007, 06:55:24 PM

I think the best part of the Noah's Ark story is the end. After the great flood god puts a rainbow in the sky as a sign that there will never be another flood again. Yeah, as if there were no rainbows before the great flood!

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Post by: a_jaynepayne on October 22, 2007, 07:17:15 PM

I just want to know--ballpark figure--how many times I'm going to have to clean my f-n house!!!!!! I mean I pick up all day throughout the day but I actually have to CLEAN at least twice a day. It's gotta be the three year old boy and one year old coonhound doing all this damage...there's gotta be somewhere I can send them off to...maybe Guam? OH DAMMIT I HEAR HIM GETTIN' INTO CRAP RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK...uh type

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Post by: SteveS on October 22, 2007, 09:12:36 PM

jcm - happy rainbow = more barf!

a_jaynepayne - ah, such is the nature of entropy......

:wink:

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Post by: donkeyhoty on October 22, 2007, 10:49:53 PM

Quote from: "SteveS"If you ever happen to be anywhere when "Evan Almighty" is playing I highly suggest you high-tail it outta there post haste

If it wasn't a plane you should've gone to the bathroom, clogged the sinks, and left the water running.

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Post by: SteveS on October 23, 2007, 02:15:16 AM

Quote from: "donkeyhoty"If it wasn't a plane you should've gone to the bathroom, clogged the sinks, and left the water running.

Good idea - but since it was a plane I was afraid of being detained as a possible terrorist.

I turned on the overhead light and read a book - even though it was like 2 in the morning; this probably annoyed the guy next to me who was trying to sleep (I guess he didn't like the movie either). Although he kept bumping into me shifting around in his seat. Which brings up the question --- is it possible to spend 8 hours packed elbow-to-elbow, sardine-style, on a plane without annoying, and in turn being annoyed by, everyone around you? Somehow I think not. Even the flight attendants seemed bitchier than normal (this is not a sexist comment; the male flight attendant was the bitchiest of all).

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Post by: a_jaynepayne on October 29, 2007, 12:58:45 AM

does it mean that I'm some sort of a desperate housewife because I've caught one hell of a buzz before six pm?....I'm thinkin' I either need some real support or some good old fashioned scolding....but I do think some credit is due to the creators of this site...I mean seriously I catch a buzz and the first thing I wanna do is come post something on this website of all the things I could be doing....alright alright that's enough intoxicated nonsense for now, THAT'S WHAT'S ON MY MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: rlrose328 on October 29, 2007, 02:27:10 AM

I'm right there with you... if there had been some wine in the fridge, I'd be having a few glasses. We've had a horribly busy weekend here and I'm just kid-tired tonight. I tried to take a nice, warm bath to ward away the monthlies, but the kid just wouldn't leave me alone! My little choreographer is making up dance moves and had to show me every one of them. The hubby is downstairs napping! Ugh.

So... Jayne... what's up with the buzzin'? Bad day? Or GOOD day...

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Post by: SteveS on October 29, 2007, 05:51:32 PM

Quote from: "a_jaynepayne"does it mean that I'm some sort of a desperate housewife because I've caught one hell of a buzz before six pm?

Hell no! Nothing wrong with catching an early buzz from time to time. I've been known to do this with some frequency.

Now I'm drinking medicinally - I just played in my first hockey game, after a 2-year hiatus, last night. I'm in pain today - kept stretching so I didn't get too stiff, but my legs are shot. I figure beer is not only a muscle relaxant but it also eases the discomfort - so I'm planning to have a few early. I just have to wait until after work, unfortunately.....

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Post by: donkeyhoty on October 29, 2007, 11:46:09 PM

Quote from: "SteveS"Now I'm drinking medicinally - I just played in my first hockey game, after a 2-year hiatus, last night. I'm in pain today - kept stretching so I didn't get too stiff, but my legs are shot. I figure beer is not only a muscle relaxant but it also eases the discomfort - so I'm planning to have a few early. I just have to wait until after work, unfortunately

Pot's better. That's another plus for legalization. Also, stretching(before or after) doesn't really help with soreness, only lessens the chance of a pull.

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Post by: SteveS on October 30, 2007, 03:30:35 PM

Quote from: "donkeyhoty"Also, stretching(before or after) doesn't really help with soreness, only lessens the chance of a pull.

Tell me about it! I didn't pull or injury anything, so I'll say the stretching might have helped - but still hurts. At least the stretches seem to maintain my mobility - rather than getting locked up and sore, I'm just sore. This normally gets better with me after a few games. Every year that goes by, though, seems to add to my reconditioning time. Bah - don't get old - there's no future in it. :wink:

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Post by: a_jaynepayne on November 05, 2007, 12:49:17 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I'm right there with you... if there had been some wine in the fridge, I'd be having a few glasses. We've had a horribly busy weekend here and I'm just kid-tired tonight. I tried to take a nice, warm bath to ward away the monthlies, but the kid just wouldn't leave me alone! My little choreographer is making up dance moves and had to show me every one of them. The hubby is downstairs napping! Ugh.

So... Jayne... what's up with the buzzin'? Bad day? Or GOOD day...

It was a good day...I try to avoid drinkin' on bad days...it only ends in tears. :-)

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Post by: Amor Fati on November 05, 2007, 04:06:17 AM

I always enjoy a good rum and coke somewhere around mid-afternoon (Captin Silver). Seems perfectly normal to me.

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Post by: MysticalChicken on November 05, 2007, 04:41:47 AM

Yesterday while at Music Millennium in Portland I was near the books section and next to the shelves were racks with novelty breath sprays and other parody items--one of the sprays was called "Believe in God Instantly". It made me laugh.

EDIT: Holy crap, I Googled it and this was exactly what I saw:

http://richarddawkins.net/article,950,n,n (http://richarddawkins.net/article,950,n,n)

Here's the company that makes it:

http://www.blueq.com/shop/114-catId.117 ... tId.0.html (http://www.blueq.com/shop/114-catId.117440520_114-productId.0.html)

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Post by: SteveS on November 05, 2007, 04:24:08 PM

Faith-enhancing breath-spray - I like that!

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Post by: MysticalChicken on November 06, 2007, 01:08:05 AM

I want to see Juno. If the trailer (look for it on YouTube) is anything to go by, it's going to be the funniest movie of this year. I watched the trailer last night On Demand and laughed my ass off for three straight minutes. And then I watched it again and laughed just as hard the second time.

"Your parents are probably wondering where you are."
"Mmm, no. I mean, I'm already pregnant, what other kinds of shenanigans can I get into?"

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Post by: Tom62 on November 06, 2007, 06:58:13 AM

My wife got the job in Washington. Now our move gets very complicated, because we'll be moving our stuff from Darmstadt to Lisbon, from Darmstadt to Oberursel, from Lisbon to Washington and later next year from Oberusel to Washington.

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Post by: MommaSquid on November 06, 2007, 05:19:33 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"My wife got the job in Washington.

Congratulations to you both!

Washington D.C. real estate is very expensive, so be prepared for sticker shock.

Happy packing!

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Post by: Tom62 on November 06, 2007, 05:39:05 PM

[quote="MommaSquid]
Congratulations to you both!

Washington D.C. real estate is very expensive, so be prepared for sticker shock.

Happy packing![/quote]

Thanks! My wife already looked around in the Washinton DC area for houses and appartments. Real estate is really expensive, but if we combine our both salaries (providing that I find a job there as well and that I can get a green card) we could afford something very decent. My only concern is that we'll keep living apart for quite some time.

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Post by: MommaSquid on November 06, 2007, 05:45:25 PM

Tom62, you should start looking into a greed card right away. Skilled workers stand a better chance of getting one, but you will still have to jump through hoops. I hope it works out for you.

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Post by: SteveS on November 06, 2007, 08:12:28 PM

Congrats -and best of luck, Tom62! I don't know how you guys do it - moving towns would be unsettling enough for me, let alone moving countries. Anyway - here's a warm welcome to the United States!

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Post by: McQ on November 06, 2007, 10:03:03 PM

Good news, Tom. We'll practically be neighbors. Well, not really, since D.C. is three hours away from me, but it's closer than Germany. Good luck with all the preparations.

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Post by: Tom62 on November 07, 2007, 09:48:23 AM

Thank you all! The whole situation reminds me of the old chinese curse "May you live in interesting times". There are a lot of plans to be made to prepare for the move and to get the timing right for me to find me a job and to get a work permit. I was thinking of taking a sabbatical year in the USA to become a certified software engineer and then look for a job.

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Post by: SteveS on November 07, 2007, 03:47:48 PM

Yes - software engineering is good - come to the light! Haha.

Washington D.C. - I worked there for about a year - seem to recall they've got some restaurants there called "Capital City Brewing Co.". They make very potable brews - and I recommend the turkey burger with blue cheese - yummy. If you find the place (they've got franchises, I think) and they've got the "St. Adrian's Alt Beer" on tap - go for one, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

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Post by: weirdframer on November 12, 2007, 03:24:23 PM

Like some of the micro brews But I'll never turn down a GUINESS

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Post by: SteveS on November 12, 2007, 04:26:10 PM

Indeed, much like Sam Adams, Guinness is always a good choice. :wink:

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Post by: rlrose328 on November 12, 2007, 05:26:16 PM

I like Corona with Lemon.

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Post by: Mister Joy on November 12, 2007, 06:03:29 PM

The last time I went to Dublin I went to the Guinness brewery and they were giving away samples of their newest creation, Guinness North Star. It's pretty darn tasty. On par with the original, I reckon. I haven't found it in any stores around where I live though, so I don't know how readily available it is here or in the States. But I'll say this: if you see it, get it.

My mind: I've nabbed myself a house, innit. It was cheap because the previous owners died in some horrible accident involving old age and it's been abandoned for years. Can't move into it yet though because it needs 13 grands worth (around 30,000 dollars) of damp work done (really can't afford it) the power box - which was probably installed some time in the 30s - is illegal & the whole place looks like the a set from Eraserhead. Woke up with a horrible hangover this morning and spent the entire day ripping up carpets and painting the garage (breeze block - not easy to paint). Now I'm rewarding myself with more Jack Daniels and I've pinched some of my mother's supposed 'absinthe'. So if I'm not drunk now (which I probably am) I bloody well will be.

Aaaand I've got a friend from Alaska coming over to visit the U of K soon, possibly, so it could do with being ready for then. I wouldn't want to expose her to my criminally insane relatives... not too much at least. Have to entertain myself a little, don't I?

And Tom64, yeh jammy bastard! Good on you! Get out of Europe while you can, I say. If I didn't have responsibilities here, and if I didn't love Walker's crisps, rain & slang so much, I'd probably migrate to Canada :lol: . I've never been to Washington DC; almost did but never got around to it in the end. Hope it works out for ya.

Incidentally, off-topic question here, my mother got herself an American citizenship about ten years before I was born (long story) so does that mean I should have one? Because she's as clueless and monosyllabic as ever.

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Post by: Tom62 on November 12, 2007, 11:35:20 PM

I like Corona once in a while, especially when it is very warm outside. Normally I'm not such a fan of very light beers. The "St. Adrian's Alt Beer" sounds just like what I need. Thanks for the tip! The turkey burger with blue cheese got my name on it as well.

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Post by: SteveS on November 13, 2007, 02:49:37 AM

Quote from: "Mister Joy"I've pinched some of my mother's supposed 'absinthe'.

Wow - the holy grail of alcohol. I think absinthe is still illegal in the states, although I can't think of why. There was a lot of hype about this stuff that the science says is bunk. I've heard you can find it on cruise ships, though. While I'm not much of a 'hard' liquor drinker, if I'm ever in place where they have absinthe I've promised myself to try --- you sort of have to, don't you? The legendary drink that has brought both untold joy and unmitigated tragedy to it's imbibers.....it'd be like having a taste of distilled history!

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Post by: Mister Joy on November 13, 2007, 09:15:19 AM

I think it's illegal here too. You can still buy "absinthe" in the occasional off-licence (pretty much the strongest drink you could possibly hope to find here without distilling your own moonshine) but I'm pretty sure it's all fake. I reckon the hype is because of the wormwood being a mild hallucinogen & because it makes it far more toxic than your average drink of the same alcohol content. Plus it's supposed to make people very violent. You know the artist Vincent van Gogh who cut off his own ear? He was apparently legless on the stuff at the time. But then he was a psycho anyway, so who knows what to believe...

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Post by: SteveS on November 13, 2007, 04:26:43 PM

That was it - there was a chemical in the wormwood that had everyone worked up. Although I've read modern medical claims that the amounts in absinthe are so small that they would not have a significant effect on anyone. I think absinthe is also distilled stronger than most liquors; a fact that everyone seems to forget when assessing it's effects :wink: .

Interestingly, absinthe would not be the strongest thing you can buy here in the States - because you can legally purchase distilled ethanol (one popular brand is Everclear) which is something like 198 proof - almost pure ethanol. I use this when I brew beer - its safe to consume (unlike, say, chlorine bleach or iodine). I use it to sterilize the yeast vial lip before pitching (apply ethanol then flame with lighter) and to fill my airlocks (in case some fluid gets sucked back into the beer - its just ethanol, which won't harm me or contaminate the brew like an unsanitary liquid like pure water, or a sanitary but harmful solution like bleach water).

So ... I would think consuming pure ethanol would be far more hazardous than consuming absinthe ... which leaves me convinced the law is bunk on this one.

And yes, I know of van Gogh. I'm not a big art aficionado, but I do like his work. My favorite is Wheatfield with Crows (http://www.penwith.co.uk/artofeurope/van_gogh_wheatfield_with_crows.jpg), although there are countless others I enjoy. Here's a little sample:

Allee des Alyscamps (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3d/Van_gogh_lallee_des_alyscamps.jpg/300px-Van_gogh_lallee_des_alyscamps.jpg)

Wheatfield with Lark (http://www.chrysler.org/images/Wheatfield_with_Lark.jpg)

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Post by: ryanvc76 on November 13, 2007, 04:27:12 PM

I have a bottle of Absinthe sitting right here on the liquor shelf. It's pretty easy to get in Germany. Come on over folks!

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Post by: Tom62 on November 13, 2007, 08:32:23 PM

I think that one of the strongest drinks that I've got at home is Strohrum. It is made in Austria and it is 160 proof. It is great to mix it with coke or to put it in a "Feuerzangenbowle" (for more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle)).

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Post by: Mister Joy on November 13, 2007, 10:34:56 PM

Quote from: "SteveS"Interestingly, absinthe would not be the strongest thing you can buy here in the States - because you can legally purchase distilled ethanol (one popular brand is Everclear) which is something like 198 proof - almost pure ethanol.

Quote from: "Tom62"I think that one of the strongest drinks that I've got at home is Strohrum. It is made in Austria and it is 160 proof. It is great to mix it with coke or to put it in a "Feuerzangenbowle" (for more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle)).

I don't know 'proof' very well, cuz we just use ABV here, but I get the gist and jeezus you're lucky :lol: . Unfortunately, I can't use the same argument to support absinthe since I live in an over-the-top socialist nanny state. Looking at the amount of limits there are around booze, fags, food, the way people raise their children and the political agendas we're allowed to support, the way the law treats absinthe seems comparatively relaxed.

Pisses me off actually, and because of this I'm now going to go off on a heated rambling tangent. They've started searching children's lunch boxes in a lot of state primary schools to make sure the balance of nutrients is perfect, taking them away if they're even slightly off & then having a go at the parents for things like giving their kids the same type of sandwich twice in one week. That isn't healthy! It's child abuse! Channel 4 says so! etc. Then a bunch of MPs - inbred sex offenders - get in a huff because a lot of teenagers have actual plans for their lives & don't want or feel they need to go to university. The solution? Target them young. Fill their heads with a crippling fear of academic failure complete with a sense of inescapable doom and dependency - in UCAS we trust - before they even get a chance to learn their fucking ABCs. Makes me sick.

And this whole "target them young" thing goes for everything (academia, political attitudes, life aspirations, health - the whole shebang). It's come about now, I think, because they've twigged that teenagers are very slippery when it comes to brainwashing. They're very good at recognising what people want of them - slimy manipulative rhetoric or no - and making every effort to contradict it, so little children are the way to go. At the college I finished before the summer, the intellectual nannying was constant. We had "Headmaster's lectures" - completely pointless hour long talks from different people every Monday - and sifting through all of the bullshit in those was utterly exhausting. Now that they're wanting to move these methods into primary schools, people don't stand a chance of having a mind of their own.

To paraphrase an actual example: "Don't call me sir! Call me SEB ['Seb', according to market research, is the most trusted name in Britain. Coincidence?] I'm not a teacher, we don't need to be all formal! We're friends. That's it, open up those succulent brains so I can fill them with garbage..." the man then went on to explain why it's perfectly justifiable to let serial killers and child rapists out of prison early if they complete a course in social studies (though he didn't express it like that of course; he used lots of R&L spin like 'methods of rehabilitation' and so on). It's far worse than just preaching: it's disturbingly sly and so totally bonkers that it makes the Bible read like a welcome dose of common sense.

Well that was some steam let off. I have more to relieve but in order to do the job properly I'd have to carve one and a half thousand pages worth of ranting all around the surface of a cannon ball and fire it into the houses of parliament.

EDIT: Just to explain this

Quote from: "I"the man then went on to explain why it's perfectly justifiable to let serial killers and child rapists out of prison early if they complete a course in social studies

our prisons are too full, so they're thinking of all sorts of ways to empty them, including getting people to think letting criminals off is a good thing.

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Post by: MikeyV on November 14, 2007, 12:00:33 AM

Proof is Alcohol by volume X 2.

So, 40% ABV = 80 proof

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Post by: SteveS on November 15, 2007, 07:44:16 PM

Hey Mister Joy - sweet rant, dude! Suffice it to say that I understand and agree with your objections to your described political situation.

Searching the lunch boxes seems ridiculous to me --- this appears to be so far over the top I'm honestly left speechless.

In fact, I'd say this is one of those things I find disturbing about elements of the political left --- they claim to be 'liberal', but they would enact just as many restrictions, regulations, and obligations as would the right --- just on different topics. So, it seems to me that their objection to the right is not really that the right is too restrictive, merely that the right is restrictive on the wrong issues. They have no objection, in principle, to a restrictive government.

Oh - and MikeyV explained the proof thingy. Looks like I overestimated Everclear - its more like 190 proof, ~95% ABV.

On the prison issue - we've got crowding problems here in the States as well. I think that by reviewing what acts we think are crimes and what the purpose of a prison is ... well, we might find that maybe a significant number of people currently imprisoned shouldn't be locked up after all. But - if we're going to start letting people out, I highly doubt we should include the murders and rapists. Unless a person imprisoned for one of these crimes can mount a legitimate argument that they should not have been found guilty, I can't imagine what reasonable grounds they could have for being let out.

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Post by: Mister Joy on November 16, 2007, 04:45:20 PM

Quote from: "SteveS"Searching the lunch boxes seems ridiculous to me --- this appears to be so far over the top I'm honestly left speechless.

Yep. This whole country's gone utterly insane. It transcends the outragious and goes into the absurdly stupid. Especially the idea that not giving your children a perfectly balanced diet is feckin' child abuse. The way they bang on implies that there's some sort of malicious intent at the centre of it all. Like unhealthy food in general is a conscious force of malevolent evil.

"Damn, I didn't get that promotion I wanted. I shall take it out on my innocent children. Come here Jimmy!"
"Y-y-yes?"
"YOU. Wipe that pathetic look off your face before I buy you some fish and chips. How would you like some ice cream, HMMM? WELL!? CHOCOLATE ice cream full of ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING!!?"
Are you suffering the torment of unhealthy eating at the hands of someone close to you? Call the child helpline on...

I can also picture the CEO of McDonalds sitting in a leather arm chair with a monocle/eye-patch and an obscenely over-done, badly acted British accent, perhaps stroking a small furry animal:

"Wot's your la'est diabolical scheme, sir?"
"Well, I'm glad you asked, generic cockney henchman *sips his tea/virgins blood*. I'm going to... raise the salt content of our burgers by 5%! Think of it. People will be dying of cardiac arrests left right and centre. Pretty soon they'll be BEGGING me to reduce the salt content back to what it was before! Like a pack of filthy grovelling obedient dogs!" manic laughter ensues, coupled with atmospheric thunder and lightning. The vision of the world that New Labour would have us adopt.

Quote from: "SteveS"In fact, I'd say this is one of those things I find disturbing about elements of the political left --- they claim to be 'liberal', but they would enact just as many restrictions, regulations, and obligations as would the right --- just on different topics. So, it seems to me that their objection to the right is not really that the right is too restrictive, merely that the right is restrictive on the wrong issues. They have no objection, in principle, to a restrictive government.

Agreed. Actually, I tend to associate the left with restrictiveness far more than the right in general, not just in certain areas. I call myself 'right wing' based on the notion of economic libertarianism; free market and all that; and as far as I'm concerned, though many would disagree, abstract philosophies of social authoritarianism or liberalism are on an entirely separate scale to the material economic policies, the balance of private/public sectors, that truly define left from right. Having said that though, when it comes to the economics of socialism (that joyous ever growing thing in my country) and more extremely communism, you speak muchos truth in that it becomes very hard for a nation state not to adopt a very restrictive & authoritarian way of seeing things. A friend of mine tried to tell me once that "fascism is the opposite of communism," going by the misconceived idea that fascism is the right wing extreme. Is it possible to make a more ridiculous statement, given the historical examples? In fact I don't believe it's possible to have a communist state without fascism to uphold it. It would either collapse completely or fall back into a mixed economy. On the other hand, if you you were to somehow create a full market economy, the true opposite of communism and my idea of a right wing extreme, it could only be anarchistic because there would be no state.

Quote from: "SteveS"Oh - and MikeyV explained the proof thingy. Looks like I overestimated Everclear - its more like 190 proof, ~95% ABV.

That's still worthy of awe. Is it legal to distil alcohol over there? It's very much illegal here. However, I've heard that it's still OK to use freeze distillation... not that it matters because nobody's ever going to get caught.

Quote from: "SteveS"On the prison issue - we've got crowding problems here in the States as well. I think that by reviewing what acts we think are crimes and what the purpose of a prison is ... well, we might find that maybe a significant number of people currently imprisoned shouldn't be locked up after all. But - if we're going to start letting people out, I highly doubt we should include the murders and rapists. Unless a person imprisoned for one of these crimes can mount a legitimate argument that they should not have been found guilty, I can't imagine what reasonable grounds they could have for being let out.

Agreed, again. Trouble is, and I'm assuming that it's the same there too, they tend to let people out after serving a generously short sentence for their offences rather than simply sending less teenagers down for petty crimes like shoplifting and vandalism (because that's the main thing that's causing such a build up). A prison - though they call it some other more PC word like 'centre' or something, I think - specifically to house paedophiles, conveniently down the road from a school, released a load of their inmates at once on one occasion; which naturally incited the wrath of rioting parents. They're meeting the problem with very stupid means.

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Post by: pjkeeley on November 16, 2007, 05:08:04 PM

QuoteOn the other hand, if you you were to somehow create a full market economy, the true opposite of communism and my idea of a right wing extreme, it could only be anarchistic because there would be no state.

Well, strictly speaking, the goal of communism is also to have no state. That's if we're going by Karl Marx's version. And strictly speaking there's never been a *real* communist revolution because it's so utopian it could never actually happen in real life. China, the Soviet Union, Cuba etc. are all examples of planned economies or so-called "state capitalist" societies, which is basically left wing fascism. (means of production privately owned = capitalism, means of production owned by workers = communism, means of production owned by state = state capitalism) Actual communism is closer to anarchism.

(not a communist/marxist/anarchist btw)

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Post by: SteveS on November 16, 2007, 07:28:10 PM

Quote from: "Mister Joy"Is it legal to distil alcohol over there?

You need a special license to distill. Making distilled booze (moonshine) at home is very illegal - in fact, if you're caught you get to feel the full wrath of the lovely ATF (federal law enforcement agency, named for Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms). The ATF is somewhat infamous for their ill advised raid on the Branch Davidian cult in Waco Texas that left a lot of members and officers dead.

Quote from: "Mister Joy"A prison - though they call it some other more PC word like 'centre' or something

Here in the US we like to call these 'correctional facilities/institutions' :lol:

Quote from: "Mister Joy"Actually, I tend to associate the left with restrictiveness far more than the right in general, not just in certain areas. I call myself 'right wing' based on the notion of economic libertarianism; free market and all that; and as far as I'm concerned, though many would disagree, abstract philosophies of social authoritarianism or liberalism are on an entirely separate scale to the material economic policies, the balance of private/public sectors, that truly define left from right.

Interesting commentary --- there are two sides to this political coin (at least the way I see it).

*** Warning: Amateur Socio-Political Content Ahead ***

Generally, I would term these 'social' and 'economic'. What is interesting is that a modern American political 'liberal' is truly liberal on social issues, but conservative on economic issues. A modern American 'conservative' is the opposite: conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues.

Yet, for some reason we term them 'liberals' and 'conservatives' - placing the emphasis on social outlook instead of economic outlook.

So - if you primarily consider economic positions (as you state) then I can certainly understand your view. Here in the States, people seem to be primarily interested in social outlook - and thus they see the right as more restrictive (from this perspective rightly so).

What I found curious about the case you mentioned is that this seemed to be the left dabbling in social restrictions - and I would think this would be dangerous ground for them to be standing on. Its like just replacing the 'Church of God' with the 'Church of Nutrition'.

*** End of Amateur Socio-Political Commentary ***

In a similar theme to your lunch box story, my wife and I had to split up last weekend and take the kids to different places at the same time. As a result, I was at my 3yo's tumbling class and among the other kid's mothers for the first time - I didn't know these people. But - their conversation was really disturbing. They were discussing healthy diet - one mentioned that her sister never lets her children eat cookies or potato chips - and her oldest child was apparently 8 years old. When the child's grandmother made cookies at Christmas, the mom threw them all in the garbage.

So now I ask you --- is a life of miserable healthiness even desirable? Isn't there something good in the simple joy of a child eating a cookie that was hand-baked by his/her grandma? If I was overly judgmental I might be tempted to condemn the acts of this mother as child abuse!

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Post by: McQ on November 17, 2007, 03:19:01 AM

Quote from: "pjkeeley"
QuoteOn the other hand, if you you were to somehow create a full market economy, the true opposite of communism and my idea of a right wing extreme, it could only be anarchistic because there would be no state.
Well, strictly speaking, the goal of communism is also to have no state. That's if we're going by Karl Marx's version. And strictly speaking there's never been a *real* communist revolution because it's so utopian it could never actually happen in real life. China, the Soviet Union, Cuba etc. are all examples of planned economies or so-called "state capitalist" societies, which is basically left wing fascism. (means of production privately owned = capitalism, means of production owned by workers = communism, means of production owned by state = state capitalism) Actual communism is closer to anarchism.

(not a communist/marxist/anarchist btw)

Good post pj, and nice disclaimer, BTW! LOL!

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Post by: donkeyhoty on November 17, 2007, 03:26:45 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"I can't imagine what reasonable grounds they could have for being let out.

We need more room to keep Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, etc. locked up.

Quote from: "SteveS"is a life of miserable healthiness even desirable?

I think it was Bill Maher that said, "I'd rather have 65 Sammy Davis, Jr. years, than 130 Ken Starr years."

Quote from: "SteveS"Generally, I would term these 'social' and 'economic'. What is interesting is that a modern American political 'liberal' is truly liberal on social issues, but conservative on economic issues. A modern American 'conservative' is the opposite: conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues.

Well, that's what happens when we try to explain politics on a single axis. I prefer the x-y axis approach, but even that is somewhat flawed, depending on what x or y is. Oh well, most people don't want to have to think that much, give 'em a quick, one word label and they're on their way.

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Post by: Mister Joy on November 17, 2007, 11:48:29 AM

Quote from: "pjkeeley"Well, strictly speaking, the goal of communism is also to have no state. That's if we're going by Karl Marx's version. And strictly speaking there's never been a *real* communist revolution because it's so utopian it could never actually happen in real life.

I thought that was the main difference between communism & Marxism? I'm a bit rough on the far far left, though (haven't examined it in yonks) so I'm probably confused.

And yeah, a true market economy is equally impossible and not terribly sensible even if it was. :lol: Though there are right wing anarchists about, I believe; certainly here, don't know about New Zealand. They don't tend to band together to promote political agendas, though, so much as band together to murder immigrants (usually based on race, though they're still generally xenophobic) and throw bricks through shop windows.

Quote from: "SteveS"Here in the US we like to call these 'correctional facilities/institutions'

Haha. :lol: Let's reduce crime levels by patting criminals on the head in a condescending manner, then we can redefine the boundaries of things like 'violent crimes' et cetera so that the statistics show a decline. Zip-a-dee-doo-daa.

Quote from: "SteveS"Generally, I would term these 'social' and 'economic'. What is interesting is that a modern American political 'liberal' is truly liberal on social issues, but conservative on economic issues. A modern American 'conservative' is the opposite: conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues.

Yet, for some reason we term them 'liberals' and 'conservatives' - placing the emphasis on social outlook instead of economic outlook.

So - if you primarily consider economic positions (as you state) then I can certainly understand your view. Here in the States, people seem to be primarily interested in social outlook - and thus they see the right as more restrictive (from this perspective rightly so).

It's seen in the same way more often than not here as well. Most commonly the 'economic' and 'social' spectrums are mangled together into one left and right scale, which is very confusing in my opinion and doesn't really work, prioritising the social scale, I think, because a surprising number of people simply don't understand economics. However, I think it's more true to prioritise the economic scale simply because that's how the terms left and right started out and were originally meant to be used. Still, because I am (or was) studying economics at A-Level, I may have it firmly on the brain. :lol:

Quote from: "SteveS"What I found curious about the case you mentioned is that this seemed to be the left dabbling in social restrictions - and I would think this would be dangerous ground for them to be standing on. Its like just replacing the 'Church of God' with the 'Church of Nutrition'.

I think it is. They're growing less and less popular with each election. At the last one the Tory's (conservatives) very nearly caught up with them & when it was advised that the new Prime Minister Gordon Brown call a general election early to mark his take over from Tony Blair and win faith with the people, he refused. It's pretty clear he was just afraid of losing it, though he's given several other unsatisfactory excuses. I wouldn't put it past them to rig the coming one though. New Labour are extremely seedy. They have more spin than a used car salesman. People say Thatcher was bad, and she was towards the end, but New Labour has in fact done much more damage that she did - they just rely on people's stupidity in that regard - and at least the 'iron lady' said exactly what she meant and didn't go to great lengths to bullshit the entire country.

As I say, though, their bizarre spin is usually very clever and difficult to see through. It does manage to convince quite a lot of people. They have a lot of people believing that human beings are helpless chaotic and dangerous without a government to shepherd them around in every aspect of their lives. They forget that the government is also comprised of mere human beings, not divine spiritual entities who know exactly what's best for man kind; MPs are no more or less flawed than anyone else.

Quote from: "SteveS"In a similar theme to your lunch box story, my wife and I had to split up last weekend and take the kids to different places at the same time. As a result, I was at my 3yo's tumbling class and among the other kid's mothers for the first time - I didn't know these people. But - their conversation was really disturbing. They were discussing healthy diet - one mentioned that her sister never lets her children eat cookies or potato chips - and her oldest child was apparently 8 years old. When the child's grandmother made cookies at Christmas, the mom threw them all in the garbage.

Some people really do take things too far. I understand that there has to be a balance there, and I think it should be in the hands of parents what their kids eat, but when it gets that excessive it seems to me that these mothers are forcing their own personal obsessions onto their children, as if they're mere bodily extensions of themselves. It's similar, actually, to a lot of the stories I've heard on here from the younger members; this idea that you have to be a Christian until your parents say otherwise. Also, my parents are vegetarian, but I'm verging on carnivorous. Rather than getting their knickers in a twist about it, they bought me all the meat I wanted and used it as a way to encourage me to cook my own food, which I've now done since I was ten, and thanks to that I'm now very skilled in the kitchen, while most people my age can barely manage a Pot Noodle.

That kid's going to be guzzling buckets of chocolate the moment it develops a mind of it's own. (I say 'it', by the way, only because I don't know the gender)

Quote from: "SteveS"So now I ask you --- is a life of miserable healthiness even desirable? Isn't there something good in the simple joy of a child eating a cookie that was hand-baked by his/her grandma? If I was overly judgmental I might be tempted to condemn the acts of this mother as child abuse!

A few psychologists may well agree with you there. Isn't there that whole notion that highly represses ambitions and urges during childhood can manifest themselves later as neurosis and sexual disorders? Not that I'm a big believer in psychology as a subject though. Tends to get a bit silly.

Quote from: "donkeyhoty"Well, that's what happens when we try to explain politics on a single axis. I prefer the x-y axis approach, but even that is somewhat flawed, depending on what x or y is. Oh well, most people don't want to have to think that much, give 'em a quick, one word label and they're on their way.

Likewise. Stumbled upon this website yesterday, in fact:

http://www.politicalcompass.org which expresses it quite nicely. Quite cool: there's a quiz you can take to pin-point your position on the x-y axis in relation to all sorts of other politicians/famous people. Don't know how reliable it is though.

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Post by: ryanvc76 on November 17, 2007, 07:38:00 PM

Yay! I'm going snowboarding in the Austrian Alps tomorrow!

Boo! The bus leaves at 3:30AM!

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Post by: MommaSquid on December 06, 2007, 05:55:59 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"@MommaSquid: Talking about cigars, I feel sorry for you guys in the USA that you can't smoke real Havanna's. When will this silly trade embargo with Cuba stop?

Good question. After Castro and his brother die, maybe Cuba will become a state or US territory. Apparently many Cuban's are for this scenario.

When I lived in South Florida I saw news reports (almost daily) of Cubans washing up on the shore in Miami and the Keys. As long as they hit solid ground they can stay. :?

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Post by: Will on December 06, 2007, 07:48:05 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Tom62"@MommaSquid: Talking about cigars, I feel sorry for you guys in the USA that you can't smoke real Havanna's. When will this silly trade embargo with Cuba stop?

Good question. After Castro and his brother die, maybe Cuba will become a state or US territory. Apparently many Cuban's are for this scenario.

When I lived in South Florida I saw news reports (almost daily) of Cubans washing up on the shore in Miami and the Keys. As long as they hit solid ground they can stay. :?

I vote for state. I don't like what we're doing to Puerto Rico and other territories: taxation without representation. Maybe they should have a tea party?

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Post by: Bella on December 07, 2007, 12:48:18 PM

M*therf*cker... I have "jinglebells" stuck in my head.

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Post by: Gibson on December 12, 2007, 04:45:28 PM

QuoteM*therf*cker... I have "jinglebells" stuck in my head.

Hah! I can relate. After hearing Jewel and her mom singing "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer," yesterday, I found myself singing it in the car on the way to work. I like that rendition a lot, but I hate anything repeating in my head.

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Post by: rlrose328 on December 12, 2007, 06:33:32 PM

I've got "Beginning to Look Alot like Christmas" going over and over again... Ugh! Just that phrase of the song... nothing else.

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Post by: Steve Reason on December 15, 2007, 11:30:37 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I've got "Beginning to Look Alot like Christmas" going over and over again... Ugh! Just that phrase of the song... nothing else.

Yeah I love Christmas music, even ones like "Oh Holy Night", but damn, hearing the same damn song about 20 times in the first week of December is more than I can take. And they do get stuck in your head...

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Post by: MysticalChicken on December 16, 2007, 12:00:06 AM

Personally my favorite Christmas song is The Kinks' "Father Christmas."

I had "Silver Bells" running through my head earlier.

Also, go see Juno. It's fantastic. I saw it yesterday afternoon. It's my new favorite movie.

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Post by: Mister Joy on December 16, 2007, 02:23:16 AM

I hate Christmas songs. Can't go anywhere without hearing them. I went into the high street cafe this morning at 8 for a cappuccino and Jingle Bell Rock was blasting out of the wall-speakers. Not what you want to hear at that time.

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Post by: MysticalChicken on December 16, 2007, 04:26:01 AM

Ooh, I get to quote Lore SjÃ¶berg!

"I don't know where they get off calling this 'rock.' It's not even Jingle Bell Easy Listening. Not a great song in the first place, this one is made worse by its overinflated sense of hipness. I can just hear some sixty-five year old-crooner saying 'And here's one the young people will enjoy.' You want to hear a Christmas rock song? The Kinks, 'Father Christmas,' end of story." - The Book of Ratings

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Post by: tacoma_kyle on December 16, 2007, 06:32:59 AM

Today I actually had a pretty decent work Christmas Party lol. Turned out I spent about 2300% what everyone else did though hehe. But I got a kick ass gift---massive firwork dealio! New years...oh yeah! Probably be some pharmacists, techs and others lightin off illegal fireworks haha. Kinda funny...

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Post by: ryanvc76 on December 16, 2007, 07:26:13 AM

We get some crazy fireworks here in Germany for New Years - stuff that would never be legal back in Oregon... This year we're heading to Amsterdam for New Years Eve.

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Post by: Steve Reason on December 16, 2007, 04:18:26 PM

Man that Willie Nelson needs a new guitar. I can't believe that thing doesn't disintegrate in his hands! :lol:

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Post by: MommaSquid on December 16, 2007, 05:34:12 PM

QuoteYou want to hear a Christmas rock song? The Kinks, 'Father Christmas,' end of story.

The Waitresses--Christmas Wrapping. My favorite rock Christmas song since 1981 (and counting).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_WH4he ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP_WH4heId4&feature=related)

And here's the Kinks, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjaPXihb ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjaPXihbORk&feature=related)

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Post by: Steve Reason on December 16, 2007, 07:15:13 PM

...but driving in a nasty Winter storm. At least it's pretty.

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Post by: tacoma_kyle on December 29, 2007, 06:01:25 AM

Still snowing!!! Hooray. Like 6-8" on the ground still, snow packed roads = fun cornering.

I have the weekend off. Wanted to get some friends to tow my old hood around in a empty parking lot (behind my truck as a sled) but they are all outta town. What a surprise.

Maybe I will ride my bike around tomorrow solely to freeze my ass off.

Oh and I got my UZ block bellhousing. It adapts my tacoma A340E tranny to my 1uz-fe V8. Gigidy-giggidy...heh

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Post by: Gibson on December 30, 2007, 03:17:41 AM

I miss snow. Yeah, I know - it sucks when you're an adult. I lived in Iowa until I was 12, so I have happy memories of snow.

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Post by: SteveS on January 04, 2008, 04:04:36 PM

Speaking of snow, did anyone watch the outdoor hockey game in Buffalo (Sabres vs. Penguins) on New Year's? I thought it was silly - why play hockey outside, especially when its snowing? But, it was still amazing to watch the skill of the players adjust to the situation - by the third period they were making all their long passes in the air - the puck was just bleeding off speed on the snow-covered ice.

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Post by: Steve Reason on February 24, 2008, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: "SteveS"Speaking of snow, did anyone watch the outdoor hockey game in Buffalo (Sabres vs. Penguins) on New Year's? I thought it was silly - why play hockey outside, especially when its snowing? But, it was still amazing to watch the skill of the players adjust to the situation - by the third period they were making all their long passes in the air - the puck was just bleeding off speed on the snow-covered ice.

That brings back memories fpr me/ I miss my jaoclkey playuing days. Playing on the local pond and then warmiong up ny the fire ain the pavilion. Noe Im sad I think. But still... Oh shit., I m drunk sorrry guys@!!...

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Post by: MommaSquid on February 25, 2008, 04:51:43 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Oh shit., I m drunk sorrry guys@!!...

I spent the weekend at the AZ Renaissance Festival. Lot's of drunken pirates out there. I had a blast, but my back is killing me today. I guess it's a fair price to pay.

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Post by: jaymayo on February 25, 2008, 05:37:20 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I spent the weekend at the AZ Renaissance Festival. Lot's of drunken pirates out there. I had a blast, but my back is killing me today. I guess it's a fair price to pay.

Drunken pirates!? Awesome! And why, pray tell, was your back hurting? Were you doing Joust against the Black Knight?

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So... what's on my mind today...

...going home. I'm at work right now and there's not much to do since I'm ultra-efficient on my duties.

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Post by: McQ on February 25, 2008, 06:59:25 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"Oh shit., I m drunk sorrry guys@!!...

I spent the weekend at the AZ Renaissance Festival. Lot's of drunken pirates out there. I had a blast, but my back is killing me today. I guess it's a fair price to pay.

That is a great Renaissance Festival. One of the best in the country. Did you manage to catch Don Juan and Miguel's show? Always a good one.

(I was a pirate my last year in the cast of the PA RenFaire). Great fun.

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Post by: MommaSquid on February 26, 2008, 02:40:36 AM

Quote from: "jaymayo"Drunken pirates!? Awesome! And why, pray tell, was your back hurting?

Sadly, jaymayo, I wasn't hurting from the joust...just from walking around in a bodice all weekend. And thanks so much for the pirate encyclopedia graphic.... :lol: :lol:

Quote from: "McQ"Did you manage to catch Don Juan and Miguel's show?

No, McQ, I haven't seen them yet this year, but I have seen them. That little guy sure is funny! There are five weekends left this season, so I should be going back for more some time soon. Yup, I'm a crazy Rennie!

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Post by: tacoma_kyle on February 26, 2008, 07:47:48 AM

I am stoked. This is a adapter plate I drew up and a machine shop with a water jet cutter cut it for me.

Bad-ass...

Adapts any Lexus/Toyota UZ series V8 engine and bellhousing to a Toyota W-series transmission. This is for a 1UZ and a W58 going in my Celica!

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Post by: MommaSquid on February 27, 2008, 05:39:58 PM

Does anyone else think this looks like a really uncomfortable toilet seat?

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:lol:

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Post by: tacoma_kyle on February 28, 2008, 07:44:08 AM

Find new uses for things every day! lol

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Post by: SteveS on February 28, 2008, 04:45:01 PM

Sweet pics tacoma_kyle - I'm not much of a mechanic/machinist at all, but the engineering aspect of it appeals to me strongly. Looks like fun!

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Post by: McQ on February 28, 2008, 05:58:57 PM

Good job, Kyle. You're a man with skills! I continue to be impressed. Are you going to post pics on the installation?

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Post by: MikeyV on March 11, 2008, 09:45:37 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"No, McQ, I haven't seen them yet this year, but I have seen them. That little guy sure is funny! There are five weekends left this season, so I should be going back for more some time soon. Yup, I'm a crazy Rennie! :(

We're going to take our girls to their first Renaissance the weekend after next. Next weekend is the zoo

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Post by: McQ on March 11, 2008, 11:34:59 PM

Quote from: "MikeyV"
Quote from: "MommaSquid"No, McQ, I haven't seen them yet this year, but I have seen them. That little guy sure is funny! There are five weekends left this season, so I should be going back for more some time soon. Yup, I'm a crazy Rennie! :(

We're going to take our girls to their first Renaissance the weekend after next. Next weekend is the zoo

Yep. That's him. Typical pose.

I've yet to see Terry Foy. There are a lot of very good acts that play these gigs. I'm always amazed at how enduring vaudeville-humor is. I love it.

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Post by: MommaSquid on March 12, 2008, 07:58:28 PM

I saw part of Don Juan and Miguel's "Weird Show" the other weekend. It lived up to it's name.

I love Zilch the Tory Steller! You know why he doesn't do the story of "Robin Hood"? Because of Friar Tuck. Triar F....hey, this is a family show!

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I'll be going back to faire again in a week or two...yippeee!

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Post by: Seosamh on March 12, 2008, 10:54:12 PM

Rennie atheists! Yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 18, 2008, 05:02:27 AM

The countdown is on... 7 weeks until I spend a MONTH with my mom and my son, two people on this earth who test my patience with humanity. My son is 8 and doesn't do it on purpose. My mom is a religious conservative and doesn't do it on purpose. But I won't be able to sit there at night, blaring "I'm Not Ready to Make Nice" or "Dear God" while I play solitaire, as I'm doing right now. <sigh>

I love my family and I love my mom... I miss her, I really do. And she's very lonely without my dad around (will it really be 3 years this July that he died?)... she needs us around for awhile and I didn't go last summer.

Then the kid has a week's sleep away camp in early August, which will be a nice respite for the hubby and I to do whatever we want, whenever we want :P so we're really looking forward to that. (now playing: On with the Song, by Mary Chapin Carpenter)

Finally, the first week of September, we're heading off on a cruise for Alaska, again... our third. We LOVE that route... affordable, relaxing, fun, kid play club for the kid, cold for the hubby, no cooking or cleaning for me.

So... anyone else made plans for the summer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on April 18, 2008, 05:08:39 AM

Kerri, I'm going to visit my parents with my kiddo (she's 6 and a firecracker) at about the same time. Luckily, I don't have to undure country gawd music, but I will be staring at crucifixes when I go to sleep. Ugg.

I'm looking forward to the trip, though. I somehow managed to convince my hubby and my employer that I should take the summer off to be with my girlie and I can't wait!

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Post by: rlrose328 on April 18, 2008, 05:13:31 AM

Great that you convinced them of that, even if it is to gaze upon crucifixes. LOL!

My mom isn't into country gawd music, thank Pikachu.

But she is a music director at a Catholic church, so there's lots of church music playing, lots of classical music. Luckily, she stays in a back bedroom with her computer, tv and craft stuff while I stay in the front room most of the time. I'm also taking my med trans class stuff with me so I can keep up with my course, so I'll do that for 4 hours a day while the kid plays. We've also got a weekend side-trip to see Weird Al in concert (hubby got us VIP tickets... a meet and greet and second row seats!!), a trip to SF to visit the Exploratorium and the Academy of Sciences, another trip just to ride BART under the bay... so we'll do lots of non-Grandma stuff exploring the state of my son's birth.

(now playing: Free Will by RUSH... LOVE that song!)

Anyway, do you have stuff planned while you're there or is it a sit around and visit type thing?

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Post by: jrosebud on April 18, 2008, 08:33:12 AM

Dude, I love Wierd Al! Hope you guys have a blast!

We don't really have plans, but we'll end up being crazy busy once we're there, I'm sure. We always have to eat at our favorite restaurants and go to various shops we had to leave behind when we moved. And we'll visit friends/relatives (which means that we'll travel to at least seven different cities while in Kansas).

My mom drives me a bit crazy, but I do love spending time with her.

One thing I'm really looking forward to is going to the Cosmosphere. It's a space museum in my hometown. My mom works there, so we get free tickets to the Omnimax and Planetarium shows. My daughter has really been getting into constellations lately, so she's stoked about going to see the a show on the summer sky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 18, 2008, 03:27:06 PM

Hey jrosebud - that Cosmosphere sounds really cool. I love astronomy-type stuff. I'm teaching my 6yo daughter the phases of the moon, and she's starting to get them down pat. A couple of days a go she said "That looks like a 1st quarter moon", which I found pleasantly surprising. I said "how do you know its first quarter and not last quarter?". She said "Because its round on the right side". Sweet! Its gratifying when they actually listen to you! Now that the weather is warming, we might be able to get out in the yard to see some constellations again - she loves those as well. Anyway - enjoy the Cosmosphere!

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Post by: rlrose328 on April 18, 2008, 04:02:37 PM

That Cosmophere sounds EXCELLENT!!! We have OMSI here in Portland (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) with a hands on Chemistry Lab and Biology labs, lots of hands on exhibits, and a planetarium (my favorite thing there). Right now, there's a Dinosaur exhibit there. That's where I saw Body Worlds last year. Awesome! We have a membership there so we can get in free to the Exploratorium and Academy of Sciences in SF thank goodness because it's not cheap to get in there. The Exploratorium is a HUGE open warehouse type of place with nothing but hands on science stuff. I haven't been there since my honeymoon 16 years ago so I'm psyched to go there again with the kid.

We saw Weird Al last year during the summer, same place we're going this year and same place Joe and I saw him in 1999 when I was pregnant but didn't know it. Al is the kid's favorite singer of all time. We have the entire anthology on his MP3 and he's either playing Al or Styx. LOL! I've loved Al since Another One Rides the Bus, so this will be very special this year. I can't wait!

Steve, cool about teaching your daughter about the moon. While my son loves space and such, he doesn't see to be interested in actually LEARNING about it. He only wants to learn how to program video games. <sigh> Oh well.

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Post by: myleviathan on April 18, 2008, 08:03:26 PM

"But I won't be able to sit there at night, blaring "I'm Not Ready to Make Nice" or "Dear God" while I play solitaire, as I'm doing right now. "

When I visit my mom she makes absololutely sure to have the sweet, sweet sounds of contemporary praise arranged for soprano sax. Like a bad Kenny G knockoff only praise music. I just shut up and drink my wine. Thank god(s) my mom likes wine.

On another topic - I went to Portland back in 2006 and visited the Louis and Clark museum, which I found to be really cool. I have such mixed feelings over our nation's history concerning manifest destiny. It was such an accomplishment, but so sad for the native people. Louis and Clark and their crew learned how to use common symbolism and empty promises to gain alliances with certain tribes. What an awesome journey, though...

As an aside - I was just reading the sex advice post - I think it would be fun to try and make a little love to the instrumental version of God is an Awesome God. It's kind of an intense song. The whole thing is like a climax... anyway...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on April 18, 2008, 10:07:55 PM

Steve, it's the most amazing feeling, isn't it? To watch your kiddo discover something and be awestruck about it.

I think phases of the moon sound like a good topic for us, too.

Miss Jessie's thing right now is Orion and that beautiful belt of his. And his shoulder, Betelgeuse (which translates to "the armpit of the mighty one" - great comic fodder for a six-year-old).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 19, 2008, 03:34:22 AM

Steve, I asked my son at breakfast this morning (after reading your post) about the phases of the moon. What do you know, he does know them and he drew them for me, identifying each one and why they appear like they do. What do you know... he DOES know everything. lol

myleviathan, funny about the KennyG comparison. Luckily, my mom is very much the organ/piano type, unless it's fully orchestrated classical, the stuff she grew. She's now 69 and I never knew until two years ago that she wanted to be a classical concert pianist. I sure do wish she'd been able to live that dream. Her life might have turned out quite differently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 20, 2008, 04:50:59 AM

Hi, me again... just want some conversation today.

We spent the morning at IKEA. I resisted that place for years, going for the first time in November to find a cheap bookcase for my Med Trans books (all 14 of them, plus 4 binders and software) and I needed one that is tall and skinny for the space I have. I checked Target, Walmart, Kmart, a few local bookstores and furniture stores and found nothing useful. A friend suggested IKEA and grudgingly, we headed over to the one in Portland.

WOW.

We were amazed at the prices and quality of their products! Granted, some of the furniture looked cheaply made (the less expensive stuff) but there was a LOT of stuff that was economically priced and good quality. We got hangers for the kid, storage stuff for the kitchen, a NICE sturdy step stool for the kid, and we found the perfect bookcase... a metal 4-shelf narrow red bookshelf, perfect for all of my class books, for only $15.

Today, we needed a new torchiere lamp for the den and again, can't find anything we like except those that cost over $100 and we just don't care about lighting that much. Lo and behold, the perfect lamp at IKEA, along with a nifty napkin holder (with a weight suspended on a cable from the corner to keep napkins on the base) for only 4.95, a BIG plastic storage box to take my books to my mom's house this summer for $5.00, a bag of 20 clips to use on chip and other food bags for $2.99, 2 timers for the lights when we go on vacation (2 pack for $4.95), a wheeled stool for my son's bedroom for $12, and 2 white twin fitted sheets (to make a toga for my son's Roman culture presentation at school) for $1.99 each. AND... we got there in time for breakfast so I got a nice breakfast of eggs, bacon, french toast sticks and potatoes for $1.99! And it was TASTY!

Now I kick myself for avoiding IKEA for so long... I could have gotten a desk and bedding and dishes and wow, everything.

Anyone else an IKEA addict?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 20, 2008, 08:28:33 PM

Hey rlrose - that's cool about your son and the moon phases. Its like a link to our past, when we were more observational about our surroundings. And hey,

Quote from: "rlrose328"He only wants to learn how to program video games.

Could end up making a decent living doing that, so don't despair!

jrosebud --- Orion is truly the most wonderful constellation!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 21, 2008, 05:51:27 PM

Steve, depending on when you ask him, the kid will say he wants to be an astronaut, a video game programmer (and work with Dad) or a martial arts master with his own dojang. LOL! But the space thing is a constant... it's usually an astronaut AND video game programmer or an astronaut AND a martial arts master ("the first astronaut to do Taekwondo on the moon").

We'd just be happy if he picked SOMETHING to be excited about. He does something for 2 minutes and is an "expert" in it, though when he has to do it for real (draw for a school project, for example), he'll procrastinate like crazy... I think he KNOWS he's not an expert and doesn't want to fail, so he just won't try.

Being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever done. I trained and motivated hundreds of people as a manager in my former career, but motivating my son is a hopeless cause. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 21, 2008, 06:30:02 PM

Sounds like you're just really normal to me, rlrose328. I frequently desire a quiet place to be alone! Pity that "married with children" lifestyle offers so little of this. Its why I've become something of a night owl. Sure, I'm tired the next day, but I do so enjoy a few hours of peace and quiet to do whatever I'd like....

Your son doesn't sound that different from me. In my childhood, I was a good student, clarinet player, and hockey player. I also read avidly, tried track & field (I was only really any good at 400m), tried baseball, did a very short drama stint, sucked at art but tried until it was clear I was hopeless, and finally couldn't figure out what I wanted to major in so I went into university as a physic major until I finally transfered to double-E my junior year and ended up as a software engineer/business owner.

My current fads and fascinations are many, and I frequently become obsessive with something only to abandon it a short time later. I guess its just the way I'm wired. For what its worth, I think you're doing the right thing - letting your child find his own way. Sometimes this takes a long time! I know its frustrating, and I know I frustrated my parents, but in the end the gift your are giving is freedom. It is a very worthwhile gift, and of immense value! I say -- keep going with it. But do try to find some alone time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 21, 2008, 07:28:51 PM

Hi rltrose328,

I like IKEA as well, especially their food department. Don't know if you get that in the States as well, but they have a wonderful shrimp paste that you can put on your bread. My wife and I are addicted to it. Furthermore my whole appartment is full of IKEA's Billy bookshelves. They are so damn practical and very good value for the money.

Cheers, Tom

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mister Joy on April 21, 2008, 08:59:54 PM

Tom62 and rlrose... you're both mad... mad I say! The Bristol IKEA's 'restaurant', at least, has the bleak atmosphere of a prison dining hall. Most likely due to the cheap yellow plastic furniture, lino flooring and rows of hunched figures with trays shuffling about and looking forlorn. The delightfully oppressive, red and yellow "WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED, PLACE YOUR TRAY ON THE RACK AND RETURN TO YOUR SHOPPING" sign adds a nice thick layer of icing to the cake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 21, 2008, 10:43:18 PM

Hey Mister Joy --- I don't know if you guys have K-Mart across the pond, but the ol' K-Mart Cafeteria has to be just as scary. I can report, with some amount of pride, that I've never had the displeasure of eating in one. Too gross.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 22, 2008, 06:31:46 AM

SteveS, we do let him go his own way, even if it means having an obsession or hobby for 3 days. And he's finally discovering reading can actually be fun, as long as it involves manga or dragons or something funny. He's a joy, really... his smile can charm the wits right out of you. We just don't see it very often. lol

And I agree, the food area at K-Mart is depressingly disgusting. However, I can honestly say I've eaten there a few times. The one where my mom lives is really the only department store shopping in the area, so when Brendan was younger, that's where I'd go with him to just get out of the house for awhile. Popcorn, bottled water or chips and the occasional corndog. Cheap and the kid loves it.

Tom62, we LOVE the food at IKEA. The first time we went there, we were like, "meatballs... yummy." We're big fans of compressed and spherical meat products. Wow... Hubby had to get two plates and made himself sick, but he LOVED 'em. I got the shrimp salad sandwich and it was basic and yummy. The breakfasts are $.99 and $1.99 and are so worth it. Lots of good diner food, perfect for filling up and getting to the shopping.

We got the Lerberg shelf (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90114752) for my work/study space. And we got the Traktor chair (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40074150) for the kid's study/craft space in his room.

Mister Joy, it's a shame that the restaurant in Bristol is so bad. The one in our IKEA is bright, brimming with color and excitement, many different types of tables and chairs in groups around the large area, plants, a family counter with to-go containers, a microwave, plates and utensils for kids. The signage is almost invisible. The sign just says, "help us help you by bussing your own tray," and that's in grey type on a dark blue wall that surrounds several of the tray carts, very inobtrusive. The food is always fresh (looking, at least), it's always hot like it should be, the service has been friendly and attentive, like they actually want to be there. Joe and I were discussing that just the other day when the gal at the registered seemed genuinely happy, a rarity in the trades these days.

If you don't like the restaurant, do you at least like the products and merchandise they sell?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 22, 2008, 02:24:00 PM

Hey rlrose - the K-Marts by you might be a significant step up from those by me. In the vast Chicago suburbs, K-Marts have gone down hill. I travel a decent amount, and sometimes in smaller towns across the country I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality of K-Marts or Walmarts. By me these are mostly trashy --- but I think that's because there's so much competition here. The only way they survive outside the large metropolis is to occupy the low-price rung. This can attract "interesting" patrons who don't treat the store very well. The end effect is the entire store suffers. Around me, Targets are usually pretty nice, and I've had a snack a few times in the Target "cafeteria". I'm certainly not a snob - but if you visited a local (to me) Target and a local K-Mart or Walmart, the difference is readily apparent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 22, 2008, 02:43:02 PM

SteveS, I'd say we share the same experience with KMart. "Interesting" clientele is a nice way to put it. lol

In my experience, people just don't treat the store like they should. It becomes a trash bin... dirty and unkempt. And the employees rarely smile... the place is "just a job," unlike the experiences I have at Walmart (which I try desperately NOT to frequent) and Target. KMart is definitely the bottom rung of retail, IMHO.

We have a Target here and it's very very nice. It's about 4 years old now and it's still has clean and sparkly as the day it was built. I usually have to use the restroom everytime we go (either me or the kid) and it's always very clean and that can be rare these days, too. However, the Target in the town over from where my mom lives (central California, almost dead center of the state) is as disgusting as any KMart you'll find. The KMart there went out of business years ago and I'm afraid that Target took its place.

My problem with Target is that we only find what we're looking for about 3 out of 10 visits. They stopped carrying Pert, the shampoo we use. I can't recall the last few things we were looking for, but we've left empty-handed many times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 22, 2008, 08:39:01 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Tom62, we LOVE the food at IKEA. The first time we went there, we were like, "meatballs... yummy." We're big fans of compressed and spherical meat products. Wow... Hubby had to get two plates and made himself sick, but he LOVED 'em. I got the shrimp salad sandwich and it was basic and yummy. The breakfasts are $.99 and $1.99 and are so worth it. Lots of good diner food, perfect for filling up and getting to the shopping.

Guess what I always eat when I'm at IKEA, yes those fantastic meatballs (kÃ¶ttbullar), shrimp dishes and swedish applecake. From their food market I always buy cripbread (knackerbrÃ¶t), the shrimp spread (don't know if they sell it in the USA) and sweets (I'm addicted to licorice).
Some IKEA restaurants are just like what Mister Joy described. Some of them are bad, while others are pretty dull. The one in my neighborhood is fine, but the one I've seen in France and Switzerland were very, very good. Many people only go the IKEA there for lunch (including business people).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 22, 2008, 10:31:16 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I can't recall the last few things we were looking for, but we've left empty-handed many times.

Shame that never seems to happen to my wife

(okay, sorry, that was a cheap shot --- honestly, she's very frugal!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 23, 2008, 04:41:24 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Guess what I always eat when I'm at IKEA, yes those fantastic meatballs (kÃ¶ttbullar), shrimp dishes and swedish applecake. From their food market I always buy cripbread (knackerbrÃ¶t), the shrimp spread (don't know if they sell it in the USA) and sweets (I'm addicted to licorice).
Some IKEA restaurants are just like what Mister Joy described. Some of them are bad, while others are pretty dull. The one in my neighborhood is fine, but the one I've seen in France and Switzerland were very, very good. Many people only go the IKEA there for lunch (including business people).

We love the meatballs, too. We got there for breakfast and Joe had meatballs. We shopped for a few hours and, well, we hit the caf for more meatballs before we left. It's a ways away from us, so we also got a third order to go and had those for dinner last night with a salad. YUM! WE got the cookbook too so we can make some here. Joe makes killer meatballs but that gravy they use... wow.

I haven't seen any shrimp spread here... is that refrigerated or just on a shelf? I got some of the lingenberry jam (like they serve with the meatballs here) and I've had it on biscuits a few times. SO TASTY!!! I also got some cookies with chocolate hazelnut cream in the middle. TWO are so rich, that's all I can do at a time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 23, 2008, 04:42:46 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"
Quote from: "rlrose328"I can't recall the last few things we were looking for, but we've left empty-handed many times.
Shame that never seems to happen to my wife :confused:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 23, 2008, 08:40:02 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I haven't seen any shrimp spread here... is that refrigerated or just on a shelf? I got some of the lingenberry jam (like they serve with the meatballs here) and I've had it on biscuits a few times. SO TASTY!!! I also got some cookies with chocolate hazelnut cream in the middle. TWO are so rich, that's all I can do at a time!

The shrimp spread comes in a tube. It is delicious on crackers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 23, 2008, 10:15:53 PM

Nope, definitely haven't seen any of the shrimp paste in our IKEA. Joe said he'd make deep fried sandwiches with it. He tried to do that once with regular shrimp using a recipe, but it didn't turn out. Ah well... lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mister Joy on April 24, 2008, 11:23:13 PM

SteveS: Nope, no anythingmarts over here. I would say I'm grateful for that but then again we have Tescos :eek:

Their slogan is every little helps but in order to make that more suitable you have to imagine it being whispered in your ear by Hannibal Lecter. They're pretty much the Umbrella Corporation from Resident Evil, existing purely for the sake of being evil.

I do know what KMart's food is like though. The Black Death. I've been a couple of times: once as a kid when I lived in Seattle and again several years later while I was on holiday, that time just for the sake of it. I tend to do that whenever I'm in the States: mozy around random shops that we don't have back home just to see if I'm missing out on anything. I'm a bit envious of you for QFC (I think that's the right acronym - a supermarket for food and such) because they sell live lobsters, a stupidly large array of tobaccos and they do surprisingly good coffee - at least in the Seattle one. Actually that may well be the only one for all I know... but I'm assuming it's nation wide because if it isn't, it bloody well should be.

rlrose: Well the desk I'm typing at is from IKEA, I believe, so I'm fine with their actual merchandise yes. Durable and functional. There are better places to go for furniture though... charity shops are brilliant things, pour example. Also, they work for me because there are several within five minutes walk of my house and I'm generally too lazy to drive into the city unless I need to or I'm having a 'night on the town'. Bristol isn't exactly famed for its brilliant traffic either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on April 25, 2008, 04:49:45 PM

Hey Mister Joy,

Quote from: "Mister Joy"I do know what KMart's food is like though. The Black Death.

Quote from: "Mister Joy"I'm a bit envious of you for QFC

I'm unfamiliar with QFC --- I guess we don't have those in the Chicago area.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on May 19, 2008, 12:24:35 PM

I'm wondering if, at first glance this morning when i came into work, whether a girl i like was;
a: pissed off
b: pissed off with me
c: not pissed off but somehow had a stormy face for some other reason
d: not pissed off at all and i'm just being paranoid...

Maybe she knows something i don't. Maybe she thinks i know something i shouldn't or is wondering if i know something i'm not supposed to know but can't decide whether i actually know anything or not. Maybe she knows i know something but doesn't want to show it and through the effort of not showing it, has actually shown that she knows i know something. Problem is, i don't know anything!

Damnit, i need coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on May 19, 2008, 03:32:28 PM

Dude - relax. This kind of socio-analysis is best done by those of the female persuasion! For one, I just can't make my head work that way....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on May 19, 2008, 06:00:10 PM

I don't like seeing people who ride in golf carts that have a gut so large that it rests on their lap like a bag of yard debris. Too many burgers there buddy? Ok, back to work...I'm a horrible person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will on May 19, 2008, 06:10:56 PM

Quote from: "karadan"I'm wondering if, at first glance this morning when i came into work, whether a girl i like was;
a: pissed off
b: pissed off with me
c: not pissed off but somehow had a stormy face for some other reason
d: not pissed off at all and i'm just being paranoid...

Maybe she knows something i don't. Maybe she thinks i know something i shouldn't or is wondering if i know something i'm not supposed to know but can't decide whether i actually know anything or not. Maybe she knows i know something but doesn't want to show it and through the effort of not showing it, has actually shown that she knows i know something. Problem is, i don't know anything!

Damnit, i need coffee.

Dude, go ask for her digits, take her out on a date, and then make her face look decidedly happier.

JCM, there's nothing wrong with pointing out that some people have weight issues that they refuse to directly address. The other day I was in line at the local Whole Foods with a cart full of fruits, veggies, and lean meats. Behind me was a dinosaur of a woman with 4â€"yes 4â€"gallons of ice cream. Rocky Road, fudge browny, strawberry, I think, and one of those odd Ben and Jerry's flavors. Nothing else. Just the ice cream. Like that may be her only source of nourishment. She was staring blankly into nothingness, like she was dreaming of the moment she got home and could get out her favorite spoon carved from a tree that was hit by lighting and get to eating the ice cream. I'm not looking down on her, but I am disappointed that someone could allow that to happen to themselves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on May 19, 2008, 06:54:16 PM

QuoteI'm not looking down on her, but I am disappointed that someone could allow that to happen to themselves.

Hahahaâ€¦what no balloons, no party favors, just the ice cream you say. From the sound of it, I donâ€™t think you could look down on her. Holy Shit itâ€™s Cloverfield!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on May 20, 2008, 05:58:10 AM

THe mystery of the tantrum kid has been somewhat solved. We've got a differential diagnosis of bi-polar disorder. Hopefully, on 5/28, well have a final diagnosis after the doctor has my husband in and complete the diagnostic tool with him (re: our son). THen he'll talk to the kid himself again and let us know what he thinks. It really puts so many things in perspective and answers a whole buttload of questions. Makes sense, too, since I was diagnosed with BPD (then manic depression) 30 years ago. Wonder why it took ME so long to see it? I was saying "maybe he's bi-polar" for several months now and people would just kinda chuckle, but this last few weeks of over a dozen tantrums in so many days (and I'm talking MASSIVE meltdowns of epic proportions, most times from a bright smile to Damian-tantrum in mere seconds) got me on the phone and got him into a neuroscientist (PhD). LOVE the doctor.

I'm nothing if not relieved. Grandma is horrified but she'll get over it (and pray about it, I'm sure). Hubby is relieved as well. At least this is something we can fix! And it explains why no disciplinary method we tried came close to working. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 20, 2008, 07:19:21 PM

^ Damn, Kerri, that's a lot for a little guy to handle. At least he has a caring set of parents to help him through the process of medical tests, finding the right meds, etc. Keep us posted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will on May 20, 2008, 09:09:26 PM

Your son is lucky to have such caring parents.

This may sound odd, but make sure that he enjoys a healthy lifestyle, eating his fruits, veggies and lean meats, getting all of his daily recommended vitamins and minerals (especially b12), getting plenty of exercise and has a regular sleep schedule. A friend of mine was manic for quite some time and she found that these things helped her even more than medication or therapy.

I also suggest avoiding electroconvulsive therapy. While this is a good last resort option for adults, it tends to be far too traumatic for children.

If his psychiatrist recommends medication, there's no harm in doing some research into the success rates and side effects before saying yes. Some antidepressants bring with them side effects that you may not want to risk.

Most of all, be sure that your friends here on HAF are ready to help out or provide a shoulder should you need it. If you have questions or just need to vent, please do so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on May 21, 2008, 04:34:54 PM

Hey rlrose, I'm glad you got a diagnosis and can make sense of everything. Best of luck to you and your family!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on May 21, 2008, 06:56:16 PM

I went to a free mental health counseling session today. I'm working through lots of ptsd issues. It turned out it was a religious organization. I held my tongue and managed not to laugh bitterly when the sweet little woman told me to pray when I have flashbacks of a knife in my crotch. I was polite and played along because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

Damn, this country needs socialized medicine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2008, 10:58:00 PM

Not much on my mind today really... Except the fact that, as of today, I'm officially on my way through mid-twenties and it kind of sucks... I like to consider myself young, but many of my friends of the same age have kids and families and... Oh well, I'd better stop before I depress myself further.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 22, 2008, 11:42:02 AM

Im thinking that it's about time I post in the introductions forum...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on May 23, 2008, 03:14:06 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Not much on my mind today really... Except the fact that, as of today, I'm officially on my way through mid-twenties and it kind of sucks... I like to consider myself young, but many of my friends of the same age have kids and families and... Oh well, I'd better stop before I depress myself further.

I think that you'd better stop before you depress some of the rest of us...you are not allowed to feel old until you are out of your twenties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on May 23, 2008, 03:19:16 AM

Besides feeling older than Asmodean today, I am thinking about how it sucks that we are sometimes forced to work with whackadoodles. I had a confrontation today with a really whacked whackadoodle. We should have fired her before the end of her probationary period. :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will on May 23, 2008, 05:52:37 AM

Firing people is one of those tough things that happens when you become a manager. I remember the first time I had to fire someone. I was 17 at the time. I was devastated. Even though the individual deserved to be fired (possibly deserved to be in jail), I felt amazing pressure and maddening sympathy. I grew an important callus that day. It was one of the most difficult things I ever had to do, but it made me into a better leader.

I've been managing for 6 years now. Firing people still isn't easy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on May 23, 2008, 06:22:34 AM

Thanks for the positive thoughts on my kiddle and our issues here. I'm thinking he must have been on an arc of some sort with those tantrums for two solid weeks because the day after we saw the doctor, they all but stopped! He's been his usual happy-go-lucky self as of late.

Willravel, the doctor has a five-pronged attack for BPD:

--Therapy, to help rewire the brain past the BPD tendencies and learning techniques for handling the ups and downs.

--Medication, which can hopefully be reduced or eliminated in time pending the result of the therapeutic techniques. I've already done some research on possible meds but until we see the doctor again, I'm just spinning wheels. Ugh. Seems most of them result in weight gain and little results, but we'll see what they come up with.

--Sleep, ensuring he gets a full 10-12 hours a night. Luckily, this has never been a problem with our kid. We did a nighttime routine starting when he was 2 months old and we never let up. He's 8 now and he's in bed by 7:45 every night, even weekends. He's up around 6:30 in the morning, even weekends. LOL! He did tell me that sometimes, he has to lie there for an hour before his brain shuts down but I'VE got techniques for helping with that as that is one of MY problems, too.

--Diet, especially getting good carbs (whole grains), fruits and veggies. We're working on that... CONSTANTLY. He loves his carrots but that's the only veggie he'll eat voluntarily. And while we always have fruits on hand, he shuns them unless forced. Lately, I've stopped buying candy (my personal demon) so he has less of that to beg for. This diagnosis will be good for ALL of us in the diet arena.

--Finally, exercise, at least one hour of aerobic activity a day (PE not included). The kid was doing Taekwondo but we stopped a few months ago due to school schedules and time. But the doctor wasn't too tickled with TKD because of the stop-and-go nature of that sport. He was much happier to hear that the kid loves swimming, a fully aerobic activity, as even when the teacher isn't directly helping the kids, they're still bouncing around and moving. We also got the WII Fit program and plan to start that tomorrow. We also have an elyptical machine that he LOVES, as well as a DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) mat for the Gamecube. Somehow, I'll need to find ONE of these that I can take to Grandma's house for the month of June because that's where we'll be. She does have a pool.

So this sounds like a very comprehensive, life-changing plan that will help ALL of us. I'm just anxious for the 28th to get here so Joe can meet with the doctor and we can get on with it. I HATE waiting when something is in progress. Ugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will on May 23, 2008, 06:18:45 PM

It sounds like your boy is in good hands. I hope for the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on May 25, 2008, 04:52:16 AM

Thanks, Willravel...

BTW, we got the WII Fit balance board and program this week and we have to pry the kid off of it. It is really helping with balance and concentration. Excellent purchase. He especially loves the ski slolam and Yoga. LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will on May 25, 2008, 05:42:12 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Thanks, Willravel...

BTW, we got the WII Fit balance board and program this week and we have to pry the kid off of it. It is really helping with balance and concentration. Excellent purchase. He especially loves the ski slolam and Yoga. LOL!

Yes, I think American owes Japan a big thanks for the Wii. Who else would have thought of combining video-games with exercise?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 09, 2008, 08:36:12 PM

My husband can be such a jerk! :mad:

Now I have to sit here all afternoon and wait for a tech to come and fix (or replace) the water heater. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 09, 2008, 09:05:41 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"My husband can be such a jerk! :mad:

Now I have to sit here all afternoon and wait for a tech to come and fix (or replace) the water heater.

Before he gets home go to the fridge and shake up all the sodas and beer!

on an unrelated note...how the hell does Subway run out of tomatoes? The Bastards! I was yelled at for wanting them on my sub. "Nayweout a, tamayo" ok sorry my bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tornado on June 09, 2008, 09:13:31 PM

Quoteon an unrelated note...how the hell does Subway run out of tomatoes? The Bastards! I was yelled at for wanting them on my sub. "Nayweout a, tamayo" ok sorry my bad.

Well there's a salmonella warning for tomatoes in some states. That could have something to do with it. Something like 145 people are sick in 16 states.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 09, 2008, 09:14:44 PM

The Netherlands are playing Italy this evening in the Euopean Championship. It is now halftime and they are leading with 2-0. So it's time to switsch off my PC and watch the second half.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 09, 2008, 09:25:26 PM

Quote from: "tornado"
Quoteon an unrelated note...how the hell does Subway run out of tomatoes? The Bastards! I was yelled at for wanting them on my sub. "Nayweout a, tamayo" ok sorry my bad.

Well there's a salmonella warning for tomatoes in some states. That could have something to do with it. Something like 145 people are sick in 16 states.

no shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: myleviathan on June 09, 2008, 11:10:27 PM

I went to Subway yesterday. No tomatoes in Naples, FL.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on June 10, 2008, 01:18:41 AM

Today I am wondering how I can get my money and my time back for seeing that stupid new Indiana Jones movie over the weekend. It was retarded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: myleviathan on June 10, 2008, 01:45:46 AM

Quote from: "Evolved"Today I am wondering how I can get my money and my time back for seeing that stupid new Indiana Jones movie over the weekend. It was retarded.

I have to say - I liked the movie. It was the quintessential mindless blockbuster. Completely unrealistic action sequences, bad Russian accents, hazy filtered camera effects, cheesy punch sounds, man-eating Amazonian ants... and Aliens. C'mon, how can you top that?? Now Indy's fighting the Commies instead of the Nazis. But you're right, mostly a waste of time. You know what's worse than the movie, though? All those crappy 'documentaries' about the crystal skulls on the Science Fiction channel. I was beating my head into a wall watching one of those a couple of weeks ago. It literally drove me to drinking. But for that I'm always looking for an excuse...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: crocofish on June 10, 2008, 05:10:37 AM

Quote from: "tornado"
QuoteWell there's a salmonella warning for tomatoes in some states.

Yep, here in Texas last week, none of the sandwich places I went to for lunch had tomatoes. They had news clips about the salmonella up on the wall, or they told me directly. Today at the grocery store, they had only organic greenhouse tomatoes with a sign explaining the salmonella situation. But, when I got a sandwich today at a Jimmy John's, it had tomatoes on it. I ate it, and so far I feel fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on June 10, 2008, 08:00:55 AM

Ug. I ventured into the land of chemical warnings today - parabens, sulfates, BPD, mercury in fillings - all that stuff that makes you wonder what the real scientific evidence is saying, how much the government and big business are protecting their own interests at the expense of our health, and how much is just hysteria by misinformed mamas who are only trying to protect their kiddos from potentially dangerous products.

Today I read that my ever-so-lovely and terribly useful Tupperware Rock 'n' Serve microwavable storage containers are the devil. There are supposedly studies that link the BPD in them to early onset of puberty and reproductive problems and cancers.

My girlie has a silver crown in her mouth, which *may* be leaching lead/mercury into her system. The guilt for not being able to prevent the decay of that tooth has now increased ten-fold.

I've already switched to paraben/sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, but I'm sure we're using at least another dozen products with those ingredients in them. Plus, it's more expensive to find "better" alternatives and some just don't work as well or smell as nice as my tried-and-trues. It's probably best to err on the cautious side, but who is to say that the things that are considered safer at this time won't be found to be dangerous later on?

Part of me wants to say, "hey, we're all dying and surely there are a million things helping us along our slow demise," but the maternal part of me is stressing big time. Sometimes I just want to be niave, enjoy my life, die a somewhat early death, and forego worrying about it all.

Anyone in the same boat?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 11, 2008, 02:54:35 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Part of me wants to say, "hey, we're all dying and surely there are a million things helping us along our slow demise," but the maternal part of me is stressing big time. Sometimes I just want to be niave, enjoy my life, die a somewhat early death, and forego worrying about it all.

Anyone in the same boat?

As I always say...Something's gotta kill me. Worrying is futile. :banna: Take your mind off your troubles for a little while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 11, 2008, 07:34:24 PM

I think this video makes more sense with the sound effects, prepare to laugh:

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81/ (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81/)

:banna:

enjoy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 11, 2008, 09:48:09 PM

Thanks for the video, I just could not stop laughing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mister Joy on June 12, 2008, 12:50:16 AM

I'm now the proud owner of a four-legged ball of fluff called Marley, who is currently chewing on my chair leg. He's going through the teething stages of puppyhood at the moment. Basically, a friend of mine acquired him to impress a girl before realising that he wasn't fit to look after him & he lives with his parents who hate dogs. So I said I'd have him because, as you all already know, I'm both dog-crazy and too rich for my own good. He's got a fantastic temperament, astonishing intelligence and excellent behaviour. The one thing that worries me is the size of him. He's two and a half months old and he's already catching up with my labs, so I think he's going to be pretty huge as far as Alsatians go. Mind you, I can't complain... pedigree German Shepherds are generally quite expensive and I got this one for free (ignoring the price of food, vaccinations etc.) I've got some photographs of him but I've lost my digital camera somewhere. I'll upload one when I find it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 12, 2008, 02:53:01 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Thanks for the video, I just could not stop laughing.

awesome. l've watched it about 10 times. what is wrong with this guy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: crocofish on June 12, 2008, 04:33:45 AM

Quote from: "jcm"I think this video makes more sense with the sound effects, prepare to laugh:

The preacher is Howard Tilton, and there are several versions of that video out there. The first one I saw back around 1990 (pre-DVD, pre web video). The first time I saw it, I laughed so hard I was hurting.

Tilton lived a couple miles away from me, and I heard that he lost that house in a divorce. I have not heard much about him recently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on June 12, 2008, 07:27:45 PM

Quote from: "myleviathan"I have to say - I liked the movie. It was the quintessential mindless blockbuster. Completely unrealistic action sequences, bad Russian accents, hazy filtered camera effects, cheesy punch sounds, man-eating Amazonian ants... and Aliens. C'mon, how can you top that?? Now Indy's fighting the Commies instead of the Nazis. But you're right, mostly a waste of time. You know what's worse than the movie, though? All those crappy 'documentaries' about the crystal skulls on the Science Fiction channel. I was beating my head into a wall watching one of those a couple of weeks ago. It literally drove me to drinking. But for that I'm always looking for an excuse...

I haven't seen the "documentaries" that you're talking about...they would drive me nuts, too.

I'm not the biggest movie buff, but Indiana Jones and aliens just don't mix. And c'mon - a flying saucer? The hotshots Spielberg and Lucas couldn't do better than that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 13, 2008, 12:52:14 AM

Quote from: "Mister Joy"I'm now the proud owner of a four-legged ball of fluff called Marley, who is currently chewing on my chair leg.... I've got some photographs of him but I've lost my digital camera somewhere. I'll upload one when I find it.

Congrats on the new bundle of joy! Can't wait to see some cute pics.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on June 19, 2008, 08:40:47 PM

I lost my uncle last night to a heart attack. I'm pretty messed up right now. I loved him a lot despite what I though of his Christianity. Losing him and dealing with the religious buffoonery surrounding it is tough. I walked out of the waiting room when his preacher started a group prayer, but I didn't say anything. I know his religion had a part in this. He dedicated himself to his church and spent many a long night there which I'm sure weakened and stressed him.

And I have no doubt he thought he was doing the lord's work and that his own health wasn't important. Now a man is dead before his time, and his daughter and I are left to grieve over his death.

I fucking hate religion. :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2008, 10:34:06 PM

Today I'm sorting through failed aspirations and dreams I put on hold in order to find out what I want to do with my life... That and composing emo-ish poetry. :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 19, 2008, 11:15:37 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"I lost my uncle last night to a heart attack. I'm pretty messed up right now. I loved him a lot despite what I though of his Christianity. Losing him and dealing with the religious buffoonery surrounding it is tough. I walked out of the waiting room when his preacher started a group prayer, but I didn't say anything. I know his religion had a part in this. He dedicated himself to his church and spent many a long night there which I'm sure weakened and stressed him.

And I have no doubt he thought he was doing the lord's work and that his own health wasn't important. Now a man is dead before his time, and his daughter and I are left to grieve over his death.

I fucking hate religion.

I am really really sorry. I know all about the religious jargon...the suffering is over, he is in a better place. Sorry it doesn't make it better. I don't think life is all that bad that you need to go to a better place. I have yet to lose someone I was really close to, so I can't and don't want to know that kind of pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 20, 2008, 01:05:38 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"I lost my uncle last night to a heart attack. I'm pretty messed up right now. I loved him a lot despite what I though of his Christianity. Losing him and dealing with the religious buffoonery surrounding it is tough...

SteveReason, I'm sorry for your loss. The catch phrases (in a better place, etc.) make the believers feel better and the rational people feel worse, and I'm sorry that's adding to your pain. You are strong enough to handle this event without resorting to fairy tale comfort and lies, so just remember the man you loved and let the circus around you continue unnoticed. Take care.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on June 20, 2008, 01:12:52 AM

Steve Reason, I'm sorry you are in pain. I'm sorry religious nonsense is adding to your suffering and grief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on June 20, 2008, 05:07:54 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"I lost my uncle last night to a heart attack. I'm pretty messed up right now. I loved him a lot despite what I though of his Christianity. Losing him and dealing with the religious buffoonery surrounding it is tough. I walked out of the waiting room when his preacher started a group prayer, but I didn't say anything. I know his religion had a part in this. He dedicated himself to his church and spent many a long night there which I'm sure weakened and stressed him.

And I have no doubt he thought he was doing the lord's work and that his own health wasn't important. Now a man is dead before his time, and his daughter and I are left to grieve over his death.

I fucking hate religion.

I am sorry for your loss.I know it's hard dealing with death,I believe it is harder for Non-Religious people.It does get easier with time.I think the thing that helped me the most after my mom passed was talking to family about all the fun things that we shared with her.You think when someone you love dies that the world will just stop moving.That somehow all of the people in the world will see that a good person is gone.Even though it doesn't, atleast you were lucky enough to have been apart of his life.You will feel better but just give yourself time to greive.If you ever need to talk just let me know.I would be more then happy to listen and be a shoulder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on June 20, 2008, 05:14:06 AM

Quote from: "jcm"I think this video makes more sense with the sound effects, prepare to laugh:

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81/ (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81/)

:hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on June 24, 2008, 06:35:25 PM

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I'm doing pretty good. I still have to figure out what my next step is, but I'll make it. The funeral was a real cluster fuck what with all the singing and preaching bullshit. Man was it hard not to say something. I only kept my mouth shut and endured it out of respect for my uncle. And there was a good Baptist pitch-in afterwards. :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on June 24, 2008, 10:39:14 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I'm doing pretty good. I still have to figure out what my next step is, but I'll make it. The funeral was a real cluster fuck what with all the singing and preaching bullshit. Man was it hard not to say something. I only kept my mouth shut and endured it out of respect for my uncle. And there was a good Baptist pitch-in afterwards. :beer:

Glad to see your back.I know that we haven't talked but I can understand what your going thru.As for the strippers :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on August 19, 2008, 02:34:05 AM

What the hell is going on around here anyway? I've been out of the loop for a while. Any fundie attacks or anything?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on August 19, 2008, 03:47:08 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"What the hell is going on around here anyway? I've been out of the loop for a while. Any fundie attacks or anything?

Hey, man! Welcome back around!

It's been pretty cool around here. Some great new members, and some interesting threads, but nothing too out of control or weird. At least not by the normal standards of weird. You going to be hanging out some more now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on August 19, 2008, 03:56:58 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"What the hell is going on around here anyway? I've been out of the loop for a while. Any fundie attacks or anything?

Hey Steve! Where the hell ya been??? Welcome back! :banna: :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on August 22, 2008, 09:45:10 PM

Quote from: "McQ"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"What the hell is going on around here anyway? I've been out of the loop for a while. Any fundie attacks or anything?

Hey, man! Welcome back around!

It's been pretty cool around here. Some great new members, and some interesting threads, but nothing too out of control or weird. At least not by the normal standards of weird. You going to be hanging out some more now?

Gonna try to, anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on August 22, 2008, 09:47:16 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"What the hell is going on around here anyway? I've been out of the loop for a while. Any fundie attacks or anything?

Hey Steve! Where the hell ya been??? Welcome back! :banna: :beer:

Well you know, life and such. Things are kind of screwy right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on August 24, 2008, 07:36:18 AM

I get "screwy"... join us when you can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 27, 2008, 02:59:04 AM

Hey Steve Reason...here's a belated welcome back banana dance:

:banna: :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on September 05, 2008, 12:49:45 AM

Quote from: "laetusatheos"Hey Steve Reason...here's a belated welcome back banana dance:

:banna: :banna:

Tanks berry much, madam boss lady.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 05, 2008, 10:08:22 PM

ok, i am really out of the loop. i must have been on every thread except for this one. what is going on here. how did this get to 20 something pages without me seeing it? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on September 09, 2008, 11:02:40 PM

I'm thinking about how damned sick I am of being sick.

My lupus meds have been keeping my fevers below 100 for over a month and I started to feel like a viable human again. However, I caught a cold and these last few days have been rotten. My fevers have gone into the danger zone and I've had seizures every day since Friday. I guess I just needed to whine. Thanks for listening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 09, 2008, 11:12:01 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"I'm thinking about how damned sick I am of being sick.

My lupus meds have been keeping my fevers below 100 for over a month and I started to feel like a viable human again. However, I caught a cold and these last few days have been rotten. My fevers have gone into the danger zone and I've had seizures every day since Friday. I guess I just needed to whine. Thanks for listening.

i'm sorry, hope u feel better

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 10, 2008, 04:25:44 AM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"I'm thinking about how damned sick I am of being sick.

My lupus meds have been keeping my fevers below 100 for over a month and I started to feel like a viable human again. However, I caught a cold and these last few days have been rotten. My fevers have gone into the danger zone and I've had seizures every day since Friday. I guess I just needed to whine. Thanks for listening.

I hope you're feeling better, Kylyssa... I have a friend with Lupus and she's often feeling quite horrible. Go ahead and whine... that's what we're here for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 10, 2008, 07:19:35 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"
Quote from: "Kylyssa"I'm thinking about how damned sick I am of being sick.

My lupus meds have been keeping my fevers below 100 for over a month and I started to feel like a viable human again. However, I caught a cold and these last few days have been rotten. My fevers have gone into the danger zone and I've had seizures every day since Friday. I guess I just needed to whine. Thanks for listening.

I hope you're feeling better, Kylyssa... I have a friend with Lupus and she's often feeling quite horrible. Go ahead and whine... that's what we're here for. :)

Kind of feel like whining about health myself, now that health is mentioned. I have a waterfall coming out of my nose, pain in my both ears and a throbbing sensation which promises to become a beautiful migrain. :unsure: Sure feels like The Fluâ,,¢ to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 10, 2008, 07:58:56 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I'll second that. :( That sound like The Fluâ,,¢ to you? :( Sure hurt my wallet!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on September 11, 2008, 01:51:15 AM

Sorry to hear everyone's feeling so shitty. I've been under the weather myself recently. I hope you all fully recover. I'll say a prayer for you all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on September 12, 2008, 05:19:21 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Sorry to hear everyone's feeling so shitty. I've been under the weather myself recently. I hope you all fully recover. I'll say a prayer for you all. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 12, 2008, 06:31:30 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Sorry to hear everyone's feeling so shitty. I've been under the weather myself recently. I hope you all fully recover. I'll say a prayer for you all. :D :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 12, 2008, 08:16:33 AM

It's 3 am and I can't sleep.

I'm suppose to be up at 6 so guess it means I'm not sleeping tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on September 12, 2008, 07:17:01 PM

it is too f***king HOT outside!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2008, 07:46:43 PM

A son of a bishop from the southernmost part of the country have accumulated internet gambling debt of about 12 million dollars. The bishop and his wife gave payback guarantees for at least 6 mill. Now they are so bankrupt that they will still have to pay off the debt after they go to their so-called heaven.

So much for having a happy afterlife, eh? :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 12, 2008, 10:02:11 PM

Quote from: "jcm"it is too f***king HOT outside!!!!!

it was 100 and HUMID in georgia today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartof.com%2Fimages%2Femoticons%2Fxsmall2%2F1222_hot_and_sweating_smiley.gif&hash=870ec13bb4cce008574a2d3d7f5601439db0a593) (http://www.clipartof.com)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2008, 10:24:39 PM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "jcm"it is too f***king HOT outside!!!!!
it was 100 and HUMID in georgia today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clipartof.com%2Fimages%2Femoticons%2Fxsmall2%2F1222_hot_and_sweating_smiley.gif&hash=870ec13bb4cce008574a2d3d7f5601439db0a593) (http://www.clipartof.com)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 13, 2008, 05:04:31 AM

Hubby found out a friend of his has lung cancer today.This makes the second person we've known with it not caused from smoking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 13, 2008, 05:35:33 AM

Oh my... that's horrible!!! Is it from second-hand smoke or genetically based? That's just... wow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 13, 2008, 05:57:39 AM

Quote from: "afreethinker30"Hubby found out a friend of his has lung cancer today.This makes the second person we've known with it not caused from smoking.

My maternal grandmother had emphysema and the early signs of lung cancer before she died of other causes. She never smoked a day in her life, but lived with a man who smoked three packs of Kool non-filters a day for over 75 years. He, incidentally, died at the ripe old age of 90 of prostate cancer and his lungs were clean. Life is unfair. Another reason we believe what we believe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 14, 2008, 03:53:46 AM

My mom was one of them,no one else in the family had any breathing problems before her so I'm not sure.The other one is a good friend of hubbys.He doesn't smoke and doesn't live with a smoker.So not sure what caused it.He's lived a really clean life he doesn't even drink,no coffee either.Worse thing is that he had gone in five months ago for problems with a lump on his finger.That turned out to be cancer,but they cut off the growth.He said they took chest x-rays but they never checked them.So they could have found the cancer earlier.Stuff like that seems to be pretty common around here,with things not being looked at.And hubby found out tonight his Uncle has a growth on his back,the doctor thinks it's skin cancer.Seems like everyone I know is having major health problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 14, 2008, 05:35:08 AM

Quote from: "afreethinker30"My mom was one of them,no one else in the family had any breathing problems before her so I'm not sure.The other one is a good friend of hubbys.He doesn't smoke and doesn't live with a smoker.So not sure what caused it.He's lived a really clean life he doesn't even drink,no coffee either.Worse thing is that he had gone in five months ago for problems with a lump on his finger.That turned out to be cancer,but they cut off the growth.He said they took chest x-rays but they never checked them.So they could have found the cancer earlier.Stuff like that seems to be pretty common around here,with things not being looked at.And hubby found out tonight his Uncle has a growth on his back,the doctor thinks it's skin cancer.Seems like everyone I know is having major health problems.

bummer,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 14, 2008, 09:05:51 AM

Yeah getting depressed because we have so many in our family and friends having issues with cancer now.I'm 30 and two months before my b-day I went thru a bad cancer scare.I had a large tumor and had surgery to remove it,was 6 weeks before I found out it was wasn't cancer.Now I have to worry about tumors and a cyst on my spleen.Had surgery in March to remove the rumor and now it's back.Was 4cm in March now I have one that 9 cm and 5 others.If they don't go away within a year I have to have my spleen removed.It's gentic on my dad's side we just found out.Mostly for women ovarian cancer and skin.And he smokes 4 packs a day has since he was 13 now he's 62..And he keeps saying he wont make it thru the year.He has COPD with asthma and heart problems.I'm not sure if he's having mental issues because he called earlier and told me to come to town.Had me sign paperwork for insurance and his plot.Alittle razzled went thru major depression with mom's passing.If I didn't believe in God before I never would have now.I I don't mean to rattle on just having issues now.We've had 5 family and friends die in the past year.Oh yes I've mentioned my surgery before have 70 stitches but was lucky has it mostly internal I'm adding pictures.With surgery and my knee and hip problems caused by surgery.There are major problems in Indiana with the medical system I am one of a few with unread files.I went a month without blood test being read and found out my potassium was below normal I could have had a heart attack instead I have muscle weakness and other issues because I went so long without treatment.Now we have a friend who could die because his test results weren't read earlier.I'm going to start a petition online for better medical in indiana.If anyone knows about petitions I could use the help.If you want further info on my surgery and problems I had afterwards please email me.I will send picutres or detais.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PaintmePlum on September 17, 2008, 05:57:42 AM

Quote from: "afreethinker30"My mom was one of them,no one else in the family had any breathing problems before her so I'm not sure.The other one is a good friend of hubbys.He doesn't smoke and doesn't live with a smoker.So not sure what caused it.He's lived a really clean life he doesn't even drink,no coffee either.Worse thing is that he had gone in five months ago for problems with a lump on his finger.That turned out to be cancer,but they cut off the growth.He said they took chest x-rays but they never checked them.So they could have found the cancer earlier.Stuff like that seems to be pretty common around here,with things not being looked at.And hubby found out tonight his Uncle has a growth on his back,the doctor thinks it's skin cancer.Seems like everyone I know is having major health problems.

My mom's lung cancer was not caused by smoking too. I'm from an area where an unusual amount of people get cancer...so I kinda wonder what's going on sometimes. Something in the air? Water? soil? food? Hrm....

Sorry to hear about your husband's friend, do send my condolences. All that stuff really sucks - but I wish him the best. And I hope his Uncle's cancer is benign.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on September 18, 2008, 02:16:46 AM

Shit, does everyone know someone with cancer? My dad was just diagnosed with colon cancer. He's scheduled for surgery next month and a bunch of tests between now and then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 18, 2008, 02:44:59 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"Shit, does everyone know someone with cancer? My dad was just diagnosed with colon cancer. He's scheduled for surgery next month and a bunch of tests between now and then.

uh, i don't know anyone with canc...oh wait, yes i do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on September 18, 2008, 03:51:16 AM

wow. Sorry to hear about all of this. Too much sickness and disease in one thread!

I don't know anything about starting online petitions. Keep looking for people who have done it before, I'm sure you'll find someone, afreethinker.
Lung cancer (there are many types) is one of those insidious cancers that can go undetected for a long time. Same with ovarian. They're bad news. With all of them, early detection and treatment is key.

I have the "opportunity" to see all types of people with all types of cancer every day. It is a humbling experience. And in the past four years, both my wife and one of my sons have been diagnosed with cancer. Both my parents died of cancer. I'm pretty much tired of freaking cancer. But you deal with what you can and keep going on I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 18, 2008, 08:23:22 AM

On my mind today is that I've got to finish my coffee, shutdown my PC, quickly pack my luggage and go to the airport for another one week vacation.
CU all back on the 29th!

Cheers, Tom

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 18, 2008, 02:57:59 PM

Have fun, Tom! Where are you off to?

We're off on another cruise this weekend, the hubby and I alone. It's just overnight, a repositing cruise from Seattle to Vancouver BC, but it's for our 15th anniversary, so we're psyched. The best part... the NCL (Norwegian Cruise Lines) called Tuesday morning and offered us an upgrade from our Mini Suite to... get this... one of the 4 Owner's Suites!!! And for only $150!! We'll NEVER afford to do the Owner's Suite for one of our Alaska cruises, but for the overnight, it will be fun to live like the rich. :banna: :banna: :banna:

We're tickled. This suite is bigger than my first apartment. One of the TWO balconies is as big as the room we had 2 weeks ago to Alaska! :banna:

Of course, this will spoil me forever on anything smaller than a balcony room but whatcha gonna do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on September 18, 2008, 05:06:20 PM

Hey, Tom and Rose, have fun on your trips! And Rose, the owner's suite.......NICE! :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on September 18, 2008, 05:21:58 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"Shit, does everyone know someone with cancer? My dad was just diagnosed with colon cancer. He's scheduled for surgery next month and a bunch of tests between now and then.

it scares the crap out of me. I've been on a health kick for a while trying to eat right, exercise, reduce stress, drink water. But from what I've seen of cancer, it doesn't matter what you do. I really think the cause is in stuff we use everyday, it has got to be. Tons more money needs to be thrown into the research or cancer.

I am really sorry to hear about your dad. My mom's friend/neighbor has been dealing with some nasty cancer for a while now. I feel so bad for everyone dealing with it. I hope soon we can look back on cancer like we look back on polio.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on September 18, 2008, 05:24:48 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Have fun, Tom! Where are you off to?

We're off on another cruise this weekend, the hubby and I alone. It's just overnight, a repositing cruise from Seattle to Vancouver BC, but it's for our 15th anniversary, so we're psyched. The best part... the NCL (Norwegian Cruise Lines) called Tuesday morning and offered us an upgrade from our Mini Suite to... get this... one of the 4 Owner's Suites!!! And for only $150!! We'll NEVER afford to do the Owner's Suite for one of our Alaska cruises, but for the overnight, it will be fun to live like the rich. :banna: :banna: :banna:

We're tickled. This suite is bigger than my first apartment. One of the TWO balconies is as big as the room we had 2 weeks ago to Alaska! :rant:

Have you traveled NCL before? I hear they are nicer than royal carribean and carnival.

after seeing the movie wall-e though...don't want to cruise again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 18, 2008, 07:32:58 PM

Quote from: "jcm"yeah rub it in!!! :D

This will be our 4th cruise with NCL. We've done week-long Alaskan cruises 3 years in a row now (the third one was 2 weeks ago). We did inside cabins (no window or outside light at all!) the first two and this year, they called the week before the cruise and offered us an upgrade to a balcony room for a small combined fee that was $600 less than if we'd booked the balcony room to begin with! It's a crap shoot on the calls like that and the one that got us this upgrade this time, too.

We LOVE NCL! We haven't gone on any others, though, so I have no point of comparison. NCL has been good to us (upgrades!! woohoo!!!). It's freestyle cruising... many restaurants to choose from, three of which are included, the rest have an extra fee (the steakhouse is SOOOOO worth the extra $20!!!). Chocoholics Buffet 2 nights before the end. No enforced dining companions or mandatory dressing up. Great excursion opportunities.

The Norwegian Pearl has a 20 foot video screen in the main atrium that they use for WII gaming in the afternoon. There's also a climbing wall and bowling alley on the Pearl. This year, we're on the Star for both cruises. It's 7 yo and showing it's age in a few small places, but they've gone mostly smoke-free, which is a bonus for us.

And the Kid's Crew is all included (except during port hours, which is a small fee) so the kids get their own activities, all over the ship, so you can enjoy kid-free time when you need it. They do pirate makeup and "invade" the ship, have a talent show in the big theater, meet the performers and get a private show (this last time was a magician, so the Kid was tickled), do a scavenger hung and pizza making party for the entire family, meet a ranger (while we were cruising through the glaciers) and talk about the nature we're seeing, t-shirt decorating (free), and much much more! :eek: :eek: :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SteveS on September 19, 2008, 04:18:08 PM

I've never taken a cruise, but I've always wanted to take a boat truly off-shore. I just think it would be cool as hell to look all around and see nothing but water. Seems like it would give a tremendous sensation of freedom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on September 20, 2008, 01:34:25 AM

Having a terrible time finding a job. I never finished college after we moved for my husband's job; I stayed home with the kiddo. Now she's in school and I want to do something full time so I can go back to school in a year or so. I'm a social dumbf*** when it comes to interviewing, though. It should be simple for me to find a job at a book store, but I blew my interview. Nerves. Arrrg. *faceplants*

Any ideas on other places to look (that preferably aren't retail)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 20, 2008, 04:52:03 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Having a terrible time finding a job. I never finished college after we moved for my husband's job; I stayed home with the kiddo. Now she's in school and I want to do something full time so I can go back to school in a year or so. I'm a social dumbf*** when it comes to interviewing, though. It should be simple for me to find a job at a book store, but I blew my interview. Nerves. Arrrg. *faceplants*

Any ideas on other places to look (that preferably aren't retail)?

Local university libraries. :devil: ).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on September 21, 2008, 08:28:53 PM

Quote from: "afreethinker30"I went a month without blood test being read and found out my potassium was below normal I could have had a heart attack instead I have muscle weakness and other issues because I went so long without treatment.Now we have a friend who could die because his test results weren't read earlier.

This is a nationwide issue. My Mother's death was the result of unread blood test results. I found out I have a 3cm brain tumor by accident - I got a copy of my medical records to apply for Disability and read through them. The tumor was on an MRI I'd had almost a year earlier.

Frank Frazetta, famous fantasy artist, couldn't get diagnosed and was put in a mental institution because he kept claiming to be ill. It wasn't until he was nearly dead that a physician finally ran some blood tests and diagnosed his (highly treatable) thyroid condition. The delay in treatment permanently damaged his health and I can't imagine the mental trauma from being locked up for being physically ill.

Our health care system sucks not only because of soaring costs and privatization - it sucks because of many doctors' attitudes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 22, 2008, 04:26:12 AM

Quote from: "SteveS"I've never taken a cruise, but I've always wanted to take a boat truly off-shore. I just think it would be cool as hell to look all around and see nothing but water. Seems like it would give a tremendous sensation of freedom.

It is that, Steve... when we go to Alaska, there are a few points up by Canada where they go far enough off shore that you can see nothing but ocean in all directions. IT's awesome!

This weekend, we were always in view of the shore, and it was so damned short!! We're probably not going to do an overnight cruise again. The suite was AWESOME but too much room for us... and the butler, well, we had a hard time with that. He kept insisting on serving us and Joe kept insisting he didn't need the service. LOL! It was quite humorous! :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 22, 2008, 04:29:10 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Having a terrible time finding a job. I never finished college after we moved for my husband's job; I stayed home with the kiddo. Now she's in school and I want to do something full time so I can go back to school in a year or so. I'm a social dumbf*** when it comes to interviewing, though. It should be simple for me to find a job at a book store, but I blew my interview. Nerves. Arrrg. *faceplants*

Any ideas on other places to look (that preferably aren't retail)?

Sorry... I can't help you there. I'm doing an at-home med transcription course and it's really fun, but I dread the job hunt that will follow. I feel so out of touch since quitting when the kid was born and now he's in school and I can only clean the house so much... but I was in management when I worked and I just don't want to make that kind of time/soul commitment right now. Ugh. I feel for you!! :unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on September 24, 2008, 10:27:33 AM

Good news. The book store called today to hire me. I was shocked, as the steaming pile of humiliation that was my interview would have left me unable to reccommend myself for employment. *shrug* Praises be to low standards.

I'm simultaneously celebrating being hired and mourning my lost freedom.

Thanks for the suggestions and the shoulders, Curio and rlrose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 24, 2008, 02:33:09 PM

Today I'm watching the news and wondering...

It seems like the Finnish kids have learnt a lesson or three from those in the US and started shooting each other at schools. Two school shootings a year in a country of less than ten million innhabitants. How long before my country takes part in this unfortunate statistic as well?
:unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 24, 2008, 05:25:54 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Good news. The book store called today to hire me.

WOOHOO!!!

:banna: :banna: :banna: :banna: :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 29, 2008, 05:53:04 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Have fun, Tom! Where are you off to?

We spent 5 wonderful days in Williamsburg, Virginia. We just could not get enough of the historic site. It was so much fun and very educational. We also visited Busch Garden and had to try all rollercoasters there. The new Griffon ride almost scared the sh#t out of me. Griffon carries riders up 205 feet, then hurtles them 90 degrees straight down at 70 mph. And thatâ€™s just the beginning. The remaining 5 days we spent in Washington on culinary tours (we had a wonderful farewell dinner at Citronelle) and on a Photo Safari.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2008, 05:18:59 AM

Hey everyone, how goes it? Don't get on here as much as I should. So I got a bonus check, and here's the toy I bought myself with it. I should have bought new glasses, but what can I say? :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on October 03, 2008, 05:24:43 AM

Wow, Steve... that's one SWEET monitor! Congrats!!! Glasses are overrated anyway. :banna: :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brian on October 03, 2008, 02:00:40 PM

I am seriously pissed off, right now.

A guy posts something about Carl Sagan on Youtube, I see it, and now I'm just so mad.

QuoteThis guy was a moron.
He didn't love science (how can you preach aï»¿ Theory as Truth and be scientific?) and he surely didn't give a damn about how the world would turn out.
Think about it: what do atheists have to lose if the world crashes and burns?
God (according to the Bible) put us in charge of taking care of the Earth.
If you don't believe this, you don't have a responsibility to care for it (i.e. you won't be held accountable for its demise after you die).

I had to call him out on it, so I replied:

QuoteDisgracing a man after his death is a low only those of religious background would EVER consider a good thing. You are despicable, the mere existence of someone so ignorant and so cruel makes me cringe.

"How can you preach aï»¿ Theory as Truth and be scientific?"
Theories, in the Scientific Community are EXPLANATIONS of FACTS. The THEORY OF GRAVITY is an EXPLANATION of GRAVITY, just as the THEORY OF EVOLUTION is an EXPLANATION for the complexity of life. CELL THEORY explains Cellular Structures and the Theory of Quantum Mechanics explains the gravitational attraction at the atomic level.

If this SIMPLE Scientific principle (taught in virtually all 4th grade classrooms) is too much for you, then don't you ever call someone a moron without looking at the mirror, first.

EDIT:

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Hey everyone, how goes it? Don't get on here as much as I should. So I got a bonus check, and here's the toy I bought myself with it. I should have bought new glasses, but what can I say? :eek:

Only 22-inch? I have a 30-inch in front of me. 2560x1600 res. :P Over $6000 in hardware, including water cooling. :nerd:

Wow I went from talking about my monitor straight to the nerdy gamer lingo. Basically, I have 4.2GHz * 4 cores (16.8GHz) running at 40C under load (104F) and a really high end video card at 30C under load (86F). Hoping to get new 120mm fans to get better airflow compared to the stock fans.

(end of my nerd rant)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 03, 2008, 02:11:46 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"It's a 22 inch LCD monitor. It's freaking huge; I can't believe I almost bought a 24 incher. :eek:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rommenet.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fimages%2FAcer_AL2016W_jr.jpg&hash=f58a99f5a08060939bfb160a089d31174e03ec0b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on October 03, 2008, 02:14:37 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"It's a 22 inch LCD monitor. It's freaking huge; I can't believe I almost bought a 24 incher. :eek:

I just hope that this doesn't end up in a mine is bigger than yours discussion

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2008, 05:06:48 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"It's a 22 inch LCD monitor. It's freaking huge; I can't believe I almost bought a 24 incher. :eek:

I just hope that this doesn't end up in a mine is bigger than yours discussion

Haha, no chance of that from my end. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg40.imageshack.us%2Fimg40%2F3444%2Fcrazy1no.gif&hash=a9e864ecd9d7aca5ff62b91b1c8d84ac709f6f67)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2008, 05:10:04 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"It's a 22 inch LCD monitor. It's freaking huge; I can't believe I almost bought a 24 incher. :eek:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rommenet.dk%2Fwp-content%2Fimages%2FAcer_AL2016W_jr.jpg&hash=f58a99f5a08060939bfb160a089d31174e03ec0b)

Yeah, mine's a 17" LCD at work. it still looked better than my 19" CRT here at home. Now it will be hard to look at it after comparing it to this one. I don't think I'll be lugging this thing around with my laptop!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2008, 05:19:26 PM

Quote from: "Brian"I am seriously pissed off, right now.

A guy posts something about Carl Sagan on Youtube, I see it, and now I'm just so mad.
QuoteThis guy was a moron.
He didn't love science (how can you preach aï»¿ Theory as Truth and be scientific?) and he surely didn't give a damn about how the world would turn out.
Think about it: what do atheists have to lose if the world crashes and burns?
God (according to the Bible) put us in charge of taking care of the Earth.
If you don't believe this, you don't have a responsibility to care for it (i.e. you won't be held accountable for its demise after you die).

I had to call him out on it, so I replied:

QuoteDisgracing a man after his death is a low only those of religious background would EVER consider a good thing. You are despicable, the mere existence of someone so ignorant and so cruel makes me cringe.

"How can you preach aï»¿ Theory as Truth and be scientific?"
Theories, in the Scientific Community are EXPLANATIONS of FACTS. The THEORY OF GRAVITY is an EXPLANATION of GRAVITY, just as the THEORY OF EVOLUTION is an EXPLANATION for the complexity of life. CELL THEORY explains Cellular Structures and the Theory of Quantum Mechanics explains the gravitational attraction at the atomic level.

If this SIMPLE Scientific principle (taught in virtually all 4th grade classrooms) is too much for you, then don't you ever call someone a moron without looking at the mirror, first.

EDIT:

Quote from: "Steve Reason"Hey everyone, how goes it? Don't get on here as much as I should. So I got a bonus check, and here's the toy I bought myself with it. I should have bought new glasses, but what can I say? :eek:
Only 22-inch? I have a 30-inch in front of me. 2560x1600 res. :P Over $6000 in hardware, including water cooling. :nerd:

Wow I went from talking about my monitor straight to the nerdy gamer lingo. Basically, I have 4.2GHz * 4 cores (16.8GHz) running at 40C under load (104F) and a really high end video card at 30C under load (86F). Hoping to get new 120mm fans to get better airflow compared to the stock fans.

(end of my nerd rant)

Here here! Well said! I also get pissed at Internet ignoramuses that don't know jack about shit. I treat them with extreme bluntness.

A 30 incher! Holy crap! I saw one of those on display at Circuit City and was blown away. I can't imagine having one that big. Well, I couldn't afford one anyway, buy still--this one is nearly too big for my taste. But then I'm only a moderate gamer. I would like to have a liquid cooled computer though, because my video card and cpu tend to run hot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 03, 2008, 05:52:01 PM

That's why, if I'm not doing any "work" at home, I usually hook my laptop up to the ...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F210%2F449632992_1108817d9b.jpg&hash=078cfdb2d81e89ca8dee8a2379f844d9d69dcb59) (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KD-34XS955-34-Inch-Trinitron-Integrated/dp/B0002S9EB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1223052855&sr=8-1)

That's not mine, but my setup is pretty much the same. Sony receiver underneath, PS3, cable box, external hdd, modem, router, etc., all on a stand next to it. Best part is using the USB converter on my old PS2 controllers, hooking them up to the computer, and playing roms of Zelda and Final Fantasy games. So awesome. Haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 03, 2008, 06:50:23 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"That's why, if I'm not doing any "work" at home, I usually hook my laptop up to the ...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F210%2F449632992_1108817d9b.jpg&hash=078cfdb2d81e89ca8dee8a2379f844d9d69dcb59) (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KD-34XS955-34-Inch-Trinitron-Integrated/dp/B0002S9EB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1223052855&sr=8-1)

That's not mine, but my setup is pretty much the same. Sony receiver underneath, PS3, cable box, external hdd, modem, router, etc., all on a stand next to it. Best part is using the USB converter on my old PS2 controllers, hooking them up to the computer, and playing roms of Zelda and Final Fantasy games. So awesome. Haha.

Sweet! I've though about using my hdtv as my monitor, but I like to have the tv on in the background sometimes. Plus, it wouldn't feel right to me to sit in my recliner with a wireless keyboard and mouse in my lap.

I still don't have a console system. I'd like to have a PS3 and Xbox. Maybe someday. Do you play any FPS games? I'm a Halo kind of guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 03, 2008, 06:55:11 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"I still don't have a console system. I'd like to have a PS3 and Xbox. Maybe someday. Do you play any FPS games? I'm a Halo kind of guy.

I'm more of a role playing guy, really. Right now I'm finishing up Final Fantasy XII (still haven't beaten it... it's absolutely massive), replaying (and replaying.. and replaying...) all of the Silent Hill games in preparation for the new one that I'll get after the quarter is over. I throw in the occasional We Love Katamari, or Shadow of the Colossus, but as far as FPS goes, I tend to stick to COD4 or R:FOM. I'm hoping to get on the beta test for R2.

Although, I do occasionally go back and play Doom, but I still think Clive Barker's Undying is one of the best FPS games made. :devil:

It's too bad Jericho was so terrible. If you get a chance, check out Condemned 2: Bloodshot. Pretty good stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on October 03, 2008, 09:22:27 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F210%2F449632992_1108817d9b.jpg&hash=078cfdb2d81e89ca8dee8a2379f844d9d69dcb59) (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KD-34XS955-34-Inch-Trinitron-Integrated/dp/B0002S9EB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1223052855&sr=8-1)

media whore

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on October 04, 2008, 06:22:29 PM

Last night the apartment building directly behind our house caught fire. The flames were only 50 feet from our house with a path of dry trees in between. My hubby and our neighbors sprayed them and our roof with garden hoses for thirty minutes before the fire department came. I was terrified. Today I am reminded how lucky I am to have a home and a family that is safe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 04, 2008, 07:23:00 PM

Quote from: "jcm"media whore

I prefer the term 21st Century Digital Boy.

Quote from: "jrosebud"Last night the apartment building directly behind our house caught fire. The flames were only 50 feet from our house with a path of dry trees in between. My hubby and our neighbors sprayed them and our roof with garden hoses for thirty minutes before the fire department came. I was terrified. Today I am reminded how lucky I am to have a home and a family that is safe.

Yipes. Glad to hear you all are safe. I think about fire at my place all the time... but then I remember that it was the fire chief in the 1960s who built the house I live in, so I think it's just my paranoia. Hah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on October 04, 2008, 11:11:38 PM

jrosebud, I'm so happy you are safe! What a close call and reminder that all can be lost in the blink of an eye. Was there damage to your property at all? Are you close with your neighbors and can find the source of the fire??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 05, 2008, 01:02:19 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "jcm"media whore

I prefer the term 21st Century Digital Boy. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on October 05, 2008, 05:29:51 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"jrosebud, I'm so happy you are safe! What a close call and reminder that all can be lost in the blink of an eye. Was there damage to your property at all? Are you close with your neighbors and can find the source of the fire??

We had some damage to the things in our back yard from the high-powered spray of the firehoses. And some of the boards of our fence were ripped off so that people could get through to spray the trees and debris that fell from the building. We were very lucky. Had the firefighters not come when they did, the trees would have been more than just a bit singed and it would have spread quickly to our roof.

The source of the fire was improperly discarded smoking materials. We found out this evening that the poor guy died of smoke inhalation. He was only 20 years old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: silentone13 on October 08, 2008, 09:36:54 PM

I have to say, a good drink every now and again is a great thing, best relaxer I know. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MysticalChicken on October 11, 2008, 12:42:21 AM

Jeez, I haven't been on here in a million years. I would have made a new post but I don't like making new posts just to say "I'm back", especially if I don't think anyone remembers me in the first place. The main computer died (and is still dead!) back in April, but I bought a second-hand laptop in June or July so I can get back online without having to pay financial vampires Verizon 99 cents a day to use my crappy little cell phone browser that crashes every five minutes anyway. And then I couldn't remember the URL for the forums until it suddenly came back to me today. (Well, Google helped a little.) Anyway. I've been working on writing a book (fantasy fiction) and learning German on http://livemocha.com (http://livemocha.com) (very very awesome site, what I've learned has mostly stuck with me, and it's completely free). I'm 99% done with German 101, all I have to do is one more speaking exercise, and then I have three more courses to go (German 102, 201, and 202) and hopefully I'll know enough to carry on a conversation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on October 12, 2008, 05:27:16 AM

Quote from: "MysticalChicken"Jeez, I haven't been on here in a million years. I would have made a new post but I don't like making new posts just to say "I'm back", especially if I don't think anyone remembers me in the first place. The main computer died (and is still dead!) back in April, but I bought a second-hand laptop in June or July so I can get back online without having to pay financial vampires Verizon 99 cents a day to use my crappy little cell phone browser that crashes every five minutes anyway. And then I couldn't remember the URL for the forums until it suddenly came back to me today. (Well, Google helped a little.) Anyway. I've been working on writing a book (fantasy fiction) and learning German on http://livemocha.com (http://livemocha.com) (very very awesome site, what I've learned has mostly stuck with me, and it's completely free). I'm 99% done with German 101, all I have to do is one more speaking exercise, and then I have three more courses to go (German 102, 201, and 202) and hopefully I'll know enough to carry on a conversation.

Who could forget a mystical chicken? Willkommen zurÃ¼ck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on October 15, 2008, 08:16:11 PM

Got to debate and discuss with the last of my Christian friends, at least the last one firmly in the faith. The first question was the ever-classic "Why do you not believe in God," which is about the most useless thing one could ask. It's the broadest question but it begs for a short, sweet, primary answer to be immediately debunked. Anyway, I won't bore you guys and gals with all the details. Suffice it to say I brought up all the scientific problems with a fundamentalist world view and he never adequately explained any of them away, and a few he avoided outright such as the travel time of light through the universe and the oldest stuff we see being about 11.7 billion years old. He was shocked that the fossil evidence and sedimentary layers were evidence supporting evolution and a very old earth, and it's a shame I got side tracked because he appeared to legitimately believe that evidence was on his side. Anyway, I got a few religious shots taken at me, and I got called a "child of darkness," and that's what's really on my mind. I've made a few jokes, even on these boards, I think, about being evil, but it's different when a friend says it to you with perfect conviction, an absolute certainty that they are right and you're an agent of the devil. I realized then not a word I was saying to him mattered to him. He won't give it any thought, not beyond for making apologist replies to. Because everything I said to him, no matter how grounded in fact was poisonous to him and I'm an enemy of God. It makes me want to discard all theistic arguments in the future out of spite, like they do arguments of reason. When you debate a Christian, they hear you, but I'm betting they don't often listen. Being treated as though you exist for the sole purpose of deceiving them is demeaning, and used all too often to discard our arguments out of hand. It sickens me.

I never anticipated I'd react like this, but I guess joking about it would have made him feel vindicated. Heck, he probably feels vindicated about it anyway. I guess on the bright side he's praying for my soul, so it isn't like it is complete malice and I daresay we're still friends if not more distant ones, but I'm not sure it's worth debating or trying to explain my views to any theist anymore. They have to want to know, they have to be willing to listen, they have to be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. In that light, it seems futile. :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 17, 2008, 09:23:49 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Got to debate and discuss with the last of my Christian friends, at least the last one firmly in the faith. The first question was the ever-classic "Why do you not believe in God," which is about the most useless thing one could ask. It's the broadest question but it begs for a short, sweet, primary answer to be immediately debunked. Anyway, I won't bore you guys and gals with all the details. Suffice it to say I brought up all the scientific problems with a fundamentalist world view and he never adequately explained any of them away, and a few he avoided outright such as the travel time of light through the universe and the oldest stuff we see being about 11.7 billion years old. He was shocked that the fossil evidence and sedimentary layers were evidence supporting evolution and a very old earth, and it's a shame I got side tracked because he appeared to legitimately believe that evidence was on his side. Anyway, I got a few religious shots taken at me, and I got called a "child of darkness," and that's what's really on my mind. I've made a few jokes, even on these boards, I think, about being evil, but it's different when a friend says it to you with perfect conviction, an absolute certainty that they are right and you're an agent of the devil. I realized then not a word I was saying to him mattered to him. He won't give it any thought, not beyond for making apologist replies to. Because everything I said to him, no matter how grounded in fact was poisonous to him and I'm an enemy of God. It makes me want to discard all theistic arguments in the future out of spite, like they do arguments of reason. When you debate a Christian, they hear you, but I'm betting they don't often listen. Being treated as though you exist for the sole purpose of deceiving them is demeaning, and used all too often to discard our arguments out of hand. It sickens me.

I never anticipated I'd react like this, but I guess joking about it would have made him feel vindicated. Heck, he probably feels vindicated about it anyway. I guess on the bright side he's praying for my soul, so it isn't like it is complete malice and I daresay we're still friends if not more distant ones, but I'm not sure it's worth debating or trying to explain my views to any theist anymore. They have to want to know, they have to be willing to listen, they have to be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. In that light, it seems futile. :devil:

Yeah I know the feeling. My realization that everything I had believed in was a lie or not true, pretty much ended my friendship with my best friend of 30 odd years. Instead of a friend, I'm now a non-believer that is lost that apparently he can't associate with. We live in different cities now, and he is married with children, so we would never be as close as we once were, but even if we were still in the same town, it wouldn't matter. When I told him, I just was just basically giving him a heads up so that he would know I was not quite the same person if I happened to see him (this was by email and were thinking about meeting up), but he immediately went into preaching mode. He was as nice as he could be, but things had clearly changed. I had no intention of making anything change between us. He's always been very conservative, but also pretty open minded, and I really just thought he'd say he was sorry to here it, but that it was cool. But no, he immediately went into preaching with Christian gobbledygook and such. I thought our friendship was stronger than that. I knew it was over.

It was sad to find out that apparently our friendship was centered around our mutual Christianity--and nothing else. And it's weird, a year or two before that we got together for a concert and he spilled his guts to me about the infighting at his church (my former church) and how it was tearing him up inside. I did my best to make sense of it for him and why god would let it happen and all that nonsense-- even though by then I was really not feeling it. Looking back at that, I see how much he needs to believe, and it may have been at that point that he shut down his mind completely and decided to believe no matter what, and I might have been a part of that. It makes me shudder.

So yeah, pipe, I wish I could say something to console you, but your friendship is probably over. All I can say is don't be an enabler and be who you are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 22, 2008, 02:31:10 PM

Im thinking about last nights dream. I was good ffriends with DIO and he signed my guitar which looked like a small black buzuki!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wraitchel on October 26, 2008, 01:58:06 AM

Pipebox,
Most likely, it is futile to debate evidence for or against the existence of god with a christian. We reject their bible, the source of most of their so-called evidence, and they, in turn, reject science. Have you noticed? Fundamentalists are very skeptical of science. Some of them actually believe that satan has placed misleading evidence in the rocks, and even the stars! Most of them believe that scientists are foolish to place more faith in their own powers of reason than in the word of god. You cannot win.

Perhaps it would be more effective, not to mention more to the point, to talk with them about how exactly your faith unraveled. They are bound to have doubts, themselves. How can anyone with a brain not doubt christian doctrine with its doublespeak and complete absence of logic. If it sounds like I am advocating anti-testifying, I am. I think religion is a cancer that should be eradicated from this world. I am an evangelical atheist.

I have a very dear friend. Weâ€™ve been close for 23 years. She is a fundamentalist christian and wife of a preacher. She and I do not talk about religion. I think she knows, though I have not said, that my faith died about 21 years ago. I also think she is afraid that if we talk about how my faith unraveled, hers might too. She cannot go there. Her life would blow up in her face. If we were to have that talk, though, I would tell her that the first thread to unravel was guilt. I never felt that I had done, or could do anything to merit eternal hell. I believe in my own fundamental goodness, and I work hard every day to manifest it, as do many non-theists I know. Any god who would burn us for being unable to wrap our brains around christian doctrine sucks. Next I would point out how fundamentally barbaric the notion of blood sacrifice is. If some world leader was demanding blood sacrifice at tax time, weâ€™d nuke the jerk, but the god who accepted the blood sacrifice of the worldâ€™s only perfect man gets constant praise. Not from me, thank you very much. Iâ€™d rather burn. Finally, I would point out that of the people I know personally, the most christ-like ones, the ones who are putting themselves out there for the things they know are right, are not christians. The christians I know, my friend included, are too busy worrying about the state of their own sorry souls to care about the environment or the atrocities our government is committing around the world, or the many people who are starving and suffering the results of our greed. I could go on and on. Christianity makes me really, really mad. Christians, though...well, I just keep reminding myself I used to be one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 28, 2008, 02:27:10 PM

So I listened to this idiot preacher named Chip Ingram while was out driving the other day. Man is that guy nuts. He was talking about "sexual immorality" or some such thing. Man you should have heard this guy. It''s no wonder why Christians think sex is dirty and why so many of them are sexual misfits. According to him you shouldn't even be thinking about sex unless you're married and you're thinking about your spouse. Everything this nut said went against human nature and the natural order of things. I know what such thinking can do to a person because of my years as a Christian. I was messed up for a long time, and still have to fight feelings of guilt and shame when I'm with someone, or even thinking about it.

it's not nearly as strong as it once was, but when you get that stupid shit drilled into your head for a good part of your life, it can mess with your mind. It still shocks me when I hear garbage like that. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on October 29, 2008, 12:03:24 AM

It's his ilk that are causing Kevin Smith so much trouble right now with his new movie, "Zack and Miri make a Porno." The MPA wouldn't approve the poster because of the word "Porno." (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/09/kevin-smith-por.html) (Okay, maybe the tiny pieces of heads at the bottom of the poster might have something to do with that... but honestly, the "Showgirls" poster I've got in my bedroom is more risque than that!!) Theaters in some states won't show the movie because of that word. Philadelphia won't put the ad for the movie on its bus stops.

Kevin used the whole Porno thing to explore the love story... and now he's facing the repressive American public with a WORD they don't like.

We don't have a lot of money for extras right now but we'll do the theater for Kevin on this one. :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on October 30, 2008, 05:17:16 PM

how is it spreading the wealth if it means only seeing $500 per year in my pocket? damn, I thought I was going to be rich!

didn't bush do something like that a while ago? I guess if you call it a stimulus package, it sounds better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on October 31, 2008, 02:06:35 AM

Quote from: "jcm"how is it spreading the wealth if it means only seeing $500 per year in my pocket? damn, I thought I was going to be rich! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 31, 2008, 02:14:57 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"$500 is rich at the dollar tree ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on October 31, 2008, 02:34:39 PM

Quote from: "quizlixx"$500 is rich at the dollar tree

no, no I have enough chip clips and cleaning supplies. besides if i shopped at the dollar tree i would have $500 already. stupid walgreens and their expensive crap!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LARA on November 05, 2008, 07:15:57 PM

I'm conflicted. I'm elated that Barak won, sickened that Proposition 8 passed, frustrated over the, um, 'discussion' over morality, and behind all this, a rather disturbing video I watched of Dr. William Rees' speech to educators on global warming is constantly playing in the back of my head. (oh shit! The methane hydrates are bubbling, we're all gonna die. hah. hah.) Plus I need to hand string a classical guitar, clean the house and field any work that might pop in today.

I think the scariest one is the global warming thing. I have tried to do my best to do my part, but if it turns out that warming is causing the methane hydrates to be released, I'm scared. Now this is just a recently observed phenomenon, and it may be something that is occurring naturally all the time and we never noticed before. This is what I gathered from the talk. But really, there is a part of me that has trusted in science for a very long time and for good reason as science has never lead me astray, always provided evidence for it's suppositions and allowed me to see and answer the questions I had about it with my own eyes through experimentation. Now I don't know that much about climate science and I have had a hard time finding any good data and papers on the net about global warming on my limited budget. But I do know that if the oceans are warming and methane is started to bubble out of them where it hasn't before, this is a big thing. Methane is very flammable at fairly low concentrations and about twenty times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Without any scientific background in this area, though, it's really hard for me to judge just how freaked out we should all be. I think I remember Carl Sagan writing about this potential phenomenon in Cosmos and hoping then his projection was inaccurate, but now...

oh fucking well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on November 05, 2008, 11:32:13 PM

Oh Lara... I'm with you all the way. The only relief is that McCain didn't win. Period. The Prop 8 (and the others in other states) passing just erases any joy I felt at Obama winning.

On top of all of THAT frustration (coupled with the hubby being so far gone in anger and frustration and the kid being sent home on Monday for hitting a kid and throwing a chair), the doctor said I have an ulcer... just beginning, but yeah, an ulcer. Got me the little purple pill (or the generic white one anyway) so hopefully, I can sleep tonight.

It's times like this that I wish I could believe in god, ask for his help, give it all over to him and let HIM get an ulcer.

Oh... I think I forgot to tell you guys... one of the religious moms I mentioned in my Conversation post (the one who said Jesus was sitting right next to me with his hand on mine... she could SEE him) said she'd pray for me to get 100 on my latest MT test since I need my GPA up. I told her if he could get into my instructor's PC and fix any errors I'd made, he's welcomed to do it. She said, "He CAN, Kerri! My God is all powerful and can do miracles! If You get 100%, will you convert?" I told her yes, yes I would. If I get a 100% on THIS test (not future tests, THIS one that I already submitted), I'd convert. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LARA on November 06, 2008, 02:55:37 AM

rlrose328 Congrats on the MT exam! That's for medical technologist right? How cool. I did a semester after I graduated towards an MLT program and did really well, then I found out all my student loans had collapsed. At any rate I loved all the machines, hated the blood and pee and having to stick people with needles part. I still have fond memories of troubleshooting and dismantling an ancient CellDyn to clean the little tiny hole where the cells slip through and changing electrodes in a Nova16 electrolyte analzyer in the total chaos medical lab I managed to get a job in after that first semester. The machines were the really cool part for me.

I'm sorry to hear about your kid. It's so hard when they do stuff like that, you've gotta wonder what the situation was like for them to get so frustrated. I remember last year, my little one got too into a game of playing T-rex and bit someone else. We had a big discussion about why being a dinosaur is only okay at home. There was another time when she was playing in the backyard while I was visiting a friend. She had to be only about three or so. Anyway the other kid, maybe seven came in bawling with a great big bloody lip and a chipped tooth. I guess they had some kind of argument over a 'magical' driveway rock they were pretending was a crystal and the rock got turned into a handy weapon. Luckily, my friend had a good Indian healthcare plan. It was a really embarrassing and infuriating situation for me, but looking back on it I don't really think my daughter had much of a concept of what she was doing.

This story might make you feel a little better, too. I took my little girl out to play at the water park. It has a post with an activation button on it the kids have to rub to get the water to start. Anyway, another little girl ran up with my daughter and they kind of started arguing about who was going to push the button. My little girl got kind of shrill, and the other little girl hauled off and smacked her right across the face. Pretty hard, too. I heard that smack from where I was sitting. Anyway, while I was consoling mine I happened to hear the mom of the little girl who smacked mine start talking about taking her to church later that day, etc. It made me feel better in a sense to hear that, even though I felt sorry for my daughter. It made me realize that no matter what kind of religious viewpoints parents take, kids will be kids. They are going to do dumb stuff at some point as they get older; bite, hit, throw temper tantrums and generally drive their parents freaking insane. I had a lot of trouble dealing with this reality as she was younger, but I realized if I didn't mellow out and just let her make her mistakes and learn the consequences, it wasn't going to get either of us anywhere and someone was going to be fitting me for a nice straightjacket really soon.

I hope the situation works out soon with yours. This stuff happens, right?

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Post by: rlrose328 on November 06, 2008, 06:51:17 AM

Thanks, Lara... it's nice to chuckle at someone else's kid stories.

I'm taking an 18-month at home medical transcription course. It's a diploma course, similar to a 2-year degree. 18 sessions (each covering a medical specialty with book reading in 5 books, online reading, and hours and hours of practice dictation per session) in 18 months and I'm approximately 4 months behind due to illness and procrastination. Now, I'm pushing to get done on time since I found out that extending, while an option, is expensive. So far, I've finished pediatrics, basic physcial exam, cytology, hematology, gastrointestinal, gastrourinary & male reproductive... and now I'm on orthopedics, which is really two sessions combined with musculature and skeleton together. LOTS of Latin terminology.

I showed a nurse friend of mine the course materials because she was interested in changing professions so she can work from home and she said there's much more detail than she thought there'd be, very similar to her nursing courses. We learn the why and how, not just the language and formatting. My books cover terminlogy, history and physical exams, labortory and diagnostic tests, pharmacology, human diseases, 6 books of medical specialty terminlogy and a medical dictionary.

I would definitely make more if I went back to the job I had before (office management), but this way, I can make some money for savings and work from home. Just have to finish this first!

My son is gifted and extremely competitive and sensitive. A kid laughs and he thinks it's at him. If he's reprimanded, he falls apart. A doctor in the spring diagnosed bipolar disorder but a new psych said she's not comfortable with that diagnosis and is workng with him on impulse control and anger management. Tonight, he got upset because he didn't want to try to explain something to us. I'm frightened and don't know what to do... luckily, he sees his therapist on Friday. All the moms at his school are praying for him... and his behavior worsens. :confused:

I just keep hanging on, seeing which way the ride will go next... But I now know one thing for sure: frustrated 8yo boy and angry 40 yo hubby don't mix well together.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 06, 2008, 01:03:29 PM

I'm happy to say that her God let her down... I got a 94% (those two misspelled medical words dropped me 2%!). I'm sure she'll have a good reason why he didn't fix my errors and give me a 100%... or maybe that my grade WAS worse and he fixed SOME of my errors, who knows (though the test I got back was identical to print-out I made before I sent it).

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oh yes please do tell us what she said

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on November 06, 2008, 09:09:05 PM

kerri, do you ever just want to ask them to censor themselves? whenever it has to do with you and your problems, they should just bite their tongues rather than waggle god-advice at you. if it were me, i would have asked them (every so kindly, of course) to put a cork in it. maybe that would help your ulcer a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on November 06, 2008, 11:08:04 PM

Hubby asks me the same thing... No, I don't ask them to censor themselves... and I'll tell you why...

I don't have many friends... TRUE friends on whom I can depend for anything from a stop at the coffee shop to watching my son for a 1/2 while I see a doctor. I have a few atheist acquaintances but they homeschool and work from home and have very little time to socialize, so we haven't gotten to know each other very well at all. (Sad that...)

So while these gals are so incredibly pious and somewhat self-righteous, they are there for me. After I dropped off my son on Tuesday morning, I broke down in tears, :lol: It's like dealing with family who just occasionally mention god... I can deal as long as they don't preach at me and constantly try to save me. And when the subject DOES come up, I just stand my ground and later, blow it all out at the hubby so he can have a laugh as well. I'm sure they do the same. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on November 07, 2008, 01:54:16 AM

I'm glad that they're there for you. Life is so much better when one has good friends.

I suppose you vent about them more often then you realize, so it just appears that they are a part of what causes you stress. I think they already do censor themselves a bit during your coffee meetings. I have several Christian friends who do the same for me (and I for them - it's a team effort).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LARA on November 07, 2008, 03:23:08 AM

rlrose Gifted kids are often conflicted and very emotionally intense. I think if you have a therapist who is willing to work with your son behaviorally rather than through medication it's a huge advantage. I'm not particularly fond of psychiatry myself, and psychiatric medications especially, but if it can help, I hope so much that it does. Just please really, really pay attention to side effects if you have to use medications because some can be serious. With kids, who have smaller body sizes than adults, appropriate medication concentrations are going to be harder to hit.

There's a really good book out there on the different psychology of gifted kids and misdiagnosis or dual diagnosis. If you haven't heard of it already, of course.

Here's a good article link on it:

http://www.sengifted.org/articles_couns ... dren.shtml (http://www.sengifted.org/articles_counseling/Webb_MisdiagnosisAndDualDiagnosisOfGiftedChildren.shtml)

The book is titled Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, depression, and other disorders. (2004) Scottsdale: Great Potential Press. by James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb, Jean Goerss, Paul Beljan, F. Richard Olenchak

If you haven't read it already it's really, really a good read for any parent with a gifted child who is having problems with their kids emotional intensity. It's also pretty helpful for parents too to kind of understand some of the issues they might have themselves since a lot of parents of gifted kids are gifted as well. I'm guessing you and your hubby might be suffering from "gifted disorder" too

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on November 07, 2008, 04:53:49 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"I'm glad that they're there for you. Life is so much better when one has good friends.

I suppose you vent about them more often then you realize, so it just appears that they are a part of what causes you stress. I think they already do censor themselves a bit during your coffee meetings. I have several Christian friends who do the same for me (and I for them - it's a team effort).

I know I vent about them quite a bit here... it's a safe place for me to do so and I know you guys understand and have probably been through it yourselves. I'm sure they share with their church friends the things I say as well.

And yes, we censor ourselves quite a bit. I actually spent the entire day at the house of the "Jesus is sitting next to you" gal. She's so incredibly sweet, would never hurt anyone intentionally. She was just having a mom's day out at her house while her hubby was out hunting. The house filled up with believers, me being the only nonbeliever out of about 20 women. They discussed religion quite a bit... many times stumbling while glancing at me. I'd just say, "It's okay." If it got too heavy (and it did twice), I'd just go into the kitchen and get a snack or coffee. I had so much fun that day! I got my holiday cards made, laughed until I thought I'd pass out.

The only thing I'd change is that there would have been a few other non-believers there... just SOMEONE with whom I agree philosophically, even if we didn't discuss it. Luckily, I'm strong enough now to be in that situation for an entire day (10 am to past midnight) and not want to blow my brains out or say something and be ostracized, so that's progress for me personally. LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on November 07, 2008, 05:01:06 AM

Quote from: "LARA"rlrose There's a really good book out there on the different psychology of gifted kids and misdiagnosis or dual diagnosis. If you haven't heard of it already, of course.

Here's a good article link on it:

http://www.sengifted.org/articles_couns ... dren.shtml (http://www.sengifted.org/articles_counseling/Webb_MisdiagnosisAndDualDiagnosisOfGiftedChildren.shtml)

The book is titled Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, depression, and other disorders. (2004) Scottsdale: Great Potential Press. by James T. Webb, Edward R. Amend, Nadia E. Webb, Jean Goerss, Paul Beljan, F. Richard Olenchak

If you haven't read it already it's really, really a good read for any parent with a gifted child who is having problems with their kids emotional intensity. It's also pretty helpful for parents too to kind of understand some of the issues they might have themselves since a lot of parents of gifted kids are gifted as well. I'm guessing you and your hubby might be suffering from "gifted disorder" too roflol Joe managed to hold it in until the kid went to bed before he rolled off the couch laughing. :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 07, 2008, 05:39:00 AM

Today I'm considering finishing that job I have in physics and looking forward to Monday as then Slipknot are coming to my neighbourhood.
:beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Titan on November 08, 2008, 07:10:17 PM

Dr. Horrible's sing-a-long blog. I love it and I don't know why. I hate musicals for the most part. This was apparently written during the writer's strike and it was basically made by the Whedon brothers.
http://www.drhorrible.com
http://www.drhorrible.com/mushortio.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on November 08, 2008, 07:18:33 PM

*love* dr. horrible! didn't know it was still up and running. will have to point some friendies in it's direction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Titan on November 08, 2008, 07:22:20 PM

Absolutely, I'm trying to find anything on a possible "Act IV" but I think that would be holding out hope against hope. They ended it so well...I don't know where they could go from there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on November 09, 2008, 04:07:49 AM

heard much about Dr. Horrible, what is it all about, is it a webshow, real show, movie?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Titan on November 09, 2008, 06:39:12 AM

It is a three act show about a down to earth villain as he tries to join "the evil league of evil." It's a musical, one episode TV show that was written during the writers strike. It's worth a look, I don't even like musicals that much but if someone can make a catchy love song out of "freeze ray" then they deserve a lot of credit in my book.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 09, 2008, 10:52:25 AM

today Im just wondering whats the news with taht collider experiment

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 09, 2008, 02:35:57 PM

Today, I'm still looking forward to the concert tomorrow, at the same time I'm bored no end and feeling rather abandoned.

Story of my life. The abandonment part, that is, I don't get bored easily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on November 10, 2008, 02:04:27 AM

Currently, my mind is wondering if the instructor will allow me to fail at a project that I was supposed to.. or just give me an incomplete for the class.

*crosses fingers*

I hope is just a failing grade.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Titan on November 10, 2008, 06:18:02 AM

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I love XKCD...I had to try to plug it somehow and that comment came close enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on November 10, 2008, 11:27:58 AM

That's tough Jolly, I had to endure the same thing. I hope you get that i. I got had because I had a terrible English teacher. She claimed on our first day that if we missed more than 4 classes she would kick us out of her course and that we'd get a withdrawn mark (not that bad, you just don't want a lot of 'em). Well, I told her I was dropping her class. I dropped it over the computer network. I missed half the semester. But I didn't sign the "Master Consent Form." She failed me. She went back on her word, my intent, and I got put on my knees and had it put in my ass because I didn't understand the system and I didn't turn in a single piece of paper work. I'd be sorely tempted to clock her in the face if I ever met her again. But that's life, and I can't control the choices of others, only myself. And I blew it that time.

I guess that doesn't help, does it? Well, in any case, life goes on. Sometimes it just takes a while to get back up to speed.

Sorry, I know I suck at this. :unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on November 10, 2008, 04:01:04 PM

Quote from: "Titan"(Priorities)

I have that on my wall in my office.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on November 10, 2008, 04:05:05 PM

@ Titan: Awsome!!

@ PipeBox: My current situation is that if I withdraw from a class this late in the semester, the university won't give the tuition that I've already paid back. So when the Veteran Administration gets wind that I dropped the class, they will begin to demand that I pay then back.

So much for the GIBILL being "MY" money...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on November 11, 2008, 05:25:41 AM

haven't done anything all semester. high school

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on November 16, 2008, 07:58:27 PM

Because of this forum, this has been my morning:

Read Zarathustra's posts.
Start thinking about philosophy again, consider looking up Jung, adjusting my definition of axiom.
Start scouring the forum for useful information for a blog I want to make.
Remember the biblical flood, attempt to look up a verse referencing God flooding the world then realizing he made a mistake.
No luck, but I get sucked into a creationist "science" website.
A lot of esoteric concepts are run by, and I have trouble separating the fact from the misunderstanding.
Research the information around mitochondrial eve.
Debunk through reason all the creationist "genetics." Some of it took a bit of analysis because not every creationist argument is yet debunked on the net.
Come upon the next argument dealing with a variable speed of light so that stars that are billions of light years away can be seen today. This is my domain, and I'll save anyone the suspense by just saying no.

However, I've been entertaining the notion of variable constants (wut?) just to see where that takes me. What if c is variable? Then stars explode because less mass releases more energy. e = mc2. And the speed of light would need to be many orders of magnitude greater. Stars would blow themselves apart the moment fusion started. But what if we raise gravity as well? Then it's a lot easier to create black holes, unless the schwarzschild radius (the size you have to compress a given mass down to for it to fold in on itself) gets smaller as a result of light getting faster or gravity getting stronger. I haven't checked that, but I don't think I need to. All of this already comes up against the problem of violating the law of the conservation of energy. Bump up the speed of light and the universe contains more energy. Still, just for fun I'm going to ignore that pesky law for now and see how many other constants I have to modify to return something resembling a stable universe. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 16, 2008, 08:56:56 PM

My Sunday so far.

This morning I went to the Rhein-Main Thermen near Frankfurt. Spend most of the time in the sauna's and the Turkish bath. That area of the Thermen is a textile free zone (children below the age of 16, can only enter when they are accompanied by an adult). Then I lied on down for awhile and started to read my latest purchase (Stephen King's "Duma Key"). After two chapters I decided then to go for a swim. 10 rounds later, I had enough of it so I went down the water shute (which is great fun for a big kid like me). Went home after three hours, had a late lunch and woke up my wife. Talked with her on the phone for approx. one hour (its great to have an international flat rate!), watched some TV (Mythbusters, Eureka, the news and weather forecast (wet and cold)).The it was time for my evening dinner (2 toasted breads with smoked salmon followed by some sliced pineapple as dessert). Switched on my PC to work on my private Java open source project. Finished coding and testing approx. 15 minutes ago, so I thought it was a good idea then to surf the web. So here I am, but I'll stay here for just a few more minutes and then go to bed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2008, 08:10:50 PM

Today I seriously need someone to know Java. So if someone does, please tell me! :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on November 17, 2008, 08:40:21 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Today I seriously need someone to know Java. So if someone does, please tell me! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2008, 08:52:36 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages46.fotki.com%2Fv1393%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6145789%2Fmap_of_java-vi.jpg&hash=3eb5748873e08aa6d9ed440b68196070c3c14a92)

Thanks, Cat, but that's not the Java expertise I require. I need Java the programming language, not Java the island :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on November 17, 2008, 10:03:08 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Thanks, Cat, but that's not the Java expertise I require. I need Java the programming language, not Java the island :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 18, 2008, 05:45:24 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Thanks, Cat, but that's not the Java expertise I require. I need Java the programming language, not Java the island

I'm a Java developer, so if you need any help just ask.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2008, 06:21:31 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Thanks, Cat, but that's not the Java expertise I require. I need Java the programming language, not Java the island :eek: Really? Like really-really?! Oh, you can so save this Asmodean from drowning - well, at least from a major head ache. I'll send you a PM a bit later today. Lecture calls right now so I has to run :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arthur Dent on November 19, 2008, 06:51:58 PM

I just had an epiphany...

Hannibal is on right now, and this dude has crazy goat horn tatoos on his back, and you're supposed to simply take it as a symbol of evil, after all, the devil is typically depicted with goat horns. So somewhere along the line, goats got associated with evil and symbolized as such because of their horns...

So what behavioral traits were being observed here to draw such an analogy?

Generally, goats are independent and self-reliant (which is why their evolutionary path has gifted them horns!), where as sheep are obedient and very dependent upon a leader. Well, Jesus made reference to his people as sheep (oh, the irony already!) and those who were not of his flock, goats. Consequently, goats, and their horns that are used for aggression and independence have become a symbol of evil...

Let's see that again: Independence and self reliance has become a symbol of evil because you have no need to follow a leader.

Wow, Jesus, that's pretty #$@*& up...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 19, 2008, 06:57:26 PM

Goats... :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on November 19, 2008, 07:48:50 PM

The law!

Kyu

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on November 21, 2008, 06:53:48 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Today I seriously need someone to know Java. So if someone does, please tell me! :D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on November 26, 2008, 01:51:07 PM

Quote from: "Kyuuketsuki"The law!

But no more ... back now

EDIT: Jeezus ... there's way too many posts for me to answer in a single day!

Kyu

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Akwo on November 26, 2008, 04:55:09 PM

What's been in my mind is the fact that there are anti-smoking ads, but not pro-smoking ads. Pardon my language, but I think this is asinine. There is supposed to be a freedom of press in this country, but I see nothing free about it when stuff like this happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on November 28, 2008, 12:34:28 PM

QuoteWhat's been in my mind is the fact that there are anti-smoking ads, but not pro-smoking ads. Pardon my language, but I think this is asinine. There is supposed to be a freedom of press in this country, but I see nothing free about it when stuff like this happens.

Wheres the language you were talking about? You promise foul langage then you let me down. For shame for shame. (asinine dispite the way it sounds really isn't even vaguely vulgar.)

FYI pro smoking ads for the most part have been illegalised in the US which is why you don't see them. If I remember right I think they are only allowed in magizines whos target demographic are already adults. ie; Playboy, Maxim, Cosmo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on November 28, 2008, 01:37:01 PM

Quote from: "Akwo"What's been in my mind is the fact that there are anti-smoking ads, but not pro-smoking ads. Pardon my language, but I think this is asinine. There is supposed to be a freedom of press in this country, but I see nothing free about it when stuff like this happens.

There's an advert in the UK that shows a young girl getting killed at 40MPH as op[posed to injured at 30MPH so advocating driving more considerately for other road users (including pedestrians especially young children) in built up areas ... do I take your comments to imply that you'd consider it OK for someone to mount an advertising campaign promoting faster, inconsiderate driving in such conditions?

Kyu

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Akwo on November 28, 2008, 11:41:50 PM

I've seen commercials for something like "above the influence", where it shows bullshit statistics and what not. It says smoking can kill you right on the pack, isn't that good enough?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LARA on November 28, 2008, 11:52:44 PM

Akwo wrote: It says smoking can kill you right on the pack, isn't that good enough?

Nope. I want the disclaimer clearly printed on the side of every fucking cigarette in the pack. Plus it has to be done in non-carcinogenic vegetable ink. Hah hah. Like it matters. And while they are at it they could print the effing tax stamp on each one, too so they could start selling them individually again to us poor bastards who don't want to make a 20 smoke commitment to self-destruction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2008, 12:40:14 AM

Quote from: "LARA"Akwo wrote: It says smoking can kill you right on the pack, isn't that good enough?

Nope. I want the disclaimer clearly printed on the side of every fucking cigarette in the pack. Plus it has to be done in non-carcinogenic vegetable ink. Hah hah. Like it matters. And while they are at it they could print the effing tax stamp on each one, too so they could start selling them individually again to us poor bastards who don't want to make a 20 smoke commitment to self-destruction.

*applauds* :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on November 29, 2008, 02:23:31 AM

They should do, in America, what they do in Germany (I don't know about the rest of Europe) They don't print the warning in small letters on the side, but use big ones one the entire back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2008, 11:10:52 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"They should do, in America, what they do in Germany (I don't know about the rest of Europe) They don't print the warning in small letters on the side, but use big ones one the entire back.

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Here, it says "They won't smoke on their own"

As for the size of the sticker, they do the big ones everywhere in Western Europe as far as I know. :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zarathustra on November 29, 2008, 11:44:55 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tanker"They should do, in America, what they do in Germany (I don't know about the rest of Europe) They don't print the warning in small letters on the side, but use big ones one the entire back.
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Here, it says "They won't smoke on their own"

As for the size of the sticker, they do the big ones everywhere in Western Europe as far as I know. :lol:
We have loads of those messages: "Smoking kills" "Cigarettes cause an early and painful death" etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2008, 11:54:50 AM

Quote from: "Zarathustra"Are you danish as well Asmodean?

Almost, but not quite. I'm from No-way :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zarathustra on November 29, 2008, 02:31:13 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Zarathustra"Are you danish as well Asmodean?
Almost, but not quite. I'm from No-way :D Rastelin (ny) er vist ogsÃ¥ Norsk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2008, 03:12:30 PM

Quote from: "Zarathustra"SkÃ¸nt land! Godt med mange skandinavere her :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zarathustra on November 29, 2008, 03:58:01 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Jupp. Vi er en ond og generellt ugudelig gjeng her i Skandinavia. ;) har du lÃ¦st den nye post i trÃ¥den om gudsparadokset.... Han er simpelthen utrÃ¦ttelig! Alt hvad han skriver indtil videre bekrÃ¦fter i hÃ¸j grad vore mistanker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2008, 04:30:03 PM

Quote from: "Zarathustra"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Jupp. Vi er en ond og generellt ugudelig gjeng her i Skandinavia. ;) har du lÃ¦st den nye post i trÃ¥den om gudsparadokset.... Han er simpelthen utrÃ¦ttelig! Alt hvad han skriver indtil videre bekrÃ¦fter i hÃ¸j grad vore mistanker.
Det er sannt, det. Men jeg vil ikke begynne Ã¥ grave dypere fÃ¸r pÃ¥ mandags kveld. Har eksamen da sÃ¥ kan ikke bare bruke dagene fÃ¸r det pÃ¥ Ã¥ gjÃ¸re research i han der. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on November 30, 2008, 05:55:03 AM

Quote from: "Akwo"What's been in my mind is the fact that there are anti-smoking ads, but not pro-smoking ads. Pardon my language, but I think this is asinine. There is supposed to be a freedom of press in this country, but I see nothing free about it when stuff like this happens.

Could NOT disagree more. Right at this minute, I'm hacking up a lung from bronchial asthma (4 day long attack... so far). I do not want any more smokers in this world. For what it's worth, I smoked for 14 years before quitting in 1993. Were it not for the "cool" aspect, under which I labored for those 14 years, I wouldn't have smoked at all.

If people must smoke, fine... I know how wonderful it felt to light up, take a deep drag and savor it.

But I'd give back every cigarette I smoked to just breathe right now. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on December 02, 2008, 04:24:29 AM

Quote from: "Akwo"What's been in my mind is the fact that there are anti-smoking ads, but not pro-smoking ads. Pardon my language, but I think this is asinine. There is supposed to be a freedom of press in this country, but I see nothing free about it when stuff like this happens.

There is, of course, freedom of speech and freedom of press, but with these rights come certain responsibilities. We must be willing to give up some of these rights in order to protect others sometimes. I don't think it would be right for me to put out a commercial promoting a product to be used in the somewhat popular "choking game" teenagers these days indulge in. Why is it wrong? It is dangerous to their health. Sure it has it's highs, such as lighting up a cigarette does, but it is going to kill conforming minds. It is for the similar reason that you cannot yell "Fire!" in a movie theater. Preserving the right to live should always remain a priority over granting the freedom of speech or press to a selfish soul.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on December 02, 2008, 11:33:25 AM

Quote from: "Akwo"I've seen commercials for something like "above the influence", where it shows bullshit statistics and what not. It says smoking can kill you right on the pack, isn't that good enough?

What makes you think the statistics are bullshit? You didn't answer my earlier question BTW.

Kyu

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on December 02, 2008, 05:13:17 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"There is, of course, freedom of speech and freedom of press, but with these rights come certain responsibilities. We must be willing to give up some of these rights in order to protect others sometimes. I don't think it would be right for me to put out a commercial promoting a product to be used in the somewhat popular "choking game" teenagers these days indulge in. Why is it wrong? It is dangerous to their health. Sure it has it's highs, such as lighting up a cigarette does, but it is going to kill conforming minds. It is for the similar reason that you cannot yell "Fire!" in a movie theater. Preserving the right to live should always remain a priority over granting the freedom of speech or press to a selfish soul.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on December 02, 2008, 05:34:29 PM

Quick note regarding the smoking thing: I detest the second-hand smoke scare. I smoked for 13 or 14 years and maxed at 2 1/2 packs a day. I'm now a non-smoker. Still, I was completely against the banning of smoking in bars (restaurants, fine; I didn't like to smoke when I ate, anyway). This crap people think about, "Oh, that guy 30 feet away from me is having a cigarette! I'm going to get cancer!" It's... well, crap. It takes much, much more than casual contact to see any damage.

My maternal grandparents were married for roughly 70 years (amazing, I know). My grandfather smoked nearly three packs of Kool non-filters a day, and began before they were married. Let's call it 75 years. That's 27375 days. Being conservative, let's say he smoked two packs of cigarettes a day (as I'm sure he didn't consistently smoke 3 packs the entire time). That's 1095000 cigarettes. 1,095,000. My grandmother was with him, in the same house, for almost the entire time. She never put a cigarette to her lips in her 92 years on the planet.

Grandfather died of prostate cancer with a clean set of lungs. Grandmother had emphysema and died of Parkinsons. Seventy years of second-hand smoke will do terrible things to you. Walking through a cloud of it poses no health risks. There's a billboard by where I live:

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It's stupid. I see this kind of mentality at the university all the time: people trying to make it a smoke-free campus. Can you imagine? First, hospitals. Then, workplaces. Then, airports. Then restaurants and bars. Next, OUTDOORS?! My freshman year here I lived in a co-ed, all-freshman smoking dorm. The trade-off: no air conditioning. Small sacrifice.

I'm rambling. My point is this, and it's not aimed at anyone or any statement, I just feel like ranting: smokers are people. Non-smokers are people. If a non-smoker is bothered by a smoker's smoke, the simplest thing for the non-smoker to do is either move (if the smoker has every right to be there; i.e., it's a smoking section or a bar that still allows smoking), or ask the smoker if they wouldn't mind moving, instead. If you notice, most ashtrays are placed right outside the main doors to buildings. Does it make any sense? No. None. Still, most smokers are happy to accommodate. At least, I always did.

Frequently, I find myself stuck on the elevator with someone who just came in from a smoke break. It's breath-taking. I can't believe I used to smell like that. Still, I have no right to berate them or in any other way insult or demean them for the way they smell or their choice of recreation activity (if you can call it such). Do I dislike that fact? Sure. Am I going to try to change it? Of course not. Two words: slippery slope.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on December 02, 2008, 06:19:11 PM

I like that around where I live, most businesses have signs outside asking that people not smoke with 25 or 40 feet of the entrance. It's not disease that I fear, it's my ability to breathe. I get one whiff... just one nostrilful of smoke, and my breathing passages close up tighter than an <insert off-color reference here>. I've bypassed a business if I see people standing outside smoking because I really like breathing... it's a habit I'm not willing to break.

Just about every restaurant around us is smoke-free. There is one nearby that serves peanuts and you can toss the shells on the floor. I really want to go there because I went to a restaurant like that as a kid and I will bring good memories... plus, we've heard they have to DIE for burgers and sandwiches. Unfortunately, the have a bar in the middle of the restaurant and smoking is allowed in the bar area. And they have the chutzpah to ask if I want smoking or non. If the bar is not enclosed, there IS no non-smoking area! Needless to say, we've never eaten there.

So a ban on smoking isn't just for people who have fallen prey to the "second hand smoke will kill you" campaign. There's also those of us who just can't be around cigarette smoke due to lung conditions. And there are more of us than you'd think. We get buried in the non-smoking campaign... it's all health-this and cancer-that.

On the family members smoking for eons topic, my dad smoked for 50 years and my mom never suffered any ill-effects either. Her lungs are still as clear as any never-smoked non-smoker. BUT... the most common theory on my asthma is that it developed after being exposed to smoking as an infant. No one in the previous 2 to 3 generations had any lung ailments at all. But some people have a propensity toward lung ailments, so you just don't know. My parents surely wouldn't have exposed me to cigarette (my dad smoking, my mom in control of my exposure) if they'd had any inkling that I was prone to lung ailments.

Again, I don't care if someone wants to smoke... it's their life, their body, and their smoke can't directly hurt me. But I choose to not be around it... at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: oldschooldoc on December 02, 2008, 07:22:57 PM

Curio, that wasn't a quick note, haha. Just kidding, I agree with you. An all out ban is ridiculous. I am a smoker, and even though I very rarely go to bars, when I do I don't want to walk outside to smoke, it's B.S.

It should be up to the owner of any given establishment. Is smoking allowed? No, ok no problem I'll go elsewhere/outside right quick. That simple. I've never met a smoker unwilling to move at request. And I know a lot of smokers. The only person around me on a daily basis that doesn't smoke is my girlfriend. Everyone else (my bro, all my friends, all my friends' parents) smokes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kyuuketsuki on December 02, 2008, 08:18:48 PM

To my mind logic dictates that second-hand smoke has an effect on the health of others, not only did UK musician Roy Castle die of a form of a cancer only known to be caused by smoking (yes, I know it's not statistically significant) but my daughter is asthmatic and suffers considerably in smoky atmospheres, the wife of friend of mine (not asthmatic used to suffer so badly in a smoky atmosphere she was in tears.

Add to that my opinion that it is quite disgusting habit that I am (was) made to feel dirty, I used to go down the pub and I would end up smelling of their smoke, I would end up with complaints from my wife that I smelled gross, I ended up with the cleaning bill from a bloody habit I dropped several years before. When they banned smoking from public covered places I thought it would change everything for the worse and change it, it did but for the better; I am so much happier now ... I can go down the pub with friends and drink, talk and generally socialise in an "atmosphere" that is congenial and whilst I have some sympathy with smokers being made into pariahs when the actual thing is still legal I see selfishness on their parts every day, they congregate outdoors (especially around entrances) and still throw their butts on the floor and force those who want to drink or go somewhere to go through smoke to get there.

Things also seem to go in groups ... smokers seem to act selfishly in more respects than just smoking, an example would be I saw a woman smoking in a car and there was a child and a baby in the back, when she finished she threw the cigarette out of the window and I predicted (correctly) that she would drive off without ensuring her kids were strapped in and that her car would show signs of lack of care. To be fair I didn't predict the fact that she's start talking on her mobile as she drove away though ... who would've guessed?

But back to smoking itself ... like I say I have some sympathy just not enough to get around the fact that it is still a [expletive deleted] gross habit and one that I don't want inflicted on me or others.

Kyu

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on December 03, 2008, 01:07:34 AM

Oh, I'm so miserably sick today and have nothing better to do than surf the web....

By the way, rlrose, I'm very impressed that you were able to quit smoking. I hear it is a near impossible habit to break. So many smokers I know have tried and tried to quit but can just never do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on December 03, 2008, 02:15:52 AM

I'm sorry to hear you're sick, Sophus. That's a bummer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on December 03, 2008, 05:19:03 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Oh, I'm so miserably sick today and have nothing better to do than surf the web....

By the way, rlrose, I'm very impressed that you were able to quit smoking. I hear it is a near impossible habit to break. So many smokers I know have tried and tried to quit but can just never do it.

Thanks, Sopphus... I had tried to quit a hundred times and just never could. But I ended up quitting for love... is that cheating? He didn't smoke but grew up with parents who did. He never asked me to quit, not once, but being with him gave me the strength to quit. I no longer had all the downtime during which I smoked... watching TV, sitting and reading, playing on the computer. We were always doing stuff. And when we moved from my apartment into one of our own, I saw how yellow the walls were and this gorgeous woven and leather coat I had, I finally had to get rid of it after having it drycleaned 3 times and the smell just wouldn't come out. It was really gross.

It took the strength of another person to help me quit, but I'm ever so glad I did! I just had a cold 2 weeks ago... a real COLD. Sniffles, sneezing... and I took regular cold medicine, went to bed early a few nights, and it was gone! No fever. No antibiotics. No doctor visit. It still amazes me! Granted, this asthma attack is intermittent and a pain, but I just keep my inhaler close and I'm good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on December 03, 2008, 09:18:57 PM

That's quite the warming story. I've known blokes who can't even quit for their children. I exalt you for it. :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wechtlein Uns on December 04, 2008, 11:49:32 PM

Talking bout smoking?

I almost never have to be around smokers, so I don't have an opinion on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MikeyV on December 05, 2008, 08:01:53 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"I like that around where I live, most businesses have signs outside asking that people not smoke with 25 or 40 feet of the entrance. It's not disease that I fear, it's my ability to breathe. I get one whiff... just one nostrilful of smoke, and my breathing passages close up tighter than an <insert off-color reference here>. I've bypassed a business if I see people standing outside smoking because I really like breathing... it's a habit I'm not willing to break.

I can sympathize. However, it's not smoke for me, that would be problematic considering I'm a smoker. What makes my nasal passages close and brings on suffocation for me is after shave, cologne, and perfume.

I got on an elevator with this guy. He gave me dirty looks for smelling like smoke, while I was giving him dirty looks for wearing a gallon of Brut. Good times!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on December 06, 2008, 12:54:34 AM

Quote from: "MikeyV"I can sympathize. However, it's not smoke for me, that would be problematic considering I'm a smoker. What makes my nasal passages close and brings on suffocation for me is after shave, cologne, and perfume.

I got on an elevator with this guy. He gave me dirty looks for smelling like smoke, while I was giving him dirty looks for wearing a gallon of Brut. Good times!

I'm with you there, too... but my hubby is worse. I LOVED Obsession when we met... I wore it all the time. It plugged him up horribly, so I gave it up. I also wore White Shoulders and Avon's Soft Musk, both fairly innocuous sweet scents. He even GAVE me a bottle of White Shoulders. Anyway... I stopped wearing perfume and cologne altogether after we met. Still have 'em, never wear 'em.

But what I HATE is when you go into a restaurant and the server or hostess has so much scent on that you can't even smell the food. They should really make rules against wearing perfume as a restaurant employee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on December 08, 2008, 04:11:02 PM

Whatâ€™s on my mind to day is a one eyed dog I saw. Freaky, and the fact that I almost crashed on my way from work. Had to wheel like hell to avoid the car sliding in to the intersection.

You see! Even here superstition raises itâ€™s funny head. I told the story to friends and amazingly some of them connected the incident to the one eyed dog believing this was a sign of bad luck. The fact that I blame it on the drivers lousy driving skills and old tires didnâ€™t seem to deter them from pondering upon the idea that the old ladyâ€™s dog was somewhat responsible.

So in short one can say that superstition is on my mind today :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on December 10, 2008, 10:26:20 PM

Had to create a poster for a project at work, and would like some feedback on it, if y'all don't mind.

This is a very rough sample of what the finalized product would be. Think of it as concept art. The final poster is actually 41" wide and 84" tall. Big mama.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 10, 2008, 10:41:52 PM

Curio...I like the simplicity but the text in "rites of passage" is a little hard on the eyes due to the blurr. Maybe if the blurr was in a different color it would retain the same effect without being hard to read?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wraitchel on December 15, 2008, 02:46:33 AM

I like the blur. It has a mild mind-altering effect. I suspect that was what you were going for. The poster makes me feel off balance. Is the dude Maori?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wraitchel on December 15, 2008, 03:12:20 PM

I have to comment on the smoking thread. I gave myself asthma in my mid twenties by smoking. My mother died of second hand smoke exposure. She never smoked. If you really think second hand smoke is easy to avoid or harmless, do some research...just look it up. For every twenty smokers who die of smoking related illness, they take down one non-smoker with them. Smokers delude themselves by believing what they want to instead of looking at the hard facts. Smoking is like playing Russian roulette with two bullets in a six shooter. Would you do that? Once you get lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, or COPD, it is too late. I'm not asking you to stop. That's your biz. But don't delude yourself that it's harmless. I can't walk past a smoker now without getting asthma unless I have just used my inhaler. If you accept that science obtains a more realistic and true world view, you shouldn't dismiss it when science says smoking kills 1/3 of the people who do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on December 15, 2008, 03:53:51 PM

Quote from: "Wraitchel"I like the blur. It has a mild mind-altering effect. I suspect that was what you were going for. The poster makes me feel off balance. Is the dude Maori?

Why, yes he is! At least, he's go the ta moko to make him look like one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: chuff on December 22, 2008, 04:20:17 AM

I'm going to visit a pretty girl tomorrow for the majority of the day, and I'm afraid to tell her how I feel about the subject of god. I'm thinking I'll let the relationship go for as long as I can before being forced to confront the topic. :unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: bowmore on December 22, 2008, 03:08:53 PM

Quote from: "Wraitchel"I have to comment on the smoking thread.

I'll chime in as well.

I'm not a smoker.

That's not entirely correct. I do occasionally smoke a cigar (Havanas preferably

), or a pipe. I inhale neither (I'd have a coughing fit if I did).
For me it's all abour ritual and aroma.
Occasionally would mean : about 10 cigars per year.

Most of those are smoked during summer. Even though I don't inhale I do feel some effect, and when I've smoked two days in a row, I really feel the urge to smoke again the day after. I have until now (and this for several years) managed to dodge the addiction though, and have kept my yearly quotum. I'm aware that even at these small amounts there is a risk (health and addiction wise).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on December 26, 2008, 07:14:07 PM

My brother and his family had a birthday cake for Jesus.

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That was my crissmas laugh yesterday.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on December 26, 2008, 07:22:35 PM

Quote from: "chuff"I'm going to visit a pretty girl tomorrow for the majority of the day, and I'm afraid to tell her how I feel about the subject of god. I'm thinking I'll let the relationship go for as long as I can before being forced to confront the topic. :unsure:

I know entirely know what you mean. See my introductory post for reference:
http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2280

I really think you should be honest with her up front - don't go crazy telling her every single reason you're an unbeliever, but let her know that you find the likelyhood of there being a god far less than 50% and leave it at that. She'll most likely respond with something like "Well how do you explain..." or a personal story of hers - a 'testimony' of sorts. TMy best advice is to just ask her to leave it alone for now, and then see where things go. Later on, when she really learns to like you / love you for who you are, and not what you believe (or don't believe) you'll be in a much better place to talk about these things. But you're right in not getting deep into it right now in the beginning of your relationship. Just don't surprise her later. Let her know, but don't scare her off with too much information. Short and sweet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mDarkPoet on December 28, 2008, 06:17:39 PM

Hmm, well what's on my mind is coffee, making it, getting it, uh, consuming it. *tired face*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on December 30, 2008, 07:09:14 PM

I'm still here. Been busy and out of town. Just FYI, all!

A gift, in apology:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on December 31, 2008, 12:51:51 AM

Hotter than Hell?
The temperature of Heaven can be rather accurately computed. Our authority is Isaiah 30:26,

"Moreover, the light of the Moon shall be as the light of the Sun and the light of the Sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days."

Thus Heaven receives from the Moon as much radiation as we do from the Sun, and in addition 7*7 (49) times as much as the Earth does from the Sun, or 50 times in all. The light we receive from the Moon is one 1/10,000 of the light we receive from the Sun, so we can ignore that ... The radiation falling on Heaven will heat it to the point where i.e., Heaven loses 50 times as much heat as the Earth by radiation. Using the Stefan-Boltzmann law for radiation, (H/E) temperature of the earth (-300K), gives H as 798K (525C). The exact temperature of Hell cannot be computed ... [However] Revelations 21:8 says

"But the fearful, and unbelieving ... shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone."

A lake of molten brimstone means that its temperature must be at or below the boiling point, 444.6C. We have, then, that Heaven, at 525C is hotter than Hell at 445C.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on December 31, 2008, 06:42:13 PM

^^ LOL Sweet!

In other news...

Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Whoopi Goldberg are really, really, really, really, really, really, dumb. Really! :shock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: bowmore on January 01, 2009, 08:00:53 AM

First off, I know this isn't intended to be serious, you can regard my answer in the same light.

Quote from: "Rastelin"The exact temperature of Hell cannot be computed ... [However] Revelations 21:8 says

"But the fearful, and unbelieving ... shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone."

A lake of molten brimstone means that its temperature must be at or below the boiling point, 444.6C. We have, then, that Heaven, at 525C is hotter than Hell at 445C.

We must note however that the boiling point changes when atmospheric pressure changes, so the temperature in hell cannot be established.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on January 02, 2009, 07:29:25 AM

Air pressure is the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air. When it's compressed, air is said to be "under high pressure". Air at sea level is what we're used to, in fact, we're so used to it that we forget we're actually feeling air pressure all the time!

But you see! This is science and donâ€™t apply in hell :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ewomack on January 05, 2009, 09:00:50 PM

I am a tiny universe of microorganisms. That both comforts and alarms me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on January 06, 2009, 10:05:19 AM

Quote from: "ewomack"I am a tiny universe of microorganisms. That both comforts and alarms me.

What worries me is if those micro organisms may have some religious dispute going on in my body

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on January 06, 2009, 02:54:18 PM

I would really like to have an OLED hdtv. The picture is simply stunning. :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SSY on January 06, 2009, 05:02:28 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"Hotter than Hell?
The temperature of Heaven can be rather accurately computed. Our authority is Isaiah 30:26,

"Moreover, the light of the Moon shall be as the light of the Sun and the light of the Sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days."

Thus Heaven receives from the Moon as much radiation as we do from the Sun, and in addition 7*7 (49) times as much as the Earth does from the Sun, or 50 times in all. The light we receive from the Moon is one 1/10,000 of the light we receive from the Sun, so we can ignore that ... The radiation falling on Heaven will heat it to the point where i.e., Heaven loses 50 times as much heat as the Earth by radiation. Using the Stefan-Boltzmann law for radiation, (H/E) temperature of the earth (-300K), gives H as 798K (525C). The exact temperature of Hell cannot be computed ... [However] Revelations 21:8 says

"But the fearful, and unbelieving ... shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone."

A lake of molten brimstone means that its temperature must be at or below the boiling point, 444.6C. We have, then, that Heaven, at 525C is hotter than Hell at 445C.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 06, 2009, 07:02:46 PM

Quote from: "SSY"I like your calculations son, but you have assumed heaven is a black body, and you have assumed heaven has the same surface area and emisivity as the earth. Heaven would be much larger, due to the large number of souls contained within, and also, I imagine its emisivity would be lower, what with all those clouds and all. Added to this, I reckon god probably pumps out a few yotawatts of heat himself.

Aren't you also assuming that souls have mass and take up space? Even if they do, how do we know that their sizes are comparable to humans?

Also, "yotawatt"... can't resist...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on January 06, 2009, 10:14:49 PM

I like your calculations son, but you have assumed heaven is a black body, and you have assumed heaven has the same surface area and emisivity as the earth. Heaven would be much larger, due to the large number of souls contained within, and also, I imagine its emisivity would be lower, what with all those clouds and all. Added to this, I reckon god probably pumps out a few yotawatts of heat himself.[/quote]
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One must try to stay within the boundaries of science as we know it dealing with these issues. curiosityandthecat as a point though. If there are a large quantity of angels orbiting this celestial Eden, one need to device a method to determine the mass of those bodies :idea:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 08, 2009, 04:07:53 AM

Ran across a poem that I had forgotten about, but I really love. Thought I'd share.

QuoteLying in a Hammock at William Duffy's Farm in Pine Island, Minnesota

Over my head, I see the bronze butterfly,
Asleep on the black trunk,
blowing like a leaf in green shadow.
Down the ravine behind the empty house,
The cowbells follow one another
Into the distances of the afternoon.
To my right,
In a field of sunlight between two pines,
The droppings of last year's horses
Blaze up into golden stones.
I lean back, as the evening darkens and comes on.
A chicken hawk floats over, looking for home.
I have wasted my life.

James Wright

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on January 11, 2009, 05:36:36 AM

Thanks for sharing the poem.

I wonder if I should or should not keep up this new habit of chewing gum that I bought at the cafe. My father used to be a chronic gum chewer (never thought of that one before) and one morning a tooth shattered while he was eating. I'm scurred.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on January 11, 2009, 03:04:47 PM

Quote from: "gwyn428"Thanks for sharing the poem.

I wonder if I should or should not keep up this new habit of chewing gum that I bought at the cafe. My father used to be a chronic gum chewer (never thought of that one before) and one morning a tooth shattered while he was eating. I'm scurred.

For me, chewing gum is a tooth saver. I tend to grind my teeth when I'm stressed or in pain but a little gum makes me more aware of what I'm doing and replaces grinding with chewing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 11, 2009, 04:40:34 PM

Quote from: "gwyn428"Thanks for sharing the poem.

I wonder if I should or should not keep up this new habit of chewing gum that I bought at the cafe. My father used to be a chronic gum chewer (never thought of that one before) and one morning a tooth shattered while he was eating. I'm scurred.

I don't think gum can make a tooth shatter unless it had a giant cavity from chewing sugar gum. So, if you want to chew gum make sure it is sugarless. Btw, I got my first and only caviity from chewing sugar gum for a couple weeks! It was a pre-cavity and I was lucky enough to have a scheduled dentist visit and caught it early. Sugar gum is bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on January 11, 2009, 07:04:06 PM

Thank you Kylyssa and laetusatheos for the replies. The gum that I have is sugar free. That's what I will always be sure to get.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 11, 2009, 10:53:08 PM

Today I am think about how cool that time-elapsed photography is. I watched a show on corn yesterday and saw the little sprout pop up and grow to six feet in a few seconds. Wow that must take a lot of film, or is it digital, or what? I know I could look it up, but I rather like pondering things a bit before feeling the urge to put my mind at ease. I'd like to get one of those for my back yard to figure out how the squirrels are really eating the entire bungee cob so quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 11, 2009, 11:09:49 PM

Quote from: "VanReal"Today I am think about how cool that time-elapsed photography is. I watched a show on corn yesterday and saw the little sprout pop up and grow to six feet in a few seconds. Wow that must take a lot of film, or is it digital, or what? I know I could look it up, but I rather like pondering things a bit before feeling the urge to put my mind at ease. I'd like to get one of those for my back yard to figure out how the squirrels are really eating the entire bungee cob so quickly.

This may interest you. The Nightmare Before Christmas was done using stop motion (duh, it's claymation) using a digital SLR camera. It's usually done that way as it's easier to use a regular camera and get that sort of quality than using film or digital camcorders. If you have a DSLR, try it sometime! Pick a rose, put it in a vase, place it by a nice, bright lamp, take your camera and stick it on a tripod, then every four to six hours either take a picture or use the timer to do it. Voila, you have the frames for a stop-motion film of a rose dying! A little morbid, sure, but it illustrates the point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 11, 2009, 11:17:33 PM

That is interesting! Have to figure out how to use my timer :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 12, 2009, 12:13:59 PM

Now Im thinking taht from next wednesday and for a week, I might be able to see the london's atheist busses too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on January 13, 2009, 08:11:47 AM

I overheard an argument between my brother and his daughter. I felt there was a call for some thoughts on the matter.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong when you are born. One of them can be to die, which if you consider it, saves a lot of trouble in the long run. But if you make it out of the hospital, I would like to see it not as much as a world full of opportunities, but rater a world full of surprises.

There are many horrors life has to offer the newborn. Growing up is one of them. The reason why teenagers are so rebellious are due to the fact that you spend 13 years trying to adapt to the idea of childhood, only to be thrown without warning in to a new exciting life where your body along with everything else decides to perform unauthorized changes to your physics along with mental adjustment as well. Itâ€™s like plowing up the lawn you have been working so hard for 13 years to maintain and perfect. In a metaphorical sense of course for the lesser educated.

The fact that parents for some reason starts to act silly and in general make an nuisance of them selves in your time of need doesnâ€™t assist matters. â€œOur little girl/boy is growing upâ€ are exactly the wrong ting to say to a teenager who are the central medium for hormones gone mad.
I know this because Iâ€™ve been there. The joke is you donâ€™t understand what hit you before you have turned 25 or older. This is why I think back to my teenage years with a grudge

The issue about turnig 13 is where parents fail to beâ€¦ well, parents. Why?
This is simple. Parenthood who has stretched over 13 years have suddenly been given over to a new management inspection in form of a new creature who are demanding to go to the club in stead of bugging you for Saturday candy. This is where the age process of the average parent speeds up by 150%. In a metaphorical sense again. Which donâ€™t seem much metaphorical. Ask any parent.
It is however my opinion that any decent father shouldnâ€™t have hair left when he reach 50. I am convinced that any hair left is another proof for the lack of decent fatherhood. Broadly speaking of course.

I feel children is a wonderful thing in the same way as a volcano is. But this things erupt sooner or later. But nevertheless you have people challenging the forces of nature, which teenagers in a sense is. This is where parents where invented. In the lava of reproduction.
Not to sound cynical, but it would be a hell of a lot easier if we just could lay eggs, brush some sand over them and leg it. But that is human hood for you.

The saying goes! Adults easily forget when they where young. This is a defense mechanism. This I truly believe with all my heart.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 14, 2009, 06:46:27 AM

Cool post, Rastelin. Growing up is very tough, even for adults. Sh#t, I still remember how old I felt the first time someone called me Sir and when I discovered the first gray hair on my head. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 16, 2009, 01:29:42 AM

Believe me, parents do not forget what it's like to be a teenager, we remember vividly and the terror of our teenagers doing the same things we did are constantly running through our minds! I look at parents with babies, toddlers, and kiddos in elementary school and see the joy and pride in their naiive faces. I always think to myself "you sucker, just wait until the first time that child looks at you as though they wish you would die". Really though from about 12 to 15 I wish there was somewhere these little beasts could go, those are the terrible years. Around 16 or so they seem to bounce back some, not all of the way, but enough to where you can obtain some civility. Oh the joys of parenthood....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on January 19, 2009, 08:41:45 AM

I just had some soymilk and a cookie with eggs as an ingredient. They were delicious together!

Seriously, soymilk is not too bad. It smells like a plant and it's not thick like regular milk. Soy ice cream is better though. We have some that's vanilla flavored and it is absolutely wonderful. Other than being that good, it probably doesn't put weight on anyone.

Just don't consume too much soy; some crazy church claims that soy can turn you gay. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 19, 2009, 11:47:23 PM

Just applied for a position as an Admissions Counselor for a small college in Appalachia. Wish me luck! (I just really want an 8-5 gig, haha.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 20, 2009, 12:32:13 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Just applied for a position as an Admissions Counselor for a small college in Appalachia. Wish me luck! (I just really want an 8-5 gig, haha.)

Good Luck to you Curio! I myself have been spending the day applying for jobs online, so if you can return the favor of wishing me luck, it would be appreciated!

Side Note: Also, I wish someone had told me it was Martin Luther King day today! I walked about 2 miles to go to the employment office and apply for some jobs there, only to have to turn right around and walk back home. And it's only about 35 degrees outside! UGH!! No Government offices open today. Oh well, it's a good holiday, and I'm glad we still honor the guy for who he was and what he was attempting to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 20, 2009, 01:03:23 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"Good Luck to you Curio! I myself have been spending the day applying for jobs online, so if you can return the favor of wishing me luck, it would be appreciated!

Good luck to you , too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 20, 2009, 04:31:13 AM

Layoffs hit my work today. I survived this round but some of my friends did not. I had anticipated lay offs, but who they let go was unexpected. I'm assuming that I'll be in the next round (if there is one, and there easily could be) and trying to get all my ducks in a row so I'll be able to find a new job asap if necessary. I like where I work, the work atmosphere is much nicer than what I hear from friends at other places, so I really hope it doesn't get so bad that they essentially have to let everyone go other than the owners.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on January 21, 2009, 12:17:02 AM

Sorry to hear about the layoffs at your employer, Laetusatheos. There's a lot of it going around, though.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 21, 2009, 02:56:48 AM

It is so unsettling just waiting around to see if today is your day. I hope all goes well! They aren't even hiring at the supermarkets and fast food places anymore, when that happens you know things are not going well in the job arena. Hopefully things will pick up at the end of this quater. The good news is the institution of the effective tax rate this year, refunds will be higher and that leads to more spending (hopefully it's spending on not having to go to pay normal household bills). Makes me seriously think about creating a garden in my backyard for fruits and veggies, just in case. Too bad I have a black thumb!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 22, 2009, 05:24:53 PM

I'm also getting worried about the financial crisis. I work in the tourism industry and so far the company that I work for has 40% less bookings for the summer season than last year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 23, 2009, 01:03:46 AM

That's because people are scared about the future. Like Microsoft laying off people even though they are still turning a profit, they are scared and are preparing for the worst. Fear is our worst enemy during times like these, we all panic and start saving and stop consuming, and our economy thrives when we are doing what we are supposed to, CONSUME!! I am trying to do my part, I have my emergency "uh oh just lost my job fund" and other than that I am still spending. And my mom, sister and I are planning our Summer adventure so hopefully we aren't the only ones!! Hang in there everyone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 23, 2009, 06:39:11 AM

How true. It is like a self-fulfilling prophecy. People are scared about the future, so they start saving and stop consuming, which results an an economical crisis that cause them to loose their own jobs. I don't know how the situation is the the States, but here in Germany is now a great time to strike a good bargain. Need a new car? The government pays you EUR 2500 back for your old one and the car dealer gives you great discounts on top of that. Book a vacation? In my company they have great early booking discounts, which they prolonged, and should you loose your job then you'll get your money back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 24, 2009, 02:39:24 AM

You got it! In economics it's called the "paradox of thrift".....you worry, you stop spending, you start saving, job are lost, companies go out of business, prices rise, you are forced to spend your savings. It's not really believed to fulfill itself but an interesting theory.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 25, 2009, 10:23:57 AM

So, in a sense, being decadent to ensure future ability to be decadent. (I'm referring to things said a few posts up)

That is awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 25, 2009, 03:56:46 PM

That's a good term. Decadent. We are a nation of consumers, if we don't consume we don't thrive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 25, 2009, 05:54:16 PM

Quote from: "Miss Anthrope"So, in a sense, being decadent to ensure future ability to be decadent. (I'm referring to things said a few posts up)

That is awesome!

Ah, decadence. I love it.

As Eddie Izzard said...

Quote from: "Eddie Izzard"But youâ€™re the Roman Empire, yeah! So youâ€™ve got vomitoriums and orgies to look forward toâ€¦ Let the President lead the way! â€˜Cause no one cares in America andâ€¦ I donâ€™t know. In Europe, weâ€™re just watching you, and going, â€œWhat are you doing?â€ â€˜Cause in France they wouldnâ€™t care, and in Britain, theyâ€™d get shot. If the Prime Minister had done something, everyone would go, ( mumbling sheepishly ).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 25, 2009, 06:01:54 PM

Today I am wondering what in the world is going on with my beloved tv!? I have been flipping around this morning and there is nothing but crap there. I guess if I was into the "reality" tv I'd be okay, but just can't stomach it. I think I flipped through 20 church or gospel channels, 10 foreign language channels, and then spotted that ridiculous Human Wrecking Balls show that just confuses me completely. At night it's not too bad, and actually interesting that two of the shows I have gotten in to (as much as you can with re-runs) House and Bones both have atheists as the main charachter, that's nice but during the day I am starting to get depressed. The movies aren't much better, just watched Apaloosa, Babylon AD, and Righteous Kill and wasn't thrilled about any of them. (Although see Vin in a towel is never a disappointment.) So, I guess I will just listen to crime tv and do some laundry, argghh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on January 25, 2009, 09:28:18 PM

I think I should get into House and Bones before the religious people have a fit and raise hell to get them canceled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 25, 2009, 09:50:04 PM

Quote from: "gwyn428"I think I should get into House and Bones before the religious people have a fit and raise hell to get them canceled.

House will never get canceled. He'll just trick them into keeping the show on.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 25, 2009, 11:59:27 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "gwyn428"I think I should get into House and Bones before the religious people have a fit and raise hell to get them canceled.

House will never get canceled. He'll just trick them into keeping the show on.

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If House got cancelled I'd probably throw my TV out the window.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 26, 2009, 01:05:03 AM

I know, I am having a little House withdrawal right now, it's usually on for five hours on Sundays on into my bedtime and it appears USA has changed the Sunday night line-up!! What??? I may need to write a letter......

I like to watch it with my laptop up on google so I can google every weird disease they bring up to see if I have any of the symptoms, hehe, my psychiatrist hates this I am sure! :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 26, 2009, 02:56:40 AM

Quote from: "VanReal"I know, I am having a little House withdrawal right now, it's usually on for five hours on Sundays on into my bedtime and it appears USA has changed the Sunday night line-up!! What??? I may need to write a letter......

I like to watch it with my laptop up on google so I can google every weird disease they bring up to see if I have any of the symptoms, hehe, my psychiatrist hates this I am sure!

"House withdrawal", perfect way to express it. I hate the holidays becasue House goes into a two-month hiatus (as far as new episodes).

If you like House, I'd highly recommend reading the Shelrock holmes stories if you haven't. House is based on Holmes (House lives on 221 whatever st, Sherlcok on 221 baker; House=Homes=Holmes, Wilson=Watson, Holmes was addicted to cocaine,etc. I loved the episode when House was in that eclectic shop looking for a new cane and he puts the Shelrock-style pipe in his mouth. Blatant fanservice.)

What's also interesting is that the general perception of Holmes is a bit false, kind of like the way the general internal "model" of Nixon is closer to the caricatures than what he actually looks like. I had read a few Holmes stories in the past before House and enjoyed them a lot, but House made me want to revisit the inspirational source in greater depth. What I found is that we tend to think of Holmes as kind of stuffy and "proper", and in fact he's very Bohemian and walks the fence between upholder of the law and criminal. You know how House will sometimes ignore his legal obligations to help out a patient when he feels its justified, Holmes does that quite a bit, too, and even helped a murderer escape the country once because he agreed with the person's motivations.

Yeah, I'd highly recomend Sherlock Holmes (also, I'm not assuming you haven't read Holmes, just plugging it in case you haven't becasue they shouldn't be missed, especially not by a House fan)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 26, 2009, 03:00:58 AM

Quote from: "Miss Anthrope"Yeah, I'd highly recomend Sherlock Holmes (also, I'm not assuming you haven't read Holmes, just plugging it in case you haven't becasue they shouldn't be missed, especially not by a House fan)

Hah, I'm actually reading The List of 7 (http://www.amazon.com/List-Seven-Mark-Frost/dp/0380720191) right now. You read that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 26, 2009, 03:03:17 AM

I had no idea! The only thing I know of Sherlock Holmes is the bit I've seen on Star Trek NG when Data would play him in the holo-deck! I will definitely check them out, I'm in need of some new reading material, thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 26, 2009, 04:23:51 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Miss Anthrope"Yeah, I'd highly recomend Sherlock Holmes (also, I'm not assuming you haven't read Holmes, just plugging it in case you haven't becasue they shouldn't be missed, especially not by a House fan)

Hah, I'm actually reading The List of 7 (http://www.amazon.com/List-Seven-Mark-Frost/dp/0380720191) right now. You read that?

No, but it looks interesting. So far I've only read one non-canonical Sherlock holmes book, "the 7 percent solution" (in which dr. freud helps sherlock overcome his addiction).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on January 26, 2009, 05:47:38 AM

I just watched an episode of House M.D. tonight. Very awesome show!!!!!!!

There is now a reason for me to turn my tele on more often.

And I was also thinking about Sherlock Holmes and now I see all this! Wow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 26, 2009, 06:16:02 AM

Quote from: "gwyn428"I just watched an episode of House M.D. tonight. Very awesome show!!!!!!!

There is now a reason for me to turn my tele on more often.

And I was also thinking about Sherlock Holmes and now I see all this! Wow.

Isn't it? I originally avoided it for a while becasue of my previous experiences of medical dramas being overly serious and "sterile"; I was pleasantly surprised, I love shows that can't be placed into a certain genre.

I am a little disappointed with some of the drop in writing quality during the past two seasons (though it seems to be improving a bit), but even a bad episode of House is entertaining enough. Can't really afford to be picky in the era of "reality" televison.

Strangely, anyone else notice kind of a "split-personality" trait about Fox? I bash Fox all the time (its own shows do :lol:

), but when it comes down to it they have such an awesome line-up. House, Bones, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Fringe, 24, Lie to Me, but then they just infuriate me with their biased news coverage and Bill O'Reilly,but damn, even he's entertaining. The network tagline shoudl be: "Fox - You Feel Guilty, But You'll Be Back, You Whore".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 27, 2009, 04:11:25 AM

You are too funny Miss Anthrope! I honestly didn't know that these were Fox shows since I am a habitual re-run watcher due to not being able to pay attention to what night shows come on. (Must be years of going to school at night). I need to set my U-verse up to record House and Family Guy on Fox, and I am really starting to like Bones, not just because David is so yummy but because I think she is wearing him down. Looks like there is some good one-stop-shopping there.

I HATE reality tv except for Cops (especially the 80s version) since it just cracks me up and I sometimes watch The Real Housewives of Orange County because it's so ridiculous it's entertaining.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 27, 2009, 06:41:36 AM

Right now I am thinking working for Monk would be about the most entertaining job ever! I wish I was that little blonde chippy and that it was real of course.

Oh, and House marathan on USA tomorrow night, man I hope it's not all of the ones I've seen 100 times!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 27, 2009, 08:40:29 AM

Quote from: "VanReal"Right now I am thinking working for Monk would be about the most entertaining job ever! I wish I was that little blonde chippy and that it was real of course.

Oh, and House marathan on USA tomorrow night, man I hope it's not all of the ones I've seen 100 times!

Ah, Monk, another one of the few shows I usually make an effort to watch. Yeah, I could totally put-up with working for him for the entertainment value alone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 27, 2009, 07:03:33 PM

Quote from: "VanReal"You are too funny Miss Anthrope! I honestly didn't know that these were Fox shows since I am a habitual re-run watcher due to not being able to pay attention to what night shows come on. (Must be years of going to school at night). I need to set my U-verse up to record House and Family Guy on Fox, and I am really starting to like Bones, not just because David is so yummy but because I think she is wearing him down. Looks like there is some good one-stop-shopping there.

I too watch House like crazy! Love the show. Did anyone see Hugh Laurie on Saturday Night Live a few weeks back? That was hilarious! They had a skit where there are two women with thick New York accents interview him and make him say a bunch of words in his accent and go crazy over it. It makes me laugh so hard every time I see it.
Family Guy is also a great show, although I think it's really hit-or-miss lately on whether it will be really funny or not.

Has anybody here seen "Arrested Development" which was on Fox for about 3 years and ended a couple years back? One of the funniest shows ever! It was a shame that it was pulled. I have all the episodes on my computer and watch them "religiously".

Also, I would just like to jump in and recommend "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" which is on FX. It is hands down the funniest show I've ever seen! I would recommend not watching it with kids, religious people, or anyone who may be easily offended by jokes ranging from racism to abortion to underaged drinking, and that's just the first few episodes. I think a free thinker forum can handle these topics though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 27, 2009, 07:57:26 PM

I tried watching Arrested Development a couple times but since I didn't know the characters well enough I didn't get into it. I saw the little fella from Juno and Superbad there though, I may have to try again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on January 28, 2009, 01:11:36 AM

Today I am cracking up from the Chester Cheetah commericals and wish I had that guy around. The current one with the mom bragging on her kid at the soccer field is good, Chester says "blah, blah, blah". I like the one in the laundry mat too when he tells that girls to put some cheetos in the mean girl's dryer:) Oh, wish those puppies were on youtube:)[attachment=0:1zkuypwb]chester.gif[/attachment:1zkuypwb]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on January 28, 2009, 12:39:29 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"Did anyone see Hugh Laurie on Saturday Night Live a few weeks back? That was hilarious! They had a skit where there are two women with thick New York accents interview him and make him say a bunch of words in his accent and go crazy over it. It makes me laugh so hard every time I see it.
Family Guy is also a great show, although I think it's really hit-or-miss lately on whether it will be really funny or not.

Has anybody here seen "Arrested Development" which was on Fox for about 3 years and ended a couple years back? One of the funniest shows ever! It was a shame that it was pulled.

No, haven't watched SNL in a while, but I'll bet Laurie was funny. I haven't really seen him in many things other than some clips of British comdey shows and Sense & Sensibility, though I did recently notice that he was in Stuart Little and thought it was so surreal to see him playing this super-nice Dad character.

Yeah, Family Guy is always good for a laugh, but it has become more hit-or-miss lately. Also, I recenlty came to the conclusion that I just don't care about any of the characters (it's just that type of show, all of the characters are jerks most of the time, which is funny but there isn't much "human connection") like I do, say, the Simpsons. Kind of funny how in the Simpons' early days it was considered the "anti-family" show, now they're like the Cleavers in comparison to a lot of newer shows.

"Arrested Development" was hilarious! I only got to see a couple of episodes when it was on, it's on my list of DVD's to get.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 30, 2009, 12:33:10 AM

So, remember that poster I was doing? Finished it, printed out an 84" tall print, and hung it in the stairwell. I took a picture with my phone:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages47.fotki.com%2Fv1401%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6993359%2FPIC0023_1-vi.jpg&hash=d097067b4378d0b40a27ace88fa111e71b774649)

My work computer hates me for this, haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 30, 2009, 01:54:38 AM

^very cool. :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on February 03, 2009, 08:01:32 PM

Today I am thinking of the ugliest dog I saw yesterday. It has to be the ugliest dog in human history. Haven't been around all the time when history happend to us, but if I had, this would be the ugliest one. For a sense of balance I should say it had a nice collar.
Science has yet I am sure left to determent the race and even more interesting the origin of this creature.

It is impossible to use mere words to describe it. It was brown if it helps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 03, 2009, 08:15:43 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"It is impossible to use mere words to describe it. It was brown if it helps.

Is it this one?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg42%2Fjtowns777%2Fworlds-ugliest-dog.jpg&hash=805e1cb980a998a34bfad833e19d5f2d8d7e6320)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 03, 2009, 09:29:10 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"Today I am thinking of the ugliest dog I saw yesterday. It has to be the ugliest dog in human history. Haven't been around all the time when history happend to us, but if I had, this would be the ugliest one. For a sense of balance I should say it had a nice collar.
Science has yet I am sure left to determent the race and even more interesting the origin of this creature.

It is impossible to use mere words to describe it. It was brown if it helps.

I sure hope that you are not talking about my wife

. Just kiddin', she is adorable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on February 06, 2009, 12:06:05 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"
Quote from: "Rastelin"It is impossible to use mere words to describe it. It was brown if it helps.

Is it this one?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg42%2Fjtowns777%2Fworlds-ugliest-dog.jpg&hash=805e1cb980a998a34bfad833e19d5f2d8d7e6320)

I stand corrected. There is an uglier dog out there. I saw this one in real life if it count for something :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on February 06, 2009, 12:08:16 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "Rastelin"Today I am thinking of the ugliest dog I saw yesterday. It has to be the ugliest dog in human history. Haven't been around all the time when history happend to us, but if I had, this would be the ugliest one. For a sense of balance I should say it had a nice collar.
Science has yet I am sure left to determent the race and even more interesting the origin of this creature.

It is impossible to use mere words to describe it. It was brown if it helps.
I sure hope that you are not talking about my wife :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on February 07, 2009, 04:05:25 PM

Today I am thinking about the Dog Whisperer and how the show is a bit boring but boy he is something! That is definitely my dream job, to just run around and teach people how they are screwing up their companion animals:) Sure makes me wish the lotto would payoff.

Now I am thinking about how much of my thoughts are derived from the tv....better get back into my book for a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on February 08, 2009, 07:42:58 PM

This morning I had some Earl Grey tea for the first time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Miss Anthrope on February 08, 2009, 07:53:33 PM

Quote from: "gwyn428"This morning I had some Earl Grey tea for the first time. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 08, 2009, 08:45:12 PM

I just got back from the Netherlands. My brother's girlfriend had her 50st birthday yesterday and the party lasted till 4 AM. Can't remember the last time that I managed to drink 3 liters of beer and a 3/4 bottle of Bowmore on one evening without being completely smashed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on February 08, 2009, 09:45:44 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"I just got back from the Netherlands. My brother's girlfriend had her 50st birthday yesterday and the party lasted till 4 AM. Can't remember the last time that I managed to drink 3 liters of beer and a 3/4 bottle of Bowmore on one evening without being completely smashed.

4 AM?? I haven't done that since I was 22! Way to bring in the 5-0!! And good for you, that's called pacing yourself,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 11, 2009, 02:51:13 AM

I'm excited because I made my first animated gif. It's now my avatar. Was not as hard as I thought it would be using photoshop. Anyway, if anyone can't tell, it says Patrick. It is called an ambigram, and I learned about them after I read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. A couple of years ago, I was bored and decided to try to make an ambigram of my first name. That picture is what I came up with. I have been wanting to make an avatar of it for a long time, and decided I was just bored enough today to do it. :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on February 11, 2009, 03:30:04 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm excited because I made my first animated gif. It's now my avatar. Was not as hard as I thought it would be using photoshop. Anyway, if anyone can't tell, it says Patrick. It is called an ambigram, and I learned about them after I read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. A couple of years ago, I was bored and decided to try to make an ambigram of my first name. That picture is what I came up with. I have been wanting to make an avatar of it for a long time, and decided I was just bored enough today to do it. :crazy:

LOL! Good job on it. Somewhere in one of my PS books it talks about how to do that, but I've never given it a shot. Looks like you had fun with it. Pretty neat stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 11, 2009, 05:01:03 AM

No offense to my fellow Texans...but Texas are stupid and get scared too easily. The tornado siren here has been turned on twice tonight (that I heard, they could have been on when the storm was actually going over but it would have been too loud to hear them). Both times it was going off when there was absolutely no threat of a tornado in my area. I know there was unseasonably violent weather in Oklahoma but that doesn't mean we all have to freak out.

When I lived in Oklahoma if a siren went off it meant a tornado was very likely to touch ground within a few miles of you or a storm already known to produce tornados was passing over. So, the sirens had me frantically checking the weather for no reason.

Of course, it did let me find out that the siren stations for my area are far enough away that I am unlikely to wake up to them at night due to the faint sound. (That's not good)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on February 11, 2009, 07:25:56 AM

I don't think it's a true ambigram because the |( at the right side doesn't correspond to a letter at the beginning (p). Still, if it's any consolation, Dan Brown is a complete hack.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: verybigv on February 11, 2009, 08:14:46 PM

Tomorrow is Lincoln's 200th birthday(and,amazingly Darwin's).In Lincoln's honor I'm shaving off my moustache,but keeping my beard.My 11 year old daughter has never seen my upper lip.I don't think I've seen it in 15 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 12, 2009, 09:29:06 PM

Tomorrow I'll be on my way to Washington DC again to visit my wife. We'll celebrate Valentine's Day in one of the best restaurants of the DC area (http://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com/restaurant.asp (http://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com/restaurant.asp)) and have several other nice events on our programme. I'll be back in one week from now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on February 13, 2009, 09:59:12 PM

^ Have a terrific visit, Tom.

BTW, weren't you supposed to move to the US? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fshrug.gif&hash=2a6146bbd08fd2680b4da9cbad8bf5566244dbee) Or did that plan fall through?

Here's to a great weekend, everyone! :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on February 13, 2009, 10:41:28 PM

Ug. Today was Valentine Day at school. Jessie Rose got a "Jesus Loves You" card from a little girl who previously told her that if she didn't believe in him, she'd go to hell. Nice. Needless to say, Jessie was a bit upset. Why do parents encourage such things, in a public school, no less? It's horrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on February 15, 2009, 10:14:06 PM

Today I am thinking and laughing at a joke I found....

Once all the scientists died and went to heaven. They decide to play hide-n-seek.Unfortunately Einstein is has to seek and is supposed to count up to 100 and then start searching.
Everyone starts hiding except Newton - he just draws a square of 1 meter and stands in it right in front of Einstein.
Einstein keeps counting......97,98,99.....100........
He opens his eyes and finds Newton standing there.
Einstein says "Newton's out.. Newton's....out....." Newton denies and says I am not out. He claims that he is not Newton!!

All the scientists come out and he proves that he is not newton

How?

Newton says:
I am standing in a square of area 1m square.
That means i am Newton per meter square.
Hence i am Pascal....since newton per meter square = Pascal,
Pascal is OUT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on February 17, 2009, 07:29:27 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Ug. Today was Valentine Day at school. Jessie Rose got a "Jesus Loves You" card from a little girl who previously told her that if she didn't believe in him, she'd go to hell. Nice. Needless to say, Jessie was a bit upset. Why do parents encourage such things, in a public school, no less? It's horrible.

That is horrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on February 18, 2009, 03:34:55 AM

Don't mind me, just passing through.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 18, 2009, 02:30:28 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"^ Have a terrific visit, Tom.

BTW, weren't you supposed to move to the US? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fshrug.gif&hash=2a6146bbd08fd2680b4da9cbad8bf5566244dbee) Or did that plan fall through?

That plan is still there, but we decided to postpone it for another year. My wife is still not sure whether she would like to stay in the US, because the "American" way of doing things sometimes drives her crazy. We also like to wait until the financial crisis has blown over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on February 18, 2009, 09:31:15 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"No offense to my fellow Texans...but Texas are stupid and get scared too easily. The tornado siren here has been turned on twice tonight (that I heard, they could have been on when the storm was actually going over but it would have been too loud to hear them). Both times it was going off when there was absolutely no threat of a tornado in my area. I know there was unseasonably violent weather in Oklahoma but that doesn't mean we all have to freak out.

When I lived in Oklahoma if a siren went off it meant a tornado was very likely to touch ground within a few miles of you or a storm already known to produce tornados was passing over. So, the sirens had me frantically checking the weather for no reason.

Of course, it did let me find out that the siren stations for my area are far enough away that I am unlikely to wake up to them at night due to the faint sound. (That's not good)

I hear the tornado siren alot and it doesn't scare me. The reason why is because the fire station nearby has this weird necessity to turn it on whenever a thunderstorm begins. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on February 19, 2009, 01:07:38 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "MommaSquid"^ Have a terrific visit, Tom.

BTW, weren't you supposed to move to the US? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fshrug.gif&hash=2a6146bbd08fd2680b4da9cbad8bf5566244dbee) Or did that plan fall through?
That plan is still there, but we decided to postpone it for another year. My wife is still not sure whether she would like to stay in the US, because the "American" way of doing things sometimes drives her crazy. We also like to wait until the financial crisis has blown over.

Thanks for the update, Tom. I wouldn't move here right now, either. :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Moigle on February 20, 2009, 05:32:52 AM

Ruby Ann is a Portuguese woman who knows how to sing Rock'n'Roll
Check this out (Gonna Rock My Baby Tonight)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdNEuqSx ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdNEuqSx8_U&feature=channel_page)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: gwyn428 on February 21, 2009, 05:02:04 AM

I have so far memorised most of Vesti la Giubba.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: verybigv on February 22, 2009, 04:20:43 PM

It snows too much here in lake effect country. 2 feet on the ground and it's still coming. Key West in April. I can't wait.
I shaved off my moustache for Abe's birthday. My daughter thinks I look like a cross between a demented Amish guy and Captain Ahab. It will grow back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on February 24, 2009, 01:58:51 AM

Tonight I am thinking about how excited I am that my Kindle 2 has shipped and that I am going to hop on over to Amazon and start picking out some goodies!! Yippee!! :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 24, 2009, 02:14:11 AM

Quote from: "VanReal"Tonight I am thinking about how excited I am that my Kindle 2 has shipped and that I am going to hop on over to Amazon and start picking out some goodies!! Yippee!! :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on February 24, 2009, 02:38:51 AM

I was on "order" for the original Kindle and then got an email a few weeks ago that I'd been upgraded to the Kindle 2, it's the same price and a little sleeker....I hear the 3 is going to be out in 2010. I'm already loading up. (Now I'll really never leave the house. Successfully working my way to hermit status.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on February 25, 2009, 03:14:01 AM

Today I've been selfishly thinking about how much work this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is causing me and how I am going to be working 16 hour days through the end of next week to get into compliance and actually get payroll done without being in violation of any one part of the new regulations that are effective immediately even though some of the implementation tools and guidelines will not be posted until mid-March. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 03, 2009, 06:53:33 PM

today Im thinking about this crazy story my friends said they heard
After some google I found it
http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205 (http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205)
sad part is, they believe its true

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 03, 2009, 07:57:50 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"today Im thinking about this crazy story my friends said they heard
After some google I found it
http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205 (http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205)
sad part is, they believe its true

How can you not believe this is true? It's on the internet, isn't it? :crazy: :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 03, 2009, 08:22:24 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"today Im thinking about this crazy story my friends said they heard
After some google I found it
http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205 (http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=105205)
sad part is, they believe its true

How can you not believe this is true? It's on the internet, isn't it? :crazy: :crazy:

silly me I forgot. The internet is the 100 % source of truthfulness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 04, 2009, 05:00:38 AM

That story proves that lying for God is not a sin

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NaturaLCalamity on March 04, 2009, 10:15:36 PM

Right now, I am in the library at my school, studying for my biology midterm on Friday. Today's biology lecture was on stem cell research and human cloning, which I find very interesting. It got me thinking, can clone cats and dogs to replace the grieving pet owner's lost, or even clone humans to replace dead children? Or what about cloning organs so humans with a possible need of of a transplant when they get older, would be able to live some years longer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 05, 2009, 02:27:53 AM

I took my cat to the vet today for her annual exam and found out she has spondylosis. (http://www.web-dvm.net/spondylosis.html)
Poor Kitty! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 05, 2009, 03:07:52 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I took my cat to the vet today for her annual exam and found out she has spondylosis. (http://www.web-dvm.net/spondylosis.html)
Poor Kitty! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

I'm sorry to hear that. Poor little beast. What is her prognosis?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 05, 2009, 06:04:30 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "MommaSquid"I took my cat to the vet today for her annual exam and found out she has spondylosis. (http://www.web-dvm.net/spondylosis.html)
Poor Kitty! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

I'm sorry to hear that. Poor little beast. What is her prognosis?

Right now we're focusing on reducing her inflammation and stiffness. We're also waiting for some bloodtest results to show whether her kidney function has gotten worse since last year. She's been with us for 9 years and she was at least 2 or 3 when we took her in, so that makes her a geriatric feline.

She snubs all the special formulary cat foods we've tried to give her in the past, so I put her new meds in the food she usually likes only to have her snub that, too. I don't want to shove pills down her throat or subject her to daily injections...hopefully she will start cooperating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on March 05, 2009, 11:07:59 PM

Take care of that kitty, Momma! Make her feel all better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 06, 2009, 02:19:56 AM

Poor kitty.

Have you tried crushing her meds and putting them in milk (they have special cat forumla milk if you don't want to give her real milk)?

You could also crush them with a tiny bit of water into a paste and put small amounts on her nose till it is all gone (like putting peanut butter on a dog's nose). It would annoy her but not nearly as much as it would if you had to force feed her the pills.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 06, 2009, 03:47:30 AM

If you do have to pill your cat, I recommend coating the pills or capsules in cooking oil so they don't stick on the back of the cat's tongue. It is fairly easy to pill a cat, just push the pill to the back of her mouth and hold her mouth closed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: maestroanth on March 06, 2009, 05:34:04 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

I do that anyway, lol.

Sex, sex, sex, sex, is on my mind constantly. Deepthroat, slap the biatch, (no blood of course) etc....sexually dominated male stuff.

I have testerone overload I think. Nothing feels better than sexual domination.

But sigh....damn love; my wife is my soulmate. But I'm smart and spiritual, so I have to analyze things differently which sometimes make my desires hard to resist. (In my mind runs the Pastoral right now in perfect detail which subtles those urges as well).

All best

Title: Re:
Post by: maestroanth on March 06, 2009, 05:35:50 AM

Quote from: "Squid"Beer? Beer good. Fat tire is excellent.

I also dig on Shiner's Hefeweizen but Paulaner makes an even better one. Another I really enjoyed, which I can't seem to find anymore around here is Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale.

Bwahahaha I mock at your Phat tire.

The New Belgium Company is from CO which is my native State. The best beer they brew is only over Winter which is called 2 Below. My taste tests to people never proved them wrong.

All best

-maestroanth

Title: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: maestroanth on March 06, 2009, 07:48:58 AM

FUCKING REPULICANS SUCK, RUSH LIMBAUGH CAN GO TO SPIRITUAL HELL. HE IS EVIL!!!!!

I vote for democratic/(OMG socilaism) is in charge of America. Canada is certaintly happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 06, 2009, 07:51:18 AM

Today I'm traveling again to the States for a one week vacation. There are a couple of things that need to be done in my wife's house (like building up some furniture) but we also intent to have some fun together.

Title: Haha...feeling goood
Post by: maestroanth on March 06, 2009, 10:40:57 AM

Just chilling....end of the musical week, and just feeling good....with brewskeys that finally got over my mental radio thing.

Title: Re: Haha...feeling goood
Post by: maestroanth on March 06, 2009, 10:41:54 AM

Quote from: "maestroanth"Just chilling....end of the musical week, and just feeling good....with brewskeys that finally got over my mental radio thing.

All musicians have this feeling b/c of the needless study over music btw.

Title: Re: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 06, 2009, 05:30:57 PM

Quote from: "maestroanth"FUCKING REPULICANS SUCK, RUSH LIMBAUGH CAN GO TO SPIRITUAL HELL. HE IS EVIL!!!!!

I vote for democratic/(OMG socilaism) is in charge of America. Canada is certaintly happy.

Wow. What a waste of a post. You're getting good at that. If you don't have something intelligent to add, please do us all a favor and don't post garbage like this. :hmm:

Title: Re: Haha...feeling goood
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 06, 2009, 05:39:16 PM

Would the alcohol be the reason you have been flooding threads with posts that add nothing to the conversation? If so, perhaps you shouldn't drink and post. Just a thought. :idea:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 06, 2009, 06:18:16 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"If you do have to pill your cat, I recommend coating the pills or capsules in cooking oil so they don't stick on the back of the cat's tongue. It is fairly easy to pill a cat, just push the pill to the back of her mouth and hold her mouth closed.

I tried this technique this morning with hilarious results. Kitty was able to spit the pill out every time and she made such a funny face trying to figure out what the oil was! I'm not fast enough to put the pill in her mouth, get my finger out and clamp her mouth shut before she can roll the pill out of her mouth.

Quote from: "Whitney"You could also crush them with a tiny bit of water into a paste and put small amounts on her nose till it is all gone (like putting peanut butter on a dog's nose). It would annoy her but not nearly as much as it would if you had to force feed her the pills.

Excellent suggestion. I will try that one next. Luckily, Kitty is easy to catch. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

Edit: It worked! :hide2:

Title: Re: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: Twiddler on March 06, 2009, 06:34:25 PM

I'll never get back these thirty seconds of my life. Thanks.

Title: Re: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: Recusant on March 06, 2009, 07:19:35 PM

Quote from: "maestreanth"... RUSH LIMBAUGH CAN GO TO SPIRITUAL HELL. HE IS EVIL!!!!!

A pompous, bloviating blimp, yes. Evil? Only in that he gives people who listen to and believe his maunderings the illusion that they have an understanding of what's going on in the country, and don't have to think for themselves. But then again, anyone who would proudly call themselves "dittohead" is pretty much beyond hope anyway. I think it speaks volumes that the Republicans believe giving this wingnut buffoon a prominent airing will have a positive effect on the morale of their party. I guess they miss their erstwhile Commander in Chief, and a drug-gobbling dingbat is as close as they could come at the moment.

Title: Re: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 06, 2009, 07:40:06 PM

Newsflash: this is not news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 06, 2009, 09:15:29 PM

I guess the little buggers are all different. Now that I think of it, my old man cat is pretty laid back so that might be why it's always been easy to get pills into him when necessary.

Another approach is to crush the pills and mix them with water, then using a syringe without the needle on it, squirt the liquid into the back of kitty's mouth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 07, 2009, 12:42:51 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I took my cat to the vet today for her annual exam and found out she has spondylosis. (http://www.web-dvm.net/spondylosis.html)
Poor Kitty! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F5539%2Flolcatsdotcomecya2dzssk.jpg&hash=40cf42e6a1100fd236bfb36591e252277d3251b2) (http://www.lolcats.com)

Hope your cat gets better. Does it look anything like this?

(picture links to page with all sorts of funny cat pics for you cat lovers, Kylyssa, I'm lookin' at you.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 07, 2009, 05:01:04 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2FKittyMistyWindow9.jpg&hash=c6d55e5f17979d97e65ff0af561e4aebbe98179b)

Kitty and Misty...in a rare moment of harmony.

Kitty is the older of the two. Misty has the pink collar (on the right).

Thanks again for all the great suggestions on how to get Kitty to take her meds. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 07, 2009, 05:55:21 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F5539%2Flolcatsdotcomecya2dzssk.jpg&hash=40cf42e6a1100fd236bfb36591e252277d3251b2) (http://www.lolcats.com)

Hope your cat gets better. Does it look anything like this?
(picture links to page with all sorts of funny cat pics for you cat lovers, Kylyssa, I'm lookin' at you.)

Damn you, Ihateyoumike for linking to LOLcats! I just lost an hour of my life engaged in insipid cooing over small furry mammals.

You know, it's a shame that "damn you" doesn't mean anything, it sounds so impressive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 07, 2009, 07:19:30 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"Damn you, Ihateyoumike for linking to LOLcats! I just lost an hour of my life engaged in insipid cooing over small furry mammals.

I did the same thing yesterday. I've seen those cat pictures all over the web, but hadn't seen them all in one place until yesterday. Some of them had me laughing hard. Why do cats make the funniest picture subjects? :)

BTW, this is my favorite one from that site:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg120.imageshack.us%2Fimg120%2F512%2Flolcatsdotcom29amvfrzg3.jpg&hash=24cebba3f10f82544cf90480f36c0b23b5f48a81) (http://www.lolcats.com)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 07, 2009, 08:31:19 PM

It's a shame it's shooped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 10, 2009, 09:17:35 PM

I'm thinking I can't wait until the 26th of this month. My older brother bought a couple tickets for he and I to go see Blue October perform in Portland, OR. I've actually never been to a real concert before, and this is probably my favorite band, so I'm extremely excited.
Blue October at McMenamin's (http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=2&id=98&eventid=68656)

[youtube:2lv39va6]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk3LtrTo8s4[/youtube:2lv39va6]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on March 10, 2009, 10:13:26 PM

Cool on the McMenamins concert! I haven't heard of them before... are they local?

We've got tickets for 4/19 for the Unwigged and Unplugged (http://www.unwigged.com/) tour with Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest doing songs from "A Mighty Wind" and "Spinal Tap"! Course, the babysitter will cost us more than the tickets but it's so worth it! We could watch "A Mighty Wind" every day and be very very happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 10, 2009, 10:20:44 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Cool on the McMenamins concert! I haven't heard of them before... are they local?

No, they're from Texas, I believe.

Quote from: "rlrose328"We've got tickets for 4/19 for the Unwigged and Unplugged tour with Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Christopher Guest doing songs from "A Mighty Wind" and "Spinal Tap"! Course, the babysitter will cost us more than the tickets but it's so worth it! We could watch "A Mighty Wind" every day and be very very happy.

That sounds like fun. I love Christopher Guest's movies. I think my favorite was Waiting For Guffmann though, that one was hilarious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on March 10, 2009, 10:23:14 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"That sounds like fun. I love Christopher Guest's movies. I think my favorite was Waiting For Guffmann though, that one was hilarious.

Strange... out of all of them, Guffman was my least favorite. I absolutely love Best in Show as well. And I was shocked when we put on Spinal Tap a few weeks ago... it wasn't nearly as amusing as I remembered it being. Or maybe it was the lack of alcohol this time around... Hmmm... :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on March 11, 2009, 12:18:10 AM

Today I'm wishing that more Dallas neighborhoods required rock yards rather than grass so I wouldn't have to put out fertilizer (weed & feed) in the wind and then sit silently hoping for rain. I'm also thinking about how the housing market better pick up so I can unload my house in Summer 2010 when my baby leaves for college. "Hook 'em Horns"!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hitsumei on March 11, 2009, 12:11:52 PM

I'm thinking about the art exhibit I will be going to this friday. Can't wait!!! http://www.AlfaArt.org (http://www.alfaart.org)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NaturaLCalamity on March 11, 2009, 03:18:46 PM

Today, I am thinking about how I got an A on a paper that I had to write in my Religous Studies class. I spent all night, about six hours, on the day before it was due, and I completely rushed it. We had to write about our own family reglious background and what/why you believe in what you believe in. I wrote a 13 page paper on Buddhism and Atheism and pulled off an A! Woo Hoo!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 12, 2009, 08:10:57 PM

I'm thinking about how I'm going to manage an orgy, a birthday party, and a polyamory meet and greet all in one day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 15, 2009, 10:56:31 PM

Did I kill this thread?

Anyway, the answer to my quandary was to reschedule the poly meeting and shift the times of the orgy and the birthday party.

I'll be making a beer can cake for the birthday party so that should be fun. Hopefully I can find some gold luster dust to create a metallic sheen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 16, 2009, 12:17:28 PM

you can put the orgy IN the party

anyway now Im thinking of christians who say the accept what evolution tells the,. IM wondering.. when did the soul enter the humans ? when we first appeared as homo sapiens? when we were still in our "ape-like" state?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 16, 2009, 02:04:23 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"Did I kill this thread?

Anyway, the answer to my quandary was to reschedule the poly meeting and shift the times of the orgy and the birthday party.

I'll be making a beer can cake for the birthday party so that should be fun. Hopefully I can find some gold luster dust to create a metallic sheen.

Abortion is a comedy killer, not orgies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 16, 2009, 07:29:14 PM

A really bad headache. :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NaturaLCalamity on March 17, 2009, 06:48:28 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"A really bad headache. :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on March 17, 2009, 01:18:28 PM

Birthday is today. It's Saint Patty's day.

For a change of topic, I love the google ads around here. One asks "Afraid of Death?" and I was curious to see if they had anything to offer, despite my being very comfortable with it. Just one of those links you get drawn into wondering if someone has something worth saying that hasn't been said before. No cigar, though, it's peddling Christianity. For the morbidly curious (no pun intended?), here's the link: http://www.hutchcraft.com/Life-Issues/Death/The-Last-Monster-in-the-Dark?gclid=CIrar-SEqpkCFQZlswodWhxKqQ

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on March 17, 2009, 03:28:16 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Birthday is today. It's Saint Patty's day.

For a change of topic, I love the google ads around here. One asks "Afraid of Death?" and I was curious to see if they had anything to offer, despite my being very comfortable with it. Just one of those links you get drawn into wondering if someone has something worth saying that hasn't been said before. No cigar, though, it's peddling Christianity. For the morbidly curious (no pun intended?), here's the link: http://www.hutchcraft.com/Life-Issues/Death/The-Last-Monster-in-the-Dark?gclid=CIrar-SEqpkCFQZlswodWhxKqQ

Happy birthday!

I do that all of the time! I literally spent over four hours the other night (into the wee hours) viewing blueprints from greencottage.com because I saw a banner on something. I already own a house, don't need and don't have the means to buy a new one, arggh. Of course I'm ADHD and bipolar, maybe you should get checked:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 17, 2009, 03:38:27 PM

It's a birthday present 21 years too late. Happy birthday.

[youtube:3kjsineu]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAwK9juhhY[/youtube:3kjsineu]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on March 17, 2009, 06:37:12 PM

Thanks for that. Everyone is Irish for the next 10 hours and 20 minutes, by my watch. Oh, and before you say it's 21 years late, I'm 21 years old. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 17, 2009, 07:50:32 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Thanks for that. Everyone is Irish for the next 10 hours and 20 minutes, by my watch. Oh, and before you say it's 21 years late, I'm 21 years old. :lol:

Well, it was recorded live on St Patrick's day in 1988, hence my math.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on March 17, 2009, 08:45:06 PM

Yeah, hell of a gift. Not often you get things for your birthday made on your original birthday. Haven't even seen that until now (shock).

Title: Re: Uni-Partisanship
Post by: maestroanth on March 19, 2009, 07:34:42 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: seasonsofmadness on March 19, 2009, 08:47:44 AM

I just watched Tarantino's Death Proof, and I have to say it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I saw it at walmart and figured I couldn't go wrong with a $9 Tarantino movie...boy was I dissapointed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on March 19, 2009, 02:13:26 PM

Quote from: "seasonsofmadness"I just watched Tarantino's Death Proof, and I have to say it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I saw it at walmart and figured I couldn't go wrong with a $9 Tarantino movie...boy was I dissapointed.

Along those lines, I recently picked up two DVDs of Flash Gordon for 50 cents apiece at the Dollar Tree. They're worth the price though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wendy on March 19, 2009, 02:23:48 PM

I am on spring break this week from school, and my kids are at preschool, so I'm going to work on my research paper. I wanted to watch Religulous while I am home alone (they make it difficult to watch any television and be able to comprehend what I have just seen), but my paper is not going well, so I better work on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on March 22, 2009, 05:37:42 PM

It's my birthday. :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hitsumei on March 22, 2009, 05:47:20 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"It's my birthday.

Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday To You
Happy Birthday Dear Chimera
Happy Birthday To You

And you smell like one too! Hehehe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on March 22, 2009, 07:10:29 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"
Quote from: "seasonsofmadness"I just watched Tarantino's Death Proof, and I have to say it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I saw it at walmart and figured I couldn't go wrong with a $9 Tarantino movie...boy was I dissapointed.
Along those lines, I recently picked up two DVDs of Flash Gordon for 50 cents apiece at the Dollar Tree. They're worth the price though.

Flash..Aha...He saved every one of us!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi126.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp114%2Fjennyneneh%2Fgordon.jpg&hash=a381ad158c1139cdb8a9c070dd372ab99f355c8b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on March 23, 2009, 09:11:11 PM

SH*T, MY GUITAR BROKE
can anyone lend me 2000 dollars for a new les paul?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on March 24, 2009, 12:46:06 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"SH*T, MY GUITAR BROKE
can anyone lend me 2000 dollars for a new les paul?

Oh, I am so sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 24, 2009, 07:07:13 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"SH*T, MY GUITAR BROKE
can anyone lend me 2000 dollars for a new les paul? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: 4DeepThought2 on March 24, 2009, 10:18:00 PM

Watchmen, should I see it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on March 25, 2009, 03:44:47 AM

I realized the concept of "friend" is a rather shallow way of perceiving the variety of significant relationships I have with the other people in my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on March 27, 2009, 03:01:07 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I realized the concept of "friend" is a rather shallow way of perceiving the variety of significant relationships I have with the other people in my life.

just now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 05, 2009, 09:58:07 PM

I sometimes like going through the 1-star reviews on amazing things on Amazon, just to see what people say. I ran across this one on the Pink Floyd "Animals" reviews. I just had to share. Hilarious (the comments, especially).

[attachment=0:sza5f5on]Animalsreview.png[/attachment:sza5f5on]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G.ENIGMA on April 05, 2009, 10:28:20 PM

lol ... Generations Eh :unsure: lol

What do you think?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 05, 2009, 10:38:36 PM

Best part is, I just ran across this on Kotaku: What has 64 feet and no pubic hair? (http://kotaku.com/5197534/week-in-games-what-has-64-feet-and-no-pubic-hair) roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G.ENIGMA on April 05, 2009, 10:53:54 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Best part is, I just ran across this on Kotaku: What has 64 feet and no pubic hair? (http://kotaku.com/5197534/week-in-games-what-has-64-feet-and-no-pubic-hair) :eek2: [/b]

time lost gotta getit back ... time lost gotta getit back ... time lost gotta getit back

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 06, 2009, 06:33:52 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"I sometimes like going through the 1-star reviews on amazing things on Amazon, just to see what people say. I ran across this one on the Pink Floyd "Animals" reviews. I just had to share. Hilarious (the comments, especially).

That reminds me of a conversation that my wife had with her boss about our different tastes in music. She told him that she is more into classical music and that I'm more into Pink Floyd. His reply, "But Pink Floyd is classical music". No wonder why I now feel so old

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on April 07, 2009, 02:23:56 AM

Hehe, I sang "Monday, Monday" by the Mamas and Papas at work today and our HR director said I was too young to know that, love it!!

I've got a lot on my mind today:

(1) My son was accepted to his first choice college....how am I going to handle him heading to San Francisco almost this time next year.

(2) My boss was diagnosed with cancer, he doesn't want to talk about it, I get the duty of telling people, and I'm tired of hearing "tell him he's in our prayers" or "I'll add him to my prayer chain".

(3) My focalin is no longer working and I think I am too old for ritalin:)

(4) Why do bananas go from green to brown so darned fast?

(5) Should I adopt Parsley and Sage (a senior pair of bonded bunnies)?

(6) Why doesn't warm milk help me sleep?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on April 07, 2009, 10:00:57 AM

Quote from: "4DeepThought2"Watchmen, should I see it?

Yes! Yes you really should definitely see Watchmen. I thought it was fantastic (i never read the graphic novel btw).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 07, 2009, 03:46:26 PM

Quote from: "karadan"
Quote from: "4DeepThought2"Watchmen, should I see it?

Yes! Yes you really should definitely see Watchmen. I thought it was fantastic (i never read the graphic novel btw).

Just don't see it in Oregon (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694556/Oregon-Man-Commits-Suicide-During-Watchmen.html); you might not make it out of the theater alive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on April 07, 2009, 06:26:08 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "karadan"
Quote from: "4DeepThought2"Watchmen, should I see it?

Yes! Yes you really should definitely see Watchmen. I thought it was fantastic (i never read the graphic novel btw).
Just don't see it in Oregon (http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/694556/Oregon-Man-Commits-Suicide-During-Watchmen.html); you might not make it out of the theater alive.

Wow, that's screwed up. I didn't hear about that happening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ACSlater on April 07, 2009, 08:55:09 PM

Just waiting patiently for the Aerosmith tour to get started. If those gents keep their limbs healthy, it won't be much longer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 08, 2009, 07:11:53 AM

Tomorrow I'll fly to New York and spend the Eastern weekend there with my wife and her niece.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on April 08, 2009, 08:42:39 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Tomorrow I'll fly to New York and spend the Eastern weekend there with my wife and her niece.

Have a safe trip, and a good Eastern weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 09, 2009, 04:17:11 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"
Quote from: "Tom62"Tomorrow I'll fly to New York and spend the Eastern weekend there with my wife and her niece.

Have a safe trip, and a good Eastern weekend.

Thanks! I'll be on my way to the airport in half an hour. CU all next week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on April 10, 2009, 10:31:14 AM

On my mind is that my twin brother has just arrived home for the week today from Dunedin where he is studying...and I am vaguely thinking of following him back to Dunedin next week since I'll still have another week left of my ridiculously long 3-week mid-semester holiday...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on April 10, 2009, 06:28:07 PM

I'm giggling like crazy over this:

Peep Surgery (http://www.peepresearch.org/surgery.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cemetery on April 10, 2009, 07:19:41 PM

Here's what I'm thinking today:

"How does a catholic not know where the vatican is??" (some catholic at work asked where it was!!) :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ACSlater on April 17, 2009, 08:28:44 PM

It's raining here, but I do adore how trees look when they've been soaked. It's like blanching vegetables and their hues flourish to an intense degree.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 18, 2009, 07:40:12 PM

I'm thinking it's under six weeks until our wedding and I want to look fantastic, hence the grilled chicken and green beans for lunch. :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hitsumei on April 18, 2009, 07:54:45 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"I'm thinking it's under six weeks until our wedding and I want to look fantastic, hence the grilled chicken and green beans for lunch.

You don't look so hot in your picture. You need to get some iodine on those cuts... and whatever you're looking at, you should probably look away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 18, 2009, 08:02:53 PM

Quote from: "Hitsumei"You don't look so hot in your picture. You need to get some iodine on those cuts... and whatever you're looking at, you should probably look away.

If I could really look like Christian Bale, I'd pour lemon juice in those cuts daily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hitsumei on April 18, 2009, 08:29:01 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"If I could really look like Christian Bale, I'd pour lemon juice in those cuts daily.

My mother used to tell me that I was beautiful on the inside -- but I've seen people's insides, and if mine look anything like that, I can't help but feel that my mother has a wrapped conception of beauty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 19, 2009, 07:49:53 PM

i heard another stupid thing today
My dad's wife said that if someone dies on easter day (or holidays) then he instandly goes to heaven wetahre he is bad or good I said "so it doesnt matter if he raped women or killed babies"
and of course I got the usual "we are too small to understand hi will"
Im getting so tired of those arguments

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on April 19, 2009, 10:04:21 PM

Today I am thinking my cats may murder me in my sleep because I am breaking them of the "play in the sink and constantly scream for water" habit and they are giving me the evil eye. One was staring at me when I woke up this morning, and not in a nice way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on April 22, 2009, 11:56:21 PM

I'm wondering just how the Hell I'm going to summarize Artificial Intelligence, Graphic Rendering, Game Engine Anatomy, Middleware, Systems and Animation Systems for Games Engines class on Friday, when each one of those topics has at least 6 to 10 sub-topics also to be discussed. We were given this task yesterday, mind.

I'm also wondering what the Hell goes on in my 2D Animation Teacher's mind when she gives us work. We start it and naturally, we want to know if what we're doing is right, so we ask her "Miss, is this ok?" and instead of giving us a Yes or No answer she goes, "Well, I don't know. You tell me." I mean, I know she was off a lot due to having yet another kid, but c'mon. Her attitude is making me want her to get pregnant again, just so she won't be here.

Akndshfl2jfqiraw;2kto2p8u College, stop being annoying. I just got back from Easter Holidays, you're not supposed to be annoying after only three days god damn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on April 23, 2009, 04:03:09 AM

I'm pondering whether I should help my son (he's 16, but 17 next month) get his tattoo fixed...the tat he got without my knowledge and hid behind a sweatband for three weeks....he rushed the guy through the last half of it because I started calling him wondering why he was late.....now the D & O have weird dots in the middle, looks like two boobs....gotta love the teenagers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hitsumei on April 23, 2009, 05:39:07 AM

Quote from: "VanReal"I'm pondering whether I should help my son (he's 16, but 17 next month) get his tattoo fixed...the tat he got without my knowledge and hid behind a sweatband for three weeks....he rushed the guy through the last half of it because I started calling him wondering why he was late.....now the D & O have weird dots in the middle, looks like two boobs....gotta love the teenagers.

I secretly got a tattoo when I was fourteen, but I was able to hide it for quite awhile. Eventually my younger sister found out and told on me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on April 23, 2009, 07:16:12 AM

Quote from: "VanReal"I'm pondering whether I should help my son (he's 16, but 17 next month) get his tattoo fixed...the tat he got without my knowledge and hid behind a sweatband for three weeks....he rushed the guy through the last half of it because I started calling him wondering why he was late.....now the D & O have weird dots in the middle, looks like two boobs....gotta love the teenagers.

If he got a home made prison style tat. I would first talk to him about the dangers (they are very real, its a needle and probably gets changed out as much as a junkies) then I would make him keep it messed up as a reminder of his stupidity. If he went to a licensed artist report his stupid ass for illegally tatooing a minor then make your son keep his messed up tat as a reminder not to go behind your back. In other words let him keep it as a reminder not to do dumb things. We learn best from our mistakes, a messed up tat is a permanent reminder (at least till hes 18).

I have a few tatoos I took a good long time deciding on them, checked out the artist and his book (they all keep books of photos of thier work). Tatoos are for fucking ever It's not something anyone should rush into. I hope that the letters are not from the name of a girl. Tatoos are permenent, relationships not so much. If he got his own name I'm sorry but I think that's cheesy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 23, 2009, 02:55:28 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"I have a few tatoos I took a good long time deciding on them, checked out the artist and his book (they all keep books of photos of thier work). Tatoos are for fucking ever It's not something anyone should rush into. I hope that the letters are not from the name of a girl. Tatoos are permenent, relationships not so much. If he got his own name I'm sorry but I think that's cheesy.

Agreed. I would only ever have one woman's name tattooed on me: MOM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on April 23, 2009, 06:25:11 PM

I just returned home after 2-1/2 weeks of living in my childhood home. Dad passed away and mom needed me. Am I a good daughter or what? Now it's time to put my house back in order...the place needs a good cleaning and my cats look skinny. I think they missed me. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on April 23, 2009, 06:53:50 PM

Hat: That's a tall order. I could probably summarize any one of them, but sheesh.

As for your 2-d teacher, maybe she needs more depth of character!
(i keed)
I had a physics teacher like that. I dropped the class and read the rest of the book on my own... (not always an option).

My fave "extra credit question" was:

"Describe the universe in 10 or fewer words. Give 3 examples."

JoeActor

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on April 23, 2009, 06:55:53 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I just returned home after 2-1/2 weeks of living in my childhood home. Dad passed away and mom needed me. Am I a good daughter or what? Now it's time to put my house back in order...the place needs a good cleaning and my cats look skinny. I think they missed me. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Frub.gif&hash=b67e0b6d6d4e8896688dfe98e6548a4b2c0d78b5)

You are a very good daughter indeed.
I was fortunate that my older brother handled much of the parental home when my folks passed.

Hug them cats for me!
JoeActor

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on April 24, 2009, 03:12:21 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "VanReal"I'm pondering whether I should help my son (he's 16, but 17 next month) get his tattoo fixed...the tat he got without my knowledge and hid behind a sweatband for three weeks....he rushed the guy through the last half of it because I started calling him wondering why he was late.....now the D & O have weird dots in the middle, looks like two boobs....gotta love the teenagers.

If he got a home made prison style tat. I would first talk to him about the dangers (they are very real, its a needle and probably gets changed out as much as a junkies) then I would make him keep it messed up as a reminder of his stupidity. If he went to a licensed artist report his stupid ass for illegally tatooing a minor then make your son keep his messed up tat as a reminder not to go behind your back. In other words let him keep it as a reminder not to do dumb things. We learn best from our mistakes, a messed up tat is a permanent reminder (at least till hes 18).

I have a few tatoos I took a good long time deciding on them, checked out the artist and his book (they all keep books of photos of thier work). Tatoos are for fucking ever It's not something anyone should rush into. I hope that the letters are not from the name of a girl. Tatoos are permenent, relationships not so much. If he got his own name I'm sorry but I think that's cheesy.

Yes, that is what first came out of my mouth was the "danger" talk. And he did go to a licensed shop and I thought about going Ape Shit over there but am really not that upset. Not to mention my son's 6'4" and has a beard, although they are supposed to make a copy of the license, I think. I am going to let him keep it and get it fixed when he gets to San Fran after his senior year on his own. The initial shock has worn off, but other than him crashing his first car this is the first major thing he's done, and I guess I count myself lucky (and my mom reminds me constantly about how lucky I am) so I guess the old curse didn't work. "You are going to have a kid just like you day, hehe" Ah, parenthood...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on April 24, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

Quote from: "joeactor"Hat: That's a tall order. I could probably summarize any one of them, but sheesh.

As for your 2-d teacher, maybe she needs more depth of character!
(i keed)
I had a physics teacher like that. I dropped the class and read the rest of the book on my own... (not always an option).

My fave "extra credit question" was:

"Describe the universe in 10 or fewer words. Give 3 examples."

JoeActor

Heh, yeah. It's not the whole doing it that annoys me,it's the fact that every topic has at least 20-30 pages of stuff and shortening that in 2 days is a bit No. I'm well into the second topic and almost starting a third one, so I should have it for him for next Tuesday, this time next week at the latest o3o-b

As for 2D Woman, I laughed at that x) While I do hate her and her weird methods, I'll admit that I like her because out of the 3 teachers we had for her class (2 subs and her) she's the only one who actually enforces working towards deadlines and actually makes us work. I've heard from others who've had her in the past that she has a bad habit of getting pregnant at awkward times of the year.

One can only wonder how many friggin kids she has now .___.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on April 27, 2009, 03:58:46 AM

I'm thinking about why it's impossible to find a good tailor? I've asked and no one give me a reference, I look online and there are few reviews. I need a tailor, do people not use them anymore?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 03, 2009, 01:21:23 PM

Thinking about what to buy once we go shopping. Since I now use my own money and not the parents, I tend to think more about the prices of stuff I buy. I know I'll be buying a few books to read and possibly a CD & DVD or two, but I'll try and not go overboard and buy on impulse |D;;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 03, 2009, 06:06:41 PM

Quote from: "Hat"Thinking about what to buy once we go shopping. Since I now use my own money and not the parents, I tend to think more about the prices of stuff I buy. I know I'll be buying a few books to read and possibly a CD & DVD or two, but I'll try and not go overboard and buy on impulse |D;;;

just puttin this out there. Steven kings IT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 03, 2009, 06:16:03 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3312%2F3495681872_c732fe4c5f_o.jpg&hash=da1d519735e9f624bd86cb41cdb5bcfaf32b3f14)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on May 04, 2009, 04:21:10 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3312%2F3495681872_c732fe4c5f_o.jpg&hash=da1d519735e9f624bd86cb41cdb5bcfaf32b3f14)

Hahaha! I never much liked Winnie, something strange about a bear playing with a boy and not wearing pants. I mean why not pants? Strange.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 04, 2009, 07:30:28 PM

I'm suddenly angry right now. I don't know why but whenever I think of tomorrow, going back to College and what the day could hold, I get angry.

This could be because my best friend likes to poke, prod and tickle me a lot for no reason on the bus trips up and down. Now, I'll no doubt be tired tomorrow so I'll be planning to sleep on the bus trips. I did this one day a few days before I joined here, and we had 3 free hours that day so I decided we'll go to the library to work on some Assignments. We got there at 10:25am and from then to about 11:05am all he did was poke me,turn my mouse and keyboard upside down, move the computer monitor, steal my glasses (which is a dickmove, I can't see a PC screen properly without them on) and tug at my arm when I went to type. I calmly told him to settle down and to do some work and he went "Nooo~ I'm bored!" and after another few minutes when I asked him why he was being like this, he said "Because you ignored me on the bus this morning" What? What? WHAT? I asked him if it was OK to sleep on the trip up and he said that it was OK, so where the hell is he pulling this You Ignored Me bullshit from? Ugh, this could also just be me just PMSing, but I highly suspect that the back of my mind is already getting angry over possible events that could happen in our three free hours tomorrow. This is the downside to being in a class full of teenage guys, they rarely listen when you want them to >:/

jahser78w3 sorry for the rant guys :x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DIY 1138 on May 04, 2009, 09:01:33 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 05, 2009, 05:12:10 AM

Quote from: "DIY 1138"Hat,
When he's bored, get him to check out FML.com
http://www.fmylife.com/
Trust me it'll keep him entertained for hours.
It's a blogging site that laughs with people having a bad day.
You'll just have to figure out a way of keeping him from reading them all to you........

best one in the bunch
(Today, my good friend who just had a baby girl sent her newborn's pictures to me via picture message. To reply, instead of writing "Awwwwww" I wrote "Ewwwwww" by mistake. FML)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on May 05, 2009, 05:10:48 PM

Quote from: "quizlixx"best one in the bunch
(Today, my good friend who just had a baby girl sent her newborn's pictures to me via picture message. To reply, instead of writing "Awwwwww" I wrote "Ewwwwww" by mistake. FML)

Sure that wasn't a Freudian slip? It kills me when people say that all newborns are cute. Most are hideous (strange coloring, misshapen heads, wrinkly, weird chin) so I never get that. I have seen a lot of ugly babies too! I always tell my son he looked like Yoda when he was born, and it's the truth!! :eek2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 05, 2009, 08:15:24 PM

I've been on an Eddie Izzard kick the past few days....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2F124611006321453.jpg&hash=4eaccedc896cd3acb087a4d02ba42334b66c1828)

[youtube:20hm3hyk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ope-1Zb5t-k[/youtube:20hm3hyk]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 10, 2009, 03:50:36 AM

i love sushi, but it's so damn expensive down south.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 10, 2009, 02:08:58 PM

Spanish Inquisition never would've worked with Church of England.

"Cake or death?"
"Death. Er, CAKE!"
"Aaaaaaah, you said death first!"
"Yes but I meant cake!"
"Well, all right."

"Cake or death?"
"Cake for me too, please."
"Well we're outta cake!"
"So my choice is 'or death'?"
"Yes, well, we only had three bits and we didn't expect such a rush."
"Well, I'll have the chicken then."
"Right, chicken it is, thank you for flying Church of England..."

God I love him. He's on Twitter, btw, if you want to follow his daily musings, though he does tend to talk about the weather a lot. http://twitter.com/EddieIzzard

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 10, 2009, 07:00:13 PM

[youtube:r4z07ifa]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNjcuZ-LiSY[/youtube:r4z07ifa]

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Flaughroll.gif&hash=4ce62a9b2e59fa4b425d4b25af20aad9495d1f61)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 10, 2009, 09:42:51 PM

I love Eddie Izzard, he makes me smile.

I didn't think I'd handle the 'Do you want to be my gf' question so well.

I also didn't know that not being interested in having a relationship right now and thinking my grades are more important meant that I was Egotistic.

12th May Edit
'Cause I didn't wanna Double Post.

Everyone else in class can take a day or two off and no one asks why, but whenever I do it seems that everyone is all like 'you ever going to come in?'
I don't think I have to bloody explain myself. I can have a day or two to myself if I want, thanks >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 12, 2009, 03:04:59 PM

Holy crap. You know how, in the movies, a guy who's going to be killed will leave a video or a letter that reads something like, "If you're reading this, it means I'm already dead."

Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life?

Full story, including translation. (http://www.boingboing.net/2009/05/11/guatemala-in-youtube.html)

[youtube:1tm2wjq7]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlM_Kga8HhI[/youtube:1tm2wjq7]

[youtube:1tm2wjq7]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yBsg_J25L4[/youtube:1tm2wjq7]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on May 13, 2009, 12:05:36 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Holy crap. You know how, in the movies, a guy who's going to be killed will leave a video or a letter that reads something like, "If you're reading this, it means I'm already dead."

Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life?

Well, it did both in Tupac's case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on May 13, 2009, 12:32:31 AM

Seriously, I am wondering how this guy stayed on CSI Miami so long.......

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.all-about-forensic-science.com%2Fimages%2Fhoratio_caine.jpg&hash=fc79e6e67986a48aad1ddd6a7dc8bda1bfb992c5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on May 13, 2009, 07:09:01 PM

So I was just checking HAF for activity when all of a sudden, without solicitation, into my head popped "Well, maybe they ate less back then," while an image of the ark materialized in my head. Ow ow ow ow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 13, 2009, 08:39:47 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"So I was just checking HAF for activity when all of a sudden, without solicitation, into my head popped "Well, maybe they ate less back then," while an image of the ark materialized in my head. Ow ow ow ow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 13, 2009, 11:47:32 PM

I apparently had nothing to better to do last night when I tried some of the new Cherry Diet Dr. Pepper. It is not that good and tastes more like Red Food coloring Diet Dr. Pepper. So, I wrote them an email to basically tell them that it sucks. They already replied:

QuoteThank you for contacting us about Dr Pepper Diet Cherry.

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how you feel about our products and are sorry to hear that they did not meet your expectations. We will certainly pass your comments along to our Research and Development department.

Please accept our sincere thanks for your concern. We hope you will continue to purchase and enjoy our other products.

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations

I was kinda hoping they'd send me some free coupons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 14, 2009, 12:56:53 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I apparently had nothing to better to do last night when I tried some of the new Cherry Diet Dr. Pepper. It is not that good and tastes more like Red Food coloring Diet Dr. Pepper. So, I wrote them an email to basically tell them that it sucks. They already replied:

QuoteThank you for contacting us about Dr Pepper Diet Cherry.

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how you feel about our products and are sorry to hear that they did not meet your expectations. We will certainly pass your comments along to our Research and Development department.

Please accept our sincere thanks for your concern. We hope you will continue to purchase and enjoy our other products.

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations

I was kinda hoping they'd send me some free coupons. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlphaBitch on May 16, 2009, 01:55:41 AM

Momma and Curio- I love Eddie Izzard. I have most of his stuff on DVD.

I've been on a real Tommy Tiernan kick lately.
[youtube:3vhyvatz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06-s9uz0qK0[/youtube:3vhyvatz]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 16, 2009, 06:55:03 AM

After watching some of the comedy clips here in this thread, I went looking for some Dutch stand-up comedian clips on YouTube. Problem, however is that most of these clips are in.... guess what... yes, friggin' Dutch. But found one with English subtitles that is very "appropriate" for this forum because it is all about religion.

[youtube:1mhbzp01]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh1PFsxXMV8[/youtube:1mhbzp01]

Here is one that is funny as well, but in English.

[youtube:1mhbzp01]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMtDL7NYuLI[/youtube:1mhbzp01]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 17, 2009, 01:43:23 AM

I'm thinking that it's nice to be able to connect to the interwebz again, and thus be able to read and post on my favorite forum.

What a crappy month or so it's been for me, but it's starting to look up again and I'm glad to be back. I have a lot of posts to go through and read now. I guess I also need to see what changes have been made because I'm seeing some things I didn't see on here before.

Anyway, good to be back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 19, 2009, 03:30:04 PM

Just wanted to share. I think I saw a UFO.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages49.fotki.com%2Fv1510%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F7555792%2FDSC_1616FoggyNight002-vi.jpg&hash=cf3e147ebcb330c480bd552a2c0349e057c52289)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 20, 2009, 09:25:44 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Just wanted to share. I think I saw a UFO.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages49.fotki.com%2Fv1510%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F7555792%2FDSC_1616FoggyNight002-vi.jpg&hash=cf3e147ebcb330c480bd552a2c0349e057c52289)

What the...

What is that? Is that real?
It's like a miniature sun in the middle of the road ._.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 20, 2009, 04:28:18 PM

Quote from: "Hat"What the...

What is that? Is that real?
It's like a miniature sun in the middle of the road ._.

Completely real. Just joking about it, though. Took a long exposure in the street, changed the white balance to make the orange street lamp glow white, which also turned the sky blue like it was daytime. Neat though, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 21, 2009, 01:23:06 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Hat"What the...

What is that? Is that real?
It's like a miniature sun in the middle of the road ._.
Completely real. Just joking about it, though. Took a long exposure in the street, changed the white balance to make the orange street lamp glow white, which also turned the sky blue like it was daytime. Neat though, right?

T'is indeed o:

ON MY MIND TODAY I am excited and a little bit Rage.
Excited 'cause I'm reinstalling TF2 and Garry's Mod.
Rage because my leg is still fucked up, go me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on May 21, 2009, 04:23:07 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Just wanted to share. I think I saw a UFO.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages49.fotki.com%2Fv1510%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F7555792%2FDSC_1616FoggyNight002-vi.jpg&hash=cf3e147ebcb330c480bd552a2c0349e057c52289)

That was badass. You shouldn't have told us so soon what it actually was though. My first reaction definitely was not 'photoshop'. I even showed my work colleagues before scrolling down :D

You rotter

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on May 21, 2009, 04:29:33 PM

And the worst trailer in the world award goes to....

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/gooby/ (http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/gooby/)

This has got to be a joke. I can't think of any other trailer i've ever seen as badly made as this. Don't even get me started on the concept.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on May 21, 2009, 11:38:55 PM

My GIBill will run out before I graduate, my wife has been desperately trying to find a full time job since she graduated 17 months ago with no luck, and we just lost the beginnings of the farm we had spent the last five years working on.

I'm freaking out just a teeny bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 22, 2009, 12:07:58 AM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"My GIBill will run out before I graduate, my wife has been desperately trying to find a full time job since she graduated 17 months ago with no luck, and we just lost the beginnings of the farm we had spent the last five years working on.

I'm freaking out just a teeny bit.

Best of luck, man. Yipes. What field are you both in (going to be in)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 22, 2009, 12:11:21 AM

[youtube:19pi5ju5]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxM4EbN9lMY[/youtube:19pi5ju5]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on May 22, 2009, 12:12:34 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"My GIBill will run out before I graduate, my wife has been desperately trying to find a full time job since she graduated 17 months ago with no luck, and we just lost the beginnings of the farm we had spent the last five years working on.

I'm freaking out just a teeny bit.
Best of luck, man. Yipes. What field are you both in (going to be in)?

She's an Anthropology major with a minor in Animal Sciences and I'm majoring in Information Systems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 23, 2009, 02:10:02 PM

I saw Wolverine last night. Holy Dicks guys. Dat Ass.
Played some Fallout 3 last night and since I'm one of Those Fags who gets all D: when bad shit happens to video game characters, I felt sad for my girl when I heard Three Dog talk about Dad over the Radio telling him to come find me before I get killed or something. I also could have hit myself because I was dumb and told a priest guy in Rivet City that this chick fancies him and accidentally told him to tell her to pretty much fuck off and never speak to him again. Now she cries about it at night and I feel bad. Go me. Best matchmaker ever, amirite?
Just ate some bacon, fried spuds and fried tomatoes. I am now content :3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 23, 2009, 02:25:36 PM

Had a two-year-old in our house for three days. Laying in bed with the fiance the first night, roll over, say, "Is our house childproof?" Next thing you know, we hear screaming coming from the guest bedroom. The kid fell out of the bed and busted his lip. Parents were consoling him.

Guess the answer was No.

Incidentally, any errant thoughts of having children have been effectively, for the time being, squashed like ants. :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 23, 2009, 04:54:02 PM

Happy Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!

Quote from: "Benjamin Franklin"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 26, 2009, 12:06:42 PM

Started back in College today, we have 3 weeks and 6 days left. I am in a Panic, since we still have a lot more work to do. Stres from the Panic is making me have weird feelings in face. At least I think it's stress. Internet gave me three options; either the stuff I'm using to wash my face is too strong, stress or something 10 times worse that I don't want to think about adsf
Sims 3 comes out next week holy dicks I am excited you won't see me for 5 years when I get it
I seem to be wanted by everyone today, which is nice for a change :3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 26, 2009, 03:15:19 PM

Quote from: "Hat"
Started back in College today, we have 3 weeks and 6 days left. I am in a Panic, since we still have a lot more work to do. Stres from the Panic is making me have weird feelings in face. At least I think it's stress. Internet gave me three options; either the stuff I'm using to wash my face is too strong, stress or something 10 times worse that I don't want to think about adsf
Sims 3 comes out next week holy dicks I am excited you won't see me for 5 years when I get it
I seem to be wanted by everyone today, which is nice for a change :3

Feels good.

Er, the feeling wanted part. Not the weird face sensation part. Then again, maybe it does. I have no frame of reference.

...I may have said too much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on May 26, 2009, 04:30:48 PM

Speaking of college.

Hooray for my wife, almost a year and a half since she graduated college and she got her first job that has benefits.

She gonna be a janitor at a library.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on May 26, 2009, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"Speaking of college.

Hooray for my wife, almost a year and a half since she graduated college and she got her first job that has benefits.

She gonna be a janitor at a library.

congrats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on May 27, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"Speaking of college.

Hooray for my wife, almost a year and a half since she graduated college and she got her first job that has benefits.

She gonna be a janitor at a library.
congrats.

Double hooray, I have a job interview Friday for a job that the HR guy says most people aren't willing to work. I hope that means its a sure thing!....

*I try to dance like quizllixx's avatar *

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on May 28, 2009, 04:28:30 AM

Today sucked...and this whole week has sucked.

I have three projects due on Monday. I've already done two of the smaller ones, but I still have the big project hanging over my head. Of course it has to be a religion project that's about the letter to the Hebrews (please kill me).

To add to my unbelievable stress, I got a disciplinary referral today for something that wasn't even my fault. It all started yesterday when we were talking about a movie in class. We were all listening and discussing the movie when this moron decides he's going to try to bust the teacher's balls. My teacher then decided to make us all write a 300 word composition about the movie due to this kid's fuck up. Now usually I'd do it, but this time I wasn't even going to think about it. I have too much to do as it is, and why should I be held responsible for someone Else's actions? So I didn't do it and my teacher decides that he's going to write half of the class up including myself. I'm probably going to get demerits now. Or maybe for once the stupid administration will let me, and my other classmates, speak our case. Or maybe they'll just be assholes and act like we're just stupid and wrong. The second sounds more likely.

So now I have off tomorrow. Maybe I can finally get started on my project tomorrow or maybe I can even finish it. I just can't wait till this school year is done. I've been so stressed for the past week I don't even enjoy anything. I'll laugh and smile every now and then, but I'll always have that project lurking in my mind. It just drives me crazy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 28, 2009, 04:30:48 AM

Wait till college. roflol

No, seriously, it's better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on May 28, 2009, 04:35:34 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Wait till college. roflol

No, seriously, it's better.

Eh, I'm kind of torn right now. I want the school work to end, but I still want to see my friends everyday. I'll still see my friends during the summer, but the odds of us all being together at one time are unlikely. (We are all in the same lunch period together. So much fun...so much fun...)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on May 28, 2009, 04:57:00 PM

Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Wait till college. roflol

No, seriously, it's better.

Eh, I'm kind of torn right now. I want the school work to end, but I still want to see my friends everyday. I'll still see my friends during the summer, but the odds of us all being together at one time are unlikely. (We are all in the same lunch period together. So much fun...so much fun...)

Ooooh, do yall have a big cafeteria that is never quite big enough for everyone at once? Thats what I remember lunch period being like...

Just realized I typed "yall" lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on May 28, 2009, 05:01:02 PM

So over the long weekend, my friend and I decided we would take up a new hobby: Radio Controlled Airplanes.

Sounds great right? We got everything we needed, and put the thing together friday and saturday. I was busy Sunday, so we took our beautiful fire engine red Cessna 182 out for her maiden flight on Monday. The wind was roughly 8mph and we both knew we probably shouldn't be learning to fly in such conditions... but well, we didn't want to wait until next weekend. So we launched her and we crashed her, and we launched her, and we crashed her. She crashed a total of three times, and was maybe in the air between all three attempts a total of 20 seconds. Flying those planes is tough!

Currently, she's sitting in several pieces waiting to be glued/taped back together. Better luck next time.

Oh, and my friend didn't even have a chance to attempt to fly her.

:catjuggle:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 28, 2009, 06:28:18 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on May 28, 2009, 09:26:11 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"
Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Wait till college. roflol

No, seriously, it's better.

Eh, I'm kind of torn right now. I want the school work to end, but I still want to see my friends everyday. I'll still see my friends during the summer, but the odds of us all being together at one time are unlikely. (We are all in the same lunch period together. So much fun...so much fun...)

Ooooh, do yall have a big cafeteria that is never quite big enough for everyone at once? Thats what I remember lunch period being like...

Just realized I typed "yall" :|

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on May 28, 2009, 09:31:14 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"So over the long weekend, my friend and I decided we would take up a new hobby: Radio Controlled Airplanes.

Sounds great right? We got everything we needed, and put the thing together friday and saturday. I was busy Sunday, so we took our beautiful fire engine red Cessna 182 out for her maiden flight on Monday. The wind was roughly 8mph and we both knew we probably shouldn't be learning to fly in such conditions... but well, we didn't want to wait until next weekend. So we launched her and we crashed her, and we launched her, and we crashed her. She crashed a total of three times, and was maybe in the air between all three attempts a total of 20 seconds. Flying those planes is tough!

Currently, she's sitting in several pieces waiting to be glued/taped back together. Better luck next time.

Oh, and my friend didn't even have a chance to attempt to fly her.

Have you ever had an Air Hog? Those things were sick! All you had to do was pump air into it, spin the propeller, and throw it. The only problem was you couldn't control it, but it didn't do too bad.

I remember one time when I was around 7 years old I was flying my Air Hog at the park. It was my first flight of the night. I pumped it up, spun the propeller, and threw it. It was all going well until the damn thing started to have a seizure. The wings just broke off completely and thing must have fell several feet into a baseball field gathering up lots of dust.

I was devastated at the time, but the more and more I think about it, it was awesome. I guess you had to be there to see how awesome the crash looked. It looked like something out of the movie.

The only problem was the wings were a little sensitive. If you launched them on a win

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on May 29, 2009, 01:43:16 PM

Don't start me on my 'Lunch Period', it changes every day. I'm used to it now but at the start it was really hard to get used to. Mondays it's the standard thing of being out of class at 12:45 and back in at 1:30. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the out at 10:30 and free till 1:30 days for me where I have to spend time in the library till the guys get out of their class at 12:30 then we all go eat, Thursdays we're off and on Friday we get a 15 minute break at 11am and we get out at 1:30, no lunch. We don't eat in our cafeteria because the stuff in there is really overpriced, so we go to the cafe across the street. But enough about my timetable |D;;;

Today, Hat seems to be in high demand. Usually I'm all for feeling wanted since for a good portion of my secondary school life that never really happened but this is just getting ridiculous, even for me. I'm wanted by at least three or four good mates and my parents to do stuff with me this weekend. Unfortunately, I'm one of Those People who feels guilty if she feels like she's let people down if she doesn't hang out with them, but I still think I have good reason to not go anywhere. See we have 2 weeks left of school left from next Monday, and we're not entirely finished everything. All I want to do is spend the remaining two weeks on schoolwork to get things done, since we have at least four more full assignments to even start and it usually takes just over a month to do one. Now, I'm a natural born brickshitter when I panic so I'm practically shitting castles at the mere thought of not being finished before this year ends. At the same time, I'm raging at myself for always feeling guilty for not hanging out with people, even if I have more important things to do. I mean, am I that bad for worrying more about my marks than my social life right now?

Long story short Hat feels bad about not hanging out with people despite having more important things to do and she's sick of it.

Edit
Holy Wall of Text Batman! Also, apparently I have a doctor appointment to go to today.
I forgot I even had one so it'll be the prefect time to find out if this weird face feeling is caused by stress like I think it is.

Final Edit
Update on the Doctor thing. He doesn't know what it could be, hahaha. He recommended me asking my dentist next time I see them about it though, since we made the connection that this weirdness really only started after I started going to numerous dentist appointments that involved my mouth being numbed for fillings and what have you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on May 29, 2009, 04:53:04 PM

Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"Have you ever had an Air Hog? Those things were sick!

I've heard they're pretty neat, and I saw them at Toys R Us the other day and some even had little radios. They're were significantly cheaper than the plane my friend and I built... maybe we could learn to fly on one of those, hahaha.
:pirate:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ayreon on May 30, 2009, 08:02:55 AM

I am been awake for quite a few hours now. I have read a few good stories, and am feeling depressed because of those stories.

I believe it is time for me to carve myself a knife handle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 30, 2009, 06:44:00 PM

Quote from: "Ayreon"I believe it is time for me to carve myself a knife handle.

Is that code for something? :hmm:

All of my knives came with handles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ayreon on May 30, 2009, 10:15:24 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Ayreon"I believe it is time for me to carve myself a knife handle.

Is that code for something? All of my knives came with handles.

I make knifes, from what ever wood is laying around and scrap metal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 30, 2009, 11:23:44 PM

Quote from: "Ayreon"
Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Ayreon"I believe it is time for me to carve myself a knife handle.

Is that code for something? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on May 31, 2009, 01:04:38 AM

I'm thinking of the woman I met last weekend. She is my cousins girlfriend and she is a male chauvinist. You heard right a male chauvinist. She didn't seem to be below average intelligence or overly religious, at least she never quoted scipture, But she thinks most women are liars, dumber then men, sluts, can't do any job as well as a man could, and literaly said that "a womens place is bare foot and pregnant in the kitchen". Considering I'm male I have never been the ardent femminist in a conversation with a women before. I'm just confussed how an otherwise intelligent (at least average) independent woman could be so sexist to her own sex.

It reminded me of religious conversations I've had, mainly because she used a qualifyer that It's a rare women that doesn't fall into that roll and of couse she was one of these women. I'm pretty shocked when I meet guys who are half as sexist as she is but for a women to be totaly sexist against her own sex was insane to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ayreon on May 31, 2009, 02:06:21 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"Ah, I see. That totally makes sense now. Thanks!

Feel free to post pictures.

I will, right now I am trying to make with with a copper wire handle.

Maybe later tonight I will show it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 31, 2009, 06:39:38 PM

It's 364 days until my first wedding anniversary.

:love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on May 31, 2009, 07:18:38 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"It's 364 days until my first wedding anniversary.

So are you saving the honeymoon for taiwan?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 31, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"So are you saving the honeymoon for taiwan?

Basically, I guess. We may go to Venice or Paris, though. At least if we go to Paris I could get by with my French.

Then again, we may stick to southeast Asia. I'd kind of like to go somewhere she hasn't been. She has traveled rather extensively. I, on the other hand, have not. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on May 31, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"It's 364 days until my first wedding anniversary.

Congratulations!
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sunshineacre on June 04, 2009, 07:04:08 AM

What's in my mind today?

I want to have a good vacation...yeah. It's summer, so going for a beach or pool would be great. Of course with my good buddies!

Do I need to see my dentist? It's been 8 months since I've visited him for a routine check-up. My teeth still feels good, though.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 04, 2009, 04:10:10 PM

Remember my whole Panic Moment over not getting work done? Apparently the teachers have decided to not do those Assignments till next year and ust want us to get finished with what we're doing and possibly fix up some older ones. I have a Merit in two classes for one of my teachers and she's given me the other one I have less marks in to change over the weekend so that'll be easy to do. I should be getting my marks for another Assignments tomorrow and then do what else needs to be done. Still not done with the Long Assignment. Man that thing's taking forever to do D:
Sims 3 comes out tomorrow and I'm scared/excited. Excited because I've been waiting for this since I heard about it and scared that it might not run on my PC 'cause I hear it's got really high requirements
It is nice and sunny and warm so Hat is very happy right now :3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 04, 2009, 04:42:22 PM

nearly got ran over by a semi-truck today!!!!! i was looking left while turning right and "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!" I don't know why it was in the WRONG LANE! coming down the road. heart rate went from 75 beats to 200!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on June 04, 2009, 04:48:39 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Tanker"So are you saving the honeymoon for taiwan?
Basically, I guess. We may go to Venice or Paris, though. At least if we go to Paris I could get by with my French.

Then again, we may stick to southeast Asia. I'd kind of like to go somewhere she hasn't been. She has traveled rather extensively. I, on the other hand, have not. :)

Congratulations! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jcm on June 04, 2009, 05:13:41 PM

QuoteBasically, I guess. We may go to Venice or Paris, though. At least if we go to Paris I could get by with my French.

if you are considering europe. go to Switzerland, it is the greatest place on earth! well in my limited travels it is. cruises are always your best value honeymoons too! i want to go on an alaskan cruise one day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 04, 2009, 10:12:12 PM

Quote from: "jcm"
QuoteBasically, I guess. We may go to Venice or Paris, though. At least if we go to Paris I could get by with my French.

if you are considering europe. go to Switzerland, it is the greatest place on earth! well in my limited travels it is. cruises are always your best value honeymoons too! i want to go on an alaskan cruise one day.

Well, won't be for a while, so we've got time to talk to our travel agent and see what we can get good deals on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on June 09, 2009, 04:20:28 PM

What's on my mind today?
I broke things off with my girlfriend of 6 months this past Saturday. I did it over the phone.
And now I feel like I need closure - Like I need to see her one last time - but then again, maybe that's just because I'm weak. I'm sure it's a regular experience for people to break up with someone for a plethora of reasons, but for all of them to seemingly be forgotten once a few days have past.
Or maybe it's just residual pheromones affecting me. :coffee:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on June 09, 2009, 04:21:49 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"It's 364 days until my first wedding anniversary.

Congrats man! Have the two of you picked out a place in Taiwan yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 09, 2009, 04:35:12 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"It's 364 days until my first wedding anniversary.

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 09, 2009, 07:47:07 PM

I had a very odd dream last night. For some reason I was going to be potentially working for Penn at a very large kinda maze-like office building. Only, he wasn't a comedian, he was an architect..he was also a huge ass but for some reason liked me. I don't think Penn would be a jerk if I really met him; I think he was in my dream because someone on Twitter has his "shut the fuck up" avatar....which might explain him being a jerk in the dream too.

:yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on June 10, 2009, 01:04:41 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I had a very odd dream last night. For some reason I was going to be potentially working for Penn at a very large kinda maze-like office building. Only, he wasn't a comedian, he was an architect..he was also a huge ass but for some reason liked me. I don't think Penn would be a jerk if I really met him; I think he was in my dream because someone on Twitter has his "shut the fuck up" avatar....which might explain him being a jerk in the dream too.

:secret:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 10, 2009, 01:12:22 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Whitney"I had a very odd dream last night. For some reason I was going to be potentially working for Penn at a very large kinda maze-like office building. Only, he wasn't a comedian, he was an architect..he was also a huge ass but for some reason liked me. I don't think Penn would be a jerk if I really met him; I think he was in my dream because someone on Twitter has his "shut the fuck up" avatar....which might explain him being a jerk in the dream too.

:secret:
[youtube:122g11tj]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5x14AwElOk[/youtube:122g11tj]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on June 10, 2009, 01:24:23 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Whitney"I had a very odd dream last night. For some reason I was going to be potentially working for Penn at a very large kinda maze-like office building. Only, he wasn't a comedian, he was an architect..he was also a huge ass but for some reason liked me. I don't think Penn would be a jerk if I really met him; I think he was in my dream because someone on Twitter has his "shut the fuck up" avatar....which might explain him being a jerk in the dream too.

:secret:
[youtube:tn26mv3y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5x14AwElOk[/youtube:tn26mv3y]
how interesting. I would love to go to a class taught by him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 10, 2009, 02:53:01 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Whitney"I had a very odd dream last night. For some reason I was going to be potentially working for Penn at a very large kinda maze-like office building. Only, he wasn't a comedian, he was an architect..he was also a huge ass but for some reason liked me. I don't think Penn would be a jerk if I really met him; I think he was in my dream because someone on Twitter has his "shut the fuck up" avatar....which might explain him being a jerk in the dream too.

:secret:

I don't think he was...not all characters in my dreams have faces...they are more like i just know someone is there but can't see them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on June 10, 2009, 03:35:25 AM

My Dad is dead. He died sometime this morning of acute respiratory failure, while he and I were asleep. I'm pretty sad -- there were so many things left unsaid, I feel like I should know more about him; he had a great, interesting life, and I only know a fraction of what he might have recalled. I'm going to miss him. The coroner and police have been through, and I've had a fair number of hours on top to think and feel. My mom is devastated, but fast improving. I don't know if I'll regret this post in the morning, but this is definitely on my mind today.

Cleaning to be done, back later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 10, 2009, 04:46:10 AM

Quote from: "PipeBox"My Dad is dead. He died sometime this morning of acute respiratory failure, while he and I were asleep. I'm pretty sad -- there were so many things left unsaid, I feel like I should know more about him; he had a great, interesting life, and I only know a fraction of what he might have recalled. I'm going to miss him. The coroner and police have been through, and I've had a fair number of hours on top to think and feel. My mom is devastated, but fast improving. I don't know if I'll regret this post in the morning, but this is definitely on my mind today.

Cleaning to be done, back later.

*hug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 10, 2009, 05:33:14 AM

Sorry Pipe :exphug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 10, 2009, 06:00:50 AM

Sorry to hear that sad news, Pipe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 10, 2009, 07:17:07 AM

Quote from: "PipeBox"My Dad is dead. He died sometime this morning of acute respiratory failure, while he and I were asleep. I'm pretty sad -- there were so many things left unsaid, I feel like I should know more about him; he had a great, interesting life, and I only know a fraction of what he might have recalled. I'm going to miss him. The coroner and police have been through, and I've had a fair number of hours on top to think and feel. My mom is devastated, but fast improving. I don't know if I'll regret this post in the morning, but this is definitely on my mind today.

Cleaning to be done, back later.

So sorry, Pipe... <hug>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on June 10, 2009, 08:52:53 AM

Thanks, everyone. I know this sounds really weird but it's turned out to be an OK day. Calling everyone and tidying the house has been a bit of a task (and to tell the truth, I'll be relieved after the funeral), but things feel almost like they've gone back to being normal. Strange to say, but when you first find out a loved one is dead, things seem surreal, and I'm happy to be operating as though it's just a circumstance; a painful part of life instead of something else entirely. We're going to be OK over here.

Incidentally, my neighbor across the street (who was one of my father's closest friends) has been hugging anyone within arm's reach. As much for himself as us, I think. Either ways, hugs really do seem consoling, though I've discovered they can make it very hard not to cry.

Sorry about what is undoubtedly a second weird post, I know it's not easy to respond to. Probably less easy than it is for me to write. Thanks again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on June 10, 2009, 12:04:53 PM

Hi Pipe, i just read your post. I'm really sorry for your loss. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 10, 2009, 12:22:33 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Thanks, everyone. I know this sounds really weird but it's turned out to be an OK day. Calling everyone and tidying the house has been a bit of a task (and to tell the truth, I'll be relieved after the funeral), but things feel almost like they've gone back to being normal. Strange to say, but when you first find out a loved one is dead, things seem surreal, and I'm happy to be operating as though it's just a circumstance; a painful part of life instead of something else entirely. We're going to be OK over here.

Incidentally, my neighbor across the street (who was one of my father's closest friends) has been hugging anyone within arm's reach. As much for himself as us, I think. Either ways, hugs really do seem consoling, though I've discovered they can make it very hard not to cry.

Sorry about what is undoubtedly a second weird post, I know it's not easy to respond to. Probably less easy than it is for me to write. Thanks again.

That's why I replied first with this, and am going to again:

*hug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 10, 2009, 05:56:44 PM

Pipe, I am so very sorry for your loss.

*hug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on June 10, 2009, 10:51:47 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Thanks, everyone. I know this sounds really weird but it's turned out to be an OK day. Calling everyone and tidying the house has been a bit of a task (and to tell the truth, I'll be relieved after the funeral), but things feel almost like they've gone back to being normal. Strange to say, but when you first find out a loved one is dead, things seem surreal, and I'm happy to be operating as though it's just a circumstance; a painful part of life instead of something else entirely. We're going to be OK over here.

Incidentally, my neighbor across the street (who was one of my father's closest friends) has been hugging anyone within arm's reach. As much for himself as us, I think. Either ways, hugs really do seem consoling, though I've discovered they can make it very hard not to cry.

Sorry about what is undoubtedly a second weird post, I know it's not easy to respond to. Probably less easy than it is for me to write. Thanks again.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on June 10, 2009, 11:11:09 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Thanks, everyone. I know this sounds really weird but it's turned out to be an OK day. Calling everyone and tidying the house has been a bit of a task (and to tell the truth, I'll be relieved after the funeral), but things feel almost like they've gone back to being normal. Strange to say, but when you first find out a loved one is dead, things seem surreal, and I'm happy to be operating as though it's just a circumstance; a painful part of life instead of something else entirely. We're going to be OK over here.

Incidentally, my neighbor across the street (who was one of my father's closest friends) has been hugging anyone within arm's reach. As much for himself as us, I think. Either ways, hugs really do seem consoling, though I've discovered they can make it very hard not to cry.

Sorry about what is undoubtedly a second weird post, I know it's not easy to respond to. Probably less easy than it is for me to write. Thanks again.

Neither post is weird, and I will only say that you get a very real hug from me too, as much as is possible from a distance. I hope you support one another in every way you can and try to remember your dad each day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 11, 2009, 01:12:30 AM

We went through all of that 3 summers ago when my dad unexpectedly passed... I send you every positive thought I have to spare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 11, 2009, 01:22:42 AM

My condolences.

Let firefox give you a hug :firefox:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 11, 2009, 01:55:08 AM

I'm in California visiting my mom with the kid for a week. It's SO HOT here compared with Oregon, I'm sweating even in the air conditioned house. (Or it could be hot flashes... :-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on June 11, 2009, 07:48:32 AM

Another hug to you, PipeBox.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on June 11, 2009, 03:20:57 PM

Thanks everyone. Gonna go get another jacket for tomorrow in a couple hours, and my mom's family gets here tonight. Until then, I see that there's a post of perspective's that needs attention, and I'm feeling very attentive just now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on June 11, 2009, 03:42:54 PM

So, I was making tea in the office kitchen today. It is quiet here because most of my team are on a refresher course. The phones have been pretty manic though. My colleague came in with a cup expressing her (jocular) dissatisfaction that I hadn't offered her a cup of tea. She flirtatiously punched me in the chest but didn't withdraw her hand. She just let her hand rest on my chest for a few seconds. We made eye contact and for the briefest of moments there was definitely something there. She blushed, then turned around and headed back to the office. It stirred something within me but I quickly locked it down.
She is married....

We get on well. We've always had a great connection on many levels. I've never considered her anything other than a friend but the small moment we shared today seems to have changed that somewhat. I'll just carry on being me. I won't let this effect our friendship and I wouldn't dream of pursuing anything other than friendship from her. The problem is, some of the things she's told me over the last few months leads me to believe her marriage isn't going so well. Whatever happens, I'm not going to be the fall-guy. I just hope things don't become awkward between us in the future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on June 11, 2009, 04:42:27 PM

Quote from: "PipeBox"Thanks everyone. Gonna go get another jacket for tomorrow in a couple hours, and my mom's family gets here tonight. Until then, I see that there's a post of perspective's that needs attention, and I'm feeling very attentive just now. :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 11, 2009, 04:48:42 PM

I've been off from college since the start of the week because I wasn't feeling well. I'm going back tomorrow but I'm kinda worried. Friday is always a half day so I'll constantly be told that there was no real point to going in by the guys. But I'm going anyway, because I need to hand in work and get marks for other things. I still feel a wee bit unwell but I'll live. Just hoping I don't get worse before Saturday when a guy friend is coming over for a bit.

I'm also kind of sort of looking forward to tomorrow. The guys have been planning a little paintballing trip and we've been considering going to the cinema next week for Transformers 2. It'll be fun to hang out with them out of school time. I'm excited :]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 12, 2009, 10:36:35 AM

Double Post but I just gotta get this out.

I am the embodiment of Rage right now. I'm in College and I handed in some work to a teacher.
All well and good, right? Wrong. I was an idiot who lost the original piece of work last week in the classroom.
So now all the work I did is null and void because she doesn't want me to print it all out again just because she doesn't want to read over it again.

I just lost a bunch of marks and wasted a fuckton of time doing this work for her.

I'm utterly Gutted. Honestly, I could cry. That's how annoyed I am about this : /

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 12, 2009, 05:16:57 PM

Quote from: "Hat"Double Post but I just gotta get this out.

I am the embodiment of Rage right now. I'm in College and I handed in some work to a teacher.
All well and good, right? Wrong. I was an idiot who lost the original piece of work last week in the classroom.
So now all the work I did is null and void because she doesn't want me to print it all out again just because she doesn't want to read over it again.

I just lost a bunch of marks and wasted a fuckton of time doing this work for her.

I'm utterly Gutted. Honestly, I could cry. That's how annoyed I am about this : /

I'm confused?

Did you miss a deadline? Did the teacher lose your work? If she had your work and read your work, why is she refusing to give you a grade for the work you turned in?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 12, 2009, 05:17:50 PM

fundies!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 12, 2009, 05:25:58 PM

Quote from: "Whitney":rant: fundies!!!

At least perspective is spending less time quote mining and more time typing insults now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 12, 2009, 05:40:27 PM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"
Quote from: "Whitney":rant: fundies!!!

At least perspective is spending less time quote mining and more time typing insults now :shake:

But I found a sigh smiley...here he is: :HB:

and a couple facepalm smilies: :facepalm2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 12, 2009, 07:05:21 PM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"
Quote from: "Hat"Double Post but I just gotta get this out.

I am the embodiment of Rage right now. I'm in College and I handed in some work to a teacher.
All well and good, right? Wrong. I was an idiot who lost the original piece of work last week in the classroom.
So now all the work I did is null and void because she doesn't want me to print it all out again just because she doesn't want to read over it again.

I just lost a bunch of marks and wasted a fuckton of time doing this work for her.

I'm utterly Gutted. Honestly, I could cry. That's how annoyed I am about this : /
I'm confused?

Did you miss a deadline? Did the teacher lose your work? If she had your work and read your work, why is she refusing to give you a grade for the work you turned in?

Ok I shall explain.

Last Wednesday the teacher handed me back an Assignment from earlier on in the year to fix up to get a higher mark than the one I have now, since I was finished with everything else for her. I forgot the actual thing in the classroom, and I wasn't in most of this week due to being sick but I still managed to get everything she wanted done without the original thing being here with me. I gave her the stuff today and when she asked for the old one I explained that I had left it in the other classroom and that I'd go get it. When I went to get it, it wasn't there. I checked all the rooms on the floor and all the bits of paper and none of it was my old assignment.

I came down and told her the bad news, but I also offered to print out the work again since I still had it saved because I thought that would be ok. She shouted at me saying "How am I supposed to know what to correct and what you changed if you don't have the original here?" which is true, I'll admit, but she went on to say "I'll have a look for myself and in my files here but if I can't find anything, you're just going to have to stick with the original marks because I'm not reading over it all again."

After about 15 minutes she returned to the classroom and told me she couldn't find it and that I had to stick with what I had and asked if that was "alright". I asked her why couldn't I print it out and she repeated the "I don't have time to read it all again" thing and left for her break, leaving Hat sitting in the corner of her classroom feeling pretty crap and angry. While I'll be the first to admit that it was my own fault that this happened because it was me who lost the original piece of work, I'm honestly dumbfounded as to why I just can't print everything out again and hand it to her, when there are other students just doing earlier work now at this time of the year and getting it marked by her D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 12, 2009, 07:25:33 PM

Quote from: "Hat"I'm honestly dumbfounded as to why I just can't print everything out again and hand it to her, when there are other students just doing earlier work now at this time of the year and getting it marked by her D:

From knowing how it is for my husband and having to grade a lot of stuff as well as how teachers have graded my work in the past. I think the last part; already having to read all that other work; is why she doesn't have time to re-read what you turned in previously. She probably had the idea of looking at the markup she had previously made then comparing it to your changes...much quicker than having to read both and compare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 12, 2009, 08:03:58 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Hat"I'm honestly dumbfounded as to why I just can't print everything out again and hand it to her, when there are other students just doing earlier work now at this time of the year and getting it marked by her D:

From knowing how it is for my husband and having to grade a lot of stuff as well as how teachers have graded my work in the past. I think the last part; already having to read all that other work; is why she doesn't have time to re-read what you turned in previously. She probably had the idea of looking at the markup she had previously made then comparing it to your changes...much quicker than having to read both and compare.

I know where she's coming from but man.
I'm just angry that I ended up wasting time writing and drawing a bunch of stuff when I could have spent on other things.
People keep telling me to print it out anyway but knowing her she'd just turn it down so. I'm just going to have to make do.

I guess it'll teach me. I'm sure as hell not going to make mistakes like that next year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on June 15, 2009, 02:11:24 AM

Wow, Hat, that sucks.

Sorry to be away, everyone, but I was very busy. Only just got done seeing the extended family off (got to meet a few I'd never seen before, shame about the circumstances) and tying up a few lose ends. Got about halfway through perspective's post and then just left it. It's not that there isn't a point, but it was a long post, and I'm not sure he'll get around to reading all the replies from here on out (he's not been on the past 24 hours). He's given some wanting replies to everyone in the thread, as well.

Eh, back when I have more to say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on June 15, 2009, 05:58:18 AM

[youtube:3qmt00ap]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZtQh5EIgWQ[/youtube:3qmt00ap]
I watched this and it made me happy, so i thought i'd share it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on June 17, 2009, 06:28:22 PM

I always liked that song.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 19, 2009, 10:57:36 AM

People who follow my Twitter probably already know of my spazzing over The Trailer for This Movie (http://www.whowillsurvive2012.com/).
I've been following the ARG on Unforum since it started. Loving the new trailer. I'm excited.
Someone build em a time machine so I can make it November so I can see this plsk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 22, 2009, 01:32:56 PM

So Hat's getting nerves removed from her two uber sensitive and bitchy front teeth that hinder her eating today. Half excited and half freaking out.

I know the Dentist said that once I'm numb it'll feel like a filling to me, but the idea of ripping nerves out kinda makes me a bit nauseous ( they're nerves, they're not usually supposed to be touched in my mind D: ) but at the end of the day, I'd rather have teeth with no feeling than sensitive ones so it has to be done. Hoping that after this I can finally eat food properly without flinching when I bite it and that I'll no longer require a straw for hot and cold drinks :'D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 22, 2009, 02:32:48 PM

Quote from: "Hat"So Hat's getting nerves removed from her two uber sensitive and bitchy front teeth that hinder her eating today. Half excited and half freaking out.

I know the Dentist said that once I'm numb it'll feel like a filling to me, but the idea of ripping nerves out kinda makes me a bit nauseous ( they're nerves, they're not usually supposed to be touched in my mind D: ) but at the end of the day, I'd rather have teeth with no feeling than sensitive ones so it has to be done. Hoping that after this I can finally eat food properly without flinching when I bite it and that I'll no longer require a straw for hot and cold drinks :'D

So does Hat commonly refer to Hat's self in the 3rd Hat person? Or is Hat just hat hatting with the hat in the hat hat place to hat at the hatty hat-ness? Or Hat?

(that's right I used hat as a noun... I think. Anyway good luck.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on June 22, 2009, 07:24:41 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"So does Hat commonly refer to Hat's self in the 3rd Hat person? Or is Hat just hat hatting with the hat in the hat hat place to hat at the hatty hat-ness? Or Hat?

(that's right I used hat as a noun... I think. Anyway good luck.)

As a noun, verb, adjective, preposition and hyphenated ad-verb... I think

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on June 22, 2009, 08:55:36 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"So does Hat commonly refer to Hat's self in the 3rd Hat person? Or is Hat just hat hatting with the hat in the hat hat place to hat at the hatty hat-ness? Or Hat?

(that's right I used hat as a noun... I think. Anyway good luck.)

uuuuuhhhhhhhh :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 23, 2009, 07:27:52 AM

If I combine two double stuft oreos -- do they then become quadruple stuft?

This will require research.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 23, 2009, 04:24:47 PM

Damn it! Just when I start to think I might be the fittest guy in the gym two SUPER fit guys join.

It's NOT FAIR

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on June 26, 2009, 09:25:06 PM

:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

I got's a full time job at the local co-op hippie food store! 22% off any thing I buy there (which is a lot since I get groceries there), a decent health care package after 90 days, and I should be makin' about $16,000 a year to start.

My wife (who'se been working two part time jobs, so from 9 AM to 9 PM most of the week) managed to make nice with a former employee of some state office and got a gubbermint job as a water quality tester for the state. She can look forward to a government health and retirement plan and something like $20,000 to start.

:headbang: :flip: :tgif: woohoo :banna: :up: :catjuggle:

* We're missing a "tears of joy" emoticon =<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 26, 2009, 09:33:50 PM

Yay!! Congrats, Jolly!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 26, 2009, 09:50:19 PM

Let us take this time to thank his Tastiness the FSM.

Oh FSM, who art unleavened
Delicious be thy name
Thy timer's rung
Thy sauce is done
On stove as it is in oven
Give us this day our garlic bread
And forgive us our glutton as we forgive those more gluttonous than us
Lead us to our great temptation
Or deliver us our meal

Carbo Deum

Ramen

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on June 26, 2009, 11:06:04 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Yay!! Congrats, Jolly!

Ditto. Congrats, Jolly! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 27, 2009, 12:22:42 AM

I'm uh...I'm a bit confused.

I have this guy friend, right, who's really awesome and stuff but he's always asking to hang out with me. We'll call him S. Now I already know that he fancies me and we sorted that out. I don't feel the same, he's cool with it etc etc. Last Friday on the last day of school, me, him and another guy friend who we'll call T went to T's house to play games. We ended up seeing the Transformers 2 movie as well. That was a week ago tomorrow.

Since school has ended, S has gotten a job at his aunts cafe. I'm proud of him for that, but also disappointed since he hasn't actually finished assignments he was supposed to hand in. He says he'll do them over the summer which is basically not going to happen for many reasons but I'm going off topic. He text me over the past 7 days with at least 4 requests to hang out. I declined them all.

I declined because while I do enjoy his company, I just don't like being around other folk a lotta the time. I explained this to him in a text message after he sent me one saying that he cares about me a lot, but I make him 'so damn mad sometimes' because I'm 'not bothering to make an effort to spend time with him 99% of the time'.

My question is; Am I a bad person for preferring to be on my own rather than going out every day or so with friends? I mean, I don't see how it's a bad thing but it upsets me to think that people think I'm not bothering with them when I just want to have my own space for a week or two to just chill out and work on a few games or something >:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 27, 2009, 12:59:34 AM

S sounds like a loser.

Especially now, all one has is their education and if one doesn't recognize that now they're just going to pay for it later.

Don't feel bad; you've already said you don't like him but he doesn't believe you. Here's a little insight into guys (I should know because I am one), if you want to make it clear you're not interested you must show no interest. Guys, especially high school guys, will hang on to the tiniest sliver of hope. If you even make it sort of, maybe, kind of, seem like maybe you sort of, could be, possibly interested; as far as a guy is concerned, that is confirmation of reciprocation of feelings.

He probably A) thinks that you like him or B) thinks that there's a good chance he can get you to like him, which is why he's acting like you're betraying him even though you're not even together. He will keep thinking like this. He thinks 2009 is going to be his summer love and he will continue to do so until the day before school starts again. There is little you can do about it; if he gives up chase it will be because he's decided not to pursue, not because of your rejecting him.

Where was I -- oh yeah, no, don't feel sorry. He can wait out summer. Go enjoy yourself.

edit: Just realized, I don't know your age so some of that won't apply -- still though, don't feel bad. He's being obsessive over something he has no control over. It's not your fault that he doesn't realize it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 27, 2009, 02:09:44 AM

D'aw, Thios. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me, I really appreciate it <3

I'm 18 and he's 17 so yeah, the High School Scenario could possibly be what's going on here. I'm just a bit jdfgh9wfk because I'm not really sure what to think. S has had a really rough couple of months in the past so I'll admit that I've kind of been a bit kinder to him that other friends due to his situation. Hell, even his online German friend I'm in contact with told me to hang out with him a few times. I dunno, maybe it's just because I'm not used to being asked out 5 days in a row or something?

It doesn't make matters any better that I'm the kind of person who worries and gets upset easily over things, so thinking that I was being a bad friend made me a bit down. Usually in these situations I talk to my Mum, so I called her (the parents are out at the moment) on her mobile. I explain it to her that while I do enjoy his company, I prefer to be on my own. Expecting reassuring words, I was greeted with her sympathies for S and she agreed with him that it's hard to get me to go places and when I asked her if preferring to be on my own was a bad thing she said 'Yes'.

I just really confused. I mean, I saw the guys all year in class. I don't see how wanting to chill on my own for a while during my summer holidays for a week or two is bad. I still keep in contact with them and I'll eventually go to the cinema wit them again but I just want to be on my own for now D:

*sigh* People :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 27, 2009, 02:59:01 AM

No, your mom is wrong, it's not your fault; and you shouldn't feel bad.

It's he who has a problem. Regardless of how hard he's had it none of it was your fault (I am assuming blindly here that it wasn't) so his neediness isn't your problem. No matter what he's going through, it's up to you if you want to get involved, short of that he's not your responsibility.

Also, don't bother trying to understand guys. It's only in brief fleeting moments of utter clarity that I have even an inkling of how I work.

Don't be confused, you are right for wanting time to yourself. Who the hell doesn't after getting out for summer?

edit: grammar

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: michael on June 27, 2009, 05:59:08 AM

Quote from: "Hat"My question is; Am I a bad person for preferring to be on my own rather than going out every day or so with friends?

Hell, no! S is the one with the problem. You have the right to be YOU, and to live in the way that makes you happy. I always think of that old line, "You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself." Doesn't mean you try to hurt people -- it just means that no matter what you do, SOMEONE is going to bitch about it. So you might as well do what makes you happy.

S sounds insecure and needy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 27, 2009, 06:10:27 AM

Hat, d-m me if you need immediate results. I'm normally bored and that hits me regardless of location.

mei_guo_ren

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 27, 2009, 06:23:04 AM

Quote from: "thiolsulfate"If I combine two double stuft oreos -- do they then become quadruple stuft?

This will require research.

Quadruple Stuft Oreos confirmed! Resounding Success! Must spread good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 28, 2009, 08:08:16 PM

The past two days were amazing because I wasn't bothered with messages...Till today.

S's first message said that he'd calmed down now and that he just wants to spend time with me and that when I say no and don't give a good reason, he gets pissed off. I told him that it's just the way I am and that I've seen him throughout the entire school year and on previous holidays and asked was it possible to have my summer to myself. His second message said that he thought it was stupid the way i go on, but that he couldn't really do anything about it. Said that it was fair that I wanted to be on my own, but he still wanted to see me like friends do and that I make that hard. He finished by saying that he was more than just my class mate.

That was where I just had it. I told him to stop making me feel bad for not going out and that he makes me question my own ways and makes me feel like I'm weird for not going out despite people saying that it's ok. I told him that I wanted to spend my summer on my own and that he could wait it out. I mentioned the saying that michael mentioned and that that was exactly what I was going to do, since I couldn't make anyone happy.

He fucking goes and makes me feel even worse by telling he that he just misses me so much.

I just told him that it was two months and that he wasn't making me feel any better. I also mentioned that I've had to wait longer to get to see more important people (a small reference into my home life. Dad took sick 8 years ago and wasn't out of hospital for almost a year.) and that he can either stop making me feel bad or I'm turning off the phone for the rest of summer. Despite feeling a little bit angry, I feel better for letting him know how this is all making me feel.

Ack I sound wee bit bitchy after reading all of that fffffffffffffffffffffffs ;-;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on June 28, 2009, 08:51:17 PM

Aaaaand it's all been sorted out now. Took a while but he got it through his head that I want to be on my own.
I spoke to Mum about it too, she said "Man I wish you were 4 years old again, can we do that? There was none of this back then" which made me laugh |D;;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on June 29, 2009, 02:56:16 AM

I am so happy to have internet and tv again. My Uverse has been out for weeks, since our last power outages from the beginning of June and I have been suffering like no human should suffer. I also realize I am addicted and relatively stupid when I can't google....oh, and Blockbuster has a very limited movie selection. But, I'm glad to be back in my comfort zone

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on June 29, 2009, 03:25:29 AM

AlP is realizing that when he drinks 20 beers on Saturday and doesn't have a hangover on Sunday that his alcoholism is taking over again. AlP thinks that tolerance for alcohol is bad for livers. Notice how AlP does not identify himself as "I". AlP won't admit that I have a problem. Stupid alcoholism.

Welcome back to the Internets VanReal!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 29, 2009, 03:41:19 AM

AIP...I don't think not having a hangover is what makes you an alcoholic. It's when you have to have a drink every day to feel normal. Anyway, just make a point to cut back now before it does become a problem if you think it will be one.

-----

I have a very very important LEED AP exam tomorrow...getting back to studying right now. I'm going to be glad when it is over either way...but I sure hope I pass. I feel more confidant after taking a few practice exams...still some trouble spots to memorize.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on June 29, 2009, 03:54:47 AM

Thanks Whitney

. That's a good point. I do have to drink every day to feel normal. I am an alcoholic. I have a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I've researches it myself. I am convinced that I am an alcoholic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: michael on June 29, 2009, 06:00:25 AM

I've been there. Does it affect your work and your friendships? By that I mean do they suffer because you drink?

Not judging, of course. I've often thought that life being the way it is, a thinking person has to have some kind of crutch just to get through it. Mine used to be alcohol, too. I quit drinking, but one of the keys to quitting was to replace that crutch with another one (a more healthy one).

Not sure if all that makes sense.

Quote from: "AlP"Thanks Whitney . That's a good point. I do have to drink every day to feel normal. I am an alcoholic. I have a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I've researches it myself. I am convinced that I am an alcoholic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on June 29, 2009, 06:31:29 AM

Quote from: "michael"I've been there. Does it affect your work and your friendships? By that I mean do they suffer because you drink?

Not judging, of course. I've often thought that life being the way it is, a thinking person has to have some kind of crutch just to get through it. Mine used to be alcohol, too. I quit drinking, but one of the keys to quitting was to replace that crutch with another one (a more healthy one).

Not sure if all that makes sense.

Quote from: "AlP"Thanks Whitney . That's a good point. I do have to drink every day to feel normal. I am an alcoholic. I have a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I've researches it myself. I am convinced that I am an alcoholic.

I won't talk about whether it affects my work. It does affect my friendships I suppose. I haven't had a friend in a long time. That's mostly by choice though. I like being independent. The kind of casual chat I get places like this is sufficient socialization for me. But anyway, I didn't want to derail "what's on your mind today?" If I have a problem it's my responsibility to resolve it. Thanks for helping.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on June 29, 2009, 02:10:56 PM

Thinking about a car engine. Which is impossible to tune right it seems. I have done everything short of having sex with the bloody tool box :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 29, 2009, 07:52:03 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"Thinking about a car engine. Which is impossible to tune right it seems. I have done everything short of having sex with the bloody tool box

Well there's yer problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 29, 2009, 07:59:17 PM

I'm working on MT practice dictations... hoping to finish by August... knowing it just won't happen. Desperately want to play WoW... and I need another cup of coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: michael on July 02, 2009, 12:15:43 AM

Damn, I love Netflix. Cheap DVDs in the mail, and the "instant viewing" rocks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on July 02, 2009, 04:42:37 PM

Quote from: "michael"Damn, I love Netflix. Cheap DVDs in the mail, and the "instant viewing" rocks.

Word

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on July 02, 2009, 05:28:05 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Rastelin"Thinking about a car engine. Which is impossible to tune right it seems. I have done everything short of having sex with the bloody tool box ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 02, 2009, 05:41:14 PM

It's test day... Pathology this time. So many big words! :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 02, 2009, 06:37:01 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"It's test day... Pathology this time. So many big words!

Best of luck. I don't envy you, pathology sickens me.
<rimshot>pa-dum-ching!</rimshot>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 02, 2009, 06:39:06 PM

My back is really stiff today. Damn yoga.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on July 02, 2009, 07:41:24 PM

There are 32 geese visible from my window and they are congregating in the complex main driveway. I would not have noticed but for the cars beeping to get through them. I wonder why I so seldom look out my window?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 03, 2009, 05:39:11 AM

Quote from: "JillSwift"
Quote from: "rlrose328"It's test day... Pathology this time. So many big words!
Best of luck. I don't envy you, pathology sickens me.
<rimshot>pa-dum-ching!</rimshot>

I got all worked up over nothing. It was very VERY short (only 7 sentences) compared to the 10 minute practice dictations this. I did it in 10 minutes, proofed, researched a grammar issue and had it in the mail after lunch. I'm very confident... my last test I got 100% so I don't dare get too relaxed.

NExt up... Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Eek.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 03, 2009, 11:42:05 PM

I can not wait untill tomarrow. The 4th is my favorite holiday. My cousin and I have a tradition of driving 2 1/2 hours to an indian reservation in Washington and buying.... "the good stuff". The only draw back is I have to stay sober to both make sure I don't do anything stupid and babysit the "fun" to make sure the drunks don't do anything stupid either. Oh well it's gonna be great. YAY FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WOO HOO!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 05, 2009, 04:35:36 AM

I was just watching the 4th of July celebration at Washington DC.

I'll admit, when they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street with Big Bird and sang all the old songs -- I went batshit crazy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 05, 2009, 05:18:35 AM

Listening to the barrage of illegal fireworks outside...sounds like a war zone. I love the 4th of July!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 05, 2009, 07:24:00 AM

Listening to the fireworks here too... though NOT happy about it. I'm not a fan of the 4th of July... Love the reason for it, but hate the noise. It brings back bad memories of holding my son, with his oversensitive ears, while he cried when each one went off. He's old enough now to enjoy them, but every one that goes off in the cul-de-sac makes me crazy.

Even though none of the neighbors went into WA state to get the airborn 'works, they did have LOTS of ground works. And the kid LOVED every second, which makes it worth it... a little bit. Still hate the noise, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 05, 2009, 07:51:00 AM

I've always loved fireworks. I don't remember ever being afraid of them when I was little.

I was terrified of motorcycles, however.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 05, 2009, 08:25:26 AM

He's not afraid of the fireworks... it's the noise he can't help hating. He has hyperacousis so his ears are very sensitive to noise. DIdn't know that when he was a baby, though. Didn't find it out until he was 7. For the 7 years before that, he'd scream (covering his ears... shoulda known) when I'd use my blowdryer, coffee grinder, vacuum cleaner, and heaven forbid we go into a public restroom that had a handdryer. Once when he was 3, I took him into the ladies room and the air dryer was right by the door. He wouldn't leave the room because he had to go past it.

We were afraid he was afraid of anything that made noise, but it was actually HURTING his ears and we had no idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 05, 2009, 07:35:38 PM

I just realized that "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Oh Canada" are both drinking songs.

The New World, FUCK YEAH

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 06, 2009, 05:21:27 PM

After sitting down and having a thought about it, I still can't comprehend how I managed to slip and fall on our kitchen floor on Friday night when I was in my bare feet and sober.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 06, 2009, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: "Hat"After sitting down and having a thought about it, I still can't comprehend how I managed to slip and fall on our kitchen floor on Friday night when I was in my bare feet and sober.

Goddidit. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on July 07, 2009, 12:00:55 AM

Love is on my mind today and how very thankful I am for it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on July 07, 2009, 02:06:48 AM

I am thinking about how horrible chemo and radiation is to the human body and mind and whether or not I'd go through with it after seeing it first hand. I am thinking....no. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: michael on July 07, 2009, 10:19:34 AM

I'm thinking how great it is to have the wife and son that I have. When I see my little boy's smile, I feel like the luckiest man on Earth.

I've told my wife several times that if a god were to tell me to choose my own heaven, I'd choose the life I have with them right now. It's truly sad and amazing that so many people can't live in the present -- that they choose to believe in some imaginary place and time after death where they will be happy.

We make our own heaven or hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 07, 2009, 03:20:54 PM

I'm thinking... one more week until the wife comes back from Taiwan! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on July 07, 2009, 10:35:24 PM

well my exam results come in two days, and if I failed my maths paper, a distinct possibility, then I might have jeopardized half my degree...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 07, 2009, 10:53:52 PM

Quotewell my exam results come in two days, and if I failed my maths paper, a distinct possibility, then I might have jeopardized half my degree...

I will pray for you. Oh wait, all that does is attempt alter the natural course of things in your favor. So, with that said, I will just hope for the best. Good luck.

First post for me by the way. I've been reading for some time though. I really like this forum.

Hismikeness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 08, 2009, 06:27:15 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"First post for me by the way. I've been reading for some time though. I really like this forum.

Hismikeness

As your brother, and a member of this forum, I would like to be the first to welcome you to posting, although I know that you've been reading for a while.

You should go into the introductions forum and write a formal introduction. I'm sure all the members would like to know a bit about you.

And I look forward to reading what you have to say on here since we both know you are quite a bit smarter than I. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 08, 2009, 07:07:22 AM

Wow, this post is so gay.
Oooo, this wii broke; it's so gay.
Jess broke up with Jesse: that's so gay!
My mom is gay, she made me wash the dishes dude.

I hate it when people flaunt the word gay like it's a synonym for terrible, stupid, wrong, etc.... My friends do it in most of our conversations. Like the one I had several minutes ago.

I think I'll pray for them, so they can see the light.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 08, 2009, 07:13:59 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I think I'll pray for them, so they can see the light.

Dude, both praying and light are gay.

Good point though. It's kind of the same as using retarded or other such words, it just makes the users of those words seem that much less intelligent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 08, 2009, 07:21:15 AM

I use both gay and retarded as synonyms for bad on occasion but I A.) just don't give much of a shit about being PC and B.) as I stated in a thread awhile ago words only have as much power as you give them (and i don't give them much).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 08, 2009, 07:31:21 AM

Oh, I can add another thing that's on my mind: stop telling me not believing in a god is ignorant.

Yes, I have friends that tell me I'm ignorant. >_>
"Gays are fags" "There's a god; have you ever read the damn bible?" "You don't think Jesus walked this earth? Wow. You really are an idiot"

Some quotes from my buddies. Just to name a few.
All were said yesterday when I was hanging out at the mall with them. First it started with gays, then moved onto religion.

Obviously I'm in the wrong here. I'd better go buy a crucifix and start persecuting the heathens if I want to be cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on July 08, 2009, 09:12:41 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Oh, I can add another thing that's on my mind: stop telling me not believing in a god is ignorant.

Yes, I have friends that tell me I'm ignorant. >_>
"Gays are fags" "There's a god; have you ever read the damn bible?" "You don't think Jesus walked this earth? Wow. You really are an idiot"

Some quotes from my buddies. Just to name a few.
All were said yesterday when I was hanging out at the mall with them. First it started with gays, then moved onto religion.

Obviously I'm in the wrong here. I'd better go buy a crucifix and start persecuting the heathens if I want to be cool. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on July 08, 2009, 09:21:12 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"
Quotewell my exam results come in two days, and if I failed my maths paper, a distinct possibility, then I might have jeopardized half my degree...

I will pray for you. Oh wait, all that does is attempt alter the natural course of things in your favor. So, with that said, I will just hope for the best. Good luck.

First post for me by the way. I've been reading for some time though. I really like this forum.

Hismikeness

I am deeply honored to the subject of your first post.

Depending on which way you look at it, I have good/bad news.

Quote from: "my email"Your provisional grade for the course MATH108-09S1 (C) is C+ .

If you have not already done so, we would encourage you to enrol
in MATH109-09S2 (C) for the second semester.

OK, C+ isn't a brilliant grade, but it was a really hard course that made me :shake: and I need it and the follow-on course for my statistics major, so I am :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 08, 2009, 04:58:26 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Oh, I can add another thing that's on my mind: stop telling me not believing in a god is ignorant.

Yes, I have friends that tell me I'm ignorant. >_>
"Gays are fags" "There's a god; have you ever read the damn bible?" "You don't think Jesus walked this earth? Wow. You really are an idiot"

Some quotes from my buddies. Just to name a few.

Oh man, this brings back a painful memory or two :verysad:

I've had my parents laugh at me and think that my Atheism is just a 'Fad' I picked up on the internet because I found the definition for it online. I've also had former friends laugh at me and say "You are joking" not in that questionable way, but in the more "I don't believe you, thanks for the laugh" way. People around here still use the word Gay as a replacement for stupid and as an insult but me and a bunch of my gay friends also use it so my opinion on that one is a bit odd.

But those guys don't sound like friends to me. I'd politly remind them that there are all kinds of people on this Earth and If they can't be nice and respect that you're different then I wouldn't hang around them much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 08, 2009, 10:13:34 PM

The wife got mad at me this morning because I was tweeting to another woman (the editor of the video game website I wrote for; she was asking if I'd still be interested in writing for them) and ignoring her (she sent me a Direct Message which normally gets forwarded to my phone, but for some reason that stopped working; wasn't getting my RTM reminders, either) when I didn't see her online at all and didn't know she was trying to get a hold of me. :typehappy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zeru on July 10, 2009, 05:26:18 AM

I'm thinking that it's very easy to think you're open minded - when in fact you're only listening for what supports your already entrenched opinion. That sadly enough, some people cannot, will not be reached through their own mental barriers. That religious beliefs are the sort of protecting walls that form most easily and firmly around the most desperate, the ones with nowhere - no one else to turn to. One of the more tragic facts of religious conversion.

Strike pre-emptively: love someone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 10, 2009, 03:30:03 PM

I was watching Torchwood: Children of Earth last night with the family and had the laptop with me so I could chat to some online BFFs who also fangirl over the series while we watched it. During last night's episode I was raging over the fact that the humans were being very uncooperative and that they should just give the 456 the 10% of Earth's children. The parents and online mates instantly went 'WAT? WHY? WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?' to which I shrugged and went 'Give up a few hundred thousand to save a few Billion'. When I told this to another friend who isn't into Torchwood he was like 'Lol there you go with your Ozmandayus like ideas again, Hat'.

That's the second time I've been compared to Ozmandayus this year, the first time during the whole Swine Flu outbreak. In short I jokingly told the same mate that it was like the start of a lot of Zombie movies, and said to ship all the ill to Mexico, seal off Mexico, forget about Mexico and treat the not too bad ones here.

I giggled. I dunno why, but I do. I don't even like Ozmandayus.

Mum also told me not to go into Politics because she's afraid of what I would do in situations like those.

Tempted to go into Politics now, just for the lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 10, 2009, 05:16:58 PM

Oh, I love Watchmen. Alan Moore is a fucking genius.

Also, Ozy was right -- also, Rorschach was right -- also, Manhattan was right. That's what I loved about Watchmen, they were all right even though they ran in completely opposite directions.

On a side note I was playing pokemon with a 12 year old who caught me with my gameboy on the bus. He wiped through 5 of my Pokemon and I had only knocked out two of his. I was down to my Beedrill who TORE THE FUCKING PLACE UP! FUCK YEAH BEEDRILL!

Man I was so happy I didn't lose at pokemon to a 12 year old. I even gave my Beedrill a proper name as its reward: Buzzbot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 11, 2009, 07:57:39 PM

my computer crashed this morning

fortunately all my media was on my second HD

still though, it took me three hours to get everything back up and running

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 11, 2009, 09:58:48 PM

Just got back from the library. I checked out Freethinkers by Susan Jacoby, Breaking the Spell by Daniel Dennett, and The End of Faith by Sam Harris. I had started reading Freethinkers and The End of Faith last summer, but never got to finish them. I'm hoping I can do that this time around.

I just need to win the lottery so I can buy all these books and not worry about due dates.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 11, 2009, 11:45:13 PM

I'm one of those people who can read a book quickly but only if I am really into it. Otherwise it may take me over a year or never.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 12, 2009, 03:36:48 AM

I found out that 1 isn't a prime number. It's blew my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 12, 2009, 04:13:45 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I'm one of those people who can read a book quickly but only if I am really into it. Otherwise it may take me over a year or never.

I'm one of those people who falls asleep 3 pages in, no matter how hard I try. I am determined to finish reading these!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 12, 2009, 05:52:15 AM

I'm being forced to go to Chuck E. Cheese, which just so happens to be my least favourite place. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on July 12, 2009, 06:15:02 AM

I was just reminded of a little story I saw in the paper today about a little boy who asked his grandma if they could go to Chucky Jesus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 12, 2009, 04:16:08 PM

My sleeping pattern has officially gone into the 'Fuck you, daytime' territory. I'm awake at 6am and I'm only getting up between 2pm and 3.30pm in the day. Now, since it's Summer I usually don't mind but I have a tiny problem that puts a spanner in the works. In a week from Wednesday we're going to Lourdes. I'm shitting brix over it. Not because it's for a Pilgrimage, I'm ttly cool with that, but because this will royally fuck up my current sleeping pattern and I'll most likely be like a bag of raging cats 99% of the time, despite promising Mum I'd be 'good' and not 'tear the arse out of it'.

FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUU-

I hate you, Sleeping Pattern.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 12, 2009, 04:16:38 PM

Neat, this thread finally ticked over the 10,000 view mark.

Yay! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 12, 2009, 05:59:18 PM

Today I find myself mulling over the idea that most people appear to believe that "being open minded" means "agreeing with thier wold-view".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on July 13, 2009, 07:51:48 PM

I am thinking about a really hot woman I saw to day. Which resulted (in compliance to universal humor, and the distraction she was) me running smack in to the malls electric doors.
I knew they opens slow, but my mind where elsewhere. About 3 meters to the left where she stood to be exact.

Now! She saw all this and smiled. My buddy told me later women thinks this kind of thing is cute and I shouldn't feel bad. Almost as good as roses he said.
Oh well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 13, 2009, 09:01:19 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"I am thinking about a really hot woman I saw to day. Which resulted (in compliance to universal humor, and the distraction she was) me running smack in to the malls electric doors.
I knew they opens slow, but my mind where elsewhere. About 3 meters to the left where she stood to be exact.

Now! She saw all this and smiled. My buddy told me later women thinks this kind of thing is cute and I shouldn't feel bad. Almost as good as roses he said.
Oh well.

Go get 'er, tiger! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on July 14, 2009, 04:40:35 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Go get 'er, tiger!

Tiger?... Hardly. Tigers don't run in to doors. Possibly pounce them. That is what tigers are for. To pounce things that look vaguely eatable. Not to admire the opposite sex while running in to their possible meal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 14, 2009, 04:51:54 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Go get 'er, tiger! :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on July 15, 2009, 03:56:31 AM

I wondered today why we measure distance using non-negative numbers. What's wrong with negative lengths? Is A 1 meter in front of B or is B -1 meters in front of A? Now I'm testing all the geometric rules I can think of with this silly convention. So far I haven't found any that don't work.

e.g. Pythagoras' rule:
What's the length of the hypotenuse (x) of a right angle triangle with sides -3, -4 long?
x * x = -3 * -3 + -4 * -4
x * x = 9 + 16
x * x = 25
x = -5

=)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 15, 2009, 04:21:15 AM

I'm having trouble considering myself Agnostic, Weak Atheist, or a Free-thinker, and I've been loosly calling myself all of these terms. >_>

Can anyone explain to me the slight differences between these schools of thought, if there are any?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on July 15, 2009, 04:38:02 AM

Agnostic means "without knowledge". So if you're an agnostic atheist it means you believe there are no deities but you don't know it. In other words, you have no means of demonstrating that it is true. It doesn't need to be applied to belief in deities but it usually is.

A weak atheist is an agnostic atheist as far as I can figure out.

Free thinking is the position that what one believes should be based on reason and critical thinking. In theory you could be a free thinker and hold religious beliefs if reason and critical thinking brought you to that belief. I use that as an example to contrast it with the previous two. I haven't actually encountered any religious people who identify themselves as free thinkers.

You can be all three. They aren't mutually exclusive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 15, 2009, 04:58:01 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I'm having trouble considering myself Agnostic, Weak Atheist, or a Free-thinker, and I've been loosly calling myself all of these terms. >_>

Can anyone explain to me the slight differences between these schools of thought, if there are any?

Free-Thinker: Someone who does not adhere to any dogma, and is willing and likely to question all ideas. This isn't technically related to atheism, but an atheist is very likely to be a free-thinker, too.

Gnostic/Agnostic: This is a statement of knowledge. To be gnostic is to know, agnostic is to not know.
Theist/Atheist: This is a statement of belief in god.

Weak atheist: better phrased as an agnostic atheist. Someone who does not believe in god, but foes not feel they can say they know there is no god.

Strong atheist: better phrased as a gnostic atheist. Someone who does not believe in god, because they know there is no god.

There are also gnostic and agnostic theists, though few care to differentiate.

Hope this is a help

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 15, 2009, 07:43:28 AM

I'm contemplating how to add "don't be stupid" to the forum conduct guidelines without making it impossible for fundamentalists to participate without automatically breaking the rules. A few recent trollish people have sparked this thought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 15, 2009, 08:10:49 AM

Quote from: "AlP"Agnostic means "without knowledge". So if you're an agnostic atheist it means you believe there are no deities but you don't know it. In other words, you have no means of demonstrating that it is true. It doesn't need to be applied to belief in deities but it usually is.

A weak atheist is an agnostic atheist as far as I can figure out.

Free thinking is the position that what one believes should be based on reason and critical thinking. In theory you could be a free thinker and hold religious beliefs if reason and critical thinking brought you to that belief. I use that as an example to contrast it with the previous two. I haven't actually encountered any religious people who identify themselves as free thinkers.

You can be all three. They aren't mutually exclusive.

Quote from: "JillSwift"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I'm having trouble considering myself Agnostic, Weak Atheist, or a Free-thinker, and I've been loosly calling myself all of these terms. >_>

Can anyone explain to me the slight differences between these schools of thought, if there are any?

Free-Thinker: Someone who does not adhere to any dogma, and is willing and likely to question all ideas. This isn't technically related to atheism, but an atheist is very likely to be a free-thinker, too.

Gnostic/Agnostic: This is a statement of knowledge. To be gnostic is to know, agnostic is to not know.
Theist/Atheist: This is a statement of belief in god.

Weak atheist: better phrased as an agnostic atheist. Someone who does not believe in god, but foes not feel they can say they know there is no god.

Strong atheist: better phrased as a gnostic atheist. Someone who does not believe in god, because they know there is no god.

There are also gnostic and agnostic theists, though few care to differentiate.

Hope this is a help ;)
I guess I'm an Agnostic Atheist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: HeathenBumbleBee on July 15, 2009, 08:31:07 AM

The Air Force is on my mind. And my ex boyfriend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 15, 2009, 08:34:55 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I'm contemplating how to add "don't be stupid" to the forum conduct guidelines without making it impossible for fundamentalists to participate without automatically breaking the rules. A few recent trollish people have sparked this thought.

Oh, I know the conundrum.

Sadly, the dimmer the bulb the more likely they are to be confident in their ideas. So, saying "you must have this much IQ to post in these forums" invites them in.

Fortunately, the first rule of these here forums covers the problem:

Quote1. CIVILITY: To maintain a happy and productive forum atmosphere, members are to remember the importance of civility by striving to comply with the forums conduct guidelines.

Those with the IQ of a box of mole hair are unable to remain civil when they discover their "brilliant arguments" are so easily turned into three tins of cat food. They lack the intellectual faculties to come up with original counter-arguments, and are forced to fall back on the appeals to emotion... namely: "&@(#$ YOU!"

Some, as in one of the more recent trolls, skips the civility altogether and leaps straight to baiting - and baiting is clearly not the act of a civil person.

It's still up to the "BEHAVE!" stick and the mighty, mighty ban-hammer, though. And for that I'd like to publicly thank you and the wonderful mod team here for judicious use of those tools.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 15, 2009, 03:17:57 PM

Thought One
I'm wondering what a Religious person would be like after playing a Shin Megami Tensei game, more specifically Shin Megami Tensei II. My reasons for wondering about this is because I remember people going batshit over thinking Pokemon was about summoning demons, whereas in the SMT games that's exactly what you do. I chose SMT II there because you can actually choose to kill God. Gotta love Atlus for having the balls to translate a game with that in it <3

Thought Two
After reading the definitions for things above by JillSwift I'm starting to wonder if I'm more of a Free-Thinker than an Agnostic Atheist or just a mesh of both. I'm thinking I'm most likely a mix of both. But gah, just when I thought I had it all sorted out something pops up that makes me wonder again. Ffffuuuuuuuu- D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 15, 2009, 03:57:09 PM

Quote from: "Hat"Thought Two
After reading the definitions for things above by JillSwift I'm starting to wonder if I'm more of a Free-Thinker than an Agnostic Atheist or just a mesh of both. I'm thinking I'm most likely a mix of both. But gah, just when I thought I had it all sorted out something pops up that makes me wonder again. Ffffuuuuuuuu- D:

If I may: Chances are you find your are an agnostic atheist because you are a free-thinker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 18, 2009, 08:16:36 PM

I'm not usually one for the guitar...
But there are no words for how beautiful this is.

[youtube:1ady1y13]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLwT_TuyqE[/youtube:1ady1y13]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 18, 2009, 10:15:03 PM

Quote from: "JillSwift"It's still up to the "BEHAVE!" stick and the mighty, mighty ban-hammer, though. And for that I'd like to publicly thank you and the wonderful mod team here for judicious use of those tools.

Best part is that I was accused of flaming someone who had a bad habit of posting while completely trashed. roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on July 19, 2009, 01:33:00 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Best part is that I was accused of flaming someone who had a bad habit of posting while completely trashed.

That's dangerous - alcohol soaked people are flammable! You could have lost an eyebrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 19, 2009, 04:24:46 AM

woooo!

I have my sketchpads, pencils, kneaded eraser, and spray fixative.

Time to get drawing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on July 19, 2009, 04:39:21 AM

My 7 year old PC finally died damn it. Looks like it's the motherboard. Replacement components ordered... $272. This one will be able to play HD video =).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 19, 2009, 05:55:41 AM

Quote from: "Hat"I'm not usually one for the guitar...
But there are no words for how beautiful this is.

[youtube:23s1pj4y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLwT_TuyqE[/youtube:23s1pj4y]

That sir, is a bass. Not a guitar.

I for one love the bass... mostly because the blood of bass-players has run through my father's side of the family since the 1800's! :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 19, 2009, 01:22:08 PM

Quote from: "AlP"My 7 year old PC finally died damn it. Looks like it's the motherboard. Replacement components ordered... $272. This one will be able to play HD video =).

I've been thinking about my 3 year old laptop that I still use as a desktop replacement. It's still a medium-level machine after three years, believe it or not. Starting to think about getting a desktop to use. :secret:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 19, 2009, 05:22:44 PM

SMT: Devil Survivor makes me jealous.
I want to be able to summon demons from my DS too D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 19, 2009, 11:03:24 PM

Thesis, first draft, done. 46 pages. Off to celebrate. Now it's just edits here, move there, etc. Phew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 20, 2009, 12:00:21 AM

I found out today that my great uncle died from a yellow jacket sting. I had been putting off visiting due to cost of flying out to NC thinking I'd be able to go later this year after I found a job and wish I had just gone anyway. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 20, 2009, 07:04:15 AM

Today is a memorable day. It is my father's 72nd birthday and my 3rd year at HAF :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on July 20, 2009, 10:18:51 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Today is a memorable day. It is my father's 72nd birthday and my 3rd year at HAF :headbang: :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 20, 2009, 07:42:42 PM

i just read on a newspaper an article about flowers and pollination by insects. basically the writter asks how can flowers know what insects look like so that some flowers look like them? goddidit
im boiling inside, I wish I knew how to write letters so that I would respond

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on July 20, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Today is a memorable day. It is my father's 72nd birthday and my 3rd year at HAF .

Happy Anniversary to you, Tom62. I hope your father is a healthy and happy 72 year old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 20, 2009, 11:31:51 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"i just read on a newspaper an article about flowers and pollination by insects. basically the writter asks how can flowers know what insects look like so that some flowers look like them? goddidit
im boiling inside, I wish I knew how to write letters so that I would respond

Please post it here... I'm sure one of us could throw something together. :evil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 21, 2009, 06:34:01 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Tom62"Today is a memorable day. It is my father's 72nd birthday and my 3rd year at HAF :blush: .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 21, 2009, 01:35:42 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"i just read on a newspaper an article about flowers and pollination by insects. basically the writter asks how can flowers know what insects look like so that some flowers look like them? goddidit
im boiling inside, I wish I knew how to write letters so that I would respond
Please post it here... I'm sure one of us could throw something together.

well its kinda biggy and in greek but it goes about like this...
title is
how can flowers know what insects need in order to pollinate them since they dont have a brain
yes biggish title
the very first sentence is that he has not studied science, he is just a person who loves to observe nature.
He says that when he was 23 yrs old, he took a walk in the forest and saw an orchid that looked incredibly like a bee. Scientists, he says, told us that flowers will sometimes look like insects in order to attract some. But, he continues, that scientists dont tell us how can a flower know what an insect looks like since it has no eyes or no brain. Mentions the same stuff about flowers that smell like animal corpses.
how can a flower know about intense colors, and he also goes on to trees and their fruit. How does a tree know that animals will eat it and carry its seed somewhere else?
Could darwin's theory be true, he asks? But, he carries on, for the human mind it remains unexplained how can something without eyes or brain know so much about its surroundings, there is no logical explanation, he says.
He concludes:
could all that be a creation of a wise god, that he created all with wisdom and beauty? This is something for all to consider

just a load of cr4p in my opinion

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 21, 2009, 02:18:19 PM

I go off to Lourdes tomorrow, and I am a cocktail of emotions.

I'm excited, scared and very tired already and we don't go anywhere till 11am tomorrow morning. Have a slight feeling of dread too, probably from the thought of getting up before 9am for Mass for a week when I've been used to sleeping in till 4pm, haha. Pilgrimage factor aside, I'm hoping that this year I'll be able to do some exploring and see the beauties of the place properly. It'll be a tad bit difficult with Mum being Paranoid and demanding me at her side at all times, but I'm sure I'll manage :>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 22, 2009, 03:44:30 AM

My mum is very much against homosexuality and bisexuality, which happens to be very bad for me. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 22, 2009, 06:13:34 AM

Journay to France starts in like, less that 3 hours.
I've quite possibly shat enough bricks to build a damn castle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 22, 2009, 12:59:00 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"My mum is very much against homosexuality and bisexuality, which happens to be very bad for me. :shake:

So, you should probably start sending your sister monthly checks to ensure her "cooperation" in this matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on July 23, 2009, 02:31:33 AM

What is on my mind today?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo155%2Fhellboy17x2%2Fth_gir.gif&hash=bee701277620cf678f29a0c1b4f2138f698e9d8a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 23, 2009, 03:19:33 AM

I wrote this for a friend:

I hate the Christians, I hate the Muslims,
I hate the Baptists, I hate the Catholics,
I hate religion, and all it's idiocy,
boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada,

I hate the conservatives, I hate the far right wing,
I hate the bible belt, I hate the pro-life rage,
I hate their morality, I hate their ignorance,
boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada

I hate the bible, I hate the Koran,
I hate intolerance, I hate Leviticus 20:13,
I hate their crusades, and their animosity,
boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada, boomdeyada,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at_f98qOGY0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at_f98qOGY0)

Boom de ah da is on my mind :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 23, 2009, 08:19:38 AM

Now it is official, Pineapple hates me Googled for pineapples on the Internet and found this funny movie trailer on YouTube.
[youtube:167hqbqf]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqUyBN4g8M[/youtube:167hqbqf]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on July 23, 2009, 08:42:48 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Now it is official, Pineapple hates me Googled for pineapples on the Internet and found this funny movie trailer on YouTube.
[youtube:2mrfsut0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqUyBN4g8M[/youtube:2mrfsut0]

The movie is a riot, if you haven't seen it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 23, 2009, 09:10:49 AM

Logically I hate everyone, since I'm one of those ignorant nonbelievers.
Logically.

I also watched Religulous this morning because I wasn't able to sleep. I can honestly say I enjoyed it. =)

The part where he was talking to the "ex-homosexual" I was able to laugh a lot because his homosexuality was bicurious-ness. He said "nobody is born gay", and I think I can beg to differ. >_>

And then he tried to pull the "gay people are gay because they're insecure" ruse. Lol I'm so insecure with women, that I've never had any interests in them, amirite? Totally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on July 23, 2009, 03:42:05 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Logically I hate everyone, since I'm one of those ignorant nonbelievers.
Logically.

I also watched Religulous this morning because I wasn't able to sleep. I can honestly say I enjoyed it. =)

The part where he was talking to the "ex-homosexual" I was able to laugh a lot because his homosexuality was bicurious-ness. He said "nobody is born gay", and I think I can beg to differ. >_>

And then he tried to pull the "gay people are gay because they're insecure" ruse. Lol I'm so insecure with women, that I've never had any interests in them, amirite? Totally.

That's hilarious and extremely frustrating and infuriating at the same time. What a joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 23, 2009, 04:29:15 PM

My friend's mother was just diagnosed with kidney cancer. He let everybody know via Facebook, and I was really saddened by the number of "I'll be praying for you!" and "I'll make sure everybody sends out prayer requests!" comments.

How about doing something, oh, I don't know, fucking productive? Purchase time from a housekeeper to clean, or buy restaurant gift certificates, or offer to chauffeur if need be. Something that doesn't involve sitting on your well-meaning asses and pretending it helps. :shake:

Not saying anything. It's neither the time nor the place. Hence me complaining here. :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on July 23, 2009, 04:34:56 PM

Fallen Jedii - I just had to steal your avatar for my msn.
You can always hope there is some special level of hell for avatar stealing blasphemers like me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on July 23, 2009, 04:35:12 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"My friend's mother was just diagnosed with kidney cancer. He let everybody know via Facebook, and I was really saddened by the number of "I'll be praying for you!" and "I'll make sure everybody sends out prayer requests!" comments.

How about doing something, oh, I don't know, fucking productive? Purchase time from a housekeeper to clean, or buy restaurant gift certificates, or offer to chauffeur if need be. Something that doesn't involve sitting on your well-meaning asses and pretending it helps. :shake:

Not saying anything. It's neither the time nor the place. Hence me complaining here. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 23, 2009, 06:51:36 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"My friend's mother was just diagnosed with kidney cancer. He let everybody know via Facebook, and I was really saddened by the number of "I'll be praying for you!" and "I'll make sure everybody sends out prayer requests!" comments.

How about doing something, oh, I don't know, fucking productive? Purchase time from a housekeeper to clean, or buy restaurant gift certificates, or offer to chauffeur if need be. Something that doesn't involve sitting on your well-meaning asses and pretending it helps. :shake:

Not saying anything. It's neither the time nor the place. Hence me complaining here. :shake: My mom spouts off something about "if it's the Lord's will, Mom (grandma) will be taken." This pisses off my mean uncle Tom, and he stands up and says something back to mom, then dad had to get in his face and the circle was bust.

"I'll pray for you" and "If it's God's will" and "The Lord works in mysterious ways" are all along the same vein.

My personal favorite though is when a hard Christian tells me about something bad that happened to them, like my homie that had his car engine fuse up from overheating... my response is always "Man, those acts of God really stick it in and break it off don't they?"

Hismikeness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ewomack on July 23, 2009, 08:50:55 PM

I wonder who's watching me from heaven today?!?!

Gosh golly gee... who can it be?!?!

I'd better get my hand out of my drawers... oopsie!!!

:bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on July 23, 2009, 11:11:13 PM

Quote from: "ewomack"I wonder who's watching me from heaven today?!?!

Gosh golly gee... who can it be?!?!

I'd better get my hand out of my drawers... oopsie!!!

You know, it's hilarious. My friends and I do it, we all talk about it, and my friends still consider themselves catholic.

I remember when a bunch of religious fanatics came into our school teaching us abstinence. "Don't masturbate, don't have sex until your married, don't drink, don't smoke, don't yada yada yada!"

Now, I'm not saying everyone does all these things, but if you could find me one kid that hasn't done at least one of those I'd be stunned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 24, 2009, 05:07:22 PM

I did a reading today.

I did it in front of 70 odd people I don't even know. Considering I'm scared shitless of speaking in public, I'm pretty proud of myself. The Priest, an old buddy of mine, just Ninjas up behind me and went â€œI heard you're doing a reading for me today, Hat. You're a star.â€ and after a few minutes of â€œNo I don't wannaâ€ and â€œOh go onâ€ I gave in. I swear that man knows I can't say no to him. Everyone complimented me and things, some even asking what church I do my regular readings in. I have to lol

@ them when I tell them that was my First Reading Ever. The Priest joked that he'll get some other Priests to me to get me to go to Mass, and I had hilarious mental images of a bunch of Priests outside my front door all â€œCome to Mass pls!â€

In relation to what curiosityandthecat said, I know the feeling. People who have me on Facebook would have probably seen my small bits of Rage when my Uncle was taken into hospital and operated on at 4am. After spending some time around these people though, I think I might have a small ecuse for some of them. Maybe some of them feel like there's nothing much they can do, so praying is the only thing they believe that will help. Then again they could just be lazy gits like myself, I don't know |D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on July 26, 2009, 02:50:01 AM

<rant>

Today I attended the Gilroy Garlic Festival. It's basicaly an Oktoberfest with a garlic theme, at least an American Oktoberfest with a garlic theme. The hotdogs come with garlic. The icecream comes with garlic. I did it because my roomates really wanted me to go and unfortunately I relented.

It was horrible. It was a herd of humans, thousands of them. They moved from stand to stand, pitifully exchanging money for what they presumably hoped would be garlic related meaning but turned out to be over-priced garlic flavored meat on a stick. They meandered around like cattle, following all the social conventions of such events. They each had to get one of the over-priced souvenirs because that's apparently what you do at these things. My roomates encouraged me to buy a $50 wallet because mine has been held together with tape for 5 years. The argument doesn't follow. It's holding just fine. But apparently I just had to buy something. I didn't.

A police helicopter circled overhead. There were police fucking everywhere. There were 2-3 at each intersection where they had to divert traffic. Why did they need so many? One police officer can handle traffic control at an intersection, no? Why does everyone have to be so fucking safe? Why does an Oktoberfest need a circling helicopter? Like the cattle might actually do something that isn't 100% predictable.

They had music. It was lowest common denominator and banal. I hated it.

To get a beer, I had to queue in one line to have my ID checked, another line to get a beer "ticket" and yet another line to get a beer. This is not how beer works. Drinking beer is a social activity. Reducing drinking beer to a system completely misses the point of drinking beer.

And they had nowhere to smoke a cigarette. Now that really pissed me off =).

</rant>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragon_Of_Heavon on July 26, 2009, 03:11:12 AM

I am just trying to figure out ways to get out of the mess I am in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on July 27, 2009, 09:07:48 PM

Quote from: "Dragon_Of_Heavon"I am just trying to figure out ways to get out of the mess I am in.

True dat!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 28, 2009, 10:45:26 AM

"Pro-choice treats unborn babies just like the Nazis treated the Jews."

So I'm a Nazi for letting a woman have a choice to get rid of something she possibly does not want?
Ok, sure. I can live with that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 28, 2009, 11:58:18 AM

Quote from: "Hat""Pro-choice treats unborn babies just like the Nazis treated the Jews."

So I'm a Nazi for letting a woman have a choice to get rid of something she possibly does not want?
Ok, sure. I can live with that.

Hey Hat this is an issue many feel strongly about, it has in fact been discused here in the past http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2151 Mabey you'ed like to restart it there. I fear it may swamp this thread. Though I suppose thats one of the pupses of this thread anyway. Of course I may be wrong I often am, but at the least you could see some of the opinions others on this forum hold as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on July 28, 2009, 12:51:38 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "Hat""Pro-choice treats unborn babies just like the Nazis treated the Jews."

So I'm a Nazi for letting a woman have a choice to get rid of something she possibly does not want?
Ok, sure. I can live with that.

Hey Hat this is an issue many feel strongly about, it has in fact been discused here in the past http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2151 Mabey you'ed like to restart it there. I fear it may swamp this thread. Though I suppose thats one of the pupses of this thread anyway. Of course I may be wrong I often am, but at the least you could see some of the opinions others on this forum hold as well.

Oh awesome, go me for not being able to find threads properly |D;;
I wasn't looking to start a full debate on it or anything, which is why I just made that small comment.
Although I just might kick start that topic again whenever I return from France. Maybe.
Prolly not because I'm lazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 28, 2009, 01:09:18 PM

Quote from: "Hat"Oh awesome, go me for not being able to find threads properly |D;;
I wasn't looking to start a full debate on it or anything, which is why I just made that small comment.
Although I just might kick start that topic again whenever I return from France. Maybe.
Prolly not because I'm lazy.

Yeah, it's a pretty heavy topic, after all. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 28, 2009, 10:21:32 PM

Wondering if we'll lose power again today due to the heat. Yup, hits 95 degrees here in our subdivision (or wind or rain...) and we lose power. It was too hot to sleep last night!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on July 28, 2009, 10:25:38 PM

I'm thinking about my friend. He comes from a extremely religious family. He knows I'm an atheist and I've talked to him before about it. He doesn't mind because he isn't a "real" Catholic himself, he just believes that his religion is superior and extremely realistic. I remember a few months ago, while discussing religion, he said that "I think human minds will always be flawed and we'll never know the truth". This disappointed me greatly, but I didn't say anything to him at the time. I just don't understand how you can live like that. You're labeling yourself as stupid and naive. How can you believe such bullshit? It drives me crazy! I could go on, and on, and on...

THINK FOR YOURSELF AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN DAMN MIND!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 29, 2009, 06:33:56 AM

We lost power today... not once, but twice. The first time, we took a few hours to pop over to the local department store (Fred Meyer) and find sunglasses, sun hat, etc., for the hubby and kid who are going on their first rafting trip on Sunday. We got home after 2 hours to find the power back on... yippee! One hour later, darkness once more. This is ridiculous! We did hit 104 today... with a high of 101 projected for tomorrow. I know many of you live with those temps and are like, Yeah, so? But this is Oregon... people DIE in heat like this because they're not used to it.

It's strip and sit naked time. LOL! :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 29, 2009, 11:32:15 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"It's strip and sit naked time. LOL!

I'm from Oregon too and since I live alone thats how I usually am at home in summer. I'm not a nudist I just don't see the point and it keeps me slightly cooler in the summer. I will say that After some of the places I've been in my life Salem really doesn't get that bad but it still sucks I've always done better in, and prefered, the cold. You can always put more cloths on if its cold when it's hot you can get buck naked and you'll still be too hot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 29, 2009, 12:46:13 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"But this is Oregon... people DIE in heat like this because they're not used to it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi216.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc320%2FRestlesDreamz%2FJeffOregonTrail.jpg&hash=8d39aebdcb4627c9a69d48fd6b8becbb11a85416)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 30, 2009, 07:29:44 AM

[Homo-rage]
My mum told me about how homosexuals and people that support them are ruining the moral fabric of America. She also told me about how secular movements were "stupid and selfish".

I can't argue because I'm going to need help paying for college (lol), and I definitely can never come out of the closet to her,because she doesn't realise what "love thy neighbour as thyself" and "treat others in a way in which you would want to be treated" mean.

[/homo-rage]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on July 30, 2009, 07:38:26 AM

I would really like to know what was on my mind when I made this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7II ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7IIMs4&feature=channel_page)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on July 30, 2009, 07:59:34 AM

Quote from: "Rastelin"I would really like to know what was on my mind when I made this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7II ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7IIMs4&feature=channel_page)

That was a great "lulwut" moment when i watched that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 30, 2009, 01:16:02 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"I would really like to know what was on my mind when I made this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7II ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7IIMs4&feature=channel_page)

Perfect timing. I watch that (muted) when The Doors "The End" is blasting in my livingroom. Wonderfully creepy moment. Bravo, sir. You win three internets.

Quote from: "Pineapple"[Homo-rage]
My mum told me about how homosexuals and people that support them are ruining the moral fabric of America. She also told me about how secular movements were "stupid and selfish".

I can't argue because I'm going to need help paying for college (lol), and I definitely can never come out of the closet to her,because she doesn't realise what "love thy neighbour as thyself" and "treat others in a way in which you would want to be treated" mean.

[/homo-rage]

Boy, when you finish college, she's gonna be piiiiiiissed. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 01, 2009, 02:57:08 AM

Quote from: "Rastelin"I would really like to know what was on my mind when I made this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7II ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7IIMs4&feature=channel_page)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagemacros.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2Flol_wut1.jpg&hash=c3178745e24c67b9667f35e9428ca827ba6a040f)
wut?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 02, 2009, 02:30:08 AM

Quote from: "Rastelin"I would really like to know what was on my mind when I made this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7II ... annel_page (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRbUf7IIMs4&feature=channel_page)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg293.imageshack.us%2Fimg293%2F792%2F1186098946808dn4lq8.jpg&hash=28ca9ca445a803ca11c7de7be223c59de499f023)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 04, 2009, 05:53:19 AM

The laid back lounge, What's on my mind today? this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fui22.gamespot.com%2F1429%2Fthegame_2.jpg&hash=544e91ff758b6bea8b5d411af80345275d946fd5)

i hate this

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Athiest33 on August 05, 2009, 02:36:53 AM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

School. I am anxious for the new year to start. Especially since I'm quite bad in Science and French.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Athiest33 on August 05, 2009, 02:38:51 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"The laid back lounge, What's on my mind today? this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fui22.gamespot.com%2F1429%2Fthegame_2.jpg&hash=544e91ff758b6bea8b5d411af80345275d946fd5)

i hate this

OMG, everyone at my school was playing that one year, it drove me crazy. One day in the lunchroom everyone shouted it at the same time, I couldn't stand it! XD :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 05, 2009, 12:04:55 PM

Ugh, why oh why did /b/ have to become mainstream? Cancer, I tell you. Cancer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on August 05, 2009, 04:53:37 PM

I noticed that in a lot of my photos I look like I'm about to murder someone.

Pdffffft who needs pics of themselves anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 05, 2009, 09:54:17 PM

Last Friday I bought the complete DVD collection of the British TV-Series "The Avengers". I've watched the first 2 DVD's and got 37 more to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 05, 2009, 11:05:02 PM

I work in a large corporation with multiple facilities across the country. The department which I manage is constantly being compared to another "sister" department in terms of warranty and scrap, and that facility, mind you, is doing a great job, while we are struggling. However, this comparison is not apples to apples. We use materials of a poorer standard, with less people, and a new business start up which took up a majority of our time in that area that the other facility didn't have to deal with. But my bosses don't want to hear that, of course.

Frustrating.

:brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 05, 2009, 11:43:45 PM

Quote from: "hismikeness"I work in a large corporation with multiple facilities across the country. The department which I manage is constantly being compared to another "sister" department in terms of warranty and scrap, and that facility, mind you, is doing a great job, while we are struggling. However, this comparison is not apples to apples. We use materials of a poorer standard, with less people, and a new business start up which took up a majority of our time in that area that the other facility didn't have to deal with. But my bosses don't want to hear that, of course.

Frustrating.

:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 06, 2009, 12:29:49 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Look around. Change.

Oh I've thought about it. Please to for believe that. However, in this area, I really have the best job, save for lawyers/doctors, etc. For my level of schooling (bachelor's degree), the management job, benefits, hours are second to none.

I am going places in the company, so I am learning many lessons from my supervisors about how not to be once I'm in their shoes.

Hismikeness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on August 06, 2009, 06:02:59 AM

Curio, that's the kind of setup I NEED for my transcription! I have a large screen flat panel on a monitor arm hooked to a laptop that I could open and have two screens to work on, but I'd need them at the same height like that. I seriously doubt Joe would spring for THAT, though, after I just dropped a big chunk on my expansion software. Eeek. Lucky you! lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 06, 2009, 06:10:05 AM

I had a new idea at work last week. Now other people are helping me build it. I really like making things that haven't been made before =).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on August 06, 2009, 01:52:18 PM

I'm having company later. Two of my tiny cousins, Jake and Katie. Jake's almost nine now and Katie is seven or eight, I'm not good at keeping track of their ages. We're all going to be playing games today. It should be amusing because none of my games are for their age group, but I let them play anyway.

I'm turning into That Cousin who lets you play games you really shouldn't be playing, and helps you with any games you're currently stuck on. Fuck yeah, I'm suddenly 10x more awesome that I originally thought I was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: shanster on August 06, 2009, 08:28:30 PM

whats on my mind?? oh a little of this and a little of that.
I'm happy cause I just bought a dress on super cheap clearance that fits me like a glove but i'm pissed to hell because I got turned down for a promotion at work and the girl they chose to give the position too has no clue what she's doing and I have to TRAIN her....yes, I am forced to train the person that HR chose over me....*headdesk*
As of now I am currently looking for a new job, wish me luck

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on August 06, 2009, 09:43:45 PM

Quote from: "shanster"...i'm pissed to hell because I got turned down for a promotion at work and the girl they chose to give the position too has no clue what she's doing and I have to TRAIN her....yes, I am forced to train the person that HR chose over me....*headdesk*

As of now I am currently looking for a new job, wish me luck

Wait a minute...you already know how to do the job, but you didn't get the promotion. And now you're expected to train the person who was promoted. I wouldn't do it. Screw that!

Good luck finding a new job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 07, 2009, 01:47:42 AM

Back to school time starts tomorrow. I'm going to be a sophomore. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 08, 2009, 07:04:57 AM

I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :verysad:

Apparently they make this one the hardest as to scare off people that don't belong in the AP class that signed up for it (it was an open course).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 09, 2009, 09:44:51 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 09, 2009, 02:18:55 PM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :yay:
AP testing must've changed since I did it ten years ago. Our was only on a scale of 1-5. AP European History was the hardest history one, if I recall correctly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 09, 2009, 08:35:04 PM

Changed my wallpaper to an image of the Carina nebula taken by the hubble space telescope (http://hubblesite.org/gallery/wallpaper/pr2007016a/1280_wallpaper/). Now off to find out what a nebula is on wikipedia...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 09, 2009, 10:56:28 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :yay:
AP testing must've changed since I did it ten years ago. Our was only on a scale of 1-5. AP European History was the hardest history one, if I recall correctly.
The scale for the testing is 1-9 nowadays. Most colleges are accepting a minimum of 5.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 09, 2009, 11:22:13 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :yay:
AP testing must've changed since I did it ten years ago. Our was only on a scale of 1-5. AP European History was the hardest history one, if I recall correctly.

I don't remember AP classes being on a scale from 1-5. Maybe it depends on the state.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 10, 2009, 12:21:47 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"The scale for the testing is 1-9 nowadays. Most colleges are accepting a minimum of 5.

Quote from: "Whitney"I don't remember AP classes being on a scale from 1-5. Maybe it depends on the state.

Hmm. That's interesting. In the 90s in Ohio, at least, it was 1-5, 5 being maximum, most schools taking a 3 at the bottom end. My, how things change.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 10, 2009, 01:03:34 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "quizlixx"The scale for the testing is 1-9 nowadays. Most colleges are accepting a minimum of 5.

Quote from: "Whitney"I don't remember AP classes being on a scale from 1-5. Maybe it depends on the state.

Hmm. That's interesting. In the 90s in Ohio, at least, it was 1-5, 5 being maximum, most schools taking a 3 at the bottom end. My, how things change.

Mine was a percent out of 100 then they weighted the GPA.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on August 10, 2009, 06:40:14 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I have an AP World History quiz on my first day of High School. :yay:
AP testing must've changed since I did it ten years ago. Our was only on a scale of 1-5. AP European History was the hardest history one, if I recall correctly.

I got all of my information from this movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kI4JX9JeR4) and this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui6L84zW5-U&NR=1) and this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5Exefkfso) but I seemed to fail when I wrote mine. I think my professor was full of crap....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 10, 2009, 06:47:51 AM

Working out before you attempt to sleep really does help!

EDIT
OH GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FAILED ME EXERCISE?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 10, 2009, 08:14:50 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Working out before you attempt to sleep really does help! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 10, 2009, 08:45:24 AM

I made a robot fridge. This is just a prototype. I'll make the parts out of card and cut them to shape. Excuse the rust. My landlord refuses to upgrade the 1970s fridge.
[attachment=0:1xksx7zl]fridge-robot.jpg[/attachment:1xksx7zl]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 10, 2009, 09:50:12 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I made a robot fridge. This is just a prototype. I'll make the parts out of card and cut them to shape. Excuse the rust. My landlord refuses to upgrade the 1970s fridge.
[attachment=0:2yr2g32t]fridge-robot.jpg[/attachment:2yr2g32t]

Well, that's the best thing i've ever seen. Open it up and take a pic for curio in the I Want to See a Picture Thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 10, 2009, 10:36:59 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"Well, that's the best thing i've ever seen. Open it up and take a pic for curio in the I Want to See a Picture Thread.

I can do one better. It seems obvious to me now that I must give my robot fridge a phallus. Stay tuned...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on August 11, 2009, 04:10:54 PM

Might go to Town Hall Meeting Lloyd Doggett is holding. Can you bring signs to those things?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on August 11, 2009, 07:29:55 PM

Quote from: "Big Mac"Might go to Town Hall Meeting Lloyd Doggett is holding. Can you bring signs to those things?

You should definitely go! Report your experiences if you do, please.

I'm not sure about the sign issue, so you might want to put something on a t-shirt instead and wear another shirt over over it just in case.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2F5e6ba4124c672b79.gif&hash=2210cdd1dc6d04ae9653d6846ae9ec753166a64e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on August 12, 2009, 07:22:20 AM

Lloyd Doggett's meeting time and place was one of the most elusive things ever. He has been basically run out of every single one he has had in Austin. I've looked all over the web (with no luck) because me and a friend wanted to go real bad. He was going to film it and I was going to yell some at my rep. I'm not exactly a big fan of his and can't wait for the next election to vote against him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: shanster on August 12, 2009, 08:43:34 PM

Just did an interview with chase bank, I'm crossing my fingers with the hope that I get it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on August 12, 2009, 09:17:54 PM

Good Luck Shanster
:bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on August 12, 2009, 09:30:33 PM

Pineapple, love your avatar!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 14, 2009, 12:42:05 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Pineapple, love your avatar!

Ah, a Psych fan are you? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on August 17, 2009, 03:00:42 AM

Psych is awesome, so are pineapples.

anyways, didn't want to create a new thread but thought this quote was interesting;

"Confident nonbelievers such as atheists were more emotionally well-adjusted relative to tentative nonbelievers," says Galen's report.

source; http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2009/08/ ... le-too.php (http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2009/08/atheists-are-happy-people-too.php)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 17, 2009, 03:16:23 AM

Ugh, I'm too tired to keep swatting the flies. Someone take over for me so I can go to bed, mmk?

Hoping to finish book 3 of the Dark Tower series tonight. Can't believe I've never read this thing. What's wrong with me?

Hemingway, next. (After the DT series is done, I mean.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on August 17, 2009, 04:14:43 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Ugh, I'm too tired to keep swatting the flies. Someone take over for me so I can go to bed, mmk?

Hoping to finish book 3 of the Dark Tower series tonight. Can't believe I've never read this thing. What's wrong with me?

Hemingway, next. (After the DT series is done, I mean.)

Been meaning to read the Dark Tower series, is it as good as everyone says?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on August 17, 2009, 07:54:16 PM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree ... h-doctrine (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/aug/16/atheism-creationism-faith-doctrine)
FTA "People of faith have rejected the benefits of an open mind and, perhaps through choice, are destined to repeat their bloody pasts"

No need for another thread, just thought this may interest some.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 17, 2009, 07:58:22 PM

Quote from: "quizlixx"Been meaning to read the Dark Tower series, is it as good as everyone says?

I'm enjoying it. It reminds me of Vampire Hunter D, which is a very good thing. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on August 18, 2009, 09:36:03 PM

I'm not feeding any trolls anymore. We should let those threads die off. I'm sure they will go away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 18, 2009, 09:49:32 PM

Quote from: "skurry"I'm not feeding any trolls anymore. We should let those threads die off. I'm sure they will go away.

Until they make their rounds on the other sites and once again find their ways back here again. That's why we turn it into a game, mostly about shampoo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on August 20, 2009, 07:41:30 AM

Hypocrites are on my mind today. I took the time to give a well reasoned response to a Christian video on YT asking how atheists could think that Christianity is as bad as Islam. He gave a whole list of the "evils" of Islam when compared to Christianity. I reasoned different, he removed my comment. Because Islam would never censor free speach or expression if it dissented with them. I am so sick of theistic hypocracy. I should have known better but I was the first commentor so I didn't realise He was making a video aimed at Atheists but only for back pats and agreement.

Ok I'm done, just got really annoyed and had to get that off my chest. Rant is over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on August 22, 2009, 04:55:05 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"Hypocrites are on my mind today. I took the time to give a well reasoned response to a Christian video on YT asking how atheists could think that Christianity is as bad as Islam. He gave a whole list of the "evils" of Islam when compared to Christianity. I reasoned different, he removed my comment. Because Islam would never censor free speach or expression if it dissented with them. I am so sick of theistic hypocracy. I should have known better but I was the first commentor so I didn't realise He was making a video aimed at Atheists but only for back pats and agreement.

Ok I'm done, just got really annoyed and had to get that off my chest. Rant is over.

Yeah that's how they roll. And yet they're supposed to be indwelt by a "holy spirit." Yeah, sure they are...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on August 22, 2009, 07:08:52 AM

I had Mormons show up at my door a couple of days ago. Funny thing is I don't answer the door without a gun close by in case the visitor(s) are going to be bad news. Had an interesting chat about the new XD I had sitting on the TV and agreed to attend their next Sunday service. I've never been and I prefer to see how they operate. Zero chance of me converting.

Nice fellows but their religion is kooky. Then again, I suppose it's no more stupid than Catholicism or Islam but it's got some funny stuff to it. White people who are evil turn into red Indians....yeah...

The whole time they were talking, I couldn't help but think of that "Dumb-Dumb-Dumb-Dumb" song from South Park.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 22, 2009, 01:40:59 PM

Quote from: "Big Mac"I had Mormons show up at my door a couple of days ago. Funny thing is I don't answer the door without a gun close by in case the visitor(s) are going to be bad news. Had an interesting chat about the new XD I had sitting on the TV and agreed to attend their next Sunday service. I've never been and I prefer to see how they operate. Zero chance of me converting.

Nice fellows but their religion is kooky. Then again, I suppose it's no more stupid than Catholicism or Islam but it's got some funny stuff to it. White people who are evil turn into red Indians....yeah...

The whole time they were talking, I couldn't help but think of that "Dumb-Dumb-Dumb-Dumb" song from South Park.

Maybe you could sneak in a camera and tape some of it. It'd make for damn good entertainment. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 24, 2009, 02:08:21 PM

Went and saw Inglorious Basterds yesterday. Really quite good. Harkens back to older Tarantino, reminiscent of Pulp Fiction moreso than the recent grindhouse stuff (thankfully). It's quite violent (imagine that), but definitely worth the money to go see. Christoph Waltz will get an Oscar for best supporting actor, no question.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 24, 2009, 02:58:21 PM

Quote from: "Big Mac"White people who are evil turn into red Indians....yeah...

I didn't know they believed that....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 25, 2009, 02:40:50 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Big Mac"White people who are evil turn into red Indians....yeah...

I didn't know they believed that....

The Book of Mormon says Native Americans are descended from the ancient Israelites. Apparently they voyaged to the Americas by boat some centuries BC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: buttercupbaby on August 25, 2009, 02:49:39 AM

QuoteThe Book of Mormon says Native Americans are descended from the ancient Israelites. Apparently they voyaged to the Americas by boat some centuries BC.

I used to think Mormon was mega-kooky when I was a catholic. Now, compared to all of them, its just average-kooky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on August 25, 2009, 04:38:47 AM

Got an email from one of my aunts today after she discovered on Facebook that I'm an atheist:

How sad you had so much faith as child and a teenager.
I pray that God brings you back.
Love Aunt Donna

Made me giggle a little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on August 26, 2009, 05:06:58 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Big Mac"I had Mormons show up at my door a couple of days ago. Funny thing is I don't answer the door without a gun close by in case the visitor(s) are going to be bad news. Had an interesting chat about the new XD I had sitting on the TV and agreed to attend their next Sunday service. I've never been and I prefer to see how they operate. Zero chance of me converting.

Nice fellows but their religion is kooky. Then again, I suppose it's no more stupid than Catholicism or Islam but it's got some funny stuff to it. White people who are evil turn into red Indians....yeah...

The whole time they were talking, I couldn't help but think of that "Dumb-Dumb-Dumb-Dumb" song from South Park.
Maybe you could sneak in a camera and tape some of it. It'd make for damn good entertainment.

I actually am looking into surveillance equipment for my place. I'm paranoid as hell and when strangers come knocking, I get really paranoid. The problem with these folks is that they are too damn nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 26, 2009, 09:31:25 AM

Quote from: "Big Mac"I actually am looking into surveillance equipment for my place. I'm paranoid as hell and when strangers come knocking, I get really paranoid. The problem with these folks is that they are too damn nice.

I get Mormons and more so Jehovah's Witnesses coming to my door quite a lot. In my experience they are annoying but harmless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 28, 2009, 02:44:30 AM

I think I could essentially consider myself Buddhist, minus the belief in afterlife. I want to find nirvana... I think I'll make that my point in life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 28, 2009, 02:49:38 AM

Quote from: "Big Mac"I actually am looking into surveillance equipment for my place. I'm paranoid as hell and when strangers come knocking, I get really paranoid. The problem with these folks is that they are too damn nice.

I have a friend who did that...he can see who is at his door without getting up. I think he just ran a webcam outside and connected it to his home network.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on August 28, 2009, 04:01:39 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I think I could essentially consider myself Buddhist, minus the belief in afterlife. I want to find nirvana... I think I'll make that my point in life.

Nirvana being that you become a drop of water in the ocean and part of everything in the world? I think that is essentially what happens when you rot in the ground after you die. You decompose and become nutrients for the living organisms around you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on August 28, 2009, 07:10:45 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I want to find nirvana... I think I'll make that my point in life.

So, basically... you have a great desire to reach a condition... in which you have no desires?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jbeukema on August 28, 2009, 09:26:49 AM

QuoteWhat's on your mind today?

Pia Mater...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 28, 2009, 10:46:17 PM

Quote from: "skurry"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I think I could essentially consider myself Buddhist, minus the belief in afterlife. I want to find nirvana... I think I'll make that my point in life.

Nirvana being that you become a drop of water in the ocean and part of everything in the world? I think that is essentially what happens when you rot in the ground after you die. You decompose and become nutrients for the living organisms around you.

That has to do with Brahman in Hinduism.

And I mean spiritual nirvana. Finding inner peace within myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on August 28, 2009, 10:47:20 PM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"
Quote from: "Pineapple"I want to find nirvana... I think I'll make that my point in life.
So, basically... you have a great desire to reach a condition... in which you have no desires?

Curses.
Foiled before I started!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 29, 2009, 02:17:41 PM

So I'm trying to find forums for teachers in which I can drum up some traffic for my new site, and I find one called "A to Z Teacher Stuff Forums." Looks normal, until you scroll down most of the way, past the test practice sections, and reach the "Prayer Request Forum." :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: iNow on August 29, 2009, 03:58:16 PM

Not sure if this is or is not what you're after, but you might look here:

National Center for Science Education: Defending the Teaching of Evolution in Public Schools (http://ncseweb.org/)

QuoteThe National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents and concerned citizens working to keep evolution in public school science education. We educate the press and public about the scientific, educational, and legal aspects of the creation and evolution controversy, and supply needed information and advice to defend good science education at local, state, and national levels. Our 4000 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens with diverse religious affiliations.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on August 29, 2009, 04:11:52 PM

Oh, I know the NCSE. I'm just annoyed that teachers, who are supposed to be the heralds of the next generation, can so blatantly place prayer next to lesson plans. It's just a sore spot for me; legally, as long as they don't do it in the classroom, there's nothing wrong with it. I'm just complaining. :secret:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 02, 2009, 02:30:36 AM

I do very well believe that I've found a guy that likes me! :yay:

But he has a girlfriend.

And I guess "Nirvana" isn't really what I want to find. I just want to find inner peace within myself by the end of my life. I want to make sense of my life too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on September 02, 2009, 03:00:08 AM

Good luck Napplepie!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on September 02, 2009, 06:44:01 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"So I'm trying to find forums for teachers in which I can drum up some traffic for my new site, and I find one called "A to Z Teacher Stuff Forums." Looks normal, until you scroll down most of the way, past the test practice sections, and reach the "Prayer Request Forum." :rant:

Yeah that's crazy. I think I can match that. I recently moved to an Indy suburb town called Carmel to be closer to my job, and I'm watching this dedication of a new bridge that's part of the Monon trail, on tv on the local access channel. A nice little ceremony where they're all saying how great they all are, and one of the more nerdy looking officials gets his turn at the podium, and after a few words about this and that, he breaks out the "let's bow our heads for a moment of prayer" command. I don't have a clue what he said after "Dear lord", because that's when I rolled my eyes and grabbed my clicker, but I guess I wasn't surprised. This is a very white/Republican/Christian/ burg. It was probably good that I wasn't there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on September 07, 2009, 12:17:13 PM

Sup, HAF? Long time no seeeeee~

Those of you who see my Facebook should know of Minor Drama involving Relatives disliking my swearing habits despite me seeing them on a semi-regular basis offline, while on my Twitter was Drama involving a now former friend who fancied me with stuff which has been going on for months. I'm not fussed about the latter, I think he was being a clingy bitch about things 80% of the time so it's no real loss for me. I'm a tad bit annoyed about the former, because since these people are relatives they should know about this and if they have problems with it to speak about it to my face, not over facebook.

But anyway, all that's on my mind right now is small hope that my timetable will change this week. Just Friday, anyway. Monday we're off, Tuesday is half day, we don't start class till 11am on Wednesday and on Thursday we're only in 1 hour 45 minutes thanks to class starting at 1.30pm but Friday...Friday, class starts at 9.30am and ends at 2.15pm. We get no break or lunch in between. Last time I checked I don't think that's allowed but whatever. We'll be complaining about it to give us a break in between.

Other than minor Dramu and Timetable Worries, a Hat is doing just peachy : )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 07, 2009, 07:13:12 PM

What if none of us are really human, but instead ethereal beings that sacrificed eternal life in order to live as humans?

That would have been really stupid of us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on September 07, 2009, 07:33:22 PM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"What if none of us are really human, but instead ethereal beings that sacrificed eternal life in order to live as humans?

That would have been really stupid of us.

Yes but not nearly as stupid as the ethereal beings that sacrificed eternal life to live as snails. Perhaps unless they were ethereal snails.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on September 07, 2009, 09:05:47 PM

Dear Roxio shit that keeps popping up; Stop it. I dunno what you are or how you got here but cut it out >: (

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on September 07, 2009, 09:21:16 PM

"You don't have to go if you don't want to go."
"Okay, cool. I'm going to stay home."
"WTF?! Why don't you come with me?! This is ridiculous!" :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 08, 2009, 12:36:28 AM

Got an A+ on my paper comparing Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" to modern American culture and politics for my AP World History class.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on September 08, 2009, 12:50:45 AM

That sounds interesting Pineapple, maybe you could post it? =)

Meanwhile, AlP has written a program to download historical prices for all securities listed on the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE since his birthday in 1994. Why? Because AlP has mad scientist tendencies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on September 08, 2009, 05:43:20 PM

Hey Listen, You. If you don't see the point in coming to a half day class, don't bother coming back in. Our timetable only has one full day, the rest are all short due to late starts and the like. Oh what's that? You have reasons? Listen, Boyo, I don't care, ok? We should have established that fact that I have an Empathy Problem by now. Y'know, it's apparently what causes you to be 'omg i'm so emo i'm in so much pain' because I refuse to fancy you back, remember? Anyway, I don't care if you can't come to class because the 'pain' is 'omg so terrible'. I don't care if you've broken an arm. Hell, I don't care if you're on fucking fire. You said Weekend Drama wouldn't interfere with school. I believe that, I do. But if you're going to tell Dean that you don't see the point, then you can just get the fuck out. I hate people like you who sign up for courses and don't bother coming in most of the time after a year or so, wasting a spot for someone who had potential.

I'll tell you something for nothing, Boy. You wouldn't be missed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 09, 2009, 06:06:04 AM

I had been laughing uncontrollably just now, but this thread sobered me right up.

It's time to go watch something that will make me cry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on September 09, 2009, 09:55:51 AM

Grr. Theives piss me off..
I know i live in the city of cycles but this is ridiculous! My second bike stolen this year :shake:

Problem is, if i booby-trap a bike, i'll be the one who gets prosecuted!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 09, 2009, 05:52:45 PM

First day of school for my 9yo son... 5th grade. <sigh> and 7th grade math... bigger sigh. I want him to grow up... but I want him to say young. Being a mom is a hard job, the hardest I've ever had. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 09, 2009, 06:05:57 PM

Got back from vacation today. My round trip through the Southwest USA (Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah) was truly awesome. My personal highlights were the National Parks, especially Death Valley, Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon; as well as the city of San Francisco. Las Vegas was too noisy and flashy for my "taste buds".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 09, 2009, 06:18:49 PM

Trying to get the AC fixed in my GF's car today. We bought a part yesterday and took it to a shop to get it put in. She calls me to pick her up, I get her, and we get home. I sit down at the computer and the mechanic calls. It turns out the part is bad, Pepboys tried to fix the same part off of someone else's car and sell it as new. :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on September 09, 2009, 07:57:40 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Got back from vacation today. My round trip through the Southwest USA (Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah) was truly awesome. My personal highlights were the National Parks, especially Death Valley, Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon; as well as the city of San Francisco. Las Vegas was too noisy and flashy for my "taste buds".

I'm glad you had a good time. Did you have a tour guide?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 10, 2009, 04:26:42 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "Tom62"Got back from vacation today. My round trip through the Southwest USA (Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah) was truly awesome. My personal highlights were the National Parks, especially Death Valley, Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon; as well as the city of San Francisco. Las Vegas was too noisy and flashy for my "taste buds".

I'm glad you had a good time. Did you have a tour guide?

No, the deal that we made with the travel agency was that they provided us with the route description, rental car (with GPS) and the hotels. Next time we will organize everything ourselves, because some of the hotels were not so good or badly located and the travel schedule was very hectic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 10, 2009, 05:10:59 AM

Quote from: "karadan"Grr. Theives piss me off..
I know i live in the city of cycles but this is ridiculous! My second bike stolen this year :shake:

Problem is, if i booby-trap a bike, i'll be the one who gets prosecuted!!

Someone has opened up my car twice in the last month or so. I don't know exactly how they are unlocking it...they either have a thing that sends a code like the keyless entry or get in the old fashion way with that bar that goes into the door. The first time they took the GPS that I had forgotten to take inside; last time they just made a mess of all the useless papers I had collected in the car. So, next big purchase is a car alarm to scare people off when they get into the car. What is troublesome about the last time is it happened within the 30 minutes of my husband leaving for work and then me leaving for work...he said my car door was not wide open when he left but it was when I left. I don't particularly like the idea of potentially catching someone in the act.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 10, 2009, 05:39:42 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "karadan"Grr. Theives piss me off..
I know i live in the city of cycles but this is ridiculous! My second bike stolen this year :shake:

Problem is, if i booby-trap a bike, i'll be the one who gets prosecuted!!

Someone has opened up my car twice in the last month or so. I don't know exactly how they are unlocking it...they either have a thing that sends a code like the keyless entry or get in the old fashion way with that bar that goes into the door. The first time they took the GPS that I had forgotten to take inside; last time they just made a mess of all the useless papers I had collected in the car. So, next big purchase is a car alarm to scare people off when they get into the car. What is troublesome about the last time is it happened within the 30 minutes of my husband leaving for work and then me leaving for work...he said my car door was not wide open when he left but it was when I left. I don't particularly like the idea of potentially catching someone in the act.

At least they didn't steal the car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 11, 2009, 12:39:32 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"At least they didn't steal the car.

Yes, that would be a lot worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 11, 2009, 06:03:31 AM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"It's time to go watch something that will make me cry.

Mission accomplished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 11, 2009, 06:24:38 AM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"
Quote from: "Heretical Rants"It's time to go watch something that will make me cry.
Mission accomplished.

What movie did you watch? I haven't cried in years (being a guy no surprise) but last time I remember crying over a movie was when I was ... 14, 15, and it was the ending of The Green Mile. I wonder if it would still do that today? Proally not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 11, 2009, 01:21:18 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"What movie did you watch? I haven't cried in years (being a guy no surprise) but last time I remember crying over a movie was when I was ... 14, 15, and it was the ending of The Green Mile. I wonder if it would still do that today? Proally not.

What does being male have to do with not crying? Go watch What Dreams May Come. You can reset your timer that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 11, 2009, 04:34:47 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"What movie did you watch? I haven't cried in years (being a guy no surprise) but last time I remember crying over a movie was when I was ... 14, 15, and it was the ending of The Green Mile. I wonder if it would still do that today? Proally not.
What does being male have to do with not crying? Go watch What Dreams May Come. You can reset your timer that way.

Added it to my Netflix's list, we'll see if it makes me cry :-p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 11, 2009, 05:18:26 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"What movie did you watch? I haven't cried in years (being a guy no surprise) but last time I remember crying over a movie was when I was ... 14, 15, and it was the ending of The Green Mile. I wonder if it would still do that today? Proally not.
What does being male have to do with not crying? Go watch What Dreams May Come. You can reset your timer that way.

I had tears in my eyes when I watched a 9/11 documentary on TV last night. The images of people jumping out of the windows of the WTC was too much for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: iNow on September 11, 2009, 07:04:28 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"What does being male have to do with not crying? Go watch What Dreams May Come. You can reset your timer that way. :cool:

(Note: I hope that didn't cross any lines. My tongue was lodged fully in my cheek.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 11, 2009, 07:19:38 PM

Quote from: "iNow"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"What does being male have to do with not crying? Go watch What Dreams May Come. You can reset your timer that way. :cool:

(Note: I hope that didn't cross any lines. My tongue was lodged fully in my cheek.)

To quote Tucker from Red vs Blue, "Bow chika bow wow"!!! you didn't cross any lines with me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 11, 2009, 07:29:16 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"To quote Tucker from Red vs Blue, "Bow chika bow wow"!!! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 11, 2009, 09:24:24 PM

I don't cry, either, if I don't let myself get into it.
However, I enjoy it...

"Seven Pounds" with Will Smith was good. I watched it a few months ago.

Don't read any reviews or anything before you watch it; it's much, much better if you're ignorant of the plot beforehand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skurry on September 12, 2009, 06:55:01 AM

My mind today....

Money is a carrot and I am a horse.

My wife realizes we have to move to survive but insists on fighting me the whole way.

My son is on a crawling path of destruction.

Beer is the answer to, and cause of, many problems.

People don't want to buy your used extension cord for $1.50 on Ebay.

Going through your wife's boxes from High school will only make you hate the guys she dated. (garage sale)

Conservatives are COMPLETELY insane.

Your memories are worth fifty cents when you throw them in a box to sell

I wish I had health care because then I wouldn't have to worry about getting checked out and having it called a "pre-existing condition"

Apple Juice + 10 month old = Bath + New Cloths

The most obedient dog won't listen to you if they smell a bitch in heat (chase down the block bare foot)

and final thought... Civilization 4 is a great escape from the world.

Theses are my thoughts from the day.

Face=palm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 13, 2009, 12:10:40 AM

Sometimes I want to get caught.

Cheerios can kill.

Fake smoke is the most disgusting thing ever. I accidentally bought some pork that had it in it, and I ended up giving it all to homeless people.

Beans are good, bean curds are not.

Cheese is da bomb, but it's not vegan.

Everything is natural, whether it is man-made or not.

Nuclear fusion is superior to fission.

Ninjas are awesome.

Rice powder was a common ninja attack. It was an excellent test of whether the victim was sleeping. If they were faking sleep, they would usually freak out, thinking that the rice powder was some kind of poison.... then the ninja would kill them.

Sushi is good, whether you are vegetarian or not.

Someday we will inhabit mars, and everyone will eat algae.

Algae is cheaper than meat.

Someday our fuel will come from algae.

Most people are idiots.

I eat lots of salad that I grow in my garden.

^^my two cents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on September 13, 2009, 12:12:38 AM

That's some interesting stuff going through your mind there, HR. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 13, 2009, 04:08:43 AM

[i like this new format]
The contents of my mind today

I am taking a break from illegal activities

I am much more acrobatic that i thought

Saturday nights are amazing

Twitter is my new addiction

K-mart has x-tra long twizzlers in 3 pound bags

I lost my wallet, which has my money and drivers license in it

Sushi is indeed awesome

I have nearly given up playing video games.

i love football

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on September 13, 2009, 04:42:58 AM

Okay, I'll take a shot now:

Swearing in binary can be a great stress reliever

When someone is having a bad day, a kind smile from a barista can make a big difference

My cat needs a bath

I need a shower

I need to meet more people

Tide smells really good

Sometimes, putting off paying a bill until later is worth it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 13, 2009, 06:01:48 AM

The crowd on WoW thins out at night.

Reading the news while flying in WoW is a great way to multitask.

I really should have done some transcription today.

When my kid smiles, the whole world seems brighter.

My kid rarely smiles without reason.

Lavender is the new pink.

I need a solo vacation.

If I never drank anything but iced tea again, I'd be happy.

I wish my cat Kolumbia were still alive. That cat was the absolute best.

I've seen every episode of The Office at least 20 times... today made 21.

I'm so tired... I sometimes feel I'll never be rested.

I need to take a shower.

Sometimes, I hate being a woman.

I wish I knew what I wanted to be when I grow up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 13, 2009, 10:05:11 AM

Don't care who wins the Merkel - Steinmeier TV debate tonight.

But, German elections debates are a good remedy against my insomnia.

Came back from my last vacation with a stomach flue and a jet lag.

I'm already planning my next vacation.

Got to spend less time behind my PC and do some sports.

Wish that my wife was here.

Reading John Scalzi's "Zoe's Tale". Scalzi is an awesome author, I can highly recommend his works.

Looking forward to the Blue October concert later this month.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on September 14, 2009, 06:46:46 PM

I can't remember the last time I had a good night of sleep. We're talking years, people!

Runny nose and sneezes. Do I have allergies or a cold?

Got my first pair of bi-focals last week.

Getting old sucks, but it's better than the alternative.

Talked to my mother yesterday.

Going through foreclosure sucks.

Hell is other people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on September 14, 2009, 07:16:24 PM

My mother is far too high-strung for anyone's good.

Empty pizza boxes make me very sad.

The greatest joy I've experienced so far is listening to my nieces' baby babble.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 15, 2009, 12:20:13 AM

Hell is INDEED other people.

Frustrated.

Angry.

Resigned.

Frustrated.

If I can't beat them, should I just lobotomize myself and join them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 15, 2009, 12:21:59 AM

Quote from: "Chimera"Empty pizza boxes make me very sad.

If there is not pizza in it nor was there ever any pizza in it, sure... but there are a few mail-order scrapbooking supply companies that use pizza boxes (clean and new) to mail their supply kits... THOSE pizza boxes make me VERY happy. Then again, I take everything out and then they're empty as well.

...

Empty pizza boxes make me very sad, too. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on September 15, 2009, 06:51:09 PM

I was in the kitchen this morning making breakfast and accidentally knocked over some stuff on the floor (as I am prone to do). In jest, I turned my face toward the ceiling and shook my fist, "Curse you, Newton, and your theory of gravitation!" To which my dad said, "It's not a theory, it's a law." I then explained, with good humor and reason, the scientific definitions of "theory" and "law," and how they differ from the common, everyday definitions. My dad's head spun a little. He's one of those who has always expounded the common Creationist misconception that evolution is "merely a theory, not a fact." He didn't comment on that, though. He merely said, "That's stupid."

But maybe, just maybe, he'll look at evolution a little differently now. I can dream, can't I?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on September 17, 2009, 06:18:20 PM

Happy Constitution Day! Celebrate while you still can.
http://www.constitutionday.com/ (http://www.constitutionday.com/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on September 17, 2009, 07:54:50 PM

Had a random encounter with a girl last night . No not one of those! Dirty minds...

Anyway, I asked her if she was Christian. She said no but she believed in Jesus Christ. I figured I believe in the possible historical existence of Yehoshua (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus) in much the same way as Socrates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_problem). I pointed this out and also that Christ means messiah and that if she isn't a Christian she might not want to make that implication.

She asked if I was a Christian. I replied that I was an atheist. She didn't know what atheist meant. I told her. And she actually ran away! As in flee. With actual running.

I wished her good night as she disappeared round the corner.

In my world that's a win.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on September 17, 2009, 08:59:42 PM

Great story! I think I would have died laughing.

Quote from: "MommaSquid"Happy Constitution Day! Celebrate while you still can.
http://www.constitutionday.com/ (http://www.constitutionday.com/)

I got a little pocket Constitution from my college yesterday. I thought that was neato.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on September 17, 2009, 09:36:51 PM

Quote from: "AlP"She asked if I was a Christian. I replied that I was an atheist. She didn't know what atheist meant. I told her. And she actually ran away! As in flee. With actual running.

I wished her good night as she disappeared round the corner.

In my world that's a win.

Damn straight that's a win! LOL!

So at that very second, you spouted horns and a tail and a trident as far as she was concerned? :headbang:

Yeah, baby!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 18, 2009, 03:46:39 AM

Abstinence makes me lol

so much.
The people around here are so brainwashed about it; it's like they've never heard of Planned Parenthood, or condoms honestly...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 18, 2009, 04:21:23 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Abstinence makes me so much.
The people around here are so brainwashed about it; it's like they've never heard of Planned Parenthood, or condoms honestly...

You probably live in an abstinence only area. So you should have a high rate of teen pregnancies and be careful not to catch STDs. Statics are my friend ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on September 18, 2009, 04:31:43 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"Statics are my friend ^_^

Don't you mean statistics?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 18, 2009, 04:38:11 PM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"Statics are my friend ^_^
Don't you mean statistics?

yes auto correct gave me the wrong correction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on September 19, 2009, 03:19:02 AM

Where i come from, sex ed can be broken down into one sentence for guys. "If you have sex before you're married, it'll fall off and she'll get pregnant then you'll both die from STD's and go to hell."

female version- "If you have sex before you're married, he'll get you pregnant then your baby will have seventeen fingers and you'll die and go to hell"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on September 21, 2009, 01:23:38 PM

Remember that whingy, needy guy I've posted about a few times? I don't have to worry about him anymore. We're no longer friends. I took him off my followers on Twitter and he threw a Bitch Fit at me via texts to my phone. He told me to 'Add another number to the box', 'Go die', 'Go fuck yourself', and that I'll 'Be alone forever'. I spoke to a friend who told me he had a Big Discussion about me with him that night (happened on Saturday when I was in Bundoran) and Ex Friend went 'Unless Hat makes the first move, I'm not doing anything or speaking to her ever again'. I just laughed. Ex Friend has twisted my words on two occasions, has made me feel terrible for not going out with him on multiple occasions, and now that he's told me to go die and all, I don't think he'll be hearing from me again unless we're shoved into a group for class work.

I originally thought this would come between me and my other guy friends but after I randomly exploded on them about it, they told me that they felt he was 'dull to be around' and that all he ever does when he does speak is brag about how many achievements he has on XBL. I'm relieved to know that it's all cool between me and my other mates, and even happier to know that I don't have to worry or think I'm strange any more :'D

Off Topic; I need to post more often grr grr

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on September 22, 2009, 09:28:16 PM

Quote from: "AlP"Had a random encounter with a girl last night . No not one of those! Dirty minds...

Anyway, I asked her if she was Christian. She said no but she believed in Jesus Christ. I figured I believe in the possible historical existence of Yehoshua (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus) in much the same way as Socrates (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_problem). I pointed this out and also that Christ means messiah and that if she isn't a Christian she might not want to make that implication.

She asked if I was a Christian. I replied that I was an atheist. She didn't know what atheist meant. I told her. And she actually ran away! As in flee. With actual running.

I wished her good night as she disappeared round the corner.

In my world that's a win.

I actually laughed out loud when I read this. I could just see it unfolding.

Classic.

Quote from: "quizlixx"Where i come from, sex ed can be broken down into one sentence for guys. "If you have sex before you're married, it'll fall off and she'll get pregnant then you'll both die from STD's and go to hell."

female version- "If you have sex before you're married, he'll get you pregnant then your baby will have seventeen fingers and you'll die and go to hell"

Hey, wait a minute, that sounds like my freshmen religion class "Sex Respect"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 23, 2009, 03:47:04 AM

Year 5770 has been wonderful so far! :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on September 23, 2009, 05:57:31 AM

That's an interesting calendar. I once spent most of a day investigating all the different calendars that have been used and are still in use on wikipedia. I don't regret it =).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 23, 2009, 06:26:51 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"Where i come from, sex ed can be broken down into one sentence for guys. "If you have sex before you're married, it'll fall off and she'll get pregnant then you'll both die from STD's and go to hell."

female version- "If you have sex before you're married, he'll get you pregnant then your baby will have seventeen fingers and you'll die and go to hell"

That reminds me of the following quote:

Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. The other is that sex is the most awful, filthy thing on earth and you should save it for someone you love. ~Butch Hancock

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 23, 2009, 02:18:02 PM

Still around. Just FYI.

Been uber busy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on September 25, 2009, 05:40:32 PM

For the first time in my short 18 years of living, I'm being left home alone for the entire weekend till Monday.
I'm excited and a bit scared. I've never had to fend for myself for so many days before so it'll be interesting and educational.
Poor Mum probably won't stay till Monday as she says though, because I know her and she's a hardcore worrier.
Next few days will be...interesting :V

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 26, 2009, 08:52:45 AM

In one hour from now I'll be on my way to Bayern. No, not to the Oktoberfest in MÃ¼nchen (Munich), but to a concert of Blue October in Erlangen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: VanReal on September 27, 2009, 08:32:20 PM

Today I am thinking about tolerance and the fact that I don't think I have any. As I get older I am less and less able to just let things "roll off" and I am feeling the need to less and less as well.

People at work are always pointing the finger at everyone else when they screw something up.

Professors at school irritate me to no end with their unclear instructions and changing of due dates, and the miserable group projects that make me have to deal with more lazy people with excuses that aren't even creative.

My son is always saying "he's bored" and I wonder how he can be bored; I am never bored because I don't have time to be.

My boyfriend compains that I don't jump his bones in the morning and then mopes all day for weeks and thinks the constant complaining is going to make me feel frisky towards him?

My cat has a fascination with rubber bands and feels like I should throw them at her request regardless of what I may be doing.

Ugghh, do they still make Calgon? :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on September 27, 2009, 09:11:55 PM

Im thinking now that I just saw 5 very bright red UFO
I hope the guys at the astronomy forum help me out to solve the mystery

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 27, 2009, 11:57:24 PM

Some girl tried hitting on me today, so I kindly let her know that I was a homosexual.
Her reaction: utter disbelief.

It was funny, because she thought i was joking, and she still thinks I'm joking. It's impossible for her to accept that I'm gay. She told me "Well, you don't look gay.", at the end of the conversation, which managed to piss me off.

This same girl didn't know what an atheist was when I first met her, and when I broke down the latin roots, (a, without. theo, god.) she told me "Oh, that's bad!"

/end flaming fag rant

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on September 28, 2009, 01:36:08 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"She told me "Well, you don't look gay."

What the hell is wrong with people?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 28, 2009, 04:40:22 AM

I'd have told her, "You don't look oblivious either, whats your point?" ... then again i'm an ass ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 28, 2009, 04:55:33 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"I'd have told her, "You don't look oblivious either, whats your point?" ... then again i'm an ass ^_^

She's one of the few people that have pushed me into facepalming in public.
She thought gays all look like this:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icine.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F07%2Fbruno_sacha_baron_cohen-300x169.jpg&hash=0bb36ac7f48e256756453c0339119944a6a62b82)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on September 28, 2009, 05:12:58 AM

You should probably warn her stereotyping is bad, and warn her all lesbians dont look butchy. Maybe freak her out and plant lies in her head saying that, "so and so is a lesbian and she thinks your hot" to her. Harmless fun ^_^ dont take it too far lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheOGMamaBear on September 28, 2009, 03:18:20 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"Some girl tried hitting on me today, so I kindly let her know that I was a homosexual.
Her reaction: utter disbelief.

It was funny, because she thought i was joking, and she still thinks I'm joking. It's impossible for her to accept that I'm gay. She told me "Well, you don't look gay.", at the end of the conversation, which managed to piss me off.

This same girl didn't know what an atheist was when I first met her, and when I broke down the latin roots, (a, without. theo, god.) she told me "Oh, that's bad!"

/end flaming fag rant

LOL @ "oh that's bad!"

Some people!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheOGMamaBear on September 28, 2009, 03:19:58 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"I'd have told her, "You don't look oblivious either, whats your point?" ... then again i'm an ass ^_^

She's one of the few people that have pushed me into facepalming in public.
She thought gays all look like this:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icine.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F07%2Fbruno_sacha_baron_cohen-300x169.jpg&hash=0bb36ac7f48e256756453c0339119944a6a62b82)

They don't?! Omg, well this certainly changes things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on September 30, 2009, 02:49:49 AM

In my English class last week, we watched an episode of The Twilight Zone called "To Serve Man", and I found it to be incredibly interesting to be honest. Afterward we got to write a nifty 2 page analysis of what we saw.
Being the tree-hugging, animal loving hippie that I am, I turned the entire thing into an animal rights thing, mostly about factory farming. My teacher actually liked my argument/rant though, and when I received the paper back she gave me a 99 (a point off for using British-English spelling. fdfasdf) and wrote a note saying "Nice coherent vegan argument!" with a smiley face!

And does anyone here watch The Twilight Zone? If the other episodes have messages in the plot, I might start watching that programme.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on September 30, 2009, 02:58:16 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"And does anyone here watch The Twilight Zone? If the other episodes have messages in the plot, I might start watching that programme.

A great many do and most are enjoyable regardless. I assume that you mean the original (black and white) rather then the newer one. The older one is far better imho.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on September 30, 2009, 08:51:51 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"And does anyone here watch The Twilight Zone? If the other episodes have messages in the plot, I might start watching that programme.

I'm pretty sure they all have messages in the plot. Here's an episode guide (http://tzone.the-croc.com/original-twilight-zone-episode-guide.html).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheOGMamaBear on October 01, 2009, 12:46:39 AM

Quote from: "Pineapple"In my English class last week, we watched an episode of The Twilight Zone called "To Serve Man", and I found it to be incredibly interesting to be honest. Afterward we got to write a nifty 2 page analysis of what we saw.
Being the tree-hugging, animal loving hippie that I am, I turned the entire thing into an animal rights thing, mostly about factory farming. My teacher actually liked my argument/rant though, and when I received the paper back she gave me a 99 (a point off for using British-English spelling. fdfasdf) and wrote a note saying "Nice coherent vegan argument!" with a smiley face!

And does anyone here watch The Twilight Zone? If the other episodes have messages in the plot, I might start watching that programme.

Sounds interesting! I have a ton of vegan friends. My daughter and I aren't vegetarians but we are careful about where we get our food. We eat locally raised meat , fish caught by hubby and eggs grown at the farm down the street.

Factory farming is awful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 01, 2009, 04:38:57 AM

I've been having way too much fun with Blasphemy Day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on October 01, 2009, 10:42:41 AM

Had an awesome philosophy tutorial this afternoon. Take a bunch of opinionated and well-read intelligent arts students, give them a sheet of vague questions about...well, I can't even remember what it was supposed to be about, but it turned into a passionate discussion of what is wrong with the world, the UN, countries, power systems....me, a humble biochemistry student taking the course as a filler, pretty much sat back to listen, and although my occasional attempts to make any contribution myself were generally ignored, it was the best class of my week.

Come to think of it, the only class I've enjoyed at all this semester is my Thursday afternoon philosophy tutorial. Smart, opinionated people discussing controversial, complex issues makes for much more fun than trying to get my head around the endless theorems that make up first year university mathematics....

Oh, and Chimera, I've had much fun hijacking your blasphemy day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 02, 2009, 05:48:06 AM

I'm sure you did. It was pretty fun, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Renegnicat on October 02, 2009, 05:29:02 PM

Racism is on my mind right now. In another forum I used a derogatory racial epithet without thinking, and thus got banned. I was already on record for being an anti-semite, which hurt me very much, but it was my own fault for trying to explain my views on racism and the like.

It seems nowadays, if you make a comment on another race that is rooted in ignorance, people are quite quick to label that person a Racist. But to me, that's a very hypocritial thing. I know that any comment rooted in ignorance can be quite hurtful. I'm sure I hurt plenty of people with the epithet, but it just seems to me that there's a difference between being ignorant of an ethnicity and willing to learn, and actively hating other ethnicities.

It seems hypocritical to me because those people that call other's racist for ignorant statements can't exactly claim omniscience. Everyone's bound to make an ignorant remark sooner or later, I just wish they'd simply tell me where I was wrong and correct me. They don't have to assume that I am set in my ways, that I will reject all other notions...

Of course, I understand that racial epithets can hurt others. I don't normally go around flinging racial epithets, nor was the epithet I used actually aimed in a pejorative sense towards anyone in particular. I guess it's the fact that racial epithets were historically used in a pejorative fashion, but if it's not used pejoratively, does that still make someone a racist?

There are many people who would say yes. But if that's the case, then saying "black" or "chinese" would make someone a racist because those words aren't used pejoratively. The difference is between the epithet, which people assume is used pejoratively, and other words, which people assume are safe to say. But Racism is more than just words. It's about actively hating other ethnicities. It's about thinking that other ethnicities are evil or somehow unclean and deserve to be exterminated. It's not about ignorance. If it was, then everyone on earth would be a racist.

Damn... I just feel really sad that some other people can't see that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on October 05, 2009, 10:05:10 PM

At lunch today another kid (right wing Christian) and I had a debate on if there is any evidence for God. Anyway, I took the atheism side (it's fun arguing against your own opinions), and apparently I played the position pretty well because now he says "atheist! atheist!" every time he sees me lol

. It's starting to get really annoying though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 05, 2009, 11:43:50 PM

Quote from: "Reginus"At lunch today another kid (right wing Christian) and I had a debate on if there is any evidence for God. Anyway, I took the atheism side (it's fun arguing against your own opinions), and apparently I played the position pretty well because now he says "atheist! atheist!" every time he sees me lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 06, 2009, 04:38:38 PM

I have a biology test today and I feel completely unprepared for it. :fear:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Renegnicat on October 06, 2009, 11:14:07 PM

Funny you should say that. I just dropped my Physics class because I was failing. BWO HA HA HA! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on October 06, 2009, 11:44:21 PM

I got an email today that blew my mind.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2FHolidays%2F3937_f520.jpg&hash=54e669507de0d98d643b859ad6cbc612cce2636b)

QuoteBeing a Christian is like being a pumpkin.

God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff-- including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see. This was passed on to me from another pumpkin. Now, it is your turn to pass it to a pumpkin. I liked this enough to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch. Happy Fall!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fwtf-2.gif&hash=8b778f856f1000fed465c8d3886e262d682842ba)

Worst of all...it was from my mother!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Renegnicat on October 07, 2009, 12:00:39 AM

QuoteCarves you a new smiling face

Wanna know how I got these scars...?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft2.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AQNxiQjiKbAF3FM%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjsoetandi.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fdarkknight.jpg&hash=27c84c293fbefdad1bf5d1c489f689c1c56b6ad3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 07, 2009, 05:03:12 AM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"I got an email today that blew my mind.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2FHolidays%2F3937_f520.jpg&hash=54e669507de0d98d643b859ad6cbc612cce2636b)

QuoteBeing a Christian is like being a pumpkin.

God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff-- including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see. This was passed on to me from another pumpkin. Now, it is your turn to pass it to a pumpkin. I liked this enough to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch. Happy Fall!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi89.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk227%2FMommaSquid%2Fsmileys%2Fwtf-2.gif&hash=8b778f856f1000fed465c8d3886e262d682842ba)

Worst of all...it was from my mother!

That's really creepy.

I'll keep my seeds of doubt, thank you very much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheOGMamaBear on October 07, 2009, 02:10:14 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"I'll keep my seeds of doubt, thank you very much.

I find it so awful that they even mention seeds of doubt. Heaven forbid (lol) we are human!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 07, 2009, 02:53:51 PM

Find an image of a really scary jack-o-lantern then send the email back with it in place of the other image

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 07, 2009, 03:09:37 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Find an image of a really scary jack-o-lantern then send the email back with it in place of the other image

here this might help

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 07, 2009, 05:03:18 PM

This morning I got up and turned on my laptop. It made a grinding noise. At first I thought I had a head crash in my hard drive. But it stopped and started up. So I looked up what would make that noise, and it turns out my hard drive didn't crash its only about to crash. lucky me. So i'm backing up and saving all my files and websites >.< The thing is depending on the amount of money involved I might not be able to get it fixed. So I might be without a computer for a while >.<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 07, 2009, 05:30:44 PM

Depending on how much power you need...you might be able to get a cheap netbook instead of having your old laptop fixed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 07, 2009, 07:30:53 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"This morning I got up and turned on my laptop. It made a grinding noise. At first I thought I had a head crash in my hard drive. But it stopped and started up. So I looked up what would make that noise, and it turns out my hard drive didn't crash its only about to crash. lucky me. So i'm backing up and saving all my files and websites >.< The thing is depending on the amount of money involved I might not be able to get it fixed. So I might be without a computer for a while >.<

It's usually really easy to replace the hard drive, even in a laptop and they're pretty cheap these days. You need a screwdriver. There will be a compartment on the bottom to access the drive. You need to be careful to check whether it needs a SATA or IDE (aka ATA) drive and whether it's 2.5" or 1.8" in size.

My favorite online store for these kind of things:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Drives

Might set you back <$100.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 07, 2009, 07:36:34 PM

Just donated $100 to the American Humanist Association (http://www.americanhumanist.org).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 07, 2009, 11:13:24 PM

Quote from: "AlP"It's usually really easy to replace the hard drive, even in a laptop and they're pretty cheap these days. You need a screwdriver. There will be a compartment on the bottom to access the drive. You need to be careful to check whether it needs a SATA or IDE (aka ATA) drive and whether it's 2.5" or 1.8" in size.

My favorite online store for these kind of things:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Drives

Might set you back <$100.

Yeah I've replaced my hard drive on my last laptop. The problem last time was that the manufacturer kept sending me the wrong sized hard drive when the heads crashed. I'll keep that site in mind when mine crashes. I've been considering getting a desktop and if I do I can get a free upgrade to Windows 7 (since its less then a month before release). Don't get me wrong vista has grown on me (especially since I disabled all the security features so its essentially Windows XP on a better computer with a faster processor). I know Windows 7 will suck from the get go (All the operating systems do thats what Service packs are for). Hopefully I can find a cheap hard drive. How do I know if my hard drive is a SATA or an IDE? Do I need to get into the BIOS and check? I'm leery about rebooting my computer since it only seemed to make the grinding sound at start up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 07, 2009, 11:33:57 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"Yeah I've replaced my hard drive on my last laptop. The problem last time was that the manufacturer kept sending me the wrong sized hard drive when the heads crashed. I'll keep that site in mind when mine crashes. I've been considering getting a desktop and if I do I can get a free upgrade to Windows 7 (since its less then a month before release). Don't get me wrong vista has grown on me (especially since I disabled all the security features so its essentially Windows XP on a better computer with a faster processor). I know Windows 7 will suck from the get go (All the operating systems do thats what Service packs are for). Hopefully I can find a cheap hard drive. How do I know if my hard drive is a SATA or an IDE? Do I need to get into the BIOS and check? I'm leery about rebooting my computer since it only seemed to make the grinding sound at start up.

You don't need to go to the original manufacturer. There are relatively few hard drive standards and if you get get the right standard it will work fine. To see if your hard drive is SATA or IDE/ATA, first look in the BIOS and then verify by looking at the hard drive's connector when you decide to power it down. Pictures: SATA (http://www.techcurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/wdfscorpioblue_sata.jpg) / IDE (http://www.dansdata.com/images/25boxes/driveplug480.jpg). Note the "L" shape of the SATA connector. You'll see the "L" shape on the cable as well if it's SATA. Also, if you buy online, look at the picture to see if the shape of the connector matches. If you buy at a retail store, take the failing hard drive with you so you can compare the size and connectors.

Another thing to consider is that some older laptops have a limit on the size of the hard drive they can use. To be safe, don't buy a hard drive with a higher capacity than the failing one. But if you want a larger hard drive, you could do some research to see if a larger one will work with your particular laptop.

There's another standard called SCSI that you almost certainly don't have. That's used in servers mostly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 08, 2009, 12:22:55 AM

kk thanx, yeah I guess I need to hit up the BIOS later. Lol last time my HD crashed I went through the BIOS and it wouldn't even recognize my HD. The thing is I don't think my Vista computer came with a copy of Vista. With Vista the recovery feature is built into your Hard Drive. If you get a virus you can activate a partitioned part of your HD and return everything to factory settings. How would I get an OS onto my HD?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 08, 2009, 12:45:57 AM

Yeah that's a problem. You need to get a copy of at least the operating system disks. Didn't your laptop come with them? Maybe you put them in a "safe place"? Otherwise you would need to buy the operating system or get hold of it by other means.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on October 08, 2009, 04:24:18 AM

I'm having difficulties with my bus driver. She keeps blaming things on me that my neighbours do! >:O

It's obviously fueled by hate and prejudice. amirite? amirite?

I think she's going to give me a detention, because I got off at a stop before mine because I was tired of her bitchiness, which didn't go over well with her because she screamed at me when I walked down the steps.

On another note, my older brother, who is an archaeologist(just thought I'd throw that in there), has introduced me to a wonderful concept of "vaporisation", which of course for the sake of this board is not an illegal activity at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 08, 2009, 05:06:55 AM

Quote from: "AlP"Yeah that's a problem. You need to get a copy of at least the operating system disks. Didn't your laptop come with them? Maybe you put them in a "safe place"? Otherwise you would need to buy the operating system or get hold of it by other means.

No seriously mine didn't come with them. I still have my old XP CDs in the drawer in my desk along with Final Fantasy Games, but no Vista CDs. However my GF pointed out that her Desktop came with them for some reason. Out of I know Microsoft is getting anal about pirated software but how would they react to both of us having the same Serial number?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 08, 2009, 05:28:20 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "AlP"Yeah that's a problem. You need to get a copy of at least the operating system disks. Didn't your laptop come with them? Maybe you put them in a "safe place"? Otherwise you would need to buy the operating system or get hold of it by other means.

No seriously mine didn't come with them. I still have my old XP CDs in the drawer in my desk along with Final Fantasy Games, but no Vista CDs. However my GF pointed out that her Desktop came with them for some reason. Out of I know Microsoft is getting anal about pirated software but how would they react to both of us having the same Serial number?

Some companies make you pay extra for the CDs for the operating system. It's worth it if you think you'll ever need to reinstall it. Your girlfriend's CDs might not work. Some companies distribute special versions of Windows that will only install on their brand or model of computer but you can always try. And you're right, you won't be able to "activate" it on both computers. Your old XP CDs should work but again you might not be able to activate it on new hardware.

If you can make an exact copy of the files on the failing hard drive onto a replacement before it fails, it might work without having to reinstall Windows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 08, 2009, 05:40:40 AM

Do you mean from the files of the partitioned section for recovery? Also if I take my laptop to Best Buy would they be able to install Vista after they "install" my hard drive?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 08, 2009, 05:52:28 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"Do you mean from the files of the partitioned section for recovery? Also if I take my laptop to Best Buy would they be able to install Vista after they "install" my hard drive?

If you have a recovery partition with a full copy of the OS installation then yeah that would be one way to do it. In fact, if you can install both hard drives simultaneously (might be hard with a laptop), you could probably boot the recovery partition and install directly to the new drive. But otherwise I was thinking you could just copy all the files on the regular partition to the new drive. In theory that should work.

Maybe I'm being cynical but I bet Best Buy would see an opportunity to sell you something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 08, 2009, 06:39:19 AM

Well either way I figure Best Buy is a good shot. So you were saying in theory if I were to back up my entire HD on my external HD then it should have a copy of widows on it too?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 08, 2009, 06:56:01 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"Well either way I figure Best Buy is a good shot. So you were saying in theory if I were to back up my entire HD on my external HD then it should have a copy of widows on it too?

If you made an exact copy of all the files, including all the hidden system files, then yeah windows would be part of it. There are programs for doing that kind of thing. See here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_cloning). You could back up everything to the external HD (didn't know you had one), install the replacement HD in the laptop, partition and format it, restore the original files and then add a boot sector and it should work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 08, 2009, 07:02:08 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"kk thanx, yeah I guess I need to hit up the BIOS later. Lol last time my HD crashed I went through the BIOS and it wouldn't even recognize my HD. The thing is I don't think my Vista computer came with a copy of Vista. With Vista the recovery feature is built into your Hard Drive. If you get a virus you can activate a partitioned part of your HD and return everything to factory settings. How would I get an OS onto my HD?

It should have come with the Vista CD....it's common practice for windows computers to come pre-installed with the operating system but have a copy of the OS install disk in with all the manuals and crap that comes with your computer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 08, 2009, 04:36:48 PM

Quote from: "AlP"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"Well either way I figure Best Buy is a good shot. So you were saying in theory if I were to back up my entire HD on my external HD then it should have a copy of widows on it too?
If you made an exact copy of all the files, including all the hidden system files, then yeah windows would be part of it. There are programs for doing that kind of thing. See here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_cloning). You could back up everything to the external HD (didn't know you had one), install the replacement HD in the laptop, partition and format it, restore the original files and then add a boot sector and it should work.

I understand what you are saying, but i'm not sure how to do it. Besides if I were to put a blank HD in my computer It would have to install my external before I can use it. I have no idea how to do that using DOS.

**EDIT** I have no idea if that would even install with DOS, I think its meant to be installed to Windows and MAC only >.< I may be able to do it if I can install Linux but i'm very unfamiliar with the Linux environment.

Quote from: "Whitney"It should have come with the Vista CD....it's common practice for windows computers to come pre-installed with the operating system but have a copy of the OS install disk in with all the manuals and crap that comes with your computer.

It didn't. I thought it was strange too that my laptop didn't come with a Vista CD. However part of my hard drive was partitioned for a recovery section. The Vista CD is really just that partitioned section of my hard drive. Which means it useless to put on another hard drive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 09, 2009, 04:57:05 PM

Supposedly there is a way for me to create an image of my harddrive and use that image to install Vista on an empty hard drive with all my files intact. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721929(WS.10).aspx It looks like this feature was specifically added for IT professionals who distribute Vista. I stumbled across this from reddit, apparently they built that on windows 7 and they said it would save everything you've installed and worked on. If I can do this and put it on my External Hard Drive then it looks like I will be fine. What do you think of this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on October 09, 2009, 05:11:33 PM

What do I think of it...? I think you should go with OS X.

Hismikeness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 09, 2009, 07:42:54 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"Supposedly there is a way for me to create an image of my harddrive and use that image to install Vista on an empty hard drive with all my files intact. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721929(WS.10).aspx It looks like this feature was specifically added for IT professionals who distribute Vista. I stumbled across this from reddit, apparently they built that on windows 7 and they said it would save everything you've installed and worked on. If I can do this and put it on my External Hard Drive then it looks like I will be fine. What do you think of this?

Yeah if you're comfortable you can do all that and you can get hold of all the software (does it come with Vista?) then that's basically what I had in mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 09, 2009, 08:04:12 PM

From what I can tell I can get this through free software from Microsoft. I don't know if i'm comfortable doing it but thats an option for me. I have Linux installed on this computer but I don't think it will copy it. Something to do with Linux being able to pick up Windows but not the other way around. Lol If I was more comfortable with Linux i'd just put it on a CD and install it with my new Hard drive

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 09, 2009, 08:18:22 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"From what I can tell I can get this through free software from Microsoft. I don't know if i'm comfortable doing it but thats an option for me. I have Linux installed on this computer but I don't think it will copy it. Something to do with Linux being able to pick up Windows but not the other way around. Lol If I was more comfortable with Linux i'd just put it on a CD and install it with my new Hard drive

You can use linux to clone a hard drive:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/learn-the-dd-command-362506/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 09, 2009, 08:20:49 PM

I didn't even think about using linux for this, I forgot it has all those features. However this process seems very long and complicated. I take it you are a Linux user AlP?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 09, 2009, 08:31:21 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"lol I didn't even think about using linux for this, I forgot it has all those features. However this process seems very long and complicated. I take it you are a Linux user AlP?

I use windows, linux, mac os and solaris!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 09, 2009, 10:35:02 PM

Quote from: "AlP"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"lol I didn't even think about using linux for this, I forgot it has all those features. However this process seems very long and complicated. I take it you are a Linux user AlP?
I use windows, linux, mac os and solaris!

Which is your favorite? I know a lot of programmers prefer Linux but I just can't seem to get into it lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 10, 2009, 12:43:13 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "AlP"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"lol I didn't even think about using linux for this, I forgot it has all those features. However this process seems very long and complicated. I take it you are a Linux user AlP?
I use windows, linux, mac os and solaris!

Which is your favorite? I know a lot of programmers prefer Linux but I just can't seem to get into it .

Windows is less hassle then Linux, except I end up reinstalling once a year or so when it slows down. Linux is better for servers and its free of course. Solaris is very similar to Linux these days. It has the same desktop as Ubuntu Linux and OpenSolaris is free. The latter two are harder to configure than Windows. Mac OS is fine but I don't use it as much and tend to get lost a lot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 10, 2009, 01:39:29 AM

So you are very knowledgeable about Linux then. I have Ubuntu and it works except for one critical feature. My buddy installed it on my computer and everything worked except my wireless card. (Yes this is a laptop) And I can't get it working. Whenever I use Linux I have to run an Ethernet cord to my router. Sorry to bother you for more tech support but do you have any ideas why this is like it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 10, 2009, 02:07:47 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"So you are very knowledgeable about Linux then. I have Ubuntu and it works except for one critical feature. My buddy installed it on my computer and everything worked except my wireless card. (Yes this is a laptop) And I can't get it working. Whenever I use Linux I have to run an Ethernet cord to my router. Sorry to bother you for more tech support but do you have any ideas why this is like it?

Haha, on Linux that depends on which kind of wireless card you have. I would give up now if I were you. Getting wireless cards to work on Linux is excruciating. But basically, the process is to get the chipset and model number and search Google

for "Linux wireless my chipset name". You won't find official instructions anywhere. But you'll find forums of other people all going through the pain of making wireless work in Linux. There you'll find the sequences of arcane text you have to put in a multitude of text files with incomprehensible names (which are in different places in every version of Linux). You'll do all that and it won't work. So then what you need to do is go back to these forums. You'll go crazy! I had to that when I installed Linux on my Xbox. Oh and if anyone tells you to recompile your kernel, better to kill yourself than attempt it.

I'm not joking, it really is that bad. There's a reason the Linux wireless driver is called "madwifi". It makes its users go mad!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 10, 2009, 03:48:09 AM

lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on October 11, 2009, 11:56:42 AM

I did my usual Facebook routine of looking through what other people posted, and I saw a good American friend post about Obama and his plan to end that 'Don't ask, Don't tell' thing in the military. I was happy, but I saw a comment of his telling a previous commenter to be careful. I looked at it, out of curiosity. It said this; "Dammit. They need to see Jesus' eternal light and salvation. I will be praying for them, and Obama as well." and said that they'd pray for my friend and that they were dead serious.

I'm too nice to say anything back to her but I...Ugh. Sigh, people.
What's on my mind, is that I'm starting to think that America will never be happy. Ever D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 14, 2009, 05:03:45 AM

I can't get this out of my head for some reason. Its still making me laugh.

[youtube:2hi76o28]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrrg8QtEeF8[/youtube:2hi76o28]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 14, 2009, 05:20:30 AM

Funny video LoneMateria lol

A couple of the things people said to me today were stupid. Examples:

"Everything happens for a reason."
"Everyone has a soul mate."

These were all smart people. I'm going to start making a list of stupid things smart people say, myself included if I can =).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 14, 2009, 06:53:27 AM

No matter how smart someone is, they will find a way to surprise you with their stupidity. No one is exempt from that.

A side note have you ever been to http://www.fmylife.com or http://www.textsfromlastnight.com? If you want to read about people stupid adventures then those are the sites to check out. Although sometimes fmylife is depressing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheOGMamaBear on October 14, 2009, 01:23:15 PM

Quote from: "AlP"Funny video LoneMateria :crazy:

I weigh 132 pounds. I'm 8 months pregnant and have a toddler. I have mommy brain. That's my excuse for that really stupid statement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 14, 2009, 05:08:37 PM

My dad had another grand mal seizure this morning. Grah!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on October 15, 2009, 06:48:45 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"My dad had another grand mal seizure this morning. Grah!

Not good. I have them occasionally myself and they are no fun at all. Weird thing about that - I've had seizures on and off for over 20 years (ever since my first major head injury) but I didn't see someone else having one until a few years ago. Man, they are scary! I finally realized why people get so freaked out when I have seizures.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 15, 2009, 10:58:06 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "Chimera"My dad had another grand mal seizure this morning. Grah!
Not good. I have them occasionally myself and they are no fun at all. Weird thing about that - I've had seizures on and off for over 20 years (ever since my first major head injury) but I didn't see someone else having one until a few years ago. Man, they are scary! I finally realized why people get so freaked out when I have seizures.

Yeah, it is scary. My dad was diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager, but he hadn't had a seizure since the 70s until this year. He had the first on New Year's Day, and then one in the summer, and one yesterday. The doctor seems to think that this latest one was caused by an ear infection. I had to stay home from school yesterday so I could take Dad to the doctor and make sure he got his meds on time, because my mom does not handle his seizures well at all. She gets totally freaked out and obsesses over it for a long time afterward, so it sort of falls to me to make sure stuff gets done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 17, 2009, 02:03:56 AM

I find that I am quite bad at distinguishing the names of fonts from the names of cheeses. For example, "Greve"? Is that a font or a cheese? If you said font then you would be wrong. It's a cheese! Now there's a way to test yourself online!

http://cheeseorfont.mogrify.org/play

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on October 19, 2009, 01:25:58 AM

I am sad & pleased at the same time. I am very pleased that I can finally watch Dogma when I see fit, so, so pleased. But sad that I do not have an R1 DVD Player because the outtakes are only on the special edition one which is only for Canada and the US. And apparently nowhere on the Internet has them, anywhere. It's confusing and frustrating and makes me sad D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on October 19, 2009, 04:35:12 AM

The best movie in the world....The Room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on October 21, 2009, 04:21:31 AM

My uncle has come over and it must be "Testimony Time" for him and my dad, because he's talking about all the crap he went through in his divorce from his wife and how it was apparently God's plan to bring him closer to his son. They're trying to relate it to my sister's situation (long story short, my brother-in-law is being charged with child abuse and perjury and is facing up to 21 years in prison; he likely DID NOT commit any crime) and how God's gonna make things all hunky-dory in the end. And I think my uncle's doing this for my sake, because he knows I'm an atheist and he has a big problem with it. He's gotta bring me back into the fold or whatever. So yeah...ugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on October 21, 2009, 04:30:16 AM

Quote from: "Big Mac"The best movie in the world....The Room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c)

Excellent choice, BigMac!
I own both the "normal" and the Rifftrax versions. I have rarely laughed so hard. You gotta get the Rifftrax of it. Damn it's funny!

"I did not hit her! It's bullshit. I did not hit her! I did not! Oh, hi Mark!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on October 21, 2009, 06:11:07 AM

Quote from: "McQ"
Quote from: "Big Mac"The best movie in the world....The Room

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfUj4QJGnok)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4KzClb1C4)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FSddF8p_U)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrXDtlT68c)

Excellent choice, BigMac!
I own both the "normal" and the Rifftrax versions. I have rarely laughed so hard. You gotta get the Rifftrax of it. Damn it's funny!

"I did not hit her! It's bullshit. I did not hit her! I did not! Oh, hi Mark!"

I have coworker who graduated film school (hang on to that for a sec) who showed me this amazingly awful movie.

I have this resentment towards him because he has so much more than I do. He has a beautiful girlfriend who I get along with (she is the stronger of the relationship, hang on for a sec), his college was paid out of pocket completely by someone else, and he has never held a job that paid his rent in his entire life. He is a nice guy but he's a total pussy. It makes me angry that he gets almost everything handed to him while i have to struggle constantly in life for what little I have. What's worse is he whines about doing the easiest parts of the job when I'm on duty. I wish I could do to him what the drill sergeants did to me in the Army to show him real pain. He looks and sounds like a young Obama which intensifies my anger. A nice guy but a total pussy who angers me.

He has a car, a girlfriend, and a lower rent/tax status than I do. Yet he does not know what true work is. I feel nothing but hatred and anger for him deep down. Where do I get these easy breaks in life? He is so much a bitch it annoys me. It's like hot women want a douche or a faggy bitch for a boyfriend/husband. I would really dumb myself down further than I am to be remotely attractive to women.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on October 22, 2009, 05:23:19 AM

So yesterday I asked my gym teacher if I could call up my mother before my gym period started (it's my final period), because I was hoping to go to a study group for a large as fuck test I was having the next day; I needed some good group cramming. So my teacher told me to go ahead, but not for more than 2 minutes. So I called up my mum and I was speaking to her... in good old Cymraeg.

So I was all like "hwyl, dw i'n dy garu di!", and I let her go, and it'd already been 7 minutes or so (most of the time was spent arguing with my mother about being able to stay after school and then the rest was spent structuring a plan) and I was absolutely late for changing into my gym uniform. Instead of yelling at me for being late, my teacher started yelling at me for speaking in Welsh because she couldn't understand what I was saying and she started accusing me of saying rude things about her in Welsh. :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 22, 2009, 02:27:58 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple" So yesterday I asked my gym teacher if I could call up my mother before my gym period started (it's my final period), because I was hoping to go to a study group for a large as fuck test I was having the next day; I needed some good group cramming. So my teacher told me to go ahead, but not for more than 2 minutes. So I called up my mum and I was speaking to her... in good old Cymraeg.

So I was all like "hwyl, dw i'n dy garu di!", and I let her go, and it'd already been 7 minutes or so (most of the time was spent arguing with my mother about being able to stay after school and then the rest was spent structuring a plan) and I was absolutely late for changing into my gym uniform. Instead of yelling at me for being late, my teacher started yelling at me for speaking in Welsh because she couldn't understand what I was saying and she started accusing me of saying rude things about her in Welsh. :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on October 22, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Pineapple" So yesterday I asked my gym teacher if I could call up my mother before my gym period started (it's my final period), because I was hoping to go to a study group for a large as fuck test I was having the next day; I needed some good group cramming. So my teacher told me to go ahead, but not for more than 2 minutes. So I called up my mum and I was speaking to her... in good old Cymraeg.

So I was all like "hwyl, dw i'n dy garu di!", and I let her go, and it'd already been 7 minutes or so (most of the time was spent arguing with my mother about being able to stay after school and then the rest was spent structuring a plan) and I was absolutely late for changing into my gym uniform. Instead of yelling at me for being late, my teacher started yelling at me for speaking in Welsh because she couldn't understand what I was saying and she started accusing me of saying rude things about her in Welsh. :blink:

A) I'm a High School freshman!
B) Yes, my gym teacher is female. Most gym teachers I've had have been female, actually.
C) Welsh-American!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 22, 2009, 03:31:40 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"A) I'm a High School freshman!
B) Yes, my gym teacher is female. Most gym teachers I've had have been female, actually.
C) Welsh-American!

Hahaha, okay, I get it. I knew you were entering your freshman year, but I thought it was college. That's weird about the gym teacher, though. She come in the locker room?

You first-generation Welsh-American or what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 27, 2009, 01:04:01 AM

I'm thinking about investing in a company that generates electricity. Solely from an investment standpoint, it looks really good right now. And I learned that a significant proportion of their electricity is generated from nuclear power and they are increasing it. I thought this was a good thing. No carbon emissions etc. But I did some research and it seems that at current rates of mining we'll run out of uranium in about 100 years, less if we ramp up nuclear power. Hmm. Don't want to invest in a company that's plundering limited natural resources. On the other hand, it would be awesome to be a partial owner of some nuclear reactors; then I'd have nuclear powers! lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 27, 2009, 03:46:20 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I'm thinking about investing in a company that generates electricity. Solely from an investment standpoint, it looks really good right now. And I learned that a significant proportion of their electricity is generated from nuclear power and they are increasing it. I thought this was a good thing. No carbon emissions etc. But I did some research and it seems that at current rates of mining we'll run out of uranium in about 100 years, less if we ramp up nuclear power. Hmm. Don't want to invest in a company that's plundering limited natural resources. On the other hand, it would be awesome to be a partial owner of some nuclear reactors; then I'd have nuclear powers! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on October 27, 2009, 03:56:08 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"Wind power is really cool (maybe not as cool and nuclear reactors)...you'd be a partial owner of one of those giant white windmills and we aren't going to run out of wind any time soon

Actually, I've had a change of heart. No uranium = no nuclear weapons. Lets use the uranium for something useful instead of killing people =).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 27, 2009, 04:08:46 AM

Quote from: "AlP"Actually, I've had a change of heart. No uranium = no nuclear weapons. Lets use the uranium for something useful instead of killing people =).

Good point. While there are technologies which can recycle nuclear waste to make power to some extent it is better to use it up for power than to have it sitting around to make bombs. It's not like uranium is a natural resource that other animals need (like trees)....use it up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 27, 2009, 04:16:38 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "AlP"Actually, I've had a change of heart. No uranium = no nuclear weapons. Lets use the uranium for something useful instead of killing people =).

Good point. While there are technologies which can recycle nuclear waste to make power to some extent it is better to use it up for power than to have it sitting around to make bombs. It's not like uranium is a natural resource that other animals need (like trees)....use it up.

You cant plant trees (or seeds) but you can't plant uranium. A little side note I was reading an article linked to reddit where it was saying that coal energy produces more radiation (in terms of waste) then nuclear power. Anyway I agree use it for power not for bombs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 27, 2009, 12:24:01 PM

A close family member retired from a uranium enrichment plant after working there for 30 years. Now they're living comfortably into old age. Uranium's been good to my family. I don't mind it so much.

It's the assholes who see it as a weapon that I don't like.

Sidenote: the wife gets her green card this week. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 27, 2009, 04:32:05 PM

Does anyone else think "oh fuck" when they see a new believer on the forum or do I only do that since I end up having to deal with them when they don't behave?

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Sidenote: the wife gets her green card this week. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 27, 2009, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Does anyone else think "oh fuck" when they see a new believer on the forum or do I only do that since I end up having to deal with them when they don't behave

I do it too. Most believers come here to show their self-righteous asses like they are holding some paradise over our heads thats right out of our reach and try to laugh at us and pity us because they have it and not us. They don't seem to understand we don't care they hold some make believe place over our heads and they leave after looking like a douche but don't learn their lessons. I guess i think, "oh fuck" because anything I post to them might as well be deleted since its just as effective as not typing anything at all. Most of the time I just want to be a complete dick back to them but its a losing battle since if I act like an ass it makes atheists look worse and if I act nice then they get to be complete dicks to us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on October 27, 2009, 07:56:41 PM

Howdy y'all. Its my first exam in thirty-five minutes, my preparation has been at best inadequate, so I may have to rederive much of modern chemistry in the coming few hours....I'll come back and procrastinate some more afterwards before my maths exam tomorrow....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on October 28, 2009, 01:06:28 AM

http://atheistcamel.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-do-religious-fanatics-want-to-be.html

A possible explanation for the retarded Christians that come here. ^_^ enjoy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on October 29, 2009, 12:15:39 AM

Last cross country meet of the season was today. Not a single one that we had has been in snow/rain or bellow about 40 degrees (F).

If you live in Minnesota, you'll understand that that's some serious evidence for miracles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on October 29, 2009, 07:03:42 AM

I am currently on my 13th ounce of rum (and Coke) and I can still manage to type (with lots of backspaces :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on October 29, 2009, 08:02:20 PM

HALLOWEEN IS COMING. I am ridiculously excited omg you have no idea.
I mean, I'm only dressing up as a Hunter (http://media.moddb.com/images/groups/1/1/941/l4d-boss-art-hunter.jpg). I shouldn't be this excited.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on October 29, 2009, 09:01:14 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"I am currently on my 13th ounce of rum (and Coke) and I can still manage to type (with lots of backspaces :D

hey, at least you think about us when you get your drink on. that's something, no?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on November 02, 2009, 02:49:34 AM

I haven't spent more than a week in a climate with a temperature less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit in over 4 years. >_>

Autumn is upon us, and my unfortunate death is imminent. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on November 02, 2009, 04:53:08 AM

check it:

[youtube:1k7vh8l4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZlEJ_ESuo[/youtube:1k7vh8l4]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on November 02, 2009, 05:26:21 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"check it:

[youtube:1kzh8ruk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iZlEJ_ESuo[/youtube:1kzh8ruk]

Sweet! I love that movie. Did you video this, Whitney?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on November 02, 2009, 04:22:00 PM

Quote from: "McQ"Did you video this, Whitney?

No, someone else did.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Mac on November 04, 2009, 05:17:16 AM

Nothing to see here folks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on November 04, 2009, 05:22:18 AM

Quote from: "Big Mac"Welcome to the world of every latino who suffers under the yoke of dumb rednecks who can barely speak English. They are so insecure due to their lack of culture (Anglos have always lacked it so they invade other places that do, just like the other EUropeans.) that they assume if you speak in a much more eloquent and rich language that you have to waste it on insulting their pale ugly toothless asses. Typical imperialistic attitude. Don't feel bad, brother. The yoke of the hated English will soon be broken. Hopefully Wales will be recognized as its own country. Until then, the Irish, Latinos, etc. share your struggle. For great justice and lulz.

Um...generalise much? You could at least add some qualifiyers like many, most, some, ect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on November 04, 2009, 08:18:34 PM

Kind of annoyed with my psychology class. It's not the instructor or the material, it's the people in my class. I'm 25, and most of the people in the class are about 18 or 19 and still in high school mode. The gum popping and constant chatter is very distracting and frustrating, and then a lot of the class starts packing up their stuff and leaving before the instructor has dismissed us. I know I'm not the only one who is bothered by this. I just don't wanna be the bad one who starts chastising people about their behavior.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on November 04, 2009, 09:15:27 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"Kind of annoyed with my psychology class. It's not the instructor or the material, it's the people in my class. I'm 25, and most of the people in the class are about 18 or 19 and still in high school mode. The gum popping and constant chatter is very distracting and frustrating, and then a lot of the class starts packing up their stuff and leaving before the instructor has dismissed us. I know I'm not the only one who is bothered by this. I just don't wanna be the bad one who starts chastising people about their behavior.

Sucky. You just described my entire 14 years of education so far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 04, 2009, 09:27:04 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"Kind of annoyed with my psychology class. It's not the instructor or the material, it's the people in my class. I'm 25, and most of the people in the class are about 18 or 19 and still in high school mode. The gum popping and constant chatter is very distracting and frustrating, and then a lot of the class starts packing up their stuff and leaving before the instructor has dismissed us. I know I'm not the only one who is bothered by this. I just don't wanna be the bad one who starts chastising people about their behavior.

Perhaps you can yell, "Fucking kids you know if you don't want to be here you don't have to show up this isn't high school anymore!" You know embarrass them ... then again my 2nd semester of College we had this instructor for economics who couldn't speak English worth a damn... in college his inability to teach was so bad he gave 40 point grading curves for tests. But since we couldn't understand him (and since it was Jr. college and we had to take attendance) people would show up and put their names down then get up and leave. No point in sitting in a class where you aren't going to learn anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wendy on November 06, 2009, 09:56:42 PM

Quote from: "Chimera"Kind of annoyed with my psychology class. It's not the instructor or the material, it's the people in my class. I'm 25, and most of the people in the class are about 18 or 19 and still in high school mode. The gum popping and constant chatter is very distracting and frustrating, and then a lot of the class starts packing up their stuff and leaving before the instructor has dismissed us. I know I'm not the only one who is bothered by this. I just don't wanna be the bad one who starts chastising people about their behavior.

I'm 31 and in college and I am annoyed by the same thing. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 08, 2009, 04:39:38 PM

Todays my anniversary with my GF of 4 years. Were broke, jobless, and bored. I think we will head over to the beach and walk it ... so there is an hour or maybe 2 killed but then we don't know what we will do. Maybe watch the Miami game lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on November 10, 2009, 02:49:47 AM

Gym is bringing my would be 4.1 GPA down. dskjfsdlkfhsdflksdhfsdlkfjhsdkfjsdhfksdjfhsdkjfhsdfkjsfhdskjfhsdkfjhsdfkjsdhfksdfhskjfhdskjfhskfjshfkjshfksjfhskdfjdshfkjsdhfkdsjfhsdfkjhdsfksdjfhsafhdskfjhdsfkjdshfkdsjfhdskfhdsfkjdhfkjsdhfskdjfhsdkfjhdsfakjdsfaf

I have chronic migraines, and the chemicals in the swimming pool that we had to swim in for gym triggered the worst migraines I've experienced in my entire life.
I moved to where I live currently in the last 6 months, and we currently don't have a doctor, and my mother didn't let me know that I could go to a clinic to get a note out. Her answered was "suck it up". After 5 weeks without a note, and 5 weeks spent skipping class, my regular gym teacher (we have a separate one for swimming) let me know I could go to a clinic.

:shake:

I'm not even bad with gym normally. I run "like a Kenyan", in the words of some of my friends, it's just that I fucked myself over by not going to a clinic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 11, 2009, 05:53:29 AM

Last week, I finished a programming project. QA and the two development teams (responsible for the project specifications), tested my work and gave their OK. We "handed" the project therefore over to our Belgian customer for the final approval. The customer discovered yesterday, that there was a serious flaw in the programming specs that were written by my colleagues. A typical case of miscommunication, wrong assumptions and incomplete analysis, which will cost me at least one week of additional work :brick:

. So, today we'll have a wonderful blamestorm (oops, I mean brainstorm) meeting to see how (or if) we can maintain our production schedule.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on November 11, 2009, 08:59:21 PM

Huzzah! I got my gym grade omitted! My GPA is now a 4.3 (out of a max possibility of 4.5)!

but unfortunately I have to keep the 3 detentions. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 15, 2009, 01:48:01 AM

[youtube:iqgunu45]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptwEV0xhTzI[/youtube:iqgunu45]

This is a great video.

***EDIT*** once you finish watching this in the selection afterwards look at Dawkins vs. Tyson. I never expected the ending to that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on November 15, 2009, 02:36:33 PM

I have yet to watch the dawkins tyson vid. I will definitely watch it now. The last dawkins video I watched was a short interview with him on some news show (I want to say fox). They had an atheist, a pastor, and a journalist. Afterwards they all discussed the interview. I forget the atheist ladies name (she is a big name in atheism) but she REALLY disappointed me. It was at the end of the show and the music was kicking on when the pastor asked her where does she get her morals if not from god. I donâ€™t know if it was a cheap shot at the end of the interview, if she was offended by this and choose not to reply, or what. But it is by far one of the easiest responses and one of the most ignorant questions a person of faith could ask. I was disappointed she didnâ€™t reply and seemed stumped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on November 15, 2009, 11:51:32 PM

Well, I'm disappointed in the Dawkins/Tyson video. I was expecting :hissyfit:

Mike Tyson.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on November 17, 2009, 12:38:17 AM

My great grandfather died yesterday. He was a great healthy man, and he died relatively peacefully (in his sleep). My Great Grandfather was one of the Danish Jews that managed to survive the Holocaust because of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_of_the_Danish_Jews (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_of_the_Danish_Jews)

They held a ceremony to celebrate and mourn his death. He migrated from Wales to Denmark when he was a young child because of his father's job, and then to America later in his life, after both my grandmother and my mother moved here.

I decided to read a book called Number the Stars, a story about Nazi occupation in Denmark during 1943, to get an idea of what he may have experienced.

With the current knowledge I have of contemporary Danish history; it's now become my favourite country. Those people are fucking amazing! I still have some family over there, and I just may relocate there later on. If I get an IB diploma, my education will be legit there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on November 17, 2009, 07:42:11 PM

I'm so sorry, Pineapple.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Forseti on November 18, 2009, 07:52:11 AM

thesis deadline = 1 month !! :brick:

Title: Church service abnormalities
Post by: kuma98 on November 21, 2009, 04:31:17 PM

This news is an interesting study in the difficulties in religions in the US trying to do what can be considered a combination of altruistic, self-serving, and clumsy applications.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/200 ... hungry.cnn (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/11/20/hln.church.fights.to.feed.hungry.cnn)

Feeding the homeless can easily be operated out of donations or outlets close to homeless areas. Neighborhood locations (which many churches choose to reside in) can decide to adopt policies to serve the neighborhood at which they reside.

We had/have the same problem with downtown Seattle where local businesses objected harshly to homeless-housing proposals in the same area (Pioneer District). Although, the Pioneer District has little religious indoctrination intentions and the homeless were already there. I would think that the church in the article move it's food operations closer to the area most in need via 'roach coaches' or food bank collections that get dispersed to homeless organizations. It would be harder to serve theism to starving folks outside a religious facility which maybe why they prefer to keep it in-house. But, I don't think even the more 'avid' Abrahamic folks are beyond altruistic solutions.

Well, not all of them of course <g>.

Steve

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on November 21, 2009, 04:54:52 PM

It's Saturday. Tomorrow is Sunday. For the first time in a month, I have the entire weekend free!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on November 24, 2009, 06:27:51 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hubby and I are going to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving, so I'll be offline for a few days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on November 28, 2009, 01:32:54 AM

whats on my mind? My hair. Why you ask? Because it was this fugly "meth head blonde" color until i dyed it back to brown....took 2 boxes this time.....(dont be frightened-I do this A LOT) also, i have homework on the brain. A persuasive speech that i have to do in 2 days time, and the glorious and oh so wonderful (catch my sarcasm?) math.....so, yeah, thats whats on my mind. :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on November 28, 2009, 04:17:22 AM

Quote from: "SqUiDs_WiFeY"whats on my mind? My hair. Why you ask? Because it was this fugly "meth head blonde" color until i dyed it back to brown....took 2 boxes this time.....(dont be frightened-I do this A LOT) also, i have homework on the brain. A persuasive speech that i have to do in 2 days time, and the glorious and oh so wonderful (catch my sarcasm?) math.....so, yeah, thats whats on my mind.

Welcome to the forum. Are you the wifey of our very own Squid here? Good luck with the hair color and the homework!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Squid on November 28, 2009, 06:55:31 AM

Quote from: "McQ"Are you the wifey of our very own Squid here?

Indeed she is. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on November 28, 2009, 09:05:38 PM

A big welcome to SqUiDs_WiFeY!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on November 29, 2009, 04:08:57 AM

I hate this semester im in. Its a full semesters worth of work in 8 weeks. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 29, 2009, 06:08:56 AM

Quote from: "SqUiDs_WiFeY"I hate this semester im in. Its a full semesters worth of work in 8 weeks. :yay:

Whats your major?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on November 29, 2009, 08:38:17 PM

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.c ... D=21083240 (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=227340551&albumID=1257016&imageID=21083240)

This is my stepdad and the deer he got hunting yesterday. My mom put these pictures on her myspace, so I thought i'd leave this as a comment on the picture:

Hello Mr. deer,
Me and you are gonna have to talk. You make great food. ESPECIALLY Deer Chili, Deer Steaks, AND, my personal favorite, DEER JERKY. Dont worry, Mr. deer. My dad will gut you and clean you really well, and eat very good because youre not smart enough to not get hurt. Well, Mr. Deer, im closing for now, but I'd like to thank you for providing us with meat when the economy is rocky and unstable as it is now. Thank you, Mr. Deer. Because of you, my mom is going to mail me some of that tasty, meaty flesh of yours so I can chew on it.

Sincerely,
Your Captor's Daughter

P.S.-You just made me hungry.

I thought it was funny, and so did my mom. Maybe we're just weird......idk.

*bad link for the pic

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on November 29, 2009, 08:41:55 PM

QuoteWhats your major?

Early Childhood Development. Kindergarten Teacher, to be more specific. Im excited!!!! Children are amazing little mini-humans just WAITING to be corrupted :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 29, 2009, 10:03:41 PM

Quote from: "SqUiDs_WiFeY"
QuoteWhats your major?

Early Childhood Development. Kindergarten Teacher, to be more specific. Im excited!!!! Children are amazing little mini-humans just WAITING to be corrupted :)

Nice. You should corrupt them with stuff like critical thinking and logic ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on November 30, 2009, 12:56:40 AM

QuoteNice. You should corrupt them with stuff like critical thinking and logic ^_^

DEFINITELY. "Now, kiddos, God is just like Santa Claus. He isnt real." hahaha. :evil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 30, 2009, 01:00:43 AM

your ass would get fired on the first day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on November 30, 2009, 09:41:19 AM

I don't like wet, grey days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on November 30, 2009, 07:34:52 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"lol your ass would get fired on the first day.

Just her ass? What, would she have to teach with her bum stuck out a window or something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on November 30, 2009, 09:05:36 PM

It would be cut off and then handed back to her on a plate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on December 01, 2009, 09:40:53 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"It would be cut off and then handed back to her on a plate.

Ew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SqUiDs_WiFeY on December 01, 2009, 06:27:23 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"It would be cut off and then handed back to her on a plate.

One, OUCH! and two, GROSS! haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 01, 2009, 06:45:28 PM

Quote from: "SqUiDs_WiFeY"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"It would be cut off and then handed back to her on a plate.
One, OUCH! and two, GROSS! haha.

it would almost feel like you are winning a prize for a second right before they present it to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on December 03, 2009, 06:59:58 PM

Welcome to the forum, Squid's Wifey. The cephalopods are taking over! :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on December 04, 2009, 01:13:31 AM

There is a "store" called the Christian Science Reading Room downtown here. Everytime I see it I want to ask them "what's the difference between 'Christian' Science and just science?".I already Know the answer but I'm curious as to what their response would be.

FYI the difference as I understand it.

Science: take all available information and see what conclusions you can draw from it.

Christian Science: having the conclusions you want and disregarding all information that disagrees with it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 04, 2009, 05:11:45 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"There is a "store" called the Christian Science Reading Room downtown here. Everytime I see it I want to ask them "what's the difference between 'Christian' Science and just science?".I already Know the answer but I'm curious as to what their response would be.

FYI the difference as I understand it.

Science: take all available information and see what conclusions you can draw from it.

Christian Science: having the conclusions you want and disregarding all information that disagrees with it

as far as I know Christian Science is opposite of normal science. In science you start with an observation and you use experimentation and evidence to derive a conclusion. In Christian Science you start with a conclusion and you force your observation to fit into it and you ignore experimentation and evidence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on December 06, 2009, 08:10:11 PM

I got in trouble in my English class for presenting two charts that associated Religion by sects with IQ and the link between Religiosity and IQ. My teacher told me that it could be offensive to some people in the class, as we live in an area that has a high density of Baptists (who were one of the lowest ranked sects). I however, found it amusing and being an arrogant, cheeky, and audacious son of a bitch, I decided to show the charts off in my presentation anyway: shit hit the fan. People went crazy asking for questions and sources! A few people yelled, some cheered, my teacher shook her head in shame.
Sure, I'm getting evil glares of death now, but it was totally worth it. lol

I got highfives from all the people that weren't Christian or Muslim! A whole four people out of thirty-two!

Hmmm on another note, I've noticed that when I type on a keyboard I move my hands similarly to how pianists move their hands while playing. Perhaps I should take up Piano.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 06, 2009, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: "Pineapple"I got in trouble in my English class for presenting two charts that associated Religion by sects with IQ and the link between Religiosity and IQ. My teacher told me that it could be offensive to some people in the class, as we live in an area that has a high density of Baptists (who were one of the lowest ranked sects). I however, found it amusing and being an arrogant, cheeky, and audacious son of a bitch, I decided to show the charts off in my presentation anyway: shit hit the fan. People went crazy asking for questions and sources! A few people yelled, some cheered, my teacher shook her head in shame.
Sure, I'm getting evil glares of death now, but it was totally worth it.
I got highfives from all the people that weren't Christian or Muslim! A whole four people out of thirty-two!

Hmmm on another note, I've noticed that when I type on a keyboard I move my hands similarly to how pianists move their hands while playing. Perhaps I should take up Piano.

Awesome. Just pure awesomeness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hat on December 07, 2009, 02:59:28 AM

I found a group on Facebook that's for Atheists in N. Ireland.
I am ridiculously pleased at this discovery, 'cause I felt pretty lonely for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 07, 2009, 04:24:38 AM

Quote from: "Hat"I found a group on Facebook that's for Atheists in N. Ireland.
I am ridiculously pleased at this discovery, 'cause I felt pretty lonely for a while.

I think they are planning a Camp Quest Ireland for 2011

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 07, 2009, 05:42:16 PM

It was an okay morning. I decided on playing a little online poker so I started in a $1 rebuy tourney which I got knocked out of early off facing pocket Jacks then Aces back to back. So to vent a little frustration I signed up for a 4 player sit n go, heads up shootout. Thats the one where you play heads up until one of you is left and its winner take all. My first match was quick 3 hands where I got great cards and stole a little money. On the 3rd and final hand I had pocket 5's he limped from the button and I took the free flop. KT9 2 hearts was the flop. Well I checked and he bet the pot (60 since we just limped) and I decided to see if he had a hand and was going to try and take him off of it. Turn card came a 5 and plans changed a little. I checked my set and he bet the pot, I decided at that time he had either 2nd pair or top pair weak kicker either way I figured he'd stick around. I check raised him for half of his remaining stack. He called. River paired 9's so I had a full house and I just open shoved. He called and I busted him.

I had to wait about 40 minutes for the final round to start. When it did we just kept shuffling back and forth chips. I managed to get a slight lead when the most awesome thing happened:

I was on the button with KQos and made a standard raise to 180. He quickly re-raised me to 360 and I called because heads up thats what you do. Flop came AKJ all diamonds and I had the Q of diamonds in my hand. He made a pot sized bet and I decided he had an Ace. It makes sense to bet the ace which is probably good on that board and to deny me odds to draw out. Slight problem though. I had 17 outs assuming he doesn't have 2 pair. Which makes me a solid favorite. I shove and he quickly calls. He flips over A7 with no diamonds so I have all 17 outs. Turn card is a 3 of clubs no help so i'm down to about a 40% chance of winning. River was the T of diamonds giving me the Royal Flush... 2nd ever.

And this time I have proof: http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt169/LoneMateria/Royal.png I took a screen shot of the play back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 10, 2009, 08:10:55 PM

ROFL I just have to share this.

[youtube:mgn29v50]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq10bz3PxyY[/youtube:mgn29v50]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chimera on December 11, 2009, 08:54:53 PM

^ I saw that video on Think Atheist last night. I loved it! Patton Oswalt was spot on--I hate that song.

Anyhoo...on my mind today is a small matter. My mom wants to take the family out to a church Christmas musical tomorrow night. The name of the play is "The Gospel According to Scrooge" and I'm not entirely sure I want to endure another religiously-themed Christmas show. I went to the one last year and it was nice to spend time with my parents and all, but I feel conflicted. Blah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NightSerf on December 12, 2009, 07:07:49 AM

Well, now, that's a dangerously open ended question, isn't it?

I work nights (one of the reasons for my net name), but I'm off tonight. But I'm up at this ungodly hour, which is pretty appropriate, I suppose... On my mind? How to get my recalcitrant fingers to stop with the typos already, what to name my band's new album if it comes down to me, and how to cheer up our drummer, who has been chewed out by the principle of the middle school where he teaches band for the umteenth time this year.

I've renamed one song from "These Two Hands" to "Shooting Star," so I suppose that is a candidate. Or Clockwork. Or Spin Games. Any opinions here? Which title would make you take a closer look and even listen to a sample track or two? Breeze of Springtime? Tennessee Woman?

One of the things I like about the atheists on any forum where they post is that they generally write well, even on the fly, Most people don't. It's not just typos, misspellings, or punctuation errors. They are inconsequential editing problems that wouldn't appear if this weren't a first draft medium. My own writing has them from time to time. But so few internet writers structure their sentences and paragraphs well, and that makes even the occasional interesting thought both hard to find and hard to follow.

I try to get to sleep a bit earlier on my nights off, and I feel the first drowsies coming on. ' Night, all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: 1minion on December 16, 2009, 11:51:23 PM

This winds up being a bit of a work rant, but hopefully an entertaining one. I work for a city library and we're in the process of switching to a new-fangled system to replace our seriously ancient text-based telnet stuff. Eventually the whole province will be connected to us (and we to them) so patrons can request books and music from anywhere and get them shipped over. But I think that's a long time coming. Right now we have to figure out how to get the program functional for our city borrowers.

It's been a nightmare. Training has been haphazard and off the cuff and even today my supervisor was literally applauding the tenacity of workers at all the branches for their grassroots problem solving abilities. I could have fallen off my chair. Not because I never expected him to be impressed over anything, but for him to be thinking local solutions are the best thing ever.

Local solutions are all we've got. Nobody from anywhere actually using this system came around to train us in its use. A few supervisors and librarians got a bit of training to pass along to the rest of us but I had to figure out my whole role in the process pretty much on my own. The training manual is not designed for the first time users of this program, that's for damn sure. It's more for the people who are already familiar with database management and need tips on setting it up and running projects behind the scenes, not the day to day use for cataloging and public patron borrowing. It's all been hands on learning for all us peons.

I would have preferred having someone come in who knew how the thing worked to be with us to troubleshoot, rather than leave us all floundering in the unfamiliar realm that is this new Millennium.

GAH!

That's where my head's been all day. GAH! GAHH! At least I have a Freethinker's pub night to look forward to this evening. Make all my problems fade for a night...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 17, 2009, 06:10:54 AM

I've seen this before and I don't know if its been posted here but if you don't know it the God of the Gaps has been around throughout our history.

[youtube:1b3790rs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vrpPPV_yPY[/youtube:1b3790rs]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on December 17, 2009, 02:02:01 PM

I feel like I've been neglecting HAF. I started a Ph.D in Instructional Technology and it's keeping me pretty busy. Also, since I'm done with my Master's that focused on religion, I don't "go off" as much as I used to (out of sight, out of mind, I guess).

Sorry. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on December 18, 2009, 05:04:46 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"I feel like I've been neglecting HAF. I started a Ph.D in Instructional Technology and it's keeping me pretty busy. Also, since I'm done with my Master's that focused on religion, I don't "go off" as much as I used to (out of sight, out of mind, I guess).

Sorry. :(

Mom emailed me this morning to tell me about a snow storm forecasted to hit the East coast tomorrow which may affect her trip from PA to AZ tomorrow. This is why I don't fly East for the holidays.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 18, 2009, 05:17:58 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"I feel like I've been neglecting HAF. I started a Ph.D in Instructional Technology and it's keeping me pretty busy. Also, since I'm done with my Master's that focused on religion, I don't "go off" as much as I used to (out of sight, out of mind, I guess).

Sorry. :(

Mom emailed me this morning to tell me about a snow storm forecasted to hit the East coast tomorrow which may affect her trip from PA to AZ tomorrow. This is why I don't fly East for the holidays.

Sunday my GF and I are driving from Florida to Iowa. It's gonna suck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on December 18, 2009, 10:17:51 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"I feel like I've been neglecting HAF. I started a Ph.D in Instructional Technology and it's keeping me pretty busy. Also, since I'm done with my Master's that focused on religion, I don't "go off" as much as I used to (out of sight, out of mind, I guess).

Sorry. :(

Mom emailed me this morning to tell me about a snow storm forecasted to hit the East coast tomorrow which may affect her trip from PA to AZ tomorrow. This is why I don't fly East for the holidays.

Sunday my GF and I are driving from Florida to Iowa. It's gonna suck.

Yikes! Florida to Iowa. Rough drive. Good luck. May the wind be at your back....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 18, 2009, 11:33:37 PM

Quote from: "McQ"Yikes! Florida to Iowa. Rough drive. Good luck. May the wind be at your back....

Thanx, yeah its going to be a 16 hour non stop trip. I'm going to drive through the night and she will drive when we get up north since she knows how to drive in snow ^_^. I've got myself a few 5 hour energy drinks just in case lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on December 19, 2009, 06:54:56 PM

I'm cold and cold hurts. Fibromyalgia/lupus don't mix well with cold. I need to move somewhere warm where there are jobs. My partner is looking for work in North Carolina.

Last night I got to make up a big batch of fake blood and make my partner progressively gorier for a music video. I started with a little blob of blood on his chest and spread it out as the song progressed until it was a messy but roughly heart-shaped (stylized heart, not a real heart, I didn't think people would get the imagery) area of blood that almost entirely covered his chest. I didn't realize how rotten cold weather has been for me until I went to crouch under the camera to shove him out a door (to do a POV) shot and simply wasn't able. We adjusted by raising the camera (he's two inches shorter than I am, making the logistics even more difficult) and tweaking the angle a bit. It looks OK shot that way but I was horrified to discover that I'd suddenly become very un-bendy. A hot shower brought the bendiness back but, dang, it was weird and unpleasant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 19, 2009, 11:04:01 PM

This has been a lousy day. My wife called me from the USA with the message that she is snowed in. The snow storm closed down several airports. Since she'll be leaving on Monday to go on vacation, we can only hope that the situation will improve.

My gas heater broke down this evening. Hopefully I can get it repaired tomorrow. In the meanwhile the temperature has already dropped from 68 to 50 degrees and it will go even lower than that, because outside it is 12 degrees. The heater was leaking water, that caused a short circuit, which blew the fuse and killed my DVD player in the process.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kenh on December 19, 2009, 11:41:21 PM

I was going to post about beer as the other posters were doing in this thread. Then I realized that I was on page 1 of a 78 page thread! Oh well, I will anyway. Victory Brewing is now shipping to Florida, and also to most states now! Just got some of their HopDevil ale. I love hoppy ales...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 20, 2009, 12:19:15 PM

whats on my mind...
I keep finding baby fish in my aquarium!
Stop giving birth fish! I donno where to put all those babies!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 20, 2009, 03:00:58 PM

Let them grow a bit, then eat them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 20, 2009, 03:50:49 PM

Quote from: "OldGit"Let them grow a bit, then eat them.

it would be a good idea if they were a big species

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 20, 2009, 04:41:16 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"it would be a good idea if they were a big species

Eat lots.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pineapple on December 20, 2009, 05:43:00 PM

I got yelled at today for saying "Happy Holidays!" instead of "Merry Christmas!". When I told the guy that I didn't celebrate Christmas, he told me "that's no excuse!". :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on December 21, 2009, 01:17:14 AM

cookies and milk for dinner num num num num.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on December 21, 2009, 01:35:33 AM

I dropped 10 eggs on the floor today. And I just stood there looking at the mess. Like that was going to help. One of those days I thought. But the rest of the evening went suspiciously uneventful.

The bad luck is probably saving up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on December 21, 2009, 08:27:25 AM

I'm loving summertime here

You Northern Hemisphere folks with your blizzards, eat your hearts out :p

Also, I think I deserve kudos, because this is my 100th post on HAF. So if you don't mind, for the next day you may worship me :p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 26, 2009, 08:23:48 PM

Bored and alone out of state. My GF and her family are at walmart lol

. So I was watching some NonStampCollector stuff of youtube and he had a recent plug for DarkMatter2525. I decided to check it out and omfg this guy is hilarious. So i'm gonna link something from DarkMatter2525 and hope you guys get a big laugh out of it.

[youtube:2d649j5q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcQTCoY3wYQ[/youtube:2d649j5q]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on December 27, 2009, 01:54:15 AM

I am annoyed by fundies calling me a liar in regard to religion having a connection to teen and young adult homelessness in America, particularly among homosexual youth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on December 27, 2009, 06:47:29 AM

We have thunder and lightning in San Francisco =). My room lights up with the flash and I rush to take off my headphones so I can hear the boom!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on December 27, 2009, 05:04:57 PM

There's snow outside and I'm cold with the heat on high and enough clothes on to put a mountain climber to shame. I want thunder and lightning in December and a warm ocean breeze on my face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on December 27, 2009, 05:10:42 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"There's snow outside and I'm cold with the heat on high and enough clothes on to put a mountain climber to shame. I want thunder and lightning in December and a warm ocean breeze on my face.

If you want those things then Michigan is definitely not the place for you. You can try my state of Florida, the taxes are just as crappy and the unemployment rate just as high but my dad (in north florida) is in the 40's and my Grandparents (in central florida) are in the mid 50's. Perfect beach weather for you and it's better then hoping for a high of 0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on December 28, 2009, 02:43:57 PM

My lack of caffeine

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 03, 2010, 06:46:24 AM

8:45 am, and I'm about to be dragged to church for the third time in my life. Ever. My dad plays in the church band and he wants me to hear him play. Okay, that's all well and good, but I'm convinced I'm going to walk through those doors and be so obviously "heathen" that I wont last 5mins. Besides which, what does one even wear to church? This all feels so weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 03, 2010, 06:52:43 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"8:45 am, and I'm about to be dragged to church for the third time in my life. Ever. My dad plays in the church band and he wants me to hear him play. Okay, that's all well and good, but I'm convinced I'm going to walk through those doors and be so obviously "heathen" that I wont last 5mins. Besides which, what does one even wear to church? This all feels so weird.

If the church you are going to is not fundamentalist you probably won't be bothered by anyone and can just sit there and look nice.

Typically you would wear something that would be appropriate for a dress-casual office job.

Even if it sucks going your dad will probably appreciate you hearing him play; esp if he knows you don't believe and are going just for his sake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 03, 2010, 03:59:24 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "kelltrill"8:45 am, and I'm about to be dragged to church for the third time in my life. Ever. My dad plays in the church band and he wants me to hear him play. Okay, that's all well and good, but I'm convinced I'm going to walk through those doors and be so obviously "heathen" that I wont last 5mins. Besides which, what does one even wear to church? This all feels so weird.

If the church you are going to is not fundamentalist you probably won't be bothered by anyone and can just sit there and look nice.

Typically you would wear something that would be appropriate for a dress-casual office job.

Even if it sucks going your dad will probably appreciate you hearing him play; esp if he knows you don't believe and are going just for his sake.

Wear flame-retardant clothing. I find that helps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 04, 2010, 08:39:43 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"If the church you are going to is not fundamentalist you probably won't be bothered by anyone and can just sit there and look nice.

Typically you would wear something that would be appropriate for a dress-casual office job.

Even if it sucks going your dad will probably appreciate you hearing him play; esp if he knows you don't believe and are going just for his sake.

I survived with minimal scarring. After the first song my dad played I tried to clap for him. I literally got three claps in before I just stopped because no one else was on the same wave length as me. So, that's at least a 6 out of 10 for drawing attention to myself. He appreciated my embarrassment though, so at least my efforts weren't entirely futile.
I saw people fall down for the first time, people raise their hands in worship etc. It was actually really interesting. Having an outsider's perspective made it feel nearly like I was watching a movie, and the knowledge that I'm probably not going to be converted helped me just relax and take in everything that was happening.
I'm going to a different church next Sunday. Apparently people talk in tongues there and do the falling down thing way more often. I'm really curious to see more and, if it's anything like what I experienced yesterday, this is only serving to strengthen the religious convictions I already have. I'm just getting a first hand, more hands-on experience about it this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 04, 2010, 08:53:56 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I saw people fall down for the first time, people raise their hands in worship etc.

I've never seen that before because I went to a church that was about as opposite of enthusiastic about participating in the worship part of service as they could get...I might have to figure out where a church like that is around here and get some accomplices to go with me.

Of course, I also need to evaluate if I can manage to see something like that without laughing...I'm not sure if I can. The last time I saw some crazy religious people (scientologist booth at the fair) I couldn't keep from literally bursting out into the giggles; which happened right when I was reading the stuff they had setting out and realized who they were AND that people were actually taking the "stress test." If I could have kept my cool I probably would have taken the test just to see what they ask and what they would try to do to recruit me...maybe I can be more mature next time; some people make it hard though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on January 04, 2010, 02:32:00 PM

Quotewhich happened right when I was reading the stuff they had setting out and realized who they were AND that people were actually taking the "stress test." If I could have kept my cool I probably would have taken the test just to see what they ask and what they would try to do to recruit me...maybe I can be more mature next time; some people make it hard though.

that does sound like fun... im curious if i got what it takes to be a scientologist!? am i tuff enough for scientology?

im off to find an online version of the stess test!!! :headbang: :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on January 04, 2010, 02:39:14 PM

Quote from: "G-Roll"
Quotewhich happened right when I was reading the stuff they had setting out and realized who they were AND that people were actually taking the "stress test." If I could have kept my cool I probably would have taken the test just to see what they ask and what they would try to do to recruit me...maybe I can be more mature next time; some people make it hard though.
that does sound like fun... im curious if i got what it takes to be a scientologist!? am i tuff enough for scientology?

im off to find an online version of the stess test!!! :headbang:

bah you need some kind of e-meter and a nutter to read it and ask you questions. this is a big disappointment. i could have been the greatest scientologist since tom cruise crazy ass.... or not.... but still. the man holds me down, CONSTANTLY!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 06, 2010, 07:20:07 PM

Why must Girls' Night In always end in doing each other's hair and gossiping? I want to be racing trolleys in empty shopping centres or in bed reading my book. This is becoming annoying and unimaginative.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 06, 2010, 07:28:47 PM

Oh, and www.mylifeistwilight.com (http://www.mylifeistwilight.com) is a real site? What the hell?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 06, 2010, 08:01:45 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Why must Girls' Night In always end in doing each other's hair and gossiping? I want to be racing trolleys in empty shopping centres or in bed reading my book. This is becoming annoying and unimaginative.

There's a very simple fix for that: (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages42.fotki.com%2Fv1372%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2Fsmiley_emoticons_joint-vi.gif&hash=66c51b2ebe866b78067fb5e79aef00ad8e8742c8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 06, 2010, 08:13:29 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Why must Girls' Night In always end in doing each other's hair and gossiping? I want to be racing trolleys in empty shopping centres or in bed reading my book. This is becoming annoying and unimaginative.

specially when your friends are married/had babies
then its hopeless

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rastelin on January 07, 2010, 06:52:48 AM

Oh dear. Had a shitty day yesterday. A cat was overrun by a car right outside my house. The animal was still alive, but the lower body and hip section was crushed. The intestine was sticking out. There was only one thing I could do for the animal. I got the axe and made it quick.

The woman who drove the car was completely hysterical. She refused to get back in the car. She had a major over reaction. I tried to explain to her that these things sadly happen, but to no avail. My neighbor had to drive her home in her own car. I picked him up after.
Good grief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on January 07, 2010, 06:49:36 PM

^ Rastelin, that's so awful. I'm sorry you had to experience that.

I think I'll go hug my cat now. :cat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 07, 2010, 08:44:24 PM

Last Saturday my wife and I were on a tour in the Dominican Republic. Part of the tour was a visit to a local voodoo priest (a pretty weird, but funny experience) and the Cathedral in Higuey (a very ugly concrete building). A catholic mass was going on at the cathedral while we visited it, with a priest chanting in Spanish and spraying people with water. After those two silly events, my wife told me "You know what, I'm not sure which one of the two visits was supposed to be the visit to the voodoo priest :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: churchgoingatheist on January 07, 2010, 10:40:27 PM

Quote from: "Rastelin"Oh dear. Had a shitty day yesterday. A cat was overrun by a car right outside my house. The animal was still alive, but the lower body and hip section was crushed. The intestine was sticking out. There was only one thing I could do for the animal. I got the axe and made it quick.

Wow, good for you. Makes my day seem pretty good. Sorry you had to go through that...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 12, 2010, 06:06:36 PM

wellnow im actually wondering if we "know" why lucifer went against god...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 13, 2010, 05:56:04 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"wellnow im actually wondering if we "know" why lucifer went against god...

Because he got sick of Gods jealous, murderous, genocidal mood swings?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 13, 2010, 12:26:17 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"wellnow im actually wondering if we "know" why lucifer went against god...

Because he got sick of Gods jealous, murderous, genocidal mood swings?

perhaps

im just wondering if its mentioned anywhere in the "holy" texts

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on January 13, 2010, 02:19:42 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"wellnow im actually wondering if we "know" why lucifer went against god...

We "know" it as well as we "Know" anything biblical. Which is we have many contradictory, re-re-retranslated, re-re-reinterpreted, books written by biased autherors years after the fact by superstitious bronze age hill people. In other word NO! But I believe he became jelous of god's preferential treatment to the new kids (us).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 13, 2010, 02:32:09 PM

alright I guess thats good enough for me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elmonte09 on January 13, 2010, 03:11:55 PM

Hi. I just joined this stream.
The question about Lucifer, for me, fits in the same category of "Why did the Joker challenge Batman". I'm not very interested in the battles of evil vs. good in comics or in the bible. Some literature is interesting, but that is based on the skills of the teller, such as Milton in Paradise Lost.
I don't spend much time trying to think through the explanations for biblical accounts since neither the stories nor their explanations hold much fascination for me.

I am interested in rigorous analyses of current evils, such as the self-destructing terrorists. The terrible blindness and religiously energized madness that drives educated, middle-class individuals to kill others, especially innocent, non-combatant families, along with themselves, and then the communities that consider those zanies martyrs...that's a battle of good vs. evil so complex, so here&now, I am vitally interested in.

A bronze age myth of good and bad angels and a punishing deity? I'll leave that to others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elmonte09 on January 13, 2010, 03:20:48 PM

I've been using my recurring interest in writing poetry, combined with my re-energized free-thinking spirit, to post some verses on other social media apps such as TwitWall. I wrote this one yesterday and am posting it here, along with the poem that I'm using as a model.

Loss Lieder (Song of Loss) (after Elizabeth Bishopâ€™s One Art)

Losing oneâ€™s faith is no disaster;
Though congregations have the intent
To retrieve you to their lord and master.

Lose childhood fears and myths, donâ€™t fluster;
Explaining to believers is time badly spent.
Think clearly: without fear, logic master.

Ritual prayers one must master:
In faith, defense is self-evident:
Scientific proof has grace, is vaster.

Lose your motherâ€™s faith, at last, or
Stay in childish dreams, repent
For sins not yours is adult disaster.

Reasonâ€™s a heaven & hell blaster,
Gives no quarter to mind incontinent:
Intelligence is your oil of castor!

Keeping old fears bodes disaster,
Rote rites and churches you went.
Bronse age myth, that lord and master:
Losing oneâ€™s faith is no disaster.

One Art
Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979)

The art of losing isnâ€™t hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.

Lose something every day. Accept the fluster
of lost door keys, the hour badly spent.
The art of losing isnâ€™t hard to master.

Then practice losing farther, losing faster:
places, and names, and where it was you meant
to travel. None of these will bring disaster.

I lost my motherâ€™s watch. And look! my last, or
next-to-last, of three loved houses went.
The art of losing isnâ€™t hard to master.

I lost two cities, lovely ones. And, vaster,
some realms I owned, two rivers, a continent.
I miss them, but it wasnâ€™t a disaster.

â€"Even losing you (the joking voice, a gesture
I love) I shanâ€™t have lied. Itâ€™s evident
the art of losingâ€™s not too hard to master
though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on January 13, 2010, 07:08:24 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"wellnow im actually wondering if we "know" why lucifer went against god...

We "know" it as well as we "Know" anything biblical. Which is we have many contradictory, re-re-retranslated, re-re-reinterpreted, books written by biased autherors years after the fact by superstitious bronze age hill people. In other word NO! But I believe he became jelous of god's preferential treatment to the new kids (us).

Holy typo Batman! That's pretty bad even for me. My arch nemeisis Sleep Deprivation Man stikes again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on January 14, 2010, 03:34:43 AM

[youtube:15kykfcn]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alw5hs0chj0[/youtube:15kykfcn]
"Embedding disabled by request". Well poop. It's here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alw5hs0chj0).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on January 15, 2010, 06:55:59 PM

Today I learned how to administer subcutaneous fluids into my cat. Kitty has poor kidney function and the vet recommended fluids to help her feel better. Since I really hate needles, today was a big achievement.

I didn't even pass out! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on January 16, 2010, 07:08:54 PM

i cant find the god damn cats in Army of Two 40th Day :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 17, 2010, 03:30:45 PM

I just saw a woman driving the wrong direction on the freeway. And by saw I mean looked in the eye at 60 miles an hour. I've never called 911 before this morning. Frankly, I hope to never have to again. Even more than that, I hope that woman is all right. She was heading straight into a rather complicated and busy interchange area. At least it was Sunday morning and not Friday afternoon.

Christ. :eek2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 17, 2010, 03:55:43 PM

Found this on YouTube. Cats crack me up. Crazy little bastards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvo-g_JvURI&feature=youtube_gdata

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 17, 2010, 04:50:28 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"Found this on YouTube. Cats crack me up. Crazy little bastards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvo-g_JvURI&feature=youtube_gdata

then youre gonna LOVE this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0zcbLXv ... iv-1r-1-HM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0zcbLXvwfg&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-1r-1-HM)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on January 19, 2010, 02:21:11 AM

I read in my health textbook that AIDS has spread to every country, so I was like "lol Vatican City"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on January 19, 2010, 02:43:56 AM

QuotePope rejects condoms for Africa

The Pope has already met South African President Thabo Mbeki
The spread of HIV and Aids in Africa should be tackled through fidelity and abstinence and not by condoms, Pope Benedict XVI has said.
Speaking to African bishops at the Vatican, the Pope described HIV/Aids in Africa as a "cruel epidemic".

But he told them: "The traditional teaching of the church has proven to be the only failsafe way to prevent the spread of HIV/Aids."

Asshole.

Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4081276.stm).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 19, 2010, 08:04:03 PM

^ seconded. x100 000. I am quite pissed off about that, to say the least.

on an unrelated note:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffriendlyatheist.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F11%2Fatheism-is-wonderful.jpg&hash=ed7842bd2e9d2e7270afcd89a16a74ed4c4387e4)

People are stupid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on January 19, 2010, 09:00:19 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"^ seconded. x100 000. I am quite pissed off about that, to say the least.

on an unrelated note:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffriendlyatheist.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2007%2F11%2Fatheism-is-wonderful.jpg&hash=ed7842bd2e9d2e7270afcd89a16a74ed4c4387e4)

People are stupid.

Man, this just chaps my ass.

It doesn't even mention eating babies. That's the best part! lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 20, 2010, 01:55:07 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages50.fotki.com%2Fv1557%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2F1240195696589-vi.gif&hash=67cf9107fbfb4efbb6761cbaa9c3ccd758a5179d)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on January 20, 2010, 11:13:11 PM

[strike:379ixeod]eating[/strike:379ixeod] helping my daughter sell 122 boxes of girl scout cookies. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 21, 2010, 03:30:17 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"[strike:1e8zgvc4]eating[/strike:1e8zgvc4] helping my daughter sell 122 boxes of girl scout cookies.

don't be eating your daughter now!!! Remember we've kept that part of ourselves hidden since the 50's!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 21, 2010, 03:40:56 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "jrosebud"[strike:1kx7cv4y]eating[/strike:1kx7cv4y] helping my daughter sell 122 boxes of girl scout cookies.

don't be eating your daughter now!!! Remember we've kept that part of ourselves hidden since the 50's!

and it's high time we be out and proud about it!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on January 21, 2010, 04:40:45 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "jrosebud"[strike:1kbqjaef]eating[/strike:1kbqjaef] helping my daughter sell 122 boxes of girl scout cookies. :blush:

eating babies - okay. eating babies that are closely related - gotta draw a line somewhere. *shrug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 21, 2010, 04:57:01 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "jrosebud"[strike:21xg2hlt]eating[/strike:21xg2hlt] helping my daughter sell 122 boxes of girl scout cookies. :blush:

eating babies - okay. eating babies that are closely related - gotta draw a line somewhere. *shrug*

sorry you crossed out eating and wrote helping. I understand what you were trying to convey but eating your daughter was too good to pass up.

@Whitney you are right we must be proud of who we are. I guess I'll get making the signs with children shoved between 2 loaves of bread with a little Mayo and Cheese on them. Should it read don't discriminate against baby eaters ... we gave you technology!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DaiseyLee on January 21, 2010, 09:05:39 PM

I know what you mean, every time my boyfriend's sister's son (almost two yrs old) comes over, I have the temptation to eat him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on January 21, 2010, 09:06:49 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2Fbabysand.jpg&hash=fd7cc48bd062d56599e528e2ae86c1fe9c406c27)

Who could resist?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DaiseyLee on January 21, 2010, 09:30:33 PM

We're having a storm right now...I'm sitting here looking out the window, missing the sun...I just want it to stop raining :hissyfit:

! It makes me gloomy...argh it's been going on this whole week!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on January 21, 2010, 09:42:27 PM

Quote from: "DaiseyLee"We're having a storm right now...I'm sitting here looking out the window, missing the sun...I just want it to stop raining ! It makes me gloomy...argh it's been going on this whole week!

Do NOT move to the northwest then. Today is the first day I've seen the sun in a month.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on January 22, 2010, 12:04:26 PM

I've got 2nd date nerves.

How's my hair?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 22, 2010, 01:22:50 PM

Quote from: "karadan"I've got 2nd date nerves.

How's my hair?

What hair? :hmm:

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on January 22, 2010, 01:55:29 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "karadan"I've got 2nd date nerves.

How's my hair?
What hair? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: caitxrawks on January 22, 2010, 05:23:08 PM

It's the second nasty day in a row, and my daughter has a nasty cold >:( Every time she sneezes she covers her face in snot. If you don't wipe it away immediately, she'll wipe it all over herself and lick it off. EW!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on January 22, 2010, 08:47:39 PM

Quote from: "caitxrawks"It's the second nasty day in a row, and my daughter has a nasty cold >:( Every time she sneezes she covers her face in snot. If you don't wipe it away immediately, she'll wipe it all over herself and lick it off. EW!

Kids do the darndest things, don't they? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages47.fotki.com%2Fv1497%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2Fpuke-vi.gif&hash=2e978bc106c47582b2f171c70e50a134e8b37759)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on January 27, 2010, 09:35:26 PM

I just got my first paid request for decorated sugar cookies! 300 of them. :eek:

The cookies will look like coins. It will feel weird writing out "In God We Trust" in icing 150 times. Hrm...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on January 28, 2010, 01:29:23 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"I just got my first paid request for decorated sugar cookies! 300 of them.

The cookies will look like coins. It will feel weird writing out "In God We Trust" in icing 150 times. Hrm...

Are you saying you don't trust in his Starchy Goodness?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on January 28, 2010, 02:25:45 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "jrosebud"I just got my first paid request for decorated sugar cookies! 300 of them. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 28, 2010, 10:03:39 AM

Officially have internet access in my room. Muchos excitement. I've just joined this forum and I was already missing it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zyva on January 28, 2010, 10:57:45 PM

I bought a Pepsi at the store today and got an 1866 shield nickel in my change.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on January 29, 2010, 03:33:05 AM

Quote from: "Zyva"I bought a Pepsi at the store today and got an 1866 shield nickel in my change.

First, rock on!.. I wanna see a pic of that.

Second, the weather people are forecasting Ragnarok II Electric Boogaloo in the region. Last year the area lost about 10,000 electric poles. We were out of power for over a week. Glad my mom gave me an old gas powered 'genny and I remembered fill a gas can before the storm hit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 29, 2010, 07:36:46 AM

The winter here just doesn't end. Snow everywhere and temperatures far below the freezing point (-4C/25F). I have enough of this and just wish that I was somewhere on a tropical island with lots of sunshine (and booze).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 29, 2010, 04:13:07 PM

Hi all, sorry I haven't been on lately. Been doing a bunch of stuff in real life. Like getting engaged ^_^. The ring I got Heather finally came in after waiting more then 2 weeks for it (Apparently they kept losing people who could make it). Her mom gave me her old wedding ring which had a sapphire for a main stone and 2 small diamonds for the side stones. I got the jewlers to use all the stones (which was a bitch to do btw) and add 2 slightly larger diamonds on the side and have the ring made out of white gold. Unconventional but Heather loves it.

Anyway I should be back for a while ^_^. Now I got to sift through days worth of posts :-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 29, 2010, 04:19:18 PM

Congratulations, LoneMateria. I hope that your girlfriend likes the ring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 29, 2010, 04:30:25 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Congratulations, LoneMateria. I hope that your girlfriend likes the ring.

Thanks and she does. She started crying when I proposed to her. :-D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 29, 2010, 04:39:44 PM

today Im thinking that im slowly slipping into depression, and this time thinking that its just my hormones doesnt help

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on January 29, 2010, 05:28:08 PM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "Tom62"Congratulations, LoneMateria. I hope that your girlfriend likes the ring.

Thanks and she does. She started crying when I proposed to her. :-D

Congratulations! When is the wedding?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on January 29, 2010, 05:37:11 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "Tom62"Congratulations, LoneMateria. I hope that your girlfriend likes the ring.

Thanks and she does. She started crying when I proposed to her. :-D

Congratulations! When is the wedding?

No idea! Probably within a few years. We've been together 4 already so another year or so isn't that big of a deal. ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 29, 2010, 06:36:32 PM

The following was posted on a friends fb profile (edited slightly for privacy):

QuoteI was slightly irritated with my girlfriend (i was able to shower, get dressed, brush teeth, warm up car, scrape all the windows, eat breakfast, and drive, slowly, from east side [suburbs to center of big city] all before she could get showered and dressed). then i realized that i am far from perfect and i need to learn patience anyway. so sorry for getting upset [gf's name]

Why post it on freakin fb in detail if you are sorry for being upset about it? (I would have posted this as a comment but I save my comments for when he really says something stupid) I keep on thinking I should block this guy's updates because they are always something like the above (or praying via fb...which is odd) but he is one of the guys I dated in high school and reminds me of most of the other guys I dated in high school; it's like a shocking reminder of what my life could have been like if I hadn't been able to explore my questions. It's like watching a train wrek!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 29, 2010, 08:43:05 PM

I'm currently playing in two knock-out online chess tournaments. Today I won two my first two games, so' I'll be in the next rounds. The first one was in 13 moves and the second in 16! Especially the first game was very interesting

Ejob26 - Tomvb
1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 d6
3. d4 cxd4
4. Nxd4 Nf6
5. Nc3 Nbc6
6. Bg5 e6
7. f4 Qb6
8. Ndb5 a6
9. Nxd6 Bxd6
10. Qxd6 Qxb2
11. Rd1 Qxc3+
12. Rd2 Nxe4
13. Qxc6+ bxc6
White resigned

Tomvb - machiache
1. d4 d5
2. c4 e6
3. Nc3 Nf6
4. Nf3 Be7
5. g3 O-O
6. Bg2 dxc4
7. O-O b5
8. Ne5 a6
9. Bxa8 Bd6
10. a4 b4
11. Ne4 Bxe5
12. dxe5 Nxe4
13. Bxe4 a5
14. Qc2 f5
15. exf6 Rxf6
16. Bg5
Black resigned

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 30, 2010, 11:50:14 PM

Well, that's the second exorcism I've heard about in my immediate family, the first one being performed for my atheist twin brother. I keep re-realising how important it is that I keep my Dawkins and Hitchens books well hidden. I think I'll keep them in my drawer with my Bible, that should throw them off the scent. On a serious note.. I'm living with family I've never lived with before, immersed in a religion I've never been immersed in before. If they find out I'm atheist they could make my life severely difficult for the next year. I should move to Canada. I choose moose and snow. Oh, and life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on January 31, 2010, 12:04:53 AM

^^ You might like France. I'm guessing you speak French.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 31, 2010, 09:23:41 AM

nope, I don't speak any French. My dad is English and my mom is Afrikaans, so I'm fluent in both. I can speak bits and pieces of other languages but on a conversational level at best.
Thanks for the advice though

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on January 31, 2010, 11:04:40 AM

Ray McCauley is getting a second divorce?

Matthew 19:5 " 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'."
Matthew 19:6 "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
Matthew 19:9 9 "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery."

If you're going to take the Bible literally then at least be consistent, and don't just follow it devoutly when it's convenient to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 03, 2010, 01:26:20 PM

Apparently there's an American MP called Ruth Kelly. Since my first two names are Kelly Ruth I find that quite an amusing discovery. I remember discovering a scientist called Sir Richard Owen, and my brother's first two names are Richard Owen. What a l0l.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on February 03, 2010, 09:18:29 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Apparently there's an American MP called Ruth Kelly. Since my first two names are Kelly Ruth I find that quite an amusing discovery. I remember discovering a scientist called Sir Richard Owen, and my brother's first two names are Richard Owen. What a l0l.

She's not American she's British and we don't have a parliment so we don't have MPs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 03, 2010, 09:21:00 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"Forgive my ignorance, I know an MP is some sort of political position in England but it's not a term we use here. What precicly is an MP is it like a Govenor, Represenative or Senator?

MP stands for Member of Parliament I think. I'm from SA but I'm pretty sure MP is an abbreviated term used in the US as well. I could be wrong, I don't live there :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on February 03, 2010, 09:22:08 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tanker"Forgive my ignorance, I know an MP is some sort of political position in England but it's not a term we use here. What precicly is an MP is it like a Govenor, Represenative or Senator?
MP stands for Member of Parliament I think. I'm from SA but I'm pretty sure MP is an abbreviated term used in the US as well. I could be wrong, I don't live there

Wow you got to that faster thn my google and edit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 03, 2010, 09:31:43 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"Wow you got to that faster thn my google and edit.

My internet's been pretty awesome today for some reason (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc02.deviantart.net%2Ffs45%2Ff%2F2009%2F127%2F6%2F0%2FNinja_vs_Pirate_by_CookiemagiK.gif&hash=cf8ad019aeaa875890cea638a2fe7b59b1ec54fe)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 04, 2010, 09:16:14 PM

23:10 and I'm off to bed. I'd rather watch the Truman Show and read my shiny new Hitchens than get hit on at a club. I swear, I feel 90 somedays. Maybe I should learn to knit. Then I can make my imaginary grandchildren horrifically gaudy jerseys. mwahaha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 04, 2010, 09:32:59 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"23:10 and I'm off to bed. I'd rather watch the Truman Show and read my shiny new Hitchens than get hit on at a club. I swear, I feel 90 somedays. Maybe I should learn to knit. Then I can make my imaginary grandchildren horrifically gaudy jerseys. mwahaha

so you did buy it? you will have to let us know if you enjoy it or not. if it makes you feel all atheist-ified!! haha.

p.s. i like your ninja smiles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 05, 2010, 09:15:37 AM

Quote from: "G-Roll"so you did buy it? you will have to let us know if you enjoy it or not. if it makes you feel all atheist-ified!! haha.

p.s. i like your ninja smiles.

Will do. So far so good. It's quite an intense read. I don't think I'm going to come out of this a religious apologist.

p.s. thank you (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs16%2Ff%2F2007%2F181%2F0%2F2%2F_epic__by_NerdXV.gif&hash=29834ddad340784d3ed82c0c963e3bd382f8fa22)

p.p.s I like your avatar. It's quite distracting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 05, 2010, 02:01:22 PM

i suck at reading nonfiction, so im only maybe... halfway through with the book. but from what ive read all but the religion kills chapter is really good.
where do you get the ninja smiles? of course if i used them i would give you full credit and royalties.
my avatar is available in the site avatar selections. i tried to make my own but i couldnt make it small enough, so i said fuck it. and this avatar seemed to explain my lack of an avatar perfectly. i suppose it is kinda distracting... flashy and what not. but i guess that way people wont miss my posts... for better or worse :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on February 05, 2010, 08:32:54 PM

What's on my mind?
I saw the "Book of Eli" the other day and couldn't help but think:

[spoiler:1py6mwb2]If there was only one bible left, and God inspired a blind man to remember it, couldn't God try to get it right this time? Maybe leave out the parts condoning slavery, homophobia, and stoning children. It was a perfect opportunity to fix everything ridiculous about the book - though I guess if you were to take out all of the absurdity you wouldn't be left with much.[/spoiler:1py6mwb2]

Anyone else see the movie? I found it entertaining, despite the layers of nacho cheese covering the premise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on February 05, 2010, 08:38:03 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"What's on my mind?
I saw the "Book of Eli" the other day and couldn't help but think:

[spoiler:37zkqvdm]If there was only one bible left, and God inspired a blind man to remember it, couldn't God try to get it right this time? Maybe leave out the parts condoning slavery, homophobia, and stoning children. It was a perfect opportunity to fix everything ridiculous about the book - though I guess if you were to take out all of the absurdity you wouldn't be left with much.[/spoiler:37zkqvdm]

Anyone else see the movie? I found it entertaining, despite the layers of nacho cheese covering the premise.

Yeah I've seen it as well. I found the premise for the movie to be well the opposite of what would happen in reality.
[spoiler:37zkqvdm]I mean how many religious people do you know would destroy their bibles rather then griping them even tighter. It seems like there would be alot of doomsday cults after an apocalyse rather religion dying off all together.[/spoiler:37zkqvdm]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 07, 2010, 08:14:48 AM

^^ G-Roll: No royalties needed. http://browse.deviantart.com/customizat ... /animated/ (http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/emoticons/animated/)
customisation --> icons --> emoticons --> animated. Then just search for the type you're looking for. I searched for Anti-Twilight and got (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc04.deviantart.net%2Ffs43%2Ff%2F2009%2F109%2F8%2F2%2FTwilight__Disappear_by_T_A_T_C.gif&hash=ce42cf787bbcc311f926caece4fea88fbddbb9ee). lawl

And I say "for better." I enjoy reading your posts, you always have something interesting to say (and the inane ones are still entertaining

)
Yea, I didn't really enjoy the Religion Kills chapter either, it was too loaded. It's like he was trying to fit too much information into too small a space. That could have been a separate book entirely. I'm reading the chapter about the New Testament at the moment and am thoroughly enjoying it.

You say you don't read much nonfiction, so what fiction are you into?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 07, 2010, 03:02:17 PM

QuoteWhat's on my mind?
I saw the "Book of Eli" the other day and couldn't help but think:

i enjoyed it gretaly. i couldnt help but think that it would make a better book than movie though.
i also liked the idea that the book was used for good purposes and also for evil. i wont get deep into what i mean because i dont know how to do that spoiler trick as used above.

QuoteAnd I say "for better." I enjoy reading your posts, you always have something interesting to say (and the inane ones are still entertaining )
Yea, I didn't really enjoy the Religion Kills chapter either, it was too loaded. It's like he was trying to fit too much information into too small a space. That could have been a separate book entirely. I'm reading the chapter about the New Testament at the moment and am thoroughly enjoying it.

You say you don't read much nonfiction, so what fiction are you into?

AWWWW!!! thank you i enjoy your posts as well. and thank god i wont have to pay royalties. it aint easy being broke you know.
ive you tubed christopher hitchens as well recently and i really enjoy his speeches. Lol i record music through my computer and made an instrumental song and used a few of his speeches and interviews as the vocals.
as for what i read almost anything, but i prefer fiction. my left brain punks my right i guess. black monday was good, as was the road. that was a movie (that i havent seen yet) and black monday SHOULD be made into a movie. are you mainly a non fiction reader?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 07, 2010, 04:11:30 PM

QuoteAWWWW!!! thank you i enjoy your posts as well. and thank god i wont have to pay royalties. it aint easy being broke you know.

I hear you. I spent half of today online hunting for part-time work to supplement my student income, which is nonnegotiable if I want to travel at the end of this year. [sarcasm] I love how strong the Rand is to nearly every other currency in the world [/sarcasm].

Quoteive you tubed christopher hitchens as well recently and i really enjoy his speeches. Lol i record music through my computer and made an instrumental song and used a few of his speeches and interviews as the vocals.
as for what i read almost anything, but i prefer fiction. my left brain punks my right i guess. black monday was good, as was the road. that was a movie (that i havent seen yet) and black monday SHOULD be made into a movie. are you mainly a non fiction reader?

Those remixes you've put together sound like they must be awesome. I've heard what I think would be something similar done with dialogue from the movie Independence Day to an Infected Mushrooms song.
I still prefer watching Dawkins interviews to Hitchens ones. Hitchens is just so...angry I suppose is the ideal word. Dawkins seems more approachable for theists. Though I suppose my opinion is warped since I've always been an atheist.

I've had my eye on McCarthy's The Road for a while now. I've heard a lot of good things about that book. I think the movie only gets here in August. I think it's got our Benoni girl, Charlize, in it too. I look forward to it

I will always prefer fiction. I suppose it's escapism. My teenage years I was an engrossed science fiction fan, and now I'm more into David Ball, Jill Paton Walsh, Philip Pullman, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Italo Calvino, Isaac Asimov... and I'm going to force myself to stop there. Sorry, I've studied english for too long.

If I remember correctly, Black Monday also has an apocalyptic theme going, like The Road right? You would probably like Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood then. Awesome read. Anything to do with the end of the world (or the end of the world as we know it... to resort to clichÃ©s) fascinates me. I wish I had a better tolerance for gore, then the masses of zombie movies floating around would amaze me.

Awesome new sig btw. A worthy quote.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on February 07, 2010, 05:34:03 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I will always prefer fiction. I suppose it's escapism. My teenage years I was an engrossed science fiction fan, and now I'm more into David Ball, Jill Paton Walsh, Philip Pullman, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Italo Calvino, Isaac Asimov... and I'm going to force myself to stop there. Sorry, I've studied english for too long.

Check out Peter Watts' Rifters trilogy (Starfish, Maelstrom, Behemoth). Very good apocalyptic sci-fi written by a professor of marine biology.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 07, 2010, 10:32:23 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I've had my eye on McCarthy's The Road for a while now. I've heard a lot of good things about that book. I think the movie only gets here in August. I think it's got our Benoni girl, Charlize, in it too. I look forward to it

I bought it months ago, but haven't had the time to read it. Right now, I'm nearly finished reading Iain M. Banks' "Matter" (highly recommended!).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 09, 2010, 04:42:01 PM

Great, I am now an awkwardly curious borrower of The Satanic Bible. If someone finds it, I am Dead. Interesting read though.

Quote...LaVey readily acknowledged that he used his own faculties to synthesize Satanism. He based it on both his understanding of the human animal acquired from life experience and the wisdom he'd gained from other advocates of materialism, pragmatism, and individualism. His blasphemously named "Church of Satan" was consciously designed to be an adversary to existing "spiritual" belief systems. It was the first organisation promulgating a religious philosophy championing Satan as the symbol of liberty and individualism.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on February 10, 2010, 03:41:14 PM

I'm going to San Antonio tonight for the Texas Music Educator's Convention with the lady friend. I'll be there until Sunday and am looking forward to having a few ritas on the river walk! Woo-Hoo! :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 11, 2010, 06:56:07 PM

they changed my tv music stations!! satilite radio stations!!! WTF? where is my liquid metal? i have these 2 shitty "heavy rock" stations now. inked and spike. i enjoy me some heavy rock dont get me wrong.. but one station is plenty. if i hear one more rob zombie song today... i dont know, i may resort to... praying or something to make it stop.
i am now stuck out in this place for 4 days without my liquid metal crack. or octain station. at least there is a reggae station... because im weird and seem to enjoy polar opisites in music, always one extreme or the other...\

wtf?

why was i not informed. no i dont pay the bills in this shit hole (there is a hole filled with shit here) but now it will also be filled with crappy music.

sonic tap licks penis.

p.s the grammer in this post sucks to help show the expression of anger. its like artistic expression.

and here we have yet ANOTHER slipknot song... really? why? fuck me....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 11, 2010, 07:22:58 PM

^ Slipknot did not always suck. Evidence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlCFBluTMY). Rob Zombie on the other hand...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 11, 2010, 07:30:20 PM

Quote from: "AlP"^ Slipknot did not always suck. Evidence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlCFBluTMY). Rob Zombie on the other hand...

im all for talent and burning up fret boards, but it seems to me that they were MUCH better when they played the most basic and simple stuff. then they released an album that i mistook for stone sour... and now they suck. more than before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 11, 2010, 08:54:10 PM

Stone Sour is awesome, Slipknot is kak. Personal opinion.

A local SA band called the Dirty Skirts played on campus today. Didn't hang around too long because it's kinda boring to watch live music when you know absolutely no one and everyone around you is about five years your junior, but they sounded a lot like the Parlotones (don't know if that name is known internationally yet). Either way, not amazing, though they had one or two radio hits. The whole band was oozing Fender sponsorship. All three guitarists (the vocalist has a guitar which he uses about twice, w00h00) were Strats. Just to prove that they all want to look and sound the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 12, 2010, 05:44:08 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Didn't hang around too long because it's kinda boring to watch live music when you know absolutely no one and everyone around you is about five years your junior

Last concert that I went to, most people around me were young enough to be my children

. But it was a great concert and in the beginning March, I'll see Blue October again. Only a pity that their last album was so mediocre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 12, 2010, 04:35:16 PM

ha!! i can play the first half of the free bird solo. lynyrd skynyrd's classic for those that might live in a hole and dont know.

i cant quite string it together yet, but the first half pretty much repeats itself. i doubt ill figure it all out though. i lack patience for all that. i just wanted to learn some cool new pentonic tricks with a lil southern swagger.

i have no one to brag to about this and im rather proud of myself right now. :sun:

so im sorry but you guys will have to deal with my gloating. haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 13, 2010, 02:26:25 AM

im thinking....
im about to play some madden 09. not 2010 because fuck all that break every tackle and every play can be a turn over maddness. that and i dont care about updated rosters. im a giants fan, updating our roster does not help my cause....
so i have that and some allman brothers band playing.
there is a GREAT lack of beer in this combination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 13, 2010, 11:24:25 PM

I just clicked the scientology.org ad. Out of interest Whitney, do your logs show how much it cost them? lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 15, 2010, 12:52:16 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I just clicked the scientology.org ad. Out of interest Whitney, do your logs show how much it cost them?

Unfortunately no, google just tells me how many total clicks per day and lumps everything together.

For yesterday: 404 impressions 3 clicks page CTR 0.74% pageeCPM $3.54 est earnings: $1.43
So, if yesterday's 3 clicks were all scientology related it cost them $1.43

and just FYI for any curious people:
Month of Feb (so far): total earnings $1.62
Month of Jan: total earnings $4.92

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on February 15, 2010, 09:45:16 PM

My boyfriend proposed to me yesterday. I woke up to an envelope filled with clues that had me driving all over the town, taking pictures of graffiti he left for me. It was awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on February 16, 2010, 01:44:28 AM

Wow, congratulations! :rainbanana: :banna:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 16, 2010, 02:14:22 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"My boyfriend proposed to me yesterday. I woke up to an envelope filled with clues that had me driving all over the town, taking pictures of graffiti he left for me. It was awesome.

Did you say yes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on February 16, 2010, 04:26:14 AM

Yeah. I have a blog up with the pics and story, but I felt like posting it might be a little spammy of me.

But yes, I said yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 16, 2010, 04:57:08 AM

Awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on February 16, 2010, 05:05:13 PM

Edit: Offending post removed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 17, 2010, 09:24:42 PM

QuoteI just got informed that i am an addict. A coworker informed me that i traded alcoholism, cigarettes, pain pills, and sex for church. or maybe i found a cure for the pain that was causing me to do those things and the cure wasn't church, it was Jesus. Church can't save you, ONLY JESUS CAN!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on February 18, 2010, 12:28:25 AM

QuoteI just got informed that i am an addict. A coworker informed me that i traded alcoholism, cigarettes, pain pills, and sex for church. or maybe i found a cure for the pain that was causing me to do those things and the cure wasn't church, it was Jesus. Church can't save you, ONLY JESUS CAN!

:brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Typist on February 18, 2010, 12:36:23 AM

Congrats you pinkocommie you! :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on February 18, 2010, 12:59:09 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
QuoteI just got informed that i am an addict. A coworker informed me that i traded alcoholism, cigarettes, pain pills, and sex for church. or maybe i found a cure for the pain that was causing me to do those things and the cure wasn't church, it was Jesus. Church can't save you, ONLY JESUS CAN!

I'm unsure of where your quote is from Whit but my undersanding of addiction is that to be addicted to something means you are using or relying on it more then is healthy. So yeah trading one crutch for another is a lateral move not an upwards one. It's kinda like saying "I'm cured of my gambling addiction I use crack so much I no longer feel the need to gamble"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 18, 2010, 03:45:12 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Only a pity that their last album was so mediocre.

Happy to see I helped bring about another Blue October fan out of you Tom, but I'm gonna go ahead and sorta disagree with you about Approaching Normal being mediocre.

My Never, Picking Up Pieces, The End, Weight of the World... There are really some amazing songs on that album. I thought it was too bad it didn't sell as well as I thought it would.

I've actually got a few more friends hooked on Blue recently off of listening to that album alone.

And I really can't wait for their next album and their next trip to Portland so I can go see them again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 18, 2010, 08:04:19 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"
Quote from: "Tom62"Only a pity that their last album was so mediocre.

Happy to see I helped bring about another Blue October fan out of you Tom, but I'm gonna go ahead and sorta disagree with you about Approaching Normal being mediocre.

My Never, Picking Up Pieces, The End, Weight of the World... There are really some amazing songs on that album. I thought it was too bad it didn't sell as well as I thought it would.

I've actually got a few more friends hooked on Blue recently off of listening to that album alone.

And I really can't wait for their next album and their next trip to Portland so I can go see them again.

Well, mediocre is indeed too strong for words. Let's just say that I like their previous albums more than Approaching Normal. There are a couple of good songs on Approaching Normal, my favourite one is "Jump Rope", but in general I think that they produced much better work in the past. Maybe my expectations were just set too high when the album came out. After all I had to wait 7 months for it after it was released in the USA. Due to a stupid record company decision, the European release was postponed till September last year. That really pissed me off.

But maybe you could indeed help me. On YouTube I've seen several videos of the "Argue with a Tree" live album, that are simply astounding. Are these live recordings also available on DVD? And if yes, where could I get a copy of it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 18, 2010, 03:07:55 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"But maybe you could indeed help me. On YouTube I've seen several videos of the "Argue with a Tree" live album, that are simply astounding. Are these live recordings also available on DVD? And if yes, where could I get a copy of it?

AWAT is indeed a DVD. You can purchase it here (http://store.bandwear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=Array&products_id=72). That is straight to the band from their website. This is for the DVD/CD combo. You may have some issue shipping to Europe, and if so, I checked the UK store on the band's website and they didn't have the DVD. Amazon might have it too.

I have also found a copy that isn't so legal... but you can download it here (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4939438/Blue_October_-_Argue_With_A_Tree_DVD) via bit torrent. Forgive me if it is a dead torrent, I just copied the URL even though my work's firewall blocked the site, so I couldn't see details.

The DVD has some extras that are really cool. And $30 for the CD and DVD is a great deal. For my money, it doesn't get any better than watching the crowd's reaction when he sings 18th Floor Balcony at the end of the DVD. The story goes that the filmed concert was the very first time they ever played that live. It is tremendous.

Hismikeness

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 18, 2010, 06:52:31 PM

The parentals are having Bible study in the lounge with 20 other people.
Weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 18, 2010, 07:50:58 PM

Quote from: "hismikeness"AWAT is indeed a DVD. You can purchase it here (http://store.bandwear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=Array&products_id=72). That is straight to the band from their website. This is for the DVD/CD combo. You may have some issue shipping to Europe, and if so, I checked the UK store on the band's website and they didn't have the DVD. Amazon might have it too.

Thanks! I just bought the DVD/CD combo from the band's website. So far, they didn't complain about my European shipping address

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 18, 2010, 08:40:46 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Thanks! I just bought the DVD/CD combo from the band's website. So far, they didn't complain about my European shipping address :rant: Would I've known that beforehand then I would not have placed the order and downloaded the DVD from the torrent site. Apparently once an order has been placed, you can't cancel it. Nethertheless, I'll file an official complaint.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on February 18, 2010, 09:45:49 PM

This morning a plane crashed into a building close to where I live. I was told that the aircraft hit a building with blue reflective windows close to 183 and Mopac - which describes my hubby's workplace perfectly. I had a panic attack until I found out that it was an IRS building, not his work, that was targeted by a disgruntled taxpayer. So sad for all involved, but so relieved that Jess is okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on February 19, 2010, 04:17:42 AM

I'm glad your hubby is ok. Any word on whether anyone else was hurt? (Other than the pilot, of course.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 20, 2010, 09:03:57 PM

i think my brain is broken. ive been having trouble thinking clearly... and i find it (harder than useual, to care about things im thinking of) hard to care about subjects. im not loosing interest in hobbies or anything else that interested me before, just i dunno....
its kind of like i cant be bothered with thinking seriously about many topics on this forum and the think tank. so i find myself recently in the relaxation tank, and the laid back lounge, ect... or just typing whatever nonsince pops into my head and not even really thinking about what im typing. like a drawn out thought that i know is going no where. but it also creeps into my life. ive started spacing out in conversations and am far less patient with ideas and opinions. at my job i couldnt remember essential numbers that i use just about every time i come out here. so i check them, and forget them as soon as i look away from the paper. its like when someone asks you what time it is and you look at your watch and forget what time it is as soon as you look at the person.
today is the first ive officially thought of it. we will see if it continues tomorrow. it had best not..
maybe im stressed.... yeah that sounds good. fuck it...

on a good note, when i go home me and my g/f are getting really drunk in a postponed celebration. i greatly look forward to this and im feeling a inner turn inside of me heading towrds emoness and warm fuzzies... so if for some reason you have read this far (ha you must be bored to read this incoherent rambling) i will spare you that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 22, 2010, 04:27:08 AM

^ Maybe more sleep would help? Or a career change? I got like that after getting jaded working in the video games industry. I left it to work for an internet company. Much better.

Today, I started a trading journal. I'm going to write down the reasons why I make all my trades, and analyze how they each turn out. I wrote up the position I opened on Friday and the three I'll open when trading starts tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on February 22, 2010, 02:16:01 PM

i think it was catching up on some sleep and staying caffinated for a while that caused the fix. a career change sounds great but... its not an option at this point.
i was always insterested in the video game industry. i like to draw and make up things and characters and sometimes ill even write stories. but i suck with computers. i almost whent to school online for a degree in video game design but... it cost way to much money. now they just harrass me with emails and phone calls once every two weeks. i had to give the guy his own ring tone to avoid hearing how great my life could be if i did all this and spent all my money on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on February 22, 2010, 04:26:40 PM

Cake.

I'm thinking about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 22, 2010, 04:43:01 PM

Well, it's all in a norwegian. Something you probably you wouldn't understand.
Unless you're norwegian.
Or swedish.
Or danish.
Or maybe even finnish.
Okay maybe you would understand...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on February 22, 2010, 09:28:56 PM

Quote from: "karadan"Cake.

I'm thinking about it.

mmm...now i am, too.

think i'll go make some lemon poppy seed muffins...'cause i don't have cake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on February 27, 2010, 06:47:14 AM

I got a bonus. It's quite a lot but there's nothing I want to own right now, not even cash. Now I have to figure out what the hell to do with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on February 27, 2010, 01:51:31 PM

Quote from: "AlP"I got a bonus. It's quite a lot but there's nothing I want to own right now, not even cash. Now I have to figure out what the hell to do with it.

You could always send some of it to Whitney to help improve and host the site.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 01, 2010, 07:44:17 PM

Quote from: "AlP"I got a bonus. It's quite a lot but there's nothing I want to own right now, not even cash. Now I have to figure out what the hell to do with it.

wish i had problems like this...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on March 03, 2010, 09:14:57 PM

Today while leaving my local coffe shop I smiled at a toddler playing on the floor, he was cute.

However as I raised my point of view I met a womans eyes, I was still smiling from the kid. Her response was "gross". My immediate thought was "WTF". My scond thought was how arrogant, needless and bitchy. I'm not a bad looking guy, but lets just say I won't be winning any modeling contracts. She was pretty cute but not physicly out of my league. Anyway arrogant for assuming I was smiling at her with a child 3 feet away (and obviously raiseing my view from him), needless because it was uneccesarily rude, and bitchy because...well...what a bitch.

Seriously assuming I was smiling at her let alone looking at her, if she found me unatractive wouldn't the polite thing to do be to just accept the compliment that I found her attractive? Why the needless insult?

Despite finding her pretty physicly attractive that was a very ugly person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 03, 2010, 09:17:50 PM

I've just discovered that the US Government found another way to torture people. It is called the DS-160 electronic visa application form (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ (https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/)). If you are lucky enough to start the application in the first place, then you are kicked out of it (session timed out) every 5-7 minutes and you can start all over again :brick:

. Before you even start with the form you'll already see the red warning "This application has been experiencing intermittent connectivity issues. Please save your work frequently.(120) " in front of you. Now that is what I call a huge understatement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 03, 2010, 09:19:12 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"Seriously assuming I was smiling at her let alone looking at her, if she found me unatractive wouldn't the polite thing to do be to just accept the compliment that I found her attractive? Why the needless insult?

That's when you tell her don't worry I wasn't looking at you then motion towards the 'much more attractive' homely overweight woman in the corner and smile again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on March 05, 2010, 12:35:47 AM

I have religion class tomorrow (didn't have it today because of how the schedule works at my school). I absolutely hate my teacher. She is the most ignorant, intolerant hypocrite I've ever seen.

She doesn't know I'm an atheist, but I almost snapped on her a couple days ago. She is just so exhausting. Sometimes she is ok and I can tolerate her, but once she gets into the preaching, it's all over for me. I just love how she thinks her views are right, and never takes into account the OTHER religions on the earth, or other points of view. She just thinks that Catholicism is perfect, and right, and she is so devout.

Looking forward to religion tomorrow! Yay! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: eccles on March 05, 2010, 02:26:49 AM

Looking forward to the Global Atheist Convention in Melbourne, Australia 12th 14th March. One of the speakers is Prof. Richard Dawkins.
http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/ (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/)
It has been fully booked out since the beginning of the year and many people are appealing on the Atheist Foundation of Australia Forum for tickets.

Last December there was convention "Parliament of World Religions" that was a total flop.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on March 05, 2010, 11:47:53 PM

Is it bad of me when my mouse runs out of power on my laptop my first thought is, use the touch pad, but then a loud voice in my head says, "Do you live in the fucking stone age ... get another battery."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on March 06, 2010, 01:03:07 AM

Well, it's Friday. Tomorrow I plan to play hockey for about...four to five hours at my local park. I've been dying to play because it's been snowing for the past three weeks, and it's finally nice out again.

Can't wait!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on March 06, 2010, 03:46:44 AM

Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"Well, it's Friday. Tomorrow I plan to play hockey for about...four to five hours at my local park. I've been dying to play because it's been snowing for the past three weeks, and it's finally nice out again.

Can't wait!

Its nice weather everywhere. This saturday and sunday it's supposed to be sunny and 70 here in florida

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on March 06, 2010, 03:59:20 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"Well, it's Friday. Tomorrow I plan to play hockey for about...four to five hours at my local park. I've been dying to play because it's been snowing for the past three weeks, and it's finally nice out again.

Can't wait!

Its nice weather everywhere. This saturday and sunday it's supposed to be sunny and 70 here in florida

Yeah, it's supposed to be a nice and mild 50 degrees up here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 06, 2010, 08:36:34 AM

Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"
Quote from: "LoneMateria"
Quote from: "Fallen Jedii"Well, it's Friday. Tomorrow I plan to play hockey for about...four to five hours at my local park. I've been dying to play because it's been snowing for the past three weeks, and it's finally nice out again.

Can't wait!

Its nice weather everywhere. This saturday and sunday it's supposed to be sunny and 70 here in florida

Yeah, it's supposed to be a nice and mild 50 degrees up here.

The winter has returned here. It is snowing like mad and it is friggin' cold.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 06, 2010, 08:47:16 AM

A nice, toasty 95 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit this side. Last month of summer though so I'm soaking it in.

I've seen snow on mountaintops before but never up close.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fallen Jedii on March 06, 2010, 02:11:04 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"A nice, toasty 95 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit this side. Last month of summer though so I'm soaking it in.

I've seen snow on mountaintops before but never up close.

Want some of ours? We've had too much this winter. I've lost count of inches, but apparently it's the most we've ever gotten in New Jersey.

95-113 degrees is a little too much for me. Have fun with that. :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 11, 2010, 12:29:04 AM

I just got back from an awesome concert. Blue October was playing 10 miles from here, so I had to see them. It was the best concert of the decade :brick: .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 11, 2010, 05:21:39 PM

Don't you just love government inefficiency! Sorry to hear about your visa troubles, Tom. I hope you get things squared away soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on March 13, 2010, 04:26:15 AM

Well I'm not much into alcohol, being underaged and all but I am currently enjoying a Monster BFC and a bag of Planters roasted sunflower seeds. On my mind? Well I'd say Call of Duty MW2, as I have been having a very good luck streak for the past few days. (Broke a 1.01 ratio if anyone cares). And I've also been thinking of ways to continue a story I am working on. Nothing definite, just a page or two.

That, and girl problems. (I swear, if I found the same sex attractive I'd go gay in a second, there's way too much drama in high school.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on March 13, 2010, 05:50:09 AM

What's on my mind today? This: http://www.youtube.com/user/iamamiwhoami
I just watched it and can't get it out of my head. Creepy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on March 16, 2010, 03:37:30 AM

[youtube:2h0n0xpm]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5VeLCMr1kE[/youtube:2h0n0xpm]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Faradaympp on March 16, 2010, 06:11:26 PM

Well right now I feel kinda lonely so I just felt like joining an amiable thread so here goes, I spend alot of time reading and watching videos. Has anyone heard of "zero punctuation", it's a series of game reviews made by a fast talking anglo-australian man who seems to trash every game in existence and is hilarious while doing so. :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 16, 2010, 08:21:40 PM

Today I'm thinking that one again I've put off going down to have my damn blood-sugar test.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on March 16, 2010, 08:54:35 PM

Quote from: "i_am_i"Today I'm thinking that one again I've put off going down to have my damn blood-sugar test.

You have to go somewhere to have a bloodsugar test? Why? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on March 16, 2010, 09:02:38 PM

Quote from: "Faradaympp"Well right now I feel kinda lonely so I just felt like joining an amiable thread so here goes, I spend alot of time reading and watching videos. Has anyone heard of "zero punctuation", it's a series of game reviews made by a fast talking anglo-australian man who seems to trash every game in existence and is hilarious while doing so.

Haha, I've seen all of Yahtzee's videos! My favorite would have to be the one that reviews "Gears of War 2" Link provided
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... s-of-War-2 (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/525-Gears-of-War-2)

Also, Chest-high walls.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 16, 2010, 09:13:47 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"
Quote from: "i_am_i"Today I'm thinking that one again I've put off going down to have my damn blood-sugar test.

You have to go somewhere to have a bloodsugar test? Why?

The doctor thinks I might, just might, have diabetes. I know, I know. I'll definitely make it a point to go tomorrow. Promise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 16, 2010, 09:33:07 PM

Quote from: "i_am_i"The doctor thinks I might, just might, have diabetes. I know, I know. I'll definitely make it a point to go tomorrow. Promise.

A friend of mine (who's sitting on my couch editing her thesis after her defense yesterday, incidentally) went through something (I'm assuming) similar. She went in for something and they kept talking about her diabetes. She would say, "What's wrong with you people? I don't have diabetes. I've never been diagnosed with diabetes. Quit talking about "MY" diabetes!"

Turns out, she's got it, it was just never established, but those doctors and nurses took one look at her charts and knew it. :shake:

On another note, I've been sick all week. I probably stink. I really should take a shower.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on March 16, 2010, 11:41:22 PM

Quote from: "i_am_i"
Quote from: "elliebean"
Quote from: "i_am_i"Today I'm thinking that one again I've put off going down to have my damn blood-sugar test.

You have to go somewhere to have a bloodsugar test? Why? :drool

(My partner has been a type 1 diabetic for 21 years; she was diagnosed at age eight.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 16, 2010, 11:58:30 PM

Well if I have it it'll be type 2. The thing is I have no symptoms, and before I saw my doctor I'd had about six cups of coffee, and I put a lot of sugar in my coffee so that right there could have made it look like I had a lot of sugar in my blood.

Still, I'm going tomorrow. The damn test takes two hours.

And I guess it's not all that bad. At least it's not getting a haircut, or going to the dentist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 17, 2010, 01:55:45 AM

im thinking im a bit disappointed in final fantasy 13 so far. grant it im only 2 hours into it but.... the only real decision i have made in this game is when to take a healing potion. if i could have an auto attack feature and plug in when my character takes a potion (judging by his/her health bar)i wouldnt even need to be here. i have all these characters but i can only control one at a time, and thats not even my decision..

blah, there still is a bit of a fun factor to it though.

and the story is kinda lame and cheesy. but i fully expected that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on March 17, 2010, 02:25:19 AM

Quote from: "G-Roll"im thinking im a bit disappointed in final fantasy 13 so far. grant it im only 2 hours into it but.... the only real decision i have made in this game is when to take a healing potion. if i could have an auto attack feature and plug in when my character takes a potion (judging by his/her health bar)i wouldnt even need to be here. i have all these characters but i can only control one at a time, and thats not even my decision..

blah, there still is a bit of a fun factor to it though.

and the story is kinda lame and cheesy. but i fully expected that.

The game starts getting fun when you get into using the Paradigms. However, I can see how some people may not like the game. I fully admit that I am a final fantasy fangirl, so I like the games almost by default. Except for X-2, that game is garbage.

Personally I would love to see a new FF Tactics for a console. I'm not much of a hand held gamer and it annoys me that tactics has seemed to be banished to the hand held platform forever. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 17, 2010, 03:14:12 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "G-Roll"im thinking im a bit disappointed in final fantasy 13 so far. grant it im only 2 hours into it but.... the only real decision i have made in this game is when to take a healing potion. if i could have an auto attack feature and plug in when my character takes a potion (judging by his/her health bar)i wouldnt even need to be here. i have all these characters but i can only control one at a time, and thats not even my decision..

blah, there still is a bit of a fun factor to it though.

and the story is kinda lame and cheesy. but i fully expected that.

The game starts getting fun when you get into using the Paradigms. However, I can see how some people may not like the game. I fully admit that I am a final fantasy fangirl, so I like the games almost by default. Except for X-2, that game is garbage.

Personally I would love to see a new FF Tactics for a console. I'm not much of a hand held gamer and it annoys me that tactics has seemed to be banished to the hand held platform forever.

ha just as soon as i posted that the paragidamids... yeah those popped up. also the crystal paths, which i kinda understand. so my satisfaction level has been raised now.

i only have final fantasy 7 and 10 experience. so none of this is really new to me, but it is different in some ways.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 17, 2010, 02:44:54 PM

Quote from: "G-Roll"ha just as soon as i posted that the paragidamids... yeah those popped up. also the crystal paths, which i kinda understand. so my satisfaction level has been raised now.

i only have final fantasy 7 and 10 experience. so none of this is really new to me, but it is different in some ways.

It's quite different, battle-wise, from previous FF games. Not really a surprise, though; FF games change the battle system in every iteration. Eventually you'll get to the point where you're frantically changing paradigms so you don't get your ass handed to you in a freak turn-around. It's happened to me a couple times. There's a lot more strategy involved once you get to chapter 8 or so. (I'm on 10 right now.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 18, 2010, 09:04:00 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on March 18, 2010, 03:03:04 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"

Vent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 18, 2010, 06:43:26 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.physics.umd.edu%2Flecdem%2Fservices%2Fdemos%2Fdemosn1%2Fn1-43FireRainbow.JPG&hash=a749c626248612a8bcbc61afcebce4cc269e9f55)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 18, 2010, 08:17:19 PM

ouch. at least he is moving to a job and a place to stay. he has his own place right? perhaps if he knows your relationship is in trouble he is extra clingy to try and salvage it. anywho, the best way to end a relationship is to well.. end it. as you said, he will make someone very happy one day so it seems as if you know he will be ok without you.
should you decide to end it stick to your guns and be clear. clear not to be confused with cruel.
just my 2 cents on your gossip :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 18, 2010, 08:22:30 PM

Say no more, case closed. Time to put the kibosh on this one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on March 18, 2010, 10:02:06 PM

I finally got a damn job today!!! w00t (not programming ... but still)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 19, 2010, 06:15:34 AM

Quote from: "LoneMateria"I finally got a damn job today!!! w00t (not programming ... but still)

Congrats!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 19, 2010, 10:18:08 AM

Congrats LoneMateria! That's great!

In other news: Trying to figure out if Dawkins ever does tours to South Africa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LoneMateria on March 19, 2010, 09:53:50 PM

Thanks everyone. If I thought I had a soul i'm sure i'd lose it doing tech support. :-D That means I will have to finally buy the shirt that says, "No I will not fix your computer". lol

the PM will roll in soon ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 20, 2010, 11:58:22 AM

I recently joined Think Atheist so if anyone on here is on there PM me so I can add you. I don't know anyone on there at the moment so all new friends will be welcome

.
I've just been browsing blog posts and group discussions and I stumbled upon this gem:

"Here's another question I've been pondering- What is all this shit about Angels? Have you heard this? 3 out of 4 people believe in Angels. Are you FUCKING STUPID? Has everybody lost their mind? You know what I think it is? I think it's a massive, collective, psychotic chemical flashback for all the drugs smoked, swallowed, shot, and absorbed rectally by all Americans from 1960 to 1990. 30 years of street drugs will get you some fucking Angels my friend!" -George Carlin

rofl

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on March 20, 2010, 12:05:43 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I recently joined Think Atheist so if anyone on here is on there PM me so I can add you. I don't know anyone on there at the moment so all new friends will be welcome :/ Maybe email Morgan? I'll send a few of the more established dudes your way if it remains an issue. I know a biker guy on there names Flying V Jeff or something similar is super friendly and helpful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 20, 2010, 12:13:22 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got your message, but unfortunately I've never had to fiddle around with any settings to post there so I have no idea about editing font color and the like. I do know that things get funky when I copy ans paste there, usually I post, then look at the post and the spacing is all crazy so I have to edit the post to remove random line breaks. Sorry I can't be more helpful! :D

Thank you! Any help will be great atm. Still just stumbling along. I noticed the copy-paste problem you mentioned but I think I've got the hang of it now. Thanks for the advice. I really don't have enough friends here who would be interested in joining so it's always good to know someone online. Shot :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on March 20, 2010, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got your message, but unfortunately I've never had to fiddle around with any settings to post there so I have no idea about editing font color and the like. I do know that things get funky when I copy ans paste there, usually I post, then look at the post and the spacing is all crazy so I have to edit the post to remove random line breaks. Sorry I can't be more helpful! :D

Thank you! Any help will be great atm. Still just stumbling along. I noticed the copy-paste problem you mentioned but I think I've got the hang of it now. Thanks for the advice. I really don't have enough friends here who would be interested in joining so it's always good to know someone online. Shot :/

I messaged Jeff on your behalf and if he doesn't know the answer or isn't aware of the issue, I'll message a few other people. I do recall one person posting a blank blog in the past - I wonder if you tried going to the place you're copying from, editing the post you want to copy and then copying the text from the edit box, then transferring it over, maybe that might do the trick? Does that even make sense? Haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 20, 2010, 12:52:49 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I messaged Jeff on your behalf and if he doesn't know the answer or isn't aware of the issue, I'll message a few other people. I do recall one person posting a blank blog in the past - I wonder if you tried going to the place you're copying from, editing the post you want to copy and then copying the text from the edit box, then transferring it over, maybe that might do the trick? Does that even make sense? Haha.

lulz, yea that made sense :eek2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on March 24, 2010, 10:16:11 PM

I just bought tickets to go see one of my favorite comedians, Brian Posehn, at one of my favorite Seattle venues, The Crocodile. :headbang:

http://stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1259

http://thecrocodile.com/index.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 25, 2010, 10:51:35 PM

My band has been invited to play at this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival. Just wanted to brag a little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on March 26, 2010, 12:59:15 AM

That's awesome, congratulations! I wish I could be there to see it. :headbang:

<= me at my last jazz festival. We do things differently in little d.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 26, 2010, 01:02:56 AM

Thank you, Ellie. By the way, I was born in Dallas, at Florence Nightingale hospital on June 7 1953.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 26, 2010, 01:57:06 AM

i think im getting a second job at menards. but i should be working with some good freinds of mine so it should be a good time. plus the extra money will be a HUGE stress relief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: quizlixx on March 26, 2010, 03:48:58 AM

Quote from: "i_am_i"My band has been invited to play at this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival. Just wanted to brag a little.

atlanta, eh? I'll have to go up there to see it then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on March 26, 2010, 04:11:55 AM

Quote from: "quizlixx"
Quote from: "i_am_i"My band has been invited to play at this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival. Just wanted to brag a little.
atlanta, eh? I'll have to go up there to see it then.

Yeah, do! It's back in Piedmont Park this year. We're playing on Saturday, May 29 at 3:00pm. We're the Jay Norem/Keith White Quartet. Don't worry, our music isn't as square as the name sounds.

(Shit. I just blew my cover.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on March 26, 2010, 06:20:05 PM

Have you all wished Richard Dawkins a happy birthday yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 26, 2010, 08:00:46 PM

Hubby and I were flipping channels the other night and came across the BBC show "Life" being broadcast on TLC network. For some reason they felt it necessary to replace Attenborough's voice over with an American narrator. That pissed me off! And for some reason it made the show seem less intelligent .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 27, 2010, 12:54:04 PM

Quote from: "MommaSquid"Hubby and I were flipping channels the other night and came across the BBC show "Life" being broadcast on TLC network. For some reason they felt it necessary to replace Attenborough's voice over with an American narrator. That pissed me off! And for some reason it made the show seem less intelligent .

w.t.h?
you cant replace Attenborough! Attenborough Is GOD!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on March 27, 2010, 12:57:38 PM

was it narrated by oprah? i saw a commercial for something like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MommaSquid on March 30, 2010, 01:16:52 AM

Quote from: "G-Roll"was it narrated by oprah? i saw a commercial for something like that.

I'm not sure who the narrator was...it just wasn't Attenborough!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on March 30, 2010, 07:58:45 AM

I gave up on ignoring religion when Texas started talking about messing with the textbooks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on March 30, 2010, 05:31:34 PM

I worked at a gas station recently and my boss and I got into a pretty hot argument once; a customer had come in and was pretty rude. Lots of people are, and hey that's the lot of a gas station attendant, piss on us it's okay we have no feelings or thoughts of our own - whatever makes your day go better. (Still a little angry I guess.)
So my boss's response to this guy's douch-ness is to say "Well he is from San Francisco." What in the hell does that have to do with the price of tea china right? So that's what I ask her. One thing leads to another and soon we're arguing about whether or not it actually says in the bible that it's a sin to be gay. I was raised LDS so I can remember it always being said that it wasn't right or what God wanted but I can't honestly remember if or what it says in the bible. (Anyone here know?) I asked her for a scripture saying it's a sin, at this point I was really wanting her to tell me something, like Leviticus 5:11 or anything, hell a paraphrase would have satisfied me, but all she kept saying is she knew what she believed. She was getting really upset at this point so wanted to drop it and I said "Well I'm athiest so it doesn't really matter what I think the bible says." I walked off to go do something else and she says to a co-worker who had been silently watching the argument, "Well if had known that I never would have hired her."
I was so mad. I had been there for around three months, I came in anytime they called me, I worked graveyard shifts, I was honestly a very hard worker. She had loved me as an employee at that point. I just couldn't understand why one little aspect of who I am would disturb her so much. I wanted to quit and sue the pants off of her and the store owner. But I desperately needed the forty hours a week I was getting there. She did call me and apologize later that night. The girl she was working with told me she had called her pastor after I had left and was ranting and raving at him but he told her she needed to apologize and that I had every right to believe what I did.
I don't know why I post this now almost a year later, I guess it's just good to know other people might understand how I feel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 30, 2010, 06:27:04 PM

I have to move today. I hate moving. To add to it, it is snowing today.

goooooooodammit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 01, 2010, 05:04:57 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I recently joined Think Atheist so if anyone on here is on there PM me so I can add you.

I'm on there....you must join the group Camp Quest Texas and Texas Freethought Convention so that they look more popular

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on April 01, 2010, 07:07:09 PM

I was in a car accident yesterday, everyone is okay for the most part. My kids and I are pretty sore today but that's about it. I need some advice on what to do now. The other driver was cited for failure to yeild, she couldn't find proof of insurance but she gave me a policy number for statefarm, well they told me it appeared that she hasn't been insured through them for over two years. I had liability only. My car had to be towed away and now it's in some impound yard and my insurance informed me that the other insurance company won't pay for the daily charge for keeping it. If anyone has any advice for what I should be doing now it would be helpful. I don't know if I should call her to see if she's got some other insurance information or what.
She hit me so hard that it shoved me out of the intersection and into the yard of an unoccupied house....I was seriously within about a foot and a half of hitting the house and the yard got pretty tore up so I'm assuming .... I don't know what the hell I'm assuming.

I just don't know what to do now....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 01, 2010, 08:01:36 PM

mama,

I'd call her for her current information and move from there. If she doesn't have insurance she probably isn't worth suing because she doesn't have any money to sue over. You said that she got cited for failure to yield; I wonder why the cop didn't verify her insurance at that time? Here in Dallas they apparently can verify our insurance by just running our tags. I would get your car towed back to your home now (assuming she doesn't have insurance) before you have to pay any further impound fees; it might be the cheaper option in the long run.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on April 01, 2010, 09:24:51 PM

the car is registered to someone else...they have the same last names though. So what I found out today is this family owns a small time car lot and that the patriarch of the family has money....I've called and left her messages and i guess now I wait and see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on April 02, 2010, 02:28:33 AM

Quote from: "mama_ape""Well if had known that I never would have hired her."

wut?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on April 03, 2010, 03:43:58 PM

That's pretty f-d up huh? :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 08, 2010, 03:57:28 AM

Got my tickets in the mail today to see Christopher Hitchens speak in June. I don't agree with a lot of what he says, but I enjoy his public speaking quite a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on April 08, 2010, 11:00:03 PM

http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topic ... 2#comments (http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/the-death-of-athism?xg_source=activity&id=1982180:Topic:250922&page=2#comments)

Take a looksee. Look familiar? I'll give you a clue, but I don't want to ruin the surprise.
"Crystal Night, Atheists!"
"Lamb power!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: theblasphemousbear on April 08, 2010, 11:40:08 PM

Well, I was supposed to meet a friend that lives in Indiana a half an hour ago, but he's completely out-of-contact and he didn't show up. That sort of pissed me off.
I also just recently was reminded of how... ignorant Ben Stein is when it comes to religion. I honestly wish he would just stick to what he's good at: criticizing the economy. So that's a little frustrating (simply because he's a smart man, and it's frustrating seeing him so close-minded.)
I'm also hungry. Which takes up a lot of my mind.
That's it, though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on April 10, 2010, 02:59:11 AM

I just got finished watching the extended interviews from Richard Dawkins' Root of All Evil. What a fascinating series of interviews. It has given me greater insight into fundamentalists and literalists, although I must admit that I grew tired once Dr. Dawkins dug deep enough until he hit the 'because I believe' layer. I think he got tired of it, too. I have taken a good bit of it to add to my anti-religion arsenal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on April 11, 2010, 06:11:38 AM

Thinking about how to respond to El Bromo Hojo. That and whether there's a correlation between percentage price changes in US utility stocks and interest rate changes in T-Bills.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on April 11, 2010, 06:18:29 AM

FOOTBALL

(soccer for you americans)

I'm a referee, and I had two games today, the first was a borefest, 8-0 in a low division womens game where they apologize after they tackle each other. But the second was great, a mens game which I thought I refereed very well.

Also my local NZFC(national league) team Canterbury upset Auckland 3-0 in their semi-final, while the youth team beat waitakere 6-0 in their final....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on April 11, 2010, 08:16:59 AM

Quote from: "templeboy"I'm a referee, and I had two games today, the first was a borefest, 8-0 in a low division womens game where they apologize after they tackle each other. But the second was great, a mens game which I thought I refereed very well.

women = borefest
men = great
Got it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: templeboy on April 11, 2010, 08:50:27 AM

Hey, I didn't say that!

But I will say it now :p

Nah, I love women :p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on April 11, 2010, 09:41:23 AM

Lol. I'm being an ass. I suggest apologizing to all the women on this forum though. It might still work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 12, 2010, 06:34:03 AM

I'm about to finish a bottle of wine all by myself :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on April 12, 2010, 10:40:49 AM

^ That was a lovely post

I just read this topic, viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612 (http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612) (God is not conscious), as "God is not couscous." hahaha! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 12, 2010, 04:08:26 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I just read this topic, http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612 (http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612) (God is not conscious), as "God is not couscous." hahaha! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous)

True. He's closer to quinoa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on April 12, 2010, 11:36:49 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"True. He's closer to quinoa. Google that, . Imo so long as God is sticky and ricey he gets a five star rating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on April 13, 2010, 12:05:08 AM

1:30am and this

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I don't think your analogy works. Water is a physical thing. Consciousness is a concept. The model of the water is still a model of a physical thing which can be quantified. Consciousness is not quantifiable in any form. A model of your idea of consciousness doesn't make the concept of consciousness any more quantifiable.

just made my brain implode.
Shotalot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 13, 2010, 12:08:06 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"1:30am and this

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I don't think your analogy works. Water is a physical thing. Consciousness is a concept. The model of the water is still a model of a physical thing which can be quantified. Consciousness is not quantifiable in any form. A model of your idea of consciousness doesn't make the concept of consciousness any more quantifiable.

just made my brain implode.
Shotalot.

I'm probably not making any sense by now. I don't even remember what the point of the conversation is anymore in that thread, to be honest. I should probably just stop talking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 13, 2010, 12:19:58 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "kelltrill"1:30am and this

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I don't think your analogy works. Water is a physical thing. Consciousness is a concept. The model of the water is still a model of a physical thing which can be quantified. Consciousness is not quantifiable in any form. A model of your idea of consciousness doesn't make the concept of consciousness any more quantifiable.

just made my brain implode.
Shotalot.

I'm probably not making any sense by now. I don't even remember what the point of the conversation is anymore in that thread, to be honest. I should probably just stop talking.

I did. I think the game is to see how long we'll keep at it without ever making any sense. We should just start posting complete nonsense in that thread and see if she catches on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Evolved on April 13, 2010, 10:36:31 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "kelltrill"I just read this topic, http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612 (http://happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2612) (God is not conscious), as "God is not couscous." hahaha! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous)
True. He's closer to quinoa.

Yup, God is high in protein. I like my God with tomatoes and cheese.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on April 14, 2010, 04:21:12 AM

So I lost my wallet a bit ago and with it my I.D. When I went to the D.M.V. with my birth certificate to try and get some new i.d. I found out it was the wrong kind of birth certificate.
They gave me a website to order the right kind of B.C. I spend 20 minutes filling out forms, make my order, pay my cash then I got a message with more forms for me to fill out including a space for a copy of a photo I.D. The Photo id that I need a new birth certificate to get in the first place. What a rediculas catch 22

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on April 14, 2010, 03:38:47 PM

So I check HAF, Facebook, Gmail....back to HAF....I could wash some dishes....AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I want an F-N cigarette!! What in the hell do non-smokers do in the mornings!? LSAMFNG;ALKNSDF;VLKANSDV....I'm gonna go nuckin' futs....smoking is possibly the dumbest thing anyone could ever start doing....it's making me crazy right now trying to quit....I'm about to say something totally nonsense and ridiculous....OMG nicotine,nicotine, marb, marb, marb, I'd rather my kids become catholic priests than ever smoke!!! WHOA!!! Calm down now, I'm outta control and outta my mind. PHILIP MORRIS I HAAAAATE YOU..[/color]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 14, 2010, 07:33:34 PM

Dysphoria. It sucks.

I've been able to live with it relatively happily thus far, with the hope that I might eventually be able to do what's necessary to change what needs changing to reconcile my outward presentation to my identity, but it turns out those measures will probably endanger my life. So I may be forced to choose between an unwanted life with no hope of improvement, or potentially no life at all. Misery or nonexistence. What a waste of having been born.

I could go back on antidepressives, immerse myself in apathy, and continue with the charade that is my public life, but that would even farther remove me from the vibrant, enthusiastic, caring, imaginitive, creative person I know I am inside. I would be less me. A lot less. I would be no one and nothing. A hollow shell. From experience I know that I'm not a pleasant person to be around or to know, while in that state. I would lose all empathy, which is one of the reasons I took myself off meds in the first place.

And for all I know the combination with my current medications could be as bad for me as everything else.

Apparently there's a strict limit to how much of me can exist in the world at a time, which happens to be far below my potential.

Maybe I'm wrong and there are options I'm not yet aware of. All I can do is keep searching and hoping.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on April 14, 2010, 07:50:34 PM

Just went on a trip to visit the local community college. It was an all day field trip and a welcome relief from classes. It was an interesting visit, but I'm pretty sure I won't be going there for college, they had no software or programming courses!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 15, 2010, 04:21:24 AM

Quote from: "mama_ape"So I check HAF, Facebook, Gmail....back to HAF....I could wash some dishes....AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I want an F-N cigarette!! What in the hell do non-smokers do in the mornings!? LSAMFNG;ALKNSDF;VLKANSDV....I'm gonna go nuckin' futs....smoking is possibly the dumbest thing anyone could ever start doing....it's making me crazy right now trying to quit....I'm about to say something totally nonsense and ridiculous....OMG nicotine,nicotine, marb, marb, marb, I'd rather my kids become catholic priests than ever smoke!!! WHOA!!! Calm down now, I'm outta control and outta my mind. PHILIP MORRIS I HAAAAATE YOU..[/color]

Dude, I quit smoking 2 days ago so I know how you feel. I'm doing a lot of deep breathing exercises and I keep waiting for something to happen after I eat since I'm used to smoking. I'm chewing gum but I've bitten my lip like 5 times and I'm getting annoyed. I hope you stick with it though! Quitting sucks but it's better than smoking, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on April 15, 2010, 03:48:38 PM

yeah waiting for something to happen after I eat and with my first cup of joe in the morning....it's sort of disgusting how much my life revolved around smoking....EVERYTHING MAKES ME WANNA SMOKE!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 15, 2010, 08:54:53 PM

Things are not looking great for my 5PM flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC tomorrow :shake: .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on April 16, 2010, 12:29:19 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Dysphoria. It sucks. :blush:

I hope it improves for you. Do you have a significant other to help you through the tougher times?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on April 16, 2010, 12:35:16 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"Things are not looking great for my 5PM flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC tomorrow :shake: .

Damn, that's a shame mate. Will you be able to get compensation if your flight is cancelled? A friend of mine lives near stansted airport and he said it is really eerie without the noise of aircraft comeing from the airport.
Ash has started to touch down in the Shetland islands.

Crazy stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 16, 2010, 05:29:53 PM

Quote from: "karadan"
Quote from: "Tom62"Things are not looking great for my 5PM flight from Frankfurt to Washington DC tomorrow :shake: .

Damn, that's a shame mate. Will you be able to get compensation if your flight is cancelled? A friend of mine lives near stansted airport and he said it is really eerie without the noise of aircraft comeing from the airport.
Ash has started to touch down in the Shetland islands.

Crazy stuff.

Yep, my flight has been canceled. The airport in Frankfurt is now closed until further notice. I tried to phone the booking agency for compensation, but all lines were overloaded. I sent them an e-mail instead, but haven't received a reply yet. The only "positive" thing is that I'm not one of the thousands of passengers who are stuck at the airports.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 16, 2010, 08:07:50 PM

Quote from: "karadan"A big hug for you. :) but there's only so much of it she can understand or do anything about. Yesterday I had a private discussion with someone on a different forum about something almost completely unrelated, but it gave me a chance to unburden myself quite a bit. That gave me the boost I needed to become proactive and, today, I started doing my own online research to find out what options and limitations there are. That way I'll be as informed as I can be when I finally get a chance to see my doctor or talk to other doctors.

In case any of this is unclear, in my introduction I talked about the fact that I'm a woman who was born male and has yet to begin treatment (HRT, electrolysis, GRS) to correct it. I also have survived a sudden acute cardiac arrest (http://associationdatabase.com/aws/SCAA/pt/sp/survivors), and have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/defibrillator-implant.html) and take medication (http://congestive-heart-failure.emedtv.com/carvedilol/carvedilol.html) to help regulate my heart rhythm.

My Greatest worry is that the possibility of complications from one (potentially life threatening) condition might prevent me from being able to get adequate reatment for the other (not life threatening, but not conducive to sanity or happy living in the long term). Sort of a cruel catch 22, unless I'm wrong and there exist ways of treating both simultaneously.

Thanks so much for asking.

*keeps digging*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on April 19, 2010, 01:19:44 PM

Good luck Elliebean :blush:

I hope you find something that works and is right for you.

In the meantime I'm going to pretend that blogging my way to my dissertation due date is constructive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 19, 2010, 05:54:00 PM

Thanks, Kelltrill. :|

JK, I love being alive! Even if it's sometimes a pain in the ass. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 19, 2010, 11:10:33 PM

This morning at work I was attacked by a guy who got into the building while I was outside. He punched me in the face a few times and dragged me into the bathroom where I passed out. When I came to he was gone. He didn't rape me or steal anything from me and I'm ok except for a few bumps and bruises on my face and a cut on my eyelid, so as being attacked goes I was pretty lucky, but my birthday is in a few days and I feel like just never going outside again. I'm scared and while I logically understand that that reaction is totally normal, I feel ashamed of myself for being a baby. I just wish my fiance would come home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 19, 2010, 11:16:02 PM

OMG

((((((pnkocommie))))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 20, 2010, 05:48:03 AM

I'm really sorry to hear that, pinkocommie. Did you report the attack to the police?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 20, 2010, 06:13:20 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"I'm really sorry to hear that, pinkocommie. Did you report the attack to the police?

Yeah, I had to fill out a report and they took pictures of my face. My head still hurts. The company I work for is being really nice though, they gave me tomorrow off with pay so I could chill out a bit. And my boss called me like three times to make sure I was OK, that was nice. I'm not looking forward to going back to work, though, I don't want to talk about it with the people I work with. I do appreciate that they care, though, I'm just a private person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chewbie Chan on April 20, 2010, 10:02:29 PM

WTH? That was a seriously bizarre person pinkocommie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on April 21, 2010, 10:18:06 AM

Bloody hell! That is horrible! Wishing you well Pinko. Hopefully you've now seen your fiance since the incident.

Is there no security cam footage?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 22, 2010, 12:11:55 AM

There aren't any security cameras. Well, they're installing an old system the company had in storage on Friday, so I guess they just didn't think it was necessary until now. I work at a 60 year old woefully run down drive-in, the company that owns the place is based in California and couldn't possibly care less about us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on April 22, 2010, 01:31:08 AM

did you know the person or was it some random crazyness?

hope your bruises heal well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 22, 2010, 01:44:30 AM

Random craziness. Seattle passed a bunch of laws a few years ago which drove the homeless out of the city and into the suburbs. On top of that, the city where I live has a bunch of mental health clinics, so there are lots of somewhat unstable homeless people wandering around. I used to talk to them a lot when I worked at Fred Meyer and I don't generally have a bad opinion of them, that's why I think this guy was either super surprised or totally crazy or both.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on April 23, 2010, 02:12:37 AM

My mind is currently occupied with High school drama, idiots making a big deal over little stuff, and more high school drama.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 23, 2010, 02:38:15 AM

Some mental reject has the haf email acct on a chain mail spam list

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on April 23, 2010, 03:20:16 AM

Good luck with that whitney.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 23, 2010, 03:57:08 AM

Quote from: "skwurll"Good luck with that whitney.

If necessary I'll just change the email address....typically the only people who use it are people who are bitching about getting banned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 23, 2010, 05:50:51 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"Some mental reject has the haf email acct on a chain mail spam list

Quote from: "Whitney"....typically the only people who use it are people who are bitching about getting banned.

I sense a connection...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on April 29, 2010, 01:02:26 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Those f##king bastards charge $30 for shipping and for that they expect a minimum delivery time of 4 weeks Would I've known that beforehand then I would not have placed the order and downloaded the DVD from the torrent site. Apparently once an order has been placed, you can't cancel it. Nethertheless, I'll file an official complaint.

So did you ever get the CD/DVD? What did you think?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 30, 2010, 06:46:10 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"
Quote from: "Tom62"Those f##king bastards charge $30 for shipping and for that they expect a minimum delivery time of 4 weeks :) .On 10th March I got a notification that the order has been shipped. It is now April, 30th and I'm still waiting for the "goodies" .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on April 30, 2010, 05:40:20 PM

I'm finishing up a paper on the problem of evil for my philosophy of religion class. Richard Dawkins has figured prominently in it. None the less, I am relieved to be finishing. :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Beast on April 30, 2010, 06:09:05 PM

Anyone as conflicted as me about what group they fit into?

For instance, I love to watch Glenn Beck because he brings a lot of pertinent fats to the table and I totally agree with him until he starts to ge into the whole religious foundations of the country, what the founding fathers thought and the other god crap. This is just one but it happens daily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 30, 2010, 07:57:32 PM

Quote from: "Beast"Anyone as conflicted as me about what group they fit into?

For instance, I love to watch Glenn Beck because he brings a lot of pertinent fats to the table and I totally agree with him until he starts to ge into the whole religious foundations of the country, what the founding fathers thought and the other god crap. This is just one but it happens daily.

I'm with George Washington on not liking the party system, but I also like to extend it to the liberal/conservative bullshit too. By "pertinent facts" you mean shit he pulls from his ass? All the guys arguments are the exact same bullshit that Christians use to "prove" the existence of god.

For instance: Glenn Beck went on this huge rant down bullshit lane about how any news studio that records in Rockefeller Center were communists because of some artwork on the sides of some of the buildings had farmers farming and the Soviet communists used images of farmers farming too... so that correlation must mean that they're communists right? To make it worse, his own studio is in Rockefeller Center.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 30, 2010, 08:00:30 PM

Glenn Beck's mind is a steaming pile of horse dung, to put it mildly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Beast on April 30, 2010, 08:24:30 PM

Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "Beast"Anyone as conflicted as me about what group they fit into?

For instance, I love to watch Glenn Beck because he brings a lot of pertinent fats to the table and I totally agree with him until he starts to ge into the whole religious foundations of the country, what the founding fathers thought and the other god crap. This is just one but it happens daily.
I'm with George Washington on not liking the party system, but I also like to extend it to the liberal/conservative bullshit too. By "pertinent facts" you mean shit he pulls from his ass? All the guys arguments are the exact same bullshit that Christians use to "prove" the existence of god.

For instance: Glenn Beck went on this huge rant down bullshit lane about how any news studio that records in Rockefeller Center were communists because of some artwork on the sides of some of the buildings had farmers farming and the Soviet communists used images of farmers farming too... so that correlation must mean that they're communists right? To make it worse, his own studio is in Rockefeller Center.

I ignore that sort of stuff. I mostly watch/listen to the explanations and connections of what's really going on in congress and the political core of the show all the other stuff is well like elliebean put it a steaming pile of horse dung.

I was more pointing to that every time I find a group that I feel I associate myself with best I find that some of their core ideology I can't deal with. Such as Republican, I find my self on the right but not the religious bs, left i never really agree with, liberterian idea of immigration and a ton others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 30, 2010, 09:01:43 PM

Quote from: "Beast"I ignore that sort of stuff. I mostly watch/listen to the explanations and connections of what's really going on in congress and the political core of the show all the other stuff is well like elliebean put it a steaming pile of horse dung.

I was more pointing to that every time I find a group that I feel I associate myself with best I find that some of their core ideology I can't deal with. Such as Republican, I find my self on the right but not the religious bs, left i never really agree with, liberterian idea of immigration and a ton others.

All that stuff is equal bullshit, the "connections" are just similarities, like: "Hitler liked to eat steak, and Bush liked to eat steak so therefore Bush is as bad as Hitler." If you break down the "connections" then this is how the argument goes: If A has one thing in common with B, Then A is just like B, A has one thing in common with B: Therefore A is just like B.

For the second thing, don't join a group. I'm against the political parties because a party doesn't do things for the benefit of the people, the party does things for the benefit of the party. Think for yourself and question authority. Question all authority especially the authority you trust, because the most dangerous authority is the one you don't question.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on April 30, 2010, 09:13:14 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Glenn Beck's mind is a steaming pile of horse dung, to put it mildly.

Agreed. Watching Glenn Beck is like watching a mentally challenged person throw fit, cry, then demand even more attention by sharing wacky ideas that are supposed to be made more believable because they're written on a chalk board and circled a bunch. He's a joke and his only real concern regarding Americans is how many of the stupid/gullible ones are going to buy into his shtick and give him monetary support.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on April 30, 2010, 09:16:38 PM

I never fit in to any political affiliation either. My core values are pretty solidly anarchistic, but I don't see myself fitting in with many anarchists when you get into the nuts and bolts of it - mostly because I have trouble even comprehending it. It would help if I knew anyone personally who was well versed in anarchist theory enough to predigest it for me. I used to try to study it on my own, but I gave up that fight long ago, when I first started to notice my rapidly diminishing atten........ is anyone else hugry? I just realized I skipped lunch......

The people I do get along with socially tend to be anywhere from left-of-center democrats to more of a leftist - socialist - communist mentality, but again, I find more in common with them in practise than in theory. Of course I get along with everyone as long as they're respectful towards other people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: G-Roll on May 02, 2010, 08:44:05 PM

im thinking fuck my life. just fuck it. no lube or nothin..

im also thinking about chaging my avatar. but that requires energy and motivation. i have neither.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 05, 2010, 04:53:10 AM

A friend of mine just posted to her FB that she was in a car accident, but she's okay. Someone responded that she ought not to forget to get on her knees and thank God for sparing her life, and all I could think was how fucked up it is that "get on your knees" is the same thing you might say to a prostitute or a person about to get executed. I guess we're all prostitutes for God.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 05, 2010, 07:24:43 AM

Last evening I installed Windows 7 on my old PC. I still wonder why I did it :hmm:

. OK most of my stuff is restored (manually), but there are still some issues to work on (like finding a suitable driver for my Canon scanner).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on May 06, 2010, 02:59:24 PM

I'm thinking about the Arizona immigration law created by people who associate with or are Neo-Nazis. It's not a "Nazi card" when actual Nazis (or actual Nazi wannabees) are involved.

It blows me away that people are saying, it doesn't matter that the senator that put forward the law is a racist and possibly a Neo-Nazi, because the law isn't racist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2010, 11:31:51 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"A friend of mine just posted to her FB that she was in a car accident, but she's okay. Someone responded that she ought not to forget to get on her knees and thank God for sparing her life, and all I could think was how fucked up it is that "get on your knees" is the same thing you might say to a prostitute or a person about to get executed. I guess we're all prostitutes for God.

I'd pass on letting God F*** me, thank you very much (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2010, 11:33:05 PM

Being in the UK I'm thinking about our election and if Gordon Brown will be shown the door!! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2010, 11:34:50 PM

Quote from: "G-Roll"im thinking fuck my life. just fuck it. no lube or nothin..

im also thinking about chaging my avatar. but that requires energy and motivation. i have neither.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2) step over to the couch and tell us all about it (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg268.imageshack.us%2Fimg268%2F7475%2Fteah.gif&hash=974e3ef02680bc29a956eeb3296cd6601baa8c94)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 08, 2010, 12:42:18 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"A friend of mine just posted to her FB that she was in a car accident, but she's okay. Someone responded that she ought not to forget to get on her knees and thank God for sparing her life, and all I could think was how fucked up it is that "get on your knees" is the same thing you might say to a prostitute or a person about to get executed. I guess we're all prostitutes for God.
I'd pass on letting God F*** me, thank you very much (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

On the real, me too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on May 08, 2010, 02:50:09 AM

I'm thinking about the recipe I invented last night, Cajun Steak and Mash.

See, I love to cook and my specialty is Cajun/Creole food. So here's what I did last night:

I boiled two large potatoes. Easy, right?

Now I always buy these inexpensive thin-cut New York strip steaks at the store, you can get three of them for eight or nine dollars. And I had an inspiration: Cajun Steak And Mash.

Cook the steak in a frying pan until it's seared on both sides, just for a couple of minutes at the most. It should be really rare, but it's going to be cooked some more. Put that steak somewhere so the cats can't get to it.

Then you make a roux using the same pan you cooked the steak in. Now making a roux is everything, it's the key. I use close to a half cup of vegetable oil and the same amount of flour. Put in the oil first and heat it until it's bloody hot, close to smoking. Then start adding the flour a little at a time, stirring it madly with a wisk and scraping the bottom of the pan to get all those little steak bits. Be careful not to burn the hell out of youself. You don't want the roux to splash on your hand. It burns like a bastard, seriously.

After all the flour is in and you've stirred and stirred you should have a dark-brown pasty sort of mixture. Take it right off the heat or you'll burn it.

If this was a real gumbo I would have added the holy trinity, which is about a half cup to a cup each of chopped onion, chopped green pepper and chopped celery. Traditionally those are added to stop the roux from cooking more. And, of course, they make the sauce taste much better. But all I had was onions so I just took my roux off the heat once it was the color I wanted. If you have those then definitely use them. I will next time.

You need some beef stock that you've already made. I just used a beef stock cube. Slowly, slowly pour in that stock a little at a time, stirring and stirring, mixing it together. It'll sizzle and act like it's going crazy but you have to hang in there, stirring all the time until you have what's essentially a thick gravy.

Some people like to add the roux to the stock, but I like my way because I only need one pan.

Now add your seasonings. I used a teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, white pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, basil, dry mustard and salt and black pepper. Put your pan back on a medium heat and put all that in all at once and keep stirring like crazy. If it starts getting too thick you can add a little water, but you have to keep stirring. And there's your delicious sauce. Turn the heat down to low.

Mash your potatoes, I always use a hand mixer to get them just right. You want them to be thick yet fluffy. I put in some butter and a little milk while I'm mixing.

Then you slice that steak into strips. Take those strips and put them into the sauce and stir. Get it all together in there.

Put your mashed potatoes on a plate, put the steak strips over and around the potatoes and pour some of that bad-ass gravy all over the thing.

Get yourself a bottle of Tabasco sauce and dig in. Oh baby!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 08, 2010, 03:27:56 AM

Sounds good! Now I'll have to improvise a version of that my girlfriend's delicate system can handle, poor thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2010, 12:34:24 PM

Blasted election! They moved the coverage of the qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix by an hour! Is nothing sacred? :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 11, 2010, 12:36:33 AM

I love elliebean's new avatar.

Also, I appear to have created a monster with the The Science of Aesthetics topic. The debate has gone far beyond me I'm afraid. Philosophical chitter chatter tends to shatter the remnants of my brain. Keep it scientific and logical (not in the philosophical sense of "logic") and I'm totally on board though.

Sigh.

Also, Kickass was a weird movie that really needed to pick a genre/tone.
Has Nicholas Cage officially sold out completely?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 11, 2010, 12:48:06 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I love elliebean's new avatar.

Also, I appear to have created a monster with the The Science of Aesthetics topic. The debate has gone far beyond me I'm afraid. Philosophical chitter chatter tends to shatter the remnants of my brain. Keep it scientific and logical (not in the philosophical sense of "logic") and I'm totally on board though.

Sigh.

Also, Kickass was a weird movie that really needed to pick a genre/tone.
Has Nicholas Cage officially sold out completely?

I think Cage was in danger of totally losing his ass since he spent way too much money (the man owns a damn giraffe!) back when he was making way too much money for horrible crap movies like National Treasure so now he is kind of taking whatever he can get to pay off the debt he created. Which is a shame since he was so so good in Adaptation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 11, 2010, 12:51:38 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I think Cage was in danger of totally losing his ass since he spent way too much money (the man owns a damn giraffe!) back when he was making way too much money for horrible crap movies like National Treasure so now he is kind of taking whatever he can get to pay off the debt he created. Which is a shame since he was so so good in Adaptation.

And City of Angels.
He used to be memorable. Now he's reduced to playing wannabe Batman characters and repeating the words "babydoll" over and over again.

A giraffe? seriously? I don't know whether to be dismayed or impressed.
Regardless, I hope he sorts his debt crisis out if that is the case, maybe by selling the giraffe, and starts making decent movies again. He has great acting skills, he just needs to use them properly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 11, 2010, 01:01:07 AM

I can't honestly begrudge him the giraffe. When I heard that, my instinctual response was 'cool! I want a giraffe!'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 11, 2010, 01:20:29 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I love elliebean's new avatar.

Thanks! :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 11, 2010, 07:37:58 AM

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Best. Mother's Day Gift. Ever!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 11, 2010, 10:01:02 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I love elliebean's new avatar.

It does portray her in a very fetching light.

Quote from: "kelltrill"Also, I appear to have created a monster with the The Science of Aesthetics topic. The debate has gone far beyond me I'm afraid. Philosophical chitter chatter tends to shatter the remnants of my brain. Keep it scientific and logical (not in the philosophical sense of "logic") and I'm totally on board though.

Sigh.

I like the subject and I don't get on with philosophy (intellectual masturbation) at all so I'm quite glad it's not in philosophy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on May 12, 2010, 05:55:10 PM

I was just wondering am I weird to be an athiest but still extremely supertious when it comes to baseball? Unfortunately I'm a die-hard mariners fan so if I can't count on the guys playing well at least I can try wearing the same hat or socks or not say the wrong thing during the game....yeah not much is working out yet but I'm still incredibly hopeful. :rainbanana:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2010, 06:07:00 PM

Quote from: "mama_ape"I was just wondering am I weird to be an athiest but still extremely supertious when it comes to baseball? Unfortunately I'm a die-hard mariners fan so if I can't count on the guys playing well at least I can try wearing the same hat or socks or not say the wrong thing during the game....yeah not much is working out yet but I'm still incredibly hopeful. :hmm: Isn't that all the boredom of 5 days of Cricket squashed into a few hours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deryepes on May 12, 2010, 07:32:18 PM

well, i should somehow start to study for my biology test at friday.
but i'm way to lazy for that^^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 12, 2010, 07:57:49 PM

Quote from: "deryepes"well, i should somehow start to study for my biology test at friday.
but i'm way to lazy for that^^

Just do it. I always waited till the night before or the morning of to study, most of the time I would retain enough just from doing the assignments.

For the last few days, I had been helping my wife study for her finals, so I read half of three text books, almost a whole text book, various little things and about 6 hefty ethics papers on war, terrorism and racism Mon and Tue. So my brain is pretty overloaded at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deryepes on May 12, 2010, 08:01:16 PM

Quote
Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "deryepes"well, i should somehow start to study for my biology test at friday.
but i'm way to lazy for that^^
Just do it. I always waited till the night before or the morning of to study, most of the time I would retain enough just from doing the assignments.

yeah, you're right. it's always a bad idea to postpone learning and i know that i'll curse myself by tomorrow for not learning earlier...
but i guess you know this kind of laziness^^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 12, 2010, 08:15:09 PM

Quote from: "deryepes"yeah, you're right. it's always a bad idea to postpone learning and i know that i'll curse myself by tomorrow for not learning earlier...
but i guess you know this kind of laziness^^

Yes I do, so I guess I'm kind of a hypocrite by telling you to just do it. But I can tell you that procrastinating has hardly been helpful to me while it did benefit me whenever I had gotten things done as soon as possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: CandyLiz2003 on May 12, 2010, 09:30:53 PM

*Heavy sigh*
My son is home from college for a week. I started off our time together with a declaration that I would like our relationship to be beyond "mother and child" in the hopes that there would be less friction. (You all know where this is going to end, don't you?)
I said that I hoped we could treat each other with the kind of respect we have with our friends, blah, blah, blah...
Food is left out, dirty dishes everywhere, dirty laundry in heaps in the family room. I let it go and cleaned it up. The regular "mom" would have pointed it out with a lot of disappointment.
Off to work in my shop (live above it).
Son comes to shop and starts to take apart equipment because he thinks he can make it perform better (Aaaaaargh!!! Expensive equipment!!!). I ask him to leave it alone but he persists until I have to raise my voice. Now we revert totally to the friction I was trying to avoid (I did not bring them up and hope to avoid complaining about the "messes" but I don't see how i get past this part where I either live like a pig because he is here or clean up after him as if he is a small child.).
HELP! :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2010, 09:41:36 PM

Quote from: "CandyLiz2003"*Heavy sigh*
My son is home from college for a week. I started off our time together with a declaration that I would like our relationship to be beyond "mother and child" in the hopes that there would be less friction. (You all know where this is going to end, don't you?)
I said that I hoped we could treat each other with the kind of respect we have with our friends, blah, blah, blah...
Food is left out, dirty dishes everywhere, dirty laundry in heaps in the family room. I let it go and cleaned it up. The regular "mom" would have pointed it out with a lot of disappointment.
Off to work in my shop (live above it).
Son comes to shop and starts to take apart equipment because he thinks he can make it perform better (Aaaaaargh!!! Expensive equipment!!!). I ask him to leave it alone but he persists until I have to raise my voice. Now we revert totally to the friction I was trying to avoid (I did not bring them up and hope to avoid complaining about the "messes" but I don't see how i get past this part where I either live like a pig because he is here or clean up after him as if he is a small child.).
HELP!

Hide his car keys or iPod under the mess, and then just play dumb when he can't find them, he'll soon learn the benefits of tidy behaviour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deryepes on May 12, 2010, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: "Tank"[
Hide his car keys or iPod under the mess, and then just play dumb when he can't find them, he'll soon learn the benefits of tidy behaviour.

Hehe, I think that this plan will work! ;-)
He'll got a motivation to clean up the mess now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on May 14, 2010, 06:00:35 AM

Quote from: "deryepes"He'll got a motivation to clean up the mess now.

Doubtful.
He'll probably just tear through it 'til he finds what he's looking for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deryepes on May 14, 2010, 12:29:31 PM

Damnit, I really messed up my biology test.
Trust me, one day isn't enough time to learn a the whole metabolism stuff... xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2010, 08:55:26 PM

Quote from: "Heretical Rants"
Quote from: "deryepes"He'll got a motivation to clean up the mess now.
Doubtful.
He'll probably just tear through it 'til he finds what he's looking for.

Ah! He may but he won't know where his stuff has been hidden, so he'll get really really pissed off. Give it two weeks and he'll be house trained.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2010, 01:27:28 PM

Going on holiday tomorrow for a week in Falmouth in Cornwall. The bottom South West tip of England. Looking forward to it as I haven't been there since I was a kid. Weather is looking good. Bit of a trek though, 9 'ish hours including stops! Going to the Eden centre one day, The Lizard another and Newkey where the surfers are, although I won't be doing any surfing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on May 16, 2010, 01:57:53 AM

I'm so goddamned bored!!! My husband's been out of town for the past week K.AJDN;KFNBA;KSDNF;AKDNF;......SORRY did I mention I was super bored? My Keystone and Coors Light just isn't doin' it for me tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on May 16, 2010, 08:30:27 AM

After much deliberation and spreadsheeting, I have determined that I think British Petroleum stock has a net present value of $41.90. Now I am in the interesting position of hoping there will be more bad oil spill news to get the price there so I can buy it. I am a monster.

Edit: well crap, glad I cancelled that one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 18, 2010, 03:17:39 AM

I'm thinking why can't chocolate custard come to me?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 18, 2010, 03:22:36 AM

I'm thinking that I should've gotten my mom a present for her birthday. Other than love of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 18, 2010, 03:57:19 AM

I'm thinking .... wait what was I thinking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 18, 2010, 08:30:08 AM

Going on a boat trip to truro, which cigar shall I take?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 18, 2010, 07:43:59 PM

Think I'm finally happy with my avatar image and signature. Have been changing it a lot lately. Though only time will tell...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 19, 2010, 05:45:33 AM

I'm annoyd that there isn't an atheistic community in my city. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2010, 09:53:29 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm annoyd that there isn't an atheistic community in my city.

Yes there is, it's just rather small at the moment, it's you! But there will be other atheists in your area. Is there a country wide forum? If so go and shout out there and you could well find some other people in your area.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 19, 2010, 06:21:11 PM

Trying my hand at mattar paneer today. Wish me luck! Also, tonight I'm going into the city (Seattle) to do some training so I can help out with a new local atheist TV show. I am so nervous, my social anxiety is raging! So...wish me luck again! :eek2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 19, 2010, 06:45:58 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Trying my hand at mattar paneer today. Wish me luck! Also, tonight I'm going into the city (Seattle) to do some training so I can help out with a new local atheist TV show. I am so nervous, my social anxiety is raging! So...wish me luck again!

Good luck. But from what I've read from you, you should do just fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 19, 2010, 07:08:40 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm annoyd that there isn't an atheistic community in my city.
Yes there is, it's just rather small at the moment, it's you! But there will be other atheists in your area. Is there a country wide forum? If so go and shout out there and you could well find some other people in your area.

I found a norwegian atheist forum. Well, sort of. It's on a religious forum. And there's a link that says Atheism: Finally a place where atheism gets their asses kicked. (On a lack of better words)
I'm not really sure if it's a joke or not, but there are real atheists on there. However it's not very active. The last post was in April.
So, not any good forums.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2010, 08:08:48 PM

Spent a few hours on the rocks at the beach hunting through the pools, found 5 different types of crab, starfish, two brittle stars (which I have never seen in a rock pool before), a tiny sea urchin and a type of segmented worm like multi-legged creature that I have never seen before and have no idea what it is (pictures to follow).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 19, 2010, 10:17:58 PM

Beginning to See the Wedge ----->

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2010, 10:21:29 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Beginning to See the Wedge ----->

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthernswing.ca%2Fshopping%2Fimages%2Ftm%2520ztp%2520wedge.jpg&hash=06898b7e5a302d38b4d719fdbfa836b8e7e6c7ad)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 19, 2010, 10:25:12 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Beginning to See the Wedge ----->

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnorthernswing.ca%2Fshopping%2Fimages%2Ftm%2520ztp%2520wedge.jpg&hash=06898b7e5a302d38b4d719fdbfa836b8e7e6c7ad)

So that's what that is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 20, 2010, 03:13:16 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Trying my hand at mattar paneer today. Wish me luck! Also, tonight I'm going into the city (Seattle) to do some training so I can help out with a new local atheist TV show. I am so nervous, my social anxiety is raging! So...wish me luck again! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 20, 2010, 03:23:31 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Trying my hand at mattar paneer today.

I can help with the paneer part :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 20, 2010, 07:32:20 AM

Do people eat brown cheese elsewhere?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2010, 08:31:53 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Do people eat brown cheese elsewhere?

Never seen brown cheese. I've seen smoked cheese that has a brown rind, is that what you're talking about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 20, 2010, 08:32:56 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Do people eat brown cheese elsewhere?
Never seen brown cheese. I've seen smoked cheese that has a brown rind, is that what you're talking about?

No. Maybe you should Google

it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2010, 09:49:28 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Do people eat brown cheese elsewhere?
Never seen brown cheese. I've seen smoked cheese that has a brown rind, is that what you're talking about?
No. Maybe you should it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunost (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunost)

Hmmm. Never seen the stuff. But I see some now I'll try it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 20, 2010, 09:53:04 AM

I doubt that you'd like it. Keep us posted though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2010, 01:13:04 AM

I'm a Pupa. That was fast.

What comes after Pupa anyways?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2010, 09:02:09 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm a Pupa. That was fast.
What comes after Pupa anyways?

Has Received Bacon! Why? I have no idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 22, 2010, 03:07:31 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm a Pupa. That was fast.
What comes after Pupa anyways?
Has Received Bacon! Why? I have no idea.

I'd love to recieve Bacon....
[spoiler:w8dxdlsw](https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisahebden.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F11%2Fbeldam-francis-bacon-in-his-studio-seated.jpg&hash=9c58135b2928fb77c6ba054b31b8d580a71b15ef)
I bet he'd be a lovely guest and I so love to entertain.[/spoiler:w8dxdlsw]

Oh, wait....
[spoiler:w8dxdlsw](https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Femsworth.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ffrancis-bacon1.jpg&hash=0028ae0b548077c5af1ed1e307eaa5db160df751)[/spoiler:w8dxdlsw]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 22, 2010, 05:27:08 AM

I just read a fun fact about Sr. Francis Bacon! Evidently there is some question about the validity of this account, but the guy who was with him when he died claimed that he caught pneumonia after standing out in the snow with a gutted raw chicken, trying to see if ice might preserve food in a similar way that salt preserved food. I had no idea!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 22, 2010, 06:00:48 AM

I'm having trouble understanding my mother's point of view regarding the existence of a god and the percentage of the Bible that she believes is true.
(I'm also having trouble deciding which smiley seems appropriate... This? :hmm: ?)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2010, 08:41:56 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm having trouble understanding my mother's point of view regarding the existence of a god and the percentage of the Bible that she believes is true.
(I'm also having trouble deciding which smiley seems appropriate... This? :hmm: ?)

Both smilies are quite appropriate in your circumstances.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 23, 2010, 03:03:12 AM

I've killed 3 mice today :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 24, 2010, 06:41:27 AM

Am I the only one who DIDN'T like Slumdog Millionaire? I refuse to believe everybody liked it. Or...? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 24, 2010, 07:08:17 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Am I the only one who DIDN'T like Slumdog Millionaire? I refuse to believe everybody liked it. Or...?

No, you are not the only one. I didn''t like that movie either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 24, 2010, 07:18:11 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I've killed 3 mice today :hide:

When I first read this I thought you meant real mice.....and then I was confused....and then I was like "Oh!, that kind of mouse" :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2010, 09:36:07 AM

Back after a week in Cornwall. Lovely weather, a very laid back attitude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 24, 2010, 11:47:07 AM

On their way to getting married, a young couple is involved in a fatal car accident. They find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates, waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven? When St. Peter shows up, they ask him. St. Peter says, 'I don't know. This is the first time anyone has asked that. Let me go and find out,' and he leaves.

The couple sit and wait, and wait. Two months pass and the couple is still waiting. As they wait, they discuss that if they were allowed to get married in Heaven, what was the eternal aspect of it all. 'What if it doesn't work?' they wondered. 'Are we stuck together forever?'

After yet another month, St. Peter finally returns, looking somewhat bedraggled. 'Yes,' he informs the couple, 'you can get married in Heaven.'

'Great!' says the couple, 'But we were just wondering, what if things don't work out? Can we also get a divorce in Heaven?'

St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slams his clipboard onto the ground.

'What's wrong?' ask the frightened couple.

'OH, COME ON!' St. Peter shouts, 'It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have any idea how long it'll take me to find a lawyer?'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 24, 2010, 04:55:41 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 24, 2010, 05:53:53 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "KDbeads"I've killed 3 mice today :hide:

When I first read this I thought you meant real mice.....and then I was confused....and then I was like "Oh!, that kind of mouse" roflol I just stun the other type and give them to the chickens ;)

Not sure I like this new mouse either, opted for a corded over a cordless since my cats like to take off with things like this and I'm getting aggravated with the kinked cord issues......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on May 24, 2010, 09:56:47 PM

Today I'm in a bad mood. The LOST finale left me disgusted.

[spoiler:3khwvx24]The whole ending is about who got to go to Heaven and who ended up in Hell. There's nothing in this world I despise more than the concept of Hell. Well, maybe the fact that so many people think it's a good idea. :mad:

[/spoiler:3khwvx24]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 24, 2010, 11:05:56 PM

About LOST:

[spoiler:17cczpak]You know, I don't really have a problem with stories that include heaven and hell really as long as they're done well. I think that stuff is all a story anyway, so it seems appropriate to have it play some part in obviously fictitious TV show and I feel like any science they came up with to explain the 'smoke monster' would have been just as equally fictional. The reason the finale left me disappointed was that it wasn't clever. There wasn't twists and huge shocking revelations. It just seemed like an endless parade of montages so that you had no doubt just how awesome the show thought it was, with a ridiculously cliche ending that didn't reflect what all of those slowmo reaction shots were celebrating.[/spoiler:17cczpak]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2010, 01:52:11 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Today I'm in a bad mood. The LOST finale left me disgusted.

[spoiler:3giadjcc]The whole ending is about who got to go to Heaven and who ended up in Hell. There's nothing in this world I despise more than the concept of Hell. Well, maybe the fact that so many people think it's a good idea. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on May 25, 2010, 05:06:31 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"Today I'm in a bad mood. The LOST finale left me disgusted.

[spoiler:14ev2xj9]The whole ending is about who got to go to Heaven and who ended up in Hell. There's nothing in this world I despise more than the concept of Hell. Well, maybe the fact that so many people think it's a good idea. [/spoiler:14ev2xj9]

Me too!
[spoiler:14ev2xj9]But I don't think it was hell, I think it was purgatory. Ben Linus said he had something he needed to work out first. That suggests purgatory more than hell. They so could have made the timelines merge without any religious twaddle.[/spoiler:14ev2xj9]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jrosebud on May 25, 2010, 10:37:35 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "jrosebud"Today I'm in a bad mood. The LOST finale left me disgusted.

[spoiler:1h9wcd0q]The whole ending is about who got to go to Heaven and who ended up in Hell. There's nothing in this world I despise more than the concept of Hell. Well, maybe the fact that so many people think it's a good idea. [/spoiler:1h9wcd0q]

Me too!
[spoiler:1h9wcd0q]But I don't think it was hell, I think it was purgatory. Ben Linus said he had something he needed to work out first. That suggests purgatory more than hell. They so could have made the timelines merge without any religious twaddle.[/spoiler:1h9wcd0q]

[spoiler:1h9wcd0q]Anyone in the flashsideways was in purgatory. But Michael was doomed to walk the island forever as one of the whisperers; the actor who played Michael said that he didn't earn redemption, so he was sent to hell.[/spoiler:1h9wcd0q]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 26, 2010, 10:01:45 AM

I was just observing some sheep that live right outside my bedroom window, and I though what boring lives they must have. All they do is eat and just stand there. I suppose many animals do the same, but sheep strike me as particularly boring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 26, 2010, 01:47:12 PM

Yesterday was my two year anniversary at HAF. This Sunday is my one year wedding anniversary. It didn't occur to me until just recently that I joined HAF on the anniversary of my dad's death and we got married on the anniversary of the day of his burial. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 26, 2010, 06:26:19 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I was just observing some sheep that live right outside my bedroom window, and I though what boring lives they must have. All they do is eat and just stand there. I suppose many animals do the same, but sheep strike me as particularly boring.

Sheep are boring, except in some countried where they are bored, in which case they are considered to be quite exciting

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 26, 2010, 09:09:49 PM

[youtube:1amhav2k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw[/youtube:1amhav2k]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 27, 2010, 05:46:14 PM

Damn YouTube video, why won't you load?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 28, 2010, 06:03:29 AM

I'm starting a new tattoo next week. Oooh I'm very excited. I'd like to see pictures of other people's tattoos, I remember people mentioning having them in the 10 things lists. Tattoos are one of my passions!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 28, 2010, 06:54:12 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm starting a new tattoo next week. Oooh I'm very excited. I'd like to see pictures of other people's tattoos, I remember people mentioning having them in the 10 things lists. Tattoos are one of my passions!

What are you getting?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 28, 2010, 08:12:43 AM

It's a chick with an octopus on her head on my forearm with her hair/the octopus kind of wrapped around my arm a little. I wish I had a picture of the sketch, it's hard to explain. :fire:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2010, 08:15:39 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm starting a new tattoo next week. Oooh I'm very excited. I'd like to see pictures of other people's tattoos, I remember people mentioning having them in the 10 things lists. Tattoos are one of my passions!
What are you getting?

Pain and a lot of explaining to your grandchildren!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on May 28, 2010, 09:23:37 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm starting a new tattoo next week. Oooh I'm very excited. I'd like to see pictures of other people's tattoos, I remember people mentioning having them in the 10 things lists. Tattoos are one of my passions!
What are you getting?
Pain and a lot of explaining to your grandchildren!

For the most part the pain is the equivilent to a 9 volt on your tounge and I doubt the tats would require anymore explaining the anything else a generally nieve grandchild would want to know about...which is pretty much everything anyway.

The only advise I have pinko is make ABSOLUTLY sure you're willing to wear that for the rest of you life and for the love of the FSM check your artist's book so you can get a feel for thier work and quality. If they don't have any examples that means 2 thing usually they havent done enough to have examples or they haven't done anything worth recording as an example either way stay away from them.Good luck and conrats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 28, 2010, 09:43:19 AM

Thanks for the advice! This will be my fifth tattoo, I'm already pretty addicted to getting work done. I think Tank was trying to warn Cecilie, who I'm pretty sure is too young to get a tattoo yet? I think your advice is 100% on the mark, though, and anyone who is considering getting a tattoo especially for the first time should really take that advice to heart. I went to a few shops where I felt kind of bullied before I found an artist who I feel comfortable with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 28, 2010, 10:22:15 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I think Tank was trying to warn Cecilie, who I'm pretty sure is too young to get a tattoo yet?

Yes, I am to young, but I'm not interested in getting a tattoo. Not yet anyways.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 28, 2010, 06:06:54 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm starting a new tattoo next week. Oooh I'm very excited. I'd like to see pictures of other people's tattoos, I remember people mentioning having them in the 10 things lists. Tattoos are one of my passions! :headbang:

It was a bit more than the usual amount of poignant to the people who saw it while I was in the ICU in a coma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 28, 2010, 08:49:03 PM

Full back-width design across shoulders, tribal on midsection going down past my wasteline, Hanzi "in remembrance of Father" on right chest, one Pink Floyd tattoo per inner forearm just below inside of my elbows.

And I want more. :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 28, 2010, 08:53:14 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Full back-width design across shoulders, tribal on midsection going down past my wasteline, Hanzi "in remembrance of Father" on right chest, one Pink Floyd tattoo per inner forearm just below inside of my elbows.

And I want more. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 28, 2010, 11:43:30 PM

Started a new job today...I wonder how long it will take for me to learn how to relax at home again instead of constantly feeling like if I'm not working on trying to find more work that I'm slacking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2010, 11:49:08 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Started a new job today...I wonder how long it will take for me to learn how to relax at home again instead of constantly feeling like if I'm not working on trying to find more work that I'm slacking?

Was this with a new company or a new job in your existing company or something else?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 29, 2010, 01:06:30 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Whitney"Started a new job today...I wonder how long it will take for me to learn how to relax at home again instead of constantly feeling like if I'm not working on trying to find more work that I'm slacking?
Was this with a new company or a new job in your existing company or something else?

With a new company...my sole proprietorship isn't much of a company, I've been unemployed with only sparse work for over a year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 07:48:36 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Whitney"Started a new job today...I wonder how long it will take for me to learn how to relax at home again instead of constantly feeling like if I'm not working on trying to find more work that I'm slacking?
Was this with a new company or a new job in your existing company or something else?

With a new company...my sole proprietorship isn't much of a company, I've been unemployed with only sparse work for over a year.

I know the feeling. I'm doing a BSc in computing ATM with the odd day of subcontracting as a business analyst as an when it comes around. Sitting around waiting for things to happen can be a little wearing at times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 12:09:32 PM

It's Eurovision tonight! Is anybody going to see it? If so, who do you think will win? I'm thinking Azerbaijan. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 29, 2010, 12:55:44 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"It's Eurovision tonight! Is anybody going to see it? If so, who do you think will win? I'm thinking Azerbaijan.

I hope that Belgium wins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 02:00:00 PM

Guess who's got bacon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 02:37:57 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Guess who's got bacon?

Sliced piggy!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 29, 2010, 03:01:29 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Guess who's got bacon?
Sliced piggy!!

(Homer): Are you saying you're never going to eat any animal again? What about bacon?
(Lisa): No.
(Homer): Ham?
(Lisa): No!
(Homer): Pork chops?
(Lisa): Dad! Those all come from the same animal!
(Homer): Heh heh heh ... ooh ... yeah right, Lisa. A wonderful ... magical animal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on May 29, 2010, 06:07:16 PM

I'm chewing this over: http://new.exchristian.net/2010/05/its-not-funny-anymore.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 09:03:20 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"I'm chewing this over: http://new.exchristian.net/2010/05/its-not-funny-anymore.html

Interesting link, it mirrors my thoughts when I first joined RDF. What will happen when all the reasonable theists have been radicalised or become agnostics/atheists? What will we do when there is no middle ground left to fight over?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 09:06:49 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Interesting link, it mirrors my thoughts when I first joined RDF. What will happen when all the reasonable theists have been radicalised or become agnostics/atheists? What will we do when there is no middle ground left to fight over?

We can start fighting for other causes we consider important. You see, for an atheist, life does not HAVE to revolve around religion

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 09:18:32 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"Interesting link, it mirrors my thoughts when I first joined RDF. What will happen when all the reasonable theists have been radicalised or become agnostics/atheists? What will we do when there is no middle ground left to fight over?

We can start fighting for other causes we consider important. You see, for an atheist, life does not HAVE to revolve around religion

Quite true. However do you think the remaining, cornered and radicalised fundamentalist nut jobs that will be left of the theists will be safe? That is the question isn't it? How will the dregs of theism behave? They will feel isolated, persecuted and beaten; not good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 09:25:53 PM

Quote from: "Tank"They will feel isolated, persecuted and beaten; not good.

They did tend to go to America before... We can send them to... The Moon, mayhaps now that America is full? :idea:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 09:31:22 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"They will feel isolated, persecuted and beaten; not good.

They did tend to go to America before... We can send them to... The Moon, mayhaps now that America is full? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 29, 2010, 09:32:28 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"They will feel isolated, persecuted and beaten; not good.

They did tend to go to America before... We can send them to... The Moon, mayhaps now that America is full?

YES. America is FULL. No more fundigelicals, please. It's bad enough as it is...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 09:33:29 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Saudi Arabia? With guns? :hmm: Good point. We could let them demolish the Middle East... Get the World Peace and all, you know...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 09:43:42 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"Saudi Arabia? With guns? :hmm: Good point. We could let them demolish the Middle East... Get the World Peace and all, you know...
Well they'd be happy as they'd go to there respective hells!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 09:46:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Well they'd be happy as they'd go to there respective hells!

Nono! You see, there is only ONE hell. It's just divided. Management problems and succession issues, you know... They have that in heaven too, as I understand... But they do all claim there is only one of each afterlife. Apparently, The Bookâ,,¢ says so :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 29, 2010, 09:51:47 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Nono! You see, there is only ONE hell. It's just divided. Management problems and succession issues, you know... They have that in heaven too, as I understand... But they do all claim there is only one of each afterlife. Apparently, The Bookâ,,¢ says so roflol

Damn, I love this site!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:24:13 PM

I was just thinking, where did moslim go? Did he get banned or something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 10:30:47 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I was just thinking, where did moslim go? Did he get banned or something?

Don't know. I think he just left.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:32:32 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I was just thinking, where did moslim go? Did he get banned or something?
Don't know. I think he just left.

Yes... But now we have a new religious nut! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 10:40:14 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I was just thinking, where did moslim go? Did he get banned or something?
Don't know. I think he just left.
Yes... But now we have a new religious nut!

They are, unfortunately, all too common.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:40:57 PM

Indeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 29, 2010, 10:46:00 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I was just thinking, where did moslim go? Did he get banned or something?
Don't know. I think he just left.
Yes... But now we have a new religious nut!

Are you referring to harriet_tubman? I can't decide whether that person is a religious nut or just a troll who is good at talking in circles...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:46:58 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Are you referring to harriet_tubman? I can't decide whether that person is a religious nut or just a troll who is good at talking in circles...

Perhaps both?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 10:51:00 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Perhaps both?

A... Talkative troll?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:52:15 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Perhaps both?
A... Talkative troll?

Yes... (?)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 10:55:37 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Yes... (?)

I'll have to introduce myself then :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 10:58:55 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Yes... (?)
I'll have to introduce myself then :D

I never really got the whole "feeding the trolls" thing. What does it mean exactly?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 29, 2010, 11:16:58 PM

I'd call HT a boring troll at this point. They've been called out by almost every person on this forum and at this point, they're just being obviously coy. My speculation is that they're trying to get banned, just have that lame 'I gotz banned, they hate my TROOF' bragging right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 11:18:11 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I never really got the whole "feeding the trolls" thing. What does it mean exactly?

Playing - or pretending to play - their game. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 11:18:32 PM

I wish HT would get banned... He/she is just going to continue trollin' no matter what we say...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 11:19:07 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I never really got the whole "feeding the trolls" thing. What does it mean exactly?
Playing - or pretending to play - their game. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2010, 11:24:56 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I thought it was something like that. But give me an example? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 11:27:05 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"YOU CAN'T PROVE THAT!!!!!111!1!!!!ONE!1!

at ONE.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2010, 11:32:51 PM

*Tired*, going to bed. Nighty night then, mmmkay?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2010, 11:33:50 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"*Tired*, going to bed. Nighty night then, mmmkay?

Good night!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 30, 2010, 04:12:05 PM

Going to Greece tomorrow!

So I'll be gone the next 10 days. Going island hopping, anybody done that before?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2010, 04:59:54 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Going to Greece tomorrow! So I'll be gone the next 10 days. Going island hopping, anybody done that before?

Nope. But it sounds fun. Don't forget the sun tan lotion!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 30, 2010, 05:19:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Going to Greece tomorrow! So I'll be gone the next 10 days. Going island hopping, anybody done that before?
Nope. But it sounds fun. Don't forget the sun tan lotion!!!!

I won't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 30, 2010, 05:23:17 PM

The next door neighbors have two little yip yap dogs, and they just leave them outside and let them bark for hours before they let them in. Annoying for me, and mean for the dogs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2010, 05:31:24 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"The next door neighbors have two little yip yap dogs, and they just leave them outside and let them bark for hours before they let them in. Annoying for me, and mean for the dogs.

In the UK there are laws that could be used to do something about that sort of thing if simply asking didn't have an impact. But calling the fuzz on ones neighbours may well not be a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 30, 2010, 05:34:04 PM

There are laws against it here as well, but yeah, I'm not trying to start an asshole war. It seems most of my neighbor's are assholes. The guy upstairs is a crackhead with OCD-he never sleeps or works, and spends all day and night cleaning, moving furniture, stomping around, etc... I'll take the dogs over him, actually. He's nuts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2010, 05:39:35 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"There are laws against it here as well, but yeah, I'm not trying to start an asshole war. It seems most of my neighbor's are assholes. The guy upstairs is a crackhead with OCD-he never sleeps or works, and spends all day and night cleaning, moving furniture, stomping around, etc... I'll take the dogs over him, actually. He's nuts.

Talk about an opportunity! Make him a security guard and cleaner at an office block!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 30, 2010, 05:42:16 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"There are laws against it here as well, but yeah, I'm not trying to start an asshole war. It seems most of my neighbor's are assholes. The guy upstairs is a crackhead with OCD-he never sleeps or works, and spends all day and night cleaning, moving furniture, stomping around, etc... I'll take the dogs over him, actually. He's nuts.
Talk about an opportunity! Make him a security guard and cleaner at an office block!

Hahaha. Well, except crackheads aren't known for their trustworthy nature. That office block might be missing all of its copper wiring in the course of a single night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 30, 2010, 05:44:55 PM

I shit you not, he came to my door one night, eyes all blood shot with white powder all over his face, looking for his mother. If my SO hadn't answered the door, I'm pretty sure he would've tried to kick it in-he was rattling all the doors in the hall way before he got to ours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2010, 05:55:15 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"There are laws against it here as well, but yeah, I'm not trying to start an asshole war. It seems most of my neighbor's are assholes. The guy upstairs is a crackhead with OCD-he never sleeps or works, and spends all day and night cleaning, moving furniture, stomping around, etc... I'll take the dogs over him, actually. He's nuts.
Talk about an opportunity! Make him a security guard and cleaner at an office block!

Hahaha. Well, except crackheads aren't known for their trustworthy nature. That office block might be missing all of its copper wiring in the course of a single night. :upset: I just knew there was a flaw in my idea

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 30, 2010, 06:04:01 PM

I don't know if it was crackheads specifically, but there was a group of jerkwads that broke into the drive-in where I work this winter and literally stripped every outside bit of wiring that could be found. There is also an issue in my area with people's cars getting broken into, but not in the usual way. Meth heads in the area are forcing open the hoods of cars and stealing batteries so they can turn them in for the core recycling refund, which is only like 8 bucks a battery. It's insane, I've seen jittery scary looking dudes walking down the street with a car battery under each arm and big, toothless grin.

If any of those guys came knocking on my door looking for their mom, I would be super freaked out!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 30, 2010, 06:28:29 PM

Sounds like my neighbors. One of them came to my door trying to sell me a used steak. It wasn't cooked or anything - it was still in the package... mostly, but it still looked as though it had been used for something. Like chocking a tire or something like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 30, 2010, 07:49:24 PM

Bye everybody, see you in ten days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 30, 2010, 07:50:57 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Sounds like my neighbors. One of them came to my door trying to sell me a used steak. It wasn't cooked or anything - it was still in the package... mostly, but it still looked as though it had been used for something. Like chocking a tire or something like that.

Uh...wow. Your neighbors must be special. :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2010, 07:52:55 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Bye everybody, see you in ten days.

Bye. Take pictures!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 30, 2010, 07:57:45 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Bye everybody, see you in ten days.

Have fun!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 30, 2010, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Uh...wow. Your neighbors must be special. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: mama_ape on May 31, 2010, 01:09:44 AM

I'm a hood woman too! I love these guys...well until they do something dumb like steal my ciggy butts off my porch or run over a stop sign...but hey it's my ghetto ya know....I can make fun of it but you can't kind of thing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 31, 2010, 01:29:38 AM

Quote from: "mama_ape"I'm a hood woman too! I love these guys...well until they do something dumb like steal my ciggy butts off my porch or run over a stop sign...but hey it's my ghetto ya know....I can make fun of it but you can't kind of thing

Man, when I used to smoke the tweakers in the area used to do that all the time! And if we didn't replace the butt can quickly enough, they'd replace it for us! If they replaced the butt can right away I wouldn't even have minded, really, but it was super annoying to go out for my first smoke of the day only to realize that there's no place to put it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on May 31, 2010, 02:59:58 AM

I'm moving in 19 days. I have a job. My wife has a job. We found a place to live. And with my moving bonus I bought her a computer, an iPod, and just now got tickets to the Blue October concerts in Seattle and Portland in late September as a surprise for our anniversary. She has no idea!!

And, there's possible t-storms tonight and I love when there is electricity in the air.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 31, 2010, 04:20:29 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"I'm moving in 19 days. I have a job. My wife has a job. We found a place to live. And with my moving bonus I bought her a computer, an iPod, and just now got tickets to the Blue October concerts in Seattle and Portland in late September as a surprise for our anniversary. She has no idea!!

And, there's possible t-storms tonight and I love when there is electricity in the air.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2010, 10:23:47 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"I'm moving in 19 days. I have a job. My wife has a job. We found a place to live. And with my moving bonus I bought her a computer, an iPod, and just now got tickets to the Blue October concerts in Seattle and Portland in late September as a surprise for our anniversary. She has no idea!!

And, there's possible t-storms tonight and I love when there is electricity in the air.

That all sounds very good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 31, 2010, 02:50:32 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"If there is a baby jesus you sure have made him cry.

This totally made my day

oh, and my mind right now:
sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on May 31, 2010, 03:12:18 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"oh, and my mind right now:
sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis

Is this a thesis written about sushi, or sushi rolled in thesis pages?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 31, 2010, 03:59:16 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Whitney"If there is a baby jesus you sure have made him cry.
This totally made my day :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2010, 04:08:45 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Whitney"If there is a baby jesus you sure have made him cry.
This totally made my day :P

I just had to clean my screen and reset my mouth!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on May 31, 2010, 04:12:05 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "kelltrill"sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis
Quote from: "elliebean"Say that 5 times, fast! :upset: I just had to clean my screen and reset my mouth!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 31, 2010, 05:36:22 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "kelltrill"oh, and my mind right now:
sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis-sushi-thesis
Is this a thesis written about sushi, or sushi rolled in thesis pages?

Oh, either one would be wonderful!
No, sadly it's a thesis about the phonetic variations in stereotyped Afrikaans accents.

Sincerest apologies to any and all I might have damaged during my masochistic sushi-love-fest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 31, 2010, 05:37:33 PM

sushi

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2010, 05:45:08 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"No, sadly it's a thesis about the phonetic variations in stereotyped Afrikaans accents.

Good lord, that looks rather specific!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on May 31, 2010, 06:24:16 PM

:devil:

Till the external examiner comes along and tinkles on my parade.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on May 31, 2010, 07:49:22 PM

I am wondering... Why is new music always released on a Tuesday? I've tried Googling but multiple answers turned up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 31, 2010, 09:03:53 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"I am wondering... Why is new music always released on a Tuesday? I've tried Googling but multiple answers turned up.

My band and I rehearse on tuesdays

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 31, 2010, 09:36:36 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"I am wondering... Why is new music always released on a Tuesday? I've tried Googling but multiple answers turned up.

Because 'Tuesday' sounds like 'tunesday' and it's seen as universally sound to make marketing decisions based on puns.

[spoiler:37try0z1]Just kidding, I don't know.[/spoiler:37try0z1]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on May 31, 2010, 09:44:49 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "Sophus"I am wondering... Why is new music always released on a Tuesday? I've tried Googling but multiple answers turned up.

Because 'Tuesday' sounds like 'tunesday' and it's seen as universally sound to make marketing decisions based on puns.

[spoiler:1qg4hex8]Just kidding, I don't know.[/spoiler:1qg4hex8]

Thank God you included the spoiler!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 31, 2010, 09:48:31 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 31, 2010, 09:51:56 PM

Hubby and I joined a gym today. Go team weight loss!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 31, 2010, 09:57:28 PM

It's 95 freaking degrees at 4 in the afternoon. Don't have a good smiley for how hot it inside the house (electric is 1/3 the total bill of running the AC, not spending $400 a month right now on refrigerated air)....

Seriously contemplating an attic fan at this point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on May 31, 2010, 10:05:02 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Hubby and I joined a gym today. Go team weight loss!

Good luck! It's so much easier for me to exercise regularly if I have a buddy. Go team Whitney! :up:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 31, 2010, 10:59:14 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Seriously contemplating an attic fan at this point.

There are solar powered options for attic fans

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2010, 11:05:38 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Seriously contemplating an attic fan at this point.

There are solar powered options for attic fans

Now that makes complete sense as they are needed when the sun is hottest. Don't often need AC in Yorkshire

Or central heating too much either, thank you Gulf Stream!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 01, 2010, 12:55:44 AM

Yeah we've been looking into the solar powered ones.... still have yet to find one that will fit this place, probably going to have to special order :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 01, 2010, 01:23:28 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Yeah we've been looking into the solar powered ones.... still have yet to find one that will fit this place, probably going to have to special order

I went to a presentation the other day for Solar Dynamic brand solar powered fans www.solardynamicsinc.com (http://www.solardynamicsinc.com) 1-800-775-2134

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 01, 2010, 02:23:16 AM

Cooool.... haven't seen them yet! But we were also looking into one that would pull the air from the house as well, kind of a combo deal, ventilate the attic in the day and pull hot air from the house at night. Mom found one for her place a few weeks ago but can never remember the name of the place so I can call them :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 01, 2010, 07:20:51 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"Hubby and I joined a gym today. Go team weight loss!

Good luck Whitney and Hubby!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 01, 2010, 11:00:14 AM

What? They have computers in Greece as well? Who knew? Actually I was just checking in. I'm in Paros at the moment, hot!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2010, 03:30:31 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg515.imageshack.us%2Fimg515%2F9691%2Ftumbleweedxw3.gif&hash=f990779270859b5ee69a9048d4f2fc482d1411e4)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 01, 2010, 05:42:03 PM

Hi Cecilie!

This morning I'm thinking I may have to strangle hubby. I tripped over his new kayak only 6 times while getting feed ready for the herd :secret:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What? They have computers in Greece as well? Who knew? Actually I was just checking in. I'm in Paros at the moment, hot!

quess what. they have cars too!
wooooooooooooooooooow

whats in my mind
too hot too early
and my ac aint working

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on June 05, 2010, 06:32:18 AM

i am engaged in discussion with a christian who told me that since i dont know where i'll be after death, i'm going to hell. i think i'm going socratic on this one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 06, 2010, 09:52:24 AM

Okee dokee. I got my line work done on my latest tattoo. I think it's looking awesome.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2F20190088799_ORIG.jpg&hash=36589ff9422b34c7a28abcb09be0598525757652)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 10:32:47 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Okee dokee. I got my line work done on my latest tattoo. I think it's looking awesome.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2F20190088799_ORIG.jpg&hash=36589ff9422b34c7a28abcb09be0598525757652)

Back of calf?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 06, 2010, 11:22:04 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Back of calf?

Front of forearm?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 11:26:04 AM

Quote from: "elliebean"
Quote from: "Tank"Back of calf?
Front of forearm?

Ah! Inside of left forearm?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 06, 2010, 06:46:28 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Ah! Inside of left forearm?

Winner!!

It's mainly on the inside of the left forearm but the tentacles wrap all the way around my wrist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 06:51:25 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "Tank"Ah! Inside of left forearm?

Winner!!

It's mainly on the inside of the left forearm but the tentacles wrap all the way around my wrist.

When do you get the fill in done?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 06, 2010, 07:10:44 PM

I'm not sure. My tattoo guy, who I'm lucky to have as a very old and close friend, is also a professional artist so he sometimes has a pretty hectic schedule. He has two shows coming up at the same time in the fall, so I'll probably either get it colored in about a month, right after it's healed, or sometime this winter when he's less frazzled and busy - whatever works out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 06, 2010, 07:36:03 PM

Im thinking about the pope's visit to cyprus. Such a humble man, huge limo, streets closed, bands, soldiers etc etc
teaches the true meaning of being humble!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 07:46:29 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"Im thinking about the pope's visit to cyprus. Such a humble man, huge limo, streets closed, bands, soldiers etc etc
teaches the true meaning of being humble!

I assume he's visiting the North side of the island lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 06, 2010, 09:01:54 PM

the FREE part RAR

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 09:14:41 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"the FREE part RAR

Can't you send him to the North side, please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 06, 2010, 09:30:59 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"the FREE part RAR
Can't you send him to the North side, please!

why the urgency?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2010, 09:32:31 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"the FREE part RAR
Can't you send him to the North side, please!

:headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 06, 2010, 09:38:04 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Tell him to pee on that great big flag on the hill. That should do!

ah that abomination!
well he lfeft today so poo! Dint tell him. Ill send him a letter to the vatican asking for another visit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 07, 2010, 01:57:23 AM

Thinking.....

Well I now know the reason I avoid alcohol........ HEADACHE :| So I decide to just use the cherry brandy......... Yeah, well next time I make sure there's white wine, the alcohol doesn't cook off nearly as fast from brandy as it does the wine. Hubby is tippsy, I have headache, hubby feels a little drunk, not me, just headache. It was almost instant too, within the first couple of bites.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LovecraftLover on June 07, 2010, 03:32:32 AM

What's on my mind? Edgar Allan Poe, definitely. I couldn't sleep because I read "The Fall of the House of Usher" last night, but guess what I'll be reading tonight? More Poe! I'm totally addicted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 07, 2010, 10:45:05 PM

Oo genade! Ek moet a wit, jong meisie wie se eerste taal Afrikaans. Dit is gladnie moelik nie maar sy moet ook met oorronding praat, en niemand hier in Kaapstad praat so nie. Dit gaan nou 'n pes wees >.<

(Oh goodness! I need to find a white, young female who's first language is Afrikaans. That in itself is easy but she must also over-round her vowels, and no one in Cape Town speaks like that. This is going to be such a hassle >.< )

sigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Raithie on June 08, 2010, 12:16:02 AM

Mainly I've been trying to not go bash my head off a wall. I made the mistake of visiting a creationist forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 08, 2010, 12:23:18 AM

Quote from: "Raithie"Mainly I've been trying to not go bash my head off a wall. I made the mistake of visiting a creationist forum.

You poor thing! :borg2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on June 08, 2010, 02:11:42 AM

Anyone read Christopher Hitchens' little brother's new book Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith? I just heard him talking about it on the radio. Seems to make all the usual mistakes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 08, 2010, 05:40:02 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Oo genade! Ek moet a wit, jong meisie wie se eerste taal Afrikaans. Dit is gladnie moelik nie maar sy moet ook met oorronding praat, en niemand hier in Kaapstad praat so nie. Dit gaan nou 'n pes wees >.<

(Oh goodness! I need to find a white, young female who's first language is Afrikaans. That in itself is easy but she must also over-round her vowels, and no one in Cape Town speaks like that. This is going to be such a hassle >.< )

sigh.

Don't worry. Alles sal reg kom

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 08, 2010, 05:49:31 AM

I know the internet tends to turn otherwise normal people into raging fucking assholes, but there is a chick that belongs to another forum I visit who just plucks my nerves consistently. I haven't had a single interaction with her where she wasn't trying to bait me or bash me, for no reason. I don't even directly interact or converse with her, she just likes to respond to anything I say with some rude or nasty quip. Thank Flying Spaghetti Monster for the foe feature.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2010, 07:15:53 AM

Quote from: "Raithie"Mainly I've been trying to not go bash my head off a wall. I made the mistake of visiting a creationist forum.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

If you want to debate on theist 'home turf' then I would suggest http://www.theologyweb.com/ (http://www.theologyweb.com/) it's reasonably good natured, a bit lit an evil twin of HAF (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2010, 07:21:01 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Anyone read Christopher Hitchens' little brother's new book Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith? I just heard him talking about it on the radio. Seems to make all the usual mistakes. :rant: Mind you I'm not that keen on Christopher Hitchens either, heavy on rhetoric, short on facts. My preferred atheistic role models are AC Greyling and Dan Dennett. Greyling is the teacher everybody should experience and Dennett is the ultimate grand dad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 08, 2010, 07:25:06 AM

I love Daniel Dennett. I just want to snuggle up in his beard and have him talk nerdy to me. :D I didn't know he had a brother, is he a jerkface or just really misguided or what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2010, 07:28:06 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I love Daniel Dennett. I just want to snuggle up in his beard and have him talk nerdy to me. :D I didn't know he had a brother, is he a jerkface or just really misguided or what?

Imaging a theistic fundamentalist version of Christopher and you won't go far wrong. He's also a holocaust denier, or at least once wrote a book saying that Hitler 'didn't know it was going on'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 08, 2010, 07:31:32 AM

Ew, what an ass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on June 08, 2010, 07:50:58 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Imaging a theistic fundamentalist version of Christopher and you won't go far wrong.

True. They even sound the same. :|[/quote]
What book is that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2010, 08:42:13 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"
Quote from: "Tank"Imaging a theistic fundamentalist version of Christopher and you won't go far wrong.
True. They even sound the same. :|

What book is that?[/quote]
I may be confusing him with somebody else. Here is Peter's wiki entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hitchens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hitchens) and I can't see any particular reference there. That's annoying as I was sure it was him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 08, 2010, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Don't worry. Alles sal reg kom

Thanks! I've been hoping to hunt down some SA atheists by dropping Afrikaans here and there. Are you from SA?

Omw I cannot believe that Peter Hitchens is actually a person. It sounds like a movie plot: the outspoken anti-theistic author and his younger theistic brother. Christopher must hate family gatherings, although I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at their family reunions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2010, 10:50:37 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tom62"Don't worry. Alles sal reg kom
Thanks! I've been hoping to hunt down some SA atheists by dropping Afrikaans here and there. Are you from SA?

Omw I cannot believe that Peter Hitchens is actually a person. It sounds like a movie plot: the outspoken anti-theistic author and his younger theistic brother. Christopher must hate family gatherings, although I would give anything to be a fly on the wall at their family reunions.

I would imagine that when Peter and Christopher get going the sparks would fly!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 08, 2010, 06:03:35 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tom62"Don't worry. Alles sal reg kom
Thanks! I've been hoping to hunt down some SA atheists by dropping Afrikaans here and there. Are you from SA?

No, I'm from the Netherlands. I understand Afrikaans, because It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its seventeenth century dialects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on June 10, 2010, 06:09:00 AM

Google logos for special occasions?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 10, 2010, 06:39:47 AM

I was watching a show about space flight and I started thnking about how far we've come which in turn led me to think about how far we have to go. For instance the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second or 669,600,000 MPH. It takes over 4.2 years to see light from our nearest neighboring star (yes light years are a measurement of distance but they use a measurement of time to calculate the those distances. Sorry premptive defence, tired of that arguement) the fastest any human craft has ever reached was 150,000 MPH and it had to use the suns gravity to do it. http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/F/fastest_spacecraft.html 150,000mph seems huge but on a galactic scale it's nearly nothing. To put it in perspective that's 1/4464th the speed of light. Or another way to think if the speed of light was only 1,000 mph our best speed would be 0.224 mph (slightly more actually) less then one quarter mph. Woo hoo burning up space. Or at our best currently possible speed it would take 166243974.745 years to reach Alpha Centauri our nearest neighboring star. That's over 166 million years. Insane.

It's trully humbling to realise how far we are from our next door neighbor let alone how small we are to the universe.

Hmm new thought how could ANYONE possible think the universe was designed for humans when it takes years just to get a probe to the nearest planets or our sun. Rediculous.

(I think I got all the math right but there were lots of digits so no promisses if you'ed like to check the math please do but post any corrections I rather the information be accurate. Oh and it all in miles so don't cry to me if you use kilometers and the numbers don't match lol)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2010, 09:06:52 AM

^^^ It never ceases to amaze me when I think about this sort of thing. Humans are generally so parochial in their understanding of their physical place in the Universe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 10, 2010, 10:37:17 PM

Guess what?
[spoiler:1u1p3ecg]I'm back.[/spoiler:1u1p3ecg]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JillSwift on June 10, 2010, 10:54:14 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Guess what?
[spoiler:2i8rn09w]I'm back.[/spoiler:2i8rn09w]

CHICKEN BUTT!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_9tDmyGdiaHA%2FSVv58O-IdtI%2FAAAAAAAABg8%2F7giN67oRfNk%2Fs400%2FChickenButt.jpg&hash=fca8dc90358248d115e2565cb16f4dd63a4ab643)

Did you enjoy your tour?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 10, 2010, 11:01:06 PM

Quote from: "JillSwift"Did you enjoy your tour?

I did. Thanks for asking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 11, 2010, 10:04:28 AM

I was going to post this in the 'art' thread, but I don't really consider this art, per se. Is there a craft thread? =D Anyway, I crocheted this little purse for my little niece.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2Fhellokittypurse.jpg&hash=200706c379f22aea87223a04274a7e2b4f0429ed)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 10:13:38 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I was going to post this in the 'art' thread, but I don't really consider this art, per se. Is there a craft thread? =D Anyway, I crocheted this little purse for my little niece.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2Fhellokittypurse.jpg&hash=200706c379f22aea87223a04274a7e2b4f0429ed)

There is a craft thread now

viewtopic.php?p=68954#p68954 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=68954#p68954)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 11, 2010, 03:48:45 PM

Yesterday I wrote 10,000 words in order to complete a research paper and finish a final exam. Today I am absolutely fried. Need to recharge. :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 04:18:57 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Yesterday I wrote 10,000 words in order to complete a research paper and finish a final exam. Today I am absolutely fried. Need to recharge.

That was a pile of work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 04:25:08 PM

Sometimes people are rather odd and say things that they know they should not but say them anyway regardless of the hurt they cause to others I don't know why they just do and then they come back and apologise knowing deep down it won't wash the slate quite clean because what is said can't be unsaid but you forgive them but not completely cause you can't ever quite forget what was said as it hurt and while hurt may heal a scare remains.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 11, 2010, 04:57:23 PM

I should really clean my room... :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 04:58:14 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I should really clean my room...

Yes you should (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 11, 2010, 04:58:47 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I should really clean my room...
Yes you should (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

What's so funny?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 05:01:06 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I should really clean my room...
Yes you should (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)
What's so funny?

Teenagers are to room cleaning as a slug is to flying!

Actually that's not quite true. My eldest daughter has asthma so she was tidy out of necessity. My other daughter was messy, stuff stroon everywhere but it was dust free as she regularly moved it around and cleaned under it. My son was messy and never cleaned, his room got filthier and filthier until he left. It took me ages to get it into a state where I could start decorating!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 11, 2010, 05:06:41 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Teenagers are to room cleaning as a slug is to flying!

Indeed. I feel very accomplished when it's done though. I like having it clean, I just hate doing the work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 05:08:25 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Teenagers are to room cleaning as a slug is to flying!
Indeed. I feel very accomplished when it's done though. I like having it clean, I just hate doing the work.

Yep! One has to do work to counter entropy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 11, 2010, 05:31:11 PM

http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/06/01 (http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/06/01)
Have you seen this guy? I don't even know what to say other than... :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 05:41:31 PM

This kid is 13

[youtube:2tvhhvx3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArhiyCSGaH4[/youtube:2tvhhvx3]

:headbang:

He came third overall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2010, 05:41:54 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/06/01
Have you seen this guy? I don't even know what to say other than...

All drummers are insane, they just show it in different ways.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 12, 2010, 09:22:42 PM

What did I do today?
Ate breakfast,
watched a movie,
bought some stuff,
organized the bathroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 13, 2010, 12:49:45 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What did I do today?
Ate breakfast,
watched a movie,
bought some stuff,
organized the bathroom.
:sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 13, 2010, 02:38:22 AM

I've spent most of the day playing this.

[youtube:85k9d5h8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q5Ao06Vp68[/youtube:85k9d5h8]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 13, 2010, 04:05:38 AM

Damn....... time to start looking at yet another game system for when hubby has time to play again (still haven't upgraded from PS2). Looks like God of War almost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 13, 2010, 12:02:50 PM

What's NOVA?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 13, 2010, 12:06:13 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What's NOVA?

Ummm...a car, a science show, an exploding sun? I need more info to answer that question.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 13, 2010, 12:08:19 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "Cecilie"What's NOVA?

Ummm...a car, a science show, an exploding sun? I need more info to answer that question.

Over there ----->
Says 'Watches NOVA'.
So I think it would be the science show.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 13, 2010, 12:33:52 PM

yeah seems like a safe bet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 13, 2010, 06:12:10 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What's NOVA?

Spanish for "no go"?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 13, 2010, 06:40:07 PM

Well, whatever it is I don't watch it. I feel like a hypocrite...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2010, 06:42:48 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Well, whatever it is I don't watch it. I feel like a hypocrite...

You think that's bad! I once had 'Has read the Bible' :upset: :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2010, 06:46:19 PM

Cecile.

I just looked at Bergen on Goolge Maps. It must be beautiful but is there any thing to do there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 13, 2010, 06:48:21 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Cecile.

I just looked at Bergen on Goolge Maps. It must be beautiful but is there any thing to do there?

What did you have in mind?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2010, 07:06:38 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Cecile.

I just looked at Bergen on Goolge Maps. It must be beautiful but is there any thing to do there?
What did you have in mind?

Nothing really I was more interested in finding out what one could do in Bergen. Museums, library, sports? Is there a lot to do?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 13, 2010, 07:18:54 PM

Yes, there are museums and libraries and the biggest sport is football. There's also an aquarium with fishes and reptiles and penguins (they also recently had a shark tank put in). Lots of mountains if you like hiking (you don't have to walk up, if you're only interested in the beautiful view). There's 'Torget' (the fish marked) where a lot of people buy fish, shellfish, berries, fruit, flowers and souveneirs (lots of tourists go there). If you like classical music you can visit 'Trollhaugen' where Edvard Grieg used to live. And also the usual stuff like shopping and restaurants. There are also places to see. Like 'Bryggen' and 'Gamlehaugen' and 'Gamle Bergen' (Old Bergen).

Here's a link: http://wikitravel.org/en/Bergen (http://wikitravel.org/en/Bergen)

EDIT: Oh, and 'Den Nationale Scene' which is a theatre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 14, 2010, 10:33:37 AM

Quote from: "Tank"I just looked at Bergen on Goolge Maps. It must be beautiful but is there any thing to do there?

SA just got :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 14, 2010, 04:03:39 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"This is what he said when questioned about the marriage:
"i want what He wants for my life
i followed His leading here and have been since and everything is working out perfectly thus far
as for all of my emoness etc. that was dealt with a few weeks ago at church during a crazy prayer session when all sorts of gross things that were affecting me left and didnt have power anymore
who am i. a royal son of God , JC's little brother, anything i need will come to me, anything i want i have to work for
what am i going to do, art, music, writing and ministry, those are what i am going to focus on
anything else is taking the back seat"

Ask him again in 7 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 14, 2010, 05:39:08 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"as for all of my emoness etc. that was dealt with a few weeks ago at church during a crazy prayer session when all sorts of gross things that were affecting me left and didnt have power anymore

Almost sounds like the sprayed him for fleas, ticks, lice, mites.... lol

Sorry, had to say it...........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 15, 2010, 12:54:42 AM

@elliebean, that's the bleak part. He should already know this isn't going to work. His elder brother married a girl in the UK he'd known for 2months before the marriage itself and she ended up cheating on him. Wtf
What makes it worse is that the current pair asked their pastor about it and he asked them if they had God's permission and if they were in love. They replied yes to both questions so he gave it his go-ahead. How stupid, retarded, and socially irresponsible!? Argh!

@KDbeads, it does sound a bit like that. Like a sort of pesticide exorcism.

I'm feeling so tired about religion at the moment. It's exhausting and so obviously stupid. I wish everyone would just stop believing in God and get on with their lives already. I wish every political leader would outlaw religion in their respective countries. I want atheism to be obsolete and unnecessary already. </jaded rant over... for now>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 09:11:05 AM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I'm feeling so tired about religion at the moment. It's exhausting and so obviously stupid. I wish everyone would just stop believing in God and get on with their lives already. I wish every political leader would outlaw religion in their respective countries. I want atheism to be obsolete and unnecessary already. </jaded rant over... for now>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 12:48:50 PM

Just found out my dad is moving... to Thailand. :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 02:25:06 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Just found out my dad is moving... to Thailand. :raised: This raises a whole pile of questions like:
Forever?
With you:
With your mum?
Why?
Etc etc

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 02:34:19 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Just found out my dad is moving... to Thailand. :raised: This raises a whole pile of questions like:
Forever?
With you:
With your mum?
Why?
Etc etc
Don't know.
No.
No, divorced. (Though never married)
The biggest clichÃ© in the book. Found a Thai woman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 02:36:49 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Just found out my dad is moving... to Thailand. :raised: This raises a whole pile of questions like:
Forever?
With you:
With your mum?
Why?
Etc etc
Don't know.
No.
No, divorced. (Though never married)
The biggest clichÃ© in the book. Found a Thai woman.
Ah! Oh. What do you feel about this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 02:40:19 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Ah! Oh. What do you feel about this?

It's totally fine with me I guess. As long as I don't have to meet her. Me and my dad are not really that close. But I'm not gonna talk about my daddy issues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 04:46:30 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Ah! Oh. What do you feel about this?
It's totally fine with me I guess. As long as I don't have to meet her. Me and my dad are not really that close. But I'm not gonna talk about my daddy issues. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 15, 2010, 07:32:31 PM

The ground around my house is thoroughly black with mulberries. Seriously, if they weren't all trodden on and gross, you could scoop them up with a snow shovel. If I had a large bucket and a tall ladder, perhaps by now I would have baked a pie.

It'll be fun getting all my dog's blue paw prints out of the carpet.

At least it keeps the flies outside for now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 15, 2010, 09:40:10 PM

Working and wishing I was back in school when I had some free time to post here. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 10:03:47 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"The ground around my house is thoroughly black with mulberries. Seriously, if they weren't all trodden on and gross, you could scoop them up with a snow shovel. If I had a large bucket and a tall ladder, perhaps by now I would have baked a pie.

I'm out of mulberry vinegar, dang I'd so like to come over there and borrow about a 5 gallon bucket of those berries. That's the only tree I haven't planted here yet

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 10:47:09 PM

[youtube:ashcdpsy]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWVshkVF0SY[/youtube:ashcdpsy]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 10:53:47 PM

Playing hearts on my computer. East is being a real ahole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 10:59:47 PM

Looking for a spam thingy for our nice wonderful trolls.....

[youtube:1ti4q7jx]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYtE_eUeMw4[/youtube:1ti4q7jx]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:38:45 PM

Ahh, what a beautiful sunset it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:40:40 PM

Have people heard of 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' (De tre bukkene Bruse) elsewhere? I know they have in Sweden...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 16, 2010, 12:03:42 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Have people heard of 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' (De tre bukkene Bruse) elsewhere? I know they have in Sweden...

If you're speaking of the fairy tale then yes. I think it's common throughout the western world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 16, 2010, 12:15:00 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Have people heard of 'Three Billy Goats Gruff' (De tre bukkene Bruse) elsewhere? I know they have in Sweden...

If you're speaking of the fairy tale then yes. I think it's common throughout the western world.

Cool. Did you know it was Norwegian? :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on June 16, 2010, 01:00:21 AM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Working and wishing I was back in school when I had some free time to post here. :-\

Hey rlrose! I haven't seen you around here in a while. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on June 16, 2010, 05:17:58 PM

I'm hoping I can finish these summer classes so I can have a light workload my Senior year, graduate early, and get the heck outta here. :cool:

Hah. That being said, better get to work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 16, 2010, 05:32:49 PM

just made the final arrangements for our vacation. In August my wife and I will go on a 15 days cruise from Seattle to Alaska. I'm already looking forward to see the wonderful nature. What I'm not looking forward to is that I have to dress up like a Marketing Droid at dinner time on board of the ship (I hate those suits and ties).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 16, 2010, 06:35:16 PM

Trying to decide whether or not it's worth it to take an online class from Oxford in Philosophy of Mind, or Epistemology. Or both. Or Neither. There's also Philosohpy of Science...Not that expensive, but no actual lectures. Just guided (via textual instructions and notes) readings and interaction with the 'tutor' and other students via a class forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:16:30 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"Trying to decide whether or not it's worth it to take an online class from Oxford in Philosophy of Mind, or Epistemology. Or both. Or Neither. There's also Philosohpy of Science...Not that expensive, but no actual lectures. Just guided (via textual instructions and notes) readings and interaction with the 'tutor' and other students via a class forum.

I'm a student with the Open University. It's almost all off line and with hardly any tutorials, I get on with it quite well. I'm doing Maths and System design at the moment. I'm not sure how one would do a philosophy course via distance learning, surly it's a subject that requires a lot of interactive discussion between students?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 16, 2010, 09:52:24 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Trying to decide whether or not it's worth it to take an online class from Oxford in Philosophy of Mind, or Epistemology. Or both. Or Neither. There's also Philosohpy of Science...Not that expensive, but no actual lectures. Just guided (via textual instructions and notes) readings and interaction with the 'tutor' and other students via a class forum.
I'm a student with the Open University. It's almost all off line and with hardly any tutorials, I get on with it quite well. I'm doing Maths and System design at the moment. I'm not sure how one would do a philosophy course via distance learning, surly it's a subject that requires a lot of interactive discussion between students?

Surely it is - I agree. It is certainly not my first choice, it certainly has its drawbacks. I was trying to take exactly similar classes at a local "brick-and-mortar" university, but the enrollment for Fall was such that they stopped taking non-degree seeking students (sigh. I was sooooo disappointed). So that avenue closed. This would be an alternative, something to indulge my interests for the present while I wait to apply for the spring 2011 term.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 16, 2010, 10:54:24 PM

What's the pros and cons with the European Union. I never really got what it's all about. :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on June 17, 2010, 02:51:38 AM

What new classroom activities should I have my students do in basic economics class. I'tired of the same old shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 17, 2010, 07:22:25 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What's the pros and cons with the European Union. I never really got what it's all about. ;)

Cons:
- it is a huge bureaucracy
- it over extended itself by allowing countries to join that were not ready yet to join (like Greece, Portugal and the East European countries)
- it is a paradise for politicians. Old politicians don't die, they just become a member of the European Parliament.
- it has no common foreign policies.
- it barely has any legal rights.
- it is basically ruled by the French and Germans.
- all countries that joined are equal, but some countries are more equal than others .

If a country would like to join the EU then I would give them the following advice:
- get the shrewdest politicians and lawyers to deal with the negotiations. In that case you can be sure that you get a much better deal when you join (like special privileges, farmer subsidies, taxes, etc.).
- don't give up your local currency.
- ignore all BS regulations and laws coming from the EU. You have a 100% chance that you can get away with it.
- make sure that your citizens are well represented in all EU institutions. These jobs there pay very well and they would barely have to do anything in return.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on June 17, 2010, 09:09:16 AM

Regretting not reading the back of a Marie Callender's frozen dinner before heatin' & eatin', only to later read it had 1200mg of sodium in it...
Also, I should go to bed, or I'm going to regret it in the morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 09:43:35 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"What's the pros and cons with the European Union. I never really got what it's all about.

Pros, we don't kill each other any more.
Cons, how long have you got?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 09:45:05 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"What new classroom activities should I have my students do in basic economics class. I'tired of the same old shit.

What's the same old shit like? What do you do at the moment?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 03:59:22 PM

Don't you just hate bad dubbing? :P Don't try to deny it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on June 17, 2010, 04:07:28 PM

I'm continuously astounded at the rudeness of people who phone me up to ask for a service and then expect me to give said service with promptness and civility - even after they've just called me dim-witted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 04:56:41 PM

I got a call from somebody claiming to be from my bank yesterday to answer a questionnaire, Ok no problem, having worked in marketing I know the value of customer feedback, so I said yes. The person then asked me if I would answer some security questions :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 05:52:37 PM

I will go to the beach, and then play some very loud electric guitar.

After that, I may barbecue with the neighbor-lady.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 05:53:29 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I will go to the beach, and then play some very loud electric guitar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 06:24:06 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I will go to the beach, and then play some very loud electric guitar.

After that, I may barbecue with the neighbor-lady.

YOuTube?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 06:36:12 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I will go to the beach, and then play some very loud electric guitar.

After that, I may barbecue with the neighbor-lady.
YOuTube?

What?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 06:41:53 PM

I don't have a webcam, and to be honest am not really wise to Youtube ways. One day I will learn, and then the world shall weep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 06:48:50 PM

Oh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 17, 2010, 06:58:49 PM

The next door neighbor has been power washing for 2 hours now. I'm really tempted to call the cops, since I suspect his washer is at or above the 85 dBA maximum allowed in the area. It sucks being on a daytime sleeping schedule, as there's often no noise ordinances for that time, but some people work 2nd or 3rd shift and sleep during the day (or try to, anyway). :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 17, 2010, 07:11:22 PM

Veggies and eggs.....................

Just boiled off 4.5 dozen eggs, peeled and tossed in big jar for pickling. Spent this morning pulling beets, cleaning and prepping for roasting.... will pickle them later, have all the onions that bolted pulled, trimmed, washed and waiting for me to hack them up and make a massive batch of onion soup. The black eyed peas and green beans are calling to be prepped and frozen. Had to fight off the mocking bird again this morning.... he's pecking my tomatoes. Looks like the potatoes are about ready, will dig up a test batch later today, if they are ready..... another big massive batch of soup, potato soup.....

Crap, I hope I have room in the freezer.............

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 10:00:32 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I will go to the beach, and then play some very loud electric guitar.

After that, I may barbecue with the neighbor-lady.
YOuTube?
What?

I was asking if Thump had put any of his music on YouTube. As you can see from his reply he hasn't done that yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 10:02:45 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"The next door neighbor has been power washing for 2 hours now. I'm really tempted to call the cops, since I suspect his washer is at or above the 85 dBA maximum allowed in the area. It sucks being on a daytime sleeping schedule, as there's often no noise ordinances for that time, but some people work 2nd or 3rd shift and sleep during the day (or try to, anyway).

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 10:03:54 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Veggies and eggs.....................

Just boiled off 4.5 dozen eggs, peeled and tossed in big jar for pickling. Spent this morning pulling beets, cleaning and prepping for roasting.... will pickle them later, have all the onions that bolted pulled, trimmed, washed and waiting for me to hack them up and make a massive batch of onion soup. The black eyed peas and green beans are calling to be prepped and frozen. Had to fight off the mocking bird again this morning.... he's pecking my tomatoes. Looks like the potatoes are about ready, will dig up a test batch later today, if they are ready..... another big massive batch of soup, potato soup.....

Crap, I hope I have room in the freezer.............

Why aren't you the busy little domestic Godess!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 17, 2010, 10:53:50 PM

If I tried to sleep with earplugs in, it would be the plugs keeping me awake instead of the noise. I have a hard time sleeping with stuff on or in my face. Except a pillow. I loves me some fluffy wuffy pillow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 17, 2010, 11:38:51 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Veggies and eggs.....................

Just boiled off 4.5 dozen eggs, peeled and tossed in big jar for pickling. Spent this morning pulling beets, cleaning and prepping for roasting.... will pickle them later, have all the onions that bolted pulled, trimmed, washed and waiting for me to hack them up and make a massive batch of onion soup. The black eyed peas and green beans are calling to be prepped and frozen. Had to fight off the mocking bird again this morning.... he's pecking my tomatoes. Looks like the potatoes are about ready, will dig up a test batch later today, if they are ready..... another big massive batch of soup, potato soup.....

Crap, I hope I have room in the freezer.............
Why aren't you the busy little domestic Godess!! :D Just don't look at the state of my house, that whole domestic thing ends with the food

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on June 18, 2010, 04:22:30 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "elliebean"The ground around my house is thoroughly black with mulberries. Seriously, if they weren't all trodden on and gross, you could scoop them up with a snow shovel. If I had a large bucket and a tall ladder, perhaps by now I would have baked a pie.

I'm out of mulberry vinegar, dang I'd so like to come over there and borrow about a 5 gallon bucket of those berries. That's the only tree I haven't planted here yet

Come on up! You could fill a lot of those buckets.

Hmmm, vinegar... hadn't thought of that. It is starting to smell a bit like vinegar out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 08:53:42 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"If I tried to sleep with earplugs in, it would be the plugs keeping me awake instead of the noise. I have a hard time sleeping with stuff on or in my face. Except a pillow. I loves me some fluffy wuffy pillow.

You may be surprised. I have used soft foam ear plugs sometimes in noisy hotels. I have travelled a lot and you can't be sure what you'll find sometimes. You don't just push them into your ear. You roll them between your fingers until 3/4 of the length is about the diameter of a matchstick. You then pop them into your ear and they slowly expand and in a minute they form a seal in the ear canal. A minute or so after you've put them in you won't notice they are there. Try it and see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 08:56:38 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Nah..... I just want to eat this year :blush:

I would think that the net saving on food would be quite considerable with the sort of volumes you're talking about. Does the term 'allotment', in the context of a small plot of land used for growing food, mean anything in the US?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 18, 2010, 08:59:32 AM

Just another sleepless night. Helping my brother move tomorrow, it's gonna be a long day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 09:04:24 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"The next door neighbor has been power washing for 2 hours now. I'm really tempted to call the cops, since I suspect his washer is at or above the 85 dBA maximum allowed in the area. It sucks being on a daytime sleeping schedule, as there's often no noise ordinances for that time, but some people work 2nd or 3rd shift and sleep during the day (or try to, anyway).

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Yeah yeah, I know. The thing about a machine that loud though is you can feel the noise just as much as you can hear it. Sadly, I'm so destitute and broke right now I can't even afford a cheap set of earplugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 09:23:02 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Sadly, I'm so destitute and broke right now I can't even afford a cheap set of earplugs.

Are you in that post qualification dip between finishing that part of your education and being able to cash in on it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 09:50:45 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"Sadly, I'm so destitute and broke right now I can't even afford a cheap set of earplugs.
Are you in that post qualification dip between finishing that part of your education and being able to cash in on it?

I'm actually pretty sure I will never be able to cash in on it, thanks to massive budget cuts in education where I live, and my newly founded hatred of academia. I'm in career purgatory-with an MA, I'm over qualified for just as many things as I'm under qualified for. The job situation is looking pretty bleak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 10:09:45 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I'm in career purgatory-with an MA, I'm over qualified for just as many things as I'm under qualified for. The job situation is looking pretty bleak.

I know that feeling. That's why I'm doing my degree. It's really just a door opener (although I am learning a lot) at 50 one is considered 'past one's sell by date' in most areas of IT. But there is one area where age and experience count and that's requirement analysis, deciphering what the client wants and writing it down in a way both the client and programmer can understand. I'm looking forward to doing that in 2011/12.

Do you have a resume? Why not post it here (suitably anonomised) in it's own thread and let us help you consider how it could be made effective in different business areas? I find writing my own CV very difficult because I'm naturally very self deprecating (although that may not come across here

). Give it a go and see what happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 10:27:39 AM

Maybe we should start a thread with career advice for job seekers?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 10:46:51 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Maybe we should start a thread with career advice for job seekers?

Why not? Employment is critical to survival. An atheist network would be a good thing surely? Community activity is one of the cornerstones of religions, atheists are not immune to the needs of community, far from it, hence places like this. There is a guy near me who is starting an atheist 'church' on a Sunday, once a month, purely to promote a sense of community in atheists in my area. I think I will be going to the next one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 18, 2010, 07:53:27 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Nah..... I just want to eat this year :blush:
I would think that the net saving on food would be quite considerable with the sort of volumes you're talking about. Does the term 'allotment', in the context of a small plot of land used for growing food, mean anything in the US?

If it doesn't rain here soon though, the cost of water will negate a bunch of that savings :|

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 18, 2010, 08:19:52 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Nah..... I just want to eat this year :blush:
I would think that the net saving on food would be quite considerable with the sort of volumes you're talking about. Does the term 'allotment', in the context of a small plot of land used for growing food, mean anything in the US?

If it doesn't rain here soon though, the cost of water will negate a bunch of that savings :|

That would be ridiculous. They should only really care if you're selling or giving it out to the public for free. Not like killing your own chicken and having some friends over to eat it, but like going out in public and offering it to everyone. That would require too many people hired into doing something they shouldn't have their noses in, in the first place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 18, 2010, 08:56:25 PM

It would require too many people, yes. But there is already a 'voluntary' registration of livestock program in place now. When I bought chicks this year I had to give them my address, phone, etc. A ton of people are freaking out over it since it's more government control, but I do think too much is being read into it. Though it is distrubing if you think about how strict they could get with us family farms.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_A ... ion_System (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Animal_Identification_System)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/ ... rGuide.pdf (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/downloads/NAIS-UserGuide.pdf)
http://www.nonais.org/ (http://www.nonais.org/)
http://www.grist.org/article/war-is-pea ... s-is-life/ (http://www.grist.org/article/war-is-peace-sickness-is-life/)
http://www.survivalblog.com/nais.html (http://www.survivalblog.com/nais.html)

I'm still thinking I'll get surveys/inspected by the local ag dept one of these days since I do sell show pet quality chicks, along with the occasional live rooster for dinner (I only butcher my own)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 10:12:47 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hmmm... allotment? Apparently doesn't mean anything since I'm not familiar with it, though there are rumblings of having the FDA and the USDA start cracking down on those of us who grow our on vegetation and meat animals.

In the UK some farm land was set aside as individual family 'allotments' normally a corner of a field near the farm house. These allotments could be bought or sold. My daughter is moving into a house right nest to a set of allotments and has put here name down for the next one that becomes vacant so she can grow her own food. She would love a big garden where she could grow this stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 10:20:43 PM

I had a job interview today. It went really well. I won't know until Tuesday though if I get a second interview, so I'm going to be like this :bounce:

all weekend until I know for sure what's up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 10:50:54 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I had a job interview today. It went really well. I won't know until Tuesday though if I get a second interview, so I'm going to be like this :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 11:03:05 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"I had a job interview today. It went really well. I won't know until Tuesday though if I get a second interview, so I'm going to be like this :yay:
On top of the interview, I got 3 responses (so far) from an ad I posted yesterday on craigslist advertising my services as a childcare provider. When it rains, it pours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 18, 2010, 11:10:56 PM

Quote from: "Tank"In the UK some farm land was set aside as individual family 'allotments' normally a corner of a field near the farm house. These allotments could be bought or sold. My daughter is moving into a house right nest to a set of allotments and has put here name down for the next one that becomes vacant so she can grow her own food. She would love a big garden where she could grow this stuff.

Nothing like that out here to my knowledge. If you buy it inside city limits and the city doesn't strictly forbid a garden in it's ordinances, you can put one in. If you buy it outside the city limits you can pretty much do whatever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 18, 2010, 11:12:49 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"I had a job interview today. It went really well. I won't know until Tuesday though if I get a second interview, so I'm going to be like this :yay:
On top of the interview, I got 3 responses (so far) from an ad I posted yesterday on craigslist advertising my services as a childcare provider. When it rains, it pours.

I hope you get the job! Or however many jobs you're looking for. =D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on June 18, 2010, 11:29:07 PM

One decent job would be sufficient for now. Until I get my career in getting paid for being awesome to take off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 18, 2010, 11:42:06 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"One decent job would be sufficient for now. Until I get my career in getting paid for being awesome to take off.

I think your career in being awesome might benefit from reading The Best Page In The Universe (http://maddox.xmission.com/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on June 19, 2010, 07:52:51 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"
Quote from: "rlrose328"Working and wishing I was back in school when I had some free time to post here. :-\
Hey rlrose! I haven't seen you around here in a while. :)

Hey Soph! Yeah, it's been awhile... I had to buckle down and graduate from my med transcription course before I had as many extensions equal to the number of months in the course or the hubby was going to have a coronary. I got 'er done :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 19, 2010, 11:00:57 PM

My dad has got some photos of Black Sabbath playing at a consert back in the 70's. I really hope I can get them when he moves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 02:17:45 AM

Day 2 of new eyeglasses........ damn my head hurts. I don't think they got the measurements right on these suckers. The doc said it was an imperceptible change in vision, although I could tell it was off :raised:

hence the reason for the visit, so why does it hurt so much????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 20, 2010, 08:22:47 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Day 2 of new eyeglasses........ damn my head hurts. I don't think they got the measurements right on these suckers. The doc said it was an imperceptible change in vision, although I could tell it was off hence the reason for the visit, so why does it hurt so much????

How long did you have the old glasses?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 04:45:59 PM

3 years, a year longer than normal since nothing had changed last year.
I dragged out my jewelry pliers and worked on them...... I think the adjustment is better now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 04:58:39 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Day 2 of new eyeglasses........ damn my head hurts. I don't think they got the measurements right on these suckers. The doc said it was an imperceptible change in vision, although I could tell it was off hence the reason for the visit, so why does it hurt so much????

They're not supposed to hurt. The same thing happend to me once, had to take another test.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 05:05:27 PM

I've had more glasses than I care to admit, going blind ain't fun. Before they caught up with my deteriorating vision I was getting a new script every 6 months! When they correct for a spherical rotation issue there is usually a few hours of a headache, sometimes it triggers an ocular migraine but never after the first day.

I think in this case I got really poor quality service in the fitting and adjustment arena. Not having any issues so far today after bending the earpieces into the right position. Lets hope it stays that way, I want to work on a quilt!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 05:11:56 PM

Ooh, wait, that sounded snippy! Didn't mean it that way :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 05:32:38 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Before they caught up with my deteriorating vision I was getting a new script every 6 months!

I also get new ones every 6 months.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 06:44:09 PM

Really? Wow, I've never met anyone else that has had to do that! From age 11 to 22 it was every 6 months, 22 to around 28 every year, and about every 2 years after that.
It started with just rapid deterioration of my right eye then my left, then the astigmatism started and the latest is this rotation issue. That causes the most grief, because when it starts to change I see 2 or 3 of everything on which ever side it's changing with my glasses on. Glasses off it's fine... I just can't see enough to walk through my house :blink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 06:56:47 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Really? Wow, I've never met anyone else that has had to do that! From age 11 to 22 it was every 6 months, 22 to around 28 every year, and about every 2 years after that.

So my sight will never stabilize? That would suck. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 07:05:24 PM

My eyes probably won't but it's hereditary. Yours on the other hand could stabilize at any time

Most teens who start having rapid changes in sight do stabilize by the time they are in college.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 07:08:24 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"My eyes probably won't but it's hereditary. Yours on the other hand could stabilize at any time Most teens who start having rapid changes in sight do stabilize by the time they are in college.

I sure hope so. How bad is your sight anyways?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 07:39:25 PM

The distance has finally stopped radical change at -3.00 for both (though that will probably change here in the next few years, family being a guide), but the astigmatism and rotational change just keep getting worse and worse. I didn't ask for the numbers this visit as I was so very disgusted with the new doc and the staff (my regular guy out here retired and sold the practice to these people). I can tell you that the difference in what I see looking down at the ground through the edge of the lenses is now about 18 inches away from where it actually is. Just 10 years ago it was only about 6 inches and I only tripped on curbs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 08:02:42 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"The distance has finally stopped radical change at -3.00 for both

That's nothing.

My sight haven't been that good since I was like 11.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 20, 2010, 09:08:32 PM

Combined with the other 2 things, it's bad

I'd love to just have the -3 any day. They can fix it with laser surgery sure but the rest still keeps me at the fuzz level I'm at without correction. I actually have visible wrinkles in my corneas that are causing the astigmatism, even with perfect distance vision it causes enough distortion to be at least the -3. So add that on top of the bad distance and then the rotation issues.....

Gah.... I hate it.

So what's your distance correction?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 20, 2010, 09:42:30 PM

I've got astigmatism as well. My distance correction is on my left eye: -5.25 my right eye: -5.75.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 21, 2010, 12:50:08 AM

I have enough fits with mine this bad! Not sure if I could handle another 2 points!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 21, 2010, 12:58:54 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I have enough fits with mine this bad! Not sure if I could handle another 2 points!

Well, good thing for me that I always wear contacts or glasses then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 21, 2010, 01:00:18 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: nwilliams on June 21, 2010, 06:54:22 AM

There is a lot of the things on my mind about the Happy Atheist. There must be a vast improvement so that there must a lot of the posts with the different views and thoughts. New interesting thread may give a new topics to discuss about the sports, games, homely things and many more entertainment things. So that everyone can get a help related to their issues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on June 22, 2010, 07:10:14 AM

Dammit dammit dammit! I was supposed to go see Hitchens speak tomorrow but he cancelled. :rant: :rant: :upset:

Also, my kid lost one of his front teeth today so I got to play tooth fairy. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 22, 2010, 09:13:11 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Dammit dammit dammit! I was supposed to go see Hitchens speak tomorrow but he cancelled. :rant: :rant:

Bugger! On a good day I would imagine he's pretty damn smokin', bet he's a grump with a hangover!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 02:04:42 AM

Got a free TV, microwave oven and printer/copier/scanner as well as some plates and mugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 01:23:19 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Got a free TV, microwave oven and printer/copier/scanner as well as some plates and mugs. :hmm: How?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 03:16:10 PM

Had to take Sally to the Vets as she had scratched her eye. All is settling down now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 24, 2010, 05:09:16 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Dammit dammit dammit! I was supposed to go see Hitchens speak tomorrow but he cancelled. :rant: :rant: :upset:

Also, my kid lost one of his front teeth today so I got to play tooth fairy. :shake:

I liked playing tooth fairy with my son. Once he caught on, he transferred the logic to Santa Claus and Jeebus too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cite134 on June 24, 2010, 06:57:42 PM

Sadly, I'm thinking about money and how it could correlate with my personal happiness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 07:09:08 PM

Quote from: "Cite134"Sadly, I'm thinking about money and how it could correlate with my personal happiness.

Or would it be right to assume this would be the lack of money you are currently suffering from?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:06:03 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Got a free TV, microwave oven and printer/copier/scanner as well as some plates and mugs. :hmm: How?
Remember I said my dad is moving to Thailand? Well he's getting rid of everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:17:55 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Got a free TV, microwave oven and printer/copier/scanner as well as some plates and mugs. :hmm: How?
Remember I said my dad is moving to Thailand? Well he's getting rid of everything.
Ah! That makes sense. So every cloud has a silver lining!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:18:57 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Ah! That makes sense. So every cloud has a silver lining!

At least in this case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:25:04 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Ah! That makes sense. So every cloud has a silver lining!
At least in this case.

When does your Dad leave? It can't be long if he's dishing out stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:27:35 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Ah! That makes sense. So every cloud has a silver lining!
At least in this case.
When does your Dad leave? It can't be long if he's dishing out stuff.

August. But he needs to be out of his apartment in late July.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:30:10 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"August. But he needs to be out of his apartment in late July.

Will you get to visit him out there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:33:39 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"August. But he needs to be out of his apartment in late July.
Will you get to visit him out there?

Sure. Though it's a really long flight and it's so hot! :eek:

(I would know, I've been to Thailand before)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:34:41 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Sure. Though it's a really long flight and it's so hot! (I would know, I've been to Thailand before)

From that comment I would assume you don't like hot?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:37:22 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Sure. Though it's a really long flight and it's so hot! :P ).
It's the end of June and the temperature where I live is only about 13-15 Â°C.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:41:51 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Sure. Though it's a really long flight and it's so hot! :P ).
It's the end of June and the temperature where I live is only about 13-15 Â°C.
I'm not a heat freak 25c is about my comfort limit and without the humidity that I assume one gets in Thailand. I prefer cold as one can always add clothes to warm up but there is less you can do if one gets to hot. I assume you have pretty fair skin and burn? I do burn easily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:44:31 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I assume you have pretty fair skin and burn? I do burn easily.

Yes. I burn very easily. When I was in Greece I was just sitting out in the sun for a few hours (with sunscreen) and guess what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:49:54 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"I assume you have pretty fair skin and burn? I do burn easily.
Yes. I burn very easily. When I was in Greece I was just sitting out in the sun for a few hours (with sunscreen) and guess what?

Ouch! Did you see anywhere of note while in Greece or was it a lazy beach holiday?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:51:43 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"I assume you have pretty fair skin and burn? I do burn easily.
Yes. I burn very easily. When I was in Greece I was just sitting out in the sun for a few hours (with sunscreen) and guess what?
Ouch! Did you see anywhere of note while in Greece or was it a lazy beach holiday?

We were did some island hopping, but we didn't really do anything in particular. Rented a car on two of the islands...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 10:54:08 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"We were did some island hopping, but we didn't really do anything in particular. Rented a car on two of the islands...

Favourite thing that happened?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2010, 10:59:40 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"We were did some island hopping, but we didn't really do anything in particular. Rented a car on two of the islands...
Favourite thing that happened?

I really liked being on the boat while travelling from island to island. Sounds boring, but it was very relaxing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2010, 11:14:03 PM

You do know that you just hijacked this thread..? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 11:15:31 PM

One can't hijack the chat thread!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2010, 11:18:29 PM

:devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2010, 11:19:53 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean":hmm: Damn. Good point.

*goes back into the dark corner getting ready to jump at the next potential victim* :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2010, 11:22:01 PM

Precisely :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 25, 2010, 07:02:24 AM

Quote from: "Tank"One can't hijack the chat thread!!

However one can believe a talk-about-whatever-thread is the "chat thread" and hijack that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2010, 07:11:28 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"However one can believe a talk-about-whatever-thread is the "chat thread" and hijack that.

While theoretically different, practically those two are synonimous more often than not

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 25, 2010, 07:21:08 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tanker"However one can believe a talk-about-whatever-thread is the "chat thread" and hijack that.
While theoretically different, practically those two are synonimous more often than not

Yes I understood that I just hate smilies so it may have been hard to tell. I figured since he opened the semantics door it was fair play.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2010, 09:24:06 AM

This is my 1,000th post here :D

Thanks for putting up with me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 25, 2010, 03:13:33 PM

Today...I'm wondering how this (unintentional) farce of a play I'm in is going to fare tonight...the butterflies have already begun...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2010, 04:23:18 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"Today...I'm wondering how this (unintentional) farce of a play I'm in is going to fare tonight...the butterflies have already begun...

Ah! A Thespian experience awaits! I haven't been on stage since I played 'Widow Twanky' in Aliddin at primary school, I think that is a good thing!
Break a leg!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 25, 2010, 04:25:08 PM

Hubby is 25 minutes into his first phone interview of the day. Has another scheduled at 1 pm.... other may pop up.

His current employer just lost a major contract and they haven't loaded a decent amount of trucks this week, so...... everyone's hours have been cut, by a lot. Not looking forward to this next pay check since he's come home half day the last two days and took all of today off for phone time. :verysad:

At least the recruiter thinks he's worth a hell of a lot more than he's being paid and has found a few potential jobs in his general field....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 25, 2010, 04:27:02 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Today...I'm wondering how this (unintentional) farce of a play I'm in is going to fare tonight...the butterflies have already begun...
Ah! A Thespian experience awaits! I haven't been on stage since I played 'Widow Twanky' in Aliddin at primary school, I think that is a good thing!
Break a leg!

Thanks man! Ooof...it's a bugger of a play, that's for sure. We'll see if the audience is willing to come along with us. On our opening night, we had a bit of a tech melt-down. Our projector didn't work, meaning that the filmed 10 minute monologue, which included crucial plot points, just didn't play. That was fun to improv around...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2010, 04:27:40 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby is 25 minutes into his first phone interview of the day. Has another scheduled at 1 pm.... other may pop up.

His current employer just lost a major contract and they haven't loaded a decent amount of trucks this week, so...... everyone's hours have been cut, by a lot. Not looking forward to this next pay check since he's come home half day the last two days and took all of today off for phone time.

At least the recruiter thinks he's worth a hell of a lot more than he's being paid and has found a few potential jobs in his general field....

With luck he'll find something better. Fingers crossed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 25, 2010, 04:28:34 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby is 25 minutes into his first phone interview of the day. Has another scheduled at 1 pm.... other may pop up.

His current employer just lost a major contract and they haven't loaded a decent amount of trucks this week, so...... everyone's hours have been cut, by a lot. Not looking forward to this next pay check since he's come home half day the last two days and took all of today off for phone time.

At least the recruiter thinks he's worth a hell of a lot more than he's being paid and has found a few potential jobs in his general field....

Good luck to your hubby! I certainly hope he finds something that will pay him what he's worth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2010, 04:30:47 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"Thanks man! Ooof...it's a bugger of a play, that's for sure. We'll see if the audience is willing to come along with us. On our opening night, we had a bit of a tech melt-down. Our projector didn't work, meaning that the filmed 10 minute monologue, which included crucial plot points, just didn't play. That was fun to improv around...

It all adds to the excitement for the audience, nothing like watching a melt down.

Now what's that saying? Ah yes!

What's the difference between terror and excitement?

[spoiler:7llfrxky]One's level of involvement!!![/spoiler:7llfrxky]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 25, 2010, 04:31:01 PM

Yeah, I'm hoping it's in state though. Not wanting to move across country after finally being able to buy a house. We bought it just before the housing market crashed on not so good credit. Even though we got a really good loan and have never even been late on a payment, I'm not thinking we'll be able to buy another place given the drastic changes in lending practices :verysad:

But sacrifices we are used to making.........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 25, 2010, 04:35:02 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Thanks man! Ooof...it's a bugger of a play, that's for sure. We'll see if the audience is willing to come along with us. On our opening night, we had a bit of a tech melt-down. Our projector didn't work, meaning that the filmed 10 minute monologue, which included crucial plot points, just didn't play. That was fun to improv around...
It all adds to the excitement for the audience, nothing like watching a melt down.

Now what's that saying? Ah yes!

What's the difference between terror and excitement?

[spoiler:3r69ove2]One's level of involvement!!![/spoiler:3r69ove2]

Very good point. Commitment is crucial, and you can't fake it. You have to just jump on the ride and let it take you wherever it wants to go. The rush can be like nothing else you've ever experienced...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cite134 on June 25, 2010, 05:26:00 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cite134"Sadly, I'm thinking about money and how it could correlate with my personal happiness.
Or would it be right to assume this would be the lack of money you are currently suffering from?

Yes. =(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 25, 2010, 05:28:01 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"Today...I'm wondering how this (unintentional) farce of a play I'm in is going to fare tonight...the butterflies have already begun...

Knock 'em dead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 25, 2010, 05:44:17 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Today...I'm wondering how this (unintentional) farce of a play I'm in is going to fare tonight...the butterflies have already begun...

Knock 'em dead.

Thanks!

I will do my humble best...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 25, 2010, 06:38:13 PM

36 minutes into the second interview...... it was 1pm EST not CST :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 25, 2010, 06:48:21 PM

Quote from: "Cite134"Sadly, I'm thinking about money and how it could correlate with my personal happiness. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2010, 11:16:58 PM

I'm always bemused by the fact that I've joined HAF on my birthday. I don't think I was aware that it was my birthday, but seeing the join date never fails to remind me... :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 26, 2010, 12:22:34 AM

Minnesota in person interview on Wednesday...........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 26, 2010, 03:03:05 AM

I'm really hungry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 26, 2010, 04:07:05 PM

I've been up for an hour now, and not had any coffee!!!! I've been too distracted here to drink it.

See!!! See what you do to me HAF, you saucy, saucy vixen!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 26, 2010, 06:49:47 PM

The chick wrapped in a towel on my chest still stinks :blush:

One of the others is blind on one side... never seen that defect in a fresh hatched little one... interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 08:17:17 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"The chick wrapped in a towel on my chest still stinks :blush:

One of the others is blind on one side... never seen that defect in a fresh hatched little one... interesting.

After a frantic double check on the poster the underlined made sense lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 26, 2010, 09:34:35 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"The chick wrapped in a towel on my chest still stinks :blush:

One of the others is blind on one side... never seen that defect in a fresh hatched little one... interesting.
After a frantic double check on the poster the underlined made sense lol

Would you rather I had said I have a stinky chick sitting on my boobs? roflol My brain hurts today... not making much sense

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 27, 2010, 08:57:27 AM

Today was a good day. Now I miss her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 06:59:22 PM

Dog + Wet hot smelly cow pat = Bath :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 28, 2010, 07:24:25 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Dog + Wet hot smelly cow pat = Bath lol

I have Blind dog+loves to roll in anything that feels wet :yay:

Today..... It's raining!!!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 07:34:30 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"Dog + Wet hot smelly cow pat = Bath lol

I have Blind dog+loves to roll in anything that feels wet :yay:

She DIVED in it!! Nose to bloody tail, green slimy poo!! I had to stick my hand in to it to put her lead on :rant:

I take it rain is a rare and valued commodity where you live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 28, 2010, 07:59:41 PM

Yeah, we haven't had rain in going on 3 weeks now with temps near 100*F. Garden looks kinda scraggly at the moment.

Don't you just LOVE when they decide they need to bring home a smell??? Most of mine avoid the cow patties but one in particular loves dead things, the deader the better, the stinkier the more he's going to roll in it. Our Sally (the blind one) isn't particular, if it's kinda wet and smells, she's in it so fast it's obscene! The amount of stuff I have washed off her before she's even allowed to get in the tub is just plain crazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 29, 2010, 02:31:07 AM

Last night I had the strangest nighmare about giant government controlled robots enacting an american holocaust against an unknown group of people (as in no one knew the criteria for being destroyed). It was one of those dreams that still kinda feels real after you've woken up. The first thing I saw after waking up what a ghostly image that some drunk person has picture messaged to me overnight...creeped me out a bit since my head was still foggy. Then I eventually fell back asleep only to continue the strange giant robot dream.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 29, 2010, 02:35:49 AM

I feel like I hit a new level in my guitar playing. My leads were especially fluid today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 29, 2010, 02:43:19 AM

Found out my brother's in the hospital. Hope he's doing okay, he must be bored out of his mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 29, 2010, 04:53:31 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Found out my brother's in the hospital. Hope he's doing okay, he must be bored out of his mind.

Best wishes to you brother!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 08:13:43 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I feel like I hit a new level in my guitar playing. My leads were especially fluid today.

And there is still no YouTube :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 08:14:21 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Found out my brother's in the hospital. Hope he's doing okay, he must be bored out of his mind.

Hope it all turns out alright :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2010, 08:15:29 AM

Being alone is quite enjoyable... Being lonely is anything but.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 08:18:38 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Being alone is quite enjoyable... Being lonely is anything but.

Yes, that's true. I like walking the dogs in the woods and being alone but not so much sitting studying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 29, 2010, 09:32:00 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Found out my brother's in the hospital. Hope he's doing okay, he must be bored out of his mind.
Hope it all turns out alright

I'm sure it does, nothing too serious I think. I didn't really ask for the details.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 01:01:22 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Found out my brother's in the hospital. Hope he's doing okay, he must be bored out of his mind.
Hope it all turns out alright lol Your brother is in hospital and you didn't ask why

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 29, 2010, 10:28:44 PM

Quote from: "Tank":eek:

Of course I asked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2010, 11:46:52 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Of course I asked.

Didn't say, eh..? :blink:

Hope it's not too serious...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on June 30, 2010, 12:29:47 AM

Took hubby to Austin to catch a plane, 235 mile round trip. Flash flooding most of the way home. Finally beat the storms here.... now they are coming in....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 30, 2010, 12:54:54 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Of course I asked.
Didn't say, eh..? Hope it's not too serious...

Yes, he did say. But I don't know the extent of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2010, 06:23:18 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Yes, he did say. But I don't know the extent of it.

Ah..! I see. Well, last time I was in the hospital, I didn't tell people the extent either :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2010, 10:16:50 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Of course I asked.
Didn't say, eh..? Hope it's not too serious...

Yes, he did say. But I don't know the extent of it.

Well best wishes to you and your family and I hope he makes a swift and full recovery. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 01, 2010, 01:20:46 PM

I'm thinking of buying off my bro-in-law's internet cafe. Have my wife resign from work. Withdraw my kid from that expensive private school and move her to a public elementary school. Eat tacos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 01, 2010, 05:06:30 PM

Mmmmmm... tacos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2010, 05:43:35 PM

It's good to have friends

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 01, 2010, 08:32:38 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Mmmmmm... tacos. :( Aslo - Tacos are yummy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 01, 2010, 09:14:49 PM

I am finding out if I get into a school or not on Tuesday. I'm nervous (which means for me that my stomach hurts). Keeping my fingers crossed (figuratively).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 01, 2010, 09:16:47 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I am finding out if I get into a school or not on Tuesday. I'm nervous (which means for me that my stomach hurts). Keeping my fingers crossed (figuratively).

Good luck to you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 01, 2010, 09:18:41 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I am finding out if I get into a school or not on Tuesday. I'm nervous (which means for me that my stomach hurts). Keeping my fingers crossed (figuratively).

Good luck to you!

Thank you. :-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 01, 2010, 09:32:45 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I feel like I hit a new level in my guitar playing. My leads were especially fluid today.
And there is still no YouTube :D

Nor a webcam, by way of explanation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on July 01, 2010, 09:33:59 PM

Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 01, 2010, 09:40:02 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?

Or an indication that she regards you as a completely safe source of information who won't take a risquÃ© question the wrong way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2010, 09:42:30 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?

It would definitely be a way to bring up the subject. But I'd ask her directly before you started undressing her, just to be on the safe side, you wouldn't want to ruin a friendship just for the want of a simple question. Surly you'd be the person who'd know the signs assuming your interest has gone beyond 'interest' in the past or will this be your first physical encounter as well?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on July 01, 2010, 09:52:12 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Kylyssa"Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?
It would definitely be a way to bring up the subject. But I'd ask her directly before you started undressing her, just to be on the safe side, you wouldn't want to ruin a friendship just for the want of a simple question. Surly you'd be the person who'd know the signs assuming your interest has gone beyond 'interest' in the past or will this be your first physical encounter as well?

I'm not good at all about interpreting hints. All of my past female and male sexual partners have been direct. A few people later admitted they were interested but that I never took their hints. I suppose I'll have to ask her directly, something like, "So are you merely interested in finding your g-spot or are you interested in having sex with me?"

It usually takes people a while to stop hinting in my direction. I don't get hints, really. Hinting seems far less efficient than communicating clearly. Maybe I should drop hint girl a hint by way of a link to my page on Asperger's and hints?

Fortunately, the other girl said something like, "Let's get dinner, you, me, and your partner and if we all hit it off we'll have a threesome."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2010, 09:56:58 PM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Kylyssa"Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?
It would definitely be a way to bring up the subject. But I'd ask her directly before you started undressing her, just to be on the safe side, you wouldn't want to ruin a friendship just for the want of a simple question. Surly you'd be the person who'd know the signs assuming your interest has gone beyond 'interest' in the past or will this be your first physical encounter as well?

I'm not good at all about interpreting hints. All of my past female and male sexual partners have been direct. A few people later admitted they were interested but that I never took their hints. I suppose I'll have to ask her directly, something like, "So are you merely interested in finding your g-spot or are you interested in having sex with me?"

How about... Well... Maybe... Nope this is your problem, I've put my foot in it far to often to offer any advice

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 02, 2010, 01:25:30 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "elliebean"Mmmmmm... tacos. :( Aslo - Tacos are yummy.
I haven't been busy, exactly, just... distracted? I don't think my medication is having any bad effects (time will tell), but I several unrelated issues have been sapping all my time and energy.

No worries, I'm still around. I'll post more, once things here settle down again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 02, 2010, 02:15:55 AM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Kylyssa"Sex is on my mind today. Not that it isn't on my mind most days but today, it's specifically about two girls who may or may not want to have sex with me. When a girl asks for help finding her g-spot (and she knows the person she asks is interested in women sexually) it's probably an indication she wants sex with her, isn't it?
It would definitely be a way to bring up the subject. But I'd ask her directly before you started undressing her, just to be on the safe side, you wouldn't want to ruin a friendship just for the want of a simple question. Surly you'd be the person who'd know the signs assuming your interest has gone beyond 'interest' in the past or will this be your first physical encounter as well?

I'm not good at all about interpreting hints. All of my past female and male sexual partners have been direct. A few people later admitted they were interested but that I never took their hints. I suppose I'll have to ask her directly, something like, "So are you merely interested in finding your g-spot or are you interested in having sex with me?"

It usually takes people a while to stop hinting in my direction. I don't get hints, really. Hinting seems far less efficient than communicating clearly. Maybe I should drop hint girl a hint by way of a link to my page on Asperger's and hints?

Fortunately, the other girl said something like, "Let's get dinner, you, me, and your partner and if we all hit it off we'll have a threesome."

Even without aspergers hint dropping can often be hard to interpret when it comes to sex....sometimes they really do mean that they want to invite you in just for coffee (coffee is often a hint for sex if offered after a dinner).

I think you can just ask her directly what her intentions are with you....after all, if she is asking for help finding her g-spot that sounds like it would require touching her anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 02, 2010, 03:00:48 AM

A very dear friend of mine has just been diagnosed with breast cancer..... for the second time, her biopsy was yesterday and it's an aggressive type. This sucker came up in less that a year and is triple the size of the last one. As soon as she can get the mastectomy scheduled she'll let us know, I'm hoping they can get her in tomorrow.
I had asked her a few months back why she didn't have a double mastectomy with the first cancer diagnosis. The only answer she could give me was that god was with her..... This is the same woman that caused me to start the submission thread. I suspect her husband said no :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 02, 2010, 03:10:41 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, my best wishes for her!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 02, 2010, 03:25:37 AM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, my best wishes for her!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 02, 2010, 08:25:15 AM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"I suppose I'll have to ask her directly, something like, "So are you merely interested in finding your g-spot or are you interested in having sex with me?"

It usually takes people a while to stop hinting in my direction. I don't get hints, really. Hinting seems far less efficient than communicating clearly. Maybe I should drop hint girl a hint by way of a link to my page on Asperger's and hints?

No. Just ask her how long you can take in finding it, with a little sly smile on your face. If she's throwing a hint, she'll take that one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 02, 2010, 09:16:18 AM

Just a fun website if you have nothing better to do:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/5JdJYo/ww ... dayno1.php (http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/5JdJYo/www.thisdayinmusic.com/member/birthdayno1.php)

[spoiler:1fb2e06d]On the day I was born:
UK: Pray by Take That
US and Australia: Can't Help Falling In Love by UB40[/spoiler:1fb2e06d]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 02, 2010, 01:44:03 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"A very dear friend of mine has just been diagnosed with breast cancer..... for the second time, her biopsy was yesterday and it's an aggressive type. This sucker came up in less that a year and is triple the size of the last one. As soon as she can get the mastectomy scheduled she'll let us know, I'm hoping they can get her in tomorrow.
I had asked her a few months back why she didn't have a double mastectomy with the first cancer diagnosis. The only answer she could give me was that god was with her..... This is the same woman that caused me to start the submission thread. I suspect her husband said no :verysad:

F*** just F*** it. Poor woman. I hope they clear it up this time. Christina Applegate had a double mastectomy as she carries a gene sequence highly likly to lead to breast cancer http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/10/1 ... index.html (http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/10/14/o.christina.applegate.double.mastectomy/index.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on July 03, 2010, 01:45:04 AM

Apparently Christopher Hitchens has cancer which has incited nuts like George Berkin to blog an open letter to Hitchens himself claiming God is "being good to him" by giving him cancer.

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/07/jerk_of_the_day.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogs%2Fpharyngula+%28Pharyngula%29&utm_content=Twitter

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kylyssa on July 03, 2010, 04:28:17 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Apparently Christopher Hitchens has cancer which has incited nuts like George Berkin to blog an open letter to Hitchens himself claiming God is "being good to him" by giving him cancer.

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/07/jerk_of_the_day.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogs%2Fpharyngula+%28Pharyngula%29&utm_content=Twitter

These ex-friends of mine kept insisting that I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and a brain tumor because god is trying to bring me closer to him. Others claimed that my homelessness a few decades ago along with the brutal assaults I suffered were caused by being an atheist, a punishment from god. Why do these nuts enjoy kicking people when they are down?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2010, 08:35:57 AM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"
Quote from: "Sophus"Apparently Christopher Hitchens has cancer which has incited nuts like George Berkin to blog an open letter to Hitchens himself claiming God is "being good to him" by giving him cancer.

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2010/07/jerk_of_the_day.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogs%2Fpharyngula+%28Pharyngula%29&utm_content=Twitter

These ex-friends of mine kept insisting that I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and a brain tumor because god is trying to bring me closer to him. Others claimed that my homelessness a few decades ago along with the brutal assaults I suffered were caused by being an atheist, a punishment from god. Why do these nuts enjoy kicking people when they are down?

Please excuse my curiosity. How did you get the tumour fixed given the health care system in the USA.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on July 04, 2010, 04:24:39 AM

Quote from: "Kylyssa"These ex-friends of mine kept insisting that I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and a brain tumor because god is trying to bring me closer to him. Others claimed that my homelessness a few decades ago along with the brutal assaults I suffered were caused by being an atheist, a punishment from god. Why do these nuts enjoy kicking people when they are down?

How can people be so rude? :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 04, 2010, 03:56:07 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I am finding out if I get into a school or not on Tuesday. I'm nervous (which means for me that my stomach hurts). Keeping my fingers crossed (figuratively).

Found out today, two days early. And...

:yay:

My first choice even!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 04, 2010, 03:56:53 PM

Congrtulations!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 04, 2010, 03:57:58 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"Congrtulations!!!!

Thanks!

This also means I'm moving out. On my own. For the first time. Ah, independence! (sort of)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 04, 2010, 03:59:09 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Congrtulations!!!!

Thanks!
This also means I'm moving out. On my own. For the first time. Ah, independence! (sort of)

Ah, to be your age again...well, that's very exciting. My best wishes for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 04, 2010, 04:06:09 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I am finding out if I get into a school or not on Tuesday. I'm nervous (which means for me that my stomach hurts). Keeping my fingers crossed (figuratively).
Found out today, two days early. And...

My first choice even!

Happy Happy Joy Joy !!!

[youtube:3u0pm91f]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNZckG9wJM8[/youtube:3u0pm91f]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 05, 2010, 07:02:39 AM

OK, I'm really sorry if this turns out really heavy handed, and me only being here a few days, I don't know why I'm posting this, but, its on my mind.

Am I the only one that gets super aggravated, hopefully for other reasons, with Christians saying that gay men will molest and rape kids if allowed to adopt?
Or that gay people are the result of sexual assault.

I have difficulty comprehending the hatred that comes from these people, let alone that they would say that.

I wish I could not take it personally, but I am a survivor. My brother did these things to me for seven years, while forcing me to read the bible...figure that one out, right? I hope that you don't think I'm posting this for attention, its just something I need to put somewhere, and given the forum name, I figured this would be an OK place to do it. That, and the journal my therapist gave me.

Its stuff like this, though, that makes me hate religion. "Oh we don't hate you, we hate what you do." "God says this or that..." :upset: I just want to his them with that fantasy novel, right upside their pointed little heads.

Anyway, I'll understand if this gets taken down, but if not, I want your opinions.

John

Sorry again if this is a bit heavy handed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2010, 07:11:04 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"OK, I'm really sorry if this turns out really heavy handed, and me only being here a few days, I don't know why I'm posting this, but, its on my mind.

Am I the only one that gets super aggravated, hopefully for other reasons, with Christians saying that gay men will molest and rape kids if allowed to adopt?
Or that gay people are the result of sexual assault.

I have difficulty comprehending the hatred that comes from these people, let alone that they would say that.

I wish I could not take it personally, but I am a survivor. My brother did these things to me for seven years, while forcing me to read the bible...figure that one out, right? I hope that you don't think I'm posting this for attention, its just something I need to put somewhere, and given the forum name, I figured this would be an OK place to do it. That, and the journal my therapist gave me.

Its stuff like this, though, that makes me hate religion. "Oh we don't hate you, we hate what you do." "God says this or that..." :upset: I just want to his them with that fantasy novel, right upside their pointed little heads.

Anyway, I'll understand if this gets taken down, but if not, I want your opinions.

John

Sorry again if this is a bit heavy handed.

Rant away if it helps. The Christian view of sexuality is warped at the best of times and did you know you're gay because God wanted it? There is a tract in Romans I think that states male homosexuality is a punishment. But that means all gay men are the product of Gods will. Go figure :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 05, 2010, 07:19:11 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"OK, I'm really sorry if this turns out really heavy handed, and me only being here a few days, I don't know why I'm posting this, but, its on my mind.

Am I the only one that gets super aggravated, hopefully for other reasons, with Christians saying that gay men will molest and rape kids if allowed to adopt?
Or that gay people are the result of sexual assault.

I have difficulty comprehending the hatred that comes from these people, let alone that they would say that.

I wish I could not take it personally, but I am a survivor. My brother did these things to me for seven years, while forcing me to read the bible...figure that one out, right? I hope that you don't think I'm posting this for attention, its just something I need to put somewhere, and given the forum name, I figured this would be an OK place to do it. That, and the journal my therapist gave me.

Its stuff like this, though, that makes me hate religion. "Oh we don't hate you, we hate what you do." "God says this or that..." :upset: I just want to his them with that fantasy novel, right upside their pointed little heads.

Anyway, I'll understand if this gets taken down, but if not, I want your opinions.

John

Sorry again if this is a bit heavy handed.
Rant away if it helps. The Christian view of sexuality is warped at the best of times and did you know you're gay because God wanted it? There is a tract in Romans I think that states male homosexuality is a punishment. But that means all gay men are the product of Gods will. Go figure :yay:

This is actually why I think Christianity, of all religions, is the most dangerous. When I was sixteen I left Catholicism to be Pagan. Paganism, for the most part, tells you to live your life to your best, lest you cause harm. Many, not all, Wiccans claim that one should never cause harm, yet, this in itself is a logical fallacy in my view, because while your intent may not be to harm anyone, there must be balance. Example, if you stop a murder, someone is still going to die. In prison, because the person got away or what have you. The idea of never causing harm is, more or less, an impossibility. Though, I'm sure you know this.

Anyway, thank you for being so kind.

John

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 05, 2010, 01:44:43 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"OK, I'm really sorry if this turns out really heavy handed, and me only being here a few days, I don't know why I'm posting this, but, its on my mind.

Am I the only one that gets super aggravated, hopefully for other reasons, with Christians saying that gay men will molest and rape kids if allowed to adopt?
Or that gay people are the result of sexual assault.

I have difficulty comprehending the hatred that comes from these people, let alone that they would say that.

I wish I could not take it personally, but I am a survivor. My brother did these things to me for seven years, while forcing me to read the bible...figure that one out, right? I hope that you don't think I'm posting this for attention, its just something I need to put somewhere, and given the forum name, I figured this would be an OK place to do it. That, and the journal my therapist gave me.

Its stuff like this, though, that makes me hate religion. "Oh we don't hate you, we hate what you do." "God says this or that..." :upset: I just want to his them with that fantasy novel, right upside their pointed little heads.

Anyway, I'll understand if this gets taken down, but if not, I want your opinions.

John

Sorry again if this is a bit heavy handed.

Firstly, I'm so sorry to hear about past horrors, that's terrible. Things like that were one of the many reasons I began to abandon my fundamentalist belief when I was younger.
Secondly, rant away, that's what we're here for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Martin TK on July 05, 2010, 03:34:58 PM

John, you are completely justified in your feelings about religion and homosexuality. Fundamental Christians in America are the worst and there is this growing sense of fundamentalism sweeping our nation. I believe that a lot of it comes from the election of Obama, not so much because he is black, but because he is a convenient excuse for those who hate to stir up that hate among the easily agitated Right Wing Christian NUTWINGS. This has unfortunately spilled over to give those who hate the opportunity to return to their doctrine of hate toward everyone who is not the same as they are.

In short, the evangelical, fundamentalist Christians are out to "rid the world" of all things seen as evil or against their doctrine of hatred. The problem with this is that they feel empowered by this because of idiots like Oral Roberts, and all the other TV Televangelists who are inciting them to "action" and it's even worse because they have this public figure, almost like the second coming of Christ, in Sarah Palin. It hasn't helped that Bush nearly ruined our economy, then handed the crap to Obama and gives the Far Right another, wrongly placed, "reason" to hate liberals and Obama.

I am sorry for your problems, I understand them, not from the point of being gay, but from the point of being both an atheist and a Southerner who grew up with some of those hating Southern Baptist Fundamental Christian nutjobs. But, I promise you this, times are changing, and within our lifetime, gays will be given more rights, more LEGAL rights, and given enough time, reason and the law, will be on the side of right. Hang in there, and keep ranting, the more those of you who are being mistreated rant, the more all the rest of us have to listen. Peace.

Martin

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2010, 04:22:10 PM

Quote from: "Martin TK"John, you are completely justified in your feelings about religion and homosexuality. Fundamental Christians in America are the worst and there is this growing sense of fundamentalism sweeping our nation. {snip}
Martin

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda_Anti-Homosexuality_Bill)

QuoteIn Uganda, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill if enacted, would broaden the criminalisation of homosexuality by introducing the death penalty for people who have previous convictions, are HIV-positive, or engage in same sex acts with people under 18 years of age. The bill also includes provisions for Ugandans who engage in same-sex sexual relations outside of Uganda, asserting that they may be extradited for punishment back to Uganda, and includes penalties for individuals, companies, media organisations, or non-governmental organisations that support LGBT rights...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 05, 2010, 05:32:32 PM

6 pints plum butter and 2 quarts lime pickles (as in cucumbers treated with lime, not pickled limes) are processing as I type this.......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2010, 05:44:55 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"6 pints plum butter and 2 quarts lime pickles (as in cucumbers treated with lime, not pickled limes) are processing as I type this.......

The plumb butter sounds nice, not so sure about the lime though not keen on lemon or lime as a flavour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 05, 2010, 06:29:13 PM

Not citrus :D

For clarification on how this is done (not my recipe but close enough):
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1836,14 ... 07,00.html (http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1836,149175-229207,00.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2010, 06:55:30 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Not citrus :D

For clarification on how this is done (not my recipe but close enough):
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1836,14 ... 07,00.html (http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1836,149175-229207,00.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 05, 2010, 08:37:04 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Martin TK"John, you are completely justified in your feelings about religion and homosexuality. Fundamental Christians in America are the worst and there is this growing sense of fundamentalism sweeping our nation. {snip}
Martin
Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda_Anti-Homosexuality_Bill)

QuoteIn Uganda, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill if enacted, would broaden the criminalisation of homosexuality by introducing the death penalty for people who have previous convictions, are HIV-positive, or engage in same sex acts with people under 18 years of age. The bill also includes provisions for Ugandans who engage in same-sex sexual relations outside of Uganda, asserting that they may be extradited for punishment back to Uganda, and includes penalties for individuals, companies, media organisations, or non-governmental organisations that support LGBT rights...

Don't remind me of that bill. The thing about that is people "representing" this country started that. This is why I'm anti-theist. One of many reasons anyway

John

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AsylumSeeker on July 06, 2010, 03:43:46 AM

People who feel the need to act like hard-asses piss me off.

My facial hair makes me look a little like Gerard Butler's "King Leonidas" from the movie 300, yet I don't go around, shaking my fist and acting like a belligerent P.O.S. like some people that I know.

SMH.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 06, 2010, 06:07:24 AM

Quote from: "AsylumSeeker"People who feel the need to act like hard-asses piss me off.

My facial hair makes me look a little like Gerard Butler's "King Leonidas" from the movie 300, yet I don't go around, shaking my fist and acting like a belligerent P.O.S. like some people that I know.

SMH.

Next time someone annoys you say, "May you live forever." Worst insult a Spartan could throw, yet they'll take it as a compliment =3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AsylumSeeker on July 06, 2010, 06:21:01 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "AsylumSeeker"People who feel the need to act like hard-asses piss me off.

My facial hair makes me look a little like Gerard Butler's "King Leonidas" from the movie 300, yet I don't go around, shaking my fist and acting like a belligerent P.O.S. like some people that I know.

SMH.

Next time someone annoys you say, "May you live forever." Worst insult a Spartan could throw, yet they'll take it as a compliment =3

Hahaha, will do!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 06, 2010, 07:02:57 AM

I just noticed that this changed today -

QuoteMost users ever online was 55 on Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:22 am

Before it was 53 users sometime in January. Busy bees, we are!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2010, 03:52:02 AM

"Neurons: The Atoms of Perception."

From Christof Koch's Lectures on the Neurobiology of Consciousness.

http://www.klab.caltech.edu/cns120/RAMFiles/lecture02.ram

Christof Koch: One of my heros. I just wish he had a more dignified last name. I can't very well go around saying things like:

"I love Koch."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 07, 2010, 04:17:49 AM

If I remember correctly, the German "Koch" is pronounced "cookh".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2010, 04:23:37 AM

Well, color me edu-ma-cated. Thanks, now I can say, "I love Koch" without fear of embarrasment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 07, 2010, 04:37:28 AM

What's on my mind is that there just isn't justice in this world.
My neighbors across the street can make bombs and cause a racket (I swear every time they made something BOOM I had a heart attack) because they have SO much experience with getting away with it. They make a BOOM, run inside, wait it out. 10-20 minutes later another BOOM, on and on... I've had enough... the cops were called today but their stupid MOTHER just lied and got all giggly with him, can you say EW? ... I'm just beyond annoyed. Words can't describe. Can you ban people from the planet? I was just innocently working on some homework and BOOOOM! GAH! I hate them. Do I have to have a video camera on their house for some freakin' PROOF? I know I'm a teenager & I guess teenagers are known for causing trouble and noise.... But I want PEACE, dangit!!! :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2010, 08:48:06 AM

Quote from: "Kris10"What's on my mind is that there just isn't justice in this world.
My neighbors across the street can make bombs and cause a racket (I swear every time they made something BOOM I had a heart attack) because they have SO much experience with getting away with it. They make a BOOM, run inside, wait it out. 10-20 minutes later another BOOM, on and on... I've had enough... the cops were called today but their stupid MOTHER just lied and got all giggly with him, can you say EW? ... I'm just beyond annoyed. Words can't describe. Can you ban people from the planet? I was just innocently working on some homework and BOOOOM! GAH! I hate them. Do I have to have a video camera on their house for some freakin' PROOF? I know I'm a teenager & I guess teenagers are known for causing trouble and noise.... But I want PEACE, dangit!!! :upset:

My father in law owned a news paper and sweet shop, his neighbours learned quite quickly not to keep him awake as the papers were delivered at 5am so he needed his sleep. He would take appropriate revenge at 5am by being careless about taking in the shutters on the shop front as if dropped on the sidewalk they were very very noisy lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 07, 2010, 10:41:36 PM

Quote from: "Kris10"What's on my mind is that there just isn't justice in this world.
My neighbors across the street can make bombs and cause a racket (I swear every time they made something BOOM I had a heart attack) because they have SO much experience with getting away with it. They make a BOOM, run inside, wait it out. 10-20 minutes later another BOOM, on and on... I've had enough... the cops were called today but their stupid MOTHER just lied and got all giggly with him, can you say EW? ... I'm just beyond annoyed. Words can't describe. Can you ban people from the planet? I was just innocently working on some homework and BOOOOM! GAH! I hate them. Do I have to have a video camera on their house for some freakin' PROOF? I know I'm a teenager & I guess teenagers are known for causing trouble and noise.... But I want PEACE, dangit!!! :upset:

This may sound silly but have you tried talking with your neighbors face to face about this issue? If not I would give it a try it may e hard to work up the nerve but the results may be worth it.

My 2 cents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 08, 2010, 10:43:37 AM

Quote from: "Tanker"This may sound silly but have you tried talking with your neighbors face to face about this issue? If not I would give it a try it may e hard to work up the nerve but the results may be worth it.
My 2 cents.

This might work with reasonable people, but these guys sound weird.
Questioning their behaviour may make you a target.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 08, 2010, 03:01:19 PM

Going to look at apartments this weekend/next week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 08, 2010, 05:23:14 PM

Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "Kris10"What's on my mind is that there just isn't justice in this world.
My neighbors across the street can make bombs and cause a racket (I swear every time they made something BOOM I had a heart attack) because they have SO much experience with getting away with it. They make a BOOM, run inside, wait it out. 10-20 minutes later another BOOM, on and on... I've had enough... the cops were called today but their stupid MOTHER just lied and got all giggly with him, can you say EW? ... I'm just beyond annoyed. Words can't describe. Can you ban people from the planet? I was just innocently working on some homework and BOOOOM! GAH! I hate them. Do I have to have a video camera on their house for some freakin' PROOF? I know I'm a teenager & I guess teenagers are known for causing trouble and noise.... But I want PEACE, dangit!!! :upset:

This may sound silly but have you tried talking with your neighbors face to face about this issue? If not I would give it a try it may e hard to work up the nerve but the results may be worth it.

My 2 cents.

I agree.

Also, an audio recording would help, perhaps, with the police.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2010, 05:48:20 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Going to look at apartments this weekend/next week.

So you're moving out to go to college?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 09, 2010, 04:33:31 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "Tanker"
Quote from: "Kris10"What's on my mind is that there just isn't justice in this world.
My neighbors across the street can make bombs and cause a racket (I swear every time they made something BOOM I had a heart attack) because they have SO much experience with getting away with it. They make a BOOM, run inside, wait it out. 10-20 minutes later another BOOM, on and on... I've had enough... the cops were called today but their stupid MOTHER just lied and got all giggly with him, can you say EW? ... I'm just beyond annoyed. Words can't describe. Can you ban people from the planet? I was just innocently working on some homework and BOOOOM! GAH! I hate them. Do I have to have a video camera on their house for some freakin' PROOF? I know I'm a teenager & I guess teenagers are known for causing trouble and noise.... But I want PEACE, dangit!!! :upset:

This may sound silly but have you tried talking with your neighbors face to face about this issue? If not I would give it a try it may e hard to work up the nerve but the results may be worth it.

My 2 cents.

I agree.

Also, an audio recording would help, perhaps, with the police.

We'll have to think about the audio recordings, because reasoning with them isn't going to work. We've tried but these aren't reasonable people. They're disrespectful and childish, they just mouth off when we try to talk to them about it. And I don't think I want to be even MORE on their bad side. They've been in trouble by the cops before, hopefully (some day) it will sink in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 09, 2010, 04:44:53 AM

Quote from: "Kris10"We'll have to think about the audio recordings, because reasoning with them isn't going to work. We've tried but these aren't reasonable people. They're disrespectful and childish, they just mouth off when we try to talk to them about it. And I don't think I want to be even MORE on their bad side. They've been in trouble by the cops before, hopefully (some day) it will sink in.

Also, legally speaking, anything said inside either house comes with an expectation of privacy, the recordings would not be usable in court. Record everything outside. Its public and bears no expectation of privacy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 09, 2010, 04:47:19 AM

Maybe I'm a teeny asshole, but there's an older woman I don't get along with that I sometimes encounter in my circle of people. She's definitely got a case of the holier than thous, and she seems to think her own anecdotal experiences are somehow indicative of the majority, even in cases where they're the exception to the rule. So when I heard that she was laid off from her job, a tiny part of me went ha! If you're so much better than everyone else, why are you an unemployed crazy cat lady that lives alone? She definitely sucks at the whole interpersonal relationships thing. Nobody likes a know it all asshole, just sayin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 09, 2010, 05:01:37 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Kris10"We'll have to think about the audio recordings, because reasoning with them isn't going to work. We've tried but these aren't reasonable people. They're disrespectful and childish, they just mouth off when we try to talk to them about it. And I don't think I want to be even MORE on their bad side. They've been in trouble by the cops before, hopefully (some day) it will sink in.
Also, legally speaking, anything said inside either house comes with an expectation of privacy, the recordings would not be usable in court. Record everything outside. Its public and bears no expectation of privacy.

I don't think I would go near the inside of their house anyway... Or invite them inside of mine. But I'd be willing to hide a recorder outside in hope that they'd make more BOOM's so we'd actually have some proof. But I didn't know that bit of information, that's very helpful, thank you!

(Random thought for the day: If I actually WORK on my classes, I could actually FINISH them! What a concept.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 09, 2010, 08:23:02 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Going to look at apartments this weekend/next week.
So you're moving out to go to college?

I don't know your school system, but it's 11th to 13th grade.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 09, 2010, 09:05:55 AM

Well I took my own advice to Kris10. I had a neighbor yesterday freak the fuck out on me. I don't know this guy at all. He's mabye late 30s looks pretty average and normal. I'd seen him 3 or 4 times around but we had never spoken. Apearently because I didn't read his mind and know he had an issue with my smoking...next to the ashtray...in the smoking area of my apartment building. Then I didn't put it out when I asked what he'd like me to do he demanded I put it out. I probly would have moved or or put it out if he'd asked but not "put it the FUCK out!" Went on a very angry triad about my ruining his clean air...inside the designated smoking area. I had been there for 10 or 15 minutes smoking before he freaked. He got agressive and hostile and I had trouble keeping my cool, especially when he got childish ie; "You just entered the dumbass awards and won first prize", but I did. Very angry VERY Childish man. My last statement to him was an ernest "I hope we meet under better circumstances in the future" His response was "go fuck yourself" So yeah.

I spoke with some of my fellow neighbors and smokers. All including myself had smoked with in 10 feet of him before and he had never made a comment to any of us or even seemed upset and I was 50 feet away when he freaked. They all thought his reaction was inapropriate and I should speak with the manager about it. My response was "no it was inapropriate but we all have bad days and mabye I was his vent." I told them "I'm gonna be a big boy and handle it like an adult before I take it to mommy"

So I saw him today and decided to see if we could come to some consensus. Be adults. Work it out I usually move down wind of non-smokers anyway (he was in the most downwind area the night before) so I didn't think it would be hard.

I learned two very important thing about my neighbor tonight. First his name is Greg. Second Greg is an ASSHOLE! I've since gone to mangement. Ironicly when I mentioned the possibility of going to the manager he responded with "fine run to mommy"

So there you go Kris10 I still think it's good advice but the results might not be what you're hoping for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 09, 2010, 09:29:59 AM

Wish I was at Norway Rock Festival. :sigh:

Maybe next year...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 09, 2010, 09:30:30 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Going to look at apartments this weekend/next week. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 09, 2010, 09:41:05 AM

Quote from: "Tank"There are three points one can stop education in the UK. You have to go till you're 16 and take basic certificates. You can stay on for another two years and take advanced certificates which are used to gain access to university places if the grades are good enough for the subject and university of your choice. You then do your degree at university. You can then carry on extending your degree or do a doctorate which is what my son did, or you can leave university and do a professional qualification which is what my younger daughter did.

Most people who do advanced certificates (16-18) tend to do them because they want to go on to university, they rarely if ever do them just because they want to. When I went through the process I made the wrong choices at the basic certificate level leaving me with the wrong combination of subjects at the advanced level.

We were very careful with our kids to make sure the subjects they took at basic level didn't lock out any opportunities later. It has been quite fun to watch the twins go onto succeed so well thinking it was all their own choices that got them there :-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 09, 2010, 09:58:51 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Thanks for taking the time to explain.

Cheers. Does Norway do it this way to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 09, 2010, 10:14:30 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Thanks for taking the time to explain.
Cheers. Does Norway do it this way to?

Instead of me explaining you can see for yourself here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Norway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Norway)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 09, 2010, 10:44:17 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Thanks for taking the time to explain. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 09, 2010, 11:39:26 AM

Gosh, I just read the most beautiful poem. I guess words can describe...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 09, 2010, 03:30:54 PM

I have no idea if this is real, but I sure hope it is, 'cause it's F'ing HYSTerical. A supposed email correspondence between a secretary and a designer. If you haven't read this, please do:

http://jezebel.com/5582562/clueless-secretary-makes-for-hilarious-office-email-thread

Sigh. HI-larious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 09, 2010, 05:41:19 PM

:)]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 09, 2010, 05:53:11 PM

Quote from: "Kris10"That's soo funny! (link in the post above)

Yeah. My favorite part is:

QuoteHaving worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I don't come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto Facebook and look out of the window.

Awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 09, 2010, 08:09:54 PM

Quote from: "The Black Jester"I have no idea if this is real, but I sure hope it is, 'cause it's F'ing HYSTerical. A supposed email correspondence between a secretary and a designer. If you haven't read this, please do:

http://jezebel.com/5582562/clueless-secretary-makes-for-hilarious-office-email-thread

Sigh. HI-larious.

HAHA! I'm literally in tears over that one. roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 10, 2010, 06:49:12 AM

Here are some pictures I took with the sub par camera on my phone while we were out this afternoon.

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Tomorrow we're planning a proper hike near Snoqualmie Falls. It's gorgeous up there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoqualmie_Falls

Right now we're watching the first X Files movie. =D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 10, 2010, 06:38:41 PM

We don't get green like that in New Mexico. :) Senior!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2010, 12:11:48 PM

On the dog watch again, me and six bots. Somebody should give me a broom and I could be the janitor! :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 12, 2010, 02:54:02 PM

In my economics class today, I asked my students 'whether everything in the world has an economic use.' A feller answered and said 'yes because god made them fer a purpose.' I asked what the purpose of dog lice is. One said 'its for dogs to scratch.' I could go on with the whole story but I'd rather not for its lousy features. In the end, they were talking about me in the university forum website saying I my philosophy is dangerous and that I am an atheist. I'm a deist and not even an atheist yet and these kids.. ugh. F*cking christian nation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Martin TK on July 12, 2010, 06:24:33 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"In my economics class today, I asked my students 'whether everything in the world has an economic use.' A feller answered and said 'yes because god made them fer a purpose.' I asked what the purpose of dog lice is. One said 'its for dogs to scratch.' I could go on with the whole story but I'd rather not for its lousy features. In the end, they were talking about me in the university forum website saying I my philosophy is dangerous and that I am an atheist. I'm a deist and not even an atheist yet and these kids.. ugh. F*cking christian nation.

As a University Professor, I too have had to deal with this kind of behavior from some of my classes. Thankfully, I am in the Psychology Department and usually deal with kids/students who are bit more laid back, but occasionally I get the wild card and have to deal with the whole atheist vs. theist debate. Usually, I am backed up by several of the students in the class, who are either atheist themselves, or very opened minded Deists like yourself. Every now and then I get a Hard Core Christian in the class and they end up going to my Dean to complain (I do not teach religion or atheism in class, but I do not allow preaching, either) and my Dean has been wonderful in his support.

I have great sympathy for you, my friend, it can be very crazy when you get a "gang mentality" in a class going up against you. I usually either allow the debate to go on, as a part of my teaching, or I nip it in the bud and remind them who's in charge of the class and their grade. Usually works for me. It can be very frustrating, and you are right those hard core christians are annoying as all hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 12, 2010, 08:50:00 PM

Being gay, I find myself an activist, willingly, fighting for the rights that we need in life. There is one thing that grinds my gears though.

Will someone please explain to me why transgendered people get such a raw damned deal? I myself am cis-gendered, but I like to think I champion the cause. I could understand if it were just the homophobes acting this way to the trans community, but it isn't. The sad thing about this is that it's also the LGB community that does it. I only exclude the T in this circumstance because of the transphobia that is present. I think that its shameful that so many among us act so...arrogantly toward the trans-community. How can we, being as oppressed as we are as the gay community, further oppress the trans-community?

I've always pondered the wisdom of an oppressed group oppressing someone else. The Jews helping to oppress the black community, the black community oppressing the gay community, and now the gay community oppressing the trans-community. Its dumb, arrogant, ans shameful.

Thoughts, please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2010, 09:27:02 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Being gay, I find myself an activist, willingly, fighting for the rights that we need in life. There is one thing that grinds my gears though.

Will someone please explain to me why transgendered people get such a raw damned deal? I myself am cis-gendered, but I like to think I champion the cause. I could understand if it were just the homophobes acting this way to the trans community, but it isn't. The sad thing about this is that it's also the LGB community that does it. I only exclude the T in this circumstance because of the transphobia that is present. I think that its shameful that so many among us act so...arrogantly toward the trans-community. How can we, being as oppressed as we are as the gay community, further oppress the trans-community?

I've always pondered the wisdom of an oppressed group oppressing someone else. The Jews helping to oppress the black community, the black community oppressing the gay community, and now the gay community oppressing the trans-community. Its dumb, arrogant, ans shameful.

Thoughts, please.

Tribalism has a lot to answer for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 12, 2010, 09:31:52 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Tribalism has a lot to answer for.

I've actually been friends with gay people that act like it too, they give me a look when I defend the trans-community. Why? Gah.....GAH!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2010, 09:37:44 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Tribalism has a lot to answer for.

I've actually been friends with gay people that act like it too, they give me a look when I defend the trans-community. Why? Gah.....GAH!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 12, 2010, 09:47:44 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Tribalism has a lot to answer for.

I've actually been friends with gay people that act like it too, they give me a look when I defend the trans-community. Why? Gah.....GAH!

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Is it just me or do people need something to hate? Seriously...first the Jews, then black people...I mean...I don't understand it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2010, 09:55:36 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Is it just me or do people need something to hate? Seriously...first the Jews, then black people...I mean...I don't understand it.

Not sure hate is the right word, 'Feel superior to', might be more the case. I don't understand it either, there's nobody I wouldn't rather have a cup of tea with and call friend than hate :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 12, 2010, 10:15:10 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"Is it just me or do people need something to hate? Seriously...first the Jews, then black people...I mean...I don't understand it.
Not sure hate is the right word, 'Feel superior to', might be more the case. I don't understand it either, there's nobody I wouldn't rather have a cup of tea with and call friend than hate

I would just like to know the reasoning for the gay community to act that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 12, 2010, 10:25:35 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"I would just like to know the reasoning for the gay community to act that way.

I have emphasized the difficulty with the above statement. There's your problem. My sense is that they may have many excuses and extemporaneous rationalizations, but they probably have few proper "reasons."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Martin TK on July 13, 2010, 12:55:29 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Being gay, I find myself an activist, willingly, fighting for the rights that we need in life. There is one thing that grinds my gears though.

Will someone please explain to me why transgendered people get such a raw damned deal? I myself am cis-gendered, but I like to think I champion the cause. I could understand if it were just the homophobes acting this way to the trans community, but it isn't. The sad thing about this is that it's also the LGB community that does it. I only exclude the T in this circumstance because of the transphobia that is present. I think that its shameful that so many among us act so...arrogantly toward the trans-community. How can we, being as oppressed as we are as the gay community, further oppress the trans-community?

I've always pondered the wisdom of an oppressed group oppressing someone else. The Jews helping to oppress the black community, the black community oppressing the gay community, and now the gay community oppressing the trans-community. Its dumb, arrogant, ans shameful.

Thoughts, please.

Putting it in a very simplistic manner, every person/group that feels repressed has a tendency to seek out another group to repress in order to feel better about their own situation. If that makes sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 13, 2010, 02:20:48 AM

My new coworkers baffle me. My department is really small-right now, there are 4 people (including myself), plus our boss makes 5 total.

All of my coworkers minus boss go to the same church. So they're all Christian. And yet I'm noticing they seem to be kind of..well, not Christian. They curse and swear ALL THE TIME, which is fine by me, but seems kind of out of context. There are a lot of Jesus Christs and Christ Almightys being thrown around after phone calls with difficult clients, in addition to referring to said clients as motherfuckers, assholes, etc... They also really play into a lot of the negative stereotypes associated with certain ethnicities, which also seems decidedly unchristian. I just find it kind of ironic. My one coworker was teasing me that I shouldn't take the Lord's name in vain, and I told him I was atheist and he seemed really taken aback. Later, when they were discussing their church, just to be friendly I asked where they all went and they wouldn't tell me, like they thought I would show up and torch it or something. They're not unfriendly towards me at all, but I get the feeling my relationship with these people will be strictly business. Which is probably for the best, as the last time I became close with a coworker at a job it just blew up in my face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 13, 2010, 05:32:04 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"My new coworkers baffle me. My department is really small-right now, there are 4 people (including myself), plus our boss makes 5 total.

All of my coworkers minus boss go to the same church. So they're all Christian. And yet I'm noticing they seem to be kind of..well, not Christian. They curse and swear ALL THE TIME, which is fine by me, but seems kind of out of context. There are a lot of Jesus Christs and Christ Almightys being thrown around after phone calls with difficult clients, in addition to referring to said clients as motherfuckers, assholes, etc... They also really play into a lot of the negative stereotypes associated with certain ethnicities, which also seems decidedly unchristian. I just find it kind of ironic. My one coworker was teasing me that I shouldn't take the Lord's name in vain, and I told him I was atheist and he seemed really taken aback. Later, when they were discussing their church, just to be friendly I asked where they all went and they wouldn't tell me, like they thought I would show up and torch it or something. They're not unfriendly towards me at all, but I get the feeling my relationship with these people will be strictly business. Which is probably for the best, as the last time I became close with a coworker at a job it just blew up in my face.

Oooohh lets go with a common Christian response to other similar issues.

"Oh those aren't "real" Christians."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2010, 06:44:50 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"My new coworkers baffle me. My department is really small-right now, there are 4 people (including myself), plus our boss makes 5 total.

All of my coworkers minus boss go to the same church. So they're all Christian. And yet I'm noticing they seem to be kind of..well, not Christian. They curse and swear ALL THE TIME, which is fine by me, but seems kind of out of context. There are a lot of Jesus Christs and Christ Almightys being thrown around after phone calls with difficult clients, in addition to referring to said clients as motherfuckers, assholes, etc... They also really play into a lot of the negative stereotypes associated with certain ethnicities, which also seems decidedly unchristian. I just find it kind of ironic. My one coworker was teasing me that I shouldn't take the Lord's name in vain, and I told him I was atheist and he seemed really taken aback. Later, when they were discussing their church, just to be friendly I asked where they all went and they wouldn't tell me, like they thought I would show up and torch it or something. They're not unfriendly towards me at all, but I get the feeling my relationship with these people will be strictly business. Which is probably for the best, as the last time I became close with a coworker at a job it just blew up in my face.

They won't tell you which church they go to! Amazing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 13, 2010, 02:24:59 PM

QuoteMartin TK wrote:
Every now and then I get a Hard Core Christian in the class and they end up going to my Dean to complain (I do not teach religion or atheism in class, but I do not allow preaching, either) and my Dean has been wonderful in his support.

Lucky you, mang! My dean belongs to a very Jewish-like christian sect who makes it a point that everytime I go to his office, he tells me that he was once an atheist like me and that I should make peace with jesus. My department chair, on the other hand, who is the adviser of a student org called bible readers society, once called me a satanist for protesting against the use of our monthly dues on purchasing bibles. Yea, they can be very welcoming and encouraging.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rlrose328 on July 13, 2010, 09:14:55 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"... why are you an unemployed crazy cat lady that lives alone?

I can't WAIT for the day I can be a UCCLTLA!!! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on July 13, 2010, 09:50:43 PM

Quote from: "rlrose328"Hey Soph! Yeah, it's been awhile... I had to buckle down and graduate from my med transcription course before I had as many extensions equal to the number of months in the course or the hubby was going to have a coronary. I got 'er done :eek:

Sorry, I am late to seeing this.

Congratulations!!!! That's fantastic. Glad things are going well. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 14, 2010, 09:01:21 AM

So, I know where I am going to live now! I have yet to sign the contract (and move in of course), so the next step now is to buy lots of stuff I'll need. :-)

Should be fun (for me).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 15, 2010, 01:42:28 AM

Whoo hoo!!! The peaches are starting to get ripe!!! 4 peach trees, 1 tree getting ready to start dropping any day now, the one about 10 feet from it will be ready in another couple of weeks, then the last 2 will be ready in about 6 weeks (different variety of hybrid clingstone, slow maturing).....

Can we say time for peach butter????? Looks like I'll be processing a few pints every day for the next little bit........ I think I'm going to have to figure out what else I can do with whole peaches... chutney maybe....

:yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 15, 2010, 01:45:44 AM

Oh no........... hubby's on the forum......... takes him forever to think through his postings and actually get them typed in, then he deletes half of what he originally planned to say and starts again.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 15, 2010, 03:36:41 AM

And then after all that thought and typing.......... he deletes it and decides not to post............ :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 15, 2010, 04:00:30 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"And then after all that thought and typing.......... he deletes it and decides not to post............ :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 15, 2010, 04:04:05 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "KDbeads"And then after all that thought and typing.......... he deletes it and decides not to post............ :blush:

And, he's working on another one already..........................

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 15, 2010, 06:35:30 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "KDbeads"And then after all that thought and typing.......... he deletes it and decides not to post............ :blush:

I'm not going to name names, but.. I can already see one poster on here who should probably do the same....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2010, 07:35:12 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads":yay:

I must say Texas would not have been high on my list of states to visit in the States, I would have been more likely to have gone to New England. However that has rather changed now and if I do get across the pond again I will try and make it to 'The Lone Star State'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2010, 07:36:26 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "KDbeads"And then after all that thought and typing.......... he deletes it and decides not to post............ :blush:
As you have probably guessed that is not a problem I have

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 15, 2010, 08:05:08 AM

I'm addicted to Vanguard..... I'm not sure if any of you have seen it on Current tv/Hulu.

Just watched a very good doc on the anti-homosexual legislation that has been drafted in Uganda. Very scary stuff, and I thought Prop 8 was bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2010, 08:26:06 AM

Quote from: "sleep_in_on_sunday"I'm addicted to Vanguard..... I'm not sure if any of you have seen it on Current tv/Hulu.

Just watched a very good doc on the anti-homosexual legislation that has been drafted in Uganda. Very scary stuff, and I thought Prop 8 was bad.

Was that the Dispatches programme that went around with some gay guys and met preachers and the like?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 15, 2010, 08:46:22 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "sleep_in_on_sunday"I'm addicted to Vanguard..... I'm not sure if any of you have seen it on Current tv/Hulu.

Just watched a very good doc on the anti-homosexual legislation that has been drafted in Uganda. Very scary stuff, and I thought Prop 8 was bad.

Was that the Dispatches programme that went around with some gay guys and met preachers and the like?

The program is called "Missionaries of Hate".. It basically documents the period after several American evangelical preachers visited the country preaching on the evils of homosexuality. After which several high ranking officials and christian leaders in Uganda join together to draft a proposition to ban homosexuality in their country. Punishable by life in prison and even death.

Here is the Hulu link.....although it might not work in the UK (I just got back from the Netherlands where hulu is blocked).

http://www.hulu.com/watch/150328/vanguard-missionaries-of-hate#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 15, 2010, 10:41:38 AM

Ugh, how awful. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 15, 2010, 10:59:49 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Ugh, how awful.

Hard to say it any differently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2010, 11:57:47 AM

Quote from: "sleep_in_on_sunday"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "sleep_in_on_sunday"I'm addicted to Vanguard..... I'm not sure if any of you have seen it on Current tv/Hulu.

Just watched a very good doc on the anti-homosexual legislation that has been drafted in Uganda. Very scary stuff, and I thought Prop 8 was bad.

Was that the Dispatches programme that went around with some gay guys and met preachers and the like?

The program is called "Missionaries of Hate".. It basically documents the period after several American evangelical preachers visited the country preaching on the evils of homosexuality. After which several high ranking officials and christian leaders in Uganda join together to draft a proposition to ban homosexuality in their country. Punishable by life in prison and even death.

Here is the Hulu link.....although it might not work in the UK (I just got back from the Netherlands where hulu is blocked).

http://www.hulu.com/watch/150328/vanguard-missionaries-of-hate#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc

Cheers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 15, 2010, 08:38:57 PM

I'm going camping at the ocean tomorrow! My sweetie face hasn't seen the west coast ocean yet, so I'm taking him to Westport. I'm super excited! :yay: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 15, 2010, 11:31:14 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm going camping at the ocean tomorrow! My sweetie face hasn't seen the west coast ocean yet, so I'm taking him to Westport. I'm super excited! :yay:

I had to do some work right near the beach today, I could see it from my window.... what a tease!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 15, 2010, 11:37:17 PM

I've never been to the beach in CA, but I'm planning a roadtrip along the coast, hwy 101, from WA to CA for me and the fam. I don't know if we'll do it this year, but that'd be my bread and butter, man.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 15, 2010, 11:40:04 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I've never been to the beach in CA, but I'm planning a roadtrip along the coast, hwy 101, from WA to CA for me and the fam. I don't know if we'll do it this year, but that'd be my bread and butter, man.

PCH (pacific coast highway) is awesome in between SF and LA... I'd think you'd want to get of the 101 at that point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 15, 2010, 11:43:48 PM

Yeah, I started reading up on the Pacific Coast Highway today, it looks awesome. I'm really excited to visit the town where they filmed Hitchcock's The Birds. =D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on July 16, 2010, 12:07:15 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Yeah, I started reading up on the Pacific Coast Highway today, it looks awesome. I'm really excited to visit the town where they filmed Hitchcock's The Birds. =D

Just be carefull it's supposed to be one of the most dangerous roads n the country. What with the blind curves and people paying more attention to the view then the road. Trully a beautifull route though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 16, 2010, 03:29:46 AM

More pickles......... 5 quarts and 2 pints of bread and butter pickles (cucumbers this time) And 3 quarts, 2 pints, 2 half pints and half of a quart jar tea glass (this one's going in the fridge) of gardinere. One of those Chicagoland condiments I decided to try my hand at now that we've been gone from there long enough to miss some of the foods. Though I didn't put in the oil for canning, that will be added as they are opened.

At least we will have pickles if we go broke :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 16, 2010, 09:16:55 PM

If anyone is interested..... Here's the week's work:
http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/ (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2010, 09:23:33 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"If anyone is interested..... Here's the week's work:
http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/ (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/)

Thanks for that, I now have to go and eat something lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 16, 2010, 10:13:23 PM

I'm thinking about love. I have found mine. I've never been so convinced of anything in my life. I have found the woman I really want to be with forever.
It's kind of funny because I've spent a little time looking at past posts I've made on here and I found one from January of last year that showed me just how unhappy I've been. Until a few months ago, I had been single for almost 3 years while trying to focus on me and what I want. I had even actively tried not to find someone until I really felt it was right. I even turned down quite a few advances purely because I knew I wasn't ready to be with someone again and that it wasn't right.
Then I found my true love. And here it is, a few months later, and I'm in a different town waiting for her to move up here with me. I'm working and living with one of my best friends, and yet I feel so alone. I've felt like I've died a little inside every time I've had to leave her where in the past, I was looking for reasons to get away from girlfriends I've had so I could have some "me time". These days, I don't want me time. I want all her, all the time. I've never felt so loved and yet so lonely at the same time.

And yet, I wouldn't trade this feeling for all the money in the world.
How is it that I believe I've met my soulmate when I don't believe in the soul?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2010, 10:16:53 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking about love. I have found mine. I've never been so convinced of anything in my life. I have found the woman I really want to be with forever.
It's kind of funny because I've spent a little time looking at past posts I've made on here and I found one from January of last year that showed me just how unhappy I've been. Until a few months ago, I had been single for almost 3 years while trying to focus on me and what I want. I had even actively tried not to find someone until I really felt it was right. I even turned down quite a few advances purely because I knew I wasn't ready to be with someone again and that it wasn't right.
Then I found my true love. And here it is, a few months later, and I'm in a different town waiting for her to move up here with me. I'm working and living with one of my best friends, and yet I feel so alone. I've felt like I've died a little inside every time I've had to leave her where in the past, I was looking for reasons to get away from girlfriends I've had so I could have some "me time". These days, I don't want me time. I want all her, all the time. I've never felt so loved and yet so lonely at the same time.

And yet, I wouldn't trade this feeling for all the money in the world.
How is it that I believe I've met my soulmate when I don't believe in the soul?

:yay: :headbang: :bananacolor: :yay: :headbang: :bananacolor:

When it's the right one it's the right one! Put your faith in evolution mate, it's those pheromones doing their job

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 16, 2010, 10:32:56 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"If anyone is interested..... Here's the week's work:
http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/ (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/)
Thanks for that, I now have to go and eat something lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2010, 10:46:19 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"If anyone is interested..... Here's the week's work:
http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/ (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/)
Thanks for that, I now have to go and eat something lol
I hate you!

But in a nice way

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 16, 2010, 10:49:30 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2010, 10:51:51 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"lol

Good night. It'd late on this side of the pond.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 16, 2010, 11:09:49 PM

About to take my dog on a hike in Runyon Canyon! Her favorite place not named Sedona.

Highly suggested visit if you are ever in hollywood

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2010, 10:34:54 AM

Quote from: "sleep_in_on_sunday"About to take my dog on a hike in Runyon Canyon! Her favorite place not named Sedona.

Highly suggested visit if you are ever in hollywood

What sort of dog do you have? I have two at the moment

Katie

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg816.imageshack.us%2Fimg816%2F3028%2Fdsc1893.jpg&hash=3a1a63657fb13fe91abe0cab69e2f26ce5b615c7)

Sally

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg816.imageshack.us%2Fimg816%2F7872%2Fdsc1884.jpg&hash=40ecfbfa6fc36ca4fb7c268b3a927977eca9efe7)

We have had them for just over a month now and they seem to be settling in well. We got them both from a rescue centre. They had not been abused their owner had got divorced and needed to get a job, as a result she could not keep them. We went to get one dog, our previous dog Rusty having been run over on the 18th April. When we got there we asked to see Katie but were told that they hadn't been separated yet so could we come back in a few days after they had done a trial separation. I just said bring them both in to have a look at and this is what they did. When the dogs came in Sally ran straight to my wife, jumped on her lap and licked her face, game over! We took them both

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 17, 2010, 11:08:00 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Yeah, I started reading up on the Pacific Coast Highway today, it looks awesome. I'm really excited to visit the town where they filmed Hitchcock's The Birds. =D

the 101 and PCH separate south of San Fran. If you have the time, take the PCH. Between Half-Moon Bay and San Simeon, it's gorgeous, but plan for one day between the two points; it's breathtaking, and curvy, like a good gal.

I live right off the 101 in Ventura, and can vouch for the local attractions: a charming downtown loaded with good, affordable restaurants; great beaches; and friendly people.

Avoid Santa Barbara. It's overpriced, over-hyped, and over-stuffed with snobs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2010, 01:47:25 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I've felt like I've died a little inside every time I've had to leave her...<snip>

Sigh, ain't love grand!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 17, 2010, 11:53:53 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"Yeah, I started reading up on the Pacific Coast Highway today, it looks awesome. I'm really excited to visit the town where they filmed Hitchcock's The Birds. =D

the 101 and PCH separate south of San Fran. If you have the time, take the PCH. Between Half-Moon Bay and San Simeon, it's gorgeous, but plan for one day between the two points; it's breathtaking, and curvy, like a good gal.

I live right off the 101 in Ventura, and can vouch for the local attractions: a charming downtown loaded with good, affordable restaurants; great beaches; and friendly people.

Avoid Santa Barbara. It's overpriced, over-hyped, and over-stuffed with snobs.

Thanks! For non-natives, my parents were typical Washingtonians in that they had a terrible opinion of California (are Californians aware of this phenomenon? Is it stupid to ask you that since you're more of a Texan?

) and so we never went there when I was a kid. I've always wanted to go though, but I have no idea where to check out and where to avoid. I like thrift store/greasy spoon/public art kind of places a lot more than expensive touristy spots for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 18, 2010, 08:01:59 PM

Surprisingly little!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Martin TK on July 19, 2010, 02:31:35 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking about love. I have found mine. I've never been so convinced of anything in my life. I have found the woman I really want to be with forever.
It's kind of funny because I've spent a little time looking at past posts I've made on here and I found one from January of last year that showed me just how unhappy I've been. Until a few months ago, I had been single for almost 3 years while trying to focus on me and what I want. I had even actively tried not to find someone until I really felt it was right. I even turned down quite a few advances purely because I knew I wasn't ready to be with someone again and that it wasn't right.
Then I found my true love. And here it is, a few months later, and I'm in a different town waiting for her to move up here with me. I'm working and living with one of my best friends, and yet I feel so alone. I've felt like I've died a little inside every time I've had to leave her where in the past, I was looking for reasons to get away from girlfriends I've had so I could have some "me time". These days, I don't want me time. I want all her, all the time. I've never felt so loved and yet so lonely at the same time.

And yet, I wouldn't trade this feeling for all the money in the world.
How is it that I believe I've met my soulmate when I don't believe in the soul?

My hope for you is that in ten years, you can still find that feeling inside you. I can tell you that this phase doesn't last forever, no matter how convinced you are right now, you will eventually enter an even deeper love for her, but the trick is to keep it lively. My wife is my best friend, my lover, my sounding board, my level when I need something to level me out, and my biggest fan. We LOVE to be together, but realize that we need to have some time apart. I am not a religious person, but Khalil Gibran's work, the Prophet has a great part in it on love.

http://leb.net/~mira/works/prophet/prophet2.html (http://leb.net/~mira/works/prophet/prophet2.html)

So, you see Tank, I do have a more subtle side, after all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 19, 2010, 03:12:12 AM

The internet connection in my wife's internet cafe is down. It's been a week. Dammit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 07:57:47 AM

Quote from: "Martin TK"So, you see Tank, I do have a more subtle side, after all.

Most people do, sometimes situations simply prevent it from being seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NothingSacred on July 19, 2010, 08:31:32 AM

All that has been on my mind of late is a nice summer getaway. I keep thinking about beaches and playing around on the beach with my husband. The trouble is I moved to australia and its COLD! I miss the great outdoors and I'm going stircrazy:hide2: . On the bright side Stephen Hawking had a 2 hr special on the discorvery channel!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 08:33:31 AM

Quote from: "NothingSacred"All that has been on my mind of late is a nice summer getaway. I keep thinking about beaches and playing around on the beach with my husband. The trouble is I moved to australia and its COLD! I miss the great outdoors and I'm going stircrazy:hide2: . On the bright side Stephen Hawking had a 2 hr special on the discorvery channel!!!

Australia is a big place where are you, sorry If I've asked before, my memory simply isn't anymore :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NothingSacred on July 19, 2010, 10:30:32 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "NothingSacred"All that has been on my mind of late is a nice summer getaway. I keep thinking about beaches and playing around on the beach with my husband. The trouble is I moved to australia and its COLD! I miss the great outdoors and I'm going stircrazy:hide2: . On the bright side Stephen Hawking had a 2 hr special on the discorvery channel!!!
Australia is a big place where are you, sorry If I've asked before, my memory simply isn't anymore

Freezing cold Melbourne. We've been planning a trip to Brisbane to go see a football game and hit the beach but I don't know when that's actually going to happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 12:54:31 PM

Quote from: "NothingSacred"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "NothingSacred"All that has been on my mind of late is a nice summer getaway. I keep thinking about beaches and playing around on the beach with my husband. The trouble is I moved to australia and its COLD! I miss the great outdoors and I'm going stircrazy:hide2: . On the bright side Stephen Hawking had a 2 hr special on the discorvery channel!!!
Australia is a big place where are you, sorry If I've asked before, my memory simply isn't anymore :eek: 55f is a balmy day in Yorkshire lass!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 19, 2010, 01:01:16 PM

I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 01:10:59 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 19, 2010, 02:57:33 PM

Quote from: "NothingSacred"All that has been on my mind of late is a nice summer getaway. I keep thinking about beaches and playing around on the beach with my husband. The trouble is I moved to australia and its COLD!

Patience, Spring is only 41 days away.
Melbourne, ah what can I say, too hot in summer and too cold in winter.

Quote from: "NothingSacred"Freezing cold Melbourne. We've been planning a trip to Brisbane to go see a football game and hit the beach but I don't know when that's actually going to happen.

If possible go to North Qld, the The Barrier Reef in July/August is hard to beat.
I would advise you to resist the many football codes, but I fear it is too late.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 19, 2010, 07:43:52 PM

Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 19, 2010, 08:40:53 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access.

I'm so sorry. Now I feel bad for having good news...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 19, 2010, 08:58:04 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days. :eek:

What? Yeah, I really need to remember to never be open and vulnerable on the damn internet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 19, 2010, 09:01:36 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days.

I have those alot. You are loved though. (>o_o(<^_^<) HUGS FROM THE GAY KITTEH GUY >=3 <MEW>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 19, 2010, 09:14:04 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days. :) I appreciate that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 19, 2010, 09:49:59 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access.

sorry to hear..... maybe it's a good thing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 19, 2010, 09:54:36 PM

I'm not a 9 to 5'er.... I'm either traveling and working my ass off, wishing I was home.....or..... at home bored as hell after a few days of rest and relaxation.

could be worse I guess lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 19, 2010, 09:59:23 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "elliebean"Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access. :)

This is probably for the better in the long run; she's kind of psychcotic anyyway.

Quotesorry to hear..... maybe it's a good thing

Beginning to think so. I just don't know how I'm going to make it on my own with my health problems and I don't want to end up with my fanatically religious parents in the middle of nowhere with no internet or any other sane people to talk to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 19, 2010, 10:07:39 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "elliebean"Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access. :)

This is probably for the better in the long run; she's kind of psychcotic anyyway.

Quotesorry to hear..... maybe it's a good thing

Beginning to think so. I just don't know how I'm going to make it on my own with my health problems and I don't want to end up with my fanatically religious parents in the middle of nowhere with no internet or any other sane people to talk to.

Look at this situation as a challenge. Nothing is more rewarding than overcoming adversity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 10:28:13 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having an 'I suck' day. I hate those days. :eek:

What? Yeah, I really need to remember to never be open and vulnerable on the damn internet.
Sorry. Can I take my foot out of my mouth now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 10:29:04 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"Engagement's off. I probably won't be posting much until I find a place to live, provided it has internet access. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 19, 2010, 10:32:13 PM

I'm having a hard time dealing with having been attacked. I know you're not a jerk. I shouldn't have said anything know how upset I was and that in print, context or emotional severity of comments can be completely lost/misunderstood. It might be that forums are just not for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 10:38:29 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having a hard time dealing with having been attacked. I know you're not a jerk. I shouldn't have said anything know how upset I was and that in print, context or emotional severity of comments can be completely lost/misunderstood. It might be that forums are just not for me.

I am really sorry my thoughtlessness upset you, I was in rather 'stupid' mood and didn't think about the impact of my comment. I have changed my avatar to reflect my contrition. Forums are terrible places to reveal personal stuff as it almost always get taken the wrong way by some 'jerk'. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 19, 2010, 10:52:21 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I'm having a hard time dealing with having been attacked.

(((((((Hugs)))))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 20, 2010, 03:29:00 AM

I saw a recipe for zucchini pie.
http://www.vitasoy.com.au/recipe.aspx?ID=1932 (http://www.vitasoy.com.au/recipe.aspx?ID=1932)
It has "gluten free gluten" in it.
I wondered do I really need this, couldn't I just blow on the other ingredients?
Apparently not:
"Gluten Free Gluten (GFG) is essential to the crispness and texture of this dish".

This seems an interesting marketing concept.
You couldnâ€™t sell by weight though.
Anybody interested in a bottle of wine free wine?
Gold free gold rings?
Anyone interested in an x free x frachise let me know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 20, 2010, 04:49:29 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 20, 2010, 06:16:07 PM

Pickled red onions and peach butter................

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 20, 2010, 06:28:45 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Thanks! For non-natives, my parents were typical Washingtonians in that they had a terrible opinion of California (are Californians aware of this phenomenon? Is it stupid to ask you that since you're more of a Texan? ) and so we never went there when I was a kid. I've always wanted to go though, but I have no idea where to check out and where to avoid. I like thrift store/greasy spoon/public art kind of places a lot more than expensive touristy spots for sure.

Californians seem to me to be on the brusque side, and a bit fluffy, but there's plenty of good folk. I don't think they're really aware of the perceptions about them elsewhere, and I don't think they'd care much.

Ventura is touristy, but it has cool thrift stores and a pretty happening local art scene. Also, much good live music.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 20, 2010, 06:29:41 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I saw a recipe for zucchini pie.
http://www.vitasoy.com.au/recipe.aspx?ID=1932 (http://www.vitasoy.com.au/recipe.aspx?ID=1932)
It has "gluten free gluten" in it.
I wondered do I really need this, couldn't I just blow on the other ingredients?
Apparently not:
"Gluten Free Gluten (GFG) is essential to the crispness and texture of this dish".

This seems an interesting marketing concept.
You couldnâ€™t sell by weight though.
Anybody interested in a bottle of wine free wine?
Gold free gold rings?
Anyone interested in an x free x frachise let me know.

I've got instant water set aside in case of an emergency.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2010, 01:51:35 PM

Nearly got hit by a pigeon! Out walking the dogs they went into some bushes and a pigeon came out fast! It missed me my head by millimetres and it felt like somebody was waving a great big fan in my face. Scared the crap out of me!! :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 21, 2010, 03:59:03 PM

Ye
Ya gotta watch dem pigens.
Take ya leg orf if ya not careful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2010, 04:10:37 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Ye
Ya gotta watch dem pigens.
Take ya leg orf if ya not careful.

I don't know about a leg, but the little sod nearly got my eye!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 21, 2010, 10:53:45 PM

Facebook is always good for the dramas. A friend of mine from high school, who is NOTORIOUS for not answering or returning texts and phone calls, posted a really sarcastic status update about how she loves how, despite her best efforts, no one she went to school with keeps in touch with her. Me and at least one other person were both like...dude, you never return our calls. To which of course she was like, well I didn't mean you, I meant college friends. So I responded and said: You know, I'm really not trying to give you a hard time, but you do realize how ironic this is? You're mad that people don't keep in touch with you when you can't be bothered to do the same. Life gets busy sometimes. It's probably not intentional, it just happens.

So she went and deleted the whole status update and all the comments on it. I kind of think she's mad at me now. Oh well. People in glass houses and all. It struck me as more funny than anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2010, 01:33:08 PM

My wife has taken my daughter to Sydney overnight for a sporting event.
This is an occasion for a glass of wine and a movie I haven't watched for a while.
Pirates of The Caribbean 1, loud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 22, 2010, 02:01:50 PM

Someone stole my Nokia 5800 today. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2010, 03:48:18 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"My wife has taken my daughter to Sydney overnight for a sporting event.
This is an occasion for a glass of wine and a movie I haven't watched for a while.
Pirates of The Caribbean 1, loud.

For some reason, I thought you were female!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2010, 03:48:39 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"Someone stole my Nokia 5800 today.

Insured?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2010, 03:51:28 PM

My eldest daughter's pregnancy continues as planned, her scan today revealed she is going to have...

... a baby

Boy

Not that I could give a shit about the gender, but is kept you guessing for a couple of seconds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2010, 04:45:35 PM

Quote from: "Tank":)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2010, 05:03:55 PM

Quote from: "Tank"My eldest daughter's pregnancy continues as planned, her scan today revealed she is going to have...
... a baby
Boy
Not that I could give a shit about the gender, but is kept you guessing for a couple of seconds.

Congrats Tank.
Nothing has ever made me as happy as my kids when they were little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 22, 2010, 07:52:53 PM

Whoo hoo!!! Sold all but 6 of the 40 some odd chicks, sold out of eggs, have someone coming to look at the last 6 chicks after they get off work, set another 5 gallon full bucket of peaches on to cook down and have a ton more to go pick, it might rain, have a few egg orders if my pullets start laying normal sized eggs here soon, should have a box or 2 of free canning jars show up sometime soon....

Only thing that would make this better if for hubby to get a job offer :crossfingers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 22, 2010, 08:20:59 PM

Sold the last 6 chicks :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 22, 2010, 08:44:42 PM

Give me credit for not being in jail. I was talking to a fellow Atheist at the bus stop on the way to a support group in Seattle when I Christian over-heard us talking. He starts talking and so I argue his points. Instead of doing the intelligent thing and having a good conversation he hauls off and hits me in the jaw. I know self defense and all, but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again. My god he had a good punch too...jaw still hurts, but police showed up, got the information, asked if I needed a hospital. They were actually really nice to me, I was impressed. Dude got arrested for A&B, but I hate courtrooms, so I told them I wasn't going to press charges. Go figure I run into the one nutcase...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 22, 2010, 09:50:54 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Give me credit for not being in jail. I was talking to a fellow Atheist at the bus stop on the way to a support group in Seattle when I Christian over-heard us talking. He starts talking and so I argue his points. Instead of doing the intelligent thing and having a good conversation he hauls off and hits me in the jaw. I know self defense and all, but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again. My god he had a good punch too...jaw still hurts, but police showed up, got the information, asked if I needed a hospital. They were actually really nice to me, I was impressed. Dude got arrested for A&B, but I hate courtrooms, so I told them I wasn't going to press charges. Go figure I run into the one nutcase...

Holy crap, guy, are you ok? I don't think I would have pressed charges either, but I do think I would have made a point about who was the atheist and who was the Christian and who did the punching. That's ridiculous!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 22, 2010, 10:03:14 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again.

Well done. I guess that makes you the better christian for turning the other cheek, huh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2010, 10:10:37 PM

I feel kinda bad because my mom is spending A LOT of money on things I need (and want) for the new apartment... As well as new glasses, birthday present etc. Maybe I should do something nice for her (without spending money).
Any ideas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 22, 2010, 10:38:34 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again.

Well done. I guess that makes you the better christian for turning the other cheek, huh?

I was just thinking that. Glad you're okay, GAYtheist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 22, 2010, 11:35:46 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Give me credit for not being in jail. I was talking to a fellow Atheist at the bus stop on the way to a support group in Seattle when I Christian over-heard us talking. He starts talking and so I argue his points. Instead of doing the intelligent thing and having a good conversation he hauls off and hits me in the jaw. I know self defense and all, but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again. My god he had a good punch too...jaw still hurts, but police showed up, got the information, asked if I needed a hospital. They were actually really nice to me, I was impressed. Dude got arrested for A&B, but I hate courtrooms, so I told them I wasn't going to press charges. Go figure I run into the one nutcase...

I hope you reconsider your decision to not press charges. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with tagging a violent person as such.

I'm glad to hear that you're generally well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 22, 2010, 11:43:45 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I hope you reconsider your decision to not press charges. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with tagging a violent person as such.

I'm glad to hear that you're generally well.

Thanks all for the well wishing.

I hate courtrooms. I was in one for moral support for a friend who was falsely accused of wifebeating, and just being in the audience gave me the chills, no thank you.

Plus, besides, he gets to see how an Atheist acts as opposed to a Christian. He got lucky that it was someone who could take a punch and not retaliate, imagine if he had done it to someone else...anyone else really...that was having a bad day?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on July 23, 2010, 01:58:27 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"He got lucky that it was someone who could take a punch and not retaliate, imagine if he had done it to someone else...anyone else really...that was having a bad day?

Like me; I'm having overlapping bad days lately.
:evil: :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 23, 2010, 02:04:01 AM

QuoteTank wrote: Insured?

No sir. I wanted to. But cellphone insurance is not a 'thing' in this part of the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 23, 2010, 02:20:35 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I hope you reconsider your decision to not press charges. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with tagging a violent person as such.

I'm glad to hear that you're generally well.

Thanks all for the well wishing.

I hate courtrooms. I was in one for moral support for a friend who was falsely accused of wifebeating, and just being in the audience gave me the chills, no thank you.

Plus, besides, he gets to see how an Atheist acts as opposed to a Christian. He got lucky that it was someone who could take a punch and not retaliate, imagine if he had done it to someone else...anyone else really...that was having a bad day?

Yeah, I understand your distaste for courtrooms. I just don't like the idea of bullies getting off scot-free.

I'm certainly in agreement with the restraint you showed on-scene.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on July 23, 2010, 02:39:03 AM

Honestly, GAYtheist you're probably doing yourself a huge favor by not taking it to court. They're more stress than any man should have to bear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 07:45:09 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Whoo hoo!!! Sold all but 6 of the 40 some odd chicks, sold out of eggs, have someone coming to look at the last 6 chicks after they get off work, set another 5 gallon full bucket of peaches on to cook down and have a ton more to go pick, it might rain, have a few egg orders if my pullets start laying normal sized eggs here soon, should have a box or 2 of free canning jars show up sometime soon....

Only thing that would make this better if for hubby to get a job offer :crossfingers:

Spooooky. I came on this thread to post asking how you were getting on selling your 'feather dusters' and there was the answer before my very eyes! Praise The Lard!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 07:52:44 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Give me credit for not being in jail. I was talking to a fellow Atheist at the bus stop on the way to a support group in Seattle when I Christian over-heard us talking. He starts talking and so I argue his points. Instead of doing the intelligent thing and having a good conversation he hauls off and hits me in the jaw. I know self defense and all, but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again. My god he had a good punch too...jaw still hurts, but police showed up, got the information, asked if I needed a hospital. They were actually really nice to me, I was impressed. Dude got arrested for A&B, but I hate courtrooms, so I told them I wasn't going to press charges. Go figure I run into the one nutcase...

100 Kudos points to you. Now how much money could you earn as 'The Good Christian Atheist, who turned the other cheek.'? It would be so tempting :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 07:54:56 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I feel kinda bad because my mom is spending A LOT of money on things I need (and want) for the new apartment... As well as new glasses, birthday present etc. Maybe I should do something nice for her (without spending money).
Any ideas?

Flowers, out of the blue thank you card, tickets to the theatre, go cook dinner AND wash up afterwards, big 'I love you!' hug. :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 08:05:48 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"Give me credit for not being in jail. I was talking to a fellow Atheist at the bus stop on the way to a support group in Seattle when I Christian over-heard us talking. He starts talking and so I argue his points. Instead of doing the intelligent thing and having a good conversation he hauls off and hits me in the jaw. I know self defense and all, but I did'nt hit him back, as much as I wanted to, I just smiled at him and told him to do it again. My god he had a good punch too...jaw still hurts, but police showed up, got the information, asked if I needed a hospital. They were actually really nice to me, I was impressed. Dude got arrested for A&B, but I hate courtrooms, so I told them I wasn't going to press charges. Go figure I run into the one nutcase...

I hope you reconsider your decision to not press charges. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with tagging a violent person as such.

I'm glad to hear that you're generally well.

Thump's right.

Gaytheist, if you don't face up to this it'll just gnaw away at you, in years to come and you'll regret it. You have effectively said to yourself 'I'm a punch bag and it's OK!'. If you read about a case of domestic violence would you advise the victim to just take it? I doubt it and this is an example of a violent attack in public. He had no justification to stick his nose into your conversation and less than none to hit you, twice! What would you say if it was a black guy at a bus stop and some neo-nazi thumped him just for the colour of his skin. It must have been a deeply, deeply shocking incident. It's easy to suggest a course of action when one doesn't actually have to do it as I am sitting the other side of the Atlantic but from a position of relative objectivity I think for your own future good you need to stand up for yourself, you are not a punch bag! Sleep on it an think hard about what you want to do. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 08:09:36 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I hope you reconsider your decision to not press charges. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with tagging a violent person as such.

I'm glad to hear that you're generally well.

Thanks all for the well wishing.

I hate courtrooms. I was in one for moral support for a friend who was falsely accused of wifebeating, and just being in the audience gave me the chills, no thank you.

Plus, besides, he gets to see how an Atheist acts as opposed to a Christian. He got lucky that it was someone who could take a punch and not retaliate, imagine if he had done it to someone else...anyone else really...that was having a bad day?

See you're making excuses for his behaviour and your behaviour already. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 08:10:26 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
QuoteTank wrote: Insured?
No sir. I wanted to. But cellphone insurance is not a 'thing' in this part of the world.

Blast!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 08:18:19 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Honestly, GAYtheist you're probably doing yourself a huge favor by not taking it to court. They're more stress than any man should have to bear.

Sophus is quite correct. It is a stressful exercise, even when you are in the right. But if every victim just walked away what sort of world would we live in? Can you imagine this guy at church crowing about how 'God helped me punish an atheist!' praise the lord! He has got away with a very serious crime, he deserves to face a trial knowing he is 110% in the wrong, he deserves a record so that he will think really, really carefully and not do it again.

I don't and won't think any the less of you if you don't press charges, at the end of the day it's your choice, but please, please put this down to experience and don't let it define you as a victim, he was a thug and you are a bright guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 23, 2010, 10:05:10 AM

I'm thinking seven posts in a row on the same topic can probably be compressed into one post using the quote feature and the edit button. I like most of your input Tank, and respect most of what you have to say, but have noticed this trend from you.
Just an idea for forum neatness' sake. Purely constructive criticism. Not an attack on you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 23, 2010, 11:10:18 AM

I heard an interview with an oil industry guy from Louisiana.
He's not worried about running out of oil, new discoveries continue to made.
I was interested to hear him explain how oil is created deep in the earth and seeps out.
Apparently it's not fossil fuel at all.
Anyway you don't have to worry about details, god put it there and he'll put some more somewhere when we need it.
He sounds like the Easter bunny.
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/ ... 100722.mp3 (http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2010/07/lnl_20100722.mp3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 12:43:39 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking seven posts in a row on the same topic can probably be compressed into one post using the quote feature and the edit button. I like most of your input Tank, and respect most of what you have to say, but have noticed this trend from you.
Just an idea for forum neatness' sake. Purely constructive criticism. Not an attack on you.

Fair point. I understand what you're saying. The reason I do lots of little posts is that I personally find long, multi-subject posts a little difficult too follow and this morning I answered the posts as I came across them. I do do lots of little posts. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 23, 2010, 03:05:09 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking seven posts in a row on the same topic can probably be compressed into one post using the quote feature and the edit button. I like most of your input Tank, and respect most of what you have to say, but have noticed this trend from you.
Just an idea for forum neatness' sake. Purely constructive criticism. Not an attack on you.
Fair point. I understand what you're saying. The reason I do lots of little posts is that I personally find long, multi-subject posts a little difficult too follow and this morning I answered the posts as I came across them. I do do lots of little posts. :D

I like your little posts, Tank. If I see a long post I usually don't bother reading them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 04:36:48 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking seven posts in a row on the same topic can probably be compressed into one post using the quote feature and the edit button. I like most of your input Tank, and respect most of what you have to say, but have noticed this trend from you.
Just an idea for forum neatness' sake. Purely constructive criticism. Not an attack on you.
Fair point. I understand what you're saying. The reason I do lots of little posts is that I personally find long, multi-subject posts a little difficult too follow and this morning I answered the posts as I came across them. I do do lots of little posts. :D
I like your little posts, Tank. If I see a long post I usually don't bother reading them. :sigh:

[youtube:1q0g6sed]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuvF113uty4[/youtube:1q0g6sed]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 23, 2010, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking seven posts in a row on the same topic can probably be compressed into one post using the quote feature and the edit button. I like most of your input Tank, and respect most of what you have to say, but have noticed this trend from you.
Just an idea for forum neatness' sake. Purely constructive criticism. Not an attack on you.

Actually, I counted three topics: selling feather-dusters, GA's issue, and WE's cell-phone.

Just sayin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 23, 2010, 08:13:23 PM

Quote from: "Tank"100 Kudos points to you. Now how much money could you earn as 'The Good Christian Atheist, who turned the other cheek.'? It would be so tempting :D

I read all your posts, and I do see what you're saying, and all I'll say is this. You've read in other posts about my past experiences, and a punch or two in the face is nothing to those. As much as I hate courtrooms, I also dislike the thought of jail, or rather, sending anyone to jail, because of the things that go on there. It's difficult to explain, but I would prefer anything that goes on in jail not be on my head. Were it something more serious then, by all means, I would have a phone in my hand and the police on the other end, but it was a couple of punches and, while they were good punches, I've dealt with worse in high school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 08:44:49 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"100 Kudos points to you. Now how much money could you earn as 'The Good Christian Atheist, who turned the other cheek.'? It would be so tempting :D

I read all your posts, and I do see what you're saying, and all I'll say is this. You've read in other posts about my past experiences, and a punch or two in the face is nothing to those. As much as I hate courtrooms, I also dislike the thought of jail, or rather, sending anyone to jail, because of the things that go on there. It's difficult to explain, but I would prefer anything that goes on in jail not be on my head. Were it something more serious then, by all means, I would have a phone in my hand and the police on the other end, but it was a couple of punches and, while they were good punches, I've dealt with worse in high school.

You are a good man, better than what happened to you there :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 23, 2010, 09:05:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"100 Kudos points to you. Now how much money could you earn as 'The Good Christian Atheist, who turned the other cheek.'? It would be so tempting :D

I read all your posts, and I do see what you're saying, and all I'll say is this. You've read in other posts about my past experiences, and a punch or two in the face is nothing to those. As much as I hate courtrooms, I also dislike the thought of jail, or rather, sending anyone to jail, because of the things that go on there. It's difficult to explain, but I would prefer anything that goes on in jail not be on my head. Were it something more serious then, by all means, I would have a phone in my hand and the police on the other end, but it was a couple of punches and, while they were good punches, I've dealt with worse in high school.
You are a good man, better than what happened to you there :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 23, 2010, 09:07:57 PM

Everything seems to be going really good for me lately, which I am not used to. It's a weird feeling being somewhat happy in life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 09:14:50 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Tank...You and Pinko are my favorites so far, you know that right? :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 09:17:00 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Everything seems to be going really good for me lately, which I am not used to. It's a weird feeling being somewhat happy in life.

17 AND A BLOODY CYNIC!!! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 23, 2010, 09:18:36 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Everything seems to be going really good for me lately, which I am not used to. It's a weird feeling being somewhat happy in life.
17 AND A BLOODY CYNIC!!! :headbang:

Not exactly sure what you mean. :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 23, 2010, 09:25:24 PM

Man, sometimes things just suuuuuuck. I want to go back to college. I went to college for a while when I was younger, but not enough to get even an AA. I married young, had a kid, got divorced, yadda yadda. Six years ago I went to college for a year and did awesomely until the marriage started to fall apart, when I stopped going to classes but didn't drop the classes officially, leaving me with a 0.0 GPA. I knew this was going to be an issue when I decided to go back to school and kept bringing it up. Every time I mentioned it, it was waved aside as unimportant. I've been meeting with people since January.

So now, 8 days before tuition is due, I received a letter saying that my previous quarter GPA of 0.0 makes me ineligible for financial aid for college. But, if I pay for the first quarter and do well, I can get financial aid for the rest of the year. They tell me now. 8 days before tuition is due. I've been asking about this since January! I'm so frustrated. I know I messed up, I've been anticipating something like this, but it's cruel to wait until I have literally no way of getting that much money together to tell me I'm going to need it in order to fix my mistake. And this is the second year I've been through this. Last year this issue didn't have a chance to arise because my application never made it this far. Having to wait another year to go to college seems so discouraging. :verysad:

I know my own ignorance is mostly to blame. I'm overwhelmed by the whole bureaucratic process of going to college via FAFSA/financial aid and I'm not doing enough myself to look into issues that I know are important. I feel really stupid for taking their word about the 0.0 quarter and not looking into it myself. I feel like I've been trying really hard by my standards to make this happen, and every time I fail I feel like my trying hard is still not good enough. Maybe I'm too stupid to go to school? It's just so discouraging.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 09:26:57 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Everything seems to be going really good for me lately, which I am not used to. It's a weird feeling being somewhat happy in life.
17 AND A BLOODY CYNIC!!! :headbang:
Not exactly sure what you mean. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 23, 2010, 09:30:18 PM

Quote from: "Tank"You're 17 and if I were where you are now I'd tell you to take hold of your life and shape it into what you want.

I agree, and I am trying to. I am still however a little anxious about starting school again especially since I don't know anybody there. I am awful at making new friends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 23, 2010, 09:32:16 PM

Quote from: "Tank"At 17 I didn't know what I wanted to do. My father was a good man but an unintentional emotional bully, I didn't realise it then because it was what I had grown up with. I didn't have the confidence then that I have now. My father died 2 weeks after my 17th birthday, we never had a chance to resolve our relationship. As a result I never really took control of my own life in the way one should.

You're 17 and if I were where you are now I'd tell you to take hold of your life and shape it into what you want.

Sorry you went through that Tank, but you're right. I'm 28 and I only started therapy two years ago, lost my job and now I'm starting again in Seattle. Get your life goin, you're the only one who can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 09:37:36 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"Man, sometimes things just suuuuuuck. I want to go back to college. I went to college for a while when I was younger, but not enough to get even an AA. I married young, had a kid, got divorced, yadda yadda. Six years ago I went to college for a year and did awesomely until the marriage started to fall apart, when I stopped going to classes but didn't drop the classes officially, leaving me with a 0.0 GPA. I knew this was going to be an issue when I decided to go back to school and kept bringing it up. Every time I mentioned it, it was waved aside as unimportant. I've been meeting with people since January.

So now, 8 days before tuition is due, I received a letter saying that my previous quarter GPA of 0.0 makes me ineligible for financial aid for college. But, if I pay for the first quarter and do well, I can get financial aid for the rest of the year. They tell me now. 8 days before tuition is due. I've been asking about this since January! I'm so frustrated. I know I messed up, I've been anticipating something like this, but it's cruel to wait until I have literally no way of getting that much money together to tell me I'm going to need it in order to fix my mistake. And this is the second year I've been through this. Last year this issue didn't have a chance to arise because my application never made it this far. Having to wait another year to go to college seems so discouraging.

I know my own ignorance is mostly to blame. I'm overwhelmed by the whole bureaucratic process of going to college via FAFSA/financial aid and I'm not doing enough myself to look into issues that I know are important. I feel really stupid for taking their word about the 0.0 quarter and not looking into it myself. I feel like I've been trying really hard by my standards to make this happen, and every time I fail I feel like my trying hard is still not good enough. Maybe I'm too stupid to go to school? It's just so discouraging.

You're worthy of an education. You're posts here show you have a good mind. Shit happens (you know that). Go back to the people who told you it wouldn't matter about the 0.0 GPA and get them to explain, in detail, why they though that. The answer may be in there or it may allow you to get them to fight on your behalf. Don't necessarily consider his a stopping point. Carry on as if this has not happened get set to go and turn up to enrolment and tell people that your financial position is 'in dispute' put the onus on them to exclude you! You could well string this issue out long enough to get to the second semester and show them what you are really made of!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2010, 09:43:45 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"You're 17 and if I were where you are now I'd tell you to take hold of your life and shape it into what you want.
I agree, and I am trying to. I am still however a little anxious about starting school again especially since I don't know anybody there. I am awful at making new friends.

Many people are anxious when starting out at college. I remember my son was not happy when he went 200 miles away to London where he didn't know a single person and 75% of the intake came from private paying schools where money was no object and he had to live on a student loan and a lot less than the others. Just remember there are loads of other people in the same boat as you (knowing nobody and shy because of it) just put yourself into places where there are other people around and don't forget, the first step to a conversation is a smile, either giving one or accepting one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 23, 2010, 10:05:23 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"You're 17 and if I were where you are now I'd tell you to take hold of your life and shape it into what you want. :-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 23, 2010, 11:42:11 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"I read all your posts, and I do see what you're saying, and all I'll say is this. You've read in other posts about my past experiences, and a punch or two in the face is nothing to those. As much as I hate courtrooms, I also dislike the thought of jail, or rather, sending anyone to jail, because of the things that go on there. It's difficult to explain, but I would prefer anything that goes on in jail not be on my head. Were it something more serious then, by all means, I would have a phone in my hand and the police on the other end, but it was a couple of punches and, while they were good punches, I've dealt with worse in high school.

A fair reply, and I'm sorry if I came across as pushy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2010, 10:16:12 AM

What do you get a if you cross a member of the Mafia with a sociologist?

[spoiler:2jpn39lw]An offer you don't understand![/spoiler:2jpn39lw]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2010, 02:01:43 PM

Just watching the qualifying for the German Grand Prix. Martin Brundle, ex-F1 driver and now BBC commentator came up with this gem when watching the performance of Vettel in the Red Bull:

'That car is sticking to the track like a gecko wading through super glue!'

That has just got to become a quotable quote!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 24, 2010, 02:40:01 PM

Quote from: "Tank"'That car is sticking to the track like a gecko wading through super glue!'

Is that a good thing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2010, 03:01:19 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"'That car is sticking to the track like a gecko wading through super glue!'
Is that a good thing?

Apparently so from the context of the remark, the car was going around a corner very quickly at the time. Although if taken more literally it could mean the car was stationary and stuck to the track.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on July 24, 2010, 11:46:16 PM

I'm finally getting my green card. It should arrive in 3 weeks. I will no longer be a lawful non-permanent resident alien. I'll be a lawful permanent resident alien. The USCIS actually sent me a letter saying "Welcome the United Stated". Woohoo!

:bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 25, 2010, 12:33:45 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I'm finally getting my green card. It should arrive in 3 weeks. I will no longer be a lawful non-permanent resident alien. I'll be a lawful permanent resident alien. The USCIS actually sent me a letter saying "Welcome the United Stated". Woohoo!

:party: :party:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 25, 2010, 01:54:11 AM

Peaches...................................................................................

Anyone want some peaches??????????? White flesh, tart, freestone variety at the moment.

I seem to have 2 trees full at the same time this year. Looks like 400 pounds or so per tree, most likely more. Trying to use all of them before they go to waste, chickens are happy, stove top is covered with varying states of peach butter, about to fill our secondary fridge with more fresh ones, thinking about pickling a few, canning a few in halves, eying the 2 dehydrators I have with a few ideas, giving away some, :crazy:

Peach fuzz and fiberglass insulation have the same irritating affect on my skin....... It's getting itchy over here. Do you know how hard it is NOT to scratch your face while handling peaches????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 25, 2010, 05:00:23 AM

I wouldn't mind some peaches...however, I have a feeling they would spoil before I'd have a chance to come get them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2010, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I'm finally getting my green card. It should arrive in 3 weeks. I will no longer be a lawful non-permanent resident alien. I'll be a lawful permanent resident alien. The USCIS actually sent me a letter saying "Welcome the United Stated". Woohoo!

:headbang: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2010, 08:40:05 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Trying to use all of them before they go to waste, chickens are happy,

Is the one leading to the other?? Do chickens like eating peaches?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 25, 2010, 04:14:13 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Do chickens like eating peaches?

That would be a resounding yes

When I take a bucket of them out there I have to fight off the girls just so I can dump it on the ground. Then it's a free for all until every last bit of flesh is devoured.

Any time they see the metal pails they start prepping for treats.......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on July 25, 2010, 06:37:44 PM

I could sleep for a week ... I'm in Texas visiting some family with my mom and nephew, I'm so frustrated that I couldn't finish my classes in time, so now I'm stuck working on them while we're staying at my aunt & uncle's house. But I finished one of the harder ones so all I have left is about 7 lessons each in 2 easy classes...

Anyway. my brother lives in Fort Worth and we're down in Houston. (They were out of town so we couldn't see them when we drove through) Tomorrow we're going to the beach and they're driving all the way down today, staying with my grandpa tonight, and driving down to meet us at the beach tomorrow. Great thing is my nephew doesn't know so he's going to be THRILLED that his dad, and baby sister with my sister in law came all the way down to see him.

I can't wait to see his face. <3 Kind of complicated story as to why his dad lives in Texas and he lives in New Mexico with his mom but you know ... break ups and whatnot...

OH and on the way in I saw a billboard that told me Jesus Loves You so I guess the dude loves me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 25, 2010, 08:11:39 PM

Congrats, AIP.

And KD, one of my fondest childhood memories is my Grandma Hannah's fresh-homemade peach ice cream.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 26, 2010, 06:50:22 AM

The saga of My Crazy Christian Coworkers continues...

So my one coworker, the girl who's been in our department the longest is 26. She's been married six years, her eldest child is six years old and her youngest is 18 months. Her husband looks like one of the back woods serial killers out of the Wrong Turn movies, but that's neither here nor there.

She is crazy.

Someone brought up Andrea Yates (the mother in Texas who drowned all 5 of her children while she was battling post-partum depression), and my coworker went nuts. She went off on a tirade about how she hoped Andrea Yates burned in hell, that she deserved to die, that she wished someone would drown her, etc... In general, very nasty. When I commented that that wasn't a very Christian thing to say, she told me she didn't give a shit. I told her Andrea Yates suffered from mental illness (schziophrenia, on top of the post-partum depression). She told me she had post-partum depression with her eldest and never wanted to drown him. Yeah, because you know...everyone's experience with that is the same. Not to mention, the stress of having to take care of 4 other young kids on top of a new baby would likely exacerbate the depression, so again, not the same. I was really biting my tongue hard. I wanted to tell her she was being a heinous hypocrite, and her lack of compassion was pretty disgusting. I decided it wasn't worth the trouble it would cause.

Naturally, 5 minutes previous to this rant, she was screaming at her brother that he was going to hell because he told her he was going to miss church on Sunday. :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 09:18:53 AM

Fed up studying bloody Java :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 26, 2010, 02:12:49 PM

Got my moped license today. Yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2010, 03:07:38 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Someone brought up Andrea Yates (the mother in Texas who drowned all 5 of her children while she was battling post-partum depression)

I imagine a woman who kills her children in a state or madness, would punish herself more than we could if she regains sanity.
Could you just get a picture of a nice tropical island.

Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my moped license today. Yay!

A good news story, it makes me smile.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 03:27:48 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my moped license today. Yay!

:D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 26, 2010, 03:55:49 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Fed up studying bloody Java

The Indonesian island or the programming language?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 26, 2010, 04:10:25 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my moped license today. Yay!
:D

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I got a scooter for my birthday, but it's not where I live now. It's where I'm moving to next month, so I won't be able to drive it until then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 26, 2010, 04:16:31 PM

Nice bell-bottoms, Tank. But where's the Uriah Heep T-shirt?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 07:42:49 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "Tank"Fed up studying bloody Java :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 07:44:40 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I got a scooter for my birthday, but it's not where I live now. It's where I'm moving to next month, so I won't be able to drive it until then.

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 26, 2010, 09:01:09 PM

So, a bit of history. I'm fat, no other way to put it, in March of this year I weighed 380 pounds. Last month I was down to 350, and then I got deeply depressed and gained back ten pounds. My partner's mother is now going to be reducing rent based on how much I lose, and since last Sunday I've lost 7 pounds. I am now back down to 353 lbs, and my goal is 200. I am finally proud of myself again.

:bananacolor: :bananacolor: :bananacolor: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 09:17:03 PM

Good on ya John!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 27, 2010, 03:30:55 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Good on ya John!

Thanks. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I get depressed, and I eat, then I get depressed for eating and I eat more...gah. So that I've gotten this far, and my partner is with me is awesomely epic. I hope noone will mind if I get a Weight loss tracker for my signature...I think it may be my biggest thing right now, aside from my healing, which I can't really measure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 09:35:51 AM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Good on ya John!

Thanks. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I get depressed, and I eat, then I get depressed for eating and I eat more...gah. So that I've gotten this far, and my partner is with me is awesomely epic. I hope noone will mind if I get a Weight loss tracker for my signature...I think it may be my biggest thing right now, aside from my healing, which I can't really measure.

Well I was going to suggest you start a weight loss thread but thought twice as losing weight can be cyclical. I was worried that if you went on a short upswing you'd not want to come here and that would be our loss. Your weight is irrelevant to your intellectual and social participation here and I for one would not like you to leave because you were embarrassed to come here if your weight went up again. Do what is right for you now and if that changes don't be afraid to change what you show or tell us. But whatever happens don't be afraid of people here being judgemental of your efforts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 27, 2010, 06:21:11 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Good on ya John!

Thanks. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I get depressed, and I eat, then I get depressed for eating and I eat more...gah. So that I've gotten this far, and my partner is with me is awesomely epic. I hope noone will mind if I get a Weight loss tracker for my signature...I think it may be my biggest thing right now, aside from my healing, which I can't really measure.
Well I was going to suggest you start a weight loss thread but thought twice as losing weight can be cyclical. I was worried that if you went on a short upswing you'd not want to come here and that would be our loss. Your weight is irrelevant to your intellectual and social participation here and I for one would not like you to leave because you were embarrassed to come here if your weight went up again. Do what is right for you now and if that changes don't be afraid to change what you show or tell us. But whatever happens don't be afraid of people here being judgemental of your efforts.

If John did this, I'd be supportive, especially during his bad moments, 'cause we all have them in our own way, don't we?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 27, 2010, 07:05:38 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Good on ya John!

Thanks. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I get depressed, and I eat, then I get depressed for eating and I eat more...gah. So that I've gotten this far, and my partner is with me is awesomely epic. I hope noone will mind if I get a Weight loss tracker for my signature...I think it may be my biggest thing right now, aside from my healing, which I can't really measure.

I do the saaaaaame thing, buddy. I'm losing weight as well, but I'm not brave enough to even post how much I weigh. For me, I come from a chubby family and so I associate being a bigger person with being a part of my family, which makes losing weight mentally difficult sometimes. I was raised with the mantra - there's nothing wrong with being bigger - and I 100% believe that, but I also know that my dad was a big guy and he died of heart disease when he was only 58. My mom has diabetes. And, I want to live long enough to spend time with my son as an adult, and maybe with his kids too (if he has any). Plus, the social stigma of being fat sucks and I'm tired of dealing with it. Though my weight loss goals are no where near what I've been told they "should" be and even if I lose all the weight I want to, I would still be considered fat by some people's standards. I'm just too big right now to feel comfortable in my own skin. So John, I'll support you 100% with this and I feel for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 27, 2010, 07:10:42 PM

I just escaped jury duty after sitting on a hard wooden bench listening to lawyers object to each others version of "beyond a reasonable doubt" for 3 hours while interviewing potential jurors.
During one of the small breaks we had I got a lecture from someone about why I should be more than happy to serve on a jury, that I should consider it a privilege and honor. Not that I'm against jury duty or anything but it's a really bad week for me to spend 4+ days on a case where the lawyers are already arguing before the trial starts. I have too many other things on my mind that would distract me too much from the case at hand. She on the other hand was the very first one called up for seating.
Luckily I was dismissed because I had a problem with the wording of the law when it came to the type of 'proof' the state was allowed to present as evidence in a DUI/DWI.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 27, 2010, 07:16:09 PM

I don't know, man, the kind of people who WANT to be on a jury don't strike me as the kind of people who really SHOULD be on a jury. Does that make sense? Glad you got out of it though. Jury duty sucks and the ridiculously tiny amount of compensation they give out for the inconvenience of having to miss work is more a slap in the face than anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 27, 2010, 07:23:37 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"
Quote from: "Tank"Good on ya John!

Thanks. To say it hasn't been easy is an understatement. I get depressed, and I eat, then I get depressed for eating and I eat more...gah. So that I've gotten this far, and my partner is with me is awesomely epic. I hope noone will mind if I get a Weight loss tracker for my signature...I think it may be my biggest thing right now, aside from my healing, which I can't really measure.

I do the saaaaaame thing, buddy. I'm losing weight as well, but I'm not brave enough to even post how much I weigh. For me, I come from a chubby family and so I associate being a bigger person with being a part of my family, which makes losing weight mentally difficult sometimes. I was raised with the mantra - there's nothing wrong with being bigger - and I 100% believe that, but I also know that my dad was a big guy and he died of heart disease when he was only 58. My mom has diabetes. And, I want to live long enough to spend time with my son as an adult, and maybe with his kids too (if he has any). Plus, the social stigma of being fat sucks and I'm tired of dealing with it. Though my weight loss goals are no where near what I've been told they "should" be and even if I lose all the weight I want to, I would still be considered fat by some people's standards. I'm just too big right now to feel comfortable in my own skin. So John, I'll support you 100% with this and I feel for you.

I'm not afraid to say I'm overweight, heck I'm at 193lbs as of the last doc visit, and my BP is lower than it has been in the last few years at lower weights. I eat when I'm bored, upset, depressed..... I love food, especially Lays Wavy Chips with sour cream dip. If I go by all those insurance/health guidelines I would not look normal at the 'correct' weight for my height. Most of my weight is on my thighs, believe it or not it's mostly muscle because I have a condition that requires my muscles to have to hold my legs at the proper outward facing position (EXTREME pigeon toed) it requires a ton of force to walk normal. When my legs muscles get tired I literally start tripping over my own feet and have broken a few bones that way. The rest of the weight I admit is all my fault. I like to eat. I am active. I'm fairly strong according to those who have actually seen me working, stronger than a good majority of women my age. As long as it's not hot or sunny out (due to meds) I can keep up with most anyone. I used to go out to a ranch with my survey crew and run circles around them out in the brush and hills, they were 'fit'.
I still need to lose around 40lbs to feel better though the doc would prefer that damn chart crap closer to 70lbs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 27, 2010, 07:25:57 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I don't know, man, the kind of people who WANT to be on a jury don't strike me as the kind of people who really SHOULD be on a jury. Does that make sense? Glad you got out of it though. Jury duty sucks and the ridiculously tiny amount of compensation they give out for the inconvenience of having to miss work is more a slap in the face than anything.

Hey I got paid $10 in cash, not a check!! Better than the last jury duty call, had to wait 6 weeks for a $12 check my bank refused to accept.

I agree on those who want to be on a jury, they usually strike me as really odd, and this woman was the really stuff shirt type.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 27, 2010, 09:26:35 PM

I regard jury duty as a duty and an honor of citizenship.

I was called once, but never even got to the voir dire stage; after two days of catching up on my reading, I was sent home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 28, 2010, 07:27:35 AM

The one time I was called for jury duty, I never even had to show. The trial was the week of my final exams for graduate school, so I was excused for undue hardship. All I did was fill out the initial paper work and that was that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 29, 2010, 02:28:09 AM

I actually broke down and bought a pressure canner/cooker today..... It's sitting in the living room. I read the instructions, is has a safety plug for high pressure issues.

I'm still terrified of it.
Yet I have enough jars to can half the meat in the freezer (to make room for other things) plus a bunch of veggies and other things that need to be pressure canned.
I can can all this stuff and not have to worry about power loss affecting my food supply.

I'm still terrified of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 29, 2010, 04:42:40 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I'm still terrified of it.

I was reading online about how to can stuff a while back and the whole process just scares me...aside from the jar exploding concern there is also the didn't get a good seal and give everyone food poisoning concern...so I gave up on trying till I have someone who can teach me in person. I guess my grandmother must have hated canning because that wasn't something we ever did together...thankfully I know my dad knows how to can because he cans his salsa; so I'll get him to teach me. It still seems scary though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 29, 2010, 08:28:30 AM

This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rnr/1868755286.html

For those who don't like clicking blind links, it's a list of supposed facts and statistics about atheists. Read on for some lulz.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 29, 2010, 10:59:15 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist:

Quoteâ€¢ On average, atheists have a 60% higher chance of dying from cancer and a 54% slower recovery rate

Does that mean atheists are 54% slower to recover from death?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 29, 2010, 11:41:14 AM

I needa get out. When will the rain stop?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2010, 02:18:13 PM

Just finished a horrid Tutor Marked Assignment in Java test fixtures and creation in JUnit :yay: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 29, 2010, 03:36:01 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "KDbeads"I'm still terrified of it.

I was reading online about how to can stuff a while back and the whole process just scares me...aside from the jar exploding concern there is also the didn't get a good seal and give everyone food poisoning concern...so I gave up on trying till I have someone who can teach me in person. I guess my grandmother must have hated canning because that wasn't something we ever did together...thankfully I know my dad knows how to can because he cans his salsa; so I'll get him to teach me. It still seems scary though.

Water bath canning is really easy and simple for acidic foods, quick too. That's what I've done the most of and I have had a couple of jars pop/explode once in the water but it's seriously no big deal, just messy :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 29, 2010, 04:17:55 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Pressure canning still scares me. It's the canner itself that has me terrified

I'm not familiar with canners.
Is explosive release of boiling liquid the problem?
If so a full plastic face screen and covered skin may help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on July 29, 2010, 05:54:11 PM

For me, having had one explode while I was around at my grandmothers one day (think I was 7 or 8) and seeing the jagged pieces of metal pot in the ceiling left a wonderful impression on me. Today they are so much more safe, this one has 2 emergency release spots in addition to the main steam vent.

I also have a piece of plywood handy for placing between me and the canner when I need to adjust the heat.

So everyone knows the difference:
Water bath canner, open, no pressure build up http://www.amazon.com/Granite-2-Quart-P ... B0001UZL8A (http://www.amazon.com/Granite-2-Quart-Porcelain-Water-Bath-Canner/dp/B0001UZL8A)
I have 2 of these, and you can do the same in a nice big stock pot if you have a large enough cake rack or the like to put in the bottom to keep the jars off the pot floor, so technically I have 5 total and the all get used at some point or other

pressure canner, closed, pressure build up http://www.amazon.com/Presto-16-Quart-A ... t_edpp_url (http://www.amazon.com/Presto-16-Quart-Aluminum-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B000QJJ9NY/ref=tag_stp_st_edpp_url)
That one is very similar to the one I picked up.

More educational info:
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/general/re ... nners.html (http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/general/recomm_canners.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on July 29, 2010, 09:29:34 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rnr/1868755286.html

For those who don't like clicking blind links, it's a list of supposed facts and statistics about atheists. Read on for some lulz.

Hahaha. I posted this on my blog (with a nod to you) and added a few more in the comments, just for fun -

Haha, when I first started reading it, I was kind of mad and part of me wanted to go line by line and refute it, but then I kept reading and just thought it was hilarious. I feel like adding to it - did you know atheists emit gases that are harmful to the environment? That's right - atheists are responsible for over 90% of pollution on the planet. We also cause crops to fail and scribble in library books. It's a FACT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2010, 10:01:34 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rnr/1868755286.html

For those who don't like clicking blind links, it's a list of supposed facts and statistics about atheists. Read on for some lulz.

Speechless lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on July 29, 2010, 10:14:20 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rnr/1868755286.html

For those who don't like clicking blind links, it's a list of supposed facts and statistics about atheists. Read on for some lulz.

Hahaha. I posted this on my blog (with a nod to you) and added a few more in the comments, just for fun -

Haha, when I first started reading it, I was kind of mad and part of me wanted to go line by line and refute it, but then I kept reading and just thought it was hilarious. I feel like adding to it - did you know atheists emit gases that are harmful to the environment? That's right - atheists are responsible for over 90% of pollution on the planet. We also cause crops to fail and scribble in library books. It's a FACT.

I was thinking of doing the line by line refute myself, but decided it's just not worth it. I'm currently reading the half a dozen or so responses this post garnered. Oy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on July 29, 2010, 11:37:33 PM

If anyone on here doesn't go to these sites, I would...

http://stfuhomophobes.tumblr.com/ (http://stfuhomophobes.tumblr.com/)
http://stfuconservatives.tumblr.com/ (http://stfuconservatives.tumblr.com/)
http://stfubelievers.tumblr.com/ (http://stfubelievers.tumblr.com/)

I just found this on the site, and it made me smile, and cry a little.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6aet ... o1_500.jpg (http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6aetl6RXh1qzio10o1_500.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: zerofivetwoseven on July 31, 2010, 11:23:56 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"This stunning little gem showed up in the Rants and Raves section of my local craigslist: http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rnr/1868755286.html

For those who don't like clicking blind links, it's a list of supposed facts and statistics about atheists. Read on for some lulz.

Hahaha. I posted this on my blog (with a nod to you) and added a few more in the comments, just for fun -

Haha, when I first started reading it, I was kind of mad and part of me wanted to go line by line and refute it, but then I kept reading and just thought it was hilarious. I feel like adding to it - did you know atheists emit gases that are harmful to the environment? That's right - atheists are responsible for over 90% of pollution on the planet. We also cause crops to fail and scribble in library books. It's a FACT.

There is one thing I never understand and it's this - if you truly, truly believe that you are going to spend eternity in Paradise after you depart this world, then why would you care one jot if others don't agree?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2010, 12:55:48 PM

Quote from: "zerofivetwoseven"There is one thing I never understand and it's this - if you truly, truly believe that you are going to spend eternity in Paradise after you depart this world, then why would you care one jot if others don't agree?

Doubt is an insidious feeling

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 31, 2010, 02:17:04 PM

Quote from: "zerofivetwoseven"There is one thing I never understand and it's this - if you truly, truly believe that you are going to spend eternity in Paradise after you depart this world, then why would you care one jot if others don't agree?

And why wouldn't you live a virtuous life.
I'm thinking, fun loving medieval popes, apologetic teli evangelists and paedophile priests.

But it's Saturday night here and I'm not of a mind to dwell on these matters.
I'm watching the Movie Master and Commander, adapted from the Patrick Obrien Novels.
I've heard critics pan it, but I choose to enjoy it, I love the Bocherini.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 31, 2010, 03:26:39 PM

Im thinking that whoever thought that working 5 days so that we can enjoy life on 1 and 1/2 days is just stupid....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2010, 05:13:23 PM

I have almost finished ripping up the old floor in the kitchen. I now have two blisters, one small burn and a patch of skin missing off a knuckle, but now the worst is over, I hope :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 31, 2010, 05:35:35 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I have almost finished ripping up the old floor in the kitchen.

What does that entail?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2010, 05:55:47 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"I have almost finished ripping up the old floor in the kitchen.
What does that entail?

Two layers of vinyl stuck down tiles (hence the blisters and burns from the stripper) and then the 1/4" layer of plywood screwed down on the original floor to create and flat surface, a lot of the screws had rusted hence the slipping screw driver and consequent skinned knuckles. May well be able to do a wood effect floor this time which would be better as I would not need to relay the plywood again. I quite enjoy DIY once I get going, I have a high static inertia when it comes to that sort of thing but once I get going it gets done. I knew a chap who was sod for starting things but not finishing them. His wife got his attention and her own back by, how shall I put this, getting him all excited and then leaving him to finish

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 01, 2010, 04:24:53 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Two layers of vinyl stuck down tiles (hence the blisters and burns from the stripper) and then the 1/4" layer of plywood screwed down on the original floor to create and flat surface, a lot of the screws

If you're getting rid of the vinyl and plywood, did you really have to separate the two?
You'd have to find the screw holes, which may be in a predictable pattern, then stanley knife the vinyl along the joins in the plywood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2010, 08:27:47 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Two layers of vinyl stuck down tiles (hence the blisters and burns from the stripper) and then the 1/4" layer of plywood screwed down on the original floor to create and flat surface, a lot of the screws

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"If you're getting rid of the vinyl and plywood, did you really have to separate the two?
You'd have to find the screw holes, which may be in a predictable pattern, then stanley knife the vinyl along the joins in the plywood.

Unfortunately the myriad screws were dotted about rather erratically, in addition about 1/3 had rusted to the point where the pozidrive pit sheered when I tried to get them out. Fortunatly the plywood was only 3mm thick so I jammed a spade under it and ripped it up. I then took a screw driver to the screw heads that were ok and a mole wrench to the remainder. But the floor is now ready to be recovered so it's off to B&Q to choose something. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kris10 on August 02, 2010, 05:46:40 AM

My dad left this morning for another 2 weeks in Louisiana :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2010, 08:21:06 AM

Good luck Kris. College is a difficult time and emotions ebb and flow dramatically. My son has a 'stiff upper lip', but when it came to leaving him in his room at university the first time I realised we had come to a very large bridge to cross and both had a good blub

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 04, 2010, 03:16:15 AM

I got my green card today :bananacolor:

It comes with an envelope that reads "We recommend use of this envelope to protect your new card and to prevent wireless communications with it." The envelope is foil lined and there appears to be an induction loop and electronics in the back of the card. I'm guessing it has my biometric data like fingerprints and photograph and suchlike. Green cards have really come on a long way!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2010, 07:03:53 AM

Quote from: "AlP"I got my green card today

It comes with an envelope that reads "We recommend use of this envelope to protect your new card and to prevent wireless communications with it." The envelope is foil lined and there appears to be an induction loop and electronics in the back of the card. I'm guessing it has my biometric data like fingerprints and photograph and suchlike. Green cards have really come on a long way!

Congratulations! But is it still Green?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AlP on August 04, 2010, 07:15:17 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "AlP"I got my green card today lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on August 04, 2010, 07:18:00 AM

Congrats! :yay: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 04, 2010, 10:41:34 AM

This is hilarious.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.tinypic.com%2F2m7evef.gif&hash=63e475688d38f1f4a902d7e7048738de6b474c55)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on August 04, 2010, 04:42:00 PM

I hate moving. Packing up everything I own in a day or two is no fun.

It's especially sucky not knowing where I'll be taking it all.

Or how I'll get it there.

:verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2010, 05:04:23 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"I hate moving. Packing up everything I own in a day or two is no fun.
It's especially sucky not knowing where I'll be taking it all.
Or how I'll get it there.

Elliebean, I think your society is to harsh.
Many countries look after their people, it doesn't cost that much.
Why does the most christian of advanced countries not look after it's people?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2010, 05:04:53 PM

Quote from: "elliebean"I hate moving. Packing up everything I own in a day or two is no fun.

It's especially sucky not knowing where I'll be taking it all.

Or how I'll get it there.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 04, 2010, 07:14:50 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"This is hilarious.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.tinypic.com%2F2m7evef.gif&hash=63e475688d38f1f4a902d7e7048738de6b474c55)

That made me chortle for a good 3 or 4 minutes straight. Nice find.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2010, 08:09:39 PM

[youtube:afkgo1a2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBMsPNI6EZE[/youtube:afkgo1a2]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 05, 2010, 12:55:47 AM

Sometimes when I need a good laugh I use lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 05, 2010, 02:31:36 AM

I like Billy Connelly, but I think I like Elliebean's Avatar more.

Anyone use this site, lots of hi res pictures, no crap to go through to get them.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta ... ndex2.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index2.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2010, 08:56:20 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I like Billy Connelly, but I think I like Elliebean's Avatar more.

Anyone use this site, lots of hi res pictures, no crap to go through to get them.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta ... ndex2.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index2.html)

I have not been to that site before but I will be in future! :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 05, 2010, 12:47:29 PM

The magic pudding can be eaten ad infinitum, and is not diminished.
It the magic pudding now includes bacon, does this imply the existence of a magic pig?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2010, 12:55:57 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"The magic pudding can be eaten ad infinitum, and is not diminished.
It the magic pudding now includes bacon, does this imply the existence of a magic pig?

Well if the Magic Pudding 'contains' bacon then that would not guarantee the existance of a magic pig, just that a normal one got slaughtered, cured and eaten by the Magic Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 05, 2010, 01:25:52 PM

Quote from: "Tank"just that a normal one got slaughtered, cured and eaten by the Magic Pudding.

Slaughtered, cured, hmmm that sound like resurrection to me, the case for the magic pig is strengthened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 09, 2010, 01:02:26 PM

I pray for the Magic Pudding to visit my kid, who's in the hospital right now, anoint her with Its bacon and heal her infection.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2010, 01:07:38 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I pray for the Magic Pudding to visit my kid, who's in the hospital right now, anoint her with Its bacon and heal her infection.

I hope your daughter gets better based on the effects of refined mould! Magic Pudding doesn't work, unfortunately.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2010, 11:37:53 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I pray for the Magic Pudding to visit my kid, who's in the hospital right now, anoint her with Its bacon and heal her infection.

The Pudding would help if he could, but all he can offer is good wishes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 10, 2010, 01:57:12 AM

QuoteThe Magic Pudding wrote:
The Pudding would help if he could, but all he can offer is good wishes.

Well, that is good enough for us. At least this pudding replies. Or am I just high? LOL Thanks! And Tank, too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2010, 06:32:17 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
QuoteThe Magic Pudding wrote:
The Pudding would help if he could, but all he can offer is good wishes.
Well, that is good enough for us. At least this pudding replies. Or am I just high? LOL Thanks! And Tank, too!

How is you're daughter getting on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 10, 2010, 07:22:23 AM

She's fine now with just a bit of a cold. Thanks to the doc, who figured out the cause of the infection. We're processing her discharge papers and the bill as we speak. Thanks Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 10, 2010, 07:37:03 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"We're processing her discharge papers and the bill as we speak. Thanks Tank!

Good to hear it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2010, 09:36:20 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"We're processing her discharge papers and the bill as we speak. Thanks Tank!
Good to hear it.

The Magic Pudding worked his magic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2010, 09:38:19 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"She's fine now with just a bit of a cold. Thanks to the doc, who figured out the cause of the infection. We're processing her discharge papers and the bill as we speak. Thanks Tank!

Can't be nice having ones children in hospital. My kids are 26,23&23 so that's a total of 72 person years without an overnight stay at all :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 10, 2010, 12:11:31 PM

QuoteTank wrote:
Can't be nice having ones children in hospital. My kids are 26,23&23 so that's a total of 72 person years without an overnight stay at all

I agree. It's just that I have had some lapses in caring for me kid. You know, how I can't always look after her because of work. But I've learned my lesson. Bless the Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joe716 on August 10, 2010, 11:52:09 PM

Whats on my mind today?

Well, today, I read a few blog posts at Daylight Atheism. I thought about how to apply his series on how to think critically to my everyday life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2010, 08:08:21 AM

I'm doing a course module on statistics today that uses ESP as a starting point and includes the work of James Randi

Quite looking forward to this! And I got my results from my Systems analysis assignment and achieved 90% and can see all the reasons why I didn't get that last 10%, I get pissed off if I can't see why I got things wrong as that means I really don't understand WTF I'm doing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 11, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"It's just that I have had some lapses in caring for me kid. You know, how I can't always look after her because of work. But I've learned my lesson.

I hope you're not being overly hard on yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 11, 2010, 12:14:34 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"It's just that I have had some lapses in caring for me kid. You know, how I can't always look after her because of work. But I've learned my lesson.
I hope you're not being overly hard on yourself.

It's good that you reminded me about that. In fact, I was blaming myself the whole time she was confined in the hospital.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2010, 12:19:05 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"It's just that I have had some lapses in caring for me kid. You know, how I can't always look after her because of work. But I've learned my lesson.
I hope you're not being overly hard on yourself.
It's good that you reminded me about that. In fact, I was blaming myself the whole time she was confined in the hospital.

What happened?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 11, 2010, 12:47:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"What happened?

Oh, my daughter's home now and doing fine. I was just whining (lame) and blaming myself for my kid's poor health in the past few days. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 12, 2010, 10:12:52 PM

GUESS WHO IS FINALLY GOING TO COLLEGE...ELMO!

Sorry, just kidding, but I, in fact, am going to College starting Monday, at Pima Medical Institute, to train for a career as a Medical Assistant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 12, 2010, 10:14:42 PM

Quote from: "joe716"Whats on my mind today?

Well, today, I read a few blog posts at Daylight Atheism. I thought about how to apply his series on how to think critically to my everyday life.

I'm a big fan of Ebonmuse. He's a helluva thinker, and writer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2010, 10:31:25 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"GUESS WHO IS FINALLY GOING TO COLLEGE...ELMO!

Sorry, just kidding, but I, in fact, am going to College starting Monday, at Pima Medical Institute, to train for a career as a Medical Assistant.

Ha! Talk about coincidence another good friend of mine is half way through her Medical Assistant qualification! Good luck John!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 12, 2010, 10:37:18 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"GUESS WHO IS FINALLY GOING TO COLLEGE...ELMO!

Sorry, just kidding, but I, in fact, am going to College starting Monday, at Pima Medical Institute, to train for a career as a Medical Assistant.
Ha! Talk about coincidence another good friend of mine is half way through her Medical Assistant qualification! Good luck John!

Thankies...I have full plans on getting a set of rainbow scrubs...hehehe...I think it may embarass my partner...but...yea. :yay: :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deekayfry on August 15, 2010, 04:03:36 AM

I am thinking, quite a bit in fact

That I need to go to bed and sleep

That I have worked now 21 days straight without a day off, all twelve hour days, without air conditioning in 100+ temperature, and I wonder how much longer I can hold out as there is no end in sight.

84 hours last week
84 hours this week

...how many more 84 hour weeks will there be?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on August 15, 2010, 04:10:47 AM

Quote from: "deekayfry"I am thinking, quite a bit in fact

That I need to go to bed and sleep

That I have worked now 21 days straight without a day off, all twelve hour days, without air conditioning in 100+ temperature, and I wonder how much longer I can hold out as there is no end in sight.

84 hours last week
84 hours this week

...how many more 84 hour weeks will there be?

What do you do as a mining engineer?
What does an average day consist of?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on August 15, 2010, 04:23:49 AM

Right now he's doing quality control. Different tests on the product as it filters through the equipment at the plant to check whether or not they are in spec so that it can be sold. Long boring tests in a little shack without fans or AC. Oh, and I should add, the tests are 2 hour tests with an acid solution or crush tests depending on what spec he's looking for. There are probably one or two more he's doing on occasion but off the top of my head... he's not home and awake long enough to actually tell me.

Usually, and I'm sure he'll correct this eventually as he's already hit the shower, has to be up again in 6 hours...
A mining engineer will run day to day operations of the plant, including quarry reserves and blasting, BS from employees if they are in a supervisory roll, BS from the machinery/equipment if they are in a maintenance roll, BS with quality if they are in a quality assurance roll. There can also be the geological side of the plant where they would have to prove reserves, find where the good material is, depth, overburden to be removed, etc.

Of course this is just my oversimplified version of his job :D Technically we are both ceramic engineers, he gravitated toward mining and I diverted to package engineering and project management in the 11/12 years since we escaped college.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 15, 2010, 09:54:33 PM

Hey everbody. It's been a little while. How's everybody doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 16, 2010, 08:57:01 AM

Things are still pretty much the same. We have a new member 'Edward the Theist' who looks quite interesting. The Black Jester has gone AWOL for no apparent reason. Have you moved yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 16, 2010, 09:24:44 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Have you moved yet?

Yes I have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 16, 2010, 09:36:08 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Have you moved yet?
Yes I have.

Is it nice to be in your own place? Did you move far?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 16, 2010, 10:15:40 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Have you moved yet?
Yes I have.
Is it nice to be in your own place? Did you move far?

It's very nice. And it's about three hours south of Bergen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 16, 2010, 10:20:13 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"It's very nice. And it's about three hours south of Bergen.

So this will be your first long time away from home then! :yay:

Did you fall off your moped yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 16, 2010, 06:10:38 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"It's very nice. And it's about three hours south of Bergen.
So this will be your first long time away from home then! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deekayfry on August 19, 2010, 01:22:08 AM

Quote from: "Reginus"
Quote from: "deekayfry"I am thinking, quite a bit in fact

That I need to go to bed and sleep

That I have worked now 21 days straight without a day off, all twelve hour days, without air conditioning in 100+ temperature, and I wonder how much longer I can hold out as there is no end in sight.

84 hours last week
84 hours this week

...how many more 84 hour weeks will there be?
What do you do as a mining engineer?
What does an average day consist of?

Reginus, somewhere in the haze a day or two ago, I wrote a response, hit "Preview" and then closed the browser. KDBeads pointed that out. I shrugged mumbled something and went to bed.

In a nutshell, a mining engineer can work on proving a reserve, supervising an operation, to designing a process to purify the minerals. He or she may be involved in just quality control, as I am now, or environmental regulations, or safety.

Mining is a small industry with the largest equipment in the world. It is noisy, dirty, sometimes physically draining, and dangerous.

I love it, not because of all of that, but I get to spend a lot of time outdoors in some of the prettiest country in the world. Although we are tearing some of it up. Go figure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on August 19, 2010, 02:19:15 AM

I got financial aid for college - yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 19, 2010, 03:51:46 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!

Yay! Yay! Yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on August 19, 2010, 04:14:15 AM

Well, Grandma hates me for being atheist.

I love my grandmother, but I dislike intolerance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MikeTheInfidel on August 19, 2010, 04:29:41 AM

Mom decided to forward on this vacuous bit of silliness to me today... sigh.
I Don't Have to Prove It (http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/i-dont-have-to-prove-it.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2010, 07:17:07 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!

Good news id GOOD NEWS :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2010, 07:17:47 AM

Quote from: "skwurll"Well, Grandma hates me for being atheist.

I love my grandmother, but I dislike intolerance.

Does she hate you or your atheism?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 19, 2010, 07:18:51 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!

Awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2010, 07:19:33 AM

Quote from: "MikeTheInfidel"Mom decided to forward on this vacuous bit of silliness to me today... sigh.
I Don't Have to Prove It (http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/i-dont-have-to-prove-it.html)

My retort would be, 'Then I don't have to believe you.'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 19, 2010, 07:20:47 AM

Quote from: "MikeTheInfidel"Mom decided to forward on this vacuous bit of silliness to me today... sigh.
I Don't Have to Prove It (http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/i-dont-have-to-prove-it.html)

I guess she has a point-they don't have to prove it, provided they don't expect others to believe it as well. Those who like to proselytize, on the other hand, had best be prepared to prove what they are preaching.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reasonable on August 19, 2010, 07:48:08 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!

Congratulations!!!! I have just received news that my own dissertation on economic policies of third world countries have just won a prize in Singapore

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on August 19, 2010, 07:49:56 AM

Quote from: "Reasonable"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!
Congratulations!!!! I have just received news that my own dissertation on economic policies of third world countries have just won a prize in Singapore :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2010, 07:53:10 AM

Quote from: "Reasonable"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!
Congratulations!!!! I have just received news that my own dissertation on economic policies of third world countries have just won a prize in Singapore :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 19, 2010, 07:56:36 AM

In the fridge, there was a jar with two bread and butter pickles left. Now there are 0 bread and butter pickles, and I want more. The grocery is open 24/7, but that would require me getting up and going out to my car. Bah. This is why I need to start actually eating meals instead of grazing through the day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cite134 on August 19, 2010, 09:24:56 AM

Over the summer, I've noticed that my appetite has decreased significantly...and I find myself eating like ONE meal a day. I am not sure if this is due to me thinking about things all the time, or my consumption of alcohol almost every night. Perhaps it's the latter.

Oh yeah...time. Time was on my mind as well. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: accura on August 19, 2010, 09:53:22 AM

I'm glad I found this forum. With a name like happy atheist forum, I'm bound to meet happy atheist!!! I'm usually a lurker, but will try to sort through the topics of interest to post on. Kinda tired now, might have to be tomorrow. zZzZzzzZz

I wish we lived in a world where most of its problems were behind us, like ummm, religion! Signing off, over and out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2010, 11:25:54 AM

Quote from: "accura"I'm glad I found this forum. With a name like happy atheist forum, I'm bound to meet happy atheist!!! I'm usually a lurker, but will try to sort through the topics of interest to post on. Kinda tired now, might have to be tomorrow. zZzZzzzZz

I wish we lived in a world where most of its problems were behind us, like ummm, religion! Signing off, over and out.

Welcome aboard.

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How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
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Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 19, 2010, 02:53:59 PM

I think one of the under-appreciated things in life is a phlebotomist that can comfort those that are nervous around needles and make the entire situation relatively painless.

It's an irrational "fear" of mine. It has nothing to do with the small pinch associated with the needle, but the sight of the needle puncturing the skin that gives me the willies. Even on TV or movies, I can't watch that. :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on August 19, 2010, 07:47:54 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"In the fridge, there was a jar with two bread and butter pickles left. Now there are 0 bread and butter pickles, and I want more. The grocery is open 24/7, but that would require me getting up and going out to my car. Bah. This is why I need to start actually eating meals instead of grazing through the day.

When I have a protein-rich breakfast (two fried eggs, usually) first thing in the morning, I can get away with barely eating anything the rest of the day without losing steam (on 'good' days). Maybe that would work for you too. It sure beats caffeine crash.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: deekayfry on August 20, 2010, 12:50:13 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!

Congratulations

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: teifuani on August 20, 2010, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"I think one of the under-appreciated things in life is a phlebotomist that can comfort those that are nervous around needles and make the entire situation relatively painless.

I know exactly what you mean. I have a sort of fear of getting blood drawn mainly because I apparently have "crappy veins" (one of the less than stellar phlebotomists I had told me that

) which has for my parents and me resulted in some painful situations where they jab us at least five times before they find what they need. Last time I got insanely lucky and got the nicest woman I could have possibly imagined (while my poor mom got an arrogant jerk who might as well have stabbed her with a knife to take a sample).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 20, 2010, 02:24:45 PM

Got my new computer today. It's a MacBook. Still getting used to it, havent't used a Mac before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 21, 2010, 01:06:11 PM

Job and allergies. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 21, 2010, 05:39:45 PM

Learn from my mistakes. Don't promise two of your friends you will go to the Trader Joe's up North with them on Saturday, and then drink 5 bottles of wine with your other friends on Friday night. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2010, 08:12:51 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Job and allergies. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2010, 08:16:41 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Learn from my mistakes. Don't promise two of your friends you will go to the Trader Joe's up North with them on Saturday, and then drink 5 bottles of wine with your other friends on Friday night. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 22, 2010, 08:20:24 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"Learn from my mistakes. Don't promise two of your friends you will go to the Trader Joe's up North with them on Saturday, and then drink 5 bottles of wine with your other friends on Friday night.

That had to be one hell of a hangover.

eta: serious deja vu hit me while typing the above.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2010, 09:04:14 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Job and allergies. ;)
:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2010, 09:25:48 AM

Tooth ache :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 22, 2010, 03:46:40 PM

I think I'm falling in love with a student.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on August 22, 2010, 05:04:58 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I think I'm falling in love with a student.

How old is this student?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2010, 05:06:52 PM

Not like... Ten, mehope..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2010, 05:17:50 PM

Been sick as a dog for about a month... And still it's catching up with me. ATSJooo! :eek2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2010, 07:10:57 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I think I'm falling in love with a student.

Love or lust? Stop it you'll regret it badly!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 22, 2010, 07:23:33 PM

im thinking that the phrase "breeding like rabbits" fits perfectly to my cousins

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on August 23, 2010, 12:03:52 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"im thinking that the phrase "breeding like rabbits" fits perfectly to my cousins

Perhaps they can start a TV shoe like the Duggar family. They have 19 kids and want more.
http://www.duggarfamily.com/ (http://www.duggarfamily.com/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 23, 2010, 04:33:02 PM

Quotenotself wrote: How old is this student?

She's 21. I'm decade ahead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 23, 2010, 04:46:56 PM

QuoteTank wrote:
Love or lust? Stop it you'll regret it badly!

Ma'am I'm thinking love. Yea she's a beaut but I dunno. I'm not like having wet dreams of her but I do dream of her replacing my wife and spending my days with her. See, me wife and I's been like John-Yoko separated. She moved out with me daughter for a while now. I dunno maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just trying to fill a gap. Ok, now I'm confused. Think I'll just enjoy her company.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on August 23, 2010, 04:50:50 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quotenotself wrote: How old is this student?
She's 21. I'm decade ahead.

Is she your student? If so, back away now. If not, you may choose to analyze why you are attracted to someone so much younger than you, assuming your attraction is more than simple lust. Get a divorce before you act. Affairs when separated are always tainted and your daughter will never forgive you for cheating on her mom even though you are separated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 23, 2010, 04:57:02 PM

I mean SIR. Sorry Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2010, 05:01:47 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
QuoteTank wrote:
Love or lust? Stop it you'll regret it badly!
Ma'am I'm thinking love. Yea she's a beaut but I dunno. I'm not like having wet dreams of her but I do dream of her replacing my wife and spending my days with her. See, me wife and I's been like John-Yoko separated. She moved out with me daughter for a while now. I dunno maybe you're right. Maybe I'm just trying to fill a gap. Ok, now I'm confused. Think I'll just enjoy her company.

My dad was 9 years older than my mum so the age gap isn't a huge issue. If she's your student then are there issues to do with your job? If you are separated and 100% likely not to get back together then carry on slowly and by 100% up front with your new friend about your history with your wife. Your new friend has the right to know what she's letting herself in for. Other than that just 'do no harm' to her or yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2010, 05:02:36 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I mean SIR. Sorry Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 23, 2010, 05:13:36 PM

Quotenotself wrote:
Is she your student? If so, back away now. If not, you may choose to analyze why you are attracted to someone so much younger than you, assuming your attraction is more than simple lust. Get a divorce before you act. Affairs when separated are always tainted and your daughter will never forgive you for cheating on her mom even though you are separated.

She's a former student. I don't want to back away so I'm choosing to analyze the situation. Maybe this prospers, maybe it won't. I agree with you about acting outside the marriage. However, we don't have a divorce law yet. And thank you for bringing my kid in the picture. I could've acted recklessly. It would be unfair for her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 23, 2010, 09:00:41 PM

Quote from: "notself"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"im thinking that the phrase "breeding like rabbits" fits perfectly to my cousins
Perhaps they can start a TV shoe like the Duggar family. They have 19 kids and want more.
http://www.duggarfamily.com/ (http://www.duggarfamily.com/)

makes my hair stand,
are they at east eatable?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on August 23, 2010, 09:45:38 PM

The smaller ones look very tender. I bet they're tasty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ms. Puppy on August 23, 2010, 11:03:57 PM

I was thinking about my grandfather today. He would have been 101 years old today. I loved him very much.

Before he died his mind would come and go. Once during one of his more lucid moments - he asked me if I believed in Jesus Christ as my Savior (he was a southern Baptist) and I told him yes just to make him happy even though I didn't really believe that anymore.

He said that made him happy and he cried. That was the only time I ever saw him cry.

I don't regret telling him that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2010, 02:54:23 AM

Quote from: "notself"The smaller ones look very tender. I bet they're tasty.

How about their legs, they don't need those.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAXvHY.jpg&hash=68b7a351de367dd3a6ae43e08971071d0def5983)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 24, 2010, 03:05:42 AM

Theists. It seems to me they are getting more and more uneducated by the minute. :rant:

... ...

/refer to post above in regard to theists.

(DIsclaimer: exceptions for the few eggs that don't fit in the basket)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2010, 08:23:47 AM

Quote from: "Ms. Puppy"I was thinking about my grandfather today. He would have been 101 years old today. I loved him very much.

Before he died his mind would come and go. Once during one of his more lucid moments - he asked me if I believed in Jesus Christ as my Savior (he was a southern Baptist) and I told him yes just to make him happy even though I didn't really believe that anymore.

He said that made him happy and he cried. That was the only time I ever saw him cry.

I don't regret telling him that.

I never told my Mum I was an active atheist but I never told here I was a believer either, it would have just upset her and done no good for anybody. I was once chatting to her about Darwin and Evolution and her comment was 'Why did he {Darwin} have to go and make things so complicated!' I realised there was no point in pressing the matter. Hopefully with the passing of these older generations things will become at least a little less superstitious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2010, 09:44:18 AM

I heard an interview of an aged care worker talking about caring for dementia sufferers.
She said some people saw the truth as important, but this often caused too much distress.
An example was given of an elderly person asking if their long dead mother would be visiting.
The carer would say yes and in a couple of hours the patient would have forgotten about it.
If the truth was told the patient would get very upset.
They would forget what they were upset about, but still be upset.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 24, 2010, 12:16:02 PM

Ugh, sick today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2010, 12:18:09 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Ugh, sick today.

Sympathy to you. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

I have tooth ache :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 24, 2010, 12:19:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Ugh, sick today.

Sympathy to you. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

I have tooth ache :sigh:

How come you're waiting till Friday?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2010, 12:35:51 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Ugh, sick today.

Sympathy to you. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

I have tooth ache :sigh:

How come you're waiting till Friday?

By sheer luck I have an appointment for a general check up Friday so I'm just stuffing down pain killers until then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 24, 2010, 08:34:18 PM

Took my first A&P test yesterday, along with spelling, and got 59/60 right, 98%! Woot!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2010, 08:50:50 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"Took my first A&P test yesterday, along with spelling, and got 59/60 right, 98%! Woot!

woohoo :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 25, 2010, 06:34:58 AM

I think I must have a tape worm. I'm always hungry.

Also, I may or may not be eating frosting with a spoon. out of the container. Don't judge me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on August 25, 2010, 07:36:55 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I think I must have a tape worm. I'm always hungry.

Also, I may or may not be eating frosting with a spoon. out of the container. Don't judge me!

If not to be judged then why share embaresing details? lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 25, 2010, 08:45:56 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"Took my first A&P test yesterday, along with spelling, and got 59/60 right, 98%! Woot!
woohoo :sigh:

Really dumb mistake. Mistook -graphy for -scopy.... :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 25, 2010, 11:33:23 PM

I'm reworking my resume and it's frustrating the shit out of me. Currently, it's in the chronological format, but given my employment was spotty at best while I was in grad school, I'm making the jump to the functional resume format, which I hope will serve me better. My problem is that I've worked in so many varied area over the years that I don't know how to condense that into just a few skill sets. Computer skills is right up there, but I've worked in food service, retail, home care, and those things all required very different skill sets.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 26, 2010, 02:06:14 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I think I must have a tape worm. I'm always hungry.

Also, I may or may not be eating frosting with a spoon. out of the container. Don't judge me!

I won't judge you, but next time you question the validity my posting, I will have a retort ready.
Something clever like "ye well you eat containerised frosting with a spoon"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 26, 2010, 02:09:41 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "philosoraptor"I think I must have a tape worm. I'm always hungry.

Also, I may or may not be eating frosting with a spoon. out of the container. Don't judge me!
I won't judge you, but next time you question the validity my posting, I will have a retort ready.
Something clever like "ye well you eat containerised frosting with a spoon" :P (I kid, I kid)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 26, 2010, 07:44:43 AM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I'm reworking my resume and it's frustrating the shit out of me. Currently, it's in the chronological format, but given my employment was spotty at best while I was in grad school, I'm making the jump to the functional resume format, which I hope will serve me better. My problem is that I've worked in so many varied area over the years that I don't know how to condense that into just a few skill sets. Computer skills is right up there, but I've worked in food service, retail, home care, and those things all required very different skill sets.

List your key skills and for each one give supporting experience, education and experience. Create these as paragraphs and for each application order the paragraphs in the most appropriate order for the position you are applying for. Does that help.
If you want direct advice start a thread about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on August 26, 2010, 11:35:41 PM

Hubby (deekayfry) just got off his interview in Nebraska. Now the waiting game begins.

I hate waiting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on August 26, 2010, 11:43:08 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby (deekayfry) just got off his interview in Nebraska. Now the waiting game begins.

I hate waiting.

The waiting game sucks, play hungry hungry hippos!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on August 27, 2010, 01:16:44 AM

Eh... I'm thinking rock'em sock'em robots........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 27, 2010, 05:39:50 AM

I just renewed my drivers licence for 5years.
I hate motor registry photos, I was just getting used to the last one and now they give me a worse one.
I know a good atheist should embrace reality but I don't want to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on August 27, 2010, 05:57:31 AM

So when I got home an hour ago, my mom noticed my shirt was on inside-out, and voiced that realization it in the most I-know-you-were-doing-bad-things way possible. The shirt is a really light thing, easy to mess up, worn over a T-shirt. She saw me before I left earlier, while it was still tucked and outside-out, and she knows I'm not seeing any girls right now. Pretty sure she suspects I've been out with a guy, which is the truth (and I don't feel at all guilty for). Arg. That's going to make for one really awkward conversation if and when it comes up. I'm serious guys, atheism is a rational position, so I used logic when my parents confronted me and I didn't want to keep the ruse up anymore. Being a bi-guy? You can't say that everyone would be gay if they had a bit more sense or hadn't been indoctrinated to be straight. The only reason I am the way that I am is because I am that way. It's not a product of rational consideration, or a position reached via an honest review of the (lack of) evidence supporting heterosexuality. So knowing her, it's going to be all pathos and I have nothing to fall back on. Or I could talk to a friendly gal I know from the bar (a lesbian) and ask her to please, please, please help me stay in closet at my mother's house by pretending we get at it on Thursdays. :brick:

Any opinions? Sympathies?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on August 27, 2010, 02:42:58 PM

It's a tough situation if you are still living with your mom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reasonable on August 27, 2010, 11:47:55 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "Reasonable"
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I got financial aid for college - yay!
Congratulations!!!! I have just received news that my own dissertation on economic policies of third world countries have just won a prize in Singapore :D

Mind you, it just sounds awesome. In truth, all I got was a maxed out credit card, a small medal and my name on the stage for a few seconds

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 28, 2010, 05:23:38 AM

I need to figure out how to let my mind and emotions take a vacation...unfortunately the only way I know how to do that is to actually take a vacation to a beach because I find beaches extremely calming.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PipeBox on August 28, 2010, 08:15:17 AM

So go visit a beach this weekend. You can't be more than a few hours from one, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 28, 2010, 09:27:22 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I need to figure out how to let my mind and emotions take a vacation...unfortunately the only way I know how to do that is to actually take a vacation to a beach because I find beaches extremely calming.

The beach looks a long way away.
Don't any of those rivers I see on my map offer a haven?
Anyway wouldn't Asmodean let you squish she/he to relieve your stress?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 29, 2010, 02:16:55 PM

so.. as Im driving 120km on the highway, my car suddenly decides that my camera (on the driver's seat) needs a seatbelt. So it start beeping. And poor me, I panicked.. did I break the car, is there smoke coming out of the hood? should I pull over?
It took about a horrifying minute to see the "seatbelt on" light and put the camera on the floor.
Bad jazz baaaaaad
dont do that again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 29, 2010, 05:00:53 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Don't any of those rivers I see on my map offer a haven?

Most of the water areas around DFW are nasty...there is a state park that has a swimming area; not really the right atmosphere though.

Sleeping in this weekend seems to have helped enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 29, 2010, 05:07:40 PM

I am watching a series on the Discovery Channel called Next World (http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/next-world/next-world.html) and the episode was about artificial intelligences and how they will shape the future.

One segment asked "Why is this happening?" One of the contributors to the show posed a statistic that said:
92% of all scientists that have ever lived are alive today.
85% of all engineers that have ever lived are alive today.

I thought that was incredible!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 29, 2010, 09:53:33 PM

I've got travel on my mind today. Last Tuesday, I returned from a wonderful two week Alaska cruise. On Saturday, I'll visit my wife for a long weekend in Washington DC; the weekend after and the weekend after that, I'll visit my wife again, but this time in Munich.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 30, 2010, 08:36:43 PM

Ok, so today I have a test of three A&P chapters. Good times right? Not so much, because not only I have a test today, I also have a test on Friday on two more chapters. Five chapters, five days, two tests....GAH! :drool :verysad:

SO...I'm a bit freaked out...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on August 30, 2010, 08:58:37 PM

I hate life altering decisions. Almost as much as I hate waiting to hear what the choices are going to be.

Like say..... Nebraska or Virginia, half the cost of living or slightly more, living in the middle of nowhere or being 40 miles from my parents.......

Anyone wanna come over and help me clear out the crap in the house so I can be prepared to move?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2010, 09:05:17 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I hate life altering decisions. Almost as much as I hate waiting to hear what the choices are going to be.

Like say..... Nebraska or Virginia, half the cost of living or slightly more, living in the middle of nowhere or being 40 miles from my parents.......

Anyone wanna come over and help me clear out the crap in the house so I can be prepared to move?

I'll come if you can stump up the air fare (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg43.imageshack.us%2Fimg43%2F4330%2Fgring.gif&hash=636178b2f4403fbb79bac6871d86223491c20eb4)

Don't you break any jars in the move!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on August 31, 2010, 04:12:48 AM

STILL..... waiting for the info.......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 31, 2010, 06:30:47 AM

A storm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 31, 2010, 08:09:44 AM

It's Spring tomorrow, well by the simple measure it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on August 31, 2010, 08:47:42 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"It's Spring tomorrow, well by the simple measure it is.

I wish that by the same simple measure, Spring will come into my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2010, 11:50:57 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"It's Spring tomorrow, well by the simple measure it is.
I wish that by the same simple measure, Spring will come into my mind.

Are you still suffering from relationship difficulties with your ex-student?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2010, 12:05:14 PM

My daughter's partner's company was bought out and he was put on redundancy notice and would have been laid off 2 days before my grand son's birth due date, not good as you can imagine. He has been told he will be retained by the new company so his contract will be transferred so he's happy.

I on the other hand am seriously pissed off with the car I got from my daughter. It has cost me Â£560 to get it serviced but the car alarm is playing up and randomly unlocks the car! It stays armed so if you open the door the alarm goes off but it's still not acceptable. So I now either have to fix the existing alarm, get rid of it or fit a new one all of which will cost more bloody money :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 31, 2010, 03:03:51 PM

Get I get my scholarship soon? I gotta buy food. What's taking so long? :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2010, 03:08:27 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Get I get my scholarship soon? I gotta buy food. What's taking so long?

Ah! Student diet! Maximum calories, minimum cost = pasta, rice and potatoes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 31, 2010, 03:16:28 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Get I get my scholarship soon? I gotta buy food. What's taking so long?
Ah! Student diet! Maximum calories, minimum cost = pasta, rice and potatoes!

I have eaten too many potatoes in my life. (Hey, I'm Norwegian). So no potatoes for me, but pasta and rice? Yes please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on August 31, 2010, 03:48:42 PM

I'm Irish-I don't believe there is such a thing as too many potatoes. Especially when they can be prepared so many ways!

One of my favorites that is relatively easy to do if you have toaster oven is to do a buttery Parmesan potato. You cut thin slices into the potato without cutting all the way through-almost as if you were cutting chips, but leaving them attached to the potato. Between each little slice, insert a tiny pat of butter. Sprinkle the top of the potato with a liberal amount of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and other seasonings of your choice. Bake (about an hour at 450, depending on potato size) and enjoy. So good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 31, 2010, 04:36:42 PM

Quote from: "philosoraptor"I'm Irish-I don't believe there is such a thing as too many potatoes. Especially when they can be prepared so many ways!

One of my favorites that is relatively easy to do if you have toaster oven is to do a buttery Parmesan potato. You cut thin slices into the potato without cutting all the way through-almost as if you were cutting chips, but leaving them attached to the potato. Between each little slice, insert a tiny pat of butter. Sprinkle the top of the potato with a liberal amount of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and other seasonings of your choice. Bake (about an hour at 450, depending on potato size) and enjoy. So good.

Sounds like a lot of work, but so delicious. And btw the way we almost always eat potatoes here is boiled, and that is what I'm sick of. Fish and potatoes, fish and potatoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on August 31, 2010, 08:35:01 PM

I set the curve on th A&P test. :brick: :mad:

Not. Fair. At. All...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2010, 08:43:57 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"I set the curve on th A&P test. :brick: :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on August 31, 2010, 10:46:59 PM

in a word: Hitchens. I was pleased as punch to read him commenting on Glenn Beck's rally today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 08:27:44 AM

Quote from: "Baphomet Jones"in a word: Hitchens. I was pleased as punch to read him commenting on Glenn Beck's rally today.

Good to hear CH is capable of commenting on Glenn Beck.

What a cracking user name 'Baphomet Jones' is that your name or a made up one?

Welcome aboard

Regards
Boring 'Chris'

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on September 01, 2010, 08:39:01 AM

I'm so tired of having to Google

every company that emails me job offers through Career Builder. For every legit offer, there are two scam ones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on September 01, 2010, 02:04:28 PM

Thanks Chris, good to be here.
Yup, freaky parents sometimes give out freaky names. Thanks for the links!
Cheers
B

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 02:08:03 PM

Why is it so hard to make friends?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:20:36 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Why is it so hard to make friends?

I don't know, I have the exact opposite problem, I just talk to people and they talk back. I talk to far too many people at times which means I have little quality time with any of them :sigh:

Just keep talking to different people and be yourself, that's what usually works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:27:21 PM

Quote from: "Baphomet Jones"Thanks Chris, good to be here.
Yup, freaky parents sometimes give out freaky names. Thanks for the links!
Cheers
B

An image springs to mind!

Baphomet Jones! Infamous pirate of the Caribbean, know and feared throughout the civilised world for his acts of daring-do and swashbuckling antics with the ladies!

Bloody marvellous name, I bet you get fed up with having to spell it for people though :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on September 01, 2010, 02:51:29 PM

Yes! The spelling, and getting constantly accused of piracy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2010, 03:07:14 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Why is it so hard to make friends?

Well there is the digging.
The smell.
The heaving of parts out of the hole.
All the sewing.
Lots of wiring.
Electrical storms are so unpredictable,
and it's so hard to get a good Egor these days

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 08:58:09 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Why is it so hard to make friends?
Well there is the digging.
The smell.
The heaving of parts out of the hole.
All the sewing.
Lots of wiring.
Electrical storms are so unpredictable,
and it's so hard to get a good Egor these days

I'm still at the stage of collecting parts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 02, 2010, 08:51:04 AM

Got my scholarship today! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 09:47:55 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my scholarship today!

Does that mean you got money?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on September 02, 2010, 02:57:22 PM

congrats on the scholarship!

Anybody read the latest article on Hawking?
God Did Not Create the Universe:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking)
good stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 03:07:17 PM

Quote from: "Baphomet Jones"congrats on the scholarship!

Anybody read the latest article on Hawking?
God Did Not Create the Universe:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking)
good stuff.

Blast! I meant to mention that! Worthy of it's own thread in science I would say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2010, 03:09:59 PM

Quote from: "Baphomet Jones"congrats on the scholarship!

Anybody read the latest article on Hawking?
God Did Not Create the Universe:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking)
good stuff.

Ye, I heard it mentioned on the radio, I started a thread and linked a BBC article.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5713&p=80336#p80336 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5713&p=80336#p80336)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 03:11:17 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Baphomet Jones"congrats on the scholarship!

Anybody read the latest article on Hawking?
God Did Not Create the Universe:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_britain_hawking)
good stuff.

Ye, I heard it mentioned on the radio, I started a thread and linked a BBC article.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5713&p=80336#p80336 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=5713&p=80336#p80336)

Just saw that :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 02, 2010, 04:39:44 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my scholarship today!
Does that mean you got money?

Yep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on September 02, 2010, 05:14:07 PM

I'm in a weird mood. I just found out the pastor from the church I attended growing up died suddenly of a heart attack. While I left the church a long time ago (obviously), the pastor was a really nice guy and I liked him a lot. He never made me feel bad about leaving the church and was really supportive of myself and my brother when our parents were splitting up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on September 02, 2010, 06:08:58 PM

bummer. I've had great relationships with open minded clergy members in my life too. Sorry about your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on September 02, 2010, 07:31:28 PM

today I am sad. One of my dwarf gouramis died and now my other is very sick. He has symptoms of swim bladder disease

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 09:01:52 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"today I am sad. One of my dwarf gouramis died and now my other is very sick. He has symptoms of swim bladder disease

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 02, 2010, 09:21:21 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"today I am sad. One of my dwarf gouramis died and now my other is very sick. He has symptoms of swim bladder disease
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I totally predicted you using that smiley!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 09:27:04 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"today I am sad. One of my dwarf gouramis died and now my other is very sick. He has symptoms of swim bladder disease
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I totally predicted you using that smiley!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 02, 2010, 09:55:48 PM

I hate taking Schroeder to the vet. Of all the dogs here, he is the biggest wuss when it comes to the vet. I have to bring drool and pee towels with me and today we forgot the mussel until after he tried to bite the vet :shake:

58 pound dog peeing himself while getting his shots. What a wimp. And then it takes me and the vet tech both to hold him down long enough for two cysts to be looked at by the vet, declared immediately removable, and subsequently removed before they caused him any trouble (like rupturing or tearing open or getting infected of a host of other bad things that happened to him BEFORE we rescued him), then came the staples to close up one of the holes....... Yes I get to watch and participate with all these procedures, it's totally awesome.

You'd think we were killing the dog with the fighting and baying and growling and howling going on today and we do this every about 6 months for his many cysts, lumps, bumps and skin tags.........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 10:13:47 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I hate taking Schroeder to the vet. Of all the dogs here, he is the biggest wuss when it comes to the vet. I have to bring drool and pee towels with me and today we forgot the mussel until after he tried to bite the vet 58 pound dog peeing himself while getting his shots. What a wimp. And then it takes me and the vet tech both to hold him down long enough for two cysts to be looked at by the vet, declared immediately removable, and subsequently removed before they caused him any trouble (like rupturing or tearing open or getting infected of a host of other bad things that happened to him BEFORE we rescued him), then came the staples to close up one of the holes....... Yes I get to watch and participate with all these procedures, it's totally awesome.

You'd think we were killing the dog with the fighting and baying and growling and howling going on today and we do this every about 6 months for his many cysts, lumps, bumps and skin tags.........

I feel your humiliation. Daisy used to spontaneously leak from all orifices at the vets. Rusty couldn't give a shit. Heart rate as solid as rock even while having a jab. Sally was ok and we have yet to have had the vet experience with Katie but I think she'll be fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 02, 2010, 10:48:18 PM

Yeah I'd rather take my dane mix who has panic attacks while there or the basset who whines and yips the entire time rather than taking him. He is just...... not sure there is a good word or phrase that says it well enough. It's not that I'm embarrassed.... He's just a ton of work while we are there, I'm one of those hands on owners and I jump in when anything is needed so they don't have to bring in the other tech who could be doing something else or the little guy that normally helps wrangle the bulls and horses into submission because he's always busy and has his hands full. Most of the time there isn't even a tech helping with my animals since they know I know my stuff well enough to be left to it and trusted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 11:07:35 PM

Any news on Hubbies new job(s)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 02, 2010, 11:17:59 PM

Nothing positive :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2010, 11:35:14 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Nothing positive

Bummer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on September 04, 2010, 10:52:26 PM

I'm smoking a rack of ribs tonight. I do baby backs. I'll use a combination of mesquite and hickory wood. Got my dry rub ingredients all sorted and I'll use my home-made BBQ sauce. I put the sauce on at the last minute, it gives the ribs a nice glaze.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: omfgzmariah on September 05, 2010, 07:16:06 AM

Hey, this thread is quite large.

I just got off work and my eyes hurt.
My car hurt my right kidney last night. Do they bruise?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2010, 08:07:04 AM

Quote from: "omfgzmariah"Hey, this thread is quite large.

I just got off work and my eyes hurt.
My car hurt my right kidney last night. Do they bruise?

Yes they do but continual kidney pain or blood in the urine is an instant trip to casualty for a check up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: omfgzmariah on September 05, 2010, 08:33:01 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Yes they do but continual kidney pain or blood in the urine is an instant trip to casualty for a check up!

Oh, I'll definitelyyyy be watching for the second one now! ;]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: omfgzmariah on September 05, 2010, 11:37:56 PM

Writing a paper on the positives of a liberal art school.
Poo on it liberal art schools.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 06, 2010, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"It's Spring tomorrow, well by the simple measure it is.
I wish that by the same simple measure, Spring will come into my mind.
Are you still suffering from relationship difficulties with your ex-student?

My wife decided to move back back in. So I dropped anything related to my ex-student that might jeopardize the current status of my marriage. Thanks to your advices.

Storm is gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2010, 12:06:20 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"It's Spring tomorrow, well by the simple measure it is.
I wish that by the same simple measure, Spring will come into my mind.
Are you still suffering from relationship difficulties with your ex-student?

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"My wife decided to move back back in. So I dropped anything related to my ex-student that might jeopardize the current status of my marriage. Thanks to your advices. Storm is gone.

Well that is good news. I hope things work out for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 08, 2010, 12:20:57 AM

What's up with Google

today? Anybody know?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 08, 2010, 01:19:50 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"What's up with today? Anybody know?

I can't see any problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 08, 2010, 04:54:00 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Sophus"What's up with today? Anybody know?
I can't see any problem.

The floating dots? Usually they explain their special logos. Haven't done that this time around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cite134 on September 08, 2010, 06:37:45 AM

Drinking. I think I am an alcoholic : /.

On another note, I was mainly thinking about school and my car's registration. Also, my dubious 'connections' with my so-called 'friends' or associates at school. Sigh, sometimes I really just wish I had a very simple agricultural life or something. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 08, 2010, 07:09:49 AM

Quote from: "Cite134"Drinking. I think I am an alcoholic : /.

On another note, I was mainly thinking about school and my car's registration. Also, my dubious 'connections' with my so-called 'friends' or associates at school. Sigh, sometimes I really just wish I had a very simple agricultural life or something.

Are you always looking for the next drink and do you feel uncomfortable if there is no alcohol in reach?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 08, 2010, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: "Cite134"Sigh, sometimes I really just wish I had a very simple agricultural life or something.

Land is cheap in Kentucky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 08, 2010, 04:12:16 PM

I'm happy because Norway beat Portugal in football yesterday.
(Og gjett hvem som scoret? Nei, var det ikke bergenseren Erik Huseklepp det da? Jammen var det det.

)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 08, 2010, 05:42:01 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm happy because Norway beat Portugal in football yesterday.

Real football, or soccer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 08, 2010, 05:42:13 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm happy because Norway beat Portugal in football yesterday.
(Og gjett hvem som scoret? Nei, var det ikke bergenseren Erik Huseklepp det da? Jammen var det det. )

That's quite impressive!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 08, 2010, 06:34:46 PM

iPhone iOS 4.1 update. Hope there are no bugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 08, 2010, 06:55:14 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm happy because Norway beat Portugal in football yesterday.
Real football, or soccer?

What you call soccer is real football. Because you use both your foot and a ball, ergo: football.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on September 08, 2010, 06:59:44 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm happy because Norway beat Portugal in football yesterday.
Real football, or soccer?

Spoken like a true American.

Almost every other country in the world refers to soccer as football.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 08, 2010, 07:11:47 PM

I found this picture.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.augmentedplanet.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F05%2Fhandegg.jpg&hash=b475899ad47f52e019c6786f4e6fa9ec51b31b88)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 08, 2010, 07:24:02 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Falm1ys.jpg&hash=9576ddb05c7c3765b8b2a6376b291c336de1058b)
:bananacolor: :bananacolor: :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: i_am_i on September 08, 2010, 10:52:26 PM

I fnally got paid for a session I did last week. Money!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on September 09, 2010, 11:39:06 PM

My past. Talking about reproduction on the female side in AP, and we started talking about why it might be impossible for some, and I thought of, but didn't mention vaginal scaring, which brought to mind rape, and yea...bad times...I hate my brother so much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Baphomet Jones on September 10, 2010, 03:56:22 PM

woah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on September 10, 2010, 11:43:55 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Falm1ys.jpg&hash=9576ddb05c7c3765b8b2a6376b291c336de1058b)
:bananacolor: :bananacolor: :bananacolor:

PoopShoot just destroyed every argument about soccer and football.

He wins hands down, no ifs, ands or buts.

AMERICA FTW!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 11, 2010, 12:13:57 AM

Quote from: "tymygy"PoopShoot just destroyed every argument about soccer and football.

He wins hands down, no ifs, ands or buts.

AMERICA FTW!

To be fair, the pic is copypasta, but I do wonder a bit about a game wherein 5 is a phenomenally high score.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on September 11, 2010, 02:02:52 AM

Yeah, and a 90 minute game that 70% of time ends 0-0, just isn't my thang.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on September 11, 2010, 02:30:04 AM

And, I could kick the shit out of any soccer player.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zklinedi on September 11, 2010, 02:47:58 AM

Futbol beats "football" any day of the week. GO BAYERN MUNICH!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 11, 2010, 09:52:16 PM

Quote from: "tymygy"Yeah, and a 90 minute game that 70% of time ends 0-0, just isn't my thang.

I'm not keen of football, although I do like grid iron and when in the US I got to see the Chicago Bears play at Soldier Field :drool

It's a little like tantric sex, but more fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Zklinedi on September 12, 2010, 02:30:40 AM

BOO CHICAGO, GO COLTS!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 14, 2010, 06:10:37 PM

Well I am officially a student again. I went and enrolled at Bradford College today and will start full time for 30 weeks on a 'top up' that will give me a BSc in Business computing, if I get all the way through! It was an interesting day. There were 30 people enrolling, all asian, bar 3, and all male, bar 3, there was one white lady who may have felt a little left out!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 15, 2010, 01:38:19 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Well I am officially a student again. I went and enrolled at Bradford College today and will start full time for 30 weeks on a 'top up' that will give me a BSc in Business computing, if I get all the way through! It was an interesting day. There were 30 people enrolling, all asian, bar 3, and all male, bar 3, there was one white lady who may have felt a little left out!

Good Luck

Quote from: "Tank"It's a little like tantric sex, but more fun.

Are you sure you're doing this right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 16, 2010, 12:22:20 AM

Lost a friend last week and no one told me until I saw the obit today. Used to work with him, he built my fence, I used to schedule all his work orders and set up quote appointment for him. Saw him and his wife at the store literally an hour or 2 before the heart attack took him. I'm still shocked. I had given him and his wife both a hug that day, they were planning on driving up to see their daughter I think. I know it has to have been hell on the family.

Damn.

Damn.

Damn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 16, 2010, 12:56:50 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Lost a friend last week and no one told me until I saw the obit today.

That blows. I had a friend who died of a heart attack on my wife's birthday, but that was several years ago. I wish you the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 16, 2010, 02:30:51 AM

Quote from: "Zklinedi"BOO CHICAGO, GO COLTS!

I'm tired of the Colts always winning. Looks like this won't be their year.

The Dolphins won their opener for the first time in a while. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 16, 2010, 08:12:32 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Lost a friend last week and no one told me until I saw the obit today. Used to work with him, he built my fence, I used to schedule all his work orders and set up quote appointment for him. Saw him and his wife at the store literally an hour or 2 before the heart attack took him. I'm still shocked. I had given him and his wife both a hug that day, they were planning on driving up to see their daughter I think. I know it has to have been hell on the family.

Damn.

Damn.

Damn.

Sorry to read that. One is always in two minds about a sudden death. On the up side nobody really gets to worry before the event. On the down side there is no chance to prepare for the event. On balance I think I'd prefer a quick end.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on September 16, 2010, 01:51:10 PM

Well this week I learned an important lesson: be careful with trusting people to work on a project.

In my AP Geography class, I asked two people in by group to write one paragraph on a specific topic for a project. Both of them simply plagiarized a paragraph from an internet source (and neither paragraph even made much sense). The other person in my group said she would e-mail me the work she had done on our power point, but didn't.
:brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 16, 2010, 02:31:00 PM

Quote from: "Reginus"Well this week I learned an important lesson: be careful with trusting people to work on a project.

In my AP Geography class, I asked two people in by group to write one paragraph on a specific topic for a project. Both of them simply plagiarized a paragraph from an internet source (and neither paragraph even made much sense). The other person in my group said she would e-mail me the work she had done on our power point, but didn't.

You have my sympathies. As a project manger one learns that trusting people to do what they say they will is fine, if you want the project to fail. One has to keep an eye on all of the plates, all of the time, it's not just a question of dishing out the work as you have found. A good life lesson me thinks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2010, 02:37:53 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Reginus"Well this week I learned an important lesson: be careful with trusting people to work on a project.

In my AP Geography class, I asked two people in by group to write one paragraph on a specific topic for a project. Both of them simply plagiarized a paragraph from an internet source (and neither paragraph even made much sense). The other person in my group said she would e-mail me the work she had done on our power point, but didn't.

You have my sympathies. As a project manger one learns that trusting people to do what they say they will is fine, if you want the project to fail. One has to keep an eye on all of the plates, all of the time, it's not just a question of dishing out the work as you have found. A good life lesson me thinks.

I hate working with a group on a project. One or two people do 90 to 95% of the work and the others just ride their coattails.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2010, 02:41:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Well I am officially a student again. I went and enrolled at Bradford College today and will start full time for 30 weeks on a 'top up' that will give me a BSc in Business computing, if I get all the way through! It was an interesting day. There were 30 people enrolling, all asian, bar 3, and all male, bar 3, there was one white lady who may have felt a little left out!

Hurray! I'm sure you will enjoy it. How many of them are "mature" students?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 16, 2010, 03:00:14 PM

Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"Well I am officially a student again. I went and enrolled at Bradford College today and will start full time for 30 weeks on a 'top up' that will give me a BSc in Business computing, if I get all the way through! It was an interesting day. There were 30 people enrolling, all asian, bar 3, and all male, bar 3, there was one white lady who may have felt a little left out!
Hurray! I'm sure you will enjoy it. How many of them are "mature" students?

3, including me. But only one of them is at level 3 with me, the other is starting at level 1. So at the moment it looks like There may only be 2 on the course! There is 16 hours of contact time each week so that sounds good too. Given I have had next to none at the OU (which is of course the nature of the beast in a distance learning environment.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2010, 03:07:10 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"Well I am officially a student again. I went and enrolled at Bradford College today and will start full time for 30 weeks on a 'top up' that will give me a BSc in Business computing, if I get all the way through! It was an interesting day. There were 30 people enrolling, all asian, bar 3, and all male, bar 3, there was one white lady who may have felt a little left out!
Hurray! I'm sure you will enjoy it. How many of them are "mature" students?
3, including me. But only one of them is at level 3 with me, the other is starting at level 1. So at the moment it looks like There may only be 2 on the course! There is 16 hours of contact time each week so that sounds good too. Given I have had next to none at the OU (which is of course the nature of the beast in a distance learning environment.)

Eh, at least it gets you out of the house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 16, 2010, 04:01:32 PM

Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"3, including me. But only one of them is at level 3 with me, the other is starting at level 1. So at the moment it looks like There may only be 2 on the course! There is 16 hours of contact time each week so that sounds good too. Given I have had next to none at the OU (which is of course the nature of the beast in a distance learning environment.)
Eh, at least it gets you out of the house. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2010, 04:27:39 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"3, including me. But only one of them is at level 3 with me, the other is starting at level 1. So at the moment it looks like There may only be 2 on the course! There is 16 hours of contact time each week so that sounds good too. Given I have had next to none at the OU (which is of course the nature of the beast in a distance learning environment.)
Eh, at least it gets you out of the house. :D
True. They listen well but don't really hold up their end of the conversation all that well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 16, 2010, 08:01:13 PM

I sucks when you are trying to get money for a car. Banks really don't like talking with you these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jats on September 16, 2010, 09:04:50 PM

"...good luck with that Tank..." remembering it well "...not that I envy the full time bit, other than the letching opportunities..."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jats on September 17, 2010, 12:10:29 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I sucks when you are trying to get money for a car. Banks really don't like talking with you these days.

"...they still reckon, even the RAC I remember once saying, that the most economical form of motoring is to buy an old car, taxed and mot'd, for less than Â£400 and even if it only lasts a year you have had more than your moneys worth, and if you also run it on LPG or oil as most old diesels will do, being that's what they were designed to run on, even better then as petrol is not likely to get cheaper, old Jags, Mercs, and unpopular cheap as chips 4x4's are good targets, but, that's from a UK perspective..."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 17, 2010, 12:39:17 PM

Quote from: "Jats"
Quote from: "KDbeads"I sucks when you are trying to get money for a car. Banks really don't like talking with you these days.

"...they still reckon, even the RAC I remember once saying, that the most economical form of motoring is to buy an old car, taxed and mot'd, for less than Â£400 and even if it only lasts a year you have had more than your moneys worth, and if you also run it on LPG or oil as most old diesels will do, being that's what they were designed to run on, even better then as petrol is not likely to get cheaper, old Jags, Mercs, and unpopular cheap as chips 4x4's are good targets, but, that's from a UK perspective..."

I avoid borrowing for an asset unless it is likely to appreciate, produce income, or decrease expenditure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jats on September 17, 2010, 01:26:10 PM

"...a wise caveat indeed, and gone are my days of wanting the latest thing, except where is this flying car already..." as Jats curiously turns all Yiddish "...imagine that, all zooming about, the ants getting their wings en mass, and while I can understand it in the States and the Australian outback having to travel a distance to the local store, here in Europe its a two minute walk as a rule, often due to our often lamented immigration policies of the past, yet how often would people be nipping to the shops if it was literally a hop and a jump in your flying machine, to get your daily bread & milk, like it's hard to resist even now getting off your fat ass car keys in hand, still, I digress, I still want one of these, classic or not..."

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcrazyjourneys.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F10%2Fflying_car.jpg&hash=4d2818dde2950643bb273ad7991f9d5d6548de9f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 17, 2010, 04:56:43 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I avoid borrowing for an asset unless it is likely to appreciate, produce income, or decrease expenditure.

I totally agree.... this will keep me from having to spend more than the price of the used truck I'm trying to get to fix the truck I have now (needs new engine, fuel injection system, computer, and AC, price tag on that is obscene). It's better on gas mileage, has AC, new engine/trany, and is big enough to haul a trailer cross country. Not to mention, I can put the dogs in the back instead of up front with me when visiting the vet

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 17, 2010, 08:32:29 PM

Whats on my mind? Same as always; Boobies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 17, 2010, 09:33:51 PM

Quote from: "Roganthis72"Whats on my mind? Same as always; Boobies.

But they're your own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 17, 2010, 09:49:48 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "Roganthis72"Whats on my mind? Same as always; Boobies.
But they're your own.

No, those are on my chest

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on September 18, 2010, 04:44:00 AM

Quote from: "Roganthis72"Whats on my mind? Same as always; Boobies.

Make that 2.

:yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 18, 2010, 05:02:10 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I avoid borrowing for an asset unless it is likely to appreciate, produce income, or decrease expenditure.
I totally agree.... this will keep me from having to spend more than the price of the used truck I'm trying to get to fix the truck I have now (needs new engine, fuel injection system, computer, and AC, price tag on that is obscene). It's better on gas mileage, has AC, new engine/trany, and is big enough to haul a trailer cross country. Not to mention, I can put the dogs in the back instead of up front with me when visiting the vet

So a push-bike is out of the question then?
Could you put those dogs to work, attach them to a cart of some sort?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGglb4.jpg&hash=f9eb2a65171bc53a164a4b39820cee869782f5cc)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 08:30:08 AM

A pair of boobies!
[spoiler:1gs00uu8](https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffacepwn.com%2Fposters%2Fboobies-ifnotfunny.jpg&hash=c4e1b8997aacb30d003e500477b8a04708e98cbc)

Well what did you expect

[/spoiler:1gs00uu8]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 18, 2010, 10:05:16 AM

I like their blue feet.
I would have called them footsies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 18, 2010, 10:26:37 AM

I'm searching for an essay topic for the school paper. If I talk about my deism, I may likely get fired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 18, 2010, 03:15:21 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I'm searching for an essay topic for the school paper. If I talk about my deism, I may likely get fired.

Talk about boobies, perhaps include tits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 18, 2010, 03:23:07 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I'm searching for an essay topic for the school paper. If I talk about my deism, I may likely get fired.
Talk about boobies, perhaps include tits.

poop is so wise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 18, 2010, 03:25:32 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"So a push-bike is out of the question then?
Could you put those dogs to work, attach them to a cart of some sort?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGglb4.jpg&hash=f9eb2a65171bc53a164a4b39820cee869782f5cc)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2010, 06:11:38 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I'm searching for an essay topic for the school paper. If I talk about my deism, I may likely get fired.

Details so we can make suggestions, some might actually be serious

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 19, 2010, 03:15:38 PM

It's my brother's birthday today. I thought I should send him a text. Do they have cellphones in prison?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on September 19, 2010, 05:55:39 PM

I want to get some doritos before the games start........ in 5 fucking minutes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2010, 07:56:43 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"It's my brother's birthday today. I thought I should send him a text. Do they have cellphones in prison?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 19, 2010, 08:56:51 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"It's my brother's birthday today. I thought I should send him a text. Do they have cellphones in prison?

Relax. It's nothing serious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2010, 09:02:25 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"It's my brother's birthday today. I thought I should send him a text. Do they have cellphones in prison?
Relax. It's nothing serious.

Good to hear. How are you getting on with the scooter?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 19, 2010, 11:22:47 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Good to hear. How are you getting on with the scooter?

Good. Scooter is working great. Don't spend much money on gas. Everything is good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on September 20, 2010, 01:03:25 AM

I am soooooo nervous about starting school tomorrow! Eeep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on September 20, 2010, 01:45:09 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I am soooooo nervous about starting school tomorrow! Eeep!

What classes are you taking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on September 20, 2010, 01:52:55 AM

American history from 1865 to the present, biological anthropology, and math. My math teacher already emailed me homework! Gah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on September 20, 2010, 03:13:49 AM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"American history from 1865 to the present, biological anthropology, and math. My math teacher already emailed me homework! Gah.

I've been chugging away for two weeks already. Be glad you're not taking the classes I'm taking. :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 20, 2010, 05:00:35 PM

Hmmm...I shoulda had that piece of pizza this morning. Now I'm starving and don't get lunch for another 2 hours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on September 20, 2010, 10:19:43 PM

this forum is awesometacular.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 20, 2010, 10:34:54 PM

Have links on this forum always highlighted to red when you roll over them with the cursor? :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on September 20, 2010, 10:56:44 PM

mine highlights yellow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 21, 2010, 12:10:26 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Have links on this forum always highlighted to red when you roll over them with the cursor?

Mine have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jats on September 21, 2010, 12:22:27 AM

"...Monday Night Football..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 21, 2010, 01:25:21 AM

I pooped. Feels good man.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 21, 2010, 03:43:21 AM

Quote from: "TheWilliam"mine highlights yellow.

Quote from: "Cecilie"Mine have.

I could've sworn it used to be a light blue but would only change to red after clicking on it. :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 21, 2010, 04:16:24 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"
Quote from: "TheWilliam"mine highlights yellow.
Quote from: "Cecilie"Mine have.

I could've sworn it used to be a light blue but would only change to red after clicking on it.

QuoteColours and backgrounds for links.css
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
a:link { color: #105289; }
a:visited { color: #105289; }
a:hover { color: #D31141; }
a:active { color: #368AD2; }

If you plonk D31141 into photoshop you get red

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on September 21, 2010, 08:17:37 AM

I can't wait for the schedule change at work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 21, 2010, 03:12:51 PM

Anyone else think that theWilliam is outrageously black? even for a black dude?

Sorry, its just been bugging me and I had to say it. If I stood next to you, I would look as white as a ghost! (as opposed to as white as a sheet of paper like I do now)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 21, 2010, 05:08:25 PM

Where I'm from, that's referred to as "so black, he purple". William isn't as purple as I've seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 21, 2010, 05:32:29 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"Have links on this forum always highlighted to red when you roll over them with the cursor?

Ever since we upgraded to phpbb3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 21, 2010, 05:33:33 PM

Quote from: "TheWilliam"mine highlights yellow.

The topics on the topic selection area turn light yellow on hover....but the hyperlinks to the sections go red.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on September 21, 2010, 11:42:03 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "TheWilliam"mine highlights yellow.
The topics on the topic selection area turn light yellow on hover....but the hyperlinks to the sections go red.

word,

well....... I'll continue my quest to bedding Lisa Kudrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 22, 2010, 11:33:36 AM

I wonder if my article will be approved by the editorial staff of the school paper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on September 22, 2010, 01:18:44 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I wonder if my article will be approved by the editorial staff of the school paper.

What is it about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 22, 2010, 06:13:06 PM

First two days at college just done. Excellent fun, rather intense, very interesting. Probably going to keep me occupied but I'll probably only be around for a little while each day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on September 22, 2010, 11:30:40 PM

Quote from: "Tank"First two days at college just done. Excellent fun, rather intense, very interesting. Probably going to keep me occupied but I'll probably only be around for a little while each day.

Best wishes for a great term.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 23, 2010, 02:33:11 PM

QuoteReginus wrote:
What is it about?

The downside of being an atheist anarchist teacher who is pro-choice, in favor of same-sex marriage and divorce. They are publishing it. The kids liked it. Did I mention I'm an atheist now? Lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Reginus on September 25, 2010, 01:41:16 AM

Listening to Baba Yetu to get ready to play Civ 5, which came out a few days ago.
[youtube:301ojv3h]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmut6FBx4xk[/youtube:301ojv3h]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 25, 2010, 09:02:16 AM

Hubby landed job across country.

Cue massive move prep and me not being able to sleep for trying to list everything that has to be done from now to the inevitable move date of whenever....... :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 09:09:11 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby landed job across country.

Cue massive move prep and me not being able to sleep for trying to list everything that has to be done from now to the inevitable move date of whenever.......

Excellent news!

Will you be able to transport all your preserves? Or will you have a yard sale?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 25, 2010, 09:10:26 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby landed job across country.

Is it a less religiously zealous area?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 25, 2010, 09:14:07 AM

Food comes with us though I am planning a massive yard sale in 2 weeks and will put out some of the extras that may take us longer than a year to consume. I'm giving myself that long to declutter/dejunk. Have each room scheduled for 2 days work time, with extra few days for misc crap. Goal is to get enough crap out of here to reduce the load weight of final packing and hopefully raise enough extra cash to pay for a few repairs or even enough to put done on a non-falling apart vehicle.

I started the sewing room already since I couldn't sleep tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 25, 2010, 09:17:39 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby landed job across country.
Is it a less religiously zealous area?

Kinda, if you don't include my parents in the count

Headed for Richmond Virginia, well about an hour south anyway. Parents are in Richmond. Luckily I'm going to use that to my advantage and have them hunt down a living space for us. Have my eye on an old farm house I'm planning on seeing if they will give it a once over and inspection for me before hubby even gets in town. If it's good the price can not be beat and we may even be able to get a loan on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 10:13:20 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby landed job across country.
Is it a less religiously zealous area?

Kinda, if you don't include my parents in the count
Headed for Richmond Virginia, well about an hour south anyway. Parents are in Richmond. Luckily I'm going to use that to my advantage and have them hunt down a living space for us. Have my eye on an old farm house I'm planning on seeing if they will give it a once over and inspection for me before hubby even gets in town. If it's good the price can not be beat and we may even be able to get a loan on it.

Are you happy about al of this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 25, 2010, 01:24:33 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Are you happy about al of this?

Don't have much of a choice at the moment. The offer was far and above what he's making now and has been making the last 4 years. The benefits package is impressive to say the very least. The only thing keeping me here is that I like it. Even with the loons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 03:05:29 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"Are you happy about al of this?

Don't have much of a choice at the moment. The offer was far and above what he's making now and has been making the last 4 years. The benefits package is impressive to say the very least. The only thing keeping me here is that I like it. Even with the loons.

Where are you going?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 25, 2010, 03:21:41 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"Are you happy about al of this?

Don't have much of a choice at the moment. The offer was far and above what he's making now and has been making the last 4 years. The benefits package is impressive to say the very least. The only thing keeping me here is that I like it. Even with the loons.
Where are you going?

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Hubby landed job across country.
Is it a less religiously zealous area?

Kinda, if you don't include my parents in the count
Headed for Richmond Virginia, well about an hour south anyway. Parents are in Richmond. Luckily I'm going to use that to my advantage and have them hunt down a living space for us. Have my eye on an old farm house I'm planning on seeing if they will give it a once over and inspection for me before hubby even gets in town. If it's good the price can not be beat and we may even be able to get a loan on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 03:35:10 PM

I should have been more specific, whereabouts in Richmond are you going to try and live in?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 25, 2010, 04:05:30 PM

Good luck with everything. Just understand that in all likelihood if you act on these feelings, your marriage will likely not recover.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 25, 2010, 04:31:42 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I should have been more specific, whereabouts in Richmond are you going to try and live in?

Have no clue, that's still a few months out at this point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on September 26, 2010, 04:34:58 AM

The mods look bluer.

Who's Amor Fati? Other than someone with an awesome username.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 27, 2010, 09:06:31 AM

The Beatles - Abbey Road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on September 27, 2010, 08:19:36 PM

I have things to do... and I'm lazy...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 27, 2010, 08:45:03 PM

Quote from: "skwurll"I have things to do... and I'm lazy...

Join the club. We've have t-shirts but we just haven't gotten around to placing the order yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 28, 2010, 01:10:01 AM

My husband and I are going to Hannibal, Missouri tomorrow. It's only a 90 minute drive from where we live, so I think it will be a very nice day out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on September 28, 2010, 05:24:18 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "skwurll"I have things to do... and I'm lazy...
lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 28, 2010, 06:51:35 AM

, i'm still alive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 28, 2010, 12:02:23 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"wtf, i'm still alive.

were you supposed to be dead?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 28, 2010, 01:31:38 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"wtf, i'm still alive.
were you supposed to be dead?

Nearly got skittled by a white Volkswagen whilst crossing Abbey Road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 28, 2010, 08:34:43 PM

Ugh, I ache all over and can't breathe. Stupid Plague.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 28, 2010, 09:01:20 PM

Quote from: "Roganthis72"Ugh, I ache all over and can't breathe. Stupid Plague.

I've already got dibs on his stuff, so you guys can back off. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 28, 2010, 09:35:02 PM

Many things cross my mind each day. By the time I press the submit button, I am positive something new will drift between my ears. At the moment I am thinking about what I will make for dinner. Deeper than that however, I am thinking about my fellow man, and the struggles we all face, while feeling alone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on September 28, 2010, 09:51:01 PM

I have decided a burn pit is more effective and faster than a shredder. Makes less paper dust too......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 28, 2010, 10:00:00 PM

the goblin was thinking about the term he had coined "icy dicey" which was basically the four letters ICDC as in "inflationary caused devaluation of currency", something that although one will never hear it mentioned on the media as such, was exactly what is happening now, saying "...you see, if you can't actually pay back a debt but you still own those printing presses, you can always devalue the debt though inflation here...", exactly what russia did after the fall of the wall, and guess what, the fed this year has printed more dollars than at any point in its previous history, "...simply, one only has to carefully avoid those two extremes, of either "hyper inflation" or "deflation" that is, while distracting voters with stuff like "climate change" and "terrorism" now..." mentioned the goblin at it, and somehow "icy dicey" seemed aptly put then, in that it was a very risky policy indeed if anyone ever cottoned on to what was happening to their pensions and savings that is

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 28, 2010, 10:05:17 PM

Quote from: "fleamailman"the goblin was thinking about the term he had coined "icy dicey" which was basically the four letters ICDC as in "inflationary caused devaluation of currency", something that although one will never hear it mentioned on the media as such, was exactly what is happening now, saying "...you see, if you can't actually pay back a debt but you still own those printing presses, you can always devalue the debt though inflation here...", exactly what russia did after the fall of the wall, and guess what, the fed this year has printed more dollars than at any point in its previous history, "...simply, one only has to carefully avoid those two extremes, of either "hyper inflation" or "deflation" that is, while distracting voters with stuff like "climate change" and "terrorism" now..." mentioned the goblin at it, and somehow "icy dicey" seemed aptly put then, in that it was a very risky policy indeed if anyone ever cottoned on to what was happening to their pensions and savings that is

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This brings to mind the picture of a Russian grandmother trading a wheelbarrow brimming with cash, for a loaf of bread to feed her starving family. America is still #1 though right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 28, 2010, 10:28:58 PM

"...well droplogic, between the faults of america and the ideals of osama bin laden, I guess one has to wisely accept her faults then, god bless america warts and all..." said the goblin, who now promised to support america on its slow road to recovery by actually purchasing more peanut-based products form the supermarket then, explaining "...yes, america is indeed famous for her nuts, whereas britain is more famous for fruitcakes, but those are the riches of my life I suppose, in a life that would be less without them...", besides, the goblin could openly poke fun at america or britain, but how long would the goblin be allowed to poke fun at the bin laden's plans for everyone then

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 28, 2010, 10:34:58 PM

You risk a furious frenzy of fundamentalist fire with your apt observations. HIDE! :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 28, 2010, 10:35:40 PM

Oh, fucking great, another third-personist.

Bo Jackson should die in a fire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on September 29, 2010, 03:10:23 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Oh, fucking great, another third-personist.

Bo Jackson should die in a fire.

Hahaha.

Also, I wanted to post this in the moderators thread, but I'm not a moderator. So here it is!

[youtube:3ia252rx]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTLwiccIOxI[/youtube:3ia252rx]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 29, 2010, 03:19:18 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Oh, fucking great, another third-personist.

Bo Jackson should die in a fire.

I knew you would be pleased.

I heard someone discussing a book about their childhood in a Catholic mission.
The mission took in indigenous children whether they or their parents agreed or not.
Mostly not I think.

Anyway a Bishop paid them a visit, his plane had problems so he was stuck there longer than intended.
To make himself useful he attempted to provide a lesson to the children.
He had some difficultly answering questions.
I liked the question "why did Eve eat the apple, the snake would have tasted better"
Bishop offers the explanation that the snake was probably poisonous.
Nah say the children, poisonous snakes don't climb trees.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 29, 2010, 03:27:35 AM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "Roganthis72"Ugh, I ache all over and can't breathe. Stupid Plague.
I've already got dibs on his stuff, so you guys can back off.

What stuff?
His plague fleas?
I don't see a star.
He hasn't even got an avatar.

All he's got is "BBBBBBWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 29, 2010, 03:43:06 AM

Crabs are fleas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 29, 2010, 03:43:32 AM

Crabs are fleas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 29, 2010, 03:44:49 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"He hasn't even got an avatar.

That's because he's fat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 29, 2010, 04:13:28 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"Crabs are fleas.

Don't take this question badly, some incisive observations are worth repeating.
But I must ask, have you borrowed Ultima's mouse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 29, 2010, 06:53:08 AM

"...not that I know of..." replied the goblin whose mind felt like it wobbled inside its skull with each dull thought, "...I will never drink again till next time..." he promised thinking that at least it was a more honest appraisal of his long term ability to forget today's sorely felt lesson but for the time being that lesson held him in check

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 29, 2010, 01:12:44 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"Crabs are fleas.
Don't take this question badly, some incisive observations are worth repeating.
But I must ask, have you borrowed Ultima's mouse?

I was posting using my mobile phone. For some unknown reason, I posted double.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on September 29, 2010, 05:32:52 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"He hasn't even got an avatar.
That's because he's fat.

Daaawwwwww, c'mon, don't be like that. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 29, 2010, 06:34:48 PM

Quote from: "Roganthis72"
Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"He hasn't even got an avatar.
That's because he's fat.
Daaawwwwww, c'mon, don't be like that.

From a fat guy to a relatively skinny guy: get over it or get skinny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 29, 2010, 07:53:53 PM

"...most of human interaction, and resulting conversation, is just saying that which is expected of one so that one can get back to more important things like daydreaming or reasoning other things in the back of ones mind..." mentioned the goblin, adding "...so why challenge, thus becoming ostracized in doing so, any expected norm where one can remain hidden in full view by simply playing the expected part and saying the right words each time...", actually on the goblin's mind was his thinking that 99% of ones whole life slips under the attention radar like this, where 1% is actually retained in memory-form through some aroused emotional awareness towards it, simply put, one lives a life that one mostly forgets

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 29, 2010, 08:26:03 PM

The Goblin is correct. If you place our memory on a bell graph with negative and positive memories as the left and right extremes, we only remember the most horrific, and most amazing moments in our lives. I remember exactly what I was doing on Tuesday Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:53 AM - (I say 8:53 AM, because this is when I first learned of the attack.) On the opposite side of my memory bell graph is the moment I asked my wife to marry me. Friday May 18th, 2007 11:19 AM, Sun shining through pine tree, through the blinds, into the bedroom. It looked truly ethereal.
Anyway, the lesser memories aren't gone forever...they just require a reminder, or a dejavu perhaps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 29, 2010, 09:48:15 PM

("...nice reply..." went the goblin now, adding "...it's that subject of persona again, isn't it, and how to hide by not drawing attention to oneself, and conversely how easy it is not to notice, once one is hiding that is, that which one is hiding from...", in fact, the goblin had tried to cover this idea many times in posts to date, he post two now)

repost from elsewhere

"...Richelieu once said "secrecy is the first rule of state", and the important thing here is that "secrecy", in this sense, isn't some childlike denial, or refusal to reply, or straight out lying either, it's that actual "where am I in all this" question...", and then the goblin felt his nagging need of a coffee again, he was now fighting a sensation of dullness of thought that was taking over here, either way the goblin knew he would have to head into the kitchen in a moment, but meanwhile he just continued "...anyway, the world of adolescence, as opposed to that of adulthood, is the one of finding ones "secrecy" mistakenly thought of as actually gaining some outright independence, for "secrecy" one can have in dailylife if one constantly keeps it in focus, but dailylife doesn't let one have that true independence, if only because society functions on the surrender of everyones independence within it, in that, the moment one asks oneself "what do I want from dailylife" one is just buying into the system again..." mentioned the goblin finally heading headlong into the kitchen for that coffee now

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 29, 2010, 09:49:24 PM

repost from elsewhere

QuoteBut isn't life like a big masquerade party? Or is it more like the Matrix?

"...perhaps it's a bit of both then, part matrix par masquerade here..." smiled the goblin, explaining "...ah, but no independence ever, for one still depends on dailylife doesn't one, but between that secrecy within one and ones deception without, one can perfect a mask between them both, where simply if one neither knows what's going on around one, nor is able to hide it if one does know, then any mask is pointless, as one just becomes an ignorant sheep on the one hand, or an open book on the other, for the whole point of the mask is to mask something by it..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 29, 2010, 09:52:59 PM

What's on my mind today?
The best weekend of my life.

After 28 years, I am finally engaged. Happened this Saturday at Multnomah Falls located just east of Portland. The weather was beautiful. She was beautiful. The drive there was beautiful. It couldn't have been more perfect. We were up there to go to a Blue October concert (which was the most amazing of the 3 I've seen) and I decided the time was right. It was like everything set up absolutely perfect for us that day.

We've only been together for 7 months, but she is already my best friend. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

I am currently happier than I've ever been.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 29, 2010, 10:08:18 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"What's on my mind today?
The best weekend of my life.

After 28 years, I am finally engaged. Happened this Saturday at Multnomah Falls located just east of Portland. The weather was beautiful. She was beautiful. The drive there was beautiful. It couldn't have been more perfect. We were up there to go to a Blue October concert (which was the most amazing of the 3 I've seen) and I decided the time was right. It was like everything set up absolutely perfect for us that day.

We've only been together for 7 months, but she is already my best friend. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

I am currently happier than I've ever been.

Congrats! I know the feeling as well.
May you grow on parallel paths, never go to sleep angry, and never forget what really matters.

AND YOU HAD BETTER CLAIM JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR...OR ELSE!!!! But don't worry, He loves you*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 30, 2010, 06:46:55 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"What's on my mind today?
The best weekend of my life.

After 28 years, I am finally engaged.

Congrats, well done, best wishes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 30, 2010, 06:54:02 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"What's on my mind today?
The best weekend of my life.

After 28 years, I am finally engaged. Happened this Saturday at Multnomah Falls located just east of Portland. The weather was beautiful. She was beautiful. The drive there was beautiful. It couldn't have been more perfect. We were up there to go to a Blue October concert (which was the most amazing of the 3 I've seen) and I decided the time was right. It was like everything set up absolutely perfect for us that day.

We've only been together for 7 months, but she is already my best friend. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

I am currently happier than I've ever been.

Congratulations. You couldn't have picked a better place to do it, either -- stairstep falls showering you and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 30, 2010, 10:08:19 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"What's on my mind today?
The best weekend of my life.

After 28 years, I am finally engaged. Happened this Saturday at Multnomah Falls located just east of Portland. The weather was beautiful. She was beautiful. The drive there was beautiful. It couldn't have been more perfect. We were up there to go to a Blue October concert (which was the most amazing of the 3 I've seen) and I decided the time was right. It was like everything set up absolutely perfect for us that day.

We've only been together for 7 months, but she is already my best friend. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

I am currently happier than I've ever been.

Excellent news! You are the current poster boy for Happy Atheism :bananacolor: !!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 30, 2010, 11:53:48 AM

I got married after only knowing the girl for nine months (no it wasn't because of a baby, though she was pregnant) so know that it cna work, I've been married 11 years. Congratulations and good luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 30, 2010, 01:21:41 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"I got married after only knowing the girl for nine months (no it wasn't because of a baby, though she was pregnant) so know that it cna work, I've been married 11 years. Congratulations and good luck.

Is that a Scottish negative?

If you don't eat yer meat, you cna have any pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on September 30, 2010, 02:38:55 PM

No, it's a typo. The Scottish negative is c'na, or Wales, depending on your definition of "negative".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 30, 2010, 07:13:03 PM

"...pick up the sword goblin, give me one good reason why I just don't kill you straight off then..." she wasn't joking too the goblin knew and as "queen of the Amazons" she must have killed many men, and other women for that matter, and now she so resembled a tigress at this point, beautiful yet deadly, and as any true woman she either loved or hated, "...I know that you can kill me easily o great queen but all that you've heard about the Eldorado ladies restroom, with that large stage sized mirror rimmed with those theater lights, where below it are endless bottles of hand lotions, creams, perfumes, crayons, lipsticks, all rested neatly above a marble wash basin to matching pink walls, where again a bookshelf filled to the brim with books by "Mills and Boon" and Babara Cartland, together with an uncountable number of catalogs of shoes, clothes, and fashion brands to browse and purchase await, yes o great queen, it's all true, but that's only part of it, there's a free telephone, a television, and the computer to do msn chat on, a "sound around" stereo system to listen to other women like Britney Spears, Madonna and Bananarama, even a kitchen alcove to stew jam and bake cakes in, oh and a catflap to let ones favorite pet come and go as it pleases, and so so much more o great queen if you would just care to join me that is...", which was, more or less, the way the goblin wooed his wife he remembers now, trying to relate here, knowing that one had to truly appreciate a woman's priorities before one could actually approach one now

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DropLogic on September 30, 2010, 07:21:18 PM

What is the purpose of the numbers you sometimes place underneath the pictures you post?
I've seen 34, 98, 72, 60, 28 I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on September 30, 2010, 09:14:09 PM

QuoteWhat is the purpose of the numbers you sometimes place underneath the pictures you post?
I've seen 34, 98, 72, 60, 28 I think.

"...depends on the livewriter I suppose, mine is an index indicating thread page number, that thread goes up 121 pages, where I have other threads too, I have never counted the total number of posts stored now..." mentioned the goblin, knowing that most posters only posted something once, caring nothing for what they posted either yesterdays or whenever then, simply they had never stopped to think that here was a reflection of self, the maxim goes "show me your friends and I'll show you who you are", adding "...ah but on forumland it's "show me your posts and I'll show you who you are", simply, in a few years time most people will still be tagging threads with whatever, which is their choice and I can go along with that without comment, but not for myself now, no I want something more tangible for my time on forumland, a livewriter reposts until the post until it's right, so everything passes under the focus of the pen then, one is ones posts perhaps..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on October 01, 2010, 08:26:15 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"From a fat guy to a relatively skinny guy: get over it or get skinny.

...
Where the hell would you get the idea that I'm not fat?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 01, 2010, 10:30:13 PM

Quote from: "Roganthis72"
Quote from: "PoopShoot"From a fat guy to a relatively skinny guy: get over it or get skinny.
...
Where the hell would you get the idea that I'm not fat?

you are fat, you're just less fat than me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 02, 2010, 01:10:45 AM

Stop this squabbling.
I'm sure you are both fat lardy specimens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 02, 2010, 04:41:16 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Stop this squabbling.
I'm sure you are both fat lardy specimens.

Wanna help us make a lard sammich?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 02, 2010, 06:42:30 AM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Stop this squabbling.
I'm sure you are both fat lardy specimens.
Wanna help us make a lard sammich?

There are too many calories in this thread! It should have a health warning!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 02, 2010, 10:16:08 AM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Stop this squabbling.
I'm sure you are both fat lardy specimens.
Wanna help us make a lard sammich?

No I do not want to help you make a lard sammich

But I will help you make lardy cake because I know it will upset Tank.

milk and water mix   300   ml
fresh yeast   20   gm
castor sugar   20   gm
strong flour   500   gm
butter   75   gm
cinnamon   1/2   tsp
mixed spice   1/2   tsp

lard   150   gm
castor sugar   100   gm
currants   100   gm
sultanas   100   gm
mixed peel    50   gm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on October 02, 2010, 09:43:43 PM

As disturbing as that lard cake recipe is... My mind is currently occupied by homework.

Pre-calc is the antithesis to happiness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2010, 07:52:14 AM

Feeling different about life ATM. My eldest daughter visited yesterday, she is 7 months pregnant and really looks it. Lennon (I know! :D :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 03, 2010, 11:48:48 AM

They're naming him Lennon? That's awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2010, 12:07:25 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"They're naming him Lennon? That's awesome!

:shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 03, 2010, 03:58:34 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"They're naming him Lennon? That's awesome!
:shake:

Poor thing, that is a heck of a name to saddle a child with. Maybe they will reconsider.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2010, 04:20:02 PM

Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"They're naming him Lennon? That's awesome!
:shake:
Poor thing, that is a heck of a name to saddle a child with. Maybe they will reconsider.

I hope so but they settled on it a while ago, I think I'll just call him John

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 03, 2010, 06:01:08 PM

Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"They're naming him Lennon? That's awesome!
:shake:
Poor thing, that is a heck of a name to saddle a child with. Maybe they will reconsider.

Quote from: "Tank"I hope so but they settled on it a while ago, I think I'll just call him John lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on October 03, 2010, 06:12:41 PM

I don't think the name Lennon is so bad. No matter what you name your kid, if someone is interested in making fun of the boy they'll find a way. I mean honestly, if he gets called lemon, isn't that better than being named John and being called "shitter" or something similarly unsavory since (at lease in the US) John is another name for toilet? Then again, my son has kind of a weird name so maybe I'm part of the problem... roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 03, 2010, 09:57:20 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I mean honestly, if he gets called lemon, isn't that better than being named John and being called "shitter" or something similarly unsavory

tl;dr: at least he wasn't named "Lou".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 04, 2010, 12:39:28 AM

Lennon is OK, but Vladimir would be better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 04, 2010, 03:29:03 AM

My name is Lemuel like that giant in Liliput guy and my classmates called me Lemon. I agree with pinko. Whatever name you get, people are gonna find a way to give you another one that suit their subjective minds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 04, 2010, 07:32:00 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Lennon is OK, but Vladimir would be better.

I'll suggest it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 04, 2010, 09:51:05 PM

"...how the gods punish us with what we want..." lamented the goblin who, having closed the lid, had simply placed the laptop on the bathroom toilet, attaching the plug into the shaving socket to be safe, setting the ripped flv stream to play "the clash of the titans", whereupon, undressing, he slowly enters into the hot awaiting bath, thinking heaven held no secrets now as both the film and pleasurable hot water worked to sensuous effect on the then happy goblin, till he then explained "...well I was happy at that point, only I had forgotten one minor detail here, that is, that water, for all intents and purposes, is actually wet...", an hour later a waterlogged goblin is sitting on the cold bathroom floor waiting for the film to end, where not doubt the gods were looking down laughing their heads off

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 05, 2010, 01:44:30 AM

Quote from: fleamailman on October 04, 2010, 09:51:05 PM
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My mother used to wear clothes like that, well probably not the gloves and hat.
What year did fashion freeze for Liz?
It's a good thing the royals have lost much of their influence, otherwise we all might have to dress like that.
I don't think I would look good in that colour.
Is it aqua?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 05, 2010, 04:20:28 PM

Oh, you'd look darling in that little get-up. Don't be so modest!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 06, 2010, 01:17:06 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Oh, you'd look darling in that little get-up. Don't be so modest!

Yes I suppose you're right.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on October 06, 2010, 05:38:35 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Oh, you'd look darling in that little get-up. Don't be so modest!

Yes I suppose you're right.
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B-E-A-UUUUUTIFUL :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 06, 2010, 06:10:25 AM

(the goblin loves The Magic Pudding's avatar now, saying "...I love this site too, at least I'm not fighting writers anymore...")

the goblin doesn't have bad days, "...to be able to post means that it is a good day..." said the goblin, confessing that some good days were more soul-testing than others because there was little love lost between the goblin himself, his dailylife and the moneygod, in that what the goblin wanted was an impossible freedom, while what dailylife wanted was all so very reasonable but all so superficial too, while what that moneygod wanted was ones continued commitment to some cheap slavery, so the goblin was just trying to square this triangle then

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 07, 2010, 06:49:45 AM

The Pudding is so... majestic!lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 07, 2010, 10:22:07 AM

the goblin felt that his sleeping days were passed him now and he was so very much awake then, as he turned his mind back to what he had thought on this morning, as if feeling he should repeat it here, "...simply, I won't compromise anymore with this dailylife of mine, I'll accept our growing old like this, my becoming unemployed or retired, devoiced, those illnesses and handicaps, that loneliness and those ostracizements, even the deaths of near ones that is, in fact everything then, I'll accept anything or everything that this dailylife might choose to throw at me now, but know this too, this mind if anything is all sharpened by it, this pen is steadied by it, and this imagination escapes right through and beyond dailylife, for we are all prisoners of circumstance perhaps, yes, but do you think that I am as chained on the inside too, by all this circumstance then, MYAHAHAHAHA..." addressed the goblin to his dailylife again knowing that it could hurt or please as it wished, but that it didn't change the simply fact in retrospect, that to live on is to win on

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Roganthis72 on October 07, 2010, 06:02:46 PM

hmmm...I need a burger

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 07, 2010, 06:14:54 PM

New neighbours moved in today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 07, 2010, 08:33:46 PM

I make good tuna salad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 07, 2010, 09:46:10 PM

the goblin was not sure what it was all about at this point, but sure, it would have to come across like outstandingly awesome, perhaps the ultimate thought itself inspired by the deepest of coffees even, and yet all the goblin could actually think about was his dailylife, dailylife, dailylife, "...ok I've rendered unto dailylife enough today don't you think, so could we have "awesome" for a moment..." shouted the goblin out of the blue to his dailylife but dailylife just changed the tune from the goblin's "home" to his "family" then his "work" on to his "money" back to his "home" again, thinking the goblin wouldn't notice the trick but the goblin did, and his resentment at it was so heartfelt at this point, crying "...no, this sheep is wise to that trick by now, can't I get more than dailylife each time..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: tymygy on October 08, 2010, 08:45:44 AM

I love South Park. :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 08, 2010, 09:12:18 AM

You, ex-Catholic priest turned family man, stop with your exegesis shit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 08, 2010, 11:15:50 AM

Something within me then fears all that they call "organized religion" for the fact that it organized, and thus trying to organize one too, saying "...how often do I feel that religion is an excuse not to find out for oneself then, and that ones connection within, to that which has always been there, is just ignored because of compliant towing of the given line here, and no, I won't believe in, nor go somewhere closer, nor pay something towards , anything outside of me, when you and I know it to be just "there within one without those preconditions" then..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 08, 2010, 11:21:36 AM

QuoteI love South Park.

("...me too..." replied the goblin)

repost from elsewhere

the goblin wanted to support this site and therefore felt that some pictures were in order here, saying "...well yes, the pictures are there to help people with reading difficulties, whereas the texts are just there for those with mental problems, and for those with both I suppose I could link them to MTV if they so wished..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2010, 08:39:31 PM

Jonny Depp is so cool!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11498980 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11498980)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on October 09, 2010, 02:16:13 AM

I have my first test in physical anthropology next week. Argh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 09, 2010, 03:06:30 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Jonny Depp is so cool!

Well ye, but how about Geoffrey Rush?
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 09, 2010, 10:44:48 AM

("...he's a great actor..." replied the goblin now, adding "...I even used his picture for my heresy perhaps...")

repost from elsewhere, on "predestination or free will"

"...wow, what a varied thread this is turning out to be then, and that's certainly the kind of post I was looking for here, xxxxx, I appreciate the time, effort and thought you taken here, and you're a credit to this site for sure, but the difference between that "child and his parent" example you give for the idea of "free will", is that there's is the no separation between the man child and the god parent in my view, it more like the link between the head, shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, finger, down to its end, simply all and everything was created by the same source here, each and every move was him, the continuity remains clear then, god is everywhere, in everything, allknowing and constant here, we cannot pretend otherwise, that there is somewhere he isn't, nor something he doesn't know now..." to which the goblin returned to his original point, that he simply ignored the afterlife because either, it belonged to the "predestination camp" where all was predetermined anyway, or it was in the "freewill" camp where it was a "points game", "...no thanks, heaven and hell are all some undetermined benchmark to me, but what I do know, where what one knows is all one can go on, is that if one does something solely upon its own merit then the resulting action are both honest in itself, and becomes too, a way to know oneself by it, so I do not need a reason to do good, for if I were to need one, I would be just dishonest and blind here...", somehow the goblin just remembered Jesus's words again that didn't make that roman bible "Why do you only wash the outside of the cup, don't you understand now that the one who made the outside is also the one who made the inside too", the goblin's journey to self had brought him this far then, dailylife was the outside of himself now, and what he sought was neither "up there", "over there", or "elsewhere" at all, it was just "inside" where it has always been

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 09, 2010, 10:56:26 AM

(and because the goblin normally posted in twos)

repost from elsewhere

the goblin simply reminded everyone that the usual secret to concluding a successful job interview, was to show interest in the job, to both say and wear the correct things, and generally to be yourself at all times, "...not that jobs are for life anymore anyway that is, but it generally works..." ventured the goblin at it

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 09, 2010, 11:51:27 AM

More rum!
So that I may understand fleamates posten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 09, 2010, 10:50:26 PM

("...share the rum then I could write more..." loving this thread, adding "...um, what's on my mind now...")

repost from elsewhere

QuoteI like your thread goblin

"...nah, this isn't my thread either, it's just a "last post" thread here, anyone can post to it..." replied the goblin who wanted to openly share this thread then, saying "...the trouble with me is that there are two of us, one me who writes directly between brackets where things generally fall foul to those slings and arrows of outrageous dyslexia, and then there is that other me, who reposts stuff that has been clearly ironed out with some matching picture added, basically the "publishing" me, against the "posting" me perhaps, where both have their merits/demerits then...", simply, the goblin, in his madness, actually believed that here was a "journey to self" then, and yes, true the goblin had seen his dailylife for the rat-race it actually was, and yet, instead of "stopping to smell the flowers on the way" as he should, he was now writing about those same flowers then, as if the rat-race itself had been replaced by the rat's very own freestyle composition with matching picture in less that 50 words please benchmark here, meaning that either way, the rat just scurried on it seemed totally unable to stop itself

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 09, 2010, 10:54:02 PM

repost from elsewhere, the trolls site's "last post" thread again

"...wow, fanmail, great start..." went the goblin, who then explained something, saying "...no, the real difference between you trolls and me is that you try to get banned on sites, succeed, and get banned for it, whereas I try to remain on those sites, fail, and get banned for it...", for alas deep meaningful posts are not appreciated it seems, especially on writer's forums

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ciEGEDgE1k4 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ciEGEDgE1k4)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on October 11, 2010, 12:54:01 AM

I gets another star tomorrow. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 11, 2010, 01:38:02 AM

If some one will distract him when he comes in tomorrow, I will whack him with my cricket bat.
Then we can take a star each.
He's asking for it, flaunting his shiny baubles while we suffer without a single star. :evil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 11, 2010, 01:40:47 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"If some one will distract him when he comes in tomorrow,...

How's this?
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 11, 2010, 04:47:39 AM

Wow those exercises are really making a difference, but do you think you could hold a copy of Zarathustra?
Then when dear old Sophus starts pointing out where Nietzsche got it wrong, I'll clobber him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 11, 2010, 06:41:13 AM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"If some one will distract him when he comes in tomorrow,...
How's this?
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Now that I saw this, it is on my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 11, 2010, 11:03:35 AM

QuoteRome wasn't built in a day...

"...rome fell in a year, and from within too, simply the western empire didn't really matter and it was not missed much either..." mentioned the goblin now, adding "...and america too, worries me much now, as if a hand appeared out of thin air and was now writing the words mene, mene, tekel u-pharsin upon the wall's surface..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 11, 2010, 11:06:58 AM

quite unsurprisingly, the livewriters mostly get banned from writer's sites much like heretics would be burned, they seem an affront to the established book writing techniques, "...well maybe we are too, I mean you've seen both the posts and the hitcount to them, so why can't they, with all their fancy credentials that is, ever match these livewriter's threads themselves, I mean why is it our threads that everyone turns up on, for do they ever illustrate their posts, use third person in their post, repost in a air/edit/backup context, in short do they livewrite at all I wonder and dare they claim that their posts have anything to show for it, no oh no, all their effort is channeled into their books again, while their posts remain like some cinderella to their published stuff..." laughed the goblin smiling further, saying "...ah but not me, you see the truth is that all this might look haphazard to you here, but no, I never let my guard down now, not even in a PM that is, for to write in posts means exactly that then, simply "one is book" here where they are still so very books elsewhere now..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 11, 2010, 05:50:06 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"I gets another star tomorrow.

Wow, you're getting promoted Major General? Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 12, 2010, 04:47:19 AM

Cover drive or hook?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 12, 2010, 02:03:26 PM

I made some updates here:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5349 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5349)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 12, 2010, 08:34:12 PM

"...sorry if I'm not very intellectual tonight, been fighting writers again, usual crap, "you're perfectly welcome here as long as you conform to our rules then", where the rules always seem to be tuck your stuff away in a blog somewhere and let nanny edit you, where it turns out that nanny think he's god because the grammar is godlier and because he has some published record somewhere, in other words he knows absolutely nothing about either posting, or being read on forumland here, here a typical example of the daily stuff I go through then..." mentioned the goblin sticking it below

Heya, flea,
Please do not bump older threads, as that is not allowed, such as your intro thread that has now been closed. The Introduce Yourself board has the specific purpose of allowing new members to arrive and be greeted, not for people to post writing. It's also in your best interest to tone down the goblin act a bit. Posting giant posts in the "What song are you listening to?" thread, for instance, where people typically drop the name of the song and little more. If you relaxed your goblin act a bit, I bet you'd find people more responsive. I'd like to bring to your attention the blog function which you can find at the top of the page. This is the perfect venue for some of your writing. You're certainly welcome here as a member, but the site has rules that everyone must abide by for it to function. It's a great idea for you to post some of your stuff in the Fiction or Writer's Workshop boards as we have quite a few experienced writers who love to help edit.

thank you
xxxxx

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 12, 2010, 08:36:09 PM

in fact the troll valhalla site, the trolls there, and their writing style had flashed back in the goblin's mind his school days once more, simply the goblin remembered the time when he had turned up at some bible reading session at the bequest of his then girlfriend who, like all girlfriends of the time, probably saw their boyfriend as some cross between ones shopping accessory and ones very own pet "man friday", not that the goblin minded nor understood any of that, he was after all, besotted, desperate, or both, only that the moment the bible itself was ceremoniously passed to him to read in his turn he realized that he couldn't see the actual words for something he had smoked the night before, so out came those improvised words "sorry, I am a dyslexic but this is a cross that he hath given me to bear here everyone hallelujah" as the goblin then passed the bible to the next person in the now somewhat jaw dropped line of Bible readers, and perhaps those dilated pupils probably gave the game away too, so it was little wonder that she, there and then, dumped the heartbroken goblin to make her conquests elsewhere, just that the goblin, for his part, never smoked after that, pity

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 12, 2010, 08:37:05 PM

Yikes, that's absolutely awful! I'm surprised you haven't left in a tiff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 12, 2010, 10:44:38 PM

QuoteYikes, that's absolutely awful! I'm surprised you haven't left in a tiff.

"...nah, that's what they want and I am not going to give it to them..." smiled the goblin, adding "...besides, I feed on rapport always, where being tucked away in some sectioned blog, edited by so called piers and read by some distant readers, holds no interest for me whatsoever, but let's see what they do with me now, where I for my part must remain some polite thorn in their side, simply they haven't cottoned on yet that they are feeding me my posts each time, for that is livewriting too..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 13, 2010, 03:07:15 AM

Quote from: "fleamailman"
Quote from: "Thump"Yikes, that's absolutely awful! I'm surprised you haven't left in a tiff.

"...nah, that's what they want and I am not going to give it to them..." smiled the goblin, adding "...besides, I feed on rapport always, where being tucked away in some sectioned blog, edited by so called piers and read by some distant readers, holds no interest for me whatsoever, but let's see what they do with me now, where I for my part must remain some polite thorn in their side, simply they haven't cottoned on yet that they are feeding me my posts each time, for that is livewriting too..."

Lordy, child, I don't want you to leave. You're the most convenient target around!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 13, 2010, 10:12:12 AM

QuoteLordy, child, I don't want you to leave. You're the most convenient target around!

"...ah, signs of life..." said the goblin, liking Thumpalumpacus now, feeling that if that there was one thing the humans did well, it was "greed" but little did they know that they were dealing with a black-belt "last post" poster, "...post at your peril mortals..." he softly warned them without him even reaching across to his coffee, he was fast

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 13, 2010, 05:43:13 PM

On the other hand, I could be convinced to change my view.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 13, 2010, 06:33:45 PM

Quote from: "fleamailman""...nah, that's what they want and I am not going to give it to them..." smiled the goblin, adding "...besides, I feed on rapport always, where being tucked away in some sectioned blog, edited by so called piers and read by some distant readers, holds no interest for me whatsoever, but let's see what they do with me now, where I for my part must remain some polite thorn in their side, simply they haven't cottoned on yet that they are feeding me my posts each time, for that is livewriting too..."

Are run on sentences a necessary part of "livewriting"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 13, 2010, 06:44:45 PM

("...no, the only requirement of a livewriter is reposting posts as in polishing them, aka air/edit/backup perhaps, where the third person, the run on sentence, and the matching pictures are just thoughtout indulgences on my part..." replied the goblin, who used the run on sentence not only to infuriate grammar nazis on writer's forums, and also as something to hide himself behind, explaining "...not much point in being anonymous if the writing traits then reveal the writer behind them...")

repost from a "woman's interest" site

[footnote: "woman's interest" sites are the domain of the mommies, and mommies, like trolls it is supposed, are creatures quite distinct from normal human being then]

and then he took her in his arms overwhelmed by that sudden urge to hold the one thing that was important to him, she was here, his, and waiting "...to hell with the world..." she said gently, continuing "...its just us now, darling I've waited too long...", he breathed in her scent beggingly for her, their stillness at this point seemed like that calm before their storm of unbridled passion, "...darling I am not protected, what if.." he kissed her again "...here, click this link below darling, you're safe with them..."

http://www.linuxmint.com/ (http://www.linuxmint.com/)

"...hey goblin, do you really think this will get the mummies to try out linux computer operating system...", "...don't know slot, suppose we could make it a bit more romantic for them then..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 13, 2010, 10:07:36 PM

the goblin was thinking about those men who buy women for their need, wondering which emotions must be going through their minds, guilt, release, fantasy, hate, self hate and hypocrisy, "...anyway, it's simply mad to think that one can be so cheap and walk away feeling much good about it afterwards..." ventured the goblin imagining how those types must divorce themselves from their actions by dismissing it as some lapse of their character, something like "the usual me" against "some urge in me", "...but alas that excuse mechanism is to be found in many parts of society where one goes against oneself..." mentioned the goblin, wondering if it explained split personalities then, or those personalities that seem to flip over from one extreme to the other like a facial expression on a clown here, jakal/hyde in action perhaps

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on October 13, 2010, 11:27:50 PM

Ellen Degenerous needs to let me smash.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 14, 2010, 10:20:24 AM

Good human rights lecture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jats on October 14, 2010, 01:07:51 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"More rum!
So that I may understand fleamates posten.

a big fat one helps, though you don't have the opportunity to read a few hundred or so in one sitting like I did, though you will, because you I suspect wants to...

Quote...is it just me, or are your posts getting easier to read now...

"...It's just you..." he answers unusually succinctly, only to prattle on and ruin it "...although my favourite reposnse to a Random Stuff thread is still 'Are you sponsored by the comma?' and you have answered this question yourself, previously, how it takes a while with some writers, paricularly the classics, to get into their prose, not that in any way I would compare myself, but it's like the great Bard himself that if you read it with your normal voice it often doesn't make any sense at all, yet if you read it with an English west country accent, suddenly it becomes clear, like if you say 'beer can' in an English accent you are saying 'Bacon' in a Jamaican accent...try it, there is a rhythm to it, a beat, so finally 'Baggy', you are getting with the beat, either way then, it stands out from the rest, and women always love a rogue and a poet, not that there are many here I suspect, too much testosterone, furthermore, if you have read this for the second or third time..." smiles the chameleon "...you might have seen how it changed before your very eyes, just one more clue to live writing then, for a book once published is as set in stone, whereas, like this last line I am adding, live writing is fluid, on every re-post and sometimes at best can leave you breathless..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on October 14, 2010, 01:45:04 PM

I woke up this morning and...........

did not go to work

fuck em.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 14, 2010, 02:47:24 PM

repost from elsewhere, troll's site, the "I know y'all of you have been wondering where I've been at" thread

QuoteI was stuck, trapped, way in the back of my mum's closet, wearing one of her girdles, & shaking like a leaf.

of course by now the goblin had seen the original post, saying "...really it's a bit like the paradox of schrodinger's cat in quantum mechanics here, where the two states of "existence" and "non existence" exist side by side as both "is" and "isn't" instantaneously, or more simply that the effects were happening too quickly for comprehension here resulting in one contradictory state then...", though the goblin then felt it was better to remind the trolls that one wasn't here either, since all that was actually here were these words that represent concepts of one, but even this the goblin knew would be difficult for some trolls to comprehend here, so for them he just added their favorite bit of teletubbies which was totally beyond the goblin's comprehension now

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 14, 2010, 03:02:11 PM

That is by far the most intelligent post you've made here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 14, 2010, 03:16:30 PM

("...intelligence I have little need of, I want depth..." replied the goblin)

repost from elsewhere, the lupusbots's "last post" thread

"...there is no thread on this whole wide Internet that I would rather read than this one then, oh and by now I am so many threads that it seems that there just isn't enough goblin to go round, but, when here, they all seem just chatter, or me being clever...." ventured the goblin, continuing "...no, here it's me listening, following each word of your posts for no other motive than you tell me something and I listen, and afterwards, an inner silence is returned to me each time I do, so the angel is not there to be nice, but perhaps her gift of sobriety is still a gift is it not, a taste of salt that helps one cede the superfluous here, same boat for us all xxxxx, but none of the other threads sees that boat like you lupusbots can, you pilot me then where we're actually no different, just that elsewhere sleeps on it seems..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 14, 2010, 10:17:19 PM

"...then I shall let you live mortals, and together we will conquer forumland in posts a plenty..." replied the goblin now, adding "...besides, it's not in my interest to fight people here, as that would just turn me into a troll where my posts would then go unnoticed, no, surely if one is serious about this internet, then the goal has to be "to live ones persona through ones posts", so pick a persona mortals, become known on the internet by it, and if that persona merits it, it will outlive its author here, now do you see my goal here..."

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on October 14, 2010, 11:16:35 PM

I think I'm a bit stressed at the moment..... I have this little tune stuck in my head and it won't go away! I need something else 'cause this one is just plain annoying and don't even think about California Girls either... that one was last week :upset:

Found A Peanut
- childâ€™s song (to the tune of Clemetine)

Found a peanut, found a peanut,
Found a peanut just now,
Just now I found a peanut,
Found a peanut just now.

Cracked it open, cracked it open,
Cracked it open just now,
Just now I cracked it open,
Cracked it open just now.

It was rotten, it was rotten,
It was rotten just now,
Just now it was rotten,
It was rotten just now.

Ate it anyway, ate it anyway,
Ate it anyway just now,
Just now I ate it anyway,
Ate it anyway just now.

Got a stomach ache, got a stomach ache,
Got a stomach ache just now,
Just now I got a stomach ache,
Got a stomach ache just now.

Called the doctor, called the doctor,
Called the doctor just now,
Just now I called the doctor,
Called the doctor just now.

Penicillin, Penicillin,
Penicillin just now,
Just now I took Penicillin,
Penicillin just now.

Operation, operation,
Operation just now,
Just now an operation,
An operation just now.

Died anyway, died anyway,
Died anyway just now,
Just now I died anyway,
Died anyway just now.

Went to heaven, went to heaven,
Went to heaven just now,
Just now I went to heaven,
Went to heaven just now.

Wouldnâ€™t take me, wouldnâ€™t take me,
Wouldnâ€™t take me just now,
Just now Heaven wouldnâ€™t take me,
Wouldnâ€™t take me just now.

Went the other way, went the other way,
Went the other way just now,
Just now I went the other way,
Went the other way just now.

Didnâ€™t want me, didnâ€™t want me,
Didnâ€™t want me just now,
Just now they didnâ€™t want me,
Didnâ€™t want me just now.

Was a dream, was a dream,
Was a dream just now,
Just now it was a dream,
Was a dream, just now.

Then I woke up, then I woke up,
Then I woke up just now,
Just now I woke up,
I woke up just now.

Found a peanut, found a peanut,
Found a peanut just now,
Just now I found a peanut,
Found a peanut just now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 14, 2010, 11:55:34 PM

[youtube:fcuvhfpz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMJ2wugESQo[/youtube:fcuvhfpz]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on October 15, 2010, 12:47:46 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.krausdesigns.com%2Fimages%2FEmoticon%2FViolent_sterb116.gif&hash=b1dfe9dee5f678b84ba4e2df762833d49cef7def)

Whoever recorded that with the FFW button on ought to be shot....... now I have yet another version of that song running through my head :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheChainSmoker on October 15, 2010, 02:19:25 AM

On my mind, is basically.. Hm.. I'm enjoying The Office.. I'm kind of thinking I wish I had a boss like Michael, and a co-worker like Andy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 15, 2010, 05:16:23 PM

You will never hear each other
Even when you scream whispers in his ear
Whilst the frames move fluidly
Your empty shouts disappear in the wind.
Against the will of the master
You sit idly and wait to throw the chair
Smash the colors in your sad eyes
Break the blackness of the cold box.
How can you be so obtuse
When everything was laid down for you?
Now no one will wake you up
Even as the warmth of the sun touches your face.
You carve the searing letters into his heart
But he hid behind the shadow of the towering four
That the neighbors own happily too
And smiled as they made their way past your six.
Exhumed questions squander the elegance of the master
How far will you endure the beckoning of the vastness of these empty spaces?
Where shall your purpose incriminate the hideously cackling fire in is eyes?
When will you realize that your headset is not working, ergo you must replace it with a new one from CD-R King?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fleamailman on October 15, 2010, 06:44:46 PM

("...no joking now, I loved that post and thank you for sharing it too..." mentioned the goblin)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on October 15, 2010, 08:59:06 PM

I'm not really feeling some of these new young actors coming up these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on October 15, 2010, 10:13:15 PM

So, the results are in -

I got 28 out of 30 on my physical anthropology test, a 94 on my math test and a 90 on my history test. So I'm pretty happy. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 15, 2010, 10:23:38 PM

The yellow wallpaper was bizarre. When my English class did that story, a pharmacology student noticed that the drugs she was being given combine in the system to form hallucinogenic compounds, which put a whole new ironic spin on how bad her care was. Even more ironic given that the hallucinogenic effects of combining them wasn't known when the story was written.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on October 15, 2010, 10:33:14 PM

Quote from: "PoopShoot"The yellow wallpaper was bizarre. When my English class did that story, a pharmacology student noticed that the drugs she was being given combine in the system to form hallucinogenic compounds, which put a whole new ironic spin on how bad her care was. Even more ironic given that the hallucinogenic effects of combining them wasn't known when the story was written.

That's really interesting! I wish I had known that when I wrote my paper - it does change the effect of the story quite a bit. I had to approach it from a historical perspective, so I wrote about suffrage and the emergence of female empowerment during the progressive era, blah blah blah. I like my history class, but it always takes a backseat to anth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PoopShoot on October 15, 2010, 10:42:16 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"I had to approach it from a historical perspective, so I wrote about suffrage and the emergence of female empowerment during the progressive era, blah blah blah. I like my history class, but it always takes a backseat to anth.

Yeah, but from a historical perspective, the pharmacology of the situation was unknown at the time, so your paper wouldn't have been affected much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 16, 2010, 12:06:06 PM

Quote from: "fleamailman"("...no joking now, I loved that post and thank you for sharing it too..." mentioned the goblin)

you're welcome and thank you, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2010, 05:17:37 PM

Quote from: "pinkocommie"So, the results are in -

I got 28 out of 30 on my physical anthropology test, a 94 on my math test and a 90 on my history test. So I'm pretty happy. :headbang:

Congratulations and good show old bean :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2010, 05:19:47 PM

On Tuesday I have a 3 hour written test on software development in on object oriented programming environment. Oh Joy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on October 17, 2010, 07:58:22 PM

Quote from: "Tank"On Tuesday I have a 3 hour written test on software development in on object oriented programming environment. Oh Joy!

Welcome to the wonderful world of OOP (or was it oops?).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2010, 08:03:56 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "Tank"On Tuesday I have a 3 hour written test on software development in on object oriented programming environment. Oh Joy!
Welcome to the wonderful world of OOP (or was it oops?).

I don't think I'll be doing programming as such, what I want to do is requirements analysis as that's where my decades of business experience work for me rather than against me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on October 17, 2010, 08:31:21 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I don't think I'll be doing programming as such, what I want to do is requirements analysis as that's where my decades of business experience work for me rather than against me.

My company would need people like you. Most of the programming requirements that we (software developers) receive are barely documented, testable, measurable, actionable, related to identified business needs or opportunities, and don't contain a level of detail sufficient for system design. We are also faced with impossible deadlines, low budgets and incompetent managers, who are more interested in playing political games than supporting the stakeholders.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2010, 08:53:24 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"
Quote from: "Tank"I don't think I'll be doing programming as such, what I want to do is requirements analysis as that's where my decades of business experience work for me rather than against me.
My company would need people like you. Most of the programming requirements that we (software developers) receive are barely documented, testable, measurable, actionable, related to identified business needs or opportunities, and don't contain a level of detail sufficient for system design. We are also faced with impossible deadlines, low budgets and incompetent managers, who are more interested in playing political games than supporting the stakeholders.

I'll keep that in mind for June next year when I hope to have my degree finished. I love people, I'm a geek, a bit pedantic (I expect you noticed) and I love problem solving! I just love translating peoples ideas into systems that do a proper job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 19, 2010, 01:18:07 PM

The poor man who received a relief pack and his seven kids, the youngest being 18 months old and still the rain won't stop. :verysad:

I call on all Filipinos to stop praying to Yahweh and repent. For The Magic Pudding is the real god. I have evidence. He's here in this forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 21, 2010, 11:44:59 PM

Snow came early this year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 23, 2010, 09:04:16 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Snow came early this year.

Photos! Please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 23, 2010, 12:42:40 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Snow came early this year.

ufff lucky you. here summer just wont leave. Temp. wont drop below 28C and its all sunny adn dry. Well have water cuts again this year...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 23, 2010, 02:45:57 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Snow came early this year.
Photos! Please.

Sorry Tank. Snow went away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 23, 2010, 02:46:56 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Snow came early this year.

ufff lucky you. here summer just wont leave. Temp. wont drop below 28C and its all sunny adn dry. Well have water cuts again this year...

I love cold winters. Can't imagine it being 28C at the end of October, that's hotter than our summers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 23, 2010, 02:49:09 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I love cold winters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 23, 2010, 03:12:03 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I love cold winters.

Oh, I forgot. Norwegians hate cold winters...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 23, 2010, 03:14:39 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I love cold winters.
:rant: .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 23, 2010, 03:33:04 PM

That's the Asmo I know, baaa humbug, the world is in balance once again.
Do you guys go outside in winter?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 23, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Do you guys go outside in winter?

NO. *avatar-face*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 23, 2010, 03:52:08 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Snow came early this year.
Photos! Please.
Sorry Tank. Snow went away.

Well I guess it will come back at some point, if only to annoy asmodean lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 23, 2010, 03:59:47 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Do you guys go outside in winter?
NO. *avatar-face*

But it's heaps of fun staying inside, right?
Looking out at the cold frigidness where you aren't?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 23, 2010, 04:33:32 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Looking out at the cold frigidness where you aren't?

...And an occasional unfortunate human who braves the iciness to get food or a new pair of socks or the like :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 23, 2010, 05:00:04 PM

I miss the seasons. Autumn is when I get most homesick. The leaves would be turning red and brown and yellow and orange. A little nip would be in the air. Sweater-weather.

Southern California is really overrated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 23, 2010, 06:10:29 PM

Is it snow where you live Asmodean? Where do you live btw? East?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on October 24, 2010, 12:35:04 AM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Southern California is really overrated.

I'll take your place then, if you'll take mine. After all, Central Ohio's underrated... lol

[spoiler:1wbhbuoo]It isn't, sadly. It really, really isn't. :sigh:

[/spoiler:1wbhbuoo]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on October 24, 2010, 12:49:24 PM

What's on my mind today?
Need a new extractor for one of my Mausers and afraid to order one online cause I really don't know what I'll get.
Not sure I want to sell the other Mauser with an original sling and a bayonet with matching scabbard.
I really need to get out in the garage and make more bullets...but...
Got Dungeons and Dragons today. Oddly, I play a Cleric. We have big battles coming up and the DM is not an idiot.
I don't want to go to work tomorrow.
I spent entirely waaaay tooooo much time on this board yesterday.
Wondering where I can get a used dry pack canning machine - cheap.
Why are thermal imagers so damned expensive?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on October 24, 2010, 03:12:16 PM

Quote from: "Gawen"Wondering where I can get a used dry pack canning machine - cheap.

That all depends on what size and what you consider cheap, you can get a new one for #2 cans for under $500............

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 24, 2010, 03:14:19 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Is it snow where you live Asmodean? Where do you live btw? East?

I'm in the silver town :-P

Yeah, there is a speck of snow here which just refuses to melt, curse it! :rant:

I need an oversized hair dryer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GODBERRY on October 25, 2010, 04:18:26 AM

If mars was is basically a post-apocalypse earth.

And the Esp-ltd Viper 100FM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 26, 2010, 02:11:49 AM

Quote from: "elliebean"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Southern California is really overrated.
I'll take your place then, if you'll take mine. After all, Central Ohio's underrated... lol

[spoiler:uu7iaahk]It isn't, sadly. It really, really isn't. [/spoiler:uu7iaahk]

My sister lives in Columbus. That's too close. I love her, but prefer separate states.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on October 26, 2010, 06:11:50 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Gawen"Wondering where I can get a used dry pack canning machine - cheap.
That all depends on what size and what you consider cheap, you can get a new one for #2 cans for under $500............

1/2 that would do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on October 26, 2010, 10:41:15 PM

Ah.... might I suggest calling a food bank to see if they rent them out? I know the church across the street rents theirs out through their food bank program. I'm even thinking about renting it here soon for my dry goods due to the mice invasion the are seems to have this week. Costs $20 a day I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on October 27, 2010, 04:52:24 AM

ooooh look! ------------>
I 'Can define Jihad' now :yay:

Now if I could spell it without having to hit the back button an look at it to make sure.......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheChainSmoker on October 27, 2010, 10:49:00 AM

On my mind:
Well, first, it feels good to be back on this little forum here.
Second, I was real mad because my Playstation tore up a few months ago so I ordered a part for it.. Finally got it.. And realized my dumbass ordered the wrong thing.. With no refunds. Money well spent.
Third A, it's almost 6.. But I'm still up.
Third B, Insomnia sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on October 27, 2010, 05:13:14 PM

Quitting drinking: much harder than advertised.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: pinkocommie on October 29, 2010, 05:45:07 AM

Zombcon this weekend! Yay!!! :yay: :yay:

I'm working on my done-with-cheap-stuff rotting flesh make-up now by practicing on my hand:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv23%2Fpinkocommie%2Frottingflesh.jpg&hash=5b2c9fd30a1430647dfac48d17a4f5929fc847a4)

We will be going as zombie Mario and Luigi.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cite134 on November 03, 2010, 03:58:13 AM

Pondering on the true effectiveness on voting. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on November 03, 2010, 04:24:06 PM

Pondering on the true effectiveness of voting also. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: karadan on November 03, 2010, 05:34:06 PM

Pondering on why, when you say the same word over and over again, it starts to sound alien.

Pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering pondering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 03, 2010, 06:24:17 PM

Im wondering how the hell I'm supposed to loose weight when for one week of the month Im starving like a maniac and cant move at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ElizabethPeart on November 03, 2010, 09:16:46 PM

I feel like crap today. Struggled with mental health issues for years, but recently my depressive spells have really kicked in and I don't think I have anywhere to turn to. Doctor will likely do nothing, can't afford anything privately, don't know what to do.

:-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 03, 2010, 09:18:34 PM

Perhaps there are groups in your area?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ElizabethPeart on November 03, 2010, 09:21:17 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Perhaps there are groups in your area?

There's a few, but really there's not a lot that these groups can do...I hear voices and can't handle being in public or in crowds. I need someone professional to help me, but my doctor seems reluctant to give me any help than useless amytriptaline tablets.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 03, 2010, 09:23:19 PM

He knows they're useless?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ElizabethPeart on November 03, 2010, 09:28:40 PM

Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"He knows they're useless?

I've been back twice. They're only weak anti-depressants so really they're not intended to deal with my other psychiatric issues, just my depression. But without an actual psychiatrist's evaluation, it's all I can get.

Urrggh, I apologise for sounding really miserable and attention-seeking, I just need to get it all off my chest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 03, 2010, 09:54:15 PM

Quote from: "ElizabethPeart"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"He knows they're useless?

I've been back twice. They're only weak anti-depressants so really they're not intended to deal with my other psychiatric issues, just my depression. But without an actual psychiatrist's evaluation, it's all I can get.

Urrggh, I apologise for sounding really miserable and attention-seeking, I just need to get it all off my chest.

Escalate and second opinion time by the sound of it. Do you have one doctor or is he/she part of a practice?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ElizabethPeart on November 03, 2010, 10:02:59 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Escalate and second opinion time by the sound of it. Do you have one doctor or is he/she part of a practice?

Practice doctor. May try and see if there's a psychiatric professional in the practice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 03, 2010, 10:28:27 PM

Quote from: "ElizabethPeart"
Quote from: "Tank"Escalate and second opinion time by the sound of it. Do you have one doctor or is he/she part of a practice?

Practice doctor. May try and see if there's a psychiatric professional in the practice.

You could do that as well as being put on the waiting list for a specialist, you could be in for a longish wait but if you do it now you have got something to hang onto in the future. I would also write to the senior Dr at the practice and politely state that the treatment you are having simply is not working and what more can be done to help?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 04, 2010, 03:05:03 AM

Quote from: "karadan"Pondering on why, when you say the same word over and over again, it starts to sound alien.

I think some people do that with their name, I did anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on November 04, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "karadan"Pondering on why, when you say the same word over and over again, it starts to sound alien.

I think some people do that with their name, I did anyway.

PuddingPuddingPuddingPuddingPudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ElizabethPeart on November 10, 2010, 09:37:39 PM

Arrrrgghhhhhh, rant time!

I'm currently on a course (Event Management and Organization) and I attend a class once a week. Now for this we have to actually organize an event as part of the assessment, and we'd decided on doing a sponsored walk. Now we'd spent the last two weeks sorting various bits of this out. I'd been sorting out food and stuff, as each of us had been assigned a job.

Spin forward to today, and I go into class and the guy who's our unofficial leader for this event thingy comes roaring in. I ask him whether the prep is going OK and he begins whining on about how it's probably going to be scrapped. Now this isn't particularly that annoying, but what did annoy me is that the way he was talking about it, no-one else but him had been putting any work in, and to him everyone else involved was just 'walking away' from something 'he'd' arranged by himself.

He's also whining on and on about how the course is too basic and how he's done a similar course and can't simply use the previous lot of work for his assessment instead of a new one. As well as being finished two weeks early and then whining he's got nothing to do, or that he missed the deadline for something or other.

So in short, this guy is being a moron for no apparent reason. He hasn't talked to anyone to try and get them to commit to the walk, he ISN'T doing this all by himself and generally he's being a kid. I dunno...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 11, 2010, 09:43:49 AM

I don't know what I want for Christmas... Egg cups. I need egg cups.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 11, 2010, 09:54:09 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I don't know what I want for Christmas... Egg cups. I need egg cups.

Here, have four

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lushlee.com%2Fimages%2Fkitchen-accessories%2F09%2F7%2Fvintage-egg-cups.jpg&hash=8fba219a26cfa9f757b49b5212332d1403340331)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 11, 2010, 09:58:35 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I don't know what I want for Christmas... Egg cups. I need egg cups.
Here, have four

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lushlee.com%2Fimages%2Fkitchen-accessories%2F09%2F7%2Fvintage-egg-cups.jpg&hash=8fba219a26cfa9f757b49b5212332d1403340331)

So it's like I'm eating their brains, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 11, 2010, 10:36:35 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I don't know what I want for Christmas... Egg cups. I need egg cups.
Here, have four roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 12, 2010, 03:45:46 AM

Reminds me of a Hanibal Lecter movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Croaker on November 12, 2010, 03:55:46 AM

I think I need to get me some of those, along with some red jell-o.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 12, 2010, 06:05:48 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Reminds me of a Hanibal Lecter movie.

Yeah, I saw that movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 13, 2010, 03:51:39 PM

Booooooored. And tired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 13, 2010, 04:25:52 PM

Poetry... Rhymes I can not seem to just write down cruising at the speed of a thought inside my skull. We'll see what becomes of it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on November 14, 2010, 06:22:12 AM

Pacquiao pwned Margarito.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 23, 2010, 11:47:03 AM

What's crazy old Kim Jong-il up to?

I wonder if he'd be interested in some 40 year old strike fighters, we've got some F-111s going cheap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 23, 2010, 05:07:37 PM

Yeah... I haven't actually read the Bible.
Well, I read a little part of it, but it was boring, so I stopped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on November 23, 2010, 07:59:12 PM

I'm so fed up with everything that's going on in the world. Maybe I should just shut down the tv and move to live in a barrel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on November 24, 2010, 06:33:50 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"What's crazy old Kim Jong-il up to?

I wonder if he'd be interested in some 40 year old strike fighters, we've got some F-111s going cheap.

Me thinks he's becoming senile. His fat son will succeed him in senility.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 29, 2010, 03:17:15 PM

I miss my hometown.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TinkerBelle on December 01, 2010, 04:23:34 AM

Rain, rain, rain. Perhaps, I should build an ark?

"Oh, Utnapishtim, be a dear and lend a hand, will ya?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 01, 2010, 06:16:20 PM

Quote from: "TinkerBelle"Rain, rain, rain. Perhaps, I should build an ark?

"Oh, Utnapishtim, be a dear and lend a hand, will ya?"

you should pack some of that rain up and send it here. We really need it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TinkerBelle on December 01, 2010, 09:31:49 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "TinkerBelle"Rain, rain, rain. Perhaps, I should build an ark?

"Oh, Utnapishtim, be a dear and lend a hand, will ya?"

you should pack some of that rain up and send it here. We really need it

Sure thing. <CUES FLOOD> Enjoy!

Cheers,
Holly

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on December 01, 2010, 10:50:42 PM

Maybe someone would want some snow, coldness and darkness too? I'd have a little extra here... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcold.gif&hash=9d5ebb83c81ce64df880e98d06bcfbd1166cb87e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 01, 2010, 11:20:30 PM

Quote from: "borealis"Maybe someone would want some snow, coldness and darkness too? I'd have a little extra here... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcold.gif&hash=9d5ebb83c81ce64df880e98d06bcfbd1166cb87e)

I would like some of your snow. But keep your coldness and darkness. Already have that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on December 01, 2010, 11:26:40 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "borealis"Maybe someone would want some snow, coldness and darkness too? I'd have a little extra here... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcold.gif&hash=9d5ebb83c81ce64df880e98d06bcfbd1166cb87e)

I would like some of your snow. But keep your coldness and darkness. Already have that.

Your order has been shipped. Soon you'll be covered with snow. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fsmow.gif&hash=66c0f58a90530c924410968251382732a35099ed)
No refunds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 01, 2010, 11:46:49 PM

Quote from: "borealis"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "borealis"Maybe someone would want some snow, coldness and darkness too? I'd have a little extra here... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcold.gif&hash=9d5ebb83c81ce64df880e98d06bcfbd1166cb87e)

I would like some of your snow. But keep your coldness and darkness. Already have that.

Your order has been shipped. Soon you'll be covered with snow. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fsmow.gif&hash=66c0f58a90530c924410968251382732a35099ed)
No refunds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 02, 2010, 04:43:45 PM

Quote from: "borealis"Maybe someone would want some snow, coldness and darkness too? I'd have a little extra here... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcold.gif&hash=9d5ebb83c81ce64df880e98d06bcfbd1166cb87e)

Ill take snow and some colndess pls. Now darkness kthx

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on December 03, 2010, 03:31:05 PM

Pneumonia. Fucking pneumonia.
I just love feeling like I'm being stabbed in the lung every time I gasp for breath. I love going all day through the extremely hot to extremely cold cycle because of the fevers. My legs and back feel like I've been doing the most strenuous exercises when the only thing I've done in the last two days, besides going to the hospital, is lay there never able to get comfortable. Oh, and let's not forget the whole no insurance thing. Hospital visit+x rays+shot+antibiotics= goodbye to the new tv that I wanted to get for my house with my much larger than normal paycheck in a week. Probably just goodbye paycheck.

If it wasn't for my fiancÃ©, I'd probably be depressed as shit right now.

Well, at least my brother (hismikeness) said he'd pray for me cause it's the least he can do. Literally, the LEAST he can do. I found that funny.

I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on December 04, 2010, 12:59:16 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"Well, at least my brother (hismikeness) said he'd pray for me cause it's the least he can do. Literally, the LEAST he can do. I found that funny.

Yes, quite literally.

Get well little homey. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on December 04, 2010, 04:10:20 AM

They say that laughter is the best medicine... Well then this one just healed me a bit. Horrible to laugh so hard at it, but unavoidable.
[youtube:3sqptnxm]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEBLt6Kd9EY[/youtube:3sqptnxm]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on December 04, 2010, 12:52:10 PM

Did ya'll change your primary photos in facebook to cartoon characters? There's a fad comin along.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 04, 2010, 12:55:58 PM

I feel sooo bad for laughing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on December 04, 2010, 05:52:03 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"Did ya'll change your primary photos in facebook to cartoon characters? There's a fad comin along.

Yes! I heard it was something about violence against children, but no one gave me any details. I went along anyway, because it looked like fun.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc4%2Fhs1128.snc4%2F149013_163607760348072_100000965462375_301430_5777231_n.jpg&hash=06f3118121ad3104c7a655463c031b4bd9337357)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on December 06, 2010, 11:14:29 AM

I did too. Mighty Man and Yukk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on December 07, 2010, 02:40:52 AM

I'm going stir crazy.
After being at home, trying to recover from my pneumonia for 5 days, I'm ready to snap.
Not many times I'd ever say this, but I'm ready to go back to work.
3 more days... :upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Chandler M Bing on December 08, 2010, 05:17:47 PM

On my mind today is the interconnectedness of everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 08, 2010, 07:53:41 PM

Wondering why the holidays tend to attract more dumb theists out to the forum...why can't we get the smart ones?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on December 08, 2010, 08:34:14 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Wondering why the holidays tend to attract more dumb theists out to the forum...why can't we get the smart ones?

I've asked my brother to join on a couple of occasions, but he refuses. He confesses, as his reason for refusing to join, his inability to sustain a productive level of objectivity on the subject matter in light of his emotional investment in it. Unfortunately, I see that to be the case with all the theists (that I've encountered so far) who post here, eventually, regardless of intellect. Worse still, the intelligent ones, or more precisely, the ones with broader vocabularies disappoint me all the more as their civility tends to diminish in direct proportion to their disinteresedness, wheras the "dumb" theists seem to maintain a relatively constant level of civility, such as it may be in each case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on December 08, 2010, 09:52:47 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"Wondering why the holidays tend to attract more dumb theists out to the forum...why can't we get the smart ones?

Theists are like Duck fans: There are some out there who are giving the rest of them a good name.

They just don't seem to be the ones that show up here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 09, 2010, 06:17:49 PM

I kind of want to move to Hell, Norway just so that I can say that I live in Hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2010, 03:14:13 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I kind of want to move to Hell, Norway just so that I can say that I live in Hell.

Quoteclass="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">I made you click it.</div></div></div></div>

No you didn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 10, 2010, 03:20:40 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I kind of want to move to Hell, Norway just so that I can say that I live in Hell.

Quoteclass="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">I made you click it.</div></div></div></div>

No you didn't.

Clever you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 10, 2010, 02:37:34 PM

So, it turns out I won't be able to join the military.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 12, 2010, 07:38:01 AM

This will be my 666th post. :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 13, 2010, 05:09:47 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"This will be my 666th post. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TimF on December 16, 2010, 09:57:46 AM

I broke up with my girlfriend this weekend. So that's on my mind right now. I had to leave her, because things are not working out and I saw no way of them improving. Hmm... what else is on my mind apart from that? Positive things: I am looking forward to the weekend :-)

)) Need to do some last-minute Xmas shopping. I dont really believe in xmas and all, but have to get my parents and siblings some stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 16, 2010, 10:38:21 AM

Question to any English/British people on here. Is Knebworth far from London?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2010, 03:24:46 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Question to any English/British people on here. Is Knebworth far from London?

It's thirty miles North of the centre of London.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on December 16, 2010, 03:52:02 PM

This vacation will be the ultimate sitting on my ass event of the year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2010, 04:48:46 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Question to any English/British people on here. Is Knebworth far from London?
It's thirty miles North of the centre of London.

Okay, thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on December 17, 2010, 05:17:03 AM

I'm thinking.... I wonder where Tank has been for a few weeks, and why is he slacking off on his greeting duties??

:hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2010, 12:34:19 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking.... I wonder where Tank has been for a few weeks, and why is he slacking off on his greeting duties??

He had a study break or something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2010, 12:37:24 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Thanks to The Magic Pudding, I now don't have a signature.

Well I would be sorry about that, but you made me click once too often.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2010, 12:39:14 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Thanks to The Magic Pudding, I now don't have a signature.

Well I would be sorry about that, but you made me click once too often.

So, I did make you click it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2010, 12:44:18 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I did make you click it.

Not every time, it's not as if I can't learn from experience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2010, 12:46:04 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I did make you click it.

Not every time, it's not as if I can't learn from experience.

The fact that you clicked it once is enough for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2010, 01:03:16 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I did make you click it.

Not every time, it's not as if I can't learn from experience.
The fact that you clicked it once is enough for me.

If one day your life relies on people clicking your spoiler and they don't, and you then end up getting eaten by wolves, well then don't come crying to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2010, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I'm thinking.... I wonder where Tank has been for a few weeks, and why is he slacking off on his greeting duties??

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2010, 04:41:05 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"If one day your life relies on people clicking your spoiler and they don't, and you then end up getting eaten by wolves, well then don't come crying to me.

Geez... Relax, will you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on December 17, 2010, 05:15:40 PM

How will I ever be able to give a gift to all whom I love? It's impossible!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on December 21, 2010, 04:07:01 AM

BAWK!!!

( http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12 ... story.html (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12/chicken-story.html) )

I have a rather personable chicken in the house. She's quite the talkative one once she's done laying her egg. Only took her 5 hours to make the 'nest' just right before she laid the dang thing :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on December 21, 2010, 06:16:39 AM

I wonder what happened to Curio? I miss that guy's posts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 21, 2010, 07:36:05 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"BAWK!!!

( http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12 ... story.html (http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/2010/12/chicken-story.html) )

I have a rather personable chicken in the house. She's quite the talkative one once she's done laying her egg. Only took her 5 hours to make the 'nest' just right before she laid the dang thing :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 21, 2010, 07:36:58 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wonder what happened to Curio? I miss that guy's posts.

I seem to recall he was very busy and had stuff to do in real life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 21, 2010, 06:53:43 PM

Looking forward to going home to Bergen this Thursday. Gonna spend some time with my family.
(Family meaning my mother and brother.

)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 21, 2010, 07:07:28 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Looking forward to going home to Bergen this Thursday. Gonna spend some time with my family.
(Family meaning my mother and brother. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 21, 2010, 07:12:05 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Looking forward to going home to Bergen this Thursday. Gonna spend some time with my family.
(Family meaning my mother and brother. :D
I would, but I'm not a huge fan of traditional Norwegian Christmas food.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on December 21, 2010, 08:43:11 PM

I'm sitting here watching SciFi cause I'm bored and they have on this 2012 new secrets show. It's absurd in all honesty, but I'm keeping myself amused. About the time they show the guy who truly believes particles from a solar flare are going to suddenly reverse the rotation of the earth I start laughing.

And so does the chicken watching this with me, even she knows BS when she hears it. Which get's me laughing even harder. Which in turn gets her looking at me funny and starts her to cackling along with me. The cats are freaking out the dogs are barking and me and the chicken are just a laughing...........

Yep... I'm insane (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.krausdesigns.com%2Fimages%2FEmoticon%2Fparty0010.gif&hash=eaeeb1409fd76601bfbbd59f5154ab09b35baf6f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 21, 2010, 11:43:20 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wonder what happened to Curio? I miss that guy's posts.
I seem to recall he was very busy and had stuff to do in real life.

He last logged in late Nov...so while it's been a few weeks it hasn't been forever; I think it's just busy real life stuff too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2010, 02:17:39 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Yep... I'm insane (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.krausdesigns.com%2Fimages%2FEmoticon%2Fparty0010.gif&hash=eaeeb1409fd76601bfbbd59f5154ab09b35baf6f)

All the best people are.
That banana is heaps better than the local guy.
He has actual moves, and doesn't resort to gauche colour changes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 22, 2010, 03:01:25 AM

And with the start of Christmas vacation so begins the onslaught of new Christian members who are suddenly reminded they haven't done a single thing for Jesus this year and believe they can make up for it by preaching to some atheists online. Wonder how many we get this go round . . .

(I'm, of course, exaggerating...usually it's like 5 or so)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on December 22, 2010, 04:40:02 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Yep... I'm insane (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.krausdesigns.com%2Fimages%2FEmoticon%2Fparty0010.gif&hash=eaeeb1409fd76601bfbbd59f5154ab09b35baf6f)

All the best people are.
That banana is heaps better than the local guy.
He has actual moves, and doesn't resort to gauche colour changes.

I can't decide whether he's doing the electric slide or the macarena. But if you put a bunch of them together it starts looking like a group of line dancers....

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ok..... I think I've been talking to the chicken a bit too long, she's causing me to do bad things :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 22, 2010, 07:14:06 AM

[youtube:23dh1rmd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ-lJpL2oVg[/youtube:23dh1rmd]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on December 23, 2010, 09:49:19 PM

Just over 2 hours...and Christmas begins! :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 24, 2010, 04:59:34 AM

Quote from: "Tank"[youtube:sbjs7xw8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ-lJpL2oVg[/youtube:sbjs7xw8]

If this meeting of Darlec and Cyberman had come up in Byron's "Ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny" thread, I would have said the Cyberman had no chance at all. After all the Daleks are the ultimate killing machine, cleverly designed to look like something put together by a bunch of toddlers during playgroup. But even the Dalek's technology is as nothing when faced with the power of the call centre operator.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on December 24, 2010, 07:05:01 AM

Spent all day making cookies and sorting them into gift tins (also need to get work done so now have to do that this weekend remotely), then 11pm hits and I still had presents to wrap and then I had to clean up the huge mess I made of the kitchen while baking, and get my stuff together. Looking forward to being able to relax instead of having to prepare for christmas. . .I"m like that mom off the Christmas Story trying to make everything perfect but then things go wrong (like being sick last week which is why everything is last minute).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2010, 07:48:24 AM

Well today I'm off to my eldest daughter's to see new grandson again, he really is rather cute :yay:

Looking forward to giving my younger daughter's boy friend his present. He's keen on mechanics but only has a crappy little set of tools. I managed to get a very good deal on a very good socket set, a Britool 56 piece 1/2" drive, it'll last him a lifetime, I reckon he'll be delighted.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas one and all. I hope the festive season bring you all you hope for and all that you have done for others is appreciated.

Warmest regards to my fellow members
Chris

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on December 24, 2010, 08:14:02 AM

Merry Christmas, Tank...and all of HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 24, 2010, 01:03:32 PM

Merry Christmas HAF. :-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on December 24, 2010, 06:28:31 PM

RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMFG, we are getting rain :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2010, 07:02:21 PM

There is nothing worth watching on TV... Everyone I know is munching on christmas dinners and it's generally excruciatingly boring...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 24, 2010, 07:41:49 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"There is nothing worth watching on TV... Everyone I know is munching on christmas dinners and it's generally excruciatingly boring...

Watch a movie?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2010, 07:43:32 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"There is nothing worth watching on TV... Everyone I know is munching on christmas dinners and it's generally excruciatingly boring...
Watch a movie?

Any suggestions..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 24, 2010, 10:26:21 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Watch a movie?

QuoteAny suggestions..?

The Hogfather.

I got a Merry Grinchmas tee shirt, I like it.
A maligned character The Grinch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 24, 2010, 10:58:37 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"There is nothing worth watching on TV... Everyone I know is munching on christmas dinners and it's generally excruciatingly boring...
Watch a movie?
Any suggestions..?

Idk...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on December 25, 2010, 06:56:13 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Merry Christmas HAF. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 27, 2010, 02:09:38 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"There is nothing worth watching on TV... Everyone I know is munching on christmas dinners and it's generally excruciatingly boring...
Watch a movie?
Any suggestions..?

Tron Legacy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2010, 09:44:46 AM

Quote from: "Tom62"Tron Legacy

Good?

I watched the original, and it SUCKED :-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2010, 11:28:00 AM

Is Theology Web off line for you http://www.theologyweb.com/ (http://www.theologyweb.com/)

I keep getting a '500 internal server error' when I try to access it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2010, 12:01:21 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Is Theology Web off line for you http://www.theologyweb.com/ (http://www.theologyweb.com/)

I keep getting a '500 internal server error' when I try to access it.

Yes, damn I'll have to make my own theology again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2010, 12:18:39 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Is Theology Web off line for you http://www.theologyweb.com/ (http://www.theologyweb.com/)

I keep getting a '500 internal server error' when I try to access it.

Yes, damn I'll have to make my own theology again.

Cheers TMP. I've been debating about the YEC world view and it was getting interesting :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2010, 03:16:53 PM

I get the five hundred.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2010, 03:29:59 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I get the five hundred. :hissyfit:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2010, 03:37:33 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Asmodean"I get the five hundred. :hissyfit:
Tried downforeveryoneorjustme..? Dot something or other..? Or some such..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2010, 03:50:56 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Asmodean"I get the five hundred. :hissyfit:
Tried downforeveryoneorjustme..? Dot something or other..? Or some such..?
Tried that. It's dead all over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 27, 2010, 10:05:55 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tom62"Tron Legacy
Good?

I watched the original, and it SUCKED :-(

If you don't expect oscar winning dialogs and can see thru the mountain wide plot-holes then you'll probably enjoy it. The original did indeed suck, but it was a great geeky movie for those days (1982).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2010, 12:33:35 AM

The weather for December has seemed much cooler than usual.
There have been a lot of overcast days, this is unusual.
Looking at the chart things look pretty average.

December 2010 Average min 17.7 +1.1 max 26.3 -0.3
Dec 1995-2008 Average min 16.6 max 26.6

17 Celsius = 62.6 F
26 Celsius = 78 F

I think a better measure is needed, average deodorant or air-conditioner use perhaps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on December 28, 2010, 01:51:13 PM

Guys, you got any quick cure from colds due to extreme change in weather? :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2011, 11:29:45 AM

My grandson 5 weeks old on new years eve 2010

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 01, 2011, 07:18:27 PM

Quote from: "Tank"My grandson 5 weeks old on new years eve 2010

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So, when are you planning on eating it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2011, 09:12:40 PM

He's a little tooo young at the moment, needs a little bit of muscle tone, give it a couple of months

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 02, 2011, 05:40:20 AM

Quote from: "Tank"He's a little tooo young at the moment, needs a little bit of muscle tone, give it a couple of months :D Down to Marilyn Manson music, yes..? :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on January 06, 2011, 12:13:19 PM

Quote from: "Tank"My grandson 5 weeks old on new years eve 2010

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Hey there Lennon. He looks like Sean Bean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: theclassicist on January 07, 2011, 12:40:39 AM

Yeah. Sean Bean in 'Sharpe's Baby'. But why is he dressed in ye olde prison uniform? Does he keep attempting escape?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2011, 02:07:45 AM

Quote from: "theclassicist"But why is he dressed in ye olde prison uniform? Does he keep attempting escape?

Same reason zebras have stripes it confuses predators, it's working already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: theclassicist on January 07, 2011, 08:52:26 AM

Im gonna get me some stripes...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2011, 10:35:15 AM

It's snowing again here (Northern England). Couple on inches so far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 07, 2011, 05:08:38 PM

My wife plans to visit me next weekend. Where do I get the time do cleanup the apartment?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2011, 05:44:39 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"My wife plans to visit me next weekend. Where do I get the time do cleanup the apartment?

Tell her a pipe has burst and you are having to stay at a local hotel for a few days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 07, 2011, 06:12:15 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Tom62"My wife plans to visit me next weekend. Where do I get the time do cleanup the apartment?
Tell her a pipe has burst and you are having to stay at a local hotel for a few days.

Now that is a very good idea! Thanks for the advise

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 07, 2011, 06:35:08 PM

Quote from: "Tom62"My wife plans to visit me next weekend. Where do I get the time do cleanup the apartment?

Clean?

Hubby came home for christmas weekend, house was a disaster. In the 50 some hours he was here, my dishes were washed several times, the clothing was washed and folded, the cat boxes were cleaned, the 50# sacks of feed were loaded into the bins, the kitchen was cleaned, I didn't have to feed or water or medicate any of the herd of animals we have.......

I think he was glad to be home for a couple of days. Though I did have to teach a few recipes for him to make while living at my mom's since she either deep fries everything or slathers it with a ton of fake butter. Only veggie she uses is broccoli, which he hates. (she then wonders why she can't loose weight)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2011, 06:51:34 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tom62"My wife plans to visit me next weekend. Where do I get the time do cleanup the apartment?
Clean?
Hubby came home for christmas weekend, house was a disaster. In the 50 some hours he was here, my dishes were washed several times, the clothing was washed and folded, the cat boxes were cleaned, the 50# sacks of feed were loaded into the bins, the kitchen was cleaned, I didn't have to feed or water or medicate any of the herd of animals we have.......

I think he was glad to be home for a couple of days. Though I did have to teach a few recipes for him to make while living at my mom's since she either deep fries everything or slathers it with a ton of fake butter. Only veggie she uses is broccoli, which he hates. (she then wonders why she can't loose weight)

Oh Shit! Hubby is stopping with your mum!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 07, 2011, 08:15:58 PM

He's been cooking all of his own food for about 2 weeks now...... teaching someone how to cook by phone is just not easy. Seriously. So I took pity on him and sent up a bunch of bean soup mixes with instructions for the crock pot. Not the kind you find in a store, I mix up my own from a variety of beans that we like, add the spices etc. That will at least take care of the weekends for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sophus on January 08, 2011, 05:35:08 AM

Am I the only one for whom LegendarySandwich's avatar won't display properly?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 08, 2011, 05:45:14 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"Am I the only one for whom LegendarySandwich's avatar won't display properly?

I can't see it either. Maybe I should change it or something. But on the other hand...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2011, 08:32:04 AM

Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "Sophus"Am I the only one for whom LegendarySandwich's avatar won't display properly?
I can't see it either. Maybe I should change it or something. But on the other hand...

I can't see it either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 08, 2011, 08:40:30 AM

I can see it firefox, refreshed and it's still there but it must be in cache anyway, because it doesn't appear in chrome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2011, 02:34:11 PM

Quote from: "Sophus"Am I the only one for whom LegendarySandwich's avatar won't display properly?

No.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2011, 04:30:57 PM

Winter sports on a Saturday. Is there anything better? So far today, three 1st places and one 2nd place if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2011, 04:38:56 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Winter sports on a Saturday. Is there anything better? So far today, three 1st places and one 2nd place if I remember correctly.

Well done!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 08, 2011, 04:41:02 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Is there anything better?

Masturbating, eating kebab filled with you-don't-wanna-know-what and watching crappy shows on TV

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2011, 04:43:41 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Winter sports on a Saturday. Is there anything better? So far today, three 1st places and one 2nd place if I remember correctly.
Well done!

This is normal. Too bad your country sucks at winter sports.
Just kidding...but not really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2011, 05:29:55 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Winter sports on a Saturday. Is there anything better? So far today, three 1st places and one 2nd place if I remember correctly.
Well done!
This is normal. Too bad your country sucks at winter sports.
Just kidding...but not really. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2011, 05:51:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"We don't have enough snow

You don't need snow for skating or curling though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 08, 2011, 05:56:13 PM

I changed my avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 09, 2011, 04:07:57 AM

QuoteA US congressswoman is among a number of people who have been shot, apparently by a lone gunman, at a public event in Tuscon, Arizona.

I've got 2 internets here, is anyone going to offer me odds on this thing being done for someone's god?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 09, 2011, 04:11:19 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
QuoteA US congressswoman is among a number of people who have been shot, apparently by a lone gunman, at a public event in Tuscon, Arizona.

I've got 2 internets here, is anyone going to offer me odds on this thing being done for someone's god?

The only thing I've ever done for my god is eat pasta.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 09, 2011, 05:17:53 AM

I'm sitting here with a little thing from RHPS going through my head as the sky lights up outside... Been playing since I had to run out and rescue Elvis from the downpour and my neighbor's terrified little doxie showed up at my back door when I was going back in.....

QuoteThunder and Lightning
I tell you it's frightening

Time to shut her down before I loose a hard drive, at least though, IT'S RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 09, 2011, 06:23:41 AM

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If you're going to believe in bullshit stories, at least believe in awesome bullshit stories.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 09, 2011, 11:09:09 AM

I think it's stupid to sell a kind of pet, and not have a vet in the entire island to know how to treat it!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 09, 2011, 11:23:31 AM

I think I need to degrade my understanding of the word "friend" some, since to most people it seems to mean something entirely different than it does to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 09, 2011, 11:56:01 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I think I need to degrade my understanding of the word "friend" some, since to most people it seems to mean something entirely different than it does to me.

If you keep acting miserable, I'm going to tell a joke I got out of a christmas bon-bon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 09, 2011, 12:00:45 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"If you keep acting miserable, I'm going to tell a joke I got out of a christmas bon-bon.

Wrong impression. I am not in a miserable mood today - I'm just doing some new year cleaning in my skeleton closets

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 09, 2011, 04:05:41 PM

Sick today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on January 09, 2011, 07:16:21 PM

Megan mullally should let me smash and then make me some nachos.....

Excuse me

I mean some motherphuqin' nachos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2011, 07:38:41 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I think I need to degrade my understanding of the word "friend" some, since to most people it seems to mean something entirely different than it does to me.

Frankly I had no idea that people could be so two faced until recently. But not all of them, that's the thing to remember!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on January 10, 2011, 04:14:11 PM

Haven't been here for a while. What's up? :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2011, 04:29:50 PM

Quote from: "borealis"Haven't been here for awhile. What's up? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 10, 2011, 05:02:32 PM

After being unemployed for a year, I just got a job! It's at a mail-order pharmacy from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am. The pay is about average for the job (pharmacy technician), but it is far more than I've been making. :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on January 10, 2011, 05:08:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "borealis"Haven't been here for awhile. What's up? :D
yey! :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: borealis on January 10, 2011, 05:14:34 PM

Quote from: "Velma"After being unemployed for a year, I just got a job! It's at a mail-order pharmacy from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am. The pay is about average for the job (pharmacy technician), but it is far more than I've been making. :bananacolor:
I think I might have congratulated you before, but let's do it again!
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on January 10, 2011, 05:16:39 PM

War Eagle! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Eagle)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2011, 05:30:28 PM

Quote from: "Velma"After being unemployed for a year, I just got a job! It's at a mail-order pharmacy from 4:30 pm to 12:30 am. The pay is about average for the job (pharmacy technician), but it is far more than I've been making. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 10, 2011, 11:25:24 PM

Quote from: "borealis"Haven't been here for a while. What's up?

Asmodean's blood pressure?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lookitsaustin on January 11, 2011, 01:54:27 PM

Well I had to use the verification captcha this morning when I signed in.... I guess I feel honored that my little ole account is already trying to get hacked. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on January 13, 2011, 04:57:41 PM

Quote from: "lookitsaustin"Well I had to use the verification captcha this morning when I signed in.... I guess I feel honored that my little ole account is already trying to get hacked. lol

Mine too. Are we really being hacked?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lookitsaustin on January 13, 2011, 05:06:14 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"
Quote from: "lookitsaustin"Well I had to use the verification captcha this morning when I signed in.... I guess I feel honored that my little ole account is already trying to get hacked. lol
Mine too. Are we really being hacked?

I'm not too sure at this point, I have my computer at home and elsewhere to save my info so I don't have to sign in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 13, 2011, 05:50:05 PM

I'm trying to find elaborate ways of un-screwing up my life... What's it called by the way..? The opposite of screwing up..? Screwing down..? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on January 13, 2011, 06:03:04 PM

Hooray! Got my second star yesterday. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 13, 2011, 07:28:40 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I'm trying to find elaborate ways of un-screwing up my life... What's it called by the way..? The opposite of screwing up..? Screwing down..? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 13, 2011, 07:37:45 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Well, you could just say 'not screwing up', but you already knew that, you're just trying to be a smart-ass. :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 13, 2011, 07:39:37 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Well, you could just say 'not screwing up', but you already knew that, you're just trying to be a smart-ass. :hmm:
I see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lookitsaustin on January 13, 2011, 08:45:57 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I'm trying to find elaborate ways of un-screwing up my life... What's it called by the way..? The opposite of screwing up..? Screwing down..? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on January 13, 2011, 08:51:16 PM

I nearly dislocated my right ring finger today when I caught it on that tiny little pocket inside of the other pocket on my jeans. WTH is that little pocket for?

My knuckle is all swollen now...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 13, 2011, 10:09:13 PM

Quote from: "hismikeness"WTH is that little pocket for?

I've been wondering the same thing...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 14, 2011, 04:04:07 AM

I've spent most of my time the last 3 days with overly religious people, one of which is very opinionated on everything including shit she knows nothing about......

I am so drained :shake:

Oh well..... the things I'll put up with when I'm bored :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on January 14, 2011, 05:17:27 AM

I can't wait for big love season five n

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 14, 2011, 09:18:25 AM

Quote from: "lookitsaustin"Recti-screwing?

That right there, I like :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 14, 2011, 09:51:42 AM

Bananas
I bought a 10kg box of ripe bananas for $3, it was that or 1kg for $2, barely bares thinking about.
I've eaten some, cooked a cake, peeled and frozen some, put some in the fridge, cooked some in a pan.
Think I'll cook another cake tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2011, 09:54:04 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Well, you could just say 'not screwing up', but you already knew that, you're just trying to be a smart-ass. :hmm:
That would be unscrewing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 15, 2011, 07:23:01 AM

Good to see Whitney has full size avatar now.
And it is a good one too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: penny23 on January 15, 2011, 11:51:01 PM

mmm well been to a car show at Birmingham (UK) and need to prepare for an interview, but what's on mind is that I am probably breaking up with my other half, who i live with...so yeah some heavy stuff on my mind today unfortunatelly, but as always when your mind is so loaded you kind of go numb. So not feeling too sad.

Otherwise, I am supposed to finish a paper I have been writting about religious argumentation, analysing an interview between Dawkins and the guy from Fox news! Not as fun as thought, after having watched hours and hours of god channel etc religious `logic` still amazes me! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 16, 2011, 03:29:47 AM

Today.... I spent money. On beads, pearls, cabs, unworked slabs........

:bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 16, 2011, 01:53:39 PM

Quote from: "penny23"mmm well been to a car show at Birmingham (UK) and need to prepare for an interview, but what's on mind is that I am probably breaking up with my other half, who i live with...so yeah some heavy stuff on my mind today unfortunatelly, but as always when your mind is so loaded you kind of go numb. So not feeling too sad.

Otherwise, I am supposed to finish a paper I have been writting about religious argumentation, analysing an interview between Dawkins and the guy from Fox news! Not as fun as thought, after having watched hours and hours of god channel etc religious `logic` still amazes me! :)

Not a good place to be. Chin up girl! Did you see any good cars?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 16, 2011, 03:57:43 PM

Im thinking about periods.
Actually Im thinking about my female friends and periods. How they always keep silent about it. How they hide their sanitary pads in pockets, bags, inside shirts so that men wont see them when they go to the toilette. Cause we all know if a man sees a sanitary pad and/or hears about period, their balls explode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 16, 2011, 04:51:15 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"Im thinking about periods.
Actually Im thinking about my female friends and periods. How they always keep silent about it. How they hide their sanitary pads in pockets, bags, inside shirts so that men wont see them when they go to the toilette. Cause we all know if a man sees a sanitary pad and/or hears about period, their balls explode.

I'm thinking about periods too.

.........................................................................................................................................................

I love periods.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 16, 2011, 05:51:31 PM

Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I love periods.

with all their gooy-ness and sticky-ness and red-ness and crampness

yummy!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 16, 2011, 07:34:10 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I love periods.

with all their gooy-ness and sticky-ness and red-ness and crampness

yummy!!

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 16, 2011, 07:38:16 PM

Quote from: "Tank"..........................................................................................................................................................................................

Ah, I see you love periods too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 16, 2011, 07:41:01 PM

Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "Tank"..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Ah, I see you love periods too.

One could say I am 'dotty' about them

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 16, 2011, 07:42:50 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "Tank"..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Ah, I see you love periods too.
One could say I am 'dotty' about them

That's very punny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 17, 2011, 12:40:53 AM

I want you two to full stop this punning business right now :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 17, 2011, 12:55:24 AM

Setting up my new computer. The Samsung I got in May had a hard drive failure. Since it was still under warranty, I now have a new computer. Best Buy didn't have a Samsung in stock with similar specs, so I got an Asus with the newest i5 processor (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+4GB+Memory+/+640GB+Hard+Drive+-+Dark+Navy/1257685.p?id=1218243754694&skuId=1257685&st=Asus%20U52&cp=1&lp=1).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 17, 2011, 05:34:56 PM

right now Im craving for Chinese
but I feel so sorry for the delivery man to come all the way here in the rain

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 17, 2011, 05:37:20 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"right now Im craving for Chinese
but I feel so sorry for the delivery man to come all the way here in the rain

Wandering Dragon and Special Fried Rice please

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 18, 2011, 06:58:25 PM

Handball: Norway - Brazil.

And I got a job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 18, 2011, 07:02:30 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Handball: Norway - Brazil.

And I got a job.

:bananacolor: :bananacolor: :bananacolor: I know how you feel. I just got a job myself after being unemployed for over a year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 18, 2011, 07:44:57 PM

Quote from: "Velma"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Handball: Norway - Brazil.

And I got a job.
:bananacolor: :bananacolor: :bananacolor: I know how you feel. I just got a job myself after being unemployed for over a year.

Congrats to you too.

I have been unemployed for over 17 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2011, 07:55:06 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Handball: Norway - Brazil.

And I got a job.

What's the job?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 18, 2011, 09:03:33 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Handball: Norway - Brazil.

And I got a job.
What's the job?

I'll be working in a bookstore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2011, 11:49:03 PM

This Stendhal quote would make a good sig

QuoteThe only excuse for God is that He does not exist

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 19, 2011, 12:20:35 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"This Stendhal quote would make a good sig

QuoteThe only excuse for God is that He does not exist

Are you looking at me?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2011, 01:14:06 AM

umm, errr, not necessarily..... maybe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 19, 2011, 09:16:58 AM

There you go. Happy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on January 19, 2011, 10:46:52 AM

I cannot login here yesterday. My browser said "General Error." Must have been god.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 19, 2011, 11:09:40 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I cannot login here yesterday. My browser said "General Error." Must have been god.

More likely one of Jesus's snot nosed little "soldiers." Apparently a DoS attack.

By the way, earlier in this thread somebody asked about the little extra pocket on the front of some brands of jeans. It was originally a watch pocket, though I read somewhere that it was enlarged recently to be able to accommodate small electronic devices. I don't wear wrist watches, and have actually used it for its intended purpose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2011, 11:27:40 AM

Quote from: "Recusant"By the way, earlier in this thread somebody asked about the little extra pocket on the front of some brands of jeans. It was originally a watch pocket, though I read somewhere that it was enlarged recently to be able to accommodate small electronic devices. I don't wear wrist watches, and have actually used it for its intended purpose.

My cigarette lighter fits there poyfectly. :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2011, 04:16:39 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Recusant"By the way, earlier in this thread somebody asked about the little extra pocket on the front of some brands of jeans. It was originally a watch pocket, though I read somewhere that it was enlarged recently to be able to accommodate small electronic devices. I don't wear wrist watches, and have actually used it for its intended purpose.
My cigarette lighter fits there poyfectly. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2011, 05:37:04 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Dog whistle for me :hmm: Interesting...

Wonder if they make rat whistles

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2011, 06:16:18 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"Dog whistle for me :hmm: Interesting...

Wonder if they make rat whistles ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on January 19, 2011, 07:34:58 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Recusant"By the way, earlier in this thread somebody asked about the little extra pocket on the front of some brands of jeans. It was originally a watch pocket, though I read somewhere that it was enlarged recently to be able to accommodate small electronic devices. I don't wear wrist watches, and have actually used it for its intended purpose.
My cigarette lighter fits there poyfectly.

They're such a bitch to get back out, though. Maybe lighters should come with a fob.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on January 20, 2011, 07:00:17 AM

Quote from: "Recusant"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I cannot login here yesterday. My browser said "General Error." Must have been god.
More likely one of Jesus's snot nosed little "soldiers." Apparently a DoS attack.

...I was right!? :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 20, 2011, 08:18:14 AM

Who's Corbu?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2011, 08:51:49 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Who's Corbu?

I assumed it was Le Corbusier, an architect who Whitney probably has some professional regard for.
You get to name your house Monticello latter, just like Jefferson did for the house he designed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWilliam on January 24, 2011, 10:57:16 PM

Palin

Smash

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 24, 2011, 11:49:12 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Who's Corbu?

I assumed it was Le Corbusier, an architect who Whitney probably has some professional regard for.

Yes, he was an atheist too (an atheist who was open about his atheism yet still asked to design religious buildings because he was that good).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 25, 2011, 05:13:07 AM

Cabin Fever. The SAD is kicking up. So damn glad I got in 5 books today so I could help calm all of that down, already finished 2 400 pagers...... I think I need to pace myself......

Can we fast forward to NOT gloom and doom winter? Please????? I need the sunlight, these simulation lamps are just not cutting it.

[/hissyfit]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 26, 2011, 01:17:45 PM

QuoteAunt hanged nephew's 'devil dog' because it chewed her Bible: police

I don't think is worthy of a new thread, just a shake of the head probably.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/strangebutt ... 1a4mg.html (http://www.smh.com.au/world/strangebuttrue/aunt-hanged-nephews-devil-dog-because-it-chewed-her-bible-police-20110126-1a4mg.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on January 26, 2011, 02:55:32 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
QuoteAunt hanged nephew's 'devil dog' because it chewed her Bible: police
I don't think is worthy of a new thread, just a shake of the head probably.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/strangebutt ... 1a4mg.html (http://www.smh.com.au/world/strangebuttrue/aunt-hanged-nephews-devil-dog-because-it-chewed-her-bible-police-20110126-1a4mg.html)

Poor puppy. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: danialclarcke on January 26, 2011, 04:58:32 PM

Man, I read some forum posts today WWGHA. I'm not a member, but I thought I'd take a look to see what it is. Almighty God, that people never seriously afraid of this forum. Not that all atheists are always polite, but many members are the only religious nuts. There is some serious hate in this forum and not quite right. Remember, just reading a few hundred jobs, but with few exceptions, every time someone tried to reason with a religious person, it was "god of this world" and "god", or the fire of hell and damnation of the most virulent form. It's like you can not reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 26, 2011, 05:08:46 PM

Quote from: "danialclarcke"Man, I read some forum posts today WWGHA. I'm not a member, but I thought I'd take a look to see what it is. Almighty God, that people never seriously afraid of this forum. Not that all atheists are always polite, but many members are the only religious nuts. There is some serious hate in this forum and not quite right. Remember, just reading a few hundred jobs, but with few exceptions, every time someone tried to reason with a religious person, it was "god of this world" and "god", or the fire of hell and damnation of the most virulent form. It's like you can not reason.

^bots are getting pretty smart...but not so smart that they aren't obvious.
(thanks for helping me realize the signature setting was still allowed for new users...fixed)
No need to spam HAF with your signature ads anymore...because you can't!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lookitsaustin on January 27, 2011, 02:10:31 AM

Been off for a week or so, I had to use captcha to sign in again.... it cracks me up. Also, I like your Avatar Whitney but when I see it in my peripheral vision, I keep thinking you got banned, lol

. Oh, and I got a new laptop recently. Oh and I added an avatar finally!!! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 27, 2011, 07:24:23 AM

Apocalyptic conditions in Washington DC. Heavy snow combined with thunderstorms, left 500,000 people without electricity (my wife included), hundreds of flight canceled and people leaving their cars on the highway and walk home. I'm worried about my wife, also because her heating doesn't work (it was leaking gas, they "repaired" it, but is still leaks gas). It is about time that she leaves the US and go back to the civilized world

, where electricity cables run underground (so that trees can break them), a snowstorm is only a minor inconvenience and where you can find decent service.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on January 27, 2011, 08:10:00 AM

@lookitsaustin: Yeah, I guess every self-respecting forum needs atleast one Naruto avatar, eh? :eek2: ), wondering if I could get some painting done (..on my miniatures. I collect those, mostly warhammer stuff...) today, and....yeah, just being bored. Oh, I did finish Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood last night though.... :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 27, 2011, 12:03:50 PM

Paycheck day cometh. And then... Sweden. after that, World Domination. And smokes. CHEAP smokes. :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 27, 2011, 01:58:31 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"CHEAP smokes.

That's Sweden for you. Don't forget to buy candy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on January 28, 2011, 06:53:58 PM

I decided to buy a tub of cheese puff type cheese balls, I only buy them about once a year. I forget about why I only buy them so rarely until I get home and open them up..............

And here comes Sumi, flying through the house the second she gets a whiff of the cheese balls. I have to fight her off them every time. It's amazing what a little 7 pound cat will do to get her most favorite snack in the entire world. I had to hide them outside in the truck :verysad:

so now if I want any I have to brave the cold to get them, not that it's that cold out here today but still....

Funny story... the last time we moved the movers got everything packed up and started putting everything on the truck, when they finally got to the big desk and started moving it the men were laughing. Behind it, in a little space just big enough for Sumi (she's a lot smaller than the rest of the cats we have) to squeeze into was a massive pile of cheese balls, cheese puffs, potato chips, doritos, cheese curls etc. They had found her stash.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 30, 2011, 02:57:15 AM

This map is on my mind today, and Oprah and her happy shiny portrayal of Oz.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eligr.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F08%2Fpostie-media118.jpeg&hash=d931ae7b97ec6a35358e077464bc449c01b2724f)

That map is an outrageous understatement of the threats, probably tourist department propaganda.
I feel obliged to set the record straight.

Ticks, I heard they may now come with lime disease, wonderful. Anyway they don't call them paralysis ticks for nothen, and no one can afford to slack off in a state of paralysis in this environment.

Mosquito born diseases, Dengue Fever, Ross River Virus, potentially Malaria, Barmah Forest Virus and others that aren't mentioned because health authorities don't want to cause panic. Of course if you are ambushed by a swarm of mosquitoes these diseases are irrelevant.

Endemic motor vehicle induced psychosis. Life is short, people don't like to wait.

Killer whales, not commonly thought to prey on humans, but that's only because they are sneaky, same with dolphins.

Ants, everywhere ants, can't sit on the ground for a picnic. Why do indigenous people stand on one leg? To minimise ant attack.

Don't forget the killer bats they piss on your horse, horse passes on killer disease, and after a couple of days suffering terribly, you die.

Leeches. They still find medical uses for leeches, I wonder if I could sell the virtues of walking in my backyard after rain, kinda like a health spa.

Don't lean on the trees, giant spiky caterpillars, indistinguishable from the bark.
Also some trees have spikes disguised as poisonous caterpillars.

White ants, timber structures only have an average useful life of six months, and this is only achieved by dousing the whole thing in organochlorines. Be alert to the threat of falling buildings, don't lean on any structural walls, carry an EPIRB at all times.

Mutant zombie people, caused by overuse of organochlorines, always carry a cricket bat.

Almost universal chronic lateral epicondylitis due to carrying cricket bats.

Giant lizards, they'll bite you and then just follow you around until you're too weak to lift your cricket bat.

Nuclear contamination due to British nuclear testing, and another bunch of zombies.

The sun, it will kill you fast or kill you slow but it will kill you, if nothen else gets you first.

Hail, often causes brain injury and victims can often be confused with zombies.

Feral giant killer everything, including pigs, dogs, buffaloes and camels.

I don't believe the carnivorous kangaroos are truly extinct, they just make their kills look like dogs done it.
Anyway your common kangaroo will disembowel you as soon as look at ya.

I think the koala threat is overplayed, but they are very stupid, probably due to brain injuries caused by repeatedly falling from trees. Anyway if it's hot don't seek shelter under trees, if one of these buggers fall on you they'll break your neck.

Possums can't hurt you though can they... ye dream on.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unisa.edu.au%2Fnbe%2Fugprogs%2Fimages%2FBluebell%2520Potrait.jpg&hash=944b134f0e285ddbbefbb6327b7b4497f2e98cd8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2011, 06:43:04 AM

Can I copy pasta that post on other forums please

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 30, 2011, 08:31:27 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Can I copy pasta that post on other forums please

Ye no worries, I probably should have put something in about tourists driving on the wrong side of the road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2011, 10:58:02 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Can I copy pasta that post on other forums please :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 30, 2011, 12:27:18 PM

THIS:
[youtube:1cis1g16]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN04vtNcrek[/youtube:1cis1g16]
:rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 30, 2011, 12:45:01 PM

Addictive game:
http://team.forsvarsmakten.se/english/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 30, 2011, 05:20:34 PM

Probably gonna see Judas Priest back in my hometown this June. It's gonna be their last tour ever and my only chance to see them. Sucks that I don't have any friends who are metal fans though... Gonna be awesome either way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 30, 2011, 06:27:40 PM

looking at Cecilie's post, it makes me remember of how many awesome concerts I missed while I was in athens, because my frinds don;t listen to metal, and cause I;m too unsocial to go on my own...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 30, 2011, 07:03:28 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"looking at Cecilie's post, it makes me remember of how many awesome concerts I missed while I was in athens, because my frinds don;t listen to metal, and cause I;m too unsocial to go on my own...

I'm not a social person either, but fuck that, I wanna see Judas Priest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 30, 2011, 07:25:16 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"looking at Cecilie's post, it makes me remember of how many awesome concerts I missed while I was in athens, because my frinds don;t listen to metal, and cause I;m too unsocial to go on my own...
I'm not a social person either, but fuck that, I wanna see Judas Priest.

le sigh
wish I could say the same

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 01, 2011, 05:20:30 AM

Psycho weather.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Freslib%2F201102%2Fr710808_5553612.jpg&hash=e80ef81d8a71a2d4ab09d33d4382c5f994b0e425)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 01, 2011, 07:27:44 AM

So, I asked a person how she knows that her god is the true god and her response was (not completely unexpected):
"The Bible says so."

What... What do I even say to that? That answer doesn't even make any sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 01, 2011, 07:43:08 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I asked a person how she knows that her god is the true god and her response was (not completely unexpected):
"The Bible says so."

What... What do I even say to that? That answer doesn't even make any sense.

I remember that when I was a very wee lad and I asked my dad that question, he gave me the same answer. Of course, I wanted to know why the Bible was true, but I don't think I pushed it farther.

Looking back now, I wish I had been more skeptical and would have pushed the question farther in my mind. Oh well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 01, 2011, 04:42:42 PM

iSok, don't watch this. If you do you can't say I didn't warn you

[spoiler:1qe3kfs0][youtube:1qe3kfs0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y70UF7HKyZY[/youtube:1qe3kfs0][/spoiler:1qe3kfs0]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 01, 2011, 09:07:45 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Psycho weather.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Freslib%2F201102%2Fr710808_5553612.jpg&hash=e80ef81d8a71a2d4ab09d33d4382c5f994b0e425)

So like are on the other side of Oz and can avoid that????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2011, 12:12:15 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"So like are on the other side of Oz and can avoid that????

I'm further South.
It's category five now with a four metre storm surge predicted.
They build houses tough in North Queensland, but winds of 295 km/h will test them.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Freslib%2F201102%2Fr711339_5563510.jpg&hash=c1f931e33476434f7cfa1341defcbd7e7c15d539)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 02, 2011, 02:20:54 AM

A cat 5 is nothing to sneeze at for sure and the fundies say global warming, and all it's extreme weather issues, is fake.......... :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 02, 2011, 09:20:50 AM

:hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2011, 01:36:55 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"i fucking hate tattoos

Then don't have one, they're not compulsory AFAIK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 02, 2011, 02:45:22 PM

Got my hair cut today. Kinda have this 80s Bruce Dickinson thing going on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 02, 2011, 06:49:50 PM

So I heard that Hugh Laurie aka Dr. House wrote a book. Fiction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 02, 2011, 09:38:20 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"So I heard that Hugh Laurie aka Dr. House wrote a book. Fiction.

is it funny?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 02, 2011, 09:40:23 PM

roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 02, 2011, 09:42:04 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 02, 2011, 09:44:20 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 02, 2011, 10:39:23 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"what's afaik?

As far as I know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 02, 2011, 10:50:21 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my hair cut today. Kinda have this 80s Bruce Dickinson thing going on.

THE Bruce Dickinson?

SNL Cow Bell (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/719364/)

Or this one?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fladystarlightnyc.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fbruce-dickinson.jpg&hash=9e38290c960ca4c4e60dec4c639d88baf197f611)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 02, 2011, 11:15:47 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"they should be illegal

Wait, what? Tattoos should be illegal?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on February 02, 2011, 11:26:15 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"i fucking hate tattoos
Then don't have one, they're not compulsory AFAIK?

they should be illegal

I agree, that would make them much cooler and probably motivate me to finally get a few more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 12:33:12 AM

Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"what's afaik?
As far as I know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 12:34:20 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 03, 2011, 12:56:05 AM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"they should be illegal
Wait, what? Tattoos should be illegal?

yes, like cocaine and drunk driving

Getting a tattoo is a victimless activity. Doing cocaine is a victimless activity. Drunk driving is obviously not victimless, as it has a high potential of causing harm not only to the driver, but to everyone else on the road.

Why do you feel that getting tattoos should be illegal?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 03, 2011, 01:08:27 AM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"i fucking hate tattoos
Then don't have one, they're not compulsory AFAIK?

they should be illegal

Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it should be illegal...comments like the above make me think that you are just trolling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: FruitFly75 on February 03, 2011, 01:35:29 AM

What's on my mind today?

I'm sad that I finished my Ben and Jerry's "Everything But The...." pint. So sad.

It's good stuff too, especially after a long day. But then again, so is a nice, cold bottle of Abita's Purple Haze beer. Oooooooh yeaaaaah baby!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 04:05:15 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 03, 2011, 04:09:47 AM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Whitney"comments like the above make me think that you are just trolling.

Think of the big burly pimp who puts a tattoo on his "hoe" to proclaim ownership

it's just my opinion...nothing more

So that's your reason for wanting the criminalization of tattoos? Pimps puttin' tattoos on their "hoes"?

lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 04:13:20 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 03, 2011, 04:21:19 AM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"Getting a tattoo is a victimless activity.

most often, yes

Using glue is most often a victimless activity, too.

Quote
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"Doing cocaine is a victimless activity

have you ever met an addict? ever been an addict?

i don't feel like a debate...so...reply if u want or not

Tell me -- do you think that hitting yourself on the head with a hammer should be a crime, punishable by law?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 04:30:34 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 03, 2011, 07:17:50 AM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So I heard that Hugh Laurie aka Dr. House wrote a book. Fiction.

is it funny?

I don't think it is. I haven't read it, but it had something to do with an assassin and conspiracies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 03, 2011, 07:18:52 AM

Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Got my hair cut today. Kinda have this 80s Bruce Dickinson thing going on.
THE Bruce Dickinson?

I've seen that one before. Still funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 03, 2011, 11:49:06 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 03, 2011, 04:51:01 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
QuoteWhat's on your mind today?

THINGS I LIKE SHOULD BE LEGAL

THINGS I DISLIKE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

SOME PEOPLE ARE STUPID. I DISLIKE THEM. THEREFORE THEY SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

any logical problems with this argument? tattoos?

Joe, consider this your verbal warning for trolling. I don't care if you think trolls are useful they are not allowed her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 03, 2011, 06:36:02 PM

So what's the difference between an atheist and a free-thinker? Or is there one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 03, 2011, 06:40:45 PM

Quote from: "fester30"So what's the difference between an atheist and a free-thinker? Or is there one?

Free-thinker: Someone who doesn't hold to religious dogma, tradition, popular thought, etc. when making decisions and views.
Atheist: Someone who doesn't believe in any deities.
They often accompany each other, but they're not synonymous. One can be an atheist without being a free-thinker and vice-versa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 03, 2011, 06:45:24 PM

So it sounds like atheist is just saying I'm not a theist, whereas free-thinker is more of a description of how I live my life? If so, I'm that, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2011, 06:45:59 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"i fucking hate tattoos
Then don't have one, they're not compulsory AFAIK?

they should be illegal

what's afaik?

Internet Acronyms (http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 03, 2011, 06:46:11 PM

Quote from: "fester30"So it sounds like atheist is just saying I'm not a theist, whereas free-thinker is more of a description of how I live my life? If so, I'm that, too.

Pretty much, yeah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 04, 2011, 06:53:41 AM

On my mind today... I'm very excited because I am headed home soon after six months deployed, so I am thinking about all the stuff I need to do here to get ready to leave. WOOHOOO! I get to see my wife soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2011, 06:58:46 AM

Quote from: "fester30"On my mind today... I'm very excited because I am headed home soon after six months deployed, so I am thinking about all the stuff I need to do here to get ready to leave. WOOHOOO! I get to see my wife soon!

If you can say, where are you stationed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 04, 2011, 10:14:40 AM

What I can say is Southwest Asia, which includes the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and the old Persian Empire (now known as Iran, Afghanistan, etc.)
Of course, a person so inclined could find out by checking where my IP address is. Or you could google 379 AEW. But all I'm allowed to say is 379 AEW or Southwest Asia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2011, 02:14:02 PM

Quote from: "fester30"What I can say is Southwest Asia, which includes the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and the old Persian Empire (now known as Iran, Afghanistan, etc.)
Of course, a person so inclined could find out by checking where my IP address is. Or you could google 379 AEW. But all I'm allowed to say is 379 AEW or Southwest Asia.

Just curios. There is a chap on another forum who is on his way home from Afghanistan ATM. He is the liaison between the coalition forces and the Norwegian continent. He gets to retire in December at 42!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 04, 2011, 02:42:55 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "fester30"What I can say is Southwest Asia, which includes the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and the old Persian Empire (now known as Iran, Afghanistan, etc.)
Of course, a person so inclined could find out by checking where my IP address is. Or you could google 379 AEW. But all I'm allowed to say is 379 AEW or Southwest Asia.
Just curios. There is a chap on another forum who is on his way home from Afghanistan ATM. He is the liaison between the coalition forces and the Norwegian continent. He gets to retire in December at 42!

Well as far as the world knows, it's no secret that myself or the US military itself is here. We're just not supposed to actually say. I'm not that guy, I'm 33, but I appreciate his service and wish him the best in retirement!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 04, 2011, 09:48:21 PM

God no longer listens to Slayer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on February 05, 2011, 06:07:18 AM

I had a rather annoying but revealing chat with my mom and dad last night. My mom visited us, my family, two nights ago. She mentioned wanting to bring my daughter with her to the church and learn her bible lessons. I jokingly retorted that I'd rather let her read the Dhammapada than read the bible. Mom was quiet, didn't reply. Then last night, she called saying they, mom and dad, would like to talk to me about something. I went. With a thundering voice, my dad asked, "Is it true that you do not want your daughter to learn her bible lessons?" Then my childhood patriarchal fear took over. I wasn't able to answer. I left myself wide open for empty assertions. They alleged that nothing is wrong with allowing my kid to learn bible lessons for the following reasons:
1. I was raised as a bible-reading Christian and it did me good.
2. I did not become a criminal.
3. I know a lot of verses.
4. I memorized the books in the bible.
5. My name was taken from proverbs 31.
6. I gained a lot of friends from the church.
7. Jesus did not teach anything bad.
8. I am a judgmental person.
9. I am intellectually arrogant.
10. I don't know what created the first life.
11. I have to teach my kid this country's culture (part of which is largely christianized).
12. They pity my daughter.
13. I do not know what will happen to me after I die.
14. The bible did not teach me anything that had an adverse effect.
15. I am just doing this so that I can be different.

I was not able to respond to any of these obviously crooked reasons. My fear for my father when I was a kid, when he slapped me around for playing during sabbath, when he hit me with his sticks for whatever mistake I did back then, it all crept into me last night. I was back in the 80's. The only sentence I uttered int his one-way conversation was that, "I'll think about it." Before I left for home, my mom asked me, "Do you really think that there is no god?" Her eyes. She had this pitying look. Like I died or someone in the family died and she's holding back her tears. I did not reply. And dad, once again with a stammering voice, "If you will not change your mind, then I will forget you were my son!" I smiled at him. "YOU ARE INSANE", he said. With his finger pointing at my face.

I haven't slept. :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2011, 09:07:55 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I had a rather annoying but revealing chat with my mom and dad last night. My mom visited us, my family, two nights ago. She mentioned wanting to bring my daughter with her to the church and learn her bible lessons. I jokingly retorted that I'd rather let her read the Dhammapada than read the bible. Mom was quiet, didn't reply. Then last night, she called saying they, mom and dad, would like to talk to me about something. I went. With a thundering voice, my dad asked, "Is it true that you do not want your daughter to learn her bible lessons?" Then my childhood patriarchal fear took over. I wasn't able to answer. I left myself wide open for empty assertions. They alleged that nothing is wrong with allowing my kid to learn bible lessons for the following reasons:
1. I was raised as a bible-reading Christian and it did me good.
2. I did not become a criminal.
3. I know a lot of verses.
4. I memorized the books in the bible.
5. My name was taken from proverbs 31.
6. I gained a lot of friends from the church.
7. Jesus did not teach anything bad.
8. I am a judgmental person.
9. I am intellectually arrogant.
10. I don't know what created the first life.
11. I have to teach my kid this country's culture (part of which is largely christianized).
12. They pity my daughter.
13. I do not know what will happen to me after I die.
14. The bible did not teach me anything that had an adverse effect.
15. I am just doing this so that I can be different.

I was not able to respond to any of these obviously crooked reasons. My fear for my father when I was a kid, when he slapped me around for playing during sabbath, when he hit me with his sticks for whatever mistake I did back then, it all crept into me last night. I was back in the 80's. The only sentence I uttered int his one-way conversation was that, "I'll think about it." Before I left for home, my mom asked me, "Do you really think that there is no god?" Her eyes. She had this pitying look. Like I died or someone in the family died and she's holding back her tears. I did not reply. And dad, once again with a stammering voice, "If you will not change your mind, then I will forget you were my son!" I smiled at him. "YOU ARE INSANE", he said. With his finger pointing at my face.

I haven't slept.

Oh dear, of dear, of dear. That can not have been good at all. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Now, what are you going to do about this?

It appears you have two issues to get over. One is the relationship with your bullying father and the other is your mother and fathers objection to your world view, with its consequent impact on your daughter (their granddaughter).

Your Father bullied you because he thinks he knows better than you, he could get away with it and he appears to be an aggressive man by nature. My father was a bully too, never physically but he shouted a lot and was great at passive aggressive emotional manipulation. He died 2 weeks after my 17th birthday and it took me 30 years to come to terms with his behaviour. So one should not minimise the emotional impact of his past behaviour on the current situation. So if you have problems having a discussion while he is in the room with you, don't. Either only talk to your Mother or have this debate in writing.

Firstly you have to stand up to him firmly and mean it. One possible scenario would be simply to say that in light of his behaviour (not his opinion) you will not have him in your house with your daughter, and you will not be bringing his granddaughter to see him ever again. How old is your daughter and what is her relationship like with her grand parents? You could say that should he ever raise his voice to you ever again you will simply get up and leave. You have the right to be treated in a civil manner and it's perfectly acceptable that you exercise that right. Another possibility is to have meetings at your request and have them in a semi-public place where he can't 'go off on one!', possibly a walk in a public park. I don't know you or your father at all so my advise is of necessity very general. But you need to create a circumstance which controls his behaviour because he can't.

You may wish to deal with your fathers behaviour directly. Simply write him a letter telling him the truth about how you felt as a child. Lay it out for him in plain no-nonsense terms. Even if you never send the letter it would be good for you to formalise your feelings towards him and get them out in a structured way so you can deal with them.

The second issue. That of your desire not to send your daughter to bible classes. This is going to be an odd suggestions coming from a pretty hard core atheist. But why not send her? If Christianity is such an integral part of the culture she is to grow up in you can't wrap her in cotton wool forever. She's going to have to face it sometime. So why not see the Bible class as an opportunity to inoculate her against Christianity? I went to church with my mum and talked with my dad, who was an atheist, although he never said so that I can recall. I loved science and in particularly biology. I simply didn't believe the rubbish spouted about god because it was all hogwash. Demonstrate to your daughter why the Bible is not a valid description of reality and put it in context of why we know it's rubbish but why the people who wrote it did not.

Your post has a great list of issue. Write your rebuttal to each one so when they come up again you answer is rehearsed. You could even consider writing a letter to your parents addressing each issue in detail. Again you may never send it but yo will have formalised your thought in relation to your parents views.

Lastly, what does your wife think of all this and what are her views?

Regards
Chris

PS. You could have this post made into the start of a new thread where you can discuss the issue in detail and bounce ideas off of people here to see how they are accepted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 05, 2011, 11:27:08 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2011, 03:23:54 PM

Because of the perfectionist I am, I began to re-organize the entire second floor at my workplace yesterday (a floor full of office supplies). I must have spent about 5 hours and I'm not even half-way done. It's gonna take a while, but it'll be worth it. My co-workers seemed to be pleased with what I have done this far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2011, 03:33:05 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Because of the perfectionist I am, I began to re-organize the entire second floor at my workplace yesterday (a floor full of office supplies). I must have spent about 5 hours and I'm not even half-way done. It's gonna take a while, but it'll be worth it. My co-workers seemed to be pleased with what I have done this far.

Who's been a busy little beaver then! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on February 05, 2011, 07:49:46 PM

I never minded my friend being religious, but last night I had my first "preaching" from her
makes me sad, if she carries on, it might make me hang out with her less and less

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 05, 2011, 08:20:47 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I never minded my friend being religious, but last night I had my first "preaching" from her
makes me sad, if she carries on, it might make me hang out with her less and less

Hey, if she believes in Hell, and that you'll go to it if you don't change your mind, her preaching could be testimony of how good of a friend she is. I mean, what kind of friend would let you burn in Hell for all eternity?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 05, 2011, 10:22:12 PM

Quote from: "Steve Reason"What's on your mind today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 05, 2011, 10:28:11 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "Steve Reason"What's on your mind today?

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thoughts?

do you think these good people may someday wish there was a law in place to prevent them from letting someone do this to them?

I also wish there was a law in place that prevented me from getting bad grades, so I would have more motivations to be a good little boy and do my homework.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 05, 2011, 10:32:55 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2011, 10:34:10 PM

Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"I also wish there was a law in place that prevented me from getting bad grades, so I would have more motivations to be a good little boy and do my homework.

go out and be a 14yo kid...enjoy it

But being 14 sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 05, 2011, 10:36:48 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"But being 14 sucks.

Quoted for accuracy.

I know this is a cliche, and every teenager feels this way, but I hate still living with my parents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2011, 10:39:16 PM

Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "Cecilie"But being 14 sucks.
Quoted for accuracy.

I know this is a cliche, and every teenager feels this way, but I hate still living with my parents.

Living alone is pretty sweet. If you don't mind doing the dishes and laundry and that sort of thing. Too bad I'll have to move back in with my mom later this year... (I'm 17 btw)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2011, 11:13:40 PM

All cars in the UK have to be checked for road worthiness once a year starting on the third anniversary of the day they start being used. Its called an MOT test. Mine was due on the 21st and so I booked it in today. The test only costs Â£35 and I had a discount voucher so I was going to pay just Â£20! Of course the garage can find things that need to be repaired/replaced so one always ends up needing some work done. So one braces oneself for the call along the lines of 'Sorry sir but your car has failed the test and we are going to have to bleed you dry to get it back on the road.'

So how much do you think the actual bill was?

[spoiler:1s1fhc4m]Fuck me! It was Â£20! First time I can remember that happening :headbang:

[/spoiler:1s1fhc4m]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2011, 11:18:26 PM

Quote from: "Tank"All cars in the UK have to be checked for road worthiness once a year starting on the third anniversary of the day they start being used. Its called an MOT test. Mine was due on the 21st and so I booked it in today. The test only costs Â£35 and I had a discount voucher so I was going to pay just Â£20! Of course the garage can find things that need to be repaired/replaced so one always ends up needing some work done. So one braces oneself for the call along the lines of 'Sorry sir but your car has failed the test and we are going to have to bleed you dry to get it back on the road.'

So how much do you think the actual bill was?

[spoiler:3nql21ob]Fuck me! It was Â£20! First time I can remember that happening [/spoiler:3nql21ob]

I was expecting some huge number, but I guess that was the point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"All cars in the UK have to be checked for road worthiness once a year starting on the third anniversary of the day they start being used. Its called an MOT test. Mine was due on the 21st and so I booked it in today. The test only costs Â£35 and I had a discount voucher so I was going to pay just Â£20! Of course the garage can find things that need to be repaired/replaced so one always ends up needing some work done. So one braces oneself for the call along the lines of 'Sorry sir but your car has failed the test and we are going to have to bleed you dry to get it back on the road.'

So how much do you think the actual bill was?

[spoiler:262px5sr]Fuck me! It was Â£20! First time I can remember that happening :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2011, 11:29:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"All cars in the UK have to be checked for road worthiness once a year starting on the third anniversary of the day they start being used. Its called an MOT test. Mine was due on the 21st and so I booked it in today. The test only costs Â£35 and I had a discount voucher so I was going to pay just Â£20! Of course the garage can find things that need to be repaired/replaced so one always ends up needing some work done. So one braces oneself for the call along the lines of 'Sorry sir but your car has failed the test and we are going to have to bleed you dry to get it back on the road.'

So how much do you think the actual bill was?

[spoiler:1wnez065]Fuck me! It was Â£20! First time I can remember that happening :D
I'm not familiar with that term, but I think I know what you meant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: elliebean on February 06, 2011, 01:32:10 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "JoeBobSmith"
Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"I also wish there was a law in place that prevented me from getting bad grades, so I would have more motivations to be a good little boy and do my homework.

go out and be a 14yo kid...enjoy it
But being 14 sucks.

Yeah I (barely) remember being 14, it sucked balls. The only thing that might have made it a little bit tolerable is if I'd gotten some tattoos on my face and neck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 06, 2011, 02:27:12 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 06, 2011, 05:19:57 AM

Terranus' new avatar......
roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 06, 2011, 05:57:35 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Terranus' new avatar......
:hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2011, 09:18:59 AM

I dare not fart ATM :mad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 07, 2011, 10:33:57 AM

Quote from: "Tank"I dare not fart ATM

Why? Are you typing whilst engaged in activity that could be described as 3x23 ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2011, 11:32:41 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"I dare not fart ATM :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on February 07, 2011, 12:51:11 PM

Yay! They've finished filming Iron Sky (http://www.ironsky.net/)!

And at te same time I don't know should I laugh or cry,, bacuse some jacka$$ (finn too, damnit) wrote an article that basicly made it look like we finns somehow worshiped the nazis and that is the only reason that we could make such a film... :rant:

I just wonder when are we going to get rid of this decades old Soviet propaganda, since that's all that it is. I'm getting tired of hearing and, unforntuantely, I hear that crap on both sides of the border. Oi, it's the 21st century, not 1950's! :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 07, 2011, 06:58:03 PM

Now that looks like an awesome movie!!!!!!

It has been added to the have to own list :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2011, 03:28:58 PM

I can now fart with impunity :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 08, 2011, 06:59:53 PM

I hate babysitting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2011, 08:15:39 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I hate babysitting.

I used to love baby sitting when I was your age. My girlfriend would arrive where she was babysitting, I would arrive some short time later and join her for a generally quiet evening with no adults about lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 08, 2011, 08:25:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"generally quiet evening

Is that :headbang: in rock and roll air quotes or :headbang:?

Teenagers.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2011, 08:30:04 PM

Quote from: "hismikeness"
Quote from: "Tank"generally quiet evening

Is that :headbang: in rock and roll air quotes or :headbang:?

Teenagers..... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 09, 2011, 05:56:18 PM

Quilting has been canceled again..... second week in a row. The little old ladies just can't handle the cold enough to go out to the community building :sigh:

So I'm bored.
The dogs are bored.
The cats are bored.
The chickens better not be bored, they got a new flock block yesterday.

So looks like I'm canning grapefruit today, along with refilling the dehydrator (got a steal on some produce yesterday, doing them up for soup fixings), washing dishes.... I hate washing dishes....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 09, 2011, 06:04:03 PM

Dallas got snow again.....but not as much this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 09, 2011, 06:18:39 PM

Yeah, we got a good half inch on top of a bit of ice down here. It's cold again. I don't like cold. And to think, right now its 20, in just 2 days we'll be back to 60+

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2011, 07:09:20 PM

Mice. They are gonna save airplanes from terrorists with bombs... Or so say the Israeli... According to the paper... :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 09, 2011, 07:23:02 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Mice. They are gonna save airplanes from terrorists with bombs... Or so say the Israeli... According to the paper... :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on February 10, 2011, 11:42:06 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"I had a rather annoying but revealing chat with my mom and dad last night. My mom visited us, my family, two nights ago. She mentioned wanting to bring my daughter with her to the church and learn her bible lessons. I jokingly retorted that I'd rather let her read the Dhammapada than read the bible. Mom was quiet, didn't reply. Then last night, she called saying they, mom and dad, would like to talk to me about something. I went. With a thundering voice, my dad asked, "Is it true that you do not want your daughter to learn her bible lessons?" Then my childhood patriarchal fear took over. I wasn't able to answer. I left myself wide open for empty assertions. They alleged that nothing is wrong with allowing my kid to learn bible lessons for the following reasons:
1. I was raised as a bible-reading Christian and it did me good.
2. I did not become a criminal.
3. I know a lot of verses.
4. I memorized the books in the bible.
5. My name was taken from proverbs 31.
6. I gained a lot of friends from the church.
7. Jesus did not teach anything bad.
8. I am a judgmental person.
9. I am intellectually arrogant.
10. I don't know what created the first life.
11. I have to teach my kid this country's culture (part of which is largely christianized).
12. They pity my daughter.
13. I do not know what will happen to me after I die.
14. The bible did not teach me anything that had an adverse effect.
15. I am just doing this so that I can be different.

I was not able to respond to any of these obviously crooked reasons. My fear for my father when I was a kid, when he slapped me around for playing during sabbath, when he hit me with his sticks for whatever mistake I did back then, it all crept into me last night. I was back in the 80's. The only sentence I uttered int his one-way conversation was that, "I'll think about it." Before I left for home, my mom asked me, "Do you really think that there is no god?" Her eyes. She had this pitying look. Like I died or someone in the family died and she's holding back her tears. I did not reply. And dad, once again with a stammering voice, "If you will not change your mind, then I will forget you were my son!" I smiled at him. "YOU ARE INSANE", he said. With his finger pointing at my face.

I haven't slept. :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 10, 2011, 11:45:31 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"People still read the papers? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: JoeBobSmith on February 11, 2011, 06:16:23 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 12, 2011, 12:49:20 PM

God's listening to Slayer again, he's such an inconstant bastard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 12, 2011, 12:58:21 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"God's listening to Slayer again, he's such an inconstant bastard.

Even God can't fight the power of Slayer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 12, 2011, 02:19:58 PM

Watching the biathlon. It's what I do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 12, 2011, 02:52:57 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Watching the biathlon. It's what I do.

Norway won, but by as little as you can possible win by. We also got 3rd.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 12, 2011, 05:48:01 PM

Trying to grasp the concept of infinity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2011, 08:37:24 PM

Feathers. All over the place. :raised:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2011, 08:42:31 AM

Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"Trying to grasp the concept of infinity.

So nothing too difficult then! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2011, 08:43:03 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Feathers. All over the place. :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 13, 2011, 09:04:07 AM

Today, I realized that it's actually easier to sneak up on someone and kill them while they are vacuuming out their car than it is to find a place to stand near their car and get their attention once they stand up to go to the other side without standing too close and startling them.

I did one of the self serve car washes, and like an idiot left all 5 of the doors open to the car while I was cleaning it out. I had a lot of trash and stuff in my car, and was giving it a good once over. I put like 11 bucks worth of quarters in for a good wash, scrub and planned vacuum. But, when I was done in the wash bay, I tried to start the car, clicks... battery dead.

My wife was at work, and her car's battery probably doesn't have enough voltage to boost mine anyway, so I didn't want to alarm her. I called my best friend who has a truck and lives like 4 minutes away, but forgot he was out of town this weekend. I didn't want to call insurance, because inevitably that would cost money, and I'm saving currently for a new battery.

Finally this guy drives up, pulls up to the vacuums and goes to town, from the waist up buried in the backseat with the hose. I moseyed over, again, cognizant of the fact I'm 6'6", 370 pounds, and have been told I look very intimidating facially (whatever that means). I tried to catch eyes, but no luck. So I stood about 7 or 8 feet away from his truck and waited for quite a while, hoping when he switched he'd come around the back side, not the front way, since I was standing back from the bed of the truck. Finally he did, and I asked him for the jump, sweetening the deal letting him know I have the cables. I told him no rush (actually I said "take your time", like no shit he's going to take his time) and then he drove over, jump, worked, all is good. Thank you Sid! (His name was Sid.)

So on my mind today is a better concept of how electricity works. Specifically voltage, wattage, amperes, etc. I understand the flow of electrons, kind of but it's one of those science subjects that I sort of skipped over.

And I never got the inside of the car vacuumed. I'm afraid to with the bad battery and all and having the doors open again for any substantial length of time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 13, 2011, 09:11:17 AM

Quote from: "Tank":yay: Well, except for feathers everywhere, I do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 13, 2011, 09:12:52 AM

Quote from: "hismikeness"I'm afraid to with the bad battery and all and having the doors open again for any substantial length of time.

You could take the globes out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 13, 2011, 12:26:51 PM

The Pavlovsk seed bank, I caught a mention of it on the radio but checking around their doesn't seem to be anything new, still under threat it seems. http://www.abc.net.au/environment/artic ... 031218.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2010/10/06//3031218.htm)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2 ... ank-russia (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/aug/08/pavlovsk-seed-bank-russia)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 13, 2011, 05:06:01 PM

Why do I still join my older parents in going to church when I've realized it's all bollocks? Just to make them happy, or habit? Either way, one I need to break. :shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 13, 2011, 05:59:31 PM

Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"it's all bollocks?

There it is again (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5688&hilit=bollocks)! Care to chime in ForTheLoveOfAll?

As to the church thing, you might try slyly mocking the service, even if only to your amusement. That's how I do it, but I only have to go to church with my parents once or twice a year at most. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 13, 2011, 08:35:34 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank":yay: Well, except for feathers everywhere, I do.

You let your rats run free? I had one and aside from the concern that the cat would catch it I didn't think he would come back if I just sat him on the floor to run around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 13, 2011, 10:11:03 PM

Quote from: "hismikeness"
Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"it's all bollocks?

There it is again (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5688&hilit=bollocks)! Care to chime in ForTheLoveOfAll?

As to the church thing, you might try slyly mocking the service, even if only to your amusement. That's how I do it, but I only have to go to church with my parents once or twice a year at most. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2011, 10:14:26 PM

Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"
Quote from: "hismikeness"
Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"it's all bollocks?

There it is again (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5688&hilit=bollocks)! Care to chime in ForTheLoveOfAll?

As to the church thing, you might try slyly mocking the service, even if only to your amusement. That's how I do it, but I only have to go to church with my parents once or twice a year at most. lol
The solution is simple. Take a copy of The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins with you and read it during the sermon. Whatever happens they won't expect to see you there again

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 13, 2011, 10:30:42 PM

Quote from: "Tank"The solution is simple. Take a copy of The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins with you and read it during the sermon. Whatever happens they won't expect to see you there again

Or, they won't have ever heard of Dawkins or The God Delusion and since the cover of the book has the G, O and D super huge right in the center... well, you know Christians and their judging books by covers, so to speak.
[spoiler:fajtyc7o](https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_rxKjDLO5gW4%2FSshjeX5cvII%2FAAAAAAAABHE%2FFiSv7R6ngKw%2Fs320%2FRichard%2BDawkins%2B-%2BThe%2BGod%2BDelusion%2B-.jpg&hash=a96e2ea735630e7f7d58f2ac45f9b28f4a29dfd0)[/spoiler:fajtyc7o]
Makes me wonder how many accidental purchases of this book there may have been.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 13, 2011, 10:33:00 PM

Ah! I've been meaning to get a copy of TGD. Good idea. None of the local bookstores have it. (But plenty of Christian literature. Alabama, I swear.) However, I stumbled across the audio version on YouTube and intend on listening to it, first.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 14, 2011, 07:45:45 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"You let your rats run free? I had one and aside from the concern that the cat would catch it I didn't think he would come back if I just sat him on the floor to run around.

Yes. They are running around when I'm not busy enough to watch what they are doing

They sleep and eat in their cage though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 14, 2011, 08:01:20 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Whitney"You let your rats run free? I had one and aside from the concern that the cat would catch it I didn't think he would come back if I just sat him on the floor to run around.
Yes. They are running around when I'm not busy enough to watch what they are doing They sleep and eat in their cage though...

I had a hamster once. We let him run free. He had a stock of food behind the stove. He also used to fall down the stairs... But he was okay. Once he got stuck under the fireplace, fortunately we got him out alive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on February 14, 2011, 09:39:27 AM

Happy valentine's day everyone! :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 14, 2011, 03:21:09 PM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"Happy valentine's day everyone! :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 14, 2011, 11:44:44 PM

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Anything I might have done that may have caused the error?
Hmm, I was making a post about Jesus suffering on the cross not being a big deal really.
Do you think God or his minions smited my post?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on February 15, 2011, 03:32:44 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
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Anything I might have done that may have caused the error?
Hmm, I was making a post about Jesus suffering on the cross not being a big deal really.
Do you think God or his minions smited my post?

And here I was thinking it was just me, I've offended everyone I can think of today so just decided I must have done the same here

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Uncle Meat on February 15, 2011, 08:30:58 AM

Back to the gym after 2 weeks off and 2 visits to the osteopath... hope my left shoulder is working properly..... :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2011, 08:34:45 AM

Quote from: "Uncle Meat"Back to the gym after 2 weeks off and 2 visits to the osteopath... hope my left shoulder is working properly.....

You have my sympathy. I'm suffering from frozen shoulder at the moment. It's not nice at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 15, 2011, 12:17:02 PM

Still feathers. Need an industrial-size vacuum cleaner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2011, 12:27:06 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Still feathers. Need an industrial-size vacuum cleaner.

And some new pillows?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 15, 2011, 07:34:10 PM

Wondering why brown cheese seems to only be a Norwegian thing. It's sooo good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 15, 2011, 11:33:13 PM

1000 posts :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 16, 2011, 03:05:55 PM

Starting to wonder if it was a mistake to take up Matt Furey's workout advice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on February 16, 2011, 03:16:27 PM

I think that this thread is incredible. It's going on 4 years strong, and it shows up in the "new posts" nearly daily. Almost 3000 replies across 200 pages... that's approaching book length.

Is there a way to search the thread by date posted, besides trying to guess at what page that might be? As this thread inevitably marches in to the future, the thoughts of our collective minds could searched by date.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: father nicetouch on February 16, 2011, 08:58:35 PM

Well, my head hurts from reading to much information in these forums! Jesus Christ you guys go into alot of detail about everything. lol

It's also my last day of work and can't wait to get off and crack open a beer!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on February 16, 2011, 09:16:40 PM

Quote from: "father nicetouch"Well, my head hurts from reading to much information in these forums! Jesus Christ you guys go into alot of detail about everything. It's also my last day of work and can't wait to get off and crack open a beer!

Ahhh if only I was in the same boat as you my friend..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: father nicetouch on February 16, 2011, 09:22:20 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"
Quote from: "father nicetouch"Well, my head hurts from reading to much information in these forums! Jesus Christ you guys go into alot of detail about everything. It's also my last day of work and can't wait to get off and crack open a beer!

Ahhh if only I was in the same boat as you my friend..

Don't worry I'll drink a few for you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LegendarySandwich on February 17, 2011, 01:51:16 AM

I HAVE A FOUR DAY WEEKEND THIS WEEK.

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: BadPoison on February 17, 2011, 02:05:17 AM

Trying to figure out what to do with my Tax Refund. Should I be responsible or do I need a new toy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Uncle Meat on February 17, 2011, 12:08:57 PM

Quote from: "BadPoison"Trying to figure out what to do with my Tax Refund. Should I be responsible or do I need a new toy?

Meh... sod being responsible... you only come this way once.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 17, 2011, 01:55:17 PM

So apparently my subconscious self hates me, because during the night (without me being aware of it) I had turned my cell phone off (also used as an alarm clock), so I missed work today. This is the second time it has happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2011, 05:41:01 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"So apparently my subconscious self hates me, because during the night (without me being aware of it) I had turned my cell phone off (also used as an alarm clock), so I missed work today. This is the second time it has happened.

No, I think your subconscious hates work, which is pretty bloody normal as far as I know lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 17, 2011, 06:02:54 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So apparently my subconscious self hates me, because during the night (without me being aware of it) I had turned my cell phone off (also used as an alarm clock), so I missed work today. This is the second time it has happened.
No, I think your subconscious hates work, which is pretty bloody normal as far as I know :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2011, 07:19:28 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So apparently my subconscious self hates me, because during the night (without me being aware of it) I had turned my cell phone off (also used as an alarm clock), so I missed work today. This is the second time it has happened.
No, I think your subconscious hates work, which is pretty bloody normal as far as I know :crazy:
Could you video that and put it up on youtube

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 17, 2011, 07:23:59 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Could you video that and put it up on youtube :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 18, 2011, 03:04:40 PM

I'm not thinking about much today. I am mostly annoyed that I'm not allowed in the Gay Straight Alliance club at my school, nevermind I'm gay as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on February 18, 2011, 03:40:04 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"I'm not thinking about much today. I am mostly annoyed that I'm not allowed in the Gay Straight Alliance club at my school, nevermind I'm gay as well.

Why aren't you allowed in? There got to be a reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 18, 2011, 03:46:10 PM

I don't know really. I think the reasons are because I'm Christian (the president hates Christians) and because I'm not actually offended by remarks against homosexuality and have laughed at jokes in regards. I make that conclusion because I did so in his presence once (laughed at a joke about gays) and his expression was disgust. I'm openly gay at my school so it's not like people actually believe I think that. I don't know really

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2011, 04:04:35 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"I don't know really. I think the reasons are because I'm Christian (the president hates Christians) and because I'm not actually offended by remarks against homosexuality and have laughed at jokes in regards. I make that conclusion because I did so in his presence once (laughed at a joke about gays) and his expression was disgust. I'm openly gay at my school so it's not like people actually believe I think that. I don't know really

The president sounds like a bit of an arsehole. You're gay and want to join the alliance I don't get his point of view at all. If you were gay and held the sort of views some Christians (and others) hold about gay people, about yourself, you'd be in therapy by now and you wouldn't be wanting to join in!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 18, 2011, 04:07:53 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Epimetheus"I don't know really. I think the reasons are because I'm Christian (the president hates Christians) and because I'm not actually offended by remarks against homosexuality and have laughed at jokes in regards. I make that conclusion because I did so in his presence once (laughed at a joke about gays) and his expression was disgust. I'm openly gay at my school so it's not like people actually believe I think that. I don't know really :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2011, 04:16:21 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"I know, it's really silly. There has to be something I did to him personally to cause such a disliking. Problem is I can't think of much that I actually did. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 18, 2011, 04:22:39 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I have always found the direct approach works best in these situations. Just ask him what he has against you. If he blusters you know it's something stupid and he's a bigot and not worth fretting over. If he tells you straight then you'll know what you're up against and how to react to the reality of the situation.

Thanks. I think I'll do just that today

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2011, 04:25:59 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"
Quote from: "Tank"I have always found the direct approach works best in these situations. Just ask him what he has against you. If he blusters you know it's something stupid and he's a bigot and not worth fretting over. If he tells you straight then you'll know what you're up against and how to react to the reality of the situation.

Thanks. I think I'll do just that today :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on February 19, 2011, 03:24:06 PM

When will people realize that Obama is just a less stupid version of Bush and is carrying on the same bullshit that he was?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2011, 08:45:03 PM

What do you all look like :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 19, 2011, 09:03:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"What do you all look like :raised: Like... A lump of grumpy clay. Your words, not mine :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 19, 2011, 09:49:32 PM

Quote from: "Tank"What do you all look like

That's funny. I was thinking the same thing the other day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 11:32:59 AM

I decided to wash my boots since the mud on them has dried . I made the mistake to put them in the bathtub-they had more mud than I thought. Now my bathtub is full and choked in mud and rocks and I am too bored to clean it out.

Anyone interested in a mud bath? free, only you ahve to clean afterward

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2011, 03:08:40 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I decided to wash my boots since the mud on them has dried . I made the mistake to put them in the bathtub-they had more mud than I thought. Now my bathtub is full and choked in mud and rocks and I am too bored to clean it out.

Anyone interested in a mud bath? free, only you ahve to clean afterward

The mud sounds alright, but the rocks are putting me off

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on February 20, 2011, 04:49:56 PM

Quote from: "Tank"The mud sounds alright, but the rocks are putting me off

not at all. They help remove dead skin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on February 21, 2011, 10:57:25 AM

Wow, it's been a while since I visited this forum. I've missed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2011, 12:07:14 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Wow, it's been a while since I visited this forum. I've missed it.

We didn't go anywhere

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 03:45:01 PM

I feel proud right now. A guy who often proclaims to be 'the greatest debater' was giving a presentation and I wrecked him to the point where he couldn't explain his points and had to resort to "You're being rude. Teacher! Do something".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2011, 04:37:14 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"I feel proud right now. A guy who often proclaims to be 'the greatest debater' was giving a presentation and I wrecked him to the point where he couldn't explain his points and had to resort to "You're being rude. Teacher! Do something".

What was the subject of his presentation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 04:42:01 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Epimetheus"I feel proud right now. A guy who often proclaims to be 'the greatest debater' was giving a presentation and I wrecked him to the point where he couldn't explain his points and had to resort to "You're being rude. Teacher! Do something".
What was the subject of his presentation?

He was trying to explain the concept of existentialism. He tried differentiating between religious and non religious existentialism, he kept insisting that religious existentialism was founded on the concept that meaning is derived from God, I calmly pointed out that it depends on which religion is in question. he also made a point to differentiate 'dialogue' from 'religious existentialism' as a subtype of religious existentialism and later insisted they were the same thing and finally in a roundabout way implied that he didn't know what he was talking about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2011, 05:02:32 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Epimetheus"I feel proud right now. A guy who often proclaims to be 'the greatest debater' was giving a presentation and I wrecked him to the point where he couldn't explain his points and had to resort to "You're being rude. Teacher! Do something".
What was the subject of his presentation?

He was trying to explain the concept of existentialism. He tried differentiating between religious and non religious existentialism, he kept insisting that religious existentialism was founded on the concept that meaning is derived from God, I calmly pointed out that it depends on which religion is in question. he also made a point to differentiate 'dialogue' from 'religious existentialism' as a subtype of religious existentialism and later insisted they were the same thing and finally in a roundabout way implied that he didn't know what he was talking about.

I assume you haven't run into the guy in charge of the Gay Straight alliance yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 05:10:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I assume you haven't run into the guy in charge of the Gay Straight alliance yet?

Not yet, he was out on friday last week but I'll probably see him sometime later today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2011, 05:18:32 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"
Quote from: "Tank"I assume you haven't run into the guy in charge of the Gay Straight alliance yet?

Not yet, he was out on friday last week but I'll probably see him sometime later today.

Remember, simple direct question, open body language, put the onus on him to behave in a polite manner e.g. Jim, what is it you appear to have against me that stops me joining the Gay Straight alliance? The 'appear' is critical as it gives him 'wriggle room' to answer in a non-adversarial way and retract to a position where he won't lose face and still accommodate you as a member, as it only appeared that he didn't want you in the club, while in reality he would be delighted to have you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 05:48:55 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Epimetheus"
Quote from: "Tank"I assume you haven't run into the guy in charge of the Gay Straight alliance yet?

Not yet, he was out on friday last week but I'll probably see him sometime later today.
Remember, simple direct question, open body language, put the onus on him to behave in a polite manner e.g. Jim, what is it you appear to have against me that stops me joining the Gay Straight alliance? The 'appear' is critical as it gives him 'wriggle room' to answer in a non-adversarial way and retract to a position where he won't lose face and still accommodate you as a member, as it only appeared that he didn't want you in the club, while in reality he would be delighted to have you.

Thank you

Really, I often forget the subtle implications of diction. Funny how one word can largely change the implications of something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 21, 2011, 05:56:28 PM

I'm saving up for buying a guitar. Recently got 3000 kr ($528/Â£325) into my account and I can probably save 1000 of those, so if my plan goes well, I should be able to buy a guitar this April/May.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Epimetheus on February 21, 2011, 07:04:38 PM

Well, I just got back from talking to the leader about why he wouldn't let me join. Bottom line is, he thinks I'm an asshole, and I'll admit I haven't been the nicest person to him. I don't much care anymore and I'm not going to try to get a principle or someone else involved. I don't want to force myself in somewhere I'm not wanted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tokage on February 21, 2011, 07:26:15 PM

I'd like to get a 3.00 K/D ratio on Black Ops for the first time tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2011, 07:29:18 PM

Quote from: "Epimetheus"Well, I just got back from talking to the leader about why he wouldn't let me join. Bottom line is, he thinks I'm an asshole, and I'll admit I haven't been the nicest person to him. I don't much care anymore and I'm not going to try to get a principle or someone else involved. I don't want to force myself in somewhere I'm not wanted.

Well at least you've got the issue out in the open. When you've calmed down we can have natter about what you really want and see if we can come up with a solution. But for the moment don't dwell on the issue.Take a deep breath, count to ten and move on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 22, 2011, 04:14:47 PM

1 year anniversary woot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 22, 2011, 04:29:03 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.

Looks like you were 3 minutes late.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 22, 2011, 04:31:25 PM

Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.
Looks like you were 3 minutes late.

Don't ruin it for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 22, 2011, 05:06:32 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.

:hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 22, 2011, 05:11:26 PM

Quote from: Cecilie
Quote from: Davin
Quote from: Cecilie1 year anniversary woot.
Looks like you were 3 minutes late.
Don't ruin it for me.

I mean: Happy One Year Anniversary!!!!!!!! Here's a dancing potato!!!!
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 22, 2011, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: "Davin"I mean: Happy One Year Anniversary!!!!!!!! Here's a dancing potato!!!!
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Thank you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2011, 03:28:09 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.

Congrats on the star and the potato :cake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 03:34:45 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.

Congrats on the star and the potato

And a cake too! Just so you know, my birthday is in July, make a note of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 08:02:17 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"1 year anniversary woot.

Congrats on the star and the potato
And a cake too! Just so you know, my birthday is in July, make a note of it.

Well that narrows it down to 1 of 31 possible dates!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2011, 01:03:52 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Well that narrows it down to 1 of 31 possible dates!

What happened to the scientific analytical approach?
There are only 22 possible dates, no way Cecilie is a Leo.
Not unless she is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 03:26:11 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Well that narrows it down to 1 of 31 possible dates!

What happened to the scientific analytical approach?
There are only 22 possible dates, no way Cecilie is a Leo.
Not unless she is.

At last a scientific proof of the accuracy of astrology, if her birthday is on or later than 23rd July astrology is disproved!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 06:16:35 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"Well that narrows it down to 1 of 31 possible dates!

What happened to the scientific analytical approach?
There are only 22 possible dates, no way Cecilie is a Leo.
Not unless she is.

At last a scientific proof of the accuracy of astrology, if her birthday is on or later than 23rd July astrology is disproved!

Actually it's on the 23rd. Some say I'm a Leo, some say I'm Cancer. Mostly Leo though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 06:33:04 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"At last a scientific proof of the accuracy of astrology, if her birthday is on or later than 23rd July astrology is disproved!
Actually it's on the 23rd. Some say I'm a Leo, some say I'm Cancer. Mostly Leo though.

Bugger! Right on the cusp :rant:

My eldest daughter is the 6th July and my wife is the 28th July, my birthday is the 1st Dec so I'm a Sagittarius and a pretty typical one by all accounts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 06:38:58 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"At last a scientific proof of the accuracy of astrology, if her birthday is on or later than 23rd July astrology is disproved!
Actually it's on the 23rd. Some say I'm a Leo, some say I'm Cancer. Mostly Leo though.
Bugger! Right on the cusp
My eldest daughter is the 6th July and my wife is the 28th July, my birthday is the 1st Dec so I'm a Sagittarius and a pretty typical one by all accounts.

Leos are supposed to be very outgoing, which I'm not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lost on February 23, 2011, 08:48:31 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Leos are supposed to be very outgoing, which I'm not.

Huh. I'm a Leo too. Aug 1st. I'm not very outgoing either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 23, 2011, 10:05:39 PM

Quote from: "Lost"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Leos are supposed to be very outgoing, which I'm not.

Huh. I'm a Leo too. Aug 1st. I'm not very outgoing either.

How do you guys even know all that stuff..? Me, I have no idea what manner of cosmic animal I am. :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 10:12:48 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Lost"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Leos are supposed to be very outgoing, which I'm not.

Huh. I'm a Leo too. Aug 1st. I'm not very outgoing either.
How do you guys even know all that stuff..? Me, I have no idea what manner of cosmic animal I am.

When's your birthday?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 10:20:17 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Lost"Huh. I'm a Leo too. Aug 1st. I'm not very outgoing either.
How do you guys even know all that stuff..? Me, I have no idea what manner of cosmic animal I am.
When's your birthday?

He'll be a Libra, they don't believe in that sort of thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 10:23:37 PM

Quote from: "Tank"He'll be a Libra, they don't believe in that sort of thing.

I thought Asmodean's birthday was in May.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 10:24:51 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"He'll be a Libra, they don't believe in that sort of thing.
I thought Asmodean's birthday was in May.

Don't know. What would that make him?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 10:29:26 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"He'll be a Libra, they don't believe in that sort of thing.
I thought Asmodean's birthday was in May.
Don't know. What would that make him?

I think either Gemini or Taurus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 10:53:12 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I think either Gemini or Taurus.

Well actually it's a way of messing with peoples heads. If the discussion about star signs comes up and somebody says 'well I think they're a load of rubbish!' I'd just say 'Oh I see you're a Libra, they don't believe in star signs!' Well you've got a 1:12 chance of being right and for that 1 in 12 it really mind fucks them! lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 10:55:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I think either Gemini or Taurus.
Well actually it's a way of messing with peoples heads. If the discussion about star signs comes up and somebody says 'well I think they're a load of rubbish!' I'd just say 'Oh I see you're a Libra, they don't believe in star signs!' Well you've got a 1:12 chance of being right and for that 1 in 12 it really mind fucks them!

Aren't there 13 star signs now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 10:59:06 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I think either Gemini or Taurus.
Well actually it's a way of messing with peoples heads. If the discussion about star signs comes up and somebody says 'well I think they're a load of rubbish!' I'd just say 'Oh I see you're a Libra, they don't believe in star signs!' Well you've got a 1:12 chance of being right and for that 1 in 12 it really mind fucks them!
Aren't there 13 star signs now?

Apparently there was some discussion on this, but the conservative view prevailed and there are still only 12 AFAIK

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 11:05:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Apparently there was some discussion on this, but the conservative view prevailed and there are still only 12 AFAIK

It's not like it matters anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2011, 11:07:10 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Apparently there was some discussion on this, but the conservative view prevailed and there are still only 12 AFAIK
It's not like it matters anyway.

Quite so. It's all a pile of BS but it's a bit of fun and gives another general thread n00bies can join in on and get their post count up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 11:12:28 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Apparently there was some discussion on this, but the conservative view prevailed and there are still only 12 AFAIK
It's not like it matters anyway.
Quite so. It's all a pile of BS but it's a bit of fun and gives another general thread n00bies can join in on and get their post count up!

Well aren't you all considerate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2011, 11:26:31 PM

I might give astrology more credence if my star sign didn't share it's name with malignant cell growth.
I could embrace being a crab but who wants to be cancer?
Maybe all the constellations should be named after different forms of cancer, Capricorn looks as much like a collection of melanomas as a goat to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 23, 2011, 11:30:24 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I might give astrology more credence if my star sign didn't share it's name with malignant cell growth.
I could embrace being a crab but who wants to be cancer?
Maybe all the constellations should be named after different forms of cancer, Capricorn looks as much like a collection of melanomas as a goat to me.

It's only Cancer in English I think, so you can still be a crab.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on February 23, 2011, 11:38:40 PM

I am no longer a virgo.

Rawr, I'mma Lion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 24, 2011, 02:21:42 AM

I prefer the Chinese year of various critters system, I get to be a tiger.
Of course I am a tiger by nature but I have my doubts about the tigerishness of many of my contemporaries.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 24, 2011, 05:35:55 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I might give astrology more credence if my star sign didn't share it's name with malignant cell growth.
I could embrace being a crab but who wants to be cancer?
Maybe all the constellations should be named after different forms of cancer, Capricorn looks as much like a collection of melanomas as a goat to me.
It's only Cancer in English I think, so you can still be a crab.

It is a lobster in Netherlands

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 10:36:05 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Capricorn looks as much like a collection of melanomas as a goat to me.

I've been a Capricorn for 37 years. The best thing about being a Capricorn is that it is the 10th sign in the Zodiac and number 10 is given to playmakers in football (this is soccer for you North American friends) so I automatically consider myself the playmaker or the brain of the group that I'm in

. Hey! It's my right. My Zodiac says so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 10:38:43 AM

What's on my mind today is that I hate most meetings at work, especially long ones. And I have one in 30 mins, potentially lasting 2h. *sigh* If only there was a god to give me courage...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 02:57:47 PM

Quote from: "DirtyLeo"What's on my mind today is that I hate most meetings at work, especially long ones. And I have one in 30 mins, potentially lasting 2h. *sigh* If only there was a god to give me courage...

"A meeting a day keeps the real work away!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 03:03:24 PM

Quote from: "Tank""A meeting a day keeps the real work away!"

So very true!

And some days, I have way more than a single one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 03:08:13 PM

Quote from: "DirtyLeo"
Quote from: "Tank""A meeting a day keeps the real work away!"

So very true!
And some days, I have way more than a single one.

When we were integrating our US and European systems we had one meeting that lasted the best part of 3 f***ing months!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 03:26:01 PM

Quote from: "Tank"When we were integrating our US and European systems we had one meeting that lasted the best part of 3 f***ing months!

Some people live for that. For all I know, there might even be something called office evolution, where meeting-loving employees thrive in certain companies. This type of people never end their meetings before the scheduled ending. If the meeting is scheduled for 2h, they always find a way to stretch the meeting to exactly 2h. :brick:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2011, 03:29:23 PM

Quote from: "DirtyLeo"
Quote from: "Tank"When we were integrating our US and European systems we had one meeting that lasted the best part of 3 f***ing months!

Some people live for that. For all I know, there might even be something called office evolution, where meeting-loving employees thrive in certain companies. This type of people never end their meetings before the scheduled ending. If the meeting is scheduled for 2h, they always find a way to stretch the meeting to exactly 2h.

I don't know if they still do this but British Telecom used to have special meeting rooms with high tables and no chairs so you could write etc. but could not sit down. Apparently it was a great success as people didn't string meetings out and apparently 'thinking on ones feet' actually is more likely to get a good result, although I have never tried this myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DirtyLeo on February 24, 2011, 03:48:57 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I don't know if they still do this but British Telecom used to have special meeting rooms with high tables and no chairs so you could write etc. but could not sit down. Apparently it was a great success as people didn't string meetings out and apparently 'thinking on ones feet' actually is more likely to get a good result, although I have never tried this myself.

Sounds like a very good idea, and a familiar one. In IT, and I guess mostly in software development, there are processes, that we classify as being "agile", that have standup meetings. Those daily meetings are supposed to be like the meetings you described above and to last only 5-10 minutes just to talk about daily tasks. But of course, I've come across people having hour-long standup meetings in traditional meeting rooms on comfy chairs etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jester on February 27, 2011, 12:43:39 AM

There's not enough hours in the day. I have insomnia, and my pills decided they didn't feel like working until 3AM. I woke up at 2PM, and by that time, everybody was already out somewhere. I suppose I'll just continue being a basement dweller.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Alexander on February 27, 2011, 12:49:09 AM

I swear I'm nocturnal...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 01, 2011, 08:57:15 AM

It sucks that there aren't any SA atheist forums for me to play on. It's 11am here and all of the Americans are still asleep. Blegh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ForTheLoveOfAll on March 01, 2011, 01:32:36 PM

Why is weather in Alabama bi-polar? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 02, 2011, 07:22:41 AM

Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"Why is weather in Alabama bi-polar?

Is there anywhere where it isn't?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 02, 2011, 07:43:01 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"Why is weather in Alabama bi-polar?

Is there anywhere where it isn't?

Not here. It's mostly cloudy with rain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 02, 2011, 09:10:18 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "ForTheLoveOfAll"Why is weather in Alabama bi-polar?

Is there anywhere where it isn't?
Not here. It's mostly cloudy with rain.

So it's morbidly depressed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 02, 2011, 01:06:09 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Is there anywhere where it isn't?
Not here. It's mostly cloudy with rain.

So it's morbidly depressed?

The last time I saw "cloudy with rain" was about half a year ago. I would find that type of weather the opposite of depressing right now. It was over 40 degrees yesterday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2011, 01:08:49 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"The last time I saw "cloudy with rain" was about half a year ago. I would find that type of weather the opposite of depressing right now. It was over 40 degrees yesterday.

Are you in Joburg or Cape Town?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 02, 2011, 01:12:20 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "kelltrill"The last time I saw "cloudy with rain" was about half a year ago. I would find that type of weather the opposite of depressing right now. It was over 40 degrees yesterday.

Are you in Joburg or Cape Town?

Cape Town. Why did you pick Jo'burg or Cape Town? I could have been from Polokwane

.I've just moved from Grahamstown where the weather skipped through all four seasons each day, so the constant heat in Cape Town is exhausting and unrelenting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2011, 01:17:43 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "kelltrill"The last time I saw "cloudy with rain" was about half a year ago. I would find that type of weather the opposite of depressing right now. It was over 40 degrees yesterday.

Are you in Joburg or Cape Town?

Cape Town. Why did you pick Jo'burg or Cape Town? I could have been from Polokwane :D

Most of the people on forums from South Africa are either from one or other of those places.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 02, 2011, 01:20:23 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tank"Are you in Joburg or Cape Town?

Cape Town. Why did you pick Jo'burg or Cape Town? I could have been from Polokwane :D

Most of the people on forums from South Africa are either from one or other of those places.

I guess that is where the majority of the population with internet access are situated, granted. Most of the South Africans I meet online are either from Joburg or Cape Town as well, so I can attest to that.
Where were you in Cape Town when you were down and how long ago was that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2011, 01:35:13 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"Where were you in Cape Town when you were down and how long ago was that?

Table Bay Hotel working with Dimension Data offices in the Tigerburg hills. This is the view from the canteen balcony, can embed the image as it's too wide.

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7950/ddsrbax2.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7950/ddsrbax2.jpg)

I was there a couple of times. One I can never forget as it was 9/11 and we watched the WTC collapse. Didn't get a lot of work done that day as the group had a dozen Americans, some of whom had relatives in New York that worked close to the WTC. Fortunately nobody I knew had any friends/relatives killed or injured in the attack although a couple were quite close by and saw the whole thing.

Did the Robin Island trip

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Wales in False Bay.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 02, 2011, 02:12:42 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "kelltrill"Where were you in Cape Town when you were down and how long ago was that?
Table Bay Hotel working with Dimension Data offices in the Tigerburg hills. This is the view from the canteen balcony, can embed the image as it's too wide.

Wow, those are some stunning pics. Sounds like you had a nice time. That's intense about the WTC disaster.

I'll take a photo of where I work this evening when I leave work and post it here tomorrow. It's also close to Table Mountain, although the view from pretty much anywhere in this city is beautiful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2011, 02:55:44 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"I'll take a photo of where I work this evening when I leave work and post it here tomorrow. It's also close to Table Mountain, although the view from pretty much anywhere in this city is beautiful.

That is quite true Table Mountain dominates the whole city. We took a helicopter ride over it once, that was fun as the laws governing insane flying in SA are considerable more lax (I.E. non-existent) where you are. Pelting along the beach below the palm tree height was exhilarating to put it mildly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Extropian on March 03, 2011, 03:32:09 AM

Wales in False Bay.

Strike me pink! Living in Northern England is not quite a good enough excuse for not knowing that Wales is on the West coast of the same island you live on.

Considering the advanced age you claim for yourself, the accumulation of years has not been matched by an accumulation of wisdom.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 03, 2011, 03:50:58 AM

Quote from: "Extropian"Wales in False Bay.

Strike me pink! Living in Northern England is not quite a good enough excuse for not knowing that Wales is on the West coast of the same island you live on.

Considering the advanced age you claim for yourself, the accumulation of years has not been matched by an accumulation of wisdom.

"Something is true because it matches reality, not because some well-regarded person said it." - The Black Jester.

"Don't let someone else's bullshit ruin your day." - Will
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Tank will give you a wacking wen he gets back, there's nowere to hide.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on March 03, 2011, 08:28:57 AM

Sugarfree disbanded. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 03, 2011, 09:01:14 AM

Quote from: "Tank"That is quite true Table Mountain dominates the whole city. We took a helicopter ride over it once, that was fun as the laws governing insane flying in SA are considerable more lax (I.E. non-existent) where you are. Pelting along the beach below the palm tree height was exhilarating to put it mildly. :D I have a similar story to yours 'cept with a 2-seater plane, with me obviously as the passenger. Wooh, did barrel rolls and the works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2011, 05:45:59 PM

Quote from: "kelltrill"
Quote from: "Tank"That is quite true Table Mountain dominates the whole city. We took a helicopter ride over it once, that was fun as the laws governing insane flying in SA are considerable more lax (I.E. non-existent) where you are. Pelting along the beach below the palm tree height was exhilarating to put it mildly. :D I have a similar story to yours 'cept with a 2-seater plane, with me obviously as the passenger. Wooh, did barrel rolls and the works.
That's cheating! I can't see them without signing in to the forum

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2011, 05:47:57 PM

Quote from: "Extropian"Wales in False Bay.

Strike me pink! Living in Northern England is not quite a good enough excuse for not knowing that Wales is on the West coast of the same island you live on.

Considering the advanced age you claim for yourself, the accumulation of years has not been matched by an accumulation of wisdom.

"Something is true because it matches reality, not because some well-regarded person said it." - The Black Jester.

"Don't let someone else's bullshit ruin your day." - Will
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And you have no manners, so we're pretty much equal then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Extropian on March 04, 2011, 01:54:50 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Extropian"Wales in False Bay.

Strike me pink! Living in Northern England is not quite a good enough excuse for not knowing that Wales is on the West coast of the same island you live on.

Considering the advanced age you claim for yourself, the accumulation of years has not been matched by an accumulation of wisdom.

"Something is true because it matches reality, not because some well-regarded person said it." - The Black Jester.

"Don't let someone else's bullshit ruin your day." - Will
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And you have no manners, so we're pretty much equal then.

It is a measure of your character that you would rather draw anger from my post than tongue-in-cheek humour.

I withdaw my remarks and leave you to your devices. As a newcomer I profit not from arousing your dudgeon. I thought that might have been your first reaction.

Extropian

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 04, 2011, 02:22:56 AM

Smilies can be over used, but they can still be useful if your humour is a bit weird and you don't want to be perceived as an asshole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 04, 2011, 05:49:41 AM

I am very upset today. There are many stray cats in the neighborhood and two stand out. One large male, and one female, which is pregnant. Today I found the female dead. No signs of illness last night, I just woke up and found her dead. And the male, has been limping for a few days. I cried so hard. But I vowed to try to take the male to the vet. Even though he is friendly and comes running when he sees me, I don;t know how he will react when I put him in a kennel. But I don;t care. I prefer him to hate me and be well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on March 04, 2011, 06:40:59 AM

Quote from: "Tank"That's cheating! I can't see them without signing in to the forum :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 04, 2011, 06:24:53 PM

I wish extrapolianator or whatever would take the 30 seconds it takes to learn how to use the quote button. Perhaps his/her posts would then be readable.

But that's not really what's on my mind. What's really on my mind is, if you live in the U.S. And haven't done your taxes, PLEASE do not even consider H&R block. They are a dishonest bunch of lowlife crooks who will find a way to fuck you out of your tax return.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 04, 2011, 09:34:44 PM

Na na na na na na na na Batman, Batman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Extropian on March 04, 2011, 11:53:01 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wish extrapolianator or whatever would take the 30 seconds it takes to learn how to use the quote button. Perhaps his/her posts would then be readable.

But that's not really what's on my mind. What's really on my mind is, if you live in the U.S. And haven't done your taxes, PLEASE do not even consider H&R block. They are a dishonest bunch of lowlife crooks who will find a way to fuck you out of your tax return.

How does the above help you to understand what I am writing here?
I push the QUOTE button when it's necessary to understand who and what I am replying to.

Sometimes all members surely have posted messages that reply to no one in particular but are still on topic. Quoting for the sake of quoting may confuse matters.

That's why I don't use the QUOTE button with every message.

My personal page in this group lists me as a 73-year old male from Sydney. I hereby confirm these facts as true.

Extropian

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 05, 2011, 01:15:25 AM

Quote from: "Extropian"That's why I don't use the QUOTE button with every message.

Perhaps you need to be a bit less defensive; if other people can't follow who you are responding to that means it's not as clear as you think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Feanor Thunder on March 06, 2011, 10:12:02 PM

Whats on my mind? Guns, Knives, and AOWs.
--FT

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jumala on March 06, 2011, 11:58:34 PM

I am thinking about Apocalyptic worldviews in Near Eastern religions

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2011, 12:02:13 AM

Quote from: "Jumala"I am thinking about Apocalyptic worldviews in Near Eastern religions

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 07, 2011, 07:00:07 AM

It occurred to me that if all the atheists in the world were to commit suicide all at once, it would make no difference. Life is pointless anyway, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 07, 2011, 07:04:36 AM

Quote from: "Extropian"My personal page in this group lists me as a 73-year old male from Sydney. I hereby confirm these facts as true.

73!!!

How did that happen?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jumala on March 07, 2011, 07:08:23 AM

Quote from: "Thinkbigger"It occurred to me that if all the atheists in the world were to commit suicide all at once, it would make no difference. Life is pointless anyway, right?

Make a difference to whom and to what end? it would certainly matter to someone. Do you mean it wouldn't matter from some cosmological point of view? What would that even mean?
Everything is 'pointless' from a Universe-eye-view; but eyes and ideas don't exist at the level of the Universe in the abstract; they exist for specific individuals. They are facts of our existential reality, and exist only in the sense that they are related to evaluation and intentionality of some specific individual.

One of the apocryphal gospels of so-called 'Gnostic' Christianity makes the following observation:

QuoteThe Savior said There is no sin, but it is you who make sin when you do the things that are like the nature of adultery, which is called sin.

- Gospel of Mary Magdalene 4:26
What the point of this is is that the ritual transgressions or impurity (which is not the same as a moral offense; doctors were ritually impure but still considered to be doing good work) are just artifacts of 'the law' which are no longer useful to the enlightened, but that the enlightened shall discover the root of the error in their actions and correct their behavior; not based on the law but on a knowledge of the working out of real processes and an understanding deeper than appearances. This all had some sort of mystical background, but there's certainly something to a sort of early 'existentialism' in Christianity and other religions that applies with or without doctrines of legions of Sphinxes fighting the incarnation of Death.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 07, 2011, 04:06:21 PM

Quote from: "Jumala"
Quote from: "Thinkbigger"It occurred to me that if all the atheists in the world were to commit suicide all at once, it would make no difference. Life is pointless anyway, right?
Make a difference to whom and to what end? it would certainly matter to someone. Do you mean it wouldn't matter from some cosmological point of view? What would that even mean?
Everything is 'pointless' from a Universe-eye-view; etc...

Exactly.

Since we are an accident of chemistry which has coincidentally emerged from a mixture of time, energy and matter, nothing really matters. Including and especially the things that we imagine to matter as thoughts themselves are less substantial in nature than the grey matter that produces them. Humanity itself is an illusion. We are merely a pile of stacked up atoms that are going through a complex DNA driven chemical reaction which produce the illusion of a meaningful life.

For clarification on this point please consult Animated Dirt.

There is no purpose to life and therefore no actual loss in death. Our atoms do not cease to exist when we die. Even murder is only the premature interruption of a natural chemical process. So what? What does it matter if a person is alive or dead? It's all just imaginary. Relationships between humans are imaginary and our feelings are useless artifacts. There is no greater relationship between humans than there is between big clods of dirt.

There is no grand scheme and there is no moral baseline for dirt, therefore, it does not matter if you kill yourself or even if you were to kill me. Any takers?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 07, 2011, 04:25:29 PM

Quote from: "Thinkbigger"therefore, it does not matter if you kill yourself or even if you were to kill me. Any takers?

Such a convincing argument but do you mind if I leave it until tomorrow, it's lamb for dinner tonight and I want to see how Dexter gets on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 07, 2011, 05:24:21 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Thinkbigger"therefore, it does not matter if you kill yourself or even if you were to kill me. Any takers?

Such a convincing argument but do you mind if I leave it until tomorrow, it's lamb for dinner tonight and I want to see how Dexter gets on.

I've found that people will take the time to do the things they really want to do, but I'm not judging you. So, but by all means.. have your Mutton. I don't mind. Not really. However, if you find I'm already dead by the time you get around, feel free to disorganize my remains, or not. You see, nothing really matters then.. does it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 07, 2011, 06:25:52 PM

I wonder why people continue to feed the obvious trolls who aren't interesting in any way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jumala on March 07, 2011, 07:50:11 PM

QuoteWe are merely a pile of stacked up atoms that are going through a complex DNA driven chemical reaction which produce the illusion of a meaningful life.

This is really a mistake you've made here, something that Wittgenstein would appreciate. You are talking about 'illusion of a meaningful life', as though 'meaning' had ANY meaning outside of their subjective perceptions; as though there was life, experience or purpose which could even conceptually be separated from the the various substantive laws of force coordinating in a certain purposive expression. You're really not saying much, 'value is subjective...' really doesn't have any therefor except that 'idealism is false'; but if then it doesn't imply any objective 'failure' or 'problem'. There is an absence of deontic purpose, but an absence is not a lack; it is like a bachelor who lacks a wife - naturally so, that's a component of what it means.
It is true that people have no 'objective' purpose, but they never did and never could and they seem to get on without it. All behaviour may be ultimately 'arbitrary', but it is no less real and no less behavior than if it were. In fact, I would say nothing would quite count as real if it didn't have some implication about physical reality; or as an entailment of logical consistency.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 07, 2011, 08:08:11 PM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wonder why people continue to feed the obvious trolls who aren't interesting in any way?

Due to the lack of interesting trolls, mayhaps..? :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 07, 2011, 08:34:51 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wonder why people continue to feed the obvious trolls who aren't interesting in any way?
Due to the lack of interesting trolls, mayhaps..? :hmm:

Fair enough...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on March 08, 2011, 03:35:55 AM

Money money money money..............
Had to get truck fixed today, CV joint, $$
Got a call about a kiln I can't turn down because it's a $1500 kiln for a whopping $50 if I pick it up this week. Already have all the parts that will work for it too if it has any issues. The stars aligned right on this one

$
Have two dogs going to the vet on standby first thing in the morning, one looks like a snake bite (probably a rat snake) and the other is an abscessed jaw/tooth $$$

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 08, 2011, 07:04:35 AM

My wife. She'll return from the States tomorrow. After living separate for more than 5 years now, she is moving back in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 08, 2011, 06:32:48 PM

Im thinking that from no pets at all, I ended up owning fish, an iguana and now a (hopefully temporary) cat. I dont think I can handle all those

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2011, 07:00:13 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"Im thinking that from no pets at all, I ended up owning fish, an iguana and now a (hopefully temporary) cat. I dont think I can handle all those

Have you any photos of the iguana please?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on March 08, 2011, 09:54:14 PM

I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 08, 2011, 10:24:19 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

It must be all that fucking that makes you sweat (and smell)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jolly Sapper on March 08, 2011, 10:32:16 PM

What's on my mind today? That its frakken awesome that this forum is both still both working and active.

:bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on March 09, 2011, 12:01:26 AM

In Terminator, the time travel process is explained as something that can only transport things surrounded by living tissue, but the T-1000 has no living tissue. Maybe the T-1000 was complex enough to be transported as is without living tissue. But then why didn't it put a gun inside itself to transport across time, or why the other Terminators didn't smuggle guns inside their stomachs or anywhere under their flesh. I would have definitely used the same skin just to wrap around a rifle weapon only for the transport. The humans could have done the same thing with growing skin around a weapon or even smuggling parts inside their bodies. I would have suffered a bit in order to have a weapon that helped out with my mission.

The Terminators could have had a huge pimple with a weapon that came out when popped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on March 09, 2011, 10:14:34 AM

STP is playing in Manila tonight. :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 10:45:47 AM

Broadband modem died at home, so I won't be online much till Friday/Saturday, I'm not ignoring anybody

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 09, 2011, 11:51:19 AM

I would suck at Twitter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 09, 2011, 01:36:58 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I would suck at Twitter.

Why suck AT it if you can suck ON it? :hide:
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 02:48:02 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I would suck at Twitter.

Oh no you not!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 09, 2011, 03:01:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I would suck at Twitter.
Oh no you not!

I not?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 04:34:13 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I would suck at Twitter.
Oh no you not!
I not?

You're not!

And my modem has fixed itself :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 09, 2011, 05:54:00 PM

Quote from: "Tank"You're not!

Are you purposely not making sense?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 05:56:01 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"You're not!
Are you purposely not making sense?

Noooooo!!!! It just keeps happening :( :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 09, 2011, 06:13:39 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"You're not!
Are you purposely not making sense?

Noooooo!!!! It just keeps happening :( :(

Wow, four :blush:

Anyway, don't turn into Asmodean. Maybe I'm a little stupid, but I don't understand about 80% of the things he say. I have to read it at least twice to get it. No offense to Asmodean.

Was your initial point that I wouldn't suck at Twitter?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 09, 2011, 06:20:06 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"Im thinking that from no pets at all, I ended up owning fish, an iguana and now a (hopefully temporary) cat. I dont think I can handle all those
Have you any photos of the iguana please?

meet mr. Zilla (well I THINK its Mr.)

http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=3 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/whats-that-over-there-197989486?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=3)
http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=5 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/Look-ma-no-front-legz-197522149?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=5)

I still chase him when I try to pick him up, but once I do, he calms down quickly and learned to eat from my hand

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 09, 2011, 06:22:19 PM

Quote from: "GAYtheist"I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

I have the same problem. I narrowed the causes to bodily hair (getting rid of it with waxing and now laser treatment), and maybe hormones. But I really REALLY don;t wanna do a hormone treatment

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 09, 2011, 06:31:34 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Anyway, don't turn into Asmodean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 09, 2011, 06:35:11 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Anyway, don't turn into Asmodean.
:D

Don't you go around feeling all special now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 06:50:06 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Noooooo!!!! It just keeps happening :( :(
Wow, four :blush:

Anyway, don't turn into Asmodean. Maybe I'm a little stupid, but I don't understand about 80% of the things he say. I have to read it at least twice to get it. No offense to Asmodean.

Was your initial point that I wouldn't suck at Twitter?

Yes! You wouldn't suck at twitter because a lot of your posts are short and to the point!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 09, 2011, 06:55:38 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"Im thinking that from no pets at all, I ended up owning fish, an iguana and now a (hopefully temporary) cat. I dont think I can handle all those
Have you any photos of the iguana please?

meet mr. Zilla (well I THINK its Mr.)

http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=3 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/whats-that-over-there-197989486?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=3)
http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=5 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/Look-ma-no-front-legz-197522149?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=5)

I still chase him when I try to pick him up, but once I do, he calms down quickly and learned to eat from my hand

Awwwww he's so cute!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 09, 2011, 07:59:47 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Awwwww he's so cute!!!!

OF COURSE
I pamper him, talk to him., feed him, video and photo him, and he... stares!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 10, 2011, 02:15:10 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

I have the same problem. I narrowed the causes to bodily hair (getting rid of it with waxing and now laser treatment), and maybe hormones. But I really REALLY don;t wanna do a hormone treatment

I don't know where I read it or even if it was from a movie....but for some reason I'm thinking they can now kill sweat glands with a laser. Maybe try to research it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 10, 2011, 06:36:57 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"meet mr. Zilla (well I THINK its Mr.)

http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=3 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/whats-that-over-there-197989486?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=3)
http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/ar ... 13883&qo=5 (http://poseidonsimons.deviantart.com/art/Look-ma-no-front-legz-197522149?q=gallery%3Aposeidonsimons%2F12113883&qo=5)

I still chase him when I try to pick him up, but once I do, he calms down quickly and learned to eat from my hand

He's certainly very... green. :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 10, 2011, 08:03:56 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

I have the same problem. I narrowed the causes to bodily hair (getting rid of it with waxing and now laser treatment), and maybe hormones. But I really REALLY don;t wanna do a hormone treatment

I don't know where I read it or even if it was from a movie....but for some reason I'm thinking they can now kill sweat glands with a laser. Maybe try to research it?

are the glands the ones producing the sweat? If so, will that be healthy? I mean maybe the sweat has some kind of function
but I will look into it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 10, 2011, 04:29:43 PM

Being the wonderful daughter (well, neat freak) that I am, I cleaned most parts of my mom's apartment. I also took the dog for a walk, but she asked me to do that, so it doesn't really count.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Feanor Thunder on March 10, 2011, 08:47:12 PM

I am pondering the deep intelectual meaning of Antidisestablishmentarianism.
...
...
...
...
I think its a waste of time.
--FT

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: GAYtheist on March 10, 2011, 10:56:53 PM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I new fucking body. Apparently, even with using my fucking deoderant I fucking smell. I am seriously considering a surgery to just remove the fucking sweat glands from my fucking pits. Either that, or just removing both of my fucking arms so I don't have to worry about it anymore, either way.

I have the same problem. I narrowed the causes to bodily hair (getting rid of it with waxing and now laser treatment), and maybe hormones. But I really REALLY don;t wanna do a hormone treatment

I don't know where I read it or even if it was from a movie....but for some reason I'm thinking they can now kill sweat glands with a laser. Maybe try to research it?

I also heard from my MA teacher that Botox works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: notself on March 11, 2011, 12:14:47 AM

Drink more water and less alcohol. Being well hydrated will reduce underarm odor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: YaarghMatey487 on March 11, 2011, 12:31:58 AM

What's on my mind: Tonight's episodes of BBT and Park and Rec.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 11, 2011, 12:43:49 PM

Finally back home. Then I'll stay here for about two weeks, then I'm moving. Again.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 11, 2011, 01:37:21 PM

House is back on Vicodine, yes? :pop:

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Post by: Cecilie on March 11, 2011, 03:02:40 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"House is back on Vicodine, yes? :pop:

Wut?

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Post by: MariaEvri on March 11, 2011, 06:36:20 PM

QuoteHouse is back on Vicodine, yes?[/quote/

I stopped watching. Did he actually giv up on it for some time?

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Post by: Cecilie on March 11, 2011, 08:38:05 PM

Ohh. Dr. House.

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Post by: KDbeads on March 12, 2011, 02:40:34 AM

Rockhounding for 6 or 7 hours on a really windy warm day with a 30 pound backpack and a pick axe is going to hurt in the morning.

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Post by: Tank on March 12, 2011, 05:41:08 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Rockhounding for 6 or 7 hours on a really windy warm day with a 30 pound backpack and a pick axe is going to hurt in the morning.

What are you looking for?

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Post by: Asmodean on March 12, 2011, 07:55:29 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I stopped watching. Did he actually giv up on it for some time?

Yup. He's been doing Cuddy and not doing the pills and that insanity has been going on for quite some time. :verysad:

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Post by: KDbeads on March 12, 2011, 04:56:11 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Rockhounding for 6 or 7 hours on a really windy warm day with a 30 pound backpack and a pick axe is going to hurt in the morning.
What are you looking for?

Topaz, blue feldspar, cassiterite, topaz.....

Came home with a bunch of tourmalated quartz, a little bit of pink feldspar, a chunk of tourmaline coated granite, and a few pieces of banded flint. Nothing high quality, just neat looking. I haven't even sat down and looked them over or cleaned them yet.

Working on another expedition to a different topaz prolific site, have to get permission from the land owner first.

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Post by: Tank on March 12, 2011, 05:05:19 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Rockhounding for 6 or 7 hours on a really windy warm day with a 30 pound backpack and a pick axe is going to hurt in the morning.
What are you looking for?
Topaz, blue feldspar, cassiterite, topaz.....

Came home with a bunch of tourmalated quartz, a little bit of pink feldspar, a chunk of tourmaline coated granite, and a few pieces of banded flint. Nothing high quality, just neat looking. I haven't even sat down and looked them over or cleaned them yet.

Working on another expedition to a different topaz prolific site, have to get permission from the land owner first.

What do you do with these?

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Post by: KDbeads on March 12, 2011, 06:13:23 PM

Hmmmm what to do with topaz???
If I can get another gem quality one I'll have it cut, already have 2 at the cutter now. One is close to 5 carats, the other is around 3. The place we were at yesterday is known for it's blue topaz, a 24 carat raw stone was found there last year after the 7" downpour in September. I really want to find a blue one!

And the feldspar, well if it's in crystalline form it makes a nice addition to a collection as do the rest

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Post by: Thinkbigger on March 13, 2011, 07:14:16 AM

Quote from: "Ihateyoumike"I wonder why people continue to feed the obvious trolls who aren't interesting in any way?

You know,.. you made this post which is, in itself, potential Troll food! (Impressively ironic) Therefore, I'm wagering that you don't really peg me for a Troll. That would be illogical, Captain.

One word: Trolliphobia

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Post by: Tank on March 13, 2011, 10:22:18 AM

Well of course the sort of obnoxious, self-serving individual one would avoid in real life just looks like a troll on-line. A person may not be an active troll i.e. behaving in a duplicitous manner just for shits and giggles, they might just be one of natures natural arseholes. One couldn't tell the difference on-line. Therefore the accusation of trolling is very difficult to prove because one has to divine intent behind behaviour. So what one has to do is just ignore intent and concentrate on behaviour. If a person un-intentionally behaves like a troll then they are not the sort of person I would want to share a forum with anyway. So kick the fucker off. If a person can't engage in a civil manner they really have no place on this forum. There are plenty of forums out there which tolerate and sometimes encourage appalling behaviour and manners. Variety is good, choice is good, so it's great to have a place like HAF that really doesn't care why one does what they does but simply demands a type of behaviour that generally suits good manners and civil discourse rather than poorly disguised flame wars.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 13, 2011, 10:38:28 AM

This fool almost crashed into me, potentially causing a chain collision. And me, I had the right of way due to both sign AND the fact that I came from the right... Some people should never be allowed behind the wheel, but it makes a guy proud of his Old Rusty's brakes

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Post by: Thinkbigger on March 13, 2011, 07:36:42 PM

Quote from: "Tank"Well of course the sort of obnoxious, self-serving individual one would avoid in real life just looks like a troll on-line.

I can see your point. However, the idea that one can remotely determine actual real life behaviors from what another posts on line, seems a bit dodgey. Conversely, I would think that real actual life behaviors could be employed as at least a somewhat useful predictor of online behaviors.

As a side note, I have never met anyone that isn't self-serving to some extent, therefore, I don't necessarily see that particular behavioral aspect as an actual character flaw. If it is a flaw, then it's a universally human flaw. Perhaps you were thinking in terms of extreme self-serving behavior. If that's the case, then I withdraw my assertion on the point.

Quote from: "Tank"A person may not be an active troll i.e. behaving in a duplicitous manner just for shits and giggles, they might just be one of natures natural arseholes. One couldn't tell the difference on-line. Therefore the accusation of trolling is very difficult to prove because one has to divine intent behind behaviour.

Agreed.

Quote from: "Tank"So what one has to do is just ignore intent and concentrate on behaviour. If a person un-intentionally behaves like a troll then they are not the sort of person I would want to share a forum with anyway. So kick the fucker off.

Well, there you have it then. Except, I thought you just recommended that one should simply starve a troll, un-intentional or not. :hmm:

Quote from: "Tank"If a person can't engage in a civil manner they really have no place on this forum. There are plenty of forums out there which tolerate and sometimes encourage appalling behaviour and manners. Variety is good, choice is good, so it's great to have a place like HAF that really doesn't care why one does what they does but simply demands a type of behaviour that generally suits good manners and civil discourse rather than poorly disguised flame wars.

Of course, excepting for the use of gratuitous curse words and arbitrary character judgements. I see. Thank you for clearing that up.

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Post by: Tank on March 13, 2011, 07:38:35 PM

^^^ Glad I cleared that up for you

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Post by: Ulver on March 15, 2011, 08:45:38 PM

Lately I have been thinking about future changes in socialization and how I will react to them. My boyfriend is an atheist, neatly aligned with my ideologies, but I don't really know anyone else in person who is as well. I couldn't really see myself being super close with someone who was especially religious, which may be close-minded but I never claim to be entirely fair

Bleh.

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Post by: Tank on March 16, 2011, 11:57:23 PM

At 9pm I was driving into the estate where I live having collected the OH from the station. There's a dog loose walking down the path beside the road, no sign of an owner. I stop the car by the dog which comes around the car to see me. No collar, trail wagging furiously. It's on old grey muzzled black Staffordshire bull terrier. So we bring it home and long story short we contact police, owner contacted police. Dog returned to owner at 11:30. Turns out the parents have left their three teen kids at home for the evening, and they lost the dog. They were very pleased to see Zack, no doubt because the parents had not got home yet! Apparently it has a collar, but 'it's too small'.

The black dog had crossed a main road and heaven knows how many other roads to get where we found him. He was a soft old thing with arthritis.

Bloody careless buggers! Parents and kids!!!

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Post by: Whitney on March 17, 2011, 01:42:30 AM

Anyone that leaves a muzzle on a dog all the time should have it taken away; it would be better for the poor thing to be put down than have to suffer that discomfort for life.

And how the hell does someone have time to find a muzzle that fits yet not a properly sized collar?

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Post by: KDbeads on March 17, 2011, 03:22:47 AM

I think he meant the color of his nose was gray

I have a couple getting gray muzzled myself, old geezers that they are.

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Post by: JuggernautJon on March 17, 2011, 05:16:06 AM

Got my mind on my money and my money on my mind. Actually, in my opinion, money is making the world slowly decay into dissolution through entropy...just sayin'

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Post by: Tank on March 17, 2011, 06:53:53 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"Anyone that leaves a muzzle on a dog all the time should have it taken away; it would be better for the poor thing to be put down than have to suffer that discomfort for life.

And how the hell does someone have time to find a muzzle that fits yet not a properly sized collar?

Quote from: "KDbeads"I think he meant the color of his nose was gray I have a couple getting gray muzzled myself, old geezers that they are.

Sorry I was ambiguous. Zack is an old black dog who has grey hair on his nose, it guess he's around 12yo. We cleared out my son's room and put down some blankets and were going to keep him over night and then take him to the dog pound or dog rescue centre today. But he was getting so stressed if I left him alone. It was looking like I was going to have to stop with him over night. I was so pleased when the police called and we confirmed a description and they put the owners in touch with us. He had a great time as I walked around with him for a couple of hours hoping I could find somebody who recognised him. It was nice to see how concerned people were when I asked them if they recognised him. Us Brit's do like our doggies, even if some are careless buggers!

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Post by: Ulver on March 17, 2011, 01:06:40 PM

Not wanting to be at work with these crabby women today, nor ever again.

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 18, 2011, 04:49:03 AM

Thinking about CAT scans. There's a particular woman whose brain I would love to see (firstly to determine that she does in fact have one) so that afterward I can get a specialist to diagnose her as a sick psycho. After a blood pressure test, of course.

I would love to see my own brain, strangely enough. I'd love to look at the cerebral mass and say: that's me, that's where I live! :cool:

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Post by: MariaEvri on March 18, 2011, 06:06:08 AM

I'm thinking that the weekend is not enough. I feel so tired and lifeless

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Post by: Ulver on March 18, 2011, 02:39:09 PM

This is going to be a lonnnng, boring day at work.

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Post by: JuggernautJon on March 19, 2011, 01:10:34 AM

I'm contemplating why Walmart is disgustingly biased when it comes to their book selection. While getting groceries I decided to swing by the literature section, looking for anything by Richard Dawkins or Sam Harris. I noticed that they have an entire row of "inspirational" books...and by inspirational they mean christian. Not one shred of atheist literature. And also, I looked through the political books (I know, I'm not the average 23 year old)...I noticed they only carry conservative books. governor george w. Bush, sara palin, donald rumsfield. I vomited in my mouth a little bit.

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Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 19, 2011, 02:29:42 AM

Quote from: "JuggernautJon"I noticed they only carry conservative books. governor george w. Bush, sara palin, donald rumsfield. I vomited in my mouth a little bit.

Ye that makes me sick too, Sara surely should be in the inspirational, science and philosophy sections as well.

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Post by: JuggernautJon on March 19, 2011, 04:14:48 AM

Yeah or about chick fila donating food to an anti-gay group's meeting. They're ignorant when it comes to their beliefs...but I sure do dig their chicken sandwiches. Though I've decided to boycott the place. I'm not supporting their nonsense anymore.

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Post by: hismikeness on March 19, 2011, 04:32:28 AM

It's all about who is most likely to be at WalMart and buying books. Lots of Christians and conservatives (and those that like the itty bitty words of Sarah Palin) shop at Wally World.

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Post by: JuggernautJon on March 19, 2011, 06:05:17 AM

What's that website that people post various rigoddamndiculous pictures of people they've seen at walmart? It has their name in it.

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Post by: Davin on March 19, 2011, 08:04:42 AM

Quote from: "JuggernautJon"What's that website that people post various rigoddamndiculous pictures of people they've seen at walmart? It has their name in it.

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

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Post by: JuggernautJon on March 19, 2011, 09:04:37 AM

Ah yes, that's it. Thank you, kind sir.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2011, 05:00:35 PM

I'm overworked, tired and even grumpier than usual :verysad:

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Post by: Cecilie on March 19, 2011, 05:08:56 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Also, there was this 17 year old kid a couple of days ago... Jumped in front of the train short ways from my workplace. Cut off his head, if the rumors are to be believed... And me, I bloody well missed it

Wouldn't that have been in the news though?

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Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2011, 05:17:39 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Wouldn't that have been in the news though?

http://laagendalsposten.no/nyheter/en-p ... -1.6109102 (http://laagendalsposten.no/nyheter/en-person-omkom-etter-togpakjorsel-1.6109102)

Suicide, so no use hoping for better media coverage :verysad:

Edit: On a less insensitive and slightly more serious note, according to rumors, the kid had some mental issues (Probably some depressive personality disorder, judging my the outcome) and, apparently, the sight that met the paramedics was not pretty. There was a mention of a separate bag for the head (Unreliable source)

Rumors also say that he was good at school and that he was a son of a police officer. I can give you the name of the deceased (from an unconfirmed source) if you want to do some digging.

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2011, 06:04:43 PM

Just thinking that saying that torture was in fact a form of disciplinary action is an insult to intelligence. :drool

Also have never been as grateful for luck in my life as I am now.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 19, 2011, 06:18:04 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Wouldn't that have been in the news though?
http://laagendalsposten.no/nyheter/en-p ... -1.6109102 (http://laagendalsposten.no/nyheter/en-person-omkom-etter-togpakjorsel-1.6109102)

Suicide, so no use hoping for better media coverage :verysad:

Edit: On a less insensitive and slightly more serious note, according to rumors, the kid had some mental issues (Probably some depressive personality disorder, judging my the outcome) and, apparently, the sight that met the paramedics was not pretty. There was a mention of a separate bag for the head (Unreliable source)

Rumors also say that he was good at school and that he was a son of a police officer. I can give you the name of the deceased (from an unconfirmed source) if you want to do some digging.

Huh, only three sentences in that article.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2011, 07:04:22 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Huh, only three sentences in that article.

As I said, suicide. They don't usually cover those well.

If you are interested, I can give you a compilation of town rumors - some from good sources, other from those prone to exaggerations - or you can try digging on the www. There is one forum post about it on some baby forum... Go figure.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 19, 2011, 07:53:08 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Huh, only three sentences in that article.
As I said, suicide. They don't usually cover those well.

If you are interested, I can give you a compilation of town rumors - some from good sources, other from those prone to exaggerations - or you can try digging on the www. There is one forum post about it on some baby forum... Go figure.

Well, I do love town rumors.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2011, 08:31:25 PM

Confirmed: One person died after being run over by a train

Reliable rumors: The guy was a 17 year old student, residing in Nedre Eiker
It was a suicide (Confirmed by NSB employee)
Pronounced at the scene (DOA)
A bunch of school kids witnessed the event
Kid was known for having issues

Less reliable rumors: Jumped on the rails from a fence
Son of a named police officer

Unreliable rumors: Head got separated from the body
Was hit by the train's snow plow(s)

This pretty much sums it up.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 19, 2011, 11:59:07 PM

If I were to kill myself, that's certainly not the way I'd do it.

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Post by: Davin on March 20, 2011, 12:31:13 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"If I were to kill myself, that's certainly not the way I'd do it.

Would you do it more dramatic like hanging yourself with your own intestines or more private and peaceful like consuming a large amount of sleeping pills with alcohol?

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Post by: Cecilie on March 20, 2011, 01:07:00 AM

Quote from: "Davin"
Quote from: "Cecilie"If I were to kill myself, that's certainly not the way I'd do it.
Would you do it more dramatic like hanging yourself with your own intestines or more private and peaceful like consuming a large amount of sleeping pills with alcohol?

Well, neither of those, but definitely more private.

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Post by: Tank on March 20, 2011, 08:23:09 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"If I were to kill myself, that's certainly not the way I'd do it.

Actually in a dark moment I worked out how I would kill myself. A train would be ideal. At 60mph the wheel of a train will crush your head before your brain is capable of registering the fact it's being crushed. So it's effectively painless. However, one has to do a lot of work to organise the situation so one gets an awful lot of time to back out and you can back out with only a couple of seconds to go. But if you do go through with it you won't even know its happened.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 20, 2011, 08:37:21 AM

Hypothermia. The lethal kind.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 20, 2011, 10:59:59 AM

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 20, 2011, 11:52:37 AM

Nice and clean. :pop:

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Post by: MariaEvri on March 20, 2011, 11:53:22 AM

all this hype about the moon and I missed it because it was cloudy.
from all 365 days of sun, it was cloudy!

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Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 20, 2011, 11:55:14 AM

Quote from: "Tank"A train would be ideal. At 60mph the wheel of a train will crush your head before your brain is capable of registering the fact it's being crushed. So it's effectively painless. However, one has to do a lot of work to organise the situation so one gets an awful lot of time to back out and you can back out with only a couple of seconds to go. But if you do go through with it you won't even know its happened.

The problem with that is trains have train drivers and I don't think traumatising train drivers is a good thing and it's not hypothetical, it happens too often. Here's a Google

search http://www.google.com/search?q=train+dr ... =firefox-a (http://www.google.com/search?q=train+drivers+traumatic+stress+suicides&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)
No doubt the traumatised train drivers family will suffer, possibly for generations.
Walking out into the snow when you can no longer chew your food sounds appealing, though I'd have to find a place cold enough.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 20, 2011, 12:09:08 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"though I'd have to find a place cold enough.

Siberia.

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Post by: Cecilie on March 20, 2011, 01:57:26 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"A train would be ideal. At 60mph the wheel of a train will crush your head before your brain is capable of registering the fact it's being crushed. So it's effectively painless. However, one has to do a lot of work to organise the situation so one gets an awful lot of time to back out and you can back out with only a couple of seconds to go. But if you do go through with it you won't even know its happened.
The problem with that is trains have train drivers and I don't think traumatising train drivers is a good thing and it's not hypothetical, it happens too often. Here's a search http://www.google.com/search?q=train+dr ... =firefox-a (http://www.google.com/search?q=train+drivers+traumatic+stress+suicides&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)
No doubt the traumatised train drivers family will suffer, possibly for generations.

That was my thought as well, but I think if you're depressed and suicidal enough you don't really care.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 20, 2011, 02:09:49 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"That was my thought as well, but I think if you're depressed and suicidal enough you don't really care.

Of course, if I was the train driver... Well, I'd likely dream of decapitating someone with my front buffer. :pop:

But I suppose ye old regular train driver would be affected by something like this in a rather negative way.

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2011, 09:23:50 PM

Two more days till Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is released here! :tgif:

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Post by: Tank on March 20, 2011, 09:57:28 PM

Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Two more days till Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is released here! lol

How long will it take to finish it?

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2011, 10:14:08 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Two more days till Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is released here! lol

How long will it take to finish it?

Stopping for a 10 minute break every 5 hours or so and maybe take a 6 hour nap once every 24 hours...my estimates are around 2 days, with plenty of room there for overtime.

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Post by: Tank on March 20, 2011, 10:23:56 PM

Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Two more days till Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is released here! lol

How long will it take to finish it?

Stopping for a 10 minute break every 5 hours or so and maybe take a 6 hour nap once every 24 hours...my estimates are around 2 days, with plenty of room there for overtime. :D So we'll see you about 4 days after you get it, allowing time for recovery!

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2011, 02:25:32 AM

Quote from: "Tank"That's pretty much what I expected :typehappy: Four days is enough for a lot of new topics to come up and without me having to bump old threads which have already bored everyone else...

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2011, 07:18:22 AM

Quote from: "jannypan"clip

Just to let you know, these might be considered spam and removed by a mod in due time.

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Post by: Ulver on March 21, 2011, 02:11:32 PM

I am incredibly devoid of energy.

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Post by: Saeriva on March 21, 2011, 03:01:06 PM

I was supposed to bake bread today, but I can't find the paddle for the bread machine. I have a sickening suspicion that it was accidentally tossed in the compost pile with the remains of the last loaf. I REALLY don't want to go digging around for it, but I might have too...Gross.

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Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 21, 2011, 03:23:10 PM

I saw the movie Agora finally, I suppose they used some artistic licence in the portrayal of Hipatia, but a brilliant women declared a witch and brutally murdered, seems about par for the religious fundamentalist course. Were the christians unfairly portrayed? I don't know, it's pretty much how I imagine them.

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Post by: Ulver on March 21, 2011, 07:02:50 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I saw the movie Agora finally, I suppose they used some artistic licence in the portrayal of Hipatia, but a brilliant women declared a witch and brutally murdered, seems about par for the religious fundamentalist course. Were the christians unfairly portrayed? I don't know, it's pretty much how I imagine them.

I really want to see this.

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Post by: Davin on March 21, 2011, 07:36:25 PM

It's on instant play on Netflix right now.

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Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 22, 2011, 02:16:40 AM

There's a picture of Mt. Whitney on this page, it's a bit drab though.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/down ... ndex3.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index3.html)

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Post by: Tank on March 22, 2011, 08:49:21 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"There's a picture of Mt. Whitney on this page, it's a bit drab though.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/down ... ndex3.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index3.html)

lol

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Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 22, 2011, 09:03:03 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"There's a picture of Mt. Whitney on this page, it's a bit drab though.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/down ... ndex3.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index3.html)
lol

Now don't get like that or you'll get yourself smote.
I browse that site every few weeks with a perfectly innocent purpose.

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Post by: Tank on March 22, 2011, 09:26:17 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"There's a picture of Mt. Whitney on this page, it's a bit drab though.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/down ... ndex3.html (http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/downloads/widescreen/index3.html)
lol

Now don't get like that or you'll get yourself smote.
I browse that site every few weeks with a perfectly innocent purpose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 22, 2011, 06:32:09 PM

Looking forward to going home so I can finish the 600 things on my to do list :eek:

hehe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 22, 2011, 09:43:22 PM

Thinking about making something with the block of tofu sitting in my fridge. I love tofu, but I've never cooked with it before. I'm wondering if I should bother with it or just eat a bowl of cereal.

Also contemplating skipping my night class. It's a lazy day today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on March 23, 2011, 01:01:50 AM

Canine dental issues... causes, effects, preventions, cleaning......

Had the geezer diagnosed with gingival hyperplasia/gingival hypertrophy today after a few weeks of battling jaw infections and things not quite like abscesses but close enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 23, 2011, 01:37:27 PM

I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily :headbang:

hehe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 23, 2011, 02:38:41 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily hehe.

And a jolly avatar it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 23, 2011, 02:59:39 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"And a jolly avatar it is.

Why, thankee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2011, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily hehe.

Congratulations on your half century of posts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 23, 2011, 05:53:08 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily hehe.

Now all you need is a signature and you'll be a full member of our little club.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 23, 2011, 09:39:49 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily hehe.

That's a cool avatar, what's it about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Melmoth on March 24, 2011, 01:45:18 PM

I'm thinking that the rabbit creation myth in Watership Down is better than our own. I still think it's one of the best kids films ever made, despite being surprisingly sinister in places. Excuse me. Nostalgia-trip :sigh:

[youtube:24i1pa0j]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gsCuEeNoRw[/youtube:24i1pa0j]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 24, 2011, 01:48:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"I'm excited to be legit enough for an avatar so I can find my posts more easily hehe.
Congratulations on your half century of posts!

Haha thank you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 24, 2011, 01:49:04 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Now all you need is a signature and you'll be a full member of our little club.

I'm half tempted to use this quote as my signature

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 24, 2011, 01:50:24 PM

Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"That's a cool avatar, what's it about?

Thank you, it's an album cover from the band Neurosis. Fits with my canine/metal theme :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 24, 2011, 05:47:53 PM

Quote from: "Melmoth"I'm thinking that the rabbit creation myth in Watership Down is better than our own. I still think it's one of the best kids films ever made, despite being surprisingly sinister in places. Excuse me. Nostalgia-trip

My grandmother gave me the book a few years ago, but I have yet to read it. I haven't seen the movie either, and all I know of the story is that it's about rabbits. I've thought about opening it up many times, but I just can't get myself to start reading it. Every time I decide to start a new book, there always seems to be something more appealing. I think I would like to read it eventually, but something about it always makes me say ehhh, maybe next time.

I'm not really sure if there was a point to that statement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Melmoth on March 24, 2011, 08:12:12 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"My grandmother gave me the book a few years ago, but I have yet to read it. I haven't seen the movie either, and all I know of the story is that it's about rabbits. I've thought about opening it up many times, but I just can't get myself to start reading it. Every time I decide to start a new book, there always seems to be something more appealing. I think I would like to read it eventually, but something about it always makes me say ehhh, maybe next time.

I'm not really sure if there was a point to that statement.

I've not read the book, mostly because I did read The Plague Dogs (same author) and found it way too bleak and depressing for me to want to pick up another. Same goes for the film version of that.

I can definitely vouch for the Watership Down movie though. And I wouldn't be put off by the subject matter - rabbits frolocking in the meadows and all that - because it's a deliberate ruse. Those cute bunnies on the cover are notorious for tricking parents and traumatising their children.

Title: A note of thanks
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 25, 2011, 04:25:18 AM

Thanks to all who have posted to my Narcissism thread. I especially am enjoying the anthropological input.

Title: Re: A note of thanks
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2011, 06:15:43 AM

Why did you start another thread just for that? Are you unable to post there because of your restriction?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 25, 2011, 06:20:19 AM

Today, I'm thinking that I have way more things to get done than I have time in which to do them, and I am lacking the motivation to even try right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2011, 06:53:59 AM

Pick one and do it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sillyseal on March 25, 2011, 09:02:22 AM

When my mom went over to one of her friend's house (which happens to be one of my best friend's mom) my friend started to tell her that I couldn't wait to move out of my house and began throwing it in her face. She was trying to make my mom feel bad. I'm planning on confronting her tomorrow and all I can think of is how to handle this without losing my cool. I believe this might be the end for us because she's done weird stuff before. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2011, 09:18:31 AM

Just thinking about how translating stuff is torturously boring. I'm definitely not cut out for this...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 25, 2011, 01:24:10 PM

Hm, I just had the sinking realization that despite how much I want to not be at work (yayy weekend), home is worse

Well poo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2011, 02:33:46 PM

Fuckaty, fucaty fuck!

My eldest daughter is a comfortable 60 miles away, with sprog. A house has come on the market right opposite us and she's looking to move in!!!!!!!!

Fuckaty, fucaty fuck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 25, 2011, 03:04:08 PM

^Haha
In class the other day my professor warned against this very thing!
"If a place becomes available four units down from your parents, it behooves all of you NOT to take it" lol

Title: A note of thanks to the forum
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 25, 2011, 04:26:57 PM

I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Narcissism thread. I especially am enjoying the anthropological offerings.

Title: Re: A note of thanks to the forum
Post by: Whitney on March 25, 2011, 04:35:24 PM

Quote from: "Thinkbigger"I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Narcissism thread. I especially am enjoying the anthropological offerings.

^Warning 2 issued
reason: for re-posting a topic that had been moved/merged.

sorry, but the forum doesn't revolve around you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 25, 2011, 06:49:35 PM

I was just stripped of moderator privileges from a general forum for questioning someone's (a very emotional, reactive Christian, and I don't say this hastily) sources in an argument about "militant atheism" :drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2011, 07:13:15 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"I was just stripped of moderator privileges from a general forum for questioning someone's (a very emotional, reactive Christian, and I don't say this hastily) sources in an argument about "militant atheism" :drool

That's at the description of New Atheists not you being stripped of your modship although it may be a blessing in disguise!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 25, 2011, 07:22:25 PM

Quote from: "Tank"roflol

That's at the description of New Atheists not you being stripped of your modship although it may be a blessing in disguise!

I truly think it was haha. She replied with (in far more caps lock than I wish to use) "Well I don't care if the source is accurate or not!!! It still proves my point!!!!".
:shake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 25, 2011, 07:42:21 PM

There's apparently a lot on my mind today, since I just got out of the shower, started to blow-dry my hair, and then realized I didn't wash the conditioner out. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on March 25, 2011, 08:01:51 PM

Just finished pulling carpet/padding/tack strips out of one room and putting down vinyl tile. The room really needed it, the carpet was close to 40 years old. It looks so damn good in there I'm very tempted to do the hallway, computer room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry (which was already planned, I even have enough tile for it already). I calculated the prices and it'd be under $150 for all of it......... Including the 60 mile (one way) drive into town to pick up said supplies and possibly lunch while there.

Decisions, decisions. The one thing I hate is having to use the angle grinder to remove the tack strip nails as they are nailed into the cement foundation. All that metal dust, and the smell.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2011, 08:07:37 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"
Quote from: "Tank"roflol

That's at the description of New Atheists not you being stripped of your modship although it may be a blessing in disguise!

I truly think it was haha. She replied with (in far more caps lock than I wish to use) "Well I don't care if the source is accurate or not!!! It still proves my point!!!!".

Don't you just love ignorant people trying to argue there way out of a pit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2011, 08:09:14 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"There's apparently a lot on my mind today, since I just got out of the shower, started to blow-dry my hair, and then realized I didn't wash the conditioner out. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: proudfootz on March 25, 2011, 08:23:29 PM

Quote from: "Ulver""Well I don't care if the source is accurate or not!!! It still proves my point!!!!".

The more exclamation points, the truer the sentiment...

Title: Re: A note of thanks to the forum
Post by: Thinkbigger on March 26, 2011, 12:45:49 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "Thinkbigger"I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Narcissism thread. I especially am enjoying the anthropological offerings.

^Warning 2 issued
reason: for re-posting a topic that had been moved/merged.

sorry, but the forum doesn't revolve around you.

Hey.. I didn't know for sure that you had actually removed the first one. I considered the possibility but dismissed it when I never received notification of the removal. I was pretty tired last night and thought that perhaps I had spaced off hitting the enter key before shutting down my system. Honest to Pete. Check the time.

Please notice that your PM to me today backs up my story. See below:

Board warning issued
Sent: Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:32 am
From: Whitney
To: Thinkbigger

The following is a warning which has been issued to you by an administrator or moderator of this site.
This is a warning regarding the following post made by you: viewtopic.php?f=4&p=109021#p109021 .

I moved it the first time because we don't need a trend of people creating threads just because they are unable to post elsewhere...don't post the same thing or similar again.

If I didn't know better, I'd say you're trying to butthurt me? I'm not actually butthurt but I am beginning to chafe a bit.

I've started no trend. You high-jacked one of my threads and put it out of my reach and now you are giving me a warning for something that didn't happen the way you thought it did. There's a trend for you. I am your victim and at your mercy. :twak:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 26, 2011, 01:20:02 AM

I got tired of him bitching about the rules every single time they are enforced...so I perm banned him.

reason shown if he tries to log in "helping you avoid a place you hate...tired of constant complaints"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2011, 02:52:51 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I got tired of him bitching about the rules every single time they are enforced...so I perm banned him.

reason shown if he tries to log in "helping you avoid a place you hate...tired of constant complaints"

Whitney, I would hire you as a law enforcer. :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 26, 2011, 03:00:28 AM

Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Whitney, I would hire you as a law enforcer. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 26, 2011, 12:34:56 PM

Ah, moving day. Most boring day of all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 26, 2011, 03:01:15 PM

As I was driving to work this morning, one of life's biggest mysteries presented itself to me.

A chicken was crossing the road. But why did he do it?

It was actually kind of funny. He was a little over halfway across when I saw him, and he looked really apprehensive. There was another chicken on the side that he just came from, really close to the pavement and watching the first chicken. As I got close, they got startled and first chicken ran back to the other side and then they both high tailed it back to their yard.

I just imagined this little chicken dialogue in my head, where one chicken dared the other one to cross the road.

"Bet you won't cross the road."
"I so would."
"Yeah right, you're such a chicken."
"Oh yeah? Well watch this."
"Oh shit, Frank. I can't believe you did it. What do you see over there??"
(giant shiny red growling behemoth approaches)
"Fuuuuuuuck!! Run away!! Go go go go go!!"
*panting* "OMG. Let's never leave the coop again."

And then they tell the rest of the chickens about their near death experience.

â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"

Also, 50 posts woooo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2011, 03:12:04 PM

Congratulations on your half century!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2011, 12:14:41 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"
Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Whitney, I would hire you as a law enforcer.

I actually would really suck as a cop...I don't like enforcing laws I don't agree with. If I caught a kid with pot (for instance) I'd want to pretend I didn't see the stuff.

Me neither. I would just hope the kid knew what he was getting himself into, but in a society where drugs which cause even more harm (such as drinking) are legal, hypocrisy abounds.

Just thinking of how time goes...

...so..

...slowly...

...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 28, 2011, 01:48:58 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"I just hope that my kids will simply admit fault, take the light punishment and not make me have to pull my hair out wondering why they keep arguing when they know they were wrong

Cutting your hair very short could be the answer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2011, 06:36:43 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 28, 2011, 04:43:08 PM

In scrolling around the forum, the use of the popcorn munching smiley is making me incredibly hungry for popcorn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2011, 06:05:57 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"In scrolling around the forum, the use of the popcorn munching smiley is making me incredibly hungry for popcorn.

:pop: :pop: :pop: :pop: :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 28, 2011, 06:58:24 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"In scrolling around the forum, the use of the popcorn munching smiley is making me incredibly hungry for popcorn.
:pop: :pop: :pop: :pop: :D

NooooOOOoooooooOOOoooo! haha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 29, 2011, 03:37:50 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"In scrolling around the forum, the use of the popcorn munching smiley is making me incredibly hungry for popcorn.
:pop: :pop: :pop: :pop: :D

Fill the movie screen with those emoticons before the trailers in a movie theater and the viewers won't stand a chance! :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 29, 2011, 07:31:15 PM

Taught my mom how to play chess today. It was about time, she's 45. Easiest match ever.

[spoiler:2qyvojay]Also, I'm eating popcorn. :pop:

[/spoiler:2qyvojay]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 29, 2011, 10:16:25 PM

Just wondering what people can do to counter the paranoia surrounding themselves when they're just average people capable of average stuff. :raised:

(btw: viruses are good gene transporting mediums, there are reasons why some people would want to look into that. )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 29, 2011, 11:29:36 PM

The awards ceremony for the student art exhibit at my university is an hour away. I'm so nervous! :crazy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2011, 06:56:55 AM

Quote from: "februarystars"The awards ceremony for the student art exhibit at my university is an hour away. I'm so nervous!

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 30, 2011, 07:17:41 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"The awards ceremony for the student art exhibit at my university is an hour away. I'm so nervous! :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2011, 10:04:28 AM

Congrats februarystars!

I made me some money today :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2011, 02:52:57 PM

I heard this 60ish woman describing her encounter with Astro Travelling in younger days.
The AT organizers had asked her to come along to take notes because she was a whizz with the shorthand back then, must of been pre tape recorders or video, but we all know such soulless devices can't be trusted to record the divine. Anyway when the action started some guy claimed his mind was sitting on a lamp and he described the room from this vantage point. Astounding isn't it, I bet you're reexamining your skepticism. But the truly bizarre occurrence that would stick with her was yet to come, the piano started making a clanging noise and astro traveller boy started claiming he was trapped in the piano. After such a scary experience she's stayed away from that AT stuff ever since.
I did ask her if she considered astro boy and the organizers were working together in some trick, she didn't want to consider such a thing, it would have shrunken her world I think. I didn't ask her if she'd tested the keys of the piano or lifted the lid, or if she'd paid 50 cents to see Bob The Amazing she would have expected more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 30, 2011, 03:29:00 PM

Slightly less interesting than the above, but...dry roasted soybeans are murderously dry. Like eating the hulls of burnt popcorn from the bottom of the bag :S *choke*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 30, 2011, 05:09:26 PM

I just watched an episode of The X-Files that I hadn't seen before that contained both a secluded village of creepy Amish-type people who forbid contact with the outside world, and also crop circles. I'm on to you, Shyamalan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2011, 05:28:37 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"The awards ceremony for the student art exhibit at my university is an hour away. I'm so nervous! :blush:

Do we get to see the work at some point?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 30, 2011, 06:18:34 PM

Sure!

This was my final project in my printmaking class last semester. It's a triptych that depicts the narrative of the legend of Pecos Bill, and each panel is 13x19 inches. It's a reduction linocut, which means you hand-carve a bit of the image out of a linoleum block, ink it up, and run it through the printing press to transfer onto paper, then carve a bit more out of the same block, ink it up, run it through the press, etc. Unfortunately this process destroys each stage on the linoleum block, so I can't ever reprint this series.

I won second place in the Fine Art: Printmaking category.

[spoiler:1pqwswza]Sorry for the awful cell-phone pics of this one.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crystalgordondesign.com%2Fart_images%2Fpecos.jpg&hash=ec389b0eae9432bb6ae5001e6c9e84ec7a00c70d)[/spoiler:1pqwswza]

This one was an assignment with criteria â€" 1) We had to use this 4-compartment carrying box template, and 2) the product had to represent the four seasons. I created a fictional company that makes specialty preserves based on produce that is available during each season.

I won first place in the Graphic Design: Packaging category.

[spoiler:1pqwswza](https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi41.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe276%2Fcrystalgordon4%2Fimg-wrsp.jpg&hash=e6fca1e67fb83180a797069dc92a15fccbdf82c5)[/spoiler:1pqwswza]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on March 30, 2011, 06:50:27 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"Sure!

This was my final project in my printmaking class last semester. It's a triptych that depicts the narrative of the legend of Pecos Bill, and each panel is 13x19 inches. It's a reduction linocut, which means you hand-carve a bit of the image out of a linoleum block, ink it up, and run it through the printing press to transfer onto paper, then carve a bit more out of the same block, ink it up, run it through the press, etc. Unfortunately this process destroys each stage on the linoleum block, so I can't ever reprint this series.

I won second place in the Fine Art: Printmaking category.

[spoiler:2ez2s2un]Sorry for the awful cell-phone pics of this one.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crystalgordondesign.com%2Fart_images%2Fpecos.jpg&hash=ec389b0eae9432bb6ae5001e6c9e84ec7a00c70d)[/spoiler:2ez2s2un]

This one was an assignment with criteria â€" 1) We had to use this 4-compartment carrying box template, and 2) the product had to represent the four seasons. I created a fictional company that makes specialty preserves based on produce that is available during each season.

I won first place in the Graphic Design: Packaging category. :bananacolor:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on March 30, 2011, 07:54:40 PM

Congrats! They look great!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2011, 05:06:33 AM

Those are really good, prizes well deserved

***

[youtube:32i5oe8w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ06RKGcPBI[/youtube:32i5oe8w]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on March 31, 2011, 08:10:04 AM

You guys are too nice. Thanks for the compliments, they're much appreciated!

On an unrelated note, this is a typical day on Facebook

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi41.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe276%2Fcrystalgordon4%2Fanagram.png&hash=89a751fb195e3a03b3d7486919abc2cf7daadf30)

And it's still going...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2011, 03:23:37 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"Sure!

This was my final project in my printmaking class last semester. It's a triptych that depicts the narrative of the legend of Pecos Bill, and each panel is 13x19 inches. It's a reduction linocut, which means you hand-carve a bit of the image out of a linoleum block, ink it up, and run it through the printing press to transfer onto paper, then carve a bit more out of the same block, ink it up, run it through the press, etc. Unfortunately this process destroys each stage on the linoleum block, so I can't ever reprint this series.

I won second place in the Fine Art: Printmaking category.

[spoiler:snbc373j]Sorry for the awful cell-phone pics of this one.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crystalgordondesign.com%2Fart_images%2Fpecos.jpg&hash=ec389b0eae9432bb6ae5001e6c9e84ec7a00c70d)[/spoiler:snbc373j]

This one was an assignment with criteria â€" 1) We had to use this 4-compartment carrying box template, and 2) the product had to represent the four seasons. I created a fictional company that makes specialty preserves based on produce that is available during each season.

I won first place in the Graphic Design: Packaging category. :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on April 01, 2011, 05:38:54 AM

After careful examination of the evidences, I am now back to being a Christian. I ask God for His forgiveness for the foolishness I had wrought. I ask Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of the evil that has befallen upon me. Oh Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may see the truth that only You hold. And may Your will be done.
[spoiler:d7mv3f5m]BAZINGA! Happy April Fool's Day![/spoiler:d7mv3f5m]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 01, 2011, 06:25:12 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"After careful examination of the evidences, I am now back to being a Christian. I ask God for His forgiveness for the foolishness I had wrought. I ask Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of the evil that has befallen upon me. Oh Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may see the truth that only You hold. And may Your will be done.
[spoiler:2kkdqrxc]BAZINGA! Happy April Fool's Day![/spoiler:2kkdqrxc]

God's going to be pissed when he clicks on that spoiler.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2011, 06:57:45 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"After careful examination of the evidences, I am now back to being a Christian. I ask God for His forgiveness for the foolishness I had wrought. I ask Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of the evil that has befallen upon me. Oh Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may see the truth that only You hold. And may Your will be done.
[spoiler:ilorlxrm]BAZINGA! Happy April Fool's Day![/spoiler:ilorlxrm]

I think that was the most predictable spoiler ever :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 01, 2011, 10:13:17 AM

Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"After careful examination of the evidences, I am now back to being a Christian. I ask God for His forgiveness for the foolishness I had wrought. I ask Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of the evil that has befallen upon me. Oh Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may see the truth that only You hold. And may Your will be done.
[spoiler:3bw74iej]BAZINGA! Happy April Fool's Day![/spoiler:3bw74iej]

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on April 02, 2011, 03:06:04 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "wildfire_emissary"After careful examination of the evidences, I am now back to being a Christian. I ask God for His forgiveness for the foolishness I had wrought. I ask Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of the evil that has befallen upon me. Oh Lord, fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may see the truth that only You hold. And may Your will be done.
[spoiler:3av1itt2]BAZINGA! Happy April Fool's Day![/spoiler:3av1itt2]
I think that was the most predictable spoiler ever :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 02, 2011, 04:37:41 AM

watching some movie on netflix about god in nature...claims to prove a designer. So far...FAIL They started out with stuff exists that isn't eternal so it needs an eternal creator; therefore god. Attempted to shore up that argument with saying things can't be eternal but beings can be (what?) so that eternal kick-starter had to be god. The rest is...hey look at all this cool stuff that exists; those are god's creative works and is way too complex to occur naturally without some sort of guiding hand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 02, 2011, 04:41:14 AM

I don't know if anyone here has seen this yet, but a friend introduced me to this site today:

PhilosophyBro.com (http://www.philosophybro.com/)

This guy takes famous philosophy essays and summarizes them using frat-guy bro-speak. Absolutely hilarious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2011, 11:26:32 AM

Meet the masta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bananacolor:

On second thought...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 02, 2011, 12:35:43 PM

I am contemplating elaborate ways of murdering a bunch of people, myself included. :raised:

(Still vile mood, you see... )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2011, 01:30:34 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"I am contemplating elaborate ways of murdering a bunch of people, myself included. :hmm: Eat yourself to death on marshmallows?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 02, 2011, 01:39:28 PM

Quote from: "Tank":hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 02, 2011, 02:31:11 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank":hmm:

Hone yourself into an image of perfection, compose songs that lifts the souls of a niche group, express the thoughts they felt but couldn't release till you blessed them.
Let them bathe in the euphoria for a while and then tell them the world isn't worthy of them, high cliff, sharp rocks - satiated Asmo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 02, 2011, 02:56:57 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Let them bathe in the euphoria for a while and then tell them the world isn't worthy of them, high cliff, sharp rocks - satiated Asmo.

Will I has guts to decorate my walls? :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 02, 2011, 03:04:40 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"Will I has guts to decorate my walls?

Yes well that will depend on how well you have trained your Egors.
I know you don't have a nose, but you do realise this is the digital age?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 02, 2011, 10:07:53 PM

How do you two understand each other? Do you speak another language than me? All I got from all that is that Asmo wants to kill someone and decorate his walls with their intestines?

I don't understand this world... I must be from another planet or something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2011, 10:49:01 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"How do you two understand each other? Do you speak another language than me? All I got from all that is that Asmo wants to kill someone and decorate his walls with their intestines?

I don't understand this world... I must be from another planet or something.

You come from the planet Cecile, a unique place inhabited by zombie bunnies!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2011, 10:50:35 PM

Are you back at college now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 02, 2011, 10:52:25 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"How do you two understand each other? Do you speak another language than me? All I got from all that is that Asmo wants to kill someone and decorate his walls with their intestines?

I don't understand this world... I must be from another planet or something.

You come from the planet Cecile, a unique place inhabited by zombie bunnies!

In a way, that would explain a lot.

Quote from: "Tank"Are you back at college now?

Who is this "you" person?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2011, 11:19:15 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Are you back at college now?
Who is this "you" person?

That would be Cecile ie 'you'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 02, 2011, 11:26:20 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Are you back at college now?
Who is this "you" person?
That would be Cecile ie 'you'

When have I been to college?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2011, 11:32:18 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"When have I been to college?

I iz cufuzed. I thought you had left home for college (or something like it) been home for a while and then gone back? I may of course be completely wrong in this assessment of your whereabouts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 02, 2011, 11:47:47 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"When have I been to college?
I iz cufuzed. I thought you had left home for college (or something like it) been home for a while and then gone back? I may of course be completely wrong in this assessment of your whereabouts.

I'm not familiar with the school system in Britain, but 17 years olds generally don't go to college where I live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 03, 2011, 01:35:06 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"How do you two understand each other? Do you speak another language than me? All I got from all that is that Asmo wants to kill someone and decorate his walls with their intestines?

I don't understand this world... I must be from another planet or something.

I don't think you're supposed to understand the absurd, just recognize it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2011, 07:13:13 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm not familiar with the school system in Britain, but 17 years olds generally don't go to college where I live.

Ah. Terminology. But am I correct that you left home and lived elsewhere for a while and are doing so now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 03, 2011, 11:51:16 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm not familiar with the school system in Britain, but 17 years olds generally don't go to college where I live.
Ah. Terminology. But am I correct that you left home and lived elsewhere for a while and are doing so now?

No.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 03, 2011, 03:01:19 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I know you don't have a nose, but you do realise this is the digital age?

Yes. Yes, I do indeed. :hmm: )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 03, 2011, 08:39:28 PM

I've got a sudden love for black metal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sillyseal on April 04, 2011, 06:03:19 AM

I remembered early today that I had a paper due by tomorrow. It's a 2-3 page essay on The Misanthrope and I'm under a lot of pressure because it's already 10 pm and yet, I'm surfing the web because I'm too afraid to face it. :shake:

This always happens!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 04, 2011, 06:19:14 AM

MEEE TOOO.

I have a portfolio review tomorrow at 1:00, for which I should have prints of all my art/design work that I would present in a job interview-type setting. I haven't printed anything out yet, and I actually still haven't even photographed a few pieces. I've had plenty of time to do it today, but instead I've watched like 7 episodes of The X-Files. :verysad:

One month until graduation and all my motivation and will-power has gone out the window.

If I've learned anything from essay writing, just repeat yourself here and there using different wording, and use a lot of big adjectives. Those 3 pages will fill up in no time. Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 04, 2011, 10:51:45 AM

I've got a school interview thing today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 04, 2011, 04:22:20 PM

It's interesting how Airbourne sounds EXACTLY like AC/DC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 04, 2011, 04:22:20 PM

It's interesting how Airbourne sounds EXACTLY like AC/DC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 04, 2011, 04:22:20 PM

It's interesting how Airbourne sounds EXACTLY like AC/DC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 04, 2011, 05:15:11 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"It's interesting how Airbourne sounds EXACTLY like AC/DC.

I don't know of this Airbourne of which you speak, but I have heard Angus asked about ACDC releasing the same album over and over and he seems OK with it. There is a saying about music that I can't remember, a shame cause it was pretty cool, but musicians steal, borrow, or are inspired by what went before, that's the way it goes art is derivative, but often it is just a no talent rip off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 04, 2011, 05:30:43 PM

Just bought a car Friday. I feel high class. Won't mention the make/model so as to avoid spamming/advertising, but it's what they call a "crossover" SUV. It's got leather heated seats, 20 inch wheels, a towing package, rear backup camera, rear backup sensors, a DVD player with a screen for the rear, 7 seats, tri-zone climate control, bluetooth, and the ability to start the car from across the parking lot. The driver can listen to the radio or a CD or iPod, while the passengers in the back can watch a movie and hear it on the wireless headphones, so as not to disturb the driver. Or you can watch a movie without the headphones and have surroundsound! I'm giddy as a schoolboy! I didn't know they had this much awesome stuff in a car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 04, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

Sounds magical. You have indeed invoked the jealousy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 04, 2011, 05:53:22 PM

I was feeling OK until I heard Festers got heated leather seats.
I never knew I needed heated leather seats, but now I do.
Life now is just a series of impediments between me and heated leather seats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 04, 2011, 05:59:20 PM

I'm the happiest person in the world if my heater or A/C actually manages to affect the climate inside the car before I get to wherever I'm driving. It's all about relativity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Illbethewriter on April 04, 2011, 09:31:40 PM

On my mind today - I'm watching a documentary called 'My brother the Islamist'.. about a British bloke who's caucasian brother has been converted to Islamic fundamentalism. Just listening to it is genuinely upsetting me and disturbing me. I know we're not meant to post controversial/religious-based topics in this part of the forums, but this is what is on my mind, and I'm posting about how I feel rather than about the actual content of the documentary. I also watched a documentary last night about that horrible GOD HATES FAGs family. That's also upset me. I'm actually upset and confused that people can be brainwashed in such a way. What is the world coming to

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2011, 09:47:24 PM

Quote from: "Illbethewriter"On my mind today - I'm watching a documentary called 'My brother the Islamist'.. about a British bloke who's caucasian brother has been converted to Islamic fundamentalism. Just listening to it is genuinely upsetting me and disturbing me. I know we're not meant to post controversial/religious-based topics in this part of the forums, but this is what is on my mind, and I'm posting about how I feel rather than about the actual content of the documentary. I also watched a documentary last night about that horrible GOD HATES FAGs family. That's also upset me. I'm actually upset and confused that people can be brainwashed in such a way. What is the world coming to

Actually it's not so much what the world is coming to but rather where the world is coming from. Islam is very seductive to the insecure male. It gives them a place where they can feel in charge in an increasing out of control world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 05, 2011, 01:03:01 AM

Hey, anybody still remember philosoraptor?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2011, 10:23:38 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"Hey, anybody still remember philosoraptor?

Yes. I miss her contributions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 05, 2011, 11:34:35 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Hey, anybody still remember philosoraptor?
Yes. I miss her contributions.

Ye I miss having Simone De Beauvoir popping up in threads, I might have seen it once since Halloween.
It says on her profile - Last visited:
Wed 02 Mar, 2011 1:00 pm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2011, 12:17:05 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Ye I miss having Simone De Beauvoir popping up in threads, I might have seen it once since Halloween.
It says on her profile - Last visited:
Wed 02 Mar, 2011 1:00 pm

Obviously we are not providing appropriate mental stimulation!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 05, 2011, 01:05:17 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Ye I miss having Simone De Beauvoir popping up in threads, I might have seen it once since Halloween.
It says on her profile - Last visited:
Wed 02 Mar, 2011 1:00 pm
Obviously we are not providing appropriate mental stimulation!

Ye must be time for another zombie thread, though the spectacular suicides were stimulating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2011, 03:56:40 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Ye must be time for another zombie thread, though the spectacular suicides were stimulating.

I thought Asmo needed something to cheer him up a bit

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 05, 2011, 04:46:36 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"I'm the happiest person in the world if my heater or A/C actually manages to affect the climate inside the car before I get to wherever I'm driving. It's all about relativity. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sireal on April 06, 2011, 02:28:16 AM

Well, this is what's on my mind today. I started this petition but I don't know how many of you are Canadians so it may not mean anything here. But for what its worth, I'll post it.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/strike-the-supremecy-of-god-from-canadas-charter-of-rights/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 06, 2011, 06:07:48 PM

I'm not sure how much of me is Scottish besides my last name, but a holiday is a holiday, so what the heck.

Happy National Tartan Day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2011, 06:50:47 PM

So how long has there been a 'National Tartan Day'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 06, 2011, 07:03:17 PM

http://www.tartanday.org/history.htm

Looks like 1998 officially recognized but 1997 was the first.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 07, 2011, 03:56:17 AM

BOO!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2011, 06:59:23 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"BOO!

:upset:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 07, 2011, 07:57:23 AM

Hey curio, it's great to see you here! :yay:

How are things?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 07, 2011, 02:52:17 PM

There's about to be a five-alarm catty smack down of epic proportions in the office today. I shall thank the Spaghetti Monster for its kindness in continually keeping me out of said drama. :hail:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 07, 2011, 05:51:32 PM

So, I was at the gas station and my scooter just would not start! So, I tried to start it (naturally) and I must have been at it for at least 30 minutes in pouring rain. It seems like my stubbornness finally paid off. I just hope I don't have to do it all again tomorrow.

It reminded me of the one thing I hate about Norway. The people aren't very helpful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on April 07, 2011, 06:08:49 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I was at the gas station and my scooter just would not start! So, I tried to start it (naturally) and I must have been at it for at least 30 minutes in pouring rain. It seems like my stubbornness finally paid off. I just hope I don't have to do it all again tomorrow.

It reminded me of the one thing I hate about Norway. The people aren't very helpful.

Whattt no one offered to help?! Where I live, there always seems to be some sort of mechanic around willing to give a helping hand.

Today, I'm wondering what to do about ants coming in my house..... I'm pretty sure my town home was built on a GIANT ant colony..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 07, 2011, 06:15:25 PM

Quote from: "missedtheboat"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I was at the gas station and my scooter just would not start! So, I tried to start it (naturally) and I must have been at it for at least 30 minutes in pouring rain. It seems like my stubbornness finally paid off. I just hope I don't have to do it all again tomorrow.

It reminded me of the one thing I hate about Norway. The people aren't very helpful.

Whattt no one offered to help?! Where I live, there always seems to be some sort of mechanic around willing to give a helping hand.

Not a single person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on April 07, 2011, 06:23:52 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "missedtheboat"
Quote from: "Cecilie"So, I was at the gas station and my scooter just would not start! So, I tried to start it (naturally) and I must have been at it for at least 30 minutes in pouring rain. It seems like my stubbornness finally paid off. I just hope I don't have to do it all again tomorrow.

It reminded me of the one thing I hate about Norway. The people aren't very helpful.

Whattt no one offered to help?! Where I live, there always seems to be some sort of mechanic around willing to give a helping hand.
Not a single person.

not cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2011, 07:35:05 PM

Quote from: "Ulver"There's about to be a five-alarm catty smack down of epic proportions in the office today. I shall thank the Spaghetti Monster for its kindness in continually keeping me out of said drama. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 07, 2011, 08:49:05 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Ulver"There's about to be a five-alarm catty smack down of epic proportions in the office today. I shall thank the Spaghetti Monster for its kindness in continually keeping me out of said drama. :rant:

Haha, it just involved a woman we call "troll", an underpaid intern, and lots of misplaced blame for a petty task not getting done right. Crying, door slamming, and hours of people taking sides and whispering to each other followed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 07, 2011, 10:58:18 PM

On my mind as of 4:56pm CST, 4/7/11

- Finishing my workload without crying (of frustration and exhaustion, nothing dire).
- Maybe getting some writing done tonight
- Trying to stop lurking the Christian Forums (http://www.christianforums.com/), which I equate to watching porn. It's entertaining/enjoyable while you do it, but it leaves you feeling dirty. Though I will say the nice Christians make me happy...the others make me wonder how anyone could live with so much hate.
- Watch The Shield (soon-to-be hubby and I are in Season 6. Yes, we are years behind).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2011, 06:30:19 AM

This made me giggle.

Grammar is important! Capital letters are the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 08, 2011, 07:23:55 AM

I'm thinking that I don't like electronic devices that have red LEDs. They look so sinister, like evil robots in movies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2011, 10:12:55 AM

Quote from: "februarystars"I'm thinking that I don't like electronic devices that have red LEDs. They look so sinister, like evil robots in movies.

Like this one!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 08, 2011, 01:22:38 PM

Frackin' toasters...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on April 08, 2011, 01:55:31 PM

I wish Reddit had better servers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 09, 2011, 02:49:46 AM

It's late and I'm not tired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 09, 2011, 04:36:59 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"It's late and I'm not tired.

That's what HAF is for! :yay:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 09, 2011, 10:39:45 AM

I've had a beggar woman approach me today while I was waiting at the car wash (not that beggars are anything rare here)
she blessed god and asked for money. I though that when someone will mention god, or try to sell me a god picture, I will not give them even the slightest cent. If they believe in a god, let their god help them

I never said Im a good person
I also noticed, that the christians at work are the rudest towards those beggars. I will always say politely that Ihave no change on me, even if they insist, but the others (specially one very religious) will be rude and yell at them to leave

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2011, 10:48:11 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I never said Im a good person

...And yet I suddenly find you strangely... Appealing :pop:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 09, 2011, 01:09:09 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"...And yet I suddenly find you strangely... Appealing

why thankx

I'm single btw!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2011, 01:10:47 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm single btw!

Your place or mine?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 09, 2011, 02:48:42 PM

I think I'll just quietly back out of the WOYMT lounge.
How about you hang something on the door next time?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2011, 02:51:26 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I think I'll just quietly back out of the WOYMT lounge.
How about you hang something on the door next time?

Like... A sock or some such..? :hmm:

Could that not be misinterpreted?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 09, 2011, 03:13:27 PM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I think I'll just quietly back out of the WOYMT lounge.
How about you hang something on the door next time?
Like... A sock or some such..? Could that not be misinterpreted?

Not if you write piss off, or some universally recognized no go symbol on it.
I put all kinds of warnings on my tape dispenser, radiation, biohazard, anthrax ye whatever's in the news, it does work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2011, 03:15:32 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I put all kinds of warnings on my tape dispenser, radiation, biohazard, anthrax ye whatever's in the news, it does work.

I have a "biohazard" warning on my fridge... Take it off every time someone I dislike comes by

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 10, 2011, 10:13:20 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm single btw!
Your place or mine?

how bout in th middle of the way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 10:40:32 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm single btw!
Your place or mine? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 10, 2011, 10:54:10 AM

Quote from: "Tank"That would be about where I am :D He doesn't mind. But we have to remember to hang a sock on the door.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 11:28:52 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"That would be about where I am :D He doesn't mind. But we have to remember to hang a sock on the door.
Definitely!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 10, 2011, 11:36:17 AM

Quote from: "Tank"Definitely!

Would you mind awfully hanging a fridge sticker saying "remember the sock!"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 10, 2011, 02:49:28 PM

May I join? Sounds like the beginning of one sexy party!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 10, 2011, 04:57:29 PM

...ouch
I thought Tank was a she?
well it's all ruined for me now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 10, 2011, 04:59:05 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"...ouch
I thought Tank was a she?
well it's all ruined for me now

You haven't been paying much attention have you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 05:02:08 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"...ouch
I thought Tank was a she?
well it's all ruined for me now

Seriously! I am so flattered!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 10, 2011, 05:05:04 PM

I remember back when I thought Tank was a woman...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 05:08:40 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I remember back when I thought Tank was a woman...

You never did!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 10, 2011, 05:09:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I remember back when I thought Tank was a woman...
You never did!

I did! I told you too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 05:23:30 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I remember back when I thought Tank was a woman...
:verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 10, 2011, 05:26:45 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"...ouch
I thought Tank was a she?
well it's all ruined for me now
You haven't been paying much attention have you? lol obviously I missed a "few" episodes

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 05:29:57 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"...ouch
I thought Tank was a she?
well it's all ruined for me now
You haven't been paying much attention have you? lol obviously I missed a "few" episodes

This is me, you have been warned!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 10, 2011, 06:26:35 PM

thats definitely not a girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 06:38:41 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"thats definitely not a girl!

10/10 for observation skills

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 10, 2011, 07:17:12 PM

I think that's a nice picture, Tank. Don't you usually wear glasses though?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2011, 07:33:32 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"I think that's a nice picture, Tank. Don't you usually wear glasses though?

Ah! Vanity thy name is Chris :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 10, 2011, 07:46:50 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I think that's a nice picture, Tank. Don't you usually wear glasses though?
Ah! Vanity thy name is Chris lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 11, 2011, 06:38:31 AM

My senior project is due in less than 17 hours. :crazy: :sadcry:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2011, 08:27:19 AM

Quote from: "februarystars"My senior project is due in less than 17 hours. :crazy:

24 hour ban required, NOW!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 11, 2011, 09:48:04 AM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"I think that's a nice picture, Tank. Don't you usually wear glasses though?
Ah! Vanity thy name is Chris lol

Oh, so is that why you've let your beard grow?

My main computer died, and then my 2nd computer died. Two motherboards off to Asus for replacement, the process can take a month. This is too long, I can't use this crappy laptop that long. I've ordered some bits to build a new one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 11, 2011, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"My senior project is due in less than 17 hours. :crazy: lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2011, 01:03:03 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "februarystars"My senior project is due in less than 17 hours. :crazy: lol
I know! I'm nipping online to read this while I'm writing an assignment. Last time I was doing this I asked Whitney to ban me for a while, which she did, all I did was go and join another forum So I thought this time I'd close down on all but one forum and limit my time here. It's sort of working as there are only so many thread one can follow on one forum and relative to the other forums I frequent this is the quietest so the least disruptive.

Stands up and admits; "I am a forum addict."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 11, 2011, 01:16:14 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I know! I'm nipping online to read this while I'm writing an assignment. Last time I was doing this I asked Whitney to ban me for a while, which she did, all I did was go and join another forum ;)

Incidentally, quietness can be a real boon... apparently the quietest societies have the best chance for survival (http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20361-exoevolution-aliens-who-hide-survive.html).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 11, 2011, 04:21:22 PM

I'm thinking Farkle is a plot to bring the world to a halt through enticing people to waste work hours throwing fake dice on a computer screen. It's evil. I can't stop!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2011, 04:46:39 PM

Quote from: "fester30"I'm thinking Farkle is a plot to bring the world to a halt through enticing people to waste work hours throwing fake dice on a computer screen. It's evil. I can't stop!

Yet you have infected those who have read this with the 'Farkle' meme... must... resist... :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 11, 2011, 04:52:59 PM

On my mind today, April 11...

My new book comes out! Wahoo!

Full of sacrilegious humor, my own mythology, angels, demons, Lucifer himself, and dirty sex.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on April 11, 2011, 07:22:47 PM

Quote from: "hollyda"On my mind today, April 11...

My new book comes out! Wahoo!

Full of sacrilegious humor, my own mythology, angels, demons, Lucifer himself, and dirty sex.

Holy freaking shit!!!!!
I got kicked out of the local library and demonized by the entire community for requesting one of your books!! :yay:

Heh, I play at writing, though I know I'm not nearly as good as a published author. I get stressed I write, been stressed a lot lately. One day I'll finish something and maybe send it out, maybe not, who knows..... Reading fads change so often, my stuff may not be in vogue by the time I actually finish one and have the guts to submit.

Any way........... On my mind right now.......... I have basset drool all over the couch... again. I just tossed everyone outside to give me a break from the roughhousing. Took me 10 minutes to find all the rawhides that got stashed during playtime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 11, 2011, 07:57:05 PM

Bored today. Took the dog out for a longer walk earlier in the rain which I quite like actually. Walked by a school which triggered my anxiety a little bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 11, 2011, 08:13:23 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"Holy freaking shit!!!!!
I got kicked out of the local library and demonized by the entire community for requesting one of your books!! ;)

Quote from: "KDbeads"Heh, I play at writing, though I know I'm not nearly as good as a published author.

I actually also review for one of the romance review sites, and I gotta tell yah... there's nothing special about "published authors." I'd like to think otherwise, since I am obviously brilliant and everyone should read my work, but sadly, no, anyone and everyone can get published. Sadder still, anyone and everyone do get published.

So, having said that, if you write there's no reason to not explore publishing options. I just do it under a false name so my family won't crucify me for my subject material and the X-rated content.

On my mind right now...my new red crowntail Betta, which I named him Lucifer, keeps attacking the sides of his fishy bowl upon seeing his reflection. I changed his location once already so hopefully he'll realize he's not being stalked by another male Betta. Poor guy.

Oh, and I have the wiggins from the brown recluse I killed in the employee bathroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 11, 2011, 08:21:44 PM

Was looking forward to a nice, relaxing evening watching season two of Sanctuary (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Sanctuary_Season_2/70111822?trkid=2361637), but now I have a meeting from 7-9 to talk about a research proposal. And another one tomorrow from 5-7. More than half my day has been spent in meetings (not including the 7-9 tonight) and I didn't get to grab lunch. :brick: :cool:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 11, 2011, 08:25:30 PM

Quote from: "hollyda"I actually also review for one of the romance review sites, and I gotta tell yah... there's nothing special about "published authors." I'd like to think otherwise, since I am obviously brilliant and everyone should read my work, but sadly, no, anyone and everyone can get published. Sadder still, anyone and everyone do get published.

So, having said that, if you write there's no reason to not explore publishing options. I just do it under a false name so my family won't crucify me for my subject material and the X-rated content.

X-rated? I need to get my hands on one of your books! That's my favorite kind!

Quote from: "hollyda"On my mind right now...my new red crowntail Betta, which I named him Lucifer, keeps attacking the sides of his fishy bowl upon seeing his reflection. I changed his location once already so hopefully he'll realize he's not being stalked by another male Betta. Poor guy.

Oh, and I have the wiggins from the brown recluse I killed in the employee bathroom.

I kinda thought Lucifer wouldn't have a reflection.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 11, 2011, 08:28:30 PM

Dear borkked 1999 Ford Escort,
I am poor. I need you to not cost me everything I have, because you are the only way I can get to work.

Gah' bless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 11, 2011, 08:56:48 PM

Quote from: "fester30"X-rated? I need to get my hands on one of your books! That's my favorite kind!

Heh heh. Well ---> http://www.rosalie-stanton.com/ (http://www.rosalie-stanton.com/) There's my website. I do write naughty stuff. Not fearing Hell brings out my kink.

Quote from: "fester30"I kinda thought Lucifer wouldn't have a reflection.

Nah. He's named after the Lucifer that appears in my Sinners and Saints series, who's totally laid back.

/iamsolame

On my mind now... Must. Get. Through. Work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on April 11, 2011, 10:47:42 PM

Quote from: "hollyda"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Holy freaking shit!!!!!
I got kicked out of the local library and demonized by the entire community for requesting one of your books!! ;)

Yep, totally serious. The goody two shoes women out here are morality police lol Makes you wonder how they know what's in the books if they didn't read them :eek: Especially the ones marked paranormal romance :eek: And they sell them at WALMART!!!! Just not here in town anywhere, we have to drive a half hour one way to buy something other than Louis L'Amour

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 12, 2011, 01:43:16 AM

Quote from: "KDbeads"
Quote from: "hollyda"
Quote from: "KDbeads"Holy freaking shit!!!!!
I got kicked out of the local library and demonized by the entire community for requesting one of your books!! ;)

Yep, totally serious. The goody two shoes women out here are morality police lol Makes you wonder how they know what's in the books if they didn't read them :eek: Especially the ones marked paranormal romance :eek: And they sell them at WALMART!!!! Just not here in town anywhere, we have to drive a half hour one way to buy something other than Louis L'Amour

I'm just giddy you asked for one of mine alongside Kenyon. Wow.

I've read a lot of womens' romance novels, and yeah, some of them are...well, egads. I actually just read one called 'Forbidden' by Evangeline Anderson. It was angel-soulmates-separated-by-Lucifer, and placed into the bodies of siblings who had to resist the urge to fuck like mad. I'm NOT easy to squick, but that was like a train-wreck. It gave me the heebie-jeebies in the bad way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on April 12, 2011, 02:44:47 AM

I've tried reading a few of hers and I couldn't finish a couple of them. They were just too much for my little mind :D

I read so many different authors/genres it's ridiculous, I usually can read about 6 or 7 of these 400 + page books a week when I'm feeling the need to read.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2011, 10:56:43 AM

Hello Tuesday. Today the following is on my mind:

- Keeping our active son occupied until his nap so I can get my shower and have a cup of tea (ahhhh, tea)
- The latest Canadian election tom-foolery. I would really like if our Country didn't go down the crapper
- What should I have for lunch? I'm thinking a toasted avocado sandwich, but I'm flexible

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 03:17:09 PM

Quote from: "DeterminedJuliet"Hello Tuesday. Today the following is on my mind:

- Keeping our active son occupied until his nap so I can get my shower and have a cup of tea (ahhhh, tea)
- The latest Canadian election tom-foolery. I would really like if our Country didn't go down the crapper
- What should I have for lunch? I'm thinking a toasted avocado sandwich, but I'm flexible

Toasted avocado sandwich? This sounds so good.. what do you put on it?! I bought an avocado yesterday..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 03:19:36 PM

I must confess I'm not a great fan of avocado, guacamole looks far to much like the result of a very bad cold :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 03:28:24 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I must confess I'm not a great fan of avocado, guacamole looks far to much like the result of a very bad cold ;) They are so good for you though!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 12, 2011, 03:30:59 PM

Quote from: "KDbeads"I've tried reading a few of hers and I couldn't finish a couple of them. They were just too much for my little mind :D

I read so many different authors/genres it's ridiculous, I usually can read about 6 or 7 of these 400 + page books a week when I'm feeling the need to read.

To be honest, I haven't read anything from Kenyon since Acheron, and my opinion of that book was...meh. A little disappointed. The first half was like "How bad can I make it x 100?" The second half was too "typical" a DH novel for me.

Oh, a NY friend? *ponders* Well, since you like my stuff, I must recommend JA Saare. She's my crit-partner (and one of my writing BFFs) and her work is absolutely amazing. The re-release of her mega-seller, "Dead, Undead, or Somewhere In Between" is scheduled for sometime next month.

Hope you (and your friend!) enjoy Lost Wages! :hide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2011, 03:35:22 PM

Quote from: "missedtheboat"
Quote from: "DeterminedJuliet"Hello Tuesday. Today the following is on my mind:

- Keeping our active son occupied until his nap so I can get my shower and have a cup of tea (ahhhh, tea)
- The latest Canadian election tom-foolery. I would really like if our Country didn't go down the crapper
- What should I have for lunch? I'm thinking a toasted avocado sandwich, but I'm flexible

Toasted avocado sandwich? This sounds so good.. what do you put on it?! I bought an avocado yesterday..

I make mine with whole grain bread, some slices of avocado, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, maybe a few sprouts. Yum, yum. It's one of my favourite meals (and you stay full for ages)

Funnily enough, I'm not big on guacamole. I just like putting sliced avocado on/in everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 03:40:03 PM

Quote from: "missedtheboat"
Quote from: "Tank"I must confess I'm not a great fan of avocado, guacamole looks far to much like the result of a very bad cold ;) They are so good for you though!
I have been told that jogging is good for one, you won't catch me doing that either

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 12, 2011, 07:20:24 PM

I'm thinking that if I have such back pains form now, Im gonna suffer when I grow older

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 07:26:00 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm thinking that if I have such back pains form now, Im gonna suffer when I grow older

Do you know what the cause of the pain is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 13, 2011, 08:04:09 AM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm thinking that if I have such back pains form now, Im gonna suffer when I grow older
Do you know what the cause of the pain is?

well... I'm guessing its cause I'm (slightly) overweight... I am trying to loose weight but it ain't easy being a couch potato lol

But seriously.. I've been hurting for two weeks, because I carried my telescope from my apartment to the car. Plus my acid reflux making me wanna vomit (and it hurts) every time I bent down... just makes me wanna say "enough" and quit everything

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 13, 2011, 11:27:15 AM

Did anyone else watch the Canadian Leader's debate last night?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 13, 2011, 02:13:49 PM

Quote from: "DeterminedJuliet"Did anyone else watch the Canadian Leader's debate last night?

My Canadian boyfriend watched it, and mentioned the Liberal Party leader (for whom he is voting) didn't debate very well, and he felt frustrated that "the parties I wouldn't vote for seemed to debate the best".

I hope to be a citizen in the future, so...I'm hoping Canada doesn't morph into the US with backward policies :s
Stay sane, Canada! :eek:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 13, 2011, 03:44:57 PM

Yeah, if Harper (our current Conservative Prime Minister) gets a majority government (pretty much giving him unchecked power), I am seriously afraid for Canada. I know he's tame compared to the right in the U.S., but I don't trust the guy as far as I can throw him. There are some really serious issues that are coming up for us as a country (our health care system is going under review in 2014, our pension plan is going bankrupt, etc) and there is no way I want this guy at the helm.

Actually, the majority of Canadians don't either, but that's another rant.

And he did do pretty well in the debate last night, which, yeah, kind of made me sad

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 13, 2011, 04:32:35 PM

You're certainly not as bad as us, with Fox News being so popular here, and people loving their ignorance but I agree...why go in that direction at all?

He just...looks like he's trying too hard to appear relatable roflol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 13, 2011, 05:23:39 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm thinking that if I have such back pains form now, Im gonna suffer when I grow older
Do you know what the cause of the pain is?

well... I'm guessing its cause I'm (slightly) overweight... I am trying to loose weight but it ain't easy being a couch potato
But seriously.. I've been hurting for two weeks, because I carried my telescope from my apartment to the car. Plus my acid reflux making me wanna vomit (and it hurts) every time I bent down... just makes me wanna say "enough" and quit everything

If you strained a muscle moving that telescope then the muscles around the strained one compensate but that can be painful. Sounds like a trip to the quack is in order to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 13, 2011, 05:31:36 PM

waaaa... whats a quack? doctor I'm assuming?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 13, 2011, 06:03:57 PM

I recently bought one of those foam rollers people use for stretching. I came with pictures of different stretches and one is for the back. The one where you lay down with the foam roller along your spine with arms above head slowly lowering them to the floor helps my lower back a lot. But it's also something you should be careful doing as getting into that position could be bad for some back injuries. But for me it's the only thing that has ever been able to produce instant relief that lasts for a while. I'm hoping that over time it will finally get all those muscles to relax so that the cycle of back pain can stop.

By quack he may mean chiropractor....but I wouldn't go near a chiropractor again if someone paid me; they brought me nothing but more pain. You might be able to get a muscle relaxer from your regular doctor then just not do any lifting for a while. I've never gone the muscle relaxer route personally (mainly because I'm usually able to get the pain to drop down before getting around to go going to the doc) but I've been told it helps a lot. Careful of pain pills because if they actually work you may think your back is okay and end up causing more damage; not that they are bad...you just need to remember that you are in need of healing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 13, 2011, 06:28:34 PM

ah I see thanks. I have one of those creams that warms up the muscle.. relaxes me for a while. I also have a few back exercises from way back, but I neglected them . I think I should start remembering them again. Do you maybe have an image of that exercise you mention so that I can understand exactely what you mean?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 13, 2011, 10:26:32 PM

I did mean doctor. I'm not sure about chiropractors as I have never used one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 13, 2011, 10:38:35 PM

[youtube:1bij9e25]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axb6LhmolrM[/youtube:1bij9e25]
^This is like what I've been doing.

I would avoid the first exercise until after your back feels better because if your core isn't strong enough to support you it can put too much strain on the back; I also get out of that position by allowing my body to roll onto the floor rather than trying to situp. Even with the second exercise you might want to use two rollers to further distribute your weight.

I actually got the foam roller for my legs..there are lots of stretches you can do with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on April 14, 2011, 04:51:17 AM

I was asking myself how I manage to land rescues that need more help they they appear to and I happened to glance over to the microwave... the display read '42' wtf
If this is the case the poor thing has probably had 15+ litters.... no wonder her boobs drag the floor :eek:

She's officially retired, end of story, no more puppies, no more heat cycles. Comfy couches and lots of treats from now on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: sillyseal on April 14, 2011, 05:41:20 AM

I found out yesterday that my 'nanny' of sorts died. I was closer to her than to any of my grandmothers when I was younger but I hadn't seen her for like more than 7 years because she moved away. She developed cancer and I guess her body couldn't take it anymore. A few weeks ago, she told my mom that she wanted to see me before she died and I was planning on going to see her soon but now it's too late. I just don't know of any kind of consolation. It's weird because she's dead which means she will never exist again. Her life is so permanently over. It's so simple yet I don't know how to make sense of this. There's no meaning to it. And that's what has been on my mind today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 14, 2011, 05:54:14 AM

Quote from: "Whitney"...

thanks!! I'll watch it tonight after work

on a more annoying note, I think I have a roach infestation. There isn;t another creature that I loathe more than those!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 14, 2011, 06:30:18 AM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"
Quote from: "Whitney"...

thanks!! I'll watch it tonight after work :eek: I seriously hope you mean your house has a roach infection!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 14, 2011, 08:41:54 AM

yeah my house

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 14, 2011, 07:16:10 PM

Great article!
http://richarddawkins.net/articles/6151 ... -thy-place (http://richarddawkins.net/articles/615185-woman-know-thy-place)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PrometheusRumiHuxley on April 15, 2011, 03:21:20 AM

Quote from: "Ulver"Great article!
http://richarddawkins.net/articles/6151 ... -thy-place (http://richarddawkins.net/articles/615185-woman-know-thy-place)

It's always frustrating for me when I see women vigorously defending literal abrahamic beliefs. "It is a shame for a woman to teach" is pretty cut & dry.

Nice article

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 15, 2011, 10:32:40 AM

Nice article, and I agree.

I was creeping around a Christian forum and there was a woman there who was being abused by her husband. She came there looking for advice, and all anyone would tell her was "Oh, just PRAY. God will help you." :verysad:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 15, 2011, 12:46:59 PM

I feel mentally exhausted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 15, 2011, 05:05:18 PM

How do I know I'm a graphic design major?

I pull craft store coupons off the internet into image editing software to rotate, resize, and duplicate enough to fit nicely on a full sheet of paper, and then the only thing I can find to print them on is glossy cardstock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 15, 2011, 05:39:24 PM

Quote from: "februarystars"How do I know I'm a graphic design major?

I pull craft store coupons off the internet into image editing software to rotate, resize, and duplicate enough to fit nicely on a full sheet of paper, and then the only thing I can find to print them on is glossy cardstock.

Craft stores have coupons? I always thought they had sort of a cultish hold over people, drawing them to the craftstore for their scrapbooking, mop-doll making, plastic airplane model painting, fake flower arranging, and holiday decoration supplies. Seemed to me when I watch my mom/aunt/wife/insert female family member here in those stores, it's like they're getting a fix from a crack dealer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ulver on April 15, 2011, 05:39:46 PM

Budget meetings = depressing = life reassessment. Watching my engineer peers rake in 80k annually while I make minimum wage working on another costly degree to only hope for 40k is sort of making me homicidal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 15, 2011, 05:55:06 PM

I just caught this on Netflix last night.
Thumbs Up! (http://www.vbs.tv/watch/thumbs-up) with David Choe and his uncle/cousin(?), Harry.

Pretty interesting and entertaining. Anyone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 15, 2011, 06:07:39 PM

I'm thinking that maybe the cockroaches don;t come from the drains after all. I pour petrol down there, keep them plugged and I still find one per day. I really dont want to spray since I have fish in the apartment. I'm desperate I donno what to do
dors are closed, windows are shut, drains are plugged where do they come from!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: februarystars on April 15, 2011, 06:42:15 PM

Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "februarystars"How do I know I'm a graphic design major?

I pull craft store coupons off the internet into image editing software to rotate, resize, and duplicate enough to fit nicely on a full sheet of paper, and then the only thing I can find to print them on is glossy cardstock.

Craft stores have coupons? I always thought they had sort of a cultish hold over people, drawing them to the craftstore for their scrapbooking, mop-doll making, plastic airplane model painting, fake flower arranging, and holiday decoration supplies. Seemed to me when I watch my mom/aunt/wife/insert female family member here in those stores, it's like they're getting a fix from a crack dealer.

The two in my town have them, but they're both pretty major chain stores. They both have a "40% off anything in the store" coupon this week, and since I'm putting together my senior project galley exhibit this week, it has been hugely helpful.

On a related note, I used to work at one of said craft stores, and yes... you get these older women who come in daily to blow their husbands' paychecks on mounds of scrapbook supplies & holiday decor. And they get mean if they think you forgot to charge them the sale price for something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 15, 2011, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"I'm thinking that maybe the cockroaches don;t come from the drains after all. I pour petrol down there, keep them plugged and I still find one per day. I really dont want to spray since I have fish in the apartment. I'm desperate I donno what to do
dors are closed, windows are shut, drains are plugged where do they come from!!!!

Cracks between counters and walls, under the fridge, under the oven, etc. They'll get anywhere. If it's bad you'll need a professional to come in and bomb the place. They're buggers to get rid of.

In other news: WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND WEEKEND and so on.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages39.fotki.com%2Fv1227%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2F1215224677664-vi.gif&hash=bc01dcdd635d36460bf2fd33d3573abbe874a1ab)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PrometheusRumiHuxley on April 16, 2011, 02:11:56 AM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages39.fotki.com%2Fv1227%2Fphotos%2F8%2F892548%2F6116196%2F1215224677664-vi.gif&hash=bc01dcdd635d36460bf2fd33d3573abbe874a1ab)

I had to search for this on youtube, wow that's hilarious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 16, 2011, 07:05:27 AM

Quote from: "PrometheusRumiHuxley"I had to search for this on youtube, wow that's hilarious.

S'kinda what I do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 16, 2011, 10:11:26 AM

weekend ftw

QuoteIf it's bad you'll need a professional to come in and bomb the place

that's what I'm trying to avoid, since I have fish tanks in the house. But it look slike I won't avoid it in the end

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Byronazriel on April 16, 2011, 10:35:50 PM

Upon further reflection I find that I am a 3 on the Dawkins Scale, which is less religious than I was a year ago.

...I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PrometheusRumiHuxley on April 17, 2011, 04:41:19 AM

Quote from: "Byronazriel"Upon further reflection I find that I am a 3 on the Dawkins Scale, which is less religious than I was a year ago.

...I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that.

What's the dawkins scale?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Byronazriel on April 17, 2011, 04:46:14 AM

1. Strong theist. 100 per cent probability of God. In the words of C.G. Jung: "I do not believe, I know."
2. Very high probability but short of 100 per cent. De facto theist. "I cannot know for certain, but I strongly believe in God and live my life on the assumption that he is there."
3. Higher than 50 per cent but not very high. Technically agnostic but leaning towards theism. "I am very uncertain, but I am inclined to believe in God."
4. Exactly 50 per cent. Completely impartial agnostic. "God's existence and non-existence are exactly equiprobable."
5. Lower than 50 per cent but not very low. Technically agnostic but leaning towards atheism. "I do not know whether God exists but I'm inclined to be skeptical."
6. Very low probability, but short of zero. De facto atheist. "I cannot know for certain but I think God is very improbable, and I live my life on the assumption that he is not there."
7. Strong atheist. "I know there is no God, with the same conviction as Jung 'knows' there is one."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PrometheusRumiHuxley on April 17, 2011, 04:55:28 AM

Ah thanks, that scale is so reasonable.

I never know what to do with myself when I suddenly notice my perception of reality has shifted significantly. Especially when it didn't send me a memo, which for me it seems to strongly prefer not to, lol. I think my perception doesn't like confrontation, so just lets me find out myself at inopportune times haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 17, 2011, 07:21:21 PM

what would be a one-liner "comeback" to a friend who says she doesn;t believe evolution?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 17, 2011, 08:49:25 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"what would be a one-liner "comeback" to a friend who says she doesn;t believe evolution?

No need to believe it, facts don't require belief, just understanding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hollyda on April 18, 2011, 01:44:13 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"what would be a one-liner "comeback" to a friend who says she doesn;t believe evolution?

People seem to confuse evolution and Darwin with a faith system. I see this all the time on the Christian forums: "If you believe in evolution, you also believe in the Big Bang." These are two completely separate units of science. I happen to believe in both, but one is not directly related to the other.

That wasn't your question, though. I'd respond with, "Well, people believed the earth was flat until science disproved it. People believed the Earth was the center of the universe until science disproved it. Believing or not believing in something doesn't make it any more or less true."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on April 18, 2011, 02:41:58 PM

Will I survive the passion reading this lent?
:idea:

Play loud metal music while finishing my master's thesis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2011, 02:56:32 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"what would be a one-liner "comeback" to a friend who says she doesn;t believe evolution?

Why did God create MRSA?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 18, 2011, 03:02:26 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"what would be a one-liner "comeback" to a friend who says she doesn;t believe evolution?

I generally look at them like they just told me they believe the moon is made of cheese.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 18, 2011, 03:12:09 PM

good one
but I am honestly getting more and more disappointed at my friends as time goes by

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2011, 03:24:41 PM

Quote from: "MariaEvri"lol good one
but I am honestly getting more and more disappointed at my friends as time goes by

Buy them "Why Evolution is True" by Jerry Coyne
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Evolution-T ... 0199230846 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Evolution-True-Jerry-Coyne/dp/0199230846)

Aimed at the 'un-believer' but a lot less patronising and polemical than Dawkin's The greatest Show on Earth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 18, 2011, 05:27:17 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "MariaEvri"lol good one
but I am honestly getting more and more disappointed at my friends as time goes by
Buy them "Why Evolution is True" by Jerry Coyne
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Evolution-T ... 0199230846 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Evolution-True-Jerry-Coyne/dp/0199230846)

Aimed at the 'un-believer' but a lot less patronising and polemical than Dawkin's The greatest Show on Earth.

Hey I already have that! (not read yet though)
If I can find it in greek for her it would be nice, although I really doubt she'll read it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 18, 2011, 07:20:12 PM

Medical science rules! They took my gall bladder out yesterday, making just three little holes, and I'm already home today! Everybody was praying for me, which I don't mind unless I need actual help from them, then I ask for actual help. There was one atheist nurse there, so that was nice that there was someone to talk to me about the cold, hard, facts instead of the mythical.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2011, 08:44:24 AM

Quote from: "fester30"Medical science rules! They took my gall bladder out yesterday, making just three little holes, and I'm already home today! Everybody was praying for me, which I don't mind unless I need actual help from them, then I ask for actual help. There was one atheist nurse there, so that was nice that there was someone to talk to me about the cold, hard, facts instead of the mythical.

Wow! That used to be a big operation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 19, 2011, 10:15:38 AM

Quote from: "fester30"Medical science rules! They took my gall bladder out yesterday, making just three little holes, and I'm already home today! Everybody was praying for me, which I don't mind unless I need actual help from them, then I ask for actual help. There was one atheist nurse there, so that was nice that there was someone to talk to me about the cold, hard, facts instead of the mythical.

I won't ask, no I wont, ahh I'll hide it in one of these things.

[spoiler:1k3y66h0]Had it begun to fester?[/spoiler:1k3y66h0]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 19, 2011, 10:44:34 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "fester30"Medical science rules! They took my gall bladder out yesterday, making just three little holes, and I'm already home today! Everybody was praying for me, which I don't mind unless I need actual help from them, then I ask for actual help. There was one atheist nurse there, so that was nice that there was someone to talk to me about the cold, hard, facts instead of the mythical.

I won't ask, no I wont, ahh I'll hide it in one of these things.

Had it begun to fester?

EPIC WIN!!!!! 100 internets to you

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2011, 12:18:33 PM

Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "fester30"Medical science rules! They took my gall bladder out yesterday, making just three little holes, and I'm already home today! Everybody was praying for me, which I don't mind unless I need actual help from them, then I ask for actual help. There was one atheist nurse there, so that was nice that there was someone to talk to me about the cold, hard, facts instead of the mythical.

I won't ask, no I wont, ahh I'll hide it in one of these things.

Had it begun to fester?

EPIC WIN!!!!! 100 internets to you

don't encourage him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 19, 2011, 09:16:00 PM

Chocolate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 19, 2011, 10:08:53 PM

Oxycodone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 19, 2011, 10:13:59 PM

Disgustipated... "...the cries of the carrots! You see, Reverend Maynard, tomorrow is harvest day..."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 21, 2011, 08:09:24 AM

Last autumn, I wrote a massive poem about autumn and my personal relationships... Death and beauty, in other words. Can't seem to get it out of my head today for some reason. And the thing is over thirty bloody verses long...

Here, have one:

****
The last rays of sun set the clouds ablaze with myriad colors
A golden leaf releases its fragile hold
Once we looked to the sun, like the long wilted flowers
Now we drift, just like leaves, to be drowned in the sea of gold
****

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 21, 2011, 09:53:04 AM

Quote from: "Davin"Disgustipated... "...the cries of the carrots! You see, Reverend Maynard, tomorrow is harvest day..."

Animals have defense mechanisms, whether that is teeth or claws or camouflage or even just the ability to run, swim, or fly from predators, yet they have a human voice, PETA, to stand up for their rights.

I say we at HAF should lend our voice to those who do not have one of their own. We should fight for those who cannot stand up and fight for themselves. We should fight for the rights of vegetables! Little Johnny Cabbage just sits there waiting helplessly to be plucked by the V8-thirsty masses. You should see the despicable, torturous process by which carrot juice is extracted from a carrot! You'd never eat a salad again if you only knew! I'd rather go naked than wear cotton!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 21, 2011, 11:12:19 AM

Quote from: "fester30"I say we at HAF should lend our voice to those who do not have one of their own. We should fight for those who cannot stand up and fight for themselves. We should fight for the rights of vegetables! Little Johnny Cabbage just sits there waiting helplessly to be plucked by the V8-thirsty masses. You should see the despicable, torturous process by which carrot juice is extracted from a carrot! You'd never eat a salad again if you only knew! I'd rather go naked than wear cotton!

The list of people around here I wouldn't mind doing is getting longer :sigh: )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2011, 02:41:42 PM

Just thinking about how the natives are odd people. :hmm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 21, 2011, 06:28:48 PM

I have a belly dance recital tonight. I'm hoping that it goes well and that I'm not too tense to do my shimmies properly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2011, 07:45:14 PM

Quote from: "DeterminedJuliet"I have a belly dance recital tonight. I'm hoping that it goes well and that I'm not too tense to do my shimmies properly. :D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 22, 2011, 04:48:51 AM

I'm sure I'd be an excellent belly dancer, if only I had a torso.
Alas all I have is a set of spindly limbs. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 22, 2011, 07:40:00 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Alas all I have is a set of spindly limbs. :sigh: And a nose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2011, 08:03:09 AM

Quote from: "DeterminedJuliet"I've only been dancing since the fall, so be kind :headbang: :headbang: You go girl!!!

That must be the 'cross' tattoo on your back?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 22, 2011, 10:22:15 AM

Quote from: "Tank"That must be the 'cross' tattoo on your back?

Yeah, that she be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 22, 2011, 10:32:34 AM

Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Alas all I have is a set of spindly limbs. :sigh: And a nose.

What happened to the last nose I gave you?
You didn't wear it out inhaling illicit substances did you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 22, 2011, 10:54:25 AM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"You didn't wear it out inhaling illicit substances did you?

Well, as it happens... Uh... I mean no! Of course not! How COULD you even SUGGEST..! *insert an outraged emoticon*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 22, 2011, 03:40:23 PM

Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"I'm sure I'd be an excellent belly dancer, if only I had a torso.
Alas all I have is a set of spindly limbs.

You always stay in character, don't you Pudding?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2011, 07:20:07 PM

I wonder who the young lady in Cecilie's avatar is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 22, 2011, 07:26:38 PM

Quote from: "Tank"I wonder who the young lady in cecile's avatar is?

Well, that's me and a random parrot. And you spelled my name wrong. :secret:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2011, 07:28:31 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"I wonder who the young lady in cecile's avatar is?
Well, that's me and a random parrot. And you spelled my name wrong.

I noticed. So I corrected it but you'd already quoted me! Rats!

I hadn't even seen the random parrot.

Do I recall you saying you wanted blond hair?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 22, 2011, 07:31:28 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"I wonder who the young lady in cecile's avatar is?
Well, that's me and a random parrot. And you spelled my name wrong.
I noticed. So I corrected it but you'd already quoted me! Rats!

I hadn't even seen the random parrot.

Do I recall you saying you wanted blond hair?

I don't recall ever saying I wanted blond hair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2011, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Do I recall you saying you wanted blond hair?
I don't recall ever saying I wanted blond hair.

Correct!

Quote from: "Cecilie"I once asked the hairdresser to dye my hair blue. She wouldn't do it because my hair is too long, dark and thick. I probably would have piercings if I weren't so afraid of needles. So, no piercings and no tattoos.

It was blue!

I remembered you said you want different coloured hair and for some reason recalled it at blond. Which would be a tragedy as if your avatar is anything to go by, your hair looks brilliant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on April 22, 2011, 07:54:39 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "Tank"Do I recall you saying you wanted blond hair?
I don't recall ever saying I wanted blond hair.

Correct!

Quote from: "Cecilie"I once asked the hairdresser to dye my hair blue. She wouldn't do it because my hair is too long, dark and thick. I probably would have piercings if I weren't so afraid of needles. So, no piercings and no tattoos.
It was blue!

I remembered you said you want different coloured hair and for some reason recalled it at blond. Which would be a tragedy as if your avatar is anything to go by, your hair looks brilliant.

At least the two first letters were correct. And the picture is old, but thank you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 22, 2011, 08:59:35 PM

Lunch walks of less than a mile with a one-way change in elevation of more than 500 ft. is killing me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2011, 09:04:49 PM

Quote from: "AnimatedDirt"Lunch walks of less than a mile with a one-way change in elevation of more than 500 ft. is killing me.

It only doing it the short terms, it's doing you good in the long term!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 22, 2011, 09:53:48 PM

Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "AnimatedDirt"Lunch walks of less than a mile with a one-way change in elevation of more than 500 ft. is killing me.
It only doing it the short terms, it's doing you good in the long term!

I wish Chili Cheese Burgers did the same long term good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: WrenJen on April 23, 2011, 04:48:21 AM

That and chili fries!

What's on my mind today ... let's see ... Oh, yeah! On the phone, I very sternly told a new friend that I didn't want to hear anything more about Jesus or stuff from the bible. He kept saying things like, "If you really knew the bible ..." And I told him I knew all about the bible, and probably more than he did. Then he said, "I just don't know why you're getting upset. Jesus loves you and ..." I interrupted him and said, "Telling me to believe in Jesus is like telling me to believe in Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. I'm adamant about this. I don't want to hear anything more about Jesus!"

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb216%2Flakemono%2FNew_My%2520Little%2520Smileys%2Femot_SML_angry_4_.gif&hash=e2d525cc79867fbb0776634eeb261045503ea3d6)

I think he got the message because he hurriedly said he had to go, then said goodbye.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 28, 2011, 09:02:18 PM

I've not been able to get on for three days...that mysqlserver error thing. Grr.

Hi all...again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on April 29, 2011, 04:33:25 AM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 28, 2011, 09:02:18 PM
I've not been able to get on for three days...that mysqlserver error thing. Grr.

Hi all...again. <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/lol.gif" alt=":)" title="smile" />

Whole new forum that Whitney is building here. The old host wasn't working out so well. It'll take some time to get this in good shape. No one could get in during the down time, not even me. We went cold turkey for a while!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 29, 2011, 04:34:43 AM

Hello there AD and McQ. (Not going to use any of those pathetic smileys.)

It's going to take a while to get used to this new software...

One supposes that the switch was necessary though. (Thanks, Whitney!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on April 29, 2011, 04:39:53 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 29, 2011, 04:34:43 AM
It's going to take a while to get used to this new software...

One supposes that the switch was necessary though. (Thanks, Whitney!)

I'm glad she took the time to do this switch right, as well. The temptation to rush it was there, I'm sure, but I think this will work nicely, now that it's up. If you notice any wonkiness in the operation of the forum, please let us know.

Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on April 29, 2011, 04:51:26 AM

I don't like the default smilies either....but I have all the old ones I will just have to figure out how to get them on here. (also plan on finding a nicer looking forum theme than the default).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on April 29, 2011, 04:52:11 AM

Thanks Whitney for all the hard work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 29, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

New is good. It's getting used to the new that bothers me. :)

Thanks Whitney
Oooo...I see all kinds of possibilities...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2011, 07:47:53 AM

The quoting system on this new software is not exactly easy on the eyes, is it..? :-\

AND my custom status is GONE! *complaining* :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM

Where's Cecilie?
The family is no way near right without her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2011, 05:48:18 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM
Where's Cecilie?
The family is no way near right without her.

I know I sent her an email yesterday and she hasn't replied yet :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2011, 09:53:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2011, 05:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM
Where's Cecilie?
The family is no way near right without her.

I know I sent her an email yesterday and she hasn't replied yet :-\

But she did come on the forum today, so we know she's alright, if quiet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 01, 2011, 05:09:19 PM

Just turned 40 today, so lots of mortal thoughts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 02, 2011, 04:21:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2011, 05:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM
Where's Cecilie?
The family is no way near right without her.

I know I sent her an email yesterday and she hasn't replied yet :-\

Was I supposed to reply to that e-mail? I'm here though, just not in the posting mood I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 02, 2011, 04:23:04 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 01, 2011, 05:09:19 PM
Just turned 40 today, so lots of mortal thoughts.

Happy birthday! I don't think 40 is old, which should mean something coming from a 17 year old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 02, 2011, 04:28:11 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 02, 2011, 04:23:04 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 01, 2011, 05:09:19 PM
Just turned 40 today, so lots of mortal thoughts.
Happy birthday! I don't think 40 is old, which should mean something coming from a 17 year old.

Well, thank you very much for your kindness! That's definitely helpful. Hope you are well!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 02, 2011, 06:06:32 PM

I'm guessing here but I think and older friend of mine threatening to streak through the sand and wind and smoke out near her house at high noon upset the weather...... IT RAINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG it rained. Only got an inch and a bit here in town so far but up where she's at they got almost 4 inches!

And now it's freezing ass freaking cold. Not even 50. Just Saturday it was 100.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lizarda on May 02, 2011, 09:08:24 PM

right now.....gagging for a takeaway and concerned about my work hand in date for my course....which marks Friday the 13th....i wonder if i should get my axe out this time :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2011, 01:47:58 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 02, 2011, 04:21:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2011, 05:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2011, 05:42:22 PM
Where's Cecilie?
The family is no way near right without her.

I know I sent her an email yesterday and she hasn't replied yet :-\
Was I supposed to reply to that e-mail? I'm here though, just not in the posting mood I guess.

No need to reply to the email. Just feeling parentally protective and I have no idea why!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: Lizarda on May 02, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
right now.....gagging for a takeaway and concerned about my work hand in date for my course....which marks Friday the 13th....i wonder if i should get my axe out this time :P

What?....
I've read this message about 20 times and still have no idea what it means...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM

About the forum:
I miss the active topics button. Also, the dancing banana.
I like the idea of the kudos button, but it's clearly broke if it took until now for someone to give Asmodean a kudo. I mean, I can't be the only one who likes the guy?
Whitney.... Thanks for all you do keeping this place going. I freaked out a bit when I wasn't able to access the forum for those few days.

About life:
I've had a really bad headache that hasn't gone away for about 2 weeks now. Every once in a while it pops into migraine status. Then last night, I apparently passed out in the kitchen... or at least that's what I assume happened when I woke up on the floor with half my face wet from the puddle of drool and my daughter standing over me saying, "I heard a noise... why are you sleeping on the kitchen floor?" She thought it was funny- Me: Not so much. I'd go to the doctor, but I'm already getting paychecks garnished for medical bills past, and it's just too damn expensive. Sure wish I had some medical insurance. If my employer (Wal-Mart sadly, gonna be somewhere else as soon as I can find something else) weren't such an evil money-sucking asswipe of a corporation, maybe they could provide me with insurance, or at least affordable options.
So anyway, yeah... I'm kinda nervous now. I hope something's not fucked up in my cranium.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lizarda on May 03, 2011, 08:07:12 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 07:33:49 PM
Quote from: Lizarda on May 02, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
right now.....gagging for a takeaway and concerned about my work hand in date for my course....which marks Friday the 13th....i wonder if i should get my axe out this time :P

What?....
I've read this message about 20 times and still have no idea what it means...

lol, i was very hungry for a pizza from the take away and at the same time i have been worrying about the handing in all my work at uni, then went to to say that the date of hand in marks Friday the 13th, so made a little joke

but now iv explained it, you have now made me ruin the joke lol :P not that its much of one anyway haha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 08:09:46 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About the forum:
I miss the active topics button. Also, the dancing banana.

I'm glad the dancing banana is gone. I hate that thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2011, 08:23:19 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About the forum:
I miss the active topics button. Also, the dancing banana.
I'm glad the dancing banana is gone. I hate that thing.

Oh we can do a lot better than a dancing banana!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 03, 2011, 08:40:08 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About life:
I've had a really bad headache that hasn't gone away for about 2 weeks now. Every once in a while it pops into migraine status. Then last night, I apparently passed out in the kitchen... or at least that's what I assume happened when I woke up on the floor with half my face wet from the puddle of drool and my daughter standing over me saying, "I heard a noise... why are you sleeping on the kitchen floor?" She thought it was funny- Me: Not so much. I'd go to the doctor, but I'm already getting paychecks garnished for medical bills past, and it's just too damn expensive. Sure wish I had some medical insurance. If my employer (Wal-Mart sadly, gonna be somewhere else as soon as I can find something else) weren't such an evil money-sucking asswipe of a corporation, maybe they could provide me with insurance, or at least affordable options.
So anyway, yeah... I'm kinda nervous now. I hope something's not fucked up in my cranium.

Jesus, it sucks being poor in this country. This just makes me angry, that someone should have to be in this position. Particularly since your condition could very well be serious. If there's any way to see a doctor, go to a free clinic, or otherwise get checked-out, please do. This could indicate a serious neurological problem, among other difficulties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 03, 2011, 08:49:43 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About life:
I've had a really bad headache that hasn't gone away for about 2 weeks now. Every once in a while it pops into migraine status. Then last night, I apparently passed out in the kitchen... or at least that's what I assume happened when I woke up on the floor with half my face wet from the puddle of drool and my daughter standing over me saying, "I heard a noise... why are you sleeping on the kitchen floor?" She thought it was funny- Me: Not so much. I'd go to the doctor, but I'm already getting paychecks garnished for medical bills past, and it's just too damn expensive. Sure wish I had some medical insurance. If my employer (Wal-Mart sadly, gonna be somewhere else as soon as I can find something else) weren't such an evil money-sucking asswipe of a corporation, maybe they could provide me with insurance, or at least affordable options.
So anyway, yeah... I'm kinda nervous now. I hope something's not fucked up in my cranium.

Check your blood pressure ASAP!!!!!! And check it several times a day. It could be dropping and causing you to pass out or it could be high and starting toward a stroke. Not something to screw with. See if you can find a free clinic or another type of cheap clinic that can get you a script if it's too high. If they can give you the right generic it'll cost you 10 for 3 month supply at wally world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 09:41:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2011, 08:23:19 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About the forum:
I miss the active topics button. Also, the dancing banana.
I'm glad the dancing banana is gone. I hate that thing.

Oh we can do a lot better than a dancing banana!

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Anything to annoy me, huh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2011, 11:20:54 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 09:41:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2011, 08:23:19 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 03, 2011, 08:09:46 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 03, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
About the forum:
I miss the active topics button. Also, the dancing banana.
I'm glad the dancing banana is gone. I hate that thing.

Oh we can do a lot better than a dancing banana!

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Anything to annoy me, huh?

Only when you ask for it :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DaveD on May 03, 2011, 11:28:42 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 04, 2011, 12:20:17 AM

Quote from: DaveD on May 03, 2011, 11:28:42 PM
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I certainly wasn't. Is there an atheist forum called "Pissed Off Atheist Forum"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 05, 2011, 07:14:02 AM

God listens to Slayer is back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2011, 10:06:19 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 04, 2011, 12:20:17 AM
I certainly wasn't. Is there an atheist forum called "Pissed Off Atheist Forum"?

You could just chop sum up if they annoy you, that's what I do.
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Tank's tank doesn't evolve anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 05, 2011, 11:58:43 AM

Why do we feel the need to beg to differ? I haven't begged for anything in years, much less a difference in opinion. I would be more likely to beg to see eye to eye. I remember having to beg the ex wife for attention, and now she's the EX wife. Wow. I really hit the jackpot with my current wife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM

I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 06, 2011, 06:54:15 AM

Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM
I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.

Are you in like... England..? Or rainforest? Or worse - Bergen, NO? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 07:02:13 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 06, 2011, 06:54:15 AM
Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM
I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.
Are you in like... England..? Or rainforest? Or worse - Bergen, NO? ???

Rain forest. I live near Portland, OR. The Pacific Northwest is technically rain forest. Tons of rain. Although this year has been particularly bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will37 on May 06, 2011, 07:07:28 AM

Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 07:02:13 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 06, 2011, 06:54:15 AM
Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM
I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.
Are you in like... England..? Or rainforest? Or worse - Bergen, NO? ???

Rain forest. I live near Portland, OR. The Pacific Northwest is technically rain forest. Tons of rain. Although this year has been particularly bad.

That's funny. This annoying kid who lived next to me in the dorms was from there. Draw whatever conclusions you may

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 06, 2011, 11:04:52 AM

Quote"We were able to demonstrate that the effects of deep wounds inflicted by Komodo dragons are caused by venom with toxic activities including anticoagulation and shock induction," he said.

http://www.science.org.au/news/media/5may11-2.html

It seems that the animals bitten by Komodos may not kark it due to bacteria introduced by the lizard. It's claimed bacteria contributing to their demise is picked up in dirty water holes, and Komodo oral hygiene isn't as bad as David Attenborough told me it was. As it says in the short quote there, venom does have other effects.

I had a car for many years, a Commodore Station Wagon, it appeared on paperwork as a Comodo Wagon. Hardly worth mentioning I know, but I did anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Illbethewriter on May 06, 2011, 11:51:25 AM

I'm having a massive mare with this new site thing! I've been away for a bit due to exams/essays and the like - good to be back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 06, 2011, 07:37:20 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 06, 2011, 06:54:15 AM
Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM
I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.
Are you in like... England..? Or rainforest? Or worse - Bergen, NO? ???

It's just a coincidence that it's raining right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 09:11:35 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 06, 2011, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 06, 2011, 06:54:15 AM
Quote from: TeresaBenedicta on May 06, 2011, 05:47:13 AM
I need sun. It's been year of almost nothing but rain. We've had a few sunny days in the past week and it's been glorious. I've never hated living in the Pacific Northwest... but this past year has been rough.
Are you in like... England..? Or rainforest? Or worse - Bergen, NO? ???
It's just a coincidence that it's raining right now.

And for once not raining here... although it's not sunny either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 12:11:59 AM

Bulls vs. Hawks game 3. I have my beer, pizza, and I'm wearing my underwear backwards and inside-out like I did accidentally when the Bulls won game 2, so I'm all set!

Update: It worked! Bulls win! I'm very proud of the role I played in bringing this about. I'm satisfied with being the reason this happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2011, 03:10:57 AM

Quote from: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 12:11:59 AM
Bulls vs. Hawks game 3. I have my beer, pizza, and I'm wearing my underwear backwards and inside-out like I did accidentally when the Bulls won game 2, so I'm all set!

Update: It worked! Bulls win! I'm very proud of the role I played in bringing this about. I'm satisfied with being the reason this happened.

Well that's OK
But I don't want to hear about you wearing your underpants backwards and inside out for evil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 07, 2011, 06:11:11 AM

Narrow eyes and contact lenses do not go well together. Been wearing glasses all year up until now and everything seems smaller while wearing glasses, so seeing things in their actual size is weird. My hands are so big!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TeresaBenedicta on May 07, 2011, 06:16:53 AM

I gave a talk tonight... that everyone enjoyed... but seemed to have missed the entire point. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Illbethewriter on May 07, 2011, 03:36:44 PM

Why is it that in Ben Hur a tear was brought to my eye when he looked into the eyes of Jesus when he falls over and can't carry his cross anymore? Why as an atheist do I feel sentimental towards 'Christ'? Maybe I'm just being human and don't want to see anyone nailed to a cross..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2011, 04:13:03 PM

Cecilie's Avatar/billboard isn't conveying its intended message in its reduced pixel format.
All I see now is Jesus Listens.
Don't be to quick in thinking ill of me, only a caring friend/scheming sociopath/borderline troll would alert you to this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 05:09:08 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 07, 2011, 06:11:11 AM
Narrow eyes and contact lenses do not go well together. Been wearing glasses all year up until now and everything seems smaller while wearing glasses, so seeing things in their actual size is weird. My hands are so big!

Most guys like women with small hands.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2011, 05:25:05 PM

Quote from: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 05:09:08 PM
Most guys like women with small hands.

Yes quite right.
I've heard of some large handed woman opening their own jars.
I ask you, how can the social order survive without staunching such aberrations?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 07, 2011, 05:27:57 PM

Quote from: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 05:09:08 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 07, 2011, 06:11:11 AM
Narrow eyes and contact lenses do not go well together. Been wearing glasses all year up until now and everything seems smaller while wearing glasses, so seeing things in their actual size is weird. My hands are so big!

Most guys like women with small hands.

Is that relevant?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2011, 05:37:02 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 07, 2011, 05:27:57 PM
Is that relevant?

It's bullshit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 07, 2011, 05:38:59 PM

Not much that I say really is relevant. I often don't have a point to my ramblings. It's part of my charm (or lack thereof).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 09, 2011, 05:07:27 AM

Well, this was my big achievement of the day.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Illbethewriter on May 10, 2011, 01:49:02 PM

I'm disgusted by some of the comments on Radio 2 and Loose Women regarding ladies dressing 'provocatively'.
How dare people (men and women) say that girls are asking to be raped or sexually assaulted by wearing short skirts and low cut tops. It's insulting to both men and women - assuming men have no control over their lust and that women are to blame for a few power-hungry sickos who choose to prey on them.

If a man is setting out to stalk and rape women he's going to do it no matter what they're wearing. And if a man gets the wrong idea by way of flirting, at the end of the day 'no means no'.

I've been out flirting with guys plenty of times, but I've never gone to bed with anyone as a result (in fact I've only slept with one person, and I made him wait 6 months and I'm still with him 4 and a half years later - but that's should be neither here nor there).

I wear short skirts and low cut tops (not together) because they look nice on me. Just the same as a pair of jeans may look nice on me or my earrings or boardshorts. I have nice legs (even if I do say so myself) so what is the problem with wearing a mini skirt? Also, if we're talking about dressing provocatively to go to clubs, it's hot in clubs! It's bloody boiling if you're wearing a pair of jeans!
I know you're not meant to post controversial topics here - but this is more of a vent rather than a discussion establishment.

Grrrr!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Will37 on May 10, 2011, 04:18:28 PM

Quote from: Illbethewriter on May 07, 2011, 03:36:44 PM
Maybe I'm just being human and don't want to see anyone nailed to a cross..

Obviously you've never been to Charleston.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 11, 2011, 04:18:33 PM

temporarily killed the forum when trying to update the admin email info on the SMF settings....obviously is fixed now. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: missedtheboat on May 11, 2011, 04:39:35 PM

Quote from: Whitney on May 11, 2011, 04:18:33 PM
temporarily killed the forum when trying to update the admin email info on the SMF settings....obviously is fixed now. :)

LOL I noticed ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on May 12, 2011, 04:05:25 PM

Gravity, entropy, and callous sighs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2011, 06:48:54 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on May 12, 2011, 04:05:25 PM
Gravity, entropy, and callous sighs.

Are there any more lines to this poem?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 12, 2011, 07:09:12 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2011, 06:48:54 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on May 12, 2011, 04:05:25 PM
Gravity, entropy, and callous sighs.

Are there any more lines to this poem?

it does sound like one line from what could be a good poem

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 08:30:06 PM

Anybody gonna watch the Eurovision song contest this Saturday? I hate shitty pop songs, and yet I have to watch it every year...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2011, 08:58:40 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 08:30:06 PM
Anybody gonna watch the Eurovision song contest this Saturday? I hate shitty pop songs, and yet I have to watch it every year...

I'll probably be killing a few brain cells watching it. Watching the semifinals this evening. The Israeli transsexual Dana International (who won in '98) was on. A Slovenian dressed as a dominatrix is currently crooning (badly)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 10:13:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2011, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 08:30:06 PM
Anybody gonna watch the Eurovision song contest this Saturday? I hate shitty pop songs, and yet I have to watch it every year...
I'll probably be killing a few brain cells watching it. Watching the semifinals this evening. The Israeli transsexual Dana International (who won in '98) was on. A Slovenian dressed as a dominatrix is currently crooning (badly)!

I never watch the semi finals. Listening to the songs once is enough for me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2011, 10:42:27 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 10:13:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2011, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 12, 2011, 08:30:06 PM
Anybody gonna watch the Eurovision song contest this Saturday? I hate shitty pop songs, and yet I have to watch it every year...
I'll probably be killing a few brain cells watching it. Watching the semifinals this evening. The Israeli transsexual Dana International (who won in '98) was on. A Slovenian dressed as a dominatrix is currently crooning (badly)!
I never watch the semi finals. Listening to the songs once is enough for me!

I didn't know they even televised them until I saw them this evening. The UK are fielding an ex boy band Blue and the tune is a little better than rubbish. We may actually get some points!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 07:50:02 AM

I need to get massively irritated and soon rather than late. So I will indeed be watching Eurovision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 14, 2011, 11:29:51 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 07:50:02 AM
I need to get massively irritated and soon rather than late. So I will indeed be watching Eurovision.

Irritated because Norway's already out. You actually love Eurovision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 11:49:27 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 14, 2011, 11:29:51 AMIrritated because Norway's already out. You actually love Eurovision.

It is a well-known fact that Asmodean revels in doom and despair and it is also well-known that Eurovision is the embodiment of doom and despair... 1+1...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 14, 2011, 02:39:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 14, 2011, 11:29:51 AMIrritated because Norway's already out. You actually love Eurovision.

It is a well-known fact that Asmodean revels in doom and despair and it is also well-known that Eurovision is the embodiment of doom and despair... 1+1...

Well I suppose it's cheaper than paying someone to hit you with a stick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 02:46:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 14, 2011, 02:39:45 PM
Well I suppose it's cheaper than paying someone to hit you with a stick.

License-financed television, so not really, no... >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 14, 2011, 04:17:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 14, 2011, 02:46:01 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 14, 2011, 02:39:45 PM
Well I suppose it's cheaper than paying someone to hit you with a stick.

License-financed television, so not really, no... >:(

It's better than watching TV3 with commercials every 10 minutes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 15, 2011, 05:23:10 AM

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I've seen different treatments of this thing.
I don't think I've ever seen one with a priest appearing on the back of man at some point.
I'd like to see a straight backed primate/man and then a bent backed one carrying a priest/god.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 07:29:19 AM

I hate it when the person who wins doesn't deserve it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2011, 09:39:17 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 07:29:19 AM
I hate it when the person who wins doesn't deserve it.

Are you talking about Eurovision the Terribad, perchance? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2011, 10:06:53 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 15, 2011, 09:39:17 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 07:29:19 AM
I hate it when the person who wins doesn't deserve it.
Are you talking about Eurovision the Terribad, perchance? :P

So who should have won?

I think it would have been brilliant if Jedwood (the loony Irish twins) had won!
None of the songs were memorable at all.
UK did better than last time getting 10 times as many points and NOT coming last!
11th out of 43 is a lot better!
Azerbaijan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan) won so they get to host the show next year. That will be fun! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2011, 10:41:06 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 10:06:53 AMSo who should have won?

I think they were all terrible. Thus, I'm not the right person to answer that :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 10:55:34 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 15, 2011, 09:39:17 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 07:29:19 AM
I hate it when the person who wins doesn't deserve it.
Are you talking about Eurovision the Terribad, perchance? :P

Partly Eurovision partly mesternes mester if you watched that. You probably didn't.

I thought that either Ireland or Slovenia should win. The fact that Azerbaijan won is kind of annoying since their song last year was much better in my opinion.

I also told myself that if Sweden won, I was going to put a bullet in my brain. They almost won which makes me think of what's wrong with humanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 11:15:11 AM

So, I'm sort of in an awkward situation. You see, I have two older brothers, well half-brothers. They are not related to each other, they're just friends (well, they used to be). Anyway, apparently they were at the same party yesterday and my oldest older brother started an argument with his girlfriend or whatever (not important) and so now my youngest older brother has decided that my oldest older brother is an asshole. I don't blame him for saying that, 'cause he sort of is (though not to me) at times.

It would suck if they were to become... (what's a nicer word for enemy?) as they're both my brothers and it's pretty annoying listening to them talk bad about each other behind the other person's back. Though when come to think about it, I haven't seen my oldest older brother since our dad moved to Thailand last summer/fall.

I'm just glad they're not women, that would be much worse.

</complaining>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2011, 01:09:21 PM

Rivalry between brothers happens. As it does between friends. Relationships are dynamic and me, I think you should avoid trying to fix it since fixing natural dynamics of friendship can very well shatter it completely.

I'm in no form or shape an expert though, as my own relations to the world have proved in far too many cases to count.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM

I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.

Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.

Will do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:43:35 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.
Will do.

Ok. Where's the catch? That's the first time I ever recall you agreeing with me! Now I'm getting worried ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:49:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.
Will do.
Ok. Where's the catch? That's the first time I ever recall you agreeing with me! Now I'm getting worried ;)

When have I ever disagreed with you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2011, 02:03:38 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.
Will do.
Ok. Where's the catch? That's the first time I ever recall you agreeing with me! Now I'm getting worried ;)
When have I ever disagreed with you?

T'was j/k! Notice >> ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 02:04:23 PM

I see...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2011, 02:09:11 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 02:04:23 PM
I see...

Not the bit about smacking their heads together and stopping them behaving like 5 year olds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 15, 2011, 02:41:30 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.
Will do.
Ok. Where's the catch? That's the first time I ever recall you agreeing with me! Now I'm getting worried ;)
When have I ever disagreed with you?

I remember you disagreeing with Tank when he said you were older and living away from home to attend college,,, and other stuff I don't remember. And it's perfectly alight to start a sentence with "I remember" and end it with "I don't remember," but only if you are a borderline troll, it's a cultural thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 02:42:30 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 15, 2011, 02:41:30 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
I'm not trying to fix it. I just wish they'd shut up about it.
Stop listening to them and tell them to stop whining like a couple of five year olds.
Will do.
Ok. Where's the catch? That's the first time I ever recall you agreeing with me! Now I'm getting worried ;)
When have I ever disagreed with you?

I remember you disagreeing with Tank when he said you were older and living away from home to attend college,,, and other stuff I don't remember. And it's perfectly alight to start a sentence with "I remember" and end it with "I don't remember," but only if you are a borderline troll, it's a cultural thing.

Well, that was just because it was untrue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: KDbeads on May 16, 2011, 04:18:14 AM

Lets see.... what's on my mind today?
I hate painting
I hate pulling carpet
I hate painting
I hate prepping for painting
I hate painting
I hate toilet repairs
I hate painting
I hate carpenter ants
I hate painting

I need a long hot bath, a heavy duty muscle relaxer and a comfortable bed.......... But no, I'm sitting here eating my dinner about 4 hours late while taking a break from installing carpet termination strips on the areas of carpet that aren't being pulled. All to start over again with the outside painting and the remainder of the external repairs in say 9 or 10 hours. I'm bruised from head to toe all for the sake of prepping this house to be sold. Did I mention I hate painting?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 16, 2011, 08:05:06 AM

Quote from: KDbeads on May 16, 2011, 04:18:14 AM
Lets see.... what's on my mind today?
I hate painting
I hate pulling carpet
I hate painting
I hate prepping for painting
I hate painting
I hate toilet repairs
I hate painting
I hate carpenter ants
I hate painting

I need a long hot bath, a heavy duty muscle relaxer and a comfortable bed.......... But no, I'm sitting here eating my dinner about 4 hours late while taking a break from installing carpet termination strips on the areas of carpet that aren't being pulled. All to start over again with the outside painting and the remainder of the external repairs in say 9 or 10 hours. I'm bruised from head to toe all for the sake of prepping this house to be sold. Did I mention I hate painting?

Is this at your new house or didn't you get to move in the end?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 17, 2011, 06:09:19 AM

Turns out there's a cavity in my tooth, so I'm eating cake for breakfast! Happy May 17th!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2011, 06:35:50 AM

I too need to go to the dentist :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 17, 2011, 06:42:42 AM

Quote from: KDbeads on May 16, 2011, 04:18:14 AM
I hate carpenter ants

Carpenter ants sound useful, more useful than fire ants or crazy ants or bum biter ants.
If only you could learn to channel their creativity, it would benefit both you and the ant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 17, 2011, 08:57:09 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 17, 2011, 06:09:19 AMHappy May 17th!

Yes. Happy that, everybody.

Me, I have to work today :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 17, 2011, 09:36:13 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 17, 2011, 08:57:09 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 17, 2011, 06:09:19 AMHappy May 17th!
Yes. Happy that, everybody.

Me, I have to work today :-\

That sucks dude. Make sure to eat lots of ice cream and hot dogs anyway!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2011, 11:33:10 AM

I went to Ikea today. Unfortunately it didn't have what I was looking for; which was inspiration!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 17, 2011, 11:37:44 AM

I was recently placed into a position at work to supervise young Airmen after more than 3 years being basically my own boss. I am very excited about this move. Too many supervisors in today's Air Force focus too much on work life, and don't take an interest in their Airmen's total lives. A lot of these kids are fresh out of high school, sheltered, with no idea how the world works, and zero street smarts. They have good hearts and want to work hard and do well for their country and favorably represent their families, they just need positive guidance. I liked my former job, but I haven't been this content at work in a long time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2011, 12:20:58 PM

Quote from: fester30 on May 17, 2011, 11:37:44 AM
I was recently placed into a position at work to supervise young Airmen after more than 3 years being basically my own boss. I am very excited about this move. Too many supervisors in today's Air Force focus too much on work life, and don't take an interest in their Airmen's total lives. A lot of these kids are fresh out of high school, sheltered, with no idea how the world works, and zero street smarts. They have good hearts and want to work hard and do well for their country and favorably represent their families, they just need positive guidance. I liked my former job, but I haven't been this content at work in a long time.

That sound potentially very rewarding indeed, good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 17, 2011, 07:51:04 PM

My wife and I bought a house yesterday. So today, we wonder how to finance it (and where to place all our stuff :)). We will move in 11 months from now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 19, 2011, 11:29:18 AM

I've been wondering if this hat would suit me.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.cheezburger.com%2Fcompletestore%2F2011%2F5%2F19%2Fc520b173-a0df-430f-9a27-6c2c55d03a1f.jpg&hash=af98bcc88de13fe376923639ee7c6177e9538bca)

I do need some new hats, I really only have my usual one and this one I keep for solemn occasions.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3tzdr.png&hash=6c415c1774abc9afd6b3a4ea5282e15ff995fcc7) and my Xmas one (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHzOiI.png&hash=64dd1ef0e72ab45e695f087148c5386938cbecda)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2011, 12:18:38 PM

Why not try it on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 19, 2011, 12:25:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 19, 2011, 12:18:38 PM
Why not try it on?

It's a bit straight, I might need a rounded hat.
This one would be nice for the winter.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com%2FQueen%25252BUnveils%25252BNew%25252BStatue%25252BQueen%25252BElizabeth%25252BQueen%25252B3MQ0YSGLaLJl.jpg&hash=e4c07502e7ba319e0ccafade4579fba82dd2276b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 19, 2011, 09:50:38 PM

52 hours and 15 minutes until jesus comes and takes all the "real christians" back with him. I hope he takes the westboro cult with him cause if us heathens get the earth until October, I'd rather not have them left behind with us.
Also, if you're driving behind a person on Saturday at 6pm and they have a bumper sticker that says "in case of rapture, this car will be empty", get the hell off the road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 20, 2011, 12:15:34 AM

It would be funny to see the look on some people's faces wherever in the world ends up having an earthquake on Saturday at 6pm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on May 20, 2011, 12:49:25 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 19, 2011, 09:50:38 PM
52 hours and 15 minutes until jesus comes and takes all the "real christians" back with him. I hope he takes the westboro cult with him cause if us heathens get the earth until October, I'd rather not have them left behind with us.
Also, if you're driving behind a person on Saturday at 6pm and they have a bumper sticker that says "in case of rapture, this car will be empty", get the hell off the road.

If it goes down like that on Saturday, I'm having a party Sunday, because, well, fuck it, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: PapistItalian16 on May 20, 2011, 06:51:33 PM

Yea I quit my job in preparation for the Rapture.

NOT. I may believe in something that some would say doesnt make sense, but I ain't no moron.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 20, 2011, 08:08:47 PM

Quote from: PapistItalian16 on May 20, 2011, 06:51:33 PM
but I ain't no moron.

Double negative.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 20, 2011, 10:54:16 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 20, 2011, 08:08:47 PM
Quote from: PapistItalian16 on May 20, 2011, 06:51:33 PM
but I ain't no moron.

Double negative.

Actually did chuckle out loud at this one. Well done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 12:32:51 PM

My day is getting exponentially more miserable...

I can see 30 on the horizon and the end of days is strikingly... Not there. >:(

Seriously, this s**t is f***ing depressing. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 12:50:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 12:32:51 PM
My day is getting exponentially more miserable...

I can see 30 on the horizon and the end of days is strikingly... Not there. >:(

Seriously, this s**t is f***ing depressing. >:(

Hey what's this?
One such as you has much to look forward to.
I can't think of anyone who showed as much curmudgeonly potential at an early age.
Hang in there a few years and you'll be able to gripe about the shortcomings of young people.
Youth is wasted on the young, in my day music hurt not like this modern fluff, no good young people taken drugs all day long driving up prices.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 12:54:26 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 12:50:01 PM
Hey what's this?
One such as you has much to look forward to.
I can't think of anyone who showed as much curmudgeonly potential at an early age.
Hang in there a few years and you'll be able to gripe about the shortcomings of young people.
Youth is wasted on the young, in my day music hurt not like this modern fluff, no good young people taken drugs all day long driving up prices.

Thanks for the encouragement, but I will spend the day wallowing in misery like I do every year. I'm just that kinda' guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM

It's your birthday, isn't it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 12:59:20 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 12:54:26 PM
Thanks for the encouragement, but I will spend the day wallowing in misery like I do every year. I'm just that kinda' guy.

You must be great fun at parties.

Seriously, look...the rapture happens - piles of free stuff.
...the rapture doesn't happen...piles of people to make fun of. It's a win-win.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:00:53 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM
It's your birthday, isn't it?

Yes. But please, do not happy birthday me. I do not do happy birthdays :P

I can, however, be congratulated with my HAF anniversary, as I happened to join on May, 21st.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:01:35 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 12:59:20 PMSeriously, look...the rapture happens - piles of free stuff.
...the rapture doesn't happen...piles of people to make fun of. It's a win-win.

Oh, THAT part of it I don't mind all that much...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 01:03:40 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:01:35 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 12:59:20 PMSeriously, look...the rapture happens - piles of free stuff.
...the rapture doesn't happen...piles of people to make fun of. It's a win-win.
Oh, THAT part of it I don't mind all that much...

Well then, as Cecilie pointed out, we have no choice but to assume it's your birthday.

Happy *&(#in' Birthday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:05:02 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 01:03:40 PMWell then, as Cecilie pointed out, we have no choice but to assume it's your birthday.

Happy *&(#in' Birthday.

And as I pointed out, it is. And that fact is the reason for all my misery today, just so you know that for when I start biting heads off people :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2011, 01:07:29 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:00:53 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM
It's your birthday, isn't it?
Yes. But please, do not happy birthday me. I do not do happy birthdays :P

I can, however, be congratulated with my HAF anniversary, as I happened to join on May, 21st.

~~Happy~~ Birthday! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:05:02 PM
And as I pointed out, it is. And that fact is the reason for all my misery today, just so you know that for when I start biting heads off people :P

Sorry, didn't catch that.

If it makes you feel any better, I just hit 40 this month. I found myself longing for the days when it was only 30 looming in the headlights on the horizon. So, you've got 10 years to dread the day when you will feel worse than you do now. Better?

EDIT:

Happy Anniversary

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:10:01 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2011, 01:07:29 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:00:53 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM
It's your birthday, isn't it?
Yes. But please, do not happy birthday me. I do not do happy birthdays :P

I can, however, be congratulated with my HAF anniversary, as I happened to join on May, 21st.

CrHappy Birthday! ;D

Fixed! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2011, 01:11:09 PM

I'm just thinking to myself, if only one or two people I know could suddenly and inexplicably vanish. ::)

Would make the world a better place. Maybe that's why they stay...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:12:37 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 01:09:44 PM
If it makes you feel any better, I just hit 40 this month. I found myself longing for the days when it was only 30 looming in the headlights on the horizon. So, you've got 10 years to dread the day when you will feel worse than you do now. Better?

Gerascophobia is an actual phobia, so no... Appreciate the attempt though.

QuoteHappy Anniversary

Thanks! :D Four years, methink... Or was it... Five..? Three..? No, I think four. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2011, 01:13:02 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:10:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2011, 01:07:29 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:00:53 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM
It's your birthday, isn't it?
Yes. But please, do not happy birthday me. I do not do happy birthdays :P

I can, however, be congratulated with my HAF anniversary, as I happened to join on May, 21st.

CrHappy Birthday! ;D
Fixed! ;D

Aaw come one, a birthday is a birthday!

(Doesn't really mean much, but I had to say it)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 01:21:03 PM

Rapture weirdo guy was a civil engineer.
He has a very strange relationship with numbers.
Has anyone checked his buildings and bridges and stuff?
What if something required an 18 (3x6) and he thought that was ungodly and went for a 7(=god)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 21, 2011, 01:22:22 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 01:21:03 PM
Rapture weirdo guy was a civil engineer.
He has a very strange relationship with numbers.
Has anyone checked his buildings and bridges and stuff?
What if something required an 18 (3x6) and he thought that was ungodly and went for a 7(=god)?

Or perhaps he measured in cubits and rods.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 01:28:37 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:12:37 PM
Thanks! :D Four years, methink... Or was it... Five..? Three..? No, I think four. :D

Hey I think you're starting to feel happy here, this will not do.

Four years, five years what's the difference?
I'll tell ya, nothen!
Not since they stripped all meaning from years of service by replacing hard earned big blue stars with these little gold turds.
Ha, long term members are hardly distinguishable from blow in riff raff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:37:06 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 01:28:37 PMHey I think you're starting to feel happy here, this will not do.

Just pretending...

Not gonna be happy until after the hangover, which is still about... Ooh, many hours away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:07:07 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 01:00:53 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 12:58:59 PM
It's your birthday, isn't it?
Yes. But please, do not happy birthday me. I do not do happy birthdays :P

I can, however, be congratulated with my HAF anniversary, as I happened to join on May, 21st.

I found a loophole. Gratulerer med dagen!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:11:18 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:07:07 PMI found a loophole. Gratulerer med dagen!

Thanks.

It's no loophole, really, as I take it as a recognision of my HAF anniversary, not the other... Thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:13:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:11:18 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:07:07 PMI found a loophole. Gratulerer med dagen!
Thanks.

It's no loophole, really, as I take it as a recognision of my HAF anniversary, not the other... Thing.

Touché. Gratulerer med bursdagen?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:20:27 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:13:45 PM
Touché. Gratulerer med bursdagen?

Thanks again.

As long as you don't word it as to imply a happy occasion, I mind not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:24:01 PM

Btw, Asmo, how old are you now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:33:32 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 02:24:01 PM
Btw, Asmo, how old are you now?

30-4 *insert sigh smiley*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 02:39:24 PM

I don't know what you're worrying about.
You've done the hard yards.
It's all down hill now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:48:36 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 02:39:24 PMIt's all down hill now.

Yes, and I am very gerascophobic about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 03:02:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 02:39:24 PMIt's all down hill now.
Yes, and I am very gerascophobic about it.

Dude, you're 26, not 62.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 03:10:24 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 21, 2011, 03:02:14 PMDude, you're 26, not 62.

Just drop it guys... Unless someone here is a psychiatrist, I doubt you can do much about my phobia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 03:14:32 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:48:36 PM
Yes, and I am very gerascophobic about it.

Oh come on, sure Mozart and most musicians, mathematicians, miscellaneous creative types are done with creating before 30, but there are aberrations like Bach and,,, other old guys. Hey if ever an aberration was you're it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 03:53:40 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 03:14:32 PMHey if ever an aberration was you're it.

Now THIS is how you cheer up an Asmodean! ;D

oO(Which proves that sock puppet theory, I suppose..? ??? )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 04:15:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 03:53:40 PM

Now THIS is how you cheer up an Asmodean! ;D

oO(Which proves that sock puppet theory, I suppose..? ??? )

I'd rather it didn't.
Sounds kinda masturbatory.

My spell checker corrected my first attempt at masturbatory, but it knew the word.
Spell checkers who recognise the word masturbatory in the end times will rendered wordless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 21, 2011, 07:19:26 PM

Asmodean, I truly hope you get the apocalypse for your gift today. Oh and congratafuckinglations on being on a giant ball of rock for exactly 30 trips around the sun. Whoop-de-fucking-doo!! Guess what guy? It's not an accomplishment. The accomplishment is you not snapping and going on a homicidal rampage. So to that, I say happy completion of thirty trips around the sun while riding a giant rock and not murdering your fellow shithead travelers.

*you're welcome*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 11:07:50 PM

People on the internet are so weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 21, 2011, 11:23:12 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2011, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 21, 2011, 02:39:24 PMIt's all down hill now.
Yes, and I am very gerascophobic about it.

happy birthday...no bitching allowed; after I finish this loop around the sun I'll be at 30...so you can't bitch till after I do. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 22, 2011, 04:34:41 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 11:07:50 PM
People on the internet are so weird.

People on the internet are so weird, or people are so weird (when) on the internet. 'cause there's an important difference there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 22, 2011, 04:35:47 AM

My wife's contemplated move to Santa Fe is seeming more and more like a realistic possibility for us. Not sure how I feel about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 22, 2011, 07:41:24 AM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 22, 2011, 04:34:41 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 11:07:50 PM
People on the internet are so weird.

People on the internet are so weird, or people are so weird (when) on the internet. 'cause there's an important difference there.

I don't know what they're like when they're not on the internet, so I don't know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2011, 09:43:20 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 21, 2011, 07:19:26 PMThe accomplishment is you not snapping and going on a homicidal rampage.

Nono... I do do that every now and then... For recreational purposes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on May 22, 2011, 02:22:42 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 22, 2011, 09:43:20 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 21, 2011, 07:19:26 PMThe accomplishment is you not snapping and going on a homicidal rampage.

Nono... I do do that every now and then... For recreational purposes. :D

Heh heh... do do. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 02:34:31 AM

What's on my mind at the moment is: I don't think I'm ever going to get up to 50 posts. haha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2011, 03:07:03 AM

Quote from: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 02:34:31 AM
What's on my mind at the moment is: I don't think I'm ever going to get up to 50 posts. haha

These threads can get you there pretty quick.

Song Alphabet Game
Movie alphabet game
What Are You Drinking Right Now?
Interview the person below you.
Its Annoying When...
What're you listening to right now?

You can say hello to new people, this is useful because your post count goes up and you appear to be a nice caring people person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 04:39:33 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2011, 03:07:03 AM
and you appear to be a nice caring people person.

Yeah, I'd hate for everyone to see how evil and cruel I really am. hahaha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2011, 10:01:06 AM

Quote from: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 04:39:33 AM
Yeah, I'd hate for everyone to see how evil and cruel I really am. hahaha

You forgot to put the bwa before your hahaha.

Anyway back to matters of immediate concern.

It's World Turtle Day!
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Where's my turtle suit?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 23, 2011, 10:20:04 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 21, 2011, 11:07:50 PM
People on the internet are so weird.

Its a weirdness filter and the weird ones get through!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 23, 2011, 10:20:54 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2011, 10:01:06 AM
Quote from: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 04:39:33 AM
Yeah, I'd hate for everyone to see how evil and cruel I really am. hahaha

You forgot to put the bwa before your hahaha.

Anyway back to matters of immediate concern.

It's World Turtle Day!
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Where's my turtle suit?

suit or soup?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Big Rob on May 24, 2011, 12:19:55 AM

Quote from: slapdashartist on May 23, 2011, 02:34:31 AM
What's on my mind at the moment is: I don't think I'm ever going to get up to 50 posts. haha

Haha... Me 2....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 24, 2011, 03:11:33 PM

Eugh, my bedroom smells like sheep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 24, 2011, 03:46:20 PM

I don't think you need to count actual sheep to fall asleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on May 25, 2011, 03:47:46 AM

Preachers have really loud voices and don't have an "inside" switch. Try to avoid sitting next to them in a small classroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: slapdashartist on May 25, 2011, 04:09:42 AM

FOOOOOOOOODD!!! (That's what I've been thinking about all day.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 25, 2011, 07:22:50 AM

Quote from: hismikeness on May 22, 2011, 02:22:42 PMHeh heh... do do. ;D

Putting a do in front of the verb adds emphasis. It is a valid literary tool, is it not..? Even when the verb is itself do, yes..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on May 26, 2011, 06:10:16 AM

I'm currently wondering why question marks are so hard for me to remember to put after a question. I know where they go, I simply always put a period out of habit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Willow on May 26, 2011, 06:16:35 PM

Sociology essay on religion. I wrote loads today, which is good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 26, 2011, 07:31:24 PM

here comes the summer humidity
oh thor how I hate it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 26, 2011, 10:39:01 PM

On my mind:
I'm happy to find this forum.

Man, it's hot outside in Nyc!

And, amused about the Non-rapture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 26, 2011, 10:40:44 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 24, 2011, 03:11:33 PM
Eugh, my bedroom smells like sheep.

Then don't let them in!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 26, 2011, 11:09:54 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on May 26, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
here comes the summer humidity
oh thor how I hate it!

I feel like all would be nicer without humidity ;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on May 27, 2011, 02:08:35 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 26, 2011, 06:10:16 AM
I'm currently wondering why question marks are so hard for me to remember to put after a question. I know where they go, I simply always put a period out of habit!

I believe the Mexicans (or Spaniards, maybe) have it right with putting the upside down punctuation before the sentence. That would probably help you remember.

Also, there's phonetic punctuation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF4qii8S3gw). (RIP Victor Borge) Kkkgggtttttttttt, ptt!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM

Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: slapdashartist on May 27, 2011, 04:45:44 AM

My legs hurt... Work sucked today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on May 27, 2011, 05:25:14 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Have you thought about investing in a gun?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: original_gender on May 27, 2011, 05:35:10 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 27, 2011, 05:25:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Have you thought about investing in a gun?

I was also wondering if you had considered this. Here in South Florida, even the kiddies get CWP's.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 05:53:57 AM

Nah...weapons are complicated. If you carry one, you just make it easier for others to use against you. Also, if you decide to use it, you have to use it without hesitation.

Most of these theives carry some rudimentary weapon themselves, especially if they are alone (as was the case with the one that robbed me) and will hesitate less to use it on you.

I'm thinking of buying some sort of physical incapacitator. The two main options are: pepper spray and a stun gun. Pepper spray is advantageous because it can be used at medium distance but you have to spray the eyes for it to be effective. Stun guns can be used in any part of the body to physically incapacitate momentarily but they aren't medium distance weapons, unless it's that one that shoots those cables at a distance (superior option).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 06:00:06 AM

Video selection from Netflix is on my mind. I just got it yesterday. Hoping to find some good ones like Jesus Camp and Religulous

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 27, 2011, 06:09:20 AM

Quote from: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 06:00:06 AM
Jesus Camp

^that one will make you mad

I've been thinking about how as I get older and the further I move away from my religious years the less I care about religion or even arguing against it. I only care when it's actually stepping on the rights of others now...if people want to have some some silly belief; I don't care as long as government can remain secular.

I also care less and less about if I'm identified as atheist or not...to me the most important part of my worldview is that I'm using my brain and deciding what is true based on reason and facts instead of hope and stories. of course all this means is that I'm just not going to get as offended as easily when some idiot decides i'm not a true atheist because they don't understand what the word means or think they can't exist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 06:32:24 AM

Another thing on my mind is wondering how I'm going continue to respond to my nieces and nephews questions. A couple years ago I wasn't really ready to 'out' myself as an atheist but my brother must have been suspicious and asked me about it. I decided to answer him honestly. It was a short conversation and we left it at that but a few months later my 7 yr. old nephew asks me why I don't believe in god. So for the past couple years I've been trying to deflect similar questions from 4 of my brother's six kids. I feel a heavy responsibility and don't want to mess up anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 27, 2011, 07:57:13 AM

Quote from: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 06:32:24 AM
Another thing on my mind is wondering how I'm going continue to respond to my nieces and nephews questions. A couple years ago I wasn't really ready to 'out' myself as an atheist but my brother must have been suspicious and asked me about it. I decided to answer him honestly. It was a short conversation and we left it at that but a few months later my 7 yr. old nephew asks me why I don't believe in god. So for the past couple years I've been trying to deflect similar questions from 4 of my brother's six kids. I feel a heavy responsibility and don't want to mess up anything.

My niece isn't old enough to ask (just said her first kinda word...dada) and I don't think it will even come up till she is much closer to being a teen.

At this point I think the only way to address the question is to say that some people don't believe because they don't have a reason. Then address questions from there, if it gets into toe stepping territory (ie might upset the parent) you can just tell the child you'd like to save that discussion till when they are older and have had more time to turn over the question in their own mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Willow on May 27, 2011, 10:38:14 AM

I find it easier to say to other people's children that we aren't Christians rather than saying something that might make them think you are criticising their parent. I worry more about my children doing the dirty about Santa and the tooth fairy, who many children their age believe in.
Willow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2011, 01:46:22 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 27, 2011, 05:25:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Have you thought about investing in a gun?

Why? So they can steal that as well? Unless one is trained in close combat use of a gun I would think it would be a liability personally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 27, 2011, 03:14:12 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 27, 2011, 05:25:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Have you thought about investing in a gun?

Nunchucks. Just throwing that out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:51:24 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 27, 2011, 03:14:12 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 27, 2011, 05:25:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 04:29:47 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 27, 2011, 03:46:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2011, 03:16:32 AM
Argh...I've just been robbed again today. It's starting to feel normal.

That's terrible! What did you lose? Are you okay?

Just my mp4 player. It wasn't so disturbing, I mean just a petty thief.

And walking home I just kept thinking to myself it's a good thing I didn't buy the thing myself...I mean, I'm not going to keep buying those things just to have them stolen all the time.

Have you thought about investing in a gun?

Nunchucks. Just throwing that out there.

LOL a definite personal liability. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Poptop on May 28, 2011, 01:52:38 AM

My rear tire is on my mind. I have to make sure to put air in it every 30 hours, or else!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on May 28, 2011, 03:04:29 AM

Quote from: Poptop on May 28, 2011, 01:52:38 AM
My rear tire is on my mind. I have to make sure to put air in it every 30 hours, or else!

They make this spray in stuff that can help temporarily stop slow leaks. You can also get a repair kit and find the leak using soapy water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Poptop on May 28, 2011, 03:09:47 AM

Good ideas, thanks. I have to get a new one anyway, the current one is bald. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: slapdashartist on May 28, 2011, 05:45:48 AM

This will be my 50th post and I'm too tired to even start contributing to the rest of the site haha. Well, at least I'll be able to when I want :). Work wore me out, so what's on my mind right now is... SLEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2011, 08:56:53 AM

Quote from: Whitney on May 27, 2011, 06:09:20 AM
Quote from: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 06:00:06 AM
Jesus Camp
^that one will make you mad

I almost went on a killing spree after watching...

Remember that woman yelling "this is WAAAR!!!"..? With kids pretend-training in fighting with sticks..? I SO wanted to call in and demand a test of how many kids with sticks it would take to take care of one very murderous me with a kitchen knife... In any case, you can almost feel your IQ plummeting while you watch... Right up toi the point where you start drooling and crapping your pants... HOW can people function in such an environment without resorting to photosynthesis?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 10:04:13 AM

My new hats.
I like them all, it's hard to decide on just one to favour.
It might be hard to get any more for a while, I think the corgis are on to me.
But tank has informed me of a potential new source of hats...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7ERF4.png&hash=5bd2e9b34695499a621bb3300250b9e96158dc57)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Poptop on May 28, 2011, 03:16:40 PM

Got the holiday weekend on my mind, Memorial Day weekend!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 04:37:53 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 10:04:13 AM
My new hats.
I like them all, it's hard to decide on just one to favour.
It might be hard to get any more for a while, I think the corgis are on to me.
But tank has informed me of a potential new source of hats...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7ERF4.png&hash=5bd2e9b34695499a621bb3300250b9e96158dc57)

You are a star! Don't ever leave please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 04:55:18 PM

Thinking about a news event on last night where a son "prayed" for his mother to win the lottery, and she did. Now he is a true believer, and attends church once again. e__e

The saddest thing is, the story before this one was about a cop being shot for NO REASON on the street (cold blood.) That makes my blood boil, how idiots can believe in "God" when good shit happens, and are even ok when senseless violence.

Yeah, I think we all want to win the lottery, but we all logically know its based on luck, not magical voodoo.

I'm fisgusted with people who never blame their god for horrible death, like when tornadoes level whole towns.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 05:06:20 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 04:55:18 PM
I'm fisgusted with people who never blame their god for horrible death, like when tornadoes level whole towns.

Ye but god's got all these mysterious ways, for all you know that cop's death is going to render some formerly infertile London Zoo Pandas fertile.

fisgusted is my new word for the day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:07:38 PM

Bastard! I wanted fisgusted! It's a brilliant word!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 05:16:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:07:38 PM
Bastard! I wanted fisgusted! It's a brilliant word!

Ye that's because you're totally fisgusted and don't want anyone pointing out the fact!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:21:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 05:16:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:07:38 PM
Bastard! I wanted fisgusted! It's a brilliant word!

Ye that's because you're totally fisgusted and don't want anyone pointing out the fact!

Frak off you starchy excuse for a desert :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 05:31:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:21:01 PM

Frak off you starchy excuse for a desert :P

Ha Anglish insuficently clad amoured thing.
I fart in your general direction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 28, 2011, 05:39:05 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 10:04:13 AM
My new hats.
I like them all, it's hard to decide on just one to favour.
It might be hard to get any more for a while, I think the corgis are on to me.
But tank has informed me of a potential new source of hats...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7ERF4.png&hash=5bd2e9b34695499a621bb3300250b9e96158dc57)

You should pick the pink one for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 06:29:03 PM

You guys... XD <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2011, 12:45:42 AM

It's almost as if I'm looking forward to going to the dentist. I just want that huge ass cavity gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:57:39 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 29, 2011, 12:45:42 AM
It's almost as if I'm looking forward to going to the dentist. I just want that huge ass cavity gone.

Sure sign of the end times: when people look foward to going to the dentist.

How could Harold Camping have missed out on that?

Me too. I also need to get a tooth hole plugged.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on May 29, 2011, 04:56:48 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on May 29, 2011, 12:45:42 AM
It's almost as if I'm looking forward to going to the dentist. I just want that huge ass cavity gone.

I hate dentists. I don't think my last one fully removed my cavity. The best was when I screamed out in pain, as best I could with that contraption in mouth, and he simply said, "Yeah, I thought the nerve might be exposed." I also think he screwed me because he knew my insurance was about to lapse. Supposedly I had several cavities that took two visits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 29, 2011, 05:16:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:57:39 AM
Sure sign of the end times: when people look forward to going to the dentist.

This makes no sense to me, shouldn't I put off dental work because I'll get new shiny teeth in heaven?
Even if I don't go to heaven, and a large part of humanity does, I don't think the proportion of dentists going would be higher than average.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:44:15 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 29, 2011, 05:16:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:57:39 AM
Sure sign of the end times: when people look forward to going to the dentist.

This makes no sense to me, shouldn't I put off dental work because I'll get new shiny teeth in heaven?
Even if I don't go to heaven, and a large part of humanity does, I don't think the proportion of dentists going would be higher than average.

Well, I'm not sure. But best to go to the dentist just in case.

Are there bacteria (even those that cause cavities) in heaven? Or did god create those things just for the world?

What about the bacteria that live in simbiotic relationships with us such as the ones that help us digest things in our guts? Do they go to heaven?

Or does god simply "fix" what he designed so intelligently once we get there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 29, 2011, 01:57:40 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:44:15 PM

Well, I'm not sure. But best to go to the dentist just in case.

Are there bacteria (even those that cause cavities) in heaven? Or did god create those things just for the world?

What about the bacteria that live in simbiotic relationships with us such as the ones that help us digest things in our guts? Do they go to heaven?

Or does god simply "fix" what he designed so intelligently once we get there?

It's quite simple really, sinful bacteria won't be allowed into heaven, not unless it repents and does something useful like make yoghurt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 29, 2011, 03:32:25 PM

Classic rock on a Sunday. Heaven.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM

Finding an apartment or home rental in Santa Fe, NM. My wife and I are moving there in August.

Sigh.

I will miss NYC. Greatly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 04:11:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 29, 2011, 01:57:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:44:15 PM

Well, I'm not sure. But best to go to the dentist just in case.

Are there bacteria (even those that cause cavities) in heaven? Or did god create those things just for the world?

What about the bacteria that live in simbiotic relationships with us such as the ones that help us digest things in our guts? Do they go to heaven?

Or does god simply "fix" what he designed so intelligently once we get there?

It's quite simple really, sinful bacteria won't be allowed into heaven, not unless it repents and does something useful like make yoghurt.

I guess not even bacteria are allowed to be bacteria (being too fruitful and multiplying too much leads to evil) and only the 'domesticated' ones go to heaven. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on May 29, 2011, 07:36:31 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 04:11:46 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 29, 2011, 01:57:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2011, 01:44:15 PM

Well, I'm not sure. But best to go to the dentist just in case.

Are there bacteria (even those that cause cavities) in heaven? Or did god create those things just for the world?

What about the bacteria that live in simbiotic relationships with us such as the ones that help us digest things in our guts? Do they go to heaven?

Or does god simply "fix" what he designed so intelligently once we get there?

It's quite simple really, sinful bacteria won't be allowed into heaven, not unless it repents and does something useful like make yoghurt.

I guess not even bacteria are allowed to be bacteria (being too fruitful and multiplying too much leads to evil) and only the 'domesticated' ones go to heaven. ::)

The deceitful bastards in pro-biotics are going straight to hell. Their yogurt commercials promise us such hope, and it turns out to be a massive load of crap. Speaking of crap, I think the bacteria in crap deserve their own special place in hell where they'll be tormented by being forced to be half-cellular organisms, with their other half seemingly within reaching distance, but just barely not so. Digestive bacteria have been too unreliable for me since my gall bladder surgery. Dammit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on May 29, 2011, 10:40:59 PM

Lovely afternoon with my friends from acting school, ribald and outrageous conversation over NYC pub food. Unfortunately capped by Starbucks, but even the green coffee monstrosity couldn't subvert the mood.

I will miss my friends here. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on May 30, 2011, 01:28:04 PM

My brother got home yesterday after walking the 7 mountain hike in bad weather. According to himself, it took 13 hours. He could barely walk when he got home. Think I'll wait a few years before I do it myself...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2011, 01:19:19 AM

Quote from: The Black Jester on May 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM
Finding an apartment or home rental in Santa Fe, NM. My wife and I are moving there in August.

Sigh.

I will miss NYC. Greatly.

Are you from NYC? There really is no place like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on May 31, 2011, 04:18:03 PM

That am so fisgustingly tired that it's stupid. The last couple weeks have been a blur. At least I should finally get my moving done today and finally be able to get some rest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2011, 11:28:24 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on May 31, 2011, 04:18:03 PM
That am so fisgustingly tired that it's stupid. The last couple weeks have been a blur. At least I should finally get my moving done today and finally be able to get some rest.

Haha, gosh, that word. XD

You know, I helped a friend move once and it reallt fucking sucked. It's like, you hear horror stories about helping friends move, but until you actually do it, you don't realize how annoying it is. By the end of the day, you just want to get paid. Seriously.

Hope shit gets better for you. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on June 01, 2011, 05:06:50 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2011, 01:19:19 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on May 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM
Finding an apartment or home rental in Santa Fe, NM. My wife and I are moving there in August.

Sigh.

I will miss NYC. Greatly.

Are you from NYC? There really is no place like it.

I didn't grow up here, I grew up in the wilds of Alaska, but I'll tell you what: NYC is the only place that ever felt like home to me.

My wife, however, was born and raised here. Her sanity is cracking, she's really done with this place for several reasons, and we're moving so she can have some peace of mind.

But you're abso-tively right. No place like New York City.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 10:52:45 AM

Damn laptop died. Breaking in a new one as I type!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Willow on June 02, 2011, 02:50:52 PM

I finished my assignment! Take that college! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 02:53:00 PM

Quote from: Willow on June 02, 2011, 02:50:52 PM
I finished my assignment! Take that college! ;D

Well done!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 02, 2011, 03:04:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 02, 2011, 10:52:45 AM
Damn laptop died. Breaking in a new one as I type!

How long did the old one last?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 03:18:35 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 02, 2011, 03:04:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 02, 2011, 10:52:45 AM
Damn laptop died. Breaking in a new one as I type!
How long did the old one last?

5'ish years and it got a lot of heavy use so not that bad I suppose. I just wish it had given some warning it was going to give up!
Mind you I now have a Packard Bell P8 with i5 processor 4G of Ram and 750G HDD. And it goes like stink! And it isn't cooking my hands and has a 5 hour battery life, better than the 2 the last one had. Fuckingspacebarisabitofadragasyouhavetohititrightintheminthemiddletomakeitwork.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:22:51 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinfo4u.com%2Fimages%2Fsg2.jpg&hash=64076b5bf63b8dd50ab920aa3aa46c4dedec709e)

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Been wanting one for years and found out yesterday that a girl I work with breeds them. Cute little shits they are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 04:24:20 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinfo4u.com%2Fimages%2Fsg2.jpg&hash=64076b5bf63b8dd50ab920aa3aa46c4dedec709e)

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Been wanting one for years and found out yesterday that a girl I work with breeds them. Cute little shits they are.

And by all accounts absolute bastards to keep and look after!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:28:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 02, 2011, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinfo4u.com%2Fimages%2Fsg2.jpg&hash=64076b5bf63b8dd50ab920aa3aa46c4dedec709e)

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Been wanting one for years and found out yesterday that a girl I work with breeds them. Cute little shits they are.
And by all accounts absolute bastards to keep and look after!

Have you had one or known someone who has? I think you're the first one I've heard say anything about them being tough to raise. They have some bad habits I haven't heard about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 04:34:14 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:28:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 02, 2011, 04:24:20 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on June 02, 2011, 04:22:51 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinfo4u.com%2Fimages%2Fsg2.jpg&hash=64076b5bf63b8dd50ab920aa3aa46c4dedec709e)

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Been wanting one for years and found out yesterday that a girl I work with breeds them. Cute little shits they are.
And by all accounts absolute bastards to keep and look after!

Have you had one or known someone who has? I think you're the first one I've heard say anything about them being tough to raise. They have some bad habits I haven't heard about?

Go to youtube and search for sugar gliders, there are some interesting videos. I seem to recall that they urine mark their territory i.e. your house, every morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 02, 2011, 04:48:13 PM

They used to be more common before we did away with one and two cent coins.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmuseumvictoria.com.au%2Fpages%2F13443%2Fnu021054-02web.gif&hash=577f675bd9f748f514b3038a9f8927382404acf0)

I'd probably go to jail for possessing such a pet.

A 94 year old Galapagos tortoise gave birth to a considerably younger Galapagos tortoise down here.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ninemsn.com.au%2Fresizer.aspx%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.ninemsn.com.au%2Fimg%2F2011%2Fnational%2F0206_dubbo_tortoise_eating_sp.jpg%26amp%3Bwidth%3D310&hash=2aa2ddd70766ba07ca95918eccd3068cdfafa99d) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ninemsn.com.au%2Fresizer.aspx%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.ninemsn.com.au%2Fimg%2F2011%2Fnational%2F0206_dubbo_tortoise_sp.jpg%26amp%3Bwidth%3D310&hash=2dfe661986d2ad9cd1198b4840152bbe604513df)

There is no point, it just improves my mood a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 02, 2011, 06:10:27 PM

Omg, tiny turtle! ;; Adorable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 02, 2011, 06:37:49 PM

baby tortoises are so cute...mine was that size when we got him...now he's bigger than our cocker spaniel. But ours is a Salcuta so it will only get really big instead of really really big like the Galapagos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2011, 08:30:10 PM

Quote from: Whitney on June 02, 2011, 06:37:49 PM
baby tortoises are so cute...mine was that size when we got him...now he's bigger than our cocker spaniel. But ours is a Salcuta so it will only get really big instead of really really big like the Galapagos.

How long have you owned him?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 03, 2011, 09:49:47 AM

One baby tortoise doesn't seem like much of an effort, sea turtles lay heaps of eggs. I wonder what god had in mind when he designed tortoise reproduction.

Sugar gliders are nocturnal, I don't know if nocturnal pets are a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2011, 10:29:45 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 03, 2011, 09:49:47 AM
Sugar gliders are nocturnal, I don't know if nocturnal pets are a good idea.

Except for an insomniac (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg710.imageshack.us%2Fimg710%2F9922%2Frimshot.gif&hash=77d5ac078a921ed7ff6be629eed7a4f2ac98bb10)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 01:42:31 PM

What's on my mind today? I have the day off, luckily, because it's going to be 99F/37C degrees today. So I'm staying in and putting my RC airplane together so I can fly it tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2011, 02:09:49 PM

Quote from: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 01:42:31 PM
What's on my mind today? I have the day off, luckily, because it's going to be 99F/37C degrees today. So I'm staying in and putting my RC airplane together so I can fly it tomorrow morning.

I'd like to see pictures of said aircraft if you have time to post them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 04:30:11 PM

Hiya Tank. I only have the one right now. I just started this hobby after a 35 year hiatus.
Mine - when it was new:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2Fjpg.jpg&hash=555645c9c401af4b8eebe67c764687060d580553)
The real one, which is owned by someone in Canada. It's the only Bf109 still flying with the original Jumo engine.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2FBf109e.jpg&hash=c604b5687894ae48353b1777a6e361f15e81bb8e)

How's that new grandkid doing?

A couple pics of mine and a friends P51 a couple weeks ago.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2F100_1529.jpg&hash=51b60b14441deb8607cad3fc9a987723dd044a91)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2F100_1528.jpg&hash=d128336a00a5f98306515a7d32fccf8ed961ecc5)

How big the prop is:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2F100_1533.jpg&hash=0086e70907a852954f5e9fa8624b47545ba4c2b0)

What it looks like right this minute.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv298%2FGawen%2F100_1532.jpg&hash=eea91a076e9ff4a807a6a3f991d7ceeb7e3bcb98)

Won't take but a couple hours to put together.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2011, 05:35:55 PM

Gosh what a beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

I think it will be RC cars with the grandson as planes take a bit of getting used to and aren't as error friendly as a car!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 07:24:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2011, 05:35:55 PM
Gosh what a beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

Oh....I didn't build it, nor did my friend build his. They are "foamies". Made of 90% foam and 90% pre-built. The days of $1000.00 airplanes and radios have gone away. I got that plane with everything needed to fly it for $280.
The company I got mine from have discontinued that model and are coming out with a new version 2 that's even better scale like. And don't think that foam airplanes are crap, cause mine flies around 55mph and does everything a gas powered plane does.

Yup...it's electric!

And just to let you know, they have a 1400mm wingspan Spitfire as well. Everything you need to fly except a battery charger.
http://www.nitroplanes.com/93a252-spitfire-camo-rtf-24g-eretract.html

QuoteI think it will be RC cars with the grandson as planes take a bit of getting used to and aren't as error friendly as a car!

Back in the 80's, that got really popular here. Now there's a resurgence of radio controlled cars and trucks. And you'd be surprised how expensive it can get.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 03, 2011, 10:49:11 PM

Who does this remind you of? Ah, I love the internet...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F28p5S.png&hash=47a15c22361a90196885e54ab4e2ad82be702a45)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 04, 2011, 02:35:06 AM

I don't like the idea of Asmo getting himself an arm.
His ability to do evil is currently limited by his lack of limbs.
But with an arm, I hate to think of what he might do.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F86pY3.jpg&hash=10f8edfc7657e5c86bd5aebfeb8c5b77c8530f83)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on June 04, 2011, 02:47:48 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 04, 2011, 02:35:06 AM
I don't like the idea of Asmo getting himself an arm.
His ability to do evil is currently limited by his lack of limbs.
But with an arm, I hate to think of what he might do.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F86pY3.jpg&hash=10f8edfc7657e5c86bd5aebfeb8c5b77c8530f83)

Took me a couple seconds to figure out what the hell was going on. Now I'm just laughing!

He kinds looks good in the cockpit, don't he?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2011, 07:30:13 AM

Good shop work there MP!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 04, 2011, 08:40:47 AM

He definitely looks up to no good! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2011, 08:47:31 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 04, 2011, 08:40:47 AM
He definitely looks up to no good! :D

No change there then! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 04, 2011, 09:04:03 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2011, 08:47:31 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 04, 2011, 08:40:47 AM
He definitely looks up to no good! :D

No change there then! ;D

Zu erst die Himmel dann die Welt!!!

I like the idea... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 04, 2011, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on June 03, 2011, 10:49:11 PM
Who does this remind you of? Ah, I love the internet...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F28p5S.png&hash=47a15c22361a90196885e54ab4e2ad82be702a45)

That is Asmodino - Asmodean's complaint-recieving cousin with a fist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on June 06, 2011, 02:04:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 04, 2011, 09:05:38 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on June 03, 2011, 10:49:11 PM
Who does this remind you of? Ah, I love the internet...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F28p5S.png&hash=47a15c22361a90196885e54ab4e2ad82be702a45)

That is Asmodino - Asmodean's complaint-recieving cousin with a fist.

Ah! Success Asmo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 06, 2011, 10:05:30 PM

The pressure is on you now, Asmo to grow an arm. Or else we might have to replace you...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2011, 07:35:45 PM

Busy day tomorrow. My wife has a job interview and I have an interview about a job interview!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 08, 2011, 06:11:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 04, 2011, 02:35:06 AM
I don't like the idea of Asmo getting himself an arm.
His ability to do evil is currently limited by his lack of limbs.
But with an arm, I hate to think of what he might do.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F86pY3.jpg&hash=10f8edfc7657e5c86bd5aebfeb8c5b77c8530f83)

LOL looks like he's ready to do business!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 08, 2011, 06:28:49 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on June 06, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
The pressure is on you now, Asmo to grow an arm. Or else we might have to replace you...

Replace Asmo?
Don't you realise what you are seeing?
That is an arm saluting!
Saluting who?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=1169;type=avatar)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 09, 2011, 04:52:18 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkxOft.jpg&hash=9695e36f4e3055bb8fa3564ea9c53f622613372c)

And so it begins.
It seems he's moving East, but I don't think he'll repeat the mistakes of Napoleon and Hitler.
No, he will rejoice in his opponents scorched earth policy, he seeks destruction not possession.
At least for now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on June 09, 2011, 05:17:46 AM

^^^ I like that, but I would imagine I would like it more if I had been here longer and knew Asmodean. It's a cool looking image regardless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2011, 07:35:36 AM

What a brilliant bit of work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 09, 2011, 09:42:45 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 09, 2011, 04:52:18 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkxOft.jpg&hash=9695e36f4e3055bb8fa3564ea9c53f622613372c)

And so it begins.
It seems he's moving East, but I don't think he'll repeat the mistakes of Napoleon and Hitler.
No, he will rejoice in his opponents scorched earth policy, he seeks destruction not possession.
At least for now.

LOL at the tanks and plane tails...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 03:52:31 PM

You have to turn on your 1950s American private eye voice for this.

QuoteLamb with Dill Sauce à la Raymond Chandler

I sipped on my whisky sour, ground out my cigarette on the chopping board and watched a bug trying to crawl out of the basin. I needed a table at Maxim's, a hundred bucks and a gorgeous blonde; what I had was a leg of lamb and no clues. I took hold of the joint. It felt cold and damp, like a coroner's handshake. I took out a knife and cut the lamb into pieces. Feeling the blade in my hand I sliced an onion, and before I knew what I was doing a carrot lay in pieces on the slab. None of them moved. I threw the lot into a pan with a bunch of dill stalks, a bay leaf, a handful of peppercorns and a pinch of salt. They had it coming to them, so I covered them with chicken stock and turned up the heat. I wanted them to boil slowly, just about as slowly as anything can boil. An hour and a half and a half-pint of bourbon later they weren't so tough and neither was I. I separated the meat from the vegetables and covered it to keep it moist. The knife was still in my hand but I couldn't hear any sirens.

In this town the grease always rises to the top, so I strained the juice and skimmed off the fat. I added more water and put it back on the heat. It was time to deal with the butter and flour, so I mixed them together into a paste and added it to the stock. There wasn't a whisk, so using my blackjack I beat out any lumps until the paste was smooth. It started to boil, so I let it simmer for two minutes.

I roughed up the egg yolk and cream and mixed in some of the hot sauce before putting the lot back into the pan. I put the squeeze on a lemon and it soon juiced. It was easy. It was much too easy, but I knew if I let the sauce boil the yolk was gonna scramble.

By now I was ready to pour the sauce over the meat and serve, but I wasn't hungry. The blonde hadn't showed. She was smarter than I thought. I went outside to poison myself, with cigarettes and whisky.

Extract from 'Kafka's Soup: A Complete History of Literature in 17 Recipes', written and illustrated by Mark Crick (Granta, £8.99)

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5f4670e2-a6be-11dc-b1f5-0000779fd2ac.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2011, 03:57:29 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 03:52:31 PM
You have to turn on your 1950s American private eye voice for this.

QuoteLamb with Dill Sauce à la Raymond Chandler

I sipped on my whisky sour, ground out my cigarette on the chopping board and watched a bug trying to crawl out of the basin. I needed a table at Maxim's, a hundred bucks and a gorgeous blonde; what I had was a leg of lamb and no clues. I took hold of the joint. It felt cold and damp, like a coroner's handshake. I took out a knife and cut the lamb into pieces. Feeling the blade in my hand I sliced an onion, and before I knew what I was doing a carrot lay in pieces on the slab. None of them moved. I threw the lot into a pan with a bunch of dill stalks, a bay leaf, a handful of peppercorns and a pinch of salt. They had it coming to them, so I covered them with chicken stock and turned up the heat. I wanted them to boil slowly, just about as slowly as anything can boil. An hour and a half and a half-pint of bourbon later they weren't so tough and neither was I. I separated the meat from the vegetables and covered it to keep it moist. The knife was still in my hand but I couldn't hear any sirens.

In this town the grease always rises to the top, so I strained the juice and skimmed off the fat. I added more water and put it back on the heat. It was time to deal with the butter and flour, so I mixed them together into a paste and added it to the stock. There wasn't a whisk, so using my blackjack I beat out any lumps until the paste was smooth. It started to boil, so I let it simmer for two minutes.

I roughed up the egg yolk and cream and mixed in some of the hot sauce before putting the lot back into the pan. I put the squeeze on a lemon and it soon juiced. It was easy. It was much too easy, but I knew if I let the sauce boil the yolk was gonna scramble.

By now I was ready to pour the sauce over the meat and serve, but I wasn't hungry. The blonde hadn't showed. She was smarter than I thought. I went outside to poison myself, with cigarettes and whisky.

Extract from 'Kafka's Soup: A Complete History of Literature in 17 Recipes', written and illustrated by Mark Crick (Granta, £8.99)
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5f4670e2-a6be-11dc-b1f5-0000779fd2ac.html

Very droll.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 11, 2011, 08:21:36 AM

Those plane tails... Methink I'll make Pudding my chief camouflage designer and give him Poland as a gift. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on June 12, 2011, 01:12:05 AM

If you are a vegan, good for you....but I don't care what you eat, don't care for the failed attempts at emotional manipulation, and don't want to hear you preaching about how everyone else has to follow your idea of a healthy eating plan.

(just unfriended some atheist on facebook because he does nothing but preach veganism and is a big peta fanboy....one post too many from him on that topic; and I couldn't figure out why he was a friend in the first place)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 12, 2011, 03:21:43 AM

So, going to see Judas Priest on Wednesday. It'll be my first ever concert. It starts at 7:00, just wondering how long before I should be there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 12, 2011, 07:38:09 PM

Watching the Canadian Grand Prix. 20 minutes racing and now it's raining so hard all the cars are sitting on the grid. Might re-start in 15 minutes >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 12, 2011, 10:36:03 PM

The cars stood on the grid for over 2 hours. And then the race restarted, it was un-fucking-believable!! I have been watching F1 since '75 and this race will go down in history as one of the most amazing examples of driving ever seen. Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes was in 21st place (the back) and he went on to win!!! Astonishing, utterly astonishing. My throat is raw from shouting at the TV!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 13, 2011, 12:26:30 AM

Quote from: Whitney on June 12, 2011, 01:12:05 AM
(just unfriended some atheist on facebook because he does nothing but preach veganism and is a big peta fanboy....one post too many from him on that topic; and I couldn't figure out why he was a friend in the first place)

Peta-love would definitely be a bit of a red flag for me. Not that I'm anti-animal rights (my husband is a vegetarian, and I was for some time), but they're just so looney.

Fortunately, there's not a whole lot of PETA love here in Newfoundland. What with the seal hunt and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2011, 08:51:22 AM

I think it makes way more sense that churches and religious leaders have noticed (to their inconvenience) that people's minds are their own and so say that an omniscient god gave them free will.

You have free will but had better see things their way...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2011, 01:02:56 AM

I'm just think it's such a good thing that the number of unbelievers are growing worldwide...just look at religious thinking and teachings and you'll see why *eyeroll*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on June 24, 2011, 04:09:56 AM

I hate it when medicine takes 6-8 weeks to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2011, 08:34:02 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySx8tSs8BQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySx8tSs8BQ)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2011, 08:19:13 AM

I like that I just found out just how easy it is to buy games online and especially just how cheap they are...I just downloaded one (Settlers 7) for US$27 when if I were to buy the physical copy here it would cost me around ten dollars more.

;D

Good thing games become cheap real fast, the same game would've cost me around US$63 a couple of months ago.

But I'm just rambling while I wait for it to download.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 27, 2011, 11:15:37 AM

I'm wondering what the hell is going on in xSilverPhinx's avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 27, 2011, 11:24:05 AM

Quote from: kelltrill on June 27, 2011, 11:15:37 AM
I'm wondering what the hell is going on in xSilverPhinx's avatar.

This is it slowed down

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCN2q4.gif&hash=85912af611a9012908b74135138e21c307808b81)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2011, 11:24:42 AM

Quote from: kelltrill on June 27, 2011, 11:15:37 AM
I'm wondering what the hell is going on in xSilverPhinx's avatar.

It's an example of how a Kangaroo should run if it had been intelligently designed lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on June 27, 2011, 11:47:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 27, 2011, 11:24:42 AM
It's an example of how a Kangaroo should run if it had been intelligently designed lol

Rofl. Sweet.

Thanks for reposting it, Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2011, 10:10:18 PM

Watch the avatar while listening to a beat that's in synch with it's steps. I swear you'll experience a different form of consciousness. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 29, 2011, 10:55:50 PM

I find that any kind of pinot noir always has a slightly smokey taste. I wonder if anyone else notices this, or if I've just convinced myself that they all taste this way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2011, 12:56:54 AM

Damn, why did I have to accept to translate an article on plumbing?! ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2011, 07:53:43 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2011, 12:56:54 AM
Damn, why did I have to accept to translate an article on plumbing?! ::)

Could it have been the money :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2011, 08:03:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 30, 2011, 07:53:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2011, 12:56:54 AM
Damn, why did I have to accept to translate an article on plumbing?! ::)
Could it have been the money :D

Close to nothing. :( But still better than nothing...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2011, 08:40:36 AM

Rain and depression and ruin and doom and gloom and... Stuff like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2011, 10:42:42 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 30, 2011, 08:40:36 AM
Rain and depression and ruin and doom and gloom and... Stuff like that.

We have literally had two days of sunshine in the last month. I hear you. I'm pretty sure everyone I know is developing a seasonal mood disorder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 01, 2011, 06:05:26 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 30, 2011, 08:40:36 AM
Rain and depression and ruin and doom and gloom and... Stuff like that.

Oh please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 01, 2011, 06:52:49 AM

Isn't it supposed to be summer up there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 01, 2011, 10:24:26 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 01, 2011, 06:05:26 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 30, 2011, 08:40:36 AM
Rain and depression and ruin and doom and gloom and... Stuff like that.
Oh please.

WHITNEY!!! I need that RANT EMOTICON!!! >:(

Quote from: PuddingIsn't it supposed to be summer up there?

See above. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kelltrill on July 01, 2011, 11:43:56 AM

Let the flat-hunting begin. *sniper rifle at the ready*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 02, 2011, 03:18:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2011, 10:10:18 PM
Watch the avatar while listening to a beat that's in synch with it's steps. I swear you'll experience a different form of consciousness. ;D

I'm gonna watch it while listening to the Sonic 1 theme.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 03, 2011, 12:27:19 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 01, 2011, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 01, 2011, 06:05:26 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 30, 2011, 08:40:36 AM
Rain and depression and ruin and doom and gloom and... Stuff like that.
Oh please.
WHITNEY!!! I need that RANT EMOTICON!!! >:(

Well, I never complain about the rain and you know which part of the country I live in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 12:57:57 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 03, 2011, 12:27:19 PMWell, I never complain about the rain and you know which part of the country I live in.

If I lived in a palce where it was supposed to rain 360 days a year, I would not complain either. However, I do not live in such a place and thus complaining is quite in order.

Now... Rant emoticon... >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 03, 2011, 01:34:08 PM

Why am I more mindful of my actions since I became an atheist than when I was a Christian? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 01:51:21 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on July 03, 2011, 01:34:08 PM
Why am I more mindful of my actions since I became an atheist than when I was a Christian? ???

Because actions have very real consequences you can't pray away, and now you know..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 03, 2011, 01:59:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on July 03, 2011, 01:34:08 PM
Why am I more mindful of my actions since I became an atheist than when I was a Christian? ???
Because actions have very real consequences you can't pray away, and now you know..?

Agreed. And I am more pressured to do good now than back then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 02:07:49 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on July 03, 2011, 01:59:08 PMAgreed. And I am more pressured to do good now than back then.

I've never been a believer, so I do lack perspective when it comes to the whys of things, but it does seem like... For an atheist, there is a you and there is your footprint. And that footprint largely defines how the world greets you, thus, if you wish to be greeted in the best possible way, it's up to you to figure out which skeletons your closet can handle and which are best to avoid closeting in the first place. Basically, you are the one responsible for your actions and for the ripple effects they create.

That can at times weigh heavily on ones conscience. Not just doing the wrong thing or not doing the right one, but also not doing enough.

A believer can justify the means, or dismiss or diminish such emotions, by self-persuasion about cosmic forgiveness or masterplan. We do not have quite the same luxury of comfort by delusion of self as atheists.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 03, 2011, 02:24:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 03, 2011, 12:27:19 PMWell, I never complain about the rain and you know which part of the country I live in.

If I lived in a palce where it was supposed to rain 360 days a year, I would not complain either. However, I do not live in such a place and thus complaining is quite in order.

Now... Rant emoticon... >:(

Hey, according to Wikipedia we have 125 days when it doesn't rain nor snow. Where do you live anyway? I forgot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2011, 02:25:41 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 03, 2011, 02:24:38 PMHey, according to Wikipedia we have 125 days where it doesn't rain or snow. Where do you live anyway? I forgot.

Currently moving to Vest Agder. So I so to say was in Kongsberg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on July 03, 2011, 05:43:11 PM

I just spent the past two and a half hours at church, listening to an old man yell about how I needed the "lovacheezus" in my life, otherwise I'd burn in "hehfire".
I'm not sure what hehfire is, but I think I need some lovacheezus.

But seriously, all the pastors I've seen only preach about fear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 04:18:01 AM

Quote from: skwurll on July 03, 2011, 05:43:11 PM
I just spent the past two and a half hours at church, listening to an old man yell about how I needed the "lovacheezus" in my life, otherwise I'd burn in "hehfire".
I'm not sure what hehfire is, but I think I need some lovacheezus.

But seriously, all the pastors I've seen only preach about fear.

Why were you in a church? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 04, 2011, 04:28:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 04:18:01 AM
Quote from: skwurll on July 03, 2011, 05:43:11 PM
I just spent the past two and a half hours at church, listening to an old man yell about how I needed the "lovacheezus" in my life, otherwise I'd burn in "hehfire".
I'm not sure what hehfire is, but I think I need some lovacheezus.

But seriously, all the pastors I've seen only preach about fear.

Why were you in a church? ???

Cultivating an appreciation for cheese I think.
Dairy marketing has become rather aggressive since saturated fats lost favour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 06:56:46 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 04, 2011, 04:28:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 04:18:01 AM
Quote from: skwurll on July 03, 2011, 05:43:11 PM
I just spent the past two and a half hours at church, listening to an old man yell about how I needed the "lovacheezus" in my life, otherwise I'd burn in "hehfire".
I'm not sure what hehfire is, but I think I need some lovacheezus.

But seriously, all the pastors I've seen only preach about fear.

Why were you in a church? ???

Cultivating an appreciation for cheese I think.
Dairy marketing has become rather aggressive since saturated fats lost favour.

LOL

So that's what they do in those church buildings? Lovincheezus?

Though whatever cheese god they worship has nothing on His Holy Noodly Sauciness. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 04, 2011, 07:06:22 AM

Someone called me Mr Grumpy pants and I didn't like it.
After all I don't even wear pants and I'm only sometimes grumpy.
I worry that by reacting I have lost my dignity.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKBif4.png&hash=d2815e5272dc06a8e6adad3f726ee65af3db368f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 07:10:37 AM

*scratches head* ???

I...really don't see those pants as grumpy. They must be out of their mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 04, 2011, 07:22:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 07:10:37 AM
*scratches head* ???

I...really don't see those pants as grumpy. They must be out of their mind.

Donning happy pants was my reaction to being called Mr Grumpy Pants.

Would these be more balanced or just make me look bipolar?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxFdx6.png&hash=936124c5df43cd94fb3c385e3b6572e224f99be2)

I could just rebel and go for a pair of full on grumpy pants, I'm leaning this way I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 07:38:27 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 04, 2011, 07:22:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 04, 2011, 07:10:37 AM
*scratches head* ???

I...really don't see those pants as grumpy. They must be out of their mind.

Donning happy pants was my reaction to being called Mr Grumpy Pants.

Would these be more balanced or just make me look bipolar?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxFdx6.png&hash=936124c5df43cd94fb3c385e3b6572e224f99be2)

I could just rebel and go for a pair of full on grumpy pants, I'm leaning this way I think.

To be honest it makes you look like you're undecided. Don't go for the full on grumpy pants, that would make you into a self-fulfilling prophecy. :-\ That wouldn't be rebelling ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 04, 2011, 08:29:24 AM

It's the red eyes that make you grumpy, not the pants!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 05, 2011, 02:28:26 PM

The Mabus thread will probably be killed so I'll move my new friend here.
Does anyone have an idea for a name?

I'm thinking Ratus Nosferatu.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshewalkssoftly.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fratman.jpg&hash=44966a1c52f5c3f9b963ed980bc81b5c92b3bddb)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2011, 02:40:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 05, 2011, 02:28:26 PM
The Mabus thread will probably be killed so I'll move my new friend here.
Does anyone have an idea for a name?

I'm thinking Ratus Nosferatu.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshewalkssoftly.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fratman.jpg&hash=44966a1c52f5c3f9b963ed980bc81b5c92b3bddb)

David Cameron?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 05, 2011, 02:42:30 PM

The Holy Father

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 05, 2011, 06:11:44 PM

I've just adopted him/it for my avatar on another forum. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 05, 2011, 06:52:52 PM

Pink really isn't your color, Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2011, 06:10:18 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 05, 2011, 06:52:52 PM
Pink really isn't your color, Pudding.

Are you saying that based on an unbiased appraisal of the aesthetics?
Or are you just trying to limit me to outdated gender norms?
Oh and I like colours better than colors, they're so dull.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 06, 2011, 06:46:08 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 05, 2011, 02:28:26 PMRatus Nosferatu

Quote from: Tank on July 05, 2011, 02:40:01 PMDavid Cameron?

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 05, 2011, 02:42:30 PM
The Holy Father

Cuddles

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 06, 2011, 03:59:31 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2011, 06:10:18 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 05, 2011, 06:52:52 PM
Pink really isn't your color, Pudding.

Are you saying that based on an unbiased appraisal of the aesthetics?

This.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2011, 04:42:32 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 06, 2011, 03:59:31 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2011, 06:10:18 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 05, 2011, 06:52:52 PM
Pink really isn't your color, Pudding.

Are you saying that based on an unbiased appraisal of the aesthetics?

This.

Would a bit less pink and a lot more black help?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on July 06, 2011, 10:54:57 PM

Sunburn is making me scratch!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2011, 05:58:36 AM

I was just looking at the Pidgin English Bible (http://www.pidginbible.org/Concindex.html), if I read all of it I'd be able to get a role as a Gungan in a Star Wars movie.

QuoteLot, he go outside fo talk to dem. But he shut da door behind him. 7He tell, "Eh, my bruddas! No do dis bad ting! 8You know wat? I get two daughtas dat neva sleep wit any guy yet. So, let me bring dem outside hea fo you guys, so you can make to dem howeva you like. Ony no do wat you talking bout to dese guys, cuz dey come from odda place an dey wen come my house, an I gotta take good care dem."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 07, 2011, 10:48:47 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2011, 04:42:32 PM
Would a bit less pink and a lot more black help?

I think you look good in green.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Shy on July 13, 2011, 04:53:58 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2011, 05:58:36 AM
I was just looking at the Pidgin English Bible (http://www.pidginbible.org/Concindex.html), if I read all of it I'd be able to get a role as a Gungan in a Star Wars movie.

QuoteLot, he go outside fo talk to dem. But he shut da door behind him. 7He tell, "Eh, my bruddas! No do dis bad ting! 8You know wat? I get two daughtas dat neva sleep wit any guy yet. So, let me bring dem outside hea fo you guys, so you can make to dem howeva you like. Ony no do wat you talking bout to dese guys, cuz dey come from odda place an dey wen come my house, an I gotta take good care dem."

I wonder if that's where they got the accent for the Gungans! lol But really, is that Hawaii lingo, is that what that means? Or is there another Hawaii I don't know about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: absurdsolidarity on July 13, 2011, 05:21:17 AM

I've had this feeling all evening that I should be doing something useful with my time, but every thing I think to do just doesn't seem worth choosing.

So basically I've been sitting here thinking about the one got away. I'm attributing the label to one specific person right now, but really I think I just think about how unfortunate wasted potential for a significant relationship (even if its strictly platonic) with someone else is. Here I am thinking about it as opposed to doing something about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2011, 11:24:18 PM

I'm obsessed with Google+ lately, and I really want to add a lot of people from this community to one of my "circles", but I don't know how to do that without publicly announcing my e-mail/contact information.

And I don't want to do that.

Soo.. I guess, if anyone wants to share their Google+ information with me, that'd make me happy and I'd reciprocate? Through messages?

I really hope we see the end of Facebook soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 13, 2011, 11:35:32 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2011, 11:24:18 PM
I'm obsessed with Google+ lately, and I really want to add a lot of people from this community to one of my "circles", but I don't know how to do that without publicly announcing my e-mail/contact information.

And I don't want to do that.

Soo.. I guess, if anyone wants to share their Google+ information with me, that'd make me happy and I'd reciprocate? Through messages?

I really hope we see the end of Facebook soon.

Google + says, "We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon." Ah well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2011, 12:44:25 AM

Quote from: Recusant on July 13, 2011, 11:35:32 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2011, 11:24:18 PM
I'm obsessed with Google+ lately, and I really want to add a lot of people from this community to one of my "circles", but I don't know how to do that without publicly announcing my e-mail/contact information.

And I don't want to do that.

Soo.. I guess, if anyone wants to share their Google+ information with me, that'd make me happy and I'd reciprocate? Through messages?

I really hope we see the end of Facebook soon.

Google + says, "We've temporarily exceeded our capacity. Please try again soon." Ah well.

Do you have an invite? I can send you one :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Narwhal on July 14, 2011, 12:56:02 AM

Pantaloons! Who made them and what was wrong with them. I mean, come on! Am I the only one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2011, 04:59:12 AM

Quote from: Narwhal on July 14, 2011, 12:56:02 AM
Pantaloons! Who made them and what was wrong with them. I mean, come on! Am I the only one?

Are you feeling yourself drawn to a time when pantaloons were a valid choice for the discerning gent?
It seems woman can still wear them if they want, woman get to wear lots of good stuff, but then there's high heels eek.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 15, 2011, 05:43:45 AM

Thinking though I am keeping my instant stream Netflix, I am really unhappy with its current shenanigans of trying to charge me double for the service I already have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 15, 2011, 06:46:05 AM

I'm thinking that once, just fucking once, in my miserable life... Things should go well for me and not fall to shit. I work hard, I try to be a nice guy, and life just constantly seems to sodomize me at every turn. I'm fucking sick of it. And yet I am forced to watch all these shitheads around me who barely deserve to breathe seemingly get everything they want in life.

What does a guy have to do to get more than just fleeting moments of happiness?

Depression fucking sucks. You try to fight it and it just fights back harder than before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 15, 2011, 07:11:08 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on July 15, 2011, 06:46:05 AM
I'm thinking that once, just fucking once, in my miserable life... Things should go well for me and not fall to shit. I work hard, I try to be a nice guy, and life just constantly seems to sodomize me at every turn. I'm fucking sick of it. And yet I am forced to watch all these shitheads around me who barely deserve to breathe seemingly get everything they want in life.

What does a guy have to do to get more than just fleeting moments of happiness?

Depression fucking sucks. You try to fight it and it just fights back harder than before.

Why don't you make a request to original_gender in the Interactive Painting thread to deliver justice?
Human footstools would be useful, could be messy though, they'd have to undergo some kind of treatment first.
Anyway I'm sending you a nod of understanding.
Do you want a wombat?

I saw something annoying on the internet today.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F32eQF.gif&hash=3e337e8b443d5f00b5c867dbc391c93f1581cbe2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 15, 2011, 07:46:31 AM

[rant]Just thinking about how little it takes to make cowards run... ::)

Brave from a distance, hey? I'm telling you that there's really no point, eventually something will happen. [/rant]

I just really don't like some people who sum up everything I don't like.

Navigation technique...secure. Positioning GPS. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 15, 2011, 10:28:22 PM

No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere:
I see Heaven's glories shine,
And faith shines equal, arming me from fear.

O God within my breast,
Almighty, ever-present Deity!
Life--that in me has rest,
As I--undying Life--have power in thee!

Vain are the thousand creeds
That move men's hearts: unutterably vain;
Worthless as withered weeds,
Or idlest froth amid the boundless main,

To waken doubt in one
Holding so fast by thine infinity;
So surely anchored on
The stedfast rock of immortality.

With wide-embracing love
Thy spirit animates eternal years,
Pervades and broods above,
Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates, and rears.

Though earth and man were gone,
And suns and universes ceased to be,
And Thou were left alone,
Every existence would exist in Thee.

There is not room for Death,
Nor atom that his might could render void:
Thou--THOU art Being and Breath,
And what THOU art may never be destroyed

Emily Bronte » No Coward Soul Is Mine

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 02:38:17 PM

There could be an offical ranting thread, placed somewhere specifically to be polluted with rants after running into (or rather, others running from you) people IRL. And other ramblings. FYI, I think the case I was referring to (because I know certain people will be reading this) is one of reality meets deluded comfort. Which is interesting to say the least.

Jeez. Man up and accept the consequences. How on earth are you going to deal with the full brunt?

On a side note, if there is a god, then he/she/it sure is wise to have made one certain barren wasteland. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 03:37:57 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 02:38:17 PM
There could be an offical ranting thread, placed somewhere specifically to be polluted with rants

I suppose there could be, but you need to direct our ire onto something or someone.
You could describe a friend who was badly done by and then I could write a reply where the villain is unmanned by a pack of Pomeranians.
I don't know what's going on but rest assured my Pomeranians are waiting for your word.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:05:18 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 03:37:57 PM
I suppose there could be, but you need to direct our ire onto something or someone.

Ire isn't enough, I need to direct a whole apocalyptic disaster ;D

Seriously now, I know all too well that ranting online is going to go nowhere.

QuoteYou could describe a friend who was badly done by and then I could write a reply where the villain is unmanned by a pack of Pomeranians.
I don't know what's going on but rest assured my Pomeranians are waiting for your word.

LOL

I think I might take you up on that, but...Pomeranians? I was thinking of something with a little more...bite...for some people. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 04:22:25 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:05:18 PM

I think I might take you up on that, but...Pomeranians? I was thinking of something with a little more...bite...for some people. ;D

Would you rather be devoured by a great white or Humboldt Squids?
I caught a link from a passing spammer for a never fail thirty minute sedative if you need it.
Pomeranians do the job, it takes a while but good things so often do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:26:31 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 04:22:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:05:18 PM

I think I might take you up on that, but...Pomeranians? I was thinking of something with a little more...bite...for some people. ;D

Would you rather be devoured by a great white or Humboldt Squids?
I caught a link from a passing spammer for a never fail thirty minute sedative if you need it.
Pomeranians do the job, it takes a while but good things so often do.

A megadon ;D But those are limited to a certain environment. ;)

Yes, maybe when they take some time from their incessent yapping. Perhaps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 04:43:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:26:31 PM

A megadon ;D But those are limited to a certain environment. ;)

Yes, maybe when they take some time from their incessent yapping. Perhaps.

I met someone once who assured me they could rewind hours in their cellar, Pomeranians, Piranhas, Humboldt squids, megadonese, I don't think we should jump to conclusions. Repetition and retractable pencils will deliver truth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:48:33 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 04:43:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:26:31 PM

A megadon ;D But those are limited to a certain environment. ;)

Yes, maybe when they take some time from their incessent yapping. Perhaps.

I met someone once who assured me they could rewind hours in their cellar, Pomeranians, Piranhas, Humboldt squids, megadonese, I don't think we should jump to conclusions. Repetition and retractable pencils will deliver truth.

Now you lost me ??? This is starting to look like a surreal episode of Twilight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:01:55 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:48:33 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 04:43:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 04:26:31 PM

A megadon ;D But those are limited to a certain environment. ;)

Yes, maybe when they take some time from their incessent yapping. Perhaps.

I met someone once who assured me they could rewind hours in their cellar, Pomeranians, Piranhas, Humboldt squids, megadonese, I don't think we should jump to conclusions. Repetition and retractable pencils will deliver truth.

Now you lost me ??? This is starting to look like a surreal episode of Twilight.

Ye, so what's your problem?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 05:13:59 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:01:55 PM
Ye, so what's your problem?

Pest infestation, of the kind that maybe only a nuclear war can get rid of. Spread to my extended family as well, and they're hardly neighbours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:28:58 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 05:13:59 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:01:55 PM
Ye, so what's your problem?

Pest infestation, of the kind that maybe only a nuclear war can get rid of. Spread to my extended family as well, and they're hardly neighbours.

So we're going to need more Pomeranians?
We may have to resort to SheatZus, that's not a dog it's a heavy form of footwear that dispatches superfluous relatives aestheticly, damn I'm getting a red squiggle, I didn't mean anaesthetic ly, pain is good, I just wanted it to look good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 05:42:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:28:58 PM
So we're going to need more Pomeranians?
We may have to resort to SheatZus, that's not a dog it's a heavy form of footwear that dispatches superfluous relatives aestheticly, damn I'm getting a red squiggle, I didn't mean anaesthetic ly, pain is good, I just wanted it to look good.

Dispatch pests with style, you mean? I'm sure an artform can be made of it. Some people will be very interested.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 05:42:46 PM

Dispatch pests with style, you mean? I'm sure an artform can be made of it. Some people will be very interested.

That's OK but they have to pay up front.
Some people don't, but that's not necessarily bad, so many are eager to pay for the pain of the chase.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 17, 2011, 12:58:39 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 16, 2011, 05:59:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2011, 05:42:46 PM

Dispatch pests with style, you mean? I'm sure an artform can be made of it. Some people will be very interested.

That's OK but they have to pay up front.
Some people don't, but that's not necessarily bad, so many are eager to pay for the pain of the chase.

Hunting pests is not my idea of fun, and they seem to genuiniely think that the house is theirs so I wouldn't pay for the pain of the chase, though for those that do...well...have fun, then at least. ;D I really can't see how some could do that for a living.

Pests don't know they're being talked, about, do they? I think they lack certain abilities to understand certain things. But I think I might put that to the test.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2011, 05:27:57 PM

There is a HUGE spider right *point* there.

Probably bites... Need to avoid...

Vacations. They are dangerous times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2011, 12:22:53 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2011, 05:27:57 PM
There is a HUGE spider right *point* there.

Probably bites... Need to avoid...

Vacations. They are dangerous times.

It's the little ones that you need to look out for. ;D Some time living in the middle of the South American "Savanna" has taught me this.

See black widows for an example. You'd actually be surprised to see how small they are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 19, 2011, 02:45:19 AM

These guys are a largish spider.
If you live where they do you check your shoes twice and the pool before a swim.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmuseumvictoria.com.au%2Fpages%2F1688%2Fmn015913.jpg&hash=4f3748c6988217dcfa2459b0192ce40a40f4c799)

There's a largish spider that's been living on the ceiling for months, it's mid winter and he's looking a bit thin. His name's Boris, I like him being there but my daughters don't. He's not a web kind, he moves about the house.

This might be Boris or maybe his mother in the hall way.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F897cY.jpg&hash=2c1444d17b5a48692856ea5b5e63264b17d38544)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2011, 05:26:21 AM

That first one looks like a trapdoor spider but I'm no expert (I would watch a lot of wildlife footage when I was young)...is it? Not sure what the second one is though. Wolf spider?

This would make an awesome pet:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.guim.co.uk%2Fsys-images%2FGuardian%2FPix%2Fpictures%2F2011%2F4%2F15%2F1302855178985%2FA-Goliath-bird-eating-spi-010.jpg&hash=0fccda84362bc05d196be2ad823288fb9b1ecf2b)

The Goliath Bird Eating spider, which is the largest in the world.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2010%2F10%2F25%2Farticle-1323544-0BC22DA1000005DC-435_964x647.jpg&hash=0e4eaef75725e52c771bf1e7e77e4dbf0c32617c)

Might that little one's name be David? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 19, 2011, 07:45:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2011, 05:26:21 AM
That first one looks like a trapdoor spider but I'm no expert (I would watch a lot of wildlife footage when I was young)...is it? Not sure what the second one is though. Wolf spider?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmuseumvictoria.com.au%2Fpages%2F1688%2Fmn015913.jpg&hash=4f3748c6988217dcfa2459b0192ce40a40f4c799) This is a Victorian Funnel Web spider, the Sydney Funnel Web is probably worse but I liked this picture.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F897cY.jpg&hash=2c1444d17b5a48692856ea5b5e63264b17d38544) This is a huntsmen spider, they aren't dangerous. Well not unless they pop out of hiding while your driving.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2010%2F10%2F25%2Farticle-1323544-0BC22DA1000005DC-435_964x647.jpg&hash=0e4eaef75725e52c771bf1e7e77e4dbf0c32617c)

QuoteMight that little one's name be David? ;D

What is this one, a male and female I assume. That 20 cent coin is 27mm or slightly more than an inch across.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 19, 2011, 09:14:33 AM

Trying to catch up on my Harry Potter movie synopsis before I go see the last one tomorrow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 20, 2011, 01:28:17 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 19, 2011, 07:45:19 AM

What is this one, a male and female I assume. That 20 cent coin is 27mm or slightly more than an inch across.

I have no idea, I know the bigger one is a Goliath, though the small one does look like a miniature.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 20, 2011, 04:33:55 AM

If I believed in such things I'd be expecting the 3rd bad thing to happen soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 20, 2011, 09:25:09 AM

Quote from: Whitney on July 20, 2011, 04:33:55 AM
If I believed in such things I'd be expecting the 3rd bad thing to happen soon.

>:( Well you can't just leave that hanging. Did it?

Hope the first two bad things were not too bad (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 20, 2011, 12:07:21 PM

Karma? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 20, 2011, 05:57:22 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 20, 2011, 12:07:21 PM
Karma? ???

Oooh, no. Definitely not that. :o

Spiders, on the other hand... They everywhere. Blame them - works for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 21, 2011, 04:53:13 AM

Currently waiting for my approval to take up my next course on Islamic Dietary Laws. And getting ready to hit that last beef tamale! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2011, 09:34:43 AM

Quote from: Medusa on July 21, 2011, 04:53:13 AM
Currently waiting for my approval to take up my next course on Islamic Dietary Laws. And getting ready to hit that last beef tamale! :D

I'll be interested to see how a diabetic copes with the Islamic dietry requirements. Do tell in due course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on July 21, 2011, 08:54:37 PM

that bowl of Korean noodle soup I am having in 6 min my last patient is done for the morning YAY! bring on the soup!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 22, 2011, 01:21:28 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 21, 2011, 09:34:43 AM
Quote from: Medusa on July 21, 2011, 04:53:13 AM
Currently waiting for my approval to take up my next course on Islamic Dietary Laws. And getting ready to hit that last beef tamale! :D
I'll be interested to see how a diabetic copes with the Islamic dietry requirements. Do tell in due course.

Actually I follow it pretty well minus the occasional pork eating. I do not drink (I take heart medication) nor smoke. I like only chicken and cow. And even when I participated in Ramadan I was given a medical waiver. I did not have to fast. I mean they don't even let you have water! My fiance has been doing Ramadan since he was about 8 and handles it quite well. You actually gain weight because each and every night you eat a big feast with friends and family. You also wake up pre dawn to get your meals in before sun comes up.

There is nothing in the Islamic diet that does not go with my Diabetic diet. The only thing forbidden is dead meat, blood *except liver and spleen* and those animals not slaughtered in the proper Islamic way (pretty much you have to make sure it's drained of blood etc) That's it. I just finished up the first part of the Islamic Dietary Laws course and got a 93% ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on July 22, 2011, 02:25:21 PM

My mind is centered on ...FRIDAY! My sitting out with husband ...looking at the Salis Sea..a tall cold pint and hopefully a nice (weather wise) evening..then sleeping in tomorrow ..that is my carrot to chase!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 05:00:28 PM

So, there was a terrorist attack in Oslo today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 05:52:19 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 05:00:28 PM
So, there was a terrorist attack in Oslo today.

Apparently so, but as of this moment a perpetrator has not been named.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:05:47 PM

And pretty much at the same time some guy dressed as a police officer opened fire towards kids at a youth camp.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:14:46 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:05:47 PM
And pretty much at the same time some guy dressed as a police officer opened fire towards kids at a youth camp.

Specifically a labour youth club, which seem an odd target if the two incidents are related.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:23:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:14:46 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:05:47 PM
And pretty much at the same time some guy dressed as a police officer opened fire towards kids at a youth camp.
Specifically a labour youth club, which seem an odd target if the two incidents are related.

That's what I thought as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:27:39 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:23:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:14:46 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:05:47 PM
And pretty much at the same time some guy dressed as a police officer opened fire towards kids at a youth camp.
Specifically a labour youth club, which seem an odd target if the two incidents are related.
That's what I thought as well.

Has Norway had any serious problems with neo-Nazis?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:41:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:23:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:14:46 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:05:47 PM
And pretty much at the same time some guy dressed as a police officer opened fire towards kids at a youth camp.
Specifically a labour youth club, which seem an odd target if the two incidents are related.
That's what I thought as well.
Has Norway had any serious problems with neo-Nazis?

I don't think so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:48:11 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 06:41:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:27:39 PM
Has Norway had any serious problems with neo-Nazis?
I don't think so.

You may have now :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 06:55:28 PM

It looks like it isn't al quida as the it's a holiday in Norway, thus the loss of life was limited, and that is not something al quida would want.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 07:10:20 PM

Have the neo-Nazis done anything similar in the past though?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2011, 07:46:58 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 22, 2011, 07:10:20 PM
Have the neo-Nazis done anything similar in the past though?

No idea. But all terrorist organisation have to start somewhere (unfortunately).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 22, 2011, 08:12:11 PM

Long work weekend ahead. Starting off with hosting a bday party at work. I really hate kids but love hosting tips!
In fact I am thinking about alot of things today. Found out yesterday Silver Samurai will be featured in the new The Wolverine movie. I have no idea who they will get to play him. But I'm most excited! <----comic girl geek.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on July 23, 2011, 03:31:28 PM

My 32 year old parrot died ...I am so sad and worried about my other bird! They have been together 32 years with us
They were totally bonded females who literally set up house and lived as a couple...I love these birds we rescued them in Panama they let us bring them to the states because they could not return to the wild..

They also proved that being gay was more natural in nature than people may care to believe

Fuck

I just read online I can give her prozac...they groomed each other...cuddled played...32 year!

Yup that is on my mind and NO news this weekend...being athiest I am declaring a self imposed block on the religious nightmare in this world and the fact we can not feed Somalis?

I fucking need prozac to be an athiest sometimes I think...the world is depressing!

Sorry

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2011, 04:11:01 PM

No need to apologise hidelight. Very, very sorry to hear about you pet passing away. They may not be human but that does not prevent one falling in love with them. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 23, 2011, 04:49:15 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on July 23, 2011, 03:31:28 PM

I fucking need prozac to be an athiest sometimes I think...the world is depressing!

Sorry

I sat on the lounge tonight with my wife and my daughter. We've been watching The Pirates of the Caribbean series for the last few weeks. My daughter rests her head on me and I stroke her hair, to me she's still kind of the three year old who would wake from a nap and come to me and say it's cuddle time. She does the four hour winding mountain road trip back to university tomorrow. The world is not as I would have it but there is beauty still.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on July 23, 2011, 05:10:11 PM

That is such a beautiful picture and yhank you!
My grandkids bring me amazing joyi generally even in dispair i find hope in a moment...I think it just seems too much...we have sunshine finally my garden is calling..it NEEDS me and I can do good

Thanks..but really sorry ..I sound like a bummer here and really want to NOT!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 23, 2011, 09:42:06 PM

My heroic car is... Heroic.

It's its birthday. It turned 400. Thousand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 12:14:37 AM

I'm 18.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 24, 2011, 11:28:49 AM

I ate salsa and freshly cooked chips, green olives and cherries with a hershey candy bar.
Thinking what weird and intoxicating dreams I will have.
And how in the morning I'm probably gonna blow up the toilet.
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2011, 12:12:37 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 12:14:37 AM
I'm 18.

Woot!!!
Happy birthday!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 24, 2011, 02:59:01 PM

I'm thinking about the happy gay couples getting hitched in downtown NYC. <3

Then I fume, because protesters from Westboro Bapthist church can't stay home and not try to ruin someone else's happiness. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 03:59:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 24, 2011, 12:12:37 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 12:14:37 AM
I'm 18.
Woot!!!
Happy birthday!!!

Thank you! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 24, 2011, 04:07:01 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4127%2F5033551771_5f3f50b37b.jpg&hash=34f334de48e5148957402ff49d5d2ece107e41ba)

That's a birthday cake if it's not obvious.
Happy birthday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on July 24, 2011, 05:32:49 PM

Congrats Cecilie :D

On another note, I'm apperantly risen in rank over at Shock of God's hillarious chat room, since today I was called a blashemer ;D (only my third day in there too)

I can't remember which one was it, was it the fact that I was pointing out that Lucifer is also the name name of Venus (planet), or laughing at the idea that KJV is "the divinely inspired english traslation, based upon the original latin scriptures", and then pointing out the small problems with that statement. Or actually it was me and another Finnish user named Lucifer-something. I'm not kidding, this guy with the user name psalm-something was actually serious about the KJV. Then he started trolling, playing "deconverted" and using CAPS. Couldn't get him to say antyhing fun after that....

Oh and Nephi was modding too. But he had his hands full with comming up excuses not to debate some other guy about evolution (they did argue for a time, but...), resorting to such mature reasons as his challenger not having enough subscribers on his youtube channel, repeating that his not trying to slip away or that he would be scared to debate this guy. Then he resorted to saying that it was 5 a.m at his end (most likely true, it was around 13 p.m here), and "went to bed". Such a fun guy.

So how's your day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on July 24, 2011, 05:36:05 PM

My birthday was yesterday, but thanks anyway!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 24, 2011, 06:19:06 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 24, 2011, 04:07:01 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4127%2F5033551771_5f3f50b37b.jpg&hash=34f334de48e5148957402ff49d5d2ece107e41ba)

That's a birthday cake if it's not obvious.
Happy birthday

Yum! Those meatballs better be fudge brownies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 10:54:36 AM

I've come to realize I've been staring at this miniature silver and pink ornament Christmas tree sitting on my desk since last Christmas. Seriously. By the time I think about taking it down, it will be time to put it back up. Lazy Medusa is Lazy. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2011, 01:13:56 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 10:54:36 AM
I've come to realize I've been staring at this miniature silver and pink ornament Christmas tree sitting on my desk since last Christmas. Seriously. By the time I think about taking it down, it will be time to put it back up. Lazy Medusa is Lazy. :D

:D

I have a dislike of Xmas decorations that comes from my childhood. My Dad was a trained accountant and did that job for many years but got fed up with it. He left and became a sales rep' and by all accounts a bloody good one. Thing is he used to sell Xmas lights. I remember the samples arriving just before the school summer holidays. There used to be enough different sets to fill two very large suitcases, maybe 30 sets in all. My dad would take them around the shops on his patch an take the orders for delivery in November. Once this was done he got to keep the samples. So we got 30 'ish or so new sets of Xmas lights each year. My dad would give away some as prizes to the local Whist (a card game like bridge) club. Trouble was he used to win most of them back! But the thing was he would try and get every new set up and a large chunk of the existing sets, which would have been fine if he had done all the putting up! However I was pressed ganged into putting them all up! It would take a weekend of shouting and arguing to get the bloody things up. So while our front room looked like Santa's bloody grotto and was the envy of all my friends I took to a burning dislike of Xmas lights. >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 25, 2011, 02:54:53 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_E4tVDPBgKcI%2FTQojqeG5GUI%2FAAAAAAAAADc%2FQPl6bX-7v9Q%2Fs400%2Fgrinch_l.jpg&hash=47c25987289ded6175b0a0fa8da63f8ad2f6aa4c)

The Grinch likes dogs too, and I've never seen Tank and The Grinch in the same room.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2011, 03:29:35 PM

^^^ :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 06:46:59 PM

The Grinch is my hero. I loathe xmas. People seem to become extra fucking obnoxious during it. Xmas music makes me want to murder. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 06:49:32 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 06:46:59 PM
The Grinch is my hero. I loathe xmas. People seem to become extra fucking obnoxious during it. Xmas music makes me want to murder. >:(

I worked aprox 8 years at a mall for Hot Topic. I am surprised I didn't actually kill anyone during Christmas. Seriously. The Mall brings out THE WORST in seasonal cheer. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 07:12:36 PM

Oh man, I feel so bad for anyone who has to work in a mall during Oct through Jan.

I worked at Gamestop the year the wii came out. It bloody sucked. Parents coming in without a damn clue about what to buy little timmy. They actually asked me "Why are these game consoles so expensive if they break so easily?" *FACEPALM*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:17:40 PM

Apparently there is a new elicit drug on Russian streets called Krokodil. Its side effects? Rots your flesh off your bone. As in off the bone. Your flesh. Off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yfd_7jrnMk

It's a youtube link. And it's a medical clip. And it's not for the squeamish. But seriously? I'm speechless.

YE BE WARNED BEFORE YOU CLICK THE YOU TUBE! :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
Apparently there is a new elicit drug on Russian streets called Krokodil. Its side effects? Rots your flesh off your bone. As in off the bone. Your flesh. Off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yfd_7jrnMk

It's a youtube link. And it's a medical clip. And it's not for the squeamish. But seriously? I'm speechless.

YE BE WARNED BEFORE YOU CLICK THE YOU TUBE! :-\

Well I think they should show that as an anti-advert for the stuff!

I endorse the warning about the video. It shows a chaps leg bones being cut through after the flesh has fallen off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 07:24:36 PM

Yes! My friend told about this last month! Truly disturbing. Everyone has issues, but what the fuck is the point of doing drugs? People like that are a freakin waste of flesh. Just kill yourself already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:25:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
Apparently there is a new elicit drug on Russian streets called Krokodil. Its side effects? Rots your flesh off your bone. As in off the bone. Your flesh. Off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yfd_7jrnMk

It's a youtube link. And it's a medical clip. And it's not for the squeamish. But seriously? I'm speechless.

YE BE WARNED BEFORE YOU CLICK THE YOU TUBE! :-\
Well I think they should show that as an anti-advert for the stuff!

I endorse the warning about the video. It shows a chaps leg bones being cut through after the flesh has fallen off.

You think it will actually stop people? Or can we add this to the conspiracy lists of a smart way to manufacture a drug to take care of a growing drug problem? I can only gamine the govt being behind this in some sinister plot to get rid of a certain type of persons.

(dons mah tinfoil hat) :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2011, 07:28:18 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:25:01 PM

You think it will actually stop people? Or can we add this to the conspiracy lists of a smart way to manufacture a drug to take care of a growing drug problem? I can only gamine the govt being behind this in some sinister plot to get rid of a certain type of persons.

(dons mah tinfoil hat) :-X

It'll stop a few, it won't stop everybody though as drug users use drugs to modify their perception of the world around them so some simply won't care.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 25, 2011, 09:48:19 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Quote from: Medusa on July 25, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
Apparently there is a new elicit drug on Russian streets called Krokodil. Its side effects? Rots your flesh off your bone. As in off the bone. Your flesh. Off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yfd_7jrnMk

It's a youtube link. And it's a medical clip. And it's not for the squeamish. But seriously? I'm speechless.

YE BE WARNED BEFORE YOU CLICK THE YOU TUBE! :-\
Well I think they should show that as an anti-advert for the stuff!

I endorse the warning about the video. It shows a chaps leg bones being cut through after the flesh has fallen off.
You think it will actually stop people? Or can we add this to the conspiracy lists of a smart way to manufacture a drug to take care of a growing drug problem? I can only gamine the govt being behind this in some sinister plot to get rid of a certain type of persons.

(dons mah tinfoil hat) :-X

Haha *dons the tin foil hat as well* I already think the gov kills the poor. Look at junk food. If you go to a supermarket in a wealthy neighborhood, you will find great stuff. If you go around where I live in NYC, it has no organic section. Junk food, sales on disgusting soda. Frozen meat pumped with hormones.

The gov don't benefit from the poor if they don't keep em poor and sick. >>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Abletony on July 25, 2011, 09:55:17 PM

Well it depends. Some supermarkets stock up on some good stuff. Have a look around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 26, 2011, 03:49:01 AM

I got message this morning at 4am. My fiance Hassan has passed his medical exams. He's officially Dr Hassan! I can't wait. This pushes us finally on our game plan to marriage! Plus honestly I've wanted to call him Dr Lecter. (his fave character) ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2011, 10:04:53 AM

Quote from: Medusa on July 26, 2011, 03:49:01 AM
I got message this morning at 4am. My fiance Hassan has passed his medical exams. He's officially Dr Hassan! I can't wait. This pushes us finally on our game plan to marriage! Plus honestly I've wanted to call him Dr Lecter. (his fave character) ;D

Woot!! Congratulations. What is 'Dr' Hassan's specialisation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 26, 2011, 04:58:37 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 26, 2011, 03:49:01 AM
I got message this morning at 4am. My fiance Hassan has passed his medical exams. He's officially Dr Hassan! I can't wait. This pushes us finally on our game plan to marriage! Plus honestly I've wanted to call him Dr Lecter. (his fave character) ;D

Hey, congrats! That's a big achievement. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 26, 2011, 08:00:18 PM

He will more than likely be a general practitioner...wanting his own office down the line. He did though want to specialize in neurosurgery. He's very meticulous with things. He comes from a line of doctors. The niceness just runs in his blood. :)
Next up is residency for a year and then maybe he has to do a stint in the Egyptian army. It's mandatory in Egypt if you have male siblings to go for a three year period. I'm hoping if that's true he can work on his specialty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2011, 05:18:43 PM

Have you ever experienced a benevolent troll?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 27, 2011, 06:45:12 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2011, 05:18:43 PM
Have you ever experienced a benevolent troll?

Like a kind troll who throws compliments your way, instead of insults? o_o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2011, 06:50:46 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 27, 2011, 06:45:12 PM
Like a kind troll who throws compliments your way, instead of insults? o_o

I'm thinking of someone who plays the dolt and introduces a subject for conversation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:42:11 AM

I took 2 Tylenol PM last night to ease an ear infection and get some sleep through it. Woke up about 3pm. These things knocked me into deep dark twilight zone sleep. I woke up unsure this was my room or what day it was. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 04:57:27 AM

Hoping another heatwave won't strike.

@Medusa: Argh, ear infections are the worst.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2011, 07:51:16 AM

Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:42:11 AM
I took 2 Tylenol PM last night to ease an ear infection and get some sleep through it. Woke up about 3pm. These things knocked me into deep dark twilight zone sleep. I woke up unsure this was my room or what day it was. ???

I assume you're also taking antibiotics? My Mum ended up deaf because of ear infections.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 07:55:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 07:51:16 AM
Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:42:11 AM
I took 2 Tylenol PM last night to ease an ear infection and get some sleep through it. Woke up about 3pm. These things knocked me into deep dark twilight zone sleep. I woke up unsure this was my room or what day it was. ???
I assume you're also taking antibiotics? My Mum ended up deaf because of ear infections.

The ear infection was actually due to a tooth infection. I had it on the other side last year. Yeah I actually had some left over antibiotics. Somehow a set I didn't take before my tooth pull last year. I had another batch of it after so i guess I stored these away. Feel much better. Gonna have to take care of the tooth eventually. These Tylenol pills really do a doozy on me. A few years back it was Ambien I was prescribed. Seriously? You have to take that pill and lie down where you want to be for the next 10 hours. Within 10 minutes you just blank right on out....except your mind is all sleepy time. Your body? Tend to tick along awake for a while doing things you have no idea you are doing! There is a horrible amnesia quality to those pills. I've woken up face plastered to my computer. While my boyfriend had been chatting with me. At one point I was typing back. Then suddenly it was alot of blank empty space and him laughing his ass off. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 02:45:59 PM

I'm trying to go to my first NY atheist meet up today. I'm looking forward to it :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2011, 02:58:51 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 02:45:59 PM
I'm trying to go to my first NY atheist meet up today. I'm looking forward to it :D

Sounds fun,you'll have to give us a full rundown on what happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2011, 02:59:48 PM

Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 07:55:32 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 07:51:16 AM
Quote from: Medusa on July 28, 2011, 01:42:11 AM
I took 2 Tylenol PM last night to ease an ear infection and get some sleep through it. Woke up about 3pm. These things knocked me into deep dark twilight zone sleep. I woke up unsure this was my room or what day it was. ???
I assume you're also taking antibiotics? My Mum ended up deaf because of ear infections.
The ear infection was actually due to a tooth infection. I had it on the other side last year. Yeah I actually had some left over antibiotics. Somehow a set I didn't take before my tooth pull last year. I had another batch of it after so i guess I stored these away. Feel much better. Gonna have to take care of the tooth eventually. These Tylenol pills really do a doozy on me. A few years back it was Ambien I was prescribed. Seriously? You have to take that pill and lie down where you want to be for the next 10 hours. Within 10 minutes you just blank right on out....except your mind is all sleepy time. Your body? Tend to tick along awake for a while doing things you have no idea you are doing! There is a horrible amnesia quality to those pills. I've woken up face plastered to my computer. While my boyfriend had been chatting with me. At one point I was typing back. Then suddenly it was alot of blank empty space and him laughing his ass off. :o

Isn't Tylenol what House is supposed to be addicted to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on July 28, 2011, 04:58:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 02:59:48 PM
Isn't Tylenol what House is supposed to be addicted to?

No, he's addicted to a prescription pain killer of some sort. Tylenol isn't anywhere near strong enough to cause the effects they show him experiencing. I think he likes Vicodin or something that sounds like that.

I use to take Tylenol Simply Sleep (like PM only without the pain killers) when I couldn't sleep in college, I had to take 1/4 of the recommended amount to avoid it causing a hangover.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 28, 2011, 05:01:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 02:59:48 PM
Isn't Tylenol what House is supposed to be addicted to?

He's addicted to Vicodin, which is mostly acetaminophen, but with an added ingredient of hydrocodone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 07:22:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 28, 2011, 02:58:51 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 02:45:59 PM
I'm trying to go to my first NY atheist meet up today. I'm looking forward to it :D
Sounds fun,you'll have to give us a full rundown on what happens.

Of course :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 29, 2011, 12:21:43 AM

THE LIMITS OF THE DEAD!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 29, 2011, 02:40:45 AM

I'm going to kill my head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 29, 2011, 06:02:59 AM

Has there been a zombie uprising in The Philippines?
Why does The Philippines need so many Ps?
It seems to me two should have been sufficient.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2011, 08:00:42 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 29, 2011, 06:02:59 AM
Has there been a zombie uprising in The Philippines?
Why does The Philippines need so many Ps?
It seems to me two should have been sufficient.

One would do, here is the future Anglish spelling: Filipines
Also Misisipi

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2011, 04:55:44 AM

My daughters 17inch Dell laptop has a DVD stuck in it.
So you'd just remove a screw or two and pull thing out? NO!
You can get nice detailed directions but it's still a nervous process for me, it seems everything has to removed to get at the DVD, display screen, keyboard, uplug every component and they all have different tricky ways of connecting. Nyerrrayah!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2011, 07:18:02 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2011, 04:55:44 AM
My daughters 17inch Dell laptop has a DVD stuck in it.
So you'd just remove a screw or two and pull thing out? NO!
You can get nice detailed directions but it's still a nervous process for me, it seems everything has to removed to get at the DVD, display screen, keyboard, uplug every component and they all have different tricky ways of connecting. Nyerrrayah!

No little hole where you can push an-bent paper clip then? Ohhh dear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2011, 07:58:40 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 30, 2011, 07:18:02 AM
No little hole where you can push an-bent paper clip then? Ohhh dear!

No it's got a slot not a slide out tray, not room to fit tweezers in until you pull the thing apart.

Only four small screws left, I must have used larger screws where these ones belong.
It is done now and back together and everything seems to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2011, 08:00:42 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2011, 07:58:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 30, 2011, 07:18:02 AM
No little hole where you can push an-bent paper clip then? Ohhh dear!

No it's got a slot not a slide out tray, not room to fit tweezers in until you pull the thing apart.

Only four small screws left, I must have used larger screws where these ones belong.
It is done now and back together and everything seems to work.

Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 30, 2011, 10:29:47 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 29, 2011, 06:02:59 AM
Has there been a zombie uprising in The Philippines?
Why does The Philippines need so many Ps?
It seems to me two should have been sufficient.

No zombies. Zombie worshippers, yes. lol. Those lines from Slipknot's Psychosocial were lingering in my head.
Ask the Spaniards about the P's. King Phillip, son of King Carlos is to blame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on July 30, 2011, 10:55:19 AM

At almost 3am alots on my mind...
~I can't believe I cried to Anna and the King on Netflix.
~Oh man we were so busy tonight. But I made bank on tips!
~Last night of diet soda and sugary treats for a whole month. I'm participating in Ramadan to support the fiance. I can't fast due to being Diabetic, so this is my concession. (along with being nice and giving to charity)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 30, 2011, 11:47:36 AM

I'm thinking that ok, yes I understand my car is silent
BUT
the A/C is NOT silent, it humms like a maniac. and also, there's a x-tonne machine crawling just centimiters behind you HOW CAN YOU NOT NOTICE
It's funny sometimes but most of the times it's annoying

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 30, 2011, 02:30:06 PM

I'm moving today. Throughout the whole week, the wife has been packing boxes while I was at work (she's a teacher, off for the summer, though still busy with CE classes, volleyball practice, family visits, etc) and she has been a total rock star. Most everything is packed in boxes, she didn't pack books in the largest most awkward box she could find to where even I can't lift it. She really did a great job. Unfortunately, as moving can do, it stressed me out and I made some comments that made me sound like a total douche, so I had to backtrack and apologize a bunch this week. :(

So now, it's my turn. I have to load the moving truck and then unload it at the new place. She has a family obligation out of town, so she's leaving this morning so I can work at my own pace. My goal is to get everything out, except the pictures on the wall. Then, she will get those and clean the place on Tuesday when she gets back.

Moving sucks the big one, but it sure does make it nice when my little bro helps (ihateyoumike) because he and I are the same height. When you're 6'6" like we are, moving with shorter people is tough trying to move big pieces of furniture and such.

But... the job begins!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 01, 2011, 02:26:48 PM

I am trying to reconcile with the fact I have to get off my ass...go to work...make money so we can pay bills and buy stuff.

A cycle I wish it would vary!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2011, 02:39:07 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 01, 2011, 02:26:48 PM
I am trying to reconcile with the fact I have to get off my ass...go to work...make money so we can pay bills and buy stuff.

A cycle I wish it would vary!

Don't we all! But preferably because we have sufficient funds to render work an SEP (Somebody Elses Problem).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 01, 2011, 05:05:46 PM

So, I bought alcohol today. I don't drink alcohol, I just bought it because I can. They didn't ask me for ID though. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2011, 05:13:12 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 01, 2011, 05:05:46 PM
So, I bought alcohol today. I don't drink alcohol, I just bought it because I can. They didn't ask me for ID though. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing...

You can use it to clean things with if you don't want to drink it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 01, 2011, 09:18:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 01, 2011, 05:13:12 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 01, 2011, 05:05:46 PM
So, I bought alcohol today. I don't drink alcohol, I just bought it because I can. They didn't ask me for ID though. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing...
You can use it to clean things with if you don't want to drink it.

I see. Well, thanks for the advice. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 01, 2011, 09:28:44 PM

I just trolled a troll on my other forum. Tee hee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 03, 2011, 09:20:19 AM

Watching the start of the Mubarak trials in Egypt. He could indeed get the death penalty!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 03, 2011, 09:54:37 AM

Yes, they've thrown him to the wolves, but I heard one BBC analyst this morning suggest that the army won't let him appear in person to be humiliated, and that's what his 'illness' is all about.

I wonder just how much is really going to change over there. It may end up with business as usual, under new management.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 03, 2011, 11:14:46 AM

Quote from: OldGit on August 03, 2011, 09:54:37 AM
Yes, they've thrown him to the wolves, but I heard one BBC analyst this morning suggest that the army won't let him appear in person to be humiliated, and that's what his 'illness' is all about.

I wonder just how much is really going to change over there. It may end up with business as usual, under new management.

He's there in person all right. With his two sons inside a cage of sorts. I'm watching a live stream on here:
http://www.ontveg.com/Streaming.aspx

Sadly you will have to get your own Egyptian to translate. I got mine right here telling me what's going on. Oh they even have a female lawyer! This is just the preliminary with the lawyers representing the victims.

EDIT. Found the Translated version
http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 03, 2011, 02:33:53 PM

Watching the "The Royal St. John's Regatta".
I think I'll head down to watch it in person in a bit.
Lazy day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 03, 2011, 02:56:23 PM

Pruning the grapes that have tangled my fig tree and how I actually have to get off my ass in order to accomplish this massive task

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 08:59:10 PM

Really want to go to dunkin dounuts to get ice cream ..but that requires putting on pants. :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2011, 09:06:04 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Really want to go to dunkin dounuts to get ice cream ..but that requires putting on pants. :/

So put your pants on!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2011, 09:07:05 PM

Albert's gone quiet :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 09:51:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2011, 09:06:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Really want to go to dunkin dounuts to get ice cream ..but that requires putting on pants. :/
So put your pants on!

XD fine. I just went and got oreo icecream.

Albert has been quiet ;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 04, 2011, 08:54:20 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 09:51:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2011, 09:06:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Really want to go to dunkin dounuts to get ice cream ..but that requires putting on pants. :/
So put your pants on!

XD fine. I just went and got oreo icecream.

Albert has been quiet ;;

I HAD to have a hot fudge sundae from McDonald's today. It's that time of the month bleh. I HAD to have it. But I went directly to the gym to swim for an hour to help lower my bg levels. I was a bad Diabetic. Oopsi. :o

And since it's Ramadan and I'm studying stuff (just got a 80% on my Islamic customs and etiquette module 1!) I was doing some research on marriage roles. Came upon this handy dandy site. And I'm in love with RULE 15!
http://www.pinkislam.com/marriage/guidelines-for-the-husband-in-interacting-with-his-wife.html

RULE 15. The woman is the head of the household, the one responsible for it. So do not attempt to meddle into affairs that do not fall into your area of duties and responsibilities, such as the food and the order of the house. ;D

ok. And 12. If you are able, do not hold back from providing your wife with good clothing and food, and from being generous in spending money on her. This is of course according to the extent of your ability.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 04, 2011, 12:05:02 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 08:59:10 PM
Really want to go to dunkin dounuts to get ice cream ..but that requires putting on pants. :/

Ah I know the feeling. Craving for an ice cream, so much that I think I'll die If don;t get one but darn it... those pants are on the floor!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM

Wierd dream ..HUGE freakish snow storm...had to call in today because I could not get out of the garage!
Then I woke up :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 05, 2011, 04:11:10 AM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM
Wierd dream ..HUGE freakish snow storm...had to call in today because I could not get out of the garage!
Then I woke up :P

That's your idea of a weird dream? Lucky you don't live inside my head. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 05, 2011, 04:02:22 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 04, 2011, 02:07:01 PM
Wierd dream ..HUGE freakish snow storm...had to call in today because I could not get out of the garage!
Then I woke up :P

Not two hours ago I woke up from defending my apartment from roving bands of giant zombie rodents (I think they might have been guinea pigs), by using exploding sandwiches.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2011, 04:05:11 PM

Gotta buy more milk :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM

I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 05, 2011, 05:48:04 PM

What's on my mind today? Just trying not to be miserable. I'm sick, at work, nauseous, been having stomach spasms all morning, haven't eaten much in days, and I just want today to go quickly. Don't get me wrong, I love my job. Just not when I'm sick and hungry. I want to go home, lay in bed, and play video games while watching 90's Spiderman again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 05, 2011, 06:00:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EeIOeYKd-c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EeIOeYKd-c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2011, 06:04:07 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 05, 2011, 05:48:04 PM
What's on my mind today? Just trying not to be miserable. I'm sick, at work, nauseous, been having stomach spasms all morning, haven't eaten much in days, and I just want today to go quickly. Don't get me wrong, I love my job. Just not when I'm sick and hungry. I want to go home, lay in bed, and play video games while watching 90's Spiderman again.

Blimey, you haven't been around for a while! Nice to see you back, shame you're not feeling too good, hope you feel better soon ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 05, 2011, 06:07:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 06:04:07 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 05, 2011, 05:48:04 PM
What's on my mind today? Just trying not to be miserable. I'm sick, at work, nauseous, been having stomach spasms all morning, haven't eaten much in days, and I just want today to go quickly. Don't get me wrong, I love my job. Just not when I'm sick and hungry. I want to go home, lay in bed, and play video games while watching 90's Spiderman again.
Blimey, you haven't been around for a while! Nice to see you back, shame you're not feeling too good, hope you feel better soon ;D

Yeah, life just got in the way. And thank you, I hope I feel better soon too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddhasansocie on August 06, 2011, 07:50:03 AM

It is 02:37 in the morning and I am almost done with Dawkins book, The God Delusion. Which makes me think: I enjoy his writings and appreciate his understanding of biology. He is also much more apt at punctuating his beliefs in a more pleasant way than I ever could dream of. Since this is the first book of his that I am reading I am somewhat disappointed. I don't know why, but I feel as though he didn't enlighten me as much as I hoped he would. Almost everything he said was already in my head just not spelled out. Does anyone know which book of his is most complex and makes you think?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 08:42:35 AM

Quote from: Buddhasansocie on August 06, 2011, 07:50:03 AM
It is 02:37 in the morning and I am almost done with Dawkins book, The God Delusion. Which makes me think: I enjoy his writings and appreciate his understanding of biology. He is also much more apt at punctuating his beliefs in a more pleasant way than I ever could dream of. Since this is the first book of his that I am reading I am somewhat disappointed. I don't know why, but I feel as though he didn't enlighten me as much as I hoped he would. Almost everything he said was already in my head just not spelled out. Does anyone know which book of his is most complex and makes you think?

Well all his other books are about biology rather than theism. What were you looking to learn about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 10:31:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM
I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Well the other odd people aren't posting much either, there isn't much to work with. And there's noway I'd I ask if polar bears were known to have any political or religious affiliations, that would be in poor taste. I doubt they'd be able to read a 1200 page manifesto, maybe they could pick up on four legs good, two legs bad, floppy flippers tasty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 06, 2011, 10:42:05 AM

Florence + the Machine is amazing! Take a listen to 'heavy in your arms' to see what I mean..
http://youtu.be/lOfjYc8jIJg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:34:56 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM
I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Well the other odd people aren't posting much either, there isn't much to work with. And there's noway I'd I ask if polar bears were known to have any political or religious affiliations, that would be in poor taste. I doubt they'd be able to read a 1200 page manifesto, maybe they could pick up on four legs good, two legs bad, floppy flippers tasty.

Yeah... Where's Asmo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 11:38:08 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:34:56 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM
I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Well the other odd people aren't posting much either, there isn't much to work with. And there's noway I'd I ask if polar bears were known to have any political or religious affiliations, that would be in poor taste. I doubt they'd be able to read a 1200 page manifesto, maybe they could pick up on four legs good, two legs bad, floppy flippers tasty.

Yeah... Where's Asmo?

Go find him and kick his arse! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:40:30 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:34:56 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM
I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Well the other odd people aren't posting much either, there isn't much to work with. And there's noway I'd I ask if polar bears were known to have any political or religious affiliations, that would be in poor taste. I doubt they'd be able to read a 1200 page manifesto, maybe they could pick up on four legs good, two legs bad, floppy flippers tasty.

Yeah... Where's Asmo?
Go find him and kick his arse! ;D

Well, I am closest...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 12:00:32 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:40:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 06, 2011, 11:34:56 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 05, 2011, 04:09:41 PM
I'm missing The Magic Pudding!!!!!!!! :'(

Well the other odd people aren't posting much either, there isn't much to work with. And there's noway I'd I ask if polar bears were known to have any political or religious affiliations, that would be in poor taste. I doubt they'd be able to read a 1200 page manifesto, maybe they could pick up on four legs good, two legs bad, floppy flippers tasty.

Yeah... Where's Asmo?
Go find him and kick his arse! ;D

Well, I am closest...

That's why I suggested it ;D
That and he'd probably enjoy having his arse kicked :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 12:14:58 PM

Now I'm a mod I can see the IP addresses of the guests, as a matter of interest (maybe) the vast majority are Google IPs trawling the forum. The number of spammers is insane!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 01:56:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 12:00:32 PM
That's why I suggested it ;D
That and he'd probably enjoy having his arse kicked :o

That sounds like you're rewarding aberrant behaviour, maybe just kick him a little but he doesn't get punished properly 'till he comes back.
Old Byron's been gone since he listed his cache of weapons and people queried the wisdom of him doing so.
No one does zombie threads like Byron.
Originalgender, I don't know how to entice him back, clever acrobatic goats stealing the pope's hat and his alter boy concubines?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 02:00:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 06, 2011, 01:56:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 12:00:32 PM
That's why I suggested it ;D
That and he'd probably enjoy having his arse kicked :o

That sounds like you're rewarding aberrant behaviour, maybe just kick him a little but he doesn't get punished properly 'till he comes back.
Old Byron's been gone since he listed his cache of weapons and people queried the wisdom of him doing so.
No one does zombie threads like Byron.
Originalgender, I don't know how to entice him back, clever acrobatic goats stealing the pope's hat and his alter boy concubines?

I'll prod him on Facebook and tell him heis missed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 06, 2011, 02:14:11 PM

Trying to will my youthful energy back so I can tackle my gardens!

What kind of curry I want to make?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2011, 02:17:45 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 06, 2011, 02:14:11 PM
Trying to will my youthful energy back so I can tackle my gardens!

When it comes to gardens I have never had 'youthful energy', my garden is the one that let's everybody else feel pleased with theirs!

Quote from: Hidelight on August 06, 2011, 02:14:11 PM
What kind of curry I want to make?

Chicken Korma?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 07, 2011, 02:18:21 PM

Can't wait for this stupid vacation to end..! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 07, 2011, 04:24:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 07, 2011, 02:18:21 PM
Can't wait for this stupid vacation to end..! >:(

We've missed you, you pessimistic you. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 07, 2011, 05:14:16 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 06, 2011, 02:14:11 PM
Trying to will my youthful energy back so I can tackle my gardens!

What kind of curry I want to make?

Hamburg or chicken cutlet <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 04:03:40 AM

Had a little scooter accident yesterday. I can feel it today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2011, 08:22:30 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 04:03:40 AM
Had a little scooter accident yesterday. I can feel it today.

Oh dear! Grazes and bruses?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 09:40:13 AM

I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. OMG Amazing movie! Great writing, great story!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 10:41:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2011, 08:22:30 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 04:03:40 AM
Had a little scooter accident yesterday. I can feel it today.
Oh dear! Grazes and bruses?

No grazes and no bruises. Body hurts a little, so does my head, but nothing bad at all. Mirror's loose, gotta fix that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 10:42:21 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. OMG Amazing movie! Great writing, great story!

The title alone makes me not want to see it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2011, 10:43:11 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 10:41:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2011, 08:22:30 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 04:03:40 AM
Had a little scooter accident yesterday. I can feel it today.
Oh dear! Grazes and bruses?
No grazes and no bruises. Body hurts a little, so does my head, but nothing bad at all. Mirror's loose, gotta fix that.

First time I threw myself down the road I learned that there is very little grip on gravel :o
Second time it was ice! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2011, 10:43:54 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 10:42:21 AM
Quote from: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. OMG Amazing movie! Great writing, great story!
The title alone makes me not want to see it.

I think I'll wait till the DVD comes out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 11:21:35 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2011, 10:43:54 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 08, 2011, 10:42:21 AM
Quote from: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. OMG Amazing movie! Great writing, great story!
The title alone makes me not want to see it.
I think I'll wait till the DVD comes out.

I went in thinking the same thing. Which is why I only paid $6 to see the movie tonight. But it wasn't cheesy or 'Hollywoodized' to be honest. I found a very good and well thought out plausable story going on. And the progression of the primate's intelligence was quite believable. Trust me. I know crappy movies when I see one. I worked at a video store for more than 8 years. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:09:40 PM

Quote from: Medusa on August 06, 2011, 10:42:05 AM
Florence + the Machine is amazing! Take a listen to 'heavy in your arms' to see what I mean..
http://youtu.be/lOfjYc8jIJg

;D Great band!!!!

Quote from: Medusa on August 08, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes. OMG Amazing movie! Great writing, great story!

I'm glad to hear it's a great story. I was unable to decide if I wanted to see it because the concept looks great but there was so much room for it to suck. XD I think I may go see it now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 06:33:14 PM

my grandson is having eye surgery to correct his already perfect eyes (???)

so it is on my mind I am worried he did not do well with the anesthesia last time and his eyes looked perfect since that sugery but wow
perfect has to be more perfect I guess?

oh well he is not my child ..I am just the gramma

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:51:40 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
my grandson is having eye surgery to correct his already perfect eyes (???)

so it is on my mind I am worried he did not do well with the anesthesia last time and his eyes looked perfect since that sugery but wow
perfect has to be more perfect I guess?

oh well he is not my child ..I am just the gramma

So....what is he getting done? *is confused*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 07:04:18 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
my grandson is having eye surgery to correct his already perfect eyes (???)

so it is on my mind I am worried he did not do well with the anesthesia last time and his eyes looked perfect since that sugery but wow
perfect has to be more perfect I guess?

oh well he is not my child ..I am just the gramma

So....what is he getting done? *is confused*

his eye was a little off kilter so they corrected it with surgery and it looked perfect..his vision is perfect and everyone was happy except his mom and the doctor who want perfection that no one can plainly see!

I just hate that there is always one more thing with this child ..just leave him be!!!! ..but that is between me and this board so do not tell them (my kids) I am bitching!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 07:13:07 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 07:04:18 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
my grandson is having eye surgery to correct his already perfect eyes (???)

so it is on my mind I am worried he did not do well with the anesthesia last time and his eyes looked perfect since that sugery but wow
perfect has to be more perfect I guess?

oh well he is not my child ..I am just the gramma

So....what is he getting done? *is confused*

his eye was a little off kilter so they corrected it with surgery and it looked perfect..his vision is perfect and everyone was happy except his mom and the doctor who want perfection that no one can plainly see!

I just hate that there is always one more thing with this child ..just leave him be!!!! ..but that is between me and this board so do not tell them (my kids) I am bitching!

lol, understandable. How old is he? Does he even want to go through this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 07:20:22 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 07:13:07 PM
Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 07:04:18 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 06:33:14 PM
my grandson is having eye surgery to correct his already perfect eyes (???)

so it is on my mind I am worried he did not do well with the anesthesia last time and his eyes looked perfect since that sugery but wow
perfect has to be more perfect I guess?

oh well he is not my child ..I am just the gramma

So....what is he getting done? *is confused*

his eye was a little off kilter so they corrected it with surgery and it looked perfect..his vision is perfect and everyone was happy except his mom and the doctor who want perfection that no one can plainly see!

I just hate that there is always one more thing with this child ..just leave him be!!!! ..but that is between me and this board so do not tell them (my kids) I am bitching!
lol, understandable. How old is he? Does he even want to go through this?

NO he doesnt and it was so sad he kept grabbing my chin making me look at him and asking me (he is 5) "right gramma my eyes are all better now I do not need surgery right gramma right???" all day on Saturday he was stressing twirling his hair until it almost fell out

I ache for his little heart!

he will be fine but I am so sick of "perfect" everything has to "look" perfect to these kids and really he has stunning eyes and they are perfect

thanks for listening

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 07:53:09 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 08, 2011, 07:20:22 PM
NO he doesnt and it was so sad he kept grabbing my chin making me look at him and asking me (he is 5) "right gramma my eyes are all better now I do not need surgery right gramma right???" all day on Saturday he was stressing twirling his hair until it almost fell out

I ache for his little heart!

he will be fine but I am so sick of "perfect" everything has to "look" perfect to these kids and really he has stunning eyes and they are perfect

thanks for listening

No problem, if you need to talk. You could always PM me. I'm sorry to hear that, and really do hope everything turns out okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 09, 2011, 12:31:44 AM

I have to put my lipstick on and go to work. Boooooohiiisssshsssss..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 02:41:27 AM

I wonder why I still keep my computer connected when it's thundering like hell outside and so close too :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 09, 2011, 06:36:18 AM

Ahhhhh, air conditioning.... You my only friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2011, 07:55:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 02:41:27 AM
I wonder why I still keep my computer connected when it's thundering like hell outside and so close too :o

Because it always happens to somebody else!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 03:11:07 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2011, 07:55:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 02:41:27 AM
I wonder why I still keep my computer connected when it's thundering like hell outside and so close too :o
Because it always happens to somebody else!

Good answer ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:36:33 PM

My Dad's home and I just want him to leave for work already so that I can get back to being deppressed that I'm not going to get out of Arkansas for the rest of my High School life. Oh yeah, and my dog's humping his blanket. Again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2011, 07:39:16 PM

Quote from: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
My Dad's home and I just want him to leave for work already so that I can get back to being deppressed that I'm not going to get out of Arkansas for the rest of my High School life. Oh yeah, and my dog's humping his blanket. Again.

Well at least the dogs happy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 09, 2011, 08:30:14 PM

Quote from: MiiriChan on August 09, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
My Dad's home and I just want him to leave for work already so that I can get back to being deppressed that I'm not going to get out of Arkansas for the rest of my High School life. Oh yeah, and my dog's humping his blanket. Again.

Where did you want to go? And at least you can be entertained by the dog, lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 10, 2011, 05:12:12 AM

Spent the entire day at Redondo Beach! Had a blast. Am sorta turning red and am about to knock out for the night! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on August 10, 2011, 11:44:50 AM

And back to the grey world of school life. Oh well, it seems that we're finally get to do something else besides Word and Excel.... :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 10, 2011, 02:18:16 PM

Quote from: history_geek on August 10, 2011, 11:44:50 AM
And back to the grey world of school life. Oh well, it seems that we're finally get to do something else besides Word and Excel.... :P

Ooh. I still have a week left until I start. And I am not prepared at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 10, 2011, 04:50:51 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 10, 2011, 02:18:16 PM
Quote from: history_geek on August 10, 2011, 11:44:50 AM
And back to the grey world of school life. Oh well, it seems that we're finally get to do something else besides Word and Excel.... :P

Ooh. I still have a week left until I start. And I am not prepared at all.

Don't worry, all you need to prepare is a montage, this educational video explains how it works:
Montage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQvNu8LoTo0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 09:03:38 PM

Good thing the mobs around here are a herd of bleating sheep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2011, 09:05:34 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 09:03:38 PM
Good thing the mobs around here are a herd of bleating sheep.

Ewe don't say!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 09:26:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2011, 09:05:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2011, 09:03:38 PM
Good thing the mobs around here are a herd of bleating sheep.
Ewe don't say!

I realise that a herd of bleating sheep can be a dangerous thing. But these are the docile, soft types. Switch the knuckle-headness of teenagers with the spinelessness of sheep that are about to get sheared. ;D

No respect for sheep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 10, 2011, 10:36:20 PM

The activity (for me at least) on HAF was slow the past couple of months or so. It has picked up the last few days.

Enjoying it. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 10, 2011, 10:48:38 PM

What's on my mind is, "did my ex and her best friend actually go through with having a one night stand?" She wants to experience what it's like to sleep with a guy. Little does she know that I cheated on her with him, so yeah. I'm do feel like an asshole... more than an asshole actually, but I still feel awkward about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 11, 2011, 07:23:36 AM

I have 10 more issues of Wolverine Origins to read before the story line is over. I've cried in almost every other issue. I'm thinking back to Killing Joke to give the Joker another shot? Or get my butt on over to the Daredevil section I've bee curious about. Decisions decisions. Or...do I just jump right on in to Old Man Logan? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2011, 06:25:28 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 10, 2011, 10:48:38 PM
What's on my mind is, "did my ex and her best friend actually go through with having a one night stand?" She wants to experience what it's like to sleep with a guy. Little does she know that I cheated on her with him, so yeah. I'm do feel like an asshole... more than an asshole actually, but I still feel awkward about it.

Ever had a threesome, could solve all your problems ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 11, 2011, 06:38:11 PM

This weekend is on my mind. First, because eff work in its stupid A. And second, because hismikeness is coming down Friday night for a camping/fishing trip to the prineville reservoir for the entire weekend. Campfire steak, bacon, some beer 'n' bud, copious amounts of junk food and soda, even more sun, perhaps some swimming, perhaps some rafting if we can find one to borrow, and some fishing. Now that's my idea of a weekend.
Can't wait.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on August 11, 2011, 07:00:32 PM

Seriously. It's Friday right? It has to be Friday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 08:02:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2011, 06:25:28 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 10, 2011, 10:48:38 PM
What's on my mind is, "did my ex and her best friend actually go through with having a one night stand?" She wants to experience what it's like to sleep with a guy. Little does she know that I cheated on her with him, so yeah. I'm do feel like an asshole... more than an asshole actually, but I still feel awkward about it.
Ever had a threesome, could solve all your problems ;D

I'm feeling A LOT better today, so who knows? Not now, but eventually I'll get over it. Having great friends helps ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 11, 2011, 08:13:12 PM

Quote from: hismikeness on August 11, 2011, 07:00:32 PM
Seriously. It's Friday right? It has to be Friday.

It sure as shit should be!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 11, 2011, 08:55:27 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on August 11, 2011, 08:13:12 PM
Quote from: hismikeness on August 11, 2011, 07:00:32 PM
Seriously. It's Friday right? It has to be Friday.

It sure as shit should be!

Yeah! I get paid this Friday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 12, 2011, 06:52:25 AM

Every time I come on-line, usually late at night..I am here with a gabillion spammers with all sorts of odd names. All usually ending with a number at the end. As in Spammer 42, Trollbaby 396,iizspammytrolljohnson1234 ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2011, 08:13:21 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 12, 2011, 06:52:25 AM
Every time I come on-line, usually late at night..I am here with a gabillion spammers with all sorts of odd names. All usually ending with a number at the end. As in Spammer 42, Trollbaby 396,iizspammytrolljohnson1234 ???

You're not wrong. When I get here they are tailing off. I have banned hundreds and some of those had 50 or so accounts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2011, 08:24:55 AM

It seems some were not born free...and it starts in the hospital.

But I feel too tired to go after that...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 12, 2011, 10:30:00 AM

I'm thinking that I bleeping love this band!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 12, 2011, 02:39:04 PM

Trying to figure out how to shut down the Jew for Jesus Who has a degree from some kind of bible college so she really does know EVERYTHING about this world and every topic relates to God and Jesus ...it has gotten exhauting lately...one day this week she actually said to me "I have accepted the fact you are a liberal democrat but it saddens me I will not see you in heaven" this kind of statement makes me think some how she is assu my retort was impulsive"how can you see me we will be dead" so far this kind of answer seems to shut her up for a minute ...but I may have to have the "sit down" today and really tell her just how wrong these kind of statements are at a company like ours..she could actually be fired for this if some one heard her besides me ..or if I filed a complaint! I do not want her fired...just stop insulting me with this kind of stupid statement...she seems to think i need to meet with her appoval ....obviously and really...no I don't pehaps she should meet mine for a change? What am I thinking? Christians seeking approval from an atheist? LOLOLOL!!!! Atheists as a whole I think by nature...it is just not a comparison now is it? We do not have the advantage they do now do we?

Yup the "sit down" today...because I do not want her fired...for some crazy reason I think she is sweet.. Yes she is religious wack a mole who can not help herself,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2011, 05:11:56 PM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 12, 2011, 02:39:04 PM
Trying to figure out how to shut down the Jew for Jesus Who has a degree from some kind of bible college so she really does know EVERYTHING about this world and every topic relates to God and Jesus ...it has gotten exhauting lately...one day this week she actually said to me "I have accepted the fact you are a liberal democrat but it saddens me I will not see you in heaven"

I would simply answer: well, with you there, I don't think that's all that bad! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 09:49:38 PM

I am in a serious ranting mood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2011, 09:57:10 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 09:49:38 PM
I am in a serious ranting mood.

Well, goon then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 10:05:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 12, 2011, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 09:49:38 PM
I am in a serious ranting mood.
Well, goon then!

I don't enjoy telling about my personal problems online. "Then why did you say you're in a ranting mood?" you say... Well, I don't know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 12, 2011, 11:57:21 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 12, 2011, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 09:49:38 PM
I am in a serious ranting mood.
Well, goon then!
I don't enjoy telling about my personal problems online. "Then why did you say you're in a ranting mood?" you say... Well, I don't know.

Well maybe you just enjoy telling what you moods are, instead of stating why you are in the that mood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 13, 2011, 12:53:30 AM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on August 12, 2011, 11:57:21 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 12, 2011, 09:57:10 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on August 12, 2011, 09:49:38 PM
I am in a serious ranting mood.
Well, goon then!
I don't enjoy telling about my personal problems online. "Then why did you say you're in a ranting mood?" you say... Well, I don't know.
Well maybe you just enjoy telling what you moods are, instead of stating why you are in the that mood.

Seems quite pointless, but I suppose so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 13, 2011, 05:53:53 AM

I posted in the wrong place ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 13, 2011, 09:12:57 AM

Quote from: Hidelight on August 13, 2011, 05:53:53 AM
I posted in the wrong place ???

I'm telling :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hidelight on August 14, 2011, 02:34:47 PM

Bundle up, pretend it is summer...pizza and the beach....sweltering 50f and gray today....but no rain! Why does that bring me such joy? I live in what is called a "rain though"...I have thought about moving....but this weather is validating sometimes!
Medusa noooo don't tellllll shhhhhh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 15, 2011, 02:28:24 AM

I gave some dude a ride home and he attempted to be a perv in my car. Started trying to jerk off. Which looked more like he was going to be sick. I told the kid to behave. He asked to hook up with me. I asked him his age. 21. I told him I was almost 40. And that he was cute trying to pick me up. But then I dropped him off at the gas station and told him to go straight home to his parents and not be trying to be creepy perv guy anymore. What a LOSER.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 15, 2011, 03:34:48 AM

There is a rat on my back. ._.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 16, 2011, 09:57:25 AM

I need to go to sleep. But I'm a bit anxious. I have a peripheral eye exam tomorrow. Gonna see if I have the starting signs of Glaucoma. Seems last eye appt they detected extra pressure in my eyes. Probably a complication of my Diabetes. After the exam (I was told no eye drops this time) I'm going bowling with my bowling partner. So something to look forward to I guess... :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 16, 2011, 01:38:16 PM

Finally being useful :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 16, 2011, 02:01:42 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 16, 2011, 01:38:16 PM
Finally being useful :D

Doing what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 16, 2011, 05:46:54 PM

Hate when people are late to pick you up at bus stop. >___<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 16, 2011, 06:47:04 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 16, 2011, 05:46:54 PM
Hate when people are late to pick you up at bus stop. >___<

Which is why I'm glad I finally have a car! (^_^)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 17, 2011, 03:54:55 PM

QuoteLease predicament medical escape if you suffer with any of these signs of an allergic reprisal to tramadol: hives; obstacle breathing; bulge of your image, lips, fa‡on de parler, or throat. Obstruction using tramadol and denominate your doctor at in a trice if you pull someone's leg any of these serious side effects: rn rnturbulence, hallucinations, fever, settled spunk charge, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, defeat of coordination, fainting; rn rnparoxysm (convulsions); rn rna red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or rn rnsuperficial breathing, ineffective pulse. rn rnLess serious tramadol side effects may tabulate: rn rndizziness, spinning crowd-pleaser; rn rnconstipation, upset spare tyre; rn rnbane; rn rndrowsiness; or rn rncompassion worked up or anxious.

What do I do if I'm suffering from a bulge of my image and I haven't even touched any Tramadol?
I don't usually suffer settled spunk charge after pulling someone's leg, maybe I'm not pulling hard enough.
I know I'm superficial but I thought my breathing was taking care of its self.
Spinning crowd-pleaser sounds OK but I don't want any more compassion, I'm too drowsy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 17, 2011, 08:21:05 PM

Well there you go. You think you're OK and then suddenly it's spinning crowd-pleaser and rnconstipation. Media in vita in morte sumus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:14:49 PM

Just saw Twilight for the first time. Loved it! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on August 17, 2011, 10:46:18 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:14:49 PM
Just saw Twilight for the first time. Loved it! :o

Tank is secretly a teenage girl.

Also, first day of brand new school over. Went pretty well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:50:37 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 17, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:14:49 PM
Just saw Twilight for the first time. Loved it! :o

Tank is secretly a teenage girl.

lol.

Quote from: Cecilie on August 17, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Also, first day of brand new school over. Went pretty well.

Good news, any tasty looking vampires around? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 18, 2011, 01:24:20 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on August 17, 2011, 10:46:18 PM
Tank is secretly a teenage girl.

Since when is that a secret? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 18, 2011, 02:08:59 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:14:49 PM
Just saw Twilight for the first time. Loved it! :o

You, dear sir. Are DEAD to me!

*slams door.

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 18, 2011, 09:05:54 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 18, 2011, 02:08:59 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 17, 2011, 10:14:49 PM
Just saw Twilight for the first time. Loved it! :o
You, dear sir. Are DEAD to me!

*slams door.

:P

I know! It surprised me too! I decided to watch it to see what all the fuss was about. I expected something like (have a bucket handy if you watch this) Biggest Zit in the world! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf8G-c_eAhs) i.e. you can't take your eyes off it it's so bad. I'm not saying Twilight is a great film, but I was surprised that it was nowhere near as bad as the hype made out. I'm off to get the next two installments now. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 18, 2011, 04:19:39 PM

I've been listening to the new Blue October album like crazy. It's been quite a while since I've gotten a cd that's so good that I have it in my car, and play it at home instead of turning on the tv. I'm not sure how a band cand make 6 or 7 albums so far and only have 2 songs in all of them that I ever skip by when listening.

I'm especially hooked on Stay (The feel again) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncmI65aYFzM) it's just a beautiful song all around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 19, 2011, 11:04:36 PM

Stuck on a bus for another 90minutes, and a woman in the back won't control her stupid fucking crying baby. I want to put its face through a glass plate. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 20, 2011, 08:59:58 AM

Going to an all day stag do. Starting out at the horse racing at York ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 20, 2011, 10:39:32 AM

Awake at 5:30 AM, and I don't know why. T_T

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 22, 2011, 09:32:20 AM

Another piece of my back molar broke off in my subway sammy last night after work. By the time I get it pulled on Tuesday who knows what will be left to pull!

And yes. I'm not in the most comfortable of feelings. Pain has been off and on. And I've had to smile and chit chat with my customers all through it. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2011, 09:45:25 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 22, 2011, 09:32:20 AM
Another piece of my back molar broke off in my subway sammy last night after work. By the time I get it pulled on Tuesday who knows what will be left to pull!

And yes. I'm not in the most comfortable of feelings. Pain has been off and on. And I've had to smile and chit chat with my customers all through it. :(

I hate it when thay happens (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2011, 12:23:18 PM

Rust. *grumpy face*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 22, 2011, 04:47:14 PM

On your car?

Whoooo~! 74°. Gonna go jogging.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DaemonWulf on August 22, 2011, 04:54:04 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on August 18, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
I've been listening to the new Blue October album like crazy. It's been quite a while since I've gotten a cd that's so good that I have it in my car, and play it at home instead of turning on the tv. I'm not sure how a band cand make 6 or 7 albums so far and only have 2 songs in all of them that I ever skip by when listening.

I'm especially hooked on Stay (The feel again) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncmI65aYFzM) it's just a beautiful song all around.

I love his voice; and I agree, that's a great song. All I've really known of them was "Hate Me", and I just watched the video of that for the first time. I hate when I see a video that completely contradicts what I thought of the song; I thought it was about a girlfriend, but the vid's about his mom. Seems as though they're a victim of 7M3 syndrome... Seven Mary Three has been puttin out really good songs beyond just the couple you hear on the radio (Water's Edge, Cumbersome), but most people don't realize how great the songwriting is and how talented they really are. Similar styles, too... maybe it's something about that genre. People with a real passion for what they do get overlooked for those that fit a certain acceptable (trendy) mold at the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 23, 2011, 04:45:00 AM

I'm seriously contemplating the reading skillz going on here today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 23, 2011, 06:41:38 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 22, 2011, 04:47:14 PM
On your car?

Yes. Although the owner is somewhat rusty too, I'm afraid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Free-Being on August 23, 2011, 11:15:22 AM

Insomnia

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 23, 2011, 11:20:06 AM

Quote from: Free-Being on August 23, 2011, 11:15:22 AM
Insomnia

...And rust. *grumpy face*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM

I'm a Dawkinator! Love it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 24, 2011, 05:11:21 AM

I have to get my wisdom tooth pulled (it's broken flat to my gum line already) and then pull the broken molar in front of it. And then get that one filled with a bone graft. On Friday. My weekend is shot to holy hell. No work. No tips or money. FML.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 24, 2011, 06:08:07 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM
I'm a Dawkinator! Love it!

Like the terminator, but...?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2011, 06:10:57 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 24, 2011, 05:11:21 AMMy weekend is shot to holy hell. No work. No tips or money. FML.

But there will be soup.
Thin soup, no lumpy chewy bits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2011, 06:18:04 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 24, 2011, 06:08:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM
I'm a Dawkinator! Love it!
Like the terminator, but...?

QuoteSuffix

-ator

something which acts in a specified manner

-ate
-ation
abbreviator
abrogator
administrator
annihilator
communicator
corroborator
curator
demonstrator
emancipator
equivocator
inaugurator
incubator
innovator
interrogator
masturbator
orator
procurator
renovator
respirator
reverberator
spectator
ventilator
vibrator

So are demonstrators working for Lucifer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 24, 2011, 06:56:55 AM

Thanks Puddin! ;D

I like how they threw masturbator and vibrator in there. XD

...but they forgot burninator.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 24, 2011, 07:20:06 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2011, 06:18:04 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 24, 2011, 06:08:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM
I'm a Dawkinator! Love it!
Like the terminator, but...?

QuoteSuffix

-ator

something which acts in a specified manner

-ate
-ation
abbreviator
abrogator
administrator
annihilator
communicator
corroborator
curator
demonstrator
emancipator
equivocator
inaugurator
incubator
innovator
interrogator
masturbator
orator
procurator
renovator
respirator
reverberator
spectator
ventilator
vibrator

So are demonstrators working for Lucifer?

All I can think about with this is Mitch Hedberg, may he rest in peace. For those of you who haven't heard of him, treat yourself and plug that name right into YouTube.

Quote from: Mitch Hedberg
"I want to get a job as someone who names kitchen appliances. Toaster, refrigerator, blender.... all you do is say what the shit does, and add "er". I wanna work for the Kitchen Appliance Naming Institute. Hey, what does that do? It keeps shit fresh. Well, that's a fresher....I'm going on break."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2011, 09:09:53 AM

Quote from: Medusa on August 24, 2011, 05:11:21 AM
I have to get my wisdom tooth pulled (it's broken flat to my gum line already) and then pull the broken molar in front of it. And then get that one filled with a bone graft. On Friday. My weekend is shot to holy hell. No work. No tips or money. FML.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 24, 2011, 09:31:23 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 24, 2011, 09:09:53 AM
Quote from: Medusa on August 24, 2011, 05:11:21 AM
I have to get my wisdom tooth pulled (it's broken flat to my gum line already) and then pull the broken molar in front of it. And then get that one filled with a bone graft. On Friday. My weekend is shot to holy hell. No work. No tips or money. FML.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Thanks. Decided to cancel the bone graft bit. After research I'm gonna say NO on this one. But I'm still in for the two extractions. Though I have no idea if I'm gonna be put out or not. Gotta call. If not I'm driving myself there, then to Walmart pharmacy, then home. Bleh. This fing sux.

My fiance's dad is a dentist. So I'm pretty much looking to that family as my second opinion peeps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 24, 2011, 04:17:41 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 24, 2011, 06:08:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2011, 07:42:12 PM
I'm a Dawkinator! Love it!
Like the terminator, but...?

Exactly ;D I don't think like Dawkins but I admire the man 8)

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 24, 2011, 06:18:04 AMSo are demonstrators working for Lucifer?

LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2011, 10:52:54 PM

That's the third time I fall into a lava pit just after I've collected enough obsidian to make a portal to go to minecraft hell while playing minecraft!

>:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 27, 2011, 03:50:31 AM

Spent an hour and a half in the dentist chair waiting for my extraction.
Exactly 60 seconds were spent giving me a shot in several spots in my mouth.
30 seconds giving me a shot to my upper pallet in back (ok that one was an ouchy)
A few feels of a tug.
5 minutes later it was over.
Just like that.

Drove my butt to Walmart and picked up my antibiotic and OMG Vicodin ES (the max vicodin dosage). I didn't think I would get any real pain meds.

Came home. Put ice pack to my face.
Been 3 hours and no pain (I took my vicodin BEFORE my face numbness wore off as suggested)
Ate my first bit of food today. Applesauce.

The only thing I am worried about is me still bleeding a bit fresh red blood. I know it has to form a blood clot to help with the healing process and keep me from getting dry socket. I've changed my gauze a few times. And I am now down to a small square pushed up to the area. I heal slower than others because of my Diabetes. But I think I'll be ok...

I don't feel like drowsy from the Vicodin either. But then again right now I feel just allll riiiiight. ;D

*edit. Upon further inspection the broken to the gum wisdom tooth got pulled also. I didn't even know that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lecter on August 27, 2011, 11:26:20 AM

I'm glad it didn't take long, now we can focus on the healing process! :)

I'm trying not to have much on my mind today, just really trying to relax and not get stressed, especially since it's the end of my vacation. It's not that easy though.
Sigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2011, 11:37:44 AM

Belgium Grad Prix tomorrow and showery rain is forecast, could be the best race of the season!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 27, 2011, 10:42:21 PM

Quote from: Lecter on August 27, 2011, 11:26:20 AM
I'm glad it didn't take long, now we can focus on the healing process! :)

I'm trying not to have much on my mind today, just really trying to relax and not get stressed, especially since it's the end of my vacation. It's not that easy though.
Sigh.

Omg a few more days and you will be having patients! Please don't kill any. At least not right away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2011, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: Medusa on August 27, 2011, 10:42:21 PM
Quote from: Lecter on August 27, 2011, 11:26:20 AM
I'm glad it didn't take long, now we can focus on the healing process! :)

I'm trying not to have much on my mind today, just really trying to relax and not get stressed, especially since it's the end of my vacation. It's not that easy though.
Sigh.
Omg a few more days and you will be having patients! Please don't kill any. At least not right away.

WTF! You want him to torture them to death!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 27, 2011, 11:04:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 27, 2011, 10:56:27 PM
Quote from: Medusa on August 27, 2011, 10:42:21 PM
Quote from: Lecter on August 27, 2011, 11:26:20 AM
I'm glad it didn't take long, now we can focus on the healing process! :)

I'm trying not to have much on my mind today, just really trying to relax and not get stressed, especially since it's the end of my vacation. It's not that easy though.
Sigh.
Omg a few more days and you will be having patients! Please don't kill any. At least not right away.
WTF! You want him to torture them to death!

Ha. I mean not in the first week. Makes a bad impression! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 28, 2011, 06:11:24 AM

It's better not to kill people who owe you money, unless you're prepared to write off the debt.
Dead people are such slow payers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lecter on August 28, 2011, 11:18:49 AM

I'm bored. Gotta think of new things I can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 28, 2011, 11:25:00 AM

Quote from: Lecter on August 28, 2011, 11:18:49 AM
I'm bored. Gotta think of new things I can do.

oh oh come talk to me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 28, 2011, 04:31:01 PM

Im thinking that the weekend should have more days

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Xjeepguy on August 28, 2011, 08:29:29 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on August 28, 2011, 04:31:01 PM
Im thinking that the weekend should have more days

I'm for splitting the week 50/50.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 29, 2011, 01:12:32 AM

I finally ate a sandwich. And I finally brushed my teeth with toothpaste! Yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 29, 2011, 03:54:29 AM

http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12/pg12.txt

Quote'I don't know what you mean by "glory,"' Alice said.

Humpty Dumpty smiled contemptuously. 'Of course you don't--till I tell
you. I meant "there's a nice knock-down argument for you!"'

'But "glory" doesn't mean "a nice knock-down argument,"' Alice objected.

'When _I_ use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it
means just what I choose it to mean--neither more nor less.'

'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you CAN make words mean so many
different things.'

'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master--that's
all.'

Alice was too much puzzled to say anything, so after a minute Humpty
Dumpty began again. 'They've a temper, some of them--particularly verbs,
they're the proudest--adjectives you can do anything with, but not
verbs--however, _I_ can manage the whole lot of them! Impenetrability!
That's what _I_ say!'

I some times share Alice's puzzlement with strangely defined words.
So I hereby ironing board the Humpty Dumpty award for strangely defined words.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2011, 04:02:59 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 29, 2011, 03:54:29 AM
http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12/pg12.txt
Quote'I don't know what you mean by "glory,"' Alice said.

Humpty Dumpty smiled contemptuously. 'Of course you don't--till I tell
you. I meant "there's a nice knock-down argument for you!"'

'But "glory" doesn't mean "a nice knock-down argument,"' Alice objected.

'When _I_ use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it
means just what I choose it to mean--neither more nor less.'

'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you CAN make words mean so many
different things.'

'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master--that's
all.'

Alice was too much puzzled to say anything, so after a minute Humpty
Dumpty began again. 'They've a temper, some of them--particularly verbs,
they're the proudest--adjectives you can do anything with, but not
verbs--however, _I_ can manage the whole lot of them! Impenetrability!
That's what _I_ say!'

I some times share Alice's puzzlement with strangely defined words.
So I hereby ironing board the Humpty Dumpty award for strangely defined words.

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How about 'god' for starters?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 29, 2011, 04:32:44 AM

I hate trout. After spending almost every weekend fishing this summer, I've still yet to hook a trout. They jump right where I'm casting just to taunt me. Jerks. Eff 'em.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 29, 2011, 05:53:42 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on August 29, 2011, 04:32:44 AM
I hate trout. After spending almost every weekend fishing this summer, I've still yet to hook a trout. They jump right where I'm casting just to taunt me. Jerks. Eff 'em.

aren't those the kind where you have to use a fly hook and skid t across the water like a bug?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on August 29, 2011, 06:29:40 AM

Quote from: Whitney on August 29, 2011, 05:53:42 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on August 29, 2011, 04:32:44 AM
I hate trout. After spending almost every weekend fishing this summer, I've still yet to hook a trout. They jump right where I'm casting just to taunt me. Jerks. Eff 'em.

aren't those the kind where you have to use a fly hook and skid t across the water like a bug?

Yeah, that's one way of doing it. Or so I'm told. They are crafty little bastards though and I think they just toy with me. They are such good eating, but they just don't like getting caught. So instead I've been stuck with more catfish than I want because they're super easy to catch. Oh well, maybe in the spring i'll finally get some of them.

And at least I've gotten a killer tan out of all the trips. That's a bonus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 29, 2011, 11:53:37 AM

I hate moving :( We're moving to Ottawa Thursday and we have to gut out our apartment and I'd rather chop off my own legs.
>:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2011, 05:34:31 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 29, 2011, 11:53:37 AM
I hate moving :( We're moving to Ottawa Thursday and we have to gut out our apartment and I'd rather chop off my own legs.
>:(

You know what's worse..? Moving with a vengeful flu-like condition spreading misery and slowing you to a crawl. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 29, 2011, 06:03:25 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 29, 2011, 05:34:31 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 29, 2011, 11:53:37 AM
I hate moving :( We're moving to Ottawa Thursday and we have to gut out our apartment and I'd rather chop off my own legs.
>:(
You know what's worse..? Moving with a vengeful flu-like condition spreading misery and slowing you to a crawl. >:(

That would be worse. Though I do have a toddler and two cats and they excel at slowing all house-related projects :( But I'm glad I'm not feeling icky *knocks on wood*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on August 30, 2011, 12:09:15 AM

My antibiotics are covered in a a small film capsule. If I leave the pill in my mouth for more than a few seconds I taste something akin to something very very unnatural in nature. Me no gusto. >:(

Only 11 more to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddhasansocie on August 30, 2011, 04:07:40 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 08:42:35 AM
Quote from: Buddhasansocie on August 06, 2011, 07:50:03 AM
It is 02:37 in the morning and I am almost done with Dawkins book, The God Delusion. Which makes me think: I enjoy his writings and appreciate his understanding of biology. He is also much more apt at punctuating his beliefs in a more pleasant way than I ever could dream of. Since this is the first book of his that I am reading I am somewhat disappointed. I don't know why, but I feel as though he didn't enlighten me as much as I hoped he would. Almost everything he said was already in my head just not spelled out. Does anyone know which book of his is most complex and makes you think?
Well all his other books are about biology rather than theism. What were you looking to learn about?

Honestly, I don't know what I am looking for. I just want something interesting. Maybe something funny and educational at the same time. Not something "preaching to the choir" but still staying on the non-believers genre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2011, 09:47:44 AM

Quote from: Buddhasansocie on August 30, 2011, 04:07:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2011, 08:42:35 AM
Quote from: Buddhasansocie on August 06, 2011, 07:50:03 AM
It is 02:37 in the morning and I am almost done with Dawkins book, The God Delusion. Which makes me think: I enjoy his writings and appreciate his understanding of biology. He is also much more apt at punctuating his beliefs in a more pleasant way than I ever could dream of. Since this is the first book of his that I am reading I am somewhat disappointed. I don't know why, but I feel as though he didn't enlighten me as much as I hoped he would. Almost everything he said was already in my head just not spelled out. Does anyone know which book of his is most complex and makes you think?
Well all his other books are about biology rather than theism. What were you looking to learn about?
Honestly, I don't know what I am looking for. I just want something interesting. Maybe something funny and educational at the same time. Not something "preaching to the choir" but still staying on the non-believers genre.

Difficult to answer that as there are only so many ways to say 'I don't think God exists.' I read 'The Blind Watchmaker' by Dawkins and that expands on the 'Intelligent Design' vs Evolution and explains why ID is wishful thinking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 30, 2011, 06:08:28 PM

Revenge. Sweet, dirty revenge T_T

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 30, 2011, 09:31:02 PM

I just picked up my glasses. My eyes are working on adjusting but I'm already amazed by little things like being able to see the hairs on the dog clearly from far away and other stuff that I just didn't think could be seen without being up real close. Text on the screen not being blurry is a big plus too. Somehow I made it all the way to 29 without realizing my eyes were this bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 31, 2011, 01:37:46 AM

Congrats Whitney! Woo, new glasses I need em too. X_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2011, 08:20:28 AM

Off to get my new glasses in a couple of hours 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 31, 2011, 08:40:42 AM

Quote from: WhitneySomehow I made it all the way to 29 without realizing my eyes were this bad.

When I got my first glasses, it was like a new world. I couldn't believe how bad I'd got, either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2011, 09:02:18 AM

Quote from: OldGit on August 31, 2011, 08:40:42 AM
Quote from: WhitneySomehow I made it all the way to 29 without realizing my eyes were this bad.
When I got my first glasses, it was like a new world. I couldn't believe how bad I'd got, either.

I got my first pair of glasses at 22 and they made a huge difference!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on August 31, 2011, 02:52:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2011, 09:02:18 AM
Quote from: OldGit on August 31, 2011, 08:40:42 AM
Quote from: WhitneySomehow I made it all the way to 29 without realizing my eyes were this bad.
When I got my first glasses, it was like a new world. I couldn't believe how bad I'd got, either.
I got my first pair of glasses at 22 and they made a huge difference!

Ya, I was able to see that I had a white hair just under the area where I part it...so I pulled the hair out; it appears to be the only one so far though I did think I had pulled one from the back the other day. I hope they are just stress related and no more will who up; I'm too young to have white hair and don't want to have to color it all the time. Or I can convince myself that they are just really light blonde hairs that are mixed in with my brown hair....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 01:24:29 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2011, 08:20:28 AM
Off to get my new glasses in a couple of hours 8)

Congrats! Just remember you might have a headache for a bit getting used to them. I had this weird trippy thing where I kept looking down at the ground and seeing it rounded. And it seemed closer to me. Which had me standing in the parking lot reaching out to nothing in the air. I'm sure I looked like a complete loon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 01, 2011, 02:39:16 AM

I think it's going to take me a full week to get use to the glasses at the rate my eyes are adjusting; maybe longer to not notice the frames in my vision most of the time. Very strange...I can see why people choose to get contacts (though those probably have a whole other set of strangeness).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 01, 2011, 05:08:13 AM

I love contacts! I'm great at putting them in, but suck at taking them out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 06:17:53 AM

I ate a bean and cheese burrito and some Spanish rice. I'm in Mexican heaven!

*except now I feel like I have to burp. It's been a week of soft bland type foods. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM

Socks are evil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:12:58 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM
Socks are evil.

Did one of them run away?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:14:15 AM

Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM
Socks are evil.
Did one of them run away?

Yes. And that was my very last sock. Needta' go shopping

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:17:41 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:14:15 AM
Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM
Socks are evil.
Did one of them run away?
Yes. And that was my very last sock. Needta' go shopping

I personally have this thing about socks. I don't like to wash them more than three times. Then I buy new ones. There are alot of generic t-shirt/socks places by my house. Something like 10 pair for $6 or something like that. Since I am on my feet walking at the bowling alley I want comfort down there. I wear top notch Nike tennis shoes and very comfy squishy socks. I also wear feet inserts because I have Plantar Fisciitus in one foot. Now I walk around on a cloud! It's what I call my diva splurge. Makes me feel rich to always have new socks! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 01, 2011, 07:31:18 AM

Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM
Socks are evil.
Did one of them run away?

I took it. >__>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:34:50 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 01, 2011, 07:31:18 AM
Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 07:12:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:04:20 AM
Socks are evil.
Did one of them run away?

I took it. >__>

I bet you hang out at the laundromat and take them! That's where they all run away never to return.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2011, 08:42:58 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 07:14:15 AM
Yes. And that was my very last sock. Needta' go shopping

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Have you checked to see if one of these is about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2011, 09:31:07 AM

Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 01:24:29 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2011, 08:20:28 AM
Off to get my new glasses in a couple of hours 8)
Congrats! Just remember you might have a headache for a bit getting used to them. I had this weird trippy thing where I kept looking down at the ground and seeing it rounded. And it seemed closer to me. Which had me standing in the parking lot reaching out to nothing in the air. I'm sure I looked like a complete loon!

Cheers. Fortunately the prescription change was negligible so it didn't take more than a couple of hours to get used to. But I'll tell you something that surprised me! I have a pair of varifocal reactalights as my main glasses. This time I had an anti-reflection coating added, and it's bloody brilliant! I used to be aware of ghost images and be distracted be reflections, all gone now, I'm much less aware of the glasses themselves than I used to be. At £30 it's not cheap when you pile it on top of the rest but as I'll probably have these glasses for 3 years 3p a day seems very good value for money. On the basis of this experience I would highly recommend anti-reflective coating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2011, 09:47:20 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2011, 08:42:58 AM
The Eater of Socks

Ooh! Ooh! It may not have sharp teeth or perfectly round ears, but I still want me that creature. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 09:51:33 AM

Oh yes yes. The anti glare coating is well worth the money. I had my old ones while working in the mall with bright lights. Crap would bounce off the monitor. What I hate is that I need them to see far away then I have to keep taking them off at the computer to place my food/drink orders. Thankfully Lecter loves a gal in glasses. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on September 01, 2011, 01:12:40 PM

"alone again, naturally."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2011, 01:21:16 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on September 01, 2011, 01:12:40 PM
"alone again, naturally."

What's up?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 01, 2011, 01:33:37 PM

Quote from: Medusa on September 01, 2011, 09:51:33 AM
Oh yes yes .... Lecter loves a gal in glasses. :)

Doesn't he give you time to take 'em off?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lecter on September 01, 2011, 11:07:36 PM

Work. I want to know what I have to do and get it done with already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 12:40:08 AM

I know what I have to do but don't want to get it done yet ;D.

I'm a chronic procrastinater...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2011, 02:31:15 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 12:40:08 AM
I'm a chronic procrastinater...

Are you sure you haven't been a bit hasty defining yourself as such?

I just squashed my first mosquito for the 2011/12 season.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 02:38:03 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2011, 02:31:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 12:40:08 AM
I'm a chronic procrastinater...

Are you sure you haven't been a bit hasty defining yourself as such?

I just squashed my first mosquito for the 2011/12 season.

Quite sure...quite sure...

New sport in the horizon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 02, 2011, 04:10:16 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2011, 02:31:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 12:40:08 AM
I'm a chronic procrastinater...

Are you sure you haven't been a bit hasty defining yourself as such?

I just squashed my first mosquito for the 2011/12 season.

I only got bit twice this entire summer! I'm amazed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Medusa on September 02, 2011, 05:40:34 AM

Quote from: Lecter on September 01, 2011, 11:07:36 PM
Work. I want to know what I have to do and get it done with already.

Not even starting and you are already complaining?!

Welcome to the world of work! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 02, 2011, 09:12:29 AM

Report delivered! :D

And that, my friends, HOURS before the due ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on September 02, 2011, 02:49:02 PM

Today, I am happy. I actually have a crush on someone. I've forgotten how it feels when you have a crush on someone new in your life and you don't know whether they like you or not. At the very least, I hope I made a good friend. I don't have any female friends that lives near me. I'm in Pa and I have one female friend in NJ (at least two hours away) and another in Va. So, either way, today I am happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM

*Simply Laughs Out Loud*

I'm all for a CR. That's all I have in mind these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:36:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
*Simply Laughs Out Loud*

I'm all for a CR. That's all I have in mind these days.

CR?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:46:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:36:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
*Simply Laughs Out Loud*

I'm all for a CR. That's all I have in mind these days.
CR?

Um...*looks around nervously*

CctRet. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:47:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:46:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:36:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
*Simply Laughs Out Loud*

I'm all for a CR. That's all I have in mind these days.
CR?

Um...*looks around nervously*

CctRet. ;D

Nope, still doesn't mean anything :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:51:41 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:47:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:46:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2011, 08:36:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
*Simply Laughs Out Loud*

I'm all for a CR. That's all I have in mind these days.
CR?

Um...*looks around nervously*

CctRet. ;D
Nope, still doesn't mean anything :(

Secret

I shouldn't say, it could disrupt the balance of world power, according to some conspiracy theories. ;)

(I was just trying to annoy some people who lurk here...harmless fun ;) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on September 03, 2011, 11:54:15 AM

today I am happy my iguana finally pooped and ate at least 3 leaves. Hoping he's not sick after all

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 03, 2011, 01:58:10 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on September 03, 2011, 11:54:15 AM
today I am happy my iguana finally pooped and ate at least 3 leaves. Hoping he's not sick after all

I'm hoping Maria's iguana isn't sick and wishing I could engender happiness as easily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on September 03, 2011, 05:01:48 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 03, 2011, 01:58:10 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on September 03, 2011, 11:54:15 AM
today I am happy my iguana finally pooped and ate at least 3 leaves. Hoping he's not sick after all

I'm hoping Maria's iguana isn't sick and wishing I could engender happiness as easily.

here let the lttle guy crawl on you. Will put a smile n your face. And then a painful grin from all the needle-claws

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 05:06:40 PM

My dad used to have an iguana, didn't work out too well for it though. Says the maid confused it for something else...

:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 03, 2011, 05:13:27 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on September 03, 2011, 05:01:48 PM

here let the lttle guy crawl on you. Will put a smile n your face. And then a painful grin from all the needle-claws

Needle claws?
He sounds stressed.
Have you tried singing to shwim?

"Drink Sangria in the park,
And then later, when it gets dark,
We go home.
Just a perfect day"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM

I'm wondering...where is everyone ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???

Weekends can be quiet on forums. There are often times in the UK afternoon when I am the only member on the forum, that's when I get to play 'Wack 'a Mole' with the spammers. I've been a mod for a month now and in that time I have created over 2,000+ bans, some are for single accounts, some for multiple accounts on one IP, some are IP ranges and there are other types of ban triggers as well. I think I've created bans that have covered 7k to 9k user accounts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 04, 2011, 08:07:13 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums. There are often times in the UK afternoon when I am the only member on the forum, that's when I get to play 'Wack 'a Mole' with the spammers. I've been a mod for a month now and in that time I have created over 2,000+ bans, some are for single accounts, some for multiple accounts on one IP, some are IP ranges and there are other types of ban triggers as well. I think I've created bans that have covered 7k to 9k user accounts.

:o

If you ban an IP address, does it ban by default all further attempted registrations by that address or do you have to keep re-banning the same ones?

Personally I think it must be sort of "soul" cleansing ;D Filtering out and removing the bad from the good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 04, 2011, 08:29:18 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 04, 2011, 08:07:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums. There are often times in the UK afternoon when I am the only member on the forum, that's when I get to play 'Wack 'a Mole' with the spammers. I've been a mod for a month now and in that time I have created over 2,000+ bans, some are for single accounts, some for multiple accounts on one IP, some are IP ranges and there are other types of ban triggers as well. I think I've created bans that have covered 7k to 9k user accounts.

:o

If you ban an IP address, does it ban by default all further attempted registrations by that address or do you have to keep re-banning the same ones?

Personally I think it must be sort of "soul" cleansing ;D Filtering out and removing the bad from the good.

A full ban stops an entity logging in or registering or posting. So once an IP is nailed it's no use in the future. The ban log shows how many times a ban is triggered. In some cases IP bans are triggered hundreds (as time goes by thousands) of times which to me indicates automation of some kind. Click on this link http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=stats and go to the bottom of the page and open August and September and look at the number of spammer members we were getting signing up in the middle of the month!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 04, 2011, 10:21:47 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums.

If I'm not mistaken it's Labour Day holiday in the USA on Monday, so everyone's probably busy putting away their white clothing till Memorial Day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 04, 2011, 04:47:26 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 04, 2011, 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums.

If I'm not mistaken it's Labour Day holiday in the USA on Monday, so everyone's probably busy putting away their white clothing till Memorial Day.

Pfffft, not I. I am actually looking for some white jeans at old navy. I'm a rebel like that. (Also, I dont celebrate any holiday other than a few japanese and chinese ones.)
I was busy last night with three coffee dates. Mmm coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 04, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

Listening to Lament by Light of Aidan... Trying to decypher the lyrics. Any Welsh(?)men here?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 04, 2011, 05:09:37 PM

There was a quiet little forum dedicated to one of my favorite authors that I used to visit (only four members when I joined in 2008). As time went on, the spammers discovered it, and in any given month 1,000 or more spam accounts would be registered. Practically all of them were unused, but it didn't take long for the spam posts to outnumber genuine contributions. The admin was absent for months on end, but I had been in touch with him before the spambot invasion, so I offered to help deal with it. He didn't want to appoint any moderators on the board apparently, so just killed the forum instead. There is a home page for the "society" which is dedicated to the author that still has a dead link to the defunct forum. Kind of a drag that the admin had such a rigid policy; there were some good conversations there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 04, 2011, 05:26:23 PM

On one day here, August 11th, 1,694 spammer accounts were registered!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Xjeepguy on September 04, 2011, 05:36:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums. There are often times in the UK afternoon when I am the only member on the forum, that's when I get to play 'Wack 'a Mole' with the spammers. I've been a mod for a month now and in that time I have created over 2,000+ bans, some are for single accounts, some for multiple accounts on one IP, some are IP ranges and there are other types of ban triggers as well. I think I've created bans that have covered 7k to 9k user accounts.

Nice work! I wish the staff I had on my forums were as diligent. I just noticed just how few spammers actually make it through. Very commendable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 04, 2011, 05:50:14 PM

Quote from: Xjeepguy on September 04, 2011, 05:36:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 04, 2011, 07:37:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
I'm wondering...where is everyone ???
Weekends can be quiet on forums. There are often times in the UK afternoon when I am the only member on the forum, that's when I get to play 'Wack 'a Mole' with the spammers. I've been a mod for a month now and in that time I have created over 2,000+ bans, some are for single accounts, some for multiple accounts on one IP, some are IP ranges and there are other types of ban triggers as well. I think I've created bans that have covered 7k to 9k user accounts.

Nice work! I wish the staff I had on my forums were as diligent. I just noticed just how few spammers actually make it through. Very commendable.

The first IP ban I did was a mistake though, it was Google :o I undid that one ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 04, 2011, 06:05:46 PM

Quote from: Recusant on September 04, 2011, 05:09:37 PM
There was a quiet little forum dedicated to one of my favorite authors that I used to visit

I'm dying of curiosity -- which author?

And just to stay on topic, what's on my mind today is the really good lunch at North Woods Inn I'm looking forward to in about an hour. My mind is very material, perhaps I should work on that when I finish eating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 04, 2011, 06:15:13 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 04, 2011, 06:05:46 PMI'm dying of curiosity -- which author?

The immortal H. L. Mencken. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg830.imageshack.us%2Fimg830%2F860%2Fsmilew.gif&hash=8238eab24d16418eb1c8cd60d971239ab1363c74)

EDIT: The Mencken Society is not to be confused with the "H. L. Mencken Club" which is an organization largely populated by right wing bigots. Mencken would likely have found them highly amusing (then he might have sued them for defamation of character); they start their meetings with a prayer. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 05, 2011, 05:06:41 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 04, 2011, 06:05:46 PM
And just to stay on topic, what's on my mind today is the really good lunch at North Woods Inn I'm looking forward to in about an hour.

I'm not sure it's possible to go off topic in the "What's on your mind today"? thread.
There may be some old Buddhist monks that could do it, perhaps they'd just fake it though.
Some of those monks are pretty sneaky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2011, 08:32:16 PM

If you wait around for someone else to do your work, then nothing gets done, now does it? ;D

To the fray once again, till the end. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2011, 09:06:30 PM

Edit: rant. Got it out, had it read and now I can carry on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 06, 2011, 09:21:28 AM

I'm off to Rhodes tonight for a week's holiday. Can't wait!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2011, 10:08:52 AM

Quote from: OldGit on September 06, 2011, 09:21:28 AM
I'm off to Rhodes tonight for a week's holiday. Can't wait!

Have a good time for all of us ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 06, 2011, 01:49:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2011, 10:08:52 AM
Quote from: OldGit on September 06, 2011, 09:21:28 AM
I'm off to Rhodes tonight for a week's holiday. Can't wait!
Have a ~~good~~ colossal time for all of us ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2011, 02:03:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on September 06, 2011, 01:49:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2011, 10:08:52 AM
Quote from: OldGit on September 06, 2011, 09:21:28 AM
I'm off to Rhodes tonight for a week's holiday. Can't wait!
Have a ~~good~~ colossal time for all of us ;D

Oh ha ha ha ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 06, 2011, 04:23:38 PM

^^ Very droll, Pudding! ::)
Thank you, both.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 08, 2011, 04:32:26 PM

Did anybody see if Medusa said she was going off for a while?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 09, 2011, 03:52:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 08, 2011, 04:32:26 PM
Did anybody see if Medusa said she was going off for a while?

I was just wondering the same thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 10, 2011, 07:23:58 AM

Drunk Swedish elk found in apple tree near Gothenburg (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14842999)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbcimg.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F55239000%2Fjpg%2F_55239942_drunkenmoose.jpg&hash=034b3e941a8a3f411458905bf8c9ed220b820579)

QuoteA homeowner in southern Sweden got a shock when he found a drunken elk stuck in his neighbour's apple tree...

:D :D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 10, 2011, 08:09:07 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 10, 2011, 07:23:58 AM
Drunk Swedish elk found in apple tree near Gothenburg (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14842999)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbcimg.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F55239000%2Fjpg%2F_55239942_drunkenmoose.jpg&hash=034b3e941a8a3f411458905bf8c9ed220b820579)

QuoteA homeowner in southern Sweden got a shock when he found a drunken elk stuck in his neighbour's apple tree...

:D :D :D

...Well, they do like the old, half-rotten apples. And fun, it costs you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 12:57:08 PM

How many of those apples would it take to get an animal that big to get drunk enough to get stuck in a tree? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 10, 2011, 01:01:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 12:57:08 PM
How many of those apples would it take to get an animal that big to get drunk enough to get stuck in a tree? :o

How many drinks does it take to get someone unused to drinking under the table..?

It takes quite a bit with an animal this size, but no more than a reasonable apple tree would shed in reasonable time, I suspect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 03:30:03 PM

Totally off topic message which I'm posting here so that no mediator is needed. Carlos, just back off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 10, 2011, 03:36:24 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
Carlos, just back off.

Interesting... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 10, 2011, 04:17:39 PM

Ye back off Carlos.
We've got a team of wombat trained testicle retrieval Capybaras at the ready.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 10, 2011, 09:51:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 10, 2011, 03:36:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
Carlos, just back off.
Interesting... 8)

More of a tease at the moment :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 11, 2011, 07:57:50 PM

That poor Elk. That would of scared the crap out of me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 12, 2011, 03:18:07 AM

Are "hismikeness" and "ihatemike" related? XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 12, 2011, 03:48:26 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 12, 2011, 03:18:07 AM
Are "hismikeness" and "ihatemike" related? XD

Yep. He's my older brother.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 12, 2011, 07:16:16 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 12, 2011, 03:48:26 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 12, 2011, 03:18:07 AM
Are "hismikeness" and "ihatemike" related? XD

Yep. He's my older brother.

Really? Awww! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 12, 2011, 03:38:05 PM

More about the Elk/Moose http://news.discovery.com/animals/drunk-swedish-moose-110909.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2011, 03:47:09 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 10, 2011, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 10, 2011, 03:36:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
Carlos, just back off.
Interesting... 8)
More of a tease at the moment :-*

Not really. Just had to be a public forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 13, 2011, 09:09:38 AM

They showed this clip on the TV this morning, made me laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL3cKY1ptlw :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 17, 2011, 05:12:10 AM

Tomorrow we kick off the Freethought Fitness program and on Sunday I get to walk in a gay pride parade. Should be an interesting (and busy) weekend.

_{and i have to fit some work in there during free time}

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Shy on September 17, 2011, 06:06:14 AM

I'm just posting this cause it's what's on my mind today...really the past week.

My 6th semester of college has gone downhill. Math is hard for me, but the teacher bombarding the class with homework has made it 10x worse. Love, love, LOVE my Networking class & teacher. Two other classes that are ok.

I got a math tutor the second week of class. Still can't keep up, this guy must think we don't have lives or other classes. (Lives in my terminology = kids doing homework, cooking, cleaning, taking 17 yr old son to work and picking him up 4x's a week, and watching 15 month old grandson while while daughter works) And need to do my 200 problems of algebra homework!?

Bills are due that can't be paid. Can't concentrate. Even the younger ones in class are having a problem with the amount of homework.

Stress, stress, stress......................SCREAM, SCREAM, SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Sorry to interrupt a conversation, needed to vent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 17, 2011, 06:13:30 AM

Ran out of pink hair dye. :(
Getting ready to meet up with new friends to watch season 2 premiere of my little pony! :D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 17, 2011, 04:29:00 PM

Quote from: Shy on September 17, 2011, 06:06:14 AM

Sorry to interrupt a conversation, needed to vent.

I don't want to make you apologise for apologising.

I think this is my favourite thread, you can say whatever is on your mind, that may lead to replies or not.
There may be things that don't seem worth a thread but they can be mentioned here.

I like keeping cotton tee shirts, they just get thinner and better. My Stop Making Sense is getting hard to read, there was a Stones one and a Neil Young that went missing. I have suspicions but I can't prove anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 17, 2011, 05:39:06 PM

I was very politely cat-called yesterday, by the most mannerly construction worker. He said, "excuse me! Hello, miss! You are very beautiful, would you like to go for a walk? Awww, you are so beautiful!"
It was strange, though oddly nice? he seemed sincere.
Big cities are weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2011, 05:44:28 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 17, 2011, 05:39:06 PM
I was very politely cat-called yesterday, by the most mannerly construction worker. He said, "excuse me! Hello, miss! You are very beautiful, would you like to go for a walk? Awww, you are so beautiful!"
It was strange, though oddly nice? he seemed sincere.
Big cities are weird.

LOL! Obviously there are construction workers with brains.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 17, 2011, 06:16:01 PM

0/triangle

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 17, 2011, 07:07:49 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 17, 2011, 05:39:06 PM
I was very politely cat-called yesterday, by the most mannerly construction worker. He said, "excuse me! Hello, miss! You are very beautiful, would you like to go for a walk? Awww, you are so beautiful!"
It was strange, though oddly nice? he seemed sincere.
Big cities are weird.

So... NOT a creep, you think..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brayton.l on September 19, 2011, 12:23:46 AM

I am thinking that cesaer salad is delicious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on September 19, 2011, 03:57:23 AM

Just got back from the pride parade....we had 80 agnostics/atheists etc out there supporting equality it was awesome. I've never been in a place before where the crowd actually cheered for a bunch of atheists (and they had to know that's who they were cheering since we had signs and banners they could see as we passed). It was also great to see literally thousands of people in Dallas out for a gay pride event; there had to be at least 2,000 people actually walking in the parade itself!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 19, 2011, 06:45:44 AM

^ That's sounds amazing, Whitney!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2011, 08:48:45 AM

Quote from: Whitney on September 19, 2011, 03:57:23 AM
Just got back from the pride parade....we had 80 agnostics/atheists etc out there supporting equality it was awesome. I've never been in a place before where the crowd actually cheered for a bunch of atheists (and they had to know that's who they were cheering since we had signs and banners they could see as we passed). It was also great to see literally thousands of people in Dallas out for a gay pride event; there had to be at least 2,000 people actually walking in the parade itself!

Woot!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 19, 2011, 09:09:02 AM

Excellent, Whitney!

-----------------------

Is everyone aware that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2011, 09:21:12 AM

Quote from: OldGit on September 19, 2011, 09:09:02 AM
Excellent, Whitney!

-----------------------

Is everyone aware that today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day?

Argggg! We are now laddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on September 19, 2011, 12:39:42 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 17, 2011, 07:07:49 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on September 17, 2011, 05:39:06 PM
I was very politely cat-called yesterday, by the most mannerly construction worker. He said, "excuse me! Hello, miss! You are very beautiful, would you like to go for a walk? Awww, you are so beautiful!"
It was strange, though oddly nice? he seemed sincere.
Big cities are weird.
So... NOT a creep, you think..?

Maybe not totally. Or he has just realized that traditional cat-calling doesn't really get you the desired results (whodathunk?!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Denty420 on October 03, 2011, 03:37:16 PM

Thought I'd share with you something that happened to me the other night.

I'm a cab driver and I work nights. Saturday night I was working and I got a booking through to go and pick up an old couple to take them to a local restaurant. So, I draw up outside the house and this nice lady and gentleman got into the car. We swapped pleasantries and chatted about the weather (as you do) as I pulled away from the kerb and started the journey.

About halfway to the restaurant there was a lull in the conversation, and after around twenty seconds silence, the old woman turned to her husband and asked, 'How are your haemorrhoids tonight, love?'

I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep from laughing hysterically.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 03, 2011, 04:15:12 PM

^ (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FLaughing_RoflSmileyLJ.gif&hash=408f9683dd143fb3e0c4dfb36ccf4b0387222924)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2011, 04:58:35 PM

LOL! Poor bastard (the man not you) :D

Many years ago myself and 3 other blokes were waiting for a taxi outside a hotel and when it pulled up we all bundled in. Only to be told by the driver "I'm not a taxi you know!" He was very calm but not at all amused!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on October 07, 2011, 05:27:09 PM

The next door neighbor's water pipe busted under his house overnight flooding the neighborhood. Now I have no water and need to take a shit, shower, and shave before work.
Damn water company has to turn the entire neighborhood's water off. Oh well, guess I'll just be stinky and hairy at work today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 07, 2011, 09:34:42 PM

That's strange. Normally the water company could just shut his water off at his water meter. I wonder if it was actually a city water supply pipe that broke, rather than one of "his" pipes. I hope they have it fixed by the time you return from work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM

Hello all!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!

Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:02:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!
Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)

I've missed you too, Asmo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:16:58 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!
Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)
I've missed you too, Asmo.

Woot! We've missed you ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:25:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!
Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)
I've missed you too, Asmo.
Woot! We've missed you ;D

Thank you Tank. Nice to see you again as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:27:05 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!
Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)
I've missed you too, Asmo.
Woot! We've missed you ;D
Thank you Tank. Nice to see you again as well.

You've got a lot of posts to catch up with young lady.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:35:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:27:05 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:25:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:16:58 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:02:17 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 08, 2011, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 02:03:00 PM
Hello all!
Well, look who's being all back-like! 8)
I've missed you too, Asmo.
Woot! We've missed you ;D
Thank you Tank. Nice to see you again as well.
You've got a lot of posts to catch up with young lady.

I will never catch up to your post count, Tank. That ship sailed the moment you signed up...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2011, 05:38:30 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on October 08, 2011, 05:35:05 PM
I will never catch up to your post count, Tank. That ship sailed the moment you signed up...

I was seriously worried when Thumpalumpacus signed up, but I am now 'The only post whore on the forum.' ;D

I actually meant that you had a lot of reading to do ;)

EDIT: This is my 6,666th post! Need evil grin smily!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on October 08, 2011, 08:54:11 PM

*yawn* Been job hunting all week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2011, 09:04:51 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on October 08, 2011, 08:54:11 PM
*yawn* Been job hunting all week.

Did you catch one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on October 08, 2011, 10:42:13 PM

Hopefully!! Interview went well at gamestop. :( that was on thursday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2011, 10:47:26 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on October 08, 2011, 10:42:13 PM
Hopefully!! Interview went well at gamestop. :( that was on thursday.

Good luck! I'll keep various appendages crossed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 09, 2011, 11:10:08 AM

Broke. Again. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2011, 04:58:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 09, 2011, 11:10:08 AM
Broke. Again. >:(

You or the car?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 10, 2011, 04:14:30 PM

I'm watching the documentary "Deliver us From Evil" and it is truly disturbing :( I wish I could make my catholic father watch this because he is constantly burying his head in the sand about abuse cases in the church.
*shudder*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 10, 2011, 05:53:21 PM

I think that I might be the only sane person in my workplace
women in their twenties, believing in magic, witches , evil eyes and... *shudders* zodiac signs
that is worth 4 points off my faith in humanity list

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 10, 2011, 06:32:11 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 10, 2011, 05:53:21 PM
I think that I might be the only sane person in my workplace
women in their twenties, believing in magic, witches , evil eyes and... *shudders* zodiac signs
that is worth 4 points off my faith in humanity list

Can't be fun surrounded by loons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 11, 2011, 10:07:54 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2011, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on September 01, 2011, 01:12:40 PM
"alone again, naturally."
What's up?

Sorry I didn't see this right away. Well, vacation's through and i'm back to work. How's you grandson Lennon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2011, 10:43:11 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on October 11, 2011, 10:07:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2011, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on September 01, 2011, 01:12:40 PM
"alone again, naturally."
What's up?

Sorry I didn't see this right away. Well, vacation's through and i'm back to work. How's you grandson Lennon?

Fine thanks. Standing, about to walk and one tooth! 11 months old

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 11, 2011, 05:39:00 PM

just watched the avengers trailer. I think I had a brain orgasm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on October 12, 2011, 03:46:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2011, 10:43:11 AM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on October 11, 2011, 10:07:54 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2011, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on September 01, 2011, 01:12:40 PM
"alone again, naturally."
What's up?

Sorry I didn't see this right away. Well, vacation's through and i'm back to work. How's you grandson Lennon?
Fine thanks. Standing, about to walk and one tooth! 11 months old

Hah! That's so cool! Now that you've mentioned his tooth, maybe you have an idea about this: do babies catch fever when a tooth is about to come out?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2011, 04:49:19 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on October 12, 2011, 03:46:23 PM
Hah! That's so cool! Now that you've mentioned his tooth, maybe you have an idea about this: do babies catch fever when a tooth is about to come out?

They do run a temperature when teething that's for sure!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 12, 2011, 05:09:59 PM

This is the best week ever
after watching the avnegrers trailer yesterday, today I found out iron savior is finally releasing a new album
like
yipeee horaaay

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2011, 10:03:31 PM

I think somebody has eaten The Magic Pudding :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2011, 01:17:46 PM

Watching the qualifying for the Korean Grand Prix.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2011, 01:58:49 AM

I've almost finished my minecraft guesthouse. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 10:29:00 AM

On my mind today, in order of priority, from highest down:

1. Rat has pneumonea
2. Lack of smokes
3. A nasty arm lac from fixing Old Rusty
4. World domination
5. Flamethrowers vs. Somali pirate (I have thought up a solution to both piracy and the food crisis.)
6. Lack of smokes (again, since that one persists)
7, 8, 9 and so on: same as 6.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2011, 10:29:54 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
On my mind today, in order of priority, from highest down:

1. Rat has pneumonea
2. Lack of smokes
3. A nasty arm lac from fixing Old Rusty
4. World domination
4. Flamethrowers vs. Somali pirate (I have thought up a solution to both piracy and the food crisis.)
5. Lack of smokes (again, since that one persists)
6, 7, 8 and so on: same as 5.

Will he get over it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 10:33:21 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2011, 10:29:54 AM
1. Rat has pneumonea

Have him on two different antibiotics, vitamin supplements and some really expensive veterinary brainpower. It is serious, but Small One does stand a good chance with the level of care I provide and the resources I throw at it. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2011, 10:59:39 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 10:33:21 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2011, 10:29:54 AM
1. Rat has pneumonea
Have him on two different antibiotics, vitamin supplements and some really expensive veterinary brainpower. It is serious, but Small One does stand a good chance with the level of care I provide and the resources I throw at it. :)

I hope he pulls through! :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 11:25:42 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2011, 10:59:39 AM
I hope he pulls through! :-[

The problem with dealing with rat pneumonea is usually limited resources and unqualified vets, which is exactly why I'm throwing a yearly budget for a third world family at it, so to say, so Small One can have a rodent specialist and all them cool drugs.

Credit card company is gonna love me for this... :-\ BUT, nothing is too expensive for my beloved Small One :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 25, 2011, 01:30:19 PM

Good luck, Asmo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2011, 04:21:40 PM

I know what you're talking about. Whenever one of my guinea pigs or hamsters would get sick there usually wasn't much I could do for them. Ordinary vets just can't do much more other than cut overgrown teeth.

Edited to correct spelling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ildiko on October 25, 2011, 04:43:08 PM

Best wishes to Asmo's rat.

xSP, how did the exam go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2011, 04:43:48 PM

Indeed. Small One is doing better on antibiotics and vitamins and liquid foods though. And the rodent specialist was very helpful and explained quite well why and how the rat got sick and how to maximise the chances of it not happening again in the future. Well worth the fortune he cost me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2011, 12:19:08 AM

Asmo, how old is Small One?

Ildiko, tiring as hell: two days, one 4 and a half hours long and the second 5 and a half. 90 questions on both days plus an essay to write on the second day. Just being able to finish was a feat in itself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 26, 2011, 06:57:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2011, 12:19:08 AM
Asmo, how old is Small One?

Two. Is all old and wise-like :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2011, 07:09:03 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 26, 2011, 06:57:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2011, 12:19:08 AM
Asmo, how old is Small One?
Two. Is all old and wise-like :)

That's adorable, makes me want to buy a pet rat 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Willow on October 26, 2011, 09:34:28 PM

I need to winge about the lack of hot water. We, and a few thousand neighbours have had no gas since Sunday (4 days so far) and although we have borrowed electric heating and cooking devices, we are still without hot water. We have been having spongebaths with a kettle of hot, but my hair mings. Tomorrow I will waltz into the gym at uni and use one of their showers despite not being a member. Nobody checks, and uni have a welfare role after all. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
No hot water stinks. Really.
Thanks for reading, sorry about the rant.
Icky,
Willow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 27, 2011, 12:29:25 AM

Quote from: Willow on October 26, 2011, 09:34:28 PM
No hot water stinks.

Eventually, it also stinks literally.

I take it your hot water tank is gas-heated?

Have you like... Screamed at the gas company..? Probably wouldn't make them move faster, but to the satisfaction of it, I think you are entitled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2011, 11:22:36 AM

Asmo' how is Small One today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 27, 2011, 11:36:58 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 27, 2011, 11:22:36 AM
Asmo' how is Small One today?

Is much better on antibiotics :) Is still all thin and lethargic-like, but can breathe properly. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Willow on October 27, 2011, 09:42:51 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 27, 2011, 12:29:25 AM
Quote from: Willow on October 26, 2011, 09:34:28 PM
No hot water stinks.
Eventually, it also stinks literally.

I take it your hot water tank is gas-heated?

Have you like... Screamed at the gas company..? Probably wouldn't make them move faster, but to the satisfaction of it, I think you are entitled.

We got another update in the post. One street has now been turned back on, and they are taking it seriously, so I don't feel the need to shout at the National Grid. I got my shower at uni today which helped.
They are going to pay us £30 per day compensation for the inconvenience, which considering I'm not out of pocket, makes the trouble more paletable.

Glad the rat is on the mend.
Willow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on October 28, 2011, 04:40:29 AM

I spent all day at a convention of which I'm a volunteer (not atheist related) and now I'm really tired but also wound up because we had a few mini crisis issues right towards the end. Overall it was a good day though; I enjoyed it more than I had expected.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 29, 2011, 09:08:54 PM

tonight I;m thinking:
glue raps for mice
nastiest thing ever. I will never buy those things again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 29, 2011, 10:10:10 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 29, 2011, 09:08:54 PM
tonight I;m thinking:
glue raps for mice
nastiest thing ever. I will never buy those things again!

What on earth are they?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 07:42:17 AM

I think they might be a typo for glue traps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2011, 09:50:33 AM

Quote from: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 07:42:17 AM
I think they might be a typo for glue traps.

Ah! That makes more sense! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 10:07:38 AM

Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum

Well I got into the junk drawer
To sniff myself some glue
The clocks went back
What's a rodent gonna do?

Shit! Super-glue! Sticky whiskers! Squeak!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2011, 10:15:56 AM

Quote from: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 10:07:38 AM
Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum - Ba-dum-dum

Well I got into the junk drawer
To sniff myself some glue
The clocks went back
What's a rodent gonna do?

Shit! Super-glue! Sticky whiskers! Squeak!

Very good!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 30, 2011, 11:34:54 AM

yeaaaah I meant glue TRAPS. My lap top is so tiny!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 04:44:52 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 30, 2011, 11:34:54 AM
yeaaaah I meant glue TRAPS. My lap top is so tiny!

One of those Eeeeeee-PCs..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on October 30, 2011, 05:08:06 PM

I'm wondering who this person posing as Asmo is and what they did with the Asmo we all know and love. This Asmo is seeming just a little too caring... Although, it is about a rat and not a human, so that sounds like him...
Hmmmm....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:11:48 PM

Is Asmo's beloved Small One, the rat is. Is tiny and furry and has very sharp teeth and claws with which to bite and scratch unfortunate visitors. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2011, 08:13:18 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:11:48 PM
Is Asmo's beloved Small One, the rat is. Is tiny and furry and has very sharp teeth and claws with which to bite and scratch unfortunate visitors. 8)

You know what they say about pets mirroring their owners... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:14:35 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2011, 08:13:18 PM
You know what they say about pets mirroring their owners... ;D

Yes. And Small One, he is cute and evil and when gets well, will also be round again. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 08:41:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:14:35 PM
Yes. And Small One, he is cute and evil and when gets well, will also be round again. ;D

But is Small One starting to feel better?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:42:45 PM

Yes. Small One is doing ok. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2011, 08:48:30 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:42:45 PM
Yes. Small One is doing ok. :)

That is good news indeed ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ildiko on October 30, 2011, 09:27:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:42:45 PM
Yes. Small One is doing ok. :)

Very good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 07, 2011, 06:23:19 PM

I think I'm going to write a creative non-fiction piece for an upcoming writing contest. I do a lot of writing, but most of it tends to be just on online gobbledegook. I think this would be good for me. I fear I am developing a very short attention span.

I really, really ought to get off my behind and go get a shower. Here I go! Soon...
That's on my mind today ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 07, 2011, 06:27:41 PM

What's on my mind today? Finals. Oh how I hate them. Not because they are hard, but the whole school just makes such a big deal out of them. :-\

Quote from: Asmodean on October 30, 2011, 08:42:45 PM
Yes. Small One is doing ok. :)

Is Small One getting any rounder?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 07, 2011, 07:13:37 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 07, 2011, 06:27:41 PM
Is Small One getting any rounder?

Yes. All nice and round-ish now :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 08, 2011, 10:46:34 PM

I feel sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 09, 2011, 02:56:27 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 08, 2011, 10:46:34 PM
I feel sad.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.learninghouse.com.au%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2Fcache%2F1%2Fimage%2F5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d%2Fi%2Fm%2Fimage_1_200.jpg&hash=eae933ad49cdb0ec40b3892f4c24d216cef92f73)

Bananas in pyjamas used to work for me, but I overly relied on them during a particularly dark period and their efficacy was diminished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2011, 07:50:55 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 08, 2011, 10:46:34 PM
I feel sad.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Omens or bad luck?
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 10:56:09 PM

I've recently gained the habit of dropping things, starting yesterday with about 10 eggs, six of which broke. Then today, I went to put something down and caused the phone, modem, router, and remote all to fall to the floor... I'm afraid that this might be an omen. I seem to get them before something bad happens. Any thoughts regarding the matter?

Title: Re: Omens or bad luck?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2011, 09:17:42 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 10:56:09 PM
I've recently gained the habit of dropping things, starting yesterday with about 10 eggs, six of which broke. Then today, I went to put something down and caused the phone, modem, router, and remote all to fall to the floor... I'm afraid that this might be an omen. I seem to get them before something bad happens. Any thoughts regarding the matter?

Growth spurt? Classic symptom of the body changing dimensions. Have you had your eyes tested recently? Adolecent body changes can effect eyesight as well.

Title: Re: Omens or bad luck?
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:34:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2011, 09:17:42 AM
Growth spurt? Classic symptom of the body changing dimensions. Have you had your eyes tested recently? Adolecent body changes can effect eyesight as well.

Suprisingly enough, I haven't had my eyes checked in 2 years. But I think my growth spurts are coming to a close. :P I'm only 5'6! I need one more inch.

Title: Re: Omens or bad luck?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 13, 2011, 12:05:49 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:34:16 PMI'm only 5'6! I need one more inch.

Well it's a life of unnatural footwear and pain for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2011, 04:48:47 AM

I was drunk the other day, and I was thinking about religion. Only then, I could understand why people really believe there is an afterlife. While drunk, I escaped reality and realized that I also wished there was an after life so that I could see my husband again after he or I die because I love him very much, he is my best friend and after 10 years we are still very much in love. (Yes, atheist know how to love too.) I can see how people force themselves to believe this to make death more tolerable.

Title: Re: Omens or bad luck?
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 06:16:18 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 13, 2011, 12:05:49 AM
Well it's a life of unnatural footwear and pain for you.

I need the inch so I can wear heels. If I don't get that inch, I'll be stuck dating a 5'9-5'11 guy whereas I want a 6'-6'5" guy... Without that inch, I'm ruined. :P
And Tank, yesterday, I found out what the warning was for. I told myself that I wasn't going to run the 5k my church was doing, I was just going to man the water station.... Then a chipper cute guy decided to smooth talk me into it and beat my time by almost 20 minutes... The pain, agonizing pain! >:( But on the bright side, I look like I dropped 5lbs. I HAVE CURVES NOT ROLLS! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 14, 2011, 01:08:25 PM

Got back from the reptile expo. That was pretty fun. I got a few things for the Hermanator and Thea. Including a Dubia roach colony that I have been wanting for months. No more smelly, chirpy crickets! ;D. Also got Herman a pinky mouse. Boy did he like that. I have never seen that lizard look so proud of himself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 17, 2011, 12:14:47 AM

Barack Obama is going to Darwin and meeting with Atheist leaders.
Surely this hasn't gone unnoticed by those who track Satan's influence on Earth.
B52s and US marines are going to be based there.

QuoteOn 9 September 1839, HMS Beagle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin,_Northern_Territory) sailed into Darwin harbour during its surveying of the area. John Clements Wickham named the region "Port Darwin" in honour of their former shipmate Charles Darwin, who had sailed with them on the ship's previous voyage which had ended in October 1836. The settlement there became the town of Palmerston in 1869, and was renamed Darwin in 1911.

That's kind of interesting, the harbour named long before Darwin released his great work and his name extended to include the town after his death.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 17, 2011, 02:51:43 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 17, 2011, 12:14:47 AMBarack Obama is going to Darwin and meeting with Atheist leaders.
Surely this hasn't gone unnoticed by those who track Satan's influence on Earth.
B52s and US marines are going to be based there.

QuoteOn 9 September 1839, HMS Beagle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin,_Northern_Territory) sailed into Darwin harbour during its surveying of the area. John Clements Wickham named the region "Port Darwin" in honour of their former shipmate Charles Darwin, who had sailed with them on the ship's previous voyage which had ended in October 1836. The settlement there became the town of Palmerston in 1869, and was renamed Darwin in 1911.

That's kind of interesting, the harbour named long before Darwin released his great work and his name extended to include the town after his death.

Cool! Thanks for that, Magic Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 18, 2011, 04:29:24 PM

Well, today is my 16th birthday, and I'm currently celebrating it in bed with a concussion. How wonderful... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:44:05 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 18, 2011, 04:29:24 PM
Well, today is my 16th birthday, and I'm currently celebrating it in bed with a concussion. How wonderful... :-\

Happy Birthday sproutling!

I assume you took a tumble from your horse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 18, 2011, 05:36:49 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:44:05 PM

Happy Birthday sproutling!

I assume you took a tumble from your horse?

Thanks. No, I was turning out a friend's horse in the field and he turned and kicked me in the back which sent me headfirst into the fence. I have a perfect hoof shaped bruise on my back though, maybe I'll get it turned into a tattoo before it fades :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 18, 2011, 05:36:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:44:05 PM

Happy Birthday sproutling!

I assume you took a tumble from your horse?

Thanks. No, I was turning out a friend's horse in the field and he turned and kicked me in the back which sent me headfirst into the fence. I have a perfect hoof shaped bruise on my back though, maybe I'll get it turned into a tattoo before it fades :D

Horses; just enough brains to be dangerous!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 09:08:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM
Horses; just enough brains to be dangerous!

Is not their brains that we lumps of clay worry about... Seems like every time I am around horses, they crap. And then they kick the crap around. And I ALWAYS happen to be right behind 'em when that happens. >:(

That, and they have teeth. Many teeth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 09:19:29 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 09:08:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM
Horses; just enough brains to be dangerous!
Is not their brains that we lumps of clay worry about... Seems like every time I am around horses, they crap. And then they kick the crap around. And I ALWAYS happen to be right behind 'em when that happens. >:(

That, and they have teeth. Many teeth.

I once had a horse fart in my face blowing small pieces of horse poo into my eyes and mouth >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 09:21:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 09:19:29 PM
I once had a horse fart in my face blowing small pieces of horse poo into my eyes and mouth >:(

See! You see?!

Whaddiditellya?! Vicious creatures. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 18, 2011, 10:03:52 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 09:21:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 09:19:29 PM
I once had a horse fart in my face blowing small pieces of horse poo into my eyes and mouth >:(
See! You see?!

Whaddiditellya?! Vicious creatures. >:(

Okay, I have to admit, that is pretty gross. But about the whole stepping in it thing, you get used to it after a while ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 19, 2011, 02:52:26 AM

Aren't you guys taught the gun is always loaded and the horse always kicks?
OK so kicking isn't always the problem, but the gist of it is don't trust them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 19, 2011, 04:00:28 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 19, 2011, 02:52:26 AM
Aren't you guys taught the gun is always loaded and the horse always kicks?
OK so kicking isn't always the problem, but the gist of it is don't trust them.

I really have never trusted this horse, but he was facing me when I let him loose. I was taught to always face the horse towards the gate before you let them loose. I turned to let myself out the gate and he whipped around before I could do anything. I knew he was a kicker, but I tried to keep myself safe. I think it was just something that I couldn't have done anything to prevent it. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fi on November 19, 2011, 07:27:54 AM

Quote from: magdalena on November 13, 2011, 04:48:47 AM
I was drunk the other day, and I was thinking about religion. Only then, I could understand why people really believe there is an afterlife. While drunk, I escaped reality and realized that I also wished there was an after life so that I could see my husband again after he or I die because I love him very much, he is my best friend and after 10 years we are still very much in love. (Yes, atheist know how to love too.) I can see how people force themselves to believe this to make death more tolerable.

Oh yes.

Someone close to me lost both his parents when he was very young. He has told me on more than one occasion that he "has to" believe in God and an afterlife because he wants to believe that they're in a good place now. I feel like a jerk for arguing with him on that point, so I don't.

For me, the finality of death makes my days with my loved ones that much more precious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:37:10 AM

Do you ever feel like crying and you don't know why?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 20, 2011, 08:46:09 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Do you ever feel like crying and you don't know why?

No, not really. I generally understand why and the reason(s) are generally apparent and they can be good or bad. I assume that this is not the case for you hence the question. Care to share?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 03:34:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 20, 2011, 08:46:09 AM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Do you ever feel like crying and you don't know why?
No, not really. I generally understand why and the reason(s) are generally apparent and they can be good or bad. I assume that this is not the case for you hence the question. Care to share?

I think I figured it out. See, my wife is employed in Singapore. She's been away for 8 months now. I realize that my 7-year old daughter has been motherless for a very long time. I want to completely understand what she is going through and it's hard for me. I did not experience what she is now experiencing. I finally see sadness in her eyes, which I didn't notice before and I know I can never, even if I tried, compensate for her mother. Oh, man.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 20, 2011, 04:43:06 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 03:34:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 20, 2011, 08:46:09 AM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Do you ever feel like crying and you don't know why?
No, not really. I generally understand why and the reason(s) are generally apparent and they can be good or bad. I assume that this is not the case for you hence the question. Care to share?
I think I figured it out. See, my wife is employed in Singapore. She's been away for 8 months now. I realize that my 7-year old daughter has been motherless for a very long time. I want to completely understand what she is going through and it's hard for me. I did not experience what she is now experiencing. I finally see sadness in her eyes, which I didn't notice before and I know I can never, even if I tried, compensate for her mother. Oh, man.

I think you're beating yourself up unneccessarily. You need to discuss the situation with your daughter and take it from there. There is no point in you getting upset over what has happened as you can't change the past and your upset will be obvious to your daughter. Kids have gone through a lot worse things than being without a Mum for 8 months and suffered no serious ill effects. Your daughter has her father there to support her through this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2011, 05:26:23 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 03:34:32 PM
I think I figured it out. See, my wife is employed in Singapore. She's been away for 8 months now. I realize that my 7-year old daughter has been motherless for a very long time. I want to completely understand what she is going through and it's hard for me. I did not experience what she is now experiencing. I finally see sadness in her eyes, which I didn't notice before and I know I can never, even if I tried, compensate for her mother. Oh, man.

My brother went thru something like this -- his wife was offered a place at a very hard to get college program for 18 mos on one coast while he was offered a very good job on the other coast. They decided these were not to be missed opportunites for either of them, so she went to school New Hampshire while he starting working in Oregon and naturally their 3-yr old daughter went with him. My brother says it was the hardest 18 mos of all their lives and if they'd known how emotionally difficult it was going to be they probably wouldn't have done it but (and this is my main point) other than outrageously high phone bills the main effect of separation on their daughter was a relationship with her father that was just as strong and close as the one with her mother. I agree with Tank, you should probably take it easier on yourself. Sure your girl is missing her mom's physical presence and that makes her sad, but sad itsn't fatal and it's far from the worst thing that could be happening to a 7-yr old. Her mom isn't completely out of her life, she's only an extremely expensive phone call away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM

I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.

Are you normally light sensitive?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 21, 2011, 06:43:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.
Are you normally light sensitive?

No, I like being in the light and it has never bothered me before

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:46:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.
Are you normally light sensitive?

No, I like being in the light and it has never bothered me before

How odd. Never heard of that before, except after a hangover! You haven't been hitting the booze have you ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 21, 2011, 06:52:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.
Are you normally light sensitive?

No, I like being in the light and it has never bothered me before
How odd. Never heard of that before, except after a hangover! You haven't been hitting the booze have you ;D

Of course not! I only do stripes :P But really, when I went to the doctor, he told me that I would probably be sensitive to the light for a while. Also, no riding for two weeks. Not sure which is worse, :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:54:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:52:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.
Are you normally light sensitive?

No, I like being in the light and it has never bothered me before
How odd. Never heard of that before, except after a hangover! You haven't been hitting the booze have you ;D

Of course not! I only do stripes :P But really, when I went to the doctor, he told me that I would probably be sensitive to the light for a while. Also, no riding for two weeks. Not sure which is worse, :P

Did the Dr think it had anything to do with the concusion from last week?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 21, 2011, 07:13:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:54:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:52:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
I can tell this is going to be a long week. I sat in the dark all weekend because if I went into the light I felt like I would die. No I'm at school where the lights seem 10 times as bright. I've accidentally fallen asleep in 3 classes today :-\ At least it is a short week this week.
Are you normally light sensitive?

No, I like being in the light and it has never bothered me before
How odd. Never heard of that before, except after a hangover! You haven't been hitting the booze have you ;D

Of course not! I only do stripes :P But really, when I went to the doctor, he told me that I would probably be sensitive to the light for a while. Also, no riding for two weeks. Not sure which is worse, :P
Did the Dr think it had anything to do with the concusion from last week?

Yea, I was at the ER on Thursday, then had another appointment yesterday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2011, 07:19:03 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:54:22 PM
Did the Dr think it had anything to do with the concusion from last week?

Yea, I was at the ER on Thursday, then had another appointment yesterday.

Well at least they have a handle on it. Hope you get over it soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 21, 2011, 08:05:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 07:19:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 21, 2011, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2011, 06:54:22 PM
Did the Dr think it had anything to do with the concusion from last week?

Yea, I was at the ER on Thursday, then had another appointment yesterday.
Well at least they have a handle on it. Hope you get over it soon.

You and me both ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 22, 2011, 01:21:22 AM

I think I need a new job - I moved to this city and I have a job that I really enjoy, but they'll only give me 16 hours a week. Which means I have to support the job I love by also working a job that I hate.

I think the solution is to find a full time job that I "like". Juggling two jobs is really annoying and lame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 22, 2011, 01:52:13 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 22, 2011, 01:21:22 AM
I think I need a new job - I moved to this city and I have a job that I really enjoy, but they'll only give me 16 hours a week. Which means I have to support the job I love by also working a job that I hate.

I think the solution is to find a full time job that I "like". Juggling two jobs is really annoying and lame.

What would a job that you "like" be?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 22, 2011, 02:02:38 AM

The job that I like is being a veterinary receptionist. I also have work with a research firm calling people to do surveys and I hate it. I could definitely get some other kind of receptionist work, but I don't know if I'll enjoy the people as much. This is complicated by the fact that I am going back to school in a month or so, by distance, to do a program that builds on my B.A. (I like working as a veterinary receptionist, but A) I'll never make "good" money doing it and B) I kind of feel like it was a waste to go to university for 4 years to do this).

My husband is also in school full time and we have a wee one who is a year and a half. Life is complicated right now, haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 22, 2011, 02:14:43 AM

So you like the receptionist part, and working with animals? Maybe you could work at a school :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 22, 2011, 02:20:47 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 22, 2011, 02:14:43 AM
So you like the receptionist part, and working with animals? Maybe you could work at a school :P

Ha! I think I'd have the kids strangled within a day :P I like non-verbal animals

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fi on November 22, 2011, 03:58:22 AM

Grump of the day: I've been in this Anthropology 101 (Human Evolution) class for seven weeks now. We spent the first two or three weeks learning the processes of evolution. But just today I was doing group work with some other people and one girl just opened her mouth and this is what fell out of it:

"You know what I don't get about evolution? Like, if we evolved from apes, why are there still apes?"

Another girl in my group joined in like, "YEAH! I don't get it at all! I thought this class was supposed to explain that! It doesn't make ANY sense!"

I wanted to slam their heads together.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2011, 07:22:27 AM

Quote from: Fi on November 22, 2011, 03:58:22 AM
Grump of the day: I've been in this Anthropology 101 (Human Evolution) class for seven weeks now. We spent the first two or three weeks learning the processes of evolution. But just today I was doing group work with some other people and one girl just opened her mouth and this is what fell out of it:

"You know what I don't get about evolution? Like, if we evolved from apes, why are there still apes?"

Another girl in my group joined in like, "YEAH! I don't get it at all! I thought this class was supposed to explain that! It doesn't make ANY sense!"

I wanted to slam their heads together.

AAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Fucking morons!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 22, 2011, 08:49:15 AM

Quote from: Fi on November 22, 2011, 03:58:22 AM
I wanted to slam their heads together.

I would certainly insult them to make their eyes water if I was there... Did it once, would like to do it again :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fi on November 22, 2011, 08:51:50 AM

I just sat there in horrified silence until the professor started talking. I can never speak eloquently when I've been blindsided by stupidity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fi on November 22, 2011, 08:59:20 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Do you ever feel like crying and you don't know why?

You aren't alone.

Sometimes when that happens I just watch a sad movie and get it over with. It helps!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on November 23, 2011, 02:18:48 PM

Some people are so stupid and oblivious.

Saw this on a Spark People message board posting:

Question: Will you get the flu shot this year.

Answer: No.

Signature line of person that answered: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil 2:3-4"

Talk about not practicing what you preach!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 24, 2011, 04:14:02 PM

Oh mannn, it has been the longest two months ever. I am super sorry for disappearing guys. My mom got sick and I had to deal with a lot. *sighs* but I really did miss this place, so i'll try to be active again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 24, 2011, 04:15:58 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 24, 2011, 04:14:02 PM
Oh mannn, it has been the longest two months ever. I am super sorry for disappearing guys. My mom got sick and I had to deal with a lot. *sighs* but I really did miss this place, so i'll try to be active again.

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No worries. Hope your mum is all better now!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 24, 2011, 04:19:41 PM

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Who is this spammer?! >:( And what has he done to Tank?! >:(

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 24, 2011, 04:25:33 PM

Ahh, hey Tank! :)

Grah, no... She was in I.C.U with liver failure for over two weeks. Then she was transferred to the hospice, where my father , sister and I watched her pass. I was just having an extra tough time because aside from my mom, dad, & sis, I hate my family. They were being obnoxious and religious the entire time. Luckily my mom was wanted to be cremated, so I am handling that this week. No funeral service, thank goodness. X_x...
But i'm okay. I'm sad, but my dad surpringly helped me through the last few weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 24, 2011, 04:37:25 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 24, 2011, 04:25:33 PM
Ahh, hey Tank! :)

Grah, no... She was in I.C.U with liver failure for over two weeks. Then she was transferred to the hospice, where my father , sister and I watched her pass. I was just having an extra tough time because aside from my mom, dad, & sis, I hate my family. They were being obnoxious and religious the entire time. Luckily my mom was wanted to be cremated, so I am handling that this week. No funeral service, thank goodness. X_x...
But i'm okay. I'm sad, but my dad surpringly helped me through the last few weeks.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

It takes time to come to terms with the loss of a parent and the feelings ebb and flow. Don't be too hard on yourself and cry it out when you need to.
Massive virtual hug!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 24, 2011, 05:14:57 PM

I've missed you, Sweetdeath. I'm sorry it's been so awful for you, but it's pretty well over now.
Virtual hug from me, too! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fgreenpinkhugz.gif&hash=e06dfa93191af954d5d9ea0922b58302899db5ed) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fgreenpinkhugz.gif&hash=e06dfa93191af954d5d9ea0922b58302899db5ed) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fgreenpinkhugz.gif&hash=e06dfa93191af954d5d9ea0922b58302899db5ed)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 25, 2011, 12:17:09 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 24, 2011, 04:14:02 PM
Oh mannn, it has been the longest two months ever. I am super sorry for disappearing guys. My mom got sick and I had to deal with a lot. *sighs* but I really did miss this place, so i'll try to be active again.

I was wondering where you'd gone, I'm sorry it was for such a sad reason. I don't know how to do the hug thing, but here's a kiss :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:27:59 AM

Awww, i've missed you guys as well~~!
Thanks Tank. I've cried a bit at night, since it happened last Saturday. Thank you for all your words!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 25, 2011, 02:44:32 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 25, 2011, 12:17:09 AM
I don't know how to do the hug thing, but here's a kiss :-*

Ah emotions they are a problem, you can always copy Old Gits.

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Nice to have you back Sweetdeath.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM

Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 25, 2011, 09:24:24 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM
Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!

Even as you are being roasted in it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 25, 2011, 10:05:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 25, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM
Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!
Even as you are being roasted in it!

...And look who appears to be doing the roasting. Uncanny, that, what without arms to turn the spit, yes? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 25, 2011, 10:20:59 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 25, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM
Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!
Even as you are being roasted in it!

She did say that before the cooking started.
Anyway, when you have such a cutesy avatar you've got to expect evil villains will roast you occasionally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on November 25, 2011, 10:39:56 AM

good to see you back SD, hope you're feeling ok and coping with your loss.

MagicPud, I love your signature too. I like the idea of hanging around in the primate tree with my simian cousins, and OG makes a fantastic Santa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 25, 2011, 02:08:21 PM

Pudding, I also love your christmas sig. Thanks for putting me in it in a non-roasting situation. If you're borrowing my huggies (which I borrowed from elsewhere), would you mind if I used my bit as an xmas avatar?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 25, 2011, 02:28:55 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 25, 2011, 02:08:21 PM
Pudding, I also love your christmas sig. Thanks for putting me in it in a non-roasting situation. If you're borrowing my huggies (which I borrowed from elsewhere), would you mind if I used my bit as an xmas avatar?

I don't mind, it might work better as just a head and a hat though.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 25, 2011, 03:03:10 PM

Ha, he even saves me the work of cloning it out. Excellent, thank you very much, oh Puddingy One.

BTW how does a pudding feel when christmas is getting near?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 25, 2011, 03:35:13 PM

Pudding..? Just WHAT exactly is Will up to back there?! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 25, 2011, 03:37:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 25, 2011, 03:35:13 PM
Pudding..? Just WHAT exactly is Will up to back there?! :o

He looks like he's driving a wedge in, the wrong war around!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on November 25, 2011, 03:44:05 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 25, 2011, 03:03:10 PM
BTW how does a pudding feel when christmas is getting near?

fair point, I imagine puddings like xmas about as much as turkeys!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 25, 2011, 05:09:08 PM

Welcome back, Sweetdeath. I share the sentiments already expressed by other members; even though death is a certainty, it's generally an unhappy one in my opinion. It seems like you're coping well though--hang in there! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fgreenpinkhugz.gif&hash=e06dfa93191af954d5d9ea0922b58302899db5ed) <~~ heartfelt, courtesy of OldGit

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 07:41:07 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 25, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM
Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!
Even as you are being roasted in it!

Holycrap, I am xDD ahh!!! I'm certain I do not taste very good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 25, 2011, 07:44:34 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 07:41:07 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 25, 2011, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 25, 2011, 02:55:29 AM
Thank you, puddin'. I love your signature!!
Even as you are being roasted in it!

Holycrap, I am xDD ahh!!! I'm certain I do not taste very good.

OMFG! Please don't give me a feed line like that again! :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 12:04:07 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 25, 2011, 10:05:10 AM
...And look who appears to be doing the roasting. Uncanny, that, what without arms to turn the spit, yes? ;D

Quote from: Asmodean on November 25, 2011, 03:35:13 PM
Pudding..? Just WHAT exactly is Will up to back there?! :o

I borrowed this thing and gave it a Will.
He's going to give you a hand with the spit.

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The Magic Pudding does not fear being eaten
He regenerates,
He cruelly taunts diners for their weak appetites.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 26, 2011, 12:05:52 AM

SweetDeath! You're back! I missed you!

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. It's completely understandable that the "real world" would have taken over for a while. If you would ever like to talk about it, I hope you know you have lots of HAF buddies here. <3

Also! There's a new poster, Pharoh Cat, who is another cat lover. I think we should start a gang now that you're back ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 04:55:20 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 26, 2011, 12:05:52 AM
SweetDeath! You're back! I missed you!

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. It's completely understandable that the "real world" would have taken over for a while. If you would ever like to talk about it, I hope you know you have lots of HAF buddies here. <3

Also! There's a new poster, Pharoh Cat, who is another cat lover. I think we should start a gang now that you're back ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 26, 2011, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 12:04:07 AM
I borrowed this thing and gave it a Will.
He's going to give you a hand with the spit.

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Schweet! :D My own personal obviously-evil-spit-turner minion! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 12:49:16 PM

My daughter has me recording Lady Gaga.
She does have better legs than Bowie in the Ziggy concert, but she doesn't have Mick Ronson.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 26, 2011, 06:26:05 PM

Somehow, I feel thankful that I'm not apart of this crazy mess :D At least I'm not the one being roasted. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 26, 2011, 06:32:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 26, 2011, 06:26:05 PM
At least I'm not the one being roasted. :P

Pudding, could you fix that please? ;D One pony is, after all, barely enough to feed the whole gathering ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 26, 2011, 06:38:11 PM

OK, we'll eat some pudding to fill up afterwards. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 12:49:16 PM
My daughter has me recording Lady Gaga.
She does have better legs than Bowie in the Ziggy concert, but she doesn't have Mick Ronson.

Blasphomey!! No one has better legs than Bowie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on November 26, 2011, 07:11:43 PM

I am sooooo glad that black Friday is over. I work in a very large retail store and it was amazing how pathetically childish people act over getting a computer or tv or toy for cheap. I got to see the douchiest of the douches this week and wanted to bitch-slap every single one of them.

But it's over... For another year anyway. Thank goodness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 08:17:16 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on November 26, 2011, 07:11:43 PM
I am sooooo glad that black Friday is over. I work in a very large retail store and it was amazing how pathetically childish people act over getting a computer or tv or toy for cheap. I got to see the douchiest of the douches this week and wanted to bitch-slap every single one of them.

But it's over... For another year anyway. Thank goodness.

Yikes, sorry you had to go through that crap!! ><

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 26, 2011, 09:29:58 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 26, 2011, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 26, 2011, 06:26:05 PM
At least I'm not the one being roasted. :P
Pudding, could you fix that please? ;D One pony is, after all, barely enough to feed the whole gathering ;D

You can fire clay to be turned into quite nice pottery while we're at it.

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on November 26, 2011, 07:11:43 PM
I am sooooo glad that black Friday is over. I work in a very large retail store and it was amazing how pathetically childish people act over getting a computer or tv or toy for cheap. I got to see the douchiest of the douches this week and wanted to bitch-slap every single one of them.

But it's over... For another year anyway. Thank goodness.

I avoid black friday like a plague.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM

I can feed an ARMY!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:44:39 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM
I can feed an ARMY!!

AH! But how big an army?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:49:41 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:44:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM
I can feed an ARMY!!
AH! But how big an army?

A huge, happy atheist army!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:52:40 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:44:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM
I can feed an ARMY!!
AH! But how big an army?

A huge, happy atheist army!

:D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 26, 2011, 10:04:02 PM

A bit random, but Sweetdeath, I love your new icon. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 12:11:34 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 26, 2011, 09:29:58 PM
You can fire clay to be turned into quite nice pottery while we're at it

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 27, 2011, 12:26:15 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 26, 2011, 10:04:02 PM
A bit random, but Sweetdeath, I love your new icon. ;D

Why thank you~ ^__^
It was time for a new Pinkie Pie icon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 01:02:34 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:44:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM
I can feed an ARMY!!
AH! But how big an army?

A huge, happy atheist army!

Nom, nom, nom.
I bet pink pony tastes like cotton candy and rainbows!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 27, 2011, 03:01:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 01:02:34 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:49:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2011, 09:44:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 09:41:54 PM
I can feed an ARMY!!
AH! But how big an army?

A huge, happy atheist army!

Nom, nom, nom.
I bet pink pony tastes like cotton candy and rainbows!

Yes, she does! It will be a magical feast.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 27, 2011, 03:16:10 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 12:11:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 26, 2011, 09:29:58 PM
You can fire clay to be turned into quite nice pottery while we're at it
WHAT?! How DARE you?! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.en.kolobok.us%2Fsmiles%2Fartists%2Fjust_cuz%2FJC_rant.gif&hash=0ce112bee95ca44d2aa167c2685d0e517e036d1e)

Awww I'm just kidding... Clay would taste awful :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:29:33 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 26, 2011, 06:32:26 PM
Pudding, could you fix that please? ;D One pony is, after all, barely enough to feed the whole gathering ;D

You do have a pre impaled dummy head now and a squid, perhaps many squid, it's hard to tell with squid.

Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:55:08 PM
Blasphomey!! No one has better legs than Bowie.

Bowie in the Ziggy Stardust concert had spindly chicken legs.
This is not a subjective matter, it's incontrovertible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:38:19 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 01:02:34 AM

Nom, nom, nom.
I bet pink pony tastes like cotton candy and rainbows!

Over The Rainbow would be an excellent name for an abattoir/meat works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 03:42:30 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:38:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 01:02:34 AM

Nom, nom, nom.
I bet pink pony tastes like cotton candy and rainbows!

Over The Rainbow would be an excellent name for an abattoir/meat works.

Sommewhherree over the rainbboowww, Pink Ponieeess fryyyyyy! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 27, 2011, 04:22:44 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 03:42:30 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:38:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 01:02:34 AM

Nom, nom, nom.
I bet pink pony tastes like cotton candy and rainbows!

Over The Rainbow would be an excellent name for an abattoir/meat works.
Sommewhherree over the rainbboowww, Pink Ponieeess fryyyyyy! ;D

Ow ow! XP *sizzle*

I just realized xxSPxx is frying me. ;__;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on November 27, 2011, 04:34:30 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath
A huge, happy atheist army!

Oh no, just imagine if Fox news sees that.

**Edited to fix quotations.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:59:04 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:29:33 AM
You do have a pre impaled dummy head now and a squid, perhaps many squid, it's hard to tell with squid.

YES! Now, The Asmo can perform the miracle of feeding everyone with a squid, a dummy head and a pony. Beat that, birthday boy! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 27, 2011, 05:08:46 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:59:04 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 27, 2011, 03:29:33 AM
You do have a pre impaled dummy head now and a squid, perhaps many squid, it's hard to tell with squid.
YES! Now, The Asmo can perform the miracle of feeding everyone with a squid, a dummy head and a pony. Beat that, birthday boy! ;D

Mmmmm calamari is good we can have that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2011, 09:51:49 PM

I found out today that a chap I once knew died. We was a gregarious outgoing man who made people around him happy. He died of a brain heamorage and probably knew very little about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 09:59:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 27, 2011, 09:51:49 PM
I found out today that a chap I once knew died. We was a gregarious outgoing man who made people around him happy. He died of a brain heamorage and probably knew very little about it.

Awww, sorry to hear that. That sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:59:40 PM

Sorry to hear that...

Blew an aneurysm? If that be the case, he might have had head aches and the like before the massive hemorrhage. Which is not to say that he ever suspected the cause though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2011, 10:19:18 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 27, 2011, 09:59:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 27, 2011, 09:51:49 PM
I found out today that a chap I once knew died. We was a gregarious outgoing man who made people around him happy. He died of a brain heamorage and probably knew very little about it.

Awww, sorry to hear that. That sucks.

Yes it does, particularly as he was quite dear to me and we had shared a few intimate times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2011, 10:20:13 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:59:40 PM
Sorry to hear that...

Blew an aneurysm? If that be the case, he might have had head aches and the like before the massive hemorrhage. Which is not to say that he ever suspected the cause though...

I don't know many details.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 27, 2011, 10:38:30 PM

Wow. Really sorry to hear about that Tank. He sounds like a nice guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2011, 10:59:48 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 27, 2011, 10:38:30 PM
Wow. Really sorry to hear about that Tank. He sounds like a nice guy.

He was. Grade 6 atheist too! And he definitely knew where his towel was (reference to 'The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy').

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 28, 2011, 02:10:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 27, 2011, 10:59:48 PM
He was. Grade 6 athiest too! And he definitly knew where his towel was (reference to 'The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy').

Ah that's no good, we can't afford to loose them, you have my sympathy.

A faulty Babel Fish perhaps?
Sorry, I'll go slap myself now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 28, 2011, 01:11:46 PM

Just got my vocabulary words for this week:

Atheism
Dogmatic
Theism

We have to use them in a sentence. Gee, I wonder how that will go ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 28, 2011, 01:19:54 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's death, Tank. Having lost several friends (most recently one of my closest friends) over the years to the Grim Reaper, I sympathize with you. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2011, 09:45:06 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 28, 2011, 01:19:54 PM
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's death, Tank. Having lost several friends (most recently one of my closest friends) over the years to the Grim Reaper, I sympathize with you. :'(

Condolences in return. None of us imortal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 01:11:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 09:45:06 PM
None of us imortal.

...Yet for some of us, our deeds in life can make our memory so - or as close to as it gets.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:04:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 01:11:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 09:45:06 PM
None of us imortal.
...Yet for some of us, our deeds in life can make our memory so - or as close to as it gets.

True.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM

Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 02:59:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Uh oh. Better keep your toesies warm by the fire ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 03:04:24 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 02:59:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Uh oh. Better keep your toesies warm by the fire ;)

Good advice if the gas was on! The numpty digging idiots cut the main yesterday and the electricity! Electricity is back and gas should be on within the hour! I'd go Grrrrr if I had the energy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 03:23:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 03:04:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 02:59:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Uh oh. Better keep your toesies warm by the fire ;)
Good advice if the gas was on! The numpty digging idiots cut the main yesterday and the electricity! Electricity is back and gas should be on within the hour! I'd go Grrrrr if I had the energy.

More like Brrrrr :D Was there construction work going on?
On a completely unrelated note, I made the Parliamentary procedure team for FFA at my school :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 03:54:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 03:23:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 03:04:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 02:59:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Uh oh. Better keep your toesies warm by the fire ;)
Good advice if the gas was on! The numpty digging idiots cut the main yesterday and the electricity! Electricity is back and gas should be on within the hour! I'd go Grrrrr if I had the energy.

More like Brrrrr :D Was there construction work going on?
On a completely unrelated note, I made the Parliamentary procedure team for FFA at my school :D

The house opposite had to have their electricity supply sorted out and the diggers whent too far!

And for unrelated note I would assume congratulations are in order!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on November 29, 2011, 05:05:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

I got that last year, unfortunately it hit me while I was driving my car! I just managed to make an emergency stop to throw up, then was totally dizzy and couldn't move 10 minutes later. I had to be taken to hospital by an ambulance, spent the afternoon there, and they released me when I was still totally dizzy and unable to walk! It wasn't a fun experience trying to get some money out of a cashpoint and get a taxi back to my flat

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 05:06:46 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on November 29, 2011, 05:05:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[
I got that last year, unfortunately it hit me while I was driving my car! I just managed to make an emergency stop to throw up, then was totally dizzy and couldn't move 10 minutes later. I had to be taken to hospital by an ambulance, spent the afternoon there, and they released me when I was still totally dizzy and unable to walk! It wasn't a fun experience trying to get some money out of a cashpoint and get a taxi back to my flat

I know the feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on November 29, 2011, 05:25:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Sorry to hear this. And with the gas out I'm sure you're doubly miserable. When it rains, it pours. Feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 05:35:07 PM

Quote from: McQ on November 29, 2011, 05:25:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Sorry to hear this. And with the gas out I'm sure you're doubly miserable. When it rains, it pours. Feel better soon!

Cheers mate :) Gas is back on now so I'm tostie at least. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 05:42:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: McQ on November 29, 2011, 05:25:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Sorry to hear this. And with the gas out I'm sure you're doubly miserable. When it rains, it pours. Feel better soon!

Cheers mate :) Gas is back on now so I'm tostie at least. ;D

That's great to hear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 06:31:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 05:42:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: McQ on November 29, 2011, 05:25:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 02:05:30 PM
Got a dose of the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' it is livingup to its name :-[

Sorry to hear this. And with the gas out I'm sure you're doubly miserable. When it rains, it pours. Feel better soon!

Cheers mate :) Gas is back on now so I'm tostie at least. ;D

That's great to hear!

Back to about 70% functionality now :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 06:52:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 06:31:52 PM
Back to about 70% functionality now :)

I'd take 70% over 0% any day :D

Edit, What time is it over there? Just curious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 07:05:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 06:52:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 06:31:52 PM
Back to about 70% functionality now :)

I'd take 70% over 0% any day :D

Edit, What time is it over there? Just curious.

Just gone 7 o'clock in the evening. There?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 29, 2011, 07:16:03 PM

Glad you're on the mend, Tank! A nasty bug and no power, all at once - blimey.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2011, 07:20:16 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 29, 2011, 07:16:03 PM
Glad you're on the mend, Tank! A nasty bug and no power, all at once - blimey.

I think it was a cas of 'butterside down' :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 08:52:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 07:05:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 29, 2011, 06:52:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2011, 06:31:52 PM
Back to about 70% functionality now :)

I'd take 70% over 0% any day :D

Edit, What time is it over there? Just curious.
Just gone 7 o'clock in the evening. There?

ten till 4

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM

Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on November 30, 2011, 01:25:22 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

Yes, indeed! Get well soon, Tank...

An-ti-bod-ies, An-ti-bod-ies, An-ti-bod-ies! Yay!!!
(it's a "cheer-up" for you ;-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2011, 10:27:05 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

Almost back to rights today thanks ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2011, 10:27:30 AM

Quote from: joeactor on November 30, 2011, 01:25:22 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

Yes, indeed! Get well soon, Tank...

An-ti-bod-ies, An-ti-bod-ies, An-ti-bod-ies! Yay!!!
(it's a "cheer-up" for you ;-)

LOL :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 30, 2011, 03:15:50 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

I missed it too -- glad you're feeling better now, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 30, 2011, 03:56:08 PM

Davin has a weird avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on November 30, 2011, 04:12:05 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 30, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
Davin has a weird avatar.

Thanks, kettle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2011, 04:21:34 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 30, 2011, 03:15:50 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on November 29, 2011, 11:18:03 PM
Tank has been sick? Feel better, Tank!

I missed it too -- glad you're feeling better now, Tank.

Cheers. Just been over to the quack and he's given me the all clear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 30, 2011, 04:25:34 PM

Quote from: Davin on November 30, 2011, 04:12:05 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 30, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
Davin has a weird avatar.
Thanks, kettle.

No worries pot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 05:07:02 PM

I like Pudding's signature. I guess Christmas is coming, and yet he looks angry. You too, Asmo. Tsk, tsk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 05:09:52 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 05:07:02 PM
I like Pudding's signature. I guess Christmas is coming, and yet he looks angry. You too, Asmo. Tsk, tsk.

Well, someone did dump a doll head on a stick on Asmo's kithen floor. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 05:11:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 05:07:02 PM
I like Pudding's signature. I guess Christmas is coming, and yet he looks angry. You too, Asmo. Tsk, tsk.
Well, someone did dump a doll head on a stick on Asmo's kithen floor. >:(

You should be glad it was just a doll... Or maybe that's what makes you upset.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 05:14:45 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 05:11:38 PM
You should be glad it was just a doll... Or maybe that's what makes you upset.

The least the Great and Terrible Asmo is entitled to is an actual head, methink >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 30, 2011, 05:17:28 PM

Got anybody in mind?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 06:57:30 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 30, 2011, 05:17:28 PM
Got anybody in mind?

Ooh..! Excepting a tiny little list of... Well, exceptions... No-one im particular, no ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on November 30, 2011, 08:40:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 06:57:30 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 30, 2011, 05:17:28 PM
Got anybody in mind?
Ooh..! Excepting a tiny little list of... Well, exceptions... No-one im particular, no ;D

I thought you couldn't plea temporary insanity with severing heads.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 04:04:32 PM

Got a whole school day of English test tomorrow. My biggest concern is getting up early. I'm not at all worried about the test.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 06:21:17 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on November 30, 2011, 08:40:39 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 06:57:30 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 30, 2011, 05:17:28 PM
Got anybody in mind?
Ooh..! Excepting a tiny little list of... Well, exceptions... No-one im particular, no ;D
I thought you couldn't plea temporary insanity with severing heads.

Nah... But I has my psych history for that ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2011, 06:27:37 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Got a whole school day of English test tomorrow. My biggest concern is getting up early. I'm not at all worried about the test.

Your English is exemplary, is it too late to buy an alarm clock?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 01, 2011, 08:23:18 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imm.io%2Fclnd.jpeg&hash=02d1f8013998271bde9b03f6d7c8abf5df70422a)
My holiday inspired white board.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 08:29:17 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 01, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Got a whole school day of English test tomorrow. My biggest concern is getting up early. I'm not at all worried about the test.
Your English is exemplary, is it too late to buy an alarm clock?

I have an alarm clock. My mom (or mum to you Brits).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2011, 08:46:02 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 01, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 04:04:32 PM
Got a whole school day of English test tomorrow. My biggest concern is getting up early. I'm not at all worried about the test.
Your English is exemplary, is it too late to buy an alarm clock?
I have an alarm clock. My mom (or mum to you Brits).

Well what have you got to worry about then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 08:49:17 PM

Asmodean has no alarm clock, but he doesn't want one all that much either. Because Asmodean's world, it revolves around Asmodean, as does his schedule.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 09:30:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 08:49:17 PM
Asmodean has no alarm clock, but he doesn't want one all that much either. Because Asmodean's world, it revolves around Asmodean, as does his schedule.

I love how narcissistic you are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 10:14:29 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 09:30:08 PM
I love how narcissistic you are.

Would make a better Napoléon than Napoléon himself, don't you think? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2011, 10:22:02 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 10:14:29 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 01, 2011, 09:30:08 PM
I love how narcissistic you are.
Would make a better Napoléon than Napoléon himself, don't you think? ;D

Well you're short enough!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 01, 2011, 10:38:43 PM

Oh boy, just got into a debate with somebody over on deviant art on horse slaughter in the US. (Just got legalized today ;D) I'm for she's against. Let the games begin. >:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:14:08 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 10:38:43 PM
Oh boy, just got into a debate with somebody over on deviant art on horse slaughter in the US. (Just got legalized today ;D) I'm for she's against. Let the games begin. >:D

What's interesting is the againsters usually have no reasons for being against such beyond personal preference, a few rationalizations, a few weak appeals and hearsay research.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 01, 2011, 11:21:59 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:14:08 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 10:38:43 PM
Oh boy, just got into a debate with somebody over on deviant art on horse slaughter in the US. (Just got legalized today ;D) I'm for she's against. Let the games begin. >:D
What's interesting is the againsters usually have no reasons for being against such beyond personal preference, a few rationalizations, a few weak appeals and hearsay research.

Well, it ended quickly, with her going into an all caps rage and saying that I was "a crewl monster who should not be able to own these wonderful creachers" and that she was "going to come to my howse and steal my horse out of my house". Not kidding, those are actual quotes. When I told her that I was originally from Europe, and that I had eaten horse meat before, she went and blocked me. People are stupid. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:43:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:21:59 PM
"going to come to my howse and steal my horse out of my house".

Next time, tell her to go ahead and while she is searching your bathroom cabinets for a horse, shoot her for trespassing and donate the body to Asmo ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 01, 2011, 11:50:26 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:21:59 PM
"going to come to my howse and steal my horse out of my house".
Next time, tell her to go ahead and while she is searching your bathroom cabinets for a horse, shoot her for trespassing and donate the body to Asmo ;D

It will have to be your Christmas present, which means no baby flavored potato chips for you ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 02, 2011, 12:31:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:50:26 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:21:59 PM
"going to come to my howse and steal my horse out of my house".
Next time, tell her to go ahead and while she is searching your bathroom cabinets for a horse, shoot her for trespassing and donate the body to Asmo ;D

It will have to be your Christmas present, which means no baby flavored potato chips for you ;)

They say varied meals are good for you, so I suppose it's time The Asmo had some other variety of potato chips anyways ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 02, 2011, 12:47:14 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 02, 2011, 12:31:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:50:26 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2011, 11:43:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 01, 2011, 11:21:59 PM
"going to come to my howse and steal my horse out of my house".
Next time, tell her to go ahead and while she is searching your bathroom cabinets for a horse, shoot her for trespassing and donate the body to Asmo ;D

It will have to be your Christmas present, which means no baby flavored potato chips for you ;)
They say varied meals are good for you, so I suppose it's time The Asmo had some other variety of potato chips anyways ;D

I hear that there is a 50/50 mix of puppy and kitten bags that are on sale at Wal Mart.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 02, 2011, 12:38:07 PM

Last night I went out for drinks with some of my husband's colleges, 5 English ph.d students and a professor.

It was... interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 02, 2011, 12:52:26 PM

Tell us more!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 03, 2011, 12:20:03 AM

Let's just say I've never seen a group of individuals passionately argue the proper formatting of MLA and when it's appropriate to use "double quote" vs. "single quotes" over beer and nachos. And I'm not talking "discuss", I'm talking fierce debates.

They were all very nice and lovely people, but it was a little like the Gorillas in the mist - it was a very strange insight into the world of academics-to-be and I didn't quite belong there. Then again, if they knew that I spent most of my free time debating the absence of religion with complete strangers on the internet, they might think I'm a bit strange, too :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 03, 2011, 02:51:01 AM

Front sides and back grass cut.
One kookaburra collision with my head/hat.
One leech bite.
One blister on my right thumb.

A successful morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 03, 2011, 03:35:52 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 03, 2011, 02:51:01 AM

Front sides and back grass cut.
One kookaburra collision with my head/hat.
One leech bite.
One blister on my right thumb.

A successful morning.

How did a bird manage to collide with your head? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 03, 2011, 04:07:34 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 03, 2011, 03:35:52 AM

How did a bird manage to collide with your head? :D

They are attracted by my outdoor activity, splitting wood or mowing grass brings prey out of hiding. I assume I was between them and a snack. Kookaburras aren't known for swooping people, they're kinda like the dolphin of birds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 03, 2011, 06:10:14 AM

Going to bake a cake tomorrow!! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lmbarre on December 04, 2011, 12:59:40 AM

I am wondering about the Jesus portrayed in GMark.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 05, 2011, 12:03:30 AM

I am in a grumpy mood >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Phren-Seeker on December 05, 2011, 12:48:08 AM

Sweetdeath - "Going to bake a cake tomorrow!!" Me: Yummy! What kind was it? I bet it's all gone :'(

Imbarre, what are you wondering? It's all there for you to read.

DeterminedJuliet: You're grumpy? Noo! This is the HAPPY Atheist forum. (No grumpiness allowed.) 'Sup?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 05, 2011, 12:54:48 AM

Quote from: Phren-Seeker on December 05, 2011, 12:48:08 AM

DeterminedJuliet: You're grumpy? Noo! This is the HAPPY Atheist forum. (No grumpiness allowed.) 'Sup?

Ohhh, there are grumpies about. You may come across a certain grey grumpy lumpy in your travels here ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 05, 2011, 12:57:54 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 05, 2011, 12:54:48 AM
Quote from: Phren-Seeker on December 05, 2011, 12:48:08 AM

DeterminedJuliet: You're grumpy? Noo! This is the HAPPY Atheist forum. (No grumpiness allowed.) 'Sup?

Ohhh, there are grumpies about. You may come across a certain grey grumpy lumpy in your travels here ;)

I was just going to comment about the Grumpy Lumpy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Phren-Seeker on December 05, 2011, 01:10:12 AM

Aha! Yes, so I've seen. The Grumpy Lumpy...I'll consider myself warned :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 05, 2011, 01:29:25 AM

Australia is going to sell uranium to India, there had been a ban on countries which hadn't signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which included India.
People made the case India is the worlds biggest democracy, they've agreed to conditions, it is a cleaner fuel, and they're not bad chaps after all.

I just heard on the news Pakistan wants uranium too, I found that kind of funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 05, 2011, 02:47:05 AM

Devil's food with vanilla whipped frosting. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2011, 08:56:56 AM

4 new accounts overnight! Woot! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 05, 2011, 08:58:37 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 08:56:56 AM
4 new accounts overnight! Woot! ;D

...With none banz0rd for advertising and shit? :o What's the world coming to?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2011, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 05, 2011, 08:58:37 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 08:56:56 AM
4 new accounts overnight! Woot! ;D
...With none banz0rd for advertising and shit? :o What's the world coming to?!

No, about 20 banned and deleted, 4 REAL people (well one may turn out a spammer)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 05, 2011, 09:02:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 09:00:25 AM
No, about 20 banned and deleted, 4 REAL people (well one may turn out a spammer)!

How did we ever manage without you in the modseat, Tank?! ??? Seems so long ago, I don't even remember

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 05, 2011, 12:05:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 08:56:56 AM
4 new accounts overnight! Woot! ;D

Yes, my fingers got quite the workout welcoming them all. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 05, 2011, 12:25:12 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 05, 2011, 02:47:05 AM
Devil's food with vanilla whipped frosting. <3

Hmmmm, I think I now know what may improve my bad mood

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 05:57:57 PM

In about two weeks my fate this winter will be determined. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on December 05, 2011, 06:05:23 PM

Quote from: not your typical... link=topic=724.msg136lo704#msg136704 date=1323107877
In about two weeks my fate this winter will be determined. :P

Why? You finally giving Atheism a go? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2011, 10:47:45 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 05:57:57 PM
In about two weeks my fate this winter will be determined. :P

Details girl, details!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 11:16:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 10:47:45 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 05:57:57 PM
In about two weeks my fate this winter will be determined. :P
Details girl, details!

well I've got a few major deadlines to be met. firstly, my mother is determining what we're doing for Christmas, meaning whether or not she's going to invite her friend's family (who is a pastor). To explain why this is such a big thing, I'll revisit what happened over Thanksgiving. Everytime I'm around her and her family, she yells at me for not being good enough, her two daughters piss me off because they're such close-minded pricks, and her husband is the only decent one, but even he simply wants to preach 24/7. :P The day before Thanksgiving, I got a lecture. This is what I wrote that day:
"I swear to GOD that if you don't get me the fuck outta here NOW, I'm going to jail. That's all to it, I'm going to mother fucking jail. The bitch just had the nerve to piss me off in three ways at once. First, she tells me that I'm very disrespectful to my aunt, and while I know that, over the past 2 weeks, I've gotten so much fucking better it's ridiculous. And I know my aunt didn't say shit to her cause she's fucking happy that for once in ages a conversation between me and her doesn't end with her yelling, me yelling back, her grounding me, and me rolling my eyes and threatening her with a fucking knife! The NERVE of that damn bitch. Then she calls me a fucking hypocrite because I 'respect' her but not my aunt. No you fucking moron, I Don't Know You, NOR Do I Trust You, that's why I'm quite and pretend to be nice. I have no respect for that fatass bitch who tells me that I'm fat and that I need to lose weight. I mean, for fucks sake, have you LOOKED in a mirror. When God made me, He broke the mold. When he made her fatass, He broke the damn scale. It's fucking ridiculous for her to say shit about me. Then she preached at me... Do you know how much it pisses me off when people preach at me?! I almost broke the damn van and kicked her in the head. Of course she decides to do this when we're sitting in a parking lot, mom just left the car, so it's me, aunt, her and her two kids. And she starts to fucking preach at me. THEN guess what? And this is the fucking icing on the cake. She compared me to my father. I AM NOTHING LIKE THAT ABUSIVE, DRUNK, POSER, HYPOCRITE, ASSHOLE! I almost jumped her. Thank GOD my aunt looked at me and shook her head. She's gotten better and so have I. We get along. And the reason I act like I do is cuz she has to get to fucking know me. It's like .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% of how I act around u guys, and that's too disrespectful? THAT'S FUCKING DISRESPECTFUL!?!?! Fucking bitch doesn't know what disrespectful is! I'll show her disrespectful! And HOW DARE SHE SAY I'M JUST LIKE MY FATHER! SHE DOESN'T FUCKING KNOW ME!!! Dammit! The only thing she got right was that I'm a fucking hypocrite, but not for the reasons she thinks. No, it's because I tell myself all the time that I don't give a damn what people think, and you know what? I normally don't. But when it's some bitch who thinks that just because she's spent a half a semester in a psychology class that she can analyze me in less than a day, and I'm not allowed to speak my piece, then yeah, I care. I really care, cuz ALL I WANNA FUCKING DO IS PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE, but I can't and that hurts so much that I cried........ I swear, I NEVER WANT TO COME HERE AGAIN! Every time I come near that bitch, there's always something about me that needs to change, that's wrong just plain wrong and it;s not acceptable. Who the hell does she think she is? Oh, I know who she thinks she is. She's God's gift to mankind, His personal prophet to me and every other child she comes in contact with. And she had the nerve to call me an attention seeker! DAMMIT! I'm still so fucking pissed I'm about to go on another fucking crying jag. Wow, 24 hours in the same house as her and I'm crying more now than I ever have in my entire damn life, INCLUDING when I was a baby. GET ME THE FUCK OUTTA HERE! I can't take much more of this bull. I'm not gonna kill myself or shit like that, she's not fucking worth it, even though it would teach her a damn good lesson. But you know what, fuck it. FUCK IT ALL. What doesn't kill me makes me stronger right? And you know what the worst part is? My own mother doesn't even say shit. My mom KNOWS I've gotten better and that I'm trying for the first time in years, but you know what? I'm done! I can't take living life as some hypocritical pawn of everyone esle's scheme. I'm done with the fake smiles and pretending that everything;s ok. I FUCKING QUIT! I'm not gonna take any more shit. I can't WAIT to get away from this dead weight I'm forced to call my relatives. The only real family I have is you guys. The only people who know me, and don't try to change me into something I'm never gonna be, but instead try to make me a better me. And for this, I thank you.
PS. I think my cry jag is over. :P"
So being in a house with her for a week is pretty much not an option. Plus my ex is trying to get back with me, and while i don't want him back, if they come up, I could use his house as a crash pad, since my mom likes his parents and they love me.
Secondly, I've been solicited to post a full EP for a contest my friend wants us to enter in. It's not that I don't already have stuff done, I just don't like cameras... or recording devices of any sort. (Stems from low self-esteem that is quite easily covered by extreme acts of arrogance.)
Thirdly, winter, while being my favorite time of year due to the freezing weather, is also my worst. Last year on top of having the abusive ex, had been granted Vicodin and Ambien to help with pain and sleeping troubles, and had a friend who didn't like taking his anti-depressants so he gave them to me. That was not a good idea...
And lastly, as much as it would pain most people around me for me to say this, I hate the holiday season. All it does is cause me more trouble, due to all the 'togetherness' of 'family' and the 'helpful talks' they love to have with me so much. My mother just tells me to grit and bear it, because at least I can escape to my friends or my mind once they're gone, but she has to hear it all the time in phone calls. "How could you let her be so disrespectful?! Why would you let her do that to herself?" (In refrence to me dying my hair and upon being told that they didn't like it, me saying, "Ok, well then good thing it's not your hair.") But on the bright side, I've got about two more years to put up with the bs. (And really less than that, cuz as soon as i can legally start driving, I'll try to be as far from here as possible.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:36:07 AM

Oh dear!

Just don't stab your Aunt over the Christmas dinner. I think you can call that a good outcome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:49:25 AM

If you could attach not your typical... to a power generation system of some kind she could provide the power needs of a small town ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 06, 2011, 10:32:55 AM

Hang in there, young 'un, and unload it onto us. We're rooting for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Squid on December 06, 2011, 12:47:27 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 11:16:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2011, 10:47:45 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 05, 2011, 05:57:57 PM
In about two weeks my fate this winter will be determined. :P
Details girl, details!
well...<snip>

**Internet Hugs**

Things will eventually get better. Just don't let the chaos consume you and keep you down. You have us here at the HAF and we're some pretty good folks to know ;D. We're always happy to listen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 06, 2011, 12:56:13 PM

Wow, sorry to hear about that. Here's to hoping you Christmas is somewhat bearable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 06, 2011, 03:20:39 PM

.... Which is why I don't celebrate any holiday, but especially xmas. People make themselves miserable for what? :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 06, 2011, 07:05:42 PM

Thanks guys. So far mom's saying no to her coming up, because she's getting knee surgery this week, so let hope she holds strong to her idea. :)
And Tank

Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:49:25 AM
If you could attach not your typical... to a power generation system of some kind she could provide the power needs of a small town ;D

You're probably right. :D

And just found out that at 9:00 Christmas morning, Imma be in church.... F*** That! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 06, 2011, 07:21:26 PM

This made me laugh. Silly, silly Brits.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgif.artige.no%2Fstore%2F18%2F18649.jpg&hash=a071e8e56083353aa47c5511722af0f3b891f64b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM

Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 06, 2011, 09:35:53 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Awesome! Congrats Tank. We're proud. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 06, 2011, 09:36:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Congrats Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:40:33 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 06, 2011, 09:35:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D
Awesome! Congrats Tank. We're proud. ;D

Thank you ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:41:01 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 06, 2011, 09:36:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Congrats Tank!

Thank you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Happy_Is_Good on December 06, 2011, 09:42:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Congratulations! :)

Please enjoy this moment - it only comes once no matter what else happens in Academics, Business, or Life!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:44:32 PM

Quote from: Happy_Is_Good on December 06, 2011, 09:42:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Congratulations! :)

Please enjoy this moment - it only comes once no matter what else happens in Academics, Business, or Life!

Well I've seen my wife and 2 of my 3 kids do it. So now it's my turn ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 06, 2011, 09:55:18 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fohiok.com%2Fimg%2Fyourspacecooment%2Fmeredo%2Fcongratulations%2Fa132a9774b4b4f9210c92c706f3a0a6e.jpg&hash=ee7c338cca147ccf95f00fd02b8e645544423750)

Well done, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 10:04:29 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 06, 2011, 09:55:18 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fohiok.com%2Fimg%2Fyourspacecooment%2Fmeredo%2Fcongratulations%2Fa132a9774b4b4f9210c92c706f3a0a6e.jpg&hash=ee7c338cca147ccf95f00fd02b8e645544423750)

Well done, Tank!

Thank you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 06, 2011, 10:30:06 PM

Where are my seals?! I need a seal. Now! Congrats, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 06, 2011, 10:33:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 06, 2011, 10:30:06 PM
Where are my seals?! I need a seal. Now! Congrats, Tank!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg32.imageshack.us%2Fimg32%2F2922%2Fcheersi.gif&hash=d22c932723fd55512134b1ae98b018246ccbb424)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 06, 2011, 11:07:26 PM

Congrats, Tank! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 12:53:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Well done, you need a hat.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVu7jo.png&hash=766246a46090c69431f88d3e1f0cf0b30c62f1e3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM

That's awesome, Tank! Congrats! Be sure to celebrate and treat yourself to something you really enjoy! ;D

Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching, I'm heading back to school next month to do a post-graduate certificate in Technical Writing. I just told my current work today. It must be the week of further education!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:55:14 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 12:53:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Well done, you need a hat.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVu7jo.png&hash=766246a46090c69431f88d3e1f0cf0b30c62f1e3)

Haha! Awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2011, 01:22:38 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 12:53:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Well done, you need a hat.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVu7jo.png&hash=766246a46090c69431f88d3e1f0cf0b30c62f1e3)

That is awesome :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Fi on December 07, 2011, 03:02:27 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

That was my immediate thought too. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM

Quote from: Fi on December 07, 2011, 03:02:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

That was my immediate thought too. XD

I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 03:27:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM
I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!

Please don't do that again.... Ever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 03:38:06 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 03:27:38 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM
I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!
Please don't do that again.... Ever.

Sounded OK to me, kinda like a Gungen/Irish hybrid.

I do use the Spring forward Fall back thing for my clocks when daylight savings is coming or going.
That and the knuckle system for long/short months keeps me on time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brent on December 07, 2011, 05:37:16 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM
Quote from: Fi on December 07, 2011, 03:02:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

That was my immediate thought too. XD

I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!

As a resident of Missouri, I am involuntarily forced to put up with people that speak like this on a regular basis.
My brother thinks he's a cowboy.. Big truck, boots, country music, terrified of sheep though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 05:40:07 AM

Quote from: Brent on December 07, 2011, 05:37:16 AM
As a resident of Missouri, I am involuntarily forced to put up with people that speak like this on a regular basis.
My brother thinks he's a cowboy.. Big truck, boots, country music, terrified of sheep though.

I feel so bad for you. But lol about the sheep part. ;D And welcome to HAF! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brent on December 07, 2011, 05:44:50 AM

Thanks, but don't worry about me, lol.
You learn how to tune it out after 20 or so years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 05:45:45 AM

Quote from: Brent on December 07, 2011, 05:44:50 AM
Thanks, but don't worry about me, lol.
You learn how to tune it out after 20 or so years.

Well that's good. At least you can tolerate it now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 07, 2011, 07:07:26 AM

Ah, remember when I was the youngest member on here? Good times...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 08:42:45 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 06, 2011, 11:07:26 PM
Congrats, Tank! :)

Thank you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 08:43:21 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 12:53:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 06, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
Well tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) I graduate with a 1st Bachelor of Science in Business Computing Solutions with Internet Applications. Quite looking forward to this ;D

Well done, you need a hat.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVu7jo.png&hash=766246a46090c69431f88d3e1f0cf0b30c62f1e3)

I shall put that on later today! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 08:44:16 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
That's awesome, Tank! Congrats! Be sure to celebrate and treat yourself to something you really enjoy! ;D

Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching, I'm heading back to school next month to do a post-graduate certificate in Technical Writing. I just told my current work today. It must be the week of further education!

Thank you. ;D
Good luck with your new course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 08:45:58 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM
Quote from: Fi on December 07, 2011, 03:02:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

That was my immediate thought too. XD

I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!

I can not imagine that appearing from the sophisticated looking person that you appear to be!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 07, 2011, 12:36:41 PM

Congratulations, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 07, 2011, 04:19:17 PM

The Asmo, he was prowling some catholic forums for good and valid reasons (Looking for some proper emoticons, actually), and he found THIS (http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/user/13460-stevil/)

First time The Asmo found (what He presumes to be) a fellow HAF-er without being told where to look. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 07, 2011, 05:12:22 PM

The Asmo wants emoticons? Have one on me, oh Asmic one:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FNyah.gif&hash=ca4c176ab9437e1e29b3782fb2d884b0bc85b1e3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 07, 2011, 05:15:30 PM

Nice, but I was looking for something specific.

One whos saintly aura falls down and then he wills it back into place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 07, 2011, 07:41:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 07, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
The Asmo, he was prowling some catholic forums for good and valid reasons (Looking for some proper emoticons, actually), and he found THIS (http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/user/13460-stevil/)

First time The Asmo found (what He presumes to be) a fellow HAF-er without being told where to look. ;D

STEVIL! Yays! ;D Good job Asmo. You deserve a treat. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 09:58:34 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 07, 2011, 12:36:41 PM
Congratulations, Tank!

Tank you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:01:05 AM

Goodnight all. Don't burn the place down while I'm gone ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:03:21 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:01:05 AM
Goodnight all. Don't burn the place down while I'm gone ;D

We won't! *shifty eyes*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 12:09:36 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:01:05 AM
Goodnight all. Don't burn the place down while I'm gone ;D

We would never do such a thing....... *Crosses fingers behind back*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 08, 2011, 12:10:40 AM

Trying turkey dogs for the first time. I've had turkey burgers, but never turkey hotdogs.

Oh yeah, I also have no voice temp due to sickness ;___;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:29:58 AM

I started the day with about 240-250 posts. I am now up to 324.

Jeebus!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 12:47:21 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:29:58 AM
I started the day with about 240-250 posts. I am now up to 324.

Jeebus!

Yay! The believer that wasn't there! Now I'm apparently out of the religious closet... Sorry to say that it's not a closet but a wardrobe and I'm buried so deep I'm in Narnia. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:48:25 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 12:47:21 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:29:58 AM
I started the day with about 240-250 posts. I am now up to 324.

Jeebus!
Yay! The believer that wasn't there! Now I'm apparently out of the religious closet... Sorry to say that it's not a closet but a wardrobe and I'm buried so deep I'm in Narnia. ;)

Say hi to Aslan for me! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 12:51:46 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:48:25 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 12:47:21 AM

Yay! The believer that wasn't there! Now I'm apparently out of the religious closet... Sorry to say that it's not a closet but a wardrobe and I'm buried so deep I'm in Narnia. ;)

Say hi to Aslan for me! ;)

Otay! He roars his greetings. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 08, 2011, 02:35:51 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 07, 2011, 08:45:58 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 03:22:45 AM
Quote from: Fi on December 07, 2011, 03:02:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 07, 2011, 02:29:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 07, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
Incidently, after a crazy fall and a lot of soul-searching,

Damn North America for making seasons sound like gravity related accidents.

That was my immediate thought too. XD

I could write in a Newfoundland dialect if you'd like me to be even less legible. Ahem.

Well, I tells ya buddy! I was thinkin' der de udder day dat I 'as to come up wit a-nudder idear. Larrrdd tunderin' moses, sacred jaysus in the garden I can't be at dat. I'll be drove rite cracked! So back to school I gos. Meson, dat'll be da deadly gear, wah? I tells ya, b'y!
I can not imagine that appearing from the sophisticated looking person that you appear to be!

Hehe, I can bring it out when I need to. I think it can sound quite charming sometimes, actually.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lmbarre on December 08, 2011, 04:46:45 AM

I was thinking about Francis Bacon and what a great artist he was. I especially like his pope series.

Title: Francis Bacon
Post by: lmbarre on December 08, 2011, 05:51:42 AM

My favorite modern artist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:58:21 AM

Yesterday (7 Dec 2011) was the busiest ever day on the forum since it moved platforms in April, there were 560 posts! ;D
We had 80 new accounts created, of which 2 were actually real people who posted! All the rest were spammers and are now banned and their accounts deleted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 08, 2011, 10:37:48 AM

^ Blimey!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:02:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:58:21 AM
Yesterday (7 Dec 2011) was the busiest ever day on the forum since it moved platforms in April, there were 560 posts! ;D
We had 80 new accounts created, of which 2 were actually real people who posted! All the rest were spammers and are now banned and their accounts deleted.

I think I might have an idea why it was so busy :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:02:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:58:21 AM
Yesterday (7 Dec 2011) was the busiest ever day on the forum since it moved platforms in April, there were 560 posts! ;D
We had 80 new accounts created, of which 2 were actually real people who posted! All the rest were spammers and are now banned and their accounts deleted.

I think I might have an idea why it was so busy :D

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:45:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Yesterday was fun. I enjoyed how busy it was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:45:50 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Yesterday was fun. I enjoyed how busy it was.

How come you're awake? What time is it over there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:46:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:45:50 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Yesterday was fun. I enjoyed how busy it was.
How come you're awake? What time is it over there?

7:45 I am at school right now. It starts in ten minutes

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:47:45 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:46:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:45:50 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Yesterday was fun. I enjoyed how busy it was.
How come you're awake? What time is it over there?

7:45 I am at school right now. It starts in ten minutes

Ah! Well off and study then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 12:49:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:47:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:46:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:45:50 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 12:45:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM

I wasn't going to 'name names' but you could be right :D
Personally I love a busy forum and it's great to see the banter and people enjoying the frivolous side of life ;D

Yesterday was fun. I enjoyed how busy it was.
How come you're awake? What time is it over there?

7:45 I am at school right now. It starts in ten minutes
Ah! Well off and study then!

Ehh.. first period is my Peer Tutoring, and nobody ever comes in. I usually take it easy and do other homework

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brent on December 08, 2011, 03:50:16 PM

I have to research some ginger jars made out of clay in the 15th century for an Anthropology project today. 5 page paper, due tomorrow. It's the only real challenge I've had all semester.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 03:52:04 PM

Quote from: Brent on December 08, 2011, 03:50:16 PM
I have to research some ginger jars made out of clay in the 15th century for an Anthropology project today. 5 page paper, due tomorrow. It's the only real challenge I've had all semester.

Oh I love studying anthropology. Especially the forensic side. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brent on December 08, 2011, 04:38:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 03:52:04 PM
Quote from: Brent on December 08, 2011, 03:50:16 PM
I have to research some ginger jars made out of clay in the 15th century for an Anthropology project today. 5 page paper, due tomorrow. It's the only real challenge I've had all semester.

Oh I love studying anthropology. Especially the forensic side. ;D

Know anything about Arabian ginger jars in the 15th century? Silk road?
Types of clay, paints, where the materials came from? lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 04:43:42 PM

Quote from: Brent on December 08, 2011, 04:38:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 03:52:04 PM
Quote from: Brent on December 08, 2011, 03:50:16 PM
I have to research some ginger jars made out of clay in the 15th century for an Anthropology project today. 5 page paper, due tomorrow. It's the only real challenge I've had all semester.

Oh I love studying anthropology. Especially the forensic side. ;D
Know anything about Arabian ginger jars in the 15th century? Silk road?
Types of clay, paints, where the materials came from? lol

I remember the silk road was where the eastern traders followed a route to the west. It was named silk road because one of the goods transported was Chinese silk, along with spices and precious resources.

Just had a test over that two weeks ago ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brent on December 08, 2011, 05:45:03 PM

Indeed, it was basically one of the first acts of globalization. Goods as well as ideas, religions, technology, animals, plants, and people moved from one place to another, previously too far away for primitive travel. Around 200 BCE powerful empires were forming with the ability to trade across vast distances for the first time. It lasted until the end of the Mongolian empire in the 13th century.

The tricky part for my paper is my pots are from the 15th century when trade routes began reopening with the Renaissance and stuff. Everything about the silk road is about the ancient silk road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 05:54:03 PM

Quote from: Brent on December 08, 2011, 05:45:03 PM
Indeed, it was basically one of the first acts of globalization. Goods as well as ideas, religions, technology, animals, plants, and people moved from one place to another, previously too far away for primitive travel. Around 200 BCE powerful empires were forming with the ability to trade across vast distances for the first time. It lasted until the end of the Mongolian empire in the 13th century.

The tricky part for my paper is my pots are from the 15th century when trade routes began reopening with the Renaissance and stuff. Everything about the silk road is about the ancient silk road.

Yea, it was also the Silk road that helped spread the black plague, I think. The fleas would ride on the goods and animals, then infest the people that bought/traded said goods and animals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 07:59:04 PM

Eeep! just finished a French test. Hope I did okay. I studied for a while last night, and then during study hall. I'm not good a French so I'm really nervous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:01:23 PM

When do you find out the result?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 08:02:57 PM

Hopefully tomorrow or sometime next week. My teacher is usually pretty fast about grading tests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:05:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 08:02:57 PM
Hopefully tomorrow or sometime next week. My teacher is usually pretty fast about grading tests.

That's not too bad. Ihope you do alright. I'm crap at languages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 08:07:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:05:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 08:02:57 PM
Hopefully tomorrow or sometime next week. My teacher is usually pretty fast about grading tests.
That's not too bad. Ihope you do alright. I'm crap at languages.

I'm crap at Latin based languages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:16:00 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 08:07:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 08:05:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 08:02:57 PM
Hopefully tomorrow or sometime next week. My teacher is usually pretty fast about grading tests.
That's not too bad. Ihope you do alright. I'm crap at languages.

I'm crap at Latin based languages.

My wife can communicate at a basic level in most of the latin languages. Which is useful when we go on holidays.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:27:59 PM

Anybody seen Sandwich lately?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 08, 2011, 11:29:32 PM

Legendary one..? Not in quite a while...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:38:27 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:27:59 PM
Anybody seen Sandwich lately?

Well his email is public legendarysandwich'at'gmail.com so you could always drop him a line. He was last here on the 28th Oct.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:44:55 PM

It's always sad when members suddenly disappear. Like I have a few times before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:48:14 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:44:55 PM
It's always sad when members suddenly disappear. Like I have a few times before.

But we notice when you're gone, and so far you've always come back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:52:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:48:14 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 08, 2011, 11:44:55 PM
It's always sad when members suddenly disappear. Like I have a few times before.
But we notice when you're gone, and so far you've always come back.

Discussing atheism and religion doesn't really interest me anymore. I'm just here for the people.

It's always nice to be missed. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 11:53:20 PM

Just got back from South Bend. Mom was working late tonight so my brother and I went out to eat at a steak house. I had a lot of fun, it was the first time I got to spend alone with him in a long time. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 08, 2011, 11:54:25 PM

I'm gone fore one day and I feel as though I've missed years. :P But in brighter news, got my hair cut. Love it. Nice and short and layered. And I can't wait to curl it. ;D (Yeah, I know, lame. But I've wanted it cut for 2 years and my mother just finally let me do it.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM

You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:54 PM

Well midnight here so off to bed. Goodnight all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?

I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 12:13:32 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?
I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

Heh, didn't know that.

Night Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:19:17 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?
I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

He across the pond, y'see.

On my mind today: one of my very favourite patients is terminally ill and it's making me very sad. I'm quite sure she's going to have to euthanized within the week. Her owners are lovely and sweet people, as well. Sigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 12:20:13 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:19:17 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?
I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

He across the pond, y'see.

On my mind today: one of my very favourite patients is terminally ill and it's making me very sad. I'm quite sure she's going to have to euthanized within the week. Her owners are lovely and sweet people, as well. Sigh.

Aww :( What is she?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:49:21 AM

Oh Dawkins. My heart. I think it's gonna burst. This is too much for me right now. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:57:32 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 12:20:13 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:19:17 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?
I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

He across the pond, y'see.

On my mind today: one of my very favourite patients is terminally ill and it's making me very sad. I'm quite sure she's going to have to euthanized within the week. Her owners are lovely and sweet people, as well. Sigh.

Aww :( What is she?

She's a kitty. She's very old, but she's so sweet. She's had to come in every other day for the last two weeks to get subcutaneous fluids and every time she's been in she's just snuggled into my arms and purred, despite the fact that she isn't feeling well and every time she sees us she gets poked and prodded. I have such a soft spot for old kitties. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 01:10:40 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:57:32 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 12:20:13 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 09, 2011, 12:19:17 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:07:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
You two do know you joined HAF on the same day?
I didn't know that. Cool! and nyte Tank.... *looks at clock. sigh, only 7:07*

He across the pond, y'see.

On my mind today: one of my very favourite patients is terminally ill and it's making me very sad. I'm quite sure she's going to have to euthanized within the week. Her owners are lovely and sweet people, as well. Sigh.

Aww :( What is she?

She's a kitty. She's very old, but she's so sweet. She's had to come in every other day for the last two weeks to get subcutaneous fluids and every time she's been in she's just snuggled into my arms and purred, despite the fact that she isn't feeling well and every time she sees us she gets poked and prodded. I have such a soft spot for old kitties. :'(

Awww. I'm so sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:14:58 AM

We treat our animals better than each other some times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM

What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 11:07:48 AM

Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

Whatever toots our individual horns.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 05:31:45 PM

Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

The fact that I work with some pretty stellar individuals tonight. I really cannot wait. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2011, 09:40:25 PM

Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

I've got a terrible chest cold, I'm on vile tasting drugs, my neighbor is a noisy idiot (had an enormous screaming fight with his boyfriend at 2 a.m. this morning) but I'm dressed in flannel pj's in the middle of the day and watching a movie with both Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin in it and that is making me happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:09:10 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 09, 2011, 09:40:25 PM
Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

I've got a terrible chest cold, I'm on vile tasting drugs, my neighbor is a noisy idiot (had an enormous screaming fight with his boyfriend at 2 a.m. this morning) but I'm dressed in flannel pj's in the middle of the day and watching a movie with both Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin in it and that is making me happy.

Jokes about rubbing 'Vic' on your chest would be inappropriate?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2011, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 09, 2011, 09:40:25 PM
Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

I've got a terrible chest cold, I'm on vile tasting drugs, my neighbor is a noisy idiot (had an enormous screaming fight with his boyfriend at 2 a.m. this morning) but I'm dressed in flannel pj's in the middle of the day and watching a movie with both Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin in it and that is making me happy.

Jokes about rubbing 'Vic' on your chest would be inappropriate?

That depends on the "Vic". I don't suppose that could be stretched to "Viggo"? I guess not.

But I must make a note to pick up some Vick's vap-o-rub, thanks for the reminder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:22:32 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 09, 2011, 10:12:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:09:10 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 09, 2011, 09:40:25 PM
Quote from: lmbarre on December 09, 2011, 11:05:10 AM
What is making atheists here "happy?" (HAF)

I've got a terrible chest cold, I'm on vile tasting drugs, my neighbor is a noisy idiot (had an enormous screaming fight with his boyfriend at 2 a.m. this morning) but I'm dressed in flannel pj's in the middle of the day and watching a movie with both Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin in it and that is making me happy.

Jokes about rubbing 'Vic' on your chest would be inappropriate?

That depends on the "Vic". I don't suppose that could be stretched to "Viggo"? I guess not.

But I must make a note to pick up some Vick's vap-o-rub, thanks for the reminder.

You'll have to make do with this and your imagination.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.librarising.com%2Fastrology%2Fcelebs%2Fimages2%2FT-Z%2Fviggomortensen2.jpg&hash=9431c22086b1d7f2b30eb493ff26d2f52d57b9c8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2011, 10:36:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 10:22:32 PM
You'll have to make do with this and your imagination.

Oh, that's a good one! Straight to my desktop it went.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on December 09, 2011, 11:02:29 PM

Anyone else know "bloodrunsclear" on YouTube? He makes some awesome (fake) trailers.

I just can't believe I spent about 3 hours debating with him. About religion. And finding out that his apparently a creatonist of some degree :o

Still, love his vids, so intend to keep him in my subs :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2011, 01:25:13 AM

Quote from: history_geek on December 09, 2011, 11:02:29 PM
Anyone else know "bloodrunsclear" on YouTube?

Just out of curiousity, is he a Farscape fanboy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on December 10, 2011, 02:10:54 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 10, 2011, 01:25:13 AM
Quote from: history_geek on December 09, 2011, 11:02:29 PM
Anyone else know "bloodrunsclear" on YouTube?

Just out of curiousity, is he a Farscape fanboy?

I'm not sure. But now, after only a five or so hours, I feel like I've been royally trolled... -_-'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 03:01:58 AM

If you can stretch to Vigo why not Vilayanur?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcbc.ucsd.edu%2Ffiles%2Framapic2.png&hash=3aea42f7eb6c7b1262a1765d96d886a8eb0367f3)

I don't suppose he is as pretty as Viggo, and he does have a bushy moustache, but that jacket over the shoulder is very stylish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2011, 03:11:11 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 03:01:58 AM
If you can stretch to Vigo why not Vilayanur?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcbc.ucsd.edu%2Ffiles%2Framapic2.png&hash=3aea42f7eb6c7b1262a1765d96d886a8eb0367f3)

I don't suppose he is as pretty as Viggo, and he does have a bushy moustache, but that jacket over the shoulder is very stylish.

He appears to have a black eye, which suggests a sketchy character . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 03:17:42 AM

I'm not going near that guy for all the free candy and white windowless vans in the world. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.deviantart.net%2Favatars%2Fi%2Fm%2Fimhorrifiedaruplz.jpg%3F1&hash=63fb36922f5eb9f1079a1c58cd1ea31f2ff208c6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 04:13:32 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 10, 2011, 03:11:11 AM
He appears to have a black eye, which suggests a sketchy character . . .

But, but, but Richard Dawkins called him The Marco Polo of neuroscience!

There was a TV show that used to have a segment called "Musician or Serial killer?"
A photo was shown and you had to decide, it wasn't as easy as you might think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 05:24:08 AM

Night everyone. I'm gonna hit the sack.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: IcyBabe on December 10, 2011, 06:33:42 AM

I am BEYOND super excited because the guy I'm seeing in Wales flies in tomorrow to stay with me for Christmas. Haven't seen each other since August so to say we're excited is a huge understatement hehe :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 10, 2011, 07:05:50 AM

Got to see Dr. Horrible's sing-along blog today.
So funny, yet surprisingly sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 05:33:45 PM

My brother has some of his Hungarian friends over. Apparently, they have never been anywhere where it was this cold during the day (-4 C)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 10, 2011, 07:25:54 PM

Quote from: IcyBabeI am BEYOND super excited because the guy I'm seeing in Wales flies in tomorrow to stay with me for Christmas. Haven't seen each other since August so to say we're excited is a huge understatement hehe :D

Good news, IB. Where's he from in Wales? I live within sight of the border.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 07:56:38 PM

Quote from: IcyBabe on December 10, 2011, 06:33:42 AM
I am BEYOND super excited because the guy I'm seeing in Wales flies in tomorrow to stay with me for Christmas. Haven't seen each other since August so to say we're excited is a huge understatement hehe :D

So we won't be seeing you online much for a few weeks ;D

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 04:49:14 AM

The Norwegian prime minister is visiting.
There have been the usual cover stories economic cooperation and such.
I know the truth though, it's to plan the attack of our robot army to drive the foreign scoundrel interlopers from our Antarctica.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 10:27:58 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 04:49:14 AM
to drive the foreign scoundrel interlopers from our Antarctica.

But... But... The Asmo was going to build a lair there! :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 10:52:45 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 10:27:58 AM
But... But... The Asmo was going to build a lair there! :'(

That'll be fine, just be sure to ring before you dig, we don't want you accidentally damaging any of the buried alien technology.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2011, 10:54:30 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 10:27:58 AM
But... But... The Asmo was going to build a lair there! :'(

That'll be fine, just be sure to ring before you dig, we don't want you accidentally damaging any of the buried alien technology.

The Thing was without doubt one of the scariest movies ever!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 11:05:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 11, 2011, 10:54:30 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 10:27:58 AM
But... But... The Asmo was going to build a lair there! :'(

That'll be fine, just be sure to ring before you dig, we don't want you accidentally damaging any of the buried alien technology.
The Thing was without doubt one of the scariest movies ever!

The PC game was just so-so though... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 11:19:52 AM

There is a bit of Antarctica in the air lately, celebrating a centenary since many daring daring deeds, lost toes, eaten dogs and stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 11, 2011, 02:04:31 PM

Suffering a bit of a hangover... took my mountain bike out to blow all the booze through and promptly got soaked in the rain. Gah.... :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 11, 2011, 11:44:55 PM

I've got my nynorsk norwegian exam thingie tomorrow morning and I don't want to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2011, 11:57:42 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 11, 2011, 11:44:55 PM
I've got my nynorsk norwegian exam thingie tomorrow morning and I don't want to.

Good luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 11:58:24 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 11, 2011, 11:44:55 PM
I've got my nynorsk norwegian exam thingie tomorrow morning and I don't want to.

No-one reasonable wants nor likes that. Seems so... Pointless, does it not? I think Norway out-grew the need for an artificial language construted to... What..? Promote nationalism? (When I say nationalism, I mean the "good" kind)

Luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 12, 2011, 01:09:27 AM

The Japanese ships are off to do their scientific whale research in the Southern Ocean.
I'm off to do some salmon fritata on toast with tomato and vegie salt research in the kitchen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 12:03:21 AM

I want to move to Davos in Switzerland.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM

Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 13, 2011, 04:29:34 AM

Follow-up on the elderly kitty! She had a good weekend and has started eating again. It's a festivus miracle! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2011, 04:33:19 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 13, 2011, 04:29:34 AM
Follow-up on the elderly kitty! She had a good weekend and has started eating again. It's a festivus miracle! :)

Great news! I'll light a Yule log in her honor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:27:41 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD

Why in quarters!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:28:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 13, 2011, 04:29:34 AM
Follow-up on the elderly kitty! She had a good weekend and has started eating again. It's a festivus miracle! :)

Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2011, 01:24:46 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 13, 2011, 04:29:34 AM
Follow-up on the elderly kitty! She had a good weekend and has started eating again. It's a festivus miracle! :)

That's wonderful! ;D It must have been the positive vibes we've been sending her way. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:29:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:27:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD
Why in quarters!

XD her brother was a hoarder, so she found a sack of quarters and tossed it at me. <3
We have been funding hudreds of dollars in change, and thousands in stacks of $20s.
It's pretty hardcore. She's using said money to repair the house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 05:34:29 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:29:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:27:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD
Why in quarters!

XD her brother was a hoarder, so she found a sack of quarters and tossed it at me. <3
We have been funding hudreds of dollars in change, and thousands in stacks of $20s.
It's pretty hardcore. She's using said money to repair the house.

Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 13, 2011, 05:34:36 PM

Im thinking that during the whole year there's 2-3 major meteor shower events
but noooooooooooooo
there's moon
and clouds
suuuuuuuuuuure
let;s wait till next year!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 05:36:40 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on December 13, 2011, 05:34:36 PM
Im thinking that during the whole year there's 2-3 major meteor shower events
but noooooooooooooo
there's moon
and clouds
suuuuuuuuuuure
let;s wait till next year!!

The 2011 Geminid meteor shower (http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-geminid-meteor-shower_1.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:40:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 05:34:29 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:29:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:27:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD
Why in quarters!

XD her brother was a hoarder, so she found a sack of quarters and tossed it at me. <3
We have been finding hudreds of dollars in change, and thousands in stacks of $20s.
It's pretty hardcore. She's using said money to repair the house.
Interesting.

Yeah,,real life hoarders are scary though x_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2011, 06:53:23 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:40:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 05:34:29 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 05:29:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 08:27:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 13, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Got $40 in quarters for hekping my best friend's mom move/file paperwork today. XD
Why in quarters!

XD her brother was a hoarder, so she found a sack of quarters and tossed it at me. <3
We have been finding hudreds of dollars in change, and thousands in stacks of $20s.
It's pretty hardcore. She's using said money to repair the house.
Interesting.

Yeah,,real life hoarders are scary though x_x

So, I guess this is one of the few cases that hoarding wasn't such a bad thing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 06:57:53 PM

Behold my wreath! Matches what Recusant has. He donated me his spare, you see :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2011, 07:13:19 PM

Thanks Asmo, you reminded me to make my Xmas avatar. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 13, 2011, 07:16:47 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 06:57:53 PM
Behold my wreath! Matches what Recusant has. He donated me his spare, you see :D

I might have left them both in the cupboard if not for your inspiration, O Magister Fictilis. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 09:05:38 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 13, 2011, 07:16:47 PM
O Magister Fictilis. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)

Magister Fictilis Maleficus Ingeniosus ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 13, 2011, 09:27:55 PM

^ ^^ Getting a bit classy for the likes of me. ;D

Quote from: MariaIm thinking that during the whole year there's 2-3 major meteor shower events
but noooooooooooooo
there's moon
and clouds
suuuuuuuuuuure
let;s wait till next year!!

Clouds here, too. Most annoying - and we couldn't see the lunar eclipse either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 13, 2011, 09:37:29 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 13, 2011, 07:13:19 PM
Thanks Asmo, you reminded me to make my Xmas avatar. ;D

Ooh good idea hehehe!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 13, 2011, 09:44:44 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 09:05:38 PM
Magister Fictilis Maleficus Ingeniosus ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_beer.gif&hash=af226a10315239aea595b9669f78a04d35f5deae)

* * *

Quote from: OldGit on December 13, 2011, 09:27:55 PMClouds here, too. Most annoying - and we couldn't see the lunar eclipse either.

I can't count the number of times I've missed worthwhile astronomical sights due to bad weather. I did make a special effort though to find a good spot and bring equipment in order to get a few photons from Halley's comet into my eyeballs (and I do mean few; it really wasn't viewable by naked eye during its last visit).
By the way, I dig the outfit, man. It's a good look for you! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frationalia.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fawesomesanta.gif&hash=c45c17bb460838c4476433612ef5e06290f728b1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 09:47:59 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 13, 2011, 09:44:44 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_beer.gif&hash=af226a10315239aea595b9669f78a04d35f5deae)

* * *

Yes, do lets drink to that! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_beer.gif&hash=af226a10315239aea595b9669f78a04d35f5deae)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2011, 10:13:11 PM

I took home the class pet, a Holland lop rabbit named Dixie, for winter break. That darn rabbit is having a ball chasing all of our animals. The cats are scared of her and I thought the little greyhound was going to have a heart attack. This is my kind of rabbit. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 10:16:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 13, 2011, 10:13:11 PM
I took home the class pet, a Holland lop rabbit named Dixie, for winter break. That darn rabbit is having a ball chasing all of our animals. The cats are scared of her and I thought the little greyhound was going to have a heart attack. This is my kind of rabbit. :D

LOL. I wouldn't dare bring a rabbit into our house both our dogs would go for it without a doubt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2011, 10:19:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 10:16:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 13, 2011, 10:13:11 PM
I took home the class pet, a Holland lop rabbit named Dixie, for winter break. That darn rabbit is having a ball chasing all of our animals. The cats are scared of her and I thought the little greyhound was going to have a heart attack. This is my kind of rabbit. :D
LOL. I wouldn't dare bring a rabbit into our house both our dogs would go for it without a doubt.

I was scared that our greyhounds would go after her, especially the retired racer, but after one good chase they leave her well alone. XD Of course, she still doesn't come out unless somebody can keep an eye on her. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 10:22:18 PM

I look forward to seeing them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:46:47 PM

I wish my avatar had a Christmas theme to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 10:53:45 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:46:47 PM
I wish my avatar had a Christmas theme to it.

Someone, paint its nose red! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 10:56:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 10:53:45 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:46:47 PM
I wish my avatar had a Christmas theme to it.
Someone, paint its nose red! ;D

LOL. I'll leave that to TMP :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 10:53:45 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:46:47 PM
I wish my avatar had a Christmas theme to it.
Someone, paint its nose red! ;D

That would be awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2011, 11:31:21 PM

Cool new avatar, Asmo. 8) I'm wondering what that grey thing is under the wreath.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 11:43:33 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2011, 11:31:21 PM
Cool new avatar, Asmo. 8) I'm wondering what that grey thing is under the wreath.

There is an explanation for that, but it in Latin. ;D

Turns out fertilizers as hair growth products can have... Unexpected results :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2011, 11:55:35 PM

Latin? :( Nah...I don't speak it.

I know that "deus" in Portuguese (ahem, both Brazilian and redundant ;D) means 'god' so there's a boost for the lump ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2011, 12:08:06 AM

Here's a new Xmasy avatar for you Cecilie ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Favatar_2753.png&hash=07219163d943f99ab704bedc1d23095e0a3e2bb1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 14, 2011, 02:26:50 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 12:08:06 AM
Here's a new Xmasy avatar for you Cecilie ;D

That looks good, I would probably just have recycled George W's nose and pretended it was new.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F69WBo.jpg&hash=1aa7e5d2a85cc52077234a10323208e7ec299d36)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 14, 2011, 05:28:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 12:08:06 AM
Here's a new Xmasy avatar for you Cecilie ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Favatar_2753.png&hash=07219163d943f99ab704bedc1d23095e0a3e2bb1)

Ooh. Thank you! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 14, 2011, 05:59:13 AM

Omg, xmas avatars!!! Want~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2011, 07:50:32 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 12:08:06 AM
Here's a new Xmasy avatar for you Cecilie ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Favatar_2753.png&hash=07219163d943f99ab704bedc1d23095e0a3e2bb1)

Good one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 11:35:28 AM

What's "Corbu is my homeboy" all about? How many more posts do I have to make to get rid of it? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2011, 11:37:56 AM

Quote from: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 11:35:28 AM
What's "Corbu is my homeboy" all about? How many more posts do I have to make to get rid of it? ???

Corbu is my homeboy 751-800 -Le Corbusier is a famous architect who is an atheist; my cat is named after him.

See here http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=3351.0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 14, 2011, 11:55:32 AM

QuoteThe 2011 Geminid meteor shower

thats the one I was talking about
turns out not only there was a bright moon, but there was a blanket of clouds. Couldnt even see one star

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 11:57:04 AM

Thanks, Tank!

I know of le Corbusier, but I didn't know he was your cat! I'm honoured.

Quote from: MariaThe 2011 Geminid meteor shower

I couldn't see it either, for the clouds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2011, 11:58:36 AM

Quote from: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 11:57:04 AM
Thanks, Tank!

I know of le Corbusier, but I didn't know he was your cat! I'm honoured.

He's not my cat, he's Whitney's cat as she created the list.

Having said that I'm open to some suggestions on this thread http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=3351.msg139840#msg139840

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 12:00:09 PM

Whitney's cat? I'm even more deeply honoured. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 14, 2011, 02:58:45 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 14, 2011, 05:59:13 AM
Omg, xmas avatars!!! Want~

How about this one?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imm.io%2FcWHd.png&hash=516b6c7a24cfd1e8ce5646687f6741951e912f4e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2011, 03:06:51 PM

That's cute.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 14, 2011, 03:15:27 PM

Not sufficiently subversive for my taste.

I don't think I did Old Git justice, I'm meaning to get around to fixing him, if someone else does before I do I wont be offended.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 14, 2011, 06:24:17 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 14, 2011, 03:15:27 PM
Not sufficiently subversive for my taste.

I don't think I did Old Git justice, I'm meaning to get around to fixing him, if someone else does before I do I wont be offended.

This reminds me of his images:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imm.io%2FcXk7.png&hash=60124c7271026a4cf0678ed67a6350b37b2462c4)
Or this one:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imm.io%2FcXkw.png&hash=4de2b4c0ddca80da8098cb76373ea4acb0b9ea40)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 07:17:20 PM

Quote from: The Magic PuddingI don't think I did Old Git justice, I'm meaning to get around to fixing him, if someone else does before I do I wont be offended.

My av's ok, thanks. I know it wasn't designed as such, only as part of your festive sig, but I like it. Thank you for giving me it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 14, 2011, 07:46:31 PM

*ahem* You know if someone wanted to christmas-fy my avatar, I would be very much obliged.
_{no pressure}

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2011, 07:51:12 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 14, 2011, 07:46:31 PM
*ahem* You know if someone wanted to christmas-fy my avatar, I would be very much obliged.
_{no pressure}

I will to that now. I'm just sitting in class with absolutely nothing to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 07:57:07 PM

How are our Norwegian members getting on in the great butter shortage? I spose Asmo uses margarine, but Cecilie is very refined, as we know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 14, 2011, 08:53:06 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 07:57:07 PM
How are our Norwegian members getting on in the great butter shortage? I spose Asmo uses margarine, but Cecilie is very refined, as we know.

Haha, very refined indeed. I'm doing just fine, thank you. I don't eat a lot of butter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 14, 2011, 08:57:21 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 14, 2011, 07:57:07 PM
How are our Norwegian members getting on in the great butter shortage? I spose Asmo uses margarine, but Cecilie is very refined, as we know.

Only for frying pan purposes, actually. My sandwiches get a trip to the micro before being eaten, and using butter or margarine then makes them... Soggy. :P

The Great Butter Crisis of 2011 does not affect The Asmo in the slightest ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2011, 09:34:18 PM

Here you go Juliet, so you can match the rest of us. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Fimage00.png&hash=92902ebbed3df882a06efb266374e9187043c02e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2011, 09:35:15 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 09:34:18 PM
Here you go Juliet, so you can match the rest of us. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Fimage00.png&hash=92902ebbed3df882a06efb266374e9187043c02e)

Perfect!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2011, 09:36:30 PM

Here is a picture of the rabbit that I promised.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F8e223202.jpg&hash=003f1ac1b0362270c83d918cd5433e07d5801fae)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 15, 2011, 12:47:34 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 09:34:18 PM
Here you go Juliet, so you can match the rest of us. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Fimage00.png&hash=92902ebbed3df882a06efb266374e9187043c02e)

Yaay! Thank you! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 12:50:17 AM

I've been using the new voice to text feature on my iPhone I think Siri likes to butcher the text lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 15, 2011, 12:57:43 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 09:36:30 PM
Here is a picture of the rabbit that I promised.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F8e223202.jpg&hash=003f1ac1b0362270c83d918cd5433e07d5801fae)

What character! It may be the photo, but I get a definite sense of the sinister. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:00:53 AM

[rambling] Argh! Urgh! I want classes to end! If I wasn't already a chronic insomniac I would certainly have dozed off to the guy's (lit.) monotonous voice...couldn't get much out of him either :( [/rambling]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:03:37 AM

Um...

:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

...could someone do my avatar?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 01:04:37 AM

Quote from: Recusant on December 15, 2011, 12:57:43 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 09:36:30 PM
Here is a picture of the rabbit that I promised.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F8e223202.jpg&hash=003f1ac1b0362270c83d918cd5433e07d5801fae)

What character! It may be the photo, but I get a definite sense of the sinister. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2)

This rabbit chased a full sized greyhound across the house. I think she just might be sinister.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 01:05:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:03:37 AM
Um...

:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

...could someone do my avatar?

Sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 15, 2011, 01:20:11 AM

Budhorse is our hero! ;D
Have one of my coveted gold stars! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nonstopsmilies.com%2Fmsn-emoticons%2Fmisc%2Fmisc-emoticon-08.gif&hash=326a22d392a2e4a2bf5e0552b63a2deb76f78475)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:41:02 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2011, 01:05:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:03:37 AM
Um...

:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

...could someone do my avatar?

Sure.

Thanks!

I can't wait to see what you'll do, since I can't really imagine how I would modify that image to include some Christmas theme without ruining it (but then again I'm not very creative).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 15, 2011, 01:47:36 AM

Xmas poooony~!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 01:51:38 AM

Here it is. ;D Sorry I couldn't keep it as a gif, but I have no idea how to do that.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FAthensChristmas.jpg&hash=1424e933e1c4cd7b43e8c9dda654376c8a24411a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 01:55:29 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 15, 2011, 01:20:11 AM
Budhorse is our hero! ;D
Have one of my coveted gold stars! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nonstopsmilies.com%2Fmsn-emoticons%2Fmisc%2Fmisc-emoticon-08.gif&hash=326a22d392a2e4a2bf5e0552b63a2deb76f78475)

Thank you! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.deviantart.net%2Favatars%2Fb%2Fl%2Fblush--plz.png%3F2&hash=c4521dc1974ea9041cf33757c5d39cb7526815e8) I enjoy making them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 15, 2011, 02:06:21 AM

Yes, thank you Budhorse! And your rabbit is adorable~~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 02:54:02 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2011, 01:51:38 AM
Here it is. ;D Sorry I couldn't keep it as a gif, but I have no idea how to do that.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FAthensChristmas.jpg&hash=1424e933e1c4cd7b43e8c9dda654376c8a24411a)

Looks awesome, I'm very pleasantly surprised! ;D Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2011, 03:13:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 02:54:02 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2011, 01:51:38 AM
Here it is. ;D Sorry I couldn't keep it as a gif, but I have no idea how to do that.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FAthensChristmas.jpg&hash=1424e933e1c4cd7b43e8c9dda654376c8a24411a)

Looks awesome, I'm very pleasantly surprised! ;D Thanks!

No problem :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 03:17:14 AM

How did you guys keep the forum from automatically resizing the avatar? I've scanned 'Profile' a few times, and rescanned just to make sure, but I don't have a clue... ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2011, 10:28:26 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 14, 2011, 09:36:30 PM
Here is a picture of the rabbit that I promised.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F8e223202.jpg&hash=003f1ac1b0362270c83d918cd5433e07d5801fae)

It looks like it has four eyes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2011, 10:34:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 03:17:14 AM
How did you guys keep the forum from automatically resizing the avatar? I've scanned 'Profile' a few times, and rescanned just to make sure, but I don't have a clue... ???

I took the liberty of having a look at your profile with my admin hat on. You had the avatar coming in on a link. I down loaded your new avatar at full size and then uploaded it rather than linked to it and it's now the full size. I assume the rules for linked avatars are different to uploaded ones. That's my guess until I find out otherwise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 15, 2011, 12:03:19 PM

I'm at school being bored and such. Hopefully I will be able to leave early today because I'm using my freetime to do this annoying short story analysis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 12:19:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 15, 2011, 10:34:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 03:17:14 AM
How did you guys keep the forum from automatically resizing the avatar? I've scanned 'Profile' a few times, and rescanned just to make sure, but I don't have a clue... ???
I took the liberty of having a look at your profile with my admin hat on. You had the avatar coming in on a link. I down loaded your new avatar at full size and then uploaded it rather than linked to it and it's now the full size. I assume the rules for linked avatars are different to uploaded ones. That's my guess until I find out otherwise.

Thanks Tank! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Squid on December 15, 2011, 12:33:24 PM

I suppose I'll join in and throw something festive in my avatar...just not quite sure what.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:12:42 PM

Quote from: Squid on December 15, 2011, 12:33:24 PM
I suppose I'll join in and throw something festive in my avatar...just not quite sure what.

Those horns look like they're good to hang something from.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 15, 2011, 03:45:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: Squid on December 15, 2011, 12:33:24 PM
I suppose I'll join in and throw something festive in my avatar...just not quite sure what.

Those horns look like they're good to hang something from.

...or colour them red with a white fluffy bobble on each end.... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 04:14:34 PM

A Santa cap with horns would look a bit too weird?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 15, 2011, 08:16:24 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2011, 04:14:34 PM
A Santa cap with horns would look a bit too weird?

...bearing in mind the notion of a dodgy old man in a red suit emptying his sack near small children....

*shudders*

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 04:22:29 AM

My neighbors gave me homemade strawberry jam for the holidays. Aww~ <3 I live in NYC, so this is extra special to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2011, 07:57:14 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 04:22:29 AM
My neighbors gave me homemade strawberry jam for the holidays. Aww~ <3 I live in NYC, so this is extra special to me.

You talk to your neighbors in New York! I thought that was unheard of?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 16, 2011, 08:25:06 AM

The Wii canoe doesn't seem able to appreciate the subtlety of my stern rudder.
How come they give me a dumb single bladed paddle and I can't even do a J stroke?
Stupid Wii.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2011, 08:28:04 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 16, 2011, 08:25:06 AM
The Wii canoe doesn't seem able to appreciate the subtlety of my stern rudder.
How come they give me a dumb single bladed paddle and I can't even do a J stroke?
Stupid Wii.

1st world problems, gotta luv 'em!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 16, 2011, 09:18:35 AM

The weather forecast said it was going to snow but this is crazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 09:35:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 16, 2011, 07:57:14 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 04:22:29 AM
My neighbors gave me homemade strawberry jam for the holidays. Aww~ <3 I live in NYC, so this is extra special to me.
You talk to your neighbors in New York! I thought that was unheard of?

I do! ^____^
They are a super cute gay couple. And I mean cute~ one of them has blonde hair and blue eyes. I see him going out to jog a lot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM

Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 08:45:18 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Yikes ;;.. *hugs*

My MLP XMAS party is tomorrow. Wooo~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 16, 2011, 09:33:55 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Yikes ;;.. *hugs*

My MLP XMAS party is tomorrow. Wooo~

Luna is best pony. :P :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 02:19:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 16, 2011, 08:28:04 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 16, 2011, 08:25:06 AM
The Wii canoe doesn't seem able to appreciate the subtlety of my stern rudder.
How come they give me a dumb single bladed paddle and I can't even do a J stroke?
Stupid Wii.
1st world problems, gotta luv 'em!

Rofl, I love first world problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 02:21:54 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2011, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Yikes ;;.. *hugs*

My MLP XMAS party is tomorrow. Wooo~

Luna is best pony. :P :D

I love Luna~
The fun has been doubled. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 17, 2011, 02:38:06 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 02:21:54 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2011, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Yikes ;;.. *hugs*

My MLP XMAS party is tomorrow. Wooo~

Luna is best pony. :P :D

I love Luna~
The fun has been doubled. XD

That was easily the best part of the episode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 17, 2011, 05:18:40 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on December 17, 2011, 02:00:14 AM
I should have done a better job of washing the jalapeno residue off my hands before taking my contact lenses out...

Ahhh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 05:29:04 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 17, 2011, 02:38:06 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 02:21:54 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2011, 09:33:55 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 16, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 16, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
Beginning to regret agreeing to turn up for Saturday morning overtime in work at 6am tomorrow... :-\

Yikes ;;.. *hugs*

My MLP XMAS party is tomorrow. Wooo~

Luna is best pony. :P :D

I love Luna~
The fun has been doubled. XD

That was easily the best part of the episode.

Can't wait for xmas episode tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 09:34:13 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on December 17, 2011, 02:00:14 AM
I should have done a better job of washing the jalapeno residue off my hands before taking my contact lenses out...

Ouch!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 17, 2011, 12:53:55 PM

Im watching youtube clips from iced earth concert in cyprus last week, and I feel like slicing my wrists for not going

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:07:30 PM

I just learned how to say "fucking retard" in sign language. Hooray!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 03:08:25 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:07:30 PM
I just learned how to say "fucking retard" in sign language. Hooray!

Now that needs to be on YouTube :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kimberlyfaith81 on December 17, 2011, 03:12:40 PM

Saw Black Tide, Adelita's Way, Halestorm, Chevelle and Staind in concert last night in Biloxi. Awesome Christmas present!! I think Halestorm put on the best show, but what's not to like about a hot chick in thigh high leather boots rockin' out?? 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 17, 2011, 03:15:04 PM

A hot chick in nothing at all rockin' out would be better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:16:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2011, 03:08:25 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:07:30 PM
I just learned how to say "fucking retard" in sign language. Hooray!
Now that needs to be on YouTube :D

It is! She has a whole channel for saying dirty phrases in sign language!

http://www.youtube.com/user/thfemale

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2011, 03:21:51 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:07:30 PM
I just learned how to say "fucking retard" in sign language. Hooray!

"fucking retard"
The first bit sounds easy.
Do you just do the first bit slowly?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: kimberlyfaith81 on December 17, 2011, 03:22:24 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 17, 2011, 03:15:04 PM
A hot chick in nothing at all rockin' out would be better.

I vote nothing on BUT the thigh high leather boots. I don't know, they're just hot.

On the right body of course. There were some stellar examples of who should NOT wear them last night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 03:23:12 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:16:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2011, 03:08:25 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 17, 2011, 03:07:30 PM
I just learned how to say "fucking retard" in sign language. Hooray!
Now that needs to be on YouTube :D
It is! She has a whole channel for saying dirty phrases in sign language!

http://www.youtube.com/user/thfemale

LOL She is amazing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 17, 2011, 03:28:02 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on December 17, 2011, 12:53:55 PM
Im watching youtube clips from iced earth concert in cyprus last week, and I feel like slicing my wrists for not going

Aww *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Gawen on December 17, 2011, 03:43:24 PM

Oral sex

WELL??!! It's what the title of the thread is asking and well....

It's on my mind!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2011, 03:44:05 PM

VLC media player,
i'ts now wearing a hat.
It never asked.
It's red and,
white, fluffy
It never asked
Never had the chance
to disprove,
It was the same
last year
It'll probably be,
same next year
and I'll watch it
unless I'm dead
and then, well
I probably won't
Na na na na na na na
Sweet sweet Jane

That was my Cowboy Junkies cover of Sweet Jane interpretation of the santa hat that appeared on my VLC icon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on December 17, 2011, 06:44:49 PM

Oral sex goes without saying. Pretty much any kind of sex really. Now I know how to say panty sniffer and I like your boobies. Which fits well because I do like her boobies. A lot. Now I need to ask her how to say you make my pants tighter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 06:49:07 PM

Final of Strictly Come Dancing starts in 12 minutes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 17, 2011, 07:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2011, 06:49:07 PM
Final of Strictly Come Dancing starts in 12 minutes!

Fnutk, you think you know a guy and then he's off counting down minutes to a dancing doodey doo.

Anyway, I can't wait for this I've got some strip mining and clear felling to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 07:40:57 PM

Harry 40
Chelsee 39
Jason 38

Going as expected so far!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 17, 2011, 08:02:51 PM

Making my mom's secret recipe Christmas cookies today! Can't wait, they're my favourite! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2011, 08:05:29 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 17, 2011, 08:02:51 PM
Making my mom's secret recipe Christmas cookies today! Can't wait, they're my favourite! ;D

Ho can it be a secret if you know it? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 17, 2011, 08:06:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2011, 08:05:29 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 17, 2011, 08:02:51 PM
Making my mom's secret recipe Christmas cookies today! Can't wait, they're my favourite! ;D
Ho can it be a secret if you know it? ;)

Family secret. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 18, 2011, 05:40:22 PM

I happily found out that many family members dont believe in the biblical christianity. They do believe in a god, but at least they dont accept the bible which for me, is a huge positive step

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2011, 06:14:01 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on December 18, 2011, 05:40:22 PM
I happily found out that many family members dont believe in the biblical christianity. They do believe in a god, but at least they dont accept the bible which for me, is a huge positive step

Woot!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 18, 2011, 06:31:31 PM

4 work days left til a 12 day break. Splendid! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 18, 2011, 06:36:31 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on December 18, 2011, 06:31:31 PM
4 work days left til a 12 day break. Splendid! ;D

1 school day left (half of a school day actually) till a 14 day break. Even more splendid!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 18, 2011, 06:46:08 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 18, 2011, 06:36:31 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 18, 2011, 06:31:31 PM
4 work days left til a 12 day break. Splendid! ;D
1 school day left (half of a school day actually) till a 14 day break. Even more splendid!

Gah... pwn'd again! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 19, 2011, 12:09:46 AM

Quote from: Gawen on December 17, 2011, 03:43:24 PM
Oral sex

WELL??!! It's what the title of the thread is asking and well....

It's on my mind!

I like oral sex very much. Giving and recieving xP xP

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 20, 2011, 04:42:00 AM

Oh dear, it's getting steamy in here!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.free-smiley.info%2Fashamed%2Fashamed-smileys-emoticons5.gif&hash=27bc982dbe46d7933458690024ce687030e50ec3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 20, 2011, 05:55:19 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 20, 2011, 04:42:00 AM
Oh dear, it's getting steamy in here!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.free-smiley.info%2Fashamed%2Fashamed-smileys-emoticons5.gif&hash=27bc982dbe46d7933458690024ce687030e50ec3)

Hard to put a bow on that sort of thing tho . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Squid on December 20, 2011, 12:27:47 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 20, 2011, 05:55:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 20, 2011, 04:42:00 AM
Oh dear, it's getting steamy in here!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.free-smiley.info%2Fashamed%2Fashamed-smileys-emoticons5.gif&hash=27bc982dbe46d7933458690024ce687030e50ec3)

Hard. . .

Giggity...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 20, 2011, 02:54:14 PM

I recorded the first half of Going Postal on Saturday, next half is on Xmas eve.
Pratchet is cool, in his world Egors can break free of their evil masters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 21, 2011, 03:20:47 AM

Tired. Hating church. (Miracle of Christmas play and I'm cast as Mary. :'( Can't stand it.)
Impatiently awaiting for January to arrive. It's concert month.
And I was gone for a week and suddenly, there are 11 pages worth of threads I need to check.... I'm gonna be up all night. Thanks guys. :P ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 21, 2011, 10:19:07 AM

What fun if Mary kind of departed from the script! You could suddenly break down and admit it was the milkman that did it. ;D

Happy Monkey, NYT!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 21, 2011, 12:12:09 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 20, 2011, 02:54:14 PM
I recorded the first half of Going Postal on Saturday, next half is on Xmas eve.
Pratchet is cool, in his world Egors can break free of their evil masters.

Awesome! I made a bit of a return to Terry Pratchett this year - I wish I'd done it sooner. It had been years since I read any of his stuff - I forgot how good it was. I've got plenty to catch up on. Going Postal was brilliant. I finished Carpe Jugulum a couple of weeks back too. Great stuff. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on December 21, 2011, 12:27:39 PM

Im thinking that I dont care how sick, paralised or whatever a person is. If his attitude is rotten, he will get swears from me, and no matter how much "its a sin" you throw at me won't change my mind

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on December 21, 2011, 04:44:21 PM

Do I need to buy a new car? I don't have an old one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 21, 2011, 04:57:53 PM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on December 21, 2011, 04:44:21 PM
Do I need to buy a new car? I don't have an old one.

Buy an old one. Those can surprise you, if properly maintained. My Old Rusty is both old and rusty, but for being practically free, it's a good car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 21, 2011, 05:40:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 21, 2011, 04:57:53 PM
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on December 21, 2011, 04:44:21 PM
Do I need to buy a new car? I don't have an old one.
Buy an old one. Those can surprise you, if properly maintained. My Old Rusty is both old and rusty, but for being practically free, it's a good car.

I'd never buy a new car, they depreciate in value so quickly!
But then again, I'm only concerned with functionality. As long as it gets me from A to B.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM

Is a 24-year old too old for an 18 year-old? 'Cause I don't have a problem with it, but he seems to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 21, 2011, 09:20:51 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Is a 24-year old too old for an 18 year-old? 'Cause I don't have a problem with it, but he seems to.

As long as none of the parties actively involved think it a problem, it isn't. When one or both parties do, it is. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 21, 2011, 10:43:40 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 21, 2011, 09:20:51 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Is a 24-year old too old for an 18 year-old? 'Cause I don't have a problem with it, but he seems to.
As long as none of the parties actively involved think it a problem, it isn't. When one or both parties do, it is. :P

Agreed. One of my mates has a wife 25 years older than him. They've been together 12 years. Another mate of mine has a wife 18 years younger. They've been together 17 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 01:17:35 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Is a 24-year old too old for an 18 year-old? 'Cause I don't have a problem with it, but he seems to.

I don't think it's a huge deal. If it was 28 and 34, no one would bat an eye.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 22, 2011, 01:31:10 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 01:17:35 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Is a 24-year old too old for an 18 year-old? 'Cause I don't have a problem with it, but he seems to.

I don't think it's a huge deal. If it was 28 and 34, no one would bat an eye.

Well, The Asmo might have batted one, just on principle.

Still, let us not forget that the relevant age difference is that relative to the people involved.

For instance, there are only five years between 11 and 16... And there was wailing and batting of eyes. 20 and 25, however... Who cares?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2011, 03:21:25 AM

I think it's an age group of quick change, when you reach 24, you'll see what I mean ;)

The older you get, the more similar you are to others with the same 6 year difference.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 03:56:11 AM

18 - 12 is wrong.
30 - 24 is ho hum.

18 - 24 raises questions about the guy, questions not conclusions.
If he has a habit of seeking 18 year olds, perhaps he finds them easier to impress, that would seem dodgy to me.
His feeling a bit uneasy about the age gap could be a good indication, or it could be part of a game he plays, who knows?
You could be a good match now and in six years you'll have moved beyond him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on December 22, 2011, 05:27:48 AM

Quote from: OldGit on December 21, 2011, 10:19:07 AM
What fun if Mary kind of departed from the script! You could suddenly break down and admit it was the milkman that did it. ;D

Happy Monkey, NYT!

I wish I would have thought of that.... But the kids did ok I guess. I sucked...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 22, 2011, 09:34:03 AM

24 to 18 is ok if both parties are alright with it. But as DJ pints out there is a huge difference in maturity between those two ages. In my case at 18 I was YFS and by 24 I had been married for 4 years and my first kid was 6 months old.

If I could run my time again I think I would have liked 2 to 4 more years before I settled down, but you can't choose when you're going to meet the person you're going fall in love with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 22, 2011, 12:08:52 PM

Last day of work today for a while. Wheeeeeeeee!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 22, 2011, 12:23:39 PM

Quote from: not your typical...I wish I would have thought of that.... But the kids did ok I guess. I sucked...

I bet you were brilliant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on December 22, 2011, 12:54:19 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on December 22, 2011, 12:08:52 PM
Last day of work today for a while. Wheeeeeeeee!! ;D

same goes :D twelve whole days of not having to get up before 9am!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 01:56:08 PM

Tomorrow, our little clan will be going back to the motherland for a few days, so I'll likely be off the radar for a little while.
Don't let anything too fun happen while I'm gone.
And remember, WWDJD? (just kidding, think for yourself! ;D)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 22, 2011, 02:22:59 PM

I'll include it in my decisions together with WWFSMD.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:27:43 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 22, 2011, 02:22:59 PM
I'll include it in my decisions together with WWFSMD.

WWFSMADJD has a ring to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:38:55 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:27:43 PM
WWFSMADJD has a ring to it.

Like a 1990s ring tone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:40:36 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:38:55 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:27:43 PM
WWFSMADJD has a ring to it.

Like a 1990s ring tone?

I didn't say a nice ring

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 22, 2011, 03:50:31 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:40:36 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 22, 2011, 02:38:55 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 22, 2011, 02:27:43 PM
WWFSMADJD has a ring to it.

Like a 1990s ring tone?

I didn't say a nice ring

So a 1980s ring tone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 22, 2011, 08:07:07 PM

Ahhh. Finally a moment to sit down and post something after a crazy week. I swear, I woke up thinking it was Tuesday. Got all of my Christmas shopping done, shipped packages off on Monday. Now, I get too sit back, enjoy the holidays, and hopefully catch up on anything I missed. Starting with a new Bones tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 22, 2011, 08:18:05 PM

Ah! Christmas shopping... The Asmo bought Short Stuff some toys and a couple of things for some far-away friends, one of whom will have to get his later, what with him not being home to recieve the package.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 23, 2011, 01:11:38 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 22, 2011, 08:18:05 PM
Ah! Christmas shopping... The Asmo bought Short Stuff some toys

Is Short Stuff a rat?
I don't buy pets presents because they never return the favour.
Oh they might bring in a dead bird, bandicoot or something but nothing I want.
I can see this could work differently for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 23, 2011, 01:12:57 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 23, 2011, 01:11:38 AM
Is Short Stuff a rat?

Several, in fact. The beginnings of The Asmo's own personal army.

...I have no-one else to give presents to, really, so why not?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 23, 2011, 02:36:38 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 23, 2011, 01:12:57 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 23, 2011, 01:11:38 AM
Is Short Stuff a rat?
Several, in fact. The beginnings of The Asmo's own personal army.

...I have no-one else to give presents to, really, so why not?

I was just playing about, "Oh they might bring in a dead bird, bandicoot or something but nothing I want." I thought may have given it away.

Anyway I liked my bowl.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7MqMc.png&hash=3e2c78a9b26f17a9676c8572434e588a14cc5ae3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 23, 2011, 03:06:27 AM

Yes, it was a good bowl, wasn't it? Also useful as a stylish hat, a functional helmet and a flower pot. Not to mention its superior qualities in preventing the water dripping from a leaky roof from reaching the floor. :D

...And for when it finally fails as a water containment vessel, Tank got a nice mop-like appliance from me ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 23, 2011, 08:32:23 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 23, 2011, 03:06:27 AM
Yes, it was a good bowl, wasn't it? Also useful as a stylish hat, a functional helmet and a flower pot. Not to mention its superior qualities in preventing the water dripping from a leaky roof from reaching the floor. :D

...And for when it finally fails as a water containment vessel, Tank got a nice mop-like appliance from me ;D

And much appretiated it is too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 24, 2011, 07:45:02 AM

Quote from: Zarapudstra on December 23, 2011, 08:32:23 AMI see you come home with your shopping, off to the bathroom to scrub your hands and wrists until the fear of the warming meat in your cooler bag draws you back. Long ago I rejected the false reassurance of soap and water, I now eat of the worm of the dirt. But this isn't my story, I talk of the one yet to come, the super shopper who will fearlessly lick the shopping trolley handle, shun the disinfectant isle and will righteously pelt those who linger there with tuna fish cans.

You seem a bit odd Zarapudstra, and just you keep your tongue away from my trolley.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Traveler on December 24, 2011, 03:43:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 22, 2011, 08:07:07 PM
...catch up on anything I missed. Starting with a new Bones tonight.

My favorite show!!! I missed that episode because my next door neighbor broke her foot. I spent the evening, up until just about midnight, waiting at the hospital with her. I hope it was a good one ... I'll watch it when they post it online.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2011, 05:32:47 PM

My sodding lazy git of a son brought his preasents before wrapping them and then used my wrapping paper so I had to go out and get some more! Grrrr >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2011, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2011, 05:32:47 PM
My sodding lazy git of a son brought his preasents before wrapping them and then used my wrapping paper so I had to go out and get some more! Grrrr >:(

LOL! Don't the stores offer to wrap all the more or less useless crap you buy for you from pretty much medio-November, whether or not it is intended as a gift? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2011, 05:38:07 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 24, 2011, 05:36:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2011, 05:32:47 PM
My sodding lazy git of a son brought his preasents before wrapping them and then used my wrapping paper so I had to go out and get some more! Grrrr >:(
LOL! Don't the stores offer to wrap all the more or less useless crap you buy for you from pretty much medio-November, whether or not it is intended as a gift? ???

Yes. But my son is the classic case of hyper-brains and fuck all common sense!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2011, 07:58:11 PM

Aww, poor Tank!

I tried deep dish pizza at Uno's with my gf. Best pizza ever!! Wow, it was so delicious *____*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 24, 2011, 10:50:12 PM

Beach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 24, 2011, 11:34:15 PM

Got one of those depressive thoughts, like who'd really miss me if I died? Beside my parents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2011, 11:55:09 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 24, 2011, 11:34:15 PM
Got one of those depressive thoughts, like who'd really miss me if I died? Beside my parents.

I would.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 25, 2011, 12:02:04 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2011, 11:55:09 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 24, 2011, 11:34:15 PM
Got one of those depressive thoughts, like who'd really miss me if I died? Beside my parents.
I would.

That's nice of you, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: carley on December 25, 2011, 01:37:40 AM

I'm thinking about my children. This time of year really connects me to my family. My husband and I have 5 kids between us and we love to see the children enjoy Christmas. It's more of a cultural thing than religious for us, but we love it. Earlier I was work and thinking how crappy it was to be working when everyone else is off. Then, I went to the grocery store and felt like a hypocrite. I actually apologized to the cashier

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 25, 2011, 01:38:02 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 25, 2011, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2011, 11:55:09 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 24, 2011, 11:34:15 PM
Got one of those depressive thoughts, like who'd really miss me if I died? Beside my parents.
I would.
That's nice of you, Tank.

Well you do have your 2000 post steak knife to look forward too.
I can't say people not missing me when I'm dead worries me much.
Having a few people appreciate you while you're here is nice, some people make do with cats, I haven't got that desperate yet.

If I'm looking at my clock right Merry ~~Christmas~~ Monkey Europe people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 25, 2011, 01:43:35 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 25, 2011, 01:38:02 AM
Well you do have your 2000 post steak knife to look forward too.

I'm looking forward to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2011, 01:44:12 AM

It's a quarter to three where I am. Xmas, that was yeasterday. The brat is all born, can I go back to work now?! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2011, 01:52:38 AM

Just opened presents and was reading the instructions on a speaker that I got. This is what I found. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F6debfc73.jpg&hash=c6bb1e35ef666b64d537527685217655b1d0c0bc)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2011, 01:54:03 AM

Well, of course his godliness will smite your blasphemous whatever-it-is for its wicked ways! And the insurance company aint gonna be paying for it either. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 25, 2011, 01:54:40 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2011, 01:44:12 AM
It's a quarter to three where I am. Xmas, that was yeasterday. The brat is all born, can I go back to work now?! >:(

You had me scratching my head there for a minute, my concept of global time was threatened.
Please don't do it again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 25, 2011, 01:59:48 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 25, 2011, 01:52:38 AM
Just opened presents and was reading the instructions on a speaker that I got. This is what I found. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F6debfc73.jpg&hash=c6bb1e35ef666b64d537527685217655b1d0c0bc)

Hahaha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2011, 02:05:24 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 25, 2011, 01:59:48 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 25, 2011, 01:52:38 AM
Just opened presents and was reading the instructions on a speaker that I got. This is what I found. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F6debfc73.jpg&hash=c6bb1e35ef666b64d537527685217655b1d0c0bc)

Hahaha.

I once translated a contract that had those exact words. My thoughts were WTF?! I had to double check to see it's actually normal usage, so incredulous that I was. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2011, 02:07:55 AM

Sad thing is, they probably had to put it there because somebody had tried to get money by saying that their product was destroyed by an act of god.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 25, 2011, 02:50:28 AM

QuoteAdvocate Steve Myers is disillusioned with the lies and deception he experiences in Court and decides to quit. He invests money in a small yacht and goes off sailing. Then one day he wakes up to find his yacht has been struck by lightning and totaled. He informs his insurance company, who review and then subsequently decline his claim on the grounds that they are not liable as his yacht was destroyed due to an 'Act of God'. With no money to finance another yacht, Steve dramatically files a claim against God, naming the Pope and the local Bishop as representatives of God, and thereby the respondents. The Pope, the Bishop, their respective lawyers, as well as their insurance company get together to find a way to settle this dilemma, which does catch the fancy of the media. It is in Court that God's representatives will have to admit that Steve's yacht was actually His Act, accept it, and compensate him, or deny it altogether, and thereby deny His existence, and leave the onus on Steve to prove his claim. Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)

It's an OK movie if you're OK with Billy Connolly.

QuoteIn the law of contracts, an act of God may be interpreted (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God) as an implied defence under the rule of impossibility or impracticability. If so, the promise is discharged because of unforeseen occurrences, which were unavoidable and would result in insurmountable delay, expense, or other material breach.

For example, suppose an opera singer and a concert hall have a contract. The singer promises to appear and perform at a certain time on a certain date. The hall promises to have the stage and audio equipment ready for her. However, a tornado destroys the hall a month before the concert is to take place. Of course, the hall is not responsible for the tornado. It may be impossible for the hall to rebuild in time to keep its promise. On the other hand, it may be possible but extraordinarily expensive to reconstruct on such short notice. The hall would argue that the tornado was an act of God and excuses its nonperformance via impossibility or impracticability.

In other contracts, such as indemnification, an act of God may be no excuse, and in fact may be the central risk assumed by the promisor—e.g., flood insurance or crop insurance—the only variables being the timing and extent of the damage. In many cases, failure by way of ignoring obvious risks due to "natural phenomena" will not be sufficient to excuse performance of the obligation, even if the events are relatively rare: e.g., the year 2000 problem in computers. Under the Uniform Commercial Code, 2-615, failure to deliver goods sold may be excused by an "act of God" if the absence of such act was a "basic assumption" of the contract, but has made the delivery "commercially impracticable".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 25, 2011, 06:16:33 AM

I want to meet more atheists IRL ;_;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2011, 06:47:21 AM

Quote from: carley on December 25, 2011, 01:37:40 AM
I'm thinking about my children. This time of year really connects me to my family. My husband and I have 5 kids between us and we love to see the children enjoy Christmas. It's more of a cultural thing than religious for us, but we love it. Earlier I was work and thinking how crappy it was to be working when everyone else is off. Then, I went to the grocery store and felt like a hypocrite. I actually apologized to the cashier

I'd never thought of that. And you're right. 1st world citizens take their comforts a little too lightly some times.

I have three kids 26, 25 & 25 (twins) and one grandson who was a year old at the end of November. It'll be fun to see grandson next year when he may start to have an inkling of what a present is.

However, the 'person' who loved Christmas the most was my last dog Rusty. I don't know how she knew but she got absolutely hyper on Christmas morning and couldn't wait to get a present. She'd leave all the presents alone for the 4 or 5 days they had been under the tree but when given one she'd shred the wrapping paper and the play with whatever she found if she could, otherwise she'd come back and sit and wait her turn for the next one. Except when she had just got her last one!

Rusty

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg529.imageshack.us%2Fimg529%2F2373%2Frusty.jpg&hash=cbde0fb60e540a54781ad7b9e4ff97f8a8fd3c88)

Rusty Christmas jumper!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg411.imageshack.us%2Fimg411%2F5442%2Fdogcoatuk6.jpg&hash=1eb3c66cd45d02752e3f5fb39ef567f88bb6b178)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 25, 2011, 10:42:16 AM

Aaah!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 25, 2011, 11:29:03 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 25, 2011, 01:52:38 AM
Just opened presents and was reading the instructions on a speaker that I got. This is what I found. :D

Act of God: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 25, 2011, 01:58:39 PM

Your dog is so cute, Tank!! <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2011, 05:39:53 PM

Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 25, 2011, 11:29:03 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 25, 2011, 01:52:38 AM
Just opened presents and was reading the instructions on a speaker that I got. This is what I found. :D

Act of God: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God

Huh. I never thought that it was a legit legal term

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2011, 08:49:21 PM

Heheh, check out the real life cases of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsuits_against_God (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsuits_against_God)

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 25, 2011, 09:07:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2011, 08:49:21 PM
Heheh, check out the real life cases of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsuits_against_God (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsuits_against_God)

:D

What the crap...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2011, 12:12:22 AM

You know, I like my avatar with a hat on. I'm going to find a bow or something for Stanley to sport after the holiday season is over. He is wearing one right now though. A pretty brown bow that came with my electric blanket.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 26, 2011, 12:45:18 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2011, 12:12:22 AM
You know, I like my avatar with a hat on. I'm going to find a bow or something for Stanley to sport after the holiday season is over. He is wearing one right now though. A pretty brown bow that came with my electric blanket.

A tiara?
How about propped up sunglasses as worn by sophisticated go getter humans?
Humans wear animal furs, I'm not sure how he could reciprocate, Asmo might know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 01:07:04 AM

Yes. Asmo the Sagely Oracle-like One knows.

The answer is *drumroll*

Baby leather!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2011, 01:23:40 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2011, 12:12:22 AM
You know, I like my avatar with a hat on. I'm going to find a bow or something for Stanley to sport after the holiday season is over. He is wearing one right now though. A pretty brown bow that came with my electric blanket.

Photo please :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2011, 09:08:07 PM

Stupid cat got ahold of the brown bow, so have a white one intstead. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Fe4af9eeb-1.jpg&hash=f564a11819598c8cfb5442c1a38ff9d414524faf)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:12:27 PM

Is cute, that. Is also soft, yes? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2011, 09:16:09 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:12:27 PM
Is cute, that. Is also soft, yes? :D

Extremely soft. The only thing I have that is softer is my otter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM

BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2011, 09:41:58 PM

I have more animal pelts then actual live animals :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D

Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2011, 10:24:03 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D
Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D

No fur = worthless = safe. ;)

Mind you I suppose one could make a tea cup out of a wild Asmo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2011, 11:00:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 10:24:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D
Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D
No fur = worthless = safe. ;)

Mind you I suppose one could make a tea cup out of a wild Asmo?

Only if you don't mind that tea cup biting your nose off when you use it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2011, 11:03:33 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 10:24:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D
Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D
No fur = worthless = safe. ;)

Mind you I suppose one could make a tea cup out of a wild Asmo?

Only if you don't mind that tea cup biting your nose off when you use it.

LOL ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 26, 2011, 11:13:52 PM

Stressful day, but came home to root beer and sonic the hedgehog!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 11:28:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 10:24:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D
Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D
No fur = worthless = safe. ;)

Mind you I suppose one could make a tea cup out of a wild Asmo?

Only if you don't mind that tea cup biting your nose off when you use it.
LOL ;D

Yes. The ancient Egyptians, they tried using Wild Asmos for pottery. And then there were rivers of blood and dead firstborns. Coincidence? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 27, 2011, 12:42:57 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 11:28:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 11:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2011, 10:24:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 09:43:49 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 26, 2011, 09:21:25 PM
BH, it might be quicker if you named the few types of animal you don't have. ;D
Wild Asmos. No-one has those. Too deadly-ferocious. ;D
No fur = worthless = safe. ;)

Mind you I suppose one could make a tea cup out of a wild Asmo?

Only if you don't mind that tea cup biting your nose off when you use it.
LOL ;D
Yes. The ancient Egyptians, they tried using Wild Asmos for pottery. And then there were rivers of blood and dead firstborns. Coincidence? :D

Ooh, you're naughty~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 02:36:09 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 26, 2011, 11:28:27 PM
Yes. The ancient Egyptians, they tried using Wild Asmos for pottery. And then there were rivers of blood and dead firstborns. Coincidence? :D

They did use Asmos to create teapots which they launched into space to defend themselves from galactic slavers.
There was some collateral damage it's true but it did work, the alien slavers were driven off and Earthly slavers were freed from unfair competition.

It is said Asmo teapots are out there still, waiting....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2011, 03:10:09 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 02:36:09 AM
It is said Asmo teapots are out there still, waiting....

They are nothing if not patient. Although the one who got unearthed too early in King Tut's tomb was apparently not too pleased with all that daylight business... And so the assholes who did the unearthing sort of... Were made to be... Gone. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 27, 2011, 01:32:01 PM

Boys...

This guy and I were texting and our conversation went something like this:
Me: "Just to clarify something, you have been flirting with me?"
Him: "I have?"
Me: "Do you spoon with all your friends?"
Him: "No, but it has happened."
Me: "I see."

What is this, I don't even...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2011, 02:05:28 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 27, 2011, 01:32:01 PM
Boys...

This guy and I were texting and our conversation went something like this:
Me: "Just to clarify something, you have been flirting with me?"
Him: "I have?"
Me: "Do you spoon with all your friends?"
Him: "No, but it has happened."
Me: "I see."

What is this, I don't even...

He likes you I would think. What is it you're not understanding?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2011, 02:52:32 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 27, 2011, 01:32:01 PM
What is this, I don't even...

Sex. I assume it had something to do with that. Because, from what I hear, it's the first thing on most men's mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 27, 2011, 03:24:30 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 02:36:09 AMIt is said Asmo teapots are out there still, waiting....

Excellent! The true origin of Russel's teapot(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell's_teapot) explained at last. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg232.imageshack.us%2Fimg232%2F4958%2Fhail.gif&hash=0284923d6833bba2a7887a4fb12cf41e4b89bff8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 27, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

Home again, home again!

And I need a nap. Also, if any of you can help it, NEVER fly Air Canada. They are horrid.

I hope everyone had a happy holiday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2011, 06:20:10 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 27, 2011, 03:24:30 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 27, 2011, 02:36:09 AMIt is said Asmo teapots are out there still, waiting....

Excellent! The true origin of Russel's teapot(s) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell's_teapot) explained at last. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg232.imageshack.us%2Fimg232%2F4958%2Fhail.gif&hash=0284923d6833bba2a7887a4fb12cf41e4b89bff8)

Explained by invoking a deity, but hey, who cares! It has Asmos in it! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 01:30:47 PM

I'm on a boat going from the most Norwegian looking place you can imagine to home. It's quite pretty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 01:43:44 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 01:30:47 PM
I'm on a boat going from the most Norwegian looking place you can imagine to home. It's quite pretty.

That's it is it?
Pretty.
You travel through landscape designed by Slarty Bartfast and we don't even get a picture, just "pretty."
I'm frowning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2011, 01:47:14 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 01:43:44 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 01:30:47 PM
I'm on a boat going from the most Norwegian looking place you can imagine to home. It's quite pretty.

That's it is it?
Pretty.
You travel through landscape designed by Slarty Bartfast and we don't even get a picture, just "pretty."
I'm frowning.

Me too. We want pictures!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 02:58:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2011, 01:47:14 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 01:43:44 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 01:30:47 PM
I'm on a boat going from the most Norwegian looking place you can imagine to home. It's quite pretty.

That's it is it?
Pretty.
You travel through landscape designed by Slarty Bartfast and we don't even get a picture, just "pretty."
I'm frowning.
Me too. We want pictures!

I don't have a camera with me, sorry. Besides, it's getting dark now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM

Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2011, 03:07:13 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)

It's exactly like that except it's cold and wet, with no sand or camels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 03:08:58 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)

Pretty much the complete opposite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2011, 03:10:14 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)

LOL

You should get out more ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 28, 2011, 03:12:10 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 03:08:58 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)
Pretty much the complete opposite.

What, the camels marching downhill, left to right?! ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 28, 2011, 03:17:30 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 03:08:58 PM
Pretty much the complete opposite.

How about these?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Febzandd.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fnorwegian-fjord.jpg&hash=26498dcd0c39f23557d2e3d6103160bd38c78b25)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foaks.nvg.org%2Fgeirangr.jpg&hash=7e358c10dde53a6110d4fcd5a683dd9421f6385b)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F84%2F279004545_ebd0075fb4.jpg&hash=d2edb914a68e01a345efa3260a2f1682da78f1ef)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2011, 03:27:33 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 28, 2011, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 03:08:58 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 28, 2011, 03:03:54 PM
Is it a bit like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcTK9fpmcWKi9ons86m_PUSfrL16gsC9qHflI8leCJEpb3Rda8Ldfw&hash=180c8c4a8223756b77e6b654349b8911c492ddc1)
Pretty much the complete opposite.
What, the camels marching downhill, left to right?! ???

Camels riding people, of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 03:32:42 PM

Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 28, 2011, 03:17:30 PM

How about these?

No pretty is a butterfly visiting a flower, fiords are something else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2011, 03:42:24 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 03:32:42 PM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 28, 2011, 03:17:30 PM

How about these?

No pretty is a butterfly visiting a flower, fiords are something else.

Majestic?
Grandiose?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 28, 2011, 03:54:07 PM

All triangles should have three sides.
Beware of imposters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 04:20:43 PM

Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 28, 2011, 03:17:30 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 28, 2011, 03:08:58 PM
Pretty much the complete opposite.

How about these?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Febzandd.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fnorwegian-fjord.jpg&hash=26498dcd0c39f23557d2e3d6103160bd38c78b25)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foaks.nvg.org%2Fgeirangr.jpg&hash=7e358c10dde53a6110d4fcd5a683dd9421f6385b)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm1.static.flickr.com%2F84%2F279004545_ebd0075fb4.jpg&hash=d2edb914a68e01a345efa3260a2f1682da78f1ef)

Something like that, yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 29, 2011, 12:39:08 PM

Has anyone ever heard a phrase that resembles this?

"I don't begrudge believers their crutch, I just wish they'd refrain from whacking me with it."

I can't remember hearing it, it seems pretty obvious though.
It's possible I have heard it and forgotten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 29, 2011, 04:54:00 PM

Google hasn't heard it in that form, nor with "hitting" in place of "whacking." I agree that it sounds like something that has likely already been said, but I'm not aware of hearing it before, either. Provisionally, I would put it in the following form:

Quote"I don't begrudge believers their crutch, I just wish they'd refrain from whacking me with it." © 2011 The Magic Pudding

It would make a fine t-shirt and bumper sticker. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 29, 2011, 05:09:03 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 29, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
Google hasn't heard it in that form, nor with "hitting" in place of "whacking."

I can't find any variation either. Pudding, I think it's yours. My suggestion would be to replace "refrain from" with "stop" to make it punchier. And then market the hell out of it! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 29, 2011, 09:42:35 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 29, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
Google hasn't heard it in that form, nor with "hitting" in place of "whacking." I agree that it sounds like something that has likely already been said, but I'm not aware of hearing it before, either. Provisionally, I would put it in the following form:

Quote"I don't begrudge believers their crutch, I just wish they'd refrain from whacking me with it." © 2011 The Magic Pudding

It would make a fine t-shirt and bumper sticker. ;)

I agree! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM

Flu :(

Everything aches!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:31:52 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on December 29, 2011, 09:42:35 PM
Quote from: Recusant on December 29, 2011, 04:54:00 PM
Google hasn't heard it in that form, nor with "hitting" in place of "whacking." I agree that it sounds like something that has likely already been said, but I'm not aware of hearing it before, either. Provisionally, I would put it in the following form:

Quote"I don't begrudge believers their crutch, I just wish they'd refrain from whacking me with it." © 2011 The Magic Pudding

It would make a fine t-shirt and bumper sticker. ;)

I agree! 8)

Stuck this on my wall at facebook :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM
Flu :(

Everything aches!

Yes. :( Asmo's even having phantom aches in his non-existing ears.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on December 30, 2011, 05:02:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM
Flu :(

Everything aches!

:(

Feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 30, 2011, 05:51:19 PM

Poor ole Tank! Hot lemonade with a lot of rum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 30, 2011, 07:08:59 PM

Take a spoonful of honey, Tank. ;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 07:22:11 PM

And NO-ONE seems to care about The Asmo's phantom ears having a flu. >:( Where be MY pity party?!

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 30, 2011, 07:28:13 PM

Boiling treacle, Asmo. Maybe with a dash of chilli pepper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:39:48 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM
Flu :(

Everything aches!
Yes. :( Asmo's even having phantom aches in his non-existing ears.

You too! You have my sympathies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:40:35 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on December 30, 2011, 05:02:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM
Flu :(

Everything aches!
:(

Feel better soon!

Thank you. I hope so!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:41:29 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 30, 2011, 05:51:19 PM
Poor ole Tank! Hot lemonade with a lot of rum.

I'll skip the lemonade if it's ok with you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:41:56 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 30, 2011, 07:08:59 PM
Take a spoonful of honey, Tank. ;;

I'll try that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:42:35 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 07:22:11 PM
And NO-ONE seems to care about The Asmo's phantom ears having a flu. >:( Where be MY pity party?!

:P

Hmmm never heard of a pity party before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 07:44:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 07:39:48 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 04:31:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 30, 2011, 02:30:09 PM
Flu :(

Everything aches!
Yes. :( Asmo's even having phantom aches in his non-existing ears.
You too! You have my sympathies.

Likewise!

It is rather miserable, although I wonder how I managed to get myself infected as I have not really had close encounters with other life forms in the past few days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 30, 2011, 07:50:46 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 30, 2011, 07:22:11 PM
And NO-ONE seems to care about The Asmo's phantom ears having a flu. >:( Where be MY pity party?!

:P

Ahhhh, I didn't know.
Damn it, our most awesome members are not allowed to be sick. Let me get my nurse dress and umbrella, and i'll be right over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 31, 2011, 03:18:04 PM

2012 is here, now it all makes sense, I understand now.
We weren't meant to understand before, it was part of the plan.
Oh it's so grand, sparkly angels and peanuts covered in sugary stuff.
Can't wait for you to you join me here in heaven on earth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 31, 2011, 03:59:46 PM

Add me to the list of sickies :( *cough* *cough*

Going to cuddle in with some wine and sushi for the new year, methinks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2011, 04:45:02 PM

It's summer down here...the odds of getting a viral infection are much lower. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 31, 2011, 04:57:34 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Tank, Asmodean and DeterminedJuliet are feeling under the weather. :( I hope you all make speedy recoveries! (Didn't you just get over some kind of bug, Tank?)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on December 31, 2011, 05:57:18 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 31, 2011, 04:57:34 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Tank, Asmodean and DeterminedJuliet are feeling under the weather. :( I hope you all make speedy recoveries! (Didn't you just get over some kind of bug, Tank?)

Drown it in Morgan's Spiced Rum ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 31, 2011, 09:29:42 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 31, 2011, 03:59:46 PM
Add me to the list of sickies :( *cough* *cough*

Going to cuddle in with some wine and sushi for the new year, methinks.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 01, 2012, 12:20:32 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2011, 04:45:02 PM
It's summer down here...the odds of getting a viral infection are much lower. :P

I think the problem is they live in a place where humans should never have tried to live permanently. At such high latitudes the sensible thing to do once autumn arrives would be be to move South. Even birds know that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 01, 2012, 01:54:43 AM

Happy new year all. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 03:45:53 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 31, 2011, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on December 31, 2011, 03:59:46 PM
Add me to the list of sickies :( *cough* *cough*

Going to cuddle in with some wine and sushi for the new year, methinks.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Thanks Tank. I'm onto bottle number two and, funnily enough, I'm feeling better ;)

Happy New Year, everyone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 05:48:43 AM

Happy New Year to all ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2012, 08:08:06 AM

Happy New Year to all who have made the HAF their life!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Stevil on January 01, 2012, 08:46:44 AM

A new year.

Looking forward to the many new opportunities that will present themselves to me.

Wondering how many I will create for myself, but also how many I will squander.

Last year was the busiest and most tiring of my life, First born turned two, the terrible twos, what an understatement. Now I know where the phrases "Stop acting like a two year old" or "What are you? a two year old?" came about.
Also had the arrival of our second child, born in a rush at home, before we could make it to hospital and before the midwife could make it to our place. Then two weeks later it caught chicken pox, along with the wife and the two year old. It wasn't fun but I would say it would be better than having a premature baby, that seems very tough on the parents.
Two children seem exponentially more difficult to look after than just the one.
Been a long time since I've been to see cinema or been able to watch a whole movie in less than three sittings.

Ended the year with a roaring argument with my parents and wife, everyone in tears.

2012 I think will be the year of good times!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 08:53:10 AM

Happy New Year, one and all! Hope 2012 goes better, Stevil - I guess that goes for many others, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 01:06:32 PM

Quote from: Stevil on January 01, 2012, 08:46:44 AM
Last year was the busiest and most tiring of my life, First born turned two, the terrible twos, what an understatement. Now I know where the phrases "Stop acting like a two year old" or "What are you? a two year old?" came about.

Our wee fella is 19 months and we're definitely getting into "terrible twos" territory. My husband keeps saying, "Oh, once he can talk a bit more we should be able to 'reason' with him and it'll be so much better." But I'm not holding my breath.

I hope 2012 is a good (better) year for you, Stevil :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:00:33 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet
Our wee fella is 19 months and we're definitely getting into "terrible twos" territory. My husband keeps saying, "Oh, once he can talk a bit more we should be able to 'reason' with him and it'll be so much better." But I'm not holding my breath.

I'm afraid you're right, Juliet. You can't reason with a two-year-old. We've got my 4-year-old grandson over to stay again, and although he's much more reasonable than he was at two, we're by no means out of the problem yet. (Just to cheer you up!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2012, 04:03:06 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 01:06:32 PM
Quote from: Stevil on January 01, 2012, 08:46:44 AM
Last year was the busiest and most tiring of my life, First born turned two, the terrible twos, what an understatement. Now I know where the phrases "Stop acting like a two year old" or "What are you? a two year old?" came about.

Our wee fella is 19 months and we're definitely getting into "terrible twos" territory. My husband keeps saying, "Oh, once he can talk a bit more we should be able to 'reason' with him and it'll be so much better." But I'm not holding my breath.

Reason with a 2-year-old! You've got more chance of reasoning with Genghis Khan, and he's dead! ROFL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on January 01, 2012, 04:29:53 PM

I know of only one tactic that works with a two-year-old:

Carry child to another room, set down, and then distract. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 01, 2012, 11:29:33 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2012, 04:00:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet
Our wee fella is 19 months and we're definitely getting into "terrible twos" territory. My husband keeps saying, "Oh, once he can talk a bit more we should be able to 'reason' with him and it'll be so much better." But I'm not holding my breath.

I'm afraid you're right, Juliet. You can't reason with a two-year-old. We've got my 4-year-old grandson over to stay again, and although he's much more reasonable than he was at two, we're by no means out of the problem yet. (Just to cheer you up!)

Yeah, I have a nephew, and I remember when he was two, so I think I'm somewhat prepared. The only question is if I play the "I told you so" card ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 12:16:14 AM

Arrrgh, getting sick!! ;_; ... Have cough and sore throat. Happy new year. T_T

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 02, 2012, 12:43:51 AM

Lots of sick people up in here. Feel better, everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 02, 2012, 02:15:49 AM

We're going to have to start a HAF quarantine ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 02, 2012, 02:43:21 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 02, 2012, 02:15:49 AM
We're going to have to start a HAF quarantine ;)

NO! :o

That would Ruin The Asmo's bioweapon test!

... I mean... Mean eh... The Asmo's medical research. Yup. That right there. For the benefit of whatchacall it... Huntsmankind. Yes, yes. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 03:54:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 02, 2012, 02:43:21 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 02, 2012, 02:15:49 AM
We're going to have to start a HAF quarantine ;)
NO! :o

That would Ruin The Asmo's bioweapon test!

... I mean... Mean eh... The Asmo's medical research. Yup. That right there. For the benefit of whatchacall it... Huntsmankind. Yes, yes. ;D

Haha xD
I casually sneeze in your direction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 02, 2012, 04:35:27 AM

Google image searches, linking to the thumbnails, it seems to work but I seem to recall having troubles with it in the past. I don't know if the links stay valid for long. Often just a thumbnail is better than a big in your face picture anyway.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2012, 12:59:43 PM

I've had four cups of coffee since 5 AM. It's 8 AM now. Beginning to rethink my thoughts on this being a good idea. I'm wired and uncharacteristically happy. This is not normal for my to be happy at 8AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 02, 2012, 01:40:49 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 12:59:43 PM
I've had four cups of coffee since 5 AM. It's 8 AM now. Beginning to rethink my thoughts on this being a good idea. I'm wired and uncharacteristically happy. This is not normal for my to be happy at 8AM

Oooo just wait for the crash, that's not going to be nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2012, 01:55:37 PM

First day back at school from winter break. Woo-frickety-hoo. I have an emergency bottle of iced tea with b vitamins to take sips out of during the day. Also, first snow of the year today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 03:38:03 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
First day back at school from winter break. Woo-frickety-hoo. I have an emergency bottle of iced tea with b vitamins to take sips out of during the day. Also, first snow of the year today.

We have had no snow this year at all. By this time last year it had been pretty much constant for four weeks. Very erratic weather behaviour over the last decade.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 03:54:44 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 12:59:43 PM
I've had four cups of coffee since 5 AM. It's 8 AM now. Beginning to rethink my thoughts on this being a good idea. I'm wired and uncharacteristically happy. This is not normal for my to be happy at 8AM

Your pee is gonna smell funny. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2012, 04:04:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
First day back at school from winter break. Woo-frickety-hoo. I have an emergency bottle of iced tea with b vitamins to take sips out of during the day. Also, first snow of the year today.
We have had no snow this year at all. By this time last year it had been pretty much constant for four weeks. Very erratic weather behaviour over the last decade.

I was told the strange global weather was due to a massive cold front on Iceland

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on January 02, 2012, 06:18:06 PM

My first mountain bike faceplant of the year. My back hurts... *sulk* :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2012, 06:22:25 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on January 02, 2012, 06:18:06 PM
My first mountain bike faceplant of the year. My back hurts... *sulk* :(

Ooooh... nothing other than a few scrapes and a bruised ego I hope?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 02, 2012, 06:25:46 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on January 02, 2012, 06:18:06 PM
My first mountain bike faceplant of the year. My back hurts... *sulk* :(

Cool! Photos?

What do you ride and where?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 07:58:40 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 04:04:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
First day back at school from winter break. Woo-frickety-hoo. I have an emergency bottle of iced tea with b vitamins to take sips out of during the day. Also, first snow of the year today.
We have had no snow this year at all. By this time last year it had been pretty much constant for four weeks. Very erratic weather behaviour over the last decade.

I was told the strange global weather was due to a massive cold front on Iceland

I didn't know that :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2012, 07:59:42 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 02, 2012, 06:25:46 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 02, 2012, 06:18:06 PM
My first mountain bike faceplant of the year. My back hurts... *sulk* :(

Cool! Photos?

What do you ride and where?

Apparently a bike into the ground ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2012, 08:02:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 04:04:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 01:55:37 PM
First day back at school from winter break. Woo-frickety-hoo. I have an emergency bottle of iced tea with b vitamins to take sips out of during the day. Also, first snow of the year today.
We have had no snow this year at all. By this time last year it had been pretty much constant for four weeks. Very erratic weather behaviour over the last decade.

I was told the strange global weather was due to a massive cold front on Iceland
I didn't know that :-\

I can't say if it's true or not because when I tried to look it up on the school computer, everything came up blocked :/ I'll look it up when I get home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM

There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?

We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 03, 2012, 03:44:04 AM

So, I was sleeping (which was awesome 'cause I've been having trouble sleeping), but then about 2:30 or so AM, lightning struck very close to our apartment building and I'm awake. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 04:45:09 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?
We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T

Wtf indeed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 03, 2012, 08:27:05 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?
We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T

And you took offence at this compliment?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 03, 2012, 08:28:30 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 03, 2012, 03:44:04 AM
So, I was sleeping (which was awesome 'cause I've been having trouble sleeping), but then about 2:30 or so AM, lightning struck very close to our apartment building and I'm awake. :(

It's just Thor have a little dig at an un-believer :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 03:55:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 03, 2012, 08:27:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?
We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T
And you took offence at this compliment?

Well more like irritated that she shouted that out in a room full of friends. Her outburst was totally out of nowhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 04:14:21 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 03:55:42 PM
Well more like irritated that she shouted that out in a room full of friends. Her outburst was totally out of nowhere.

Me, I'd probably laugh it off rather rudely... But then, I have no manner of atheism-associated insecurities at all :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 05:03:18 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T

Yeah, how irrational of her to indignantly air her personal views, unprovoked, in a public setting...

One in three marriages in the US is religious (probably many more in 1984). It's not really unreasonable to portray half of the marrying couple discussing it. Is it? That's a fairly balanced view in my book.

...Don't shoot the messenger...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 05:19:31 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Do you see this person often? Also, what do you do in a MLP group? It sounds fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 05:44:19 PM

I feel I have to comment on this too. My last name is German with a Catholic background, but if you go back far enough it is actually Austrian and somewhere down the line there is Jewish blood supposedly. I have black friends, but being from IL they were not very religious. I almost forgot this is the Laid back lounge so I will have to back off of what I was going to say, but shouldn't people who are black or of Jewish descent be a little leary of a religion that is pro slavery? Even if the pro slavery part is part of the Jewish religion itself. HELLO?!?!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 06:04:07 PM

Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 05:44:19 PMshouldn't people who are black or of Jewish descent be a little leary of a religion that is pro slavery?

Depends on whether they are of a mind to be a slaver or slave sympathiser.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 06:15:41 PM

Touche. I am still trying to figure it out on my own. I gather facts and preach the word of Atheists to the Christians down here and they don't seem to have much to say about it. I haven't given up, but at a certain point I have to stop myself. If people are going to go at it like a Pit bull at a laser light, there is not much I can do to change their mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 02, 2012, 06:25:46 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 02, 2012, 06:18:06 PM
My first mountain bike faceplant of the year. My back hurts... *sulk* :(

Cool! Photos?

What do you ride and where?

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 02, 2012, 06:22:25 PM
Ooooh... nothing other than a few scrapes and a bruised ego I hope?

Pretty much - I've done something to my lower back - walking has been a bit of an issue, especially just after getting out of bed, but a couple of ibrofen and 20 minutes with a wheatbag loosen it up a bit. No gym for me this week, but I'm glad it's just a tweak. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 07:01:57 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 06:04:07 PM
Depends on whether they are of a mind to be a slaver or slave sympathiser.

There is also a third way - not caring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 07:09:22 PM

Quote from: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Here's my puppy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...to be seen on the peaks of the Surrey Hills most weekends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 07:13:44 PM

I don't know what it is about them, but I am terrified of being on a motorized bike. They just seem so unstable to me. :-\ I love watching people riding them though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 07:31:45 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 07:13:44 PM
I don't know what it is about them, but I am terrified of being on a motorized bike. They just seem so unstable to me. :-\ I love watching people riding them though.

The only motors here, Buddy, are my own inimitable scissor-legs - the legs-o-steel!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 07:48:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 05:19:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Do you see this person often? Also, what do you do in a MLP group? It sounds fun.

I do. She's at every meet up.
We get together; fans of mlp, about once a month for a meet up. We usually watch eps on a big projector , sell mlp related goods, dance, chat. I have a lot of fun, so I won't let one person ruin it. If she does snap at me again , I will say something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 07:49:31 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 07:01:57 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 06:04:07 PM
Depends on whether they are of a mind to be a slaver or slave sympathiser.
There is also a third way - not caring.

Not caring or sheer stupidity?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 07:54:20 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 07:48:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 05:19:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Do you see this person often? Also, what do you do in a MLP group? It sounds fun.

I do. She's at every meet up.
We get together; fans of mlp, about once a month for a meet up. We usually watch eps on a big projector , sell mlp related goods, dance, chat. I have a lot of fun, so I won't let one person ruin it. If she does snap at me again , I will say something.

Hmm doesn't sound like you have a large group of people so it's not like you could get lost in a crowd. You could use the old "love and tolerate the shit out of you"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 08:02:10 PM

Yeah, small group. Only big meet ups are at the official cons. One is coming up on Saturday, and i'm on staff security, so I prolly won't see her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 09:27:04 PM

Well, try to have fun!

My cat is so stoned off of nip right now I'm surprised she is not raiding the pantry for potato chips and Doritos

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 03, 2012, 09:51:21 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 08:02:10 PM
Yeah, small group. Only big meet ups are at the official cons. One is coming up on Saturday, and i'm on staff security, so I prolly won't see her.

Unless she berates an atheist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 10:20:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 09:27:04 PM
Well, try to have fun!

My cat is so stoned off of nip right now I'm surprised she is not raiding the pantry for potato chips and Doritos

Awww, silly kitty~~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 11:16:22 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 07:49:31 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 03, 2012, 07:01:57 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 06:04:07 PM
Depends on whether they are of a mind to be a slaver or slave sympathiser.
There is also a third way - not caring.

Not caring or sheer stupidity?

If stupidity causes one not to care, it is still not caring. Me, I don't care about slavery simply because I have no reason to do otherwise.

EDIT: 4600! Tank, I's coming for you! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 02:15:19 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 07:13:44 PM
I don't know what it is about them, but I am terrified of being on a motorized bike. They just seem so unstable to me. :-\ I love watching people riding them though.

Yes but at least they don't have heads that spin around exorcist style and try to bight you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 03:42:23 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 02:15:19 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 07:13:44 PM
I don't know what it is about them, but I am terrified of being on a motorized bike. They just seem so unstable to me. :-\ I love watching people riding them though.

Yes but at least they don't have heads that spin around exorcist style and try to bight you.

Bite?

Amd wtf, creepy xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 04:02:25 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft3.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQa-ZbkCcRryA6jlm1wYBbIvWnkQ_wC1-d98bFD55X-Ck-NRFnQFYBQ0yyO&hash=f831a9c0aad26d489665cfc1aac6f05ac30435cb) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft2.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSLybWAOf6jwheVPWaO6WUHGT22NFr5y5soPvxUJBFKvp5U-bx8N2FmrTg&hash=55449c7e697f4e8faeb1e48f7994604b94278482) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQ8rty1OPojNjgYJbE20nMtVezdyRI3JoI_tB8N0rYtWy4_trxJTnJQ-g&hash=b7f13000e673190ef300c9a10f01d654f18409c5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 04:19:57 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 04:02:25 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft3.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQa-ZbkCcRryA6jlm1wYBbIvWnkQ_wC1-d98bFD55X-Ck-NRFnQFYBQ0yyO&hash=f831a9c0aad26d489665cfc1aac6f05ac30435cb) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft2.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSLybWAOf6jwheVPWaO6WUHGT22NFr5y5soPvxUJBFKvp5U-bx8N2FmrTg&hash=55449c7e697f4e8faeb1e48f7994604b94278482) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQ8rty1OPojNjgYJbE20nMtVezdyRI3JoI_tB8N0rYtWy4_trxJTnJQ-g&hash=b7f13000e673190ef300c9a10f01d654f18409c5)

See! You see?! I told you, didn't I?! Evil reatures. Bad. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 04:29:50 AM

Pfft. I'm used to all the antics that they pull. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: skwurll on January 04, 2012, 06:14:02 AM

I don't want to go to school tomorrow. My senioritis is acting up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:50:12 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 03:55:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 03, 2012, 08:27:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 03, 2012, 12:17:10 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 03, 2012, 12:05:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 02, 2012, 11:02:52 PM
There's this black girl in my mlp group that totally snapped at me for being an theist, even though several of our head organizers are atheists as well.

Wtf? I'm annoyed... Why cant I ever meet a black friend who isnt super religious? *sigh*

Boo, what'd she say?
We were all watching the old muppet movie from 1984, & kermit and miss piggy were getting married. Apparently miss piggy wanted to use a "real minster" instead of their friend Gonzo. I was just ike "wow, what an inappropriate kids movie.... Not all weddings are religious "
And she was like "alright, alright. We get it, you're a god hating heathen"
Like wtf, bitch?? T_T
And you took offence at this compliment?

Well more like irritated that she shouted that out in a room full of friends. Her outburst was totally out of nowhere.

You should have got up and done a 'Booty Dance!' She'd never do it again after that. Bullies look for weakness, slap 'um down very chance you get!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:53:15 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 03, 2012, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Here's my puppy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...to be seen on the peaks of the Surrey Hills most weekends.

Anywhere around Box Hill?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:54:36 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 09:27:04 PM
Well, try to have fun!

My cat is so stoned off of nip right now I'm surprised she is not raiding the pantry for potato chips and Doritos

LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:57:34 AM

Quote from: skwurll on January 04, 2012, 06:14:02 AM
I don't want to go to school tomorrow. My senioritis is acting up.

Go to school!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 08:17:38 AM

Look at all those Tank posts, Asmo's got no chance.
Even his latest biological attack only slowed him for a little while.
Just Evil have a special deal on replicators, they might do the job.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQLp9coboTksS_LQwWfGu0aRRPgn608t6LM08lMo8I1RSJYfHkjW4JseF0&hash=605996b835a609059891edc5e686ca1e40371ffb)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 08:30:36 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 08:17:38 AM
Look at all those Tank posts, Asmo's got no chance.
Even his latest biological attack only slowed him for a little while.
Just Evil have a special deal on replicators, they might do the job.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQLp9coboTksS_LQwWfGu0aRRPgn608t6LM08lMo8I1RSJYfHkjW4JseF0&hash=605996b835a609059891edc5e686ca1e40371ffb)

Well, The Asmo has been meaning to go to Egypt, grab the stargate and assimilate the replicators, but other schemes of great evil have so far been of a higher priority.

That, and I usually just edit one post with multiple quotes, unless someone posts something right after I do - a habit from another forum, where double-posting was frowned upon (Viewed as post-whoring)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 08:46:16 AM

Does he like mushrooms? These deathcaps seem quite effective.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSLBikPH3DYXEV5eRLKWQbSFjoTuOZepxS_U5hcKMIRiusbuem6JvDae24&hash=fbfe3f330c2b1df6ccc3c7e558d71c6d6fd25728)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 08:50:13 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 08:46:16 AM
Does he like mushrooms? These deathcaps seem quite effective.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcSLBikPH3DYXEV5eRLKWQbSFjoTuOZepxS_U5hcKMIRiusbuem6JvDae24&hash=fbfe3f330c2b1df6ccc3c7e558d71c6d6fd25728)

LOL (+1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 04, 2012, 09:48:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:53:15 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 03, 2012, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Here's my puppy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...to be seen on the peaks of the Surrey Hills most weekends.
Anywhere around Box Hill?

Yeah, only a few miles away. Sometimes we go across to the North Downs which is closer to Box Hill, but the terrain is less fun. We normally take in Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and/or Pitch Hill.
New years day we took our annual 'family day' group walk up to Leith Hill with all the kids, then for a huge lunch (table for 16) at a local pub. T'was a good'n this year.

I just love that area. For someone who lives in London it's a great place to escape.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 09:51:39 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 04, 2012, 09:48:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:53:15 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 03, 2012, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Here's my puppy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...to be seen on the peaks of the Surrey Hills most weekends.
Anywhere around Box Hill?

Yeah, only a few miles away. Sometimes we go across to the North Downs which is closer to Box Hill, but the terrain is less fun. We normally take in Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and/or Pitch Hill.
New years day we took our annual 'family day' group walk up to Leith Hill with all the kids, then for a huge lunch (table for 16) at a local pub. T'was a good'n this year.

I just love that area. For someone who lives in London it's a great place to escape.

My sister was probably concieved on Box Hill :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 04, 2012, 09:59:15 AM

As good a place as any.

...But it wasn't me, Man!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 10:36:23 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 04, 2012, 09:59:15 AM
As good a place as any.

...But it wasn't me, Man!

LOL. It was during WWII so I didn't think it was you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 12:58:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2012, 07:54:36 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 09:27:04 PM
Well, try to have fun!

My cat is so stoned off of nip right now I'm surprised she is not raiding the pantry for potato chips and Doritos
LOL!

Poor cat could not walk for a good half hour after. She had to drag herself across the floor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 03:26:11 PM

Tank is a good daddy~ *hugs*
;^; I hate bullies. I'm heading to dunkin donuts to g fyb $1.99 breakfast combo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 09:03:19 PM

I'm writing a proposal and I have no idea how to start one... well, off to Google.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: squidfetish on January 04, 2012, 09:07:29 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 03, 2012, 07:09:22 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on January 03, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

No photos, I'm afraid. I was riding a crappy hybrid on a very muddy footpath on the North Coast of Cornwall between Portreath and Hell's Mouth. Eeeek! I need to put my hand in my pocket and get myself a proper no-shit offroader.

Here's my puppy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...to be seen on the peaks of the Surrey Hills most weekends.

Very nice, sir!! :)

I'm currently pondering the purchase of this baby:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=58199 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM

Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 10:36:23 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

(((sweetdeath)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:11:40 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

I'm a little worn down. My grandpa has stomach cancer and it isn't going to get any better. It's like a crappy way to start the year. Trying to stay positive for my grandma... ;_;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:32:32 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:11:40 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

I'm a little worn down. My grandpa has stomach cancer and it isn't going to get any better. It's like a crappy way to start the year. Trying to stay positive for my grandma... ;_;

I'm very sorry to hear about your grandpa. Sending positive vibes your way. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:36:31 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:11:40 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

I'm a little worn down. My grandpa has stomach cancer and it isn't going to get any better. It's like a crappy way to start the year. Trying to stay positive for my grandma... ;_;

I'm sorry to hear that, Sweetdeath. Best wishes to your family. :(
This forum means a lot to me too. I'm in a city with no friends or family, so this really is my "hang out" place. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:48:30 AM

Yay, thanks Budhorse! *puts positive vibes into a bag* <3

I feel the same Juliet. The mlp group are friends only on on a same fandom basis, but none of us get personal. My gf is in maryland (4 hours away) and none of us are financially stable to get our own apt yet. See her twice a month, but it's still hard. Very alone in nyc.

I feel safe here, like I actually won't be judged. ^____^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 05, 2012, 03:57:35 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:48:30 AM
I feel safe here, like I actually won't be judged. ^____^

Oh no sorry, you are going to be judged.
I've judged you and found you wonderful.
There's no escaping the verdict, no appeal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 04:19:08 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:48:30 AM
I feel safe here, like I actually won't be judged. ^____^

Same here. I suddenly realized how much I missed Europe after I joined. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 04:26:00 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 05, 2012, 03:57:35 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:48:30 AM
I feel safe here, like I actually won't be judged. ^____^

Oh no sorry, you are going to be judged.
I've judged you and found you wonderful.
There's no escaping the verdict, no appeal.

Tee hee! I mean... Curses... You vile Pudding. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:32:14 AM

Sorry to hear about your grandpa, Sweetdeath. My grandfather also has cancer.

On another note. My classes got cancelled today, which I guess is okay, but I was feeling quite good this morning (it's still morning).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:56:25 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:11:40 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

I'm a little worn down. My grandpa has stomach cancer and it isn't going to get any better. It's like a crappy way to start the year. Trying to stay positive for my grandma... ;_;

Gosh. What with your mum and all you've been through an awful lot recently. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:58:02 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 05, 2012, 03:57:35 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:48:30 AM
I feel safe here, like I actually won't be judged. ^____^

Oh no sorry, you are going to be judged.
I've judged you and found you wonderful.
There's no escaping the verdict, no appeal.

Quite right too! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:59:04 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:32:14 AM
Sorry to hear about your grandpa, Sweetdeath. My grandfather also has cancer.

On another note. My classes got cancelled today, which I guess is okay, but I was feeling quite good this morning (it's still morning).

Sorry to hear that. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:34:14 PM

The siren's call of the interwebs is keeping me from getting reading for my courses done!
This is the downside of having your text book online >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:37:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:34:14 PM
The siren's call of the interwebs is keeping me from getting reading for my courses done!
This is the downside of having your text book online >:(

Ugh, I know the feeling. All of the school's homework online because we banned paper, so I find it extremely tempting to browse the web. Then it gets boring as soon as I have nothing else to do XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:56:25 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:11:40 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 04, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 04, 2012, 09:50:03 PM
Just want to say this forum and the members of it really mean a lot to me. ;^; <3 that is all.

Are you ok? You seem down today :(

I'm a little worn down. My grandpa has stomach cancer and it isn't going to get any better. It's like a crappy way to start the year. Trying to stay positive for my grandma... ;_;
Gosh. What with your mum and all you've been through an awful lot recently. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:40:32 PM

Hey, my status is "created God" and that is awesome. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:41:16 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM
*Le Snip*

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

fisgusted? Did you get your mords wixed? I hate it when my sentences come out bass akwards. ;D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:41:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM
*Le Snip*

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

fisgusted? Did you get your mords wixed? I hate it when my sentences come out bass akwards. ;D :D

There is a thread somewhere about 'fisgusted' :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:55:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:41:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM
*Le Snip*

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

fisgusted? Did you get your mords wixed? I hate it when my sentences come out bass akwards. ;D :D
There is a thread somewhere about 'fisgusted' :D

I figured it was some sort of inside joke, I just wanted an excuse to use those phrases.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:56:10 PM

At DJ and Buddy

IF you need a couple of days/week without distraction just drop me a PM or send me an email and I'll suspend your account for an agreed number of days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:57:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:41:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM
*Le Snip*

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

fisgusted? Did you get your mords wixed? I hate it when my sentences come out bass akwards. ;D :D
There is a thread somewhere about 'fisgusted' :D

I figured it was some sort of inside joke, I just wanted an excuse to use those phrases.

Here you go! http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7553.0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 04:04:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:56:10 PM
At DJ and Buddy

IF you need a couple of days/week without distraction just drop me a PM or send me an email and I'll suspend your account for an agreed number of days.

Things haven't gotten that dire yet, but I will definitely keep this in mind! Thanks, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 04:04:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:57:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:41:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 03:38:40 PM
*Le Snip*

Nooo, Cecilie. ;^; *hugs* I hate cancer!

Thanks tank. That smiley is so cute. XD
I'm happy. I've come a long way from 'fisgusted'. ^___~

Thank you.

fisgusted? Did you get your mords wixed? I hate it when my sentences come out bass akwards. ;D :D
There is a thread somewhere about 'fisgusted' :D

I figured it was some sort of inside joke, I just wanted an excuse to use those phrases.

Here you go! http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7553.0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 04:13:56 PM

You bastards. I will enjoy my cheerios while you ressurect that thread. XDD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 04:16:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:56:10 PM
At DJ and Buddy

IF you need a couple of days/week without distraction just drop me a PM or send me an email and I'll suspend your account for an agreed number of days.

I might take advantage of that a few days before finals. Just so I can focus and study. But that's not for another eight weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM

What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:05:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM
What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Maybe he is starting his world domination plan. I've noticed the clay supply in the art room was disappearing at a faster rat then normal. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:08:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:05:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM
What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Maybe he is starting his world domination plan. I've noticed the clay supply in the art room was disappearing at a faster rat then normal. :D

Maybe Asmo's rat stole it!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 05, 2012, 05:19:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:08:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:05:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM
What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Maybe he is starting his world domination plan. I've noticed the clay supply in the art room was disappearing at a faster rat then normal. :D
Maybe Asmo's rat stole it!?

Yes, the clay gathering has begun. Soon, it's all ready for step 54.

The Asmo has turned his day again. He is now asleep during daytime, GMT

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:22:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:08:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:05:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM
What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Maybe he is starting his world domination plan. I've noticed the clay supply in the art room was disappearing at a faster rat then normal. :D
Maybe Asmo's rat stole it!?

Ah Damn it. I ment rate. but I wouldn't mind a rat coming around, free food for Thea. >:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 05:32:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 05, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:08:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:05:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 04:55:03 PM
What's wrong with Asmo! He hasn't posted in like 9 hours!!!

Send out the search parties! :-\

Maybe he is starting his world domination plan. I've noticed the clay supply in the art room was disappearing at a faster rat then normal. :D
Maybe Asmo's rat stole it!?
Yes, the clay gathering has begun. Soon, it's all ready for step 54.

The Asmo has turned his day again. He is now asleep during daytime, GMT

Yay, you live! You have a rat?
I want to be in on your plan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 06, 2012, 01:16:42 PM

Grrrr. I really hate people sometimes. I was sitting in a three lane intersection this morning, and some person was making a left turn. The idiot sat there for fifteen full minutes, even when it was clear for him to go. Worse than that, there was no room for us to go around the car. So that douche made me get my first tardy of the year. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 06, 2012, 05:50:55 PM

I have a question. Do we have a thread somewhere that we can tell our experiences with stupid religious people? I have a funny one that happened during lunch but I'm not sure where to post it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 06, 2012, 09:44:59 PM

I suppose the Life as an Atheist subforum would work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 12:30:43 AM

Believing in God or Going to Hell to Suffer Never Ending Pain Like the Scum You Are Deserves
Believing in God or Going to Hell to Suffer Never Ending Pain, Your Choice

Oh sorry, never mind me I'm just trying out titles for a book I know I'm going to create once divine hatred gets my fingers moving.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 07, 2012, 12:59:13 AM

I like the second one. Very catchy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:21:55 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 07, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
I like the second one. Very catchy.

I'm open to suggestions, the divine hatred hasn't showed up yet, maybe if I get the title right it will. It could be a test, it is a test, I know it is a test.

Believe in God or Go to Hell, It's Your Destiny
Believe in God or Go to Hell to Suffer Eternal Pain, It's What He Made You For.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2012, 04:51:49 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 12:30:43 AM
Believing in God or Going to Hell to Suffer Never Ending Pain Like the Scum You Are Deserves
Believing in God or Going to Hell to Suffer Never Ending Pain, Your Choice

Oh sorry, never mind me I'm just trying out titles for a book I know I'm going to create once divine hatred gets my fingers moving.

They're not long enough, Pudding ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2012, 04:55:05 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 06, 2012, 05:50:55 PM
I have a question. Do we have a thread somewhere that we can tell our experiences with stupid religious people? I have a funny one that happened during lunch but I'm not sure where to post it.

If it's mainly how you feel religion effects their behaviour; then Religion.
If it's mainly how you feel their behaviour effects/impacts on you because you are an atheist: then Life as an atheist.

But either would be OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 07, 2012, 04:56:31 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 07, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
I like the second one. Very catchy.

I'm open to suggestions, the divine hatred hasn't showed up yet, maybe if I get the title right it will. It could be a test, it is a test, I know it is a test.

Believe in God or Go to Hell, It's Your Destiny
Believe in God or Go to Hell to Suffer Eternal Pain, It's What He Made You For.

I like the "it's what he made you made you for" one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 07, 2012, 01:51:58 PM

me headbanging
iguana watching with cocked head as if thinking "what the...."
me noticing iguana staring
me starting to baby talk to him
iguana turns head away as if thinking "what an idiot"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: znk666 on January 07, 2012, 03:37:12 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:21:55 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 07, 2012, 12:59:13 AM
I like the second one. Very catchy.

I'm open to suggestions, the divine hatred hasn't showed up yet, maybe if I get the title right it will. It could be a test, it is a test, I know it is a test.

Believe in God or Go to Hell, It's Your Destiny
Believe in God or Go to Hell to Suffer Eternal Pain, It's What He Made You For.

How about a more commonly used one:
Believe in God or Go to Hell to Suffer Eternal Pain,the decision is up to you.
or
Believe in God or Go to Hell to Suffer Eternal Pain,It's your choice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2012, 04:28:20 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on January 07, 2012, 01:51:58 PM
me headbanging
iguana watching with cocked head as if thinking "what the...."
me noticing iguana staring
me starting to baby talk to him
iguana turns head away as if thinking "what an idiot"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 07, 2012, 06:33:48 PM

Quote from: Mariame headbanging
iguana watching with cocked head as if thinking "what the...."
me noticing iguana staring
me starting to baby talk to him
iguana turns head away as if thinking "what an idiot"

Try talking to him in English?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 07, 2012, 06:43:33 PM

My husband is very hard to wake up and a lot of the time, as he's waking up, he says things that make absolutely no sense.
Last night our son woke up and it was my husband's turn to get up with him, so I poked him a couple of times. At that point he turned to me and asked, clear as a bell, "are there a number of seats which are optimal for vicars?"

I almost died laughing, which did not amuse him at that time. And, of course, there's nothing harder than not laughing when you aren't supposed to :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2012, 11:01:22 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 07, 2012, 06:43:33 PM
My husband is very hard to wake up and a lot of the time, as he's waking up, he says things that make absolutely no sense.
Last night our son woke up and it was my husband's turn to get up with him, so I poked him a couple of times. At that point he turned to me and asked, clear as a bell, "are there a number of seats which are optimal for vicars?"

I almost died laughing, which did not amuse him at that time. And, of course, there's nothing harder than not laughing when you aren't supposed to :P

LOL

You should've given him an answer, started a conversation based and waited to see how long he would take to notice the strange scene (i.e wake up).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 08:07:37 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2012, 11:01:22 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 07, 2012, 06:43:33 PM
My husband is very hard to wake up and a lot of the time, as he's waking up, he says things that make absolutely no sense.
Last night our son woke up and it was my husband's turn to get up with him, so I poked him a couple of times. At that point he turned to me and asked, clear as a bell, "are there a number of seats which are optimal for vicars?"

I almost died laughing, which did not amuse him at that time. And, of course, there's nothing harder than not laughing when you aren't supposed to :P

LOL

You should've given him an answer, started a conversation based and waited to see how long he would take to notice the strange scene (i.e wake up).

That would have been so cruel.

How about this poor chap (Put down any food and drink and empty your mouth BEFORE following the link!) Sleep Talkin' Man (http://sleeptalkinman.blogspot.com/).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Stevil on January 08, 2012, 09:23:24 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 07, 2012, 06:43:33 PM
My husband is very hard to wake up and a lot of the time, as he's waking up, he says things that make absolutely no sense.

My wife is like that. It is weird, soon afterwards she realises that what she is just said made no sense, she smiles and then goes back to sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2012, 09:32:55 AM

Ahahaha. Great link, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 09:44:19 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 08, 2012, 09:32:55 AM
Ahahaha. Great link, Tank.

Thanks. He was all the rage a couple of years ago when he first went viral. I didn't realise they were keeping up their blog!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 08, 2012, 09:58:18 AM

This one's brilliant:

"You're like a slinky: Pointless and useless, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 10:01:53 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 08, 2012, 09:58:18 AM
This one's brilliant:

"You're like a slinky: Pointless and useless, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs."

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg517.imageshack.us%2Fimg517%2F6655%2Fpmslsu0.gif&hash=864936626eaf8fd08f72c935dec3770cf5cd5bb5)

Once you get going there are hundreds of fun comments.

An interview from a few years ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mAAOaoswXw

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: znk666 on January 08, 2012, 10:29:42 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 08, 2012, 09:58:18 AM
This one's brilliant:

"You're like a slinky: Pointless and useless, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs."

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk243%2Fcaraca14%2FwarnedYouAboutTheStairsSlinky.gif&hash=349f08b09a1b45740ec8f8a6517f92245008c707)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 08, 2012, 01:57:30 PM

Haha, awesome! Thanks, Tank! I'm going to show Mr.Fella this!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM

Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 08, 2012, 07:06:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.

It depends on the amount of shits that are required to give.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on January 08, 2012, 07:40:09 PM

My employees found out on Friday that they wouldn't be getting an end of the year general wage increase. That shouldn't have come as a surprise based on the economy, especially the housing market which my company is in. What they weren't prepared for is how much their vacation hous were prorated based on number of hours worked last year.

We had a slow year last year and several of my employees were under the 1600 hours worked in a year cutoff to have all of their vacation hours vested for this upcoming year. Based on longevity, they either get 10, 15, or 20 paid days off, counted in hours.

The problem with the prorating is that the company uses 2080 as the full amount. So, for example, if an employee worked 1599 hours last year, and was expecting to get 160 hours vacation (20 days), they would be prorated based on the following formula:

Hours worked/2080*expected vacation. So in the case of 1599... 1599/2080*160= 123 (just over 15 days). So if they miss the cutoff at all, the minimum number of vacation hours they can lose (if expecting 160) is 37. ???

It seems to me if 1600 is the cutoff then 1600 should be the number that they use for the prorate divisor as well. Our company is non-union. I would expect that that will change pretty soon. The workforce is very unhappy about this, and rightly so.

Can anyone provide a justification for this formula? Granted, none of my employees were at 1599, but some were close. 1553; 1572; 1566, etc, and all of them lost at least 39 hours of vacation. I find this to be completely unfair, and I, as the manager, am stuck with a workforce full of poor attitudes and my job depends on them performing well.

/rant

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 08, 2012, 07:48:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.

Maybe not things, but people?
*hugs*
We all love you here :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 08:09:39 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 08, 2012, 07:48:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.
Maybe not things, but people?
*hugs*
We all love you here :)

Thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2012, 08:10:49 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 08, 2012, 07:06:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.

It depends on the amount of shits that are required to give.

Well I did give an awful lot. And a complete waste it turned out out to be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 08, 2012, 09:57:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
Some days I really do wonder if it's worth giving a shit about anything.

The Asmo, he answered that question about a decade ago...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 08, 2012, 10:44:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 08:10:49 PMWell I did give an awful lot. And a complete waste it turned out out to be.

<Polonius mode>Some of us can't help but give a shit. It can be a terrible disappointment when that comes to nought, but our society depends on people who give a shit. You do what you can and what you will, and hope for the best. If it doesn't work out, you can still consider that you've done what you can, and looking in the mirror, you'll see somebody who gives a shit, even when it doesn't work out. Salute the fellow and carry on.</Polonius mode>

Sorry, sir, that's all I have. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2012, 08:45:44 AM

Quote from: Recusant on January 08, 2012, 10:44:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 08, 2012, 08:10:49 PMWell I did give an awful lot. And a complete waste it turned out out to be.

<Polonius mode>Some of us can't help but give a shit. It can be a terrible disappointment when that comes to nought, but our society depends on people who give a shit. You do what you can and what you will, and hope for the best. If it doesn't work out, you can still consider that you've done what you can, and looking in the mirror, you'll see somebody who gives a shit, even when it doesn't work out. Salute the fellow and carry on.</Polonius mode>

Sorry, sir, that's all I have. :-\

Well shit happens and one moves on ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2012, 12:58:12 AM

What happened, Tank?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 11, 2012, 01:37:50 PM

Had to take a career test in English today. My top two matches were taxidermist and horse trainer. Not to far from the truth. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 11, 2012, 01:39:07 PM

Zombine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 11, 2012, 01:43:33 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 11, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
Had to take a career test in English today. My top two matches were taxidermist and horse trainer. Not to far from the truth. :D

LOL. So if the horse is untrainable you can stuff it a sell it! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 11, 2012, 01:46:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 11, 2012, 01:43:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 11, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
Had to take a career test in English today. My top two matches were taxidermist and horse trainer. Not to far from the truth. :D
LOL. So if the horse is untrainable you can stuff it a sell it! :D

Either way I make money. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 11, 2012, 04:13:35 PM

Feeling a bit under the weather. Going to try yoga for the first time x_o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 11, 2012, 04:15:34 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 11, 2012, 04:13:35 PM
Feeling a bit under the weather. Going to try yoga for the first time x_o

I love yoga and try to practice a little bit every day! Have fun (and I hope you're feeling better)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 11, 2012, 04:51:49 PM

Feel better! Yoga is fun.

It's snowing outside so I decided to work from home. But I still have to go out and buy a present for DH because it's his birthday tomorrow, and I'm a procrastinator.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2012, 05:21:21 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 11, 2012, 01:37:50 PM
Had to take a career test in English today. My top two matches were taxidermist and horse trainer. Not to far from the truth. :D

Have you read Monty Robert's The Horse Whisperer? The guy is a brilliant animal behaviourist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 11, 2012, 05:23:40 PM

Yeowch. Done with dvd work out. Yoga really stretches out your tummy muscles ;; Pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2012, 05:27:42 PM

Speaking of stretching and pain, I've been sitting down in a uncomfortable room for 4 and a half hours for the past four days for exams.

Argh. O_o

Where's the Spanish Inquisition with their comfy chairs when you need them? They didn't show up just because I was expecting them I assume. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 12, 2012, 12:13:06 AM

If there is a Hell, Satan makes you do pilates every day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 12, 2012, 01:00:51 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 12, 2012, 12:13:06 AM
If there is a Hell, Satan makes you do pilates every day.

Hahaha xDD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on January 12, 2012, 07:13:45 AM

Whether or not my dojo master will let me test for my red/black belt on Friday. If not, I'll have to wait till May before I can move up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 12, 2012, 09:01:34 AM

Still Zombine. A long-term project, that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 12, 2012, 01:01:10 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 12, 2012, 12:13:06 AM
If there is a Hell, Satan makes you do pilates every day.

LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: znk666 on January 12, 2012, 09:13:37 PM

I have to ask,am i the only one who sees my avatar...flashing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 12, 2012, 09:15:05 PM

Quote from: znk666 on January 12, 2012, 09:13:37 PM
I have to ask,am i the only one who sees my avatar...flashing?

I see it moving rather than flashing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 12, 2012, 11:26:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 12, 2012, 09:15:05 PM
Quote from: znk666 on January 12, 2012, 09:13:37 PM
I have to ask,am i the only one who sees my avatar...flashing?
I see it moving rather than flashing.

Same here.

Do the red and blue guys swap positions if I watch long enough?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2012, 03:51:56 PM

I'm just not taken seriously. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2012, 03:53:31 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2012, 03:51:56 PM
I'm just not taken seriously. :(

Okay. Why?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2012, 03:56:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 13, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2012, 03:51:56 PM
I'm just not taken seriously. :(
Okay. Why?

I ask myself that all the time. I take myself very seriously ;D

Problems with a different kind of belief, my mother believes that my sister actually wants to spare her problems. Hindsight bias is a good thing, though. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM

My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2012, 04:11:18 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....

Small harness and take her on a walk on some pavement. Sandpaper on part of the floor of her cage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2012, 01:22:59 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....

I'm sure my snake could give her a little hug to help her hold still. :P ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 03:41:26 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 13, 2012, 04:11:18 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....
Small harness and take her on a walk on some pavement. Sandpaper on part of the floor of her cage.

I heard of the sandpaper and brick trick. I'll have to go to the hardware store and try it.

Aww, tiny harnesss xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2012, 04:24:30 AM

I would clip my guinea pig's nails with a human nail clipper. Always worked better (and quicker) than trying to file them down.

(If you've never heard a guinea pig desperatly trying to get away, trust, me, you never do)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 05:01:17 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....

Why would you want to file your Small One? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 06:39:52 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 05:01:17 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 13, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
My rat will not sit still so I can file down her claws on her back feet x_x....
Why would you want to file your Small One? :o

She clings to me, and her nails really hurt. I really dislike having long red marks along my neck and arms ;_;

I don't trust nail clippers. She moves TOO much. I used to have a guinea pig. They are crazy loud o_o!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:06:57 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 03:41:26 AM
Aww, tiny harnesss xD

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcentreonline.co.uk%2Fecommerce%2FProdImages%2F62290P%7E1.gif&hash=ff35664576732b0c2f2f5c8df0b1ccbbfabb443f)

http://www.petcentreonline.co.uk/ecommerce/Scripts/prodView~idproduct~572.htm

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:08:39 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:06:57 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 03:41:26 AM
Aww, tiny harnesss xD
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcentreonline.co.uk%2Fecommerce%2FProdImages%2F62290P%7E1.gif&hash=ff35664576732b0c2f2f5c8df0b1ccbbfabb443f)

http://www.petcentreonline.co.uk/ecommerce/Scripts/prodView~idproduct~572.htm

:o Restrain a Small One like that! Barbarism! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:09:50 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:08:39 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:06:57 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 03:41:26 AM
Aww, tiny harnesss xD
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcentreonline.co.uk%2Fecommerce%2FProdImages%2F62290P%7E1.gif&hash=ff35664576732b0c2f2f5c8df0b1ccbbfabb443f)

http://www.petcentreonline.co.uk/ecommerce/Scripts/prodView~idproduct~572.htm
:o Restrain a Small One like that! Barbarism! >:(

Do you ever take Small One out for a walk?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 14, 2012, 07:25:07 AM

I was just browsing thread titles out in the world and I saw "Hell is theologically impossible if God is omnipotent."
I didn't check it out, probably full of serious types being boring.
Does that imply something is theologically possible?
What a funny idea, some things are possible for religion and others aren't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:36:13 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:09:50 AM
Do you ever take Small One out for a walk?

Of course! And when Small One is not hiding safely in my pocket, he runs around unrestrained within a fenced-off area.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:38:59 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:36:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:09:50 AM
Do you ever take Small One out for a walk?
Of course! And when Small One is not hiding safely in my pocket, he runs around unrestrained within a fenced-off area.

Awww that's cute. Does he/she look out of your pocket as you carry him/her around?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 08:05:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:38:59 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:36:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:09:50 AM
Do you ever take Small One out for a walk?
Of course! And when Small One is not hiding safely in my pocket, he runs around unrestrained within a fenced-off area.
Awww that's cute. Does he/she look out of your pocket as you carry him/her around?

Yes. Is a very safe way of seeing the galaxy, that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 14, 2012, 01:12:17 PM

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I have a similar one for my iguana, although mine never got used to it (well my fault acxtually)
It would be awesome to go otut in the street walking your rat/iggy/turtle and people staring

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 01:55:50 PM

Today I started to make something ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 14, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 01:55:50 PM
Today I started to make something ::)

This sort of thing has been going on for too long.
Cryptic little sentences begging for a reply.
Fnuk, he's probably started crocheting a woolly thing for a skinny dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 14, 2012, 02:29:57 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 14, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 01:55:50 PM
Today I started to make something ::)

This sort of thing has been going on for too long.
Cryptic little sentences begging for a reply.
Fnuk, he's probably started crocheting a woolly thing for a skinny dog.

:D haha!
That's worth making, I think!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 04:11:47 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 14, 2012, 07:08:39 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 07:06:57 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 03:41:26 AM
Aww, tiny harnesss xD
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcentreonline.co.uk%2Fecommerce%2FProdImages%2F62290P%7E1.gif&hash=ff35664576732b0c2f2f5c8df0b1ccbbfabb443f)

http://www.petcentreonline.co.uk/ecommerce/Scripts/prodView~idproduct~572.htm
:o Restrain a Small One like that! Barbarism! >:(

I don't know if I can take her outside (a lot of morons have dogs. I really dislike areas with too many dogs.) But i'll take her into the hallway to test the waters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 14, 2012, 08:06:38 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on January 14, 2012, 01:12:17 PM

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I have a similar one for my iguana, although mine never got used to it (well my fault acxtually)
It would be awesome to go otut in the street walking your rat/iggy/turtle and people staring

I had pet mice when I was a teen, and can't imagine making a leash small enough for of them. One of them used to ride in my shirt pocket -- when she got curious she'd come out and sit on my shoulder for awhile, then go back into the pocket and curl up for a nap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 08:15:04 PM

Mikoto will not sit still enough to be carried in a pocket sadly.

What are you making, Tank?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 08:17:00 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 08:15:04 PM
Mikoto will not sit still enough to be carried in a pocket sadly.

What are you making, Tank?

Something. You'll see ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 14, 2012, 08:28:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 08:15:04 PM
Mikoto will not sit still enough to be carried in a pocket sadly.

What are you making, Tank?
Something. You'll see ;D

Ooo! Does this mean you'll share with the rest of the class?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 08:31:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 14, 2012, 08:28:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 14, 2012, 08:15:04 PM
Mikoto will not sit still enough to be carried in a pocket sadly.

What are you making, Tank?
Something. You'll see ;D

Ooo! Does this mean you'll share with the rest of the class?

In a few weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crocoduck on January 14, 2012, 09:08:40 PM

I had a pet mouse when I was in high school. He used to go for drives with me. I'd pull out the ash tray filled it with ceder chips and thats where he would ride. One day as we were driving along the stereo stopped all of a sudden. I looked down and the little guy had reached up from the ash tray and grabbed the volume knob and turned it off. Thats when I realized mice don't like death metal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2012, 09:12:26 PM

Quote from: Crocoduck on January 14, 2012, 09:08:40 PM
I had a pet mouse when I was in high school. He used to go for drives with me. I'd pull out the ash tray filled it with ceder chips and thats where he would ride. One day as we were driving along the stereo stopped all of a sudden. I looked down and the little guy had reached up from the ash tray and grabbed the volume knob and turned it off. Thats when I realized mice don't like death metal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2012, 10:09:39 PM

Reminds me of when one of my hamsters escaped and got stuck inside a boom box. Took forever to get him out.

I also had a harness for guinea pigs, a ferret harness originally. They didnt mind using it as long as it was so that they could roam the gardens and eat grass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM

Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on January 15, 2012, 06:16:44 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM
Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Squee! I watched it too!

I only wish I could have been in the audience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:16:04 AM

if anyone's in the UK, there's a tasty debate on BBC1 on the existence of 'God' between atheists and theists. So far the atheists are whipping theist butt!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 15, 2012, 10:18:12 AM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:16:04 AM
if anyone's in the UK, there's a tasty debate on BBC1 on the existence of 'God' between atheists and theists. So far the atheists are whipping theist butt!

Switched it on!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:26:03 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 15, 2012, 10:18:12 AM
Switched it on!

it's really good so far, plus it's got the beautiful Francesca Stavrakopoulou in the front row for the atheists :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:29:27 AM

I'm also hoping for some theist infighting between the various sects before the end of the show!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 15, 2012, 10:34:15 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, Too Few Lions. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 10:53:19 AM

Quote from: corgilover on January 15, 2012, 06:16:44 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM
Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Squee! I watched it too!

I only wish I could have been in the audience.

Yay, same~
I loved the Harry Potter sketch. I knew they were going to do one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 15, 2012, 11:43:26 AM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:26:03 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 15, 2012, 10:18:12 AM
Switched it on!
it's really good so far, plus it's got the beautiful Francesca Stavrakopoulou in the front row for the atheists :D

Now I'm 110% wound up! Grrrrrr >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 12:07:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 15, 2012, 11:43:26 AM
Now I'm 110% wound up! Grrrrrr >:(

that's not a good way to start your Sunday! it was funny how the debate was supposed to be about 'Is there any evidence for the existence of God', but the theists never really tried to supply any, and some even tried to argue that their god is beyond science and empirical measurement, so you can't apply that idea of evidence to it. All rather convenient...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2012, 01:56:23 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 12:07:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 15, 2012, 11:43:26 AM
Now I'm 110% wound up! Grrrrrr >:(
that's not a good way to start your Sunday! it was funny how the debate was supposed to be about 'Is there any evidence for the existence of God', but the theists never really tried to supply any, and some even tried to argue that their god is beyond science and empirical measurement, so you can't apply that idea of evidence to it. All rather convenient...

They have slippery tactics. But I guess that's common knoweledge by now. ::)

Who were on the theist's side? I can't watch it until somebody upload the program to YouTube...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 04:51:24 PM

I love when they day god can't be measured by science or logic. XD and of course, men.wrote the bible, so it has to be all truuue~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 15, 2012, 07:30:10 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM
Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Haven't watched it yet, but can't wait! (Have it DVR'ed, just waiting for the hubs to come home.)

Did you know he's an atheist? :D Another reason to love him....

http://freethinker.co.uk/2009/07/06/shock-horror-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe-is-an-atheist/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 07:45:45 PM

I did not know that!!!
Now I love him 1,000x more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:23:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2012, 01:56:23 PM
Who were on the theist's side? I can't watch it until somebody upload the program to YouTube...

various priests and imams, who of course differed on their interpretation of 'God' and his interaction with the world. One was both a priest/theologian and physicist at Oxford University ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2012, 10:29:49 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 15, 2012, 10:23:17 PM
One was both a priest/theologian and physicist at Oxford University ::)

I think I know who that might be. Did he have white hair?

I watched a debate some time ago with a priest/oxford physicist, but was far from impressed. ::) He tried to go a bit beyond his area of expertise and that was slightly disasterous...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 15, 2012, 10:32:50 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 15, 2012, 07:30:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM
Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Haven't watched it yet, but can't wait! (Have it DVR'ed, just waiting for the hubs to come home.)

Did you know he's an atheist? :D Another reason to love him....

http://freethinker.co.uk/2009/07/06/shock-horror-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe-is-an-atheist/

Seen this comment:

QuoteTerri
July 6th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

HE IS NOT AN ATHEST!!!!!! THAT'S WRONG INFORMATION. DO NOT BELIEVE IT HE IS NOT AN ATHEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Needs more exclamation marks to be perfectly convincing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 16, 2012, 01:49:38 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 15, 2012, 10:32:50 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 15, 2012, 07:30:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 15, 2012, 05:13:22 AM
Watching Saturday Night Live with Daniel Radcliff. <3

Haven't watched it yet, but can't wait! (Have it DVR'ed, just waiting for the hubs to come home.)

Did you know he's an atheist? :D Another reason to love him....

http://freethinker.co.uk/2009/07/06/shock-horror-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe-is-an-atheist/

Seen this comment:

QuoteTerri
July 6th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

HE IS NOT AN ATHEST!!!!!! THAT'S WRONG INFORMATION. DO NOT BELIEVE IT HE IS NOT AN ATHEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Needs more exclamation marks to be perfectly convincing.

Haha, another example of where believers are simply unwilling to be convinced by the evidence right in front of their eyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 16, 2012, 02:01:20 AM

Haha, they act as if it is such a bad thing to be atheist. XP

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 16, 2012, 02:08:19 AM

Atheists rock!!!! And I am NOT just saying that because I just got back from my parents' house and they plied me with most of a bottle of red wine. We really do rock. For reals.

ETA: Sweetdeath!!! You're older than the big bang! When did that happen? Congrats! Also, if you don't mind, what is your real name? I feel silly calling you Sweetdeath. If you don't tell me, I'm going to make something up like Sweet'ums. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 16, 2012, 02:25:04 AM

Jealous. I wish my dad was an atheist. Hearing stuff like "knowing the truth" and "being aware" gets very old, very fast.

Oh, will you look at that?? I was "Created God" not too long ago. XD cool! I am almost at 2,000 posts.
Aww, hee hee
Welp, my name is Magenta. ^^~!
So, you can call me that or Sweet Death. Or even Sweet D. <3 :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 16, 2012, 02:27:53 AM

Magenta! GORGEOUS color. Love it. But I'll call you whatever you like. I think Sweet D suits you. My real name is Alissa, but I only use it in formal settings; I much prefer Ali. So deal, I'll call you Sweet D if that is what you prefer, if you'll call me Ali. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 16, 2012, 05:51:12 AM

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Stolen by The Magic Pudding from the HAF cutlery draw.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2012, 06:12:48 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 16, 2012, 05:51:12 AM
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Stolen by The Magic Pudding from the HAF cutlery draw.

Hats and cutlery. Now I know that's your thing ;D

A hat/cutlery hybrid? Nah...that won't work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 16, 2012, 06:32:38 AM

^-^ Thanks, Ali~
I love your icon btw. Always makes me laugh.

Nice spoon, Puddin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 16, 2012, 08:18:57 AM

Haha, thanks! Every year our neighbor does this very elaborate Christmas light display, including my icon. In context, I recognize it as "The Bumble" from that old claymation "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer". But the first time my husband ever saw it, he said something along the lines of "What is that?!? Is that an ape with boobs????!?" So that's what we call it, and now the Christmas Season is not in full swing until the Ape With Boobs makes an appearance. Makes me laugh too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2012, 05:30:39 PM

I wondering if a Freudian could explain if Fred Phelps senior is a gay. The guy has plenty of kids and has become somewhat a professional homophobe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 16, 2012, 05:38:03 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 16, 2012, 08:18:57 AM
Haha, thanks! Every year our neighbor does this very elaborate Christmas light display, including my icon. In context, I recognize it as "The Bumble" from that old claymation "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer". But the first time my husband ever saw it, he said something along the lines of "What is that?!? Is that an ape with boobs????!?" So that's what we call it, and now the Christmas Season is not in full swing until the Ape With Boobs makes an appearance. Makes me laugh too!

I'd completely forgotten about the Bumble, I thought it was an Abominable Snow-woman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 16, 2012, 06:03:23 PM

Parent- teacher conferences are coming up, and the entire school has do do a power point telling about ourselves. Really? We're high schoolers, not toddlers. And if somebody's parent doesn't know there kid's name, then there is something wrong with that. I tried to refuse to do it, but they threatened me with detention. My mom isn't even going to the conference. >:( Complete waste of my time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 16, 2012, 11:06:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 16, 2012, 06:03:23 PM
Parent- teacher conferences are coming up, and the entire school has do do a power point telling about ourselves. Really? We're high schoolers, not toddlers. And if somebody's parent doesn't know there kid's name, then there is something wrong with that. I tried to refuse to do it, but they threatened me with detention. My mom isn't even going to the conference. >:( Complete waste of my time.

Knock 'um dead! Animations, sound, video of you riding and another one of all your pets!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 17, 2012, 12:30:37 AM

I should so do that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2012, 03:43:25 AM

I would do one about why it's useless to do such presentations. But that's just me ;)

Nah, maybe not. Luckily for me people generally feel that the life I've led is very interesting ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2012, 03:53:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 16, 2012, 06:03:23 PM
I tried to refuse to do it, but they threatened me with detention. My mom isn't even going to the conference. >:( Complete waste of my time.

The Asmo, he would happily march off to detention, sit there and compose evil taunts. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 04:24:16 AM

I just ate some bread and butter. Watching big bang theory. Loooove Sheldon ~~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 17, 2012, 01:04:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 17, 2012, 03:53:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 16, 2012, 06:03:23 PM
I tried to refuse to do it, but they threatened me with detention. My mom isn't even going to the conference. >:( Complete waste of my time.
The Asmo, he would happily march off to detention, sit there and compose evil taunts. ;D

Never gotten a detention in my life. I'd prefer not to start now. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 02:25:14 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 04:24:16 AM
I just ate some bread and butter. Watching big bang theory. Loooove Sheldon ~~

Me too! Is it weird that I think he's cute?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 03:50:55 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 17, 2012, 02:25:14 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 04:24:16 AM
I just ate some bread and butter. Watching big bang theory. Loooove Sheldon ~~

Me too! Is it weird that I think he's cute?

Not at all~ :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 17, 2012, 06:26:26 PM

I'm trying to navigate Adobe Framemaker and I feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on January 17, 2012, 08:53:01 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 04:24:16 AM
I just ate some bread and butter. Watching big bang theory. Loooove Sheldon ~~

Bazinga!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 09:06:41 PM

Snark snarky snark. Octopus
Also my make up looks nice today. XD
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-01-17142831.jpg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:10:36 PM

Your makeup does look nice! I like the look you're giving the camera too. I can almost hear you saying "Duh!" LOL

Oh man, I am in a world of hurt today. I've had a bad cold since Friday, but as of this morning, I have completely lost my voice. I tried to lead a conference call at work today, and one of my clients who has known me and spoken on the phone with me at least weekly for 6 years said "Who IS this???" I sound like a frog, and my nose is bright red. Who wants to start a prayer circle to ask god for my recovery? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 17, 2012, 09:13:44 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:10:36 PM
Who wants to start a prayer circle to ask god for my recovery? ;)

I'm in Southern California so I'm required to send healing energies your way that will manifest in your aura. It's the law here. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 17, 2012, 09:15:20 PM

The highlight of my day was going to ths library and eating that macaroon. XD yyum

Aw, I got over a cold last week ;; *mails you lots of tea and organic honey* feel better, Ali~!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2012, 02:09:29 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 17, 2012, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:10:36 PM
Who wants to start a prayer circle to ask god for my recovery? ;)

I'm in Southern California so I'm required to send healing energies your way that will manifest in your aura. It's the law here. ::)

You should at least be allowed to charge for that ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2012, 02:53:11 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2012, 02:09:29 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 17, 2012, 09:13:44 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 17, 2012, 09:10:36 PM
Who wants to start a prayer circle to ask god for my recovery? ;)

I'm in Southern California so I'm required to send healing energies your way that will manifest in your aura. It's the law here. ::)

You should at least be allowed to charge for that ;)

Hmmm. I see a sliding scale based on what color of the aura manifests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2012, 05:03:38 AM

I threw out all my old music cassettes.
I'm still a hoarding person, it's better than being a throw away person.
I wonder what I'll put in those two purpose build draws now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2012, 05:08:35 AM

Music cassettes? Where did you dispose of them? At an antiques museum? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2012, 05:28:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2012, 05:08:35 AM
Music cassettes? Where did you dispose of them? At an antiques museum? ;D

No, not a museum just out on the street for a junk pickup.
Do you think a museum would be interested? There's some good stuff there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 18, 2012, 06:10:05 AM

Making friends has been on my mind today. I've never set out into the world with that particular goal in mind, so I'm debating how to tackle it. All my friends are getting pregnant or not living here. I need some bar-hopping buddies =p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 18, 2012, 11:10:09 AM

I just had my solicitor ring me to say that the buyers of my flat want to complete next Wednesday, which is all rather out of the blue. Seven days to empty my flat, sell stuff and put other stuff in my folks' loft *panic!*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2012, 11:34:32 AM

Quote from: Brieze on January 18, 2012, 06:10:05 AM
Making friends has been on my mind today. I've never set out into the world with that particular goal in mind, so I'm debating how to tackle it. All my friends are getting pregnant or not living here. I need some bar-hopping buddies =p

It's a bit of a change of life thing there. My eldest daughter found the same problem at around your age. As you say the early start family mob are busy making babies and one's friends are upping sticks and moving around. And it's worse in the USA as it's so large! My daughter's social network collapsed to a handful of close friends. She makes friends easily, she is totally chatty and will talk to any body, a chip off the old block in that respect. Do you know th simplest way to start a conversation? Smile at someone and if they smile back sy hi! It's not rocket science, we evolved to communicate, we are nature's supreme communicators.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2012, 01:04:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 18, 2012, 11:34:32 AMSmile at someone and if they smile back sy hi! It's not rocket science, we evolved to communicate, we are nature's supreme communicators.

There's a line in a song "I don't have a smile I can turn on."
I always identified with it, I smile but my smile isn't for sale, if it's there it's real.
There could be a psychologist that comforts with a smile and helps.
We all know the salesman stereotype with the big teeth.

Yes I'm sure you only flick your smile on for good. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 18, 2012, 01:59:03 PM

Just found out that our complete douche of a principal will have to kiss my python to raise money for our FFA chapter. ;D revenge has never been sweeter.

*Edit- I also just found out that Thea (my snakey) and I are going to have a picture all to ourselves in the school's yearbook. ;D first time ever being in it other than a school picture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2012, 02:22:47 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 18, 2012, 01:59:03 PM
Just found out that our complete douche of a principal will have to kiss my python to raise money for our FFA chapter. ;D revenge has never been sweeter.

LOL! Excellent news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 18, 2012, 02:25:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 18, 2012, 02:22:47 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 18, 2012, 01:59:03 PM
Just found out that our complete douche of a principal will have to kiss my python to raise money for our FFA chapter. ;D revenge has never been sweeter.
LOL! Excellent news!

She's come to school a few times this year. Most people seem to like her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 18, 2012, 02:27:14 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2012, 01:04:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 18, 2012, 11:34:32 AMSmile at someone and if they smile back sy hi! It's not rocket science, we evolved to communicate, we are nature's supreme communicators.

There's a line in a song "I don't have a smile I can turn on."
I always identified with it, I smile but my smile isn't for sale, if it's there it's real.
There could be a psychologist that comforts with a smile and helps.
We all know the salesman stereotype with the big teeth.

Yes I'm sure you only flick your smile on for good. ;D

I like a genuine smile, but they say that smiling actually elevates your mood, so perhaps if you smiled more, you would feel like smiling more? No?

I smile all of the time. It's kind of my go-to facial expression. I smile when I'm happy, but also when I'm nervous, or uncomfortable, and sometimes when I'm angry (but that involves sort of crazy eyes as well as a smile.) I can't really help it. I guess I have a smile that I can't turn off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 18, 2012, 02:55:20 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 18, 2012, 02:27:14 PM

I like a genuine smile, but they say that smiling actually elevates your mood, so perhaps if you smiled more, you would feel like smiling more? No?

Oh ye maybe, those people who go and laugh in a park seem jolly.
I don't really want to play with my mood that much, if it's in a hole I suppose I'd try laughing my way out.
Normally I think lows accentuate highs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 18, 2012, 06:26:34 PM

I gotcha. Kind of a "how would we know happiness if that were our resting state?"

Oh man, I just made the mistake of looking in the mirror when I was washing my hands. 5 days of illness and counting has done nothing for my looks, such as they are. I'm as pale as a sheet except for the area around my nose which is dark pink, and my eyes, which are bloodshot and ringed in dark shadows (presumably from barely getting any sleep because of coughing and waking up to blow my nose all night.) I look just about ready to eat somebody's brains! LOL!

ETA:

<a href="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/aasaliman/Snapshot_20120118.jpg">Seeeeend mooooooore braaaaaaains</a>

ETA: I have no idea why my html isn't working. It's supposed to be a link that says "Send mooore brains" and then brings up that picture. Mod help? Or just html smart person help?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ryan. on January 19, 2012, 12:08:36 AM

No reddit. I don't know what to do today. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 12:29:10 AM

My tummy hurts. :x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 12:37:47 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 12:29:10 AM
My tummy hurts. :x

:( *Passes the tums*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2012, 01:11:52 AM

Hand them overto me too, because I've been in heels all day and my feet are punishing me for it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 01:19:29 AM

Thanks, Ali. I have gingerale too. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:20:01 AM

YOU need http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90 (http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90) with lots of rubbing. Heels all day??? Good Asmo, why??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:20:59 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 01:19:29 AM
Thanks, Ali. I have gingerale too. <3

Feel better hon! There's nothing worse than tummy troubles!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2012, 01:32:27 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:20:01 AM
YOU need http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90 (http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90) with lots of rubbing. Heels all day??? Good Asmo, why??

FFA official dress requires that girls wear heels. We had a thing at school where everybody in a club had to wear their club uniform. Then I stayed after school to help run the FFA booth for freshman orientation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:37:47 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2012, 01:32:27 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:20:01 AM
YOU need http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90 (http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90) with lots of rubbing. Heels all day??? Good Asmo, why??

FFA official dress requires that girls wear heels. We had a thing at school where everybody in a club had to wear their club uniform. Then I stayed after school to help run the FFA booth for freshman orientation.

That's patently unfair!!!! I HATE heels and refuse to wear them. If FFA guys don't have to wear heels, why should the girls? (I don't know what FFA stands for - I can only assume that there are guys in this club.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 01:43:08 AM

I don't wear heels and refuse to wear them in any occassion outside of cosplay. ( even then, I find loopholes. I will NOT torture my feet.)
Required? Isn't that sexist?? Wth..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2012, 01:47:11 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:37:47 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2012, 01:32:27 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 19, 2012, 01:20:01 AM
YOU need http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90 (http://www.amazon.com/Calgon-Tropics-Revitalizing-Hand-Cream/dp/B005ZOFW90) with lots of rubbing. Heels all day??? Good Asmo, why??

FFA official dress requires that girls wear heels. We had a thing at school where everybody in a club had to wear their club uniform. Then I stayed after school to help run the FFA booth for freshman orientation.

That's patently unfair!!!! I HATE heels and refuse to wear them. If FFA guys don't have to wear heels, why should the girls? (I don't know what FFA stands for - I can only assume that there are guys in this club.)

I guess I should explain better. FFA is a USA agriculture organization, as big if not bigger than 4-H. Girls are only required to wear heels at national and state convention. Other times, they can wear black flats. I don't own any flats and I'm not in official dress enough to need to go out and buy a pair. So, I just live with wearing heels. They really aren't that tall, only about three inches, I'm just a wuss when it comes to heels. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2012, 01:54:19 AM

Isn't the best picture, but here is a standard FFA function. Since it's not state or national, one of the girls is wearing flats.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_1HJXZEksLSU%2FSeNkQmhiB-I%2FAAAAAAAAAX8%2FaL5kHLZAR-c%2Fs400%2FKatie%27s%2BPictures%2B114.JPG&hash=daa6b03e4c526f2ab55a0ccc34f54bf40f52058e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:01:28 AM

It doesnt matter how many inches the heels are, they put pressure on your feet awkwardly. If you ever studied Chinese medicine, you'd see how many organs are affected by bad foot wear.
Women who willingly give into wearing heels more than an hour are doing some damage. Not to mention the increase in shortening of the achilles tendon AND spider/vericose veins. Yah, that's sexy.
Heels are very sexist IMO.

Sorry for rant xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:04:03 AM

Nice uniforms.
I'm just morose we havent evolved past women wearing skirts and heels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 02:08:53 AM

Oh darling. Yes, you do need to go out and get the regulation flats. I have a permanently bad ankle from high heels in HS. Don't be me, randomly falling over because your bad ankle "gives". Fight for your rights!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 02:28:09 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:01:28 AM
Heels are very sexist IMO.

Ye it would be if it is a requirement put in place by men, but that isn't common is it?
Mostly this is a thing woman do to themselves isn't it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 02:32:52 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 18, 2012, 06:26:34 PM
<a href="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/aasaliman/Snapshot_20120118.jpg">Seeeeend mooooooore braaaaaaains</a>

ETA: I have no idea why my html isn't working. It's supposed to be a link that says "Send mooore brains" and then brings up that picture. Mod help? Or just html smart person help?

Seeeeend mooooooore braaaaaaains (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/aasaliman/Snapshot_20120118.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:36:22 AM

Flats are like $10 USD. Go, go, go! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:41:37 AM

Yes, while thet are not REALLY manditory, I find myself in position when I want cute boots, I have a very hard time finding women's shoes that ARENT heels. :(
The market makes women shoes as anything with heels. And it's so hard to find any without. I wear sneakers and flats, but nice boots kina are tough to get. Society almost forces women to wear heels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Thunder Road on January 19, 2012, 02:48:51 AM

Kant is fucking hard to understand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 19, 2012, 02:53:54 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:41:37 AM
Yes, while thet are not REALLY manditory, I find myself in position when I want cute boots, I have a very hard time finding women's shoes that ARENT heels. :(
The market makes women shoes as anything with heels. And it's so hard to find any without. I wear sneakers and flats, but nice boots kina are tough to get. Society almost forces women to wear heels.

If you think there is a market for them, design some find an investor and go for it. Many of the big named designers have had a lot of flats in their collections for the last few season but haven't really filtered through to the highstreet except for the ballerina style flats and women's brogues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 02:56:25 AM

Aw, that would be fun. I am a lover if ballerina flats, doc martins, and converse hi-tops. <3 :)

Sorrry for my hulk moment. I'm all good now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 19, 2012, 03:06:19 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 02:32:52 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 18, 2012, 06:26:34 PM
<a href="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/aasaliman/Snapshot_20120118.jpg">Seeeeend mooooooore braaaaaaains</a>

ETA: I have no idea why my html isn't working. It's supposed to be a link that says "Send mooore brains" and then brings up that picture. Mod help? Or just html smart person help?

Seeeeend mooooooore braaaaaaains (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/aasaliman/Snapshot_20120118.jpg)

Yay!!!!! Thank you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2012, 05:05:24 AM

Hmm... Needs bigger Zombine, is what needs. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2012, 05:12:27 AM

Quote from: Thunder Road on January 19, 2012, 02:48:51 AM
Kant is fucking hard to understand.

What was it that they say? Nietzsche can write but Kant can't?

Awful, I know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 05:21:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2012, 05:12:27 AM
What was it that they say? Nietzsche can write but Kant can't?

QuoteImmanuel Kant was a real pissant (http://www.elyrics.net/read/m/monty-python-lyrics/bruce_s-philosophers-song-lyrics.html)
Who was very rarely stable,
Heidegger, Heidegger was a boozy begger
Who could think you under the table,
David Hume could out-consume,
Wilhelm Freidrich Hegel.
And Wittgenstein was a beery swine
Who was just as schloshed as Schlegel.
There's nothing Nietzche couldn't teach ya
'Bout the raising of the wrist.
Socrates himself was permanently pissed.
John Stuart Mill, of his own free will
On half a pint of shandy was particularly ill.
Plato, they say could stick it away,
Half a crate of whiskey everyday.
Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle,
Hobbes was fond of his dram,
And René DesCartes was a drunken fart
"I drink, therefore I am."
Yes, Socrates himself is particularly missed,
A lovely little thinker but a bugger when he's pissed.

QuoteNietzsche receives a yellow card after claiming (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philosophers%27_Football_Match) that Confucius has no free will. Confucius he say "Name go in book". In the second half Karl Marx replaces Ludwig Wittgenstein, but does nothing to advance the game. With just over a minute of the match remaining Archimedes cries out "Eureka!", takes the first kick of the ball and rushes towards the German goal. Socrates scores the only goal of the match in a diving header off a cross from Archimedes. As the sketch closes, the Germans dispute the call; "Hegel is arguing that the reality is merely an a priori adjunct of non-naturalistic ethics, Kant via the categorical imperative is holding that ontologically it exists only in the imagination, and Marx is claiming it was offside."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2012, 05:25:55 AM

LOL

And now I feel like watching Monty Python ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 05:50:41 AM

I could watch the holy grail xD Need to own that dvd. That, and Men in tights.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on January 19, 2012, 10:40:30 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 05:50:41 AM
I could watch the holy grail xD Need to own that dvd. That, and Men in tights.

Tight tights! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 19, 2012, 10:57:15 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 19, 2012, 05:21:45 AM
QuoteNietzsche receives a yellow card after claiming (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philosophers%27_Football_Match) that Confucius has no free will. Confucius he say "Name go in book". In the second half Karl Marx replaces Ludwig Wittgenstein, but does nothing to advance the game. With just over a minute of the match remaining Archimedes cries out "Eureka!", takes the first kick of the ball and rushes towards the German goal. Socrates scores the only goal of the match in a diving header off a cross from Archimedes. As the sketch closes, the Germans dispute the call; "Hegel is arguing that the reality is merely an a priori adjunct of non-naturalistic ethics, Kant via the categorical imperative is holding that ontologically it exists only in the imagination, and Marx is claiming it was offside."

That was well offside (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ur5fGSBsfq8#t=201s).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 19, 2012, 11:45:13 PM

Eating chocolate icecream and watching Merlin. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 19, 2012, 11:49:25 PM

Someone I knew once newly went toes-up, apparently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 12:39:37 AM

Sorry Asmo! Are you okay?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:03:03 AM

What's on my mind today...
1. I hope the Devils beat the Bruins. :)
2. Please be warm tomorrow because I do not want to work out in the cold.
3. I'm excited to be on a forum with such great, like-minded people!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2012, 03:09:39 AM

Quote from: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:03:03 AM
3. I'm excited to be on a forum with such great, like-minded people!

People say that a lot.
Minds meeting, isn't it lovely?
I'm pretty sure it doesn't include me though.
But I'm not complaining.
It's better than hearing "great like minded people,
except you Pudding you antipodean weirdo". (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7I3Sd.png&hash=be8bc50f497e551e68e90945e52d9186ed241b2d)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 20, 2012, 07:25:46 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 12:39:37 AM
Sorry Asmo! Are you okay?

Of course, I am. Was not close to that person - his kid went to the same school as I.

Cancer. It happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2012, 08:57:16 AM

Quote from: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:03:03 AM
What's on my mind today...
1. I hope the Devils beat the Bruins. :)
2. Please be warm tomorrow because I do not want to work out in the cold.
3. I'm excited to be on a forum with such great, like-minded people!

People say this a lot, but one of the best things about this place is that we're all different! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 20, 2012, 11:32:09 AM

Speak for yourself, Tank - I'm the same. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 20, 2012, 01:14:05 PM

I seem to be having a case of Murphy's Law today. :-\ I also realized that I go all turrets syndrome in my head when I'm stressed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 02:12:56 PM

I'm soooooo tired. My kid has caught the same horrific cold that I'm still shrugging off, and he was up most of the night coughing, which means that I was also up most of the night. I had given him some kids' cold medicine before bed, but that didn't seem to help. Also gave him a spoonful of honey, no help. If it happens again tonight, I think I'm going to go old school and give him a spoonful of limoncello or raspberry brandy (just happen to have both at the mo, after the holidays.) In the meantime, I think that he also had a nightmare because he wanted to crawl in bed with us at around 4 am, but my husband wakes up really early (like 5 am) and I didn't want his alarm or morning rituals to wake T back up when he had just fallen back asleep. So instead, I take T back to his room and crawl in bed with him for a while to make him feel safe until he falls back to sleep. This would have been okay, except that T currently sleeps in a toddler bed. For non-parents, that's like a training bed. It's a little bed frame that sits about 4 inches off the ground and holds a crib mattress. I'm not some towering giantess, but I'm a respectable 5'7, so being curled up on a crib mattress was not terribly comfortable. The things we do for love, eh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 20, 2012, 03:25:08 PM

Aww. Hope your little one feels better soon. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 20, 2012, 04:15:50 PM

Feel better soon Ali. And hope your kid does too :D

I am eating oatmeal, and I am sad cuz I don't have any bananas to put in it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2012, 04:22:49 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyMVFf.png&hash=52fd32acb1f39e43fb170d802b06968a0364c6d9)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 20, 2012, 04:30:16 PM

Colorful bananas!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 04:31:01 PM

Thanks Sweet D and Bud

Pudding - are those decapitated rainbow bananas that I see?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2012, 05:10:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 04:31:01 PM
Pudding - are those decapitated rainbow bananas that I see?

Ye, Sweetdeath was in need of some.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 05:26:58 PM

That's kind of you. Do you take requests?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2012, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 05:26:58 PM
That's kind of you. Do you take requests?

Well I will listen, but that doesn't mean I won't scornfully dismiss them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 06:03:23 PM

You're such a crab. I don't know why that makes me smile so much, but it does. I like you, Pudding. I like you a lot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2012, 06:29:07 PM

My father's here. Sh***********************t :o :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 20, 2012, 06:56:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2012, 06:29:07 PM
My father's here. Sh***********************t :o :-\

Here as in at your house, or here as in reading up on your deviant atheist ways here on HAF?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2012, 06:57:57 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 06:56:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2012, 06:29:07 PM
My father's here. Sh***********************t :o :-\

Here as in at your house, or here as in reading up on your deviant atheist ways here on HAF?

Now there's a worried poster!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2012, 11:37:20 PM

More to do with school stuff, and basically a portion of my immediate future. Nothing much, really. ;D

All under control now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 12:00:19 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 20, 2012, 05:10:41 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 04:31:01 PM
Pudding - are those decapitated rainbow bananas that I see?

Ye, Sweetdeath was in need of some.

I like that you cut them up for me. :)

Finished Merlin season 1 in 24 hours. Onto season 2 when I order it from Amazon.com.

Fweeee~! So excited. Hopefully making Merlin outfit in time for sci fi con or comic con.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 12:08:58 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 12:00:19 AM
I like that you cut them up for me. :)

Finished Merlin season 1 in 24 hours. Onto season 2 when I order it from Amazon.com.

Fweeee~! So excited. Hopefully making Merlin outfit in time for sci fi con or comic con.

I'd like to go to a con one day. I have a cosplay, but I only get to wear it every once in a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 12:18:13 AM

I love to sew and make things. Looking forward to buying the fabric for Merlin. It looks so comfy~ :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 21, 2012, 01:39:20 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 20, 2012, 06:03:23 PM
You're such a crab. I don't know why that makes me smile so much, but it does. I like you, Pudding. I like you a lot.

Everybody should like me a lot, I am very likeable after all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 01:48:13 AM

^^
Yes, you are~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 01:49:32 AM

You do have many hats after all. What's more likable than that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 21, 2012, 01:56:10 AM

Okay, so now that I've buttered you up a bit, can you please take Tank's tank, and add some wild power hungry eyes to it, and have it rolling over a bunch of darling babies and kittens and rainbows and what not? Pretty please? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 02:02:06 AM

I'm on it *salute* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 21, 2012, 02:02:40 AM

I'm becoming too busy for HAF for a while. :( I have four assignments due next Friday, I'm working two jobs and I have a little munchkin running around that I rarely get to see.

:(

Sad panda.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 02:20:52 AM

Done. Couldn't find any angry eyes, so I just put Asmo on the tank.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FTANKPOWERD.jpg&hash=cf62e24064cba66ebf61f724485882bd8757e66e)

Sorry to hear about that Juliet. Hope things slow down for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 21, 2012, 02:22:54 AM

Thanks!!! Tank and Asmo on a power trip would be a dangerous combo!

Juliet, sorry to hear it. What are you studying?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 02:51:19 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2012, 02:20:52 AM
Done. Couldn't find any angry eyes, so I just put Asmo on the tank.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FTANKPOWERD.jpg&hash=cf62e24064cba66ebf61f724485882bd8757e66e)

Sorry to hear about that Juliet. Hope things slow down for you.

This is amazing!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 02:54:12 AM

Thanks SD!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2012, 05:22:30 AM

That pic is hilariously perfect ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 05:33:12 AM

I'll definitely be home all day tomorrow. >_<
Rearranging room.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 06:38:21 AM

Asmo and Tank are chasing that baby, yes? Because it is trying to escape The Fire(tm), no? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 07:13:42 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 12:18:13 AM
I love to sew and make things. Looking forward to buying the fabric for Merlin. It looks so comfy~ :)

Which character would you go as? I think you'd make a great Morgana! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 07:17:22 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2012, 02:20:52 AM
Done. Couldn't find any angry eyes, so I just put Asmo on the tank.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FTANKPOWERD.jpg&hash=cf62e24064cba66ebf61f724485882bd8757e66e)

Sorry to hear about that Juliet. Hope things slow down for you.

Changed my avatar! I couldn't miss that one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 21, 2012, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 21, 2012, 02:22:54 AM
Thanks!!! Tank and Asmo on a power trip would be a dangerous combo!

Juliet, sorry to hear it. What are you studying?

Technical writing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 07:06:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 07:13:42 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 21, 2012, 12:18:13 AM
I love to sew and make things. Looking forward to buying the fabric for Merlin. It looks so comfy~ :)
Which character would you go as? I think you'd make a great Morgana! ;D

Ooh, thank you. I definitely love Morgana's outfit from ep 10 (season one.) Where she helped Arthur and Merli fight to protect his village from marauders.

My girlfriend wants a Merlin to her Arthur, so i'll make him first. Morgana can be made to wear another time. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 10:50:56 PM

I just realized Turrets Syndrome is real, and not just a term used on the internet. I feel like a dumb ass now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on January 22, 2012, 03:43:00 AM

I'm thinking about how much I want to strangle the freeloading friend who's been staying with us rent free. He's been sick for a few weeks, I offered to take him to the doctor last week and he refused. Now I'm sick, and I had just gotten over a bad upper respiratory infection not so long ago. So he's not paying me rent, but he is driving up my utilities and getting me sick. Annoyed doesn't even begin to cover it, although he is def out on the 31st of January, thank Flying Spaghetti Monster.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 04:30:33 AM

Got my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it. If it doesn't meet my ridiculously high standards I'll never stop kicking myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 08:39:20 AM

Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 04:30:33 AM
Got my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it. If it doesn't meet my ridiculously high standards I'll never stop kicking myself.

I had to google that. Looks like a 1st world rip off to me :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 22, 2012, 10:04:48 AM

Quote from: BriezeGot my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it.

You can get a cheaper equivalent from your local boat chandler:

1 wire brush
1 sheet coarse sandpaper
1 sheet fine sandpaper
1 tin varnish

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 11:12:54 AM

Quote from: OldGit on January 22, 2012, 10:04:48 AM
Quote from: BriezeGot my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it.

You can get a cheaper equivalent from your local boat chandler:

1 wire brush
1 sheet coarse sandpaper
1 sheet fine sandpaper
1 tin varnish

I thought a flannel would work myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 02:09:07 PM

Want a cute butler to make me strong coffee right now. X_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 02:37:42 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 02:09:07 PM
Want a cute butler to make me strong coffee right now. X_x

Butler or Maid? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 02:40:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2012, 02:37:42 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 02:09:07 PM
Want a cute butler to make me strong coffee right now. X_x
Butler or Maid? ;)

A cute japanese boy in a maid costume. Buhaha ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 22, 2012, 04:44:14 PM

Are we all photoshopping the Asmo into our icons now? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 04:46:24 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 22, 2012, 04:44:14 PM
Are we all photoshopping the Asmo into our icons now? ;D

Looks like we are having a lumpy outbreak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 05:03:57 PM

Soon it will become The Grumpy lumpy forum. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on January 22, 2012, 05:21:26 PM

QuoteA cute japanese boy in a maid costume. Buhaha

Well as long as we don't go all out yaoi....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.mangareader.net%2Fcover%2Fkuroshitsuji%2Fkuroshitsuji-l0.jpg&hash=ab1a93f395aa75880960fe244cad528f402c592e)

Or would you consider this guy? after all his "one Hell of a butler" (inside joke reference.... :P)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 22, 2012, 07:11:48 PM

^ LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 07:23:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2012, 08:39:20 AM
Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 04:30:33 AM
Got my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it. If it doesn't meet my ridiculously high standards I'll never stop kicking myself.
I had to google that. Looks like a 1st world rip off to me :D

That's what I thought when I first saw it. Then everyone and their mother raved about how miraculous it is. And slowly, I began wanting it. I like it so far too. I won't know if it's worth the money for a few weeks but after one use my face is really soft.

I should start a review blog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2012, 07:27:33 PM

Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 07:23:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2012, 08:39:20 AM
Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 04:30:33 AM
Got my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it. If it doesn't meet my ridiculously high standards I'll never stop kicking myself.
I had to google that. Looks like a 1st world rip off to me :D
That's what I thought when I first saw it. Then everyone and their mother raved about how miraculous it is. And slowly, I began wanting it. I like it so far too. I won't know if it's worth the money for a few weeks but after one use my face is really soft.

I should start a review blog.

We shall await your findings with interest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 07:41:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2012, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 07:23:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 22, 2012, 08:39:20 AM
Quote from: Brieze on January 22, 2012, 04:30:33 AM
Got my Clarisonic Mia in the mail today. I still can't believe I spent 100+ dollars on it. If it doesn't meet my ridiculously high standards I'll never stop kicking myself.
I had to google that. Looks like a 1st world rip off to me :D
That's what I thought when I first saw it. Then everyone and their mother raved about how miraculous it is. And slowly, I began wanting it. I like it so far too. I won't know if it's worth the money for a few weeks but after one use my face is really soft.

I should start a review blog.
We shall await your findings with interest.

:D
I see a thread on this matter in your future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 08:25:42 PM

Quote from: history_geek on January 22, 2012, 05:21:26 PM
QuoteA cute japanese boy in a maid costume. Buhaha

Well as long as we don't go all out yaoi....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.mangareader.net%2Fcover%2Fkuroshitsuji%2Fkuroshitsuji-l0.jpg&hash=ab1a93f395aa75880960fe244cad528f402c592e)

Or would you consider this guy? after all his "one Hell of a butler" (inside joke reference.... :P)

I'm familiar with Kuroshitsuji. I am working on Sebastian for Mimi's Ciel. :)

www.acparadise.com/cosplayers/29251/29251-38927-437121d215cc8de6c25fdab3718eba13.jpg
She's pretty awesome. <3 my hunny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 22, 2012, 10:21:59 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 08:25:42 PM
Quote from: history_geek on January 22, 2012, 05:21:26 PM
QuoteA cute japanese boy in a maid costume. Buhaha

Well as long as we don't go all out yaoi....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.mangareader.net%2Fcover%2Fkuroshitsuji%2Fkuroshitsuji-l0.jpg&hash=ab1a93f395aa75880960fe244cad528f402c592e)

Or would you consider this guy? after all his "one Hell of a butler" (inside joke reference.... :P)

I'm familiar with Kuroshitsuji. I am working on Sebastian for Mimi's Ciel. :)

www.acparadise.com/cosplayers/29251/29251-38927-437121d215cc8de6c25fdab3718eba13.jpg
She's pretty awesome. <3 my hunny.

I had a friend in Sweden who cosplays Ciel. I miss having cosplay friends. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 10:32:54 PM

Anime cons exist all over the U.S
And cosplay.com as well as meetup.com is a great place to meet like minded cosplayers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 24, 2012, 03:30:52 AM

My two cats are taking up my bed and they look too cute to wake up. Looks like it will be a night on the couch for me. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 24, 2012, 08:51:00 PM

Cecilie has gone AWOL again!
Where did Pharos Cat go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 24, 2012, 09:00:41 PM

I dunno ;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 24, 2012, 09:14:29 PM

My ear has gone wonky. I think it has to do with the neverending cold. Everyone sounds like they're talking inside a big room with a swimming pool, kind of echo-y and far away sounding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wessik on January 24, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

The bills are piling up. Oh, I also saw The Rock last night, with Sean Connery and that guy from National Treasure. The movie is holding up well, for its age.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 24, 2012, 09:45:43 PM

Quote from: Wessik on January 24, 2012, 09:44:26 PM
The bills are piling up. Oh, I also saw The Rock last night, with Sean Connery and that guy from National Treasure. The movie is holding up well, for its age.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lla49xJVfY1qhzq90o1_500.jpg&hash=388ac9c172ac437fd9274e4d070b3d8ea462373c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 24, 2012, 09:54:28 PM

Many snows on The Asmo's parking lot. The Asmo displeased, >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 24, 2012, 10:08:39 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 24, 2012, 09:45:43 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lla49xJVfY1qhzq90o1_500.jpg&hash=388ac9c172ac437fd9274e4d070b3d8ea462373c)

*Fans herself*

OMA I don't know what it is about Sean Connery. I'm not usually into guys that are old enough to be my grandpa. But Sean Connery....*licks her lips*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Wessik on January 24, 2012, 10:23:22 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 24, 2012, 10:08:39 PM
*Fans herself*

OMA I don't know what it is about Sean Connery. I'm not usually into guys that are old enough to be my grandpa. But Sean Connery....*licks her lips*

Nooo! Ali's gone over to the dark side! *sobs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 24, 2012, 10:56:22 PM

C'mon Wessik - look at those eyebrows!. He's saying "You know you want to."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 24, 2012, 11:51:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 24, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
Many snows on The Asmo's parking lot. The Asmo displeased, >:(

Sorry you are displeased, but I really love your new hair.

My MERLIN SEASON 2 just came in from amazon.com in like 2 days. I love online shopping!! Wheeee~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 25, 2012, 05:01:23 AM

I think my evolved guy needs a hat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:41:58 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 24, 2012, 09:14:29 PM
My ear has gone wonky. I think it has to do with the neverending cold. Everyone sounds like they're talking inside a big room with a swimming pool, kind of echo-y and far away sounding.

Tell the Dr. If you get an inner ear infection it can cause deafness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:43:55 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 25, 2012, 05:01:23 AM
I think my evolved guy needs a hat.

Another excellent sig image.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 25, 2012, 09:13:40 AM

Yes. Shows scientifically that Her Majesty's hat wearing Pudding is more evolved than humans.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2012, 10:02:06 AM

OMG Asmo is going through an emo phase, what sort of disaster or masterplan is imminent?

Bad omen, I tell ya. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 25, 2012, 10:03:24 AM

The Asmo is appealing to the Emo-kids, so that they will join the cause and form the shock troops of His Armada(tm).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2012, 11:53:52 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 25, 2012, 10:03:24 AM
The Asmo is appealing to the Emo-kids, so that they will join the cause and form the shock troops of His Armada(tm).

Spoken like a true brand ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 25, 2012, 12:01:11 PM

Yes, The Asmo ought to get his very own (tm), methink.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 25, 2012, 03:31:55 PM

We got play with a pig's digestive tract during animal science today. ;D One of the many reasons I love that class.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 25, 2012, 03:52:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:41:58 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 24, 2012, 09:14:29 PM
My ear has gone wonky. I think it has to do with the neverending cold. Everyone sounds like they're talking inside a big room with a swimming pool, kind of echo-y and far away sounding.
Tell the Dr. If you get an inner ear infection it can cause deafness.

I did end up stopping by the clinic yesterday. Do have a (double!) ear infection, so now I'm on gigantic horse pill sized antibiotics. I didn't know that grown ups could even get ear infections! I thought that was something that you outgrew, like listening to ICP. LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:15:06 PM

Everyone's icons/siggys have changed!

In other news, the husband and I have been talking about plans in the next couple of years. After he gets through the next 1.5 years of his program, it's possible that we could end up moving pretty much anywhere. Which is scary but kind of cool. The top three contenders right now are London, New York or New Zealand. Crazy times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2012, 10:24:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:15:06 PM
Everyone's icons/siggys have changed!

In other news, the husband and I have been talking about plans in the next couple of years. After he gets through the next 1.5 years of his program, it's possible that we could end up moving pretty much anywhere. Which is scary but kind of cool. The top three contenders right now are London, New York or New Zealand. Crazy times.

London! I used to live there, my wife was born there and we wouldn't go back there. Whereabouts in London?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:34:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2012, 10:24:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:15:06 PM
Everyone's icons/siggys have changed!

In other news, the husband and I have been talking about plans in the next couple of years. After he gets through the next 1.5 years of his program, it's possible that we could end up moving pretty much anywhere. Which is scary but kind of cool. The top three contenders right now are London, New York or New Zealand. Crazy times.
London! I used to live there, my wife was born there and we wouldn't go back there. Whereabouts in London?

Wherever the Fella can find a job, haha! His Ph.D is in 19th century American literature with a focus on Antarctic and Sci-Fi "identity".

Yeah, pretty random.

London is a top contender because it has about a million universities/post-secondary institutions and being an "Americanist" might be slightly more marketable there. It would also be one of the easier places to get "back home" for visits (it's actually cheaper to fly from London to Newfoundland than from most places in the States). I have no idea if it's somewhere we'd actually want to live, though. We've never there before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2012, 10:37:42 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:34:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2012, 10:24:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:15:06 PM
Everyone's icons/siggys have changed!

In other news, the husband and I have been talking about plans in the next couple of years. After he gets through the next 1.5 years of his program, it's possible that we could end up moving pretty much anywhere. Which is scary but kind of cool. The top three contenders right now are London, New York or New Zealand. Crazy times.
London! I used to live there, my wife was born there and we wouldn't go back there. Whereabouts in London?

Wherever the Fella can find a job, haha! His Ph.D is in 19th century American literature with a focus on Antarctic and Sci-Fi "identity".

Yeah, pretty random.

London is a top contender because it has about a million universities/post-secondary institutions and being an "Americanist" might be slightly more marketable there. It would also be one of the easier places to get "back home" for visits (it's actually cheaper to fly from London to Newfoundland than from most places in the States). I have no idea if it's somewhere we'd actually want to live, though. We've never there before.

Well when you get closer to the choice point we can start a 'pros and cons' thread and get into the details.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 25, 2012, 10:39:48 PM

Yes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:23:06 PM

Even though my mother has been long gone and cremated, one of my uncles-- who aparrently just became christian-- wants to hold a private service for her to pray. Of course my sister and I are invited. My sister is a moron who actually believes our mom is watching over us from "above."

I am not going of course. The whole gesture after the fact is really irritating. Fuck, I hate religious idiots so much. I am trying very hard to move on with my life, but they wont let me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 26, 2012, 03:27:38 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:23:06 PM
Even though my mother has been long gone and cremated, one of my uncles-- who aparrently just became christian-- wants to hold a private service for her to pray. Of course my sister and I are invited. My sister is a moron who actually believes our mom is watching over us from "above."

I am not going of course. The whole gesture after the fact is really irritating. Fuck, I hate religious idiots so much. I am trying very hard to move on with my life, but they wont let me.

Ugh, sorry to hear that. I'd be pissed, too. I really hope they don't try to push you into participating. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 03:43:42 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:23:06 PM
Even though my mother has been long gone and cremated, one of my uncles-- who aparrently just became christian-- wants to hold a private service for her to pray. Of course my sister and I are invited. My sister is a moron who actually believes our mom is watching over us from "above."

I am not going of course. The whole gesture after the fact is really irritating. Fuck, I hate religious idiots so much. I am trying very hard to move on with my life, but they wont let me.

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time with your relatives. You could always go as a zombie, in honour of Christianity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:46:13 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 26, 2012, 03:27:38 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:23:06 PM
Even though my mother has been long gone and cremated, one of my uncles-- who aparrently just became christian-- wants to hold a private service for her to pray. Of course my sister and I are invited. My sister is a moron who actually believes our mom is watching over us from "above."

I am not going of course. The whole gesture after the fact is really irritating. Fuck, I hate religious idiots so much. I am trying very hard to move on with my life, but they wont let me.

Ugh, sorry to hear that. I'd be pissed, too. I really hope they don't try to push you into participating. :-[

They won't, but the whole thing is, I thought we avoided any religious crap after my mom died. She wasn't into churches or services, so wth??

I am just really pissed off.... People wont let it go. Why do they need "closure" when I got mine at the hospital? Shows how intelligent atheists are in comparision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 03:49:04 PM

Haha, I would Tank, but just going into a church makes me angry. I'm just not going to go, and hang out with a friend instead. Maybe get some icecream. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 26, 2012, 03:58:50 PM

Sweet D, sorry that you are having trouble with your relatives. I think ice cream and hanging out with a friend sounds like a lovely alternative.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:00:04 PM

So I received an iphone 4s today but it arrived broke and now have no phone as micro sim cards do not fit blackberrys, so I am super pissed off as I need my phone for business.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 04:08:20 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:00:04 PM
So I received an iphone 4s today but it arrived broke and now have no phone as micro sim cards do not fit blackberrys, so I am super pissed off as I need my phone for business.

Where'd you order it from?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 04:09:00 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:00:04 PM
So I received an iphone 4s today but it arrived broke and now have no phone as micro sim cards do not fit blackberrys, so I am super pissed off as I need my phone for business.

Not good!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:10:01 PM

Does your cell provider have a local shop that you can visit to get a trade in?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 26, 2012, 04:11:45 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:10:01 PMDoes your cell provider have a local shop that you can visit to get a trade in?

Yeah, or a fruitstand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:29:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2012, 04:08:20 PM
Where'd you order it from?

Its through my service provider, as I was due for an update.

Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:10:01 PM
Does your cell provider have a local shop that you can visit to get a trade in?

After wasting a day talking to my service provider and Apple they then told me I need to go to an Apple store. So will try do that tomorrow even though I do not have the time to do so and will be in Leeds which has no Apple store.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:33:22 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 26, 2012, 04:11:45 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:10:01 PMDoes your cell provider have a local shop that you can visit to get a trade in?
Yeah, or a fruitstand.

;D ;D ;D

Is it sad that silly little jokes like this never fail to get a big laugh out of me?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 04:35:50 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:29:25 PM

After wasting a day talking to my service provider and Apple they then told me I need to go to an Apple store. So will try do that tomorrow even though I do not have the time to do so and will be in Leeds which has no Apple store.

If it makes you feel any better, I have a 4S that I got for Christmas, and it's been the best phone I've ever owned. I upgraded from a Blackberry Curve. I would be lost without my calendar and weather apps. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 04:47:08 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2012, 04:35:50 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 26, 2012, 04:29:25 PM

After wasting a day talking to my service provider and Apple they then told me I need to go to an Apple store. So will try do that tomorrow even though I do not have the time to do so and will be in Leeds which has no Apple store.

If it makes you feel any better, I have a 4S that I got for Christmas, and it's been the best phone I've ever owned. I upgraded from a Blackberry Curve. I would be lost without my calendar and weather apps. ;D

You should be using your sat nav application to find out where you are, you'll find it even more accurate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 04:59:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 26, 2012, 04:47:08 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2012, 04:35:50 PM

If it makes you feel any better, I have a 4S that I got for Christmas, and it's been the best phone I've ever owned. I upgraded from a Blackberry Curve. I would be lost without my calendar and weather apps. ;D
You should be using your sat nav application to find out where you are, you'll find it even more accurate.

Ha Ha very funny. You should be a comedian. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 26, 2012, 05:03:54 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:33:22 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 26, 2012, 04:11:45 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 04:10:01 PMDoes your cell provider have a local shop that you can visit to get a trade in?
Yeah, or a fruitstand.

;D ;D ;D

Is it sad that silly little jokes like this never fail to get a big laugh out of me?

It comes from a podcast I listen to, Apple got all uppity because one of the hosts was making fun of the Apple Store. So now, whenever they make fun of, (or otherwise talk about) an apple store, they call it a fruitstand... law suits averted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 05:06:17 PM

Look what I found! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkinguniverse.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_bananafuck.gif&hash=925d8936a1e7bdf23e45038677ee12a939464f93)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 05:19:26 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F0f15b7f3.jpg&hash=e9d87ac9f6dd1f7ccc79a94920b0174ac71ea25b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 05:27:34 PM

Magic Pudding will love it :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 26, 2012, 05:28:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 26, 2012, 05:06:17 PM
Look what I found! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkinguniverse.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_bananafuck.gif&hash=925d8936a1e7bdf23e45038677ee12a939464f93)

Is that a banana with a huge... Banana? Or is it a banana doing its fellow fruit? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 26, 2012, 05:30:43 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2012, 05:19:26 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F0f15b7f3.jpg&hash=e9d87ac9f6dd1f7ccc79a94920b0174ac71ea25b)

LOL. This is a perfect response.

Asmo, I think they're "knockin' peels." So to speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 05:39:59 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 26, 2012, 05:30:43 PM

LOL. This is a perfect response.

Tis my favorite reaction face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 26, 2012, 06:15:24 PM

Best face ever~ <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM

today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2012, 10:15:12 AM

Quote from: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM
today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.

Go to a car accessory shop and buy some de-ionised water. Take the battery out of your phone. Flush your phone and the battery with the water at least three times. Shake out as much water as you can and then put the phone in the airing cupbord for 24 hours without the battery or cover on it. 95% chance it will work fine after this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 27, 2012, 10:21:30 AM

...OR do as Asmos do, and get a new one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 27, 2012, 12:18:45 PM

It's the poo that clogs 'em up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 27, 2012, 09:23:09 PM

I justy sold my flat and moved in with my girlfriend, which has been a whole week of stress, and I'm very happy it's now over. Was working on it 9am-4.30am solid yesterday, then woke up at 8pm and have worked through to them moving in at 7pm this evening. I hope the buyers enjoy their new flat, I certainly intend to enjoy the money they paid me :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2012, 09:33:56 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 27, 2012, 09:23:09 PM
I justy sold my flat and moved in with my girlfriend, which has been a whole week of stress, and I'm very happy it's now over. Was working on it 9am-4.30am solid yesterday, then woke up at 8pm and have worked through to them moving in at 7pm this evening. I hope the buyers enjoy their new flat, I certainly intend to enjoy the money they paid me :D

Bravo! I assume your post count will now deminish?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 27, 2012, 09:38:46 PM

That's great, too few Lions!
I can't wait to move in with my girlfriend. I miss her too much. Especially watching Merlin by myself sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 27, 2012, 09:52:00 PM

thanks Tank and SD, I'm very happy to be mortgage free. My post count won't diminish for a bit, but I'm planning on buying a motorhome and touring Europe with my girlfriend. So I might be a bit irregular later on in the year, but I'll post plenty of piccies in the photos thread whenever I get near the internet instead!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 27, 2012, 09:53:55 PM

Congrats TFL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 27, 2012, 11:28:47 PM

Quote from: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM
today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.

If you were a dude, this would just be a good excuse to go get a newer, better, cooler phone with a lot of features and gizmos you are never, ever gonna use. Or is that just me? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on January 27, 2012, 11:49:00 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 27, 2012, 11:28:47 PM
Quote from: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM
today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.

If you were a dude, this would just be a good excuse to go get a newer, better, cooler phone with a lot of features and gizmos you are never, ever gonna use. Or is that just me? ::)

Guess twice whose brother has had two phones washed, and toilet dunked not one, but two iPad Touche's.... ;D

...or was it one phone and iPad washed and the same toilet dunked...hmmmm?

All complete accidents of course :) And a new or better one was always given...

And I think the current iPad is the fourth one since I remember something else happening to the third..... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 27, 2012, 11:55:52 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 27, 2012, 11:28:47 PM
Quote from: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM
today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.

If you were a dude, this would just be a good excuse to go get a newer, better, cooler phone with a lot of features and gizmos you are never, ever gonna use. Or is that just me? ::)

It was the newer cooler one with gizmos I don't need...my excuse was that my husband was getting one :)
I'm just glad I didn't have to replace it at full cost.

Found out today that the new one already shipped so at least I don't have to wait as long as I thought...i really don't like the loaner phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on January 28, 2012, 12:00:18 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2012, 10:15:12 AM
Quote from: Whitney on January 26, 2012, 11:03:42 PM
today my phone dropped out of my pocket and took a bath in the toilet...it didn't survive; turns on, won't make calls, won't turn off without pulling battery and screen flickers. So I got to deal with that and now have this really awesome old loaner phone until my replacement phone comes in (apparently have to wait till early february according to the processing email i got today...blah). I use my phone for almost everything...calorie tracking, podcasts, ebooks, pinterest...I miss it already.
Go to a car accessory shop and buy some de-ionised water. Take the battery out of your phone. Flush your phone and the battery with the water at least three times. Shake out as much water as you can and then put the phone in the airing cupbord for 24 hours without the battery or cover on it. 95% chance it will work fine after this.

I'll try that the next time...what's an airing cupboar? I had the order for the replacement placed within an hour of the accident...business phone and need to be able to make/receive calls.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 28, 2012, 01:41:25 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 27, 2012, 09:53:55 PM
Congrats TFL!

thanks Ali, I only got what Tank was implying about posting less on HAF now I'm living with my girlfriend after I replied. Tank I need winky faces if there's smut involved ;) particularly when I only got three hours sleep last night!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 01:48:27 AM

God is perfect
God is Love

I see these threads and I'm filled with the urge to start a "God is a Fluffy Pillow" thread.

I should be OK now when I see them, bless the creator Steve Reason for his foresight, providing foolishness with a place to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 28, 2012, 01:58:36 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 01:48:27 AM
God is perfect
God is Love
I see these threads and I'm filled with the urge to start a "God is a Fluffy Pillow" thread.

do it, it would make a great thread to debate Egor on! (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/508898998_fbb880dcc1.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 02:12:07 AM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 28, 2012, 01:58:36 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 01:48:27 AM
God is perfect
God is Love
I see these threads and I'm filled with the urge to start a "God is a Fluffy Pillow" thread.
do it, it would make a great thread to debate Egor on! (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/508898998_fbb880dcc1.jpg)

It could be a "God is ..... What?" thread.

God is a Cosmic Bulldozer.
God is Chicken Soup When You're Ill.
God is Watching You in the Shower.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on January 28, 2012, 02:17:30 AM

I like your thinking MP, it could be like the classic 'Love is...' books.

God is a jacket potato.
God is a lemon meringue in the rain.
God is the first crap in the morning.

We should definitely have a 'God is....' thread, maybe with illustrations of a bearded old man in the 'Love is...' style to accompany each post

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 02:21:12 AM

Why does to remind me of the infamous "Ceiling Cat is watching you ..."?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 02:24:54 AM

"God is Running Late"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 28, 2012, 05:44:34 AM

God is watching you sleep. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 28, 2012, 05:49:52 AM

God made Epic Beard Man for teh lulz :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 28, 2012, 06:47:21 AM

Heh. Jacket Potato.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FJacketPotato.jpg&hash=dbd9ee543ac11eac8033d8e9dd5264e963aeda4a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 07:16:12 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 28, 2012, 06:47:21 AM
Heh. Jacket Potato.

That's not how it goes.

Forgive me oh Jacket Potato for I have skinned......you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:14:53 AM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on January 28, 2012, 01:41:25 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 27, 2012, 09:53:55 PM
Congrats TFL!
thanks Ali, I only got what Tank was implying about posting less on HAF now I'm living with my girlfriend after I replied. Tank I need winky faces if there's smut involved ;) particularly when I only got three hours sleep last night!

Given your sleep deprived state you're forgiven for not catching on ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:17:39 AM

Quote from: Whitney on January 28, 2012, 12:00:18 AM
...what's an airing cupboar?

It's where the hot water tank is and it gets warm. One puts clothes/sheets/towels etc. in there for a final drying out and storage. In this context somewhere warm and dry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 28, 2012, 11:23:00 AM

Quote from: Tankairing cupbord

Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:17:39 AM
Quote from: Whitney on January 28, 2012, 12:00:18 AM
...what's an airing cupboar?

It's where the hot water tank is and it gets warm. One puts clothes/sheets/towels etc. in there for a final drying out and storage. In this context somewhere warm and dry.

cupboard cupboard cupboard

It's a board you put cups on, though new uses have been found and some have even experimented with integrating a door into the design.

I want you two to write this word out ten times in your spelling books for tomorrow.

I will be checking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM

Hello HAF people. How are you all?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:33:17 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?

Good. And you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 28, 2012, 08:36:09 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?

Happy and ready to pop open my first beer ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:41:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?
Good. And you?

I am good as well. Been a while since I've been here. Hopefully you hadn't forgot about me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:47:02 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?
Good. And you?

I am good as well. Been a while since I've been here. Hopefully you hadn't forgot about me.

http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=724.msg149001#msg149001

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:54:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:47:02 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?
Good. And you?

I am good as well. Been a while since I've been here. Hopefully you hadn't forgot about me.

http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=724.msg149001#msg149001

Ah, well here I am. Don't think I'll stop by regularly yet. I've had a lot of stuff going on, but nice to see you again. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:55:37 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:54:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:47:02 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 28, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
Hello HAF people. How are you all?
Good. And you?

I am good as well. Been a while since I've been here. Hopefully you hadn't forgot about me.

http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=724.msg149001#msg149001

Ah, well here I am. Don't think I'll stop by regularly yet. I've had a lot of stuff going on, but nice to see you again. :)

Good to know you're keeping well ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 09:24:13 PM

Fear me, for I have learned how to shoot a gun. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:25:49 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:24:13 PM
Fear me, for I have learned how to shoot a gun. ;D

Accuratly? Just so I know where or where not to stand ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 09:37:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:24:13 PM
Fear me, for I have learned how to shoot a gun. ;D
Accuratly? Just so I know where or where not to stand ;D

Ehh you'd be safer as my target can't hit anything XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:39:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:37:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:24:13 PM
Fear me, for I have learned how to shoot a gun. ;D
Accuratly? Just so I know where or where not to stand ;D

Ehh you'd be safer as my target can't hit anything XD

LOL. That's what I was wondering. What sort of gun/rifle are you learning with?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM

Ruger 22 rifle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:57:12 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.

Perfect starter rifle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 09:59:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:57:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.
Perfect starter rifle.

It was fun. I froze my fingers off because it's only 1 degree C with a -7 wind chill.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2012, 10:05:02 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:59:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2012, 09:57:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.
Perfect starter rifle.

It was fun. I froze my fingers off because it's only 1 degree C with a -7 wind chill.

That's is uncomfortably chilly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 28, 2012, 10:18:59 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.

How the hell could you miss with a Ruger .22?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2012, 10:27:51 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 28, 2012, 10:18:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.

How the hell could you miss with a Ruger .22?

My aim is awful. Plus I ran out of my contacts Wednesday and won't get anymore until Monday. I'm terribly nearsighted. I aw shooting in an open cornfield, with justa watermelon as a target. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 28, 2012, 11:45:43 PM

Bad aim? Go for area damage. Explosives, for instance. You only have to get your target within the lethal blast radius of your whatever-it-is-you-prefer.

Failing that, go for spray, like tec-9 or spread, like a good old sawed-off.

Who needs range anyways?! That's what the ICBMs are for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2012, 01:02:49 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 28, 2012, 10:18:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 28, 2012, 09:47:04 PM
Ruger 22 rifle.

How the hell could you miss with a Ruger .22?

My aim is awful. Plus I ran out of my contacts Wednesday and won't get anymore until Monday. I'm terribly nearsighted. I aw shooting in an open cornfield, with justa watermelon as a target. :D

Totally understand. I have a hard time hitting a target with my glasses on, without them the broad side of a barn would be completely safe around me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:06:20 AM

Am I the only person on this forum whose never shot a gun?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:10:57 AM

No, I think you are one of many who haven't, actually.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 05:09:32 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:06:20 AM
Am I the only person on this forum whose never shot a gun?

I own an air soft gun. I don't think that counts, LOL!

But I wouldn't mind wrapping my fingers around a desert eagle. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 29, 2012, 05:15:02 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:06:20 AM
Am I the only person on this forum whose never shot a gun?

I shot an air rifle when I was in cadets. Does that count?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 08:15:29 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 05:09:32 AM
But I wouldn't mind wrapping my fingers around a desert eagle. <3

The Asmo doesn't support the Israeli military hardware manufacturers, so he'd go for another disgustingly big gun.

Like this, for instance:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LAR_Grizzly_Patr_Portrait001.jpg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 29, 2012, 10:55:20 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 05:09:32 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:06:20 AM
Am I the only person on this forum whose never shot a gun?

I own an air soft gun. I don't think that counts, LOL!

But I wouldn't mind wrapping my fingers around a desert eagle. <3

My kinda woman!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 03:00:25 PM

The Asmo is snowed in >:( And thoroughly displeased. Sending a whole kindergarten into an industrial meat grinder kind of displeased. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 03:32:06 PM

Sweet D - I had to google "airsoft guns" - It's like a BB gun, right?

The closest thing to a gun I've ever shot is a Super Soaker LOL. But it was really big! It had a back pack to carry extra water!

Hmmmm. I need to get another Super Soaker. My dad and son are already planning epic water gun battles for this summer......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2012, 07:06:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 03:00:25 PM
The Asmo is snowed in >:( And thoroughly displeased. Sending a whole kindergarten into an industrial meat grinder kind of displeased. >:(

Asmo snowman please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 07:20:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2012, 07:06:15 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 03:00:25 PM
The Asmo is snowed in >:( And thoroughly displeased. Sending a whole kindergarten into an industrial meat grinder kind of displeased. >:(
Asmo snowman please!

No. Misery, a broken back and a thirty centimeters snow shovel.

...And a parking lot that an comfortably accomodate three cars and is big enough that when I've done one end, the other is just as bad as before I started >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 08:13:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2012, 07:06:15 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 03:00:25 PM
The Asmo is snowed in >:( And thoroughly displeased. Sending a whole kindergarten into an industrial meat grinder kind of displeased. >:(
Asmo snowman please!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FAsmoman.jpg&hash=b06bb0aeb1dbce0796e1e96884e81855a42eb99a)

He must have been made out of parking lot snow.

I'm feeling a little sad. I have been doing a complete reorg or T's toys and books, which has led me to realize how much he's grown since the last time I did this about a year ago. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on January 29, 2012, 08:14:40 PM

The genius of Ian Dury. The Spanish tax system. My daughter's plans to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2012, 08:17:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 08:13:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2012, 07:06:15 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 03:00:25 PM
The Asmo is snowed in >:( And thoroughly displeased. Sending a whole kindergarten into an industrial meat grinder kind of displeased. >:(
Asmo snowman please!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FAsmoman.jpg&hash=b06bb0aeb1dbce0796e1e96884e81855a42eb99a)

He must have been made out of parking lot snow.

Perfect!

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 08:13:52 PM
I'm feeling a little sad. I have been doing a complete reorg or T's toys and books, which has led me to realize how much he's grown since the last time I did this about a year ago. :'(

Oh dear. They do grow up so quick. Blink and they're a spent college fund and you're a granny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 30, 2012, 12:55:59 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 03:32:06 PM
Sweet D - I had to google "airsoft guns" - It's like a BB gun, right?

The closest thing to a gun I've ever shot is a Super Soaker LOL. But it was really big! It had a back pack to carry extra water!

Hmmmm. I need to get another Super Soaker. My dad and son are already planning epic water gun battles for this summer......

Yes, siree!! Except the spring inside is really tight, so you cant REALLY harm anything. I couldnt even pop balloons in my room. T_T

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 30, 2012, 01:04:01 AM

Week one with the Claisonic. I wish I had taken before and after pictures, because my skin is that better looking. Definitely not a rip off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 01:55:34 AM

I freaking love Ikea. We just got one like 4 months ago, and I had no idea what all of the fuss was about. Now I could write a commercial for them. I think I will.

Announcer: Has your place shrunk from the palacial domain you bought when you were 26 and living in a tiny studio apartment in a fashionable area of town?
*Pans to Ali's smallish house in the burbs.
Announcer: Do you hang on to things, either because you had a childhood characterized by crippling poverty....
*pans to Ali. She shrugs in a "you got me" style, and smiles.
Or out of simple unmitigated greed?
*Pans to Jon. He winks and "shoots" his finger.
Do you have a smallish tent pitched, inexplicably, on your kitchen table?
*Pans to Ali's kitchen, where there is a child-sized tent pitched, inexplicably, on her kitchen table.
Announcer: Ikea. We'll help you find a place for your shit.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FTent.jpg&hash=2073b3d6e1e27bae15a78e6a8897f281cc9813ef)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Brieze on January 30, 2012, 05:25:43 AM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 01:55:34 AM
I freaking love Ikea. We just got one like 4 months ago, and I had no idea what all of the fuss was about. Now I could write a commercial for them. I think I will.

Announcer: Has your place shrunk from the palacial domain you bought when you were 26 and living in a tiny studio apartment in a fashionable area of town?
*Pans to Ali's smallish house in the burbs.
Announcer: Do you hang on to things, either because you had a childhood characterized by crippling poverty....
*pans to Ali. She shrugs in a "you got me" style, and smiles.
Or out of simple unmitigated greed?
*Pans to Jon. He winks and "shoots" his finger.
Do you have a smallish tent pitched, inexplicably, on your kitchen table?
*Pans to Ali's kitchen, where there is a child-sized tent pitched, inexplicably, on her kitchen table.
Announcer: Ikea. We'll help you find a place for your shit.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FTent.jpg&hash=2073b3d6e1e27bae15a78e6a8897f281cc9813ef)

This made me lol :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 08:12:20 AM

I love what Ikea sell. I loath the way they go about it. If they didn't have good quality products at good prices I wouldn't go near them. I like building things so their self assembly furniture is actually quite fun to buy and build. But the megastore with its 'wander around' layout is a complete ball ache. When I go shopping I know what I want and I want to get it ASAP. So definitely a poison challis as far as I'm concerned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 30, 2012, 01:11:19 PM

We have an Ikea bed and those stupid wooden "slat" thingies keep slipping out of place, thus making my side of the bed all slumpy.
It drives me batty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 01:36:29 PM

I like to use Ikea's maze like layout to play hide-and-seek with my friends. ;D Best place to do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 02:17:55 PM

I know what you mean Tank - definitely not a "run in and run out" kind of store. I don't mind it though because I'm totally enamored of their products at the moment, so I enjoy the grand tour. My husband has only been there 3 times now and he has already memorized all of the shortcuts for just the reason you mentioned. He doesn't have much patience for being herded through the entire store either.

DJ- I'm sorry to hear that about your bed. I was thinking about getting T an Ikea bed when he grows out of his toddler bed, but I will keep that in mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 04:26:45 PM

So tired. Vinnie got into the grain bin last night and he gave himself colic. Been up since 1 am walking in circles trying to get him unblocked. I'm at school now and mom is at the barn still walking. Vet's coming out at 3:30 to stick a tube down him with some oil. Stress doesn't even begin to cover my mood. Luckily my animal science teacher is really nice and let me sleep in her class during lunch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 04:49:32 PM

I'm sorry about your horse. How did you know he was sick?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on January 30, 2012, 06:00:38 PM

I think that if this keeps up I'll fall into depression. I feel so different from everybody else, so out of place, I cant find anyone to share my interests, and the few "friends" I had... I dropped them...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 06:04:13 PM

Well, horses can't throw up. So colic is when their digestive system gets blocked up. It can either be from something that they've eaten that get's stuck, or their intestine can get twisted for whatever reason. A horse that is colicing will kick and bite at their sides, roll around on the ground repeatedly. and generally look uncomfortable. One of the most important thing is to keep them walking and don't let them roll. Rolling can cause the intestine to twist, which is super serious. Walking helps loosen the blockage and get things moving again. If that doesn't work, which in Vinnie's case isn't, a vet will insert a tube through their nose and into the stomach and pour in some oil. Nine times out of ten it does the trick and clears everything out. If it doesn't come unblocked, then it can turn deadly. I know many people who have lost horses to colic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 06:05:35 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on January 30, 2012, 06:00:38 PM
I think that if this keeps up I'll fall into depression. I feel so different from everybody else, so out of place, I cant find anyone to share my interests, and the few "friends" I had... I dropped them...

Maria, I totally know how you feel. The only people I feel that I'm close to are my family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 06:09:54 PM

Budhorse - Please keep us updated on Vinnie. I hope that the oil does the trick.

Maria - I don't know specifically what your interests are, but I know that a lot of different groups hold "meet ups" for local people that enjoy the same thing. Maybe you could find a local group that enjoys a hobby that you also enjoy? I'm sorry that you are feeling lonely. I know how that goes. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 06:12:04 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 06:09:54 PM
Budhorse - Please keep us updated on Vinnie. I hope that the oil does the trick.

Will do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on January 30, 2012, 06:12:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:06:20 AM
Am I the only person on this forum whose never shot a gun?

Only a small minority of people in Ireland could lay claim to that distinction. Legal ownership is stringently regulated and licences are generally granted only for sporting use. Illegal ownership is not common but comes in useful if you want to rob banks, shoot people you disapprove of or succeed in politics (none of these being mutually exclusive).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on January 30, 2012, 06:21:39 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on January 30, 2012, 06:00:38 PM
I think that if this keeps up I'll fall into depression. I feel so different from everybody else, so out of place, I cant find anyone to share my interests, and the few "friends" I had... I dropped them...

I know how this feels. When you're feeling low it's hard to take positive steps to improve your situation and it's not easy to break out of the vicious cycle which ensues. Conversely, beginning to take control and being pro-active about your situation is energising and helps to elevate your mood. Easier said than done. Is there anyone you could talk to or is there counselling available which might provide support and encouragement?r

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 07:26:03 PM

I do hope Vinnie is ok!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 07:39:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 07:26:03 PM
I do hope Vinnie is ok!

You and me both!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM

I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol

TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:22:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol

So what are you anxious about or is it non-specific angst?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:27:16 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol
TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

I only had one cup! And then a large iced tea. Hmmmmm. Too much caffiene in the tea?

Tank - totally unspecified angst. I seriously don't know why I feel this way, but it's a really terrible feeling. I need to meditate or something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:28:55 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:27:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol
TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

I only had one cup! And then a large iced tea. Hmmmmm. Too much caffiene in the tea?

Tank - totally unspecified angst. I seriously don't know why I feel this way, but it's a really terrible feeling. I need to meditate or something.

Ever felt like this before? If so what caused it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:28:55 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:27:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol
TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

I only had one cup! And then a large iced tea. Hmmmmm. Too much caffiene in the tea?

Tank - totally unspecified angst. I seriously don't know why I feel this way, but it's a really terrible feeling. I need to meditate or something.
Ever felt like this before? If so what caused it?

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:40:14 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.

So you're worrying about worrying? Well that's my wife to a T! Medication changes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:56:18 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:40:14 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.
So you're worrying about worrying? Well that's my wife to a T! Medication changes?

Haha, yes, I guess I am.

I have been taking an antibiotic for the past couple of days, but other than that I am taking what I always take. Could an antibiotic cause crazy anxious feelings?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:28:55 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:27:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol
TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

I only had one cup! And then a large iced tea. Hmmmmm. Too much caffiene in the tea?

Tank - totally unspecified angst. I seriously don't know why I feel this way, but it's a really terrible feeling. I need to meditate or something.
Ever felt like this before? If so what caused it?

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.

I think I've been getting a similar feeling of anxiety lately, mine might be for different reasons: I've been spending a lot more time at home lately, SuperFes and I are brothers so we both have the same concerns about our father and my sleep has dropped from 2-4 hours a day to 1-2 hours a day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 10:02:14 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:58:58 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:28:55 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:27:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:10:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 PM
I don't know what my deal is. I am so freaking anxious today, and I have no idea why. Someone talk me down! lol
TOO MUCH COFFEE!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5YrGkCgQk)

I only had one cup! And then a large iced tea. Hmmmmm. Too much caffiene in the tea?

Tank - totally unspecified angst. I seriously don't know why I feel this way, but it's a really terrible feeling. I need to meditate or something.
Ever felt like this before? If so what caused it?

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.
I think I've been getting a similar feeling of anxiety lately, mine might be for different reasons: I've been spending a lot more time at home lately, SuperFes and I are brothers so we both have the same concerns about our father and my sleep has dropped from 2-4 hours a day to 1-2 hours a day.

Oh my gosh Davin, I didn't know that was your dad too! I was so glad to read that he seems to be doing well other than getting fed up with being at the hospital. I would say that you and your brother both have a very good reason to be stressed right now.

But did I read right that you usually only sleep 2-4 hours a day? Holy crap. I would be worthless. I barely struggle by on 8 hours a day! I much prefer 9 or 10!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:05:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 09:40:14 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 09:37:10 PM

Sometimes in the middle of the night. I'll wake up and be insanely worried about money or work or my parenting or something, but then in the morning I'm normal again and know that everything is fine and it was ridiculous to be so freaked out the night before. But in this case, I don't even have a ridiculous worry to obsess about. Bleh.
So you're worrying about worrying? Well that's my wife to a T! Medication changes?

Haha, yes, I guess I am.

I have been taking an antibiotic for the past couple of days, but other than that I am taking what I always take. Could an antibiotic cause crazy anxious feelings?

Not a doctor and I've never heard of antibiotics causing the symptoms you are talking about. Not being a great deal of help here :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:10:02 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 09:58:58 PM
I think I've been getting a similar feeling of anxiety lately, mine might be for different reasons: I've been spending a lot more time at home lately, SuperFes and I are brothers so we both have the same concerns about our father and my sleep has dropped from 2-4 hours a day to 1-2 hours a day.

I'm amazed that anybody can get by on such little sleep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM

Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again. Now we just need to watch him closely for a few days just to be sure it doesn't flare up. (huge sigh of relief)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 10:15:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:05:13 PM
Not a doctor and I've never heard of antibiotics causing the symptoms you are talking about. Not being a great deal of help here :(

That's okay. Actually, just talking it out with you for a minute seemed to ease it pretty well. I think all of your questions helped me focus on it better and realize that I really don't have anything to be anxious about. That was weird though! Anyway, thanks for talking me out of it. :)

Budhorse, so glad that Vinnie is doing better. That must be a huge weight off of your shoulders!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:18:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM
Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again. Now we just need to watch him closely for a few days just to be sure it doesn't flare up. (huge sigh of relief)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:20:22 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 10:15:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:05:13 PM
Not a doctor and I've never heard of antibiotics causing the symptoms you are talking about. Not being a great deal of help here :(

That's okay. Actually, just talking it out with you for a minute seemed to ease it pretty well. I think all of your questions helped me focus on it better and realize that I really don't have anything to be anxious about. That was weird though! Anyway, thanks for talking me out of it. :)

You're welcome :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mocha Chief on January 30, 2012, 10:21:13 PM

Well today I'm thinking about getting my guitar out and learning the rest of this song I like

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 10:21:44 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:18:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM
Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again. Now we just need to watch him closely for a few days just to be sure it doesn't flare up. (huge sigh of relief)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

A very appropriate use for that smiley! :D

Thanks for the well wishes Ali

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 10:22:12 PM

Quote from: Mocha Chief on January 30, 2012, 10:21:13 PM
Well today I'm thinking about getting my guitar out and learning the rest of this song I like

What song is that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 30, 2012, 10:23:19 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 30, 2012, 10:02:14 PMOh my gosh Davin, I didn't know that was your dad too! I was so glad to read that he seems to be doing well other than getting fed up with being at the hospital. I would say that you and your brother both have a very good reason to be stressed right now.

So far he's doing well, hopefully tomorrow is his last surgery. Then a few months of rehab... not the drug addiction kind.

Quote from: AliBut did I read right that you usually only sleep 2-4 hours a day? Holy crap. I would be worthless. I barely struggle by on 8 hours a day! I much prefer 9 or 10!

Aye, you read it correctly. For a while, I used to sleep better (like 4-6 hours a night), but now I'm back to not sleeping very much. On the weekends I can usually manage 6 hours. I think we humans are very good at adapting to things, after a while, I think any one could learn to function on very little sleep. 6 hours seems to be my best feeling amount of of sleep, but I so rarely get 8 or more hours that I'm not sure if that's even better.

But anyway, any kind of significant changes in your life or is this anxiety just like a today only thing? If it's the latter, that just happens sometimes, only worry about it if it doesn't pass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 30, 2012, 10:24:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:21:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2012, 10:18:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM
Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again. Now we just need to watch him closely for a few days just to be sure it doesn't flare up. (huge sigh of relief)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

A very appropriate use for that smiley! :D

Thanks for the well wishes Ali

Excellent news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2012, 10:25:07 PM

Mom left me alone in the car with an iPod jack. Commence moblile rave. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 30, 2012, 11:16:59 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 30, 2012, 10:23:19 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 12:05:23 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM
Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again.

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Sorry, The Asmo went for a smoke there for a second... You were saying..?

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 02:38:31 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 12:05:23 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 30, 2012, 10:13:15 PM
Well, after being well oiled and walked for an hour Vinnie is finally getting things regulated again.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhundesonen.no%2Fforum%2Fpublic%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhuh.png&hash=19ca546f2e42dc81587faf2cc2584c0c9774d02e)

Sorry, The Asmo went for a smoke there for a second... You were saying..?

:P

Vinnie's a well oiled machine, :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 02:42:03 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 02:38:31 AM
Vinnie's a well oiled machine, :D

Pics. Asmos demand dirt. NOW! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 02:47:04 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:22:49 AM

Oh. Right. Literal dirt. ???

...Oh well...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 03:27:12 AM

My machine seems to malfunctioning :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:28:56 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 03:27:12 AM
My machine seems to malfunctioning :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsai.detstwo.com%2Fsmf%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fhuh.gif&hash=9a2f5e8760c78665c7a423aea7197702faea5529) Your... Machine..?

We ARE still talking about penises, right? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 03:30:57 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:28:56 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 03:27:12 AM
My machine seems to malfunctioning :D
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsai.detstwo.com%2Fsmf%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fhuh.gif&hash=9a2f5e8760c78665c7a423aea7197702faea5529) Your... Machine..?

We ARE still talking about penises, right? ???

... I was talking about my horse. Where the hell did you get penis from that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:33:24 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 03:30:57 AM
... I was talking about my horse. Where the hell did you get penis from that.

Oh... Ok... ???

...So your HORSE has a well-oiled machine... And it aint working..? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatvzone.com%2Fforums%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=172c81f53e3924193aebfb0a35ee89fe73f5a05f) And it calls it Vinnie... That's a pet name for wiener, yes..? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatvzone.com%2Fforums%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=172c81f53e3924193aebfb0a35ee89fe73f5a05f)

...Now The Asmo is totally confused. He needs another smoke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 03:45:42 AM

Feeling a little down, being the only atheist in my immediate family... *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 03:47:13 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:33:24 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 03:30:57 AM
... I was talking about my horse. Where the hell did you get penis from that.
Oh... Ok... ???

...So your HORSE has a well-oiled machine... And it aint working..? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatvzone.com%2Fforums%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=172c81f53e3924193aebfb0a35ee89fe73f5a05f) And it calls it Vinnie... That's a pet name for wiener, yes..? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatvzone.com%2Fforums%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=172c81f53e3924193aebfb0a35ee89fe73f5a05f)

...Now The Asmo is totally confused. He needs another smoke.

You're confusing me!

Aww SD I'm sorry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 31, 2012, 03:56:10 AM

There must be something going around, because I'm in a bit of a mood, too.

I officially do not like my new hospital. I have been working there for over 5 months and I still feel like a total outsider. Case in point, for the THIRD time in a row they scheduled a meeting without talking to me about it and only let me know the day before it was happening. And I can't go. For the third time in a row. There are 7 people who work in the entire business, you'd think they'd check with everyone, but oooohhh no >:(
And they don't seem to care in the slightest. Ah, yes. Makes my input seem so valuable >:(

And did I tell you that one of them stole a Christmas present left for me by a client and no one ever did own up to it? Oh, I could go on and on, I could.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 04:03:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 31, 2012, 03:56:10 AM
There must be something going around, because I'm in a bit of a mood, too.

I officially do not like my new hospital. I have been working there for over 5 months and I still feel like a total outsider. Case in point, for the THIRD time in a row they scheduled a meeting without talking to me about it and only let me know the day before it was happening. And I can't go. For the third time in a row. There are 7 people who work in the entire business, you'd think they'd check with everyone, but oooohhh no >:(
And they don't seem to care in the slightest. Ah, yes. Makes my input seem so valuable >:(

And did I tell you that one of them stole a Christmas present left for me by a client and no one ever did own up to it? Oh, I could go on and on, I could.

You and my mother should get together. Then you could complain about shitty hospitals all day. ;D But seriously, I understand where you're coming from. Most hospitals do treat their staff like shit.

Edit- Would these make you feel a little bit better?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 31, 2012, 04:07:54 AM

My old hospital was lovely. :(

Edit: Yes. I shall have them all, please. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 04:09:16 AM

What the heck!! That's aweful, DJ. *hugs*
It sounds like "haze the new girl " to me. Honestly, after 20, I thought adults would be different. My gf is new at her job too (comp programming) and aparantly people are taking credit for her work, doing all sorts of immature crap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 04:10:20 AM

Those are sooo cute, bud horse!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 06:06:59 AM

29/84 degrees 92% humidity, sticky weather. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cool-smileys.com%2Fimages%2Fpirate-smiley.jpg&hash=6dfe3a72517c9072c0680e65f1e39cea562d30a3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 31, 2012, 08:38:22 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 31, 2012, 03:56:10 AM
There must be something going around, because I'm in a bit of a mood, too.

I officially do not like my new hospital. I have been working there for over 5 months and I still feel like a total outsider. Case in point, for the THIRD time in a row they scheduled a meeting without talking to me about it and only let me know the day before it was happening. And I can't go. For the third time in a row. There are 7 people who work in the entire business, you'd think they'd check with everyone, but oooohhh no >:(
And they don't seem to care in the slightest. Ah, yes. Makes my input seem so valuable >:(

And did I tell you that one of them stole a Christmas present left for me by a client and no one ever did own up to it? Oh, I could go on and on, I could.

If that happened to me I'd leave ASAP.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 01:02:39 PM

I'd be so pissed if my coworkers treated me like that. Especially taking credit for my work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 01:09:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 31, 2012, 08:38:22 AM
If that happened to me I'd leave ASAP.

Is P for possible or prudent?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 01:29:09 PM

Someone has been calling my cell from a Private Number ALL WEEK at various random times. It used to be at like 1-3pm, but now they are calling between 7-8AM! I seriously don't know what to do. I picked up twice and no answer.
It can't be wrong # now. They are doing it on purpose! I rarely give out my # as it is, so i'm getting a little paranoid. Can I block this # through my phone company? I really hope so. I can't deal with this crap. I haven't been sleeping well as is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 01:30:49 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 01:29:09 PM
Someone has been calling my cell from a Private Number ALL WEEK at various random times. It used to be at like 1-3pm, but now they are calling between 7-8AM! I seriously don't know what to do. I picked up twice and no answer.
It can't be wrong # now. They are doing it on purpose! I rarely give out my # as it is, so i'm getting a little paranoid. Can I block this # through my phone company? I really hope so. I can't deal with this crap. I haven't been sleeping well as is.

I'd text them saying that they are reaching the city morgue or something morbid like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 01:42:14 PM

It could be an Indian call centre.

Hello.... hello....hello - we have reason to believe your computer is infected...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 03:39:25 PM

I don't know ;; either way, I am going to my phone company today to see if I can get help. I am very careful about who I give my # out to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 31, 2012, 03:40:42 PM

Does the person ever say anything?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 03:51:57 PM

I was going to do this grand Asmo 5,000 post thing.
It got late, waited hours but it stuck at 4998.
The blood spattered Gold HAF 5,000 knife remains a but if.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 31, 2012, 04:47:49 PM

Quote from: Ali on January 31, 2012, 03:40:42 PM
Does the person ever say anything?

I've picked up twice the first day it happened, and silence, then static...

It does creep me out a bit this started happening after I began playing Fatal Frame III. X_X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 31, 2012, 06:46:22 PM

Turbaconducken. A turducken wrapped in bacon. I saw it on facebook today and it hasn't got out of my mind yet. The only thing better would be bacon wrapped in bacon covered with bacon and maple syrup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on January 31, 2012, 07:29:14 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 03:51:57 PM
I was going to do this grand Asmo 5,000 post thing.
It got late, waited hours but it stuck at 4998.
The blood spattered Gold HAF 5,000 knife remains a but if.

There, there. The way he natters on, he'll be up to 10,000 before you know it, and you can present him with an even bigger bloodier knife. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 01:23:35 AM

I'm bored. Someone entertain me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 01:43:13 AM

Winter... It makes me want to move to Australia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 01, 2012, 01:54:27 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 01:43:13 AM
Winter... It makes me want to move to Australia.

Same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 01, 2012, 02:02:28 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 01:23:35 AM
I'm bored. Someone entertain me.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:05:23 AM

Thank you. That was entertaining. Only now, I have a new problem. My stupid laptop has a virus again. I am perfectly willing to restore it to an earlier setting, but the virus seems to be stopping me from doing that. Its that security shield virus. If I found the person that created that virus, I would seriously shoot them in the face. *Sigh*

My husband is going to kill me, and I have NO idea how I caught the stupid virus again.

ETA: Never mind. He came downstairs, chewed me out for a few minutes, and then restored my computer for me. All better. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 02:24:13 AM

The Legion is a sight to behold in wonder indeed! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:25:43 AM

I think we should hide things in there, kind of like a Where's Waldo game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 02:27:02 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:25:43 AM
I think we should hide things in there, kind of like a Where's Waldo game.

Now will the real Asmo please stand up, please stand up /Enimem

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:29:14 AM

You've already invaded so many avatars, it is kind of hard to find the real Asmo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 02:44:26 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:29:14 AM
You've already invaded so many avatars, it is kind of hard to find the real Asmo.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.discovermagazine.com%2Fsciencenotfiction%2Ffiles%2F2010%2F11%2Fdr-evil.jpg&hash=50dfc65fc8cb304a394ea752be2d160fd2c4dd8b)

Yes, yes indeed, it is. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 01, 2012, 03:02:00 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:25:43 AM
I think we should hide things in there, kind of like a Where's Waldo game.

There should be one smiling Asmo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 01, 2012, 03:25:33 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 01, 2012, 03:02:00 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:25:43 AM
I think we should hide things in there, kind of like a Where's Waldo game.

There should be one smiling Asmo

Are you sure there isn't?

Did Sphinx say she was going to be away?
She was doing exams and she's always fighting villains.
Perhaps she's got a cool new super hero suit and she's off smiting wrong doers. :-\
Could be on route to Norway...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 01, 2012, 04:09:27 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:05:23 AM
Thank you. That was entertaining. Only now, I have a new problem. My stupid laptop has a virus again. I am perfectly willing to restore it to an earlier setting, but the virus seems to be stopping me from doing that. Its that security shield virus. If I found the person that created that virus, I would seriously shoot them in the face. *Sigh*

My husband is going to kill me, and I have NO idea how I caught the stupid virus again.

ETA: Never mind. He came downstairs, chewed me out for a few minutes, and then restored my computer for me. All better. :)

Aww, I know how you feel hun. My last comp died because I caught a virus that erased my internet explorer. When I tried to reformat it, IE wasn't there, so I couldn't install ANYTHING. I HATE PEOPLE WHO CREATE VIRUSES. I want to do them serious bodily.harm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 01, 2012, 05:21:09 AM

Google image search can give funny results (http://www.google.com.au/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZiu1PSmnSsi2x1y67QFfoS4xYVUQKUikJzeqQtSKYoEHJxQKynD718rEaWrB59AveGJQIq9PYtxHTK_1FQjhbNzxP1ouAKTnf2ar4C_1OvKdoPVl0sv5k9JxLpRxorBk3xIMZrYZOLYnsQs2WMj_1bRixh0wpctzMeVoC8AV32dn0eglYWM8mYXxn6hygB3mtaOUjX1b8TqJPdrN9PnPW-hrJw0RrTUS3fTz87wlC-eGVX-Owx0ngxK5oNhcXrLMNOi-Oa6wyw7J6LfPziaJbx2LzWmTPgpGhubOUpBGY75VI-cV_1Hmv8PF0iKikR5hwdEZ6xQj6JyeYqMfMu_1lK6PNoKiQezf4vppOrcll4PXpGIaqBnTzogJv_1rAhHq-GMU8c7h79RC6MRDGkJzJQ5t7pOc3a3MDhAvMZEBtFYyZA9UM5zu5yacSJSVN4tre5XeFr-1UOqUYYV8fJQ8FpKVsZj5g5YhA8FEboJ6y6KSEMHCXx0B1dL7w2AwIMC5UxyPocuOulv6KGzxOSXXrsynYqnWxUyuRek6C_1OGtLlktRTiqzjJREvvIZDvHXW2SWebfhIhgU7_19aZe5k8dDY_1XSIM54uPtww6k_1p3qWzKIqPVrJlObw0-KzoE88KkDbIexFrHwmbSHPiQ3U2fnGymaQ0S5NQ7kOlqPoGsIJInADajfZOlcGoklWoPGiENdv7EXR6NovKBfScByv8Z8UeD-fLvYgclsUKp90bxrBfPM1s9Urqoq1PQ4KpIA_1sAHBJ0bqsOxiVTB9B7lMVBtkX4aEgkgEYGQq4IkJml-MaTiFua4b8mm64VImMaUnQplSrr8N130SKhwIud63s02ODQ0_1SDosvptf4qAYuGBEovnSRJxsWnv6ypmsIiaMwr-DkjUh0gKGk3V9Ud9-fO6rYgc4m6aHAkwYcAM7u7f14BaSRT9FwxBeWQdUV6CdxJ2gH_1rhpssptKOBUYg0qihX9oaEFBzOlQnu13Fpon6H84oC9qofqNQ6VO86cKfqwIIHlIr9dzd6KKAAJ_1g70sjcdKaOguRPm96_1LKmYtW6_1-5j31O3vdqsi6Ra7NFA0nScA94x9mwgITZ9zjeWQ1aHItxrXmsiouUixNT0W6dT91LlTjruGYqxCIioa9rzu7Z9Lsblqm7fhPGFYeV-UwuAHaoAw33rkW9SPiBSiBU5JjyhkKubOuHQvw6F7VXq9sgVxc64ATGvaVcMDt1Dlwr2aiLw7ogchjSuPYTLl07FxKr-_1jnF8KoDcaQRfQimYYY035ogD7RSBeavW_1AlEkTu-vbGsMQ9KYl24OHm-U0Da7GdQcFYGcEKlqUPqIVdXNoqrjT3BGmmwMbd6BLXrld3K_12H1h5Htkf7VTSKb0Zpe_1qQfacc7o6p2EmrE&num=10&hl=en&safe=active&bih=689&biw=1333).
What it sees as visually similar doesn't always coincide with my view.

philosoraptor's avatar (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5327;type=avatar) is Madalyn Murray O'Hair (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMadalyn_Murray_O'Hair&ei=MMkoT6_LB8bjrAes89S8AQ&usg=AFQjCNHsfwwGnlvq1MpoUMMrCGg9tlelVg).

Hey Google robot, these two pictures are not similar in any way a non robot would understand.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQP8PPyRsWwI_GtPwQAIS6VwOyPqrLNToM4hGNLC5yBVJsW_Y30VA&hash=c84f3565b41a8ec66539ba8247bfa3d16f5de907)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 01, 2012, 10:28:36 AM

That's pretty funny. ;D I was using tineye.com well before the Google reverse image search came online, and after trying the Google thing a couple of times, I went back to TinEye, because of this issue. It's much more simple minded and literal, and only returns actual matches for the searched image.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 01, 2012, 12:04:59 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 01, 2012, 03:25:33 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 01, 2012, 03:02:00 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 02:25:43 AM
I think we should hide things in there, kind of like a Where's Waldo game.

There should be one smiling Asmo

Are you sure there isn't?

Curse you! I had to go back and check. No, there isn't. :P

In other news I need caffeine in bad way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM

I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 01, 2012, 04:00:15 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

Picture? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 04:54:29 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

Picture? :D

Maybe later. I don't want to just plaster my picture up on every board.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 04:58:45 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

As in short-short or girl-short? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 05:01:30 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D
As in short-short or girl-short? :P

Girl short. As much as I would like to cut it short-short, my hair is so thick that it ends up looking like an afro.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:01:30 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D
As in short-short or girl-short? :P

Girl short. As much as I would like to cut it short-short, my hair is so thick that it ends up looking like an afro.

Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 05:06:32 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

I have days where I just want to say "Fuck it", and shave my head. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:10:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

I have days where I just want to say "Fuck it", and shave my head. :D

So do I. Currently, re-growing my mane, so right now I have a regular guy-hairdo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 05:12:58 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

I have days where I just want to say "Fuck it", and shave my head. :D
So do I. Currently, re-growing my mane, so right now I have a regular guy-hairdo.

No more Emoden?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 06:22:07 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:12:58 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:10:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

I have days where I just want to say "Fuck it", and shave my head. :D
So do I. Currently, re-growing my mane, so right now I have a regular guy-hairdo.

No more Emoden?

Not now, but I did dye my hair (and beard) black again, and the hair won't take all too long to get to the length on that emo pic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:23:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

Picture? :D

Maybe later. I don't want to just plaster my picture up on every board.

Very sensible. Once it's out there it's out there and people can do nasty things with it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:24:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 05:01:30 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D
As in short-short or girl-short? :P

Girl short. As much as I would like to cut it short-short, my hair is so thick that it ends up looking like an afro.
Bald Asmo knows whatcha mean. When short-haired, I look like a hedgehog.

PHOTOSHOP!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 06:34:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:24:43 PM
PHOTOSHOP!

...So that the revered Armoured Asmo Carrier can has spikey Asmos to launch for more damage? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:36:37 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2012, 06:34:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:24:43 PM
PHOTOSHOP!
...So that the revered Armoured Asmo Carrier can has spikey Asmos to launch for more damage? ;D

That as well!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 01, 2012, 07:08:17 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:23:52 PM
Very sensible. Once it's out there it's out there and people can do nasty things with it!

I was worried more about annoying people, but that is a good point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 01, 2012, 07:45:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 01, 2012, 06:23:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 01, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 01, 2012, 02:33:54 PM
I got my hair cut short last night. I like it, but I'm still getting used to having bangs again! :D

Picture? :D

Maybe later. I don't want to just plaster my picture up on every board.
Very sensible. Once it's out there it's out there and people can do nasty things with it!

Affirmative.
Scissorlegs may assimilate... or invoke Snipmode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 02:25:34 AM

I just found out that our student president of our school is an atheist. He's also and all around nice guy. Finally! I am not alone. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 12:15:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 02:25:34 AM
I just found out that our student president of our school is an atheist. He's also and all around nice guy. Finally! I am not alone. ;D

Is there a crush forming? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 12:26:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 02:25:34 AM
I just found out that our student president of our school is an atheist. He's also and all around nice guy. Finally! I am not alone. ;D
Is there a crush forming? :D

No, I was just happy that there is at least one person who can think reasonably at that school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 12:32:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 12:26:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 02:25:34 AM
I just found out that our student president of our school is an atheist. He's also and all around nice guy. Finally! I am not alone. ;D
Is there a crush forming? :D

No, I was just happy that there is at least one person who can think reasonably at that school.

Well I'm sure there is more than one. But Thists DO think what they believe is reasonable, that's the problem. Nobody I've ever met has ever thought themselves unreasonable or irrational. The reason theism sticks so well is that it's easy, simple and emotionally satisfying to an evolved ape brain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 02, 2012, 02:32:43 PM

My mom is coming to town today (yayy! I'm a total "momma's girl")
I`m also quite sick and couldn`t go into work, but my gentleman cat is tending to me, and, since Wee Man is in daycare, I am gearing up for the world`s biggest nap once I have some tea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 03:59:10 PM

Wanted to bounce something off you...

I'm working on a story, that may potentially turn into a book, and I sort of want to know if the beginning of the intro is a bit... Well, too schizophrenic? (Don't mind the linguistics too much - the entire thing is in its pre-beta stages.)

If it is, I might need to work on that, since the rest of the intro and the entire Day One, morning chapter is in the same style

QuoteThoughts and images, like raindrops falling against the windshield... Some being whisked away, others - just falling apart before they manage to coalesce into streams, to form the intricate patterns, that web of memory I think my mind once held.

There is only here and now. Only the sound of rain, tires screeching through another bend on this endless road and a pool of yellowish light, seen through the fog of perspiration and cigarette smoke. No matter how long I chase it, I know it will always stay ahead.

This is how my story ends... Or was it how it all began? Seven days. Yes, I think that's how long it has been since my world turned inside out all around me, and all those once-impenetrable walls surrounding me crumbled, tumbling down in an avalanche of dust and failed aspirations and all that shit I never let touch me.

Thoughts and images... Like shards of a thousand mirrors, all shattered - all but one. Julie. There were others too, other faces, different names, different stories, but it all started with her.
/...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:07:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 03:59:10 PM
Wanted to bounce something off you...

I'm working on a story, that may potentially turn into a book, and I sort of want to know if the beginning of the intro is a bit... Well, too schizophrenic? (Don't mind the linguistics too much - the entire thing is in its pre-beta stages.)

If it is, I might need to work on that, since the rest of the intro and the entire Day One, morning chapter is in the same style

QuoteThoughts and images, like raindrops falling against the windshield... Some being whisked away, others - just falling apart before they manage to coalesce into streams, to form the intricate patterns, that web of memory I think my mind once held.

There is only here and now. Only the sound of rain, tires screeching through another bend on this endless road and a pool of yellowish light, seen through the fog of perspiration and cigarette smoke. No matter how long I chase it, I know it will always stay ahead.

This is how my story ends... Or was it how it all began? Seven days. Yes, I think that's how long it has been since my world turned inside out all around me, and all those once-impenetrable walls surrounding me crumbled, tumbling down in an avalanche of dust and failed aspirations and all that shit I never let touch me.

Thoughts and images... Like shards of a thousand mirrors, all shattered - all but one. Julie. There were others too, other faces, different names, different stories, but it all started with her.
/...

Fine. Good mental images. I'd keep reading to find out what happened in the seven days and that's the hook. And don't use Julie as the name, use something Norwegian, more exotic and less likely to call up a memory in an English-speaking audience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:10:17 PM

Is a Norwegian name (Pronounced "Yulie", not "Juli"), but I'll take it under advisement. She is based on a real person, and I did (and do) intend to give her a less-than-memorable anonimous name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:12:30 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:10:17 PM
Is a Norwegian name (Pronounced "Yulie", not "Juli"), but I'll take it under advisement. She is based on a real person, and I did (and do) intend to give her a less-than-memorable anonimous name.

Fair enough, just my $0.02 ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:18:59 PM

Always nice when people drop change :D

The thing with "Julie" is that she is one of the main characters in the story, but not in an intrusive way. She is more behind the curtains - you can't always see her, but she makes the leaves move, to use the wind metaphor...

There is also a bloody mess waiting in the later chapters, but those are nowhere near review-ready. In any case, it's a concept I'm working on, based on several thoroughly cherry-picked true stories and a fair bit of imagination, planned written as a sort of a mental diary, first-person perspetive and all.

Meant to be more than a wee bit creepy, and I think I'm accomplishing that with doom and gloom and all the trimmings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2012, 04:26:35 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 03:59:10 PM

QuoteThoughts and images, like raindrops falling against the windshield... Some being whisked away, others - just falling apart before they manage to coalesce into streams, to form the intricate patterns, that web of memory I think my mind once held.

others blown into chaos/confusion then reforming, coalescing into streams

I do very much like your work Asmo, your post appears to me an invitation to differ, I'm not very good at fawning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:28:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:18:59 PM
Always nice when people drop change :D

The thing with "Julie" is that she is one of the main characters in the story, but not in an intrusive way. She is more behind the curtains - you can't always see her, but she makes the leaves move, to use the wind metaphor...

There is also a bloody mess waiting in the later chapters, but those are nowhere near review-ready. In any case, it's a concept I'm working on, based on several thoroughly cherry-picked true stories and a fair bit of imagination, planned written as a sort of a mental diary, first-person perspetive and all.

Meant to be more than a wee bit creepy, and I think I'm accomplishing that with doom and gloom and all the trimmings.

Who's going to proof read it for you. And NO I'm not offering my services :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:30:16 PM

Good question... Too early for that yet, but I'll have to find someone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:32:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:30:16 PM
Good question... Too early for that yet, but I'll have to find someone.

Paging Cecilie and Guardian85, paging Cecilie and Guardian85!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:32:52 PM

Would have to be a native English speaker to do it properly, I think, even though those two do can speak English.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:35:34 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:32:52 PM
Would have to be a native English speaker to do it properly, I think, even though those two do can speak English.

Well that rules out TMP as he's 'stralian.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 04:40:32 PM

Actually, that's probably close enough... As long as my characters don't have to fake Aussie accents - those just don't convey doom and gloom well enough :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2012, 04:40:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:35:34 PM
Well that rules out TMP as he's 'stralian.

Thanks mate, you'll keep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:54:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2012, 04:40:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 04:35:34 PM
Well that rules out TMP as he's 'stralian.

Thanks mate, you'll keep.

:D :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:12:39 PM

Tummy ache ;_;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:16:31 PM

Hmm... My overly shy vocalist decided to give a song I've long wanted to cover a try, even though it is in a fictional language

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:22:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
Hmm... My overly shy vocalist decided to give a song I've long wanted to cover a try, even though it is in a fictional language

Oooh, Elvish?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:24:51 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:22:22 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:16:31 PM
Hmm... My overly shy vocalist decided to give a song I've long wanted to cover a try, even though it is in a fictional language
Oooh, Elvish?

Fremen. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znJdaWzoRYw)

Now, if I could convince him to do the Skyrim theme too, even though his voice is far too melodic...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:26:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 03:59:10 PM
Thoughts and images, like raindrops falling against the windshield... Some being whisked away, others - just falling apart before they manage to coalesce into streams, to form the intricate patterns, that web of memory I think my mind once held.

There is only here and now. Only the sound of rain, tires screeching through another bend on this endless road and a pool of yellowish light, seen through the fog of perspiration and cigarette smoke. No matter how long I chase it, I know it will always stay ahead.

This is how my story ends... Or was it how it all began? Seven days. Yes, I think that's how long it has been since my world turned inside out all around me, and all those once-impenetrable walls surrounding me crumbled, tumbling down in an avalanche of dust and failed aspirations and all that shit I never let touch me.

Thoughts and images... Like shards of a thousand mirrors, all shattered - all but one. Julie. There were others too, other faces, different names, different stories, but it all started with her.
/...

I like it. I like the driving metaphors mixed in with actual driving. Painted a very clear picture in my mind of dark roads and smoke and a bit of desperation.

I agree with Tank that an English speaker would read "Julie" and hear "Ju-lie" although I don't necessarily agree that a normal name is a bad thing. I hate it when people use names that sound so obviously made up in stories. It's cheesy. Julie isn't cheesy, it's just a normal every day name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 06:40:51 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:12:39 PM
Tummy ache ;_;

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:44:25 PM

Thanks for the feedback!

Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Julie isn't cheesy, it's just a normal every day name.

That was the intention. She is not supposed to stand out even while she does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:44:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 06:40:51 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:12:39 PM
Tummy ache ;_;

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 07:57:18 PM

Sweet D, I hope you feel better. You've been having a bit of tummy troubles lately haven't you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:09:17 PM

Yeah... Stomach aches aren't exatly nice, especially followed by bouts of truly spectacular diarrhea.

That said, I've just yelled my vocalist up and down... And am a little less bite-prone again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 08:15:56 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:09:17 PM
Yeah... Stomach aches aren't exatly nice, especially followed by bouts of truly spectacular diarrhea.

That said, I've just yelled my vocalist up and down... And am a little less bite-prone again.

What do you mean your vocalist? Are you in a band?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:26:10 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 08:15:56 PM
your vocalist? Are you in a band?

Not really... It's just Project Me for now...

There is an on-and-off guitarist/bassist that helps out sometimes and a more permanent vocalist, who really can sing, but is a walking mass of complexes... That one is a long story, really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 08:30:11 PM

You should post a link to some of your songs sometime. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:39:44 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 08:30:11 PM
You should post a link to some of your songs sometime. :)

I have some recordings, but can't publish the newer stuff due to the vocalist being a walking mass of complexes... I might publish Corrupt (The Asmo and another acquaintance on the vocals) at some point, but I want to remix it a little first and to find a nice place to upload it that isn't like... YouTube.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 08:45:14 PM

I sooo want to ask you about the mass of complexes, but I know it's none of my business and you probably don't want to slag off your friend in a public forum anyway. (Sorry, I am insatiably nosy most of the time.)

So I'll just say, if you do publish, you should link. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:54:53 PM

It's not a big secret, but neither is it my story to share openly with whomever wants to hear it.

If you have questions, you can always PM me and I will evaluate what I can and can not say one-on-one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 02, 2012, 09:15:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 03:59:10 PM
QuoteThoughts and images, like raindrops falling against the windshield... Some being whisked away, others - just falling apart before they manage to coalesce into streams, to form the intricate patterns, that web of memory I think my mind once held.

There is only here and now. Only the sound of rain, tires screeching through another bend on this endless road and a pool of yellowish light, seen through the fog of perspiration and cigarette smoke. No matter how long I chase it, I know it will always stay ahead.

This is how my story ends... Or was it how it all began? Seven days. Yes, I think that's how long it has been since my world turned inside out all around me, and all those once-impenetrable walls surrounding me crumbled, tumbling down in an avalanche of dust and failed aspirations and all that shit I never let touch me.

Thoughts and images... Like shards of a thousand mirrors, all shattered - all but one. Julie. There were others too, other faces, different names, different stories, but it all started with her.
/...

Oh, I so gotta know what happens next. Got a very "film noir" picture in my head when I read that.
I read english better than I read norwegian, and I voulunteer to proof read.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 09:27:44 PM

I've just been stressed lije crazy due to my idiotic family. The sooner I move in with my gf and get a decent paying job, the better. I just want to disown them all. I already consider myself an orphan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 09:28:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 08:54:53 PM
It's not a big secret, but neither is it my story to share openly with whomever wants to hear it.

If you have questions, you can always PM me and I will evaluate what I can and can not say one-on-one.

That's okay, it really is none of my business. Sorry for being nosy. I just like hearing people's stories.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 09:35:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 09:28:17 PM
That's okay, it really is none of my business. Sorry for being nosy. I just like hearing people's stories.

Not a problem. I don't mind nosiness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 09:53:56 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 09:27:44 PM
I've just been stressed lije crazy due to my idiotic family. The sooner I move in with my gf and get a decent paying job, the better. I just want to disown them all. I already consider myself an orphan.

((Sweet D)) Sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time. When will you be able to move in with your girlfriend?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 02, 2012, 10:29:23 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 09:27:44 PM
I've just been stressed lije crazy due to my idiotic family. The sooner I move in with my gf and get a decent paying job, the better. I just want to disown them all. I already consider myself an orphan.

Keep it up. A lot of people got your back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 02, 2012, 10:40:11 PM

I'll join the 'I'm feeling down' crowd. Issues with the past, issues with depression, issues with some other mental stuff, insomnia, and thoughts circling my head I can't get rid of even if I want to. The weather prettymuch matches me, too -- gloomy, rainy, and dreary. At least my daughter doesn't have to see this mess, she's with her dad for today and tomorrow.

Just wanted to post in solidarity with everyone else who's going through a damned rough time at the moment. I understand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 10:44:43 PM

Thanks Ali, Guardian. My ideal timeframe is before the beginning of 2013.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 10:45:29 PM

Amicale, I'm sorry that you're feeling down too. I know what you mean about not wanting to have your daughter around you when you're blue. I never want T to see me when I'm down either. I hope you (and Sweet D and Asmo and everyone else who is feeling down at the moment) feel better soon. ((Hugs))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 10:46:31 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 10:44:43 PM
Thanks Ali, Guardian. My ideal timeframe is before the beginning of 2013.

Well, that means this year should be exciting, getting all ready to move. Does she live in NYC too?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 02, 2012, 11:49:44 PM

I'm off to 'Reasons to be cheerful'. Anyone wanna come?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 11:54:05 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on February 02, 2012, 11:49:44 PM
I'm off to 'Reasons to be cheerful'. Anyone wanna come?

Wait for me! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 11:54:19 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on February 02, 2012, 11:49:44 PM
I'm off to 'Reasons to be cheerful'. Anyone wanna come?

LOL! I'll come along. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 03, 2012, 02:24:13 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 10:45:29 PM
Amicale, I'm sorry that you're feeling down too. I know what you mean about not wanting to have your daughter around you when you're blue. I never want T to see me when I'm down either. I hope you (and Sweet D and Asmo and everyone else who is feeling down at the moment) feel better soon. ((Hugs))

Thanks, Ali! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:06:13 AM

I'm drunk.

That's it. No fancy thoughts. No useful insights. No good reason. Just drunk...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 03, 2012, 03:11:27 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:06:13 AM
I'm drunk.

That's it. No fancy thoughts. No useful insights. No good reason. Just drunk...

You're just not trying hard enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:32:56 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 03, 2012, 03:11:27 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:06:13 AM
I'm drunk.

That's it. No fancy thoughts. No useful insights. No good reason. Just drunk...

You're just not trying hard enough.

Ok . useful insight...

Religion is like the dark side of the Force. Faster, easier, more seductive. But it will in the end lead to great evil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 03, 2012, 06:49:46 AM

99 Luftballons
Auf ihrem Weg zum horizont. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 03, 2012, 11:52:11 AM

There's some interesting tauntaun stuff (http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Tauntaun&btnG=Search&tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1333&bih=689&gbv=2&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1574l6430l0l6820l13l13l0l0l0l0l577l1095l5-2l2l0) out there.

I want a tauntaun sleeping bag for christmas.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techdigest.tv%2Fassets_c%2F2009%2F04%2Ftauntaun-sleepingbag-zoom-thumb-300x361-84961.jpg&hash=f00369957ee7eb8ff5016e730241376ad1ef0d24)

Cake complete with intestines, I think we might know someone who'd like one of these.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi192.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz167%2FGreat_WhiteSnark%2FStar_Wars_Tauntaun_Cake.jpg&hash=fb30997178dd7e9f5fd7cdd9f0f46d7b8ca5186a)

I'm not sure what the purpose of this one is. :-\
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_XdP6Lp2ceqY%2FTU8bqx9BrPI%2FAAAAAAAAlfk%2F8PrSxdhVdQY%2Fs1600%2Fjedi-tauntaun-costume.jpg&hash=fc857f0c32275ce2892db0d175391add210de0c0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 02:31:04 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 03, 2012, 11:52:11 AM
I'm not sure what the purpose of this one is. :-\
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_XdP6Lp2ceqY%2FTU8bqx9BrPI%2FAAAAAAAAlfk%2F8PrSxdhVdQY%2Fs1600%2Fjedi-tauntaun-costume.jpg&hash=fc857f0c32275ce2892db0d175391add210de0c0)

I think that the look on that guy's face tells you all that you need to know about the "purpose" of the tauntaun suit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 03, 2012, 03:44:53 PM

The sleeping bag is AWESOME!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2012, 11:15:42 PM

Just got home from going to see Strictly Come Dancing Live (Dancing with the Stars for those in the US) at Sheffield Arena. Twas a great show ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 11:22:15 PM

Tank, that sounds fun! Date night with the missus?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2012, 11:23:54 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Tank, that sounds fun! Date night with the missus?

Christmas pressy from my daughters for me and the missus!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 12:06:59 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg715.imageshack.us%2Fimg715%2F5875%2Fdscf3644g.jpg&hash=087909ca3c0ba95faa3c33bdf660f7a1fe37dfdd)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg4.imageshack.us%2Fimg4%2F3626%2Fdscf3649a.jpg&hash=4b6e758e4c8b34844760eb7904e17c01d2b38ca9)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 12:16:02 AM

I like that lady's mermaid dress. I wish I had an occasion to wear a mermaid dress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 04, 2012, 12:18:08 AM

I'm a fan of mermaid dresses myself. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:18:13 AM

I had a mermaid dress but people kept treading on the tail, it was very annoying.
And if you go swimming, well don't go swimming in one, I nearly drowned when I did.
There should be a warning on them. If you plan on reclining on a rock surrounded by water you have to take up position at low tide and be prepared for a long stay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 01:30:25 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 03, 2012, 11:23:54 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Tank, that sounds fun! Date night with the missus?
Christmas pressy from my daughters for me and the missus!

Great pics, glad you had fun. ;D

Title: Spoon Awards
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 09:41:01 AM

To mark members recently reaching 1,000 posts I have decided to award them with a coveted HAF spoon.

Recusant, here's ya spoon, bit late sorry.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXECZD.png&hash=0c2c5e16ac9b83f3655d1b119cc2a6d69294701e)

BooksCatsEtc, dear BooksCatsEtc, who called one of my bablings a poem. :)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXECZD.png&hash=0c2c5e16ac9b83f3655d1b119cc2a6d69294701e)

Sweet Death, I am sorry this is terribly late but their was a delay in the pinking process.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FARd3L.png&hash=586dd92a92142f01fa82fc83f6885656ea15e7fd)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 04, 2012, 10:02:47 AM

Why thank you, Magic Pudding! I shall treasure that spoon, and reserve it for serving dollops of McVile's Pure Infant Pâté™. As I shall treasure the mental image of a serene Pudding lounging seductively in a mermaid dress on a rock strewn with kelp and lapped by the sea. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2012, 10:16:01 AM

I've gotten four messages this week from people I don't even know telling me that Jesus loves me and that I make him sad for being an atheist. I'm still trying to figure out the sudden interest in my religion. Or lack of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 12:38:07 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 10:16:01 AM
I've gotten four messages this week from people I don't even know telling me that Jesus loves me and that I make him sad for being an atheist. I'm still trying to figure out the sudden interest in my religion. Or lack of.

Who sent them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 02:57:57 PM

I so love the mental image of a mermaid dress clad Pudding crawling up on a rock and lying in wait.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 04, 2012, 03:00:19 PM

Wow, fun! :) thanks so much, Pudding. I'm having a blast just being here. *uses big pink spoon to eat my morning oatmeal with*

Aww, that's lame budhorse. I wish those kinda idiots would mind their own business, but I guess that's the problem .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2012, 07:56:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 04, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 10:16:01 AM
I've gotten four messages this week from people I don't even know telling me that Jesus loves me and that I make him sad for being an atheist. I'm still trying to figure out the sudden interest in my religion. Or lack of.
Who sent them?

I think they're some of my mom's coworkers. Which would explain a lot because they are extremely religious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:57:24 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
I think they're some of my mom's coworkers. Which would explain a lot because they are extremely religious.

Would Godbusters t-shirts be too much for a reply? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 07:57:37 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 04, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 10:16:01 AM
I've gotten four messages this week from people I don't even know telling me that Jesus loves me and that I make him sad for being an atheist. I'm still trying to figure out the sudden interest in my religion. Or lack of.
Who sent them?

I think they're some of my mom's coworkers. Which would explain a lot because they are extremely religious.

What a bloody cheek! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 07:59:56 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 04, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 10:16:01 AM
I've gotten four messages this week from people I don't even know telling me that Jesus loves me and that I make him sad for being an atheist. I'm still trying to figure out the sudden interest in my religion. Or lack of.
Who sent them?

I think they're some of my mom's coworkers. Which would explain a lot because they are extremely religious.

That's freaking ridiculous. Does your mom know? I would go all kinds of mama bear if someone started sending unsolicited religious messages to T.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2012, 08:03:18 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:57:24 PM
Would Godbusters t-shirts be too much for a reply? ;D

Nah, I don't want to come off as rude. But that would be funny to see their reactions.

Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 07:59:56 PM

That's freaking ridiculous. Does your mom know? I would go all kinds of mama bear if someone started sending unsolicited religious messages to T.

Yeah, we just had a laugh and rolled our eyes. I just ignored them and deleted them.

Title: Re: Spoon Awards
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 04, 2012, 08:09:31 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 09:41:01 AM
To mark members recently reaching 1,000 posts I have decided to award them with a coveted HAF spoon.

BooksCatsEtc, dear BooksCatsEtc, who called one of my bablings a poem. :)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXECZD.png&hash=0c2c5e16ac9b83f3655d1b119cc2a6d69294701e)

Ooohhh, I got a HAF spoon! It's so pretty, thank you MP, and of course you write poetry -- if my mind wasn't full of holes I'd memorize some of them.

Wait, I reached a 1,000 posts?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 08:57:55 PM

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lol-Every-Day/265291873514483

This is the link to my Facebook Page, called Lol Every Day. If you want a good laugh then please go and like the page!!! I'd really appreciate it!!! XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:00:39 PM

The Senior is not on FB, so he can't "Like" :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 09:03:40 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:00:39 PM
The Senior is not on FB, so he can't "Like" :-\

Do you not have a Facebook at all?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:15:19 PM

Quote from: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 09:03:40 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:00:39 PM
The Senior is not on FB, so he can't "Like" :-\

Do you not have a Facebook at all?

None. Was on FB eight years ago, but not since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 09:16:03 PM

Quote from: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 09:03:40 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:00:39 PM
The Senior is not on FB, so he can't "Like" :-\

Do you not have a Facebook at all?

The Asmo is far too awesome to lower himself to a facebook page.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 09:22:37 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:15:19 PM
Quote from: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 09:03:40 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:00:39 PM
The Senior is not on FB, so he can't "Like" :-\

Do you not have a Facebook at all?
None. Was on FB eight years ago, but not since.

It launched in Feb 2004, 8 years ago this month. Back then, it sure wasn't the app-riddled information-snatching enterprise it is today. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 09:47:27 PM

No, in fact, it was nothing special when I used it. I see how people use it today, but don't see the point for me.

Eight is probably slightly wrong, btw - I joined not too long after they dropped the "the" from their name... An acquaintance invited me, but it didn't stick... When was that? Medio to late '05-ish, or something, I guess..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 05, 2012, 02:18:55 AM

Oh no, I forgot MariaEvri's spoon.
I would go do some self flagellation in contrition, if only I had a back.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXECZD.png&hash=0c2c5e16ac9b83f3655d1b119cc2a6d69294701e)

And Gawen, a small dummy sized spoon.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCu8oz.png&hash=a32992b05cfe0bc727223692729db3f114d5748a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2012, 01:32:47 PM

At Temple Newsam today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk8otZG3uLo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on February 05, 2012, 02:36:10 PM

QuoteOh no, I forgot MariaEvri's spoon.
I would go do some self flagellation in contrition, if only I had a back.

and I bet almost all of those posts are in the atheist image topic
Thanks for the spoon. Ill eat my baby soup with it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 05, 2012, 02:59:07 PM

My grandma walked in a conversation that had nothing to do with her, then yelled at me. What the shit?
Good morning. >____<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 05, 2012, 03:48:02 PM

Puppy Bowl! I love Puppy Bowl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 05, 2012, 03:58:21 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 05, 2012, 02:55:49 PM
I hate football. I am pretty excited for the Puppy Bowl today though.

??? Please clarify.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2012, 04:06:27 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 05, 2012, 03:58:21 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 05, 2012, 02:55:49 PM
I hate football. I am pretty excited for the Puppy Bowl today though.

??? Please clarify.

Yes please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2012, 05:07:09 PM

I think that was pretty much the last thing I would have guessed!!! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 05, 2012, 06:31:17 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 05, 2012, 04:35:07 PM
Sorry! I swear I don't purposefully try to be cryptic toward people who don't live in the U.S.! Today is the NFL Super Bowl.

Wikipedia sums up the cuteness that is Puppy Bowl:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Bowl

I'm not sure if the Animal Planet website is available to you. I hope it is because then you can look at the starting line-up for the Puppy Bowl:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/

Yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one who watches puppy bowl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 05, 2012, 06:58:14 PM

I'm totally in love with a puppy from the Starting Line Up. Leroy Brown. Sooo freaking cute.

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-18.html (http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-18.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 05, 2012, 07:27:17 PM

Those blue eyes! <3!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 05, 2012, 08:28:30 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 05, 2012, 04:35:07 PM
Sorry! I swear I don't purposefully try to be cryptic toward people who don't live in the U.S.! Today is the NFL Super Bowl.

Wikipedia sums up the cuteness that is Puppy Bowl:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_Bowl

I'm not sure if the Animal Planet website is available to you. I hope it is because then you can look at the starting line-up for the Puppy Bowl:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/

Ok. I suppose that is also a way to waste an afternoon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 05, 2012, 08:30:10 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 05, 2012, 06:58:14 PM
I'm totally in love with a puppy from the Starting Line Up. Leroy Brown. Sooo freaking cute.

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-18.html (http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/starting-lineup/starting-lineup-18.html)

Is he the baddest puppy in the whole damn town? Badder than old King Kong? And meaner than a junkyard dog?? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 05, 2012, 11:58:34 PM

Took Vinnie for a trail ride today. First one by ourselves. He did really good. Took him a few minutes to calm down, with all the horse-eating monsters (logs) and demons (deer). But after that, it was really fun.

Edit* Typo, again

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 06, 2012, 03:02:47 AM

Having to go to the dentist tomorrow has been on my mind. I'm not really scared about it, it's just a cleaning and checking to see if I have any cavities. It's more that I don't want to go (it's not fun for me since I have so much trouble keeping my mouth open), and since I have band right afterward it means I will be out more than normal tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 06, 2012, 03:58:44 AM

BH - glad your horse is doing much better!

Radiant - I hate going to the dentist too! I hate hate HATE getting my teeth picked at with the scrapey thing!

As for me, just thinking about how weird little kids can be. This weekend, we spent quite a bit of time rearranging T's room. He used to have this huge old hand-me-down dresser that we got from Jon's great aunt that literally took up one whole wall of his smallish bedroom, and a rocking chair. With those, his bed, and a small bookcase, we really didn't have much room to put anything else in there, including the majority of his toys. This weekend we moved out that huge dresser and the rocking chair, and got a bunch of storage stuff for his toys and a new kid-friendly dresser. His room is awesome now, and has a ton more floor space (so much room for activities!) And he is scared to death to go to sleep in there. I think it's just too much change all at once - suddenly his bed is in a different place, his bookcase is in a different place, his rocker is gone, his dresser is gone, and he's got all of this weird new furniture, and he finds this completely unsettling. I had to lay in bed with him until he fell asleep tonight, which is not normal; he's been going to sleep on his own in his room since he was a baby. It's funny how different kids are from adults; I would be psyched to get a bunch of new furniture and a new and improved bedroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 03:03:06 PM

I love getting a sub off topic. twenty minutes into class and not a thing done. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 06, 2012, 03:14:32 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:06 PM
I love getting a sub off topic. twenty minutes into class and not a thing done. ;D

Counter productive young lady! Get back to work! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 06, 2012, 05:39:24 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 06, 2012, 03:58:44 AMRadiant - I hate going to the dentist too! I hate hate HATE getting my teeth picked at with the scrapey thing!

The most uncomfortable part for me is the flossing.

I don't actually do that myself. I only brush. :D

Either way, it's over now and they didn't find any cavities. I'm so relieved! (just because even though I do brush a lot, I still end up with them anyway, and I just got teeth filled around a month ago).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 05:48:07 PM

I rinse and gargle with peroxide. It helps prevent cavities after I brush.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 05:53:01 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 06, 2012, 03:58:44 AM
BH - glad your horse is doing much better!

Radiant - I hate going to the dentist too! I hate hate HATE getting my teeth picked at with the scrapey thing!

As for me, just thinking about how weird little kids can be. This weekend, we spent quite a bit of time rearranging T's room. He used to have this huge old hand-me-down dresser that we got from Jon's great aunt that literally took up one whole wall of his smallish bedroom, and a rocking chair. With those, his bed, and a small bookcase, we really didn't have much room to put anything else in there, including the majority of his toys. This weekend we moved out that huge dresser and the rocking chair, and got a bunch of storage stuff for his toys and a new kid-friendly dresser. His room is awesome now, and has a ton more floor space (so much room for activities!) And he is scared to death to go to sleep in there. I think it's just too much change all at once - suddenly his bed is in a different place, his bookcase is in a different place, his rocker is gone, his dresser is gone, and he's got all of this weird new furniture, and he finds this completely unsettling. I had to lay in bed with him until he fell asleep tonight, which is not normal; he's been going to sleep on his own in his room since he was a baby. It's funny how different kids are from adults; I would be psyched to get a bunch of new furniture and a new and improved bedroom.

Aww, poor little guy! Hope he settles in soon... I think he will, once he spends some time using all the floor space to play! :)

On my mind: I seem to notice that an awful lot of us at HAF who have children have 3 to 4 year olds... Funny coincidence!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 05:55:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 06, 2012, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:06 PM
I love getting a sub off topic. twenty minutes into class and not a thing done. ;D
Counter productive young lady! Get back to work! ;D

It wasn't just me. About half the class was in on it. Besides, she's the one who got into a ten minute rant about how wrong it was for Madonna to flip the bird during the half time show.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 06:05:39 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 06, 2012, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:06 PM
I love getting a sub off topic. twenty minutes into class and not a thing done. ;D
Counter productive young lady! Get back to work! ;D

It wasn't just me. About half the class was in on it. Besides, she's the one who got into a ten minute rant about how wrong it was for Madonna to flip the bird during the half time show.

It's OK to slack off when you have a substitute teacher. Especially on a Monday or Friday! And I say that as someone who went to teacher's college, too, and is trying to get onto sub lists. :P See, subs KNOW they aren't your regular teacher, don't command your immediate respect, don't know you personally, and don't have any idea where the class 'is' in the year, how the students are all doing, etc. When a sub's called in, the regular teacher sometimes leaves them busywork to make the students do... and if it's something that NEEDS to be done, like test review, finishing an assignment due shortly, etc, fine. Great, have at it.

But subs generally LOATHE it when they get into a classroom and see that the teacher's left them something like "have my students do these 3 or 4 absolutely useless worksheets to keep them quiet." Gah. That's a recipe for mutiny right there! In that case, the best thing a sub CAN do is chat with the students, or bring something in the SuperSpecialSecretSubBag^TM that's interesting for the students to do, whether it's an educational game, a debate, or any number of tricks we put up our sleeves to be dragged out in emergencies. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 06:08:11 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 06, 2012, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 03:03:06 PM
I love getting a sub off topic. twenty minutes into class and not a thing done. ;D
Counter productive young lady! Get back to work! ;D

It wasn't just me. About half the class was in on it. Besides, she's the one who got into a ten minute rant about how wrong it was for Madonna to flip the bird during the half time show.

It's OK to slack off when you have a substitute teacher. Especially on a Monday or Friday! And I say that as someone who went to teacher's college, too, and is trying to get onto sub lists. :P See, subs KNOW they aren't your regular teacher, don't command your immediate respect, don't know you personally, and don't have any idea where the class 'is' in the year, how the students are all doing, etc. When a sub's called in, the regular teacher sometimes leaves them busywork to make the students do... and if it's something that NEEDS to be done, like test review, finishing an assignment due shortly, etc, fine. Great, have at it.

But subs generally LOATHE it when they get into a classroom and see that the teacher's left them something like "have my students do these 3 or 4 absolutely useless worksheets to keep them quiet." Gah. That's a recipe for mutiny right there! In that case, the best thing a sub CAN do is chat with the students, or bring something in the SuperSpecialSecretSubBag^TM that's interesting for the students to do, whether it's an educational game, a debate, or any number of tricks we put up our sleeves to be dragged out in emergencies. ;D

We just watched Lord of the Flies. I doodled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 06:11:18 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 06:08:11 PM

We just watched Lord of the Flies. I doodled.

Oh great, show students that film and give them ideas... :D

Did the sub ask you to do anything different with it, like pay attention to symbolism or camera angles?

I would have doodled, too. That, or ask for a library pass and go read, lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 06:43:23 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 06:11:18 PM

Oh great, show students that film and give them ideas... :D

Did the sub ask you to do anything different with it, like pay attention to symbolism or camera angles?

I would have doodled, too. That, or ask for a library pass and go read, lol.

We were looking for similarities between the movie and the book, which I was doing. Doodling helps me focus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 07:06:06 PM

Uuugh, feel like the only person who doesn't give a shit who won the super bowl or not, and don't watch american football.
Why do people care about such mundane things that dont affect their lives???
I need a job. Bleh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 06, 2012, 07:10:38 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 07:06:06 PMUuugh, feel like the only person who doesn't give a shit who won the super bowl or not, and don't watch american football.
Why do people care about such mundane things that dont affect their lives???
I need a job. Bleh.

I gave so few shits that I forgot it was on yesterday. You're not alone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 07:16:58 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 06, 2012, 07:10:38 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 07:06:06 PMUuugh, feel like the only person who doesn't give a shit who won the super bowl or not, and don't watch american football.
Why do people care about such mundane things that dont affect their lives???
I need a job. Bleh.
I gave so few shits that I forgot it was on yesterday. You're not alone.

I didn't watch it either, just youtubed the commercials.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM

I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 06, 2012, 09:38:29 PM

I think I pulled something in my right shoulder. I was working out and I ended up not being able to extend my arm without my shoulder killing me, to the point to where I had to stop

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 06, 2012, 09:47:18 PM

Quote from: Mocha Chief on February 06, 2012, 09:38:29 PM
I think I pulled something in my right shoulder. I was working out and I ended up not being able to extend my arm without my shoulder killing me, to the point to where I had to stop

Ouch! Off to the physio with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 06, 2012, 09:48:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 06, 2012, 09:47:18 PM
Quote from: Mocha Chief on February 06, 2012, 09:38:29 PM
I think I pulled something in my right shoulder. I was working out and I ended up not being able to extend my arm without my shoulder killing me, to the point to where I had to stop
Ouch! Off to the physio with you.

I hate doctors... I think I'll just give it a day or so

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 10:01:14 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.

Hehe, that reminds me of when Windows XP came out , and it made me laugh everytime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 06, 2012, 10:05:58 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 10:01:14 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.

Hehe, that reminds me of when Windows XP came out , and it made me laugh everytime.

Does the X sgnify a cross-eyed emoticon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 06, 2012, 11:16:39 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 07:06:06 PM
Uuugh, feel like the only person who doesn't give a shit who won the super bowl or not, and don't watch american football.
Why do people care about such mundane things that dont affect their lives???
I need a job. Bleh.

As always, you are not alone. I could literally not care less about that sport.

Two groups of beefcace millionaires line up, then crash into one another. Then they stop and talk.
Then they line up, and smash into one another again. And stop and talk.
Then they line up...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 07, 2012, 12:50:39 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 06, 2012, 10:05:58 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 10:01:14 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.

Hehe, that reminds me of when Windows XP came out , and it made me laugh everytime.
Does the X sgnify a cross-eyed emoticon?

Yes it does. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 07, 2012, 01:22:12 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 07, 2012, 12:25:50 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 06, 2012, 03:58:44 AM
BH - glad your horse is doing much better!

Radiant - I hate going to the dentist too! I hate hate HATE getting my teeth picked at with the scrapey thing!

As for me, just thinking about how weird little kids can be. This weekend, we spent quite a bit of time rearranging T's room. He used to have this huge old hand-me-down dresser that we got from Jon's great aunt that literally took up one whole wall of his smallish bedroom, and a rocking chair. With those, his bed, and a small bookcase, we really didn't have much room to put anything else in there, including the majority of his toys. This weekend we moved out that huge dresser and the rocking chair, and got a bunch of storage stuff for his toys and a new kid-friendly dresser. His room is awesome now, and has a ton more floor space (so much room for activities!) And he is scared to death to go to sleep in there. I think it's just too much change all at once - suddenly his bed is in a different place, his bookcase is in a different place, his rocker is gone, his dresser is gone, and he's got all of this weird new furniture, and he finds this completely unsettling. I had to lay in bed with him until he fell asleep tonight, which is not normal; he's been going to sleep on his own in his room since he was a baby. It's funny how different kids are from adults; I would be psyched to get a bunch of new furniture and a new and improved bedroom.

Ha! Awesome stealth Stepbrothers reference! ;D

I'm so happy that someone got that! Stepbrothers is like my favorite movie; it gets funnier every time I watch it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 07, 2012, 01:50:43 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 07, 2012, 01:22:12 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 07, 2012, 12:25:50 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 06, 2012, 03:58:44 AM
BH - glad your horse is doing much better!

Radiant - I hate going to the dentist too! I hate hate HATE getting my teeth picked at with the scrapey thing!

As for me, just thinking about how weird little kids can be. This weekend, we spent quite a bit of time rearranging T's room. He used to have this huge old hand-me-down dresser that we got from Jon's great aunt that literally took up one whole wall of his smallish bedroom, and a rocking chair. With those, his bed, and a small bookcase, we really didn't have much room to put anything else in there, including the majority of his toys. This weekend we moved out that huge dresser and the rocking chair, and got a bunch of storage stuff for his toys and a new kid-friendly dresser. His room is awesome now, and has a ton more floor space (so much room for activities!) And he is scared to death to go to sleep in there. I think it's just too much change all at once - suddenly his bed is in a different place, his bookcase is in a different place, his rocker is gone, his dresser is gone, and he's got all of this weird new furniture, and he finds this completely unsettling. I had to lay in bed with him until he fell asleep tonight, which is not normal; he's been going to sleep on his own in his room since he was a baby. It's funny how different kids are from adults; I would be psyched to get a bunch of new furniture and a new and improved bedroom.

Ha! Awesome stealth Stepbrothers reference! ;D

I'm so happy that someone got that! Stepbrothers is like my favorite movie; it gets funnier every time I watch it.

Aw. And here I have seen that movie a couple of times but I didn't get the reference. It's one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 07, 2012, 03:05:54 AM

Wishing my hair would grow faster. :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 07, 2012, 08:17:15 AM

Architecture by far is the most boring, tiresome job I can imagine doing. I'm helping out a my architect get some drawings ready and it is by far the most mind numbing experience I have had in a long time and the list of things to do never seems to stop rolling in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 07, 2012, 03:13:31 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.

And what about :p (colon pee)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2012, 04:27:35 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 07, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.
And what about :p (colon pee)?

While I do see the word play, it's actually a colon pi, not pee. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM

I thought pi was that little sign that kind of looks like a cursive r.

Going to meet a new client today. Nervous because they had a lot of problems and requested to be moved from their old account rep, and they are a huge client, and now they are my problem. Hope they like me. LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 07, 2012, 04:42:03 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 07, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 07, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.
And what about :p (colon pee)?
While I do see the word play, it's actually a colon pi, not pee. :P

:π

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 07, 2012, 05:54:33 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 07, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
Architecture by far is the most boring, tiresome job I can imagine doing. I'm helping out a my architect get some drawings ready and it is by far the most mind numbing experience I have had in a long time and the list of things to do never seems to stop rolling in.

Anything I can help with? ;)

I'm a demon on AutoCAD don't you know...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 07, 2012, 09:10:34 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 07, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 06, 2012, 08:06:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
I spent the evening playing megaman 2 with a friend, then ordering pizza while watching Futurama. XD my perfect Sunday.

No matter how hard I try, I always read sweetdeath's XD's as "ex dee".

I can't just glance at it and see it for a smilie, I actually read "ex dee" every time. It's awesome. Ex Dee.
And what about :p (colon pee)?

Now that's funny. Colon pee. Lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 07, 2012, 10:00:49 PM

My atheist nyc meet up group sent me an email. ": vday get together. Does giving up god boost your sex life? Religion has rules and regulations for sex..."

I LOL'd, then smiled really big. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 08, 2012, 11:43:50 AM

Today is Mom's birthday, so my brother and I are teaming up. He's making dinner and I'm making a chocolate cake. Best part? It's a surprise. I can't wait to see Mom's face when she sees what we made. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 08, 2012, 11:49:36 AM

Sounds... Cute. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2012, 11:50:54 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 08, 2012, 11:43:50 AM
Today is Mom's birthday, so my brother and I are teaming up. He's making dinner and I'm making a chocolate cake. Best part? It's a surprise. I can't wait to see Mom's face when she sees what we made. ;D

Excellent party!

Title: Across The Great Divide and Back Again
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 08, 2012, 02:38:58 PM

Working on the wording.

Title: Re: Across The Great Divide and Back Again
Post by: Ali on February 08, 2012, 02:47:34 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 08, 2012, 02:38:58 PM
QuoteArmidale is located on the Northern Tablelands in the New England region about midway between Sydney and Brisbane at an altitude (980 m AHD)[3] ranging from 970 metres at the floor of the valley to 1,110 metres above sea level at the crests of the hills. To the east are heavily forested steep basalt gorges dropping down to the eastern coastal plain. Some parts of the highlands are composed of granite and decomposed granite soil, which is slightly deficient in nutrients. There are also basalt intrusions which are more fertile than the granite country. To the west are gently undulating pastures and bushland.

Ye so Armidale is a university town and my daughter is starting her third year. We gave her our old car last year and the positive of that was we wouldn't have to do these trips again. Didn't work out that way, two cars go one comes home after moving a couple of camel loads of stuff. It seems entirely inefficient to drive seven hours to spend twenty minutes carrying stuff. People with faces you love will use those faces to make you do silly things sometimes.

A tale of the trip, from the coast across the/a lesser great divide and back again.

It rained heaps over night, it has been raining a lot, rivers flooding in a minor to moderate way, in a major way in places not that far away.
Rain wasn't a problem on the way there. Busy rivers, streams, gulleys even a gutter full enough to float a leaf can be a distraction to a person with a fascination for flow though.

The road is a two lane thing, one each way.
Bugger all traffic, it's not a major highway.
You start by driving forty minutes west by familiar road, stop at Long Flat because there's a toilet there and the next one is in the wild, a place my loves have named Wolf Creek. I point out a calf to my daughter, she falls in loves, calf slips under an electric fence while I'm not looking and my Beth regales me with a story of the calf's special sneaking under fence abilities. My wife hears the river, or demands me to hear it, already the details become vague, we used to do them together from the Murrumbidgee to the Baron where crocs disturb your peace of mind.

Another fifteen minutes driving through the lower Hastings valley you start to climb, winding road 25km/15mph forest bends for about 45 minutes and you arer are in another place entirely. These places aren't mine I haven't figured out a way to describe them.

The trip back was interesting, the sky was... you see a sky and it looks blue, it's not proper blue but it isn't rain grey. Skirting storms, driving on roads left drenched and steaming by a storm just past.

You're a good dad, Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 08, 2012, 03:37:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
Going to meet a new client today. Nervous because they had a lot of problems and requested to be moved from their old account rep, and they are a huge client, and now they are my problem. Hope they like me. LOL

I don't see why they wouldn't. So, how did it go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 08, 2012, 04:23:48 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on February 07, 2012, 05:54:33 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 07, 2012, 08:17:15 AM
Architecture by far is the most boring, tiresome job I can imagine doing. I'm helping out a my architect get some drawings ready and it is by far the most mind numbing experience I have had in a long time and the list of things to do never seems to stop rolling in.

Anything I can help with? ;)

I'm a demon on AutoCAD don't you know...

Thanks for the offer but its all sorted now, but that's good to know I will certainly remember that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 08, 2012, 06:25:53 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 08, 2012, 03:37:26 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
Going to meet a new client today. Nervous because they had a lot of problems and requested to be moved from their old account rep, and they are a huge client, and now they are my problem. Hope they like me. LOL

I don't see why they wouldn't. So, how did it go?

Really good, actually. What can I say, I'm a charmer. LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 08, 2012, 08:41:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 08, 2012, 06:25:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 08, 2012, 03:37:26 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
Going to meet a new client today. Nervous because they had a lot of problems and requested to be moved from their old account rep, and they are a huge client, and now they are my problem. Hope they like me. LOL

I don't see why they wouldn't. So, how did it go?

Really good, actually. What can I say, I'm a charmer. LOL

Yay, congrats, glad it went well. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 08, 2012, 08:43:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 08, 2012, 11:43:50 AM
Today is Mom's birthday, so my brother and I are teaming up. He's making dinner and I'm making a chocolate cake. Best part? It's a surprise. I can't wait to see Mom's face when she sees what we made. ;D

Aww, that's great! I bet she'll love the surprise!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 09, 2012, 05:12:28 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 08, 2012, 06:25:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 08, 2012, 03:37:26 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 07, 2012, 04:32:33 PM
Going to meet a new client today. Nervous because they had a lot of problems and requested to be moved from their old account rep, and they are a huge client, and now they are my problem. Hope they like me. LOL

I don't see why they wouldn't. So, how did it go?

Really good, actually. What can I say, I'm a charmer. LOL

More like genuinely nice, I'd say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2012, 05:21:33 PM

Just came off a three day nightshift, and am typing this in full on zombie mode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2012, 05:29:55 PM

CERN.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 05:37:35 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 09, 2012, 05:29:55 PM
CERN.

What about CERN? Upping the hadron collider's energy, or something else?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 06:27:50 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 05:37:35 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 09, 2012, 05:29:55 PM
CERN.

What about CERN? Upping the hadron collider's energy, or something else?

I too would like to understand Asmo's cryptic comment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2012, 07:15:39 PM

Okay, I know I'm quiet in class, but this is ridiculous. I sit in the front row of desks in my maths class. My teacher stands right next to my desk when he lectures, which is for about half of the class. I also answered some of the questions that he asked. Five minutes until the bell rings, I'm working on my homework and he comes up to my desk and asks me if I was in class the whole time. Apparently, he counted me absent. I am now invisible. What worse, this isn't the first time it's happened to me. For some reason, I find it really funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 09, 2012, 07:19:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2012, 07:15:39 PM
Okay, I know I'm quiet in class, but this is ridiculous. I sit in the front row of desks in my maths class. My teacher stands right next to my desk when he lectures, which is for about half of the class. I also answered some of the questions that he asked. Five minutes until the bell rings, I'm working on my homework and he comes up to my desk and asks me if I was in class the whole time. Apparently, he counted me absent. I am now invisible. What worse, this isn't the first time it's happened to me. For some reason, I find it really funny.

That should teach you to sit in the back of the class. Or, announce your name everytime you ask or answer a a question, like a reporter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:23:38 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2012, 07:15:39 PM
Okay, I know I'm quiet in class, but this is ridiculous. I sit in the front row of desks in my maths class. My teacher stands right next to my desk when he lectures, which is for about half of the class. I also answered some of the questions that he asked. Five minutes until the bell rings, I'm working on my homework and he comes up to my desk and asks me if I was in class the whole time. Apparently, he counted me absent. I am now invisible. What worse, this isn't the first time it's happened to me. For some reason, I find it really funny.

Make yourself a small flag and wave it until the teacher spots you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2012, 07:25:48 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Make yourself a small flag and wave it until the teacher spots you :)

Maybe I'll just attach a strobe light to me head. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 07:29:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2012, 07:15:39 PM
Okay, I know I'm quiet in class, but this is ridiculous. I sit in the front row of desks in my maths class. My teacher stands right next to my desk when he lectures, which is for about half of the class. I also answered some of the questions that he asked. Five minutes until the bell rings, I'm working on my homework and he comes up to my desk and asks me if I was in class the whole time. Apparently, he counted me absent. I am now invisible. What worse, this isn't the first time it's happened to me. For some reason, I find it really funny.
Make yourself a small flag and wave it until the teacher spots you :)

Yeah, the flag can say 'be there or be rhombus!' -- it may give a math geek a laugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 09, 2012, 07:31:32 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 07:29:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2012, 07:15:39 PM
Okay, I know I'm quiet in class, but this is ridiculous. I sit in the front row of desks in my maths class. My teacher stands right next to my desk when he lectures, which is for about half of the class. I also answered some of the questions that he asked. Five minutes until the bell rings, I'm working on my homework and he comes up to my desk and asks me if I was in class the whole time. Apparently, he counted me absent. I am now invisible. What worse, this isn't the first time it's happened to me. For some reason, I find it really funny.
Make yourself a small flag and wave it until the teacher spots you :)

Yeah, the flag can say 'be there or be rhombus!' -- it may give a math geek a laugh.

Oooh, or "i am not imaginary!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:33:21 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2012, 07:25:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Make yourself a small flag and wave it until the teacher spots you :)

Maybe I'll just attach a strobe light to me head. :D

Or get a pea shooter!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 09, 2012, 10:00:37 PM

I hate being motion sick sooo much!! >___<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2012, 11:37:17 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 05:37:35 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 09, 2012, 05:29:55 PM
CERN.

What about CERN? Upping the hadron collider's energy, or something else?
I too would like to understand Asmo's cryptic comment.

Just drooling over job opportunities...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2012, 11:57:13 PM

Keep dreaming! Noone in their right mind would give you access to a super collider. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 10, 2012, 01:55:27 AM

Top Gear is doing a segment on an Audi RS4 and I waannt it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 03:07:43 AM

I very rarely get mad, but I'm pissed as all hell right now. I've been trying to get ahold of someone all day, they haven't responded to calls or texts, so finally when I texted and asked 'are you OK? I'm kinda worried. Haven't heard from you all day...' the response was 'I'm OK. Party after work. Lots of beer!' I asked if they were driving home. They said yes. I asked if they were drunk. They said yes. I told them not to drive, to grab a motel for the night (it's an hour's drive home), they said no, they were driving anyhow. This person's normally sensible, has children waiting for them at home, and was supposed to discuss a few important issues with me today, but it got blown off, and now they're driving home drunk. Fan-fucking-tastic. I hope a cop pulls them over. Seriously. That's one ticket they deserve.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 10, 2012, 08:54:57 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 09, 2012, 11:57:13 PM
Keep dreaming! Noone in their right mind would give you access to a super collider. ;D

Oh, but they would. And perhaps they will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 10, 2012, 04:23:35 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 03:07:43 AM
I very rarely get mad, but I'm pissed as all hell right now. I've been trying to get ahold of someone all day, they haven't responded to calls or texts, so finally when I texted and asked 'are you OK? I'm kinda worried. Haven't heard from you all day...' the response was 'I'm OK. Party after work. Lots of beer!' I asked if they were driving home. They said yes. I asked if they were drunk. They said yes. I told them not to drive, to grab a motel for the night (it's an hour's drive home), they said no, they were driving anyhow. This person's normally sensible, has children waiting for them at home, and was supposed to discuss a few important issues with me today, but it got blown off, and now they're driving home drunk. Fan-fucking-tastic. I hope a cop pulls them over. Seriously. That's one ticket they deserve.

((Amicale)) It's hard when a friend is making terrible decisions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 06:14:57 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 10, 2012, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 03:07:43 AM
I very rarely get mad, but I'm pissed as all hell right now. I've been trying to get ahold of someone all day, they haven't responded to calls or texts, so finally when I texted and asked 'are you OK? I'm kinda worried. Haven't heard from you all day...' the response was 'I'm OK. Party after work. Lots of beer!' I asked if they were driving home. They said yes. I asked if they were drunk. They said yes. I told them not to drive, to grab a motel for the night (it's an hour's drive home), they said no, they were driving anyhow. This person's normally sensible, has children waiting for them at home, and was supposed to discuss a few important issues with me today, but it got blown off, and now they're driving home drunk. Fan-fucking-tastic. I hope a cop pulls them over. Seriously. That's one ticket they deserve.

((Amicale)) It's hard when a friend is making terrible decisions.

Thanks. In the end, my friend decided to be slightly more sensible, and stayed at their office until the alcohol wore off somewhat, several hours later. They got home at about 1 am, sigh, and had to get back up at 6 for work. I can only hope the ensuing hangover causes them to think 'well, that was dumb of me, lets not do that again!' Still... yeah, I was prettymuch worried all night. Especially since 1 am their time was 4 am my time, ugh. That's just how I am. Until I know my friends and loved ones are safe, I constantly think about it, can't sleep, etc. They don't call me 'mom' for nothing. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 10, 2012, 06:28:06 PM

I'm glad your friend decided not to risk it. Haha about being "mom"; I'm the same way. Last time I forgot my husband was going to be home late because of parent teacher conferences I was seriously ready to start calling all of the hospitals. LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 06:33:37 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 10, 2012, 06:28:06 PM
I'm glad your friend decided not to risk it. Haha about being "mom"; I'm the same way. Last time I forgot my husband was going to be home late because of parent teacher conferences I was seriously ready to start calling all of the hospitals. LOL

ROFL, yup, I'm the exact same way! If someone's really late, or isn't where they should be, I start worrying! Sigh. Everyone who I love and am close to has learned to just put up with me. It's not that I have any desire to control where they go -- I don't care if they go a hundred different places, as long as I know they're safe. They might roll their eyes, but they know I care. And I've been in the 'ack, I'm about to start calling hospitals!' mode too, more than a few times. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 10, 2012, 06:40:45 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 06:33:37 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 10, 2012, 06:28:06 PM
I'm glad your friend decided not to risk it. Haha about being "mom"; I'm the same way. Last time I forgot my husband was going to be home late because of parent teacher conferences I was seriously ready to start calling all of the hospitals. LOL

ROFL, yup, I'm the exact same way! If someone's really late, or isn't where they should be, I start worrying! Sigh. Everyone who I love and am close to has learned to just put up with me. It's not that I have any desire to control where they go -- I don't care if they go a hundred different places, as long as I know they're safe. They might roll their eyes, but they know I care. And I've been in the 'ack, I'm about to start calling hospitals!' mode too, more than a few times. ;)

Yes, that's exactly right! I'm truly not controlling about where hubby goes. It's not a trust thing at all. He can go out with any of his friends or coworkers, male or female, any time that he likes. I trust him implicitly. I just get scared and start thinking terrible things like "What if he were in a horrible car accident?" if I don't know approximately where he is and approximately what time he'll be home. He's learned to tolerate me too, because he knows that it's not coming from a place of possessivenes or jealousy, I just love him and worry about him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2012, 08:54:12 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg134.imageshack.us%2Fimg134%2F9158%2Frockmovexx8.gif&hash=44c95ab69c462968658f464b79f5cc65b41aacab)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 10, 2012, 08:55:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 10, 2012, 08:54:12 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg134.imageshack.us%2Fimg134%2F9158%2Frockmovexx8.gif&hash=44c95ab69c462968658f464b79f5cc65b41aacab)

ROFL! I love it!

That's what happens when you try to steal Asmo. It's slow going... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2012, 08:55:55 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg142.imageshack.us%2Fimg142%2F3783%2Fdoghumplm4.gif&hash=c7d9c00d566d3b8df3374e87f4aea8243a9baba9)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2012, 12:13:25 AM

I'm at a GLBT resource center that my friend took me too. It's really fun. The people here are so nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 11, 2012, 02:05:47 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 11, 2012, 12:13:25 AM
I'm at a GLBT resource center that my friend took me too. It's really fun. The people here are so nice.

Awesome! Did you pick up some pamphlets and info and stuff, or just chat with the folks there? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2012, 02:22:48 AM

Just chatting. It was teen night that they have every Friday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 11, 2012, 02:56:19 AM

I find it somewhat ironic that I'm a better husband now than I was when I was a Christian. I also enjoy life more. When I had a mythical heaven to look forward to, I just lived day to day, not really realizing what was amazing around me. Sure, I had preachers telling me about all the beauty that God gave us, and then saw the horror stories about what some humans were doing to other humans, and those same preachers would tell me it was God allowing the devil to do such things.

Now, with my understanding that I am mortal, I also understand my existence as I am is temporary. The temporary nature of my existence has opened my eyes to the beautiful, wonderful things in life. Colors seem more vibrant, and I notice little things like dew dripping off a leaf so much more. I marvel at the overcast days with snow falling and snow blanketing everything like I did when I was a child. I appreciate what a caring, beautiful woman that has chosen to spend her time with me, and marvel at how she sees me as worthy of her time. I take every opportunity to demonstrate my love and admiration to her. I am a better husband BECAUSE I'm an atheist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 11, 2012, 03:05:06 AM

Quote from: fester30 on February 11, 2012, 02:56:19 AM
I find it somewhat ironic that I'm a better husband now than I was when I was a Christian. I also enjoy life more. When I had a mythical heaven to look forward to, I just lived day to day, not really realizing what was amazing around me. Sure, I had preachers telling me about all the beauty that God gave us, and then saw the horror stories about what some humans were doing to other humans, and those same preachers would tell me it was God allowing the devil to do such things.

Now, with my understanding that I am mortal, I also understand my existence as I am is temporary. The temporary nature of my existence has opened my eyes to the beautiful, wonderful things in life. Colors seem more vibrant, and I notice little things like dew dripping off a leaf so much more. I marvel at the overcast days with snow falling and snow blanketing everything like I did when I was a child. I appreciate what a caring, beautiful woman that has chosen to spend her time with me, and marvel at how she sees me as worthy of her time. I take every opportunity to demonstrate my love and admiration to her. I am a better husband BECAUSE I'm an atheist.

Awww... this is beautiful. :) Thank you so much for sharing that!

I know what you're talking about. I don't take moments for granted. I don't believe that we get a second chance in an afterlife. What we have here is it, and I am just so happy for every moment I have with my loved ones, my friends.... all the little moments that mean so much. Taking time to just be in awe of the things that we sometimes take for granted which are wonderful. Also, using each and every moment, even the hard, difficult ones, to learn and grow. To become a better person. I try to do my best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 11, 2012, 03:05:35 AM

I have no guilt from an invisible sky daddy as an atheist. :D
I enjoy life as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 11, 2012, 01:44:40 PM

I've tried using a green font when I'm putting forward the point of view of the downtrodden Christian.

For a warning of general Pudding lunacy, I'm thinking (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJAzIv.png&hash=b2a9891e1572d5ecb61c583d11a0f120fc6a7505)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 11, 2012, 01:56:20 PM

Are you saying you've got a Christian hat pudding?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 11, 2012, 02:18:06 PM

Quote from: fester30 on February 11, 2012, 01:56:20 PM
Are you saying you've got a Christian hat pudding?

I have many, they come with the heads.
I have a reciprocal deal with Asmo.

Sometimes I take the side of the Christian, it's only because they've been so sadly denied a voice for so long.
Did you know some of them don't like contraception? No, I know you don't know, I anticipate your answer. But let me tell you they sit and sway back and forth holding their beads, never attempting to impose their will, just floating in a bubble of ill ease, never venturing to interfere with free will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 11, 2012, 05:15:51 PM

Is anyone else having trouble with the forum today? Half the time I can't connect to it.

I remember hearing about a study with rats where some rats got a pellet of food every time they pushed the lever. They would push the lever a few times, get bored, and leave off. Some rats never got a pellet of food when they pushed the lever. Those rats would push the lever a few times, get bored, and stop. The last group of rats got a pellet of food every once and a while, randomly, when they pushed the lever. Those rats would pound away at the levers obsessively until they dropped from exhaustion. I feel like that kind of rat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 11, 2012, 05:35:38 PM

Nonsense, bumped heads, nothen never did make no sense here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2012, 06:25:14 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 11, 2012, 05:15:51 PM
Is anyone else having trouble with the forum today? Half the time I can't connect to it.

I remember hearing about a study with rats where some rats got a pellet of food every time they pushed the lever. They would push the lever a few times, get bored, and leave off. Some rats never got a pellet of food when they pushed the lever. Those rats would push the lever a few times, get bored, and stop. The last group of rats got a pellet of food every once and a while, randomly, when they pushed the lever. Those rats would pound away at the levers obsessively until they dropped from exhaustion. I feel like that kind of rat.

The forum has been okay for me.

The experiment may have been done with rats but I think you are refering to Skinner's superstitious pigeons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._F._Skinner#Superstition_in_the_pigeon) and it's called partial reinforcement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2012, 06:52:31 PM

The forum has been a little choppy today...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:05:47 PM

Received $1800 worth of software in the mail today. So glad it came intact.

Also, I miss everyone at HAF. Damn my busy life. Any entertaining trolls lately?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2012, 07:08:00 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:05:47 PM
Received $1800 worth of software in the mail today. So glad it came intact.

Also, I miss everyone at HAF. Damn my busy life. Any entertaining trolls lately?

We hav been relatively troll free of late.

What was the software?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:11:20 PM

Adobe's Technical Communication suite 3.5. It comes with Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Acrobat, Captivate and Photoshop.
The best part is that I didn't have to pay a cent for it out of pocket because it's covered by my school as a requirement for my program. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2012, 07:12:17 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:11:20 PM
Adobe's Technical Communication suite 3.5. It comes with Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Acrobat, Captivate and Photoshop.
The best part is that I didn't have to pay a cent for it out of pocket because it's covered by my school as a requirement for my program. ;D

Cool! How much of it can you use?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2012, 07:19:54 PM

Got new sneakers today. Had my dad buy them in the states.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:21:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:11:20 PM
Adobe's Technical Communication suite 3.5. It comes with Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Acrobat, Captivate and Photoshop.
The best part is that I didn't have to pay a cent for it out of pocket because it's covered by my school as a requirement for my program. ;D
Cool! How much of it can you use?

Do you mean licensing-wise, or skill wise? Licensing-wise it's the whole kit and caboodle. Skill wise, I'm still learning. Haha. I'm doing a Framemaker course now. I'm pretty familiar with acrobat, and I've had some limited flirtations with photoshop. Robohelp and Capitvate are part of my program, but I also have a dandy membership with this (http://www.lynda.com) website, so I know what I'll be doing in my spare time for the next, um, forever.

Life long learning, gotta love it, you do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2012, 07:32:05 PM

It was the capability side of things, there's a lot of stuff to get one's head around there. What will you ultimatly use this for?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 11, 2012, 07:43:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2012, 07:32:05 PM
It was the capability side of things, there's a lot of stuff to get one's head around there. What will you ultimatly use this for?

I'm doing a technical writing program, so, ultimately, I hope I can use it as a technical writer. I find document design really interesting; mixing the best of writing and design elements. As for what I'll actually end up using it for, it's hard to say. But I'm not one to turn down free(ish) software!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 04:41:52 AM

Dyed my hair "caramel latte." Oh lala~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 04:42:55 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 04:41:52 AM
Dyed my hair "caramel latte." Oh lala~

I bet it's beautiful! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 04:46:54 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 04:42:55 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 04:41:52 AM
Dyed my hair "caramel latte." Oh lala~

I bet it's beautiful! :)

Hehe, thanks. I'm still waiting for it to dry, but i'm sure it will turn out great. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dobermonster on February 12, 2012, 07:54:34 AM

Craving sour skittles . . . too late for skittles run? The debate continues . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 08:52:30 AM

It's almost 4 am. Insomnia can kiss my friendly but skeptical derriere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 12:14:18 PM

...At least the weekend is almost up. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 04:48:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 12:14:18 PM
...At least the weekend is almost up. >:(

Why would anyone want the weekend to be over?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 12, 2012, 05:10:42 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 12, 2012, 04:48:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 12:14:18 PM
...At least the weekend is almost up. >:(

Why would anyone want the weekend to be over?

He is weird. I thought you knew...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 05:16:33 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 12, 2012, 05:10:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 12, 2012, 04:48:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 12:14:18 PM
...At least the weekend is almost up. >:(

Why would anyone want the weekend to be over?

He is weird. I thought you knew...

Well yes, he's a bit odd. :D But even so...wanting the weekend to be over? What are you, a communist?!?*

*In case the phrase "What are you, a communist?" wasn't something your dads said to you when you were growing up, see this article for explanation.

http://www.wentzmania.com/jargon0604.html (http://www.wentzmania.com/jargon0604.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 12, 2012, 05:19:05 PM

Well, he ws born in Soviet Russia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 05:21:37 PM

Ahhhhhh. *Taps her nose knowingly* That explains it then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 05:37:34 PM

My bright, happy, giggly and fairly intelligent little munchkin was carried into the kitchen this AM by my girlfriend, while I was making coffee. "Come see what A. did", she said. A's eyes were wide and round. I couldn't tell if she was in awe, scared, or about to burst out laughing. The 3 of us walked back into A's room, and my eyes took in the following:

- squares, circles and lines painted in lipstick, ink pen, and crayolas all over the lower 2-3 feet of the room. Anywhere she could reach.
- lipstick all over her teddy bears and her dolls.
- a half eaten granola bar crumbled to BITS all through her bed (and on later inspection, her hair)

and finally

- BLUSH on my cat's tummy.

She apparently got into my GF's bag at what I can only assume was the dead of night, and did all the above with the aid of her nightlight, as quiet as a mouse...

Children, LOL.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 05:41:00 PM

How...creative...of her. ;)

So is it safe to say she's giving her dolls a bath and getting ready to help scrub down walls as we speak?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 06:38:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 12, 2012, 05:41:00 PM
How...creative...of her. ;)

So is it safe to say she's giving her dolls a bath and getting ready to help scrub down walls as we speak?

Very safe to say that, lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 07:13:21 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 12, 2012, 04:48:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 12:14:18 PM
...At least the weekend is almost up. >:(

Why would anyone want the weekend to be over?

Nothing to do. I'm not into getting drunk, friends who are not drunk are doing something somewhere, nothing worth watching, nothing to read that I don't read on the other days...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 07:16:33 PM

You could go out and play in the snow. ;D

(Sorry, couldn't help myself, I know you hate the snow.)

Did you ever check out Arrested Development like I suggested? Great show. First season is free on Hulu.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2012, 07:19:48 PM

Yeah and I liked it well enough, but didn't feel like being glued to a TV from friday afternoon until... Pretty much now.

As for snow, it's melting, so it's wet and covered by a crust of ice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 07:22:52 PM

I'm taking my son to the Natural History Museum to learn about and hold the snakes. Jealous? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 12, 2012, 07:37:47 PM

I'm a total procrastinator. If I were moving March 30th I might start packing March 25th. Might.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 12, 2012, 07:40:35 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 12, 2012, 07:30:24 PM
I'm moving to FL the end of March and I should be packing and stuff but I'm completely overwhelmed by the process so I'm jamming out to Fleet Foxes, drinking coffee, coming up with names for my friends' new band, and buying a bunch of books online. I just can't deal with this moving process for some reason.

I hear you. We moved in September and I dreaded the whole process.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 07:56:08 PM

Huge paper I have to write. Due day after Valentine's day. Time to lock self in library!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2012, 08:10:02 PM

Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
Huge paper I have to write. Due day after Valentine's day. Time to lock self in library!

What's the subject?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 12, 2012, 08:33:51 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 12, 2012, 05:37:34 PM

She apparently got into my GF's bag at what I can only assume was the dead of night, and did all the above with the aid of her nightlight, as quiet as a mouse...

Children, LOL.

Sounds like Picasso finally got reincarnated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 08:48:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
Huge paper I have to write. Due day after Valentine's day. Time to lock self in library!
What's the subject?

Informative paper on Enhanced Interrogation. My teacher is a published author about torture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2012, 09:02:00 PM

Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 08:48:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
Huge paper I have to write. Due day after Valentine's day. Time to lock self in library!
What's the subject?

Informative paper on Enhanced Interrogation. My teacher is a published author about torture.

That's a difficult and interesting subject. Have your read any of Sam Harris on the ethics/morality of torture?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 10:25:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 09:02:00 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 08:48:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
Huge paper I have to write. Due day after Valentine's day. Time to lock self in library!
What's the subject?

Informative paper on Enhanced Interrogation. My teacher is a published author about torture.
That's a difficult and interesting subject. Have your read any of Sam Harris on the ethics/morality of torture?

No I have not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2012, 10:31:03 PM

Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 10:25:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 09:02:00 PM

That's a difficult and interesting subject. Have your read any of Sam Harris on the ethics/morality of torture?

No I have not.

Worth looking up. Sam Harris is a prominent atheist, in the vain of Dawkins and Hitchins. Sam's views were headline news in 2005 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sam-harris/in-defense-of-torture_b_8993.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 11:00:32 PM

I was watching lethal weapon 4 (which I havent seen since like 15 or so)
Anyway, I never noticed how much american brain washing it has.
Rigg's gf was having a baby, but she was determined to get married before she went into labor. At the end-in the hospital- she rushed Riggs to get a minister saying "i want to be a wife before a mother."
I suppose it made me think how much pressure is put on people, especially women.in society. To be an unwed mother, or just a couple who chooses not to be married can still be in a loving, very close relationship.
People seem to.judge you very harshly if you arent married, but with a kid. Like it really makes a difference..

That's what's on my mind. :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 12:15:26 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 11:00:32 PM
I was watching lethal weapon 4 (which I havent seen since like 15 or so)
Anyway, I never noticed how much american brain washing it has.
Rigg's gf was having a baby, but she was determined to get married before she went into labor. At the end-in the hospital- she rushed Riggs to get a minister saying "i want to be a wife before a mother."
I suppose it made me think how much pressure is put on people, especially women.in society. To be an unwed mother, or just a couple who chooses not to be married can still be in a loving, very close relationship.
People seem to.judge you very harshly if you arent married, but with a kid. Like it really makes a difference..

That's what's on my mind. :<

I hear you. Believe me. I'm in that boat. Unmarried mother to an almost 4 year old, check. Have a girlfriend, check. No upcoming engagement/wedding plans, check. For those reasons and others, I've gotten interesting comments. And 'interesting' is the kindest adjective I can use, lol. The comments no longer offend me. My daughter is happy and healthy. My relationship is happy and healthy. I have my own reasons for why things are the way they are, and anyone who doesn't care/bother to actually get to know me and why I think the way I do is welcome to their opinion of me, but they can't expect me to take it to heart. So, yeah -- boo to social pressure. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on February 13, 2012, 12:31:26 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 10:31:03 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 12, 2012, 10:25:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2012, 09:02:00 PM

That's a difficult and interesting subject. Have your read any of Sam Harris on the ethics/morality of torture?

No I have not.
Worth looking up. Sam Harris is a prominent atheist, in the vain of Dawkins and Hitchins. Sam's views were headline news in 2005 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sam-harris/in-defense-of-torture_b_8993.html

I wish I could use his information, but we're not allowed to use blogs as sources. Thank you though!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 13, 2012, 12:53:38 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 12:15:26 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 12, 2012, 11:00:32 PM
I was watching lethal weapon 4 (which I havent seen since like 15 or so)
Anyway, I never noticed how much american brain washing it has.
Rigg's gf was having a baby, but she was determined to get married before she went into labor. At the end-in the hospital- she rushed Riggs to get a minister saying "i want to be a wife before a mother."
I suppose it made me think how much pressure is put on people, especially women.in society. To be an unwed mother, or just a couple who chooses not to be married can still be in a loving, very close relationship.
People seem to.judge you very harshly if you arent married, but with a kid. Like it really makes a difference..

That's what's on my mind. :<

I hear you. Believe me. I'm in that boat. Unmarried mother to an almost 4 year old, check. Have a girlfriend, check. No upcoming engagement/wedding plans, check. For those reasons and others, I've gotten interesting comments. And 'interesting' is the kindest adjective I can use, lol. The comments no longer offend me. My daughter is happy and healthy. My relationship is happy and healthy. I have my own reasons for why things are the way they are, and anyone who doesn't care/bother to actually get to know me and why I think the way I do is welcome to their opinion of me, but they can't expect me to take it to heart. So, yeah -- boo to social pressure. :P

In situations like this, I like the old saying "The people who matter don't mind, and the people who mind don't matter."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 01:23:46 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 13, 2012, 12:53:38 AM

In situations like this, I like the old saying "The people who matter don't mind, and the people who mind don't matter."

Yup, very true! :)

On my mind right now: plugging in the kettle to boil water for a lovely cup of chai tea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 01:34:11 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 01:23:46 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 13, 2012, 12:53:38 AM

In situations like this, I like the old saying "The people who matter don't mind, and the people who mind don't matter."

Yup, very true! :)

On my mind right now: plugging in the kettle to boil water for a lovely cup of chai tea.

I just finished a cup of tea. I could definitely do with another.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 13, 2012, 01:43:42 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 01:34:11 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 01:23:46 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 13, 2012, 12:53:38 AM

In situations like this, I like the old saying "The people who matter don't mind, and the people who mind don't matter."

Yup, very true! :)

On my mind right now: plugging in the kettle to boil water for a lovely cup of chai tea.

I just finished a cup of tea. I could definitely do with another.

Must be a trend -- I read this while finishing off a cup of 2 hr old tea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 13, 2012, 01:45:16 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 01:23:46 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 13, 2012, 12:53:38 AM

In situations like this, I like the old saying "The people who matter don't mind, and the people who mind don't matter."

Yup, very true! :)

On my mind right now: plugging in the kettle to boil water for a lovely cup of chai tea.

I could go for iced chai tea. Yum.

Thanks for your comments, Ami and Ali ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 01:48:23 AM

HAF tea party! ;D
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_DapjjltUZPo%2FTFNLi30UMZI%2FAAAAAAAAA2M%2FJOKCsadg8VU%2Fs1600%2Ftea%2Btable.jpg&hash=e98d39d91af4a03f6b1798e77504880c3655dec2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 13, 2012, 01:49:37 AM

As long a there is peppermint tea, I'll be there! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 01:52:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 13, 2012, 01:49:37 AM
As long a there is peppermint tea, I'll be there! :P

At the HAF tea party, there is tea for all tastes and persuasions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 13, 2012, 01:56:32 AM

Wow! Here's a fancy upgrade, Tank!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhackedirl.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F02%2Fepic-win-photos-locked-and-loaded-win.jpg&hash=3374ef37ae5125b0c6483ccb71a4acd04eb6a7dc)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 13, 2012, 02:13:23 AM

Omg, I always wanted a really nice tea party.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 02:19:09 AM

That looks suspiciously like a church. I don't think he'll go for it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 13, 2012, 02:22:11 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 02:19:09 AM
That looks suspiciously like a church. I don't think he'll go for it.

It could be a disguise donned to get him into the Vatican.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 13, 2012, 02:30:59 AM

When I see that "Women In Combat" title I sometimes read Wombat in Combat.
They are out there you know, cross them at your own risk.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snuurg.com%2Fmonsters%2Fcombatwombat.jpg&hash=2e291fc7241dff1a9bab849a3197cb2be2d704d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 02:35:24 AM

Combat Wombat would be a neat name of a band.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 02:48:03 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 02:35:24 AM
Combat Wombat would be a neat name of a band.

It seems to be one, apparently: http://www.combatwombat.org/ :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 13, 2012, 02:48:55 AM

haha! Awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 13, 2012, 03:00:56 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 13, 2012, 01:56:32 AM
Wow! Here's a fancy upgrade, Tank!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhackedirl.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F02%2Fepic-win-photos-locked-and-loaded-win.jpg&hash=3374ef37ae5125b0c6483ccb71a4acd04eb6a7dc)

Truthfully the most lethal weapon ever created. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2012, 08:58:48 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 13, 2012, 01:56:32 AM
Wow! Here's a fancy upgrade, Tank!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhackedirl.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F02%2Fepic-win-photos-locked-and-loaded-win.jpg&hash=3374ef37ae5125b0c6483ccb71a4acd04eb6a7dc)

Wow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on February 13, 2012, 09:43:10 AM

Currently, I'm thinking about how it is that I can be tired for hours, but then unable to sleep when I go to bed. I went to sleep at 9, but my husband woke me up to watch The Walking Dead with him and now I can't fall back asleep! This happens pretty frequently that I feel tired until I lay down, and then my brain starts running in overdrive.

Also, Church of Tank is pretty epic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2012, 12:15:07 PM

Church Tank could have been inspired by the SiFi of Alistair Reynolds. Some of his stuff deals with massive military cathedrals on tracks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 13, 2012, 02:17:03 PM

Philo, watching The Walking Dead right before bedtime would be a good way to keep yourself awake, yes? :D I know I'd have alllll kinds of thoughts going through my head if I watched that at night, lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 13, 2012, 02:25:19 PM

I love The Walking Dead. That's such a good show.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 13, 2012, 10:48:13 PM

I seriously need to learn to say no to people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 13, 2012, 10:53:31 PM

Why, what horrible thing did you agree to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 13, 2012, 10:59:04 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 13, 2012, 10:48:13 PM
I seriously need to learn to say no to people.

You and me both! What did you say yes to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 13, 2012, 11:09:12 PM

Always taking on more work than I know I want to do, for the last 3 months there hasn't been a week when I haven't stayed awake for more than 24 hours (78hrs is the record) busting my backside so I can fit all the work I have to do into my schedule.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 13, 2012, 11:12:39 PM

78 hours?!? After 24 I would be a gibbering mess. I hope that you are well recognized for your efforts anyway. Sheesh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 13, 2012, 11:51:00 PM

Yeah 78, wont be doing that again in a hurry but it was worth it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on February 14, 2012, 01:42:24 AM

I stayed up for 3 days in college once....I was so sleep deprived that after walking home (thankfully I lived close enough to walk...oh and it was pouring w/o an umbrella) I fell asleep immediately and couldn't remember if I had actually turned my project in when I woke up the next day and barely remembered walking home. Ya, definitely not advisable...3 days without sleep was like being drunk and I was in good physical shape at the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM

Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 14, 2012, 02:28:45 AM

Good for you. Sounds like it was a pretty toxic place to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 02:49:51 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 14, 2012, 02:28:45 AM
Good for you. Sounds like it was a pretty toxic place to work.

Thanks, it's been one of those days, I can tell you. Ohhh mmyyy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 05:49:04 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.

Yay!! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 08:30:06 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.

Well done. Now onward and upward!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 14, 2012, 09:45:53 AM

Good luck, DJ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PM

I swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:00:15 PM

Want a self cleaning rat cage xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 04:03:41 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Want a self cleaning rat cage xD

I want a self cleaning horse stall. :p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 14, 2012, 04:12:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 04:03:41 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Want a self cleaning rat cage xD

I want a self cleaning horse stall. :p

I want a self cleaning appartment. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:15:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
I swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

FFA chapter?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 04:21:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:15:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
I swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

FFA chapter?

Yea, like a branch. You have the national FFA and the you have chapters in almost every city

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:41:51 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 14, 2012, 04:12:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 04:03:41 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Want a self cleaning rat cage xD

I want a self cleaning horse stall. :p

I want a self cleaning appartment. ;D

Especially clothing that folds themselves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 14, 2012, 04:53:28 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
I swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

What in the he11 is an FFA? Can you eat it? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:54:37 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:15:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
I swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

FFA chapter?

Yea, like a branch. You have the national FFA and the you have chapters in almost every city

LOL chapter I understand, it's the FFA TLA I was having trouble with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 14, 2012, 04:56:29 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:41:51 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 14, 2012, 04:12:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 04:03:41 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 04:00:15 PM
Want a self cleaning rat cage xD
I want a self cleaning horse stall. :p
I want a self cleaning appartment. ;D
Especially clothing that folds themselves.

Clothes hangers, and a cleaner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 14, 2012, 05:03:05 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 03:57:19 PMI swear, I've about had it with me FFA chapter. This week is FFA week, so every member of the parliamentary team does the pledge of allegiance in the morning over the PA. Well, my day was Friday, but it got changed to today and nobody told me. So I got reamed by everybody on the team when I walked into the ag room. Not only that, but a few weeks ago, they found about my atheism (I'm not vocal about it). So they've been really cold towards me. I'm about ready to turn my jacket in.

I'd probably say, "one nation under Zeus" in the pledge. I have said "bob", "Ra", "sky", "space" and "foot" in place of god, but I don't remember saying "Zeus". I mostly just omit the "under god" part. I haven't said the 1954 version of the Pledge of Allegiance for a very long time.

On a side note; if you want to see what it would look like if Germans won the war, google "Bellamy Salute".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 14, 2012, 05:06:32 PM

Future Farmers of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/Pages/default.aspx)

I grew up living in the sticks outside of a very small town whose main economy is based on dairy farming, where the FFA was pretty important (this was several decades ago). I think they are actually a good organization, but it seems natural that most of the chapters would be more or less conservative, in both religion and politics.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 05:07:07 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:54:37 PM
LOL chapter I understand, it's the FFA TLA I was having trouble with.

TLA?

Quote from: Davin on February 14, 2012, 05:03:05 PM
I'd probably say, "one nation under Zeus" in the pledge. I have said "bob", "Ra", "sky", "space" and "foot" in place of god, but I don't remember saying "Zeus". I mostly just omit the "under god" part. I haven't said the 1954 version of the Pledge of Allegiance for a very long time.

On a side note; if you want to see what it would look like if Germans won the war, google "Bellamy Salute".

I don't even say it. I just stand quietly

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 05:09:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 05:07:07 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 04:54:37 PM
LOL chapter I understand, it's the FFA TLA I was having trouble with.

TLA?

Three Letter Acronym (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 05:12:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 05:09:35 PM
Three Letter Acronym (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Ahh I see now.

Quote from: Recusant on February 14, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Future Farmers of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/Pages/default.aspx)

I grew up living in the sticks outside of a very small town whose main economy is based on dairy farming, where the FFA was pretty important (this was several decades ago). I think they are actually a good organization, but it seems natural that most of the chapters would be more or less conservative, in both religion and politics.

From what I understand, they changed it a few years ago from Future Farmers of America to just FFA. Something about making it more inclusive for city kids. I enjoy the program as well, but being in a room full of more or less fundamentals who don't know when to shut up get's a little taxing on ones nerves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:29:56 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 14, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Future Farmers of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/Pages/default.aspx)

I grew up living in the sticks outside of a very small town whose main economy is based on dairy farming, where the FFA was pretty important (this was several decades ago). I think they are actually a good organization, but it seems natural that most of the chapters would be more or less conservative, in both religion and politics.

From what I understand, they changed it a few years ago from Future Farmers of America to just FFA. Something about making it more inclusive for city kids. I enjoy the program as well, but being in a room full of more or less fundamentals who don't know when to shut up get's a little taxing on ones nerves.

I would go mad in your situation. I am very impressed that you keep your cool effectively.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 08:01:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:29:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 14, 2012, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 14, 2012, 05:06:32 PM
Future Farmers of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/Pages/default.aspx)

I grew up living in the sticks outside of a very small town whose main economy is based on dairy farming, where the FFA was pretty important (this was several decades ago). I think they are actually a good organization, but it seems natural that most of the chapters would be more or less conservative, in both religion and politics.

From what I understand, they changed it a few years ago from Future Farmers of America to just FFA. Something about making it more inclusive for city kids. I enjoy the program as well, but being in a room full of more or less fundamentals who don't know when to shut up get's a little taxing on ones nerves.
I would go mad in your situation. I am very impressed that you keep your cool effectively.

What can I say? I'm a cool person. 8)

:p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 08:57:24 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 05:49:04 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.

Yay!! :)

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 08:30:06 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.
Well done. Now onward and upward!

Quote from: OldGit on February 14, 2012, 09:45:53 AM
Good luck, DJ!

Thanks guys!
I was feeling pretty crappy yesterday, but am feeling much more optimistic about it all today Plus, this means I get to see my little rugrat and Fella more often and that's always a good thing.
:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2012, 09:21:15 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 14, 2012, 05:49:04 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.

Yay!! :)

Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 08:30:06 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 01:54:03 AM
Well, I did it. I just gave my notice to my job.
Well done. Now onward and upward!

Quote from: OldGit on February 14, 2012, 09:45:53 AM
Good luck, DJ!

Thanks guys!
I was feeling pretty crappy yesterday, but am feeling much more optimistic about it all today Plus, this means I get to see my little rugrat and Fella more often and that's always a good thing.
:)

That's great that you're happy. I'm sure the little one will enjoy the extra time. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 15, 2012, 06:38:52 AM

Sex. I wants some. :3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:15:41 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 15, 2012, 06:38:52 AM
Sex. I wants some. :3

I know the feeling...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 15, 2012, 08:03:26 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
Thanks guys!
I was feeling pretty crappy yesterday, but am feeling much more optimistic about it all today Plus, this means I get to see my little rugrat and Fella more often and that's always a good thing.
:)

That sounds nice but not as nice as a spoon.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCu8oz.png&hash=a32992b05cfe0bc727223692729db3f114d5748a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 15, 2012, 09:08:38 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 15, 2012, 06:38:52 AM
Sex. I wants some. :3

Get..? Is not too difficult.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 15, 2012, 10:37:12 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 15, 2012, 08:03:26 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 14, 2012, 08:57:24 PM
Thanks guys!
I was feeling pretty crappy yesterday, but am feeling much more optimistic about it all today Plus, this means I get to see my little rugrat and Fella more often and that's always a good thing.
:)

That sounds nice but not as nice as a spoon.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCu8oz.png&hash=a32992b05cfe0bc727223692729db3f114d5748a)

For me? And I haven't even reached my 1000th post yet!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 15, 2012, 10:37:35 PM

Oh wait, yes I have! haha!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 16, 2012, 06:24:40 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 15, 2012, 09:08:38 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 15, 2012, 06:38:52 AM
Sex. I wants some. :3
Get..? Is not too difficult.

You're too far away. XP

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 16, 2012, 10:03:48 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 16, 2012, 06:24:40 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 15, 2012, 09:08:38 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 15, 2012, 06:38:52 AM
Sex. I wants some. :3
Get..? Is not too difficult.

You're too far away. XP

A MOST excellent point! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM

Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 17, 2012, 02:47:52 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.

Yeesh. That place sounds like it belongs on the "life's too short" list.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 17, 2012, 03:08:06 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.

Ack! I'm so glad you're getting out of there. You really do deserve to work somewhere that isn't so toxic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2012, 08:04:24 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.

Holy fuck! You're well out of there!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 17, 2012, 09:09:34 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2012, 08:04:24 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.
Holy fuck! You're well out of there!

Yes! Remember to insult the crap out of them when you leave for the last time. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 17, 2012, 09:09:34 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2012, 08:04:24 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.
Holy fuck! You're well out of there!
Yes! Remember to insult the crap out of them when you leave for the last time. :D

Just smile and wave sweetly, much more effective. They've lost way more than you have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 17, 2012, 09:40:49 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2012, 09:21:52 AM
Just smile and wave sweetly, much more effective. They've lost way more than you have.

Oh, you can do that right there in such an insulting way! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 17, 2012, 02:17:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 02:46:38 AM
Not to fixate on the negative, but I had a shift for the first time since I gave my notice today.

The first co-worker I ran into greeted me with a "Hey, Traitor"
Yep. Glad I'm leaving.

Sounds like a viper's nest. Good riddance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 17, 2012, 03:58:18 PM

Today's my last day, and, as much as I'd like to flip them off as I walk out the door, I'm determined to leave with some class. I don't want to give them the satisfaction of thinking they were right to bully me. I'm pretty sure the business is going to implode within the next year anyway, so that'll be my revenge.
Thank you all for your kind words.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2012, 09:16:59 PM

Off to bed. Good night. Don't burn the place down!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 17, 2012, 09:17:49 PM

Night night Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 17, 2012, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2012, 09:16:59 PM
Off to bed. Good night. Don't burn the place down!

~~*Sets up her candles and her flame thrower*~~

I mean, have an awesome night, Tank! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 17, 2012, 10:01:47 PM

Whaaat!?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FScreenshot2012-02-17at45546PM.png&hash=6266c9e5e373133fad0f92290b3e0f3bf74bec70)

I'm not the only one seeing this, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 17, 2012, 10:06:24 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 17, 2012, 10:01:47 PM

I'm not the only one seeing this, right?

Nope, I see Asmo too. ;D I've seen several variations of him around teh interwebz.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 17, 2012, 10:12:28 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 17, 2012, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 17, 2012, 10:01:47 PM

I'm not the only one seeing this, right?

Nope, I see Asmo too. ;D I've seen several variations of him around teh interwebz.

This is the first time I've seen him off of HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 17, 2012, 10:15:09 PM

Haha, looks like a website dedicated to being grumpy, too. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 18, 2012, 12:04:16 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 17, 2012, 10:06:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 17, 2012, 10:01:47 PM

I'm not the only one seeing this, right?

Nope, I see Asmo too.

Nope, that's a one-armed Asmothrall. They serve as pilots and tank commanders in The Great Horde.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 18, 2012, 12:19:16 AM

We should have a separate threads for Asmo sitings around the web.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 18, 2012, 01:02:55 AM

The funny part? I visit that site quite regularly, and that Asmothrall has been put up recently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 18, 2012, 02:55:38 AM

Tonight my "Catholic" (quotes for a reason) grandmother and I had an interesting conversation about how horrible and strict nuns used to be when she was growing up. She told me a story about how when she was a little girl, she and a friend would duck inside a Catholic church to keep warm before school but wouldn't actually attend the mass, so rather than welcoming the children in, the Mother Superior would take a belt to them and whip them for daring to warm themselves up in the foyer. I was shocked and I said "and what caused you to stay Catholic??" and her response was "it's not like I really think there's a heaven and a hell, I just go because I've always gone and I like getting out to see my friends on Sunday."

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. :P This dear, sweet 84 year old lady who I love to bits is apparently Catholic 'in name only', and she keeps going to church just out of habit, to see her friends. That's true dedication to her friends, if you ask me....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 18, 2012, 03:14:04 AM

Wow Amicale! Your relatives are turning out to be Heathens left and right. Methinks you come from good stock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 18, 2012, 03:23:41 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 18, 2012, 03:14:04 AM
Wow Amicale! Your relatives are turning out to be Heathens left and right. Methinks you come from good stock.

ROFL yeah, it's been a very weird couple of days for me... my grandfather IS very definitely still Catholic in the ordinary sense, so I guess part of the reason she goes to church is because of him. But in some ways, it's a little sad how my relatives don't actually believe in certain things, yet claim to profess them generally because it's expected of them. It just makes me wonder tonight how many "Christians" are out there who are Christian in name only because people expect them to be, or that's how they grew up although they never really believe it themselves, or because everyone else is doing it. That really seems to be the experience my mom and grandma have both had. I'm glad to hear that my grandma's given the issue some thought, and same with my mom. It's been a nice surprise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 18, 2012, 03:27:08 AM

I think most people are only religious in name only because it's easier than saying you're atheist, and ACTUALLY having to explain things to people. e_e

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 18, 2012, 03:47:01 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 18, 2012, 03:27:08 AM
I think most people are only religious in name only because it's easier than saying you're atheist, and ACTUALLY having to explain things to people. e_e

Honestly, I think in my grandma's generation, it's more a 'do as the community does' mentality. As a child, teenager, young adult and even older adult, she'd never met anyone in person who admitted to being an atheist. She's got over 80 years of knowing her own culture very well, and the thoughts and ideas of other cultures/groups much, much less well. I don't hold it against her at all. With an 8th grade education, she married, raised kids who all turned out to be very smart, funny, caring people, and she dotes on her husband, kids, grandkids and great-grandchild with a ferocity that is practically extinct in my own generation. She's incredibly talented and creative - she cooks from scratch, can look at a piece of clothing and then sew up an identical copy from memory, has the greenest thumb I know, and she works harder than most people I know. If going to church on Sunday is her one 'social quirk', she's welcome to it, and she doesn't have to explain anything to me. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 18, 2012, 06:39:03 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 18, 2012, 03:47:01 AM
Honestly, I think in my grandma's generation, it's more a 'do as the community does' mentality.

I think this is true. My Dad was more freethinker than Xtian but he not only went to church with his wife, he actively took part in it. My Dad was a very social guy and he grew up in the rural Deep South where the church pretty much is the social life so I think church-going was habit and tradition with him. He also told me once that it was one of the few places he could get together with people his own age and shoot the breeze.

One funny thing about Dad and church: he took part in a weekly men's bible study group and liked to take me along as a guest whenever I visited -- not because he felt it would change my mind, but because I'd say all the things he thought but was too easy-going to say! It was all very friendly and the other guys liked having me join in to "mix it up", tho they'd have probably changed their minds if I came in every week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2012, 08:47:47 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 18, 2012, 12:19:16 AM
We should have a separate threads for Asmo sitings around the web.

You can stick them in the Asmo world domination thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 18, 2012, 03:42:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 18, 2012, 08:47:47 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 18, 2012, 12:19:16 AM
We should have a separate threads for Asmo sitings around the web.
You can stick them in the Asmo world domination thread.

Yes, beause the www is sort of a part of the very world The Asmo is trying to dominate ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 19, 2012, 01:32:58 AM

We all know intelligence got the universe going but how?
Does it have arms, maybe just a hand.
I've heard about the hand of god.
Maybe the primordial intelligence just thinks things and they happen.
But then why bother making them happen, isn't just thinking about it enough? What's to prove?
My theory is we are all part of a dream the Big Rabbit is having.
Well actually I'm a part of it, you are probably just an ancillary support cast. :-\
I think I'll put the kettle on, this philosophisen is thirsty work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 19, 2012, 01:49:31 AM

My phonebill is due in 3 days, and i'm ridiculously low on funds. Damn it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 02:16:35 AM

I'm just feeling a tad bit absolutely livid at the moment. Who the hell came up with this Windows 7 Starter thing? Whoever it was, I feel like going horribly generic pagan barbarian on their arse right about now.

My old lap top finally decided it was its time to join the paradise of the junkyard, leaving me with my shine new mini-laptop that I got for my previous birthday. It has te Starter thingie. Now, I would like to start using Xbox Live again (simply because I can't play any old saved games that I have in most games because the DLC's don't work without the bloody connection. Microsoft, you're next on the list...yes yes, Windows is their product but this time I mean the corporation rather then individual workers...). So I decided that I'll connect it through my laptop. I go to google to look how it was done again. Guess what. "Function not supported by Windows 7 Starter".

So after about an hour of looking through all sorts of possibilities, the only way is to get a full version W7 (as if I had the money)....or get a new computer. I actually do have one, but I doesn't have a Windows installed and I can't be bothered to try and figure out how to do all that on Linux. Plus, the old screen that we have is rubbish, and I would need a second mouse and....

Yeah. Now if you'll excuse me, I shall go and try to find myself a tappra (twin bladed battle axe) and practice my battlecry. Ahem.

Hakkaa päälle Pohjan poika, PERKELE! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.zaazu.com%2Fimg%2FViking-viking-axe-shield-smiley-emoticon-000571-large.gif&hash=7085d6d2c090f54ada9ca9d5837a87b8ff9bedb3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on February 19, 2012, 10:24:04 AM

Dawkins on BBC1 on 'The Big Questions' in the UK if anyone's up and about. Looks like a tasty debate on 'Is Britain a Christian country.'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 19, 2012, 10:59:17 AM

Quote from: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 02:16:35 AM
Hakkaa päälle Pohjan poika, PERKELE! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.zaazu.com%2Fimg%2FViking-viking-axe-shield-smiley-emoticon-000571-large.gif&hash=7085d6d2c090f54ada9ca9d5837a87b8ff9bedb3)

Translation, please. Not all of us speak vodka.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2012, 11:12:16 AM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on February 19, 2012, 10:24:04 AM
Dawkins on BBC1 on 'The Big Questions' in the UK if anyone's up and about. Looks like a tasty debate on 'Is Britain a Christian country.'

Grrrrrr!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 19, 2012, 02:26:56 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on February 19, 2012, 10:24:04 AM
Dawkins on BBC1 on 'The Big Questions' in the UK if anyone's up and about. Looks like a tasty debate on 'Is Britain a Christian country.'

Balls! I need to wake up earlier on a Sunday, iplayer is way too slow on uploading shows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 19, 2012, 02:27:13 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 19, 2012, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 02:16:35 AM
Hakkaa päälle Pohjan poika, PERKELE! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.zaazu.com%2Fimg%2FViking-viking-axe-shield-smiley-emoticon-000571-large.gif&hash=7085d6d2c090f54ada9ca9d5837a87b8ff9bedb3)

Translation, please. Not all of us speak vodka.

I know what Perkele means! I learned about it in that video about Faen. I still like to growl "Faaaaaaaaaaaaen" to myself in my special Viking voice.

Pudding, I like your theory of the Big Rabbit. I think I see his fluffy tail in the sky on cloudy days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 19, 2012, 03:27:29 PM

Quote from: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 02:16:35 AM
So after about an hour of looking through all sorts of possibilities, the only way is to get a full version W7 (as if I had the money)....or get a new computer. I actually do have one, but I doesn't have a Windows installed and I can't be bothered to try and figure out how to do all that on Linux. Plus, the old screen that we have is rubbish, and I would need a second mouse and....

How to share a connection with your xbox 360 with Linux (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DQjHEFXaWY) that may help you good sir. I use to run my xbox through my mac but it is way too much of a hassle so I just bought a wireless dongle for it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 19, 2012, 07:15:11 PM

Do you think the first person who wrote down what would come to be the bible really knew what he was doing?
I don't know a lot about how the bible came to be formed, but someone, somewhere, must have been the first person to write this shit down.

Do you think he, if he really KNEW how much trouble it was going to cause and how long it was going to stick around for, would still do it?
I really wonder...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 08:50:03 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 19, 2012, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: history_geek on February 19, 2012, 02:16:35 AM
Hakkaa päälle Pohjan poika, PERKELE! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.zaazu.com%2Fimg%2FViking-viking-axe-shield-smiley-emoticon-000571-large.gif&hash=7085d6d2c090f54ada9ca9d5837a87b8ff9bedb3)

Translation, please. Not all of us speak vodka.

Vodka, lol. I'm actually a non-alcoholic, so this made me chuckle. ;D

"Hakkaa päälle!" -It's an old Finnish battlecry used by the Hakkapeliittas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakkapeliitta) that served in the Swedish army during the 30 year war.

QuoteTranslation of "Hakkaa päälle!" is difficult during cultural differences. Tied on situation, it means "Kill'em all" or "Slay'em all", and is today used by Finnish football fans. Basic meaning is, that when you go on offence you don't ever give up. Never.

I think "Cut 'em down" would be another close translation...

"Pohjan poika" - The closest trasnslation would be "Son of the North" (although it could almost be mistaken to mean "Son of the Bottom", but "Pohjan" comes from the word "Pohjola" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pohjola))

"Perkele" - There's actually no one good translation or meaning to this, because on one hand it's the old name for Ukko, now days it's taken to mean the devil (or the devils great-grandpa, if you believe the Dudesons ;) ). It can be used as a cuss or a curse, or it can be a sort of a plea (for strength mostly, when doing some heavy lifting or some such)or it can be used used to emphasize a statement, displeasure or joy or just outright amazement. So yeah. Small word, but lots of ways use it ;D

Quote from: Crow on February 19, 2012, 03:27:29 PMHow to share a connection with your xbox 360 with Linux (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DQjHEFXaWY) that may help you good sir. I use to run my xbox through my mac but it is way too much of a hassle so I just bought a wireless dongle for it.

Thank you. I wonder if we have some of those old CD's still lying around, so I could just download Ubuntu or something and give it a go on that other computer I have. About time I start using it instead of letting it collect dust at my parents house...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 20, 2012, 06:30:08 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 19, 2012, 07:15:11 PM
Do you think the first person who wrote down what would come to be the bible really knew what he was doing?
I don't know a lot about how the bible came to be formed, but someone, somewhere, must have been the first person to write this shit down.

Do you think he, if he really KNEW how much trouble it was going to cause and how long it was going to stick around for, would still do it?
I really wonder...

Now that is something to ponder!
I would certainly love to go back in time and stop the bible from being written.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: statichaos on February 20, 2012, 06:39:46 AM

The Bible is actually a series of books written by different people at different times. It's been compiled and recompiled at differing times throughout history, with books being added and subtracted depending on the mood and politics of the era. Such an undertaking as the one described here would involve having to go back to each era in which each book was written, and keeping that from being written.

Of course, then you'd just end up with other religions moving in to fill the gap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 20, 2012, 08:34:02 AM

Quote from: statichaos on February 20, 2012, 06:39:46 AM
The Bible is actually a series of books written by different people at different times. It's been compiled and recompiled at differing times throughout history, with books being added and subtracted depending on the mood and politics of the era. Such an undertaking as the one described here would involve having to go back to each era in which each book was written, and keeping that from being written.

Of course, then you'd just end up with other religions moving in to fill the gap.

This.

From the beginning of the Old Testament to the completion of the New Testament (insofar as we can say it was complete, seeing as books were rejected or accepted based on several factors, which statichaos mentioned) you're looking at several centuries. In fact, not only did it take a long period of time for these various works to be written, it took differing amounts of time for them to be accepted into the particular canon of either Judaism or Christianity. And within both Judaism and Christianity, certain sects and groups always have (and still to this day) accepted differing books, depending on philosophy, theology, etc. So you couldn't actually stop anything from being written. Even if you could, history NEVER used to be based primarily on the written form in ancient times; instead, any of the stories you read in the Bible were memorized and passed down by word of mouth and then transcribed at a much later date. So, you'd have to wipe the entire collective memory of all people on earth for it to work. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM

Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg196.imageshack.us%2Fimg196%2F1355%2Fbildetatt20022012kl1550.jpg&hash=671ba120ea7c51f73252990e454d339468aecb1b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2012, 03:16:05 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg196.imageshack.us%2Fimg196%2F1355%2Fbildetatt20022012kl1550.jpg&hash=671ba120ea7c51f73252990e454d339468aecb1b)

Hmmmm :(

Well at least you can take it out and nobody will be any the wiser :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 20, 2012, 03:29:50 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg196.imageshack.us%2Fimg196%2F1355%2Fbildetatt20022012kl1550.jpg&hash=671ba120ea7c51f73252990e454d339468aecb1b)

It's atavistic in the best kind of way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 20, 2012, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

Why do you like it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 20, 2012, 10:03:37 PM

Sleep. Really need it ;___;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 20, 2012, 11:32:48 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 20, 2012, 08:34:02 AM
Quote from: statichaos on February 20, 2012, 06:39:46 AM
The Bible is actually a series of books written by different people at different times. It's been compiled and recompiled at differing times throughout history, with books being added and subtracted depending on the mood and politics of the era. Such an undertaking as the one described here would involve having to go back to each era in which each book was written, and keeping that from being written.

Of course, then you'd just end up with other religions moving in to fill the gap.

This.

From the beginning of the Old Testament to the completion of the New Testament (insofar as we can say it was complete, seeing as books were rejected or accepted based on several factors, which statichaos mentioned) you're looking at several centuries. <snipped for brevity>

And even if you could stop it from being written, I'd hate to see the bible go as a form of literature and, on a personal level, because there are parts of it I'm very fond of and even find inspiring.

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 19, 2012, 07:15:11 PM
Do you think the first person who wrote down what would come to be the bible really knew what he was doing?
I don't know a lot about how the bible came to be formed, but someone, somewhere, must have been the first person to write this shit down.

Do you think he, if he really KNEW how much trouble it was going to cause and how long it was going to stick around for, would still do it?
I really wonder...

I don't know it would matter. As Statichaos pointed out, other religions would just move in to fill up the gaps, and I think that people determined to commit atrocities would find some way to justify them even if they had no religion at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 21, 2012, 12:04:19 AM

Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg196.imageshack.us%2Fimg196%2F1355%2Fbildetatt20022012kl1550.jpg&hash=671ba120ea7c51f73252990e454d339468aecb1b)

Hahaha, Tank and Pudding, you old fuddy-duddies. I think she looks cool and cute. Of course, it would be hard to mess up a face that pretty. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 21, 2012, 08:44:59 AM

The Asmo, he approves of piercings. oO(Duh!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 21, 2012, 12:04:19 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg196.imageshack.us%2Fimg196%2F1355%2Fbildetatt20022012kl1550.jpg&hash=671ba120ea7c51f73252990e454d339468aecb1b)

Hahaha, Tank and Pudding, you old fuddy-duddies. I think she looks cool and cute. Of course, it would be hard to mess up a face that pretty. :)

Sorry, but I really don't see how that improves on perfection. Have you ever heard of 'Gilding the Lily'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 21, 2012, 10:52:29 AM

Needed somewhere to hang your keys? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 21, 2012, 11:22:37 AM

Nose piercings are nice.

The problem is, however, when you have a nasty cold...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Cecilie on February 21, 2012, 02:13:35 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 20, 2012, 03:48:16 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

Why do you like it?

I don't know, it's different. And symmetrical. It also doesn't leave a visible scar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 21, 2012, 03:04:09 PM

Quote from: Cecilie on February 21, 2012, 02:13:35 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 20, 2012, 03:48:16 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:53:44 PM
Look what I got. I pierced my nose again, this time in the septum. I know it's not for everyone, but I quite like it.

Why do you like it?

I don't know, it's different. And symmetrical. It also doesn't leave a visible scar.

Listen ye not to conservative old farts (Sorry, COFs, I couldn't resist :P ), it's nice. And the main point is that YOU like it. If something makes you like what you see in a mirror better, well... Why not? What do the others know anyways?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM

Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 21, 2012, 05:54:56 PM

I really like Sarah Slean's new album
I must remember to put a card in the mail for my mom's birthday
I would like a muffin, but the kiosk that sells muffins in closed because it's "reading week" at school
:'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 22, 2012, 08:05:18 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x

You don't have to get dressed first ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 22, 2012, 08:41:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2012, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x
You don't have to get dressed first ;)

(Imagines the look on the barista's face) Priceless! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 08:47:11 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 22, 2012, 08:41:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2012, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x
You don't have to get dressed first ;)

(Imagines the look on the barista's face) Priceless! :D

Among the odd jobs I've worked, customer service is a field I've often found myself in. As a cashier at a drugstore, I saw people wander in, in all stages of undress. One memory sticks out: a guy in very ripped, very short 'short shorts', wearing his wife's flowered sparkly t-shirt. It was, he explained to me, the only outfit he could come up with from the clothing on his bedroom floor before he headed out to the store to purchase cold/flu meds. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 22, 2012, 02:25:38 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 08:47:11 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 22, 2012, 08:41:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2012, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x
You don't have to get dressed first ;)

(Imagines the look on the barista's face) Priceless! :D

Among the odd jobs I've worked, customer service is a field I've often found myself in. As a cashier at a drugstore, I saw people wander in, in all stages of undress. One memory sticks out: a guy in very ripped, very short 'short shorts', wearing his wife's flowered sparkly t-shirt. It was, he explained to me, the only outfit he could come up with from the clothing on his bedroom floor before he headed out to the store to purchase cold/flu meds. :D

ROFL

I don't care if he was on death's very door, I can't imagine my husband wearing tiny shorts and one of my blouses. And let's not forget that sick or not, he had to have already owned the tiny shorts and have worn them around recently for them to be accessible on the bedroom floor. Unless they were also hers. Hmmm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM

Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 22, 2012, 04:06:23 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

;D LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 05:32:07 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 22, 2012, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

;D LOL

LOL is too easy, there should be a question or a statement/observation if you're daring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 06:20:57 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 05:32:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 22, 2012, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

;D LOL

LOL is too easy, there should be a question or a statement/observation if you're daring.

I'll make one: It's a shame that your own shorts were so short. Especially seeing as soldier's "fronts" were apparently getting more material than you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 22, 2012, 06:21:58 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 05:32:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 22, 2012, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

;D LOL

LOL is too easy, there should be a question or a statement/observation if you're daring.

Fine.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 06:23:24 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 22, 2012, 02:25:38 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 08:47:11 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 22, 2012, 08:41:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2012, 08:05:18 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Want to go to Starbucks, but gotta get dressed first. Meeeh x_x
You don't have to get dressed first ;)

(Imagines the look on the barista's face) Priceless! :D

Among the odd jobs I've worked, customer service is a field I've often found myself in. As a cashier at a drugstore, I saw people wander in, in all stages of undress. One memory sticks out: a guy in very ripped, very short 'short shorts', wearing his wife's flowered sparkly t-shirt. It was, he explained to me, the only outfit he could come up with from the clothing on his bedroom floor before he headed out to the store to purchase cold/flu meds. :D

ROFL

I don't care if he was on death's very door, I can't imagine my husband wearing tiny shorts and one of my blouses. And let's not forget that sick or not, he had to have already owned the tiny shorts and have worn them around recently for them to be accessible on the bedroom floor. Unless they were also hers. Hmmm.

LOL, in all honesty, they did look like women's shorts. But I tried not to stare. Especially with how ripped they were. It looked like someone had went at them with scissors on purpose. And, um, I prettymuch just thanked my lucky stars that the t-shirt was just long enough to cover something I was reasonably certain the shorts were NOT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 22, 2012, 10:28:14 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 22, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Shorts were short when I was a boy, we skimped so there'd be material for bandaging the soldiers at the front.

Shorts were non-existent when I was a lad. But that was a Catholic orphanage for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2012, 10:58:00 PM

It's too hot outside (75 degrees). Well, I know most people would consider that nice and all, but it's not really too me. It's sunny and there's no wind, so it's uncomfortable, and beyond that it's WINTER. It hasn't even been cold at all this year.

I have no idea how I manage to live here anymore - It's too religious. It's too conservative. It's too hot. There are far better places in the US to live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 11:14:15 PM

Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2012, 10:58:00 PM
It's too hot outside (75 degrees). Well, I know most people would consider that nice and all, but it's not really too me. It's sunny and there's no wind, so it's uncomfortable, and beyond that it's WINTER. It hasn't even been cold at all this year.

I have no idea how I manage to live here anymore - It's too religious. It's too conservative. It's too hot. There are far better places in the US to live.

I'm so jealous of your 75 degree weather. It snowed here today. It is freezing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM

I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2012, 11:40:34 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 11:14:15 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2012, 10:58:00 PM
It's too hot outside (75 degrees). Well, I know most people would consider that nice and all, but it's not really too me. It's sunny and there's no wind, so it's uncomfortable, and beyond that it's WINTER. It hasn't even been cold at all this year.

I have no idea how I manage to live here anymore - It's too religious. It's too conservative. It's too hot. There are far better places in the US to live.

I'm so jealous of your 75 degree weather. It snowed here today. It is freezing.

And I'm jealous of your snow and freezing. We've gotten very little of both of those this winter.

It only stayed below freezing one day. D:

Quote from: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

Awww... I'm sorry! Hope you get to feeling better. I thought I was getting a cold earlier today but it went away fortunately.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 03:35:17 AM

I don't know why Google advanced comes up with print versions of old threads.
You can just delete the "action=printpage;topic" part of the address and it looks normal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 23, 2012, 04:24:08 AM

I just had home made tacos! Amaaaaazing *____*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 07:09:09 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 23, 2012, 04:24:08 AM
I just had home made tacos! Amaaaaazing *____*

Great! Now I'm hungry...

Oh, wait! I'm hungry all the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2012, 07:46:31 AM

Quote from: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 09:24:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2012, 07:46:31 AM
Quote from: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Drink some scotch and take a nap. Works wonders for head colds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 23, 2012, 09:40:31 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 09:24:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2012, 07:46:31 AM
Quote from: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Drink some scotch and take a nap. Works wonders for head colds.

Works for colds, but induces aches.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 10:09:26 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 23, 2012, 09:40:31 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 09:24:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2012, 07:46:31 AM
Quote from: Traveler on February 22, 2012, 11:34:57 PM
I've been slammed with a nasty head cold. Bleh. :(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Drink some scotch and take a nap. Works wonders for head colds.
Works for colds, but induces aches.

Well, all medicine has side effects...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 23, 2012, 10:14:31 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 10:09:26 AM
Well, all medicine has side effects...

Have not noticed any with my most recent antidep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 23, 2012, 10:21:05 AM

5:18 am here. Been up most of the night for 2 reasons: my insomnia/head issues suck and I hate them... and my daughter has the flu, apparently. Or some kinda bug that involves a temperature, stomach issues, chills and a cough. Tis the season...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 02:44:40 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 23, 2012, 10:21:05 AM
5:18 am here. Been up most of the night for 2 reasons: my insomnia/head issues suck and I hate them... and my daughter has the flu, apparently. Or some kinda bug that involves a temperature, stomach issues, chills and a cough. Tis the season...

Scotch cures insomnia and quite a few head issues,too.
Minor side effects might appear with overdosing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 23, 2012, 02:51:46 PM

Ohhhhhhh. I have been up since 4 am with a stomach bug. And I have 4 important conference calls that I really can't miss today. Working from home, but considering dying instead. :'(

EDIT: Ended up canceling calls and calling in sick instead. I didn't think I could last an hour without having to excuse myself, so it's probably better.

Still, somebody kill me now.

And I am being a most excellent mom today too. I"m like "Watch TV, whatever, just please let me throw up in peace." I would have taken him to daycare so I can lay in bed and moan properly, but on top of everything we are having a snow storm and I didn't want to drive in the storm while potentially having to make periodic stops.

I'm a real sad sack at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM

Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 04:32:17 PM

Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

Now there's a thought... ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2012, 04:44:42 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 23, 2012, 02:51:46 PM
Ohhhhhhh. I have been up since 4 am with a stomach bug. And I have 4 important conference calls that I really can't miss today. Working from home, but considering dying instead. :'(

EDIT: Ended up canceling calls and calling in sick instead. I didn't think I could last an hour without having to excuse myself, so it's probably better.

Still, somebody kill me now.

And I am being a most excellent mom today too. I"m like "Watch TV, whatever, just please let me throw up in peace." I would have taken him to daycare so I can lay in bed and moan properly, but on top of everything we are having a snow storm and I didn't want to drive in the storm while potentially having to make periodic stops.

I'm a real sad sack at the moment.

Oh dear oh dear oh dear! I hope you feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 23, 2012, 05:43:10 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 04:32:17 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

Now there's a thought... ::)

Aint that the truth! Sacrifice some more dirt to The Asmo, will you? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 23, 2012, 06:26:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2012, 04:44:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 23, 2012, 02:51:46 PM
Ohhhhhhh. I have been up since 4 am with a stomach bug. And I have 4 important conference calls that I really can't miss today. Working from home, but considering dying instead. :'(

EDIT: Ended up canceling calls and calling in sick instead. I didn't think I could last an hour without having to excuse myself, so it's probably better.

Still, somebody kill me now.

And I am being a most excellent mom today too. I"m like "Watch TV, whatever, just please let me throw up in peace." I would have taken him to daycare so I can lay in bed and moan properly, but on top of everything we are having a snow storm and I didn't want to drive in the storm while potentially having to make periodic stops.

I'm a real sad sack at the moment.

Oh dear oh dear oh dear! I hope you feel better soon!

*Hugs* Yikes! Feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 06:31:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 23, 2012, 02:51:46 PM
Ohhhhhhh. I have been up since 4 am with a stomach bug. And I have 4 important conference calls that I really can't miss today. Working from home, but considering dying instead. :'(

EDIT: Ended up canceling calls and calling in sick instead. I didn't think I could last an hour without having to excuse myself, so it's probably better.

Still, somebody kill me now.

And I am being a most excellent mom today too. I"m like "Watch TV, whatever, just please let me throw up in peace." I would have taken him to daycare so I can lay in bed and moan properly, but on top of everything we are having a snow storm and I didn't want to drive in the storm while potentially having to make periodic stops.

I'm a real sad sack at the moment.

A rummy tummy does put you out for the count. At least if treated with due respect and the condign potions, they do pass relatively swiftly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 06:34:16 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 04:32:17 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

Now there's a thought... ::)

Less a thought,more an obsession...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 23, 2012, 06:42:30 PM

Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 06:34:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 23, 2012, 04:32:17 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

Now there's a thought... ::)

Less a thought,more an obsession...

Edit: never mind. I haz teh dumbs today. In my tired slightly messed up head, I equated 'garter belt' with 'girdle'. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 11:56:18 PM

Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

That's not fair, my dreams are always boring or stupid.
Maybe spicier food would help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: fester30 on February 24, 2012, 05:35:55 PM

Wow so I had a scare today. I came to the site, and it said sorry, Fester30, you are a spammer. You are banned from the forums. Please do not return.

It took a while to realize it is probably because I was at an open wifi connection and using Hotspot Shield to make sure people couldn't hack my computer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 05:50:35 PM

Quote from: fester30 on February 24, 2012, 05:35:55 PM
Wow so I had a scare today. I came to the site, and it said sorry, Fester30, you are a spammer. You are banned from the forums. Please do not return.

It took a while to realize it is probably because I was at an open wifi connection and using Hotspot Shield to make sure people couldn't hack my computer.

Don't suppose you know the IP do you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 06:12:28 PM

Working from home again today, and feeling mostly better. T is at preschool, so I have the house to myself. Assuming I feel up to it tonight, I am taking him to a "Mother/Sons/Daughters Quest" at our local rec center this evening.

QuoteMoms bring your sons/daughters for an evening of adventure. Follow a treasure map through Goodson and play games until you discover the treasure chest. Prizes and pizza dinner included. All ages.

He's almost as obsessed with pirates as he is with Batman, and he even has his own Pirate Captain hat, (which we will be bringing).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 06:50:06 PM

Quote from: fester30 on February 24, 2012, 05:35:55 PM
Wow so I had a scare today. I came to the site, and it said sorry, Fester30, you are a spammer. You are banned from the forums. Please do not return.

It took a while to realize it is probably because I was at an open wifi connection and using Hotspot Shield to make sure people couldn't hack my computer.

Oh noes :(
Glad you're okay, Fester.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 24, 2012, 07:16:22 PM

I'm moving out at the end of April to our new house (20km from here). So, I got loads of stuff to arrange (and loads of money to pay).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 07:19:05 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on February 24, 2012, 07:16:22 PM
I'm moving out at the end of April to our new house (20km from here). So, I got loads of stuff to arrange (and loads of money to pay).

Moving is always a ball ache!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM

Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 24, 2012, 07:46:19 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Ack! I'm sorry you're unwell, and the ER is never a fun place to spend time. Take good care of yourself, hope you're feeling much better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 07:47:29 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Acccck! What kind? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:59:10 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Acccck! What kind? :(

Subdermal infecion. Got a lump the size of a tangerine on my left thigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

:( Can't be good if you had to go to emergency!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:05:38 PM

Oh no! Get well soon. Do you know what caused it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 08:06:04 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Acccck! What kind? :(

Subdermal infecion. Got a lump the size of a tangerine on my left thigh.

Yeeesh. That doesn't sound fun at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 08:07:04 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Acccck! What kind? :(

Subdermal infecion. Got a lump the size of a tangerine on my left thigh.

Yeeesh. That doesn't sound fun at all.

Unless you like humungus zits!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:08:18 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2012, 08:07:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:59:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Just got back from the emergency room. Got's me an infection... Bummer. :(

Acccck! What kind? :(

Subdermal infecion. Got a lump the size of a tangerine on my left thigh.

Yeeesh. That doesn't sound fun at all.
Unless you like humungus zits!

*shudder*

Did you guys ever see that viral video? *gags*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 24, 2012, 08:09:58 PM

Probably gross for some people. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeMJgV75nQ)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:11:54 PM

^^That's the one. I couldn't even watch it, I just saw that it was the guy leaning over the table, and I already started to gag. My stomach is still dodgy today, and that would gross me out on a normal day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 08:12:44 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:05:38 PM
Oh no! Get well soon. Do you know what caused it?

Not sure what caused it. The ER doctor was curious to know if I had been in contact with any weird shit, but I can't think of anything.
Got some pills and ointment that will hopefully bring the swelling down. If not, there will be cutting involved.

And no, SweetDeath, this is not my favourite way to spend a Friday night. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:14:32 PM

Awwwwwww. ((((Guardian))))) So sorry that you had to spend your Friday that way and that you may have to go under the knife. What a bummer!!! (((Hugs)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 08:16:17 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 24, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
Probably gross for some people. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeMJgV75nQ)

That's exactly what I needed to see right now.... :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2012, 08:18:28 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 08:16:17 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 24, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
Probably gross for some people. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeMJgV75nQ)

That's exactly what I needed to see right now.... :o

Well at least you'll be able to watch what's going on. That guy had to wait till the movie came out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 08:22:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2012, 08:18:28 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 08:16:17 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 24, 2012, 08:09:58 PM
Probably gross for some people. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEeMJgV75nQ)

That's exactly what I needed to see right now.... :o
Well at least you'll be able to watch what's going on. That guy had to wait till the movie came out.

*Snerk*

Spoiler alert, eh Tank? ;D

I'm sorry to laugh G. I really do feel very badly that you're going through this. I can't help it that I have an evil and inappropriate sense of humor. It's like Rick Santorum said, the devil got in me because I'm so smart.... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 24, 2012, 08:35:09 PM

Naahhh... You're funny! I'm no stranger to gallows humor. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:30:39 PM

I'm bored and have 40 minutes until I go meet T at Pirate Quest. Someone do something entertaining. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 11:34:00 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:30:39 PM
I'm bored and have 40 minutes until I go meet T at Pirate Quest. Someone do something entertaining. ;D

I can do a jig, but you wouldn't see it. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM

That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 24, 2012, 11:48:12 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 24, 2012, 11:34:00 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:30:39 PM
I'm bored and have 40 minutes until I go meet T at Pirate Quest. Someone do something entertaining. ;D
I can do a jig, but you wouldn't see it. :(

I can do a jig, too, but you wouldn't WANT to see it. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 24, 2012, 11:57:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM
That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft2.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQYVYJXFwhxp2oD32ywrqJGLDyiIJtbah1MoylS5g7XOgrQNzusd6L_pg&hash=8e8ef98d2f6273702f5582b1d2ed298af7b5fc74) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQR2fZrj7sovKZmuOKAWVg_nHUVxODrHvZd8B-ibDKOXknjhObZnx8FMw&hash=92d8bf3550447e72812d4821cae9b68d0216b089)

It says on the packet not to be swallowed, so keep that in mind.
Though the idea is to get something to swallow it, no wonder some people get confused necessitating the warning.

If you get one stuck in your toe you jump around in a distinctive manner, this was adapted to form the basis of the traditional Irish folk dance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 25, 2012, 01:57:20 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM
That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

Maybe you have but didn't realize it, since jigs and step dancing are apparently the same thing: Step Dancing from 1963 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=fYvU7oBBgKA&NR=1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 03:33:57 AM

I'm really frustrated, one of my smoke alarms is beeping loudly and has been for the last few hours because the battery's low. The problem? I can't find the damned smoke alarm, and can't tell which room the sound's coming from because when I walk into a room, the sound seems to be there... and then when I walk into another, the sound seems louder there! It SHOULD be on a wall, but it got taken down and placed somewhere. And since it only beeps 3 or 4 times in a half hour... Ack! It's annoying!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 03:41:48 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 03:33:57 AM
I'm really frustrated,

QuoteHOME owners are being advised to install smoke alarm systems within their roof space, following a house fire in Canning Vale on Wednesday that caused

There's a lot of electricity going on it roofs, and rats sometimes.
Could there be a smoke detector in the roof?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 04:42:10 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM
That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

Aye, tis a shame. The irish in me just has the urge to do a Gaelic dance. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 06:42:18 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 04:42:10 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM
That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

Aye, tis a shame. The irish in me just has the urge to do a Gaelic dance. :)

You need to check out Leahy's videos (Call to the Dance, B Minor), Michael Flatley/Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, etc. Awesome, awesome talent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 07:11:24 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 06:42:18 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 04:42:10 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 24, 2012, 11:35:25 PM
That's a darn shame. ;D I've never actually seen a jig before.

Aye, tis a shame. The irish in me just has the urge to do a Gaelic dance. :)

You need to check out Leahy's videos (Call to the Dance, B Minor), Michael Flatley/Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, etc. Awesome, awesome talent.

I should :) !

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 25, 2012, 11:45:04 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 11:56:18 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

That's not fair, my dreams are always boring or stupid.
Maybe spicier food would help.

I find a dollop of extra-mature cheddar and a quick browse through an underwear catalogue shortly before retiring usually does the trick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 01:15:49 PM

Quote from: En_Route on February 25, 2012, 11:45:04 AM
I find a dollop of extra-mature cheddar and a quick browse through an underwear catalogue shortly before retiring usually does the trick.

Ah ye I see the problem, I use plastic cheese and perhaps not directly relatedly this centuries equivalent of the underwear catalogue to spare my wife the bother of remembering where she was on the cycle of why not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 02:03:24 PM

Quote from: En_Route on February 25, 2012, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 11:56:18 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

That's not fair, my dreams are always boring or stupid.
Maybe spicier food would help.

I find a dollop of extra-mature cheddar and a quick browse through an underwear catalogue shortly before retiring usually does the trick.

Ooooh spanking <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 25, 2012, 02:31:09 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 01:15:49 PM
Ah ye I see the problem, I use plastic cheese and perhaps not directly relatedly this centuries equivalent of the underwear catalogue to spare my wife the bother of remembering where she was on the cycle of why not.

You needn't worry about that; wives always know where they are in the cycle of why not at all times. Basically, whatever else we happen to be doing at the moment is why not. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 25, 2012, 02:33:22 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 02:03:24 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 25, 2012, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 23, 2012, 11:56:18 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 04:04:32 PM
Last night I dreamt that I spanked several ladies from this forum for ongoing failure to wear garter belts. I can only apologise.

That's not fair, my dreams are always boring or stupid.
Maybe spicier food would help.

I find a dollop of extra-mature cheddar and a quick browse through an underwear catalogue shortly before retiring usually does the trick.

Ooooh spanking <3

>3 is the preferred option.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM

I'm baack~ ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2012, 04:15:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
I'm baack~ ;D

Who are you again? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 25, 2012, 04:19:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 25, 2012, 04:15:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
I'm baack~ ;D
Who are you again? ;)

Just a student who got all As on her finals :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 04:19:02 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
I'm baack~ ;D

Coo,l so what's it like being a ware wolf just coming off a cycle?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 25, 2012, 04:21:47 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 04:19:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
I'm baack~ ;D

Coo,l so what's it like being a ware wolf just coming off a cycle?

Long and annoying and filled with tests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FTPirate.jpg&hash=97f1d4529ed9ddee973cd112ef9b3a5cd4595c7c)

Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 25, 2012, 04:45:51 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

No double entendres ? :(

Just kidding. Cute kid, as kids go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 25, 2012, 05:08:11 PM

Thanks! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 05:12:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:19:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 25, 2012, 04:15:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 25, 2012, 04:07:33 PM
I'm baack~ ;D
Who are you again? ;)

Just a student who got all As on her finals :P

*high five* !! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 25, 2012, 05:19:05 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 25, 2012, 05:12:04 PM

*high five* !! :)

Thanks SD!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 25, 2012, 05:56:06 PM

miscalculation

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FTPirate.jpg&hash=97f1d4529ed9ddee973cd112ef9b3a5cd4595c7c)

Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:42:41 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist...

Whew! (wipes brow)

That was close.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:44:44 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:42:41 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist...

Whew! (wipes brow)

That was close.

You better resist, or I'll walk you off a plank. :P

Pirates: planking before planking was cool. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:47:21 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:42:41 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist...

Whew! (wipes brow)

That was close.

You better resist, or I'll walk you off a plank. :P

Pirates: planking before planking was cool. ;)

You know, that took a lot of restraint on my part. ;)
But since your avatar is giving me the crazy eyes, I was too scared to make an actual joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 08:40:04 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:47:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on February 25, 2012, 07:42:41 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist the getting booty jokes... Must resist...

Whew! (wipes brow)

That was close.

You better resist, or I'll walk you off a plank. :P

Pirates: planking before planking was cool. ;)

You know, that took a lot of restraint on my part. ;)
But since your avatar is giving me the crazy eyes, I was too scared to make an actual joke.

Avatar changed. Not for you, just giving my coffee kitty a rest. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2012, 09:12:56 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

What a shame. I hope his passing was peaceful.

((((hugs))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 09:13:26 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

Oh no, I am so, so very sorry. :'(

*big HUGE hugs!*

If you need to talk, please PM me anytime. Here for you. I have elderly grandparents, I've lost grandparents, I understand. ((((RunFromMyLife))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on February 25, 2012, 09:14:50 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss, RunFromMyLife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 25, 2012, 09:36:36 PM

That sucks in so many ways. Sorry about your loss, RunFromMyLife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 25, 2012, 09:46:10 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

*Super huge hug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 25, 2012, 10:06:22 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

I'm too thorny for hugs, I think... Death happens for every life and in every life. You don't have to be coldly even-minded about it, but you'll be ok in time, I think.

Here and now, you have my condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 25, 2012, 10:10:13 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

((((hug))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 25, 2012, 10:24:44 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Absolutely! Let's start a new breed of heathens...:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 10:52:45 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 10:24:44 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 25, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 25, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
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Took T to Pirate's Quest last night. Was a blast; and he got lots of booty (which he is proudly wearing today.) Please no "getting lots of booty" jokes - this is my 3 year old we're talking about! (And I do know how you pervs love a double entendre)

He's adorable! Can my 3 year old date your 3 year old? She'd love a handsome little pirate! :D

Absolutely! Let's start a new breed of heathens...:D

Sounds good to me! ;D

On my mind right now: I am so glad I got the damned smoke alarm thing sorted out from last night... it went on until the wee hours of this morning. Across the house, 3 or 4 of them were emitting low battery signals, including the Co2 alarm. My girl wouldn't sleep, my cat wouldn't sleep, I couldn't sleep... Got all new batteries today, problem solved. Eh, at least the cat and A both got great mirth out of watching me try to balance on a 3-stepped stepstool when I suck at balance! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 25, 2012, 10:58:45 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 25, 2012, 09:00:59 PM
My grandpa passed away this morning and I would like an HAF hug. Thank you kindly.

I'm very sorry. ((((Run)))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 25, 2012, 11:54:14 PM

*Hugs RunFromMyLife*

I'm sorry to hear that. My last grandparent died a long time ago, but I still remember how painful it was.

*Hugs again*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 26, 2012, 01:52:53 AM

Yes condolences RunFromMyLife.
I didn't feel much when my grandparents died, they were mostly far away, or not all that nice, or there were other grand children to favour. I hope if I have grand children they won't think think I'm irrelevant.
Congratulations RunFromMyLife for having a grandfather worthy of morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 26, 2012, 02:26:37 AM

I have lost both kinds of grandparents. I lost two grandmothers that I loved very much, and I have lost one grandfather that, for reasons that stretched back to before I was born, I barely knew and had only met maybe a total of 3 times in my life. I have one living grandpa and now a step-grandmother that I love, so I guess 4 out of 5 ain't a bad average. I'm very pleased that so far both sets of his grandparents have been very active and important in T's life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 26, 2012, 02:41:42 AM

I wish I was a pilot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIAqgVMZRIA&context=C3555d5cADOEgsToPDskKY4kpKFz7kjfux8c858fqC)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 26, 2012, 03:25:07 AM

The only safe way for me to pilot a plane is on Google Earth. And even then I still crash! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on February 26, 2012, 04:45:39 AM

Quote from: Crow on February 26, 2012, 02:41:42 AM
I wish I was a pilot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIAqgVMZRIA&context=C3555d5cADOEgsToPDskKY4kpKFz7kjfux8c858fqC)

I know these guys! For a very brief period (when they were known as the Heavy Metal Jet Team), they were based out of the airport where I live. I did a bunch of photos of them for an airshow. I think I even may have posted a few of them on the forum here somewhere. They've now added that second MiG, and it's so cool. They moved out recently, to go to warmer climes. Winter here sucks.

P.S. I was a military aviator in what seems a lifetime ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 26, 2012, 06:44:41 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on February 26, 2012, 05:46:11 AM
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate it.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 26, 2012, 05:00:36 PM

Quote from: McQ on February 26, 2012, 04:45:39 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 26, 2012, 02:41:42 AM
I wish I was a pilot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIAqgVMZRIA&context=C3555d5cADOEgsToPDskKY4kpKFz7kjfux8c858fqC)

I know these guys! For a very brief period (when they were known as the Heavy Metal Jet Team), they were based out of the airport where I live. I did a bunch of photos of them for an airshow. I think I even may have posted a few of them on the forum here somewhere. They've now added that second MiG, and it's so cool. They moved out recently, to go to warmer climes. Winter here sucks.

P.S. I was a military aviator in what seems a lifetime ago.

Amazing! Do you still fly (i don't know the proper terminology so feel free to correct me if that's incorrect)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on February 26, 2012, 07:15:51 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 26, 2012, 05:00:36 PM
Quote from: McQ on February 26, 2012, 04:45:39 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 26, 2012, 02:41:42 AM
I wish I was a pilot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIAqgVMZRIA&context=C3555d5cADOEgsToPDskKY4kpKFz7kjfux8c858fqC)

I know these guys! For a very brief period (when they were known as the Heavy Metal Jet Team), they were based out of the airport where I live. I did a bunch of photos of them for an airshow. I think I even may have posted a few of them on the forum here somewhere. They've now added that second MiG, and it's so cool. They moved out recently, to go to warmer climes. Winter here sucks.

P.S. I was a military aviator in what seems a lifetime ago.

Amazing! Do you still fly (i don't know the proper terminology so feel free to correct me if that's incorrect)?

You have the terminology just right. I haven't taken up a plane in about three years. Prior to that I was in the air a lot. And back in the day, ALL the freaking time!

Having time and money simultaneously are key to continual flying. With kids in college and high school, I haven't had either time or money at the same time for a while. >:(
Plus, I've been spending my disposable income and time on photography (since I do that nights and weekends for a sports photography company).

But I will probably get current in the next two years in at least one or two Robinson Helicopters. I've had offers for work locally (I'm right by an airport with a helicopter school and could do some instruction on weekends there).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 26, 2012, 07:38:55 PM

I am enjoying my 3 day weekend with lots of lounging and playing with the dogs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 26, 2012, 08:22:43 PM

Need new socks :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 26, 2012, 09:19:52 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 26, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Need new socks :(

And even they won't stay new for long. All is flux, m'dear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 26, 2012, 09:32:13 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 26, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Need new socks :(

Do like The Asmo - give up socking. Saves quite a lot of coin every year ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 26, 2012, 10:15:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 26, 2012, 09:32:13 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 26, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Need new socks :(
Do like The Asmo - give up socking. Saves quite a lot of coin every year ;D

In the summer, I prettymuch go barefoot all the time around the house, and I wear sandals outside whenever possible. I hate socks in hot weather. In cold weather though, socks come in very, VERY handy -- try going out into 2 and a half feet of snow in boots with no socks on your feet, see how far you get before your toes is froze. ;D

I just ask for socks for Christmas, and I get a bunch of them. If they wear out, I get more from the dollar store and they work just fine. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 26, 2012, 10:32:44 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 26, 2012, 10:15:04 PM
In cold weather though, socks come in very, VERY handy -- try going out into 2 and a half feet of snow in boots with no socks on your feet, see how far you get before your toes is froze. ;D

Been there, done that. No thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 26, 2012, 10:45:27 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 26, 2012, 10:15:04 PM
try going out into 2 and a half feet of snow in boots with no socks on your feet, see how far you get before your toes is froze. ;D

I don't do that unless it's unavoidable, and when it is, my boots are good enough not to require socks to keep me warm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 26, 2012, 11:20:53 PM

I wish I could do that, but my horse riding boots are tight lace ups which rub my feet raw if I don't wear socks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 26, 2012, 11:55:44 PM

How can you possibly achieve the ultimate fashion statement without socks?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 27, 2012, 12:54:01 AM

My driver's ed course just showed me a picture of a stop sign and asked what it meant. WTF?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 27, 2012, 01:09:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 27, 2012, 12:54:01 AM
My driver's ed course just showed me a picture of a stop sign and asked what it meant. WTF?

I think it means it's time to get a new driver's ed instructor... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 27, 2012, 01:42:05 AM

Just got back from shopping; got 3 new dresses on a great sale. :o Now I'm watching the Oscars for some reason even though I have next to no interest in them. Hubby put it on (which is weird because he also has no interest) and I'm too apathetic to hunt down the remote and change it. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 27, 2012, 02:08:54 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 27, 2012, 01:42:05 AM
Just got back from shopping; got 3 new dresses on a great sale. :o Now I'm watching the Oscars for some reason even though I have next to no interest in them. Hubby put it on (which is weird because he also has no interest) and I'm too apathetic to hunt down the remote and change it. :D

Oooh. Where'd you go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 27, 2012, 03:46:59 AM

Macy's. Got 3 dresses for $60!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 27, 2012, 05:45:24 AM

Quote from: Ali on February 27, 2012, 03:46:59 AM
Macy's. Got 3 dresses for $60!

Your shopping trip reminds me of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-ameyp9Ag&feature=related "Sheldon & Penny Go Shopping". ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 27, 2012, 05:50:55 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 27, 2012, 05:45:24 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 27, 2012, 03:46:59 AM
Macy's. Got 3 dresses for $60!

Your shopping trip reminds me of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-ameyp9Ag&feature=related "Sheldon & Penny Go Shopping". ;)

Just watched this episode tonight! *Spooky*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 27, 2012, 07:00:28 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 27, 2012, 12:54:01 AM
My driver's ed course just showed me a picture of a stop sign and asked what it meant. WTF?

It sort of describes itself in big white letters, does it not?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 27, 2012, 07:06:34 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 27, 2012, 07:00:28 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 27, 2012, 12:54:01 AM
My driver's ed course just showed me a picture of a stop sign and asked what it meant. WTF?
It sort of describes itself in big white letters, does it not?

And then if the white letters leave you any doubt, all the unfriendly extra red space may give you a hint. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on February 27, 2012, 06:04:10 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 27, 2012, 03:46:59 AM
Macy's. Got 3 dresses for $60!

Not only deceptively nice but cheap to run, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 07:29:15 AM

I'm sleep deprived. Stuff in my head keeps me up late into the night, work/kid/other stuff keep me up through the day. Somedays are more clear than others, today wasn't a clear day. There are literally things on/in my mind that won't shut up and I need them to because I need sleep. Sigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 10:27:09 AM

Got the day off for sick leave. The infection is receding and I have fresh coffee. It is pouring down outside, but I don't have to go out. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 28, 2012, 11:00:43 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 07:29:15 AM
I'm sleep deprived. Stuff in my head keeps me up late into the night, work/kid/other stuff keep me up through the day. Somedays are more clear than others, today wasn't a clear day. There are literally things on/in my mind that won't shut up and I need them to because I need sleep. Sigh.

Have you tried talking books or documentaries, lectures, programs?
I find if I've got something to listen to I usually drift off.

I thought about it but I won't ask Guardian if there's some kinda leaking coffee pipeline outside.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on February 28, 2012, 11:16:38 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 10:27:09 AM
Got the day off for sick leave. The infection is receding and I have fresh coffee. It is pouring down outside, but I don't have to go out. 8)

I'm ill too, but I stupidly came into work and have struggled for two hours...but my boss just told me to go home and recuperate in bed for the rest of the day :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM

If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 01:32:43 PM

Having spam issues Tank?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 28, 2012, 01:59:13 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

Get others to do your dirty work for you - I would ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 02:25:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

Aw... there, there!

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A few years back, I did admin stuff on forums set up like this one, I was basically good for spam zapping. :D http://www.stopforumspam.com/ was one of my favourite tools, it let me swing the ban stick Xena warrior princess style. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 02:27:10 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 28, 2012, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 07:29:15 AM
I'm sleep deprived. Stuff in my head keeps me up late into the night, work/kid/other stuff keep me up through the day. Somedays are more clear than others, today wasn't a clear day. There are literally things on/in my mind that won't shut up and I need them to because I need sleep. Sigh.

Have you tried talking books or documentaries, lectures, programs?
I find if I've got something to listen to I usually drift off.

I thought about it but I won't ask Guardian if there's some kinda leaking coffee pipeline outside.

:D @ leaking coffee pipeline!

Yeah, most nights I fall asleep with my earbuds in my ears, playing a podcast or music. It drowns stuff out, and then it's basically just like falling asleep in a busy conference hall. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 02:54:18 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 02:27:10 PM

:D @ leaking coffee pipeline!

Yeah, most nights I fall asleep with my earbuds in my ears, playing a podcast or music. It drowns stuff out, and then it's basically just like falling asleep in a busy conference hall. ;D

Spend a day at my school. If that doesn't put you in to sleep, nothing will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 02:57:16 PM

Cut my hair last night! I had let it grow really long (like, past my bra) and it was pretty but I was thoroughly sick of having all of this hair everywhere. It's now just down to my shoulders in the front and just hits the back of my neck in the back. So much lighter!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 03:03:39 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 02:57:16 PM
Cut my hair last night! I had let it grow really long (like, past my bra) and it was pretty but I was thoroughly sick of having all of this hair everywhere. It's now just down to my shoulders in the front and just hits the back of my neck in the back. So much lighter!

I love having my hair short. No having to deal with fitting it all under a helmet. ;D

In other news, the GLBT resource center is holding a prom night for the youths in our area, and my best friend was extremely excited to go with her girlfriend. Well, long story short, their relationship ended up not working out so she was really bummed about not going to the prom (she refuses to go alone). So, I told her that I would go with her as her date so that she would be able to have a nice prom that she always wanted. I am a total noob at anything related to dances, as I always skip out on them. To be honest though, I'm pretty excited. I have a dress and shoes picked out and this is one of the rare times that I actually get to be girly and wear something fancy. What makes me happiest tough is seeing how happy and excited my friend is to be able to wear a suit and go to a formal dance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 28, 2012, 03:47:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

We have been having quite a run of them lately, some more annoying than others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 04:07:58 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 02:57:16 PM
Cut my hair last night! I had let it grow really long (like, past my bra) and it was pretty but I was thoroughly sick of having all of this hair everywhere. It's now just down to my shoulders in the front and just hits the back of my neck in the back. So much lighter!

I love having my hair short. No having to deal with fitting it all under a helmet. ;D

In other news, the GLBT resource center is holding a prom night for the youths in our area, and my best friend was extremely excited to go with her girlfriend. Well, long story short, their relationship ended up not working out so she was really bummed about not going to the prom (she refuses to go alone). So, I told her that I would go with her as her date so that she would be able to have a nice prom that she always wanted. I am a total noob at anything related to dances, as I always skip out on them. To be honest though, I'm pretty excited. I have a dress and shoes picked out and this is one of the rare times that I actually get to be girly and wear something fancy. What makes me happiest tough is seeing how happy and excited my friend is to be able to wear a suit and go to a formal dance.

This is SO awesome! Good for you, you're a great friend to do that with her, and I bet you both will have a wonderful time! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 04:09:25 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 28, 2012, 11:00:43 AM

Have you tried talking books or documentaries, lectures, programs?
I find if I've got something to listen to I usually drift off.

I thought about it but I won't ask Guardian if there's some kinda leaking coffee pipeline outside.

Whatever it was, I didn't do it! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 04:18:04 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 04:09:25 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 28, 2012, 11:00:43 AM
I thought about it but I won't ask Guardian if there's some kinda leaking coffee pipeline outside.

Whatever it was, I didn't do it! ;D

Yes, there is a pipeline leaking coffee. Directly into my house, then into a bag, because I've got a coffee IV drip. My blood type IS coffee. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 04:23:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 02:57:16 PM
Cut my hair last night! I had let it grow really long (like, past my bra) and it was pretty but I was thoroughly sick of having all of this hair everywhere. It's now just down to my shoulders in the front and just hits the back of my neck in the back. So much lighter!

I love having my hair short. No having to deal with fitting it all under a helmet. ;D

In other news, the GLBT resource center is holding a prom night for the youths in our area, and my best friend was extremely excited to go with her girlfriend. Well, long story short, their relationship ended up not working out so she was really bummed about not going to the prom (she refuses to go alone). So, I told her that I would go with her as her date so that she would be able to have a nice prom that she always wanted. I am a total noob at anything related to dances, as I always skip out on them. To be honest though, I'm pretty excited. I have a dress and shoes picked out and this is one of the rare times that I actually get to be girly and wear something fancy. What makes me happiest tough is seeing how happy and excited my friend is to be able to wear a suit and go to a formal dance.

That's awesome! I bet you guys will have a blast; in retrospect I would have had MUCH more fun at my highschool dances if I had gone with my best friend instead of the stupid boys I picked (note: I understand not all males are stupid, just all of the males I decided to date in high school.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:41:02 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 01:32:43 PM
Having spam issues Tank?

So far this month we have had 1,333 new members sign up, of which 13 are defiantly real and 9 have yet to post and are not known or obvious spammers. So 1,311 accounts needed to deleted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:41:40 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

Aw... there, there!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ichbinbored.com%2Fcontent%2F1%2Fthere%2520there.jpg&hash=996e403e8ff10cb553999441422845abbacd44f3)

A few years back, I did admin stuff on forums set up like this one, I was basically good for spam zapping. :D http://www.stopforumspam.com/ was one of my favourite tools, it let me swing the ban stick Xena warrior princess style. ;D

I have no idea where I would be if it wasn't SFS!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:44:33 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 02:57:16 PM
Cut my hair last night! I had let it grow really long (like, past my bra) and it was pretty but I was thoroughly sick of having all of this hair everywhere. It's now just down to my shoulders in the front and just hits the back of my neck in the back. So much lighter!

I love having my hair short. No having to deal with fitting it all under a helmet. ;D

In other news, the GLBT resource center is holding a prom night for the youths in our area, and my best friend was extremely excited to go with her girlfriend. Well, long story short, their relationship ended up not working out so she was really bummed about not going to the prom (she refuses to go alone). So, I told her that I would go with her as her date so that she would be able to have a nice prom that she always wanted. I am a total noob at anything related to dances, as I always skip out on them. To be honest though, I'm pretty excited. I have a dress and shoes picked out and this is one of the rare times that I actually get to be girly and wear something fancy. What makes me happiest tough is seeing how happy and excited my friend is to be able to wear a suit and go to a formal dance.

Buddy you are great person!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 04:45:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

You could hire some help in the department of enemy eratication... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:46:52 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 04:45:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 01:11:34 PM
If anybody admitted they were a spammer while in earshot I would probably end up in jail.

You could hire some help in the department of enemy eratication... 8)

I'll set a swarm of Asmos on him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 04:49:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:41:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 01:32:43 PM
Having spam issues Tank?
So far this month we have had 1,333 new members sign up, of which 13 are defiantly real and 9 have yet to post and are not known or obvious spammers. So 1,311 accounts needed to deleted.

How many Russian porn sites are there?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:51:27 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 04:49:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:41:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 01:32:43 PM
Having spam issues Tank?
So far this month we have had 1,333 new members sign up, of which 13 are defiantly real and 9 have yet to post and are not known or obvious spammers. So 1,311 accounts needed to deleted.

How many Russian porn sites are there?!

None. They're piles of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) spammers but if an IP resolves to China or Russia it gets zapped without question.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 04:56:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:51:27 PM
None. They're piles of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) spammers but if an IP resolves to China or Russia it gets zapped without question.

I figured it was something techy that I wouldn't understand, so I just listed it as Russian porn.

I'm sitting in the same seat of the same classroom that I was in when I found this forum. Aahh the nostalgia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 05:16:03 PM

You need to make sure that the Asmos are dressed in leather when they swarm. That's a great mental picture - little gray balls wearing shiny leather suits and big pointy teeth.

ETA: I've sort of made a game out of guessing which new users are real based on their user names. Every time I look at that "newest user" field on the home page, it seems like there is a new name. Most of them are obviously spammers, but some of them make you think "well maybe."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 05:27:11 PM

my sis got a little pet Guinea Pig last night. It's about 7 weeks old and it's tiny and rly cute :3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 05:29:24 PM

^^Pics? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 28, 2012, 05:29:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:46:52 PM
I'll set a swarm of Asmos on him!

And THEN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)... >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 28, 2012, 05:34:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 28, 2012, 05:29:29 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:46:52 PM
I'll set a swarm of Asmos on him!
And THEN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)... >:(

For some reason, the music in that video reminded of this scene from BBT: Big Bang Theory - Rocky Montage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgbdMgyKvWE)

Might be that the music doesn't seem to me to match what is happening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 05:41:41 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1171.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr560%2Ftriplexwashburn%2F0228121235.jpg&hash=a8068649a3f8cb1d528bb4d704d2199adefe04f8)
sorry i had to take it with the carrot. my potato was broken.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 05:43:08 PM

Quote from: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 05:41:41 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1171.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr560%2Ftriplexwashburn%2F0228121235.jpg&hash=a8068649a3f8cb1d528bb4d704d2199adefe04f8)
sorry i had to take it with the carrot. my potato was broken.

You couldn't have used the microwave? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 05:43:49 PM

Awwwwwww! Baby guinea pig! :) :) :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 05:45:14 PM

i tried, but i couldn't get it in the door of the cage lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 09:11:00 PM

This is for Guardian85. I saw this, and thought of him!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/425443_308460425885077_150665568331231_884719_1317843128_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 09:24:09 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 09:11:00 PM
This is for Guardian85. I saw this, and thought of him!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/425443_308460425885077_150665568331231_884719_1317843128_n.jpg)

*snerk*

That's awesome. Speaking of G85, I have to admit that everytime I see him posting, I read his descriptor as "Ninja wit" instead of "ninja, wit". I kind of like it better without the comma; it makes me think that I'm not going to realize something he says is funny until it's too late.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 09:26:20 PM

Thank you for thinking of me.
Naturally I went on thesarus.com to check.

http://thesaurus.com/browse/ninja

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 09:28:38 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 09:24:09 PM
*snerk*

That's awesome. Speaking of G85, I have to admit that everytime I see him posting, I read his descriptor as "Ninja wit" instead of "ninja, wit". I kind of like it better without the comma; it makes me think that I'm not going to realize something he says is funny until it's too late.

Changed it just for you. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 28, 2012, 09:33:51 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 09:26:20 PM
Thank you for thinking of me.
Naturally I went on thesarus.com to check.

http://thesaurus.com/browse/ninja

Yup, just as it says: no thesaurus results. You ninjas are stealthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 09:38:02 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2012, 09:28:38 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 09:24:09 PM
*snerk*

That's awesome. Speaking of G85, I have to admit that everytime I see him posting, I read his descriptor as "Ninja wit" instead of "ninja, wit". I kind of like it better without the comma; it makes me think that I'm not going to realize something he says is funny until it's too late.

Changed it just for you. ;)

;D Much better! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 28, 2012, 10:35:04 PM

This is Gaia, and she is a Rottweiler. We just picked her up for a friend of my mom's. She'll be staying with us until Sunday.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F07e9ca51.jpg&hash=3c0d90b98600805f35ccaa4dc51d66f840f8033f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 28, 2012, 10:42:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 10:35:04 PM
This is Gaia, and she is a Rottweiler. We just picked her up for a friend of my mom's. She'll be staying with us until Sunday.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F07e9ca51.jpg&hash=3c0d90b98600805f35ccaa4dc51d66f840f8033f)

Ohmyasmo! Big cartoon hearts shooting out of my eyes....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 10:56:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on February 28, 2012, 10:42:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 10:35:04 PM
This is Gaia, and she is a Rottweiler. We just picked her up for a friend of my mom's. She'll be staying with us until Sunday.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F07e9ca51.jpg&hash=3c0d90b98600805f35ccaa4dc51d66f840f8033f)

Ohmyasmo! Big cartoon hearts shooting out of my eyes....

It looks like he's deep in thought...
or hungry

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 28, 2012, 11:45:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:51:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 04:49:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2012, 04:41:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 28, 2012, 01:32:43 PM
Having spam issues Tank?
So far this month we have had 1,333 new members sign up, of which 13 are defiantly real and 9 have yet to post and are not known or obvious spammers. So 1,311 accounts needed to deleted.

How many Russian porn sites are there?!
None. They're piles of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) spammers but if an IP resolves to China or Russia it gets zapped without question.

QuoteHow many cabs in New York City, how many angels on a pin?
How many notes in a saxophone, how many tears in a bottle of gin?
How many times did you call my name, knock at the door but you couldn't get in?

That was a pre popular internet song, I'm sure if it was written now "How much porn on the internet" would have had a strong chance of getting in.

So Google's methods which did so much to rid us of unwanted porn has caused a problem for forum admins, hmmm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM

So apparently, I'm single now... if my brain can even process that... and assuming that everything that just flipped upside down isn't some sick nightmare of a joke. I won't go into the details in public, but I'm more than flabbergasted. Wow. I can't say it surprises me horribly for a few reasons, but it disappoints me and hurts more than I can say. Kinda feeling in shock, surreal. One more thing absolutely hitting rock bottom. Don't think I can take any more of these bombshells.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 29, 2012, 07:31:29 AM

Quote from: xXxWashburnxXx on February 28, 2012, 10:56:26 PM
It looks like he's deep in thought...
or hungry

Is deep in hungry thought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 29, 2012, 08:59:48 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
So apparently, I'm single now... if my brain can even process that... and assuming that everything that just flipped upside down isn't some sick nightmare of a joke. I won't go into the details in public, but I'm more than flabbergasted. Wow. I can't say it surprises me horribly for a few reasons, but it disappoints me and hurts more than I can say. Kinda feeling in shock, surreal. One more thing absolutely hitting rock bottom. Don't think I can take any more of these bombshells.

Oh that's no good, here have a wombat to tide you over until some of the sensitive folk turn up. It is unfortunate to be feeling down with only Asmo and Pudding about.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fr3Rwp.png&hash=d3362c50d4548e97cdbef06afcefcb3433afd2da)

No interesting Feb 29th propositions for me so far, only four hours left.
At least it hasn't cost me anything for refusals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 29, 2012, 10:13:51 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
So apparently, I'm single now... if my brain can even process that... and assuming that everything that just flipped upside down isn't some sick nightmare of a joke. I won't go into the details in public, but I'm more than flabbergasted. Wow. I can't say it surprises me horribly for a few reasons, but it disappoints me and hurts more than I can say. Kinda feeling in shock, surreal. One more thing absolutely hitting rock bottom. Don't think I can take any more of these bombshells.

The single life isn't that bad. I should know, I have been single for so long it isn't funny anymore. 8)
You'll get through this too. You're stronger then most, and way to nice to stay single for long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 29, 2012, 10:28:35 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
So apparently, I'm single now...

I'm really sorry to hear that, Amicale. Hang in there! (I'm not any better at this sort of thing than Magic Pudding, but you do have my sympathy, as one who's been through becoming abruptly single a few times.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on February 29, 2012, 11:02:41 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
So apparently, I'm single now...

I'm sorry to hear that too Amicale, hope you're feeling OK

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on February 29, 2012, 02:26:09 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
So apparently, I'm single now... if my brain can even process that... and assuming that everything that just flipped upside down isn't some sick nightmare of a joke. I won't go into the details in public, but I'm more than flabbergasted. Wow. I can't say it surprises me horribly for a few reasons, but it disappoints me and hurts more than I can say. Kinda feeling in shock, surreal. One more thing absolutely hitting rock bottom. Don't think I can take any more of these bombshells.

((((Amicale)))) So sorry to hear this. All I can think of to say is that you are lovely and wonderful and if she didn't appreciate you, you're better off single. It's such a hard thing to suddenly lose someone like that though. It's still sad when you've been bickering and growing apart for a while, but the sudden stop endings are the worst because you aren't prepared. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to PM me. Hope you're doing okay today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 02:39:41 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your thougts. Yeah, I'll be OK. I always am, I plow through stuff when I need to. Didn't get much sleep. I called her (gf), we talked, and both cried. I suppose I can kind of understand the reasons she gave. I object to them, but this is what she needs and it's her right to decide that, I guess. At this point I'm more worried about my daughter, not me. She loves this woman. She's known her since birth. Literally. My gf was AT her birth. We're going to tell her that they'll stay good friends, they can talk whenever, etc. It was already a long distance relationship, so it won't be as hard on my kiddo as having her pack up and move out or anything....

But yeah. I need to be single for a good, good long while. Maybe take the opportunity to work on fixing myself up so the next time, if there ever is one, it won't likely go down QUITE so spectacularly in a flaming plane wreck. :D

Ali, thanks for the offer hon, might take you up on it later.

OK. Back to our regularly scheduled posting of fun, normal, relatively drama-free status updates. Please. Your new skirts, kids, school, work, sicknesses (lol), anything. Thank you for letting me hijack the thread for a bit. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 29, 2012, 03:36:27 PM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 02:39:41 PM
OK. Back to our regularly scheduled posting of fun, normal, relatively drama-free status updates. Please. Your new skirts, kids, school, work, sicknesses (lol), anything. Thank you for letting me hijack the thread for a bit. :)

Well, I'm a day late and a dollar short as usual and now we're back to regular posting. ((Amicale))

I have a new convertible couch and the cat won't let me use it. The only time she's not stretched out in the middle of it is when I'm in bed and she's using me as a human heating pad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 05:47:44 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 29, 2012, 03:36:27 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 02:39:41 PM
OK. Back to our regularly scheduled posting of fun, normal, relatively drama-free status updates. Please. Your new skirts, kids, school, work, sicknesses (lol), anything. Thank you for letting me hijack the thread for a bit. :)

Well, I'm a day late and a dollar short as usual and now we're back to regular posting. ((Amicale))

I have a new convertible couch and the cat won't let me use it. The only time she's not stretched out in the middle of it is when I'm in bed and she's using me as a human heating pad.

LOL, my goodness, that's an expensive cat bed you just bought there!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 01, 2012, 02:23:25 AM

Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 05:47:44 PM
LOL, my goodness, that's an expensive cat bed you just bought there!

Tell me about it. I think this illustrates the problem: TV Dinner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13dLaTIHSg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 01, 2012, 02:28:19 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 01, 2012, 02:23:25 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 29, 2012, 05:47:44 PM
LOL, my goodness, that's an expensive cat bed you just bought there!

Tell me about it. I think this illustrates the problem: TV Dinner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13dLaTIHSg)

:D ROFL, yup!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2012, 05:27:16 AM

I'm going to have some real problems with calculus :(

I just hope the teacher is not some insane loony with serious issues and decides to help...last time that happened the sick old woman wanted my car.

I'm beginning to think it's time for an Evil Teacher blog. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM

I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2012, 03:22:48 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Sounds a bit extreme I've never had that happen!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 01, 2012, 05:37:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 03:22:48 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(
Sounds a bit extreme I've never had that happen!

Ack! How on earth did you manage to post this? Whenever I get drops in, I'm lucky if I don't trip on the steps on the way out. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 01, 2012, 06:17:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Hey, I had that once after I got hair gel in my eyes. Diagnosis: chemical burns to the retina. They shoved some drops in and... ahhh relief. Best anesthetic ever!

You having bionic eyes installed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 01, 2012, 06:39:35 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 01, 2012, 05:37:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 03:22:48 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(
Sounds a bit extreme I've never had that happen!

Ack! How on earth did you manage to post this? Whenever I get drops in, I'm lucky if I don't trip on the steps on the way out. :P

Voice to text on my phone. Siri is my savior today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 01, 2012, 06:41:55 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 01, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Hey, I had that once after I got hair gel in my eyes. Diagnosis: chemical burns to the retina. They shoved some drops in and... ahhh relief. Best anesthetic ever!

You having bionic eyes installed?

Ow. I wish I was having one installed. I'm pretty much blind.

Tank, I can't get on the forum on my computer. It keeps saying I'm banned. Is there anything I can do about it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2012, 06:46:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 06:41:55 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 01, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Hey, I had that once after I got hair gel in my eyes. Diagnosis: chemical burns to the retina. They shoved some drops in and... ahhh relief. Best anesthetic ever!

You having bionic eyes installed?

Ow. I wish I was having one installed. I'm pretty much blind.

Tank, I can't get on the forum on my computer. It keeps saying I'm banned. Is there anything I can do about it?

Exactly what does the ban say and what is your computer IP address? Send these via PM or to tankathaf(at)gmail.com

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 01, 2012, 07:05:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 06:46:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 06:41:55 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 01, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Hey, I had that once after I got hair gel in my eyes. Diagnosis: chemical burns to the retina. They shoved some drops in and... ahhh relief. Best anesthetic ever!

You having bionic eyes installed?

Ow. I wish I was having one installed. I'm pretty much blind.

Tank, I can't get on the forum on my computer. It keeps saying I'm banned. Is there anything I can do about it?
Exactly what does the ban say and what is your computer IP address? Send these via PM or to tankathaf(at)gmail.com

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2012, 07:09:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 07:05:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 06:46:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 06:41:55 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 01, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:26:33 PM
I'm at the eye doctors and they put numbing drops and now I can't feel my face :(

Hey, I had that once after I got hair gel in my eyes. Diagnosis: chemical burns to the retina. They shoved some drops in and... ahhh relief. Best anesthetic ever!

You having bionic eyes installed?

Ow. I wish I was having one installed. I'm pretty much blind.

Tank, I can't get on the forum on my computer. It keeps saying I'm banned. Is there anything I can do about it?
Exactly what does the ban say and what is your computer IP address? Send these via PM or to tankathaf(at)gmail.com

Ok

I think I've found the problem (this succeeds my email to you) the computer you got locked out on has interfaced via an IP starting 208.98.*.* which is a range used by hundreds of spammers. Have you ever successfully accessed this site from that computer via the network it is currently connected to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 01, 2012, 07:51:48 PM

Rider Annoyed by Calls Jams Phones (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Rider-Annoyed-by-Calls-Jams-Phones-on-Septa-Bus-140966733.html)

I want one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 01, 2012, 08:18:39 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 01, 2012, 07:51:48 PM
Rider Annoyed by Calls Jams Phones (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Rider-Annoyed-by-Calls-Jams-Phones-on-Septa-Bus-140966733.html)

I want one!

The bastard!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on March 01, 2012, 10:09:24 PM

Loneliness is on my mind today. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 01, 2012, 11:22:03 PM

You know it's quiet around HAF when I'm posting articles! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 01, 2012, 11:47:20 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on March 01, 2012, 10:09:24 PM
Loneliness is on my mind today. :(

*Hugs* I understand. Try and hang in there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2012, 08:48:23 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on March 01, 2012, 10:09:24 PM
Loneliness is on my mind today. :(

Go and and annoy your brother ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 02, 2012, 12:03:31 PM

I'm out of coffee... :(
Only tea to drink.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 02, 2012, 01:20:29 PM

Ten thousand kinds of misery, among which the most prominent is a lack of good Sci-Fi I know about, but haven't seen yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 02, 2012, 02:24:37 PM

I'm miserable because my stupid computer still won't let me on the forum. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 02, 2012, 04:52:44 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 02, 2012, 01:20:29 PM
Ten thousand kinds of misery, among which the most prominent is a lack of good Sci-Fi I know about, but haven't seen yet.

Have you seen 'Moon'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 02, 2012, 05:13:12 PM

At starbucks, waiting for my bus to maryland. :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 02, 2012, 05:21:45 PM

What on Earth are you doing in Maryland?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 02, 2012, 05:29:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 02, 2012, 05:21:45 PM
What on Earth are you doing in Maryland?

That's where my girlfriend lives :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 02, 2012, 05:34:41 PM

Ahh. I see

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on March 02, 2012, 06:28:47 PM

I want one of these too!

Silence Gun (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/weird-gun-future-attacks-words-not-people-193050045.html)

A home version would be nice... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 03, 2012, 03:31:00 AM

YES! After Resetting everything that had to do with my Internet and networks, HAF is now letting me on again. *happy dance*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2012, 08:29:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 03, 2012, 03:31:00 AM
YES! After Resetting everything that had to do with my Internet and networks, HAF is now letting me on again. *happy dance*

Excellent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 03, 2012, 02:04:36 PM

My Husband flew home for a couple of days for his birthday, and he's supposed to come back today. It's super windy in Ottawa, so I hope his flight get in okay. :(
I misss himmm. It's hard to sleep by your lonesome when you're used to sharing a bed every night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 03, 2012, 02:07:48 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 03, 2012, 08:29:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 03, 2012, 03:31:00 AM
YES! After Resetting everything that had to do with my Internet and networks, HAF is now letting me on again. *happy dance*
Excellent!

Would have deleting a browser cookie done the same thing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 03:06:07 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 03, 2012, 02:07:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 03, 2012, 08:29:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 03, 2012, 03:31:00 AM
YES! After Resetting everything that had to do with my Internet and networks, HAF is now letting me on again. *happy dance*
Excellent!

Would have deleting a browser cookie done the same thing?

Temp and cookies. Killing those may resolve a whole mob of website access issues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 03, 2012, 03:33:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 03, 2012, 02:07:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 03, 2012, 08:29:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 03, 2012, 03:31:00 AM
YES! After Resetting everything that had to do with my Internet and networks, HAF is now letting me on again. *happy dance*
Excellent!

Would have deleting a browser cookie done the same thing?

I tried that, and it didn't do anything. Oh well. It works and I'm happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 04:50:34 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on March 02, 2012, 06:28:47 PM
I want one of these too!

Silence Gun (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/weird-gun-future-attacks-words-not-people-193050045.html)

A home version would be nice... ;)

I'd love to put my realtime echo effect experience against that! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 03, 2012, 05:54:16 PM

I haven't wanted a new piercing in forever, but I think I'd really like to get this done
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com%2Fimages01%2F47%2F08509763dc0d4e9515b81a866352e8df%2Fl.jpg&hash=8d54a9d1725e75c2da4a275bd7b23c35f8765631)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 06:44:17 PM

Me, I want a few dermal anchors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 03, 2012, 06:49:34 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 06:44:17 PM
Me, I want a few dermal anchors.

Where would you get them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 07:22:22 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 03, 2012, 06:49:34 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 06:44:17 PM
Me, I want a few dermal anchors.

Where would you get them?

Most piercing studios will do them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 03, 2012, 08:56:51 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmasport.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fi%2Fxl__TEAM10-SL3.jpg&hash=83c0e96669b9bdba555841c328fb65fca6e0bb6f)

This little puppy is on my mind... and soon to be in my garage.
Ex-Team Specialized - Tarmac S-Works SL3.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 03, 2012, 09:05:29 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 03, 2012, 08:35:40 PM
I think she meant where on your body would you get them. And I'm also curious. Do tell. :)

Two for each collar bone probably.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on March 04, 2012, 01:26:46 AM

I'm hungry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 04, 2012, 02:59:42 AM

There are a bunch of Christians spamming anything related to atheism on Pinterest and it's making me grumpy. Can't I just look at some pictures without these people quoting scripture at me? *grumble grumble* I rarely feel like an "outsider" in my real life, but I really wish these people would realize how alienating and stupid they're being.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 04, 2012, 03:34:21 AM

I bought myself a beautiful Betta fish to put in Herman's tank. He is an awful hunter and can't even catch a roach that falls in the water, so I thought the fish would be fine. Well, I go to check on him an hour later and my fish is nowhere to be found. So Herman feigns being a bad hunter just so he can secretly eat a pretty fish. Thanks herman.

*Edit Wait never mind, I found him. He was under the water heater. Sorry Herman!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 04, 2012, 07:27:12 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2012, 03:34:21 AM
I bought myself a beautiful Betta fish to put in Herman's tank. He is an awful hunter and can't even catch a roach that falls in the water, so I thought the fish would be fine. Well, I go to check on him an hour later and my fish is nowhere to be found. So Herman feigns being a bad hunter just so he can secretly eat a pretty fish. Thanks herman.

*Edit Wait never mind, I found him. He was under the water heater. Sorry Herman!

LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 04, 2012, 05:41:46 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2012, 03:34:21 AM
I bought myself a beautiful Betta fish to put in Herman's tank. He is an awful hunter and can't even catch a roach that falls in the water, so I thought the fish would be fine. Well, I go to check on him an hour later and my fish is nowhere to be found. So Herman feigns being a bad hunter just so he can secretly eat a pretty fish. Thanks herman.

*Edit Wait never mind, I found him. He was under the water heater. Sorry Herman!

LOL What kind of beastie is Herman?

Ugh, I have been so busy lately, both at work and at home. I stayed over an hour late at work on Friday and I'm still not caught up. Blargh. I have a big client facing presentation on Monday around lunchtime that I'm still not completely done with.

The happy news is that I'm going to Ikea in a couple of hours. Loves me some Ikea!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 04, 2012, 09:35:03 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 04, 2012, 05:41:46 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2012, 03:34:21 AM
I bought myself a beautiful Betta fish to put in Herman's tank. He is an awful hunter and can't even catch a roach that falls in the water, so I thought the fish would be fine. Well, I go to check on him an hour later and my fish is nowhere to be found. So Herman feigns being a bad hunter just so he can secretly eat a pretty fish. Thanks herman.

*Edit Wait never mind, I found him. He was under the water heater. Sorry Herman!

LOL What kind of beastie is Herman?

Ugh, I have been so busy lately, both at work and at home. I stayed over an hour late at work on Friday and I'm still not caught up. Blargh. I have a big client facing presentation on Monday around lunchtime that I'm still not completely done with.

The happy news is that I'm going to Ikea in a couple of hours. Loves me some Ikea!

Herman's a Chinese water dragon, which is a type of lizard. I have a few pictures of him in the pets thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 05, 2012, 10:03:31 AM

Maybe Betta fish are very slow. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 05, 2012, 10:26:23 AM

Quote from: OldGit on March 05, 2012, 10:03:31 AM
Maybe Betta fish are very slow. ;D

OG. I believe you have quite a linguistic background. Is this so?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 11:47:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2012, 09:35:03 PM
Herma's a Chinese water dragon, which is a type of lizard. I have a few pictures of him in the pets thread.

I liked your Herman story but your spoon bothers me.
I've personalised one for you.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtznYX.png&hash=d343cabfbf48fee46e04fa943becd218746a8bce)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 05, 2012, 12:25:49 PM

Quote from: TankOG. I believe you have quite a linguistic background. Is this so?

True, Tank, but being very old and stupid, I don't get the connection. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 05, 2012, 03:40:42 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 05, 2012, 12:25:49 PM
Quote from: TankOG. I believe you have quite a linguistic background. Is this so?

True, Tank, but being very old and stupid, I don't get the connection. ???

Don't worry there isn't a connection at the moment. But there will be shortly.

Here you go http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=9485.0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 03:44:05 PM

Wife has taken younger daughter to Sydney for a sporting event.
She was a fun child, clever and funny, full of life she chipped at least one of my teeth.
But she wasn't thin as a kid and her sister was a natural princess.
There was the anorexic diagnosis, whether that was mistake or a phase I don't know, without doubt there's extreme obsession going on still. The run I'm cool with, the swim, barely anyone gets bitten by a shark, the bike legs, the bike training, I hate it. They all dream of medals, as many as get a medal are crushed and crippled by cars, as many as get gold die.

Hmm, that's a bit of downer, no one's home and neighbours are far away. Loud music and sporadic sozzled bopping about will lift me out of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 05, 2012, 03:50:15 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
Wife has taken younger daughter to Sydney for a sporting event.
She was a fun child, clever and funny, full of life she chipped at least one of my teeth.
But she wasn't thin as a kid and her sister was a natural princess.
There was the anorexic diagnosis, whether that was mistake or a phase I don't know, without doubt there's extreme obsession going on still. The run I'm cool with, the swim, barely anyone gets bitten by a shark, the bike legs, the bike training, I hate it. They all dream of medals, as many as get a medal are crushed and crippled by cars, as many as get gold die.

Hmm, that's a bit of downer, no one's home and neighbours are far away. Loud music and sporadic sozzled bopping about will lift me out of it.

Well do tell us how your daughter gets on. And video the sozzzeled bopping and stick it on YouTube :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 04:30:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 05, 2012, 03:50:15 PM
Well do tell us how your daughter gets on. And video the sozzzeled bopping and stick it on YouTube :D

There will be no video.
When the nabobs do their measuring of the harm done by alcohol they count the falls and bumps.
There is never an attempt to reconcile this with insights I had in mind when I started this sentence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 04:49:12 PM

Asmo doesn't seem grey to me, more a pleasant beige.
The deceptive beige
Beige and beware
Ha what? I'm beige, it wasn't me.
Trust me, I'm beige

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 05, 2012, 05:05:04 PM

"Green" by Ken Nordine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIrCizE_678&feature=related)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2012, 06:52:19 PM

I've been listening to random national anthems. I'm feeling oddly patriotic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
There was the anorexic diagnosis, whether that was mistake or a phase I don't know, without doubt there's extreme obsession going on still. The run I'm cool with, the swim, barely anyone gets bitten by a shark, the bike legs, the bike training, I hate it. They all dream of medals, as many as get a medal are crushed and crippled by cars, as many as get gold die.

(((Pudding)))

AFM, drinking red wine and watching Batman with T. Had a big client meeting today that went really well, but completely fried my brain (always feel this way after long meetings, 'specially client facing.) Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 02:48:14 AM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
There was the anorexic diagnosis, whether that was mistake or a phase I don't know, without doubt there's extreme obsession going on still. The run I'm cool with, the swim, barely anyone gets bitten by a shark, the bike legs, the bike training, I hate it. They all dream of medals, as many as get a medal are crushed and crippled by cars, as many as get gold die.

(((Pudding)))

AFM, drinking red wine and watching Batman with T. Had a big client meeting today that went really well, but completely fried my brain (always feel this way after long meetings, 'specially client facing.) Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

There's a feminist theory that "traditional" women's clothing is designed to be restricting so as to limit the amount of mobility women have. It emphasizes women's perceived physical limitations. I think heels would fall under that category. Though I don't think men are really to blame, I think we do a lot of unnecessary things to ourselves really (and yes, I do wear heels. Sometimes. When I feel like it :P)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:52:11 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 02:48:14 AM
Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 05, 2012, 03:44:05 PM
There was the anorexic diagnosis, whether that was mistake or a phase I don't know, without doubt there's extreme obsession going on still. The run I'm cool with, the swim, barely anyone gets bitten by a shark, the bike legs, the bike training, I hate it. They all dream of medals, as many as get a medal are crushed and crippled by cars, as many as get gold die.

(((Pudding)))

AFM, drinking red wine and watching Batman with T. Had a big client meeting today that went really well, but completely fried my brain (always feel this way after long meetings, 'specially client facing.) Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

There's a feminist theory that "traditional" women's clothing is designed to be restricting so as to limit the amount of mobility women have. It emphasizes women's perceived physical limitations. I think heels would fall under that category. Though I don't think men are really to blame, I think we do a lot of unnecessary things to ourselves really (and yes, I do wear heels. Sometimes. When I feel like it :P)

I was actually thinking about the connection between foot binding and heels this afternoon. Because I'm melodramatic. :P I only wear heels for important business meetings and only because I know they are an expected part of the attire. I hate hate hate heels. That's probably why they hurt so much when I do wear them; I'm not used to them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Whitney on March 06, 2012, 02:52:49 AM

Just bought a book so I can start studying for the ARE. It was co-authored by one of my old professors and that's the only reason I trusted buying it as it isn't one of the more common study guides. But one 200 dollar book that may be all I need (it covers all sections) is worth a try over ordering 75to150 books for each section (7 sections total). I'm going to figure out where I may need more study and only order books specific to those sections if other books I have don't cover the materials. Between myself and my boss we have a pretty good resource library as it is and I'm going to try to find more people to borrow from as well.

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers.

I refuse to wear them (use to sometimes but it's just not worth it) and if asked or encouraged to wear them I blame it on my bad ankles. I actually carry myself more professionally when I can walk normally; which I can't do in heels. My walking distance in heels it from the car to my desk and then off...I use to keep flip flops under my desk. I'm glad flats are in style now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2012, 02:55:06 AM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

I never understood what the heel thing was all about...
If I'm looking at a pretty woman the shoes are the last thing I look at!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 06, 2012, 03:55:25 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2012, 02:55:06 AM
Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

I never understood what the heel thing was all about...
If I'm looking at a pretty woman the shoes are the last thing I look at!

1+. I'm glad that my wife doesn't wear them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 12:06:56 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 06, 2012, 03:55:25 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2012, 02:55:06 AM
Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:20:33 AM
Oh, and speaking of business, I would like to find the person (no doubt a man) who decided that when a woman wants to look nice, she has to wear heels, and I want to punch that man right in the eye. The balls of my feet still hurt, several hours after changing into my trainers. >:( I decree that all men who think that heels add that certain something to a woman's appearance have to spend a whole day wearing 3 inch spikes and doing all of the walking and driving and shopping that they normally do, and then tell me about it. >:(

I never understood what the heel thing was all about...
If I'm looking at a pretty woman the shoes are the last thing I look at!
1+. I'm glad that my wife doesn't wear them.

same goes, I've never had a girlfriend who wore heels, and I've always thought they're rather silly. I've seen several women even wearing them in winter and falling over on the ice because of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 06, 2012, 01:04:04 PM

High heels don't seem too popular, I thought I was in a minority.
Maybe an actress can look graceful in a movie but real life women often look awkward, an ability to move with grace beats the clumsy wobbling about on stilts look for me. I remember Tina Turner looking ridiculous, some one should have told her, it is such a try hard look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM

Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 02:11:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 06, 2012, 01:04:04 PM
I remember Tina Turner looking ridiculous, some one should have told her, it is such a try hard look.

she has a bad habit of doing that, and it's not just the heels!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:17:50 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM
Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

*snerk*

I'm back to my normal attire today. I've got these awesome flats that look dressy from the top but are basically tennis shoes on bottom. I actually ran in them one time at the gym when I forgot to pack my trainers, and it was fine. Yay for sensible shoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2012, 02:19:06 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:17:50 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM
Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

*snerk*

I'm back to my normal attire today. I've got these awesome flats that look dressy from the top but are basically tennis shoes on bottom. I actually ran in them one time at the gym when I forgot to pack my trainers, and it was fine. Yay for sensible shoes.

I'vegot a pair of those for when I needed something fro FFA National Convention. I love them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 03:39:29 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:17:50 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM
Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

*snerk*

I'm back to my normal attire today. I've got these awesome flats that look dressy from the top but are basically tennis shoes on bottom. I actually ran in them one time at the gym when I forgot to pack my trainers, and it was fine. Yay for sensible shoes.

OooOoo where'd you get them?
Edit: That's right, fellas. I'm going to turn this into a shoe thread!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM

not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 06, 2012, 04:13:28 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

We gonna see you at Dale Farm any time soon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:38:43 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 06, 2012, 04:13:28 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

We gonna see you at Dale Farm any time soon?

that'd be nice, I could pop round with a bottle of wine. Whereabouts are you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 06, 2012, 05:00:30 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:38:43 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on March 06, 2012, 04:13:28 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

We gonna see you at Dale Farm any time soon?

that'd be nice, I could pop round with a bottle of wine. Whereabouts are you?

No, you muppet! D'you not watch the news? Dale Farm Travellers camp:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bellenews.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F10%2FDale-Farm-protesters-gathered-at-the-main-gate-rushed-to-the-eastern-side-of-the-site-where-police-were-streaming-in.jpg&hash=fe310d728ae79d65fcccb67a90679d574d30268f)

But I'm in South London if you're passing....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 06, 2012, 05:02:49 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

Sounds exciting, what made you decide on the travelers life?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 05:07:45 PM

D'oh!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg29.imageshack.us%2Fimg29%2F8500%2Fchimpface.jpg&hash=15f84c0b8d3d167c1a95149a8639d933d59018a9) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/chimpface.jpg/)

there I was imagining you lived on a beautiful farm somewhere in the Yorkshire Dales!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 05:11:11 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2012, 05:02:49 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

Sounds exciting, what made you decide on the travelers life?

I sold my flat at the end of January, and fancy seeing a bit of the world. Very bored of doing the same thing week in week out, so am (hopefully) starting a year's sabbatical in April, and going to travel Europe in a motorhome. I've wanted to do it for years, and I've finally now got the finances to be able to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 05:28:37 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 03:39:29 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:17:50 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM
Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

*snerk*

I'm back to my normal attire today. I've got these awesome flats that look dressy from the top but are basically tennis shoes on bottom. I actually ran in them one time at the gym when I forgot to pack my trainers, and it was fine. Yay for sensible shoes.

OooOoo where'd you get them?
Edit: That's right, fellas. I'm going to turn this into a shoe thread!

I got mine at Kohl's, but they are basically like this:

http://fashionbug.lanebryant.com/shoes/skechers-reg-sneakers/skechers-reg-step-up-mary-janes/13833c5112p33364/index.pro?sid=FEEDFB:Goog&mcid=FEED&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=33364 (http://fashionbug.lanebryant.com/shoes/skechers-reg-sneakers/skechers-reg-step-up-mary-janes/13833c5112p33364/index.pro?sid=FEEDFB:Goog&mcid=FEED&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=33364)

When I say "dressy" I mean "dressy enough for business casual.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2012, 05:39:26 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 05:11:11 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2012, 05:02:49 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

Sounds exciting, what made you decide on the travelers life?
I sold my flat at the end of January, and fancy seeing a bit of the world. Very bored of doing the same thing week in week out, so am (hopefully) starting a year's sabbatical in April, and going to travel Europe in a motorhome. I've wanted to do it for years, and I've finally now got the finances to be able to.

Do you have any plans for locations yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 06:16:15 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 05:28:37 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 03:39:29 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 02:17:50 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 01:33:40 PM
Yeah, the "staggering baby dear" walk isn't that great.

*snerk*

I'm back to my normal attire today. I've got these awesome flats that look dressy from the top but are basically tennis shoes on bottom. I actually ran in them one time at the gym when I forgot to pack my trainers, and it was fine. Yay for sensible shoes.

OooOoo where'd you get them?
Edit: That's right, fellas. I'm going to turn this into a shoe thread!

I got mine at Kohl's, but they are basically like this:

http://fashionbug.lanebryant.com/shoes/skechers-reg-sneakers/skechers-reg-step-up-mary-janes/13833c5112p33364/index.pro?sid=FEEDFB:Goog&mcid=FEED&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=33364 (http://fashionbug.lanebryant.com/shoes/skechers-reg-sneakers/skechers-reg-step-up-mary-janes/13833c5112p33364/index.pro?sid=FEEDFB:Goog&mcid=FEED&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=33364)

When I say "dressy" I mean "dressy enough for business casual.

They're cute! And they look comfy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 06:37:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 06, 2012, 06:16:15 PM

They're cute! And they look comfy!

Thanks! They are super comfy. I feel like I'm "getting away with something" wearing them every day to work since we're not allowed to wear tennis shoes (except on casual Fridays.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 06:45:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 05:11:11 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2012, 05:02:49 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 04:00:01 PM
not to derail the shoe thread, but I just paid a deposit on my new home, and it's got wheels :D the wandering gypsy life beckons for the next year or so

Sounds exciting, what made you decide on the travelers life?
I sold my flat at the end of January, and fancy seeing a bit of the world. Very bored of doing the same thing week in week out, so am (hopefully) starting a year's sabbatical in April, and going to travel Europe in a motorhome. I've wanted to do it for years, and I've finally now got the finances to be able to.

Do you have any plans for locations yet?

I'm not one for plans, but I think we'll be driving around the UK between mid-April and mid-June because a couple of my girlfriend's friends are getting married in June, then across the channel to tour France and Germany until mid-August, then down through Italy to Sicily, then back up to Croatia for October / November then across to Spain and Portugal (and maybe Morocco) to winter in some relative warmth. Hopefully it will all pan out something like that, but we'll just play it by ear and spend the most time in the places we end up liking best

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2012, 07:02:40 PM

I just taught my 68 year old French teacher how to use Siri. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 07:11:43 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
I just taught my 68 year old French teacher how to use Siri. :D

I just had to google 'siri', is it an i-phone thing? I feel so old ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on March 06, 2012, 08:57:05 PM

too much homework!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 06, 2012, 09:11:01 PM

Quote from: corgilover on March 06, 2012, 08:57:05 PM
too much homework!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2012, 11:00:32 PM

Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
I just taught my 68 year old French teacher how to use Siri. :D
I just had to google 'siri', is it an i-phone thing? I feel so old ;)

Yeah, it's a voice assistant for iPhone.

I just gave my horse a full body deep tissue massage. Is that spoiled or what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 06, 2012, 11:18:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 11:00:32 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
I just taught my 68 year old French teacher how to use Siri. :D
I just had to google 'siri', is it an i-phone thing? I feel so old ;)

Yeah, it's a voice assistant for iPhone.

I just gave my horse a full body deep tissue massage. Is that spoiled or what?

Is it pathetic to be jealous of a horse? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2012, 11:23:59 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 06, 2012, 11:18:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 11:00:32 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on March 06, 2012, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
I just taught my 68 year old French teacher how to use Siri. :D
I just had to google 'siri', is it an i-phone thing? I feel so old ;)

Yeah, it's a voice assistant for iPhone.

I just gave my horse a full body deep tissue massage. Is that spoiled or what?

Is it pathetic to be jealous of a horse? ;D

Only a little bit. Haha. I have to stretch his back and hips and massage him because his hips are prone to going out. Just how he was built. To see him nearly fall over with relaxation makes it worth it though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 07, 2012, 05:14:02 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 05, 2012, 03:50:15 PM
Well do tell us how your daughter gets on.

She qualified for the nationals in Western Australia 4,316.4 km away.
She'll get to stick her toe in the Indian Ocean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2012, 08:09:14 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 07, 2012, 05:14:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 05, 2012, 03:50:15 PM
Well do tell us how your daughter gets on.

She qualified for the nationals in Western Australia 4,316.4 km away.
She'll get to stick her toe in the Indian Ocean.

Excellent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2012, 09:10:54 AM

The Civil Wars (http://thecivilwars.com/) have just been interviewed on BBC Breakfast show. They are awesome! You may or may not like their music but you can't deny their talent.

This is the best I can find ATM, and it's crap compared to what they did this morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhIm-XtZIk

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2012, 03:46:29 PM

I think I almost died last night. I was in Warsaw at the hospital with my mom. I was waiting in the OB waiting room for her to finish working when a lady over the speakers called a code red and the fire alarms went off. When there is a fire alarm goes off, the regular doors lock and the exits unlock. The waiting room was windowless an the only two doors were an emergency exit and the door to the rest of the hospital. Well, lucky me got the one emergency exit that wasn't working, so the door wouldn't open. There was also no service in the room, so I couldn't call anybody. And there was no one there. I'm pretty sure I saw my life flash before my eyes. The room didn't have any instruction on what to do in an emergency. Then after about 15 minutes of me panicking, they went over the loudspeaker saying it was a drill. I was so scared. Afterwards, I had to tell the administration about the faulty door.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 08, 2012, 04:30:07 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2012, 03:46:29 PM
I think I almost died last night. I was in Warsaw at the hospital with my mom. I was waiting in the OB waiting room for her to finish working when a lady over the speakers called a code red and the fire alarms went off. When there is a fire alarm goes off, the regular doors lock and the exits unlock. The waiting room was windowless an the only two doors were an emergency exit and the door to the rest of the hospital. Well, lucky me got the one emergency exit that wasn't working, so the door wouldn't open. There was also no service in the room, so I couldn't call anybody. And there was no one there. I'm pretty sure I saw my life flash before my eyes. The room didn't have any instruction on what to do in an emergency. Then after about 15 minutes of me panicking, they went over the loudspeaker saying it was a drill. I was so scared. Afterwards, I had to tell the administration about the faulty door.

That's horrible!!!! Glad it was just a drill. Think of it this way, you may have saved someone's life in the case of a real fire. You're a hero! *HAF members carry Bud around on their shoulders*

I'm going for a 90 minute massage today. Got a good deal on Groupon. I can't wait!!! (Vinnie can be jealous of me today!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2012, 04:45:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 08, 2012, 04:30:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2012, 03:46:29 PM
I think I almost died last night. I was in Warsaw at the hospital with my mom. I was waiting in the OB waiting room for her to finish working when a lady over the speakers called a code red and the fire alarms went off. When there is a fire alarm goes off, the regular doors lock and the exits unlock. The waiting room was windowless an the only two doors were an emergency exit and the door to the rest of the hospital. Well, lucky me got the one emergency exit that wasn't working, so the door wouldn't open. There was also no service in the room, so I couldn't call anybody. And there was no one there. I'm pretty sure I saw my life flash before my eyes. The room didn't have any instruction on what to do in an emergency. Then after about 15 minutes of me panicking, they went over the loudspeaker saying it was a drill. I was so scared. Afterwards, I had to tell the administration about the faulty door.

That's horrible!!!! Glad it was just a drill. Think of it this way, you may have saved someone's life in the case of a real fire. You're a hero! *HAF members carry Bud around on their shoulders*

I'm going for a 90 minute massage today. Got a good deal on Groupon. I can't wait!!! (Vinnie can be jealous of me today!)

Lol! That's one way to put it! :D

Have fun at your massage

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2012, 05:01:39 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2012, 03:46:29 PM
I think I almost died last night. I was in Warsaw at the hospital with my mom. I was waiting in the OB waiting room for her to finish working when a lady over the speakers called a code red and the fire alarms went off. When there is a fire alarm goes off, the regular doors lock and the exits unlock. The waiting room was windowless an the only two doors were an emergency exit and the door to the rest of the hospital. Well, lucky me got the one emergency exit that wasn't working, so the door wouldn't open. There was also no service in the room, so I couldn't call anybody. And there was no one there. I'm pretty sure I saw my life flash before my eyes. The room didn't have any instruction on what to do in an emergency. Then after about 15 minutes of me panicking, they went over the loudspeaker saying it was a drill. I was so scared. Afterwards, I had to tell the administration about the faulty door.

$50,000 worth of psychological damage I would say ;) Glad it was a drill.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2012, 05:05:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 08, 2012, 05:01:39 PM
$50,000 worth of psychological damage I would say ;) Glad it was a drill.

Pft. An bowl of ice cream did the trick just fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2012, 05:06:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2012, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 08, 2012, 05:01:39 PM
$50,000 worth of psychological damage I would say ;) Glad it was a drill.

Pft. An bowl of ice cream did the trick just fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 08, 2012, 05:29:25 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 08, 2012, 04:30:07 PM

I'm going for a 90 minute massage today. Got a good deal on Groupon. I can't wait!!! (Vinnie can be jealous of me today!)

More people then this Vinnie guy are jealous about this... :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2012, 05:35:01 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 08, 2012, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 08, 2012, 04:30:07 PM

I'm going for a 90 minute massage today. Got a good deal on Groupon. I can't wait!!! (Vinnie can be jealous of me today!)

More people then this Vinnie guy are jealous about this... :(

Lol. Vinnie is my horse. I have to give him massages for his hips.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 08, 2012, 05:40:43 PM

Washing dishes suck!

Also, my mom's would have been 52nd birthday is coming up on March 22nd, and I had a dream about her this morning. So I'm kinda down ;___;...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2012, 05:52:36 PM

*Hugs SD*

You can make a delicious cake in your mom's name. That's what I do on my dad's birthday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2012, 06:41:34 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 08, 2012, 05:40:43 PM
Washing dishes suck!

Also, my mom's would have been 52nd birthday is coming up on March 22nd, and I had a dream about her this morning. So I'm kinda down ;___;...

Just 51. That is such a shame. (((SD)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 08, 2012, 08:21:07 PM

Tomorrow, I'll be flying to Warsaw to spend the weekend there with my wife. Every 5 years she has an urge to change jobs and countries. So far she lived in Munich (Germany), Geneva (Switzerland), Darmstadt (Germany), Lisbon (Portugal), Washington DC (US of A) and Warsaw (Poland). In one month down the line, she will complete the circle and return to Munich. Maybe we'll get to know each other when we retire ;D.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 08, 2012, 10:45:53 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 08, 2012, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 08, 2012, 04:30:07 PM

I'm going for a 90 minute massage today. Got a good deal on Groupon. I can't wait!!! (Vinnie can be jealous of me today!)

More people then this Vinnie guy are jealous about this... :(

ZOMA! It was aMAzing. Except that I fell asleep and missed part of it. *Yaaaaaaaaaaaaawn*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 08, 2012, 10:47:24 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 08, 2012, 05:40:43 PM
Washing dishes suck!

Also, my mom's would have been 52nd birthday is coming up on March 22nd, and I had a dream about her this morning. So I'm kinda down ;___;...

(((SD)))) I'm so sorry that you lost your mom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 09, 2012, 04:12:58 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 08, 2012, 06:41:34 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 08, 2012, 05:40:43 PM
Washing dishes suck!

Also, my mom's would have been 52nd birthday is coming up on March 22nd, and I had a dream about her this morning. So I'm kinda down ;___;...
Just 51. That is such a shame. (((SD)))

Yeah ;;..

I had some rocky road. at least the day is over. I feel a bit better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 09, 2012, 11:05:15 PM

Going to Las Vegas on Sunday for a convention. Probably won't be on much this weekend or the early part of next week. It's going to be a huge event. Wish me luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 09, 2012, 11:05:15 PM
Going to Las Vegas on Sunday for a convention. Probably won't be on much this weekend or the early part of next week. It's going to be a huge event. Wish me luck!

I'm not going to wish you luck.
I will wish you a temperament that isn't sucked in by gambling.
I don't like gambling, the fun thing with trivial sums is OK but the industry seeking to take peoples money without regard to what it costs families and society, I despise them. There are parallels to why I don't like religion, the manipulation of peoples weakness and hope, the use of theatrics to bedazzle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 10, 2012, 12:08:44 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 09, 2012, 11:05:15 PM
Going to Las Vegas on Sunday for a convention. Probably won't be on much this weekend or the early part of next week. It's going to be a huge event. Wish me luck!

I'm not going to wish you luck.
I will wish you a temperament that isn't sucked in by gambling.
I don't like gambling, the fun thing with trivial sums is OK but the industry seeking to take peoples money without regard to what it costs families and society, I despise them. There are parallels to why I don't like religion, the manipulation of peoples weakness and hope, the use of theatrics to bedazzle.

Don't worry Pudding! I'm not a gambler either (to me, you may as well build a bonfire in the street and toss your wallet in). I meant wish me luck hobnobbing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 10, 2012, 12:19:48 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 09, 2012, 11:43:23 PM

This letter was given to a customer in a coffee shop in St.John's, then posted on Facebook.
And, since St.John's is still a pretty small place, it is now causing maaaajor drama on the interwebs. It made the news twice today!

Wow, what a dick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 10, 2012, 02:19:56 AM

Quote from: Ali on March 10, 2012, 12:08:44 AM
Don't worry Pudding! I'm not a gambler either (to me, you may as well build a bonfire in the street and toss your wallet in). I meant wish me luck hobnobbing. :D

I wish your innate hobnobbery skills to blossom in the dry desert leaving existing nobs nobbled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 10, 2012, 02:24:11 AM

My mom and brother are coming to visit for a week on Tuesday, and our apartment is a disaster zone because we're getting ready to move. I'm debating the merits of legitimately cleaning all weekend, or just saying to hell with and jamming everything in any one of our five closets. Leaning toward the lazier of these options...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 10, 2012, 02:28:11 AM

An anti gambling song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSebbJ-btk0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 10, 2012, 04:02:31 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 09, 2012, 11:43:23 PM
This letter was given to a customer in a coffee shop in St.John's, then posted on Facebook.
And, since St.John's is still a pretty small place, it is now causing maaaajor drama on the interwebs. It made the news twice today!

It would be a little more impressive without the spelling errors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 10, 2012, 04:42:59 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 10, 2012, 02:19:56 AM
Quote from: Ali on March 10, 2012, 12:08:44 AM
Don't worry Pudding! I'm not a gambler either (to me, you may as well build a bonfire in the street and toss your wallet in). I meant wish me luck hobnobbing. :D

I wish your innate hobnobbery skills to blossom in the dry desert leaving existing nobs nobbled.

:D This!

Ali, have tons of fun. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. (Oh... wait.. if you took that advice, half of Vegas wouldn't be standing come morning.)

*hugs!* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 10, 2012, 06:12:01 AM

Dear Tank,

I have stayed up way past my bed-time, so I will likely still be sleeping when you come back and post your 10,000th post. So, congrats!
I GIS "10,000" and this came up, so it is my gift to you:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.dancingastronaut.com%2F2012%2F01%2F10000.jpg&hash=1326de6acd0981c8c67b169bf9d4a6dccf677cb2)

Warmest regards,

DJ

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 10, 2012, 09:19:28 AM

Quote from: Ali on March 09, 2012, 11:05:15 PM
Going to Las Vegas on Sunday for a convention. Probably won't be on much this weekend or the early part of next week. It's going to be a huge event. Wish me luck!

"What happens in Vagas, stays in Vagas!" ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 10, 2012, 09:22:28 AM

Quote from: philosoraptor on March 10, 2012, 02:24:11 AM
My mom and brother are coming to visit for a week on Tuesday, and our apartment is a disaster zone because we're getting ready to move. I'm debating the merits of legitimately cleaning all weekend, or just saying to hell with and jamming everything in any one of our five closets. Leaning toward the lazier of these options...

Mhe. Do nothing and ask them to help clear up ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 10, 2012, 09:25:13 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 10, 2012, 06:12:01 AM
Dear Tank,

I have stayed up way past my bed-time, so I will likely still be sleeping when you come back and post your 10,000th post. So, congrats!
I GIS "10,000" and this came up, so it is my gift to you:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fuploads.dancingastronaut.com%2F2012%2F01%2F10000.jpg&hash=1326de6acd0981c8c67b169bf9d4a6dccf677cb2)

Warmest regards,

DJ

And this is my 10,000th post, what a perfect synergy! I was wondering what I was going to do with it.

Thank you DJ ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 10, 2012, 02:46:44 PM

Awwww, yay! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 10, 2012, 02:48:25 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 10, 2012, 02:28:11 AM
An anti gambling song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSebbJ-btk0

Ooh! My car music for relaxed driving style, this album. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 11, 2012, 05:27:20 PM

^Wow. I kinda found that mental image amusing.

I'm so happy. It's a beautiful day out. I just got in from playing fetch with our dogs and now I'm off to the barn for some riding time. ;DB

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 05:38:29 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 11, 2012, 05:05:59 PM
My friend just posted about this on Facebook: Her daughter, who is 4 (I think) asked mom and dad, "God's in everything, right?" Mom and dad of course say yes because they're incredibly religious. Daughter says, "So he's in the ocean?" Yes again. "Won't he get bitten by sharks?"

Everyone's all, "Oh, that's so cute. She's so insightful." I'm not commenting because what I want to say is, "It's called brainwashing. This is why young children shouldn't be taught about religion. Now she's going around thinking her tangible protector is getting torn apart by sharks."

Effin' annoying.

Actually, I like her question. :) It shows she's at least wondering about stuff, and seeing how it doesn't quite fit. As she gets older, hopefully, she'll keep asking good questions. Even if she's never a skeptic (though she might be one), being a theist who is capable of critical thought and of asking good questions is a fine thing!

Quote from: Budhorse4I'm so happy. It's a beautiful day out. I just got in from playing fetch wit our dogs and now I'm off to the barn for some riding time. ;D

Sounds beautiful! Enjoy yourself! I'm going to head out for a walk with the little one when she wakes up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 11, 2012, 08:36:29 PM

Welcome, RFML!

I am feeling really happy for the first time in a long, long time. We went out for a gorgeous, long walk and A played in the park (she's addicted to the swings), then stopped for an icecream cone on the way back home. It'll wreck her appetite for dinner but it's so sunny and mild out that we didn't even need jackets going outside, and it's just a bright, nice day -- so we had icecream for 'dessert first'. She had it allll over her face and down her shirt, and she looked delighted when I showed her what she looked like in a mirror. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 11, 2012, 09:30:26 PM

There's nothing like a little kid and an ice cream cone to perk up the spirits. Sounds like a great afternoon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 12, 2012, 08:07:05 AM

if you take the fun out of fundamentalism, it sounds like adherence to a mental disorder... In rap-speak (da = the)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 12, 2012, 09:03:02 AM

My grandson has a cold. How come something so small can A) produce sooo much snot, and B) be so upset when you try and remove it!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 12, 2012, 03:47:50 PM

So, apparently there was a fire on an old chemical factory that is right down the road from me on Saturday. According to the news, the smoke could be seen and smelled from three cities over and people around had to be evacuated. I even heard that the roof exploded. Did I see of hear it? Nope, I'm forever oblivious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 12, 2012, 06:03:14 PM

WBC would be more amusing if they didn't insist on picketing military funerals and intruding on people's grief with their hate speech. That's the curse of America-these fucksticks are still protected by the 1st Amendment. Where do we draw the line? When does a family's right to grieve without such an intrusion become more important than these low life's right to free speech? It sickens me, and it's personal because they attempted to picket the funeral of one of my friend's who was killed in Iraq by an IED. The Occupy movement protestors get pepper sprayed, and these people are allowed to pretty much roam and protest freely with minimal intervention on the part of the law. I don't get it. It boggles the mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 12, 2012, 10:33:16 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 12, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Yes, let me clarify. I don't think them picketing soldiers' funerals is amusing.

While I don't condone violence, I am sort of looking forward to the day WBC pickets a marine's funeral while all his buddies are there! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 13, 2012, 01:28:59 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 12, 2012, 10:33:16 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 12, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Yes, let me clarify. I don't think them picketing soldiers' funerals is amusing.

While I don't condone violence, I am sort of looking forward to the day WBC pickets a marine's funeral while all his buddies are there! ;D

I don't generally condone it either, but if there's one group in need of a good, solid kick in the rear end, it's them. And I'd volunteer to give it, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 13, 2012, 03:00:19 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 12, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Yes, let me clarify. I don't think them picketing soldiers' funerals is amusing. What I find amusing is the fact that they're grasping at straws to find things to picket at and re-using signs that have minimal relation to what they're actually protesting.

No, I gotcha. I don't think most people would find funeral protests funny. You just brought up WBC, and it reminded me how much it infuriates me that they breathe the same air that decent human beings do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 13, 2012, 06:58:01 AM

On my mind: I have new students to tutor, and I am very happy about that!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2012, 08:53:59 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 13, 2012, 06:58:01 AM
On my mind: I have new students to tutor, and I am very happy about that!! ;D

Fresh meet of fresh meat!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 11:59:58 AM

Cutting out caffeine cold turkey is a bitch. I slept for 14/24 hours yesterday! Feeling much better today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 13, 2012, 12:18:28 PM

I hate Daylight Savings Time. I went to bed at 2am and woke up at 6am. Why, Flying Spaghetti Monster? Why? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 13, 2012, 02:26:46 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on March 13, 2012, 12:18:28 PM
I hate Daylight Savings Time. I went to bed at 2am and woke up at 6am. Why, Flying Spaghetti Monster? Why? :(

I'd like to know that too, esp. since not every state does it and I can't think of a single reason in the world why the rest shouldn't drop the practice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 13, 2012, 03:52:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 11:59:58 AM
Cutting out caffeine cold turkey is a bitch. I slept for 14/24 hours yesterday! Feeling much better today.

I can sympathize. I've had to cut it out before too... the crash is just rotten. So are the headaches and the craving feelings!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 13, 2012, 03:53:54 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 13, 2012, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on March 13, 2012, 12:18:28 PM
I hate Daylight Savings Time. I went to bed at 2am and woke up at 6am. Why, Flying Spaghetti Monster? Why? :(

I'd like to know that too, esp. since not every state does it and I can't think of a single reason in the world why the rest shouldn't drop the practice.

We don't have to do it in Norway for another two weeks. And we always do it on a sunday, so most people can sleep in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 08:04:27 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 13, 2012, 03:52:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 11:59:58 AM
Cutting out caffeine cold turkey is a bitch. I slept for 14/24 hours yesterday! Feeling much better today.

I can sympathize. I've had to cut it out before too... the crash is just rotten. So are the headaches and the craving feelings!

I really didn't think I had been drinking that much, but I guess one extra-large coffee each morning is enough to screw you up! Feeling much better now. Lots of water. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 11:26:34 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 13, 2012, 10:44:03 PM
DeterminedJuliet, have you decided on the ear piercing yet? I think I'm done with body modification so I'm going to live vicariously through you. :)

Yep! I'm going to get the one I posted, the "forward Helix". In my left ear (I sleep on my right side, so it should expedite the healing process.) My birthday is in May, so it's going to be my birthday gift to myself - I don't want to risk the last minute need for a winter hat that might irritate a new piercing.

I have decided what colour stud I'd like, but when I get it done, I'll post a picture! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 14, 2012, 03:18:49 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 13, 2012, 11:26:34 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 13, 2012, 10:44:03 PM
DeterminedJuliet, have you decided on the ear piercing yet? I think I'm done with body modification so I'm going to live vicariously through you. :)

Yep! I'm going to get the one I posted, the "forward Helix". In my left ear (I sleep on my right side, so it should expedite the healing process.) My birthday is in May, so it's going to be my birthday gift to myself - I don't want to risk the last minute need for a winter hat that might irritate a new piercing.

I have decided what colour stud I'd like, but when I get it done, I'll post a picture! ;D

Looking forward to seeing the photo! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 14, 2012, 06:02:27 PM

Hi All! Back from Vegas. I had a good trip and got to meet and work with a lot of people. It was hectic though! Starting on Monday, I had back to back meetings (including a working lunch meeting) from 7 am - 7 pm, grabbed a fast dinner, and then went to see the Jabbawockeez, then went out to the casinos and bars and stayed out until 3:00 am, then got back up at 6:30 to make a 7:30 meeting and start all over again. Seriously, who schedules early morning meetings in Vegas? But Pudding, you will be happy to know that I only lost a grand total of $20 while there. I only gambled the first night and stopped once I was $20 down. That was my limit. I can't believe how much money people were spending on gambling! I saw a guy lose $100 in about 20 seconds on a $25/spin slot machine. Not I. I'm so glad to be home though. It was fun for about a minute, but I can't keep up that pace for more than a couple of days, plus I missed T like crazy while I was gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 14, 2012, 06:29:15 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 14, 2012, 06:02:27 PM
Hi All! Back from Vegas. I had a good trip and got to meet and work with a lot of people. It was hectic though! Starting on Monday, I had back to back meetings (including a working lunch meeting) from 7 am - 7 pm, grabbed a fast dinner, and then went to see the Jabbawockeez, then went out to the casinos and bars and stayed out until 3:00 am, then got back up at 6:30 to make a 7:30 meeting and start all over again. Seriously, who schedules early morning meetings in Vegas? But Pudding, you will be happy to know that I only lost a grand total of $20 while there. I only gambled the first night and stopped once I was $20 down. That was my limit. I can't believe how much money people were spending on gambling! I saw a guy lose $100 in about 20 seconds on a $25/spin slot machine. Not I. I'm so glad to be home though. It was fun for about a minute, but I can't keep up that pace for more than a couple of days, plus I missed T like crazy while I was gone.

Yay! Glad to hear you had fun! I'm like that too, the city is fun for about 3 minutes, then I want to go home. :D Did T miss you while you were gone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 14, 2012, 07:03:12 PM

Yes, I think he did. He crawled in bed with me as soon as he woke up this morning. Cuddles!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 14, 2012, 08:51:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 14, 2012, 06:02:27 PM
Hi All! Back from Vegas. I had a good trip and got to meet and work with a lot of people. It was hectic though! Starting on Monday, I had back to back meetings (including a working lunch meeting) from 7 am - 7 pm, grabbed a fast dinner, and then went to see the Jabbawockeez, then went out to the casinos and bars and stayed out until 3:00 am, then got back up at 6:30 to make a 7:30 meeting and start all over again. Seriously, who schedules early morning meetings in Vegas? But Pudding, you will be happy to know that I only lost a grand total of $20 while there. I only gambled the first night and stopped once I was $20 down. That was my limit. I can't believe how much money people were spending on gambling! I saw a guy lose $100 in about 20 seconds on a $25/spin slot machine. Not I. I'm so glad to be home though. It was fun for about a minute, but I can't keep up that pace for more than a couple of days, plus I missed T like crazy while I was gone.

((((Ali!)))) Welcome back! :) Good to see you! Glad you had a good time, even if it was hectic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 14, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

I think it's time for a new avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 14, 2012, 10:09:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 14, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
I think it's time for a new avatar.

I like it, looks great! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 14, 2012, 10:15:49 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 14, 2012, 10:09:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 14, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
I think it's time for a new avatar.

I like it, looks great! :)

Thanks :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 15, 2012, 02:54:34 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 14, 2012, 10:09:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 14, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
I think it's time for a new avatar.

I like it, looks great! :)

Ooooh, me too! I'm assuming that's Vinnie?

Amicale, thanks! It is great to be back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 15, 2012, 02:58:18 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 15, 2012, 02:54:34 PM

Ooooh, me too! I'm assuming that's Vinnie?

Amicale, thanks! It is great to be back!

Yup, that's Vinnie.

I'm so happy. The dress that I ordered for the LGBT prom that I'm going to came in the mail last night. It fits great and I feel good in it, which is a first. It's actually the first time I've ever worn a strapless dress haha. I also got a pretty matching headband and I have a pair of wedges that I've had forever that I love.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 15, 2012, 04:51:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 15, 2012, 02:58:18 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 15, 2012, 02:54:34 PM

Ooooh, me too! I'm assuming that's Vinnie?

Amicale, thanks! It is great to be back!

Yup, that's Vinnie.

I'm so happy. The dress that I ordered for the LGBT prom that I'm going to came in the mail last night. It fits great and I feel good in it, which is a first. It's actually the first time I've ever worn a strapless dress haha. I also got a pretty matching headband and I have a pair of wedges that I've had forever that I love.

Aw, nice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 15, 2012, 05:13:48 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 15, 2012, 02:58:18 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 15, 2012, 02:54:34 PM

Ooooh, me too! I'm assuming that's Vinnie?

Amicale, thanks! It is great to be back!

Yup, that's Vinnie.

I'm so happy. The dress that I ordered for the LGBT prom that I'm going to came in the mail last night. It fits great and I feel good in it, which is a first. It's actually the first time I've ever worn a strapless dress haha. I also got a pretty matching headband and I have a pair of wedges that I've had forever that I love.

Prom queen!!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 16, 2012, 01:42:19 AM

QuoteA cameraman accidentally stepped on Til the rabbit - who was born with a genetic defect - moments before he was to be presented to the world at a news conference.

Quote"No one could have foreseen this," Uwe Dempewolf told the magazine.

Idiot, of course it foreseeable. Oaf stomping around, small animal gets squashed. Oaf says I didn't mean that, it's an accident. The mystical nature of "accidents" frees oaf from responsibility, no need for oaf to modify future behaviour.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.net.au%2Fnews%2Fimage%2F3893586-3x2-340x227.jpg&hash=e16c24464c6d49070976e2075464b206ded07e10)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 16, 2012, 03:39:10 PM

Why was Til on the floor?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 16, 2012, 03:46:31 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 16, 2012, 01:42:19 AM
Idiot, of course it foreseeable. Oaf stomping around, small animal gets squashed. Oaf says I didn't mean that, it's an accident. The mystical nature of "accidents" frees oaf from responsibility, no need for oaf to modify future behaviour.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cadtutor.net%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Frofl.gif&hash=21246868ff3ef3e86c03a14ef883265eeafef22b) Epic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 07:58:04 PM

Ex co-workers sending me text: "Why did u remove me from Facebook :(?!?!!"
Ohhhhh my.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 08:39:15 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Ex co-workers sending me text: "Why did u remove me from Facebook :(?!?!!"
Ohhhhh my.

I'd consider answering with "because there's a reason you're an EX coworker." Followed by a :-* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 08:55:58 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Ex co-workers sending me text: "Why did u remove me from Facebook :(?!?!!"
Ohhhhh my.

I'd consider answering with "because there's a reason you're an EX coworker." Followed by a :-* ;D

Pretty much since I started working there, I've had the on-going feeling that they've been trying to provoke me into doing something "bitchy". I don't mean to stereotype, but the workplace was 100% women and they were all definitely passive-aggressive and catty people. I've never liked being that kind of person, but sending me random texts about Facebook a MONTH after I've stopped working there is making it really hard!

Anyway, I wrote: "Wasn't intended to be vindictive, but I don't see or talk to you on a day-to-day basis anymore. Sorry."

Do you want to know what's really funny? I'm still an administrator on the company's official Facebook page! I was the most internet-savvy person at the place when I worked there, and the owner wanted to start a business page, so I offered to set it up for her. She told me to put it under my account, because she didn't know/care to figure out how to get everything going, so I did. After I quit, I tried to remove myself (the owner was also listed as an Administrator at this point, I added her after I set everything up), but Facebook wouldn't let me. I e-mailed the owner to tell her that I'm still an administrator and that she'll need to remove me/figure something out to get me off there, but she either hasn't bothered or can't.

So I'm still there!

And now there are employees texting me about my personal facebook account when I could still have total control over the business account (if I wanted to).

And people say atheists have no morals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 11:47:13 PM

I just found out that there's a 90% chance that one of my really good friends will be moving to Ottawa! Made my day!
I love HAF and all, but it'd be nice to have RL friends around ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 17, 2012, 02:12:50 AM

Real life friends? what are those? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 17, 2012, 02:17:21 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 11:47:13 PM
I just found out that there's a 90% chance that one of my really good friends will be moving to Ottawa! Made my day!
I love HAF and all, but it'd be nice to have RL friends around ;D

That is AWESOME! ;D Yay!

I may be visiting a friend of mine in Ottawa in April or May, if things work out the way we'd like it to, so if you'd like to still grab coffee or lunch I'd totally be up for that!

Tonight I saw one of my best friends from highschool, it was SO awesome to have her back in town!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 17, 2012, 03:15:58 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Ex co-workers sending me text: "Why did u remove me from Facebook :(?!?!!"
Ohhhhh my.

I'd consider answering with "because there's a reason you're an EX coworker." Followed by a :-* ;D

LOL!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 17, 2012, 03:20:43 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 17, 2012, 03:15:58 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 16, 2012, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 07:58:04 PM
Ex co-workers sending me text: "Why did u remove me from Facebook :(?!?!!"
Ohhhhh my.

I'd consider answering with "because there's a reason you're an EX coworker." Followed by a :-* ;D

LOL!!

*starts singing "Snarky and I know it" to the tune of LMFAO's "Sexy and I know it" *

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 17, 2012, 03:37:31 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 17, 2012, 02:17:21 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 11:47:13 PM
I just found out that there's a 90% chance that one of my really good friends will be moving to Ottawa! Made my day!
I love HAF and all, but it'd be nice to have RL friends around ;D

That is AWESOME! ;D Yay!

I may be visiting a friend of mine in Ottawa in April or May, if things work out the way we'd like it to, so if you'd like to still grab coffee or lunch I'd totally be up for that!

Yes please, yes please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 17, 2012, 04:16:06 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 17, 2012, 03:37:31 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 17, 2012, 02:17:21 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 11:47:13 PM
I just found out that there's a 90% chance that one of my really good friends will be moving to Ottawa! Made my day!
I love HAF and all, but it'd be nice to have RL friends around ;D

That is AWESOME! ;D Yay!

I may be visiting a friend of mine in Ottawa in April or May, if things work out the way we'd like it to, so if you'd like to still grab coffee or lunch I'd totally be up for that!
Yes please, yes please!

Yay! We're on. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2012, 07:40:07 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 16, 2012, 11:47:13 PM
I just found out that there's a 90% chance that one of my really good friends will be moving to Ottawa! Made my day!
I love HAF and all, but it'd be nice to have RL friends around ;D

Excellent news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2012, 01:36:40 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 17, 2012, 01:30:11 PM
As you already know, I'm in the process of moving to FL. This ordeal really needs to be over with because I CAN'T SLEEP when I'm so stressed out. And when I do sleep I have really fucked up dreams. Last night I had a dream I overdosed on Tylenol. I sat around eating ice cream waiting for the effects to kick in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 17, 2012, 03:02:56 PM

Im thinking of how much I hate windows movie maker!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 18, 2012, 02:13:05 AM

Hello friends. I am inebriated with St.Paddy's day cheer (among other things), anyone around?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 18, 2012, 02:22:24 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 18, 2012, 02:13:05 AM
Hello friends. I am inebriated with St.Paddy's day cheer (among other things), anyone around?

We're here.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.messengertools.net%2Fdogs%2Fpuppy.gif&hash=300f5e0613910273b03d00d8bf077e26b4f10eb1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2012, 03:08:15 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 18, 2012, 02:13:05 AM
Hello friends. I am inebriated with St.Paddy's day cheer (among other things), anyone around?

Day after St. Pat's. Am slightly hung over. As usual.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 19, 2012, 12:53:46 AM

Yay, got my laptop back! I've known my battery was toast for like 3 months, so I just always kept it plugged in. But then on Wednesday, it wouldn't turn on even when it was plugged in. I was hope hope hoping that it was just the combo of a dead battery and a dead power cord. Took it to MicroCenter today, and it turns out that yes, my power cord was also dead. I don't know why or how, but I seem to be very rough on technology. So, got a new battery and a new power cord, so I'm up and running again. Now I just need to order a new charger for my blackberry (left old one in hotel in Vegas) and I'll be completely wired again. I've been feeling really disconnected this week. Amazing to think that I went like the first 25 years of my life without either a personal computer or a cell phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2012, 12:58:26 AM

When I was growing up, personal computers were still a bit of a rarity, and judging by the way my father would keep us from using them, really expensive relatively. Now these days I looks at these kids who haven't gone a day without some easily usable technology at their fingertips and think: Pfft. They have no idea what it was like when we had to use the pony express to get messages around. ::)

I seriously can't imagine a world without stuff such as the internet even though I only really started using a computer daily when I was around 13.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 01:55:29 AM

I have younger family members who have had their own cellphones, tablets, laptops, and you name it since they were small children. Gifts from their father, of course, who works for a large technology company that produces these things. They just take the technology for granted. The 13 year old said "why don't YOU have a..." (insert expensive new gadget here)... "I DO!" ::)

It's funny. When I was a kid, I played games on Windows 3.1. When Windows 95 came out, I was excited, I thought that was just GREAT. :D I've been using computers most of my life, and I got started on the internet by the time I was 13 or so. My generation's prettymuch going to be one of the first that'll be more or equally as computer literate as our kids.

That being said, now that the weather's getting nicer and we're having a lot more sun, I'm bound and determined to get my daughter outside on her tricycle or her roller skates or running around the park whenever we can. I want her to dig in her sandbox, spend hours colouring pictures out on the porch, or playing with the kids down the street. She's been a bit too attached to the DVD player and my laptop this winter (but so have I, unfrotunately), and now that winter's prettymuch over, I want to snap her AND I out of that and get out and enjoy life a little more. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2012, 02:11:32 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 01:55:29 AM
It's funny. When I was a kid, I played games on Windows 3.1. When Windows 95 came out, I was excited, I thought that was just GREAT. :D I've been using computers most of my life, and I got started on the internet by the time I was 13 or so. My generation's prettymuch going to be one of the first that'll be more or equally as computer literate as our kids.

It is funny to think that we're the last (or first?) of this transition when PCs became more popular household items. 8)

Autumn is on it's way here in the southern hemisphere, which I think is really good. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 02:18:37 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2012, 02:11:32 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 01:55:29 AM
It's funny. When I was a kid, I played games on Windows 3.1. When Windows 95 came out, I was excited, I thought that was just GREAT. :D I've been using computers most of my life, and I got started on the internet by the time I was 13 or so. My generation's prettymuch going to be one of the first that'll be more or equally as computer literate as our kids.

It is funny to think that we're the last (or first?) of this transition when PCs became more popular household items. 8)

Autumn is on it's way here in the southern hemisphere, which I think is really good. ;D

I LOVE Autumn! ;D My favourite season. Still, I'm looking forward to getting a nice warm summer, going out to the lake a few times, and taking a trip to see a friend.

By the way, DeterminedJuliet, if you read this, I'll be coming out to Ottawa at the end of May and I'll be there at least a couple weeks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 19, 2012, 02:45:00 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 02:18:37 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2012, 02:11:32 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 01:55:29 AM
It's funny. When I was a kid, I played games on Windows 3.1. When Windows 95 came out, I was excited, I thought that was just GREAT. :D I've been using computers most of my life, and I got started on the internet by the time I was 13 or so. My generation's prettymuch going to be one of the first that'll be more or equally as computer literate as our kids.

It is funny to think that we're the last (or first?) of this transition when PCs became more popular household items. 8)

Autumn is on it's way here in the southern hemisphere, which I think is really good. ;D

I LOVE Autumn! ;D My favourite season. Still, I'm looking forward to getting a nice warm summer, going out to the lake a few times, and taking a trip to see a friend.

By the way, DeterminedJuliet, if you read this, I'll be coming out to Ottawa at the end of May and I'll be there at least a couple weeks!

Yay! My birthday is the end of may! :) I'll pm you with my contact info

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 03:27:52 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 19, 2012, 02:45:00 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 02:18:37 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2012, 02:11:32 AM
Quote from: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 01:55:29 AM
It's funny. When I was a kid, I played games on Windows 3.1. When Windows 95 came out, I was excited, I thought that was just GREAT. :D I've been using computers most of my life, and I got started on the internet by the time I was 13 or so. My generation's prettymuch going to be one of the first that'll be more or equally as computer literate as our kids.

It is funny to think that we're the last (or first?) of this transition when PCs became more popular household items. 8)

Autumn is on it's way here in the southern hemisphere, which I think is really good. ;D

I LOVE Autumn! ;D My favourite season. Still, I'm looking forward to getting a nice warm summer, going out to the lake a few times, and taking a trip to see a friend.

By the way, DeterminedJuliet, if you read this, I'll be coming out to Ottawa at the end of May and I'll be there at least a couple weeks!

Yay! My birthday is the end of may! :) I'll pm you with my contact info

Wonderful! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 19, 2012, 03:47:31 PM

My history teacher is currently hobbling around the classroom using a pointer as a cane, and all I can think about is how much he looks like Dr. House.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2012, 04:20:21 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 19, 2012, 03:47:31 PM
My history teacher is currently hobbling around the classroom using a pointer as a cane, and all I can think about is how much he looks like Dr. House.

Ooh! Ooh! Is smart and evil teacher, yes? One The Asmo might enjoy the company of, no? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 19, 2012, 04:50:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 19, 2012, 04:20:21 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 19, 2012, 03:47:31 PM
My history teacher is currently hobbling around the classroom using a pointer as a cane, and all I can think about is how much he looks like Dr. House.
Ooh! Ooh! Is smart and evil teacher, yes? One The Asmo might enjoy the company of, no? :D

He looks like House. Fortunately for us, he doesn't act like him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2012, 04:56:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 19, 2012, 04:50:49 PM
He looks like House. Fortunately for us, he doesn't act like him.

Fortunately..?

The Asmo would like having a House for a boss. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 19, 2012, 05:00:29 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 19, 2012, 04:56:17 PM
Fortunately..?

The Asmo would like having a House for a boss. :D

Maybe, but I myself butt heads with people like that, so I would probably be getting in trouble more often than I would like. Besides, my school is so anal about pills and treating the students well that he would be fired before first period was over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 19, 2012, 05:10:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 19, 2012, 05:00:29 PM
Maybe, but I myself butt heads with people like that

I do too, but the easiest way to earn my respect is to strike sparks with me without letting them become a fire or negatively affect productivity.

In fact, I usually respect constructive nemeses much more than counter-productive yes-men.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Too Few Lions on March 19, 2012, 06:31:17 PM

I was low on coffee and just popped to a local shop to get some more (I'm a serious caffeine head) and just discovered Lebanese coffee with ground cardamon :D it's lush. I know there are several other coffee lovers on the forum, if anyone else hasn't ever tried it and sees it around I advise they snap some up fast

http://www.sayadmarket.com/products/Cafe-Najjar-Coffee-w%7B47%7D-Cardamon.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 19, 2012, 09:27:31 PM

About to get quite a doozy of a storm, and I couldn't be happier. I love storms, especially spring storms like this one. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM

I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 19, 2012, 09:37:17 PM

Suck a piece of dry spaghetti.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 19, 2012, 09:54:42 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

Whenever I get like that, I just chew regular gum. Almost constantly. It's something to put in my mouth and chew so it distracts me. Doesn't stop me from wanting food per se, but it doesn't become an awful craving. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 19, 2012, 10:27:05 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

Have a cigarette. Only messin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 19, 2012, 11:14:06 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 19, 2012, 10:27:05 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

Have a cigarette. Only messin'.

Haha, tempting!

I'll have to try the dry spaghetti trick. Never heard of that before!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 02:04:56 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

I find drinking lots of water keeps me from being too munchy. But if you're really starving, I say let yourself have a little smackerel of something :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 20, 2012, 03:51:32 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 02:04:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

I find drinking lots of water keeps me from being too munchy. But if you're really starving, I say let yourself have a little smackerel of something :)

That's a very Pooh word :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 04:34:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 20, 2012, 03:51:32 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 02:04:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

I find drinking lots of water keeps me from being too munchy. But if you're really starving, I say let yourself have a little smackerel of something :)

That's a very Pooh word :D

The complete works of Winnie-the-Pooh is one of my favourite books of all time, so I try to incorporate pooh-bear like qualities into as much of my life as possible. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 20, 2012, 04:45:24 PM

The look on my mom's face was priceless when she opened her birthday gifts. She was grinning wider than the Cheshire cat. ;D She's getting spoiled today, she works hard and she needs some fun and treats and pampering. Currently she's decided to watch a Disney movie with A (Cinderella), and they're both wearing princess tiaras and fake pearl necklaces for the occasion. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 20, 2012, 04:54:09 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 02:04:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 19, 2012, 09:31:36 PM
I'm so freaking hungry. I'm back on my "Health and Dieting" kick. Ready to chew off my own arm. Starting to believe that I have the obesity gene...lol

I find drinking lots of water keeps me from being too munchy. But if you're really starving, I say let yourself have a little smackerel of something :)

I did have a smackeral. It was yummy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 20, 2012, 05:21:25 PM

Ughhh,,tummy is growling. Need coffee :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 20, 2012, 07:56:57 PM

Ugh, I do't even want to think about coffee unless it's iced. Seriously, it's the first day of spring and it's 28 degrees C (82F). It's too hot!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 08:05:30 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 20, 2012, 07:56:57 PM
Ugh, I do't even want to think about coffee unless it's iced. Seriously, it's the first day of spring and it's 28 degrees C (82F). It's too hot!

It's 25 degrees here and I'm loooovvvin' it!
Good thing I bought my 60 SPF so I don't burst into flames!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 20, 2012, 08:06:34 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 20, 2012, 08:05:30 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 20, 2012, 07:56:57 PM
Ugh, I do't even want to think about coffee unless it's iced. Seriously, it's the first day of spring and it's 28 degrees C (82F). It's too hot!

It's 25 degrees here and I'm loooovvvin' it!
Good thing I bought my 60 SPF so I don't burst into flames!

Here it's 7 degrees and rain. Again. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on March 20, 2012, 08:10:31 PM

Wondering how I'm going to get a good grade in my Iran debate in Political Science when one of my group members never lets anyone else have a chance to speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 20, 2012, 08:13:46 PM

Quote from: corgilover on March 20, 2012, 08:10:31 PM
Wondering how I'm going to get a good grade in my Iran debate in Political Science when one of my group members never lets anyone else have a chance to speak.

Hit him upside the head with a book. Speak while he recovers. Recomend hard cover book.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on March 20, 2012, 08:43:02 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 20, 2012, 08:13:46 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 20, 2012, 08:10:31 PM
Wondering how I'm going to get a good grade in my Iran debate in Political Science when one of my group members never lets anyone else have a chance to speak.

Hit him upside the head with a book. Speak while he recovers. Recomend hard cover book.

Personally, I would recommend a hollowed out book with a lead weight in the hollowed out pages. But to each their own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 20, 2012, 09:09:11 PM

...Or, you can politely ask the person to shut the fuck up until (s)he is recognised as speaker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 20, 2012, 09:32:10 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 20, 2012, 07:56:57 PM
Ugh, I do't even want to think about coffee unless it's iced. Seriously, it's the first day of spring and it's 28 degrees C (82F). It's too hot!

I love hot coffee in morning, but I am having iced caramel machiato nooow. So good!

It's 75° here. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 02:58:35 PM

Sooo, I like the company "Shutterfly" (it's an online company that lets you create photo-books, invitations, that kinda thing). I'm following them on Facebook and they posted a picture of a baptism invitation with the question "When did you get your children baptized?"

So now there are a bunch of Catholics and Baptists arguing about when the proper time is for children to "accept Christ" and it kind of makes me want to poke my eyes out. I just like being able to create photo-albums, I don't want a bunch of stupid dipping babies debate on my feed! *grumble* *grumble*

Seems like a dumb thing for a business to post, anyway. It's an online company, surely they don't expect Christians to be their only clients?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 21, 2012, 04:34:22 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 02:58:35 PM
Sooo, I like the company "Shutterfly" (it's an online company that lets you create photo-books, invitations, that kinda thing). I'm following them on Facebook and they posted a picture of a baptism invitation with the question "When did you get your children baptized?"

So now there are a bunch of Catholics and Baptists arguing about when the proper time is for children to "accept Christ" and it kind of makes me want to poke my eyes out. I just like being able to create photo-albums, I don't want a bunch of stupid dipping babies debate on my feed! *grumble* *grumble*

Seems like a dumb thing for a business to post, anyway. It's an online company, surely they don't expect Christians to be their only clients?

Yeah, that's really strange for them to assume.
Also,,ack-- baptisms are so freakin disturbing to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2012, 05:25:30 PM

Wow. My French substitute just told the Mexicans in my class that they should have taken Spanish instead just because they are Mexican. Racist much? -_-

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 21, 2012, 05:40:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 21, 2012, 05:25:30 PM
Wow. My French substitute just told the Mexicans in my class that they should have taken Spanish instead just because they are Mexican. Racist much? -_-

What the heck?? Can someone report her/him?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2012, 05:43:17 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 21, 2012, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 21, 2012, 05:25:30 PM
Wow. My French substitute just told the Mexicans in my class that they should have taken Spanish instead just because they are Mexican. Racist much? -_-
What the heck?? Can someone report her/him?

I don't know. Nothing will probably be done. Everybody hates it when we get her, we just kind of ignore her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 21, 2012, 06:18:51 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 21, 2012, 05:25:30 PM
Wow. My French substitute just told the Mexicans in my class that they should have taken Spanish instead just because they are Mexican. Racist much? -_-

Surely she should see that if nobody took French she'd be out of a job? Obviously not the sharpest tool in the box.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2012, 06:40:56 PM

Fortunately, my actual French teacher isn't gone often so we don't have to deal with her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on March 21, 2012, 06:42:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 21, 2012, 06:18:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 21, 2012, 05:25:30 PM
Wow. My French substitute just told the Mexicans in my class that they should have taken Spanish instead just because they are Mexican. Racist much? -_-
Surely she should see that if nobody took French she'd be out of a job? Obviously not the sharpest tool in the box.

If the Mexicans already speak spanish, which I imagine they do, that is the kind of advice you want teachers giving. Don't learn three languages when you can simply take the spanish class and get an easy "A". *End Sarcasm*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 21, 2012, 06:59:45 PM

Your french sub is full of merde. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2012, 07:08:25 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 21, 2012, 06:59:45 PM
Your french sub is full of merde. :P

Lol! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 07:57:47 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 21, 2012, 06:42:05 PM
If the Mexicans already speak spanish, which I imagine they do, that is the kind of advice you want teachers giving. Don't learn three languages when you can simply take the spanish class and get an easy "A". *End Sarcasm*

Sarcasm aside, a cheap good grade is not a bad point at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on March 21, 2012, 08:01:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 21, 2012, 06:42:05 PM
If the Mexicans already speak spanish, which I imagine they do, that is the kind of advice you want teachers giving. Don't learn three languages when you can simply take the spanish class and get an easy "A". *End Sarcasm*
Sarcasm aside, a cheap good grade is not a bad point at all.

A third language if it can be achieved is much better though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:08:50 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 21, 2012, 08:01:21 PM
A third language if it can be achieved is much better though.

Depends on its usefulness in your future plans.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 21, 2012, 08:11:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:08:50 PM
Depends on its usefulness in your future plans.

Grades don't even really matter either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:15:40 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 21, 2012, 08:11:41 PM
Grades don't even really matter either.

Also depends on future plans, but below university level, one good grade is preferable to two mediocre ones. At least on this side of the pond.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 21, 2012, 08:22:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:15:40 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 21, 2012, 08:11:41 PM
Grades don't even really matter either.
Also depends on future plans, but below university level, one good grade is preferable to two mediocre ones. At least on this side of the pond.

Well all they are really useful for is the education system. After that, kinda pointless bar a few exceptions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM

University grades here are quite useful in getting the job interviews you want.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 21, 2012, 08:42:42 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
University grades here are quite useful in getting the job interviews you want.

Do you find that? I've been working in the same field (although in different positions) since before I graduated. I've interviewed for and gotten several jobs since then, but always based more on my experience and reputation + maybe a small advantage of having a degree. I've always wondered how helpful grades are on your resume. I don't even list mine (although I do note that I graduated with honors disctinction.) If I ever decide to go outside of companies that know me, do you think I should list my grades? I guess I just don't see what good it does a company to know that I got an A in Nutritional Chemistry or whatever, you know?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:51:55 PM

Ok, let me rephrase: if you want the hard-to-get job you want once you get out of uni, rather than ten years or so of experience elsewhere, your results are not an insignificant bargaining chip.

Later in life, experience in high places can get you a job in an even higher place and grades be damned - that's the difference between the "new" and the "used" market.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 08:52:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
University grades here are quite useful in getting the job interviews you want.

Sarcasm? Because I've never been asked what my grades were for an interview (and I've had more interviews than I care to recall). I'm lucky if they ask what my major/minor was. I WISH they'd ask me what my grades were!

EDIT: Oops. Just saw your last comment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:58:53 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
University grades here are quite useful in getting the job interviews you want.

Sarcasm? Because I've never been asked what my grades were for an interview (and I've had more interviews than I care to recall). I'm lucky if they ask what my major/minor was. I WISH they'd ask me what my grades were!

EDIT: Oops. Just saw your last comment.

Yes... Used vs. new :P

That said, is not your uni diploma complete with the results a part of your CV? Because if it is and if you send in the CV prior to the interview, the employer probably knows how well you did in what.

THAT said, in my world, a Belbin test is more likely to land you a good job than great grades if you are what the company is looking for, but in my world, there are more jobs than people... The cool ones are still hard to get though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 21, 2012, 09:03:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:58:53 PM
but in my world, there are more jobs than people... The cool ones are still hard to get though.

I think I live in the wrong world. I have more than a few small jobs, some online, some offline, but despite getting two and a half university degrees so far and having a strong resume and decent interview skills, I haven't landed any sort of reasonable fulltime job anywhere, let alone a cool one. People are losing their jobs and getting laid off like crazy here, and in my particular field, people are hanging onto their jobs for far longer than they should so there's little chance for any of us newer folks to get in and have a go at it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 21, 2012, 09:21:18 PM

Kinda want chinese (american, cuz i've had real chinese food) take out. :3 hm, dont wanna put on pants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 09:27:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:58:53 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 21, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:23:26 PM
University grades here are quite useful in getting the job interviews you want.

Sarcasm? Because I've never been asked what my grades were for an interview (and I've had more interviews than I care to recall). I'm lucky if they ask what my major/minor was. I WISH they'd ask me what my grades were!

EDIT: Oops. Just saw your last comment.
Yes... Used vs. new :P

That said, is not your uni diploma complete with the results a part of your CV? Because if it is and if you send in the CV prior to the interview, the employer probably knows how well you did in what.

I've never listed my marks on my résumé because I don't think that's usually the convention for listing a degree. At least where I am. I could be wrong, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 21, 2012, 09:49:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 08:51:55 PM
Ok, let me rephrase: if you want the hard-to-get job you want once you get out of uni, rather than ten years or so of experience elsewhere, your results are not an insignificant bargaining chip.

Later in life, experience in high places can get you a job in an even higher place and grades be damned - that's the difference between the "new" and the "used" market.

Does this mean I'm "used"? LMAO!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 21, 2012, 09:55:05 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 21, 2012, 09:49:41 PM
Does this mean I'm "used"? LMAO!!!!!

If you have worked within the scope of your education after finishing your degree, then yes. I like those terms. You may call it what you like, of course. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM

My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D

We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 23, 2012, 10:21:58 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

Great, I'll go get the wrist brace. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:23:14 PM

Unbelievably bored. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:25:16 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:23:14 PM
Unbelievably bored. :(

Are there any YouTube vids of you performing/playing? If yes, post details, if no, make one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:26:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

I think my husband is going to sign up for a HAF account!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:30:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:25:16 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:23:14 PM
Unbelievably bored. :(
Are there any YouTube vids of you performing/playing? If yes, post details, if no, make one!

I do not own a digital video camera. No, there are currently no such videos because my vocalist is very media shy. Doesn't want people, except a couple he... Trusts, I guess, to see him perform and me, I lack the motvation to publish my instrumental solos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 23, 2012, 10:39:17 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

I think my husband is going to sign up for a HAF account!

Yay!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:44:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:30:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:25:16 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:23:14 PM
Unbelievably bored. :(
Are there any YouTube vids of you performing/playing? If yes, post details, if no, make one!
I do not own a digital video camera. No, there are currently no such videos because my vocalist is very media shy. Doesn't want people, except a couple he... Trusts, I guess, to see him perform and me, I lack the motvation to publish my instrumental solos.

That's a great shame!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:44:58 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

I think my husband is going to sign up for a HAF account!

Which posts about him would you like me to delete? Send me a PM ;D

EDIT: I'm glad you mentioned that as you'll obviously share an IP address.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:47:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:44:58 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

I think my husband is going to sign up for a HAF account!
Which posts about him would you like me to delete? Send me a PM ;D

Haha! I have nothing to hide!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 23, 2012, 10:48:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:44:21 PM
That's a great shame!

It is, but I don't bug him about it. Of all possible vices, his is all in all pretty harmless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:48:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 10:20:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 23, 2012, 10:19:21 PM
My fingers hurt from all of the welcoming. :D
We've had quite the influx and I think there's another teetering on the brink!

I think my husband is going to sign up for a HAF account!

Yay!

Ah! You have yet to witness couples arguing on forums. It can be quite fun to sit back and watch :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:51:07 PM

We're pretty peaceable. I've talked about the "vibe" here a lot, and I don't think either one of us would want to jeopardize that.

Plus, I'm considerably more internet addicted than he is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 23, 2012, 11:17:57 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 23, 2012, 10:51:07 PM
We're pretty peaceable. I've talked about the "vibe" here a lot, and I don't think either one of us would want to jeopardize that.

Plus, I'm considerably more internet addicted than he is.

*has been here only since January*

*has 4x the posts per day you do, is therefore considerably more forum addicted than you*

*slinks away to go to the park with the kiddo* :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 24, 2012, 12:25:24 AM

That awkward moment when you're trying to explain something funny that happened on HAF and nobody gets it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 24, 2012, 07:42:47 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 24, 2012, 12:25:24 AM
That awkward moment when you're trying to explain something funny that happened on HAF and nobody gets it.

Haha! I know exactly what you mean...
My wife is very indulgent of my time spent on my smartphone but she's not interested in discussing anything of it. Though being an intellegent sort she does appreciate some of the poignant witticisms I extract from time to time. Mostly I have to enjoy it in my own little bubble of reality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 24, 2012, 09:26:39 PM

Super excited. On Wednesday, I'll be on my way to Florida for spring break. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 09:34:35 PM

My love and that fantastic walk i went for today!
Here is some of my photos from my walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 09:35:13 PM

Brooding. Quite impressively too, if I do say so myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 24, 2012, 09:59:48 PM

Saturday night, and the beer is quickly leaving it's glass. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 24, 2012, 10:24:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 09:35:13 PM
Brooding. Quite impressively too, if I do say so myself.

This kind of brooding?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_kfdGklFbWII%2FTTYrFoduqvI%2FAAAAAAAABW8%2FC_uQF9oqGxc%2Fs400%2FChicken_On_Nest.jpg&hash=f6924706a4e620093922cb6c43028de7099d377f)

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 24, 2012, 10:25:47 PM

That's assuming that baby Asmos come from eggs. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 10:26:46 PM

....Laughing.... Brooding :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 10:55:24 PM

Did I not say I was brooding in an impressive manner? That pretty much encompasses all the popular definitions of the word.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 25, 2012, 02:34:54 AM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
My love and that fantastic walk i went for today!
Here is some of my photos from my walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/)

QuoteYou are your own kind of beautiful, don't change who you are. Don't be someone you shouldn't be. Be yourself.

Unless you're a jerk. (Not you personally, yooz in general)
If you are a jerk I think you should embrace change.
If change of the self proves impossible just pretend to be nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 25, 2012, 04:10:09 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 10:55:24 PM
Did I not say I was brooding in an impressive manner? That pretty much encompasses all the popular definitions of the word.

Brooding while brooding? Well done, sir.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 25, 2012, 04:20:20 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 25, 2012, 04:10:09 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 24, 2012, 10:55:24 PM
Did I not say I was brooding in an impressive manner? That pretty much encompasses all the popular definitions of the word.

Brooding while brooding? Well done, sir.

I don't get it.
Asmo says he's brooding in an impressive manner but I'm not impressed so far.
The only way it would make sense is if in his boredom he's captured a Mormon door knocker and is thoughtfully stamping it with a walking fish stamp.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on March 25, 2012, 04:42:11 AM

Wine is literally on my mind tonight. My mind is saturated ;D
~Love My Goat~
~Bully Hill~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 04:47:40 AM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
My love and that fantastic walk i went for today!
Here is some of my photos from my walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/)

Very nice pictures, Rose! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 25, 2012, 09:07:25 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 25, 2012, 04:20:20 AM
The only way it would make sense is if in his boredom he's captured a Mormon door knocker and is thoughtfully stamping it with a walking fish stamp.

Cattle brand. He is branding it with a cattle brand. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 25, 2012, 12:03:16 PM

Just corrected the clocks for summer time.
Thinking about the ones who had to get up an hour eariler on a sunday. And laughing about it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Non Sum on March 25, 2012, 03:36:00 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 25, 2012, 12:03:16 PM
Just corrected the clocks for summer time.

Just because clocks are in agreement, doesn't mean that any of them are "correct."
Yet, given 360 degrees of solar time, I wonder if it is even possible for a clock to be "incorrect," rather than just mislocated?

Just a timely thought.
NS (No Seconds)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on March 25, 2012, 03:41:08 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 25, 2012, 02:34:54 AM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
My love and that fantastic walk i went for today!
Here is some of my photos from my walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/)

QuoteYou are your own kind of beautiful, don't change who you are. Don't be someone you shouldn't be. Be yourself.

Unless you're a jerk. (Not you personally, yooz in general)
If you are a jerk I think you should embrace change.
If change of the self proves impossible just pretend to be nice.

You're right, but it's a nice sentence :D

Quote from: Amicale on March 25, 2012, 04:47:40 AM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on March 24, 2012, 09:34:35 PM
My love and that fantastic walk i went for today!
Here is some of my photos from my walk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piratenerforsej/sets/72157629293866146/)

Very nice pictures, Rose! :)

Thanks! Just got a new camera today, so new photos will arrive soon! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 25, 2012, 04:09:21 PM

Quote from: Non Sum on March 25, 2012, 03:36:00 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 25, 2012, 12:03:16 PM
Just corrected the clocks for summer time.

Just because clocks are in agreement, doesn't mean that any of them are "correct."
Yet, given 360 degrees of solar time, I wonder if it is even possible for a clock to be "incorrect," rather than just mislocated?

Just a timely thought.
NS (No Seconds)

If it takes a clock more or less time to count out a seond than the length of an actual second, the clock is wrong. If it just shows the wrong time, I'd say miscalibrated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Non Sum on March 25, 2012, 08:56:36 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 25, 2012, 04:09:21 PM
If it takes a clock more or less time to count out a seond than the length of an actual second, the clock is wrong. If it just shows the wrong time, I'd say miscalibrated.

Hi Asmo (never go back regarding the demon(?))
I've known seconds that were endless, and days that were quicker than this sentence. Time being so very relative we must "calibrate" it to something else. And to what is that "else" to be calibrated to, etc? It all devolves to an old song by Chicago imo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 25, 2012, 09:26:37 PM

Quote from: Non Sum on March 25, 2012, 08:56:36 PM
Hi Asmo (never go back regarding the demon(?))

Eh? Must have forgotten and lost track of that discussion. Where is it at?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 25, 2012, 11:14:04 PM

I'm thinking about how bummed I am that I'll be spending another summer away from home. That lull as spring turns to summer is the best part about living in a beach town, and I'm feeling very nostalgic for it. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2012, 11:17:39 PM

It is amazing how much fun one can have with a betta fish and a mirror.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 26, 2012, 03:31:21 AM

Just filed my taxes and feel both relieved and exhausted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 26, 2012, 03:44:38 AM

QuoteIn medieval Europe, the pelican (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican) was thought to be particularly attentive to her young, to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast when no other food was available. As a result, the pelican became a symbol of the Passion of Jesus and of the Eucharist. A reference to this mythical characteristic is contained for example in the hymn by Saint Thomas Aquinas, "Adoro te devote" or "Humbly We Adore Thee", where in the penultimate verse he describes Christ as the "loving divine pelican".

Christ is the "loving divine pelican."
Ah those whacky christians.
I would have named him otherwise, disease shedding carcass perhaps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 03:51:42 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 26, 2012, 03:31:21 AM
Just filed my taxes and feel both relieved and exhausted.

I know the exact feeling. I just filed my taxes yesterday, it was a real pain in the butt to organize everything. Especially since I have to file as an independant contractor on a few different jobs. ACK. :P So it's a relief to just be done with it for one year. The bad news as well as the good news is that I'll get a return on my taxes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2012, 08:20:00 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 25, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
It is amazing how much fun one can have with a betta fish and a mirror.

:-\ Explanation please :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 26, 2012, 02:28:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 25, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
It is amazing how much fun one can have with a betta fish and a mirror.
:-\ Explanation please :)

once the fish sees his refelection in the mirror he starts "showing off" he thinks its another male
used to do that with my own betta

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2012, 03:11:30 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on March 26, 2012, 02:28:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 25, 2012, 11:17:39 PM
It is amazing how much fun one can have with a betta fish and a mirror.
:-\ Explanation please :)

once the fish sees his refelection in the mirror he starts "showing off" he thinks its another male
used to do that with my own betta

Aha! I see. I suppose your pet always won as the other fish always went away in the end.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 26, 2012, 06:37:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2012, 03:11:30 PM

Aha! I see. I suppose your pet always won as the other fish always went away in the end.

Yup, he has established his dominance in the tank once again. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2012, 06:50:30 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 26, 2012, 06:37:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2012, 03:11:30 PM

Aha! I see. I suppose your pet always won as the other fish always went away in the end.

Yup, he has established his dominance in the tank once again. ;D

Probably cheered him up, if fish can be cheered up ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 26, 2012, 07:38:51 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 26, 2012, 03:44:38 AM
QuoteIn medieval Europe, the pelican (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican) was thought to be particularly attentive to her young, to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast when no other food was available. As a result, the pelican became a symbol of the Passion of Jesus and of the Eucharist. A reference to this mythical characteristic is contained for example in the hymn by Saint Thomas Aquinas, "Adoro te devote" or "Humbly We Adore Thee", where in the penultimate verse he describes Christ as the "loving divine pelican".

Christ is the "loving divine pelican."
Ah those whacky christians.
I would have named him otherwise, disease shedding carcass perhaps.

*Snort!*

Oh man, I feel out of shape. Took T to the pool on Saturday, and was playing a game where I would throw a ball and then we would race to go get it. This was in the very shallow end, so I was basically pulling myself through the water with my arms (picture Ariel sitting on that rock while the waves crash around her, that was the position I was in as I dragged my - disease shedding - carcass through the water.) (Like this: http://wwwguilty-with-an-explanation.blogspot.com/2009/08/princess-ariel-is-alive-and-well-and.html) Anyway, now my back around my shoulder blades is killing me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 26, 2012, 08:39:43 PM

Tank, I'm afraid to ask, but what is your avatar? :o

Ali, I know how you feel. I mowed our yard with one of those ancient non-motor powered push mowers yesterday, and I am defiantly feeling it today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2012, 08:47:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 26, 2012, 08:39:43 PM
Tank, I'm afraid to ask, but what is your avatar? :o

Fizzgig http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_and_races_of_the_Dark_Crystal#Fizzgig

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:49:37 PM

Deciding on whether or not I should start on my book report for Political Science that's due April 2nd. The internet should tell me right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:52:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 26, 2012, 08:39:43 PM
Tank, I'm afraid to ask, but what is your avatar? :o

Ohmygosh! :o I don't know what that thing is, but I THINK I like it, and want to pet it! :D It's fluffy and hopping, it CAN'T be bad!

Yep. My lack of due concern and caution would have gotten me killed, had I lived with the sabertooth tigers. I would have said some dumbass thing like 'Ooooh, I think that one's purring!' and I would have been lunch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 26, 2012, 10:59:56 PM

Fon once in my inner circles, I am not the sadest bastard of the bunch. :D

One shouldn't gloat at a friend's misfortune, but that there has never occured before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 26, 2012, 11:01:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 26, 2012, 10:59:56 PM
Fon once in my inner circles, I am not the sadest bastard of the bunch. :D

One shouldn't gloat at a friend's misfortune, but that there has never occured before.

Huh....
I wonder if pigs started flying while nobody was watching. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 26, 2012, 11:04:53 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 26, 2012, 10:59:56 PM
Fon once in my inner circles, I am not the sadest bastard of the bunch. :D

One shouldn't gloat at a friend's misfortune, but that there has never occured before.

Huh....
I wonder if pigs started flying while nobody was watching. ;)

Good one!

I thought "Grab a sled and head for hell." :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 26, 2012, 11:07:41 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
Huh....
I wonder if pigs started flying while nobody was watching. ;)

No, but snow has been forecasted in hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 26, 2012, 11:09:51 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 26, 2012, 11:07:41 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2012, 11:01:49 PM
Huh....
I wonder if pigs started flying while nobody was watching. ;)
No, but snow has been forecasted in hell.

Beat ya to it. :P Great minds?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 26, 2012, 11:47:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2012, 08:47:35 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 26, 2012, 08:39:43 PM
Tank, I'm afraid to ask, but what is your avatar? :o

Fizzgig http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Characters_and_races_of_the_Dark_Crystal#Fizzgig

I like him. He reminds me of a kitty with happy feet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 27, 2012, 12:09:42 AM

Finally got my paycheck from a temp job I did way back in febuary. Now... What to spend it on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on March 27, 2012, 11:02:40 AM

Thinking of taking pictures in the lovely weather!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 27, 2012, 03:30:05 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 26, 2012, 10:52:13 PM
Yep. My lack of due concern and caution would have gotten me killed, had I lived with the sabertooth tigers. I would have said some dumbass thing like 'Ooooh, I think that one's purring!' and I would have been lunch.

This reminds me of the commercial about a couple who adopt a shelter panther and find they really don't need to sleep that much any more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 27, 2012, 03:54:30 PM

Today I will slay this presentation.
That is all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 27, 2012, 04:04:21 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 27, 2012, 01:28:52 PM
As of 5pm yesterday, I'm officially a Floridian!

Woohoo! Congrats! Enjoy the sun, avoid the alligators! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 27, 2012, 04:51:24 PM

I was just watching the latest episode of the Big Question and John Amaechi is ridiculously cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2012, 06:40:02 PM

Quote from: corgilover on March 26, 2012, 10:49:37 PM
Deciding on whether or not I should start on my book report for Political Science that's due April 2nd. The internet should tell me right?

Start it now! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2012, 06:41:28 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 27, 2012, 01:28:52 PM
As of 5pm yesterday, I'm officially a Floridian!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Now you can sleep!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2012, 06:42:45 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 27, 2012, 04:04:21 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 27, 2012, 01:28:52 PM
As of 5pm yesterday, I'm officially a Floridian!

Woohoo! Congrats! Enjoy the sun, avoid the alligators! :D

Actually you should eat the alligators and avoid the Sun!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 27, 2012, 06:44:03 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 27, 2012, 01:28:52 PM
As of 5pm yesterday, I'm officially a Floridian!

Hey, I'll be there tomorrow! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2012, 09:22:47 PM

LOL!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrojsimpson.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F01%2Ftank-dog.gif&hash=8daef911f0a02d9bedacb903dde08a11832d2605)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on March 27, 2012, 09:37:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 27, 2012, 09:22:47 PM
LOL!

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AWWWW!!!!!!! I wants!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on March 27, 2012, 09:47:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 27, 2012, 09:22:47 PM
LOL!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrojsimpson.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F01%2Ftank-dog.gif&hash=8daef911f0a02d9bedacb903dde08a11832d2605)

AHAHAHAHAHA xD Niiiiiiice :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 27, 2012, 09:54:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 27, 2012, 09:22:47 PM
LOL!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrojsimpson.com%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F01%2Ftank-dog.gif&hash=8daef911f0a02d9bedacb903dde08a11832d2605)

LOL! :D Love it! That's awesome!

And if he needs another costume, THIS kitty will happily make it for him:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lfpwi20VNu1qb09doo1_500.gif&hash=9f3170dd0be9369c707a9aea0757094d176cee7a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 27, 2012, 11:24:01 PM

I'd rather have this guy. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fchzanimalgifs.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F03%2Ffunny-animal-gifs-hey-there-hot-stuff.gif&hash=0920796f433b703ea315374bcfda9d0b2b570c85)

*Oops wrong one :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 03:33:29 AM

New sig ;D (I realize it might get annoying after a while, so I'll remove it in a bit. I just saw it and thought "wine! yoga! That's so me!")

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 28, 2012, 03:46:21 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 03:33:29 AM
New sig ;D (I realize it might get annoying after a while, so I'll remove it in a bit. I just saw it and thought "wine! yoga! That's so me!")

I like it! Can't be any more annoying than mine. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 03:58:18 AM

04:52... 04:53... 04:54... 04:55... 04:56... 04:57... 04:58...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 28, 2012, 04:18:11 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 03:33:29 AM
New sig ;D (I realize it might get annoying after a while, so I'll remove it in a bit. I just saw it and thought "wine! yoga! That's so me!")

I like it! And I'll save the file while it's up! ;D

Here's one for you. Hopefully your hubby doesn't object. Much. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m1dqu5feSm1qekoheo1_500.jpg&hash=f0a565ea099de034cc558f078c652d1ef266e483)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2012, 03:18:32 PM

Just a comment about responding to spammers.

I delete all spammer posts and threads they start. This means that if you respond to a thread started by a spammer your post will be deleted too. No big deal but if you see your post count drop and you have posted in a spammer thread that will be the reason. If you do want a bit of fun replying to a spammer post please don't quote the post as it may have links that we don't want on the forum.

Thanks
Tank

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 03:47:12 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animated-smileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fembarrassed%2Fanimated-smileys-embarrassed-52.gif&hash=7ef2204a00b6f82658b4db04216939be1cdc7f10) Sorrrryyy Tank

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2012, 03:49:02 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 03:47:12 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animated-smileys.com%2Fsmileys%2Fembarrassed%2Fanimated-smileys-embarrassed-52.gif&hash=7ef2204a00b6f82658b4db04216939be1cdc7f10) Sorrrryyy Tank

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 03:56:54 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 28, 2012, 04:18:11 AM

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LOVE!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 28, 2012, 04:15:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 28, 2012, 03:18:32 PM
Just a comment about responding to spammers.

I delete all spammer posts and threads they start. This means that if you respond to a thread started by a spammer your post will be deleted too. No big deal but if you see your post count drop and you have posted in a spammer thread that will be the reason. If you do want a bit of fun replying to a spammer post please don't quote the post as it may have links that we don't want on the forum.

Thanks
Tank

I've understood this was was the case for quite a while, I don't pay much attention to my post count.
On an off day spammers can inspire me to twisted replies, delete them they were never anything anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 28, 2012, 06:58:10 PM

Hehe, sorry Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 28, 2012, 08:23:49 PM

Chinooks are flipping loud, two just flew over my house at quite a low altitude and the sound was enough to trigger every car and house alarm in the area, I thought they would be quieter then they were. Now I want to know what they were doing... guess I will never know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2012, 08:29:01 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 28, 2012, 06:58:10 PM
Hehe, sorry Tank.

No need to be sorry, just pointing out what'll happen when I find spammer thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 08:40:27 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 28, 2012, 08:23:49 PM
Chinooks are flipping loud, two just flew over my house at quite a low altitude and the sound was enough to trigger every car and house alarm in the area, I thought they would be quieter then they were. Now I want to know what they were doing... guess I will never know.

Chinook sounds like it sould be someone of Chinese-Canadian descent. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 08:56:30 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 28, 2012, 08:23:49 PM
Chinooks are flipping loud, two just flew over my house at quite a low altitude and the sound was enough to trigger every car and house alarm in the area, I thought they would be quieter then they were. Now I want to know what they were doing... guess I will never know.

Chinook sounds like it sould be someone of Chinese-Canadian descent. :D

Does have an "inukshuk" feel to it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.fanpop.com%2Fimages%2Fimage_uploads%2FInukshuk-In-Nunavut-canada-55879_500_313.jpg&hash=0abda322562194e4ab324060c07ecd2f0beb7305)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 28, 2012, 09:25:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 28, 2012, 08:23:49 PM
Chinooks are flipping loud, two just flew over my house at quite a low altitude and the sound was enough to trigger every car and house alarm in the area, I thought they would be quieter then they were. Now I want to know what they were doing... guess I will never know.

Chinook sounds like it sould be someone of Chinese-Canadian descent. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fc%2Fc2%2FCH-47D_Chinook_spanish_army_%2528cropped%2529.jpg&hash=6c2f40eba9e1cb8b64d5a6cdb7e695b736537b61)
Who could imagine these things being loud? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 28, 2012, 09:28:51 PM

Just found a sweet new (albeit slightly, uh, redneck) ride for Tank:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533140_369485849758874_346614042046055_1101487_554405495_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 28, 2012, 10:16:47 PM

I has a cheezeburger! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2012, 10:22:03 PM

I had fillet steak, rare, with minted new potatoes, asparagus tips and hollandaise sauce. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 10:29:53 PM

New potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise....*drool*

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to South Carolina for a wedding. Be back on Sunday. Probably won't be on at all the next several days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2012, 10:31:31 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 10:29:53 PM
New potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise....*drool*

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to South Carolina for a wedding. Be back on Sunday. Probably won't be on at all the next several days.

I thought you already had a husband? Does he know about this new one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 10:38:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 28, 2012, 10:31:31 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 10:29:53 PM
New potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise....*drool*

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to South Carolina for a wedding. Be back on Sunday. Probably won't be on at all the next several days.
I thought you already had a husband? Does he know about this new one?

*Snort* You know me, I pick up husbands like some people pick up cat hair and lint. ;)

LOL
No, the happy groom is hubby's best friend. He was the best man in our wedding, and hubby is a groomsman in this wedding. The bride is a lovely lady that we like a lot. Happy occassion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 28, 2012, 10:40:12 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 10:29:53 PM
New potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise....*drool*

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to South Carolina for a wedding. Be back on Sunday. Probably won't be on at all the next several days.

Awesomeness! Hope you have a wonderful time! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM

Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 28, 2012, 11:11:28 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 28, 2012, 09:25:58 PM
Who could imagine these things being loud? :P

I know stupid of me really, but damn it was surprising I live kind of close to an airport so I hear planes and choppers often but the sound was insane especially in a generally quite residential area.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 11:11:56 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

What are they doing/not doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 11:28:03 PM

Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

What are they doing/not doing?

Doing: giving us vague/unhelpful criticism and complaints about our son. "He doesn't like going outside sometimes. He doesn't like napping sometimes. Sometimes he cries a lot." They keep saying these things as though we are supposed to do something about it, but I have no idea what. He's 22 months old! We aren't there when these things are happening! What can we do? We've taught him to be gentle/follow instructions as best we can, but what can we do if he gets moody because he's hitting the terrible twos and we're not there?

Not doing: Giving us our receipts. They owe us receipts since the end of December and we've been asking for them for two and a half weeks (almost every day), but they still haven't given them to us. And we NEED them. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 28, 2012, 11:40:05 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 11:28:03 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

What are they doing/not doing?

Doing: giving us vague/unhelpful criticism and complaints about our son. "He doesn't like going outside sometimes. He doesn't like napping sometimes. Sometimes he cries a lot." They keep saying these things as though we are supposed to do something about it, but I have no idea what. He's 22 months old! We aren't there when these things are happening! What can we do? We've taught him to be gentle/follow instructions as best we can, but what can we do if he gets moody because he's hitting the terrible twos and we're not there?

Not doing: Giving us our receipts. They owe us receipts since the end of December and we've been asking for them for two and a half weeks (almost every day), but they still haven't given them to us. And we NEED them. >:(

That's hard. We had the same sort of issue a littel earlier in the year with T's preschool ("sometimes he wanders off to the bathroom without telling anyone. Sometimes he doesn't want to do the craft activity.") It's hard enough with a 3 year old that can understand and remember a little better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM

13 users online... Not bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:33:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

Details?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:36:05 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 11:28:03 PM
Quote from: Ali on March 28, 2012, 11:11:56 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 28, 2012, 10:50:17 PM
Having difficulties with the people at little man's daycare. Frustrating. >:(

What are they doing/not doing?

Doing: giving us vague/unhelpful criticism and complaints about our son. "He doesn't like going outside sometimes. He doesn't like napping sometimes. Sometimes he cries a lot." They keep saying these things as though we are supposed to do something about it, but I have no idea what. He's 22 months old! We aren't there when these things are happening! What can we do? We've taught him to be gentle/follow instructions as best we can, but what can we do if he gets moody because he's hitting the terrible twos and we're not there?

Not doing: Giving us our receipts. They owe us receipts since the end of December and we've been asking for them for two and a half weeks (almost every day), but they still haven't given them to us. And we NEED them. >:(

Unprofessional people by the sound of it. No receipts = no payments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 10:44:18 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Aw don't pout Tank. It's 5:30 AM here. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:14:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:44:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Aw don't pout Tank. It's 5:30 AM here. ;D

Have you just got up or didn't you get to sleep??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 11:15:45 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:14:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:44:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Aw don't pout Tank. It's 5:30 AM here. ;D
Have you just got up or didn't you get to sleep??

On my way to the airport to Florida. Going to enjoy me some sunshine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:22:39 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:15:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:14:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:44:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Aw don't pout Tank. It's 5:30 AM here. ;D
Have you just got up or didn't you get to sleep??

On my way to the airport to Florida. Going to enjoy me some sunshine.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 11:34:36 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:22:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:15:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 11:14:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:44:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 10:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on March 28, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
13 users online... Not bad.

Mid-morning UK I can be the only person here sometimes. >:(

Aw don't pout Tank. It's 5:30 AM here. ;D
Have you just got up or didn't you get to sleep??
We

On my way to the airport to Florida. Going to enjoy me some sunshine.

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Not sure how much fun flying will be. My mother is

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on March 29, 2012, 12:31:47 PM

Why is my insomnia always worse the night before I have stuff I need to do? If I have nothing planned, sure enough I'll sleep like a rock. If I have plans, I might as well not bother going to bed, as all I end up doing is tossing, turning, and staring at the ittle crack of light between the curtains. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 12:41:37 PM

Can't sleep. Hearing sounds that aren't there :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 29, 2012, 01:18:19 PM

I don't plan on using these things but someone may find them interesting.

QuoteIt's a great week of freebies online. First up is the new Photoshop CS6 beta - click the link below and try the Content Aware Move and Camera Raw 7.0 features for yourself.

Next up is Microsoft Flight. It's the first new version of this PC classic flight simulator in years, and it's free for the basic version. Grab it via the link below.

photoshop
http://click.e.pcauthority.com.au/?qs=80af231eadf8ba18fdbcf18698ad6ade6996228fbcddc84ca51a19c14d55b126ca46bcc45c41df6d

flight
http://click.e.pcauthority.com.au/?qs=80af231eadf8ba1856bc43602824aa67358ba8d7b50dfef124c3e0e0b7e1c724657114217558994f

I don't know how long the photoshop beta will function for, the below is vague.

QuoteMar 19, 2012 12:14 PM
FAQ: When will the Photoshop CS6 Beta expire?

The Photoshop CS6 beta will expire soon after the launch of Photoshop CS6 in spring 2012.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 01:21:02 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on March 29, 2012, 12:31:47 PM
Why is my insomnia always worse the night before I have stuff I need to do? If I have nothing planned, sure enough I'll sleep like a rock. If I have plans, I might as well not bother going to bed, as all I end up doing is tossing, turning, and staring at the ittle crack of light between the curtains. :P

It might be that you're thinking about said stuff? Maybe your mind is too active?

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 12:41:37 PM
Can't sleep. Hearing sounds that aren't there :(

That's not good. :(

On a happier note, got up in the air fine. Just looking out the window now, perfect flying weather. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 01:22:22 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 29, 2012, 01:18:19 PM
I don't plan on using these things but someone may find them interesting.

QuoteIt's a great week of freebies online. First up is the new Photoshop CS6 beta - click the link below and try the Content Aware Move and Camera Raw 7.0 features for yourself.

Next up is Microsoft Flight. It's the first new version of this PC classic flight simulator in years, and it's free for the basic version. Grab it via the link below.

photoshop
http://click.e.pcauthority.com.au/?qs=80af231eadf8ba18fdbcf18698ad6ade6996228fbcddc84ca51a19c14d55b126ca46bcc45c41df6d

flight
http://click.e.pcauthority.com.au/?qs=80af231eadf8ba1856bc43602824aa67358ba8d7b50dfef124c3e0e0b7e1c724657114217558994f

I don't know how long the photoshop beta will function for, the below is vague.

QuoteMar 19, 2012 12:14 PM
FAQ: When will the Photoshop CS6 Beta expire?

The Photoshop CS6 beta will expire soon after the launch of Photoshop CS6 in spring 2012.

Ooh, I've been wanting to try the camera raw. I've heard pretty good things about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 02:09:00 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:34:36 AM

Not sure how much fun flying will be. My mother is

Have you not flown before?
You must have done to get to America!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 02:24:46 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 12:41:37 PM
Can't sleep. Hearing sounds that aren't there :(

*hugs* PM me if you want to talk. I understand how freaky, annoying and upsetting this can be, I'm here for ya.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 02:31:27 PM

Sounds that no be there?

The Asmo, he sees two short-term solutions depending on cause:

1. Lay off the pills
2. Pop some pills

Sorry, but I don't think such things will be made to go away through simply talking about them. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 02:53:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 02:09:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:34:36 AM

Not sure how much fun flying will be. My mother is
Have you not flown before?
You must have done to get to America!

Oh shoot I meant that my mom is terrified of flying. I love it. But I have to hold her hand through the flight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 03:11:56 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 29, 2012, 03:06:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 02:53:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 02:09:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:34:36 AM

Not sure how much fun flying will be. My mother is
Have you not flown before?
You must have done to get to America!

Oh shoot I meant that my mom is terrified of flying. I love it. But I have to hold her hand through the flight.

What city are you going to?

Fort Meyers

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 03:34:41 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 29, 2012, 03:32:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on March 29, 2012, 03:06:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 02:53:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 02:09:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 11:34:36 AM

Not sure how much fun flying will be. My mother is
Have you not flown before?
You must have done to get to America!

Oh shoot I meant that my mom is terrified of flying. I love it. But I have to hold her hand through the flight.

What city are you going to?

Fort Meyers

So you're on the opposite coast from me. I hope you enjoy your trip! ;D

Oh darn! ;D I will. Headed down to key west for a night tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 03:57:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 02:31:27 PM
Sounds that no be there?

The Asmo, he sees two short-term solutions depending on cause:

1. Lay off the pills
2. Pop some pills

Sorry, but I don't think such things will be made to go away through simply talking about them. :-\

Myself, I go for #2 on a daily basis, but believe me, it also helps to talk to someone and know that a) you're not alone b) someone understands c) if it's an ongoing issue, where to go for help and such. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 04:12:48 PM

Valid points. Just saying that one should not ignore a medical professional when one could use one.

It can be as simple as eating the wrong herb with the resulting tripping, OR it could be a manic episode. Should check out and get some good, honest pills against it if that be the case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 04:19:33 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 04:12:48 PM
Valid points. Just saying that one should not ignore a medical professional when one could use one.

It can be as simple as eating the wrong herb with the resulting tripping, OR it could be a manic episode. Should check out and get some good, honest pills against it if that be the case.

Or as I like to call shrink appointments, getting a check-up from the neck up. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 04:33:09 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 04:19:33 PM
Or as I like to call shrink appointments, getting a check-up from the neck up. ;D

Some people seem more reluctant to go to a psych(insert ending) than a "regular" doctor for some reason... Shrinks are so... Underappreciated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 06:11:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on March 29, 2012, 04:33:09 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 04:19:33 PM
Or as I like to call shrink appointments, getting a check-up from the neck up. ;D
Some people seem more reluctant to go to a psych(insert ending) than a "regular" doctor for some reason... Shrinks are so... Underappreciated.

Yeah, they are. There seems to be this weird stigma around going to one, like you're some kind of freak if you do. I don't get it. If there's something wrong with any other part of your body, people see it as totally normal to go to a doctor that takes care of that specific part. If there's something wrong with your brain, you'd THINK it would be seen as normal to go to a doctor who can help you take care of that, too. *shrug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 07:54:15 PM

How badly I wish there was respect and equality amongt the genders. That people wont degrade or belittle you based on your reproductive organs... *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on March 29, 2012, 09:58:00 PM

Leaving in about half an hour to go to SC. I am going to miss T soooo much! Who throws a wedding where at least half of the guests are coming in from out of town and makes it a "no children" wedding? Okay, rant over. I know it's their wedding and it's their right to decide not to invite kids; I'm just going to miss T a LOT over the next 4 days. This will be the longest he's ever been away from both of his parents at one time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 10:02:40 PM

Joes crab shack... *drool

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 10:57:28 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:02:40 PM
Joes crab shack... *drool

Love their surf & turf burgers!! *drool*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2012, 11:23:58 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 29, 2012, 10:57:28 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2012, 10:02:40 PM
Joes crab shack... *drool

Love their surf & turf burgers!! *drool*

That's what my grandpa had. I died and went to steamed crustatian heaven.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM

The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 12:53:01 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

It's probably for the best, we stopped using one and two cent coins twenty years ago.
I keep one of the big old pre decimal currency pennies on my keyring, they haven't actually disappeared for me. When I was making the hole in it the drill bit broke and poked my finger. A blood doused penny, what could be luckier?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 02:22:31 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

I wish so bad U.S would get rid of pennies. Everything should just end in a zero or five. But then again, we still havent even converted to metric system...so I won't hold my breath.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2012, 03:00:00 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrainpickings.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F03%2Fmarginalized.jpg&hash=cc9636e81b351e490d3e8b409f755e4ba645734f)

Scribblings made by medieval monks (http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/page/7/) I thought was worth sharing.

My favourite is "Now that I've written the whole thing, for Christ's sake give me a drink." and "Saint Patrick of Arm argh, deliver me from writing." :D

Poor guys.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 03:02:03 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 02:22:31 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

I wish so bad U.S would get rid of pennies. Everything should just end in a zero or five. But then again, we still havent even converted to metric system...so I won't hold my breath.

Things are still listed as $1.99 here, payments are just rounded up or down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 03:06:32 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 03:02:03 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 02:22:31 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

I wish so bad U.S would get rid of pennies. Everything should just end in a zero or five. But then again, we still havent even converted to metric system...so I won't hold my breath.

Things are still listed as $1.99 here, payments are just rounded up or down.

Everything in Canada is to be rounded up. I sense a scam.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 03:45:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2012, 03:00:00 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrainpickings.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F03%2Fmarginalized.jpg&hash=cc9636e81b351e490d3e8b409f755e4ba645734f)

Scribblings made by medieval monks (http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/page/7/) I thought was worth sharing.

My favourite is "Now that I've written the whole thing, for Christ's sake give me a drink." and "Saint Patrick of Arm argh, deliver me from writing." :D

Poor guys.

I LOVED this! So neat! :) Although, I'm just not sure WHY someone would so meticulously copy something, and then wreck it by scribbling a personal note in a margin, hmm... but I also enjoyed the 'give me a drink' one, and I found "While I wrote I froze, and what I could not write by the beams of the sun I finished by candlelight" to be my favourite. I can just imagine it. Wow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 06:56:34 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

Norway is getting rid of it's last decimal coin (the 50 øre or "half-crown" if you will) in about a months time. About bloody time, I might add!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 07:19:57 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2012, 03:00:00 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbrainpickings.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F03%2Fmarginalized.jpg&hash=cc9636e81b351e490d3e8b409f755e4ba645734f)

Scribblings made by medieval monks (http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/page/7/) I thought was worth sharing.

My favourite is "Now that I've written the whole thing, for Christ's sake give me a drink." and "Saint Patrick of Arm argh, deliver me from writing." :D

Poor guys.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg517.imageshack.us%2Fimg517%2F6655%2Fpmslsu0.gif&hash=864936626eaf8fd08f72c935dec3770cf5cd5bb5)

Excellent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 07:22:53 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 06:56:34 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

Norway is getting rid of it's last decimal coin (the 50 øre or "half-crown" if you will) in about a months time. About bloody time, I might add!

When I was about 6 my 'pocket money' was a half-crown (2s 6d). That was a lot of money! It bought sweets!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 09:42:18 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 07:22:53 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 06:56:34 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 12:07:04 AM
The 2012 Budget came out today and there are going to be no more pennies in Canada! :o

Norway is getting rid of it's last decimal coin (the 50 øre or "half-crown" if you will) in about a months time. About bloody time, I might add!
When I was about 6 my 'pocket money' was a half-crown (2s 6d). That was a lot of money! It bought sweets!!!

Considering the value of the norwegian crown, the 0,50 is practically useless. Good riddance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 09:43:20 AM

Sitting guard duty at a shipyard with no ships. No people, no vehicles, no activity whatsoever. BORING!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 11:48:44 AM

Welp, managed to get food poisoning. How fantastic. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 12:36:59 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 11:48:44 AM
Welp, managed to get food poisoning. How fantastic. >:(

Good for you! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 02:36:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 11:48:44 AM
Welp, managed to get food poisoning. How fantastic. >:(

Details are NOT required!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 02:48:54 PM

The evening I'll get the keys of my new house !!! The whole month of April is blocked with movers, painters, carpenters and other appointments. I probably don't have any time left to visit HAF and to play online chess :(.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 03:09:02 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
The evening I'll get the keys of my new house !!! The whole month of April is blocked with movers, painters, carpenters and other appointments. I probably don't have any time left to visit HAF and to play online chess :(.

That's exciting, though! ;D Congrats on the new place!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 03:45:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 02:36:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 11:48:44 AM
Welp, managed to get food poisoning. How fantastic. >:(
Details are NOT required!

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 12:36:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 11:48:44 AM
Welp, managed to get food poisoning. How fantastic. >:(

Good for you! ;D

Lucky for me, it only lasted for a little bit and I'm feeling quite better. On my way to Key West and I'm going on an airboat ride to see aligators. Lots of pictures will be taken. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM

Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 04:48:10 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

"Like" you, like you? Doesn't he know that he's barking up the wrong tree?
If it was me, I'd probably find a way to let him know that his advances are a bit much. In my experience, if you do the passive-aggressive avoidance thing, they usually take it as grounds to get pissy with you. He'll see it not as his fault for texting/trying to see you too much, it'll be your fault for avoiding him.

The direct route is like a band-aid. He might get upset for a day or two - but there's not much he can say about it. Those are your feelings and you're entitled to how much or how little you'd like someone in your life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 05:36:34 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 04:48:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

"Like" you, like you? Doesn't he know that he's barking up the wrong tree?
If it was me, I'd probably find a way to let him know that his advances are a bit much. In my experience, if you do the passive-aggressive avoidance thing, they usually take it as grounds to get pissy with you. He'll see it not as his fault for texting/trying to see you too much, it'll be your fault for avoiding him.

The direct route is like a band-aid. He might get upset for a day or two - but there's not much he can say about it. Those are your feelings and you're entitled to how much or how little you'd like someone in your life.

He knows im not interested, and I'm in a commited relationship. Yeah, i'll have to be direct, because it's getting annoying.
I work staff for mlp group, so I see him at every meet up.
We dont even have much i n common. I am a friendly person, but I only have 2 close friends irl. Other than that, I hate going out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 05:37:03 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

DJ is right on the money. You can just say "thanks for your interest, but I have a girlfriend" and let it go. If he keeps texting you and bothering you after you tell him that, it's another story.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 05:38:00 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 05:36:34 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 04:48:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

"Like" you, like you? Doesn't he know that he's barking up the wrong tree?
If it was me, I'd probably find a way to let him know that his advances are a bit much. In my experience, if you do the passive-aggressive avoidance thing, they usually take it as grounds to get pissy with you. He'll see it not as his fault for texting/trying to see you too much, it'll be your fault for avoiding him.

The direct route is like a band-aid. He might get upset for a day or two - but there's not much he can say about it. Those are your feelings and you're entitled to how much or how little you'd like someone in your life.

He knows im not interested, and I'm in a commited relationship. Yeah, i'll have to be direct, because it's getting annoying.
I work staff for mlp group, so I see him at every meet up.
We dont even have much i n common. I am a friendly person, but I only have 2 close friends irl. Other than that, I hate going out.

He knows you're in a commited relationship with someone who isn't a guy? And he's still after you? Is he thick in the head? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 05:44:24 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 05:38:00 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 05:36:34 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 04:48:10 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

"Like" you, like you? Doesn't he know that he's barking up the wrong tree?
If it was me, I'd probably find a way to let him know that his advances are a bit much. In my experience, if you do the passive-aggressive avoidance thing, they usually take it as grounds to get pissy with you. He'll see it not as his fault for texting/trying to see you too much, it'll be your fault for avoiding him.

The direct route is like a band-aid. He might get upset for a day or two - but there's not much he can say about it. Those are your feelings and you're entitled to how much or how little you'd like someone in your life.

He knows im not interested, and I'm in a commited relationship. Yeah, i'll have to be direct, because it's getting annoying.
I work staff for mlp group, so I see him at every meet up.
We dont even have much i n common. I am a friendly person, but I only have 2 close friends irl. Other than that, I hate going out.

He knows you're in a commited relationship with someone who isn't a guy? And he's still after you? Is he thick in the head? :o

No, he's just a guy. Guys dont care. They think lesbians are somehow girls who hadnt had sex with the right guy.

I get hit on and say "sorry, I bat for the other team" and usually get "i dont mind" responses.

It is FUCKING RUDE

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 30, 2012, 05:51:00 PM

Head ache. Will need to make an ibuprofen and/or aspirin run, apparently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:00:50 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.

Then why do you do it here all the time!!!!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg710.imageshack.us%2Fimg710%2F9922%2Frimshot.gif&hash=77d5ac078a921ed7ff6be629eed7a4f2ac98bb10)

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:02:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D

And you still have all your fingers!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:00:50 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Ugh, this guy I am friends with told me he likes me in Febuary, so I have been avoiding him (hanging out outside the my little pony meet ups, etc)
So irritating, cuz he keeps txting me.
T_T just go away. I hate annoying people.
Then why do you do it here all the time!!!!

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:D

*Groaaaan* :P :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 06:44:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:02:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D
And you still have all your fingers!!!

I do! I even kissed him. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:45:59 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:02:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D
And you still have all your fingers!!!

I do! I even kissed him. ;D

Ewwwwwwww!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 06:48:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:45:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:02:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D
And you still have all your fingers!!!

I do! I even kissed him. ;D

Ewwwwwwww!!!!

What? He was captive and in clean water. I kiss Herman and Thea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:54:31 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 06:48:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:45:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:02:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 05:35:31 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 04:19:47 PM
Yikes, glad you feel better, Budhorse.

Thanks, SD.

Just got off the airboat, what a blast! Saw lots of birds, and quite a few gators. I even got to hold one when we were done. ;D
And you still have all your fingers!!!

I do! I even kissed him. ;D

Ewwwwwwww!!!!

What? He was captive and in clean water. I kiss Herman and Thea.

I was feeling sorry for the Aligator!!! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2012, 07:01:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:54:31 PM

I was feeling sorry for the Aligator!!! ;)

Haha, very funny. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 08:10:02 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
The evening I'll get the keys of my new house !!! The whole month of April is blocked with movers, painters, carpenters and other appointments. I probably don't have any time left to visit HAF and to play online chess :(.

That's exciting, though! ;D Congrats on the new place!

Thanks! It is an old renovated farm house from 1907. We were really lucky, because we could buy it for only EUR 180,000. It has loads of storage space (my wife needs that for her shoes ;)) and it has a certain charm. The rooms however are rather smallish and some of them have a very low ceiling. In some of them I can't even stand upright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 08:16:27 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
The evening I'll get the keys of my new house !!! The whole month of April is blocked with movers, painters, carpenters and other appointments. I probably don't have any time left to visit HAF and to play online chess :(.

That's exciting, though! ;D Congrats on the new place!
Thanks! It is an old renovated farm house from 1907. We were really lucky, because we could buy it for only EUR 180,000. It has loads of storage space (my wife needs that for her shoes ;)) and it has a certain charm. The rooms however are rather smallish and some of them have a very low ceiling. In some of them I can't even stand upright.

That DOES sound charming, though! Awesome! ;D I love old houses. Living in a house more than a hundred years old would be really neat, I think! Funny how the houses there were built with such low ceilings and doorways -- folks must have been shorter even a hundred years ago!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 08:18:32 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 07:01:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:54:31 PM

I was feeling sorry for the Aligator!!! ;)

Haha, very funny. :P

Ha, ha,ha... you walked into that one. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 30, 2012, 09:32:46 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Amicale on March 30, 2012, 03:09:02 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on March 30, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
The evening I'll get the keys of my new house !!! The whole month of April is blocked with movers, painters, carpenters and other appointments. I probably don't have any time left to visit HAF and to play online chess :(.

That's exciting, though! ;D Congrats on the new place!
Thanks! It is an old renovated farm house from 1907. We were really lucky, because we could buy it for only EUR 180,000. It has loads of storage space (my wife needs that for her shoes ;)) and it has a certain charm. The rooms however are rather smallish and some of them have a very low ceiling. In some of them I can't even stand upright.

Nice :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 09:41:37 PM

:p Tank

I still heart you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 30, 2012, 11:07:58 PM

Why?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on March 30, 2012, 11:11:57 PM

^^^ And I thought normal tattoos were unattractive. I hope it's one of those henna tattoos and not a permanent one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 11:34:03 PM

That's a really good April fool's joke if it is temporary. XD

If not... Ewww, he wont get a date ever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2012, 01:29:32 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 30, 2012, 08:18:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2012, 07:01:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 06:54:31 PM

I was feeling sorry for the Aligator!!! ;)

Haha, very funny. :P

Ha, ha,ha... you walked into that one. ;D

Mental note: be wary of Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on March 31, 2012, 01:35:46 AM

I like to drink a Martini
But only two at the most.
Three I'm under the table,
Four I'm under the host.
~Dorothy Parker~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 02:31:04 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on March 31, 2012, 01:35:46 AM
I like to drink a Martini
But only two at the most.
Three I'm under the table,
Four I'm under the host.
~Dorothy Parker~

:D I love it! *copies it down and saves it*

Although it's not something I'm proud of, I can unfortunately hold my alcohol a bit too well, having been a bit...ah... wilder when I was younger, and it would take a few more than four to get ME under any host. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 02:35:29 AM

Do many straight guys attend My Little Pony gatherings?

I don't know if that cat is permanent but a person who wears skull underpants is probably capable of extreme behavior.
It does seem a pretty gross belly button, even if the cat wasn't there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 02:40:14 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 02:35:29 AM
Do many straight guys attend My Little Pony gatherings?

I don't know if that cat is permanent but a person who wears skull underpants is probably capable of extreme behavior.
It does seem a pretty gross belly button, even if the cat wasn't there.

I admit to being entirely ignorant about what one would talk about at a My Little Pony gathering. The actual ponies? I'm clueless.

As for the cat, I fear that the man with that tattoo probably doesn't clean his bellybutton. Just to make that end of the cat look more authentic, and all.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on March 31, 2012, 04:06:30 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 02:31:04 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on March 31, 2012, 01:35:46 AM
I like to drink a Martini
But only two at the most.
Three I'm under the table,
Four I'm under the host.
~Dorothy Parker~

:D I love it! *copies it down and saves it*

Although it's not something I'm proud of, I can unfortunately hold my alcohol a bit too well, having been a bit...ah... wilder when I was younger, and it would take a few more than four to get ME under any host. ;)

LOL... Glad you can hold your own, but I, my friend haven't been so lucky.... Or have I? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 06:01:40 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 02:35:29 AM
Do many straight guys attend My Little Pony gatherings?

I don't know if that cat is permanent but a person who wears skull underpants is probably capable of extreme behavior.
It does seem a pretty gross belly button, even if the cat wasn't there.

Every single guy i've met so far is heterosexual except my friend (and fellow staff member adam who is bisexual.)
But yeah, it's pretty awesome. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:11:10 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 30, 2012, 09:41:37 PM
:p Tank

I still heart you.

((hugs))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:15:03 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 02:35:29 AM
Do many straight guys attend My Little Pony gatherings?

I don't know if that cat is permanent but a person who wears skull underpants is probably capable of extreme behavior.
It does seem a pretty gross belly button, even if the cat wasn't there.

Brony

A name typically given to the male viewers/fans (whether they are straight, gay, bisexual, etc.) of the My Little Pony show or franchise. They typically do not give in to the hype that males aren't allowed to enjoy things that may be intended for females.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 07:27:32 AM

Found a new tank for Tank. This one's adorable.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556983_10150804985513465_129446698464_11765949_355046718_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:29:45 AM

Quote from: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 07:27:32 AM
Found a new tank for Tank. This one's adorable.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556983_10150804985513465_129446698464_11765949_355046718_n.jpg)

New avatar!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 31, 2012, 08:26:31 AM

Rommel-like camouflage pattern too :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 08:34:22 AM

I don't see the expected disclaimer, "no animals were harmed, inconvenienced or embarrassed in the production of this avatar."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:37:56 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 08:34:22 AM
I don't see the expected disclaimer, "no animals were harmed, inconvenienced or embarrassed in the production of this avatar."

Too long to fit :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 09:23:40 AM

Balance AUD 2.14

Card number
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
Exp. date
03/2012
Status
ACTIVE

$2.14 left on a prepaid credit card that expires in less than five hours.
How can I best spend this hefty sum and deny the evil finance fiends from claiming it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 31, 2012, 09:56:00 AM

Can you buy booze with it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 10:02:37 AM

Quote from: OldGit on March 31, 2012, 09:56:00 AM
Can you buy booze with it?

Not much.

I could buy a song but I'm not installing Itunes, Amazon doesn't sell digital music to Aus.
A song from Sony cost $1.69, the evil financiers would still get 45 cents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:01:40 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 09:23:40 AM

Balance AUD 2.14

Card number
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
Exp. date
03/2012
Status
ACTIVE

$2.14 left on a prepaid credit card that expires in less than five hours.
How can I best spend this hefty sum and deny the evil finance fiends from claiming it?

Didn't you hear? I'm creating a new Newfie/wine/soft pretzel/Lolcat based religion. And didn't you know that $2.14 (AUD) is exactly the tithe that The Great Wine Yogi prefers?!

You're just a paypal transaction away from salvation Puddin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 04:34:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:01:40 PM
Didn't you hear? I'm creating a new Newfie/wine/soft pretzel/Lolcat based religion. And didn't you know that $2.14 (AUD) is exactly the tithe that The Great Wine Yogi prefers?!

You're just a paypal transaction away from salvation Puddin'.

It's too late.
It's too late for everything.
I couldn't even download a song.
I blame the conspiracy of the money men.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 04:51:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:29:45 AM

New avatar!

YAY!! :D

Tank, I'm kinda tired of being 'powered by coffee'. Would you mind coming up with something else for me, pretty pretty please? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 31, 2012, 04:59:13 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 04:51:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:29:45 AM

New avatar!

YAY!! :D

Tank, I'm kinda tired of being 'powered by coffee'. Would you mind coming up with something else for me, pretty pretty please? ;D

Left of the 49th Parallel

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

My coffee is bitter. Yum :)

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 09:30:35 PM

Quote from: Amicale on March 31, 2012, 04:51:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 07:29:45 AM

New avatar!

YAY!! :D

Tank, I'm kinda tired of being 'powered by coffee'. Would you mind coming up with something else for me, pretty pretty please? ;D

Thanks! I like "may giggle without warning!" It's very, very true too. I'll read something on here and unexpectedly burst into laughter. Ditto if I'm listening to a comedy podcast while walking down the street... people have crossed the road to avoid me before! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 31, 2012, 09:55:59 PM

I'm currently amazed by all the Danes in Key West. I've seen three groups today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 10:04:10 PM

If you get unsolicited PMs from a new member that are SPAM or inappropriate please tell a member of staff - Tank

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 12:00:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
If you get unsolicited PMs from a new member that are SPAM or inappropriate please tell a member of staff - Tank

Who's sending naughty pms? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 01, 2012, 03:40:12 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)

LOL
Oh you guys :) <3 <3

Just in the mood for it is all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 01, 2012, 04:12:01 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 01, 2012, 03:40:12 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)

LOL
Oh you guys :) <3 <3

Just in the mood for it is all.

C'mon over, I'll open a bottle of wine. :D

If that didn't scare everyone off including you, nothing will!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 01, 2012, 04:49:29 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)

Really..? You mean besides "Do you like anal sex?" and perhaps a resulting "why?", yes..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 05:29:40 AM

Insomnia. Why?! I enjoyed not having you in my life. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 01, 2012, 05:45:16 AM

Ugh wtf. It's 1AM , And my uncle has a friend over and they are watching t.v and laughing REALLY LOUDLY. My bedroom is less than 2 feet away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2012, 10:20:22 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 12:00:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
If you get unsolicited PMs from a new member that are SPAM or inappropriate please tell a member of staff - Tank

Who's sending naughty pms? ;)

Nobody that I'm aware of, but I noticed a member with zero post count sending a message so I thought I'd just give people the 'heads up' that there may be a PM spammer on board.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 01, 2012, 05:28:53 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 01, 2012, 10:20:22 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 12:00:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
If you get unsolicited PMs from a new member that are SPAM or inappropriate please tell a member of staff - Tank

Who's sending naughty pms? ;)
Nobody that I'm aware of, but I noticed a member with zero post count sending a message so I thought I'd just give people the 'heads up' that there may be a PM spammer on board.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM

Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2012, 11:05:56 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

Quite predictable for an atheists ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 01, 2012, 11:11:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 01, 2012, 04:49:29 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)
Really..? You mean besides "Do you like anal sex?" and perhaps a resulting "why?", yes..?

There are plenty of unknowns. She could have been thinking about M/F, M/M, F/F, with objects or without, or she could have been thinking about how anal sex would feel or how it does feel. There are other possibilites as to how a person could contemplate anal though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 03:03:51 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 01, 2012, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 01, 2012, 04:49:29 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)
Really..? You mean besides "Do you like anal sex?" and perhaps a resulting "why?", yes..?
There are plenty of unknowns. She could have been thinking about M/F, M/M, F/F, with objects or without, or she could have been thinking about how anal sex would feel or how it does feel. There are other possibilites as to how a person could contemplate anal though.

Haha , did I mention I love this forum? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 02, 2012, 03:13:47 AM

I am so, so tired. It's not a sleepy tired, it's WAY past that, it's an "every single bone in my body aches and every brain cell is fried" tired. I ran several errands today, visited family, re-arranged an entire laundry room, moved a very heavy couch out of a hallway, around a corner, and nearly got it stuck in the doorway so I had to take the door off its hinges with a screwdriver, stacked boxes in there (we're making way for an appliance in the basement)... yikes. I picked my daughter up from her dads and put her to bed and finally had time for a quick 5 minute shower for myself... and I am now going to pass the hell out. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 02, 2012, 03:15:31 AM

Awww, been there! Enjoy your sleep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 03:17:36 AM

Yes, please have a good night, Amicale~

I'm heading to bed at midnight, cuz i have to be up at 8am. X_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 02, 2012, 04:29:51 AM

Waiting for Terabytes of stuff to move to move to new hard disk.
New computer, it's like moving house.
It's together, nothing seems dead on arrival.
Pretty boring really it's not going to do anything much different to the last one.
I don't expect 8GB of memory to make much difference to 4GB.
Didn't get a SSD or a new better TV card, probably should have.
Used an Intel processor for the the first time in twelve years.
The video card is boring, I hardly game at all lately, didn't seem much point getting something better that probably uses more electricity.
Yes very boring, same keyboard mouse and monitor.
Maybe I'll put one of those dumb stickers on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 04:41:15 AM

Use this mouse Pudding!!

www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/computermouse14.jpg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 02, 2012, 06:46:20 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 03:03:51 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 01, 2012, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 01, 2012, 04:49:29 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)
Really..? You mean besides "Do you like anal sex?" and perhaps a resulting "why?", yes..?
There are plenty of unknowns. She could have been thinking about M/F, M/M, F/F, with objects or without, or she could have been thinking about how anal sex would feel or how it does feel. There are other possibilites as to how a person could contemplate anal though.

Haha , did I mention I love this forum? :D

You have mentioned this before.

And we're still waiting... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 02, 2012, 07:12:32 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 04:41:15 AM
Use this mouse Pudding!!

www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/computermouse14.jpg

Thanks but I'm not really an into explosives.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 02, 2012, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 01, 2012, 11:11:08 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 01, 2012, 04:49:29 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on March 31, 2012, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 31, 2012, 07:50:28 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on March 31, 2012, 07:12:29 PM

Also, randomly thinking of anal sex.

Please elaborate. ;D

I second this motion... There are way to many unanswered questions resulting from that simple sentence. ;)
Really..? You mean besides "Do you like anal sex?" and perhaps a resulting "why?", yes..?
There are plenty of unknowns. She could have been thinking about M/F, M/M, F/F, with objects or without, or she could have been thinking about how anal sex would feel or how it does feel. There are other possibilites as to how a person could contemplate anal though.

Great, now this is what I'm thinking of. Thank you all for planting these thoughts in my head. I'm never getting into Heaven now! *runs away crying*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on April 02, 2012, 08:48:15 PM

I'm thinking I need to get crackin' on packin' and I have neither the will or motivation to anything more than sit in a chair with my laptop.

I hate packing. I love moving into a new place and getting everything situated, but I hate the part where I have to put all my shit in receptacles for transportation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2012, 08:52:50 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on April 02, 2012, 08:48:15 PM
I'm thinking I need to get crackin' on packin' and I have neither the will or motivation to anything more than sit in a chair with my laptop.

I hate packing. I love moving into a new place and getting everything situated, but I hate the part where I have to put all my shit in receptacles for transportation.

24 hour ban? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on April 02, 2012, 08:58:32 PM

Man, not even. I'm an expert at procrastinating. I would find something else do to.

Examples of ways I waste time:
*torment the cats with a laser pointer
*visit other discussion forums I belong to
*look at stuff I can't afford to buy online. Curse joblessness.
*play the Sims 3 (I like decorating houses. Must have missed my calling.)
*sit on the floor, kick my feet, and scream, "No! I don't wanna!"

I'm going to eat lunch and then for real, I'm going to pack some stuff. Maybe. I'll try the tactic of for every box packed, I earn 10 minutes internet time. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2012, 09:01:26 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on April 02, 2012, 08:58:32 PM
Man, not even. I'm an expert at procrastinating. I would find something else do to.

Examples of ways I waste time:
*torment the cats with a laser pointer
*visit other discussion forums I belong to
*look at stuff I can't afford to buy online. Curse joblessness.
*play the Sims 3 (I like decorating houses. Must have missed my calling.)
*sit on the floor, kick my feet, and scream, "No! I don't wanna!"

I'm going to eat lunch and then for real, I'm going to pack some stuff. Maybe. I'll try the tactic of for every box packed, I earn 10 minutes internet time. ;D

Hmmm. Send an email to your hubby? Dob you in? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 11:58:44 PM

Need more pink hair dye. I'm out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2012, 02:12:51 AM

I suddenly feel like watching a documentary on neanderthals. ??? Why on earth would that be. ???

I find the subject of evolution to be fascinating, but I've already watched all the documentaries on YouTube. ???

Enough rambling. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 03, 2012, 02:55:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2012, 02:12:51 AM
I suddenly feel like watching a documentary on neanderthals. ??? Why on earth would that be. ???

I find the subject of evolution to be fascinating, but I've already watched all the documentaries on YouTube. ???

Enough rambling. :-\

Sometimes I get that urge too! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 03:10:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2012, 02:12:51 AM
I suddenly feel like watching a documentary on neanderthals. ??? Why on earth would that be. ???

I find the subject of evolution to be fascinating, but I've already watched all the documentaries on YouTube. ???

Enough rambling. :-\

Have you seen this one? http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/neanderthal/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 03, 2012, 04:43:10 AM

My cousin, who is a comedian is staying with us for a week. Comedians are fun house guests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 04:47:17 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 03, 2012, 04:43:10 AM
My cousin, who is a comedian is staying with us for a week. Comedians are fun house guests.

Ooooh, fun! Wait, so you have your mother in law AND your cousin? Full house! You'll be busy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 03, 2012, 04:48:40 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

What a Quick read.... Left me wanting more: Damn you Sam Harris!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 03, 2012, 04:50:31 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 04:47:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 03, 2012, 04:43:10 AM
My cousin, who is a comedian is staying with us for a week. Comedians are fun house guests.

Ooooh, fun! Wait, so you have your mother in law AND your cousin? Full house! You'll be busy!

Haha, my mother in law is leaving tomorrow morning and my cousin just got here. Bit cozy but, everyone's pretty easy-going. I'm lucky because I really like most of my relatives. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 04:55:29 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 03, 2012, 04:48:40 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

What a Quick read.... Left me wanting more: Damn you Sam Harris!!!

I kinda want to read Harris' The Moral Landscape.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 03, 2012, 04:59:30 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 04:55:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 03, 2012, 04:48:40 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

What a Quick read.... Left me wanting more: Damn you Sam Harris!!!

I kinda want to read Harris' The Moral Landscape.

Heck yeh! That'll probably be my next one

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2012, 08:33:50 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 11:58:44 PM
Need more pink hair dye. I'm out.

A problem I am never going to have ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2012, 08:35:14 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 03, 2012, 04:48:40 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 01, 2012, 10:55:26 PM
Reading Free Will by Sam Harris

What a Quick read.... Left me wanting more: Damn you Sam Harris!!!

He has a good agent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 03, 2012, 05:49:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2012, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 11:58:44 PM
Need more pink hair dye. I'm out.
A problem I am never going to have ;D

Me either. I have light brown hair, but the one time I decided to dye my hair red, it went a bizarre shade of dark burgundy, and I learned my lesson. NEVER again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 03, 2012, 07:53:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2012, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 02, 2012, 11:58:44 PM
Need more pink hair dye. I'm out.
A problem I am never going to have ;D

^___~ <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2012, 12:57:17 AM

Bye bye Florida :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 04, 2012, 01:02:41 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 12:57:17 AM
Bye bye Florida :(

Aww, hope you had an awesome time while you were there! Sounds like you did! The photos you took were great.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2012, 02:09:55 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 04, 2012, 01:02:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 12:57:17 AM
Bye bye Florida :(

Aww, hope you had an awesome time while you were there! Sounds like you did! The photos you took were great.

Thanks. I did have a great time. When I get home, I'll put the pictures on a photobucket album and link it. Don't want to spam the picture forum. ;) I did burn to a crisp though, so I am so sore! Won't even get home until around 1 AM. Blegh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 03:44:27 AM

Craving snacks like doritos and chocolate. Should I venture across the street to the grocery store and remedy it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2012, 03:53:01 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Craving snacks like doritos and chocolate. Should I venture across the street to the grocery store and remedy it?

Yes.

Just touched down in indianapolis. Now I have a three hour drive up north. It's now 11PM. So tired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 04:00:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 03:53:01 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Craving snacks like doritos and chocolate. Should I venture across the street to the grocery store and remedy it?

Yes.

Just touched down in indianapolis. Now I have a three hour drive up north. It's now 11PM. So tired.

Oh man ;; drink coffee and stay awake. That really sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 04, 2012, 04:05:29 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 04:00:06 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 03:53:01 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Craving snacks like doritos and chocolate. Should I venture across the street to the grocery store and remedy it?

Yes.

Just touched down in indianapolis. Now I have a three hour drive up north. It's now 11PM. So tired.

Oh man ;; drink coffee and stay awake. That really sucks.

I've had two and I have to go easy on the caffeine so I can sleep tonight. I have school tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 04:08:37 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 04:05:29 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 04:00:06 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 03:53:01 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Craving snacks like doritos and chocolate. Should I venture across the street to the grocery store and remedy it?

Yes.

Just touched down in indianapolis. Now I have a three hour drive up north. It's now 11PM. So tired.

Oh man ;; drink coffee and stay awake. That really sucks.

I've had two and I have to go easy on the caffeine so I can sleep tonight. I have school tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2012, 08:34:02 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 02:09:55 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 04, 2012, 01:02:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 04, 2012, 12:57:17 AM
Bye bye Florida :(

Aww, hope you had an awesome time while you were there! Sounds like you did! The photos you took were great.

Thanks. I did have a great time. When I get home, I'll put the pictures on a photobucket album and link it. Don't want to spam the picture forum. ;) I did burn to a crisp though, so I am so sore! Won't even get home until around 1 AM. Blegh.

Put some of the best ones up, and link to the rest ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 04, 2012, 12:36:13 PM

Pissing myself with excitement. It's my boys first National competition this weekend (National Mountain Bike Championships). I think I'm more nervous than he is...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 04, 2012, 12:38:43 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 04, 2012, 12:36:13 PM
Pissing myself with excitement.

Might I suggest going to the bathroom?
Good luck to the kid from all of us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 06:07:34 PM

Instead of spilling my coffee normally. I knocked it off my nightstand, watched it get caught between the nightstand and my boots, and pour its contents out in midair. Lost a cup 2/3 full. Yay me :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 04, 2012, 07:01:37 PM

Sorry SD, that's no fun!

Yum, my tummy is happy and full. Just ate a Mad Greens Wild Bill salad. Corn, black beans, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, and a BBQ ranch dressing. Love!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 04, 2012, 07:06:06 PM

I guess I just couldn't stay away - I have another interview for a (different) vet clinic in the city.

I do love the critters. And it'll be nice to do something I like for a bit while I finish my program.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 04, 2012, 07:09:29 PM

I think it's great if you can use your experience to get a new job that you enjoy while you finish your program. Good luck!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on April 04, 2012, 08:57:07 PM

I'm thinking of the tasty Greek-Lebanese restaurant we're going to to celebrate our one year court house anniversary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 04, 2012, 09:09:43 PM

I'm at the O2 arena in London watching 'Diversity' from a VIP box provided by my wifes work. Free drinks are flowing...

I'm having a jolly nice time ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 04, 2012, 09:40:15 PM

*expresses appropriate level of envy* ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 04, 2012, 09:44:59 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 04, 2012, 09:09:43 PM
I'm at the O2 arena in London watching 'Diversity' from a VIP box provided by my wifes work. Free drinks are flowing...

I'm having a jolly nice time ;D

Turning slightly green with envy...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 04, 2012, 10:20:55 PM

Huzzah for free drinks! I am going to my inlaws' tonight. I imagine there will be wine or cocktails, but I have to help get ready for Passover, so I wouldn't call them free.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 04, 2012, 11:23:11 PM

I have chocolate soy milk. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on April 05, 2012, 12:53:05 AM

It's surprisingly fun thinking about different saying in languages and then thinking what's an equivalent in some other language.

For example, the Finnish equivalent for "gut feeling" would be "perstuntuma / persetuntuma". "Tuntuma" (from the word tuntea) translates as "feeling", while "perse" (pers- being a shortened slang verion) means ass or butt.

I wonder if I could get away with a poor pun about trusting final products rather then the process....I doubt it.

;D

Just to cheer your day. Or in my case, night. Almost 3am in here. Time to go and get some sleep...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 03:50:39 AM

Amusingly got the most wicked bellyache from drinking too much soy milk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 05, 2012, 06:59:25 AM

Quote from: history_geek on April 05, 2012, 12:53:05 AM
For example, the Finnish equivalent for "gut feeling" would be "perstuntuma / persetuntuma".

The expression "intestinal fortitude," I've heard it many times but never thought much about it. The gist of it was pretty obvious but until today I'd never figured out it was just a snobby way of saying guts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 07:19:53 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 05, 2012, 06:59:25 AM
Quote from: history_geek on April 05, 2012, 12:53:05 AM
For example, the Finnish equivalent for "gut feeling" would be "perstuntuma / persetuntuma".

The expression "intestinal fortitude," I've heard it many times but never thought much about it. The gist of it was pretty obvious but until today I'd never figured out it was just a snobby way of saying guts.

I like the expression a friend of mine uses. When he wants to say a woman has 'guts' or 'intestinal fortitude', he says she has brass ovaries. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2012, 07:53:08 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 04, 2012, 09:09:43 PM
I'm at the O2 arena in London watching 'Diversity' from a VIP box provided by my wifes work. Free drinks are flowing...

I'm having a jolly nice time ;D

Very cool!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:48:59 AM

Computer issues. I'm up late doing some work online like usual, then my net connection suddenly went down, said it couldn't connect to the DNS server. I rebooted, hoping that would fix it... no luck. So I rebooted my router. Nada. Then my modem. Nada. Very stupidly tried to do a system restore on my laptop, thinking maybe the last Windows update had screwed something up. Doing that was a big mistake, because now it boots to my usual login screen, and then after I type in my password, the screen just loads to black. Argh.

Booted in safe mode. Finally discovered I could connect to the internet after I tried rebooting everything AGAIN, and finally got back online...

But I don't know why it won't let me load up my usual desktop. Working in safe mode with networking now, trying to get the blasted thing fixed. I have a student in 5 hours, I need Skype by then.

*continues to rant to self*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 01:44:49 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 07:19:53 AM
I like the expression a friend of mine uses. When he wants to say a woman has 'guts' or 'intestinal fortitude', he says she has brass ovaries. :D

Well, I guess it could be used instead of brass balls. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 05, 2012, 03:08:59 PM

Going for a nice walk and then catch some lunch at a local joint. They have this AMAZING Buffalo Chicken sandwich that truely is the BEST I've ever had. I'll even top it off with an ice cold lager :) Probably Sam Adams or Yuengling........

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 03:31:27 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 05, 2012, 03:08:59 PM
Going for a nice walk and then catch some lunch at a local joint. They have this AMAZING Buffalo Chicken sandwich that truely is the BEST I've ever had. I'll even top it off with an ice cold lager :) Probably Sam Adams or Yuengling........

I tried Yuengling for the first time on my vacation. It's my mom's favorite. Not a fan of beer, but it wasn't to bad.

Playing catch up after a week of being gone from school. Not fun. XP Oh well, I guess thats the price I pay for having fun in the sun! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 06:35:52 PM

LOL
My uncle is a little bitch. He cried to his mommy this morning cuz mean old me told him to keep it down at 1AM last night. I had to get up at 8AM.
Going to be moving out before end of year any way, but he's funny if he thinks anyone will put up with his late night antics without telling him to fuck off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 07:09:57 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 06:35:52 PM
LOL
My uncle is a little bitch. He cried to his mommy this morning cuz mean old me told him to keep it down at 1AM last night. I had to get up at 8AM.
Going to be moving out before end of year any way, but he's funny if he thinks anyone will put up with his late night antics without telling him to fuck off.

Just out of curiosity, how much older than you is your uncle? :o From what you've mentioned, he seems pretty immature.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 05, 2012, 07:37:31 PM

Walked up a BIG hill before lunch. Here's some views from the top of my little city. All I have is a point and show, so nothing professional...... :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffile%3A%2F%2F%2FC%3A%2FUsers%2FPublic%2FPictures%2FIMG_1462.JPG&hash=40795824deaaaba0bc340c9a3b1f710cc383f5d4)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffile%3A%2F%2F%2FC%3A%2FUsers%2FPublic%2FPictures%2FIMG_1466.JPG&hash=f8493bcfeb96c243b077ff6f34be6c3276d1579a)

oops, nevermind :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:40:21 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 07:09:57 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 06:35:52 PM
LOL
My uncle is a little bitch. He cried to his mommy this morning cuz mean old me told him to keep it down at 1AM last night. I had to get up at 8AM.
Going to be moving out before end of year any way, but he's funny if he thinks anyone will put up with his late night antics without telling him to fuck off.

Just out of curiosity, how much older than you is your uncle? :o From what you've mentioned, he seems pretty immature.

He's gonna be 39 this year. I just turned 26. Yeah, he acts like a 14 year old. Spiteful with no reason. He pretty much wont speak to.me when he's in a mood, doing a verbal "la la la, cant hear you."
He's a little bitch. I feel bad for his mother (my grandmother) who just lost her daughter (his sister) but he is putting unecessary stress on her.
I dont go to her with my issues, since I am an adult, but when I try to speak to him, he writes me off until i lose my temper and curse him out. Ufh...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 07:40:44 PM

Seventeen users online. Not bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:44:27 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 05, 2012, 07:40:44 PM
Seventeen users online. Not bad.

Nice :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 07:47:20 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:40:21 PM

He's gonna be 39 this year. I just turned 26. Yeah, he acts like a 14 year old. Spiteful with no reason. He pretty much wont speak to.me when he's in a mood, doing a verbal "la la la, cant hear you."
He's a little bitch. I feel bad for his mother (my grandmother) who just lost her daughter (his sister) but he is putting unecessary stress on her.
I dont go to her with my issues, since I am an adult, but when I try to speak to him, he writes me off until i lose my temper and curse him out. Ufh...

Wow. I don't even have words for that. Good thing he's on his way out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:51:58 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 05, 2012, 07:47:20 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:40:21 PM

He's gonna be 39 this year. I just turned 26. Yeah, he acts like a 14 year old. Spiteful with no reason. He pretty much wont speak to.me when he's in a mood, doing a verbal "la la la, cant hear you."
He's a little bitch. I feel bad for his mother (my grandmother) who just lost her daughter (his sister) but he is putting unecessary stress on her.
I dont go to her with my issues, since I am an adult, but when I try to speak to him, he writes me off until i lose my temper and curse him out. Ufh...

Wow. I don't even have words for that. Good thing he's on his way out.

It's weird. I thought he would of calmed down afer his sister (my mom) died in November, but I dont mind getting my shit together to move out. I feel very motivated :D
Let him be a 40year old loser with no job , sitting on his couch playing xbox live allll day.

I only ask that he wears headphones after midnight, but aparently that offends him. I am so unreasonable, right? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 07:56:04 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:51:58 PM
I am so unreasonable, right? :)

OMG Sweetdeath, stop being such a drama queen. :p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 05, 2012, 07:58:16 PM

Okay....lol...I think I FINALLY figured this out :) Here is from my walk this morning. I walked up a REALLY BIG hill and took some pictures with a point-and-shoot camera of my little city. Anyways, it's more beautiful in person :)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5461%2F7048553601_bb13689eba_z.jpg&hash=34955f30980a828bb4c4998d47eeddcad9f0e125)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7266%2F7048553707_110def5a1d_z.jpg&hash=252715a71f12ae6c8309722fe70c4ce87b8f8d49)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:59:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 05, 2012, 07:56:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 07:51:58 PM
I am so unreasonable, right? :)

OMG Sweetdeath, stop being such a drama queen. :p

Haha, I am just making fun of myself, I swear. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:39:58 PM

The tiny Small One is unwell :(

Fucking holidays... This will probably set me back a thousand or so dollars in vet bills.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:45:10 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:39:58 PM
The tiny Small One is unwell :(

Fucking holidays... This will probably set me back a thousand or so dollars in vet bills.

Awww, what's the matter with the tiny Small One? :(

*hugs the Asmo* It sucks when pets get sick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:47:51 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Awww, what's the matter with the tiny Small One? :(

Not eating, and it's not the teeth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 05, 2012, 09:05:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:47:51 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Awww, what's the matter with the tiny Small One? :(
Not eating, and it's not the teeth.

Euthanise it.

...What...?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 09:09:44 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:47:51 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Awww, what's the matter with the tiny Small One? :(
Not eating, and it's not the teeth.

Oh no. :( I hope Small One feels better. How old is he?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 09:12:02 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 09:05:08 PM
Euthanise it.

If that is what the rodent expert reommends, than that is what I will do.

QuoteHow old is he?

Old. Is in his last months - perhaps even weeks or days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 09:15:35 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 09:05:08 PM
Euthanise it.
If that is what the rodent expert reommends, than that is what I will do.

QuoteHow old is he?
Old. Is in his last months - perhaps even weeks or days.

Aww, I'm sorry. That sucks. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 05, 2012, 09:20:09 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 09:05:08 PM
Euthanise it.
If that is what the rodent expert reommends, than that is what I will do.

QuoteHow old is he?
Old. Is in his last months - perhaps even weeks or days.

Ugh, that sucks. Even if it's his last days, I hope he goes out with little or no pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 05, 2012, 09:36:19 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:47:51 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Awww, what's the matter with the tiny Small One? :(
Not eating, and it's not the teeth.

That sucks :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 05, 2012, 11:05:57 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 09:12:02 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 09:05:08 PM
Euthanise it.
If that is what the rodent expert reommends, than that is what I will do.

QuoteHow old is he?
Old. Is in his last months - perhaps even weeks or days.

Awww, I'm sorry Asmo. (((Hugs))) Poor Smaen. I hope that whatever time he has left is as comfortable and happy as possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM

Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 03:41:16 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:50:18 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 03:41:16 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

;)

Nobody call CPS by the by. Total joke. The strongest thing mine drinks is chocolate milk. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 04:00:18 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:50:18 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 03:41:16 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

;)

Nobody call CPS by the by. Total joke. The strongest thing mine drinks is chocolate milk. :P

Yes, this is ONLY a joke. Mine has had soda, which made her super hyper, but nothing illicit...I swear....OK there was this ONE time when she came out of nowhere and ALMOST took a swig of my beer, the little booger was almost TOO fast....but I'm still young and have near superior reflexes :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 04:08:12 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 04:00:18 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:50:18 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 03:41:16 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

;)

Nobody call CPS by the by. Total joke. The strongest thing mine drinks is chocolate milk. :P

Yes, this is ONLY a joke. Mine has had soda, which made her super hyper, but nothing illicit...I swear....OK there was this ONE time when she came out of nowhere and ALMOST took a swig of my beer, the little booger was almost TOO fast....but I'm still young and have near superior reflexes :)

LOL, one time my daughter DID take a little sip of my mom's wine before we could stop her, but she spat it out and said "ewwww yucky!" :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 04:09:54 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 04:08:12 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 04:00:18 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:50:18 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 03:41:16 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:12:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 06, 2012, 02:43:59 AM
Five year old not sleeping, contemplating sleeping some whiskey into her milk...... ::)

Vodka puts them out faster. ;D ;)

;)

Nobody call CPS by the by. Total joke. The strongest thing mine drinks is chocolate milk. :P

Yes, this is ONLY a joke. Mine has had soda, which made her super hyper, but nothing illicit...I swear....OK there was this ONE time when she came out of nowhere and ALMOST took a swig of my beer, the little booger was almost TOO fast....but I'm still young and have near superior reflexes :)

LOL, one time my daughter DID take a little sip of my mom's wine before we could stop her, but she spat it out and said "ewwww yucky!" :D

Ha! That'll teach her......for now :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 02:13:10 PM

My son loves Cantor Marty (who often dines at my ILs house) because he always lets him have a sip of his wine. ("He thinks I'm a grownup!!!!" is what T told me about it.) I don't really care about one sip. I figure it's a cultural thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2012, 03:52:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:39:58 PM
The tiny Small One is unwell :(

Fucking holidays... This will probably set me back a thousand or so dollars in vet bills.

Oh dear! :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 06, 2012, 05:31:54 PM

Best wishes, Asmo. Poor little fellow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM

Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2012, 07:28:09 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM
Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.

How about your uncle?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 07:40:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM
Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.
How about your uncle?

If he doesn't go willingly, I can see that attempt getting messy. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 08:34:33 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 07:40:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM
Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.
How about your uncle?

If he doesn't go willingly, I can see that attempt getting messy. :D

I nearly spit out my soda while reading your comments. LOL!!!

You guys made me smile. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 06, 2012, 08:42:21 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 07:40:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM
Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.
How about your uncle?

If he doesn't go willingly, I can see that attempt getting messy. :D

Well, there are ways to deal with that sort of thing... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 09:13:02 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 06, 2012, 08:42:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 07:40:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 07:28:09 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 06, 2012, 05:55:44 PM
Today is a cleaning day. Because I am moving out by end of year, I REALLY want to clear out as much useless junk as possible.
I'm so glad i'm not a hoarder.
How about your uncle?

If he doesn't go willingly, I can see that attempt getting messy. :D
Well, there are ways to deal with that sort of thing... ;)

That's what plastic wrap and garbage bags are for. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2012, 11:55:57 PM

LOL have you tried selling him into slavery yet? Any takers?

Ahem. I do have an old useless dried up mummified thing if anybody's interested...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 07, 2012, 12:01:09 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2012, 11:55:57 PM
LOL have you tried selling him into slavery yet? Any takers?

Ahem. I do have an old useless dried up mummified thing if anybody's interested...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.deviantart.net%2Favatars%2Fi%2Fc%2Ficelandwtfplz.png%3F1&hash=b2095847122ea23da566aaf11811630a477865b6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2012, 12:04:31 AM

Heheh unfortunately I can't say more, the mummified thing is watching. ::) Reads these threads.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 07, 2012, 02:24:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2012, 12:04:31 AM
Heheh unfortunately I can't say more, the mummified thing is watching. ::) Reads these threads.

How creepy. O_O!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 07, 2012, 05:16:34 AM

My cousin who's visiting turns out to be an atheist! ( we hadn't really talked since we were younger - about 6 years or so). We've had a lot of fun talking about our religious family this week ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 05:26:28 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 07, 2012, 05:16:34 AM
My cousin who's visiting turns out to be an atheist! ( we hadn't really talked since we were younger - about 6 years or so). We've had a lot of fun talking about our religious family this week ;D

Awesome! Glad you're having fun! It's always nice to find something in common with family when you haven't spoken for a while and you're catching up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 06:03:46 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lebrecht52 on April 07, 2012, 06:42:02 AM

I cannot wait for the elections to be over.
Frightening to watch and see how much religion is in our political system.

More frightening to see the politics in our Supreme court.

If I hear one more time that this is a Christian Nation, I will scream.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: el_presidente on April 07, 2012, 07:16:39 AM

I really enjoy Irish Dry Stout beers at the end of the day. Also, I'm glad that so many people are turning to Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire if you prefer). That series changed my life way back in 1998.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 09:09:02 AM

Quote from: lebrecht52 on April 07, 2012, 06:42:02 AM
I cannot wait for the elections to be over.
Frightening to watch and see how much religion is in our political system.

More frightening to see the politics in our Supreme court.

If I hear one more time that this is a Christian Nation, I will scream.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.it.online.fr%2Fcovers%2Fwp-content%2Fhomer_the_scream.jpg&hash=f3befa7b88049b62799be4349c89c6c8e386b116)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 07, 2012, 12:59:26 PM

You and me both, Tank.

LOL, Homer. xD

But no one has been elected if they weren't christian I think.... *sigh*
I remember some people didn't vote for Obama because they thought he was Muslim. *facepalm* >___<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 01:26:10 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 07, 2012, 12:59:26 PM
You and me both, Tank.

LOL, Homer. xD

But no one has been elected if they weren't christian I think.... *sigh*
I remember some people didn't vote for Obama because they thought he was Muslim. *facepalm* >___<

Some people STILL think he's Muslim. Whenever they write his name, they emphasize his middle name, just to make a stupid "point". *facepalms too*

All I can say is... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/us-election/us-election-blog/live-long-prosper-and-get-re-elected-obama-displays-his-vulcan-salute/article2392191/

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbeta.images.theglobeandmail.com%2Farchive%2F01392%2Fweb-obama-vulca_1392227cl-8.jpg&hash=104399ed45d616f33daa26cc17744cd8d106fa11)

Despite any of his policies people dislike... That man is a Trekkie and he just scored points with me... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 01:30:48 PM

Do you know the story behind the 'Live long and prosper' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_salute) hand sign?

QuoteIn his autobiography I Am Not Spock, Nimoy wrote that he based it on the Priestly Blessing performed by Jewish Kohanim with both hands, thumb to thumb in this same position, representing the Hebrew letter Shin (ש), which has three upward strokes similar to the position of the thumb and fingers in the salute. The letter Shin here stands for Shaddai, meaning "Almighty (God)". Nimoy wrote that when he was a child, his grandfather took him to an Orthodox synagogue. There he saw the blessing performed and was very impressed by it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 01:47:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 01:30:48 PM
Do you know the story behind the 'Live long and prosper' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan_salute) hand sign?

QuoteIn his autobiography I Am Not Spock, Nimoy wrote that he based it on the Priestly Blessing performed by Jewish Kohanim with both hands, thumb to thumb in this same position, representing the Hebrew letter Shin (ש), which has three upward strokes similar to the position of the thumb and fingers in the salute. The letter Shin here stands for Shaddai, meaning "Almighty (God)". Nimoy wrote that when he was a child, his grandfather took him to an Orthodox synagogue. There he saw the blessing performed and was very impressed by it.

Hmm, interesting! I did not know that. :) Thanks!

Still, I'd bet that most people associate the sign with Star Trek (a fairly humanist-leaning, very geeky show) moreso than the Jewish blessing. My guess is Obama's a Trekkie. I haven't heard anyone yet say he's secretly Jewish. :D

Anyway, him throwing the sign made me laugh when I heard it. I've never seen Bush Jr make that sign. The most he flubbed up was 'I love you' in ASL, which came out butchered as

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_6Y-NXZmDcxU%2FSRv2hAD0HhI%2FAAAAAAAABcc%2FzMroKfoSVPk%2Fs400%2Fbush_sign%2B5.jpg&hash=954fbbc6298007033337b4323f656f1d1e9f27ca)

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 02:01:34 PM

On my mind today: due to a mix-up in time differences, I got up INSANELY early for a student who in fact was due to show up hours from now. :P

Coffeeeee.... *stumbles off to the kitchen*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 07, 2012, 03:18:19 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 01:47:24 PM
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:D

Butchered? This is literally the coolest thing I've ever seen Gee-Dub do. Look at the look on his face! Rockin' it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 07, 2012, 03:24:43 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 02:01:34 PM
On my mind today: due to a mix-up in time differences, I got up INSANELY early for a student who in fact was due to show up hours from now. :P

Coffeeeee.... *stumbles off to the kitchen*

Yes. Coffee. A whole glorious day off, with nothing to do. Just cooling it and drinking coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 07, 2012, 03:26:47 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 06:03:46 AM
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ooOoooOoooo!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM

You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 03:49:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(

Do you usually frown at a victory over compliance?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 03:51:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 07, 2012, 03:18:19 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 01:47:24 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_6Y-NXZmDcxU%2FSRv2hAD0HhI%2FAAAAAAAABcc%2FzMroKfoSVPk%2Fs400%2Fbush_sign%2B5.jpg&hash=954fbbc6298007033337b4323f656f1d1e9f27ca)

:D

Butchered? This is literally the coolest thing I've ever seen Gee-Dub do. Look at the look on his face! Rockin' it.

;D The hilarious part is that he's rocking it without even meaning to rock it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:57:12 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 03:49:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
Do you usually frown at a victory over compliance?

Is what I do.

(Actually, using a big and colorful image in one's signature makes the forum look messy, especially when the posts take less place than the sig)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 03:59:29 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 03:49:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
Do you usually frown at a victory over compliance?
Is what I do.

(Actually, using a big and colorful image in one's signature makes the forum look messy, especially when the posts take less place than the sig)

Eh, I know the grey grumpy lumpy One probably disagrees wholeheartedly, but I think the forum could use a little colour, and that sig jazzes up the place. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 07, 2012, 04:00:59 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 03:51:09 PM
;D The hilarious part is that he's rocking it without even meaning to rock it!

Just needs a little longer hair and some headbanging!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 04:01:21 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 03:59:29 PM
Eh, I know the grey grumpy lumpy One probably disagrees wholeheartedly, but I think the forum could use a little colour, and that sig jazzes up the place. ;D

The Book of Asmoism, it says that color can be tolerated as long as the rules-defined format is the limit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(

I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 07, 2012, 04:43:58 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 07, 2012, 03:24:43 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 02:01:34 PM
On my mind today: due to a mix-up in time differences, I got up INSANELY early for a student who in fact was due to show up hours from now. :P

Coffeeeee.... *stumbles off to the kitchen*

Yes. Coffee. A whole glorious day off, with nothing to do. Just cooling it and drinking coffee.

Same. Today I am gonna drink coffee, eat left over pizza and lay beneath my comforters. XD ah~ <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 07, 2012, 05:13:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 07, 2012, 03:49:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
Do you usually frown at a victory over compliance?
Is what I do.

(Actually, using a big and colorful image in one's signature makes the forum look messy, especially when the posts take less place than the sig)

I've gotten more positive feedback than negative (and I've also noticed that there are several other sigs around that are bigger than the "official" approved size, but no one seems to mind). If one of the moderators feels that it's an issue worth kicking a fuss up over, I'll change it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 07, 2012, 06:45:09 PM

Well, I like it. The feminine touch keeps the place looking nice ... like a vase of flowers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 06:51:17 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fobscureinternet.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FEaster-Bunny-Slippers-Funny-Easter-Pictures.jpg&hash=4ead8dd6b643f28b25ea7e598f031337d9625d31)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 07, 2012, 07:07:07 PM

LOL!!! :D :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 07, 2012, 07:39:22 PM

^ Ahahaha! That's amazing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 07, 2012, 08:01:14 PM

Ouch! I pity the bunny...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on April 07, 2012, 09:14:02 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

...world domination?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 09:16:18 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on April 07, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

...world domination?

Ok ok apart from world domination!

*Done in a John Cleese styling as per 'What have the Romans ever done for us!' a la Life of Brian.*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:18:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 09:16:18 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on April 07, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

...world domination?
Ok ok apart from world domination!

*Done in a John Cleese styling as per 'What have the Romans ever done for us!' a la Life of Brian.*

Sorry I don't like spam.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 09:24:11 PM

Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:18:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 09:16:18 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on April 07, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

...world domination?
Ok ok apart from world domination!

*Done in a John Cleese styling as per 'What have the Romans ever done for us!' a la Life of Brian.*
Sorry I don't like spam.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:44:19 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 09:24:11 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:18:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 09:16:18 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on April 07, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 07, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
You do know that signature image is way bigger than the example in the rules? >:(
I changed the SPAM rule! What more do you want? ;D

...world domination?
Ok ok apart from world domination!

*Done in a John Cleese styling as per 'What have the Romans ever done for us!' a la Life of Brian.*
Sorry I don't like spam.

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who doesn't like SPAM??
Sorry I just don't like spam.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 07, 2012, 11:34:01 PM

Well. Shit. I just got bit on the face by a dog. ouch. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 07, 2012, 11:34:01 PM
Well. Shit. I just got bit on the face by a dog. ouch. :(

Oh dear! Nothing serious I hope?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 11:39:21 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 07, 2012, 11:34:01 PM
Well. Shit. I just got bit on the face by a dog. ouch. :(

Yikes, I'm sorry! How bad's the bite? *hands you the antiseptic, antibiotic stuff and a bandage, and a muzzle for the dog!*

Hope you're OK!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 07, 2012, 11:44:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:37:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 07, 2012, 11:34:01 PM
Well. Shit. I just got bit on the face by a dog. ouch. :(
Oh dear! Nothing serious I hope?

I almost got a lip piercing. I'm lucky my mom's a nurse so no ER for me. Hurts like a bitch though.

Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 11:39:21 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 07, 2012, 11:34:01 PM
Well. Shit. I just got bit on the face by a dog. ouch. :(

Yikes, I'm sorry! How bad's the bite? *hands you the antiseptic, antibiotic stuff and a bandage, and a muzzle for the dog!*

Hope you're OK!

Thanks. Bleeding has stopped no I'm just sitting here with ice on my lip.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM

Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:54:54 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.

Oh, ok. I thought it was someone else's dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 01:09:37 AM

Kinda scary. Hope she doesn't do it again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 01:15:13 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:54:54 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.

Oh, ok. I thought it was someone else's dog.

She may as well be someone else's dog. She is a Doberman, but she is honestly the sweetest and most mellow dog I've ever owned. She's never done anything like this before. I have no clue what set her off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 01:17:23 AM

Kinda scary though... I like dogs, but they are still kinda wild animals, unpredictable like that..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 08, 2012, 01:41:57 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 01:15:13 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:54:54 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.

Oh, ok. I thought it was someone else's dog.

She may as well be someone else's dog. She is a Doberman, but she is honestly the sweetest and most mellow dog I've ever owned. She's never done anything like this before. I have no clue what set her off.

She may have been feeling unwell. That happened to a family member of mine. He leaned in to give his dog a kiss, and although she was ordinary the sweetest, calmest dog ever, she suddenly lunged forward and chomped him right in the lip. It required stitches. It turns out her stomach was upset/she had some kind of disorder, and wasn't feeling well, so she suddenly snapped.

Has your dog been acting sleepy, lethargic, quieter than usual, off her food, sucky/sulky, anything like that lately? Or any new events/things going on that are out of the ordinary that could have made her jumpy and/or nervous?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 01:44:15 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 08, 2012, 01:41:57 AM
She may have been feeling unwell. That happened to a family member of mine. He leaned in to give his dog a kiss, and although she was ordinary the sweetest, calmest dog ever, she suddenly lunged forward and chomped him right in the lip. It required stitches. It turns out her stomach was upset/she had some kind of disorder, and wasn't feeling well, so she suddenly snapped.

Has your dog been acting sleepy, lethargic, quieter than usual, off her food, sucky/sulky, anything like that lately? Or any new events/things going on that are out of the ordinary that could have made her jumpy and/or nervous?

She has been having trouble getting up on my bed. She's 9 now, maybe her joints hurt.

*Edit- This is a bit awkward, but does anyone have any tips on getting blood out of a carpet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 02:05:50 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
*Edit- This is a bit awkward, but does anyone have any tips on getting blood out of a carpet?

I'm usually an expert in getting blood ON the carpet, but I have heard that hydrogen peroxide is a good way to get blood out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 02:15:33 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 02:05:50 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
*Edit- This is a bit awkward, but does anyone have any tips on getting blood out of a carpet?
I'm usually an expert in getting blood ON the carpet, but I have heard that hydrogen peroxide is a good way to get blood out.

I'll go try that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 03:03:01 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 02:15:33 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 02:05:50 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
*Edit- This is a bit awkward, but does anyone have any tips on getting blood out of a carpet?
I'm usually an expert in getting blood ON the carpet, but I have heard that hydrogen peroxide is a good way to get blood out.

I'll go try that.

Oxyclean too, lol xD

Mean while, I eat pizza and love it *__*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: el_presidente on April 08, 2012, 05:40:41 AM

Re-reading A Dance of Dragons. Tyrion Lannister > _________

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 06:11:27 AM

It's 1am. I'm bored and I can't sleep. X_x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:13:56 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 02:15:33 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 02:05:50 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 01:44:15 AM
*Edit- This is a bit awkward, but does anyone have any tips on getting blood out of a carpet?
I'm usually an expert in getting blood ON the carpet, but I have heard that hydrogen peroxide is a good way to get blood out.

I'll go try that.

Test a patch elsewhere that is normally out of sight! Hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleach and you could end up with a patch you can't get rid of. I'd get a store bought carpet cleaner spray and a try that first as it's less likely to make matters worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:18:09 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.

Not good. Dogs do have a 'body space' and they tolerate us invading it, they don't like it in the way a human does when we are friends with somebody. She probably just got fed up with it or your physical size has reached a threat level it didn't have when you were younger/smaller.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on April 08, 2012, 10:19:44 AM

Thinking about my friend in Malaysia. Wondering what's he doing right now :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 11:33:09 AM

Wondering how Asom's small one is doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 11:34:37 AM

The Small lives. His age is catching up with him though, methink. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 11:39:10 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 11:34:37 AM
The Small lives. His age is catching up with him though, methink. :(

:-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 08, 2012, 11:45:01 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 11:34:37 AM
The Small lives. His age is catching up with him though, methink. :(

Thank The Death of Rats for his mercy.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 12:36:21 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 08, 2012, 11:45:01 AM
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Yes, Small One, he will be reincarnated into that there. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 01:11:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:18:09 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:43:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 12:04:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thank goodness it's not to serious and no stitches!

You and me both! 20 minutes later and many steri-strips later, I now look like a domestic abuse victim. >:(

How did it happen?? Are you going to press charges??

T_T sorry that you got hurt... *hugs*

I can't really press charges since it was my dog that did it. I went up to her for kisses like usual, and she just bit. No warning growl or anything. She hadn't been sleeping and she was aware of me being there, so I'm not sure what set her off.
Not good. Dogs do have a 'body space' and they tolerate us invading it, they don't like it in the way a human does when we are friends with somebody. She probably just got fed up with it or your physical size has reached a threat level it didn't have when you were younger/smaller.

I was kind of thinking that too - plus squared direct body language is usually aggressive in the dog world. Maybe, for whatever reason, it just struck her the wrong way. I hope your face heals up okay, though. :( Bites are scary. I've never been bitten before, but a lot of my old co-workers have been. It shakes you up a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 03:47:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:13:56 AM
Test a patch elsewhere that is normally out of sight! Hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleach and you could end up with a patch you can't get rid of. I'd get a store bought carpet cleaner spray and a try that first as it's less likely to make matters worse.

The hydrogen peroxide worked. There wasn't any bleaching, thank goodness.

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:18:09 AM
Not good. Dogs do have a 'body space' and they tolerate us invading it, they don't like it in the way a human does when we are friends with somebody. She probably just got fed up with it or your physical size has reached a threat level it didn't have when you were younger/smaller.

I agree with you. I figured that it was something that I did that she didn't like. I guess no more Dobe kisses!

Feeling a lot better today, swelling is gone, now I just have to avoid laughing or smiling until it heals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 04:49:04 PM

If children are the future, people should stop brain washing them with religion

Though it is said that this generation grows with technology and will be less religious due to laptops, smartphones, ipads, and various info at their fingertips.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 04:52:22 PM

It's 11:50 am and I've made myself ill with chocolate already.
Good job, me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: el_presidente on April 08, 2012, 05:06:53 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 04:49:04 PM
If children are the future, people should stop brain washing them with religion

Though it is said that this generation grows with technology and will be less religious due to laptops, smartphones, ipads, and various info at their fingertips.

Nothing beats asking questions and hearing others ask the same. I think one of the largest draws to religion is the idea of "I'm not alone" both in the sense of there being a supreme being, and the sense that there are others who persist in believing something thus it must be true and I can be a part of that. It's human nature, and it works for skepticism just as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 08, 2012, 05:09:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 09:18:09 AM
She probably just got fed up with it or your physical size has reached a threat level it didn't have when you were younger/smaller.

Ah, Tank, Tank, Tank... :D

Didn't anyone ever tell you to run for your LIFE after making comments about a woman's physical size reaching a threat level? ;D ;D ;D

Budhorse, glad it's slowly feeling better! Take it easy. Hope it heals up pronto.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:11:44 PM

Sorry you got bit, Buddy. :( Tank, that's interesting about the whole "body space thing" and dogs not liking it the way we do. I never really thought about it before, but I have noticed that my dog doesn't really seem into it when I give her a hug. Something about her body language - it's not threatening at all, just kind of like "eh, get off of me." So I don't hug her any more.

On a completely separate topic, I think I'm going to organize a get together to knit vaginas for congress. Yes, you read that right.

http://www.governmentfreevjj.com/ (http://www.governmentfreevjj.com/)

I'm still all riled about Arizona.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 05:16:09 PM

If I could knit, I'd be all about it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 05:23:25 PM

Ahaha!
I would learn how to knit just to do this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 05:24:33 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
Sorry you got bit, Buddy. :( Tank, that's interesting about the whole "body space thing" and dogs not liking it the way we do. I never really thought about it before, but I have noticed that my dog doesn't really seem into it when I give her a hug. Something about her body language - it's not threatening at all, just kind of like "eh, get off of me." So I don't hug her any more.

A very simple way of telling if a dog likes what you are doing, rather than merely tolerating it, is if they shake themselves (like they would shake off water) after you stop doing it. If they shake themselves they probably were just tolerating what you were doing. I learned that from a very experienced (don't laugh) dog psychologist. He had decades of experience rehabilitating dangerous dogs. He worked at the Dogs Trust who have looked after probably millions of ill treated and abandoned dogs.

Another disapproval indicator is licking their nose while giving you the 'stink eye' look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:31:07 PM

There are tutorials on the site. I'm totally going to send one to my Representative, Mike Coffman. I just did a little research and found out that Dude cosponsored the "No Tax Payer Funding for Abortions Act" which would prohibit all women from obtaining abortion coverage through a health care plan if just one woman under the plan received a dollar of federal funds to help her pay for the plan. I believe Rep Coffman needs a VJJ of his very own to make decisions about. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:33:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 05:24:33 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
Sorry you got bit, Buddy. :( Tank, that's interesting about the whole "body space thing" and dogs not liking it the way we do. I never really thought about it before, but I have noticed that my dog doesn't really seem into it when I give her a hug. Something about her body language - it's not threatening at all, just kind of like "eh, get off of me." So I don't hug her any more.

A very simple way of telling if a dog likes what you are doing, rather than merely tolerating it, is if they shake themselves (like they would shake off water) after you stop doing it. If they shake themselves they probably were just tolerating what you were doing. I learned that from a very experienced (don't laugh) dog psychologist. He had decades of experience rehabilitating dangerous dogs. He worked at the Dogs Trust who have looked after probably millions of ill treated and abandoned dogs.

Another disapproval indicator is licking their nose while giving you the 'stink eye' look.

Very interesting! Thanks for the tips!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 05:55:21 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
On a completely separate topic, I think I'm going to organize a get together to knit vaginas for congress. Yes, you read that right.

I had to read that twice just to be sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 05:59:52 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 05:55:21 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 08, 2012, 05:11:44 PM
On a completely separate topic, I think I'm going to organize a get together to knit vaginas for congress. Yes, you read that right.
I had to read that twice just to be sure.

Yes, one could definitely get in a mess if one read it wrong.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: SEMO FREE THINKER on April 08, 2012, 06:04:15 PM

I heard about the HAF while listening to McLaughlin Report on TV. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT! I am brand new to the forum but have been an atheist for most of my life (since about age 12 and now age 56) even though I have not been allowed out of the closet for the most part here in the bible belt. How can I come out to my friends, who by the way pray every time we go to lunch together. I just go ahead and start eating. It is annoying me and I'm tired of just going along with their delusions. Is that petty? I am just tired of not believing in the believing center of USA (southeast missouri) where there are 2 churches in my little town but no grocery stores or gas stations. I just have no "free thinking" friends to talk to around here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 06:15:47 PM

Quote from: SEMO FREE THINKER on April 08, 2012, 06:04:15 PM
I heard about the HAF while listening to McLaughlin Report on TV. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT! I am brand new to the forum but have been an atheist for most of my life (since about age 12 and now age 56) even though I have not been allowed out of the closet for the most part here in the bible belt. How can I come out to my friends, who by the way pray every time we go to lunch together. I just go ahead and start eating. It is annoying me and I'm tired of just going along with their delusions. Is that petty? I am just tired of not believing in the believing center of USA (southeast missouri) where there are 2 churches in my little town but no grocery stores or gas stations. I just have no "free thinking" friends to talk to around here.

Hi SFT (see you're an acronym already ;D )

Look at the list below and you'll see a link to a thread 'How to tell your family you are an atheist.' you may find useful. It's more aimed at teenagers but I sure you can pick out the important bits.

Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.

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Regards
Chris

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 06:17:25 PM

Hello, Semo.
You sadly might have to move out of the country to ever really escape religion.
Welcome to HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 06:45:26 PM

What's with the caps in sreen name? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:02:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 06:45:26 PM
What's with the caps in sreen name? ???

I would have thought she's not a regular forum user ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 08, 2012, 07:03:25 PM

Asmo, you've been snickety lately. You didn't like DJ's picture, you don't like Semo's screen name. I don't like that shade of grey you're wearing. What do you think of that, huh, huh? *Pokes Asmo where his ribs would be if he wasn't a ball of clay*

Hi Semo, and welcome. I am originally from Southern MO as well (Joplin) although I haven't lived there since I was 6.

So, coming out to your friends. Well, first of all, they probably aren't going to stop praying when you eat with them just because you're an atheist. Which is okay, I think, although in truth I find it mortifying to be sitting at a table with people who are praying in public. I'm sure the look on my face is always "I'm sorry for what they are doing right now. I know it's embarrassing. I'm sorry." But point being, I think that people should be allowed to pray when they're with me, as long as they don't try to get me to do it too.

So anyway, coming out. I don't usually bother unless someone asks me a question about my religion. So like if one of your friends said something like "Why don't you go to church?" you could say "Because I'm not a believer." My philosophy is that I won't ever lie about it, and if someone asks I will tell because I'm not ashamed of it, but I also don't really go out of my way to make sure people know. I just think it's mostly a non-issue unless someone is being aggressive about their religion with me.

However, if you want to get more aggressive about coming out, I'm sure that others (Maybe His Grumpiness) will have more ideas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:04:31 PM

We're getting the Xmas/Easter influx today. To all the n00bs please join in ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM

We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 07:43:22 PM

Poor Tank! We just need to be as welcoming as possible.

Hey people, start posting already! We don't bite. Sometimes. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:44:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 07:43:22 PM
Poor Tank! We just need to be as welcoming as possible.

Hey people, start posting already! We don't bite. Sometimes. ;D

I found this a little ironic given your current condition :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 08, 2012, 07:47:12 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 07:43:22 PM
Hey people, start posting already! We don't bite. Sometimes. ;D

Speek for yourself!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 07:48:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:44:26 PM
I found this a little ironic given your current condition :(

Oh yea. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:04:23 PM

Either Microsoft or my schools servers are making the taking of online classes more challenging than they need to be. Since they switched to making us use outlook as our email client, my incoming messages will get held up days at a time. Thanks Microsoft and/or school. I'm also now not sure if my assignment was properly emailed to my professor... Some people have had broken email accounts for months with the schools tech department being of no help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 08:13:59 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:04:23 PM
Either Microsoft or my schools servers are making the taking of online classes more challenging than they need to be. Since they switched to making us use outlook as our email client, my incoming messages will get held up days at a time. Thanks Microsoft and/or school. I'm also now not sure if my assignment was properly emailed to my professor... Some people have had broken email accounts for months with the schools tech department being of no help.

Yuck. I hate it when a school forces you to use "their" e-mails. I missed the fact that I had a grant waiting for me at my school for about two weeks because they sent my notice to my obscure school e-mail that I never use. G-mail. That's where it's at.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:15:14 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

I notice a lot of lurkers printing things often. I always thought they were pastors or youth leaders printing up examples of how terrible we atheists are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 08:18:06 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

It's funny, because there's a forum that I used to creep around on for years. I thought all of the posters there were hilarious, so I used to read everything, but I never posted. They were super cliquey and a bit of a "boy's club", so I never felt comfortable enough to try and establish myself or "prove" that I was as funny as everyone else. So I just read everything.

It was sort of weird because I felt like I really came to know all of them, but they had no idea that I was "following along" for years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 08, 2012, 08:18:41 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

I lurked for a good week before I signed up here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:19:55 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 08, 2012, 08:18:06 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

It's funny, because there's a forum that I used to creep around on for years. I thought all of the posters there were hilarious, so I used to read everything, but I never posted. They were super cliquey and a bit of a "boy's club", so I never felt comfortable enough to try and establish myself or "prove" that I was as funny as everyone else. So I just read everything.

It was sort of weird because I felt like I really came to know all of them, but they had no idea that I was "following along" for years.

Sure, but when I do that with facebook I'm called a stalker. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 08:23:57 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

The vast majority of lukers here are Google, Yahoo and other search engine spiders updating their respective databases. Google will sometimes have 20+ links operative at one time. When I got made a Mod I banned Google! Soon worked out my mistake though ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 08:25:11 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:15:14 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

I notice a lot of lurkers printing things often. I always thought they were pastors or youth leaders printing up examples of how terrible we atheists are.

Again these are usually a search engine. I don't know why the print the threads.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2012, 08:26:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 08, 2012, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2012, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
We have had 12 new people sign up in the last day and only 2 have posted!!!! The frustration is killing me!!! :D

I sometimes wonder how many lurkers we have here. So as of today there are at least 10! I can understand lurking, frankly -- some people jump right in and others like to get used to the water first, and then there are those for whom visiting a forum is like reading a novel: they enjoy it without without feeling the need to write something themselves.

I lurked for a good week before I signed up here.

Glad you did.

Title: Re: What's Civility on HAF?
Post by: SEMO FREE THINKER on April 08, 2012, 09:46:03 PM

I'm new here but civility to me means being respectful but honest. I have had to live my life surrounded by religious people and for me the way I get along with them is just not to talk to anyone about belief or nonbelief in my case. Is this being a coward? Sometimes I feel like they are push, push, pushing that religious stuff in my face and all I am able to do is just keep backing away from it. When is it my turn? How can I stand MY ground and how can I do it with civility?

Title: Re: What's Civility on HAF?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 08, 2012, 10:38:14 PM

Quote from: SEMO FREE THINKER on April 08, 2012, 09:46:03 PM
I'm new here but civility to me means being respectful but honest. I have had to live my life surrounded by religious people and for me the way I get along with them is just not to talk to anyone about belief or nonbelief in my case. Is this being a coward? Sometimes I feel like they are push, push, pushing that religious stuff in my face and all I am able to do is just keep backing away from it. When is it my turn? How can I stand MY ground and how can I do it with civility?

I don't think you're being a coward necessarily -- it depends on the circumstances. If being an "out" atheist could get you in serious trouble (losing a marriage, job, home, etc) or even physically harmed (as it might in some corners of the world), then you're well justified in keeping it to yourself. And then too you might be the sort who likes their private life private and doesn't feel comfortable turning personal matters into casual conversation with just anyone -- also understandable and acceptable, a lot of us feel that way. Forums like these are great for us -- we can talk openly with both like-minded people and the occasional friendly religious type while still enjoying privacy. On the other hand, if you're in an open and accepting environment, free from even the threat of harm, and still not opening up to even your closest friends when they start discussing religion, there might be a cerain element of cowardice involved. Only you can say.

As for the pushing part, I'm sure you understand that in their minds they're sharing, and with someone they have every reason to believe is like-minded. As long as you have to, or chose to, remain closeted, that's how it's going to be. That's one of the hugest drawbacks of being in the closet. Not that it's going to be immediately better if you leave the closet, esp. if you live in a very religious area, because there'll be a lot effort to bring you back into the fold, most of it by people who are sincerely concerned about you and your spiritual future. Granted you've discarded such beliefs but it's still very real and important to them.

As for civility, be civil the same way you're civil to anyone. Try to see their point of view (if, like most of us, you've had a religious upbringing you know very well what that view is), try to speak as kindly as possible unless you're being deliberately insulted by someone who doesn't give a damn about you and handle that the same way you'd handle a non-religious insult (I prefer a frosty "I see" and then walking away, but others are quicker on their verbal feet or have more direct personalities). And be prepared to repeat yourself. A lot. That's been the main thing in my experience, there are a few people I'm still repeating myself to after over 20 yrs. It's a harder pill to swallow for some than others, and it's not really costing me that much to repeat myself.

Anyway, good luck with whatever you do and I think you'll find places like this an excellent retreat. Here at least you're definitely not the odd one out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 09, 2012, 02:19:52 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:15:14 PM

I notice a lot of lurkers printing things often. I always thought they were pastors or youth leaders printing up examples of how terrible we atheists are.

How do you know they are printing things?
Often when I do a Google advanced search of old posts it comes up in print format.

On some forums it's easy to unintentionally click on a members profile instead of the post. The persons profile will be updated with latest visitors names. I find that a bit disturbing, accidental clicks indicating an interest I don't necessarily have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 03:01:05 AM

At Easter dinner tonight with my family, there were 10 of us around the table, my grandfather said "OK, let's say grace" and exactly HALF the table said it out loud while the other half of us sat politely, smiling. He looked at us after, sighed, and said "pass the potatoes down to the heathens at that end of the table".

Ironically, we 'heathens' had all coincidentally sat together. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 09, 2012, 03:13:00 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 09, 2012, 02:19:52 AM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 08, 2012, 08:15:14 PM

I notice a lot of lurkers printing things often. I always thought they were pastors or youth leaders printing up examples of how terrible we atheists are.

How do you know they are printing things?
Often when I do a Google advanced search of old posts it comes up in print format.

On some forums it's easy to unintentionally click on a members profile instead of the post. The persons profile will be updated with latest visitors names. I find that a bit disturbing, accidental clicks indicating an interest I don't necessarily have.

Because I look under the whose online link of the site and it show's the thread the person or lurker is viewing, sometimes it say's "printing" instead of simply listing the thread.

Your reason could be why the forum shows them as printing though.

Edit: Of course since I mentioned it, nobody is printing anything, but I remember seeing something like "printing What's on your mind" listed in the threads people are viewing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 09, 2012, 03:31:46 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
At Easter dinner tonight with my family, there were 10 of us around the table, my grandfather said "OK, let's say grace" and exactly HALF the table said it out loud while the other half of us sat politely, smiling. He looked at us after, sighed, and said "pass the potatoes down to the heathens at that end of the table".

Ironically, we 'heathens' had all coincidentally sat together. :D

What's the point of going through an experience like this? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crocoduck on April 09, 2012, 03:33:48 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on April 09, 2012, 03:28:26 AM
I'm going to hell for saying this:

I'm sorry Thomas Kinkade died at 54. I'm sure his family and fans are struggling with the loss.

But I'm relieved there will be no future Thomas Kinkade artwork. It's the bane of my existence.

I don't know if your going to hell for saying that but I bet your not going to Disneyland.

Title: Re: What's Civility on HAF?
Post by: el_presidente on April 09, 2012, 03:39:50 AM

Quote from: SEMO FREE THINKER on April 08, 2012, 09:46:03 PM
I'm new here but civility to me means being respectful but honest. I have had to live my life surrounded by religious people and for me the way I get along with them is just not to talk to anyone about belief or nonbelief in my case. Is this being a coward? Sometimes I feel like they are push, push, pushing that religious stuff in my face and all I am able to do is just keep backing away from it. When is it my turn? How can I stand MY ground and how can I do it with civility?

It's all about strategy. The best way to make your point is to pick your battles. I'm a fan of the one-at-a-time approach, but I think it's valuable to comment on other forums and news sites whenever atheism comes up. Lots of people want to harp on atheism as a "belief in nothing," for example, and there's always an opportunity to politely correct. Civility sells a message better than red-faced sputtering.

The other thing to keep in mind is the audience. You may never win over the person you're talking to, but the other people standing around may be listening and they're just as valuable.

Bottom line: don't try and win a confrontation, just make your point. That's my take, anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 09, 2012, 04:20:31 AM

I enjoyed this.

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/poetica/2012-04-09/3906732

QuoteTo celebrate love poetry we asked a number of well-known Australians and members of the general public to name their favourite love poem and tell us why. The result is a fine selection – and quite diverse, everything from Sappho to the Metaphysicals to Hunters and Collectors, with contributions from a playwright, a judge, a paediatrician, a philosopher, a singer/songwriter, an indigenous academic, a film director, actors, a priest, a lord mayor, a fashion designer and many others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:24:20 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 09, 2012, 03:31:46 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
At Easter dinner tonight with my family, there were 10 of us around the table, my grandfather said "OK, let's say grace" and exactly HALF the table said it out loud while the other half of us sat politely, smiling. He looked at us after, sighed, and said "pass the potatoes down to the heathens at that end of the table".

Ironically, we 'heathens' had all coincidentally sat together. :D
What's the point of going through an experience like this? ::)

It was worth it. It always is. I got to see cousins, my daughter got to play tag in the backyard with other relatives. I wouldn't let one prayer wreck a dinner. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:29:12 AM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on April 09, 2012, 03:40:26 AM
Quote from: Crocoduck on April 09, 2012, 03:33:48 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on April 09, 2012, 03:28:26 AM
I'm going to hell for saying this:

I'm sorry Thomas Kinkade died at 54. I'm sure his family and fans are struggling with the loss.

But I'm relieved there will be no future Thomas Kinkade artwork. It's the bane of my existence.

I don't know if your going to hell for saying that but I bet your not going to Disneyland.

Did I say hell? I meant Disneyland. Same thing, in my opinion.

Hmm. I enjoy Kinkade's work quite a bit. To me, it's peaceful and nostalgic.

I won't send you to Disneyland, though. The lines are too long. No, instead I'll send you somewhere more immediate. Like, say, a priest's confessional box. The lines are prettymuch non-existent there! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 09, 2012, 04:34:44 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:24:20 AM
It was worth it. It always is. I got to see cousins, my daughter got to play tag in the backyard with other relatives. I wouldn't let one prayer wreck a dinner. :)

To say nothing of what is usually very good food. The best food I get is made by other people, at the holidays, and in exchange for that I will not only sit politely thru grace, I will say grace if asked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:47:40 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 09, 2012, 04:34:44 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:24:20 AM
It was worth it. It always is. I got to see cousins, my daughter got to play tag in the backyard with other relatives. I wouldn't let one prayer wreck a dinner. :)

To say nothing of what is usually very good food. The best food I get is made by other people, at the holidays, and in exchange for that I will not only sit politely thru grace, I will say grace if asked.

Exactly! It was amazing food! And pretty good company, to boot!

Although I just laughed out loud at the idea of you saying grace. I'd say it too, if asked! And I'd smile quietly on the inside while doing so.

I'm happy to put on just about any kind of song and dance for a good meal. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2012, 09:22:47 AM

FYI. Tomorrow (10th April) I'm off to a wedding of my wife's niece. It's a four hour drive so we are going down and staying over so I'll not be around from this evening until the evening of the 11th.

The wedding is secular as both partners are never-theists. But there might be some fun as the bride's dad and her brother are Christians and her mum isn't. My wife has told me if I start a theistic discussion I'll be in big trouble. But she didn't say anything about joining in ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 09, 2012, 12:00:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 09:22:47 AM
FYI. Tomorrow (10th April) I'm off to a wedding of my wife's niece. It's a four hour drive so we are going down and staying over so I'll not be around from this evening until the evening of the 11th.

The wedding is secular as both partners are never-theists. But there might be some fun as the bride's dad and her brother are Christians and her mum isn't. My wife has told me if I start a theistic discussion I'll be in big trouble. But she didn't say anything about joining in ;D

Have fun and don't get in trouble with the wife! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2012, 01:29:57 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 12:00:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 09:22:47 AM
FYI. Tomorrow (10th April) I'm off to a wedding of my wife's niece. It's a four hour drive so we are going down and staying over so I'll not be around from this evening until the evening of the 11th.

The wedding is secular as both partners are never-theists. But there might be some fun as the bride's dad and her brother are Christians and her mum isn't. My wife has told me if I start a theistic discussion I'll be in big trouble. But she didn't say anything about joining in ;D

Have fun and don't get in trouble with the wife! ;D

Thus speaks the unmarried one. I'm always in trouble with my wife :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 09, 2012, 02:16:08 PM

I am getting really, really, really frustrated with random people outwardly staring at me and coming up and asking me about my face. I even got called to the principal's office because he wanted to "make sure my home life was a safe environment for me." Yes people, I look like I got face f**ked by an angry badger. No it doesn't mean my mummy hits me. >:(

Sorry for the language, I'm just upset right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2012, 02:43:03 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:16:08 PM
I am getting really, really, really frustrated with random people outwardly staring at me and coming up and asking me about my face. I even got called to the principal's office because he wanted to "make sure my home life was a safe environment for me." Yes people, I look like I got face f**ked by an angry badger. No it doesn't mean my mummy hits me. >:(

Sorry for the language, I'm just upset right now.

Oh dear! When I was very young my mum woke me up in a nightmare and I hit her bang in the eye and gave her a massive black eye! She was more upset by people asking if my dad had hit her than the bruise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 09, 2012, 02:45:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 12:00:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 09:22:47 AM
FYI. Tomorrow (10th April) I'm off to a wedding of my wife's niece. It's a four hour drive so we are going down and staying over so I'll not be around from this evening until the evening of the 11th.

The wedding is secular as both partners are never-theists. But there might be some fun as the bride's dad and her brother are Christians and her mum isn't. My wife has told me if I start a theistic discussion I'll be in big trouble. But she didn't say anything about joining in ;D

Have fun and don't get in trouble with the wife! ;D

Thus speaks the unmarried one. I'm always in trouble with my wife :D

*Grin* As a wife, I can vouch for this.

Amicale - Too funny about passing the potatoes to the heathens. I'm the exact same way; I don't mind if people pray in front of me if they are going to feed me. I just smile pleasantly and stare into the mid distance as though I am carefully considering their words until it's over. If someone tries to grab my hand during the prayer (as Evangelicals are wont to do) I hold their hand. It doesn't bother me.

Buddy - sorry people think your mom hits you. I had the same thing happen in grade school. I didn't get bitten by a dog, but I faceplanted on a cement driveway while playing tag and gave myself two black eyes and extensive bruising down my cheek and jaw. Everybody thought that I was a battered child. It is frustrating, but at least that shows that hopefully if someone in your school was being abused, the teachers would try to get them help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 09, 2012, 02:49:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 02:43:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:16:08 PM
I am getting really, really, really frustrated with random people outwardly staring at me and coming up and asking me about my face. I even got called to the principal's office because he wanted to "make sure my home life was a safe environment for me." Yes people, I look like I got face f**ked by an angry badger. No it doesn't mean my mummy hits me. >:(

Sorry for the language, I'm just upset right now.
Oh dear! When I was very young my mum woke me up in a nightmare and I hit her bang in the eye and gave her a massive black eye! She was more upset by people asking if my dad had hit her than the bruise.

Thank you Tank and Ali. I feel better after my little rant. It's just irritating and uncomfortable to have people stop what they are doing and stare at you when going down the hall. I hate being the center of attention! XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 04:18:39 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:49:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 02:43:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:16:08 PM
I am getting really, really, really frustrated with random people outwardly staring at me and coming up and asking me about my face. I even got called to the principal's office because he wanted to "make sure my home life was a safe environment for me." Yes people, I look like I got face f**ked by an angry badger. No it doesn't mean my mummy hits me. >:(

Sorry for the language, I'm just upset right now.
Oh dear! When I was very young my mum woke me up in a nightmare and I hit her bang in the eye and gave her a massive black eye! She was more upset by people asking if my dad had hit her than the bruise.

Thank you Tank and Ali. I feel better after my little rant. It's just irritating and uncomfortable to have people stop what they are doing and stare at you when going down the hall. I hate being the center of attention! XD

*hugs Buddy* Aw, it'll start to heal up soon. I guess it's good that those questions do get asked, if people didn't ask, someone in need of help may not get it. If I were you, I'd try the 'face fucked by a badger' line on them, just to see their reactions. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2012, 04:55:57 PM

So your face is a bloody mess... What business is that of others, as long as you don't ask them to make it their business? ???

The world needs more Asmos - they would go by with not a second glance or thought at such.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2012, 05:01:37 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:49:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 02:43:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 09, 2012, 02:16:08 PM
I am getting really, really, really frustrated with random people outwardly staring at me and coming up and asking me about my face. I even got called to the principal's office because he wanted to "make sure my home life was a safe environment for me." Yes people, I look like I got face f**ked by an angry badger. No it doesn't mean my mummy hits me. >:(

Sorry for the language, I'm just upset right now.
Oh dear! When I was very young my mum woke me up in a nightmare and I hit her bang in the eye and gave her a massive black eye! She was more upset by people asking if my dad had hit her than the bruise.

Thank you Tank and Ali. I feel better after my little rant. It's just irritating and uncomfortable to have people stop what they are doing and stare at you when going down the hall. I hate being the center of attention! XD

You could always play up to it. Put a cardboard sign around your neck and write 'My dog bit me!' on it, or 'I won't dare be late again!'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 09, 2012, 05:02:19 PM

Yes! I always say that what the world needs more of is people who don't care to try to help out their fellow man! Oh wait. I never say that... ;D

I don't know why, but I seem to be in the mood to poke at Asmo lately. I reckon that's going to lose me a finger soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 09, 2012, 05:04:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 09, 2012, 05:01:37 PM
You could always play up to it. Put a cardboard sign around your neck and write 'My dog bit me!' on it, or 'I won't dare be late again!'

BRB, going to find paper and markers. ;D

Quote from: Ali on April 09, 2012, 05:02:19 PM
I don't know why, but I seem to be in the mood to poke at Asmo lately. I reckon that's going to lose me a finger soon.

I would advise against that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 09, 2012, 05:43:51 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 09, 2012, 04:55:57 PM
So your face is a bloody mess... What business is that of others, as long as you don't ask them to make it their business? ???

The world needs more Asmos - they would go by with not a second glance or thought at such.

Then start converting/recruiting people, Asmo!

I agree. It's ni one's busuness if they dont even know the whole story.

I have a pet rat now, but as a kid , I had three!!.
And let me tell you, their nails get long. I played rough amd came to school with red marks on my back, arms and neck. They called my mom in to principle's office abd asked how my home life was. My mom was pissed off at them. Oooh, grade school drama.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 09, 2012, 06:10:40 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 09, 2012, 05:43:51 PM
I have a pet rat now, but as a kid , I had three!!.

Asmo and the tiny Small One approve. :D

QuoteAnd let me tell you, their nails get long.

No shit... They know how to use those for maximum effect too. ;D

QuoteI played rough amd came to school with red marks on my back, arms and neck. They called my mom in to principle's office abd asked how my home life was. My mom was pissed off at them. Oooh, grade school drama.

Did they even bother asking you how your home life was before getting your mother there for nothing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 09, 2012, 06:34:43 PM

Hard cheese, Budhorse! I suggest joining the Pastafarians and dressing in Pyrit gear until it heals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on April 09, 2012, 11:48:06 PM

On a complected different note, Tank, that is not a Leman Russ Conqueror. This is:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fwarhammer40k%2Fimages%2F1%2F11%2FLeman_Russ_Conqueror.jpg&hash=e491d2aaf8885c7259bb306305bf40371e79249d)

Or:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwh40k.lexicanum.com%2Fmediawiki%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2F9%2F92%2FLRConq.jpg%2F180px-LRConq.jpg&hash=de8d3073fc4167fe80edf9466af6b6e2d4c8bd73)

Yours is just a normal Leman Russ ;D The difference is in the cannon. A normal Russ has a standard issue Battle cannon, while the Conqueror takes its name from the cannon variant, that actually is a shortened and less powerful version of the Battle cannon, though it can be fired more rapidly thanks to smaller recoil.

/40k nerd

And now, for something completely different. I have no idea what, but I'm sure you lot will think of something :P Off to bed ---->

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM

Feeling miserable. Nose leaking like a faucet (now there's an image for you), eyes red and watering, coughing my guts out (another beautiful image), hair askew, face splotchy, just feeling like utter shite. Anyone want to think of a creative way to half kill me so I can jump in a hole and let nature finish me off? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 10, 2012, 12:25:49 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM
Feeling miserable. Nose leaking like a faucet (now there's an image for you), eyes red and watering, coughing my guts out (another beautiful image), hair askew, face splotchy, just feeling like utter shite. Anyone want to think of a creative way to half kill me so I can jump in a hole and let nature finish me off? :P

Whisky. Cures everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 10, 2012, 02:29:04 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 10, 2012, 12:25:49 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM
Feeling miserable. Nose leaking like a faucet (now there's an image for you), eyes red and watering, coughing my guts out (another beautiful image), hair askew, face splotchy, just feeling like utter shite. Anyone want to think of a creative way to half kill me so I can jump in a hole and let nature finish me off? :P

Whisky. Cures everything.

Yup. That's what my Granny gave to my Dad and aunts when they were sick as kids (and why my Dad didn't let her take care of my brother and I when we were sick).

I usually just make a cocoon of my bed and stay in there with a supply of bottled water and fresh fruit until its over. With a kid, however, your options are considerably more limited unless a friend or relative can take care of her while you recoup. This is where extended families who all live together come in so handy.

My fingers are crossed that this isn't that monster cold that was going around a few month ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 03:48:21 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 10, 2012, 02:29:04 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 10, 2012, 12:25:49 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 09, 2012, 11:55:21 PM
Feeling miserable. Nose leaking like a faucet (now there's an image for you), eyes red and watering, coughing my guts out (another beautiful image), hair askew, face splotchy, just feeling like utter shite. Anyone want to think of a creative way to half kill me so I can jump in a hole and let nature finish me off? :P

Whisky. Cures everything.

Yup. That's what my Granny gave to my Dad and aunts when they were sick as kids (and why my Dad didn't let her take care of my brother and I when we were sick).

I usually just make a cocoon of my bed and stay in there with a supply of bottled water and fresh fruit until its over. With a kid, however, your options are considerably more limited unless a friend or relative can take care of her while you recoup. This is where extended families who all live together come in so handy.

My fingers are crossed that this isn't that monster cold that was going around a few month ago.

Eh, whisky or any other type of alcohol would knock me for a loop, it doesn't get along well at all with medication I'm on, so I don't drink alcohol.

I have a nice pot of tea, though. :) And a kleenex box.

I'm really fortunate on the extended family thing. We're temporarily staying with my mom for a few different reasons, so she's often around, and my daughter's dad lives very close by so he popped by and looked after her today while I took a nap. I think this'll pass fine, it's just a regular cold but I was feeling miserable earlier. Nap helped some, and the kiddo mercifully goes off to sleep by 8:30 most nights.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 04:06:00 AM

Yuck! Hope you feel better Amicale!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 04:09:46 AM

O double F I C I A double L Y on Vacation!! WHAHOO!! Lots to do this week! I'll try to include more posts! Gotta work toward that millennial post! I REALLY want a spoon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 04:28:28 AM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 04:09:46 AM
O double F I C I A double L Y on Vacation!! WHAHOO!! Lots to do this week! I'll try to include more posts! Gotta work toward that millennial post! I REALLY want a spoon!

Thanks for the well wishes, Jimmy!

And until you get your OFFICIAL spoon, hang in there, have fun posting and feel free to use one of these happy spoons!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.tinypic.com%2Fqp5mx5.jpg&hash=1b98c2a82ab32760c58b287a58d79775d6776fd8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 05:07:40 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 04:28:28 AM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 04:09:46 AM
O double F I C I A double L Y on Vacation!! WHAHOO!! Lots to do this week! I'll try to include more posts! Gotta work toward that millennial post! I REALLY want a spoon!

Thanks for the well wishes, Jimmy!

And until you get your OFFICIAL spoon, hang in there, have fun posting and feel free to use one of these happy spoons!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.tinypic.com%2Fqp5mx5.jpg&hash=1b98c2a82ab32760c58b287a58d79775d6776fd8)

Thanks!! The one in the middle looks just like me!! ;) You can save the rest of them for some chicken noodle soup!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM

My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 10, 2012, 05:22:54 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM
My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

My sympathies for your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 05:27:42 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM
My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

I'm so sorry, hon. *big huge hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 06:07:33 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 05:27:42 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM
My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

I'm so sorry, hon. *big huge hugs*

I'm okay. I only met him once ever, when he visited my mom at the hospice. It's just sad cuz he looked tormented after my mom died. Can people die from a "broken heart"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 10, 2012, 07:20:09 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 06:07:33 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 05:27:42 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM
My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

I'm so sorry, hon. *big huge hugs*

I'm okay. I only met him once ever, when he visited my mom at the hospice. It's just sad cuz he looked tormented after my mom died. Can people die from a "broken heart"?

While there aren't many scientists who would ascribe to such a diagnosis, stories to that effect hsve been heard so often that there might be something to it.

Hope you're not too bummed out. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 10, 2012, 10:03:41 AM

Quote from: SDCan people die from a "broken heart"?

Oh, yes. I've seen it a few times, especially old folk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 10:06:24 AM

Asmosolution: Heart transplant. 8)

I hear you can buy one off a Chinese prisoner for cheap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 10, 2012, 02:09:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear about you not feeling well Amicale.

And Sweetdeath, I am really sorry about your grandfather. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 04:48:19 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 10:06:24 AM
Asmosolution: Heart transplant. 8)

I hear you can buy one off a Chinese prisoner for cheap.

Asmo, buddy, 99% of the time it's cool to be funny but this ain't one of em. :P *pokes the grey lumpy one*

SD: yeah, sometimes when someone's really upset or brokenhearted, it's possible for them to die unexpectedly. I don't think we really know why that happens, except maybe because grief is sometimes really overwhelming. A family member of mine works in nursing, and she says in elderly people, if a loved one passes away, it's often the case that they'll pass away within a year or two, sometimes less. :'( It's sad, and it sucks. I know how rough it must have been on your grandpa when your mom passed away... and in so many ways, just as rough or more rough on you. I know you didn't know your grandfather that well at all, but I guess it probably got you thinking of stuff. Just know we're here for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 04:57:48 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 04:48:19 PM
Asmo, buddy, 99% of the time it's cool to be funny but this ain't one of em. :P *pokes the grey lumpy one*

Being Asmo, however... That's a full-time job with overtime, not a 99% thing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 10, 2012, 05:42:44 PM

SD - So sorry for your loss. Losing someone you don't know very well (like an estranged grandparent) is confusing. My dad's dad was estranged from us and when he died I kept wondering who it was I missed out on. Anyway, I hope that you're not too upset. We are here for you.

Amicale - I hope you feel better soon! Ugh for colds. Get lots of vitamin C and zinc, both are very good for your immune system. That's great that you have a supportive extended family there to help you with A while you're under the weather. It's hard to take care of yourself when you are busy taking care of someone else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 07:54:54 PM

LOL, A and I just got back from the drugstore... while we were there, another young child (a boy, maybe 2, 2 and a half) pitched an absolute fit in the aisle, flailing, screaming, crying because he wanted something. I had my arms full of stuff so before I could grab A's hand, she'd marched right over to him, put her hands on her little hips, and yelled "for Christ's sake knock it OFF!" :D

I was laughing, the boy's dad was laughing, it was too awesome. The dad said "gee, I wonder if SHE'S been told that before..." (pointing to my kid) to which I responded "Ohhhh, a time or two..." LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on April 10, 2012, 07:56:40 PM

Haha :D Awesome :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:03:13 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
LOL, A and I just got back from the drugstore... while we were there, another young child (a boy, maybe 2, 2 and a half) pitched an absolute fit in the aisle, flailing, screaming, crying because he wanted something. I had my arms full of stuff so before I could grab A's hand, she'd marched right over to him, put her hands on her little hips, and yelled "for Christ's sake knock it OFF!" :D

I was laughing, the boy's dad was laughing, it was too awesome. The dad said "gee, I wonder if SHE'S been told that before..." (pointing to my kid) to which I responded "Ohhhh, a time or two..." LOL

LMAO!!!! That's awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2012, 08:09:07 PM

"Joy jumps, power praises, and prayer arms" Is there anything that religion doesn't ruin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 10, 2012, 08:10:12 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
LOL, A and I just got back from the drugstore... while we were there, another young child (a boy, maybe 2, 2 and a half) pitched an absolute fit in the aisle, flailing, screaming, crying because he wanted something. I had my arms full of stuff so before I could grab A's hand, she'd marched right over to him, put her hands on her little hips, and yelled "for Christ's sake knock it OFF!" :D

I was laughing, the boy's dad was laughing, it was too awesome. The dad said "gee, I wonder if SHE'S been told that before..." (pointing to my kid) to which I responded "Ohhhh, a time or two..." LOL

Ahahahaha! Can you send her over the next time our little guy throws a tantrum?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:33:40 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 10, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
"Joy jumps, power praises, and prayer arms" Is there anything that religion doesn't ruin.

Is this some sort of religious workout? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2012, 09:21:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 10, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
"Joy jumps, power praises, and prayer arms" Is there anything that religion doesn't ruin.

Is this some sort of religious workout? :o

You got it in one. I think the phrase "only in America" should be changed to "only in the bible belt" from now on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 10, 2012, 09:30:46 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 10, 2012, 09:21:09 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:33:40 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 10, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
"Joy jumps, power praises, and prayer arms" Is there anything that religion doesn't ruin.

Is this some sort of religious workout? :o

You got it in one. I think the phrase "only in America" should be changed to "only in the bible belt" from now on.

*Sigh* Thanks Bible Belters. I was just thinking how America just couldn't get dumb enough to suit me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 10, 2012, 09:52:27 PM

Ok, on my way to first parlimentary procedure completion. I am super nervous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 12:22:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 10, 2012, 09:52:27 PM
Ok, on my way to first parlimentary procedure completion. I am super nervous.

Good for you, that sounds interesting :) tell us all about it when it's through! Try and have fun!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lebrecht52 on April 11, 2012, 02:33:03 AM

I'm getting really tired of the campaign and all politics. The candidates all seem to assume this is a Christian Country. I take issue with this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 11, 2012, 02:57:44 AM

Hmmm, do people wish to tame the Asmo?
An askew perspective is appreciated, but couldn't he be nice?
I don't think it works that way, stay grumpy and inappropriate mate. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: lebrecht52 on April 11, 2012, 03:06:14 AM

Quote from: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM
So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

I am not sure exactly how to answer directly to a persons post. Maybe this is how?
I clicked on QUOTE?

My Grandson was married on March 31 to a beautiful girl. She is from Laos. They celebrated the wedding with two ceremonies. In the morning a Laotian (Buddhist) in the evening a modern sort of Jewish wedding.

Being an Atheist, I was most impressed at the Buddhist ceremony. NOT a single mention of a God or any religions. The entire ceremony was about these two children, uniting the two families and sharing in love, prosperity, and helping one another. Then about maintaining understanding to each other and never raising our voice in anger. Very interesting ceremony. The women seem to be the power, not the men?
Anne

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 11, 2012, 03:20:09 AM

Quote from: lebrecht52 on April 11, 2012, 03:06:14 AMI am not sure exactly how to answer directly to a persons post. Maybe this is how?
I clicked on QUOTE?

Yes, you did it correctly. ;)

Quote from: lebrecht52 on April 11, 2012, 03:06:14 AMMy Grandson was married on March 31 to a beautiful girl. She is from Laos. They celebrated the wedding with two ceremonies. In the morning a Laotian (Buddhist) in the evening a modern sort of Jewish wedding.

Being an Atheist, I was most impressed at the Buddhist ceremony. NOT a single mention of a God or any religions. The entire ceremony was about these two children, uniting the two families and sharing in love, prosperity, and helping one another. Then about maintaining understanding to each other and never raising our voice in anger. Very interesting ceremony. The women seem to be the power, not the men?
Anne

That sounds like a splendid day; I hope they have a very happy life together.

Buddhism can in fact be atheist, though many versions seem to incorporate a deity figure, or several.

The women are the power in many cultures, whether the men acknowledge it or not. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rickrocks on April 11, 2012, 05:09:46 AM

Now let me get this right. By hitting the "reply" button on the bottom of the stack of replies, am I replying to all o' y'all?

Tiger Lily, you mention a lake and a lot of people and boats and some serious partying. Sounds like a lot of fun. Do you live on your lake? We have a lake too, but we only vacation there, and the boats in my lake are hardly big enough to party in. We do appreciate that there are not that many people around. We like our quiet moments, but we do have friends over while there.

Tom and Steve, my favorite kinds of beer that you buy are from the small local breweries, but they pale (pun intended) in comparison to our home brewed stuff. Sure one batch is going to be a bit different than the last, but that's half the fun of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 11, 2012, 06:25:31 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 10:06:24 AM
Asmosolution: Heart transplant. 8)

I hear you can buy one off a Chinese prisoner for cheap.

I found this amusing. XP <3

Thanks for all your words, guys.
I didnt know him well, but I can emphatize is all. My mom was important to me, but other than that, only the loss of my best friend or girlfriend could rattle me. my mom will hurt for a long time though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 11, 2012, 07:16:12 AM

Quote from: rickrocks on April 11, 2012, 05:09:46 AM
Now let me get this right. By hitting the "reply" button on the bottom of the stack of replies, am I replying to all o' y'all?

You could look at it that way. Really, all that the "Reply" button does is put you on a page with a text editing box in which you will create a post that will go into that thread.

If you wish to respond to a particular post on the other hand, it's best to click the "Quote" button for that post, which will put you on a page with a text editing box that already has the post quoted. If you wish to split up that quote and address it paragraph by paragraph or whatever, you can add a [/ quote] tag at the end of a section, then write your reply after that. Then to quote the next section, you need to add an opening [quote = rickrocks] tag to the section (inserting the appropriate member's name there, of course), and close that particular quote section with the [/ quote] tag, and so forth. In the example tags given here, I have added spaces which make them non-functional. When making an actual quote in a post, you would not use those spaces.

Using the opening quote tag you write yourself, you won't get a link to the post with a timestamp like the first quote in this post, but it will still be appropriately attributed thus:

Quote from: rickrocksNow let me get this right.

The "Preview" button below the text editing box is very helpful to get an idea of how your post will look once you click the "Post" button.

If any of this is unclear, don't hesitate to ask for further explanation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 12:51:39 PM

Quote from: Recusant on April 11, 2012, 07:16:12 AM
Quote from: rickrocksNow let me get this right.
The "Preview" button below the text editing box is very helpful to get an idea of how your post will look once you click the "Post" button.

If any of this is unclear, don't hesitate to ask for further explanation.

Yes, the preview button is a very helpful tool. I am surprised that mine isn't broken yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 03:18:30 PM

Is there a reason my post count says leet?

*Edit* Never mind, back to normal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:21:45 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2012, 03:18:30 PM
Is there a reason my post count says leet?

*Edit* Never mind, back to normal.

:) Yup, you hit your leet post! 1337! Congrats! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:24:55 PM

Quote from: history_geek on April 09, 2012, 11:48:06 PM
On a complected different note, Tank, that is not a Leman Russ Conqueror. This is:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fwarhammer40k%2Fimages%2F1%2F11%2FLeman_Russ_Conqueror.jpg&hash=e491d2aaf8885c7259bb306305bf40371e79249d)

Or:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwh40k.lexicanum.com%2Fmediawiki%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2F9%2F92%2FLRConq.jpg%2F180px-LRConq.jpg&hash=de8d3073fc4167fe80edf9466af6b6e2d4c8bd73)

Yours is just a normal Leman Russ ;D The difference is in the cannon. A normal Russ has a standard issue Battle cannon, while the Conqueror takes its name from the cannon variant, that actually is a shortened and less powerful version of the Battle cannon, though it can be fired more rapidly thanks to smaller recoil.

/40k nerd

And now, for something completely different. I have no idea what, but I'm sure you lot will think of something :P Off to bed ---->

I bow to your superior inner geek ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:26:50 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 10, 2012, 05:11:08 AM
My grandfather (mom's father) died last night. He was devastated over the loss of my mother, so...
He was in hospital for over a month.
What a crappy year..

Yes a very crappy year indeed. Condolences to you Sweetdeath *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 03:27:12 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:21:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2012, 03:18:30 PM
Is there a reason my post count says leet?

*Edit* Never mind, back to normal.

:) Yup, you hit your leet post! 1337! Congrats! ;)

Huh. I did not know that. I had to google it! Neat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:28:40 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 07:54:54 PM
LOL, A and I just got back from the drugstore... while we were there, another young child (a boy, maybe 2, 2 and a half) pitched an absolute fit in the aisle, flailing, screaming, crying because he wanted something. I had my arms full of stuff so before I could grab A's hand, she'd marched right over to him, put her hands on her little hips, and yelled "for Christ's sake knock it OFF!" :D

I was laughing, the boy's dad was laughing, it was too awesome. The dad said "gee, I wonder if SHE'S been told that before..." (pointing to my kid) to which I responded "Ohhhh, a time or two..." LOL

Kids! Bless um!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:31:27 PM

How's your lip doing Buddy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 03:33:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:31:27 PM
How's your lip doing Buddy?

Better. Took the Steri-strips off this morning and going without bandages today. The stupid things keep falling off halfway through the day so we ditched them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:34:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2012, 03:33:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 03:31:27 PM
How's your lip doing Buddy?

Better. Took the Steri-strips off this morning and going without bandages today. The stupid things keep falling off halfway through the day so we ditched them.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 11, 2012, 06:00:48 PM

today I found out that on this particular day meteorology can go drown it self. It's raining because today Judas betrayed jesus. I guess in the sunny countries jesus is still alive

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 06:02:31 PM

What? They are blaming the bad weather on Judas? Crazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 06:06:29 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on April 11, 2012, 06:00:48 PM
today I found out that on this particular day meteorology can go drown it self. It's raining because today Judas betrayed jesus. I guess in the sunny countries jesus is still alive

Odd. Very odd. I guess they're referring to the Orthodox Christian Easter, since that's celebrated this Sunday the 15th.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 11, 2012, 08:01:53 PM

Everyone knows Zeus controls the weather. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 11, 2012, 10:29:03 PM

*Whispers* It's not raining here. *Looks over her shoulder for living Jesus*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 10:43:50 PM

Quote from: The Ali on April 11, 2012, 10:29:03 PM
*Whispers* It's not raining here. *Looks over her shoulder for living Jesus*

Well it was zombie Jesus day a few days ago. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM

getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 12, 2012, 05:19:58 AM

Quote from: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM
getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

I have an android Huawei, cuz i'm not a fan of apple. None the less, a smartphone will literally change your life! Have fun!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:09:47 AM

Quote from: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM
getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

I also don't have a smartphone, but for now, the phone I've got makes calls, sends texts, and takes pictures, so I won't spend the money upgrading to a smartphone until this one gives up the ghost. Enjoy the iPhone, though! It's a bit addicting, there's a ton of neat stuff, free apps etc you can use on it. I play with my friend's all the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:09:47 AM
Quote from: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM
getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

I also don't have a smartphone, but for now, the phone I've got makes calls, sends texts, and takes pictures, so I won't spend the money upgrading to a smartphone until this one gives up the ghost. Enjoy the iPhone, though! It's a bit addicting, there's a ton of neat stuff, free apps etc you can use on it. I play with my friend's all the time.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 02:02:51 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:09:47 AM
Quote from: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM
getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

I also don't have a smartphone, but for now, the phone I've got makes calls, sends texts, and takes pictures, so I won't spend the money upgrading to a smartphone until this one gives up the ghost. Enjoy the iPhone, though! It's a bit addicting, there's a ton of neat stuff, free apps etc you can use on it. I play with my friend's all the time.

I'll be 27 next month and I've never owned a smartphone.

But I'm an old fuddy-duddy at heart.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 02:17:55 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:09:47 AM
Quote from: el_presidente on April 12, 2012, 05:01:30 AM
getting ready to buy my first smart phone. I'm 26, so I'm literally the only person I know who doesn't have one. iphone 4s here I come.

I also don't have a smartphone, but for now, the phone I've got makes calls, sends texts, and takes pictures, so I won't spend the money upgrading to a smartphone until this one gives up the ghost. Enjoy the iPhone, though! It's a bit addicting, there's a ton of neat stuff, free apps etc you can use on it. I play with my friend's all the time.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

:D Yes they WILL! And they'll tell you all about it, and they'll show you (and your kid!) a fun game that was theirs to be had for FREE...

... and before you know it, you're been suckered into their iReligion. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 12, 2012, 05:41:05 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 02:17:55 PM
and they'll show you (and your kid!) a fun game that was theirs to be had for FREE...

Unless it can rival xBox, PS3 and PC games of the same age, they can shove it up their behinds. ::)

Free stuff, it usually sucks.

QuoteI have an android Huawei, cuz i'm not a fan of apple. None the less, a smartphone will literally change your life! Have fun!!

I have an Android Somethingorother on a four-five years old smartphone. The only way it changed my life was that for two weeks before buying it, I could not call people because my old phone was broken.

Other than that, it does exactly what the old one did: sits on the bedside table with periodic trips to the charger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 12, 2012, 06:46:07 PM

Got an LG P350 running an Android OS. Lovely little phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:26:50 PM

I think Scissorlegs and I are the last two people on the planet that don't have smart phones.

Well, that's not entirely true - I have a Blackberry for work, but it's aging and surfing the internet on it is more trouble than it's worth. My personal phone is just a normal call/text/camera phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 12, 2012, 07:30:53 PM

Quote from: The Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:26:50 PM
My personal phone is just a normal call/text/camera phone.

I was excited about my iPhone initially.

I still like a lot of the convenience, however I wish my Motorola Razr still worked. That was THE best phone ever!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 12, 2012, 07:36:12 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 12, 2012, 07:30:53 PM
Quote from: The Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:26:50 PM
My personal phone is just a normal call/text/camera phone.

I was excited about my iPhone initially.

I still like a lot of the convenience, however I wish my Motorola Razr still worked. That was THE best phone ever!

Wow, i remember that one. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:39:23 PM

I had one too. It was nice. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 12, 2012, 07:44:45 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

Haha so true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 12, 2012, 07:46:31 PM

I'm sick of Apple xP

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 12, 2012, 07:54:45 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 12, 2012, 07:44:45 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

Haha so true.

Sorry if that was bragging. Having one is not a point to brag about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 08:23:14 PM

I seem to need to take some time to think about stuff and get myself back in order emotionally,mentally, chemically and otherwise, because I'm not feeling rational or balanced enough to trust myself on a messageboard at the moment. I'll be back, but I'll be away for a while. Take care guys. And if I snapped at anyone, I apologize.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2012, 08:27:39 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
I seem to need to take some time to think about stuff and get myself back in order emotionally,mentally, chemically and otherwise, because I'm not feeling rational or balanced enough to trust myself on a messageboard at the moment. I'll be back, but I'll be away for a while. Take care guys. And if I snapped at anyone, I apologize.

Take care. See you soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2012, 08:29:06 PM

My smartphone died a few days ago. My contract comes up for renewal on the 22nd so I can get a new phone ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 12, 2012, 08:32:05 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
I seem to need to take some time to think about stuff and get myself back in order emotionally,mentally, chemically and otherwise, because I'm not feeling rational or balanced enough to trust myself on a messageboard at the moment. I'll be back, but I'll be away for a while. Take care guys. And if I snapped at anyone, I apologize.

I don't always know when it's time for me to take a breather...good on you for this, but hope you're back soon. Be well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 08:36:36 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
I seem to need to take some time to think about stuff and get myself back in order emotionally,mentally, chemically and otherwise, because I'm not feeling rational or balanced enough to trust myself on a messageboard at the moment. I'll be back, but I'll be away for a while. Take care guys. And if I snapped at anyone, I apologize.

Take care *hugs*
If you ever need a buddy talk to, please don't hesitate to send me a PM :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 12, 2012, 08:42:51 PM

Amicale,
Be well, and come back soon. We will miss you. *Hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 08:52:55 PM

I bought chocolate body wash and it smells so good I kind of want to take a shower just so I can try it out.
And smell like chocolate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2012, 09:03:52 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
I bought chocolate body wash and it smells so good I kind of want to take a shower just so I can try it out.
And smell like chocolate.

Noooooooo!!!!!

Do you want to get me in trouble!!!!

:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 12, 2012, 09:16:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 12, 2012, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
I bought chocolate body wash and it smells so good I kind of want to take a shower just so I can try it out.
And smell like chocolate.
Noooooooo!!!!!

Do you want to get me in trouble!!!!

:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Yes we do, Tank. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 09:21:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 12, 2012, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
I bought chocolate body wash and it smells so good I kind of want to take a shower just so I can try it out.
And smell like chocolate.
Noooooooo!!!!!

Do you want to get me in trouble!!!!

:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

??? Why would you get in trouble? Am I missing something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 12, 2012, 09:30:16 PM

Wait. I think I get it.

Tut tut tut :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 12, 2012, 09:35:39 PM

Hehehehehehe. Perv.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 12, 2012, 09:56:40 PM

They're filming Doctor Who 20 mins away from me, but i want a bostom creme donut.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 13, 2012, 12:27:08 AM

Quote from: The Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:26:50 PM
I think Scissorlegs and I are the last two people on the planet that don't have smart phones.

Well, that's not entirely true - I have a Blackberry for work, but it's aging and surfing the internet on it is more trouble than it's worth. My personal phone is just a normal call/text/camera phone.

Erm... Actually, most of my posts come from my HTC Desire running Android which I've had for 2 years. Before that I had a Blackberry Bold for 2 years and before that a BB somethingelse.

So, just you then, Ali :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 13, 2012, 12:32:51 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 13, 2012, 12:27:08 AM
Quote from: The Ali on April 12, 2012, 07:26:50 PM
I think Scissorlegs and I are the last two people on the planet that don't have smart phones.

Well, that's not entirely true - I have a Blackberry for work, but it's aging and surfing the internet on it is more trouble than it's worth. My personal phone is just a normal call/text/camera phone.

Erm... Actually, most of my posts come from my HTC Desire running Android which I've had for 2 years. Before that I had a Blackberry Bold for 2 years and before that a BB somethingelse.

So, just you then, Ali :P

OH! It was Amicale that said that! I got confused by the quoting stuff at the bottom of the page, but you were quoting Amicale. It all makes perfect sense now.

*Dodders off*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:15:39 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQTK1Y.png&hash=fd5dd46e80146774bff9394f51c90e131aa8716c)

QuoteWell, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley

To cryptic probably.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: el_presidente on April 13, 2012, 05:26:07 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

;D

As for what's on my mind today, I hate group projects. Hate them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:55:49 AM

QuoteThe Flinders University student thought (http://www.news.com.au/national/woman-saves-mate-from-shark-attack/story-e6frfkvr-1226325443107) he had been washed on to rocks by a wave and bailed out of his kayak, only to turn around and see the huge shark treating his boat like a chew toy.

I don't like this.
What happens if sharks start making a habit of it?
Kayaks aren't chew toys, sharks should find smaller sharks to chew on.
If you like the squeaky human noise bite a surfboard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 13, 2012, 08:49:29 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:55:49 AM
QuoteThe Flinders University student thought (http://www.news.com.au/national/woman-saves-mate-from-shark-attack/story-e6frfkvr-1226325443107) he had been washed on to rocks by a wave and bailed out of his kayak, only to turn around and see the huge shark treating his boat like a chew toy.

I don't like this.
What happens if sharks start making a habit of it?
Kayaks aren't chew toys, sharks should find smaller sharks to chew on.
If you like the squeaky human noise bite a surfboard.

Apparently fibre glass is tasty. Who knew! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 13, 2012, 02:05:03 PM

QuoteI guess they're referring to the Orthodox Christian Easter, since that's celebrated this Sunday the 15th.

Yes orthodox country here

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 13, 2012, 02:40:24 PM

Quote from: el_presidente on April 13, 2012, 05:26:07 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 12, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s320x320/531000_414682508560720_325213610840944_1570629_1295201731_n.jpg)

;D

As for what's on my mind today, I hate group projects. Hate them.

I do too. I never really had to deal with them with my undergrad, but there's some collaboration with the program I'm doing now. We have "peer reviewers" but mine sucks. She never send me ANYTHING on time. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 13, 2012, 04:22:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:15:39 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQTK1Y.png&hash=fd5dd46e80146774bff9394f51c90e131aa8716c)

QuoteWell, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley

To cryptic probably.

Awwwww! I love the Duckie spoon! Who is it for?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 13, 2012, 05:27:27 PM

Why do some people fucking bother wearing headphones if their music is blasting so loud, i can hear every word two seats away?? >___< fuck public transportation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 14, 2012, 01:52:10 AM

Quote from: The Ali on April 13, 2012, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:15:39 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQTK1Y.png&hash=fd5dd46e80146774bff9394f51c90e131aa8716c)

QuoteWell, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley

To cryptic probably.

Awwwww! I love the Duckie spoon! Who is it for?

Ducks, the back of a duck, they seem to be associated with "the alley".
Well maybe not for normal people but I like ducks.
I don't know if you pronounce Ali to sound like alley.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 14, 2012, 02:23:29 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 14, 2012, 01:52:10 AM
Quote from: The Ali on April 13, 2012, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 13, 2012, 05:15:39 AM
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QuoteWell, I saw Uncle John with bald head Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley

To cryptic probably.

Awwwww! I love the Duckie spoon! Who is it for?

Ducks, the back of a duck, they seem to be associated with "the alley".
Well maybe not for normal people but I like ducks.
I don't know if you pronounce Ali to sound like alley.

Thank you!!!!! I love it!!!!!

Yes, Ali and Alley are pronounced the same.

ETA: Hahaha, I just got it. He ducked back in the alley! LMAO

Sorry, I am slow. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 03:45:09 PM

I've gotten some more freelance writing work! ;D Oh my, working from home in my jammies is so much nicer than having to go into an office. I could get used to this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:50:27 PM

That's awesome DJ. Are you allowed to tell us what you're writing about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 14, 2012, 04:14:38 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 03:45:09 PM
I've gotten some more freelance writing work! ;D Oh my, working from home in my jammies is so much nicer than having to go into an office. I could get used to this.

Ye OK but it's not just jammies for us is it?
You are still going to do the Valkyrie thing aren't you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 07:12:57 PM

Quote from: The Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:50:27 PM
That's awesome DJ. Are you allowed to tell us what you're writing about?

I'm doing some course content/editing for a company that offers mortgage license preparation. I also wrote a beauty article the other day for a wellness website (haha!). I've been writing non-professionally for ages, but I've started polishing up my portfolio and putting some effort into getting out there and it's starting to pay off. ;D It's kinda nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 07:14:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 14, 2012, 04:14:38 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 03:45:09 PM
I've gotten some more freelance writing work! ;D Oh my, working from home in my jammies is so much nicer than having to go into an office. I could get used to this.

Ye OK but it's not just jammies for us is it?
You are still going to do the Valkyrie thing aren't you?

Okay, I know the Puddin' must be cryptic, but this seems extra cryptic? Valkyrie?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 01:32:23 AM

Just put Vinnie up for sale. I have been having a lot of behavioral issues with him in the past couple of months that we or any trainers in our area or the vet can figure out why. He's starting to become to much for me to handle. I think when we get him sold I'm going to switch from quarter horses to miniatures. I showed minis a few years back and I really enjoyed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 04:30:37 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Okay, I know the Puddin' must be cryptic, but this seems extra cryptic? Valkyrie?

It is isn't it, I don't think I recall what I was thinking.
A plan to kill Hitler or an opera perhaps?
An opera with you as a Valkyrie tasked with the task to kill Hitler because Tom Cruise couldn't do it!
I think we'll have to wait for Amicale to return though, Valkyries shouldn't work alone.
I'm sure it'd be easy to work the Titanic into it.

Budhorse could help, she's good with horses.
Or she used to be, her horse seems to be shrinking...

I'm not going to change that tasked with the task thing.

Quote from: The Ali on April 14, 2012, 02:23:29 AM

Yes, Ali and Alley are pronounced the same.

ETA: Hahaha, I just got it. He ducked back in the alley! LMAO

Sorry, I am slow. :D

Good, otherwise I could have done a bee or a butterfly but butterflies don't really float that well. They just get soggy and flop about for a while, feed a fish maybe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 04:41:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 01:32:23 AMI think when we get him sold I'm going to switch from quarter horses to miniatures. I showed minis a few years back and I really enjoyed it.

Good I don't trust those big horses.
A couple of those little horses and a cart would be more my speed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentranch.com%2FDRIVINGHP.jpg&hash=c1f198da020eae4d43bf77855041d0684300bdaf)

Or donkeys?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nikkisponyexpress.com%2FSREAMELFAMILY.jpg&hash=fd975b22d0cc92449fac22f0e57e5f72e5340dc1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 04:50:35 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 04:41:35 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 01:32:23 AMI think when we get him sold I'm going to switch from quarter horses to miniatures. I showed minis a few years back and I really enjoyed it.

Good I don't trust those big horses.
A couple of those little horses and a cart would be more my speed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentranch.com%2FDRIVINGHP.jpg&hash=c1f198da020eae4d43bf77855041d0684300bdaf)

Or donkeys?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nikkisponyexpress.com%2FSREAMELFAMILY.jpg&hash=fd975b22d0cc92449fac22f0e57e5f72e5340dc1)

Donkeys are OK, but I have a preference for horses. The little gelding in my new picture was the sweetest little horse that I have ever met. His name is Tiny Trotter's Honor, but his barn name is Buddy. (This is where I got Budhorse from. ;D)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 05:16:07 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 04:50:35 AM
Donkeys are OK, but I have a preference for horses. The little gelding in my new picture was the sweetest little horse that I have ever met. His name is Tiny Trotter's Honor, but his barn name is Buddy. (This is where I got Budhorse from. ;D)

They are cute, I like the one in the Awww you loose thread, I think I lost to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 05:19:09 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 05:16:07 AM

They are cute, I like the one in the Awww you loose thread, I think I lost to it.

I still can't believe that they are the same horse. Every spring when I clip all of his winter hair off, he is a nice dapple grey. Then a few weeks later, he is back to being his usual palomino self.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 05:40:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 01:32:23 AM
Just put Vinnie up for sale. I have been having a lot of behavioral issues with him in the past couple of months that we or any trainers in our area or the vet can figure out why. He's starting to become to much for me to handle. I think when we get him sold I'm going to switch from quarter horses to miniatures. I showed minis a few years back and I really enjoyed it.

A bit of a bummer, to have to get rid of him. The new horses look adorable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 05:45:59 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 05:40:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 01:32:23 AM
Just put Vinnie up for sale. I have been having a lot of behavioral issues with him in the past couple of months that we or any trainers in our area or the vet can figure out why. He's starting to become to much for me to handle. I think when we get him sold I'm going to switch from quarter horses to miniatures. I showed minis a few years back and I really enjoyed it.
A bit of a bummer, to have to get rid of him. The new horses look adorable.

Yea, I'm pretty bummed. Especially with all of the work I put in to him. But I have a feeling that this is going to turn out well. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 07:04:21 AM

My younger daughter and her husband arrived in Thailand today, they are travelling through Thailand then to Cambodia and then onto Vietnam and come back to the UK in a month from now. My son-in-law is not a traveller by choice so it'll be interesting to see how he copes! His Mum is really worried about him. He never went away to university so this is the first time he will ever have been 'out of contact' for more than a day or so. I am looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing the pictures of places like Hanoi and Angkor Wat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 07:47:29 AM

15 minutes to the start of the Chinese Grand Prix. The starting grid is fascinating with Niko Rosburg on pole and Michael Schumacher next to him on P2 (it would have been Lewis Hamilton on time but Lewis had a 5 place penalty for a gear box change). P3 is Kamui Kobayashi in a Sauber which is his highest qualifying position. Sebastian Vettel (the current world champion)is on P11 5 places behind his team mate Mark Webber!!!

http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2012/866/7137/

My finger nails are going to suffer!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 09:06:44 AM

LEVEL 1: ANGKOR WAT

wait for Von Croy to deactivate the spikes
Watch out for the wild boar
Beyond that is a courtyard with 2 more boars
Go around the perimeter of this room to avoid the spikes.
down the stairs to a hallway lined with dart traps

Watch for tigers and statues sometimes spring to life with an unfriendly attitude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 09:46:07 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 09:06:44 AM
LEVEL 1: ANGKOR WAT

wait for Von Croy to deactivate the spikes
Watch out for the wild boar
Beyond that is a courtyard with 2 more boars
Go around the perimeter of this room to avoid the spikes.
down the stairs to a hallway lined with dart traps

Watch for tigers and statues sometimes spring to life with an unfriendly attitude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 09:52:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 07:47:29 AM
15 minutes to the start of the Chinese Grand Prix. The starting grid is fascinating with Niko Rosburg on pole and Michael Schumacher next to him on P2 (it would have been Lewis Hamilton on time but Lewis had a 5 place penalty for a gear box change). P3 is Kamui Kobayashi in a Sauber which is his highest qualifying position. Sebastian Vettel (the current world champion)is on P11 5 places behind his team mate Mark Webber!!!

http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2012/866/7137/

My finger nails are going to suffer!!!!

1st. Rosburg. First pole, First win. First win for Mercedes of the modern team.
2nd. Button.
3rd. Hamilton. Now leads World Championship. He leads Button by 2 points (fuck all).

3/20 races completed.

Only one car out, Schumacher buggered up pit stop, wheel nut not tightened ::) Was in a 'safe' 2nd place when it happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 10:11:46 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 09:52:31 AM
Only one car out, Schumacher buggered up pit stop, wheel nut not tightened

Did you see that Senner movie?
The non race fanatic movie critics rated it favourably.
I don't recall you mentioning it.
Did you view him as a jerk perhaps?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 10:37:38 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 10:11:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 09:52:31 AM
Only one car out, Schumacher buggered up pit stop, wheel nut not tightened

Did you see that Senner movie?
The non race fanatic movie critics rated it favourably.
I don't recall you mentioning it.
Did you view him as a jerk perhaps?

I have the Senna movie, but it's on my pile of to watch DVDs.
I never thought he was a jerk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 15, 2012, 02:49:50 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 15, 2012, 04:30:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 14, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Okay, I know the Puddin' must be cryptic, but this seems extra cryptic? Valkyrie?

It is isn't it, I don't think I recall what I was thinking.
A plan to kill Hitler or an opera perhaps?
An opera with you as a Valkyrie tasked with the task to kill Hitler because Tom Cruise couldn't do it!
I think we'll have to wait for Amicale to return though, Valkyries shouldn't work alone.
I'm sure it'd be easy to work the Titanic into it.

Budhorse could help, she's good with horses.
Or she used to be, her horse seems to be shrinking...

I'll do it. But only if it's in 3D and Michael Bay turns Hitler into an alien robot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 04:19:13 PM

I wonder how Buddy's lip is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 04:23:44 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
I wonder how Buddy's lip is?

Is good. Pretty much a scratch now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 04:24:51 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 04:23:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
I wonder how Buddy's lip is?

Is good. Pretty much a scratch now.

Good, good, good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 05:08:14 PM

I want this trailer so bad. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fmasonry%2F000%2F208%2F233%2FDrool%2520Rainbows%2520HD.png&hash=52dfeb13d07b69dcc3fcbb16868f17506d229bbb)

http://www.fthr.com/luxury-horse-trailers/horse-trailers-review/horse-trailers-review.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 15, 2012, 05:13:14 PM

Buddy, sorry about Vinnie. That's a bummer. Those tiny horses are completely adorable though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 05:13:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 05:08:14 PM
I want this trailer so bad. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fmasonry%2F000%2F208%2F233%2FDrool%2520Rainbows%2520HD.png&hash=52dfeb13d07b69dcc3fcbb16868f17506d229bbb)

http://www.fthr.com/luxury-horse-trailers/horse-trailers-review/horse-trailers-review.html

And what job are you going to do to get it? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2012, 05:48:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2012, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2012, 05:08:14 PM
I want this trailer so bad. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fmasonry%2F000%2F208%2F233%2FDrool%2520Rainbows%2520HD.png&hash=52dfeb13d07b69dcc3fcbb16868f17506d229bbb)

http://www.fthr.com/luxury-horse-trailers/horse-trailers-review/horse-trailers-review.html

And what job are you going to do to get it? ;D

The lottery. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 16, 2012, 09:58:54 AM

Thinking about getting a bicycle. Nothing fancy. This (http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-daisy-bikes-ladies) one caught my eye.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 16, 2012, 10:17:48 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 16, 2012, 09:58:54 AM
Thinking about getting a bicycle. Nothing fancy. This (http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-daisy-bikes-ladies) one caught my eye.

Go for it! It'll get you out and exercising without the joint impact of jogging.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 16, 2012, 11:41:53 AM

OR, get a car. In my experience, that's much easier on one's lazy bottom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 16, 2012, 02:43:04 PM

Quote from: Velma on April 16, 2012, 09:58:54 AM
Thinking about getting a bicycle. Nothing fancy. This (http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-daisy-bikes-ladies) one caught my eye.

Super cute!

I bought this bike last fall:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fspck.imageg.net%2Fgraphics%2Fproduct_images%2FpSPCK1-9398448dt.jpg&hash=f4381da2183db1193f8db6997fc18e72b26c0776)

It's a great little bike - it's faster than a mountain bike, but let's me go "off roading" or curb jumping here or there when I need to. I use it 2-3 times a week and I really like it. I think "hybrid" bikes are the way to go!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 16, 2012, 02:49:19 PM

I have a hybrid bike that I use as well. It is great when I have to exercise the mini horses at the farm that I work at, as well as just taking a pedal on the local bike trail.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 16, 2012, 05:13:47 PM

Here's me:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmasport.co.uk%2FProducts%2Fi%2Fmed_small__TEAM10-SL3.jpg&hash=5dbc7e17d8ccc4fdfc017e878b688cae8bfc2db4)
I've done 4 rides on it so far.

This one is my 'good' mountain bike and my pride and joy. About 5 years old and a pleasure to ride. I built this one myself from the frame up. I'll be taking it to Wales next month for a thrash around the mountains.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230362_6158903491_609968491_251647_5389_n.jpg)

...And this one is my 'every day' bike. This has been stripped and rebuilt about 5 times and is always on stand-by for when I break stuff on the other one. There are no original components on the bike other than the frame.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/214_9021763491_609968491_416669_6943_n.jpg)

I also designed and manufactured the Raidium Chainguide which I sell online.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5199%2F6938186118_49f4558263_z.jpg&hash=5d0152a006165c39d4f6d1b8f0c5850e9c7ae415)(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7059%2F7084296023_4605b2bb31_z.jpg&hash=8d7a3fe1bc7dec49e90e8a43ab98fbb63c6d6e55)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 16, 2012, 05:51:27 PM

Wow Scissorlegs, that's awesome.

I have a Moongoose that I ride sometimes. Except I need to get one of those cart things that you can drag behind your bike so I can take T with. Only being able to go out for a spin when someone is around to watch him = almost never going out for a spin. If I could take him with, that would be a whole different ballgame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 16, 2012, 06:09:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 05:51:27 PM
Wow Scissorlegs, that's awesome.

I have a Moongoose that I ride sometimes. Except I need to get one of those cart things that you can drag behind your bike so I can take T with. Only being able to go out for a spin when someone is around to watch him = almost never going out for a spin. If I could take him with, that would be a whole different ballgame.

You ever seen a 'Bobike'? These are forward facing seats which clip on to the front of your bike. Here's one like mine. They're great because you can chat while you cycle and the littluns can get a good view around. My two loved it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320889114381&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123 (http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320889114381&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123)

Mongooses (Mongeese?) are decent. My brother's got one. Solid!

Let me know if you need a Raidium Chainguide... ;D

EDIT: We also had a Trailgator:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trail-gator.com%2Fimages%2Friders2.jpg&hash=61aeb3e95e01b9f1b959ffe3594aaddd48a2f5cd)
These were great for getting to and from the park with the bikes, then you can let them off the leash and away they go. Evidently worked well for me (what, with a Championship contender in the ranks!).

A friend of mine has twin boys of just over a year. He sticks them in a little covered twin trailer hitched to the back of his bike (A bit like a queens carriage I suppose). He says they love it and it's good training for him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 16, 2012, 07:14:13 PM

The Asmobike, it's sort of... Stolen. Was a Ghost Somethingorother. Eh well... The Asmo likes his Old Rusty better anyways.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 16, 2012, 07:25:11 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 16, 2012, 06:09:41 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 05:51:27 PM
Wow Scissorlegs, that's awesome.

I have a Moongoose that I ride sometimes. Except I need to get one of those cart things that you can drag behind your bike so I can take T with. Only being able to go out for a spin when someone is around to watch him = almost never going out for a spin. If I could take him with, that would be a whole different ballgame.

You ever seen a 'Bobike'? These are forward facing seats which clip on to the front of your bike. Here's one like mine. They're great because you can chat while you cycle and the littluns can get a good view around. My two loved it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320889114381&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123 (http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320889114381&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123)

Mongooses (Mongeese?) are decent. My brother's got one. Solid!

Let me know if you need a Raidium Chainguide... ;D

EDIT: We also had a Trailgator:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trail-gator.com%2Fimages%2Friders2.jpg&hash=61aeb3e95e01b9f1b959ffe3594aaddd48a2f5cd)
These were great for getting to and from the park with the bikes, then you can let them off the leash and away they go. Evidently worked well for me (what, with a Championship contender in the ranks!).

A friend of mine has twin boys of just over a year. He sticks them in a little covered twin trailer hitched to the back of his bike (A bit like a queens carriage I suppose). He says they love it and it's good training for him!

Hmmm - The Bobike is cool, but I wonder if T would be too big for it? He's an extremely long legged almost 4 year old.... I bet that Trailgator would work well once he's a little bigger and can ride a bike. Right now he rides a Big Wheel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 17, 2012, 12:02:49 AM

Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 07:25:11 PM

Hmmm - The Bobike is cool, but I wonder if T would be too big for it? He's an extremely long legged almost 4 year old.... I bet that Trailgator would work well once he's a little bigger and can ride a bike. Right now he rides a Big Wheel.

Ooh, nice wheels! So, next stage a balance bike, then.

Remember, it's important to force them to succeed where you failed... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 01:10:09 AM

Ahhh, i'm back :3 what a weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 17, 2012, 09:10:29 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 01:10:09 AM
Ahhh, i'm back :3 what a weekend.

What happened?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 17, 2012, 09:16:16 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 10:17:48 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 16, 2012, 09:58:54 AM
Thinking about getting a bicycle. Nothing fancy. This (http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-daisy-bikes-ladies) one caught my eye.
Go for it! It'll get you out and exercising without the joint impact of jogging.

My thoughts exactly. Before I get one, I need to research place to ride it. The streets around here are pretty quiet, but it would be nice to have at least a couple of places nearby where I could go ride without worrying about sharing the road with automobiles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 02:01:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 17, 2012, 09:10:29 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 01:10:09 AM
Ahhh, i'm back :3 what a weekend.
What happened?

Anniversary with my girlfriend. I wanted to spend as much time with her because she is leaving for Houngzou , China tonight for 30days. ;____;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 17, 2012, 02:04:46 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 17, 2012, 09:10:29 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 01:10:09 AM
Ahhh, i'm back :3 what a weekend.
What happened?

Anniversary with my girlfriend. I wanted to spend as much time with her because she is leaving for Houngzou , China tonight for 30days. ;____;

Roll on 30 days!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 17, 2012, 03:13:13 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 17, 2012, 09:10:29 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 17, 2012, 01:10:09 AM
Ahhh, i'm back :3 what a weekend.
What happened?

Anniversary with my girlfriend. I wanted to spend as much time with her because she is leaving for Houngzou , China tonight for 30days. ;____;

Awww, that's a long ol' time. What's she doing in China? Hopefully it'll go by quickly.
Also, Happy Anniversary! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 17, 2012, 05:35:03 PM

Happy Ani, SD! How long?

I leave on Thursday for Miami! *excited*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 18, 2012, 03:38:20 AM

Quote from: Ali on April 17, 2012, 05:35:03 PM
Happy Ani, SD! How long?

I leave on Thursday for Miami! *excited*

Til May 15th.

DJ- she's visiting her grandparents. :< they are the ones who raised her mainly. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 18, 2012, 09:04:17 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 18, 2012, 03:38:20 AM
Quote from: Ali on April 17, 2012, 05:35:03 PM
Happy Ani, SD! How long?

I leave on Thursday for Miami! *excited*

Til May 15th.

DJ- she's visiting her grandparents. :< they are the ones who raised her mainly. :)

I think Ali meant how long have you been together?

Ooh Miami! I spent a five day holiday there a couple of years back. I loved the heat. We spent a day snorkelling off Key Largo with nursing sharks. The entire backs of our bodies were pink with sunburn and the fronts untouched. Very uncomfortable drive back. Have fun...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 18, 2012, 07:37:11 PM

I have a feeling that Ali may be wanting a new TV.

IKEA UPPLEVA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Nm7-EuctOs)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2012, 08:42:51 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 18, 2012, 07:37:11 PM
I have a feeling that Ali may be wanting a new TV.

IKEA UPPLEVA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0Nm7-EuctOs)

Never mind Ali, I want that TV! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 19, 2012, 01:18:10 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 18, 2012, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 18, 2012, 03:38:20 AM
Quote from: Ali on April 17, 2012, 05:35:03 PM
Happy Ani, SD! How long?

I leave on Thursday for Miami! *excited*

Til May 15th.

DJ- she's visiting her grandparents. :< they are the ones who raised her mainly. :)

I think Ali meant how long have you been together?

Ooh Miami! I spent a five day holiday there a couple of years back. I loved the heat. We spent a day snorkelling off Key Largo with nursing sharks. The entire backs of our bodies were pink with sunburn and the fronts untouched. Very uncomfortable drive back. Have fun...

Oh, sorries~
3years. :)

Enjoy Miami~!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM

I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 19, 2012, 07:48:51 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.

Feels good, eh. :) Good for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2012, 07:52:15 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.

14 year old boys are incorrigible aren't they! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 08:23:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.
14 year old boys are incorrigible aren't they! ;)

He was at least 20 (I think). Had nerves of steel, though. He came right up to me and said "would you like to talk?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2012, 08:46:14 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.
14 year old boys are incorrigible aren't they! ;)

He was at least 20 (I think). Had nerves of steel, though. He came right up to me and said "would you like to talk?"

Pfft! That's nothing. There was a lady standing in the supermarket yesterday contemplating the cooking utensils. I stood next to her and said 'Great shame they don't sell inspiration isn't it?' She laughed and we had a little chat and I left her smiling. I'm such a flirt :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 19, 2012, 11:03:35 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 11:32:41 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 08:46:14 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.
14 year old boys are incorrigible aren't they! ;)

He was at least 20 (I think). Had nerves of steel, though. He came right up to me and said "would you like to talk?"
Pfft! That's nothing. There was a lady standing in the supermarket yesterday contemplating the cooking utensils. I stood next to her and said 'Great shame they don't sell inspiration isn't it?' She laughed and we had a little chat and I left her smiling. I'm such a flirt :D

Hahaha, you flirt! You should teach the younger, more nervous guys how to talk to ladies ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on April 20, 2012, 04:26:04 AM

After a few months, I see you guys again! Missed the forum. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 04:31:35 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on April 20, 2012, 04:26:04 AM
After a few months, I see you guys again! Missed the forum. ;D

I remember you! Hello again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 20, 2012, 06:06:44 AM

Been teaching lots, at all crazy hours of the day/night. I have folks in several different time zones. I prettymuch plan out each class. We don't have to stick strictly to anything, but my one student today just totally ditched what we were talking about (grammar stuff) and started flirting like crazy with me. :D Telling me all about his city, how I should visit him, where he'd take me to show me around... sigh...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-68DYj7uT1Pk%2FTix8bjKZ8gI%2FAAAAAAAAAGU%2F8Mf-1zF0BQo%2Fs1600%2FLesson%2BPlan%252521%252521%252521.jpg&hash=3b64183aab447be6db6b187760f8320533e031d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 20, 2012, 07:12:49 AM

I saw my brother tonight for the first time in about 6 or 7 years. We went to dinner, caught up on things, reminisced about our Dad, and my brother said he hated getting old, with a passion. He's 56, one year younger than me. When I think about it, I don't hate getting old but I must say it's more disappointing than I expected.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:24:09 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on April 20, 2012, 04:26:04 AM
After a few months, I see you guys again! Missed the forum. ;D

Welcome back, we can recall the search parties now (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg43.imageshack.us%2Fimg43%2F4330%2Fgring.gif&hash=636178b2f4403fbb79bac6871d86223491c20eb4)

What's been going on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:30:54 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 11:32:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 08:46:14 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2012, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 19, 2012, 07:47:24 PM
I guess I've still "got it", because I was just blatantly hit on while I was eating my lunch (by myself) at my school.
14 year old boys are incorrigible aren't they! ;)

He was at least 20 (I think). Had nerves of steel, though. He came right up to me and said "would you like to talk?"
Pfft! That's nothing. There was a lady standing in the supermarket yesterday contemplating the cooking utensils. I stood next to her and said 'Great shame they don't sell inspiration isn't it?' She laughed and we had a little chat and I left her smiling. I'm such a flirt :D

Hahaha, you flirt! You should teach the younger, more nervous guys how to talk to ladies ;)

Nervousness is the death of success when it comes to meeting the opposite sex. A simple smile is the key to many an encounter. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:32:05 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 20, 2012, 06:06:44 AM
Been teaching lots, at all crazy hours of the day/night. I have folks in several different time zones. I prettymuch plan out each class. We don't have to stick strictly to anything, but my one student today just totally ditched what we were talking about (grammar stuff) and started flirting like crazy with me. :D Telling me all about his city, how I should visit him, where he'd take me to show me around... sigh...

A student and the wrong gender! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:33:02 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 20, 2012, 07:12:49 AM
I saw my brother tonight for the first time in about 6 or 7 years. We went to dinner, caught up on things, reminisced about our Dad, and my brother said he hated getting old, with a passion. He's 56, one year younger than me. When I think about it, I don't hate getting old but I must say it's more disappointing than I expected.

That comment is intriguing. Why so?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 20, 2012, 02:05:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 20, 2012, 06:06:44 AM
Been teaching lots, at all crazy hours of the day/night. I have folks in several different time zones. I prettymuch plan out each class. We don't have to stick strictly to anything, but my one student today just totally ditched what we were talking about (grammar stuff) and started flirting like crazy with me. :D Telling me all about his city, how I should visit him, where he'd take me to show me around... sigh...

A student and the wrong gender! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg34.imageshack.us%2Fimg34%2F2438%2Fheheoc.gif&hash=50cf1131f6316b9f48965cce1bfe1877dc8f90e7)

:D Yeah, it was cute. It's not as bad as it sounds since he's probably older than me by a few years, but as a teacher I wouldn't flirt with a student in a million years, even if I was interested. And the gender thing, well, there's that too... ;D Today's class will probably be interesting. I don't know if I should feel guilty because he keeps signing up for lessons and then then derailing them so I'm getting paid to try to keep him on track... or if I should say 'oh well!' and just go for it. The latter, I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 20, 2012, 03:02:23 PM

I have decided to quit smoking (again) but unlike other attempts I am serious about quitting this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 20, 2012, 04:18:29 PM

Good luck with that Crow! I quit a few months ago, and found the Nicorette Quickmist somewhat helpful. It tastes bad (I used to spray it toward the side of my mouth rather than my tongue, which seemed to help with that) and isn't cheap, but it does help with the cravings and irritability which in my opinion create the biggest issues when quitting. It seemed to me that its nature allowed me to directly deflect the desire for tobacco. I used to go through one of the little bottles in a week, but gradually cut that down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 20, 2012, 04:46:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 20, 2012, 07:12:49 AM
I saw my brother tonight for the first time in about 6 or 7 years. We went to dinner, caught up on things, reminisced about our Dad, and my brother said he hated getting old, with a passion. He's 56, one year younger than me. When I think about it, I don't hate getting old but I must say it's more disappointing than I expected.

That comment is intriguing. Why so?

I hadn't expected things to fall apart quite so quickly -- my knees, my memory, my energy. I suppose I'd expected a more gradual slowing down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 20, 2012, 05:08:13 PM

A Pill for Happy People!!! YAY!!! Maybe I NEED some.....Naaahh!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jd4tugPM83c#t=0s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jd4tugPM83c#t=0s)

I LOVE the ONION :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 20, 2012, 05:27:19 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 20, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
I have decided to quit smoking (again) but unlike other attempts I am serious about quitting this time.

You tried Alan Carrs book? Worked for me and I've been clean (apart from the odd special occasion cigar or pipe (tobacco only!)) for about about 9 years.

http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/ (http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/)

It's all about (his interpretation of) the psychology of cigarette addiction. It's all in the mind. I was a 20 a day smoker and wasn't even all that determined when I read the book and just went along with it all (smoking all the way as suggested), then came the page when you have to commit... and that was the last cigarette I EVER smoked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 20, 2012, 06:11:26 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
You tried Alan Carrs book? Worked for me and I've been clean (apart from the odd special occasion cigar or pipe (tobacco only!)) for about about 9 years.

http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/ (http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/)

It's all about (his interpretation of) the psychology of cigarette addiction. It's all in the mind. I was a 20 a day smoker and wasn't even all that determined when I read the book and just went along with it all (smoking all the way as suggested), then came the page when you have to commit... and that was the last cigarette I EVER smoked.

Which book was it that you read as I may as well give it a try, if it works fantastic if not it's only a fiver.

Quote from: Recusant on April 20, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
Good luck with that Crow! I quit a few months ago, and found the Nicorette Quickmist somewhat helpful. It tastes bad (I used to spray it toward the side of my mouth rather than my tongue, which seemed to help with that) and isn't cheap, but it does help with the cravings and irritability which in my opinion create the biggest issues when quitting. It seemed to me that its nature allowed me to directly deflect the desire for tobacco. I used to go through one of the little bottles in a week, but gradually cut that down.

I have kind of gone cold turkey but with the nicorette gum as a backup and seems to be more manageable so far. Though still have that horrible spaced out feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 06:37:36 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 20, 2012, 04:46:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 20, 2012, 07:12:49 AM
I saw my brother tonight for the first time in about 6 or 7 years. We went to dinner, caught up on things, reminisced about our Dad, and my brother said he hated getting old, with a passion. He's 56, one year younger than me. When I think about it, I don't hate getting old but I must say it's more disappointing than I expected.

That comment is intriguing. Why so?

I hadn't expected things to fall apart quite so quickly -- my knees, my memory, my energy. I suppose I'd expected a more gradual slowing down.

I'm suffering the memory issue. Noticeable degradation over the last few years. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 20, 2012, 06:42:07 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 20, 2012, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
You tried Alan Carrs book? Worked for me and I've been clean (apart from the odd special occasion cigar or pipe (tobacco only!)) for about about 9 years.

http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/ (http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/)

It's all about (his interpretation of) the psychology of cigarette addiction. It's all in the mind. I was a 20 a day smoker and wasn't even all that determined when I read the book and just went along with it all (smoking all the way as suggested), then came the page when you have to commit... and that was the last cigarette I EVER smoked.

Which book was it that you read as I may as well give it a try, if it works fantastic if not it's only a fiver.

It's the Allen Carr book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334943548&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334943548&sr=8-1)
Worked for my wife too, but she did the course at a local Allen Carr centre for £££s. The book was enough for me.

Good luck! Let us know how you get on...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 20, 2012, 07:07:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2012, 06:37:36 PM
I'm suffering the memory issue. Noticeable degradation over the last few years. :(

What's worse is when it's not just you noticing it, but other people. That's when you start getting the strange looks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 20, 2012, 07:11:35 PM

Sleep is on my mind atm...so sleepy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on April 20, 2012, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 20, 2012, 07:11:35 PM
Sleep is on my mind atm...so sleepy.

I'm with you. Zzzzzzzzzzzz......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 21, 2012, 12:00:14 AM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on April 20, 2012, 10:35:26 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 20, 2012, 07:11:35 PM
Sleep is on my mind atm...so sleepy.
I'm with you. Zzzzzzzzzzzz......

Hope you two are cozy together! ;D (sorry, couldn't resist)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 21, 2012, 01:24:01 AM

Lost my hot glue gun!! Can't decide what to wear to My Little Pony season finale watch party tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 21, 2012, 01:47:30 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 21, 2012, 01:24:01 AM
Lost my hot glue gun!! Can't decide what to wear to My Little Pony season finale watch party tomorrow.

I am so pumped for the season finale tomorrow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 21, 2012, 02:02:05 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 21, 2012, 01:47:30 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 21, 2012, 01:24:01 AM
Lost my hot glue gun!! Can't decide what to wear to My Little Pony season finale watch party tomorrow.

I am so pumped for the season finale tomorrow!

I am wearing a cravat with a topaz pendant sewn on :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 21, 2012, 02:08:33 AM

I'll just wear my pajamas. I don't have any pony meet ups in my area, which is fine. I'll just geek out in the comfort of my bed. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2012, 06:29:03 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 20, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
I have decided to quit smoking (again) but unlike other attempts I am serious about quitting this time.

Update please. Prepare for rampant humiliation if you have dropped of the wagon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 21, 2012, 07:06:16 PM

Trying to catch up with The Trial(tm), eating head ache pills and being generally whiney and miserable. Other than that, business as usual.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2012, 07:13:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 21, 2012, 07:06:16 PM
Trying to catch up with The Trial(tm), eating head ache pills and being generally whiney and miserable. Other than that, business as usual.

Hope you feel better soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 21, 2012, 07:30:37 PM

Eh... Don't feel like feeling better. Taking a misery day today :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 22, 2012, 12:10:30 PM

Washed the car yesterday. Today it rains.
Typical?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 22, 2012, 12:43:03 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 06:42:07 PM
Good luck! Let us know how you get on...

Thanks for recommending the book, finished it and cant believe how differently I think about the things. Not had a single so called side effect since about the 12th chapter whereas I would normally be crawling the walls at this point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 22, 2012, 01:03:20 PM

Asmocar is being rained on too, but he hasn't washed it yet. Will go to car wash this evening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 22, 2012, 02:46:16 PM

:o United just drew with Everton. Come on City!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 22, 2012, 04:28:54 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 22, 2012, 12:10:30 PM
Washed the car yesterday. Today it rains.
Typical?

Maybe of people who don't read weather forecasts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 22, 2012, 04:31:09 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 02:46:16 PM
:o United just drew with Everton. Come on City!

With Tevez back in the fold, I fancy their chances. United have not been convincing all season but willpower and benevolent refereeing seemed to have won the day for them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 22, 2012, 05:25:53 PM

Need to decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2012, 06:07:22 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 22, 2012, 05:25:53 PM
Need to decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch.

Food?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 06:23:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2012, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 22, 2012, 05:25:53 PM
Need to decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch.
Food?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 22, 2012, 07:05:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2012, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 22, 2012, 05:25:53 PM
Need to decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch.
Food?

Yes. A baby.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 07:10:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 22, 2012, 07:05:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2012, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 22, 2012, 05:25:53 PM
Need to decide what to eat for breakfast/lunch.
Food?
Yes. A baby.

*loudspeaker voice*

Jonathan Swift. Paging Mr. Jonathan Swift... :D

http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/world/readfile?fk_files=1444499

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 22, 2012, 07:40:19 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 06:42:07 PM
Good luck! Let us know how you get on...

Thanks for recommending the book, finished it and cant believe how differently I think about the things. Not had a single so called side effect since about the 12th chapter whereas I would normally be crawling the walls at this point.

Brilliant stuff. That was a quick turnaround!

Keep it up and you too can learn to pity smokers instead of envying them!

Congrats!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 08:36:08 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 06:42:07 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 20, 2012, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 20, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
You tried Alan Carrs book? Worked for me and I've been clean (apart from the odd special occasion cigar or pipe (tobacco only!)) for about about 9 years.

http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/ (http://www.allencarrseasyway.com/)

It's all about (his interpretation of) the psychology of cigarette addiction. It's all in the mind. I was a 20 a day smoker and wasn't even all that determined when I read the book and just went along with it all (smoking all the way as suggested), then came the page when you have to commit... and that was the last cigarette I EVER smoked.

Which book was it that you read as I may as well give it a try, if it works fantastic if not it's only a fiver.

It's the Allen Carr book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334943548&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334943548&sr=8-1)
Worked for my wife too, but she did the course at a local Allen Carr centre for £££s. The book was enough for me.

Good luck! Let us know how you get on...

Hey, I was just wondering. Does this book focus on smoking the cigarettes themselves, or on the nicotine addiction? Some people have a nicotine dependency even if they don't get it via cigarettes, so I was curious if this book would be of any use to those folks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 22, 2012, 08:40:03 PM

Earlier, I was looking at HAF in a crowded coffee shop - the place was packed, so the patrons were in very close proximity to each other. I was surfing and writing and HAFing when these two older ladies sat down next to me. I couldn't help but notice that one of them was wearing a rather large crucifix around her neck. She settled in next to me while her friend placed their order.

Well, she started STARING at my laptop. Like, just blatantly reading everything that I was reading about our atheist heathen ways. I really thought she might say something and for a second I considered closing the browser and looking at something a little more "innocuous". But then I thought, "you know what? I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm minding my own business. This is MY laptop and I like the Happy Atheist Forum." So I ignored her and kept scrolling. And she kept staring. But she didn't say anything.
A year or two ago, I think I would have caved.

Small victories.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2012, 08:50:28 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 22, 2012, 08:40:03 PM
Earlier, I was looking at HAF in a crowded coffee shop - the place was packed, so the patrons were in very close proximity to each other. I was surfing and writing and HAFing when these two older ladies sat down next to me. I couldn't help but notice that one of them was wearing a rather large crucifix around her neck. She settled in next to me while her friend placed their order.

Well, she started STARING at my laptop. Like, just blatantly reading everything that I was reading about our atheist heathen ways. I really thought she might say something and for a second I considered closing the browser and looking at something a little more "innocuous". But then I thought, "you know what? I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm minding my own business. This is MY laptop and I like the Happy Atheist Forum." So I ignored her and kept scrolling. And she kept staring. But she didn't say anything.
A year or two ago, I think I would have caved.

Small victories.

LOL

She propbaly checked out this site herself after going home :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 22, 2012, 08:56:05 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 22, 2012, 07:40:19 PM
Brilliant stuff. That was a quick turnaround!

Keep it up and you too can learn to pity smokers instead of envying them!

Congrats!

Thanks. I kind of already do, prior to reading the book I thought it was almost impossible to stop however as you said originally it is "a state of mind", similarly to the short story 'Flatland' and it is so easy to see the difference between the two once it has been pointed out. I was about half way to what the book was trying achieve with its readers before I picked it up as I wasn't under any illusions about it being any more than a drug addiction, my main problem was breaking the illusion that smoking is actually enjoyable when it is actually far from enjoyable. Sure its only been two days since I finished the book but apart from the occasional pang and slight sensation of hunger I haven't really noticed not smoking and when I do it is quickly dealt with, while the day before hand I was like a crackhead craving for a fix (and every other attempt being the same).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 08:57:32 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 22, 2012, 08:40:03 PM
Earlier, I was looking at HAF in a crowded coffee shop - the place was packed, so the patrons were in very close proximity to each other. I was surfing and writing and HAFing when these two older ladies sat down next to me. I couldn't help but notice that one of them was wearing a rather large crucifix around her neck. She settled in next to me while her friend placed their order.

Well, she started STARING at my laptop. Like, just blatantly reading everything that I was reading about our atheist heathen ways. I really thought she might say something and for a second I considered closing the browser and looking at something a little more "innocuous". But then I thought, "you know what? I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm minding my own business. This is MY laptop and I like the Happy Atheist Forum." So I ignored her and kept scrolling. And she kept staring. But she didn't say anything.
A year or two ago, I think I would have caved.

Small victories.

:D Awesome! She was probably thinking "happy atheist?? What's that?? I didn't think those folks could be happy!"

I'd like to think or hope that in a crowded cafe, I'd also keep my laptop open when browsing HAF. I do unfortunately have to switch to a different site if an elderly family member is visiting. Sigh. Small victories are wonderful, but sometimes they're not worth the huge battles. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 22, 2012, 09:02:49 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 08:36:08 PM
Hey, I was just wondering. Does this book focus on smoking the cigarettes themselves, or on the nicotine addiction? Some people have a nicotine dependency even if they don't get it via cigarettes, so I was curious if this book would be of any use to those folks.

A bit of both it focuses primarily on the actual smoking of the cigarette and the perception that we associate with it but does touch on being addicted to substitutes. I would totally recommend it even if you don't plan to give up, just give it a read as its not long and you don't have anything to lose by doing so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 09:04:06 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 09:02:49 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 08:36:08 PM
Hey, I was just wondering. Does this book focus on smoking the cigarettes themselves, or on the nicotine addiction? Some people have a nicotine dependency even if they don't get it via cigarettes, so I was curious if this book would be of any use to those folks.

A bit of both it focuses primarily on the actual smoking of the cigarette and the perception that we associate with it but does touch on being addicted to substitutes. I would totally recommend it even if you don't plan to give up, just give it a read as its not long and you don't have anything to lose by doing so.

Thanks! I think it's $6.99 for Kindle. Worth it, it looks like. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2012, 09:12:46 PM

Sounds like a cool book Crow, certainly got me curious...want to take a look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2012, 09:15:39 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 22, 2012, 08:40:03 PM
Earlier, I was looking at HAF in a crowded coffee shop - the place was packed, so the patrons were in very close proximity to each other. I was surfing and writing and HAFing when these two older ladies sat down next to me. I couldn't help but notice that one of them was wearing a rather large crucifix around her neck. She settled in next to me while her friend placed their order.

Well, she started STARING at my laptop. Like, just blatantly reading everything that I was reading about our atheist heathen ways. I really thought she might say something and for a second I considered closing the browser and looking at something a little more "innocuous". But then I thought, "you know what? I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm minding my own business. This is MY laptop and I like the Happy Atheist Forum." So I ignored her and kept scrolling. And she kept staring. But she didn't say anything.
A year or two ago, I think I would have caved.

Small victories.

YOU GO GIRL!!!!

You never know she might log in and have a look herself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 22, 2012, 09:33:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2012, 09:12:46 PM
Sounds like a cool book Crow, certainly got me curious...want to take a look.

Do! its basically hypnosis and says as much in the beginning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 22, 2012, 10:11:52 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2012, 09:12:46 PM
Sounds like a cool book Crow, certainly got me curious...want to take a look.

Do! its basically hypnosis and says as much in the beginning.

Yeah. I didnt actually agree with some of the stuff he said, but decided to suspend my disbelief for the greater good... and was glad I did. Most of it, however, was sane, rational and obvious once you understand it.

It's fascinating how he illuminates the whole psychology of our belief in our 'addiction' which - as it turns out - isn't that hard to overcome once you understand what's actually going on. I loved the bit about taking a cigarette NOT to make you feel better, but to actually normalise so we're not tackling our withdrawals as well as whatever else is bothering us. Feeling better after a ciggy is a fallacy, you're actually just returning to a state of reduced anxiety that a non-smoker feels all the time.

Good luck all...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 23, 2012, 01:17:43 PM

Quote from: En_Route on April 22, 2012, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 02:46:16 PM
:o United just drew with Everton. Come on City!
With Tevez back in the fold, I fancy their chances. United have not been convincing all season but willpower and benevolent refereeing seemed to have won the day for them.

So do I, the game this weekend will be interesting either way as the Manchester derbys are always good regardless. However even though United haven't been on form this season they are still the top of the league after trailing behind for a good half a season, they seem to be able to pull a win out or at least a draw even if they are playing bad. I just hope City comes out of this with a similar result to the 6-1 game at the start of the season.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 23, 2012, 02:30:21 PM

Hi All,
I'm back from Miami. Had an okay-ish time. Rained buckets during our day when we were supposed to go to the Everglades and South Beach, so Hubby and I spent most of the day in our hotel room not talking to each other because we'd gotten into a stupid fight and were both feeling surly and peckish. ::) But, also had some fun at the gala dinner and reception on the other two days, so not bad over all I suppose. Here are pictures.

The entrance to the resort:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F4b477d57.jpg&hash=89dc597c2bf0d5fc96b17310f1478854007b90b7)

Views from our balconey (that is the golf course)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F9b85d615.jpg&hash=27c658026f601b89a0a828bef6a39b0cd14c6735)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F7a32a888.jpg&hash=243ca388a2f146794ad1f4ad1e61611ab74f3a5a)

Some turtles by the front entrance that I fell in love with:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F669da03b.jpg&hash=4b5c92099e789d860e78b3235383f1aee4b74f86)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Ff68a9487.jpg&hash=e42fde043e7e7a1c76bad55f4817e08debb436f1)

Some...duck like creatures...that we found just walking down the side walk. They're duck shaped and duck sized, but not like any ducks I've ever seen before.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F4bdfc2c4.jpg&hash=19bb849dd60a1341bb692d64df9cf47d9fb58a53)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F6d7352d2.jpg&hash=17d1310f579cd8ef14e64b0c63aef80c04ef9617)

Good to be home. I missed T something fierce!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:30:56 PM

Snow!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 23, 2012, 02:32:45 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:30:56 PM
Snow!!!

Wow. That sucks. There was frost on my truck this morning. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:42:24 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 23, 2012, 02:30:21 PM

Some...duck like creatures...that we found just walking down the side walk. They're duck shaped and duck sized, but not like any ducks I've ever seen before.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F4bdfc2c4.jpg&hash=19bb849dd60a1341bb692d64df9cf47d9fb58a53)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F6d7352d2.jpg&hash=17d1310f579cd8ef14e64b0c63aef80c04ef9617)

Got the bird book out, I think it's a Muscovy Duck

Glad you had a nice time, Nice pictures :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 23, 2012, 03:02:31 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:30:56 PM
Snow!!!

We have snow here, too. I am so sad. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:08:36 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:42:24 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 23, 2012, 02:30:21 PM

Some...duck like creatures...that we found just walking down the side walk. They're duck shaped and duck sized, but not like any ducks I've ever seen before.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F4bdfc2c4.jpg&hash=19bb849dd60a1341bb692d64df9cf47d9fb58a53)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F6d7352d2.jpg&hash=17d1310f579cd8ef14e64b0c63aef80c04ef9617)

Got the bird book out, I think it's a Muscovy Duck

Glad you had a nice time, Nice pictures :)

Yes, that there is a Muscovy duck indeed. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.birds.cornell.edu%2Fcrows%2Fimages%2FMuscovy-Duck-051a.jpg&hash=b614728ab9609af588cae4bf6a486a425ed0a3c3)

I apologize to the vegetarians here, but may I just say that not only are they interesting birds, they are delicious, too... *hides*

Ali, glad you're back! Sorry about the tiff you guys had, but glad that overall, you had a nice time. I'm sure you missed T like crazy! And those are VERY nice pictures! ;D I love the turtles too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 23, 2012, 03:40:11 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 23, 2012, 01:17:43 PM
Quote from: En_Route on April 22, 2012, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 22, 2012, 02:46:16 PM
:o United just drew with Everton. Come on City!
With Tevez back in the fold, I fancy their chances. United have not been convincing all season but willpower and benevolent refereeing seemed to have won the day for them.

So do I, the game this weekend will be interesting either way as the Manchester derbys are always good regardless. However even though United haven't been on form this season they are still the top of the league after trailing behind for a good half a season, they seem to be able to pull a win out or at least a draw even if they are playing bad. I just hope City comes out of this with a similar result to the 6-1 game at the start of the season.

1-0 would do given their goal difference.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 03:44:47 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:08:36 PM
I apologize to the vegetarians here, but may I just say that not only are they interesting birds, they are delicious, too... *hides*

And those are VERY nice pictures! ;D I love the turtles too!

Not baked boiled or fried I hope?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:47:31 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 03:44:47 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:08:36 PM
I apologize to the vegetarians here, but may I just say that not only are they interesting birds, they are delicious, too... *hides*

And those are VERY nice pictures! ;D I love the turtles too!

Not baked boiled or fried I hope?

:D That's what I get for posting without coffee. Guess that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "heros in a half shell", eh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 04:32:03 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 23, 2012, 03:47:31 PM
:D That's what I get for posting without coffee. Guess that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "heros in a half shell", eh?

Oh I don't know, I welcome the opportunities for misinterpretation pre caffeinated brains present.

I like your wobbly cat avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 04:32:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 02:32:45 PM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 02:30:56 PM
Snow!!!

Wow. That sucks. There was frost on my truck this morning. >:(

I know...... it sucks! It's still snowing....blah! It's an indoors day today. I'm a little worried about some of my outdoor plants; I have a 2 year old japanese maple tree that I planted last summer and it is still vulnerable, a frost a few weeks ago did some damage, but it rebounded(I forgot to cover it), and I also have a rose bush that doesn't tolerate the cold well at all and the last frost killed the new growth and it just started showing new growth again earlier this week and then Old Man Winter decided that he should stop by for one last visit :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 23, 2012, 04:55:58 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
I know...... it sucks! It's still snowing....blah! It's an indoors day today. I'm a little worried about some of my outdoor plants; I have a 2 year old japanese maple tree that I planted last summer and it is still vulnerable, a frost a few weeks ago did some damage, but it rebounded(I forgot to cover it), and I also have a rose bush that doesn't tolerate the cold well at all and the last frost killed the new growth and it just started showing new growth again earlier this week and then Old Man Winter decided that he should stop by for one last visit :P

I body clipped my mini horse's winter coat off thinking that by April I would be safe. Nope. Had to bust out the winter coats again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 23, 2012, 04:58:27 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 04:55:58 PM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
I know...... it sucks! It's still snowing....blah! It's an indoors day today. I'm a little worried about some of my outdoor plants; I have a 2 year old japanese maple tree that I planted last summer and it is still vulnerable, a frost a few weeks ago did some damage, but it rebounded(I forgot to cover it), and I also have a rose bush that doesn't tolerate the cold well at all and the last frost killed the new growth and it just started showing new growth again earlier this week and then Old Man Winter decided that he should stop by for one last visit :P

I body clipped my mini horse's winter coat off thinking that by April I would be safe. Nope. Had to bust out the winter coats again.

At least you can always add clothes. It's always worse trying to keep cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 23, 2012, 05:00:52 PM

They declared a hose pipe ban across most of the south half of England two weeks ago. It has rained almost every day since. Good you might think? NO! We're in the North where there is no hose pipe ban!!! It's pissing down and expected to continue to do so all week!!! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 23, 2012, 05:27:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 23, 2012, 04:58:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 04:55:58 PM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
I know...... it sucks! It's still snowing....blah! It's an indoors day today. I'm a little worried about some of my outdoor plants; I have a 2 year old japanese maple tree that I planted last summer and it is still vulnerable, a frost a few weeks ago did some damage, but it rebounded(I forgot to cover it), and I also have a rose bush that doesn't tolerate the cold well at all and the last frost killed the new growth and it just started showing new growth again earlier this week and then Old Man Winter decided that he should stop by for one last visit :P

I body clipped my mini horse's winter coat off thinking that by April I would be safe. Nope. Had to bust out the winter coats again.
At least you can always add clothes. It's always worse trying to keep cool.

Yeah, but I already got all the blankets washed and packed away. I had to brave the shed to get them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 23, 2012, 06:53:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 23, 2012, 04:58:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 04:55:58 PM
Quote from: Jimmy on April 23, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
I know...... it sucks! It's still snowing....blah! It's an indoors day today. I'm a little worried about some of my outdoor plants; I have a 2 year old japanese maple tree that I planted last summer and it is still vulnerable, a frost a few weeks ago did some damage, but it rebounded(I forgot to cover it), and I also have a rose bush that doesn't tolerate the cold well at all and the last frost killed the new growth and it just started showing new growth again earlier this week and then Old Man Winter decided that he should stop by for one last visit :P

I body clipped my mini horse's winter coat off thinking that by April I would be safe. Nope. Had to bust out the winter coats again.
At least you can always add clothes. It's always worse trying to keep cool.

Yeah, but I already got all the blankets washed and packed away. I had to brave the shed to get them.

Presumably it's not the shed that's the problem but all the creepy crawlies in it? Can't you just put herman in there for a couple of hours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 23, 2012, 07:04:48 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 23, 2012, 06:53:13 PM
Presumably it's not the shed that's the problem but all the creepy crawlies in it? Can't you just put herman in there for a couple of hours?

It's not the creepy crawlies (though that is part of the problem) it is the mountains of stuff in the way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 07:10:41 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 07:04:48 PM
It's not the creepy crawlies (though that is part of the problem) it is the mountains of stuff in the way.

Are you committed to the small horse?
Could you possibly be interested in a horse shaped nuclear powered robot?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 23, 2012, 07:20:28 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2012, 07:10:41 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 23, 2012, 07:04:48 PM
It's not the creepy crawlies (though that is part of the problem) it is the mountains of stuff in the way.

Are you committed to the small horse?
Could you possibly be interested in a horse shaped nuclear powered robot?

Yes I am committed to Smallish One.

No I am not interested in a nuclear robot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 23, 2012, 08:34:43 PM

You english and your weather. Ta boiling con calor aquí in amigoland. As early as febrero!

Tan este, No he dormido for over thirty six hours. It got pretty bad with mis clientes, pa necesitá la sleep. Ya me bien more, now though. Still a little loopy. *yawn*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 08:56:03 PM

Brrr, so cold in April!!
But i have gummy bears. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 12:02:44 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 08:56:03 PM
Brrr, so cold in April!!
But i have gummy bears. :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535538_398034023551627_131780280177004_1259681_1384180136_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 24, 2012, 12:04:23 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 12:02:44 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 08:56:03 PM
Brrr, so cold in April!!
But i have gummy bears. :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535538_398034023551627_131780280177004_1259681_1384180136_n.jpg)

Yeah, I'm in the south and had to wear long sleeves last night. It's a good thing they changed the term to "global climate change," or Al Gore would have pie on his face. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 12:09:26 AM

I love that photo xDD!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM

Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 02:14:20 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D

Bet it feels awesome... but that can't be good for your phone! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 02:21:04 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 02:14:20 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D

Bet it feels awesome... but that can't be good for your phone! :o

I was just going to ask how are you updating??
I thought you werent allowed to bring electronics into sauna. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 02:45:17 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 02:21:04 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 02:14:20 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D

Bet it feels awesome... but that can't be good for your phone! :o

I was just going to ask how are you updating??
I thought you werent allowed to bring electronics into sauna. ???

I'm at my brother's friend's house. They have a sauna and I was listening to some relaxing music. I didn't use the steam, so it was just a hot room.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 24, 2012, 03:15:38 AM

Man, this past winter sucked. I think the lowest temperature it got was 46 degrees fahrenheit.

It's april right now and things are very very pleasant. Will wait to see what happens in march. (Plus flowers are everyone, and I've never seen this color green before.

One of the best things about spring is waking up to the sound of leaves swishing in the wind. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 04:04:25 AM

Quote from: The Semaestro on April 24, 2012, 03:15:38 AM
Man, this past winter sucked. I think the lowest temperature it got was 46 degrees fahrenheit.

It's april right now and things are very very pleasant. Will wait to see what happens in march. (Plus flowers are everyone, and I've never seen this color green before.

One of the best things about spring is waking up to the sound of leaves swishing in the wind. 8)

It's raining all week in nyc, but i do love the trees all dressed for spring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 24, 2012, 04:17:30 AM

I've moved into our new house. Last week the moving company delivered six truck loads of our stuff, which basically means that our whole house is now full of carton boxes waiting to be unpacked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 04:31:34 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on April 24, 2012, 04:17:30 AM
I've moved into our new house. Last week the moving company delivered six truck loads of our stuff, which basically means that our whole house is now full of carton boxes waiting to be unpacked.

Have fun~!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:06:25 AM

Quote from: The Semaestro on April 24, 2012, 03:15:38 AM
Man, this past winter sucked. I think the lowest temperature it got was 46 degrees fahrenheit.

It's april right now and things are very very pleasant. Will wait to see what happens in march. (Plus flowers are everyone, and I've never seen this color green before.

One of the best things about spring is waking up to the sound of leaves swishing in the wind. 8)

Huh? You're gonna wait and see what happens last month?

That could be the least logical post on this forum ever, and we discuss religions for a hobby!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:45:02 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D

How the hell are you posting from a sauna!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 02:14:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D
How the hell are you posting from a sauna!!!

I wanted to listen to some relaxing tunes while I sat in the sauna for a while. I don't use the steam, so it was just a warm room.

Poor mom. The job inspector person is following her around work today and it has gotten her all stressed out. :( So I have been sending her cute pictures of baby animals to help her relax. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: history_geek on April 24, 2012, 04:26:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 02:14:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:45:02 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 01:57:58 AM
Sitting in a sauna and it feels great. ;D
How the hell are you posting from a sauna!!!

I wanted to listen to some relaxing tunes while I sat in the sauna for a while. I don't use the steam, so it was just a warm room.

Poor mom. The job inspector person is following her around work today and it has gotten her all stressed out. :( So I have been sending her cute pictures of baby animals to help her relax. :)

Remember: it ain't a sauna unless it's 80^oC ;) or 70^oC if you're a rookie, I suppose... :-\

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 05:42:01 PM

Quote from: history_geek on April 24, 2012, 04:26:09 PM

Remember: it ain't a sauna unless it's 80^oC ;) or 70^oC if you're a rookie, I suppose... :-\

;D

This one only went to 60^oC It was a private sauna at my brother's friend's (and employer) house. It was one of three. Needless to say, I enjoy tagging along with my brother. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 09:14:26 PM

Hey Asmo, you may have clay, but do you have this? ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhackedirl.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fepic-win-photos-wheels-within-wheels-win.jpg&hash=03ae2e4d132e33de97e1d0cda4f165c26a175621)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 24, 2012, 11:57:09 PM

Oh shi..! XD
Greyhound is awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 01:06:21 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
Hey Asmo, you may have clay, but do you have this? ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhackedirl.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F04%2Fepic-win-photos-wheels-within-wheels-win.jpg&hash=03ae2e4d132e33de97e1d0cda4f165c26a175621)

If When I get a greyhound, I am getting this sticker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 25, 2012, 03:44:29 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
Hey Asmo, you may have clay, but do you have this? ;D

Hell has hounds.
How do you know these aren't the hounds of Asmo?
Greyhounds, it seems pretty obvious to me.

Nice Autumn day, clear blue sky for Anzac Day holiday.
It's been too wet lately.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 04:54:24 AM

had a semi-tolerable birthday today. Ended up spending part of it in church, which sucked beyond belief. Failed my driver's test, but taking it again Thursday. Got just about nothing done. But at least I still have my dignity. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 05:43:09 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 04:54:24 AM
had a semi-tolerable birthday today. Ended up spending part of it in church, which sucked beyond belief. Failed my driver's test, but taking it again Thursday. Got just about nothing done. But at least I still have my dignity. :-\

Happy birthday! Sorry some parts of it were sucky, but hey, there's something to be said for keeping one's dignity on their birthday. Many people don't bother. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 07:11:24 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 25, 2012, 03:44:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 24, 2012, 09:14:26 PM
Hey Asmo, you may have clay, but do you have this? ;D

Hell has hounds.
How do you know these aren't the hounds of Asmo?
Greyhounds, it seems pretty obvious to me.

Why else would they be called "Greyhounds"? Of course, they are of The Asmo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 07:36:28 AM

So. I've concluded that my cellphone charger is in one of the following locations:
- Buried in the toy box
- Flushed down the toilet
- Hidden in the fridge
- With my daughter in bed
- Dragged off somewhere by my cat

But no matter how I slice it, it appears to be suspiciously MIA. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 07:57:16 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 07:36:28 AM
So. I've concluded that my cellphone charger is in one of the following locations:
- Buried in the toy box
- Flushed down the toilet
- Hidden in the fridge
- With my daughter in bed
- Dragged off somewhere by my cat

But no matter how I slice it, it appears to be suspiciously MIA. :D

The Sagely-Wise, Lumpily-Grumpy One predicts that you shall find it in the last place you look. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 07:58:34 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 04:54:24 AM
had a semi-tolerable birthday today. Ended up spending part of it in church, which sucked beyond belief. Failed my driver's test, but taking it again Thursday. Got just about nothing done. But at least I still have my dignity. :-\

Happy new orbit day!!! May you circulate many more times!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 08:01:12 AM

Failed driver's test..? :o Needs more practice.

Happy Yet-Another-Revolution-Around-The-System's-Star day :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 25, 2012, 10:28:46 AM

My finely honed ninja senses tells me there is something fishy going on here.
Tank, Asmo. You two are up to something nefarious, aren't you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 10:55:59 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 25, 2012, 10:28:46 AM
My finely honed ninja senses tells me there is something fishy going on here.
Tank, Asmo. You two are up to something nefarious, aren't you?

The Asmo just made 11,000 posts!!

And I don't know what you are talking about!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 11:20:23 AM

The Asmo took over Tank. Was seen saying something about needing one for his War(tm) efforts... ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 25, 2012, 11:24:46 AM

Quote from: AmicaleSo. I've concluded that my cellphone charger is in one of the following locations:
- Buried in the toy box
- Flushed down the toilet
- Hidden in the fridge
- With my daughter in bed
- Dragged off somewhere by my cat

But no matter how I slice it, it appears to be suspiciously MIA. :D

It's most probably with my camera-card reader.
________________

Happy yesterday, not your typical.... Sorry we missed it. You may never have another if the Asmotank destroys the galaxy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 25, 2012, 11:44:27 AM

Saw "Some like it hot" at the Cinematograph. I still succumb to its unique blend of farce and fairytale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 25, 2012, 11:59:38 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 04:54:24 AM
had a semi-tolerable birthday today. Ended up spending part of it in church, which sucked beyond belief. Failed my driver's test, but taking it again Thursday. Got just about nothing done. But at least I still have my dignity. :-\

OMA!!! You're back!!!! *tackle hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 12:23:32 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 11:20:23 AM
The Asmo took over Tank. Was seen saying something about needing one for his War(tm) efforts... ???

This is too confusing for my poor little brain to handle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 12:42:12 PM

Asmo is Asmo who is Tank who is also Asmo. What's confusing about it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 25, 2012, 12:44:57 PM

Came across this picture yesterday, couldn't help but think:
Asmo of the Deep?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-6xTJnnDNvMs%2FTqHJoXgxJ0I%2FAAAAAAAABEY%2F1aoKTRrKF2g%2Fs320%2FBlobfish.jpg&hash=74af5fe029c2bf3351153703ffd24f11b41287ee)

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 12:46:52 PM

Oh! That's Grandpa Tank, actually. He got a cannon strapped to his bootstraps and off to Davy Jones' Locker he went.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 01:11:01 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 12:23:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 11:20:23 AM
The Asmo took over Tank. Was seen saying something about needing one for his War(tm) efforts... ???

This is too confusing for my poor little brain to handle.

Brain... starting to hurt... in 3...2... 1...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpedinet.net%2Fimages%2Fbrain_scratching_head_hg_clr.gif&hash=de9ea308f0c35076b69264cbcaa0cdccb5da06e0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 25, 2012, 01:14:55 PM

It would be more believable if realTank changed realAsmo's name to Tank. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 01:22:35 PM

Having a grey day today!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 01:33:48 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 01:22:35 PM
Having a grey day today!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelmain.com%2Fuploaded_images%2Feeyore-739832.jpg&hash=619fec0b26a213ad3330543130b41b4e2025e422)

A grey Eeeyore being emo... emo, Asmo... I can see it! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 25, 2012, 01:42:57 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 01:22:35 PM
Having a grey day today!

Grey is the new black.
Nyc is covered in grey. So are my nails.
:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 03:17:01 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 01:11:01 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 12:23:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 11:20:23 AM
The Asmo took over Tank. Was seen saying something about needing one for his War(tm) efforts... ???

This is too confusing for my poor little brain to handle.

Brain... starting to hurt... in 3...2... 1...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpedinet.net%2Fimages%2Fbrain_scratching_head_hg_clr.gif&hash=de9ea308f0c35076b69264cbcaa0cdccb5da06e0)

Ahhh! Everyone just... just.. stop!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 03:18:40 PM

This here sums me up nicely today! :

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538685_158109750985093_100003582063614_201909_19462801_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 25, 2012, 04:33:14 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 01:22:35 PM
Having a grey day today!

So you are having a greyt day? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 04:34:23 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 25, 2012, 11:59:38 AM
OMA!!! You're back!!!! *tackle hugs*

Haha. *falls* Yeah, I'm back. :D I missed you guys so much!
Thanks Asmo, Old Git, Asmodean, and Amicale for the birthday consolation. :)

Today I've got a ton of work to catch up on... So yes Asmo, today will be a grey day. Very grey indeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 04:44:05 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!

It wasn't me! Asmo did it!! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 05:36:22 PM

I was in London yesterday and like usual the first thing I noticed is that people are in way too much of a rush. Take getting the tube for instance people rush like maniacs to try and squeeze onto a train, but they come almost every three mins. WTF. No wonder they are all grumpy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 05:49:48 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 05:36:22 PM
Take getting the tube for instance

Why don't American's have fun with the English language like the British do? Tube is much more fun than "subway," which I imagine is what tube means. "Bloody hell" and "fuckin' wanker" are great too.

I wonder if India has fun words too, or if they have made the English language boring like America.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 06:01:13 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!

Yes, what? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 25, 2012, 06:03:21 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 05:36:22 PM
I was in London yesterday and like usual the first thing I noticed is that people are in way too much of a rush. Take getting the tube for instance people rush like maniacs to try and squeeze onto a train, but they come almost every three mins. WTF. No wonder they are all grumpy.

I don't mind rush.
I've a problem with dreamy wanderers in busy places.
I seem to anticipate when people are going to walk backwards but I don't understand how they do it without thought.
You give children space because they've a mental incapacity, it's recognised in the law.
Some people walk straight or diagonally across the stream without looking or acknowledging those on the true path.
Four people, not necessarily associated are moving in a direction taking up the whole space, a person coming the other way, keeping to the side is faced with a wall of zomboids.
When I lived and worked in the centre of a global city I wasn't bothered, didn't have to make allowance for the erratic behaviour of others, they seemed to flow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 06:24:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 06:01:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!
Yes, what? :D

Trouble. The pair of ya.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 06:25:20 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 06:24:14 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 06:01:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!
Yes, what? :D

Trouble. The pair of ya.

Tank. I think we in the shite!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 25, 2012, 06:28:57 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 05:36:22 PM
I was in London yesterday and like usual the first thing I noticed is that people are in way too much of a rush. Take getting the tube for instance people rush like maniacs to try and squeeze onto a train, but they come almost every three mins. WTF. No wonder they are all grumpy.

No, we're grumpy because interlopers like you take up valuable space on trains :D

Quote from: TMPI don't mind rush.
I've a problem with dreamy wanderers in busy places.
I seem to anticipate when people are going to walk backwards but I don't understand how they do it without thought.
You give children space because they've a mental incapacity, it's recognised in the law.
Some people walk straight or diagonally across the stream without looking or acknowledging those on the true path.
Four people, not necessarily associated are moving in a direction taking up the whole space, a person coming the other way, keeping to the side is faced with a wall of zomboids.
When I lived and worked in the centre of a global city I wasn't bothered, didn't have to make allowance for the erratic behaviour of others, they seemed to flow.

Did you ever hear of the 'speed walking lanes' proposed for Oxford Street?
http://londonist.com/2010/07/pedestrian_speed_lanes_for_oxford_s.php (http://londonist.com/2010/07/pedestrian_speed_lanes_for_oxford_s.php)
Now there's no excuse for getting in my bloody way. Bloody tourists... Bloody commuters... Bloody humans...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 07:20:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 25, 2012, 06:03:21 PM
I don't mind rush.
I've a problem with dreamy wanderers in busy places.

Oh I also have a problem with dreamy wanderers as well and people who just stop. I could get behind the speed walking lanes on Oxford street or any main street in any city.

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 25, 2012, 06:28:57 PM
No, we're grumpy because interlopers like you take up valuable space on trains :D

I could understand that one if I had to travel during the rush hours in London on a daily basis. The first time I did travel on the tube during rush hour I said never again and haven't done so since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 07:22:40 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 25, 2012, 06:28:57 PM
Did you ever hear of the 'speed walking lanes' proposed for Oxford Street?
http://londonist.com/2010/07/pedestrian_speed_lanes_for_oxford_s.php (http://londonist.com/2010/07/pedestrian_speed_lanes_for_oxford_s.php)
Now there's no excuse for getting in my bloody way. Bloody tourists... Bloody commuters... Bloody humans...

*snerk*

Oddly enough, my version of Oxford street in my version of that city isn't filled with tourists or commuters, whatsoever. A bunch of students, mostly. The busses are generally packed, but there's almost nobody on the sidewalks. On the east end of Oxford, you don't want to be there much past dark, it can get a little freaky. Oxford and Richmond downtown is packed with business people, students, loud music, you name it. And bus service stops partway up the west end of Oxford, you have to walk or drive to get to several businesses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 07:29:23 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 06:25:20 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 06:24:14 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 06:01:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!
Yes, what? :D

Trouble. The pair of ya.
Tank. I think we in the shite!!!

Nah, Asmo, I think they might suspect but without any knowledge as to what it is they suspect. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 08:33:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 07:29:23 PM
Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 06:25:20 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 06:24:14 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 06:01:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=5429;type=avatar)
TANK!!!!!!
Yes, what? :D

Trouble. The pair of ya.
Tank. I think we in the shite!!!
Nah, Asmo, I think they might suspect but without any knowledge as to what it is they suspect. ;D

I feel as though I should be worried about what might happen to the universe if you two keep this up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 25, 2012, 08:54:05 PM

So, HAF on facebook has 666 likes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM

Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 09:16:52 PM

Ah! Yes, the other mods... Something makes me want to blame The Asmo for that. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 09:22:21 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?

Bit of fun to celebrate Asmo making 6,000 posts. It will all turn back tomorrow morning. Would you like to be assimilated?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 09:25:16 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
It will all turn back tomorrow morning.

...And then somebody who was not on today will try to figure it out... ;D MUAHAHAHAHA!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 09:25:38 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?

We are the Asmos. Lower your shields and surrender your Avatars. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 09:26:31 PM

Yes! Bow down to The Asmos! They even have a tank, look! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:29:10 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?
Bit of fun to celebrate Asmo making 6,000 posts. It will all turn back tomorrow morning. Would you like to be assimilated?

Ahhhhh all makes sense now. But why stop tomorrow?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 25, 2012, 09:37:29 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:29:10 PM
Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?
Bit of fun to celebrate Asmo making 6,000 posts. It will all turn back tomorrow morning. Would you like to be assimilated?
Ahhhhh all makes sense now. But why stop tomorrow?

Because if they keep this up I'm gonna go crazy and do something ninja-like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 09:39:43 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:29:10 PM
Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 09:22:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Why is Tank now Asmo? Why is everyone getting on Asmodean's erm clay nether regions? What happened to the other mods who seemed to have disappeared?
Bit of fun to celebrate Asmo making 6,000 posts. It will all turn back tomorrow morning. Would you like to be assimilated?
Ahhhhh all makes sense now. But why stop tomorrow?

Things are confused enough as it is :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2012, 09:42:03 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 09:39:43 PM
Things are confused enough as it is :D

Tank, he has no trouble keeping track of things. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:44:30 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 25, 2012, 09:37:29 PM
Because if they keep this up I'm gonna go crazy and do something ninja-like.

Now that's what I want to see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM

You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjimgottuso.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fgreenware_2.jpg&hash=1ae9d2f6aaf45a7f8abcbabe0606648d3079df73)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:53:34 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

I thought he sacrificed them to Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on April 25, 2012, 10:02:17 PM

My bed... I'm so tired, need at least 10 hours...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 10:04:11 PM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on April 25, 2012, 10:02:17 PM
My bed... I'm so tired, need at least 10 hours...

Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bugs bite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 25, 2012, 10:06:26 PM

Quote from: Asmo on April 25, 2012, 10:04:11 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on April 25, 2012, 10:02:17 PM
My bed... I'm so tired, need at least 10 hours...
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the ~~bugs~~ Asmos bite.

Fixed. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 10:19:03 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:53:34 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

I thought he sacrificed them to Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

I don't think even Asmo is that cruel.
And I wouldn't mind surrendering my avatar for the day. Cheers to the Asmo. Congrats. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 10:21:42 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 10:19:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:53:34 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

I thought he sacrificed them to Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

I don't think even Asmo is that cruel.
And I wouldn't mind surrendering my avatar for the day. Cheers to the Asmo. Congrats. :)

Assimilation complete.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 10:30:44 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 10:19:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:53:34 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

I thought he sacrificed them to Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

I don't think even Asmo is that cruel.
And I wouldn't mind surrendering my avatar for the day. Cheers to the Asmo. Congrats. :)

Than why are so many of his new minions crying and angry? I don't buy it. It's sad how easily you people have fallen into his world domination plans. He hasn't even been secretive about them.

*attempts to flee HAF before being forcefully assimilated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 10:32:31 PM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 10:30:44 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on April 25, 2012, 10:19:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 25, 2012, 09:53:34 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
You should all be very careful. Rumor has it this is what Asmo does does to his minions that step out of line.

I thought he sacrificed them to Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

I don't think even Asmo is that cruel.
And I wouldn't mind surrendering my avatar for the day. Cheers to the Asmo. Congrats. :)

Than why are so many of his new minions crying and angry? I don't buy it. It's sad how easily you people have fallen into his world domination plans. He hasn't even been secretive about them.

*attempts to flee HAF before being forcefully assimilated.

You seem.... happier now!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 25, 2012, 10:35:29 PM

Fuck me... goddamn emergency doors...

Why can't I stop smiling?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 11:52:42 PM

Resistance is futile.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 12:23:38 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 25, 2012, 11:52:42 PM
Resistance is futile.

Indeed it is! Heeee!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 12:44:51 AM

Ohmygosh. Asmo borgs!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 26, 2012, 01:43:24 AM

I has a shiny plaque with my name on it. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 02:02:12 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 12:44:51 AM
Ohmygosh. Asmo borgs!!!

Hahaha, I love your Asmo, SweetDeath!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 02:02:54 AM

Is it bad that I'm actually kinda getting used to everyone looking this way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 02:55:24 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 02:02:12 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 12:44:51 AM
Ohmygosh. Asmo borgs!!!

Hahaha, I love your Asmo, SweetDeath!

Thanks, DJ!! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 26, 2012, 02:56:32 AM

Yes. Though I feel like this should be a fad. When one reaches 6000 posts, everyone changes their avatar to something related.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:21:08 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 26, 2012, 02:56:32 AM
Yes. Though I feel like this should be a fad. When one reaches 6000 posts, everyone changes their avatar to something related.

Agreed. Also, shiny plaque? What kind of shiny plaque?! Shiny is good!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 03:27:35 AM

Agreed, budhorse. And, oooh shiny~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 26, 2012, 03:44:04 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:21:08 AM
Agreed. Also, shiny plaque? What kind of shiny plaque?! Shiny is good!

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 03:27:35 AM
Agreed, budhorse. And, oooh shiny~

It was for my FFA end of the year banquet. I got it for being on the Parliamentary Procedure team.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 03:57:03 AM

I do indeed have unexpected guests at my place. The variety with thin, long little tails and scritchy toenails. They're running around, just over my head, overtop the ceiling tiles. I've been hearing them for a couple hours... the skitter and pitter patter. I'd assume I was just hearing things, and ignore it, but I saw one right through my fluorescent light, and clearly saw its itty bitty toes. :o

Greaaaaaat. Just great. Now I will have to try explaining to my kiddo why a) she can't have them as pets and b) why Mama wants to kill them. Sigh.

I'm not going to have any fans around here for this, I tell you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 04:08:18 AM

Booooo. Get a kitty-cat!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 26, 2012, 05:44:36 AM

QuoteThese traps have been developed only to catch mice (http://iprofitonline.hubpages.com/hub/Non-Lethal-Mouse-Traps), not to kill them. It leaves up to the catcher the future of the mouse. The materials and the mechanics used are not aggressive, which makes it a friendly mousetrap. Clear glass, metal springs, paper clips, metal nut.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boingboing.net%2Ffilesroot%2F200710231937.jpg&hash=f510d8361b0906fc1790e65b691389ed192e2b3a)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.hubimg.com%2Fu%2F424246_f520.jpg&hash=cc9043b36787403083b92da3f5185dabd169aac2)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.hubimg.com%2Fu%2F424233_f520.jpg&hash=472196437741e06f2a3b763884f2b461fb0abc4c)

I wonder if Gawen knows about these things, good source of protein.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 26, 2012, 06:49:22 AM

Interesting, but no self respecting mouse is going to stay in the first two of those.

There's a product called "Trip trap mouse trap" that is sold in the UK which does a fine job of catching mice without harming them. You have to check them regularly of course, otherwise you kind of defeat your purpose. I prefer them to the other live-catch mouse traps because they're made out of clear plastic which allows you to easily tell whether you've caught anything. I've found them available online at Amazon UK and here (http://www.langtoninfo.com/showitem.aspx?isbn=5055413664580). Rats are more problematic, of course, but they do make live catch traps (http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Trap-HT-1-Mouse-Squirrel/dp/B0006DQPA0) for them as well.

Having caught young (not baby) rats by hand with a towel before (I'm not talking about pets), I can't recommend it. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2012, 07:13:53 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 26, 2012, 03:44:04 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:21:08 AM
Agreed. Also, shiny plaque? What kind of shiny plaque?! Shiny is good!

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 26, 2012, 03:27:35 AM
Agreed, budhorse. And, oooh shiny~

It was for my FFA end of the year banquet. I got it for being on the Parliamentary Procedure team.

Congratulations!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 26, 2012, 07:32:42 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 26, 2012, 06:49:22 AM
Interesting, but no self respecting mouse is going to stay in the first two of those.

You could be right.
I once found a two litre juice bottle standing next to a low shelf with many dead mice in it.
If you recreated something like this, gave them a reason to go in there it could be effective.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 26, 2012, 11:34:56 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 03:57:03 AM
I do indeed have unexpected guests at my place. The variety with thin, long little tails and scritchy toenails. They're running around, just over my head, overtop the ceiling tiles. I've been hearing them for a couple hours... the skitter and pitter patter. I'd assume I was just hearing things, and ignore it, but I saw one right through my fluorescent light, and clearly saw its itty bitty toes. :o

Greaaaaaat. Just great. Now I will have to try explaining to my kiddo why a) she can't have them as pets and b) why Mama wants to kill them. Sigh.

I'm not going to have any fans around here for this, I tell you.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cambosastra.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Fmousetrap.jpg&hash=cc148782d0e9ed50770d847c2151a4245c62c89a)
When in doubt...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 12:02:02 PM

Eh, I have a cat. She's been meowing at the ceiling for part of the night, it's funny. :D Even funnier because she'll stare at the ceiling, mew, and then lick her lips!

I'll have to set traps in areas I think the mice might come down, ie, my room, laundry room, etc. Thing is, they're in the ceiling - one ran right across my light, so they might not WANT to come down. Grrrr. Eh, maybe they'll move out on their own... *suspends critical thought and crosses fingers* :P

In other news, setting my own work hours is awesome, having someone I need to start working with at 6 am... not so much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 26, 2012, 12:07:17 PM

I just came back from a meeting that pretty much turned out to be a job interview. With a little luck I might make supervisor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2012, 12:08:34 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 26, 2012, 12:07:17 PM
I just came back from a meeting that pretty much turned out to be a job interview. With a little luck I might make supervisor.

That's good. As long as you want to be a supervisor ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:44:01 PM

I woke up this morning feeling quite icky. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2012, 03:45:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:44:01 PM
I woke up this morning feeling quite icky. :(

Feeling unwell in the morning? Oh dear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 04:05:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2012, 03:45:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 03:44:01 PM
I woke up this morning feeling quite icky. :(
Feeling unwell in the morning? Oh dear!

Ah! Not in a "morning sickness" kind of way! I have a very sore throat and congested head and would like to go back to bed for another 6 hours even though I got a full night's sleep. But I can't because the downside of working from home, with deadlines, is that you don't really get a sick day :(
Sweet Husband has brought me some ginger tea with honey, though. That should help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 06:03:39 PM

Awww *hugs!* feel better ASAP, DJ! Tea helps some, for sure. Take a little nap, if you can. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 26, 2012, 06:40:03 PM

Sorry to hear that, Juliet. But you see, husbands can be useful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 26, 2012, 06:42:17 PM

Hope you start feeling better soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUd8Qs_DAZ0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 07:09:43 PM

Quote from: OldGit on April 26, 2012, 06:40:03 PM
Sorry to hear that, Juliet. But you see, husbands can be useful.

I agree, and I've always thought that my husband is quite wonderful
Thanks for the well-wishes, all :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:30:19 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 26, 2012, 06:40:03 PM
Sorry to hear that, Juliet. But you see, husbands can be useful.

I agree, and I've always thought that my husband is quite wonderful
Thanks for the well-wishes, all :)

Are you feeling any better?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:30:55 AM

Ali missed all the Asmo fun :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:33:34 AM

It's been raining pretty much consistently for two weeks now and there's more to come at the weekend. The garden around my front lawn now looks like a moat >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 12:41:51 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 26, 2012, 12:02:02 PM
Eh, I have a cat. She's been meowing at the ceiling for part of the night, it's funny. :D Even funnier because she'll stare at the ceiling, mew, and then lick her lips!

I'll have to set traps in areas I think the mice might come down, ie, my room, laundry room, etc. Thing is, they're in the ceiling - one ran right across my light, so they might not WANT to come down. Grrrr. Eh, maybe they'll move out on their own... *suspends critical thought and crosses fingers* :P

In other news, setting my own work hours is awesome, having someone I need to start working with at 6 am... not so much.

So, I was working with someone online today, talking on Skype... and while I was speaking with them, the mouse jumped out of nowhere, ran across my carpet, and dashed down the hall. Of course, I yelled, nearly blowing my poor client's ears off. :D

Cute teeny little brown mouse with beady black eyes. So much for him not coming down! Now the question is, where IS he? I've put a peanut butter trap out for him... so hopefully he gets hungry. Live trap. I'd much sooner take him outdoors into a field a good long ways away, and let him go free.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 12:44:24 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:33:34 AM
It's been raining pretty much consistently for two weeks now and there's more to come at the weekend. The garden around my front lawn now looks like a moat >:(

Oh, goodness! That's unfortunate!

It's not looking like this, is it?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PXuWrp-67Xk%2FTfk_qPzk7_I%2FAAAAAAAAAH8%2FoEuMj-67mjM%2Fs1600%2FHomeMoat_448.jpg&hash=7706b7ef1cad07c9f23aba52633b1ce963e287ea)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 09:01:11 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 12:44:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:33:34 AM
It's been raining pretty much consistently for two weeks now and there's more to come at the weekend. The garden around my front lawn now looks like a moat >:(

Oh, goodness! That's unfortunate!

It's not looking like this, is it?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PXuWrp-67Xk%2FTfk_qPzk7_I%2FAAAAAAAAAH8%2FoEuMj-67mjM%2Fs1600%2FHomeMoat_448.jpg&hash=7706b7ef1cad07c9f23aba52633b1ce963e287ea)

No it doesn't. But I wish it did! That's a cool place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 09:07:37 AM

Might get a day without rain today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg834.imageshack.us%2Fimg834%2F2765%2Fbandance02.gif&hash=e2a1db839dbc26a0fb6fb04c63b2326e534ebdd5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 27, 2012, 09:10:56 AM

The Asmo too is getting rained on. Me clay is getting all soggy. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 27, 2012, 11:31:42 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 09:07:37 AM
Might get a day without rain today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg834.imageshack.us%2Fimg834%2F2765%2Fbandance02.gif&hash=e2a1db839dbc26a0fb6fb04c63b2326e534ebdd5)

Its only rained one day all week in Manchester and its always raining here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:06:02 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 27, 2012, 11:31:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 09:07:37 AM
Might get a day without rain today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg834.imageshack.us%2Fimg834%2F2765%2Fbandance02.gif&hash=e2a1db839dbc26a0fb6fb04c63b2326e534ebdd5)

Its only rained one day all week in Manchester and its always raining here.

Bully for you >:( ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 12:38:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 09:07:37 AM
Might get a day without rain today (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg834.imageshack.us%2Fimg834%2F2765%2Fbandance02.gif&hash=e2a1db839dbc26a0fb6fb04c63b2326e534ebdd5)

Yeah, you gave your rain to us. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 27, 2012, 01:34:12 PM

Type "zerg rush" into google or if your feeling really fancy type in "do a barrel roll".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 01:41:10 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 27, 2012, 01:34:12 PM
Type "zerg rush" into google or if your feeling really fancy type in "do a barrel roll".

LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 02:10:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 27, 2012, 01:34:12 PM
Type "zerg rush" into google or if your feeling really fancy type in "do a barrel roll".

LOL

Love the barrel roll, that was a good one.

Also try "tilt" or "askew" to see your page tip.

Search for "binary" to see the number of results change. ;)

http://www.google.com/pacman/ press insert coin to enjoy a free game!

Edit: and this last winter, they had a cool one where you typed 'let it snow' and your screen would fill with snowflakes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM

Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 27, 2012, 05:00:39 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

Come on! Someone as lovable as you, who wouldn't hire you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 05:30:21 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 27, 2012, 05:00:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

Come on! Someone as lovable as you, who wouldn't hire you?

:D Thanks G. :D I actually do think I will probably get it, which is the scary part. LOL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 27, 2012, 06:00:15 PM

I don't drink, so probably the wrong person to answer... Still, I think it should be no harder than following the other laws of the road that people tend to ignore. Especially them damned kids with Audis and BMWs who blast past The Asmo on the straights and hold Him up in the corners because of their incompetence as drivers. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 06:00:26 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on April 27, 2012, 05:40:31 PM
I've never had my license so maybe this is easy for me to say: How hard is it to NOT drink and drive?! One of my friends just lost his youngest brother in a car accident (the brother's best friend was driving) and they both died. They were 21. :( I just hate knowing that those families are now going through the worst experience of their lives.

We just had all the rescue departments out to our school yesterday, demonstrating what they do when they respond to an accident. There were two real cars, which the roof had to be removed from one to get the kid out. We had students play the passengers. One was able to get out of the car okay, one had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance, one had to be airlifted (they actually flew in a helicopter on the school grounds), and one was deceased. They even had the coroner out to show what they do to the bodies. Even though it was pretend, it was really scary to see the boy get zipped in a body bag.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 27, 2012, 06:07:00 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 06:00:26 PM
Even though it was pretend, it was really scary to see the boy get zipped in a body bag.

Nothing comes quite close to being there, at the scene of a real accident, covered in someone else's (and their car's) bodily fluids, trying to secure the area, triage and help the best you can while waiting for cars with funky blue lights.

I wouldn't call even that a good deterrent though. People I know who drive like the idiots they are tend to think "Ah, but you see, that is not gonna happen to ME - I'm FAR too good at this driving thing."

It's sort of like those people who say "Seat belts..? But I'm not gonna crash!" while completely disregarding the possibility of lorryist Ken crashing into them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 27, 2012, 06:14:06 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

Prepare for it as if you might not get it. Maybe undertake a mock interview with your husband. While I have no doubt you are the supreme candidate, complacency at any level is dangerous. I have been on lots of interviewing panels and it has happened that the apparent shoo-in candidate has crashed and burned. I won't be praying for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 27, 2012, 06:15:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 12:30:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 26, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 26, 2012, 06:40:03 PM
Sorry to hear that, Juliet. But you see, husbands can be useful.

I agree, and I've always thought that my husband is quite wonderful
Thanks for the well-wishes, all :)

Are you feeling any better?

I think I'm feeling worse today, but thanks for the well-wishes.

Good luck with your interview, Ali!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 27, 2012, 07:40:54 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on April 27, 2012, 06:13:23 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 27, 2012, 06:07:00 PM
It's sort of like those people who say "Seat belts..? But I'm not gonna crash!" while completely disregarding the possibility of lorryist Ken crashing into them.

That's another thing. My friend's brother didn't have his seat belt on...he was thrown from the vehicle. His friend, who had his seat belt on, was pinned in and didn't survive either since the car flipped multiple times.

I generally don't like to speak ill of the dead, and I sympathize with the family of the deceased, but the more I hear of this case the more stupid the driver seems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 07:42:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

We missed you to.

I hope the new job turns out to be all you wish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 07:44:10 PM

RunFromMyLife, I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's brother, and his friend. What a rotten shame. So many "should haves" and "could haves"... I'm sure the family's going through hell right now. :(

Ali, that job sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you, and the new company would be lucky to have you. You're friendly, smart, funny, and talented. Go get 'em!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 07:48:50 PM

Quote from: En_Route on April 27, 2012, 06:14:06 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 04:20:38 PM
Blah. I have been so busy lately. I have missed you guys this week!

So everybody wish me good luck. I am applying for a job at another company that I think is going to be a major opportunity, and that I'm fairly sure is in the bag (the guy doing the hiring called me specifically to ask me to apply, so I've gotta be on the short list, right?) It's exciting, but also scary. I've worked at the same company for 9 years, since before I even graduated from college, so it's kind of scary to go from the devil I know to the devil I don't know. *Trying to breath deep and center herself*

Prepare for it as if you might not get it. Maybe undertake a mock interview with your husband. While I have no doubt you are the supreme candidate, complacency at any level is dangerous. I have been on lots of interviewing panels and it has happened that the apparent shoo-in candidate has crashed and burned. I won't be praying for you.

Yes, that's true, I definitely don't want to act as though it's a sure bet. Haha about not praying for me.

Run, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's brother.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 27, 2012, 08:21:05 PM

Quote from: En_Route on April 27, 2012, 06:14:06 PM
I won't be praying for you.

Respectfully, I won't pray either. How about "Good luck"...and a smile. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 08:22:20 PM

On my way to pick up the new horse. I will definently post pictures of him when I am done! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 08:28:30 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 27, 2012, 08:21:05 PM
Quote from: En_Route on April 27, 2012, 06:14:06 PM
I won't be praying for you.

How about "Good luck"...and a smile. :)

I'll take it! Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 08:31:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 08:22:20 PM
On my way to pick up the new horse. I will definently post pictures of him when I am done! :)

Can you actually pick it up?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 08:32:57 PM

I got an extra part time job out of the blue with a major national company that has an outlet in a place I used to work at! The lady I used to work with remembered me, said that they needed some extra help, and just told me to come in with my resume next week and start training right away, no interview needed. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 08:34:50 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 08:32:57 PM
I got an extra part time job out of the blue with a major national company that has an outlet in a place I used to work at! The lady I used to work with remembered me, said that they needed some extra help, and just told me to come in with my resume next week and start training right away, no interview needed. ;D

Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 08:40:58 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 08:31:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 08:22:20 PM
On my way to pick up the new horse. I will definently post pictures of him when I am done! :)
Can you actually pick it up?

No, but I could when he was a baby! I would carry him while I lead his mom out to the field.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2012, 08:43:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 08:40:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2012, 08:31:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 08:22:20 PM
On my way to pick up the new horse. I will definently post pictures of him when I am done! :)
Can you actually pick it up?

No, but I could when he was a baby! I would carry him while I lead his mom out to the field.

Awwwww!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 08:45:07 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 08:32:57 PM
I got an extra part time job out of the blue with a major national company that has an outlet in a place I used to work at! The lady I used to work with remembered me, said that they needed some extra help, and just told me to come in with my resume next week and start training right away, no interview needed. ;D

Awesome! That is great news. It's a big complement when people you've worked with seek you out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 27, 2012, 08:54:55 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 08:45:07 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 08:32:57 PM
I got an extra part time job out of the blue with a major national company that has an outlet in a place I used to work at! The lady I used to work with remembered me, said that they needed some extra help, and just told me to come in with my resume next week and start training right away, no interview needed. ;D

Awesome! That is great news. It's a big complement when people you've worked with seek you out.

A few people I've worked with have sought me out. Usually they're carrying an offensive weapon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 27, 2012, 08:55:25 PM

Good news for both of you!
Amicale got head-hunted.
Budhorse is about to to ride on an animal that used to ride on her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 09:24:55 PM

Can you actually ride on a tiny horse? Seems kind of mean, like riding on a dog or something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 09:31:51 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
Can you actually ride on a tiny horse? Seems kind of mean, like riding on a dog or something.

No you can't ride them, but you can do almost anything else with them. They can pull a cart, go over jumps, and do obstacle courses. A lot of people can teach them tricks as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 27, 2012, 10:21:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 09:31:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
Can you actually ride on a tiny horse? Seems kind of mean, like riding on a dog or something.

No you can't ride them, but you can do almost anything else with them. They can pull a cart, go over jumps, and do obstacle courses. A lot of people can teach them tricks as well.

Could you train them to give small children rides, like the little pony rides they have for kids at fairs?

I bet he'll be just adorable!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 27, 2012, 10:50:02 PM

I think i'd just pay money to pet a small horse

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 27, 2012, 11:30:24 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 27, 2012, 09:31:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 27, 2012, 09:24:55 PM
Can you actually ride on a tiny horse? Seems kind of mean, like riding on a dog or something.

No you can't ride them, but you can do almost anything else with them. They can pull a cart, go over jumps, and do obstacle courses. A lot of people can teach them tricks as well.

*Swoon* Must. Get. Tiny. Horse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2012, 11:54:59 PM

Well, I should warn you that what I am about to show you may cause you to go into cardiac arrest due to massive amounts of 'D'aaaawww!'

I shall be presenting to you, Mr. Rosemill's Johnny Cash, or just Cash. ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 28, 2012, 12:47:07 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 27, 2012, 07:40:54 PM
I generally don't like to speak ill of the dead, and I sympathize with the family of the deceased, but the more I hear of this case the more stupid the driver seems.

Ye I'd have sympathy for the families but the deceased not so much.
I'm usually thankful the foolish take themselves out without killing (or worse) innocents.
I respect people putting just themselves at risk in extreme activities.
Those that do so on public roads are just ass holes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 28, 2012, 01:13:55 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 28, 2012, 12:47:07 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 27, 2012, 07:40:54 PM
I generally don't like to speak ill of the dead, and I sympathize with the family of the deceased, but the more I hear of this case the more stupid the driver seems.

Ye I'd have sympathy for the families but the deceased not so much.
I'm usually thankful the foolish take themselves out without killing (or worse) innocents.
I respect people putting just themselves at risk in extreme activities.
Those that do so on public roads are just ass holes.

Studies have shown that the human brain isn't at a full, adult level (capable of rational adult thought and making good choices) until about the age of 24. Yet we give 16 years olds cars. Many are very capable of driving well and safely, but many more are not, and make foolish decisions. It's almost always the very young, inexperienced drivers who you hear of that are getting into these horrible accidents. I don't know how old these two young men were, but I suspect they were probably younger. :( I wouldn't consider them assholes. I'd consider them young people who didn't think through their choices carefully, and who put themselves and others in danger. It happens waaaay too often. One more reason I'm ALL for upping the driving age from 16 to at LEAST 18, but that's a subject for another thread.

I just feel very bad for these two young men and their families... especially their families, and their friends. Maybe it'll open someone else's eyes. Drive sober. Wear a seatbelt. Be as careful as you can. We only have this one life, and once it's gone, that's it -- so all the more reason to be mindful of everything we do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 28, 2012, 06:46:40 PM

My friend just said she thinks her baby's on the way today!!! ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 28, 2012, 07:07:29 PM

How exciting! What is she having?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 28, 2012, 07:17:36 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 28, 2012, 01:13:55 AMI'd consider them young people who didn't think through their choices carefully, and who put themselves and others in danger.

That's crossing most of the boxes for ass hole status for me.
If they thought themselves cool while doing it, that would clinch it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 28, 2012, 07:21:28 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 28, 2012, 07:07:29 PM
How exciting! What is she having?

Hopefully a baby rather than a kitten or puppy. :D

She doesn't know yet if it's a boy or girl, she decided to let this one be a surprise! All she said was she thought they were having a baby today, so I'm hoping everything goes great for her! She's doing a home birth with a midwife. Did that also with the last baby, and it went well.

EDIT: She had a beautiful little girl!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 29, 2012, 05:16:41 AM

Quote from: Amicale on April 28, 2012, 07:21:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 28, 2012, 07:07:29 PM
How exciting! What is she having?

Hopefully a baby rather than a kitten or puppy. :D

She doesn't know yet if it's a boy or girl, she decided to let this one be a surprise! All she said was she thought they were having a baby today, so I'm hoping everything goes great for her! She's doing a home birth with a midwife. Did that also with the last baby, and it went well.

EDIT: She had a beautiful little girl!! ;D

Awesome, congrats to her!!!

Run, I'm sorry again for your friend's family. I can't even imagine what they are going through right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 29, 2012, 10:21:44 AM

Quote from: Ali on April 28, 2012, 07:07:29 PM
How exciting! What is she having?

Yes. Will she has it fried, boiled or raw, stuck in sea weeds and rice? :D

She also has it delivered, yes? Wish The Asmo had a baby delivery service... He has to hunt for himself, you see, and those babies, they bite and spit and are otherwise distasteful ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on April 29, 2012, 02:06:10 PM

I have 10 euro left...
but I am getting paid tomorrow
so I guess buying an ice cream wouldn't hurt right?
right??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 29, 2012, 02:26:21 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on April 29, 2012, 02:06:10 PM
I have 10 euro left...
but I am getting paid tomorrow
so I guess buying an ice cream wouldn't hurt right?
right??

Ice cream is always a good investment. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 29, 2012, 04:00:16 PM

The circus is in town today so we'll be taking the kids to see it today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2012, 07:16:05 PM

The numbers, man. The numbers. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 29, 2012, 07:18:49 PM

Taking T to see "The Pirates! Bank of Misfits" today. He will be wearing his pirate hat and scarf. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 07:37:00 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 29, 2012, 07:18:49 PM
Taking T to see "The Pirates! Bank of Misfits" today. He will be wearing his pirate hat and scarf. ;D

Awesome! I have been wanting to see that one. I hope you and T enjoy it. Please tell us what you thought of it, after. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 29, 2012, 07:53:33 PM

Want to make more banana pancakes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM

Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM
Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.

That rather depends on how you hurt it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 29, 2012, 08:02:54 PM

At lunch with a very handsome pirate.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 08:06:13 PM

OMA!! He is adorable!! ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM
Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.
That rather depends on how you hurt it!

Well, it IS my wife's birthday today...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:16:52 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM
Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.
That rather depends on how you hurt it!

Well, it IS my wife's birthday today...

Well it would appear hiking was not the cause then ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 08:18:13 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:16:52 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM
Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.
That rather depends on how you hurt it!

Well, it IS my wife's birthday today...
Well it would appear hiking was not the cause then ;)

And it would appear if he hurt his back doing, uh, something other than hiking.... he was doing it right. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:28:45 PM

Quote from: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:16:52 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2012, 07:56:27 PM
Went on hike. Hurt back. Guess I wasn't doing it right.
That rather depends on how you hurt it!

Well, it IS my wife's birthday today...
Well it would appear hiking was not the cause then ;)

And it would appear if he hurt his back doing, uh, something other than hiking.... he was doing it right. ;)

Wardrobe Surfing is for the young, foolish and fit ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 29, 2012, 08:34:13 PM

Still sick. Husband getting sick. Son hitting particularly persistent patch of terrible twos.

Please send wine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2012, 09:13:17 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 29, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
Still sick. Husband getting sick. Son hitting particularly persistent patch of terrible twos.

Please send wine.

3 bottles of emergency Chianti despatched!!!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 29, 2012, 09:33:04 PM

Just saw The Avengers. Loved it!

Joss Whedon needs to do more superhero movies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 29, 2012, 10:46:09 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 29, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
Still sick. Husband getting sick. Son hitting particularly persistent patch of terrible twos.

Please send wine.

*hugs!* Hang in there and get as much rest as you can, the terrible twos eventually become the adorable threes! (and no matter what, they're cute when they're asleep!)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 30, 2012, 12:34:54 AM

I Just received a book titled Lone Star Justice: The First Century of the Texas Rangers. I'll probably begin reading it after I finish A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 12:48:42 AM

Quote from: RenegeReversi on April 30, 2012, 12:34:54 AM
I Just received a book titled Lone Star Justice: The First Century of the Texas Rangers. I'll probably begin reading it after I finish A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

:) That one sounds cool. And I love A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court. Prettymuch anything he wrote, I have a copy of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 04:21:33 AM

I'm thinking I should draft a short note to my Calculus teacher in which I say that the FSM has decreed that we faithful not do maths, and that his entire subject goes against my most cherished personal beliefs. I feel it in my heart that it is so and it's truly the FSM's will.

The answer "The FSM works in mysterious way" will have to suffice.

Think it could work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2012, 05:10:06 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 04:21:33 AM
I'm thinking I should draft a short note to my Calculus teacher in which I say that the FSM has decreed that we faithful not do maths, and that his entire subject goes against my most cherished personal beliefs. I feel it in my heart that it is so and it's truly the FSM's will.

The answer "The FSM works in mysterious way" will have to suffice.

Think it could work?

Sounds a bit weak to me, not even a threat of eternal torture for those spreading this unnatural number trickery. I think to be taken seriously you'll have blow up a few Maths department staff rooms. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FFSMlaugh.gif&hash=883c2cb00626f643a7775c6ad6264aae7d1f4643)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: blank731 on April 30, 2012, 05:51:11 AM

Felt compelled to make this today. Been on my mind a lot lately.

http :// www .youtube.com/ watch?v=9nmdxDhsBYs

(Edited to disable link. -- Recusant)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on April 30, 2012, 06:33:39 AM

Quote from: blank731 on April 30, 2012, 05:51:11 AM
Felt compelled to make this today. Been on my mind a lot lately.

At least you are clever about breaking the rules.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 30, 2012, 06:47:37 AM

Quote from: blank731 on April 30, 2012, 05:51:11 AM
Felt compelled to make this today. Been on my mind a lot lately.

Hello and welcome to HAF, blank731. I've disabled the link to your video. You may object to that, but in fact I'm being much more lenient than usual here. If you had bothered to read the Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=1522.0) by which you agreed to abide when you signed up to become a member of this site, you might have noticed the following section:

"NO SPAM: If in your first post on the forum you include a link, copy paste text, etc it will be considered spam and may be removed or partially removed by a moderator at their own discretion without notice."

I watched your video, and was not particularly impressed, but I have left the address there for any who care to check it out, because it was also brief and innocuous.

Why not create an introduction thread, and tell us a bit about yourself?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 07:05:48 AM

Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on April 30, 2012, 06:33:39 AM
Quote from: blank731 on April 30, 2012, 05:51:11 AM
Felt compelled to make this today. Been on my mind a lot lately.

At least you are clever about breaking the rules.

I'll give em' credit for that.

(Edited to remove link. -- Recusant)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2012, 05:10:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 04:21:33 AM
I'm thinking I should draft a short note to my Calculus teacher in which I say that the FSM has decreed that we faithful not do maths, and that his entire subject goes against my most cherished personal beliefs. I feel it in my heart that it is so and it's truly the FSM's will.

The answer "The FSM works in mysterious way" will have to suffice.

Think it could work?

Sounds a bit weak to me, not even a threat of eternal torture for those spreading this unnatural number trickery. I think to be taken seriously you'll have blow up a few Maths department staff rooms. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FFSMlaugh.gif&hash=883c2cb00626f643a7775c6ad6264aae7d1f4643)

As always I appreciate your criticism, Pudding. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 30, 2012, 04:11:05 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on April 30, 2012, 05:10:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 04:21:33 AM
I'm thinking I should draft a short note to my Calculus teacher in which I say that the FSM has decreed that we faithful not do maths, and that his entire subject goes against my most cherished personal beliefs. I feel it in my heart that it is so and it's truly the FSM's will.

The answer "The FSM works in mysterious way" will have to suffice.

Think it could work?

Sounds a bit weak to me, not even a threat of eternal torture for those spreading this unnatural number trickery. I think to be taken seriously you'll have blow up a few Maths department staff rooms. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FFSMlaugh.gif&hash=883c2cb00626f643a7775c6ad6264aae7d1f4643)

But on the other hand, that line of . . . reasoning . . . has a well established precedent. Maybe she doesn't need to go straight to the bombing, but can start out soft with passing out pamphlets?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM

Has Crow kept off the fags?

Is DeterminedJuliette feeling any better?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 04:51:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM

Is DeterminedJuliette feeling any better?

I am feeling much better, thank you! Everyone in the house seems to be on the mend and the little guy is back to his cute and (mostly) agreeable self this morning.

The only explanation must be that my prayers for wine were answered! Oh praise thee, magical crushed grape elixir! Thou deliver us from surly babies and sore throats! All hail your eternal healing and tingly-warmness! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 04:54:42 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.

Tee-hee!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 05:04:44 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.

LOL!

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:11:05 PM
But on the other hand, that line of . . . reasoning . . . has a well established precedent. Maybe she doesn't need to go straight to the bombing, but can start out soft with passing out pamphlets?

I'm glad you call it reasoning, I knew that ;D. Internally consistent too, people would have to be blind to see just how much sense it makes.

But no, I must go straight for the violent stuff - I will cook up a huge bowl of pasta and flood the maths room on the day of the exam. Still haven't made my mind up about whether to use sauce or not. ::)

Maybe bologna. With tomatoes. I love tomatoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 30, 2012, 05:30:44 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 05:04:44 PM
But no, I must go straight for the violent stuff - I will cook up a huge bowl of pasta and flood the maths room on the day of the exam. Still haven't made my mind up about whether to use sauce or not. ::)

Maybe bologna. With tomatoes. I love tomatoes.

Oh, if you want to deliver a one-two punch for FSMism you must use meatballs as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 06:34:58 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 05:30:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 05:04:44 PM
But no, I must go straight for the violent stuff - I will cook up a huge bowl of pasta and flood the maths room on the day of the exam. Still haven't made my mind up about whether to use sauce or not. ::)

Maybe bologna. With tomatoes. I love tomatoes.

Oh, if you want to deliver a one-two punch for FSMism you must use meatballs as well.

Normally I would concur, but meatballs can turn things a little dangerous. If I were to throw it, not only would the cursed thing describe a parabola, but people might be tempted to calculate the instantaneous velocity at a given moment and compare it to the velocity at another given moment.

Alas, no. It is imperative that meatballs stay away from the maths classroom. The FSM had appeared to me yesterday during a noodly meal and decreed it thus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:04:04 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 04:54:42 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.

Tee-hee!

*coffee spew* :D OK, that was one of my first true laugh-out-loud moments for the day! Thank you for that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:44:55 PM

Leukemia... ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 07:46:06 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Leukemia... ???

What?! Oh no :( Hopefully not yours or a close loved one's?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:52:39 PM

Not me, nor a loved one... Close..? I suppose you an say that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 08:02:53 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
Not me, nor a loved one... Close..? I suppose you an say that.

Still sucks :( sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.

Well done. I wondered if anybody would rise to the bait :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2012, 08:08:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Sure have. Now back to the football!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 08:33:30 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 30, 2012, 08:08:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Sure have. Now back to the football!

Real football,,right?
Not that American shit.

Oooh, nice spoon!! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 08:41:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.
Well done. I wondered if anybody would rise to the bait :D

The Asmo was going to bite, just for the exuse to use that fishing hook emoticon, but then he lost it and the reason went away. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 08:50:50 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 08:41:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.
Well done. I wondered if anybody would rise to the bait :D
The Asmo was going to bite, just for the exuse to use that fishing hook emoticon, but then he lost it and the reason went away. >:(

You seem kind of down, Asmo. You okay? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 08:53:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
Not me, nor a loved one... Close..? I suppose you an say that.

That sucks :( Is the prognosis good?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 08:54:47 PM

Yes. I am.

Not really down either... Overall status: none. (Neither content nor discontent)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 08:55:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2012, 08:53:15 PM
That sucks :( Is the prognosis good?

No idea yet, but from what I know (with no training in oncology, mind you), leukemia is generally very treatable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 30, 2012, 09:41:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 08:54:47 PM
Yes. I am.

Not really down either... Overall status: none. (Neither content nor discontent)

Well, to sway your content-o-meter into the positive, I think I might apply to your job posting:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s320x320/563225_380216342022882_155478451163340_1097959_1167839857_n.jpg)

Does the package include dental insurance?

I'm told the severance pay is good... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2012, 10:13:50 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 08:33:30 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 30, 2012, 08:08:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Sure have. Now back to the football!

Real football,,right?
Not that American shit.

Oooh, nice spoon!! :)

Yeah the one that's primarily played with the foot, not the one that's an interruption to the commercials. Was such a good game.

It's ace ain't it, the pudding has done himself good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 10:27:00 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 30, 2012, 09:41:45 PM
Does the package include dental insurance?

For when minions get dents in them? Hmm... ??? Haps The Asmo ought to call His employment manager and demand the ad re-written..? ???

Dents. Dang, never thought of it! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 10:30:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 10:27:00 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 30, 2012, 09:41:45 PM
Does the package include dental insurance?
For when minions get dents in them? Hmm... ??? Haps The Asmo ought to call His employment manager and demand the ad re-written..? ???

Dents. Dang, never thought of it! >:(

Make sure they dont rally a union. XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:02:59 PM

I need a hug.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 11:07:38 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:02:59 PM
I need a hug.

*HUGS!!*

Aww, what's the matter, Ali?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 11:08:02 PM

((Ali))

You can hug my little horse if you want. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 30, 2012, 11:12:04 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:02:59 PM
I need a hug.

I wil hug you only if you hug me back ;___;
Whats the matter?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:17:51 PM

SD - Of course I would hug you back! Hugging is a two way street around here.

OMA! Hugging the little horse would. be. AMAZING.

blah blah blah I'm a whiny baby :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 11:25:11 PM

Quote from: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:17:51 PM
SD - Of course I would hug you back! Hugging is a two way street around here.

OMA! Hugging the little horse would. be. AMAZING.

Here is some reading material to keep your mind off of it in the meantime. :) http://www.branchsmith.com/ebook/amha/29769_AMHA/index.html#/1/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:32:41 PM

Yay, thank you for introducing me to my new favorite magazine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on April 30, 2012, 11:32:59 PM

Got my ticket for the annual shoelace collectors' convention.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:34:04 PM

Quote from: En_Route on April 30, 2012, 11:32:59 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:17:51 PM
SD - Of course I would hug you back! Hugging is a two way street around here.

OMA! Hugging the little horse would. be. AMAZING.

It's actually none of the above. We all struggle with demons and difficulties of one variety or another. That iis the human lot. You are actually fortunate that you have the insight to face up to an awkward reality which many people do not admit to themselves plus the resolve to address it. The very best of luck.

Thank you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 30, 2012, 11:36:08 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frationalia.com%2Fz%2Ficon_hug.gif&hash=c0aaa1609f6770288d5e791a4a41e2a77a9af636)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 01, 2012, 12:06:50 AM

What??
You're awesome,Ali. I wish my mum would have done that. Maybe she would still be alive. I miss her every single day.

I know this is clique, but...getting yourself help is a great step. Admitting you even need help is hard for many people! Myself included.
I'm proud of you. <3
I seriously hope it works out for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 12:13:35 AM

Edit: Giving out *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 12:29:02 AM

Thanks guys. Ed pointed out that it's prob not the best idea to talk about this on a public forum where I don't make much of an effort to hide my identity, so I'm going to delete my big confession and would ask that everyone who quoted me do the same. Sorry for that. But thank you for your kind words and support. It means a lot to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 01, 2012, 12:35:10 AM

Well, no matter what, Ali. We're here for you~~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 12:35:25 AM

No worries :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2012, 12:53:37 AM

Hope everything goes well for you Ali :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 01, 2012, 01:20:42 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.
Well done. I wondered if anybody would rise to the bait :D

I was going to write that you made it very hard for me, but that would have just confused the issue further and I think I've already burst something internal as it is.

Ah well. Just promise me, if I ever visit England, that you'll knock me up in the morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 01, 2012, 01:25:54 AM

Quote from: Ali on April 30, 2012, 11:02:59 PM
I need a hug.

For you and Asmo: (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frationalia.com%2Fz%2Ficon_hug.gif&hash=c0aaa1609f6770288d5e791a4a41e2a77a9af636)

(and thank you Recusant for the smiley I stole)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 01, 2012, 01:37:57 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 01, 2012, 01:20:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2012, 04:47:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Has Crow kept off the fags?

Must . . . not . . . respond . . . like . . . typical . . . American.
Well done. I wondered if anybody would rise to the bait :D

I was going to write that you made it very hard for me, but that would have just confused the issue further and I think I've already burst something internal as it is.

Ah well. Just promise me, if I ever visit England, that you'll knock me up in the morning.

Lol I'm sure Tank wouldn't say no, but I think his wife might have a problem with that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 02:00:54 AM

Wait a minute. Does "knock me up" have a different meaning in the UK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 01, 2012, 08:09:44 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 02:00:54 AM
Wait a minute. Does "knock me up" have a different meaning in the UK?

http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up (http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up)

Two nations divided by a common language... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 02:15:34 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 01, 2012, 08:09:44 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 02:00:54 AM
Wait a minute. Does "knock me up" have a different meaning in the UK?

http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up (http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up)

Two nations divided by a common language... ;D

Knocked up means "pregnant" over here too. Is that really what BCE was asking for?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 02:21:18 PM

Hahaha ^ this

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 01, 2012, 02:42:41 PM

There's the "make quickly" definition, I don't know if that ~~came~~ existed first, led to the pregnancy usage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 01, 2012, 03:44:04 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 01, 2012, 08:09:44 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 02:00:54 AM
Wait a minute. Does "knock me up" have a different meaning in the UK?

http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up (http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/knocked-up)

Two nations divided by a common language... ;D

Knocked up means "pregnant" over here too.

I thought it meant the same thing in the states, as there was the movie called Knocked Up about getting preggers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 04:30:58 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 01, 2012, 02:42:41 PM
There's the "make quickly" definition, I don't know if that ~~came~~ existed first, led to the pregnancy usage.

Make what quickly?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 04:43:43 PM

In the UK, "knock up" can mean the same thing as "wake up," but the "make pregnant" usage is current there as well. (See A Dictionary of Slang (http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/k.htm))

In the US, we're more likely to say "knocked together" for "made quickly."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM

Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 01, 2012, 05:34:52 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 04:43:43 PM
In the UK, "knock up" can mean the same thing as "wake up," but the "make pregnant" usage is current there as well. (See A Dictionary of Slang (http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/k.htm))

Never heard it used for waking up before, must be a regional thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:37:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.

Why do you have a truck? I find things with the roof extending all the way back better to drive and just as, if not more, practical. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 07:38:57 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.
Why do you have a truck? I find things with the roof extending all the way back better to drive and just as, if not more, practical. ???

Have you ever tried to get a minature horse into the back of a Hyundai? I thought not. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:39:30 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.

Sucks air through teeth. Slowly shakes head in a knowing manner. That's gonna be the expensive clunky noise that is!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:40:07 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 07:38:57 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.
Why do you have a truck? I find things with the roof extending all the way back better to drive and just as, if not more, practical. ???

Have you ever tried to get a minature horse into the back of a Hyundai? I thought not. >:(

Have you? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:43:54 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 07:38:57 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:37:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Grrrr. My truck is making a strange cluncky noise.
Why do you have a truck? I find things with the roof extending all the way back better to drive and just as, if not more, practical. ???

Have you ever tried to get a minature horse into the back of a Hyundai? I thought not. >:(

I avoid horses and Hyundais like... Well, herpes, really.

However, I do think I'd have far less trouble putting one in the back of a VW Transporter, Ford Transit, Toyota Hiace or Peugeot Whatever than in the back of a Nissan King Cab, Dodge Ram or VW Amarok

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 07:44:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:39:30 PM
Sucks air through teeth. Slowly shakes head in a knowing manner. That's gonna be the expensive clunky noise that is!

Knowing my luck, it will be.

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:37:14 PM
Why do you have a truck? I find things with the roof extending all the way back better to drive and just as, if not more, practical. ???

I love my truck. It may not be the most beautiful vehicle, but it can pull a horse trailer and that makes me happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:48:43 PM

Meh... I betcha a good SUV can pull that trailer just as easily AND be able to accomodate seven people in the rain. Even my tiny car with its pathetic 87-or-so kW engine can legally pull 1200 kilos of trailer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 07:53:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:48:43 PM
Meh... I betcha a good SUV can pull that trailer just as easily AND be able to accomodate seven people in the rain. Even my tiny car with its pathetic 87-or-so kW engine can legally pull 1200 kilos of trailer.

You have to remember that I am 16 and I can't afford a fancy SUV. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:56:00 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:48:43 PM
Meh... I betcha a good SUV can pull that trailer just as easily AND be able to accomodate seven people in the rain. Even my tiny car with its pathetic 87-or-so kW engine can legally pull 1200 kilos of trailer.

You have to remember that I am 16 and my Mum can't afford a fancy SUV. :D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:59:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:48:43 PM
Meh... I betcha a good SUV can pull that trailer just as easily AND be able to accomodate seven people in the rain. Even my tiny car with its pathetic 87-or-so kW engine can legally pull 1200 kilos of trailer.

You have to remember that I am 16 and I can't afford a fancy SUV. :D

Well, I'm a decade or so older than you and I can not afford a fancy SUV. I could probably get a nicely used one with coin to spare though. :D Not saying you should get a Porsche Cayenne, you know :P

My point is: Get a vehicle that drives well. And trucks, they just don't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 08:04:20 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 07:48:43 PM
Meh... I betcha a good SUV can pull that trailer just as easily AND be able to accomodate seven people in the rain. Even my tiny car with its pathetic 87-or-so kW engine can legally pull 1200 kilos of trailer.

You have to remember that I am 16 and I can't afford a fancy SUV. :D
Well, I'm a decade or so older than you and I can not afford a fancy SUV. I could probably get a nicely used one with coin to spare though. :D Not saying you should get a Porsche Cayenne, you know :P

My point is: Get a vehicle that drives well. And trucks, they just don't.

When Hubby and I first start dating, he had an old Ford truck that looked a lot like this:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/daveseven/1682378737/

It was super cool. And he had a hard top shell, so you could even sleep back there if you really needed to. *Dreamy eyed* Man I loved that truck.

But, we don't have it anymore because it broke down and would have been more expensive than it was worth to replace. *sigh* I do loves me a good truck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:14:48 PM

Oh, a Caddy Escalade looks cool too... But it feels like it was made for a tenner using hammer and nails and drives like... Like... Titanic is the only thing that springs to mind. That, and old steam locomotives with no leading wheels.

... ... And that new Mustang. I was SO expecting more from that car. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 08:21:41 PM

As soon as I find out what's wrong with it, I'll see if it's an easy fix. If it is, then I'll just get it fixed. If it is going to be expensive, I sell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:24:48 PM

A healthy attitude, that.

I really ought to get meself a ten years younger Old Rusty, but the wheels are still firmly attached to the old one and everything is sort of... Fine. Almost sad. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 08:27:16 PM

I own a 16 or so year old foot-brake bicycle. :D Does that count?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 08:27:16 PM
I own a 16 or so year old foot-brake bicycle. :D Does that count?

When I excersise the minis, I just hop on my bike and hold on to the lead rope. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 01, 2012, 08:34:51 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:14:48 PM
Oh, a Caddy Escalade looks cool too... But it feels like it was made for a tenner using hammer and nails and drives like... Like... Titanic is the only thing that springs to mind. That, and old steam locomotives with no leading wheels.

... ... And that new Mustang. I was SO expecting more from that car. :(

Don't get me started on my opinion(s) of American cars (post 70's)... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:52:03 PM

Ah, but do lets! ;D

My general opinion is that many of them do look very well and have those big throbbing engines, but pretty much all of them feel cheap, can't go around corners at speed and use 1980-ish tech more often than not.

...And how is it possible for those engines, measured in cubic lightyears, to be so damned underpowered compared to Euroboxes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 09:17:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:52:03 PM

My general opinion is that many of them do look very well and have those big throbbing engines, but pretty much all of them feel cheap, can't go around corners at speed ....

Are you sure you're talking about vehicles? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 09:31:41 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:52:03 PM

My general opinion is that many of them do look very well and have those big throbbing engines, but pretty much all of them feel cheap, can't go around corners at speed ....

Are you sure you're talking about vehicles? :D

*Snort*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 01, 2012, 09:45:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 08:52:03 PM
Ah, but do lets! ;D

There's a reason American cars don't hold their value (again, speaking of cars after the '70's-ish) They are garbage. I'll admit that they are changing for the better these days, but I'm still more inclined to spend my $$ more wisely on (1) German or (2) Japanese vehicles. The Koreans are doing much better too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 09:54:56 PM

Yes, you see, the Koreans tend to feel cheap and dreadful, but that is because they kind of are. They do not pretend to be something they are not, something I certainly felt both a 2007 Mustang and a 200-something Caddy Escalade did big time. One was pretending to be sporty, the other was pretending to be luxurious and both were aspiring to look expensive on the outside. At least with a Kia, you know you are getting... A Kia. No more, no less.

That said, Germans are good, but a BMW makes you look like a dick, a merc makes you look like a banker AND a dick, an Audi makes you look like a dick with no manner of eye for shape and Porsche design their cars with tracing paper.... AND make you look like a dick. That sort of leaves VW in my book, and a Golf makes you look like an 18 year old, a Caravelle makes it look like your life is over and you are waiting to die, especially in prosthesis white, Touareg is pointless and expensive... That leaves Passat and Phaeton (Notice how I'm not even starting on the Fox/Lupo nonsense)

Alfa Romeos are nice, but who has the maintenance coin to keep one..? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 10:08:38 PM

.......And that's why I roll a Honda. Makes you look as firmly unexceptional as you are. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM

Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 10:24:07 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM
Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Are they going to have a seminar on carbon fiber aglets?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 10:28:50 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 10:08:38 PM
.......And that's why I roll a Honda. Makes you look as firmly unexceptional as you are. :D

Makes you look like a human being in a Honda. Unless it's one of them dreadful Civics, in which case we are back to looking like a kid who couldn't afford a mid-sized sedan or STV... Unless it is in pensioner green.

Generally, Golf-sized cars are ok for city dwellers too, but personally, I wouldn't want to own one. Beats walking by far and wide, but still... What if I bought a ridiculously large TV and wanted to get it home? What if I wanted to help a friend move? What if I had four passengers I cared enough about to want to make them comfortable?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 01, 2012, 10:36:52 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 09:54:56 PM
Yes, you see, the Koreans tend to feel cheap and dreadful, but that is because they kind of are. They do not pretend to be something they are not, something I certainly felt both a 2007 Mustang and a 200-something Caddy Escalade did big time. One was pretending to be sporty, the other was pretending to be luxurious and both were aspiring to look expensive on the outside. At least with a Kia, you know you are getting... A Kia. No more, no less.

That said, Germans are good, but a BMW makes you look like a dick, a merc makes you look like a banker AND a dick, an Audi makes you look like a dick with no manner of eye for shape and Porsche design their cars with tracing paper.... AND make you look like a dick. That sort of leaves VW in my book, and a Golf makes you look like an 18 year old, a Caravelle makes it look like your life is over and you are waiting to die, especially in prosthesis white, Touareg is pointless and expensive... That leaves Passat and Phaeton (Notice how I'm not even starting on the Fox/Lupo nonsense)

Alfa Romeos are nice, but who has the maintenance coin to keep one..? :(

I agree with you on the Korean cars...but Hyundai is looking a lot better these days and I think they still offer the best warranty around, if I'm not mistaken.

As for the rest...I guess I'm a "dick". I'm no where near wealthy as I've never bought a BMW or Mercedes or Lexus new off the lot. I buy my vehicles CPOs. I pay a lot less for a great car. I've happily owned a few of each.

I will stand with BMW forever. Recently my daughter met a telephone pole head-on in her 325i. She walked away with a scratch on her arm from the seatbelt. (the accident was not her fault btw). The police were amazed she was walking away and mentioned their experience with such an accident in other cars would've resulted in them pulling up to a dead body, if not multiple. We replaced that car with a really nice and just as "safe" MBZ C230 Kom. (amazing how much her 2001 325i was worth according to the Ins.) It was her choice. I wanted to get her into another newer 3 series, but she liked the MBZ. The safety rating was about the same. My wife has an MBZ also and so do I. Mine has just over 230,000 miles (bought with 40k miles on it) and still drives and looks great! I anticipate reaching 500k miles and maybe more.

I'll look for the pics from my daughters accident...maybe I'll post.

Of couse this is my experience and therefore dictates my opinion. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:37:20 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM
Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Are they going to have a seminar on carbon fiber aglets?

Probably too controversial. Passions run high on this topic, with the pro- metal traditionalists threatening to form a breakaway association.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 10:38:38 PM

It's an Accord. Blue. But with heated leather seats and a sun roof. Awwwwwww yeah, dolla dolla bills y'all.

Just kidding. First of all because it's a Honda Accord, and second of all I didn't even pay for it. My father-in-law gave it to me when he bought his Prius (I totally picture stabbing pains driving through Scissorlegs' head when I mention the word "Prius" ;D ;D ;D)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 10:49:06 PM

PRIUS?! It... It... But...

...

... ...

>:( !

AD: oh, the dick factor of the BMW applies to the cars from the mid-ninties and the brand new ones. If you have a 2000-ish to 2005-ish model, you are barely in the yellow zone on the dick-o-meter :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 01, 2012, 10:53:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 10:49:06 PM
AD: oh, the dick factor of the BMW applies to the cars from the mid-ninties and the brand new ones. If you have a 2000-ish to 2005-ish model, you are barely in the yellow zone on the dick-o-meter :P

Had an '85 325 that I wish I had never sold! Had an '88 528e (awesome car), a '97 740i (fast as hell for big car), a 2001 X5 (simply the best Bimmer I've owned), and the 2001 325i (excellent car and saved a life). I'm not in the market for a newer car, but certainly BMW's latest would be considered...especially the X5's...well the one's on the CPO lot that is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 01, 2012, 10:59:59 PM

Well, none of those make you seem too much of a dick - apart from the late 3-series, perhaps, and image or no, it has to be said that is a very good car, even if slightly smallish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:01:29 PM

On a completely different topic from cars, I almost had to kick a goose today. I've decided that geese are awful creatures, and if I decide to eat meat again, it will be goose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 01, 2012, 11:05:02 PM

Getting back to cars, I drive a 1998 Hyundai Coupe and am damn happy with it.

I'd like to own something expensive and german, but not on my current salary....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:07:38 PM

*squints at G85*

Don't make me kick you. I still have a lot of aggression left over from the goose. I want to talk about geese now, not cars.

(I'm sorry, I really am in a weird mood at the moment. Carry on with your car talk or whatever.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 01, 2012, 11:08:52 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:07:38 PM
(I'm sorry, I really am in a weird mood at the moment. Carry on with your car talk or whatever.)

When are you not? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:09:18 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 01, 2012, 11:08:52 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:07:38 PM
(I'm sorry, I really am in a weird mood at the moment. Carry on with your car talk or whatever.)

When are you not? :P

Fair enough. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 01, 2012, 11:10:36 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 01, 2012, 11:05:02 PM
Getting back to cars, I drive a 1998 Hyundai Coupe and am damn happy with it.

I'd like to own something expensive and german, but not on my current salary....

CPO...there's no better way to buy a car. Someone else pays the lux tax and you enjoy the car in its prime and still in like-new condition at about 1/3 of the original cost. We recently used carmax (http://www.carmax.com/) and was really surprised at the ease. No haggling, but a boat load of cars to choose from...all with CPO-like prep. Anyway...not meaning to toot their horn other than it was very satisfying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 11:34:37 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:01:29 PM
On a completely different topic from cars, I almost had to kick a goose today. I've decided that geese are awful creatures, and if I decide to eat meat again, it will be goose.

I am very interested in this goose. What did it do to make you want to kick it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 02, 2012, 12:07:59 AM

I'm in the mood to rearrange the layout of the room.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 02, 2012, 12:08:33 AM

Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:37:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM
Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Are they going to have a seminar on carbon fiber aglets?

Probably too controversial. Passions run high on this topic, with the pro- metal traditionalists threatening to form a breakaway association.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2) I'd have thought that the cotton-poly revolution would have put paid to their pretentions long ago, but I suppose some concessions must be made for the sake of unity. I hope you have a grand time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 01:23:28 AM

Ali! Don't leave me hanging on the goose! I need to know now!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 01:28:05 AM

Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:01:29 PM
On a completely different topic from cars, I almost had to kick a goose today. I've decided that geese are awful creatures, and if I decide to eat meat again, it will be goose.

A neighbour's (about 130 metres away) geese once decided to make my back yard there territory once. They'd honk and carry on when I went near them, very annoying. It was said you couldn't train geese but I disagree. A broom and a scary attitude and they didn't come back. I don't particularly dislike geese though, except when they get all shouty and make legally unjustifiable claims on my back yard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 02:40:15 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 01:28:05 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 01, 2012, 11:01:29 PM
On a completely different topic from cars, I almost had to kick a goose today. I've decided that geese are awful creatures, and if I decide to eat meat again, it will be goose.

A neighbour's (about 130 metres away) geese once decided to make my back yard there territory once. They'd honk and carry on when I went near them, very annoying. It was said you couldn't train geese but I disagree. A broom and a scary attitude and they didn't come back. I don't particularly dislike geese though, except when they get all shouty and make legally unjustifiable claims on my back yard.

:D @ legally unjustifiable claims.

When I was a kid, I spent a lot of time at a friend's house during the summers, and the house was right by a river -- her back yard went down to a dock. Geese were all over the dock, and all over the back yard. They prettymuch chose the place as their summer hangout. The problem was that while they were cute, they pooped absolutely everywhere. Every step you took, you had to watch carefully. So one day, my friend and I were hanging out, and we ran down to the dock to jump into the rowboat. Her little sister decided to follow us, but she didn't watch where she was stepping as she ran, so she slipped on the goose poop, and went straight down. :D It was on her jeans, all over her shoes, in her hair, just everywhere. We wound up cleaning her off with the garden hose. To this day, that kid has hated geese.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 02, 2012, 02:49:44 AM

Clunky noise fixed ;D Turns out, Boss Hogg had a bolt loose somewhere. After a quick tighten, he was back on the road again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 02, 2012, 03:01:27 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 02, 2012, 02:49:44 AM
Clunky noise fixed ;D Turns out, Boss Hogg had a bolt loose somewhere. After a quick tighten, he was back on the road again.

So it was an inexpensive clunk? Good for you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 02, 2012, 03:04:57 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 02, 2012, 03:01:27 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 02, 2012, 02:49:44 AM
Clunky noise fixed ;D Turns out, Boss Hogg had a bolt loose somewhere. After a quick tighten, he was back on the road again.

So it was an inexpensive clunk? Good for you!

I had some help, it was my first time working on anything mechanical. Horses I can deal with. Cars? I am as ignorant as they come. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 02, 2012, 03:58:03 AM

Without proper storage, keeping my room is,a moot point.

I think i'll head off to Target to get those plastic bins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 05:34:32 AM

Now I must go to bed without ever knowing about Ali and her goose :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 02, 2012, 10:48:20 AM

Ali, don't kick at a goose. It puts you off balance so you might slip on the goose-poo and fall over and it'd peck your head off. ;D Also, it'll probably try to peck your leg.

Seriously. spread your arms out like wings, bend slightly so as to bring your head lower and go at it. Hissing also helps. It'll think you're a bigger goose, and run. As a boy, I used to have hours of fun chasing my dad's geese like that.

Recently some geese ran up to us in a park (really only looking to be fed, I think) and I taught my 4-year-old grandson this trick. It doesn't work for him, he's too small! But he loves doing it, anyway. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 02, 2012, 01:12:56 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 02, 2012, 12:08:33 AM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:37:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM
Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Are they going to have a seminar on carbon fiber aglets?

Probably too controversial. Passions run high on this topic, with the pro- metal traditionalists threatening to form a breakaway association.

Footwear aficionados are a fractious, fissiparous lot. Plus they tend not to get out much.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2) I'd have thought that the cotton-poly revolution would have put paid to their pretentions long ago, but I suppose some concessions must be made for the sake of unity. I hope you have a grand time!

Shoelace aficionados are a fractious, fissiparous lot. Plus they tend not to get out much. Most of their surplus energy is devoted to composing lengthy diatribes railing against the iniquities of the Sandals Appreciation Society.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 01:15:34 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 02, 2012, 01:12:56 PM
Quote from: Recusant on May 02, 2012, 12:08:33 AM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:37:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on May 01, 2012, 10:24:07 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 01, 2012, 10:14:38 PM
Looking forward to the forthcoming Annual Shoelace Collectors Convention.

Are they going to have a seminar on carbon fiber aglets?

Probably too controversial. Passions run high on this topic, with the pro- metal traditionalists threatening to form a breakaway association.

Footwear aficionados are a fractious, fissiparous lot. Plus they tend not to get out much.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2) I'd have thought that the cotton-poly revolution would have put paid to their pretentions long ago, but I suppose some concessions must be made for the sake of unity. I hope you have a grand time!

Shoelace aficionados are a fractious, fissiparous lot. Plus they tend not to get out much. Most of their surplus energy is devoted to composing lengthy diatribes railing against the iniquities of the Sandals Appreciation Society.

Pfft. Slip-on shoes have always been the best. Bloody string merchants!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 02, 2012, 01:51:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 01:15:34 PM
Pfft. Slip-on shoes have always been the best. Bloody string merchants!

I will have to politely disagree, good sir. I find that leather boots are better as they are durable, comfortable, and practical.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 02, 2012, 02:37:38 PM

Sorry DJ! The reason why I almost had to kick a goose is because it charged me! Dreadful things, geese.

There is a very pretty pond area across the street from where I work. On nice days, I try to get out and do a couple of laps around the pond to stretch my legs. The geese by the pond are always evil tempered, but they are especially evil tempered right now because they have new goslings running around. I get that. If goslings are anything like newborn humans, these geese haven't slept in weeks. But still.

I was walking around the pond, and I was literally as far away from a Goose Family as I could be without actually falling in the pond. But I was still too close for one of the Parent Geese, and s/he started hissing at me (as geese are wont to do) and then actually started flapping it's wings and ran towards me a few steps. I've actually been bitten by a goose on a prior occasion (my grandma gave us a sack of stale bread and took us to a duck pond when I was a child. Big mistake.) so I know that goose bites hurt like hell and leave bruises. I was unwilling to turn my back to the enemy, for fear that my derrier would make too inviting a target, so I jumped into this kind of karate stance. The goose was unimpressed. We stood there glaring at each other for a long moment (me still in my psuedo-karate stance) and then I slowly backed away and moved on.

OldGit, I will have to remember to modify my karate stance to Goose Stance, should another confrontation happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2012, 02:46:58 PM

LOL

Geese are such aggressive creatures. I should get a bunch and let them run rampant during Calculus class.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 02:48:36 PM

hahaha, oh my. Sorry that you had a bad encounter, but the story is pretty amusing. ;D
Geese are jerks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 02, 2012, 02:58:11 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 02, 2012, 02:37:38 PM
Sorry DJ! The reason why I almost had to kick a goose is because it charged me! Dreadful things, geese.

There is a very pretty pond area across the street from where I work. On nice days, I try to get out and do a couple of laps around the pond to stretch my legs. The geese by the pond are always evil tempered, but they are especially evil tempered right now because they have new goslings running around. I get that. If goslings are anything like newborn humans, these geese haven't slept in weeks. But still.

I was walking around the pond, and I was literally as far away from a Goose Family as I could be without actually falling in the pond. But I was still too close for one of the Parent Geese, and s/he started hissing at me (as geese are wont to do) and then actually started flapping it's wings and ran towards me a few steps. I've actually been bitten by a goose on a prior occasion (my grandma gave us a sack of stale bread and took us to a duck pond when I was a child. Big mistake.) so I know that goose bites hurt like hell and leave bruises. I was unwilling to turn my back to the enemy, for fear that my derrier would make too inviting a target, so I jumped into this kind of karate stance. The goose was unimpressed. We stood there glaring at each other for a long moment (me still in my psuedo-karate stance) and then I slowly backed away and moved on.

OldGit, I will have to remember to modify my karate stance to Goose Stance, should another confrontation happen.

I suspect it may have been a Pilgrim Goose, a breed which is always liable to turn vicious if they spot an atheist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2012, 03:15:34 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 02, 2012, 02:58:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 02, 2012, 02:37:38 PM
Sorry DJ! The reason why I almost had to kick a goose is because it charged me! Dreadful things, geese.

There is a very pretty pond area across the street from where I work. On nice days, I try to get out and do a couple of laps around the pond to stretch my legs. The geese by the pond are always evil tempered, but they are especially evil tempered right now because they have new goslings running around. I get that. If goslings are anything like newborn humans, these geese haven't slept in weeks. But still.

I was walking around the pond, and I was literally as far away from a Goose Family as I could be without actually falling in the pond. But I was still too close for one of the Parent Geese, and s/he started hissing at me (as geese are wont to do) and then actually started flapping it's wings and ran towards me a few steps. I've actually been bitten by a goose on a prior occasion (my grandma gave us a sack of stale bread and took us to a duck pond when I was a child. Big mistake.) so I know that goose bites hurt like hell and leave bruises. I was unwilling to turn my back to the enemy, for fear that my derrier would make too inviting a target, so I jumped into this kind of karate stance. The goose was unimpressed. We stood there glaring at each other for a long moment (me still in my psuedo-karate stance) and then I slowly backed away and moved on.

OldGit, I will have to remember to modify my karate stance to Goose Stance, should another confrontation happen.

I suspect it may have been a Pilgrim Goose, a breed which is always liable to turn vicious if they spot an atheist.

I think there already is one of those in my Calculus class...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 04:25:58 PM

As to the goose problem, speaking softly won't work but a bigish stick, even an umbrella will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 05:58:20 PM

With our recent attention I wonder if Egor will attempt membership under some not particularly clever guise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:05:59 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Leukemia... ???

Update: It is, apparently, AML. The outlook is not too shabby, but nothing to celebrate either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 02, 2012, 06:06:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:05:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Leukemia... ???
Update: It is, apparently, AML. The outlook is not too shabby, but nothing to celebrate either.

((Asmo)) I hope your friend is okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM

He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 06:09:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM
He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

That is something. And better than nothing. <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 06:11:56 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 05:58:20 PM
With our recent attention I wonder if Egor will attempt membership under some not particularly clever guise.

Our sentries are ever watchful 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 02, 2012, 06:20:58 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM
He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

That is something. And better than nothing. <3

Agreed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 06:22:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 06:11:56 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 05:58:20 PM
With our recent attention I wonder if Egor will attempt membership under some not particularly clever guise.
Our sentries are ever watchful 8)

Cool, I'm sure you'll pick up on any fishy stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 08:27:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 02, 2012, 06:20:58 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM
He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

That is something. And better than nothing. <3

Agreed.

Agreed as well. I hope that treatments go well for him. Please keep us updated on how he's doing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 02, 2012, 08:28:07 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM
He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

Your friend is young guy like you? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 09:34:11 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 02, 2012, 08:28:07 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 06:08:32 PM
He's not. But he has a real chance to be... That's something.

Your friend is young guy like you? :(

Same age group, yes. I'm a little older.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM

I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 11:14:36 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.

Presumably the prime advantage of the belt is lower weight with a side effect of no lubrication?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 02, 2012, 11:37:53 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.

Ooh, nice plan! On what frame?

I read good things about these. Never seen them out on the trails yet but it's gotta be the future. My preferred trails are too hilly to go single-speed and the internal gear technology isn't quite there yet to support the belt system on a geared setup. Only a matter of time though.

...And besides, I've got a vested interest in keeping the 1x9 alive - I manufacture chainguides.

Keep us posted with piccies...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 03, 2012, 12:30:47 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 11:14:36 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.
Presumably the prime advantage of the belt is lower weight with a side effect of no lubrication?

Low weight, high strength, low maintenance, low wear, low stretch, low noise, low dirt-trapping... seems like a no-brainer to me. Previous incarnations suffered from 'bounce' - like peddling a bungee, but I guess applied science has created some decent composites to reduce elasticity.

Retro-fitting is only possible on some frames where the rear triangle splits (like mine ;D) so this is going to have to trickle into the market on purpose built bikes which will slow the revolution. I believe this will be standard in 20 years time once in-hub gearing has evolved.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 01:15:30 AM

I have nothing to add to the technical machinery-type talk.
So I'm going to talk about nail polish.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache1.bigcartel.com%2Fproduct_images%2F52057749%2Fessie_nail_730_S.jpg&hash=a16fdae65739c900fc7a75f2d3b01db8b1c370b4)
I bought this colour yesterday and I really like it. In low light it looks kind of gray-ish, but in direct light you can see the purpley-ness. I like dark nails, but I find that black looks too stark sometimes.

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 01:22:37 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 01:15:30 AM
I have nothing to add to the technical machinery-type talk.
So I'm going to talk about nail polish.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache1.bigcartel.com%2Fproduct_images%2F52057749%2Fessie_nail_730_S.jpg&hash=a16fdae65739c900fc7a75f2d3b01db8b1c370b4)
I bought this colour yesterday and I really like it. In low light it looks kind of gray-ish, but in direct light you can see the purpley-ness. I like dark nails, but I find that black looks too stark sometimes.

;D

That's a neat looking shade! I like how it's more a muted purple. :) Which colours of clothing would you wear with that?

I have a shade of bluey-silver nailpolish that does that too with the light, low light makes it more silver, direct light shows you the blue. Nail polish is fun. I currently have this shade on right now:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_8D5qVf5VMxs%2FSt38G6cFtWI%2FAAAAAAAAILw%2FCfJs1bPzXlU%2Fs400%2Fessie-aruba-blue-nail-polish.jpg&hash=6b7a73020608b9f81503409ea9714ca6a7208543)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 01:36:55 AM

I was looking at that colour yesterday! I have a wedding coming up and I thought that blue would be a fun colour for it, but I'm not sure what I'm wearing yet.
The purple is pretty muted, and close to a neutral, so I would think you could wear it with almost anything. It'd probably look good with brown/grays/blacks. Personally, I've been wearing black leggings and a yoga top all day (haha, gotta love working from home).

I have a pink/red/green flower/pitcher plant tattoo on my foot and I took great pleasure in finding a perfect shade of pink to match for my tootsies a few months ago. Nail polish is fun. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 03, 2012, 01:39:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 11:14:36 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.
Presumably the prime advantage of the belt is lower weight with a side effect of no lubrication?

My main reasoning is to prevent oil stains, a decision purely based on vanity. Though I have had a ride on a custom track bike fitted with one and I thought it was brilliant.

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 02, 2012, 11:37:53 PM
Ooh, nice plan! On what frame?

Not sure as of yet, I am stuck between a trick frame or road frame. I like both but for totally different reasons, I like the freedom of the trick frame but I also like the edgy speed and aesthetics of a road frame. Hmmm decisions, decisions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 01:46:18 AM

Quote from: Crow on May 03, 2012, 01:39:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 11:14:36 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.
Presumably the prime advantage of the belt is lower weight with a side effect of no lubrication?

My main reasoning is to prevent oil stains, a decision purely based on vanity. Though I have had a ride on a custom track bike fitted with one and I thought it was brilliant.

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 02, 2012, 11:37:53 PM
Ooh, nice plan! On what frame?

Not sure as of yet, I am stuck between a trick frame or road frame. I like both but for totally different reasons, I like the freedom of the trick frame but I also like the edgy speed and aesthetics of a road frame. Hmmm decisions, decisions.

Hmm. Knowing absolutely zilch about building bikes from the frame up, I'm wondering if it would even be possible to create a combination of both a trick and road frame. You know, good for both.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2012, 02:16:55 AM

I wonder where Davin is ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 03, 2012, 03:47:58 AM

"Munch's 'The Scream' sells for record $119.9M in New York."
No body told me, I never even had a chance to bid.
I'd make my own but people frowned at me last time I set up an easel and mirror on the local bridge...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 03:54:21 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 03, 2012, 03:47:58 AM
"Munch's 'The Scream' sells for record $119.9M in New York."
No body told me, I never even had a chance to bid.
I'd make my own but people frowned at me last time I set up an easel and mirror on the local bridge...

It's funny how many people attribute Munch's work to Van Gogh. Someone once did a very creative combining of Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' with 'The Scream', and it looked great. Just Google 'The Scream Starry Night' without quotes, and you'll see it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 03, 2012, 04:57:43 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 01:15:30 AM
I have nothing to add to the technical machinery-type talk.
So I'm going to talk about nail polish.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache1.bigcartel.com%2Fproduct_images%2F52057749%2Fessie_nail_730_S.jpg&hash=a16fdae65739c900fc7a75f2d3b01db8b1c370b4)
I bought this colour yesterday and I really like it. In low light it looks kind of gray-ish, but in direct light you can see the purpley-ness. I like dark nails, but I find that black looks too stark sometimes.

;D

zzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 05:17:22 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 03, 2012, 04:57:43 AM

zzzzzzzzzzzzz...

WAKE UP!!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffunny-pics.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fwake-up-you-445x299.jpg&hash=86aa44235a4f54602857348a3f394d8267865950)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM

Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 03, 2012, 05:49:11 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 05:17:22 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffunny-pics.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fwake-up-you-445x299.jpg&hash=86aa44235a4f54602857348a3f394d8267865950)

Ohhh, look at that -- suicidal penguin!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 06:22:39 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM
Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).

Cheering you on for your project! Enjoy a cute kitty, in the form of coffee foam art. :)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frockettium.net%2Fwordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2FCoffee-Foam-Art-01.jpg&hash=2aad0b1f3c4aaacf9bc87e7be925c0a51f78e489)

P.S. - Up late doing lesson plans. House is also quiet. My cat has spent the day running around like a banshee, and she's now passed out with her favourite stuffed mouse, under the kitchen table of all places.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 06:34:38 AM

Aww, I like the kitty. I just finished my work (and I'm still wide awake) so I now feel compelled to Google "coffee art". Haha, thanks Amicale! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 07:05:43 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 06:34:38 AM
Aww, I like the kitty. I just finished my work (and I'm still wide awake) so I now feel compelled to Google "coffee art". Haha, thanks Amicale! :)

:D you sound like me, I get 'lost on the internet' all the time. I start off by looking at something for work, and somehow wind up searching for cute cats, coffee art, historical documents or random blogs. Which was how I started reading yours on blogspot, by the way. I'm a sucker for blogs. I like yours. Very thoughtful and interesting! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:13:55 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM
Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).

Stop procrastinating!!! Right now!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 07:37:35 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:13:55 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM
Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).
Stop procrastinating!!! Right now!!!

I haven't even begun to procrastinate... when I get around to thinking about doing it, I'll maybe let you know, if I don't put it off... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:38:02 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:13:55 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM
Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).
Stop procrastinating!!! Right now!!!

;D

I've finished my work!
Now I've just got good ol' fashioned insomnia. How's the morning over in the UK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:41:33 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:38:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:13:55 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 05:39:23 AM
Up late polishing a project for a deadline tomorrow. Everyone else in the house is asleep, including the kitties. Feeling a bit lonely (and procrastinatey).
Stop procrastinating!!! Right now!!!

;D

I've finished my work!
Now I've just got good ol' fashioned insomnia. How's the morning over in the UK?

Dry, but showers due, chilly and windy. I think I've picked up conjunctivitis from my grandson so it's off to the quacks this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:45:19 AM

Aw, that's the thing about little ones. They're pretty cute, but awfully germy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:48:37 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:45:19 AM
Aw, that's the thing about little ones. They're pretty cute, but awfully germy.

You're telling me! His ability to produce snot is almost unbelievable. The worst bit is when he hacks up a great gob of mucus and the chews it to swallow it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:57:17 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:48:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:45:19 AM
Aw, that's the thing about little ones. They're pretty cute, but awfully germy.
You're telling me! His ability to produce snot is almost unbelievable. The worst bit is when he hacks up a great gob of mucus and the chews it to swallow it.

Yeaaaah, our guy does that too. Between having him and working with sick animals for three years, I'm pretty much desensitized to any kind of grossness a person can imagine. I am told that children eventually grow out of the leaky stage, but I'm not sure I believe it yet.

In other news, I think I'm going to try to actually go to sleep! (a novel idea, I know). I will desist my incessant posting. For now. ;D Nitey nite! or.. uh.. morning morning?!

Yes, I'm definitely getting to silly stage of sleep deprivation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 08:04:37 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:57:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:48:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 07:45:19 AM
Aw, that's the thing about little ones. They're pretty cute, but awfully germy.
You're telling me! His ability to produce snot is almost unbelievable. The worst bit is when he hacks up a great gob of mucus and the chews it to swallow it.

Yeaaaah, our guy does that too. Between having him and working with sick animals for three years, I'm pretty much desensitized to any kind of grossness a person can imagine. I am told that children eventually grow out of the leaky stage, but I'm not sure I believe it yet.

In other news, I think I'm going to try to actually go to sleep! (a novel idea, I know). I will desist my incessant posting. For now. ;D Nitey nite! or.. uh.. morning morning?!

Yes, I'm definitely getting to silly stage of sleep deprivation.

Good night.

Step away from the computer.

Go to bed ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 08:52:36 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 03, 2012, 05:49:11 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 05:17:22 AM
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Ohhh, look at that -- suicidal penguin!

Penguins and polar bears, they are sort of from the opposite poles... So like... WFT? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 09:00:51 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 08:52:36 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 03, 2012, 05:49:11 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 05:17:22 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffunny-pics.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fwake-up-you-445x299.jpg&hash=86aa44235a4f54602857348a3f394d8267865950)

Ohhh, look at that -- suicidal penguin!

Penguins and polar bears, they are sort of from the opposite poles... So like... WFT? ???

Ph..O..T...O...sh...O...P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 09:08:56 AM

Well, obviously. I meant like... How come someone who is old enough to know how to use image manipulation software does not know those two animals are from completely different continents..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 09:18:09 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 09:08:56 AM
Well, obviously. I meant like... How come someone who is old enough to know how to use image manipulation software does not know those two animals are from completely different continents..?

They probably did know that Penguins and polar bears live at different ends of the world didn't they? But did they care? How much humour is based on absurd juxtapositions? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 03, 2012, 09:45:02 AM

Quote from: Crow on May 03, 2012, 01:39:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 11:14:36 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 02, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
I think I am going to build a bike, certainly going to go for a carbon drive system (http://www.carbondrivesystems.com/overview.php?lang=us) than the traditional chain, I wonder if I can use them with a fixie.
Presumably the prime advantage of the belt is lower weight with a side effect of no lubrication?

My main reasoning is to prevent oil stains, a decision purely based on vanity. Though I have had a ride on a custom track bike fitted with one and I thought it was brilliant.

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 02, 2012, 11:37:53 PM
Ooh, nice plan! On what frame?

Not sure as of yet, I am stuck between a trick frame or road frame. I like both but for totally different reasons, I like the freedom of the trick frame but I also like the edgy speed and aesthetics of a road frame. Hmmm decisions, decisions.

Thats a huge difference in applications! I learned a lesson early on that it was better to buy a frame suitable for my realistic ACTUAL riding rather than one suited to a what I fantasised about doing. I was stuck with a heavy downhill monster for years. I eventually bit-the-bullet and bought a lightweight cross-country/all-mountain frame (and honed it with the choice of components) which fits - physically and metaphorically - like a glove. I'd be wary of a trick frame if you intend to do any sort of mileage - these are VERY inefficient for riding distances and would be very uncomfortable to do so. Right tool for the job...

I dont think you'll find a frame suitable for the belt drive unless you're buying a full suspension, or one purpose built (which is currently a bit limiting). It's a bit tail-wagging-the-dog to decide on the belt before frame. But I do love the belt idea and if you can swing it I'd be very jealous (though I don't envy you a single-speed if you're doing hills!)

My advice: decide what sort of riding you will be doing most (or get most pleasure from) and channel all your energies (and money) into that. You can compromise and buy a hybrid or a cross-bike but that's just uncool.

[/bike nerd]

Now about nail polish...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 03, 2012, 10:06:22 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 08:52:36 AM
Penguins and polar bears, they are sort of from the opposite poles... So like... WFT? ???

This feigned ignorance is fooling no one.
We know the penguins are your minions, out recruiting your polar bear legions.

Penguins aren't just Antarctic critters, there's a colony in Sydney.
Hmm, probably spying...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 03, 2012, 10:17:09 AM

Not so LOUD! They will hear and suspect and stop trusting the trustworthy-looking peguins! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 03, 2012, 03:57:05 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 01:22:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 03, 2012, 01:15:30 AM
I have nothing to add to the technical machinery-type talk.
So I'm going to talk about nail polish.
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I bought this colour yesterday and I really like it. In low light it looks kind of gray-ish, but in direct light you can see the purpley-ness. I like dark nails, but I find that black looks too stark sometimes.

;D

That's a neat looking shade! I like how it's more a muted purple. :) Which colours of clothing would you wear with that?

I have a shade of bluey-silver nailpolish that does that too with the light, low light makes it more silver, direct light shows you the blue. Nail polish is fun. I currently have this shade on right now:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_8D5qVf5VMxs%2FSt38G6cFtWI%2FAAAAAAAAILw%2FCfJs1bPzXlU%2Fs400%2Fessie-aruba-blue-nail-polish.jpg&hash=6b7a73020608b9f81503409ea9714ca6a7208543)

Ooh, pretty nails!

I actually quite like purple and blue nail polish, but I never paint my nails anything other than red. I don't really know why, it's just kind of my thing. My favorite red right now is OPI's Vodka and Caviar. It's just such a classic, bright shade of red, and it looks really good on short nails. I can't bear to have long nails, I always start biting them when they get much above the tips of my fingers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 03, 2012, 04:23:11 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 03, 2012, 03:57:05 PM

Ooh, pretty nails!

I actually quite like purple and blue nail polish, but I never paint my nails anything other than red. I don't really know why, it's just kind of my thing. My favorite red right now is OPI's Vodka and Caviar. It's just such a classic, bright shade of red, and it looks really good on short nails. I can't bear to have long nails, I always start biting them when they get much above the tips of my fingers.

I would love to have long nails, but they always break and it is impossible to keep them clean.

It is 30^oC right now and I am roasting!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 03, 2012, 11:39:50 PM

That purple color is gorgeous.

I usually just do black, gray, or dark green.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 04, 2012, 12:29:16 AM

Talking of nails I thought these were and still are pretty cool.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 04, 2012, 03:28:14 AM

Omg, too cute!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 06:45:46 AM

Quote from: Crow on May 04, 2012, 12:29:16 AM
Talking of nails I thought these were and still are pretty cool.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.staticflickr.com%2F4016%2F4523755381_da03eaaa05.jpg&hash=fcbcb50565d0436590ccf138bd9a0f458c2aa5c0)

You have beautiful lips Crow ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 04, 2012, 10:00:11 AM

May the 4th be with you...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 11:57:43 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 04, 2012, 10:00:11 AM
May the 4th be with you...

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And also with you. :D (alternately, 'and with your spirit!')

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 04, 2012, 02:20:56 PM

LMFAO. But we've all done it, right?!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546679_10150877396836789_543386788_11660106_927709312_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 02:45:18 PM

I think we have all done it. I know I have!

This is one I saw. I was standing in a queue at a reception in a hotel in Chicago waiting to check in. This very elegant lady sailed through reception towards the rotary door. It was glass. She failed to see that the segment she was heading for was in fact glass. She walked right into it, hard! She bounced off, looked around, saw the horrified looks on the people in reception and walked carefully and very icily into the door via the open segment and left the hotel. The porter went over to the door and cleaned the make up off the segment the woman had walked into. He then turned to us and said 'People should be more careful, that happens all the time.'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2012, 03:16:55 PM

I am so in love with this horse. In one week, he has proven himself to be easier to train than six months of work on Vinnie. In a week I've taught him to stand tied, lead, lunge ( go around in a circle with me in the middle, set up ( pose) for the judge, and get in the trailer with no problems. Having not been touched in about a year, he was pretty dirty, but with some elbow grease he is black and shiny. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F1c2707d2.jpg&hash=c28f07af3f2bcc15140d915c41860b4bc6532cc6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 03:19:13 PM

Did he enjoy the clean up?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2012, 03:21:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 03:19:13 PM
Did he enjoy the clean up?

Very. He was like putty in my hands when I curried him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 04:15:29 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 04, 2012, 03:16:55 PM
I am so in love with this horse. In one week, he has proven himself to be easier to train than six months of work on Vinnie. In a week I've taught him to stand tied, lead, lunge ( go around in a circle with me in the middle, set up ( pose) for the judge, and get in the trailer with no problems. Having not been touched in about a year, he was pretty dirty, but with some elbow grease he is black and shiny. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F1c2707d2.jpg&hash=c28f07af3f2bcc15140d915c41860b4bc6532cc6)

Love!!!!! *Big Cartoon Hearts Shooting Out of My Eyes*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 05:25:53 PM

Awww, he's very sweet. I'd LOVE to pet him. I bet he just adored being curried. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 05:42:12 PM

This statue reminds me of DeterminedJuliet for some reason. Can anyone else see the resemblance? ;)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 05:50:21 PM

^^Definitely a close relation!

OldGit, I meant to tell you yesterday! I used Goose Stance on the evil geese. They were yet again crowding the sidewalk and acting aggressive. I was walking with my friend/coworker, and I had jokingly told her at the beginning of the walk that if we encountered any resistance we were going to impersonate geese. One of them started hissing at me and flapping his wings, so I started flapping my wings and kind of hunching forward and hissing back at him. My friend dove behind me yelling "NO ALI NO, YOU'RE MAKING HIM MAD!!!!" But then the whole family ran away, the parents hissing over their shoulders at me as they went. Worked a charm!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 05:52:52 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 05:50:21 PM
^^Definitely a close relation!

OldGit, I meant to tell you yesterday! I used Goose Stance on the evil geese. They were yet again crowding the sidewalk and acting aggressive. I was walking with my friend/coworker, and I had jokingly told her at the beginning of the walk that if we encountered any resistance we were going to impersonate geese. One of them started hissing at me and flapping his wings, so I started flapping my wings and kind of hunching forward and hissing back at him. My friend dove behind me yelling "NO ALI NO, YOU'RE MAKING HIM MAD!!!!" But then the whole family ran away, the parents hissing over their shoulders at me as they went. Worked a charm!

Get your friend to video it next time! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 04, 2012, 06:05:23 PM

Gotta get me one o' these.
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Also Kate Upton doing the Cat Daddy dance is boss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 06:13:29 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 04, 2012, 06:05:23 PM

Also Kate Upton doing the Cat Daddy dance is boss.

*faints*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM

Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

Budhorse, did you really say you were going to curry that horse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2012, 07:51:03 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

Budhorse, did you really say you were going to curry that horse?

Curry is a grooming term that means to brush in small circles with a rubber or metal brush with nobs on it. It gets out the deep dirt and makes them feel good.

I bet horse curry would taste good though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:17:36 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

It was hysterical. After the threat was averted, we laughed til we cried.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:20:49 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

It was hysterical. After the threat was averted, we laughed til we cried.

Hahaha, I really need to see someone do this. Unfortunately, we're a little short of geese in my neck of the woods. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:25:04 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:20:49 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

It was hysterical. After the threat was averted, we laughed til we cried.

Hahaha, I really need to see someone do this. Unfortunately, we're a little short of geese in my neck of the woods. :-[

Really? We call them "Canadian Geese" so I would have thought you would be chock-a-block with them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:20:49 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
Ali, I'm so glad you had fun with that. It's a well-known trick, but at the same time so Pythonesque that you can't help laughing as you do it.

It was hysterical. After the threat was averted, we laughed til we cried.

Hahaha, I really need to see someone do this. Unfortunately, we're a little short of geese in my neck of the woods. :-[

Really? We call them "Canadian Geese" so I would have thought you would be chock-a-block with them.

I saw a lot of them fly through in the fall, but I haven't seen any since then :( I haven't lived in Ottawa for a Summer yet, so they might come back. I will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:39:45 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PM
I saw a lot of them fly through in the fall, but I haven't seen any since then :( I haven't lived in Ottawa for a Summer yet, so they might come back. I will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

Definitely. And have the husband film it too. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 09:43:01 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PM
I saw a lot of them fly through in the fall, but I haven't seen any since then :( I haven't lived in Ottawa for a Summer yet, so they might come back. I will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

Definitely. And have the husband film it too. ;D

Apparently the ducks and geese are fond of hanging out along the Rideau Canal in the summer. Considering the amount of boats, tourists etc, it's a wonder they don't fly off!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 09:48:14 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PM
I saw a lot of them fly through in the fall, but I haven't seen any since then :( I haven't lived in Ottawa for a Summer yet, so they might come back. I will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

Definitely. And have the husband film it too. ;D

Apparently the ducks and geese are fond of hanging out along the Rideau Canal in the summer. Considering the amount of boats, tourists etc, it's a wonder they don't fly off!

Humans equal bread!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 10:41:38 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 09:43:01 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PM
I saw a lot of them fly through in the fall, but I haven't seen any since then :( I haven't lived in Ottawa for a Summer yet, so they might come back. I will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

Definitely. And have the husband film it too. ;D

Apparently the ducks and geese are fond of hanging out along the Rideau Canal in the summer. Considering the amount of boats, tourists etc, it's a wonder they don't fly off!

I'm a bad Ottawan, I'm never near the canal. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 04, 2012, 10:54:02 PM

I know i just started my job, but i am too anti social to deal with people on a daily basis. To approach them, and sometimes they are so rude for no reason.

I know the japanese cafe i frequent is hiring. I think i'll apply soon. My japanese is good enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 02:06:22 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PMI will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

NO, NO, NOooooooooo.
They'll think you're food!
Why do you think you don't see any geese about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 05, 2012, 02:19:36 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 02:06:22 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:36:26 PMI will practice my Geese ninja moves just in case. I'll let you know if it works on the cats. ;D

NO, NO, NOooooooooo.
They'll think you're food!
Why do you think you don't see any geese about?

hhhauulp mmuu*

*muffled response from Kitty's upper GI

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 04:01:13 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 05, 2012, 02:19:36 AM

hhhauulp mmuu*

*muffled response from Kitty's upper GI

Alas D'Juliet has been consumed by her cat.
And yet perhaps 'tis better this way.
Better than to see her pawed by that damnable Yoda.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 05, 2012, 05:17:28 AM

My mind's on my mind. Why it's not working correctly, why I feel a million miles away but can hear non-real things closer. Why it comes out of the blue after weeks of being gone, and I'm wondering what brought this on. It's not fun. As always I'll suck it up and battle through it but I'd love to have a predictable head, last thing I need's this when I'm trying to work, live my life, etc. I don't even feel like it's really me posting this. I'm just trying to explain how odd it is, though. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 05:49:20 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 05, 2012, 05:17:28 AMI'm just trying to explain how odd it is, though. :-\

Oh no, you're not going away again? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 10:04:35 AM

Hang on in there, Amicale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 05, 2012, 11:46:27 AM

Who knew you could pull the muscle behind your nipple.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 12:42:10 PM

Quote from: SweetdeathI know i just started my job, but i am too anti social to deal with people on a daily basis. To approach them, and sometimes they are so rude for no reason.
I know the japanese cafe i frequent is hiring. I think i'll apply soon. My japanese is good enough.

Good luck, SD. Your Japanese is that good, eh? Wow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 05, 2012, 03:39:16 PM

(((Amicale))) Hang in there sweetheart. PM me or call me if you need to talk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 05, 2012, 06:44:38 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 12:42:10 PM
Quote from: SweetdeathI know i just started my job, but i am too anti social to deal with people on a daily basis. To approach them, and sometimes they are so rude for no reason.
I know the japanese cafe i frequent is hiring. I think i'll apply soon. My japanese is good enough.

Good luck, SD. Your Japanese is that good, eh? Wow!

It's basic, i swear xD they just like people to know a little japanese to apply there.

Thanks , Ali!!
I just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 06:57:53 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 05, 2012, 06:44:38 PM
Thanks , Ali!!
I just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

You may not be selling but you're costing 2-3 minutes.

It's been so boring around here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2012, 06:59:25 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 06:57:53 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 05, 2012, 06:44:38 PM
Thanks , Ali!!
I just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

You may not be selling but you're costing 2-3 minutes.

It's been so boring around here.

Well. Suggestions please. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 07:07:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2012, 06:59:25 PM
Well. Suggestions please. ;D

I did try to get a not so nice thread going a while back, I think you foiled it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM

Quote from: SDI just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

I suspect many of them will not believe that you're not selling. Not your fault, but the way the world is.

Tank, we could do a thread on our favourite puddings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2012, 07:17:03 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM
Quote from: SDI just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

I suspect many of them will not believe that you're not selling. Not your fault, but the way the world is.

As 9/10 are selling something you're getting the fall out SD

Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM
Tank, we could do a thread on our favourite puddings.

Sport forum? That usually stirs things up ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 05, 2012, 07:31:24 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM

Tank, we could do a thread on our favourite puddings.

You think you have friends but in the end, considerably before what statisticly should be your end the congenitally weak ~~run~~ squirm before the shadowy Tankocrity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 05, 2012, 10:58:30 PM

Just got back from the zoo with T. Had a blast!

T playing the drums in the "African Village"
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Fb4b8518f.jpg&hash=b1838dd306c5835935d5763bcfa3e0bed869d405)

T riding a polar bear on the carousel
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T and a lion
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The latest in a series of evil geese.
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This goose literally waddles up and tried to take T's soft pretzel right out of his hand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 05, 2012, 11:31:16 PM

My internet hates Tumblr. *sob* ;-;

Ali, T is just adorable!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 06, 2012, 12:12:19 AM

@Ali

He's just a little ray of sunshine! How have you not chewed off those cherubic cheeks by now?!

Love the acid-hippy hat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 06, 2012, 01:09:49 AM

@Scissorlegs - Thanks! ;D It does take all of my effort not to eat him right up sometimes. Especially when he was a baby, I was convinced he was made of butter and sugar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 01:34:17 AM

Ali, he is SO so sweet. ;D I LOVE the hat, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2012, 04:40:00 AM

Ali, i just got your picture on Draw Something. It made me laugh. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 06, 2012, 05:23:22 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2012, 07:17:03 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM
Quote from: SDI just dont get people not wanting to do a 2-3 min survey so i can get paid xP we arent even selling them anything.

I suspect many of them will not believe that you're not selling. Not your fault, but the way the world is.
As 9/10 are selling something you're getting the fall out SD

Quote from: OldGit on May 05, 2012, 07:09:02 PM
Tank, we could do a thread on our favourite puddings.
Sport forum? That usually stirs things up ;D

Yeah :\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on May 06, 2012, 09:42:48 AM

Hey, I'm down to 170 from 220 lbs! From about a 42-44 waist to about a 36!

Oh and speaking of geese, I saw a family of geese walk right out front of my work building today. 5 little ones waddling along behind the parents. They can be a nuisance, but it's cute when you finally see the end product of all that mess and hissing. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2012, 09:52:34 AM

Quote from: Steve Reason on May 06, 2012, 09:42:48 AM
Hey, I'm down to 170 from 220 lbs! From about a 42-44 waist to about a 36!

Oh and speaking of geese, I saw a family of geese walk right out front of my work building today. 5 little ones waddling along behind the parents. They can be a nuisance, but it's cute when you finally see the end product of all that mess and hissing. ;D

Congratulations on the weight loss!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 06, 2012, 11:27:46 AM

Aah, Ali, T is so cute. Very like my grandson Cap'n B. I love the grin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 06, 2012, 12:51:33 PM

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QuoteI'll Have Another Wins 2012 Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

Well it wouldn't have if we'd been allowed to race. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 06, 2012, 01:45:57 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 06, 2012, 12:51:33 PM
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QuoteI'll Have Another Wins 2012 Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

Well it wouldn't have if we'd been allowed to race. >:(

I love it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2012, 02:48:21 PM

Who won, does anyone know? I don't really follow horse racing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 06, 2012, 03:12:11 PM

Haha, thanks guys!

Buddy - I think my Drawsomething was messed up for a while. You didn't appear on my list of games, but when I would try to re-add you it would always say that we were already playing a game. I'm glad it finally starting working!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2012, 03:20:05 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 06, 2012, 03:12:11 PM
Haha, thanks guys!

Buddy - I think my Drawsomething was messed up for a while. You didn't appear on my list of games, but when I would try to re-add you it would always say that we were already playing a game. I'm glad it finally starting working!

In my end, it kept saying that it was waiting for you to go. Oh well, at least it's working again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2012, 03:35:57 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 06, 2012, 12:51:33 PM
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QuoteI'll Have Another Wins 2012 Kentucky Derby At Churchill Downs

Well it wouldn't have if we'd been allowed to race. >:(

The best avatar evvverrrrrr!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 06, 2012, 04:16:20 PM

on my mid:
I spent an entire winter covered in snow several times, caught in the middle of hailstorms several times, being cold and frozen and didnt get sick.
Now in summer, I get a few splashes and Im all sneezy and feverish
bull!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2012, 04:18:39 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on May 06, 2012, 04:16:20 PM
on my mid:
I spent an entire winter covered in snow several times, caught in the middle of hailstorms several times, being cold and frozen and didnt get sick.
Now in summer, I get a few splashes and Im all sneezy and feverish
bull!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 06, 2012, 04:39:06 PM

Poor old Maria. Drink hot whisky and lemon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on May 06, 2012, 05:38:00 PM

hot in this weather?
naaah Ill enjoy my milkshake

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM

I love all our new avatars. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2012, 01:38:08 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
I love all our new avatars. :D

You would think it was some sort of Mr Men appreciation forum :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:22:19 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 06, 2012, 12:51:33 PM
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Your pygmy hippo is sticking his tongue out at us! Saucy thing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 02:38:35 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2012, 01:38:08 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
I love all our new avatars. :D

You would think it was some sort of Mr Men appreciation forum :D

It was pretty funny when it was an Asmo appreciation forum. I think our next one ought to be a Pudding appreciation -- we can all use pictures of our favourite flavours of puddings. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:39:50 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 02:38:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2012, 01:38:08 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
I love all our new avatars. :D

You would think it was some sort of Mr Men appreciation forum :D

It was pretty funny when it was an Asmo appreciation forum. I think our next one ought to be a Pudding appreciation -- we can all use pictures of our favourite flavours of puddings. ;)

If we have a pudding appreciation thread, I think we should post our favourite hats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 02:51:00 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:39:50 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 02:38:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2012, 01:38:08 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 06, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
I love all our new avatars. :D

You would think it was some sort of Mr Men appreciation forum :D

It was pretty funny when it was an Asmo appreciation forum. I think our next one ought to be a Pudding appreciation -- we can all use pictures of our favourite flavours of puddings. ;)

If we have a pudding appreciation thread, I think we should post our favourite hats.

Just as long as there's no cakes.
Snobby bastards with all their fancy coloured icing and sprinkles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:01:55 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 02:51:00 AM

Just as long as there's no cakes.
Snobby bastards with all their fancy coloured icing and sprinkles.

Right?!? Stupid cake, it's nothing but Ladida Fancy Pants bread. I much prefer pie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 06:41:12 AM

I think we may have scope for some themed avatar sessions like Halloween and Christmas. The forum anniversary might be a good one. We could do Darwin Day where we all dress up as dinosaurs or different types of finches. Science week where we all pick a scientist. Dibs Darwin for that one!
Also we don't have to do the avatar each time we could put the links in our signatures.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on May 07, 2012, 10:49:34 AM

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 07, 2012, 12:09:53 PM

It's a UK Bank Holiday today. Everybody gets the day off. It's pouring with rain, which is normally the case on a Bank Holiday. The Bank Holiday Fair/Market in town was a total washout, as usual.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:18:30 PM

It's rainy, it's poury, I wish I was still snorey
I'm tired, uninspired, needing coffee to be wired.

:P :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 12:19:26 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:18:30 PM
It's rainy, it's poury, I wish I was still snorey
I'm tired, uninspired, needing coffee to be wired.

:P :D

At least you're feeling poetic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 12:46:27 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 07, 2012, 12:09:53 PM
It's a UK Bank Holiday today. Everybody gets the day off. It's pouring with rain, which is normally the case on a Bank Holiday. The Bank Holiday Fair/Market in town was a total washout, as usual.

Actually it hasn't rained yet in Leeds and the dogs have had their walk. So all is well here!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:53:34 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:18:30 PM
It's rainy, it's poury, I wish I was still snorey
I'm tired, uninspired, needing coffee to be wired.

:P :D

At least you're feeling poetic!

More like overtired and acting like an utter goofball.
Wait, I do that even when I'm not overtired. :P

*looks outside* yup, still drizzly and grey. Bleh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 12:56:16 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:53:34 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 12:18:30 PM
It's rainy, it's poury, I wish I was still snorey
I'm tired, uninspired, needing coffee to be wired.

:P :D

At least you're feeling poetic!

More like overtired and acting like an utter goofball.
Wait, I do that even when I'm not overtired. :P

*looks outside* yup, still drizzly and grey. Bleh.

Same here. It has been raining for the past week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 01:08:13 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 01:35:41 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 01:08:13 PM
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It's the Ali stalker goose!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 01:57:12 PM

FFFFFFF.... I have a week to write an original short story as an English final and I have absolutely no ideas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:08:31 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 01:57:12 PM
FFFFFFF.... I have a week to write an original short story as an English final and I have absolutely no ideas.

Write about horses!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 07, 2012, 02:10:16 PM

Kids on bikes in rainy park, getting rained on in the wet with precipitous drizzle and a showery outlook. Did I mention it was raining too? Still, while on two wheels everyone's happy!

Anyway, here's a mechanical fail from yesterdays muddy ride. Note pedal and crank still clipped to shoe:
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 02:20:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2012, 01:35:41 PM
It's the Ali stalker goose!!

Is it returning to the scene of the crime?

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 01:57:12 PM
FFFFFFF.... I have a week to write an original short story as an English final and I have absolutely no ideas.

I don't have any ideas either but Chub recommends lettuce, the whole lettuce cycle of woe.
You have your young hippo whose been warned of the perils growing up and she accepts it. But then at an age she feels many of the things she's been told don't ring true, the things older hippos tell the young not to do they do with gusto once the young are presumed asleep. If lettuce is so bad why does it taste so sweet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:26:18 PM

Aww, you named your hippo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 02:28:43 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 07, 2012, 02:10:16 PM
Kids on bikes in rainy park, getting rained on in the wet with precipitous drizzle and a showery outlook. Did I mention it was raining too? Still, while on two wheels everyone's happy!

Anyway, here's a mechanical fail from yesterdays muddy ride. Note pedal and crank still clipped to shoe:

Ah Jaysus look what he's done, he's done gone and trudged mud all over the thread.
Is he a fricken Anarchist sympathiser as well? >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 02:29:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 07, 2012, 01:57:12 PM
FFFFFFF.... I have a week to write an original short story as an English final and I have absolutely no ideas.

Well give us a clue. What's the exact brief?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 02:33:28 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 02:20:08 PM
I don't have any ideas either but Chub recommends lettuce, the whole lettuce cycle of woe.
You have your young hippo whose been warned of the perils growing up and she accepts it. But then at an age she feels many of the things she's been told don't ring true, the things older hippos tell the young not to do they do with gusto once the young are presumed asleep. If lettuce is so bad why does it taste so sweet?

Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2012, 02:29:13 PM
Well give us a clue. What's the exact brief?

1.5-3 page short story on anything that we want. The worst part is that I usually have great ideas for a story but I can't come up with anything that I like. Usually I think of my best ideas before I go to bed, maybe I'll write them down this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:14:44 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 01:08:13 PM
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See?!? You see?!? Geese! They are ev-il. As in the fru-its of the dev-il. (Not that any of us actually believe in the dev-il. He's a metaphor. ;D ;D ;D)

Siz- I've always kind of suspected that clipping my shoes to my bike pedals would result in a couple of badly broken legs. How do you put your feet down when you come to a stop if they are attached to the bike?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:29:27 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:26:18 PM
Aww, you named your hippo.

No.
Chub is my hat's name and I don't have time to explain his understanding of the modern young hippo sub culture.
I would ask you to be more sensitive in future, Ptolemypotemus is upset that you assumed her name to be chub.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 04:33:23 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:29:27 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:26:18 PM
Aww, you named your hippo.

No.
Chub is my hat's name and I don't have time to explain his understanding of the modern young hippo sub culture.
I would you ask you to be more sensitive in future, Ptolemypotemus is upset that your assumed her name as chub.

~~Sounds like a hipster hippo to me.~~ Sorry Ptolemypotemus. Can I call you "Mypote" for short?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:48:14 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 04:33:23 PMSorry Ptolemypotemus. Can I call you "Mypote" for short?

She says no, doesn't like the "My" thing and wonders if pote just doesn't mean chub in some sly way anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 04:52:24 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 04:33:23 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:29:27 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 02:26:18 PM
Aww, you named your hippo.

No.
Chub is my hat's name and I don't have time to explain his understanding of the modern young hippo sub culture.
I would you ask you to be more sensitive in future, Ptolemypotemus is upset that your assumed her name as chub.

~~Sounds like a hipster hippo to me.~~ Sorry Ptolemypotemus. Can I call you "Mypote" for short?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 06:29:32 PM

Banana cake <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 08:19:01 PM

Somebody hug me, fast! I just found out that company wants to fly me out on Friday to interview for that position I applied for, which is good, although a little nerve wracking. But the part that is making my heart hurt is that Friday is the Mommy & Me luncheon at T's preschool. I was planning on going, and now I can't and all I can think about is T being the only kid there without his mom. I emailed the teacher to let her know that I can't go and asking what they are doing with the kids whose parents can't be there, but I still feel absolutely rotten about it. I left a message for my MIL to find out what days she is going to be out of town. They are going on vacation sometime in the next week or so, but she may be available on Friday to attend in my stead. Otherwise maybe my mom can take a long lunch and do it. Oh man, I feel like such a crap mom at the moment. :'( Poor T.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 08:21:37 PM

(((Ali)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:23:04 PM

((((Ali))))

please try not to beat yourself up over it, hon. Sometimes these things come up, and as bad as the timing is, this interview could be a very good thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 08:48:18 PM

((((Ali))))
I agree, don't beat yourself up too much <3 sounds like it could be a great opportunity.

Edit: Taken my grumbles elsewhere

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 07, 2012, 08:50:25 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:23:04 PM
((((Ali))))

please try not to beat yourself up over it, hon. Sometimes these things come up, and as bad as the timing is, this interview could be a very good thing.

I agree.

The ultimate good might out-weigh the good feeling T may have from having his mother present at a function that may not be remembered and might not be all that important in the great scheme of things. Talking to T and presenting the situation may be more enlightening and beneficial to T and therefore be a life lesson that may be of even more importance. IMHO, of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 09:05:22 PM

Thanks guys. I know it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, I just hate feeling like I'm letting him down, and like I'm one of those parents that puts their careers ahead of their kids. This is such a huge opportunity though, I know I have to just suck it up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 07, 2012, 09:28:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 09:05:22 PM
Thanks guys. I know it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, I just hate feeling like I'm letting him down, and like I'm one of those parents that puts their careers ahead of their kids. This is such a huge opportunity though, I know I have to just suck it up.

I think you need a sense of perspective here. You are obviously a loving and devoted mother. He's one lucky boy. I don't think dropping out of one minor event will leave him with plagued with feelings of rejection throughout his adult life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 10:13:54 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 07, 2012, 09:28:58 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 09:05:22 PM
Thanks guys. I know it's not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, I just hate feeling like I'm letting him down, and like I'm one of those parents that puts their careers ahead of their kids. This is such a huge opportunity though, I know I have to just suck it up.

I think you need a sense of perspective here. You are obviously a loving and devoted mother. He's one lucky boy. I don't think dropping out of one minor event will leave him with plagued with feelings of rejection throughout his adult life.

*rueful smile* You're right of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 08, 2012, 02:56:58 AM

Working hard and saving up my money to move out. Hoping to move by my birthday month.

Uncle is being three times the asshole lately. If i am.late to work cuz he has friends over past 11pm, i am.going to scream. I will not get fired cuz of him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 08, 2012, 03:23:45 PM

The reptile I have in my sights...it's been there forever and I want it removed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2012, 03:33:40 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 08, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
The reptile I have in my sights...it's been there forever and I want it removed.

Ooooh what kind of reptile? Can you ship it to me? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 08, 2012, 03:47:33 PM

I would have to catch it first ;D

The poor thing is rather fragile, I don't think it can handle a long trip, otherwise I would in a heartbeat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:36:16 PM

V for victory!

Interview moved to Wednesday (tomorrow), so I can still go to the Mommy & Me luncheon. Also, I have scheduled a pirate to show up for T's 4th birthday next month. Who's the best mom ever? Ali, Ali, Ali! Who is the master of balancing work and family? Ali, Ali, Ali! ;D ;D ;D

Everybody wish me luck knocking their socks off tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2012, 04:48:46 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:36:16 PM
V for victory!

Interview moved to Wednesday (tomorrow), so I can still go to the Mommy & Me luncheon. Also, I have scheduled a pirate to show up for T's 4th birthday next month. Who's the best mom ever? Ali, Ali, Ali! Who is the master of balancing work and family? Ali, Ali, Ali! ;D ;D ;D

Everybody wish me luck knocking their socks off tomorrow.

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Ali! ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 08, 2012, 04:51:04 PM

I would wish you luck, but it seems you already have it! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 04:51:38 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:36:16 PM
V for victory!

Interview moved to Wednesday (tomorrow), so I can still go to the Mommy & Me luncheon. Also, I have scheduled a pirate to show up for T's 4th birthday next month. Who's the best mom ever? Ali, Ali, Ali! Who is the master of balancing work and family? Ali, Ali, Ali! ;D ;D ;D

Everybody wish me luck knocking their socks off tomorrow.

YAY!!! *hug and a high five* ;D You rock! T will love that pirate, and I'm cheering you on for the interview!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 08, 2012, 04:54:20 PM

I wish you the best of luck! It's great to hear that you'll be able to attend the Mommy & Me function too. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg717.imageshack.us%2Fimg717%2F2339%2Fbluethumbup.gif&hash=5fe03c6701607da88624dfc89a3acd7df124c467)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 05:29:30 PM

It's raining, The Asmo is dying from a kidney stone* and... General sourness. Yes, that's what's on me mind today.

*For those less medically literate, no, not really dying. For those more medically literate, no, no ultrasound - will pass on its own, apparently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2012, 05:31:59 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 05:29:30 PM
It's raining, The Asmo is dying from a kidney stone* and... General sourness. Yes, that's what's on me mind today.

*For those less medically literate, no, not really dying. For those more medically literate, no, no ultrasound - will pass on its own, apparently.

That sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 05:36:07 PM

Yikes, kidney stones suck! Hang in there, Asmo! Drink lots of water, listen to some good music.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 08, 2012, 05:37:25 PM

(((Asmo))) Sorry, I've heard that kidney stones are terribly painful. I hope it passes as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 05:54:44 PM

Oh, His Grayness has every intention of being on every legal narcotic known to man when this thing really starts passing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 06:01:50 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 05:54:44 PM
Oh, His Grayness has every intention of being on every legal narcotic known to man when this thing really starts passing. :D

Only the legal ones? Brave soul. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2012, 06:06:46 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:36:16 PM
V for victory!

Interview moved to Wednesday (tomorrow), so I can still go to the Mommy & Me luncheon. Also, I have scheduled a pirate to show up for T's 4th birthday next month. Who's the best mom ever? Ali, Ali, Ali! Who is the master of balancing work and family? Ali, Ali, Ali! ;D ;D ;D

Everybody wish me luck knocking their socks off tomorrow.

Good luck. Although you won't need it ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:07:25 PM

I do not, nor have I ever used illegal narcotics OR used legal narcotics outside the scope of legal use.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2012, 06:17:23 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 05:29:30 PM
It's raining, The Asmo is dying from a kidney stone* and... General sourness. Yes, that's what's on me mind today.

*For those less medically literate, no, not really dying. For those more medically literate, no, no ultrasound - will pass on its own, apparently.

Ouch, ouch ouch!!!

Kidney stones are supposed to be THE most painful thing one can suffer from. Women rate the pain worse than childbirth and men rate the pain worse than worse than a twisted testicle! Samuel Peeps suffered from kidney stones and had to have an operation down his penis to break them up. He recalls being very relieved that the operation was successful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:19:04 PM

This is my second. Not enough to make me re-evaluate my lifestyle, but no great fun either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 08, 2012, 06:22:00 PM

Been working nights since last week. Turning into a zombie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 08, 2012, 06:26:07 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:19:04 PM
This is my second. Not enough to make me re-evaluate my lifestyle, but no great fun either.

How do you get them? (I mean, what part of your lifestyle puts you at risk?) I always assumed that it had something to do with dehydration. That's my medical diagnosis: "something to do with dehydration." :)

G85 - Hope you get back to days soon. How long will you be on nights?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:52:38 PM

Yes, dehydration is a part of it, methink. Also, kidney-metabolised stuff that, when mixed, can lead to creation of poorly water-soluble salts.

I'm no expert in medical problems that don't really kill people, but that's what I've heard about kidney stones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 08, 2012, 07:20:34 PM

Good luck to Ami and Asmo both!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 07:30:19 PM

Today I am thinking about my conversation with my girlfriend last night. Long story short, she is an ex from my past and we got back together. We have been back together for almost 3 months and they have been a wonderful 3 months. However, since pretty much day one she has been wanting to ask me to marry her. At first, I told her it's too soon and I'm not ready. I got about of a 5 year relationship and within 4 months of when the relationship, we were engaged. Right now, I don't want to get engaged again within the first year. I want to take some time. Recently, I have thought about it some more and I decided that I don't want to get engage until marriage is a real possibility... finacially. I notice a lot of people get engaged, but aren't in a position to get married. I don't think I need to be engage to know that I want to spend the rest of my life with someone.

I told my girlfriend this and she seems to understand, but it's just still on my mind. She means everything to me, but I just want to enjoy this and I want for us to take our time. I lost her once, for five and a half years. Now we reconnected, and I feel like there is no need to rush things.

Anywho, it was on my mind and I needed to write it down somewhere...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2012, 07:38:52 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 07:30:19 PM
Today I am thinking about my conversation with my girlfriend last night. Long story short, she is an ex from my past and we got back together. We have been back together for almost 3 months and they have been a wonderful 3 months. However, since pretty much day one she has been wanting to ask me to marry her. At first, I told her it's too soon and I'm not ready. I got about of a 5 year relationship and within 4 months of when the relationship, we were engaged. Right now, I don't want to get engaged again within the first year. I want to take some time. Recently, I have thought about it some more and I decided that I don't want to get engage until marriage is a real possibility... finacially. I notice a lot of people get engaged, but aren't in a position to get married. I don't think I need to be engage to know that I want to spend the rest of my life with someone.

I told my girlfriend this and she seems to understand, but it's just still on my mind. She means everything to me, but I just want to enjoy this and I want for us to take our time. I lost her once, for five and a half years. Now we reconnected, and I feel like there is no need to rush things.

Anywho, it was on my mind and I needed to write it down somewhere...

A tricky situation. Have the reasons/circumstances that surrounded your previous break up gone away now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 08:10:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
I do not, nor have I ever used illegal narcotics OR used legal narcotics outside the scope of legal use.

I apologize if I touched a nerve, Asmo. I was (mostly) kidding. :) I was jokingly suggesting that you might need all the "medical" help you can get, to help with the kidney stones. Sorry, I have a whacky sense of humor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 08:56:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
A tricky situation. Have the reasons/circumstances that surrounded your previous break up gone away now?

Pretty much, I don't even talk to my ex anymore. She pretty much hates my guts, which is fine because we weren't right for each other anyways.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2012, 09:48:10 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 08:56:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
A tricky situation. Have the reasons/circumstances that surrounded your previous break up gone away now?

Pretty much, I don't even talk to my ex anymore. She pretty much hates my guts, which is fine because we weren't right for each other anyways.

Ah! That threw me for a moment! I meant the ex you have got back together with now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 09:55:34 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 08:10:41 PM
I apologize if I touched a nerve, Asmo. I was (mostly) kidding. :) I was jokingly suggesting that you might need all the "medical" help you can get, to help with the kidney stones. Sorry, I have a whacky sense of humor.

Please don't read more into my reply than what is there - it was just a rather wooden observation of a standing fact, unlikely to change. :P

Although one can pluck an Asmostring string or two with dope, it takes a lot, LOT more.

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on May 08, 2012, 08:09:05 PM
There was a point to this comment. Ah, yes...I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON! ;D

Thanks :)

It's just pain - I'll survive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 10:06:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 09:48:10 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 08:56:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
A tricky situation. Have the reasons/circumstances that surrounded your previous break up gone away now?

Pretty much, I don't even talk to my ex anymore. She pretty much hates my guts, which is fine because we weren't right for each other anyways.
Ah! That threw me for a moment! I meant the ex you have got back together with now.

Oh! lol, my current girlfriend broke up in the past because we were young and she thought I could do better than her.... Then we connected in December and we still have strong feelings for each other. So we are both giving our all this second time around. Funny thing is, while I don't believe in fate, everything in both lives now fit better to be with each other than did when we were younger. I think it's just interesting how things work out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2012, 10:24:22 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 09:48:10 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 08:56:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 07:38:52 PM
A tricky situation. Have the reasons/circumstances that surrounded your previous break up gone away now?

Pretty much, I don't even talk to my ex anymore. She pretty much hates my guts, which is fine because we weren't right for each other anyways.
Ah! That threw me for a moment! I meant the ex you have got back together with now.

Oh! lol, my current girlfriend broke up in the past because we were young and she thought I could do better than her.... Then we connected in December and we still have strong feelings for each other. So we are both giving our all this second time around. Funny thing is, while I don't believe in fate, everything in both lives now fit better to be with each other than did when we were younger. I think it's just interesting how things work out.

Well now you're both more experience/mature is it not possible to simply tell her that you want to wait a while?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 11:04:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 10:24:22 PM
Well now you're both more experience/mature is it not possible to simply tell her that you want to wait a while?

I think she wants to make up for lost time...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 11:21:21 PM

I'd made the friendly acquaintance of a guy on facebook who recently (in the last few months) lost his partner to cancer. I friended him on facebook, talked with him a few times, and expressed support for what he was going through. We were getting to know each other a bit. His boyfriend sounded as though he'd been a truly remarkable man. The guy I got to know suddenly unfriended me. I politely asked why, just because I was curious.

His response was "sorry, but in all your comments to me, you never once mentioned you were praying for us, and I need prayer now. I need to believe he's in heaven with Jesus."

I'm not offended, but I'm kind of scratching my head. I guess I committed the logical error of assuming that someone who was openly gay would be comfortable with having friends who were not Christian, because most gay people I know are happy to befriend people of all beliefs/non-beliefs. But nope, apparently only prayer was acceptable, and not empathy. Hmm. Curious. Especially considering what the bible has to say about homosexuality, I'm always a bit confuzzled when someone cherry-picks it, to suit their own needs.

Ah well. One can only try to be friendly. It's a two-way street. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 09, 2012, 12:26:24 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 08, 2012, 06:07:25 PM
I do not, nor have I ever used illegal narcotics OR used legal narcotics outside the scope of legal use.

I'm curious about your apparent adamant stance on this. Why do you limit your options so? Is legality a major concern for you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 09, 2012, 03:53:49 AM

My dog is really sick. :( We think that she ate a rabbit in the yard on Friday (found a bit of it in the house...shudder) but she seemed fine all weekend. When we woke up on Monday, she had thrown up in our room, but anyone who has had a pet can tell you that a one-off throw up is not all that uncommon or cause for alarm provided that the dog is acting normal. When we came home from work last night, she had obviously had some more tummy troubles, but we assumed that she had gotten it out of her system because she was in fine spirits, drinking water, begging for food when we ate, et cetera. Today we came home from work, and she had exploded. Splatters of liquid poop all over the upstairs! Plus, she seemed to be in distress (shaking, lethargic). So Husband took her to the emergency vet, which is where they still are. He called me to tell me that they were doing blood work, and that right after they took her temp, she bled (from her anus.) Poor Ellie! She has to be okay; she's the best dog ever. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 03:57:56 AM

My final grades came in today!! They turned out better than I expected!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 04:07:33 AM

Quote from: Ali on May 09, 2012, 03:53:49 AM
My dog is really sick. :( We think that she ate a rabbit in the yard on Friday (found a bit of it in the house...shudder) but she seemed fine all weekend. When we woke up on Monday, she had thrown up in our room, but anyone who has had a pet can tell you that a one-off throw up is not all that uncommon or cause for alarm provided that the dog is acting normal. When we came home from work last night, she had obviously had some more tummy troubles, but we assumed that she had gotten it out of her system because she was in fine spirits, drinking water, begging for food when we ate, et cetera. Today we came home from work, and she had exploded. Splatters of liquid poop all over the upstairs! Plus, she seemed to be in distress (shaking, lethargic). So Husband took her to the emergency vet, which is where they still are. He called me to tell me that they were doing blood work, and that right after they took her temp, she bled (from her anus.) Poor Ellie! She has to be okay; she's the best dog ever. :(

Hopefully it's just a gastro reaction that'll pass. Poor puppers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 09, 2012, 05:03:45 AM

Quote from: Ali on May 09, 2012, 03:53:49 AM
My dog is really sick. :(

Poor pup, I hope she's OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 09, 2012, 05:23:03 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 09, 2012, 05:03:45 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 09, 2012, 03:53:49 AM
My dog is really sick. :(

Poor pup, I hope she's OK.

Awww, poor honey, I hope she's alright too! Please keep us updated! *hugs for Ali and the pup*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 09, 2012, 05:34:41 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 08, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Been working nights since last week. Turning into a zombie.

Ninja zombie?
Interesting concept...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 09, 2012, 06:00:27 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 09, 2012, 05:34:41 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 08, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Been working nights since last week. Turning into a zombie.

Ninja zombie?
Interesting concept...

This is apparently a t-shirt. I think he needs one, yes?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fromerobrooks.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Fninja_zombie_tshirt.jpeg&hash=b9a66ce2b55b8aa8975b1751ac7372bee732e8a6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 07:57:42 AM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 08, 2012, 11:04:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 08, 2012, 10:24:22 PM
Well now you're both more experience/mature is it not possible to simply tell her that you want to wait a while?
I think she wants to make up for lost time...

Oh well, at least she's keen ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 07:59:10 AM

Quote from: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 03:57:56 AM
My final grades came in today!! They turned out better than I expected!!

Very good. Well done!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 08:01:24 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 11:21:21 PM
I'd made the friendly acquaintance of a guy on facebook who recently (in the last few months) lost his partner to cancer. I friended him on facebook, talked with him a few times, and expressed support for what he was going through. We were getting to know each other a bit. His boyfriend sounded as though he'd been a truly remarkable man. The guy I got to know suddenly unfriended me. I politely asked why, just because I was curious.

His response was "sorry, but in all your comments to me, you never once mentioned you were praying for us, and I need prayer now. I need to believe he's in heaven with Jesus."

I'm not offended, but I'm kind of scratching my head. I guess I committed the logical error of assuming that someone who was openly gay would be comfortable with having friends who were not Christian, because most gay people I know are happy to befriend people of all beliefs/non-beliefs. But nope, apparently only prayer was acceptable, and not empathy. Hmm. Curious. Especially considering what the bible has to say about homosexuality, I'm always a bit confuzzled when someone cherry-picks it, to suit their own needs.

Ah well. One can only try to be friendly. It's a two-way street. :)

Been there, done that, still picking up the pieces.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 08:03:00 AM

Quote from: Ali on May 09, 2012, 03:53:49 AM
My dog is really sick. :( We think that she ate a rabbit in the yard on Friday (found a bit of it in the house...shudder) but she seemed fine all weekend. When we woke up on Monday, she had thrown up in our room, but anyone who has had a pet can tell you that a one-off throw up is not all that uncommon or cause for alarm provided that the dog is acting normal. When we came home from work last night, she had obviously had some more tummy troubles, but we assumed that she had gotten it out of her system because she was in fine spirits, drinking water, begging for food when we ate, et cetera. Today we came home from work, and she had exploded. Splatters of liquid poop all over the upstairs! Plus, she seemed to be in distress (shaking, lethargic). So Husband took her to the emergency vet, which is where they still are. He called me to tell me that they were doing blood work, and that right after they took her temp, she bled (from her anus.) Poor Ellie! She has to be okay; she's the best dog ever. :(

Everything crossed hopping she's allright. (((Ali)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 09, 2012, 09:31:02 AM

It's heartbreaking when a pet is ill. All the very best, Ali.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 10:09:38 AM

Quote from: OldGit on May 09, 2012, 09:31:02 AM
It's heartbreaking when a pet is ill. All the very best, Ali.

You're not joking. At least with a human you can explain what is happening. But then again maybe that's worse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on May 09, 2012, 10:43:05 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 08, 2012, 11:21:21 PM
I'd made the friendly acquaintance of a guy on facebook who recently (in the last few months) lost his partner to cancer. I friended him on facebook, talked with him a few times, and expressed support for what he was going through. We were getting to know each other a bit. His boyfriend sounded as though he'd been a truly remarkable man. The guy I got to know suddenly unfriended me. I politely asked why, just because I was curious.

His response was "sorry, but in all your comments to me, you never once mentioned you were praying for us, and I need prayer now. I need to believe he's in heaven with Jesus."

I'm not offended, but I'm kind of scratching my head. I guess I committed the logical error of assuming that someone who was openly gay would be comfortable with having friends who were not Christian, because most gay people I know are happy to befriend people of all beliefs/non-beliefs. But nope, apparently only prayer was acceptable, and not empathy. Hmm. Curious. Especially considering what the bible has to say about homosexuality, I'm always a bit confuzzled when someone cherry-picks it, to suit their own needs.

Ah well. One can only try to be friendly. It's a two-way street. :)

It sounds like he has way more issues than just losing his partner. I would have said: "Ah, I see. Well I don't pray because I'm an atheist and such things are foreign to me. So I guess that means you don't really need my help as such, but only need your beliefs reinforced. Sorry, I can't help you with that. Good luck to you."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 09, 2012, 06:16:17 PM

Nursing an irritation over assholes who try to shove their own agendas where they are neither wanted nor needed and where they most certainly do not belong. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 06:40:59 PM

I don't think that I got the job that I applied for....
Oh well... It was just a summer job anyways. I have a job when I go back to school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 06:44:59 PM

Quote from: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 06:40:59 PM
I don't think that I got the job that I applied for....
Oh well... It was just a summer job anyways. I have a job when I go back to school.

What was the job?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 07:23:58 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on May 09, 2012, 07:18:02 PM
For DeterminedJuliet (or anyone else, of course):

(It sticks in my mind that you're working on a Technical Communications program because I started a similar program a couple years ago but decided to not follow through with it.)

http://imgur.com/qY6Zr

;D

Hahaha! While not the most *effective* set of instructions, it sure is funny. I'm going to save this for my instructor. I lol'd at the PUBLISHIT remark.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 09, 2012, 11:46:47 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 09, 2012, 06:16:17 PM
Nursing an irritation over assholes who try to shove their own agendas where they are neither wanted nor needed and where they most certainly do not belong. >:(

I'm still having issues with my coworker Jessica who needs to stop being such a brown noser.

Ugh, just wanna get paid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2012, 12:26:37 AM

The exam question I know I got wrong. Why don't I re-read the test before handing it in? ::)

I should pray to make the universe make dark matter also responsible for the accelerated expansion...think it'll work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 10, 2012, 12:28:13 AM

Peanut butter. I've been told off for the 3rd time about putting peanut butter in my kids sandwiches at school. They're wasting their breath. I'll feed my kids what I damned well please. Especially as most oaty bars have nuts in these days without being outlawed in the lunchbox. What's next? No marijuana in their cigarettes...? (just kidding!).

P.S peanut butter and cucumber is a decent combo!
Also, avocado and Marmite, egg and Marmite, peanut butter and banana.

Y'all got any sandwich oddities?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 10, 2012, 12:50:10 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 10, 2012, 12:28:13 AM
Peanut butter. I've been told off for the 3rd time about putting peanut butter in my kids sandwiches at school. They're wasting their breath. I'll feed my kids what I damned well please. Especially as most oaty bars have nuts in these days without being outlawed in the lunchbox. What's next? No marijuana in their cigarettes...? (just kidding!).

P.S peanut butter and cucumber is a decent combo!
Also, avocado and Marmite, egg and Marmite, peanut butter and banana.

Y'all got any sandwich oddities?

Peanut butter and either dill or sweet pickles. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 10, 2012, 01:19:09 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 10, 2012, 12:50:10 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 10, 2012, 12:28:13 AM
Peanut butter. I've been told off for the 3rd time about putting peanut butter in my kids sandwiches at school. They're wasting their breath. I'll feed my kids what I damned well please. Especially as most oaty bars have nuts in these days without being outlawed in the lunchbox. What's next? No marijuana in their cigarettes...? (just kidding!).

P.S peanut butter and cucumber is a decent combo!
Also, avocado and Marmite, egg and Marmite, peanut butter and banana.

Y'all got any sandwich oddities?

Peanut butter and either dill or sweet pickles. :D

I don't have any peanut butter oddities, but I do really like hot sauce on apples.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM

Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 02:34:05 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.

Aww, that's not nice. :( I have a very light complexion and some people have been rude to me about it in the past. When I was pregnant, I'm sure I was asked a dozen times if I had a iron deficiency. NO, I'm just PALE.

Poor kid. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM

So, I think I got the job. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 10, 2012, 02:52:16 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 02:34:05 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.

Aww, that's not nice. :( I have a very light complexion and some people have been rude to me about it in the past. When I was pregnant, I'm sure I was asked a dozen times if I had a iron deficiency. NO, I'm just PALE.

Poor kid. :-\

I think he is in my next hour. If he wants, I think I will ask him if he wants to eat lunch with me and my friend. I can relate though, my dad was albino.

Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
So, I think I got the job. ;D

Wohooo!!!!!!! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horseforum.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fhappydance.gif&hash=11f7d8634433cbf134eef06c3fcc720cb7acfc1c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 10, 2012, 02:58:30 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
So, I think I got the job. ;D

Wow, YAY!! *hug!* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 04:48:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.

Schweet! :D

You should see what you can do about befriending him and indoctrinating him in Asmoism - I would. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 04:51:47 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 04:48:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.
Schweet! :D

You should see what you can do about befriending him and indoctrinating him in Asmoism - I would. :D

"Hi there, welcome to our school. So. There's this gray clay evil-mastermind who lives on the internet. He likes minions. Want to become one?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 10, 2012, 04:52:16 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 04:48:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.
Schweet! :D

You should see what you can do about befriending him and indoctrinating him in Asmoism - I would. :D

Well, haven't seen him again, but if I do then I will try to convert him to Asmoism.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 05:04:09 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 04:51:47 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 04:48:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.
Schweet! :D

You should see what you can do about befriending him and indoctrinating him in Asmoism - I would. :D

"Hi there, welcome to our school. So. There's this gray clay evil-mastermind who lives on the internet. He likes minions. Want to become one?"

Yes, you see, that there is... PERFECT! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fshades.gif&hash=6c2f658e78ecdbadcea122e3b564818f4b2c410d)

Also, compliment the eyes! People like hearing nice things about themselves and red is cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 10, 2012, 05:59:37 PM

Quote from: AliSo, I think I got the job. ;D

Hooray! Well done, Ali!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 10, 2012, 06:38:18 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 05:04:09 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 04:51:47 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 04:48:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 10, 2012, 02:12:02 PM
Holy crap! I am not the whitest person at our school! Seriously, an albino just moved here. Red eyes and all. I kinda feel bad for him, with everyone swarming around him asking what is wrong with him.
Schweet! :D

You should see what you can do about befriending him and indoctrinating him in Asmoism - I would. :D

"Hi there, welcome to our school. So. There's this gray clay evil-mastermind who lives on the internet. He likes minions. Want to become one?"

Yes, you see, that there is... PERFECT! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fshades.gif&hash=6c2f658e78ecdbadcea122e3b564818f4b2c410d)

Also, compliment the eyes! People like hearing nice things about themselves and red is cool.

Yeah, that'd go over real well. :D

"You have red eyes, they're so evilly cool! A good quality for a minion of Asmo to have. Speaking of which, want to become a minion?" :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 07:05:24 PM

YES. That would land you a date. With a cool albino-type, no less. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 10, 2012, 07:08:51 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
So, I think I got the job. ;D

When do you get confirmation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 10, 2012, 07:11:22 PM

On my mind: just re-connected with an old friend, and I am delighted about it. He's funny and awesome, and we have a lunch date coming up. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 10, 2012, 07:34:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 10, 2012, 07:08:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
So, I think I got the job. ;D
When do you get confirmation?

They said I can expect to receive an offer next week. Now it's just a matter of them making it worth my while. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 10, 2012, 07:36:27 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 07:34:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 10, 2012, 07:08:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 10, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
So, I think I got the job. ;D
When do you get confirmation?

They said I can expect to receive an offer next week. Now it's just a matter of them making it worth my while. ;D

Appropriate appendages all crossed ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 11, 2012, 01:56:57 AM

Looks like I'm going to have to cough up some money to buy a pair of gloves after all...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 02:49:41 AM

I got the cutest glasses today. I cant wait to put my perscription lenses in them!! <3

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-05-10193449.jpg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:01:41 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 02:49:41 AM
I got the cutest glasses today. I cant wait to put my perscription lenses in them!! <3

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-05-10193449.jpg

Very cute glasses! Haha, is that you and your gf? I love the look on her face! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 03:13:05 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:01:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 02:49:41 AM
I got the cutest glasses today. I cant wait to put my perscription lenses in them!! <3

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-05-10193449.jpg

Very cute glasses! Haha, is that you and your gf? I love the look on her face! :D

Thanks!!
Haha, no. That's my friend Diana. She's awesome. Her bf michael, me, my gf Mimi, aaaand her all have bdays in November-- days apart!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:55:08 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 03:13:05 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:01:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 02:49:41 AM
I got the cutest glasses today. I cant wait to put my perscription lenses in them!! <3

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-05-10193449.jpg

Very cute glasses! Haha, is that you and your gf? I love the look on her face! :D

Thanks!!
Haha, no. That's my friend Diana. She's awesome. Her bf michael, me, my gf Mimi, aaaand her all have bdays in November-- days apart!

Awesome! :) Yeah, my birthday's around yours, I think I'm only a couple weeks older than you, ha. Yay for November birthdays!

Actually, as a kid, it did suck just a bit -- it wasn't warm enough to have a birthday party outside. For most of my birthdays, it actually rained, or was damp and chilly. And it wasn't cold enough to snow, either! So, no sledding. I'd say 99% of my birthday pictures from childhood are indoor ones, where we're all dressed in warm clothing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:55:08 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 03:13:05 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 03:01:41 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 11, 2012, 02:49:41 AM
I got the cutest glasses today. I cant wait to put my perscription lenses in them!! <3

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/boubunny/2012-05-10193449.jpg

Very cute glasses! Haha, is that you and your gf? I love the look on her face! :D

Thanks!!
Haha, no. That's my friend Diana. She's awesome. Her bf michael, me, my gf Mimi, aaaand her all have bdays in November-- days apart!

Awesome! :) Yeah, my birthday's around yours, I think I'm only a couple weeks older than you, ha. Yay for November birthdays!

Actually, as a kid, it did suck just a bit -- it wasn't warm enough to have a birthday party outside. For most of my birthdays, it actually rained, or was damp and chilly. And it wasn't cold enough to snow, either! So, no sledding. I'd say 99% of my birthday pictures from childhood are indoor ones, where we're all dressed in warm clothing. :D

Yay for November.
Yeah, chilly bdays. But my lil sis is in july. Sometimes its too hot. There is always a weather issue. I dont mind going out to nice diner either way :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 11, 2012, 12:41:09 PM

Heh, you guys have November birthdays too?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 01:01:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 11, 2012, 12:41:09 PM
Heh, you guys have November birthdays too?

Yeah, November birthdays seem to be pretty common.... several people I know have them. Why is that, I wonder...? Well, Jan to Oct is 9 months, same with Feb to Nov.... so, I guess all our parents got bored during the dead of winter, or somewhere around Valentine's Day. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 11, 2012, 01:02:50 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 01:01:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 11, 2012, 12:41:09 PM
Heh, you guys have November birthdays too?

Yeah, November birthdays seem to be pretty common.... several people I know have them. Why is that, I wonder...? Well, Jan to Oct is 9 months, same with Feb to Nov.... so, I guess all our parents got bored during the dead of winter, or somewhere around Valentine's Day. ;)

I noticed that a while ago. I still tease my mother about that sometimes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 01:38:19 PM

Just found out that someone in our close family is having a baby! *happy dance* I'm going to have another person my age to talk about baby stuff with!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 11, 2012, 03:22:59 PM

You know those days where you are sick enough to be miserable, but not sick enough that you can call off work/school? Yeah I am having one of those days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 04:10:58 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 11, 2012, 03:22:59 PM
You know those days where you are sick enough to be miserable, but not sick enough that you can call off work/school? Yeah I am having one of those days.

Awww :( that's too bad. Hang in there and take care of yourself, I hope you feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 11, 2012, 08:37:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 11, 2012, 03:22:59 PM
You know those days where you are sick enough to be miserable, but not sick enough that you can call off work/school? Yeah I am having one of those days.

Sorry Buddy. Hope you feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 11, 2012, 08:42:10 PM

Poor ole Bud! Hot whisky and lemon, that'll cure it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 10:04:24 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 11, 2012, 08:42:10 PM
Poor ole Bud! Hot whisky and lemon, that'll cure it.

Or pain meds, a heating pad and chocolate, depending on the reason for feeling so poorly. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 11, 2012, 10:05:21 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 11, 2012, 08:42:10 PM
Poor ole Bud! Hot whisky and lemon, that'll cure it.

That is a cure for anything!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 11, 2012, 10:08:13 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 11, 2012, 10:04:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 11, 2012, 08:42:10 PM
Poor ole Bud! Hot whisky and lemon, that'll cure it.

Or pain meds, a heating pad and chocolate, depending on the reason for feeling so poorly. ;)

^ Pain meds. Should be one of those obligatory items you carry around in your bag, I've found out on more than one occassion.

You could go to the nurse's hall, if you have to go to school. About 1 hour of rest does wonders (and if that doesn't work, it's killing time).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 11, 2012, 10:13:52 PM

Urgh, you know when you can only move forward when you've seen to a condition and you don't see an easy way round that to achieving what you want while not breaking a promise?

:(

After a few weeks of this...nothing. At least time is on my side...I would be rather desperate if it wasn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 11, 2012, 10:15:57 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 11, 2012, 01:38:19 PM
Just found out that someone in our close family is having a baby! *happy dance* I'm going to have another person my age to talk about baby stuff with!

I bet hubby did a happy dance when he found out ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 11, 2012, 10:19:20 PM

Don't let them get away with low balling you, of you'll pardon the expression. You look set to succeed on merit, whereas I took the easy option and trading on my Adonis-like physique, slept my way to the top.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 11, 2012, 11:04:44 PM

Took a two hour nap as soon as I got home. Feeling a bit better, but still have a migraine. Wonderful brother is getting me a slushy from Dairy Queen. Unfortunately I have maxed out on the number of pain meds I can safely take. Oh well, at least it is Friday and I have all weekend to sleep. Thank you for all the well wishes everyone :)

On a slightly happier note, what is everyone doing for Mother's Day? Brother and I went half and half on a huge bouquet of flowers and chocolate, then I am making chicken Alfredo from scratch on Sunday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 01:38:21 AM

Did 22 survies at work today in under 4 hours. Craaazy stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 01:42:38 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 01:38:21 AM
Did 22 survies at work today in under 4 hours. Craaazy stuff.

So, between 5 and 6 an hour? I take it each survey's about 10 minutes or so? :)

I ask because I used to do surveys that were about 3 to 5 minutes in length, it drove me NUTS doing them back-to-back for several hours on end. I was ready to tear my hair out, I was at the point where I was saying the script in my sleep. Over 2 years later, I still can, actually... that's the scary thing. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on May 12, 2012, 04:27:56 AM

Not sure if it's that time of month or gas pains from eating that bagel with cream cheese. Though that was pretty much my food during college and I had no problem there.

Dear Merlin, let it be the gas!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 12, 2012, 02:32:45 PM

Monday, monday, monday, monday...I'll see if it all paid off (test)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 12, 2012, 02:37:09 PM

Today, I am tired. I'm at work, when I rather be in bed with my girlfriend. Today is her day off, and all I want to do is enjoy it with her. Instead, I have to work until 9pm today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:08:57 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 12, 2012, 02:37:09 PM
Today, I am tired. I'm at work, when I rather be in bed with my girlfriend. Today is her day off, and all I want to do is enjoy it with her. Instead, I have to work until 9pm today.

That sucks.
Is there a dog you could kick?
Ye probably not, they always make themselves scarce when you need them.
If you see someone looking happy and well you could ask them if they've been unwell, look concerned.
To another, have you tried McGoo's deep cleansing cream?

This kind of thing usually works for me but if not Ali, Amicale or D'Juliet will probably be along with cosy platitudes.

Purple=Nasty Pudding >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 03:14:36 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 12, 2012, 02:37:09 PM
Today, I am tired. I'm at work, when I rather be in bed with my girlfriend. Today is her day off, and all I want to do is enjoy it with her. Instead, I have to work until 9pm today.

That sucks.
Is there a dog you could kick?
Ye probably not, they always make themselves scarce when you need them.
If you see someone looking happy and well you could ask them if they've been unwell, look concerned.
To another, have you tried McGoo's deep cleansing cream?

This kind of thing usually works for me but if not Ali, Amicale or D'Juliet will probably be along with cosy platitudes.

Purple=Nasty Pudding >:(

Actually, rather than cozy platitudes, I wanted to comment that Husband and I have a long standing joke. When something makes us mad, we say we are going to name a dog after the aggravation and kick it. For example, Pudding, if you were to anger me, I might comment:

"I'm going to get a dog, and name it Pudding. Then I'll kick it!"

So anyway, MG, maybe you could get a dog, name it "Not Laying in Bed with Girlfriend." And then kick it.

Only not really, what kind of person actually kicks a dog? >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:16:52 PM

*insert cozy platitude here*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:18:34 PM

Ottawa Comiccon is today!
But Sir Patrick Stewart is no longer going. >:( Now we just have William Shatner, who I have no interest in seeing. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:26:25 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 03:14:36 PM

"I'm going to get a dog, and name it Pudding. Then I'll kick it!"

Really...
Describe your shoes to me please.

Green=Creepy Pudding

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:35:09 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:16:52 PM
*insert cozy platitude here*

Inserted platitude:
But when you and her are together again, you'll consider the emptiness of solitude and reach a whole new level of mutual knowing.

Teal=disingenuous/bullshitting Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:37:04 PM

That's pretty good. I'm not getting billed for this, am I? I've already sent all my blank cheques to En_route.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:52:20 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:37:04 PM
That's pretty good. I'm not getting billed for this, am I? I've already sent all my blank cheques to En_route.

Has your second born been pledged yet?
They made me give the "thrown the baby out with the bathwater" thread baby back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 03:52:39 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 03:16:52 PM
*insert cozy platitude here*

Inserted platitude:
But when you and her are together again, you'll consider the emptiness of solitude and reach a whole new level of mutual knowing.

Teal=disingenuous/bullshitting Pudding.

I'll have you know that I am never going to remember the color coding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 04:07:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:26:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 03:14:36 PM

"I'm going to get a dog, and name it Pudding. Then I'll kick it!"

Really...
Describe your shoes to me please.

Green=Creepy Pudding

*snerk*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 04:24:44 PM

Quote from: Munchkin Goddess on May 12, 2012, 02:37:09 PM
Today, I am tired. I'm at work, when I rather be in bed with my girlfriend. Today is her day off, and all I want to do is enjoy it with her. Instead, I have to work until 9pm today.

Working until 9 pm? Yuck, that takes your evening away, prettymuch. On the other hand, it could give you and your girlfriend the chance to either go out on the town or cuddle up with a movie once you get in, depending on your preferences for fun. Me, if I've been on my feet at work all day, all I tend to want to do when I get home is drop onto the couch, eat something, watch a movie, or something else equally unexciting and home-bodied.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 04:55:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
...
Teal=disingenuous/bullshitting Pudding.

Magenta. What variety of Pudding is that? Ooh, ooh, and aquamarine?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 05:25:12 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 04:55:46 PM
Magenta. What variety of Pudding is that? Ooh, ooh, and aquamarine?

I'd tell ya but my mood ring directions haz a copyright C thingy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 05:30:38 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 03:52:39 PM
I'll have you know that I am never going to remember the color coding.

That's OK because I've no intention to remain consistent.

I watched the Warhorse movie I liked it, more than Tin Tin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 05:46:25 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 05:30:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 03:52:39 PM
I'll have you know that I am never going to remember the color coding.

That's OK because I've no intention to remain consistent.

I watched the Warhorse movie I liked it, more than Tin Tin.

I loved that movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 06:06:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 05:46:25 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 05:30:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 03:52:39 PM
I'll have you know that I am never going to remember the color coding.

That's OK because I've no intention to remain consistent.

I watched the Warhorse movie I liked it, more than Tin Tin.

I loved that movie.

Apparently the Warhorse theatrical play was also amazing, two people I know saw it in Toronto. When I was in the area, I took a picture of the billboard:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi49.tinypic.com%2F2d8g9oz.jpg&hash=c3dc1036feb5dec2cf560e8936d04559138e8d4b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 10:02:09 PM

Haay guys. I've been working all week!! I've really missed you all. I am off til Wednesday, so i'll be posting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM

I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:17:04 PM

Yes, I thought I sensed shells being readied to fire...

If you don't mind, I actually would like to know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:22:36 PM

I wonder how Ali's dog is doing :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:23:44 PM

Spoke to her some time ago. She was on a mobile unit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 11:30:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:22:36 PM
I wonder how Ali's dog is doing :-[

What's wrong with Ali's dog?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 11:33:10 PM

(((Tank)))
*dives into foxhole*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:37:38 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 12, 2012, 11:33:10 PM
(((Tank)))
*dives into foxhole*

That cheered me up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 12, 2012, 11:41:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

This place needs a hug smilie. Hope you feel better soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 11:44:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

I care and am happy to hear you out if you need to rant, but if not... (((((TANK)))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 12, 2012, 11:50:42 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 12, 2012, 11:41:03 PM
This place needs a hug smilie. Hope you feel better soon.

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Having contributed that, I'm assuming crash position.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:53:43 PM

Cloud has passed. Back to DEFCON4

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:55:08 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 11:57:13 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

I can dance around for you, wearing a funny hat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 13, 2012, 12:02:28 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:53:43 PM
Cloud has passed. Back to DEFCON4

Whew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:05:20 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:55:08 PM
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:06:11 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

I can dance around for you, wearing a funny hat.

As long as you were only wearing the hat ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 12:07:45 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:06:11 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

I can dance around for you, wearing a funny hat.
As long as you were only wearing the hat ;D

Let me get this straight, pardon the pun :D you want her with just a hat on, you want me with a whip... I'm sensing a trend... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 12:12:50 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:05:20 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:55:08 PM
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Chipped a tooth a little. Now, I can't help but saw my tongue to bits on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 13, 2012, 12:43:42 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 12:12:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:05:20 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:55:08 PM
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Chipped a tooth a little. Now, I can't help but saw my tongue to bits on it.

Oooh I know the feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 13, 2012, 12:49:32 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 12:12:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:05:20 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 11:55:08 PM
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Chipped a tooth a little. Now, I can't help but saw my tongue to bits on it.

Oh, I have done that before. Sucks to be you. ;)

Public Service announcement: If you have a habit of chewing on your pens, DON'T bring a fancy stainless steel Parker pen to your finals!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 13, 2012, 12:58:49 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 12:07:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 12:06:11 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 12, 2012, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:00:17 PM
I am in a F***ing foul mood >:( >:(

Don't ask!

You don't want to know!

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow!

I can dance around for you, wearing a funny hat.
As long as you were only wearing the hat ;D

Let me get this straight, pardon the pun :D you want her with just a hat on, you want me with a whip... I'm sensing a trend... ;D

Kinky!! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 12:59:43 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 11:30:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 11:22:36 PM
I wonder how Ali's dog is doing :-[

What's wrong with Ali's dog?

Tank, hope that you're feeling better now!

Thank you for asking. She is doing better now, although as of this morning she was passing some of the most foul gas ever!

Buddy, she had a really really upset tummy on Monday and Tuesday. Monday she threw up several times, but was acting fine. Tuesday she was spewing from both ends and was acting lethargic and shaking, so we took her to an ER vet.

They put her on antibiotics and also injected some fluids into her system because she was dehydrated after being sick for two days. She is still on special food to not upset her stomach, and still on antibiotics. She seems fine now, other than the incredibly horrible gas. :o

Asmo, how did you chip a tooth?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 05:27:14 AM

Ali, I'm glad she's doing better. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 09:03:54 AM

Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 12:59:43 AM
Asmo, how did you chip a tooth?

Opened a glass bottle with my teeth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 09:34:05 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 12:59:43 AM
Asmo, how did you chip a tooth?
Opened a glass bottle with my teeth.

Presumable for the last time?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 09:48:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 09:34:05 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 12:59:43 AM
Asmo, how did you chip a tooth?
Opened a glass bottle with my teeth.
Presumable for the last time?

I only learn if it puts me in a hospital for at least a week OR harms a third party, with any degree of harm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 13, 2012, 10:29:55 AM

I am glad the doggie is recovering, Ali. I was worried that it might have been poisoned bait, but it seems not, now.

Asmo, you don't bite crown corks off. That's silly. You use your ear as a bottle-opener.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 10:47:36 AM

I usually just open them with my hand, but this one didn't want to surrender.

In the end, it was a pyrrhic victory for The Asmo, but a victory none the less.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 03:19:46 PM

I chipped my tooth on a beer bottle once. But that was from drunken incoordination.

I'm enjoying my Mother's Day today. I was given flowers, a nice sleep-in and breakfast-in-bed (followed by the rugrat promptly trying to steal my toast). ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 03:44:46 PM

Awww DJ, that's lovely! Happy Mother's Day to you. T gave me some adorable handmade gifts when I went to the Mommy and Me lunch at his school, and Husband made him say Happy Mother's Day when he came and woke me up. LOL No breakfast in bed though! Jealous!

Amicale, Happy Mother's Day to you too. And to any of our other members who are moms!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 03:56:32 PM

Methink we had mother's day sometime in like... February.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:18:38 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 03:44:46 PM
Awww DJ, that's lovely! Happy Mother's Day to you. T gave me some adorable handmade gifts when I went to the Mommy and Me lunch at his school, and Husband made him say Happy Mother's Day when he came and woke me up. LOL No breakfast in bed though! Jealous!

Amicale, Happy Mother's Day to you too. And to any of our other members who are moms!

Happy Mother's Day, DJ, Ali, and our other HAF moms! I started a thread just for the day until my tired little brain realized I shoulda just posted it here. :D I hope everyone has a good mother's day.

And for those of you who are away from your folks today, or missing your mom and thinking of her for whatever reason... *big huge hug*

Got flowers and a picture drawn for me of me and her. I apparently have very frizzy hair, huge giant's feet and I'm holding a coffee cup in one hand, and the cat's leash in the other. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 04:26:47 PM

Ripples. Ripples, resulting from shockwaves, resulting from events, resulting from actions... ...

...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 05:02:11 PM

whatsamatter, Asmo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 05:04:28 PM

Rapidly deteriorating mood, pretty much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 06:03:55 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:18:38 PM
Got flowers and a picture drawn for me of me and her. I apparently have very frizzy hair, huge giant's feet and I'm holding a coffee cup in one hand, and the cat's leash in the other. :D

That's awesome Amicale! How sweet and cute is that! T's present was a picture frame that he decorated with buttons, and his teacher asked the kids "What is your favorite thing to do with your Mommy?" and then wrote their answers in their own words and then put a little picture of them next to it. T's answer was "I love to make pizza bagels with my Mommy." LMAO I was like "Really, we don't eat pizza bagels that often, I swear..."

((((Asmo)))) I hope your mood takes a turn for the better soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 13, 2012, 06:05:16 PM

Cheer up, Asmo - you're right about mothers' day. We had ours months ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 06:12:24 PM

*climbs back into foxhole* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 06:13:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 06:03:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:18:38 PM
Got flowers and a picture drawn for me of me and her. I apparently have very frizzy hair, huge giant's feet and I'm holding a coffee cup in one hand, and the cat's leash in the other. :D

That's awesome Amicale! How sweet and cute is that! T's present was a picture frame that he decorated with buttons, and his teacher asked the kids "What is your favorite thing to do with your Mommy?" and then wrote their answers in their own words and then put a little picture of them next to it. T's answer was "I love to make pizza bagels with my Mommy." LMAO I was like "Really, we don't eat pizza bagels that often, I swear..."

((((Asmo)))) I hope your mood takes a turn for the better soon.

Ali, that's adorable! Awww. ;D

Asmo, *HUGS* I hope you feel better soon, buddy.

Here are some brand new minions for you that want to do your bidding:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 06:13:47 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 06:12:24 PM
*climbs back into foxhole* ;D

There goes the theory flying out the window that there are no atheists in foxholes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 13, 2012, 07:08:57 PM

Dark Side of the Lens (http://vimeo.com/14074949)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 13, 2012, 07:35:39 PM

Quote from: Amicale

Asmo, *HUGS* I hope you feel better soon, buddy.

Here are some brand new minions for you that want to do your bidding:

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Aaaaah, in a nice heart-shape too. He'll like that... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 08:01:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 03:56:32 PM
Methink we had mother's day sometime in like... February.

They do things different in 'merica.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 08:02:56 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 05:04:28 PM
Rapidly deteriorating mood, pretty much.

Readies the kiln to warm up Asmo's mood!! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 13, 2012, 08:27:21 PM

OMA! I was getting some pictures of Cash while he was rolling, and after he got up to shake, I got the best derp face picture ever!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:09:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 08:02:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 05:04:28 PM
Rapidly deteriorating mood, pretty much.
Readies the kiln to warm up Asmo's mood!! :)

Eh... It's not the coldness of it that's the problem, but the general vileness, resulting from... Being out-paced by things again, really. I'm very good at adapting, but what if I have no desire to adapt? Well, if that be the case, I reserve the right to bitch and moan and whine about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 11:10:26 PM

^^^ LOL That's awesome. (Cash's derp face, I meant.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 11:11:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:09:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2012, 08:02:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 05:04:28 PM
Rapidly deteriorating mood, pretty much.
Readies the kiln to warm up Asmo's mood!! :)
Eh... It's not the coldness of it that's the problem, but the general vileness, resulting from... Being out-paced by things again, really. I'm very good at adapting, but what if I have no desire to adapt? Well, if that be the case, I reserve the right to bitch and moan and whine about it.

What are you being asked to adapt to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:13:23 PM

I'm not being asked, now am I..? That's the core of the problem, isn't it..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 11:15:13 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:13:23 PM
I'm not being asked, now am I..? That's the core of the problem, isn't it..?

Don't bite. What do you have to adapt to against your will?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:20:01 PM

Short answer, life. Long answer, life...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 14, 2012, 01:59:43 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2012, 11:20:01 PM
Short answer, life. Long answer, life...

"Life. Don't talk to ME about life." - Marvin, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 14, 2012, 04:07:51 AM

Scissorlegs, I'm not going crazy -- the sexy lady is a new addition to your Avatar, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 14, 2012, 04:15:30 AM

Oh geez, after dealing with my family today, i am more motivated than ever to move out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 14, 2012, 04:55:37 AM

Arthritis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 14, 2012, 06:21:18 AM

Quote from: Velma on May 14, 2012, 04:55:37 AM
Arthritis.

:( Aww. My mom has this. It can be horribly painful. I'm sorry it's bothering you tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 14, 2012, 06:29:25 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 14, 2012, 06:21:18 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 14, 2012, 04:55:37 AM
Arthritis.

:( Aww. My mom has this. It can be horribly painful. I'm sorry it's bothering you tonight.

Thanks. It's been rather bad since last Tuesday. I finally get to see a rheumatologist on the 24th.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 14, 2012, 09:14:00 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 14, 2012, 04:07:51 AM
Scissorlegs, I'm not going crazy -- the sexy lady is a new addition to your Avatar, right?

I change them every couple of days to show off my new assimilations. I've just come off a stint with Siz Bin Laden. This one I call Gladiatrix-of-Siz. I rather like it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:23:46 AM

Quote from: Velma on May 14, 2012, 04:55:37 AM
Arthritis.

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It'll take your mind off the arthritis ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:25:27 AM

Off to the airport today to collect my younger daughter and her husband from their month long trip around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on May 14, 2012, 12:54:58 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:25:27 AM
Off to the airport today to collect my younger daughter and her husband from their month long trip around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!!!

Enjoy the reunion and the stories!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 14, 2012, 06:55:58 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 14, 2012, 04:55:37 AM
Arthritis.

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It'll take your mind off the arthritis ;)

It will certainly do that. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 14, 2012, 08:18:01 PM

Going to Portland tomorrow. Looking forward to staying in a beautiful lodge. Not looking forward to the flight. Did I mention that for someone that travels at least monthly, I freaking hate airplanes and airports?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2012, 11:50:07 PM

Quote from: McQ on May 14, 2012, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:25:27 AM
Off to the airport today to collect my younger daughter and her husband from their month long trip around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!!!

Enjoy the reunion and the stories!

They got back safe and sound and we had a meal at the pub and then went through a fraction of the photos. As my daughter is a professional photographer they are like a travelogue !!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 15, 2012, 01:07:26 AM

What a day.
I get a call from credit people that my paycheck bounced. Not even $200, and it bounced.
My boss for the nyc branch is pissed at the Paris main branch. I'm just befuddled at how unprofessional a big market survey company is.
This shit better be cleared up soon . I want my next check already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 15, 2012, 01:11:07 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 11:50:07 PM
Quote from: McQ on May 14, 2012, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:25:27 AM
Off to the airport today to collect my younger daughter and her husband from their month long trip around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!!!

Enjoy the reunion and the stories!
They got back safe and sound and we had a meal at the pub and then went through a fraction of the photos. As my daughter is a professional photographer they are like a travelogue !!!

Glad they got back safely and that there are some wonderful pictures to see! I bet it was awesome having a meal together and catching up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 15, 2012, 11:25:25 AM

Good news, Tank.
A professional photographer, eh! Don't show her mine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2012, 12:31:31 PM

I'm losing my voice. ;-;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 15, 2012, 02:40:27 PM

Did you take hot whisky and lemon as I prescribed? Poor ole Bud, get well soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2012, 02:50:12 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 15, 2012, 02:40:27 PM
Did you take hot whisky and lemon as I prescribed? Poor ole Bud, get well soon.

No. We don't have whiskey and I am no fan of alcohol. :-X I am however drinking lots of hot tea with lemon and honey.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 15, 2012, 03:05:59 PM

I'm at the airport *dour face*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2012, 03:18:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 15, 2012, 03:05:59 PM
I'm at the airport *dour face*

Hang in there Ali! Don't be like my mother who is so scared of planes that she has to get a bit tipsy to get on one! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 15, 2012, 03:30:58 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 15, 2012, 03:05:59 PM
I'm at the airport *dour face*

It'll be okay! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 15, 2012, 03:34:38 PM

I tried to join a writing forum, but the entire place seemed like one giant pissing contest. Constructive analysis and feedback = helpful. Overwrought egos and constant dick-measuring =/= helpful. Granted, there's a fine line, but still. Bah.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2012, 04:52:16 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 15, 2012, 01:11:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 11:50:07 PM
Quote from: McQ on May 14, 2012, 12:54:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 09:25:27 AM
Off to the airport today to collect my younger daughter and her husband from their month long trip around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!!!

Enjoy the reunion and the stories!
They got back safe and sound and we had a meal at the pub and then went through a fraction of the photos. As my daughter is a professional photographer they are like a travelogue !!!

Glad they got back safely and that there are some wonderful pictures to see! I bet it was awesome having a meal together and catching up!

It was both families were there so a good chin wag was had by all ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 15, 2012, 05:27:56 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 15, 2012, 03:34:38 PM
I tried to join a writing forum, but the entire place seemed like one giant pissing contest. Constructive analysis and feedback = helpful. Overwrought egos and constant dick-measuring =/= helpful. Granted, there's a fine line, but still. Bah.

Yes, I've had similar experiences with writing forums, or in-person writing groups. I certainly don't want everyone to be nice about my writing ("Oooh, lovely!/Very cool!" is nice, but not useful or too helpful). On the other hand, the over-inflated egos and superiority complexes are aggravating. It's kinda like, "OK, good for you, so what if you're probably a better writer than I am? Now that I've acknowledged that, how about some analysis and feedback?"

I run into this issue from time to time when I show writing to friends or family. They don't want to critique it, suggest changes, or offer perspectives. They generally pull the "oh, you're a good writer" or "oh, nice" card when I know there are improvements I can make. Oh well. If I ever get this thing published, that's what I'll pay my editor good money for, I suppose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 15, 2012, 06:20:32 PM

Don't worry Buddy, no tipsiness here! Even though the woman beside me HUMMED the entire 2 hour flight. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 15, 2012, 06:22:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 15, 2012, 06:20:32 PM
Don't worry Buddy, no tipsiness here! Even though the woman beside me HUMMED the entire 2 hour flight. >:(

Yikes! *hands Ali earbuds attached to music that's at least marginally better than someone else humming*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2012, 06:38:51 PM

Doom. >:(

...And gloom. >:(

Also, Mass Effect 3, which is nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2012, 06:53:04 PM

Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages. Like free pizza!. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2012, 06:57:18 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 15, 2012, 06:53:04 PM
Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages.

NO! >:(

Quote
Like free pizza!. ;D

>:(.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on May 15, 2012, 07:47:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 15, 2012, 06:38:51 PM
Also, Mass Effect 3, which is nice.

Ending kind of pissed me off though....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 15, 2012, 08:46:56 PM

Can it be worse than the Fallout slideshows though?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 15, 2012, 11:33:15 PM

The Pacific Northwest is gorgeous!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F899a4d0f.jpg&hash=8975e631da4a5ce044e80ed17b8d5eed45bb71f4)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 16, 2012, 02:18:43 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 15, 2012, 06:53:04 PM
Wow. Apparently being nice does have its advantages. Like free pizza!. ;D

I want some~ :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 16, 2012, 02:21:14 AM

Ali, beautiful pictures! I especially love the waterfall!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 16, 2012, 04:17:11 AM

i've had my homework in front of me for the past hour and I've been spending that time watching Judge Judy vids on YouTube. Anyone have some extra willpower and remedy against procastination they'd like to lend?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 16, 2012, 04:27:59 AM

WHEATOOOON!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 16, 2012, 10:11:03 AM

I wish!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 16, 2012, 10:28:27 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 16, 2012, 04:17:11 AMAnyone have some extra willpower and remedy against procastination they'd like to lend?

Ye I do but I don't feel like telling you at the moment, I'll tell you later,,,, maybe.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-w6EYkdT1bBU/T5RX-x9lQdI/AAAAAAAASl0/zlEe7S2nNYw/Procrastination%2Bcycle.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 16, 2012, 06:17:21 PM

This story has been bothering me this week.

QuoteThere has been a crisis meeting in Adelaide a (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-15/wombats-disease-weeds-crisis-meeting/4011476?section=sa)s wildlife groups mobilise to deal with a liver disease killing the wombat population in South Australia.

When sick, the animals become bald, get liver disease and struggle to walk.

Researchers have found the disease is caused when the wombats eat introduced grasses which have overtaken their native food sources.

Waves wipe away thousands and I should feel, I do you know a bit but this actually hurts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 16, 2012, 08:49:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 16, 2012, 10:28:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 16, 2012, 04:17:11 AMAnyone have some extra willpower and remedy against procastination they'd like to lend?

Ye I do but I don't feel like telling you at the moment, I'll tell you later,,,, maybe.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-w6EYkdT1bBU/T5RX-x9lQdI/AAAAAAAASl0/zlEe7S2nNYw/Procrastination%2Bcycle.jpg)

This is pretty much me every day of my life since I've started university. Good thing I excel under pressure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 16, 2012, 10:48:25 PM

Procrastination (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P785j15Tzk)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 16, 2012, 10:52:29 PM

I haven't even begun to procrastinate yet. If I get around to it, I'll let you know. :D

DJ, like you, I work best under pressure. If you tell me "you have a week to get X done", you'd better believe I won't get around to X until the last possible moment, even if I'm pulling all-nighters and drinking more coffee than should be legally allowed. But THEN, I can and will get it done!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 17, 2012, 12:12:09 AM

The Asmo was pulled over by the police some short time ago for evil plots and criminal intent. Apparently, Old Rusty is suspicious in its inconspicuousness.

...That, and The Asmo was sort of driving on a quiet stretch of road and failed to indicate while passing another police vehicle parked by the side of the road.

In any case, no fine, no nothing - but wouldn't tell anything beyond "We are looking for someone", the nice policeman would. Now, The Asmo wonders what goes on across town, that involve two police vehicles at 1AM and a "someone" ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 17, 2012, 02:12:33 AM

Our little guy has completely given up bottles and he's pretty much outgrown his sleep sack. I'm not usually one of those parents who lament their child moving on to new things, but it's making me sad tonight. He's not a baby anymore. </3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 17, 2012, 02:28:32 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 17, 2012, 02:12:33 AM
Our little guy has completely given up bottles and he's pretty much outgrown his sleep sack. I'm not usually one of those parents who lament their child moving on to new things, but it's making me sad tonight. He's not a baby anymore. </3

Sorry to hear that DJ, but he is probably pretty proud of himself. :)

What ever illness I had last week has returned with a vengeance and is totally kicking my ass right now. Worst part is that I have an English final in the morning that I can't make up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 17, 2012, 04:05:30 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 17, 2012, 12:12:09 AM
The Asmo was pulled over by the police some short time ago for evil plots and criminal intent. Apparently, Old Rusty is suspicious in its inconspicuousness.

...That, and The Asmo was sort of driving on a quiet stretch of road and failed to indicate while passing another police vehicle parked by the side of the road.

In any case, no fine, no nothing - but wouldn't tell anything beyond "We are looking for someone", the nice policeman would. Now, The Asmo wonders what goes on across town, that involve two police vehicles at 1AM and a "someone" ???

1am? Sounds crazy.
Glad you're alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 17, 2012, 09:31:46 AM

Got up in the middle of the night to work with someone brand new in a distant time zone. They were late for the meeting. Then they said they wanted to reschedule it because they felt sick. They then told me that they hadn't bothered to email me in advance to let me know they were sick and needed to reschedule because THEIR schedule was "too busy" but they just wanted to take 5 minutes of my time to "chat a bit" and get to know me. ??? Mehopes this is not a herald of further actions to come. Sigh. Back to bed. :P

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 17, 2012, 10:08:26 AM

Budhorse - hot whisky and lemon. I keep telling you! ;D ;D Get well soon, anyway.

DJ, those milestones are indeed sad as well as encouraging. OG's standard advice to new parents: "Don't blink or you'll miss it."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 17, 2012, 10:21:05 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 17, 2012, 04:05:30 AM
1am? Sounds crazy.
Glad you're alright.

Nothing like a nice drive in the dark to clear one's head and digest the information. I was sort of not ok prior to it and ok, if with a massive sore of unsatisfied curiosity, after.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: technolud on May 17, 2012, 11:14:06 AM

Best two pieces of parenting advice we ever heard:

1) If your childs in a good phase, enjoy it. If in a bad one, bear with it. Both will change soon enough.

2) If you need advice, seek out someone with a kid just older then yours. They have probably been through something similar recently. Grandparents have notoriously terrible memories, usually believing raising kids was all sweetness and light, forgetting about not being able to sleep for an entire night or eat a meal without an inturruption for six months at a time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 17, 2012, 02:10:15 PM

Quote from: technolud on May 17, 2012, 11:14:06 AM
If you need advice, seek out someone with a kid just older then yours. They have probably been through something similar recently. Grandparents have notoriously terrible memories, usually believing raising kids was all sweetness and light, forgetting about not being able to sleep for an entire night or eat a meal without an inturruption for six months at a time.

Hahah, in my experience, this is quite true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 17, 2012, 02:13:13 PM

Not all grandparents are like that. I still remember the horrors from 35 years ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 17, 2012, 02:55:50 PM

A friend posted this, it made me laugh: "I just LOVE horse cubs!"

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/156260_3582715379593_740168338_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 17, 2012, 03:46:59 PM

... What?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 17, 2012, 05:01:02 PM

Horse-cubs are perfectly normal, what's the problem? Like blackbird's calves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 17, 2012, 05:04:33 PM

:D I love it when there's such blatant evidence that the printing on a package wasn't done anywhere that's familiar with the correct language.

Heck, I'm sure that some of our members living in, say, Norway or Sweden or something occasionally laugh when they come across badly translated English packaging that butchers their own languages!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PM

Watching Man vs Food and I am half horrified and the other half of me wants to eat everything on the show. Really want a pulled pork sandwich, with mac n cheese and fries now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 17, 2012, 06:18:08 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PM
Watching Man vs Food and I am half horrified and the other half of me wants to eat everything on the show. Really want a pulled pork sandwich, with mac n cheese and fries now.

That show constantly swings between being the most horrible/awesome thing I've ever seen. I really liked the first couple seasons. The most recent ones are kind of depressing because it's obvious that the show has impacted Adam's health.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 17, 2012, 11:20:18 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 17, 2012, 06:18:08 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 17, 2012, 06:14:27 PM
Watching Man vs Food and I am half horrified and the other half of me wants to eat everything on the show. Really want a pulled pork sandwich, with mac n cheese and fries now.

That show constantly swings between being the most horrible/awesome thing I've ever seen. I really liked the first couple seasons. The most recent ones are kind of depressing because it's obvious that the show has impacted Adam's health.

I agree. I think that's why he doesn't do the challenges himself any more. I suspect that his doctor told him to cease and desist.

CO is burning! Google Hewlett Fire. When we landed at DIA this morning, the smoke was really thick even there, like 60 miles away from the fire. I'm worried about T and Husband; smoke aggravates their asthma. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 18, 2012, 03:19:43 AM

Browsing through the Facebook page of the farm that Cash came from and I found baby pictures of him! Wasn't he adorable? ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 18, 2012, 03:29:49 AM

My girlfriend is finally back from China!! She's visiting next weekend, and we're going to see the Avengers together. I bought us matching Captain America , Ironman , and Thor shirts xDD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 18, 2012, 03:50:31 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 18, 2012, 03:19:43 AMWasn't he adorable? ;D

Hard to say, I'm tempted to ask whether that is his best angle but I won't.
I don't think I'm qualified to judge, I seem to lack an appreciation for horse rears. There are probably all manner of technical issues which need to be considered of which I'm totally ignorant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 18, 2012, 03:51:16 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 18, 2012, 03:29:49 AM
My girlfriend is finally back from China!! She's visiting next weekend, and we're going to see the Avengers together. I bought us matching Captain America , Ironman , and Thor shirts xDD

I'd love to see pictures of you ladies in the matching shirts! I'm glad she's back, too! Did she have a good visit there? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 18, 2012, 04:38:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 18, 2012, 03:19:43 AM
Browsing through the Facebook page of the farm that Cash came from and I found baby pictures of him! Wasn't he adorable? ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-snc6%2F35109_140941375921953_120527474630010_409874_8197474_n.jpg&hash=a9551af61743cbe1995c18083dc2f1878e3779bf)

YES!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2012, 12:39:28 AM

Wow, have I got a story for you guys!

I was walking my Doberman in town today, which is something I usually don't do but I needed to pick an order up from the bookstore. Well as we were walking home this guy comes out of an alley with a knife and proceeds to demand my money. Having just paid for my order I had only roughly a dollar. Well, the dude took another step towards me and Athena (doberman) started growling and lunged at the guy ready to rip him a new one. Guy took off. I ran into the nearest store and called the police and my mother. I just can't stop thinking about how lucky I was that I had Athena with me. I have now fully forgiven her for the whole face biting incident.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 20, 2012, 12:44:32 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 20, 2012, 12:39:28 AM
Wow, have I got a story for you guys!

I was walking my Doberman in town today, which is something I usually don't do but I needed to pick an order up from the bookstore. Well as we were walking home this guy comes out of an alley with a knife and proceeds to demand my money. Having just paid for my order I had only roughly a dollar. Well, the dude took another step towards me and Athena (doberman) started growling and lunged at the guy ready to rip him a new one. Guy took off. I ran into the nearest store and called the police and my mother. I just can't stop thinking about how lucky I was that I had Athena with me. I have now fully forgiven her for the whole face biting incident.

Ho shit, budhorse. Glad to hear you're okay! If there's one thing a Doberman is, it's protective. My mom's Dobie is dumber than a sack of hammers and generally sweet, but he'd rip your face off if you tried to go after someone in the family.

But really...who the fuck picks the person walking a Doberman to try to mug? World's dumbest criminals fodder, for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 20, 2012, 12:47:57 AM

Oh yikes, Buddy! That must have been scary! So glad you had her with you. GOOD dobie! Hope she gets a treat for that.

I'm really glad you're OK!!

And agreed. Of all the people to pick... he picks the woman with the doberman. Realllll smart, that. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 20, 2012, 12:49:18 AM

Quote from: philosoraptor on May 20, 2012, 12:44:32 AM
But really...who the fuck picks the person walking a Doberman to try to mug? World's dumbest criminals fodder, for sure.

Got to second that one! I'm also glad you're OK, Buddy, and that Athena has made it up to you for that earlier unpleasantness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2012, 12:51:36 AM

I was questioning that myself, but I don't know. One think I do know, however, is that I am never taking that alley shortcut ever again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: technolud on May 20, 2012, 01:57:19 AM

Totally off topic, but having reached my 100th post and in interst of full disclosure, I've updated my avatar to show I'm not a puppy any more.

Technolud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 20, 2012, 02:17:53 AM

Buddy, found something for you to use when you enjoy a post here. :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429643_271778912899962_100002035654088_608369_800411035_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: philosoraptor on May 20, 2012, 02:24:20 AM

Congrats on your 100th post, techno!

I keep forgetting I changed the notification sound on my phone to the TARDIS materializing. I keep looking around for spaceships every time I get an email or text, and then am disappointed when none appear. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2012, 02:30:30 AM

Quote from: technolud on May 20, 2012, 01:57:19 AM
Totally off topic, but having reached my 100th post and in interst of full disclosure, I've updated my avatar to show I'm not a puppy any more.

Technolud.

Congrats!

Quote from: Amicale on May 20, 2012, 02:17:53 AM
Buddy, found something for you to use when you enjoy a post here. :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429643_271778912899962_100002035654088_608369_800411035_n.jpg)

OMA that is hilarious! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 20, 2012, 02:34:18 AM

Wondering if i have time for a haircut tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 20, 2012, 07:18:31 AM

Quote from: technolud on May 20, 2012, 01:57:19 AM
Totally off topic, but having reached my 100th post and in interst of full disclosure, I've updated my avatar to show I'm not a puppy any more.

Technolud.

Oh no that's a bad move, you should have stuck with the puppy.
You get away with heaps more if you have a cutesy avatar.
I used to get away with a lot just with my charming picture but after a while people started saying "that Pudding is annoying, even if he is disturbingly attractive." So I added the hat and changed it now and then and people were saying "ye Pudding is annoying but he so devilishly stylish." Of late though my posts have been pushing the limits of forbearance so I've added my adorable hippo. I don't think people read my posts now, they just say hello to my Hippo which is fine. If people start objecting again I thought I might add an ice cream, or two probably.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 20, 2012, 10:06:02 AM

Seems to me Budhorse had a lucky escape there. Good dog! Techno, I'm afraid I can't say I'm entirely in favour of the new hat - if Bh posted a picture of Athena, maybe you could upgrade your av to that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: technolud on May 20, 2012, 10:55:53 AM

Yes its true, the hat is not stylen as well as The Magic Pudding's, but he was in my truck, sitting behind my steering wheel and he wouldn't move. Figured he needed to be wearing my hat a well.

Today is the great shearing day. Amazingly the dog doesn't shed, no hair in the house. Never had that characteristic in a dog before. Very desireable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2012, 10:58:14 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 20, 2012, 12:39:28 AM
Wow, have I got a story for you guys!

I was walking my Doberman in town today, which is something I usually don't do but I needed to pick an order up from the bookstore. Well as we were walking home this guy comes out of an alley with a knife and proceeds to demand my money. Having just paid for my order I had only roughly a dollar. Well, the dude took another step towards me and Athena (doberman) started growling and lunged at the guy ready to rip him a new one. Guy took off. I ran into the nearest store and called the police and my mother. I just can't stop thinking about how lucky I was that I had Athena with me. I have now fully forgiven her for the whole face biting incident.

Good Dog!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2012, 11:34:04 AM

Quote from: technolud on May 20, 2012, 01:57:19 AM
Totally off topic, but having reached my 100th post and in interst of full disclosure, I've updated my avatar to show I'm not a puppy any more.

Technolud.

Congratulations on your first century of posts :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2012, 11:42:30 AM

Quote from: technolud on May 20, 2012, 10:55:53 AM
Yes its true, the hat is not stylen as well as The Magic Pudding's, but he was in my truck, sitting behind my steering wheel and he wouldn't move. Figured he needed to be wearing my hat a well.

Today is the great shearing day. Amazingly the dog doesn't shed, no hair in the house. Never had that characteristic in a dog before. Very desireable.

Sally sheds and Katie needs clipping. And as you say non-sheding is an excellent characteristics in a domestic dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 20, 2012, 12:31:20 PM

Quote from: philosoraptor on May 20, 2012, 12:44:32 AM
Ho shit, budhorse. Glad to hear you're okay! If there's one thing a Doberman is, it's protective. My mom's Dobie is dumber than a sack of hammers and generally sweet, but he'd rip your face off if you tried to go after someone in the family.

But really...who the fuck picks the person walking a Doberman to try to mug? World's dumbest criminals fodder, for sure.

Proper muppet, that one.

Give that dober a steak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 21, 2012, 03:17:59 AM

Bummed. The house Mom, Brother and I have been renting since October has a mold problem. That's why I have been sick these last few weeks. Got it cleaned out, but it is only temporary. The house will eventually need to be stripped down to the beams. We'll have to move out by October. It's not that I am attached to the house at all, I actually pretty much hate it. No heat, no air conditioning, no insulation or shade from trees. Plus, the electricity is so old that running a hair dryer on full blows a fuse. I am mostly bummed because I am tired of moving. In the last six months only I have moved four times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 21, 2012, 04:44:19 AM

So exhausted and i dont know why.
Hoping my paycheck comes tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 21, 2012, 09:41:15 AM

SD, I hope so too. Good luck! I wonder why you're so tired.

BH. that's not much fun, having to move again, but at least you won't have the mould making you ill.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM

Double anniversary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 21, 2012, 12:40:58 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Double anniversary.

Of what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2012, 02:44:18 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 21, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Double anniversary.

Of what?

Something that happened the year before last ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM

My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 03:11:19 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 21, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Double anniversary.

Of what?
Something that happened the year before last ;D

On this day, at the beginning of time, The Asmo joined HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 21, 2012, 03:27:36 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 03:11:19 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 21, 2012, 12:40:58 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Double anniversary.

Of what?
Something that happened the year before last ;D

On this day, at the beginning of time, The Asmo joined HAF.

Oooh! I think a party is in order! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 03:34:53 PM

Not really, beause the second half of the anniversary is that of... Well, Asmo, really. And that's just depressing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 21, 2012, 03:57:21 PM

Happy....Anni...Asmo. ;)

Buddy - That's so scary! Thank goodness Athena was there to strike the fear of Dog into him!

AFM - Butterflies! I am supposed to hear about that job today or tomorrow. I'm pretty certain I got it (okay, more like 99.999% certain) but assuming they make me an offer I can't refuse, that means that I could be out of here within even a day or two (I will give them the customary two weeks notice, but I doubt they will take it since I am going to work for a client and I have access to way too much confidential info as long as I stay here.) I've worked at this company for 9 years and in my current job for 6 years - it's comfy and well known. *Takes deep breaths*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2012, 07:04:42 PM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM
My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?

That's very deep! What are your desires? What are your options? Do they overlap?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 07:30:25 PM

Yeah... Future... Work mixed with a specklet of vengeance, is what my plans are.

The rest has the tendency to sort itself out - in my life, at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 10:12:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 07:04:42 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM
My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?
That's very deep! What are your desires? What are your options? Do they overlap?

I want to be an engineer. After this Higher Technical Examination Programme (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Technical_Examination_Programme_(HTX)) I think I'll go to some kind of University.
My boyfriend want to move to an other part of the country. It's not ecause I don't want to move with him, it's just that it's so far away from everything. Me friends, my familiy and all that. Maybe I could take university over there, but it's just a very big decision..
And it's just that... I don't know what to do ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2012, 10:25:36 PM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 10:12:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 07:04:42 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM
My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?
That's very deep! What are your desires? What are your options? Do they overlap?

I want to be an engineer. After this Higher Technical Examination Programme (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Technical_Examination_Programme_(HTX)) I think I'll go to some kind of University.
My boyfriend want to move to an other part of the country. It's not ecause I don't want to move with him, it's just that it's so far away from everything. Me friends, my familiy and all that. Maybe I could take university over there, but it's just a very big decision..
And it's just that... I don't know what to do ???

When my kids were your age my wife and I encouraged them to keep options open. However one thing you should strive to do is keep the maths up. It's a highly valued and immensely transferable skill that will stand you in good sted all your life. I think moving with a boyfriend at your age isn't a good idea. Engineering is fun and a value crating occupation so one worth perusing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 21, 2012, 10:30:30 PM

Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 10:12:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 07:04:42 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM
My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?
That's very deep! What are your desires? What are your options? Do they overlap?

I want to be an engineer. After this Higher Technical Examination Programme (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Technical_Examination_Programme_(HTX)) I think I'll go to some kind of University.
My boyfriend want to move to an other part of the country. It's not ecause I don't want to move with him, it's just that it's so far away from everything. Me friends, my familiy and all that. Maybe I could take university over there, but it's just a very big decision..
And it's just that... I don't know what to do ???

*hug* I understand, it's a huge choice. One I've had to make myself. For a partner to ask you to move far away from family, friends and the life you know is very daunting, no matter how much you want to be with them. It's also not a decision anyone can make for you, really. It's rough. You can feel as though you're being torn in two directions. It happens to a lot of couples, especially for work or school reasons. Whatever you do, you need to choose the option that'll help you feel most fulfilled and further ahead in your life, longterm. For some, that may be moving to be with a partner, if it's long-term, serious and committed -- otherwise, you may find yourself stuck in a city alone, if it doesn't work out. For others, that may be choosing to stay closer to family, friends, a job, etc, which may have its limitations too, depending. If you want to talk or bounce ideas off anyone, I'm more than happy to listen, PM me anytime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 11:34:42 PM

Being 27 may not be as bad as being 26, apparently. But one can not really judge a year by its first half-hour, can one..?

Thanks for the lack of happy wishes - I do despise all that celebrating getting older crap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 21, 2012, 11:37:30 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 11:34:42 PM
Being 27 may not be as bad as being 26, apparently. But one can not really judge a year by its first half-hour, can one..?

Thanks for the lack of happy wishes - I do despise all that celebrating getting older crap.

HOLY SH!T (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fhappy%2Fhappy0044.gif&hash=50e1fbce7d9f63c89a86adddc45f412859c08748) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sad-smileys.php)
I totally forgot! Happy (or if not "Crappy") Birthday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 11:44:21 PM

Yes, well... I did not advertise. Some people still sniffed it out, so I spent the day not going to my own party.

I wouldn't say the day was crappy - was pretty nice, actually. Summer and gasoline and a long ribbon of tarmac.. I don't ask for much more lately.

That said, as you probably well know, I don't really do happy birthdays either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 22, 2012, 12:28:40 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 21, 2012, 11:44:21 PM
Yes, well... I did not advertise. Some people still sniffed it out, so I spent the day not going to my own party.

I wouldn't say the day was crappy - was pretty nice, actually. Summer and gasoline and a long ribbon of tarmac.. I don't ask for much more lately.

That said, as you probably well know, I don't really do happy birthdays either.

Asmo,

May your 27th year be filled with the things that bring you joy or at the very least, amusement: good friends, good music, and delightful continued plans for world domination. May your minions and take-over bids be more numerous than your defeats, and may all of the sacrificed babies please your olfactory senses. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 22, 2012, 12:47:21 AM

Oh, it's an Asmo Party here on HAF after all, eh? I'll bring the baby cake!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F5632015096_05436bf51b.jpg&hash=d866935ec19c076f08765ac07452d92c3209fd34)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 12:49:21 AM

No, no party here. I approve of that, by the way.

There was one out in the real world, but I sort of... Skipped it. Probably a good thing too as I'm not particularly fun to party with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 22, 2012, 12:52:01 AM

You skipped your own party?!? *Shakes head* Oh you are a grumpy lump of gray, aren't you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 12:59:07 AM

Had more important things to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 22, 2012, 04:15:32 AM

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550681_317138708363123_240492956027699_775387_1972547018_n.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 06:52:06 AM

I'm so late with Asmo birthday wishes. But i could always take you on a magical pony ride filled with death. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 09:27:22 AM

Sorry, Asmo, I didn't know. Happy belated Birthday, anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 10:41:26 AM

The lack of "Happy HAFniversary" wishes is disturbing though... That one is actually worth commemorating. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Piratenerforsej on May 22, 2012, 01:09:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 10:25:36 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 10:12:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2012, 07:04:42 PM
Quote from: Piratenerforsej on May 21, 2012, 02:52:27 PM
My future.. What should I be? What do I want to do? Where do I want to live?
That's very deep! What are your desires? What are your options? Do they overlap?

I want to be an engineer. After this Higher Technical Examination Programme (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Technical_Examination_Programme_(HTX)) I think I'll go to some kind of University.
My boyfriend want to move to an other part of the country. It's not ecause I don't want to move with him, it's just that it's so far away from everything. Me friends, my familiy and all that. Maybe I could take university over there, but it's just a very big decision..
And it's just that... I don't know what to do ???
When my kids were your age my wife and I encouraged them to keep options open. However one thing you should strive to do is keep the maths up. It's a highly valued and immensely transferable skill that will stand you in good sted all your life. I think moving with a boyfriend at your age isn't a good idea. Engineering is fun and a value crating occupation so one worth perusing.

I'll try hold on to my engineer thing :)
Thanks for the advice :)

Quote from: Amicale on May 21, 2012, 10:30:30 PM
*hug* I understand, it's a huge choice. One I've had to make myself. For a partner to ask you to move far away from family, friends and the life you know is very daunting, no matter how much you want to be with them. It's also not a decision anyone can make for you, really. It's rough. You can feel as though you're being torn in two directions. It happens to a lot of couples, especially for work or school reasons. Whatever you do, you need to choose the option that'll help you feel most fulfilled and further ahead in your life, longterm. For some, that may be moving to be with a partner, if it's long-term, serious and committed -- otherwise, you may find yourself stuck in a city alone, if it doesn't work out. For others, that may be choosing to stay closer to family, friends, a job, etc, which may have its limitations too, depending. If you want to talk or bounce ideas off anyone, I'm more than happy to listen, PM me anytime.

Thanks! I'm glad that you can give me some more things to think about.
.. I don't talk so much with my familiy (parents and littlebrother). I had a big fight with my father and then I moved to my boyfriend. I've lived with him since December last year, so I'm very binded to him. Like he's the only one who cares for me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 01:57:34 PM

My beloved Mac went to the big Apple store in the sky this morning.;-;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:00:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
My beloved Mac went to the big Apple store in the sky this morning.;-;

Time for a new one! Every cloud has a silver lining!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 02:05:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:00:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
My beloved Mac went to the big Apple store in the sky this morning.;-;
Time for a new one! Every cloud has a silver lining!

Yea, I wish it were that easy. With the mold problem in our house that damaged a lot of our stuff, I have no money for a new computer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM

What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 02:22:51 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Maple syrup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:28:27 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:22:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Maple syrup.

Oh for Asmo's sake!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 02:30:40 PM

YES! A Mac died in His honor, so Asmo approves. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 02:32:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:28:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:22:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Maple syrup.

Oh for Asmo's sake!!!

It wasn't my fault! The stupid cat jumped on my lap and dumped my pancakes everywhere. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 02:44:04 PM

Yes, you see, the cat was indoctrinated. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:46:28 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:32:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:28:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:22:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Maple syrup.

Oh for Asmo's sake!!!

It wasn't my fault! The stupid cat jumped on my lap and dumped my pancakes everywhere. >:(

Ah! Of dear :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 22, 2012, 03:03:27 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:32:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 22, 2012, 02:28:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 22, 2012, 02:22:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 02:18:16 PM
What went wrong with the Mac, BH?

Maple syrup.

Oh for Asmo's sake!!!

It wasn't my fault! The stupid cat jumped on my lap and dumped my pancakes everywhere. >:(

Aw, sorry about the computer! That sucks, yikes!

Maple syrup's so sticky, too...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cartoonstock.com%2Flowres%2Fvsh0381l.jpg&hash=25f7368694cb566f97f71a4e3af0ab1ff4c3bb5b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 07:02:23 PM

I wonder if the syrup is confined to the keyboard. That could be cleaned out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 08:10:57 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 22, 2012, 07:02:23 PM
I wonder if the syrup is confined to the keyboard. That could be cleaned out.

I don't know. It is a laptop and it shut down soon after the spill and I was unable to revive it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 08:35:16 PM

I would advise taking it apart, discharging condensers then cleaning thoroughly with pure water (As in pure-pure. Not bottled water-pure), then letting dry for a thoroughly long time, then putting back together, but... It's a pretty big operation.

In any case, you can save your harddisk, RAM and a few other things probably.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2012, 08:38:17 PM

I'll take off the keyboard tonight and see what I can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM

Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 22, 2012, 10:01:21 PM

Sounds wonderful, DJ! Glad you had a great time! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2012, 10:33:13 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

What's the best apple variety grown there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 10:40:19 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2012, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

What's the best apple variety grown there?

Apples, they's round and grow on trees and are pretty decent in juice, yes?

What more is there to them? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 22, 2012, 11:04:20 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2012, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

What's the best apple variety grown there?
Apples, they's round and grow on trees and are pretty decent in juice, yes?

What more is there to them? ???

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpics.blameitonthevoices.com%2F072010%2Fsmall_know%2520your%2520apples.jpg&hash=df93424ec34e792ae717fe0cbcb648c4f2adc3c3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 22, 2012, 11:29:36 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2012, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

What's the best apple variety grown there?
Apples, they's round and grow on trees and are pretty decent in juice, yes?

What more is there to them? ???

Apple Varieties (http://www.orangepippin.com/apples)

Seems there's a lot of variety to apples.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 11:36:21 PM

None of those seem to be made of meat, unfortunately, so The Asmo reserves his right to disapprove. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 22, 2012, 11:41:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 10:40:19 PM
Apples, they's round and grow on trees and are pretty decent in juice, yes?

Quote from: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 11:36:21 PM
None of those seem to be made of meat, unfortunately, so The Asmo reserves his right to disapprove. :-\

"Decent in juice" seems to be an approval, no? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 11:41:26 PM

I seriously seriously dislike it when little kids are forced to attend church. >__<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 11:43:46 PM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on May 22, 2012, 11:41:08 PM
"Decent in juice" seems to be an approval, no? ;)

More of juice than of the apples. Besides, The Asmo prefers orange juice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 22, 2012, 11:45:17 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 11:41:26 PM
I seriously seriously dislike it when little kids are forced to attend church. >__<

I never would have thought that of you... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fhappy%2Fhappy0002.gif&hash=217601bd4dab18314611091a45b9844477fb2f2f) (http://www.mysmiley.net)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 22, 2012, 11:51:08 PM

Robert Moog's birthday. As a synth player, I call it an occasion.

A good person to almost share a birthday with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 23, 2012, 02:05:18 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2012, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 22, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
Just got home from visiting my folks in Nova Scotia! It was a lovely visit. It was sunny every day and a lot of fun. It was nice to be near the ocean and apple orchards again, I missed it.

What's the best apple variety grown there?

Funnily enough, my husband and I spent a few months after our wedding living in the Annapolis valley. While we were living there, my husband picked apples and I sold them in a farmer's market. True story.

They grow a mean Cortland. I think Cortland and Macintosh are probably the most common there. They've also started growing Honeycrisp, which I think are my favourite. Nothing compares to a fresh apple (or any fruit really, I guess) right off of the tree. I used to live across an apple orchard for a period of time when I was a kid and I remember endless summer days of climbing trees and running along the dykes (http://www.gov.ns.ca/agri/rs/marsh/history.shtml). *drifts off nostalgically*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 03:40:51 AM

Came home from working Cash to find our declawed inside cat outside playing with something, so I walk up to the cat, grab her, and put her inside. Then, for some unknown reason, I was compelled to go back outside and look at what she caught. I had thought that it was just a field mouse or something, but no, it was a tiny baby rabbit. So now I have a tiny baby rabbit wrapped up in one of my rabbit pelts in Thea's old 10 gallon tank under a red heat lamp. Luckly, there are no visible injuries. If it shows any sign of improvement, I'll give it a syringe of warm water. If it lives through the night, I'll take it in to school for my vet science teacher to look at.

*Edit- Here is a picture of it. Sorry it is so dark.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F78d0f7f5.jpg&hash=79c3c0a83dc47793794eb44f3527375e3f5c664a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 03:56:11 AM

Aww, what a sweetie! I hope it makes it!

I found http://www.mybunny.org/info/newborn.htm about baby bunnies for you, looks like some good advice, maybe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 04:16:27 AM

Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 03:56:11 AM
Aww, what a sweetie! I hope it makes it!

I found http://www.mybunny.org/info/newborn.htm about baby bunnies for you, looks like some good advice, maybe.

I've been doing some reading. I have raised numerous orphaned kittens, but never rabbits. Little one seems to be doing better though, no more shaking and respiration is stable. I haven't touched it since I found it. Tomorrow I'll pick up some pedialite and powdered kitten formula, as that is what a couple of sites recommended.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 23, 2012, 04:26:22 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 04:16:27 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 03:56:11 AM
Aww, what a sweetie! I hope it makes it!

I found http://www.mybunny.org/info/newborn.htm about baby bunnies for you, looks like some good advice, maybe.

I've been doing some reading. I have raised numerous orphaned kittens, but never rabbits. Little one seems to be doing better though, no more shaking and respiration is stable. I haven't touched it since I found it. Tomorrow I'll pick up some pedialite and powdered kitten formula, as that is what a couple of sites recommended.

When I worked at the vet clinic, we used the mammalac brand to great effect. :) Hope the little bunny gets better soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 04:27:54 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 04:16:27 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 03:56:11 AM
Aww, what a sweetie! I hope it makes it!

I found http://www.mybunny.org/info/newborn.htm about baby bunnies for you, looks like some good advice, maybe.

I've been doing some reading. I have raised numerous orphaned kittens, but never rabbits. Little one seems to be doing better though, no more shaking and respiration is stable. I haven't touched it since I found it. Tomorrow I'll pick up some pedialite and powdered kitten formula, as that is what a couple of sites recommended.

Aww, OK. Glad the baby seems to be a bit better. Hopefully it takes some water and can stay all warm and stuff. I know you're good at taking care of animals. :) My heart just goes out to it, I love bunnies. If I wasn't allergic, I'd have one. My cat loves them too. I looked after a bunny several years ago and my cat promptly made friends with it, I have pictures of them lying on my bed together. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:22:18 AM

Anyone know how to make really stubborn acne go away?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:34:35 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 20, 2012, 08:13:46 PM
Quote from: corgilover on March 20, 2012, 08:10:31 PM
Wondering how I'm going to get a good grade in my Iran debate in Political Science when one of my group members never lets anyone else have a chance to speak.

Hit him upside the head with a book. Speak while he recovers. Recomend hard cover book.

My lord! I wish I'd thought of that when the debate was happening! Of course, I would have had to do that to everyone on my side as I had to fight to make the three points I made heard. Good advice though and if physical violence was allowed at my school, I'd consider it.

No really, I would.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2012, 05:36:06 AM

Quote from: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:22:18 AM
Anyone know how to make really stubborn acne go away?

Wait let me think, there's a HAF thread for just about every malady, Aarskog syndrome, Abasia, Abalone Herpes, Acanthocheilonemiasis, Achondroplasia, Anthrax oh here it is
How to Clear up Acne? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7100.0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:39:51 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2012, 05:36:06 AM
Quote from: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:22:18 AM
Anyone know how to make really stubborn acne go away?

Wait let me think, there's a HAF thread for just about every malady, Aarskog syndrome, Abasia, Acanthocheilonemiasis, Achondroplasia, Anthrax oh here it is
How to Clear up Acne? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7100.0)

Thank you! I've always had this one section of my face that is covered in zits. It's been that way since puberty. *mutters about how puberty could have added height and not acne*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 07:14:22 AM

Have a 2 AM update on bunny because I can't sleep.

Bunny seems to be well. Has moved around some, but still sticks to the warmth of the pelt. Respiration still looks stable. Bunny is also alert too, which is a good sign. We don't have any wildlife rehabilitaters in our area, so it looks like I will be taking care of this little guy. Good thing school ends next Wednesday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 23, 2012, 07:59:17 AM

Quote from: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:22:18 AM
Anyone know how to make really stubborn acne go away?

Dynamite?

Seriously there is a thread here where it was discussed http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7100.0

My son took some sort of medication that did the trick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 23, 2012, 08:20:34 AM

Quote from: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:22:18 AM
Anyone know how to make really stubborn acne go away?

Never really bothered me, but my brother who was a victim to it said the best medicine was to drink lots of water. Keeps the body flushed through. Hope it helps...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2012, 01:22:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s95Mm0cFqg

It's a Doctor Who thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 01:29:03 PM

Bunny is doing better. My vet science teacher says that it has a good chance of living. I got up every two hours to syringe feed a bit of sugar water. Teacher says a diet of pedialite and vitamin D milk is good. I'll post pictures later today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 02:19:41 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 01:29:03 PM
Bunny is doing better. My vet science teacher says that it has a good chance of living. I got up every two hours to syringe feed a bit of sugar water. Teacher says a diet of pedialite and vitamin D milk is good. I'll post pictures later today.

Awww, yay. You're a very good 'bunny mummy'. :D

Looking forward to the pics. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 02:23:36 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 02:19:41 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 01:29:03 PM
Bunny is doing better. My vet science teacher says that it has a good chance of living. I got up every two hours to syringe feed a bit of sugar water. Teacher says a diet of pedialite and vitamin D milk is good. I'll post pictures later today.

Awww, yay. You're a very good 'bunny mummy'. :D

Looking forward to the pics. :)

Yes, (S)he is a cute little stinker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 04:02:15 PM

Bun is doing really well! Ate a nice lunch and was grooming himself and hopping aroung a bit.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 04:23:59 PM

Awwwww. ;D What a sweetie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2012, 04:25:23 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
Bun is doing really well! Ate a nice lunch and was grooming himself and hopping aroung a bit.

He looks well, a wild one not an escaped pet by the look of it.
I like rabbits, I had a rabbit thread last year before you joined (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7400.15), though it feels like you've been here at least that long.

Don't trust him near electrical cords, they munch them in no time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 23, 2012, 04:25:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
Bun is doing really well! Ate a nice lunch and was grooming himself and hopping aroung a bit.

He looks well, a wild one not an escaped pet by the look of it.
I like rabbits, I had a rabbit thread last year before you joined (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7400.15), though it feels like you've been here at least that long.

Don't trust him near electrical cords, they munch them in no time.

My mom had rabbits growing up. Her boyfriend are going to build him a hutch when he gets a bit bigger and weaned. He is a feral rabbit, but I just don't feel comfortable releasing him back since he won't be weaned for a few weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 23, 2012, 04:50:47 PM

Good work buddy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 23, 2012, 05:15:09 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2012, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 11:41:26 PM
I seriously seriously dislike it when little kids are forced to attend church. >__<
I never would have thought that of you... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fhappy%2Fhappy0002.gif&hash=217601bd4dab18314611091a45b9844477fb2f2f) (http://www.mysmiley.net)

I do care about child abuse, even uf i dont like children. I consider forcing a child to attend child is a mild form of abuse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2012, 06:26:48 PM

Mom got an iPhone yesterday. She's had some troubles with autocorrect!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 23, 2012, 06:30:49 PM

Why, going for a sex is a good and valid reason to end a conversation, no? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 23, 2012, 06:35:02 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on May 23, 2012, 06:17:32 PM
Random note: My sister graduated from high school last Friday. Brevard County (in Florida) now has most of their graduation ceremonies outdoors because some students and parents objected to where the ceremonies used to be: at a local church. Apparently the church had minimal Christian symbolism but there was a cross on the wall.

The invocation speech at my sister's graduation ceremony (she went to a public school) was a very Christian prayer written by, I believe, the student who presented it. "God" and "bless" were said no less than 10 times. Knowing about the cross controversy beforehand, I was COMPLETELY baffled the student was able to give that particular invocation speech. I was not happy.

I THINK it's allowed because the presenter is a student. If it was from faculty/staff, it would be a different story.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 07:16:49 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 23, 2012, 06:26:48 PM
Mom got an iPhone yesterday. She's had some troubles with autocorrect!

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ROFL! :D Too awesome! Sure, it'd be a legitimate reason to end a conversation, but not a reason you want to know much about I bet!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 23, 2012, 07:27:59 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 07:16:49 PM
Sure, it'd be a legitimate reason to end a conversation, but not a reason you want to know much about I bet!

Well, you could be all smug and like "Ooh, look at me! I is getting LAID! Like, right NOW! I is, and you is NOT, loozah! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Flooser.gif&hash=1eeab66927113eb20f8bb647a6928fc61afc86c7) "

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 07:39:40 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 23, 2012, 07:27:59 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 23, 2012, 07:16:49 PM
Sure, it'd be a legitimate reason to end a conversation, but not a reason you want to know much about I bet!
Well, you could be all smug and like "Ooh, look at me! I is getting LAID! Like, right NOW! I is, and you is NOT, loozah! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Flooser.gif&hash=1eeab66927113eb20f8bb647a6928fc61afc86c7) "

Sure, you could. :D Among friends, perhaps. That said, my mom and I have a pretty close relationship, but that's even TMI for us, let alone Buddy and her mom. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 23, 2012, 08:02:17 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 23, 2012, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2012, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 11:41:26 PM
I seriously seriously dislike it when little kids are forced to attend church. >__<
I never would have thought that of you... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fhappy%2Fhappy0002.gif&hash=217601bd4dab18314611091a45b9844477fb2f2f) (http://www.mysmiley.net)

I do care about child abuse, even uf i dont like children. I consider forcing a child to attend child is a mild form of abuse.

Are you guilty of a teeny- weeny modicum of exaggeration here? Child abuse wreaks dreadful and lasting damage on its victims, and I think this comparison trivialises the horror it entails.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 23, 2012, 08:56:04 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 23, 2012, 08:02:17 PM
Are you guilty of a teeny- weeny modicum of exaggeration here? Child abuse wreaks dreadful and lasting damage on its victims, and I think this comparison trivialises the horror it entails.

I'm a bit torn on this issue, really... Religion, you see, it can cause dreadful and lasting damage, or you can be the proverbial duck and it the water. It's the same as with every other form of abuse, although chances of getting out of it mostly unscathed are better than with, say, sexual abuse.

I think I would call all forms of indoctrination of kids abusive to some degree, especially if the kids are old enough to have an opinion on the matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM

Bunny died... :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 24, 2012, 02:01:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

Oh no.... ;____;.. *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 24, 2012, 02:08:27 AM

Quote from: En_Route on May 23, 2012, 08:02:17 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 23, 2012, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2012, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 22, 2012, 11:41:26 PM
I seriously seriously dislike it when little kids are forced to attend church. >__<
I never would have thought that of you... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fhappy%2Fhappy0002.gif&hash=217601bd4dab18314611091a45b9844477fb2f2f) (http://www.mysmiley.net)

I do care about child abuse, even uf i dont like children. I consider forcing a child to attend child is a mild form of abuse.

Are you guilty of a teeny- weeny modicum of exaggeration here? Child abuse wreaks dreadful and lasting damage on its victims, and I think this comparison trivialises the horror it entails.

And let's see... How many used to be children are coming out to stand against their preists, rabbis, and pastors for sexual abuse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 24, 2012, 02:28:16 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 24, 2012, 03:01:29 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

Ohh, I'm so sorry to hear that. At least you gave the little critter a safe and comfortable place for its last few days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 24, 2012, 04:27:56 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 24, 2012, 03:01:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

Ohh, I'm so sorry to hear that. At least you gave the little critter a safe and comfortable place for its last few days.

I agree. :'( Aw, Buddy, I'm so sorry to hear that. Like DJ said, you gave the bunny lots of care, safety and comfort. That, you should be very proud of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 07:12:55 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

Oh dear!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 10:04:17 AM

No more nice rodent? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 24, 2012, 10:20:32 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Bunny died... :'(

Bummer...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 10:59:31 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 10:04:17 AM
No more nice rodent? :(

It's a lagomorph not a rodent. Rabbits always did screw with the taxonomists. They got dumped in with rodents because their teeth never stop growing. But this would appear to be an example of convergent evolutions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagomorpha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 24, 2012, 11:43:59 AM

BH, I'm so sorry to hear that. Still, you did the best you could for the poor little feller.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 01:04:50 PM

Just read a story about a dad who put a baby in a washing machine and, naturally, the door locked and the drum started rotating. Oh, one shouldn't laugh... But come ON! Like, seriously?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 24, 2012, 01:47:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 01:04:50 PM
Just read a story about a dad who put a baby in a washing machine and, naturally, the door locked and the drum started rotating. Oh, one shouldn't laugh... But come ON! Like, seriously?!

I wouldn't want to be that guy when the wrath of the mother (if she's still around) is unleashed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2012, 01:49:18 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 01:04:50 PM
Just read a story about a dad who put a baby in a washing machine and, naturally, the door locked and the drum started rotating. Oh, one shouldn't laugh... But come ON! Like, seriously?!

I saw that as a GIF last night. Sadly the original video got taken down.

Can this day get any shittier?!! I just got a text from my mom saying that my cat got out again and was hit by a car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 24, 2012, 01:51:23 PM

Oh, not pussy too. That's really tough on you. Is the cat alive?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2012, 01:53:08 PM

No. It was an instant death though, so she didn't feel any pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 24, 2012, 02:18:10 PM

Oh no, I am so sorry Buddy! :( What a horrible day. I'm sorry about your cat. :'( *hug*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 24, 2012, 02:36:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 01:04:50 PM
Just read a story about a dad who put a baby in a washing machine and, naturally, the door locked and the drum started rotating. Oh, one shouldn't laugh... But come ON! Like, seriously?!

I knew this would happen one day.
Who hasn't had a dirty baby, there's no room in the dishwasher, Dwane's got the pressure cleaner, washing blood off of the truck. So you think why not just toss 'em in the washing machine? On the gentle cycle though, saves on eelectricity, still little Dwane came out all bruised. After that I wrote to all the big washing machine manufacturers alerting them to the danger of this, thank god most now put a NO BABIES! sign on the lid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 02:37:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:53:08 PM
No. It was an instant death though, so she didn't feel any pain.

One small blessing then.

Our pets do seem to be in the wars recently.

My dogs are currently attempting to escape from being wrapped in cotton wool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 24, 2012, 02:47:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 02:37:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:53:08 PM
No. It was an instant death though, so she didn't feel any pain.
One small blessing then.

Our pets do seem to be in the wars recently.

My dogs are currently attempting to escape from being wrapped in cotton wool.

I must ask.

Cotton wool? :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 02:58:35 PM

Quote from: Amicale on May 24, 2012, 02:47:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 02:37:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 01:53:08 PM
No. It was an instant death though, so she didn't feel any pain.
One small blessing then.

Our pets do seem to be in the wars recently.

My dogs are currently attempting to escape from being wrapped in cotton wool.

I must ask.

Cotton wool? :-\

I think it's called cotton batton in the US

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM

My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2012, 06:33:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

I am so sorry to hear that Tank. :( Today seems to be a shitty day for everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:40:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 06:33:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

I am so sorry to hear that Tank. :( Today seems to be a shitty day for everyone.

Yes. She's our eldest daughter's godmother. A really nice woman. She has two grown up daughters. I introduced her to her husband as a blind date that went off like a sky rocket. He's going to be having a terrible time. They've only told the eldest daughter ATM as the younger one is still at Uni. Time wise it could be 6 months or 6 years and no real way to tell yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 24, 2012, 07:38:04 PM

Heheh... What a sorry bunch we and the people and animals we know seem to be today..!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 24, 2012, 07:49:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

I hope that your wife's friend has more time than the doctors think.

* * *

I'm sorry about your cat, Buddy. Losing our pets to death is an inevitable and heavy price to pay for the happiness and pleasure they share with us, but on balance I think that they're worth it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 24, 2012, 08:16:53 PM

What a sad day today is!

Tank, I am so sorry about your wife's friend. ((Hugs))

Buddy - So sorry about your cat and your bunny. ((Hugs))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 25, 2012, 12:34:56 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

So sorry to hear that. *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 25, 2012, 12:50:42 PM

Three morse days of school!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 01:39:33 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 25, 2012, 12:50:42 PM
Three morse days of school!

That's what I call a coded message.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2012, 01:41:08 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 01:39:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 25, 2012, 12:50:42 PM
Three morse days of school!

That's what I call a coded message.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 25, 2012, 02:10:03 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 01:39:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 25, 2012, 12:50:42 PM
Three morse days of school!

That's what I call a coded message.

Thanks, phone for making me look stupid. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 03:24:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:40:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 24, 2012, 06:33:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
My wife got an e-mail from her best friend today, she is three weeks younger than my wife so 52. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer they haven't given a full prognosis yet but it's not expected to be good.

I am so sorry to hear that Tank. :( Today seems to be a shitty day for everyone.
Yes. She's our eldest daughter's godmother. A really nice woman. She has two grown up daughters. I introduced her to her husband as a blind date that went off like a sky rocket. He's going to be having a terrible time. They've only told the eldest daughter ATM as the younger one is still at Uni. Time wise it could be 6 months or 6 years and no real way to tell yet.

There is still hope although the overall stats are not good. My own wife has just had a partial
Mastectomy and the CT scan while showing that there was no spread from the breast picked up an unrelated but relatively early- stage cancer in the kidney. Given that the cancer was there, this was I suppose fortuitous. The prognosis is relatively good in both cases and my wife has an indomitably positive attitude (she would not have survived 32 years of marriage with me otherwise) . We are both resolved that once this is behind us that we are going to sieze the day with a vengeance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 25, 2012, 05:27:02 PM

(((En_Route))) Best wishes for your wife's speedy recovery!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2012, 05:36:56 PM

[[[En-route]]] That's a manly hug there. I hope your wife pulls through. I too have been married for 32 years (31st Mar '80) and do not want to see my wife going through what yours is and what you are. She had a slight scare at the 50 year mammary scan but it turned out ok, it could so easily not have. Just keep donating to the cancer charities.

My mum once told me very proudly that she had help raise £500 to go to China, to buy Bibles. WTF!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 06:11:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 25, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
[[[En-route]]] That's a manly hug there. I hope your wife pulls through. I too have been married for 32 years (31st Mar '80) and do not want to see my wife going through what yours is and what you are. She had a slight scare at the 50 year mammary scan but it turned out ok, it could so easily not have. Just keep donating to the cancer charities.

My mum once told me very proudly that she had help raise £500 to go to China, to buy Bibles. WTF!

Believe it or nay, I was married on exactly the same day. Sounds like the start of one of my brainteasers. Thanks for the good wishes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 06:14:18 PM

Quote from: Ali on May 25, 2012, 05:27:02 PM
(((En_Route))) Best wishes for your wife's speedy recovery!!!!

Thanks. We are optimistic and we will use it as a springboard for a new lifestyle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 25, 2012, 06:18:30 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 06:14:18 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 25, 2012, 05:27:02 PM
(((En_Route))) Best wishes for your wife's speedy recovery!!!!

Thanks. We are optimistic and we will use it as a springboard for a new lifestyle.

That sounds like a wonderful approach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2012, 06:30:34 PM

Quote from: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 06:11:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 25, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
[[[En-route]]] That's a manly hug there. I hope your wife pulls through. I too have been married for 32 years (31st Mar '80) and do not want to see my wife going through what yours is and what you are. She had a slight scare at the 50 year mammary scan but it turned out ok, it could so easily not have. Just keep donating to the cancer charities.

My mum once told me very proudly that she had help raise £500 to go to China, to buy Bibles. WTF!

Believe it or nay, I was married on exactly the same day. Sounds like the start of one of my brainteasers. Thanks for the good wishes.

Well it was a 365/1 possibility that's why I put the date just in case. What a coincidence. Camberwell registry office.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 25, 2012, 06:45:57 PM

I am positively steaming. There are some family issues happening with my best friend (involving children). I don't want to get into too much detail, but let me just say that some people are completely selfish, stupid twats. >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 25, 2012, 06:58:40 PM

Saw the kids in half along the axis of symmetry. That way, both claimants can have equal shares.

...Yes, yes, I know... Not necessarilly jokeable material and not necessarilly the heart of this case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 25, 2012, 07:36:03 PM

Sorry DJ. Some people are selfish stupid twats. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 25, 2012, 08:57:46 PM

Heading to Maryland right now. Havent seen my girlfriend in almost two months! I'm so excited~ ( and i just can't hide it.) :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 25, 2012, 10:20:23 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 25, 2012, 08:57:46 PM
Heading to Maryland right now. Havent seen my girlfriend in almost two months! I'm so excited~ ( and i just can't hide it.) :P

Have fun! ;) Don't do anything I wouldn't do. (short list, I know....)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 25, 2012, 10:54:06 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 25, 2012, 08:57:46 PM
Heading to Maryland right now. Havent seen my girlfriend in almost two months! I'm so excited~ ( and i just can't hide it.) :P

Have a great time!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 11:06:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 25, 2012, 06:30:34 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 25, 2012, 06:11:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 25, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
[[[En-route]]] That's a manly hug there. I hope your wife pulls through. I too have been married for 32 years (31st Mar '80) and do not want to see my wife going through what yours is and what you are. She had a slight scare at the 50 year mammary scan but it turned out ok, it could so easily not have. Just keep donating to the cancer charities.

My mum once told me very proudly that she had help raise £500 to go to China, to buy Bibles. WTF!

Believe it or nay, I was married on exactly the same day. Sounds like the start of one of my brainteasers. Thanks for the good wishes.
Well it was a 365/1 possibility that's why I put the date just in case. What a coincidence. Camberwell registry office.

I persuaded my wife to bring the date forward on the grounds that by taking place before the end of the tax year we would secure a juicy tax rebate. It also meant of course that she had less time to change her mind. We actually got hitched in a church in northern Ireland primarily to avoid upsetting my wife's parents, although I had made no secret of my godlessness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 27, 2012, 04:16:54 AM

Wow, en_route, sounds like you guys had an awesome time. I hope you're wife recovers nicely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2012, 08:04:27 PM

36^oC outside. I am sweating by just sitting here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 27, 2012, 08:39:33 PM

I'm learning to unicycle after borrowing one from a neighbour. I've been practicing for a couple of weeks on-and-off. I'm not sure how close I am to getting it, but I'm sure I'm getting closer. I'm not going to let it beat me as its been an ambition of mine for years :-\

Anyone else tried it or got any tips?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2012, 08:45:49 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 27, 2012, 08:39:33 PM
I'm learning to unicycle after borrowing one from a neighbour. I've been practicing for a couple of weeks on-and-off. I'm not sure how close I am to getting it, but I'm sure I'm getting closer. I'm not going to let it beat me as its been an ambition of mine for years :-\

Anyone else tried it or got any tips?

It's easy. Get on and peddle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 27, 2012, 09:42:55 PM

Yes. The difference between a unicycle and a bicycle is the amount of time you have to start gaining momentum before the bike falls down. People tend to hesitate more on unicycles, hence the perception that they are more difficult to ride.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 27, 2012, 09:46:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 27, 2012, 08:45:49 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 27, 2012, 08:39:33 PM
I'm learning to unicycle after borrowing one from a neighbour. I've been practicing for a couple of weeks on-and-off. I'm not sure how close I am to getting it, but I'm sure I'm getting closer. I'm not going to let it beat me as its been an ambition of mine for years :-\

Anyone else tried it or got any tips?

It's easy. Get on and peddle.

my thighs and ankles disagree. But feel free to send me a link to your tutorial... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 27, 2012, 09:59:28 PM

Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 27, 2012, 09:42:55 PM
Yes. The difference between a unicycle and a bicycle is the amount of time you have to start gaining momentum before the bike falls down. People tend to hesitate more on unicycles, hence the perception that they are more difficult to ride.

....and...? That was just getting good then you stopped. Anything else? How did you learn?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 27, 2012, 10:03:40 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 27, 2012, 08:39:33 PM
I'm learning to unicycle after borrowing one from a neighbour. I've been practicing for a couple of weeks on-and-off. I'm not sure how close I am to getting it, but I'm sure I'm getting closer. I'm not going to let it beat me as its been an ambition of mine for years :-\

Anyone else tried it or got any tips?

I can actually ride ride a unicycle though I can not really give any tips, as I can just do it, well I haven't tried in about 10 years. Maybe i can give a tip though but it may not work. Initially it is similar to pulling a wheelie and maintaining it to get going, but then becomes like maintaining the yoga pose vrikshasana, you imagine your center of balance near to your groin making only slight movements keeping your arse tight and back straight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 28, 2012, 12:18:13 AM

Just got back from the Boulder Creek Festival. Had a very fun time. T got his face painted like a skeleton, and Ellie (our dog) got lots of friendly attention. We also got to see our favorite "attraction." Every year the Kutandara Center puts on a free concert on the Kid's Stage with their high school aged students playing marimbas. I love it! I want T to do that when he's older!

This was filmed elsewhere, but this is the Kutandara Center kids playing a concert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcGL1alRNQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcGL1alRNQ)

ETA: Hubby just sent me this awesome pic of T's face paint:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 28, 2012, 12:38:59 AM

Ali, sounds like you had a good time!

I am currently in another city, and enjoying my visit here very much. ;D And on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, it will get much more awesome because I'll most likely be meeting up with another HAFer. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2012, 07:05:52 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 27, 2012, 09:59:28 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 27, 2012, 09:42:55 PM
Yes. The difference between a unicycle and a bicycle is the amount of time you have to start gaining momentum before the bike falls down. People tend to hesitate more on unicycles, hence the perception that they are more difficult to ride.

....and...? That was just getting good then you stopped. Anything else? How did you learn?

I assume you've simply attempted to stay still on it by balancing against something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 28, 2012, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2012, 07:05:52 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 27, 2012, 09:59:28 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 27, 2012, 09:42:55 PM
Yes. The difference between a unicycle and a bicycle is the amount of time you have to start gaining momentum before the bike falls down. People tend to hesitate more on unicycles, hence the perception that they are more difficult to ride.

....and...? That was just getting good then you stopped. Anything else? How did you learn?
I assume you've simply attempted to stay still on it by balancing against something?

Yeah. I'm comfortable with the recommended stationary 'rocking' and then progressed to rolling alongside my fence. I'm not sure what my next step should be.

Some YouTube tutorials show learning alongside a wall and some show it in open space. Amusingly, one lazy tutorial just says trial and error is the only real way to learn - maybe that's true...?

I've also seen some inspiring footage of nutters doing off-road stunts... i'll leave that for a while...!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 28, 2012, 05:31:31 PM

I wonder if Tank would like a beer. :D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 28, 2012, 06:23:29 PM

Haha Amicale! That's awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2012, 06:45:03 PM

Ah! My new avatar!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:05:15 PM

I wonder if I should just get drunk for a change...

...I mean, under-the-table-puking-my-guts-out-drunk. For all the miseries and sorrows and whatever other shit I manage to drown for an evening...

Oh, and here's to the five hundred and first page of this thread

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:18:15 PM

Do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 28, 2012, 07:20:10 PM

No, don't.

Drinking doesn't solve anything. Best case, it puts dealing with things off for a little while. Worst case, it makes your life that much shittier and complicated. Take that from someone who had to forcibly wrench herself away from the bottle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:23:02 PM

Oh, I dislike alcohol, being drunk and even my stupid painkillers, so I doubt drowning my sorrows will get me addicted quickly.

It would, however, add a wagonload of misery to my tomorrow, and while my current misery would love the company, I sort of... Have things to do. So yeah... I think I'll remain sober.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:25:43 PM

Do it (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsisoffroad.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2FDevilSmiley.gif&hash=cec2431a93704c7030e0d7e7b0cad9730eec8679)

A one of binge won't get you addicted, sometimes a blow out is the best thing you can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:27:47 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:25:43 PM
sometimes a blow out is the best thing you can do.

No, actually, the best I can do is the equivalent of a nuclear meltdown. Don't want to disturb every emergency service in town on an otherwise nice day though... Had it been raining, perhaps, but not today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:31:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:27:47 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:25:43 PM
sometimes a blow out is the best thing you can do.
No, actually, the best I can do is the equivalent of a nuclear meltdown. Don't want to disturb every emergency service in town on an otherwise nice day though... Had it been raining, perhaps, but not today.

Wow, it's that bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:32:57 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:31:04 PM
Wow, it's that bad.

Lotsa' misery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 28, 2012, 08:02:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 28, 2012, 07:32:57 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 28, 2012, 07:31:04 PM
Wow, it's that bad.
Lotsa' misery.

Sorry to hear it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2012, 11:51:53 PM

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Asmo.

I saw the Avengers. Had a great weekend with my gf. Really bummed to go back to work tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2012, 11:56:02 PM

Yeah, sorry to hear you're feeling miserable, Asmo. Maybe Scissorlegs can post a video of him attempting to ride a unicycle?

;D

Without the little kiddie wheels, of course.

Btw, have Scissorlegs, have you tried with the kiddie wheels?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 29, 2012, 11:03:26 AM

Asmo, I know what it's like. I've no wise advice to give, except to hope that we in HAF can help a bit by lending an ear. All the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 29, 2012, 04:07:28 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2012, 11:56:02 PM
Yeah, sorry to hear you're feeling miserable, Asmo. Maybe Scissorlegs can post a video of him attempting to ride a unicycle?

;D

Without the little kiddie wheels, of course.

Btw, have Scissorlegs, have you tried with the kiddie wheels?

Sorry, no photos. But picture this trying to balance on an up-ended wheel:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia3.washingtonpost.com%2Fwp-srv%2Fphoto%2Fgallery%2F100219%2FGAL-10Feb19-3808%2Fmedia%2FPHO-10Feb19-205875.jpg&hash=a498d09b21754000197e71238997a8c5d34904f0)

...You get the idea...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM

I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 29, 2012, 09:17:56 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.

Can you not sell him to another person?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2012, 09:21:14 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 29, 2012, 09:17:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.

Can you not sell him to another person?

I have been trying, but with the economy, nobody is buying. I can't afford to take care of two horses, let alone a full sized one. Especially with having to find a new house to live in because of our mold problem. I don't want to kill him, but unless someone makes an offer, it is looking like my only option.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 29, 2012, 09:26:08 PM

Any rescue organisations round your way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2012, 09:33:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.

Can't you just give him away?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2012, 09:37:02 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 29, 2012, 09:26:08 PM
Any rescue organisations round your way?

No. The nearest one is four hours away.

Quote from: Tank on May 29, 2012, 09:33:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.
Can't you just give him away?

I wish I could. The problem is that he needs an experienced rider. He is high strung and there are times when I cannot control him. I'm afraid that if I give him away, he'll go to someone who doesn't know what they are doing and they could get hurt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2012, 10:09:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:37:02 PM
Quote from: OldGit on May 29, 2012, 09:26:08 PM
Any rescue organisations round your way?

No. The nearest one is four hours away.

Quote from: Tank on May 29, 2012, 09:33:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.
Can't you just give him away?

I wish I could. The problem is that he needs an experienced rider. He is high strung and there are times when I cannot control him. I'm afraid that if I give him away, he'll go to someone who doesn't know what they are doing and they could get hurt.

I do not envy you your position at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 29, 2012, 10:12:34 PM

Lease the horse to someone who knows their stuff?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 29, 2012, 10:50:31 PM

I got my forward helix piercing today! I love, love, love it! It's pretty subtle. Here are a couple pictures, though it's hard to take a decent picture of your own ear :P
(ignore my poor complexion, I don't do photoshop)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw125%2FDeterminedJuliet%2F063.jpg&hash=205eed78d69ee44a9198be39e9c9772c9c589df9)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw125%2FDeterminedJuliet%2F031.jpg%3Ft%3D1338328489&hash=b9d406a19870061902b18d622b6bc5b2b7b7636c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 30, 2012, 01:20:22 AM

I fell and skinned my knee. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 01:28:19 AM

DJ- looks great! Don't worry about your completion, it looks better than mine. :)

SD- that sucks. Vitamin E helps it heal fast.

I managed to get a job interview at a local coffee shop. It is going to be on Friday at 5 PM. Hoping I get it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 30, 2012, 01:49:55 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 01:28:19 AM
DJ- looks great! Don't worry about your completion, it looks better than mine. :)

SD- that sucks. Vitamin E helps it heal fast.

I managed to get a job interview at a local coffee shop. It is going to be on Friday at 5 PM. Hoping I get it!

Lovely piercing, DJ <3

Omg, good luck with getting that job!
I am looking for new job too at the moment. I am expected to work outside all week in 90F+° heat ... Fuck that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2012, 01:51:53 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 29, 2012, 04:07:28 PM
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Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:16:39 PM
I am beyond pissed right now. The person who bought Vinnie won't pay up, so we have to keep him. If I can't get him sold he will have to be euthanized.

Give him away to a riding school...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 01:53:50 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 30, 2012, 01:49:55 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 01:28:19 AM
DJ- looks great! Don't worry about your completion, it looks better than mine. :)

SD- that sucks. Vitamin E helps it heal fast.

I managed to get a job interview at a local coffee shop. It is going to be on Friday at 5 PM. Hoping I get it!

Lovely piercing, DJ <3

Omg, good luck with getting that job!
I am looking for new job too at the moment. I am expected to work outside all week in 90F+° heat ... Fuck that.

I technically have two right now. One is working at the farm where Cash was born, and the other going to shows and braiding the manes of other people's horses. The latter is only on the weekends during the summer so I don't really consider it a real job. Either way, I hope I can start working for this place. My brother is really good friends with the owner, and he was the one who suggested me when he found out they were hiring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 30, 2012, 01:57:57 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 01:53:50 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 30, 2012, 01:49:55 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 01:28:19 AM
DJ- looks great! Don't worry about your completion, it looks better than mine. :)

SD- that sucks. Vitamin E helps it heal fast.

I managed to get a job interview at a local coffee shop. It is going to be on Friday at 5 PM. Hoping I get it!

Lovely piercing, DJ <3

Omg, good luck with getting that job!
I am looking for new job too at the moment. I am expected to work outside all week in 90F+° heat ... Fuck that.

I technically have two right now. One is working at the farm where Cash was born, and the other going to shows and braiding the manes of other people's horses. The latter is only on the weekends during the summer so I don't really consider it a real job. Either way, I hope I can start working for this place. My brother is really good friends with the owner, and he was the one who suggested me when he found out they were hiring.

Braiding horses' manes?? I wanna do that!

Nice. Connections are always helpful *___*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 02:00:23 AM

Don't let the pretty braids fool you. Some of these show horses are mean. I've been bit/kicked more times than I can count. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 05:04:41 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 02:00:23 AM
Don't let the pretty braids fool you. Some of these show horses are mean. I've been bit/kicked more times than I can count. :D

Then kick/bite back! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on May 30, 2012, 10:43:11 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 29, 2012, 10:50:31 PM
I got my forward helix piercing today! I love, love, love it! It's pretty subtle. Here are a couple pictures, though it's hard to take a decent picture of your own ear :P
(ignore my poor complexion, I don't do photoshop)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw125%2FDeterminedJuliet%2F063.jpg&hash=205eed78d69ee44a9198be39e9c9772c9c589df9)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi175.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw125%2FDeterminedJuliet%2F031.jpg%3Ft%3D1338328489&hash=b9d406a19870061902b18d622b6bc5b2b7b7636c)

I am a big fan of minimalism in design and this looks really understated and elegant to me. However, I hasten to add that in the unlikely event of me ever acquiring any body jewellery, I won't be sharing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 12:53:35 PM

Blegh, finals. At least I feel prepared this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2012, 01:12:47 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 12:53:35 PM
Blegh, finals. At least I feel prepared this time.

Good. Glad to hear HAF didn't distract you too much :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 30, 2012, 01:26:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:21:14 PM
I have been trying, but with the economy, nobody is buying. I can't afford to take care of two horses, let alone a full sized one. Especially with having to find a new house to live in because of our mold problem. I don't want to kill him, but unless someone makes an offer, it is looking like my only option.

Sad to hear, what happens to the horse if it is killed? Does it get rendered down to tallow or the glue factory like most waste animals, or will you be giving it more of a pet treatment. Sorry if that sounds a bit insensitive but I'm curious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 01:34:05 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 30, 2012, 01:26:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:21:14 PM
I have been trying, but with the economy, nobody is buying. I can't afford to take care of two horses, let alone a full sized one. Especially with having to find a new house to live in because of our mold problem. I don't want to kill him, but unless someone makes an offer, it is looking like my only option.

Sad to hear, what happens to the horse if it is killed? Does it get rendered down to tallow or the glue factory like most waste animals, or will you be giving it more of a pet treatment. Sorry if that sounds a bit insensitive but I'm curious.

No it's fine. He would be buried on my mom's boyfriend's property. I am going to work with him for a few more weeks to see if maybe he could be retired as a trail horse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 01:43:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 30, 2012, 01:12:47 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 12:53:35 PM
Blegh, finals. At least I feel prepared this time.
Good. Glad to hear HAF didn't distract you too much :)

It's the last day of school with only one test. I can afford to be distracted. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 30, 2012, 03:02:47 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 01:34:05 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 30, 2012, 01:26:14 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 29, 2012, 09:21:14 PM
I have been trying, but with the economy, nobody is buying. I can't afford to take care of two horses, let alone a full sized one. Especially with having to find a new house to live in because of our mold problem. I don't want to kill him, but unless someone makes an offer, it is looking like my only option.

Sad to hear, what happens to the horse if it is killed? Does it get rendered down to tallow or the glue factory like most waste animals, or will you be giving it more of a pet treatment. Sorry if that sounds a bit insensitive but I'm curious.

No it's fine. He would be buried on my mom's boyfriend's property. I am going to work with him for a few more weeks to see if maybe he could be retired as a trail horse.

Buddy, trying to get him to work as a trail horse is a good idea. I'd be sad to hear that you might have to put him down. I know the closest animal sanctuary is maybe a few hours away, but are there any zoos, farmers, local state fairs, riding schools, people you know from horse shows etc that might take him? You could try advertising on Craigslist for people to take him, too - even if you have to give him away rather than selling him, it's better than the alternative. Whatever happens, though... *hug* I'm cheering you on and I hope you find someone to take him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 30, 2012, 06:22:51 PM

DJ - Love the piercing!!!

Buddy - Sorry that you are in such a tough spot with Vinnie. I hope that you are able to work out something that is to your satisfaction. Also, good luck with the job! I worked at a coffee shop in college and it's still my favorite job I ever had. Oh the stories I could tell... :D

AFM - Getting ready to put the finishing touches on the planning for T's bday party on the 10th. I can't believe he's almost (less than two weeks shy of) 4!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 06:35:31 PM

Going on a somewhat strange mission tomorrow. Gonna live for the next six days on an oilrig that has been towed closer to shore in order to provide on-board security. Don't know how much typing I can do until then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 30, 2012, 06:37:27 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Going on a somewhat strange mission tomorrow. Gonna live for the next six days on an oilrig that has been towed closer to shore in order to provide on-board security. Don't know how much typing I can do until then.

Is it an old, decrepit oil rig? Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. I predict there is a monster aboard. Do not do anything "immoral" (like drink or have sex outside of wedlock) while on board, or you will mysteriously disappear. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 06:51:26 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Going on a somewhat strange mission tomorrow. Gonna live for the next six days on an oilrig that has been towed closer to shore in order to provide on-board security. Don't know how much typing I can do until then.

Sounds like fun! Don't die while you're gone! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 07:08:57 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 30, 2012, 06:51:26 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 30, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Going on a somewhat strange mission tomorrow. Gonna live for the next six days on an oilrig that has been towed closer to shore in order to provide on-board security. Don't know how much typing I can do until then.

Sounds like fun! Don't die while you're gone! ;D

"(Writes in notebook) No...get...killed!"

Thanks, I'll try to remember that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 30, 2012, 09:06:02 PM

Budhorse, sorry to hear about your horse troubles :( It's a hard spot to be in. I hope you get something figured out.

Thanks for all of the piercing compliments. I am very happy with it! It didn't hurt at all, either!

Amicale and I had our coffee date, it was a lot of fun. :) She's just as sweet in person. She bought me a birthday tea and listened very patiently as I rambled excitedly on a host of topics. ;D We forgot to take a picture, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 30, 2012, 09:55:41 PM

Awwww, sounds like you two had a lovely time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2012, 10:16:46 PM

Thanks DJ. I'm getting him tonight and I'm starting him on a seven day workout until he's sold. Hopefully it will knock some sense into his thick skull. ::)

Glad that you and Amicale had a great time. Too bad you didn't get pictures though. :P it would be great to have a HAF meetup. Maybe someday...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on May 30, 2012, 10:17:35 PM

We can't even get our stuff together to have a virtual meetup! LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 31, 2012, 01:10:27 AM

Got Vinnie home safe and in one piece. I also learned a few things in the process.

*all told in Vinnie's POV*
1) wheelbarrows are horse eating monsters and cannot be trusted.
2) cows will also eat horses.
3) same goes for horses that only reach your knee
4) if anything moves, it means there is a horse eating monster getting ready to attack and that I should try to run mom over.
5) little horses are meaner than they look and will beat the crap out of you.

You would think that with him being the biggest creature on the farm, that he would have nothing to fear. But no, every little rustle was obviously trying to kill him. So much for the fearless quarter horse reputation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 31, 2012, 02:09:51 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 30, 2012, 09:06:02 PM
Budhorse, sorry to hear about your horse troubles :( It's a hard spot to be in. I hope you get something figured out.

Thanks for all of the piercing compliments. I am very happy with it! It didn't hurt at all, either!

Amicale and I had our coffee date, it was a lot of fun. :) She's just as sweet in person. She bought me a birthday tea and listened very patiently as I rambled excitedly on a host of topics. ;D We forgot to take a picture, though.

It was SO very fun meeting DJ for coffee! She's a totally awesome lady. Very fun and bubbly, chatting and drinking tea and coffee was great! ;D And yes, darn it all, we forgot to take a picture. Maybe next time, if I haven't scared her off. ;)

By the way, her ear piercing looks fantastic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 31, 2012, 02:42:59 AM

That sounds great Amicale!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2012, 04:48:03 AM

Aww, i'm so envious. Anyone near new york city? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 31, 2012, 11:41:23 AM

I am addicted to the iphone game cubes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 31, 2012, 03:09:13 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 31, 2012, 11:41:23 AM
I am addicted to the iphone game cubes.

Is the game called cubes? I don't have an smartphone, so I always miss the app obsession du jour.

Tank's been awfully quiet lately. *gently pokes Tank* Everything okay, buddy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2012, 04:15:14 PM

Every single person is late to work, including my boss :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2012, 04:19:50 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 31, 2012, 03:09:13 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 31, 2012, 11:41:23 AM
I am addicted to the iphone game cubes.

Is the game called cubes? I don't have an smartphone, so I always miss the app obsession du jour.

Tank's been awfully quiet lately. *gently pokes Tank* Everything okay, buddy?

Been a bit preoccupied of late. Keeping up my janitorial duties though and I read all the posts, so I'm keeping and eye on all of you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 31, 2012, 04:21:11 PM

Darn, I was hoping I could get up to some shenanigans. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2012, 04:22:00 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 31, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
Darn, I was hoping I could get up to some shenanigans. ;D

I'm always watching :D

Like ceiling cat!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on May 31, 2012, 05:12:25 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 31, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
Darn, I was hoping I could get up to some shenanigans. ;D

Hey, we didn't pretend to slip on the wet floor at the coffee shop and sue for millions. We had our real chance at shenanigans yesterday and we blew it. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 31, 2012, 07:57:52 PM

I've been lurking on this thread and never posted.
Right now, I'm at work, bored, watching a hundred or so machines get installed and planning our summer getaway soon. We just came back from a lovely weekend up in New Hampshire complete with lots of sightseeing and beer sampling. My wife even agreed to drive me home from one brewery since I was...ahem..."tanked" ;) (she's still learning how to drive)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 01, 2012, 02:20:52 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 31, 2012, 01:10:27 AM
Got Vinnie home safe and in one piece. I also learned a few things in the process.

*all told in Vinnie's POV*
1) wheelbarrows are horse eating monsters and cannot be trusted.
2) cows will also eat horses.
3) same goes for horses that only reach your knee
4) if anything moves, it means there is a horse eating monster getting ready to attack and that I should try to run mom over.
5) little horses are meaner than they look and will beat the crap out of you.

You would think that with him being the biggest creature on the farm, that he would have nothing to fear. But no, every little rustle was obviously trying to kill him. So much for the fearless quarter horse reputation.

Horses can get easily spooked (having evolved as prey animals), I think biology speaks louder than reputations :D

Speaking of involuntary flight responses, does anybody get stage fright? :-\ I have my first presentation before a classroom full of people...any tips? :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 01, 2012, 03:22:23 AM

xSilverPhinx,

I can understand the stagefright! A lot of people get that. As someone who's done a lot of presentations and who's spoken in front of groups often, I could suggest this: if you're nervous, try and figure out why you're nervous. Are you afraid that you aren't prepared? Are you intimidated by the people you're presenting in front of? Are you afraid of being judged? In any of these cases, I've personally found that it's easiest to just do your best. See them as your peers, not as scary people who'll mock you -- they won't. Every single person in your audience has done a presentation before, and they know how hard it is to get up in front of people. The majority of them will do their best to help you out during your presentation, or at the very least, they'll politely sit there and look interested. :) Nobody's going to boo you off the stage. Just think of the worst case scenario -- flubbing what you say and screwing up badly. If that happens... well, so what? Everyone makes mistakes. Just correct yourself if you can, make a corny joke, and keep going. :) I've found that it's best to not take yourself too seriously. Be professional, but be as easygoing as you can be -- people sympathize with someone who can screw up during a presentation, joke about themselves, and keep on going.

You'll be great, don't worry. Just be yourself, try your best, and that's good enough. *hugs!*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 01, 2012, 09:34:08 AM

Yes, xSP, try to relax as much as you can,do your best and it'll turn out OK - it always does!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2012, 09:55:16 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 01, 2012, 02:20:52 AM

Speaking of involuntary flight responses, does anybody get stage fright? :-\ I have my first presentation before a classroom full of people...any tips? :-\

Pick one person in the audience who makes eye contact with you and present to them, forget the rest. It's not ideal but it works! It's better if you can flit from person to person while considering each interaction as a personal interaction.

Personally I have such a large ego that no audience is big enough :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 01, 2012, 02:06:38 PM

xSPx - Amicale gave the advice that I was going to give! ;D She's dead on. I used to be terrified of speaking in front of crowds, but now I have to do it often and it doesn't really bother me any more. The thing I finally realized is exactly what Amicale touched on; what's very very worst that could happen? I get up there and my mind goes blank?

Well, first of all, don't feel like you have to memorize your presentation word for word. I don't know if anyone else ever feels that way, but I think I used to try memorize my presentations like they were lines in a play or something, which added to the stress that I was going to "forget my lines." There is no need for all that (and makes for a worse presentation because it's so wooden and prepared.) Just know your topic, and write yourself a couple of very short (like one or two words each) notes to jog your memory about some of the different points you want to make.

Then like Amicale said, really, what is the worst that's going to happen? Are you going to pee your pants in front of all of those people? Throw up on the podium? Lose your mind and take off your top? Probably not. Also, as Amicale said, probably every one of the people you are presenting to are your peers, and most of them are as deathly afraid of public speaking as you are, and they'll give you a break if you do lose your train of thought or something. It's no big deal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 01, 2012, 03:38:19 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 01, 2012, 02:06:38 PM
The thing I finally realized is exactly what Amicale touched on; what's very very worst that could happen? I get up there and my mind goes blank?

I have never, thank goodness, had to give presentations to large crowds -- only small ones and those were nerve-wracking enough, altho Ali is right that people are very forgiving of flubs when you're up there. Probably been thru it more than once themselves.

As to the worst that could happen -- my brother used to be terrified of public speaking, and then he got a real good job that included giving a lot of presentations to large groups. He told me the first time he did it, he thought it was going fairly well and then looked down to see that his right leg was jerking uncontrollably. A few minutes later his left leg started in so that he was gyrating around on stage like an Elvis Presley impersonator. Some people thought it was part of his presentation. Despite that rather awkward beginning he not only got used to giving presentations but actually came to enjoy it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2012, 03:40:53 PM

I did a presentation on database segmentation to 650 people once. I loved it ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 01, 2012, 05:58:25 PM

BCE - That's hilarious! I'm glad your brother was able to soldier through it! LOL

Tank - You remind me of my husband. I swear he became a teacher just so he would have a captive audience to talk at every day. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2012, 06:01:28 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 01, 2012, 05:58:25 PM
BCE - That's hilarious! I'm glad your brother was able to soldier through it! LOL

Tank - You remind me of my husband. I swear he became a teacher just so he would have a captive audience to talk at every day. ;D

I'd love to be a teacher but I don't have the ideal temperament for it. When I lose my temper (which is rare) I lose it badly and that's not a good combination with kids about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 01, 2012, 06:18:57 PM

I don't know how he does it. He is going back to high school next year to do the IB program (I'm super proud of him for getting picked for this) but this past year he taught 8th grade (13-14 year olds.) I would NOT have the patience to endure 60-ish 13 year olds all day every day.

Ugh, I am home sick today with a nasty headache/sore throat/runny nose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 01, 2012, 06:27:46 PM

Thanks for the tips, guys. :)

Well, the fact that I'm posting here now means that I lived through it :D What surprised me a bit was just how anxious other people seemed to be, especially since the majority if not all of them are way more at ease socially than I am. I could almost see their vocal cords tightnening under the stress. And BCE - LOL about your brother! :D Maybe the fact that there were 5 teachers sitting in the room judging everyone made everyone a bit edgy.

Quote from: Tank on June 01, 2012, 09:55:16 AM
Pick one person in the audience who makes eye contact with you and present to them, forget the rest. It's not ideal but it works! It's better if you can flit from person to person while considering each interaction as a personal interaction.

Personally I have such a large ego that no audience is big enough :D

Heh, I know that won't work for me, eye contact definitely triggers an involuntary and incomfortable flight response in me. Don't be fooled by my wordiness here, I'm a very shy person in real life. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2012, 06:47:49 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 01, 2012, 06:18:57 PM

Ugh, I am home sick today with a nasty headache/sore throat/runny nose.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 01, 2012, 06:50:38 PM

Oh, dear! Hot whisky and lemon for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 01, 2012, 07:54:24 PM

Sorry to hear that Tank. Some eAmphetamines at my eParty will see you right! You gotta get in the mood for Dad-dancing!

I'm just off to see my mates band, Zoidberg - awesomely tight, quality 70s classic rock covers band. I'm going to drink some ale and get a little squiffy. A fine start to what promises to be an epic weekend!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: rainbowcat212 on June 01, 2012, 10:37:08 PM

Gahhh... my email got hacked. Guess I have to change the password again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2012, 10:43:16 PM

Quote from: rainbowcat212 on June 01, 2012, 10:37:08 PM
Gahhh... my email got hacked. Guess I have to change the password again.

Bummer!! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 02, 2012, 01:59:44 AM

I have two people who want to look at the Vinn. One on Sunday and the other next weekend. I have to admit, I will be sad to see him go. I took him out on the trails yesterday and had a blast. It reminded me why I bought him in the first place. It's amazing how much he calms down when we get out of the arena and relax for a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 02, 2012, 02:16:46 PM

I'm crying at a walking with dinosaurs clip. My hormones must really be f*d up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 02, 2012, 03:44:34 PM

Buddy, fantastic news that someone wants to see Vinnie! You'll be sorry to see him go, but if someone kind is able to take him, all the better. :)

Maria... *hug!* man, do hormones suck sometimes. I understand. I once got teary eyed because a little kid pulled a LEAF off a tree. And then he stared at me wide-eyed, said 'uh, sorry lady....' and crept cautiously away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 02, 2012, 04:01:10 PM

I just got my paycheck, and i miss being blonde, so it's off to Target before work this evening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 02, 2012, 04:11:20 PM

Good news, Buddy! I hope he'll find a happy home.

Oh, Maria ... what you need is a nice hot whisky and lemon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 02, 2012, 05:09:14 PM

Hmmm. Mom is working tomorrow, so if all goes according to plan I can steal her computer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 02, 2012, 05:15:13 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 02, 2012, 02:16:46 PM
I'm crying at a walking with dinosaurs clip. My hormones must really be f*d up

Quote from: Amicale on June 02, 2012, 03:44:34 PM
Maria... *hug!* man, do hormones suck sometimes. I understand. I once got teary eyed because a little kid pulled a LEAF off a tree. And then he stared at me wide-eyed, said 'uh, sorry lady....' and crept cautiously away.

It is on days like this I thank my lucky star I am a dude. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Ftongue%2Ftongue0006.gif&hash=50d7f1ab32133e821efec50de4f9a0232fe59bfe) (http://www.footballerpictures.co.uk)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 02, 2012, 05:32:39 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 02, 2012, 04:11:20 PM
Good news, Buddy! I hope he'll find a happy home.

Oh, Maria ... what you need is a nice hot whisky and lemon.

:D I have noticed that this is your solution for all ailments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 02, 2012, 10:40:27 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 02, 2012, 02:16:46 PM
I'm crying at a walking with dinosaurs clip. My hormones must really be f*d up

Was it the part where the old pterodactyl doesn't get a mate and he gets chased off to die alone??? I cried at that part too!!! (I think that was Walking with Dinosaurs...)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 02, 2012, 11:30:18 PM

I think Harry Dean Stanton is a vampire or something just look at this;

From the film Alien (1979)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcastleco-op.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2Falien-1979-10-g-204x300.jpg&hash=7993a31846d8b99ba0d4e238b499f1ac7dae681e)

From the TV series Big Love (2006 - 2010)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.zap2it.com%2Ffrominsidethebox%2Fharry-dean-stanton-two-and-a-half-men.jpg&hash=f19ca813ad760e43ea4017593ceaf9c75c7e74e8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 02, 2012, 11:54:44 PM

You watching the old classic now too huh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 03, 2012, 05:20:31 AM

Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in Mets history last night, and I was watching it. And I jumped up and yelled in happiness when it was over. And my wife thinks I'm insane. Apologies if you have no clue what I'm talking about :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2012, 09:03:54 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 03, 2012, 05:20:31 AM
Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in Mets history last night, and I was watching it. And I jumped up and yelled in happiness when it was over. And my wife thinks I'm insane. Apologies if you have no clue what I'm talking about :)

Apologies not required, there are lots of posts around here that I don't have a clue about ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2012, 03:31:49 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2012, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 03, 2012, 05:20:31 AM
Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in Mets history last night, and I was watching it. And I jumped up and yelled in happiness when it was over. And my wife thinks I'm insane. Apologies if you have no clue what I'm talking about :)
Apologies not required, there are lots of posts around here that I don't have a clue about ;D

Omniscience is not a requirement for administrator? :o

My entire world is falling apart. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 04, 2012, 12:52:37 AM

My "marvelous pussy" is getting high off catnip. Oh, by they way, thanks for calling my cat that Tank. Now I can't keep a straight face when I look at either of my cats.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F590d3f4a.jpg&hash=bcea9831956430fa5ed15df929d740d1a93faa23)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 04, 2012, 01:25:02 AM

Bwahahaha!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 04, 2012, 02:28:45 AM

Hahahahahahaha!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 04, 2012, 04:44:35 AM

Muahahahaha!

Heh ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 04, 2012, 05:16:56 AM

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 04, 2012, 05:23:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 04, 2012, 12:52:37 AM
My "marvelous pussy" is getting high off catnip. Oh, by they way, thanks for calling my cat that Tank. Now I can't keep a straight face when I look at either of my cats.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F590d3f4a.jpg&hash=bcea9831956430fa5ed15df929d740d1a93faa23)

Very cute cat!

ROFL @ 'marvelous pussy'! Channeling Mrs. Slocombe from Are You Being Served. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2012, 05:29:31 AM

Quote from: Amicale on June 04, 2012, 05:23:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 04, 2012, 12:52:37 AM
My "marvelous pussy" is getting high off catnip. Oh, by they way, thanks for calling my cat that Tank. Now I can't keep a straight face when I look at either of my cats.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2F590d3f4a.jpg&hash=bcea9831956430fa5ed15df929d740d1a93faa23)

Very cute cat!

ROFL @ 'marvelous pussy'! Channeling Mrs. Slocombe from Are You Being Served. ;D

Now that just shows what an Anglophile you are!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 04, 2012, 05:46:12 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2012, 05:29:31 AM

Now that just shows what an Anglophile you are!!!

;D I am indeed, good sir!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 04, 2012, 01:12:05 PM

Slow HAFing today. Guess I'll have to see what's going on irl...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 04, 2012, 04:43:35 PM

ZOMA

Do NOT google image "spider bite" especially if you think you have one. I feel faint....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 04, 2012, 05:37:56 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 04, 2012, 04:43:35 PM
ZOMA

His Grayness hath heard you.

Quote
Do NOT google image "spider bite"

What? Like this? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fwhistle.gif&hash=395b125140b90faa22aa64642272d02ce757f06a)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F0.tqn.com%2Fd%2Ffirstaid%2F1%2F0%2FZ%2F6%2F-%2F-%2FSpiderBite2_Kenneth_Walker.jpg&hash=d6fd92c49940eb16603498311f306a6d57ae1fdc)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 04, 2012, 05:43:36 PM

BAD ASMO! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 04, 2012, 06:09:22 PM

That even me nauseous. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 04, 2012, 06:17:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 04, 2012, 05:43:36 PM
BAD ASMO! :o

VERY bad Asmo! :o >:( I shouldn't have to want to vomit when I check the 'what's on your mind' thread. Grrrr...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 04, 2012, 06:35:21 PM

*Faints*

Yes Asmo. Like that.

Look! You can almost see the spider tooth marks! >:(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Facb4ae92.jpg&hash=1fb7cad3d458261d42850e8ed1c5c2a9d0f586f3)

And my arm is all puffy and swollen. >:( I'm going spider hunting tonight. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 04, 2012, 06:43:40 PM

Ali, yeah, that definitely looks like a bite. Besides going spider hunting, you might want to go get it checked out at the doctor's just to be safe. Wouldn't want infection to set in or anything!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 04, 2012, 06:45:15 PM

I'd take some Benadryl to see if it settles down a bit, but if it doesn't I'd do what Amicale suggests. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 04, 2012, 09:40:16 PM

I did end up going to the dr. Totally psyched myself out! I was like "I think...I think I'm feeling light headed....and is there some tingling in my finger tips? I think so. I think so. And this just keeps getting bigger, and more swollen....and my throat hurts." (forgetting that of course my throat hurt all weekend and I even stayed home on Friday for a sore throat.)

So the dr said that it seems like I'm having a moderate allergic reaction to whatever the hell took a chunk out of me, but if I were going to go into anaphylactic shock, I would have by now. Nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 04, 2012, 10:25:35 PM

Better safe than sorry! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2012, 12:00:45 AM

Trail..............

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 05, 2012, 12:45:35 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 04, 2012, 09:40:16 PM
if I were going to go into anaphylactic shock, I would have by now. Nice.

Well that's a relief :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 05, 2012, 07:01:09 PM

My union is striking. I have nothing to do!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 05, 2012, 07:22:42 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 05, 2012, 07:01:09 PM
My union is striking. I have nothing to do!

No change there then (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg710.imageshack.us%2Fimg710%2F9922%2Frimshot.gif&hash=77d5ac078a921ed7ff6be629eed7a4f2ac98bb10)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 05, 2012, 08:35:01 PM

I'm in a good mood today. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 05, 2012, 08:44:13 PM

Me too! :D Yay for happy days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on June 05, 2012, 09:06:39 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 05, 2012, 08:35:01 PM
I'm in a good mood today. :)

Excellent. I'm happy you're happy! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 05, 2012, 10:08:02 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fbrowraise.gif&hash=53f879a7f29fce39bc931de4b30198f3d9881637) *Rain all over people's happy mood*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 05, 2012, 10:55:18 PM

*frolics in rain*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 05, 2012, 10:56:34 PM

Frolic is such a wonderful word. It sounds like what it feels like to frolic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 05, 2012, 10:58:19 PM

The Asmo abhors happiness today. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 06, 2012, 01:45:47 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 05, 2012, 10:58:19 PM
The Asmo abhors happiness today. >:(

I am sorry to hear about that. Does the Asmo need a good ego stroking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 06, 2012, 01:48:46 AM

Maidens frolicking (maiden sounds better than matron).
Believer receiving happiness vicariously.
Asmo's raining on everyone.
Venus obscured by Asmo's clouds.
I deploy a fist shaking Old Git in response.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fcranky.gif&hash=656200535020a9f0ce796cd9c93351a3e6932ef6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2012, 03:43:16 AM

Thursday is a holiday! ;D It's a religious one, I think...but that doesn't matter in the slightest! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 06, 2012, 04:52:15 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2012, 03:43:16 AM
Thursday is a holiday! ;D It's a religious one, I think...but that doesn't matter in the slightest! ;D

What holiday is that? Where I live, this Thursday is this Thursday.

I found it - Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) - celebrating the Eucharist. We don't celebrate that in Texas, but we have a city named Corpus Christi - nice town on the Gulf of Mexico.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 06, 2012, 05:05:57 AM

I love your poems TMP! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 06, 2012, 10:19:50 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2012, 03:43:16 AM
Thursday is a holiday! ;D It's a religious one, I think...but that doesn't matter in the slightest! ;D

Thursday is actually a holiday in Norway, but not a religious one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 06, 2012, 06:36:48 PM

Watching someone commit career suicide. :-\

There is a person that I work with that is very knowedgable and experienced in our field, but they have a very negative attitude and unpleasant demeanor and it is obvious that it has already cost them. Today in a department wide meeting, this person made a blatently racist remark. We were aghast. I have literally never heard someone say anything like that in a professional setting. I don't know if this will be the straw that broke the already strained camel's back, but I do doubt that this person has much of a future left at our company. A good reminder that a professional demeanor is as important as knowlege and experience when it comes to advancement opportunities. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 06, 2012, 07:30:52 PM

Wow Ali, that's crazy. It makes you wonder, when people so blatantly shoot themselves in the foot like that, if maybe subconsciously they're so burnt out they're trying to get fired. :-\ If they're not, then that was just a dumbass move.

Well, tonight I'm going to my first ever death metal show. I'll be up at the front, apparently with people smashing into me and I've been told it can get kinda rough. If you folks never hear from me again, it's been a blast knowing you all. :D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 06, 2012, 08:03:58 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 06, 2012, 07:30:52 PM
Well, tonight I'm going to my first ever death metal show. I'll be up at the front, apparently with people smashing into me and I've been told it can get kinda rough. If you folks never hear from me again, it's been a blast knowing you all. :D ;D

Ohhh noooo. I hope you live!!

In other, less interesting news, I used one of those tooth-whitey-stripey-thingies last night and now my front teeth feel like they're about to shatter. But they do look whiter. Ah, vanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 06, 2012, 08:22:19 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 06, 2012, 07:30:52 PM
Well, tonight I'm going to my first ever death metal show. I'll be up at the front, apparently with people smashing into me and I've been told it can get kinda rough. If you folks never hear from me again, it's been a blast knowing you all. :D ;D

There's a clue in the name, methinks... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 06, 2012, 08:41:17 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 06, 2012, 07:30:52 PM
I'll be up at the front . . .

Have fun! Bring earplugs, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 06, 2012, 08:45:54 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 06, 2012, 07:30:52 PM
Well, tonight I'm going to my first ever death metal show. I'll be up at the front, apparently with people smashing into me and I've been told it can get kinda rough. If you folks never hear from me again, it's been a blast knowing you all. :D ;D

Have fun! I almost got trampled at a Slipknot concert back in the day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 06, 2012, 09:23:01 PM

Amicale if you have any piercings make sure you take them out, I wouldn't advise going to the front either if you haven't been to anything ruffer than a ska gig. Have fun though. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tanker on June 06, 2012, 09:24:20 PM

My prodigal return to HAF. I've been gone so long I'm practically re-noobified.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 06, 2012, 09:30:12 PM

Great to see you back here, Tanker! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg717.imageshack.us%2Fimg717%2F2339%2Fbluethumbup.gif&hash=5fe03c6701607da88624dfc89a3acd7df124c467)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2012, 09:44:44 PM

Quote from: Tanker on June 06, 2012, 09:24:20 PM
My prodigal return to HAF. I've been gone so long I'm practically re-noobified.

Welcome back :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 06, 2012, 11:44:19 PM

Quote from: Tanker on June 06, 2012, 09:24:20 PM
My prodigal return to HAF. I've been gone so long I'm practically re-noobified.

Hello! Nice to meet you! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 07, 2012, 12:38:32 AM

Anyone seen TFL?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 07, 2012, 12:56:32 AM

No, he's been missing for a little while. What about Davin? He hasn't been around in a while either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 07, 2012, 01:05:30 AM

I'll p.m. the little monkey...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 07, 2012, 01:07:07 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 07, 2012, 12:38:32 AM
Anyone seen TFL?

I remember awhile back he was saying he was going touring around europe in the camper van or something so he could be doing that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 07, 2012, 04:32:58 AM

Today, during emergency incident training, it was recommended that we set our phones to a loud, annoying ringtone if work calls so we wake up, and also so we don't hate our normal ringtone. I'm trying to figure out which band I hate the most that I should use. So far I've come up with Creed, Blink-182, and Ace of Base

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 07, 2012, 04:46:23 AM

Those are all pretty bad, but I vote for 311.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 07, 2012, 04:50:33 AM

Quote from: Tanker on June 06, 2012, 09:24:20 PM
My prodigal return to HAF. I've been gone so long I'm practically re-noobified.

Welcome back! Tank and Tanker now? Yikes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 07, 2012, 05:01:25 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 07, 2012, 04:32:58 AM
Today, during emergency incident training, it was recommended that we set our phones to a loud, annoying ringtone if work calls so we wake up, and also so we don't hate our normal ringtone. I'm trying to figure out which band I hate the most that I should use. So far I've come up with Creed, Blink-182, and Ace of Base

You could use Justin Bieber.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2012, 06:08:24 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 06, 2012, 04:52:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2012, 03:43:16 AM
Thursday is a holiday! ;D It's a religious one, I think...but that doesn't matter in the slightest! ;D

What holiday is that? Where I live, this Thursday is this Thursday.

I found it - Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) - celebrating the Eucharist. We don't celebrate that in Texas, but we have a city named Corpus Christi - nice town on the Gulf of Mexico.

Yes, that's the one. Brazil is still a mostly catholic country. I don't mind the holiday though (of course) - couldn've have come at a better time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 07, 2012, 08:14:40 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F91bd001a.jpg&hash=96e518475b3764674eb2f297b43027c61d787ca7)

Hail on our back deck. This storm is scary. Can't sleep. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2012, 08:19:07 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 07, 2012, 04:50:33 AM
Quote from: Tanker on June 06, 2012, 09:24:20 PM
My prodigal return to HAF. I've been gone so long I'm practically re-noobified.

Welcome back! Tank and Tanker now? Yikes.

Tanker was here years before me AND he's actually been in a tank on a regular basis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 07, 2012, 09:54:18 AM

My husband had a card, a present, and a birthday cake waiting on the kitchen counter when I got home from work. He made the cake himself - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and decorated with strawberries. I'd have a piece, but it's nearly 4 am here and I'm afraid it would keep me awake. (I get off work at 2 am.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2012, 10:44:23 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 07, 2012, 09:54:18 AM
My husband had a card, a present, and a birthday cake waiting on the kitchen counter when I got home from work. He made the cake himself - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and decorated with strawberries. I'd have a piece, but it's nearly 4 am here and I'm afraid it would keep me awake. (I get off work at 2 am.)

Happy Birthday :)
xxx

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 07, 2012, 11:52:47 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 07, 2012, 09:54:18 AM
My husband had a card, a present, and a birthday cake waiting on the kitchen counter when I got home from work. He made the cake himself - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and decorated with strawberries. I'd have a piece, but it's nearly 4 am here and I'm afraid it would keep me awake. (I get off work at 2 am.)

Merry birthday and a happy new year!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 07, 2012, 01:52:41 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 07, 2012, 09:54:18 AM
My husband had a card, a present, and a birthday cake waiting on the kitchen counter when I got home from work. He made the cake himself - chocolate cake with chocolate icing and decorated with strawberries. I'd have a piece, but it's nearly 4 am here and I'm afraid it would keep me awake. (I get off work at 2 am.)

Happy birthday, Velma! :)

That is SO cute, what your husband did for you!

(don't want to steal Velma's thunder, but as you can see, I survived the show and stayed at the front all night despite the circle pit behind me. :D )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2012, 03:49:40 PM

Happy B'day, Velma :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 07, 2012, 03:50:33 PM

Happy Birthday Velma! That was very sweet of your husband!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 07, 2012, 04:49:27 PM

Happy birthday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 07, 2012, 06:25:32 PM

Happy Birthday, Velma! You've got a good husband there; I'd hang on to him if I were you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 07, 2012, 06:27:24 PM

Thanks everyone. :) My husband made blueberry muffins for me this morning. He is definitely a keeper. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 07, 2012, 08:33:07 PM

Happy Birthday Velma! Though your husband's making it difficult for the rest of us married guys now :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2012, 09:59:21 PM

Had a bit of a scary day today. My wife went to the doctor about not being able to sleep. Mentioned a chest pain. Doc sends her for an ECG, doesn't like the outcome, sends her to A&E at LGI. They do blood tests and ECG send her up to the cardiology ward for further tests. Gets the all clear at 8:30PM now home with appointment to see heart specialist. She didn't get anything for her sleep problem!

The NHS is worth every penny!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 07, 2012, 10:26:40 PM

Oh man, I hope that it turns out to be something minor, Tank. Getting to come home is a good sign, I guess. Too bad about no help with the sleeping problem, and I'm sure a day like today doesn't improve things. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 07, 2012, 10:55:41 PM

Holycrap
sorry i havent been on in a few days. I finally got my paycheck and used 60% of it to buy my laptop. I finally have a laptop guys!

Haha... You cannot mock me for my smartphone typos now >D!!!

Oh yeah, I also have missed you all~ :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 07, 2012, 11:19:53 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 07, 2012, 09:59:21 PM
Had a bit of a scary day today. My wife went to the doctor about not being able to sleep. Mentioned a chest pain. Doc sends her for an ECG, doesn't like the outcome, sends her to A&E at LGI. They do blood tests and ECG send her up to the cardiology ward for further tests. Gets the all clear at 8:30PM now home with appointment to see heart specialist. She didn't get anything for her sleep problem!

The NHS is worth every penny!!!!

*hugs* That sounds like a stressful day! I hope everything turns out alright (and she can get some proper ZZZs) <3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 07, 2012, 11:33:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 07, 2012, 09:59:21 PM
Had a bit of a scary day today. My wife went to the doctor about not being able to sleep. Mentioned a chest pain. Doc sends her for an ECG, doesn't like the outcome, sends her to A&E at LGI. They do blood tests and ECG send her up to the cardiology ward for further tests. Gets the all clear at 8:30PM now home with appointment to see heart specialist. She didn't get anything for her sleep problem!

The NHS is worth every penny!!!!

*hug!* sorry about the scary time of it, Tank! I hope everything's fine for your wife and that the heart specialist is able to help her with what she needs, and also that she's able to get some help for the sleep issues!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 12:01:40 AM

Man, I really hope your wife is okay. :( *crosses fingers for good news*

*Edit* Meanwhile, in Sweden.

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Post by: Recusant on June 08, 2012, 01:04:37 AM

Good to see you here again, Sweetdeath. I knew it seemed a little quieter here lately. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_hide.gif&hash=425a1f118340336ab851ae73d52edca2e66d28ec) Yay for the new laptop! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_happydance.gif&hash=3aca5637d3e44dca1a3bd4bb3e734afcfaab0074)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 08, 2012, 01:37:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 07, 2012, 09:59:21 PM
Had a bit of a scary day today. My wife went to the doctor about not being able to sleep. Mentioned a chest pain. Doc sends her for an ECG, doesn't like the outcome, sends her to A&E at LGI. They do blood tests and ECG send her up to the cardiology ward for further tests. Gets the all clear at 8:30PM now home with appointment to see heart specialist. She didn't get anything for her sleep problem!

The NHS is worth every penny!!!!

Hope everything is okay! :-[ Hugs to both of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 02:55:53 AM

Hope your wife is ok Tank. Keep us up to date.
Also nice to hear socialized medicine actually is good, unlike what a lot of people here say!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 08, 2012, 03:22:12 AM

Glad to hear your wife is okay Tank! How stressful!

I'm at my MILs house making Ts birthday cake. My SIL is an engineer by trade, but she should have been a chocolatier instead. She made this, completely by herself, out of chocolate (white and dark).

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It's going on top of the cake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 03:34:48 AM

Wow! Think she could do my next birthday cake? I'm sure T will love it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: wildfire_emissary on June 08, 2012, 04:21:52 AM

I'm missing something with the knives, spoons, and forks sig.

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Post by: Ali on June 08, 2012, 04:54:06 AM

Finished products.
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Post by: Sweetdeath on June 08, 2012, 05:48:30 AM

Omg what an amazing cake, Ali~!!

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Post by: Sweetdeath on June 08, 2012, 05:49:54 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 08, 2012, 01:04:37 AM
Good to see you here again, Sweetdeath. I knew it seemed a little quieter here lately. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_hide.gif&hash=425a1f118340336ab851ae73d52edca2e66d28ec) Yay for the new laptop! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rationalskepticism.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Ficon_happydance.gif&hash=3aca5637d3e44dca1a3bd4bb3e734afcfaab0074)

XD Yeah, i feel as if i've been away forever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 08, 2012, 07:07:40 AM

Quote from: wildfire_emissary on June 08, 2012, 04:21:52 AMI'm missing something with the knives, spoons, and forks sig.

You aren't the only one. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg826.imageshack.us%2Fimg826%2F4195%2Flolbymissbangles.gif&hash=a459a670b2fef67538964246ce892a4b5f7d96e2) What's with all the cutlery? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=9750.0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2012, 08:19:15 AM

It turns out my wife is basically Ok. The chest pains turned out to most likely have been caused by an extended period of raised blood pressure. She's now on the books of a consultant cardiologist and will be seeing him in a few weeks. In the mean time we are both going to 'Weight Watchers' :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 09:46:21 AM

Glad it was nothing more serious, Tank! Mrs Git and her friends go to Slimming World, and it's been very effective indeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 08, 2012, 09:59:15 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 02:55:53 AM
Hope your wife is ok Tank. Keep us up to date.
Also nice to hear socialized medicine actually is good, unlike what a lot of people here say!

Well the deal is if you hop in to A&E with a foot hanging off (i.e not life threatening) they will get around to seeing you in maybe 5 hours. But if you happen to mention the magic words 'chest pains' they'll cover their asses more tightly than a convict.

The NHS certainly has a reassuring facet although the non emergency attention is dreadful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 10:11:46 AM

The NHS can be infuriatingly inefficient, but at least we don't have the constant worry about health insurance. I've talked to some Americans who are nearly out of their minds with anxiety about some condition which would routinely be treated well here.

I need insulin and several types of pill for my diabetes. I get those free, plus good checkups; it goes like clockwork. But as SL says, it's not so good if you need one-off treatment quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 08, 2012, 10:58:09 AM

It's good to hear that things aren't terrible, Tank, but high blood pressure is bad enough. I hope that you folks can get on top of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2012, 11:55:32 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 08, 2012, 10:58:09 AM
It's good to hear that things aren't terrible, Tank, but high blood pressure is bad enough. I hope that you folks can get on top of it

I think that now there's a top doc on it things will improve :)

Thank you all for your concern :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 08, 2012, 02:56:43 PM

Tank, glad that your wife is going to be fine. I laughed a little at your little frowny face over Weight Watchers. Watching what you eat can be difficult, but how nice that you are doing it together as a team. :)

SD - Thanks! My Mother In Law is a professional baker (although she specializes in bread, not pastries and cakes) so she has all of the equipment (and skills) to make awesome birthday cakes. The nice part is that they taste even better than they look. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 02:58:07 PM

Glad to hear your wife is ok, Tank!
I'm finally trying to lose some weight myself after my last physical showed elevated levels of sugar in my bloodstream. 4 pounds in the past month. Main things I did were to join a gym near work so I could go more often, and I limited myself to cereal for breakfast and a salad or protein bar for lunch. Still splurge on dinner admittedly, including the beer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 02:59:22 PM

That is an awesome cake! Chocolate...so tempting

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 08, 2012, 04:29:57 PM

Firebird, my husband does the same (eats a bowl of cereal for breakfast and a protein bar for lunch every day.) I don't understand how you guys can do that. I would be a Rage Monster by mid afternoon if all I had to eat all day was a bowl of cereal and a protein bar. Especially the protein bar for lunch. I don't even consider protein bars to be actual food.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 04:35:43 PM

Honestly Ali, I was only able to do the protein-bar for lunch for a couple of weeks. It just wasn't enough for me. Nowadays I usually eat a salad and some fruit, and the occasional bag of chips ;) Still an improvement from the almost-daily burrito I was eating before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 08, 2012, 05:09:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2012, 08:19:15 AM
In the mean time we are both going to 'Weight Watchers' :(

I used the online Weight Watchers program after I had wee man. I really liked it, actually. It seems like the most balanced approach out of all of the mainstream weightloss programs. When I was on it, I never really felt like I was starving and it helped me get back to my pre-pregnancy weight way sooner than I would have on my own. Hopefully it won't be too bad for you guys. The program does allow for the occasional treat. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Beachdragon on June 08, 2012, 06:27:03 PM

My apologies for not being around lately. Work life has been nutty and at home I promised to do a cross stitch for charity and it's kicking my butt...I've been dedicating a lot of time to it to get it out of my life forever, LOL. I promise to post more.

That and I went to the carnival that is across the street from my job today. Nothing like a corn dog and fresh begniets for lunch!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 06:38:18 PM

Mark my words. One day, I will go to Iceland.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM

Will you be able to understand a little Icelandic via Swedish? Yes, I know you can all speak English.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 07:01:48 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM
Will you be able to understand a little Icelandic via Swedish? Yes, I know you can all speak English.

I don't really know. Icelandic is so weird, at least to me. That and I have never paid much attention to the language itself, I was to busy drooling over the landscape. Icelandic would be fun to learn though. New summer project!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2012, 08:22:42 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM
Will you be able to understand a little Icelandic via Swedish? Yes, I know you can all speak English.

You'd understand some, but not that much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 09:29:49 PM

I think I read somewhere that it's the hardest language to learn. Not that I'm one to talk; even Spanish was too much for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 09:34:08 PM

Quote from: Firebird on June 08, 2012, 09:29:49 PM
I think I read somewhere that it's the hardest language to learn. Not that I'm one to talk; even Spanish was too much for me.

I heard Danish and Mandarin Chinese were the hardest, but I am sure Icelandic is up on that list.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 08, 2012, 09:35:14 PM

I just had a p.m reply from TFL.

He's alive and well and leading the happy hippy life in his camper van - currently in Devon (and he passed his 40th HAFless - poor little monkey... :'()

I think he'll be stopping by soon to say hello when he plugs himself back into the matrix.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2012, 10:26:02 PM

Is there even such a thing as "the hardest language to learn"?

Does that not depend on one's background and talents? For instance, for someone who already speaks a language of a given language (sub-) family, learning another language of the same family would normally be easier than for someone who only knows unrelated languages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2012, 10:32:56 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 08, 2012, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2012, 08:19:15 AM
In the mean time we are both going to 'Weight Watchers' :(

I used the online Weight Watchers program after I had wee man. I really liked it, actually. It seems like the most balanced approach out of all of the mainstream weightloss programs. When I was on it, I never really felt like I was starving and it helped me get back to my pre-pregnancy weight way sooner than I would have on my own. Hopefully it won't be too bad for you guys. The program does allow for the occasional treat. :)

We'll see. I suspect my wife will have to be dragged kicking and screaming to WW

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 08, 2012, 11:13:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2012, 10:32:56 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 08, 2012, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2012, 08:19:15 AM
In the mean time we are both going to 'Weight Watchers' :(

I used the online Weight Watchers program after I had wee man. I really liked it, actually. It seems like the most balanced approach out of all of the mainstream weightloss programs. When I was on it, I never really felt like I was starving and it helped me get back to my pre-pregnancy weight way sooner than I would have on my own. Hopefully it won't be too bad for you guys. The program does allow for the occasional treat. :)
We'll see. I suspect my wife will have to be dragged kicking and screaming to WW

Haha, there's always that approach, too. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2012, 11:17:37 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 08, 2012, 10:26:02 PM
Is there even such a thing as "the hardest language to learn"?

Does that not depend on one's background and talents? For instance, for someone who already speaks a language of a given language (sub-) family, learning another language of the same family would normally be easier than for someone who only knows unrelated languages.

Good point. My biggest problem with learning languages is the fact that I cannot roll my tongue, which is important to in many languages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 09, 2012, 01:59:42 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 08, 2012, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 08, 2012, 06:43:46 PM
Will you be able to understand a little Icelandic via Swedish? Yes, I know you can all speak English.

I don't really know. Icelandic is so weird, at least to me. That and I have never paid much attention to the language itself, I was to busy drooling over the landscape. Icelandic would be fun to learn though. New summer project!

Game of Thrones footage?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 09, 2012, 02:01:15 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 08, 2012, 10:26:02 PM
Is there even such a thing as "the hardest language to learn"?

Does that not depend on one's background and talents? For instance, for someone who already speaks a language of a given language (sub-) family, learning another language of the same family would normally be easier than for someone who only knows unrelated languages.

I think so too. Some languages are more alien than others, to different people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 09, 2012, 03:19:15 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 08, 2012, 11:17:37 PM
Good point. My biggest problem with learning languages is the fact that I cannot roll my tongue, which is important to in many languages.

Ha, me too. My wife always makes fun of me about that, at which point I roll up my tongue and stick it out at her, since she can't do that :)

Asmo makes a good point, I was mostly thinking of English speakers. Did a little googling and found this list from the US Dept of State. Looks like Japanese is the toughest:

Language Learning Difficulty for English Speakers (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikibooks:Language_Learning_Difficulty_for_English_Speakers)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 09, 2012, 04:16:08 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 09, 2012, 03:19:15 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 08, 2012, 11:17:37 PM
Good point. My biggest problem with learning languages is the fact that I cannot roll my tongue, which is important to in many languages.

Ha, me too. My wife always makes fun of me about that, at which point I roll up my tongue and stick it out at her, since she can't do that :)

Asmo makes a good point, I was mostly thinking of English speakers. Did a little googling and found this list from the US Dept of State. Looks like Japanese is the toughest:

Language Learning Difficulty for English Speakers (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikibooks:Language_Learning_Difficulty_for_English_Speakers)

I never found Japanese very hard. I don't speak it, but I have a friend who does and she will sometimes teach me nifty phrases. I think with most Asian languages many people are put off by the symbols.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 09, 2012, 04:50:23 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 09, 2012, 04:16:08 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 09, 2012, 03:19:15 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 08, 2012, 11:17:37 PM
Good point. My biggest problem with learning languages is the fact that I cannot roll my tongue, which is important to in many languages.

Ha, me too. My wife always makes fun of me about that, at which point I roll up my tongue and stick it out at her, since she can't do that :)

Asmo makes a good point, I was mostly thinking of English speakers. Did a little googling and found this list from the US Dept of State. Looks like Japanese is the toughest:

Language Learning Difficulty for English Speakers (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikibooks:Language_Learning_Difficulty_for_English_Speakers)

I never found Japanese very hard. I don't speak it, but I have a friend who does and she will sometimes teach me nifty phrases. I think with most Asian languages many people are put off by the symbols.

Japanese is so easy to read and speak. I only have trouble writing it. i'm practicing now ^_^~

To each their own, i guess. i grew up with it since i was 6, so it's a natural second language to my English.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 09, 2012, 02:56:10 PM

Today is T's birthday. Little (big) guy is 4! *sniffle* Goes by so fast!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 09, 2012, 03:35:42 PM

Happy B'day to T!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 09, 2012, 04:31:27 PM

Aww happy birthday T! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 09, 2012, 06:11:49 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 09, 2012, 02:56:10 PM
Today is T's birthday. Little (big) guy is 4! *sniffle* Goes by so fast!

Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Tell him "Yaaaarrr!!!" from me ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 09, 2012, 06:30:08 PM

Well done T. Four is a fine age to start your fifth year. Happy Birthday.

June seems to be a popular month for preHAFfer birthdays. September must be jiggy time for Atheists... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2012, 06:54:16 PM

Happy new orbit day to T!!!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 09, 2012, 07:09:40 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 09, 2012, 06:30:08 PM
Well done T. Four is a fine age to start your fifth year. Happy Birthday.

June seems to be a popular month for preHAFfer birthdays. September must be jiggy time for Atheists... :D

September can't be much worse than being conceived on Valentine's day. Which I was. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 09, 2012, 07:25:20 PM

Happy Burfdy to little T, and many more of 'em!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 09, 2012, 07:28:15 PM

Wish T a happy birthday from me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 09, 2012, 08:58:43 PM

Thanks everybody!

G85 - I made T another paper airplane today, so that's a gift from you that keeps on giving. ;D

(G85 taught me how to fold a paper airplane for T last weekend on Skype right before our meetup. My first attempt was really pathetic, at least judging by both T and G85's reaction to it.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2012, 12:49:42 AM

Poor Cash. He's getting snipped here soon, and to add insult to injury one testicle looked like it hadn't dropped yet so I had to feel him up to make sure they were both there. They were and he is not happy with me right now. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 10, 2012, 12:59:22 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 10, 2012, 12:49:42 AM
Poor Cash. He's getting snipped here soon, and to add insult to injury one testicle looked like it hadn't dropped yet so I had to feel him up to make sure they were both there. They were and he is not happy with me right now. ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 10, 2012, 03:42:30 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 10, 2012, 12:49:42 AM
Poor Cash. He's getting snipped here soon, and to add insult to injury one testicle looked like it hadn't dropped yet so I had to feel him up to make sure they were both there. They were and he is not happy with me right now. ;D

**Shudder**

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 10, 2012, 10:04:55 AM

Poor little chap will be even less happy once you've had him snipped. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2012, 03:21:50 PM

Well, I just found out an interesting tibit about Vinnie. Apparently as a three year old, he severely injured one of his trainers and was put through an auction to be sold for meat. Someone bought him and he went through four more trainers before coming to me. My instructor at the time was the one who had me looking at this horse, knowing that he was potentially dangerous. In the words of his old owner, "It is a miracle that I am still alive and walking." I'm not sure what to say to that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2012, 04:03:10 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 10, 2012, 03:21:50 PM
Well, I just found out an interesting tibit about Vinnie. Apparently as a three year old, he severely injured one of his trainers and was put through an auction to be sold for meat. Someone bought him and he went through four more trainers before coming to me. My instructor at the time was the one who had me looking at this horse, knowing that he was potentially dangerous. In the words of his old owner, "It is a miracle that I am still alive and walking." I'm not sure what to say to that.

That you're very, very lucky!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 10, 2012, 05:28:02 PM

Watching a friend stress to get a difficult achievement in halo.

Sheesh

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2012, 05:37:03 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 10, 2012, 05:28:02 PM
Watching a friend stress to get a difficult achievement in halo.

Sheesh

Halo is fun. Of course, I just fly around in the planes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 10, 2012, 06:24:56 PM

I love 3-D shooters, and yet have never played Halo. Probably cause I've never owned an xbox. Always preferred the computer games, somehow

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 11, 2012, 07:21:47 AM

I have insomnia again. I'm really wired for some reason. Could be the fight I had with my mother earlier today right before seeing the family next weekend, the Jonny Lang/Buddy Guy concert I went to tonight (which was awesome) or neither. Doesn't help that work just called me at 2 am to deal with something. Wife is away at a conference and will feel guilty (unnecessarily, but she can't help it) that she wasn't here to help calm me down. Drinking sage tea and trying to soothe my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 11, 2012, 04:21:15 PM

Hope you were able to get to sleep last night, Firebird. Insomnia sucks! I hate that sensation of counting down the hours of sleep you will get if you go to sleep right now. "If I go to sleep right now, I'll still get 6 hours of sleep. That's not bad. I can function on 6 hours.......If I go to sleep right now, I will get 5 hours of sleep. It will suck, but I can manage on 5 hours.....If I go to sleep right now, I will get 4 hours of sleep. I'm going to need a lot of cofffee, but I guess I can do that...."

Buddy - I can't believe that your instructor had you look at a horse that s/he knew was dangerous. That's outrageous! >:(

As for me - Pirate party yesterday was a rousing success. Captain Jack was great with the kids, and I think everyone had a nice time. Also, I learned a new joke.

Joke Teller: What is a pirate's favorite letter?
You, as the listener: You will, of course, say "Arrrrrrrrr" because that's what pirates say.
Joke Teller: Aye, Arrrrr is good, but my first love be the C! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 11, 2012, 04:26:42 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 11, 2012, 04:21:15 PM
Joke Teller: What is a pirate's favorite letter?
You, as the listener: You will, of course, say "Arrrrrrrrr" because that's what pirates say.
Joke Teller: Aye, Arrrrr is good, but my first love be the C! ;D

LOL

Belated happy birthday to T!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 11, 2012, 05:33:06 PM

I love that joke! I'll have to tell my mother that one, she loves pirates as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 11, 2012, 05:47:13 PM

It's too hot. I am not accustomed to this. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 06:16:09 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 11, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
It's too hot. I am not accustomed to this. >:(

I know the feeling, it's prettymuch sweltering out there. I went out shopping today for a bit and nearly choked on the stale air!

On the plus side, I now have a couple errands run, and I can stay near the air conditioner and work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 11, 2012, 06:23:20 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 11, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
It's too hot. I am not accustomed to this. >:(

Same here. I woke up sweating at 6 AM.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 07:39:25 PM

Got a laugh from a distant relative of mine who posted this online, on his public ( ::) ) profile:

"Got effin hammered wit sum pretty gurls, think they were legal hahaha idk tho. Punched a MFer jerk out in the bar for hittin on em. I'm easaly (sic) the toughist guy in the damn bar, i have lots of mussle (sic) and the ladies LOVE ME. BTW peeps at home if u tell my grandma this shit shed be pissed so dont."

Yeah.... really, REALLY tough guy, all right. Terrified of his 5'1" 115 pound grandma.

And rightfully so. She could knock him into next week. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2012, 07:44:06 PM

Classy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 11, 2012, 08:00:02 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 07:39:25 PM
Got a laugh from a distant relative of mine who posted this online, on his public ( ::) ) profile:

"Got effin hammered wit sum pretty gurls, think they were legal hahaha idk tho. Punched a MFer jerk out in the bar for hittin on em. I'm easaly (sic) the toughist guy in the damn bar, i have lots of mussle (sic) and the ladies LOVE ME. BTW peeps at home if u tell my grandma this shit shed be pissed so dont."

Yeah.... really, REALLY tough guy, all right. Terrified of his 5'1" 115 pound grandma.

And rightfully so. She could knock him into next week. ;D

I don't blame him for being terrified of his grandmother. Grandmothers are scary! D:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 11, 2012, 08:24:07 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 11, 2012, 08:00:02 PM
Quote from: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 07:39:25 PM
Got a laugh from a distant relative of mine who posted this online, on his public ( ::) ) profile:

"Got effin hammered wit sum pretty gurls, think they were legal hahaha idk tho. Punched a MFer jerk out in the bar for hittin on em. I'm easaly (sic) the toughist guy in the damn bar, i have lots of mussle (sic) and the ladies LOVE ME. BTW peeps at home if u tell my grandma this shit shed be pissed so dont."

Yeah.... really, REALLY tough guy, all right. Terrified of his 5'1" 115 pound grandma.

And rightfully so. She could knock him into next week. ;D

I don't blame him for being terrified of his grandmother. Grandmothers are scary! D:

Hubby's 95 year old 5 foot nothing grandma is easily the scariest person I know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 11, 2012, 09:14:34 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 11, 2012, 08:24:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 11, 2012, 08:00:02 PM
Quote from: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 07:39:25 PM
Got a laugh from a distant relative of mine who posted this online, on his public ( ::) ) profile:

"Got effin hammered wit sum pretty gurls, think they were legal hahaha idk tho. Punched a MFer jerk out in the bar for hittin on em. I'm easaly (sic) the toughist guy in the damn bar, i have lots of mussle (sic) and the ladies LOVE ME. BTW peeps at home if u tell my grandma this shit shed be pissed so dont."

Yeah.... really, REALLY tough guy, all right. Terrified of his 5'1" 115 pound grandma.

And rightfully so. She could knock him into next week. ;D

I don't blame him for being terrified of his grandmother. Grandmothers are scary! D:

Hubby's 95 year old 5 foot nothing grandma is easily the scariest person I know.

Is the quote giving you a hard time Ali? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 11, 2012, 09:39:41 PM

;D I just like to give Tank something to do. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2012, 10:09:20 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 11, 2012, 09:39:41 PM
;D I just like to give Tank something to do. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 11, 2012, 11:12:20 PM

The first few times I brought Hubby home, my grandmother hit his knuckles with a spoon if he didn't show proper table manners. You don't mess with Grandmas :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 12, 2012, 12:00:12 AM

Quote from: Amicale on June 11, 2012, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 11, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
It's too hot. I am not accustomed to this. >:(

I know the feeling, it's prettymuch sweltering out there. I went out shopping today for a bit and nearly choked on the stale air!

On the plus side, I now have a couple errands run, and I can stay near the air conditioner and work.

Today is freezing in nyc. gloomy, dark and 59F degrees. ok, not freezing.. but i dont mind wearing a light coat so much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 12, 2012, 01:25:34 AM

Watching that awful show Bridezillas. It's like I can't look away. When I got married, the most important thing to me was that all of my loved ones were there and were comfortable and made to feel loved and special. Because I was the hostess, I was offering my hospitality. I am APPALLED at these women. They are beasts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 12, 2012, 01:26:41 AM

What is Bridezillas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 12, 2012, 01:48:29 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 12, 2012, 01:26:41 AM
What is Bridezillas?

Women who are way too crazy over their weddings. There are also Groomthras (same thing, but with guys).
I think it's also it's a show?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 12, 2012, 02:22:28 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 12, 2012, 01:48:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 12, 2012, 01:26:41 AM
What is Bridezillas?

Women who are way too crazy over their weddings. There are also Groomthras (same thing, but with guys).
I think it's also it's a show?

Groomthras? What kind of dude is that into weddings. Every wedding I have ever been to have happened the same way for the guys. We get the groom drunk, put him in a hilarious or embarassing situation, and make sure he doesn't chicken out at the last minute.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 12, 2012, 04:52:09 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 12, 2012, 02:22:28 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 12, 2012, 01:48:29 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 12, 2012, 01:26:41 AM
What is Bridezillas?

Women who are way too crazy over their weddings. There are also Groomthras (same thing, but with guys).
I think it's also it's a show?

Groomthras? What kind of dude is that into weddings. Every wedding I have ever been to have happened the same way for the guys. We get the groom drunk, put him in a hilarious or embarassing situation, and make sure he doesn't chicken out at the last minute.

Oh. They exist. I used to watch a lot of crappy wedding shows when I was getting married and some of the guys are just as bad as the women. There's even a show "Rich Groom, Poor Groom" which is based off "Rich Bride, Poor Bride" which is pretty much dedicated to crazy people getting married.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 12, 2012, 08:10:47 PM

I'm missing my daughter. The good news is, she'll be visiting here at the end of the week for a while before I go back home with her. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 12, 2012, 08:11:26 PM

How long have you been without her?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 13, 2012, 12:41:01 AM

I am at my wits end with Vinnie. His behavior has just gotten worse and worse over the last few weeks. Now he is rearing, bucking and bolting out of nowhere. His attitude on the ground isn't much better. I keep telling my mother that I can't sell this horse in good conscience knowing his history and that he is going to hurt someone. He bolted with me out in the field today and I fell and messed up my shoulder pretty bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 13, 2012, 12:58:48 AM

Sorry to hear that Budhorse. Nothing serious, I hope?

I got almost no sleep again last night. Got called from work around 2:30 am (unnecessarily so) and couldn't fall back asleep after that. Think I'll have to take a hit of Ativan or Ambien tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 13, 2012, 01:00:26 AM

Benadryl helps me when I can't sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 13, 2012, 03:04:28 AM

QuoteFilet Mignon

This simple French classic serves 4.

4 four-ounce filets of horse
4 slices bacon
salt and pepper to taste

Prepare exactly as for a filet mignon. Wrap outside of filet with uncooked bacon slice and secure with toothpicks. Broil to taste.

Sauerbraten (Sour Roast)

Practically a German sacrament

2-1/2 lbs. horse meat roast
4 strips bacon (optional)
soup vegetables: carrot, celery, leek (optional), parsley root (optional), onion (optional)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 pint red wine (optional)
1 garlic clove
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. juniper berries
3 allspice corns and/or cloves
3 peppercorns
1 thyme branch
1/4 cup pork lard
1 Tbsp. flour (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
salt
pepper
maple syrup (to taste)

Vigorously rub the roast with the bacon. Clean and wash the vegetables and cut them into pieces. Bring the vinegar to boil with some water or stock, then let it cool down a bit and add the meat, garlic, spices, and the vegetables. Let it marinade in a closed bowl for several days (but at least 24 hours) in a cool place.

Remove the horse meat from the marinade and roast it in the lard. Then slowly add the marinade, together with the vegetables and the spices. Braise it in the oven for 2 to 21/2 hours at 350 degrees. Remove the bay leaves, the cloves and the juniper berries from the gravy. Strain the gravy, and perhaps thicken it with some flour. Add the raisins and season it with salt, pepper, and maple syrup. Serves 4.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 03:08:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 13, 2012, 12:41:01 AM
I am at my wits end with Vinnie. His behavior has just gotten worse and worse over the last few weeks. Now he is rearing, bucking and bolting out of nowhere. His attitude on the ground isn't much better. I keep telling my mother that I can't sell this horse in good conscience knowing his history and that he is going to hurt someone. He bolted with me out in the field today and I fell and messed up my shoulder pretty bad.

Out of curiosity, what changed between when he left and came back? How was he treated, do you know? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 13, 2012, 03:12:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 03:08:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 13, 2012, 12:41:01 AM
I am at my wits end with Vinnie. His behavior has just gotten worse and worse over the last few weeks. Now he is rearing, bucking and bolting out of nowhere. His attitude on the ground isn't much better. I keep telling my mother that I can't sell this horse in good conscience knowing his history and that he is going to hurt someone. He bolted with me out in the field today and I fell and messed up my shoulder pretty bad.

Out of curiosity, what changed between when he left and came back? How was he treated, do you know? ???

He never left me. He was boarded at a local barn then he was taken to my house. Nothing changed with how he was treated. That's what worries me. His behavior was getting worse at the old barn, so I decided to give him time off over winter, but it seems to have made him worse.

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 13, 2012, 03:04:28 AM
QuoteFilet Mignon

This simple French classic serves 4.

4 four-ounce filets of horse
4 slices bacon
salt and pepper to taste

Prepare exactly as for a filet mignon. Wrap outside of filet with uncooked bacon slice and secure with toothpicks. Broil to taste.

Sauerbraten (Sour Roast)

Practically a German sacrament

2-1/2 lbs. horse meat roast
4 strips bacon (optional)
soup vegetables: carrot, celery, leek (optional), parsley root (optional), onion (optional)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 pint red wine (optional)
1 garlic clove
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. juniper berries
3 allspice corns and/or cloves
3 peppercorns
1 thyme branch
1/4 cup pork lard
1 Tbsp. flour (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
salt
pepper
maple syrup (to taste)

Vigorously rub the roast with the bacon. Clean and wash the vegetables and cut them into pieces. Bring the vinegar to boil with some water or stock, then let it cool down a bit and add the meat, garlic, spices, and the vegetables. Let it marinade in a closed bowl for several days (but at least 24 hours) in a cool place.

Remove the horse meat from the marinade and roast it in the lard. Then slowly add the marinade, together with the vegetables and the spices. Braise it in the oven for 2 to 21/2 hours at 350 degrees. Remove the bay leaves, the cloves and the juniper berries from the gravy. Strain the gravy, and perhaps thicken it with some flour. Add the raisins and season it with salt, pepper, and maple syrup. Serves 4.

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I laughed so hard at this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 13, 2012, 03:26:35 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 12, 2012, 08:11:26 PM
How long have you been without her?

Just over two weeks. I'm visiting DJ's city, looking for work. Due to upcoming interviews/meetings, I may be here another two weeks. I feel horrible being away from her, even though she's with her dad and grandparents on both sides. I've been using Skype to talk with her nearly every day. I can't wait to see her. I know you'll understand this when I say there's nothing in the world quite like hugging your child.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 03:30:14 AM

It could help to notice exactly when an in what circumstances he gets aggressive. Is there something in particular that could be spooking him that didn't previously? Could it be that he's feeling some sort of physical pain somewhere that would make him want to avoid any rider? Does his interaction with other horses (male and female) provide any clues?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 13, 2012, 03:51:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 03:30:14 AM
It could help to notice exactly when an in what circumstances he gets aggressive. Is there something in particular that could be spooking him that didn't previously? Could it be that he's feeling some sort of physical pain somewhere that would make him want to avoid any rider? Does his interaction with other horses (male and female) provide any clues?

I've checked for pain, had a chiropractor out in May, he had his yearly vet examination and teeth done in March. His feet were done two weeks ago. This is not a recent problem. It started around September, when it was just a few bucks here and there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 04:19:45 AM

Would you say that he is more of a high-strung horse (does he get spooked a lot) or the alpha male type (fighting to control his space and yours)?

I think maybe you should consult an animal behaviorist to find out exactly what it is that's causing him to act that way before thinking of a way to solve it. There isn't really a way to know where to begin without knowing :( And depending on the cause, some sorts of behavioral corrections can make the problem worse by making him more stressed or frustrated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2012, 05:41:44 AM

There is one thing you could try that probably wouldn't stress him, based on a horse trainer Monty Roberts' observations. He grew up around horses and tries to treat them as close as possible to how other horses would treat them, non violently.

Turns out in a herd the alpha female is mostly responsible for disciplining horses, and when they become unbearably irritating she drives them out, keeping them on the fringes of the herd till they start showing a sign that they will yield to her authority, by lowering their head repeatably. Horses are social animals who crave a hierarchy, not necessarily with them as the alpha. It gives them a sense of security and stability. So all the horses the alpha female would drive out of the herd soon found out that they wanted to be accepted back in.

Monty used this technique to break in wild or unridable horses (on the long leash, going around him in a circle or in a small circular cage), by invading their space and controlling their movements - whether they ran faster or changed direction until they start trying to communicate to him that they yield as they would to another horse controlling their space. He gets them to accept him and follow as their natural leader once he stopped controlling their movements after they yielded and allowed them back into his personal space.

Edited to add: Link to a video demonstration with Monty himself explaining what he does and how he arrived at his method (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SE7YAhnoxI&feature=channel&list=UL)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2012, 03:57:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 13, 2012, 12:41:01 AM
I am at my wits end with Vinnie. His behavior has just gotten worse and worse over the last few weeks. Now he is rearing, bucking and bolting out of nowhere. His attitude on the ground isn't much better. I keep telling my mother that I can't sell this horse in good conscience knowing his history and that he is going to hurt someone. He bolted with me out in the field today and I fell and messed up my shoulder pretty bad.

I think a barbecue is in order in the mode that pudding suggested.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 13, 2012, 04:22:39 PM

Amicale - Oh yes, being away from A for 2 weeks must be rough. My max length of time away from T is about 3 days before I start crying all the time and having nightmares (literally! The past two times I was away for a couple of days I had horrible dreams about leaving T somewhere and not being able to find him!) I know that getting a hug from her after being away will be the best thing ever!

Buddy - Oh no, sorry that Vinnie is getting worse. Is there any job that he could do where he wouldn't be dangerous? (I'm thinking like, even if he can't be ridden, could he pull a cart or something? Of course, I don't know how many people need a cart horse in this day and age....)

As for me - Not much going on. Trying to rearrange my schedule to make time for an hour work out, but other than that, pretty quiet here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2012, 01:21:37 AM

I just sat through the debate to elect a new dean for the local university, interesting stuff :D They had to remove some people because the situation got a bit dangerous, they said. A lot of unsatisfied people, which quite frankly were more fun to watch than the debate per se.

Got me thinking, people run their mouths and talk about my hometown (and stereotype everyone from there) just because it's the Capitol and being that, the seat of politics and disgustingly cowardly corruption. I know better - if this place that I'm living now were, it wouldn't be any different. ::)

[/rant]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 14, 2012, 01:05:18 PM

Getting annoyed at the stupid European laws on lighting. I want some exterior globe lights like so
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but because those bulbs are illegal I cant buy them. Stupid law, the other types of exterior lights do not create enough light so would be a waste of money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 14, 2012, 03:12:04 PM

What kind of bulbs are they? They are really pretty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 14, 2012, 03:14:35 PM

Why are those bulbs illegal? Do they give off gamma rays or something? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 14, 2012, 03:56:35 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 14, 2012, 03:14:35 PM
Why are those bulbs illegal? Do they give off gamma rays or something? :P

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 14, 2012, 03:12:04 PM
What kind of bulbs are they? They are really pretty.

They are tungsten bulbs and have been banned in the EU to force people to buy energy efficient ones instead. Its also illegal to import them as well. [bud] if you look for vintage style tungsten bulbs you can find some rather amazing looking ones but you need to have them on a dimmer switch really to see the hectic filaments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 14, 2012, 04:05:54 PM

Ooooh, that would be awesome. Then Crow could turn into a gigantic bird from the Atomic Age a la The Gigantic Claw.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 03:03:02 AM

Hubby is out for some drinks to celebrate his team's softball win. He sends me a text message and what does it request? That I take a picture of his model tardis and send it to him. :D This is why I love him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 15, 2012, 03:06:38 AM

^ That is amazing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 15, 2012, 04:58:14 AM

I had to Google tardis. Some sort of British phone booth?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 15, 2012, 05:00:14 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 15, 2012, 04:58:14 AM
I had to Google tardis. Some sort of British phone booth?

From Doctor Who. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 15, 2012, 05:14:46 AM

Ali, you are the first person I have met on this forum who didn't know what the Tardis is. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: christie on June 15, 2012, 05:54:46 AM

Studying for University exams :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 15, 2012, 05:56:52 AM

Quote from: christie on June 15, 2012, 05:54:46 AM
Studying for University exams :/

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 15, 2012, 06:02:22 AM

Quote from: christie on June 15, 2012, 05:54:46 AM
Studying for University exams :/

Oooh... Try not to slam your head repeatedly into a wall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: christie on June 15, 2012, 06:06:46 AM

haha cheers!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 15, 2012, 11:59:21 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 03:03:02 AM
Hubby is out for some drinks to celebrate his team's softball win. He sends me a text message and what does it request? That I take a picture of his model tardis and send it to him. :D This is why I love him.

Because he has a model tardis?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 01:19:47 PM

Quote from: En_Route on June 15, 2012, 11:59:21 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 03:03:02 AM
Hubby is out for some drinks to celebrate his team's softball win. He sends me a text message and what does it request? That I take a picture of his model tardis and send it to him. :D This is why I love him.

Because he has a model tardis?

Yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 15, 2012, 01:38:31 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: En_Route on June 15, 2012, 11:59:21 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 03:03:02 AM
Hubby is out for some drinks to celebrate his team's softball win. He sends me a text message and what does it request? That I take a picture of his model tardis and send it to him. :D This is why I love him.

Because he has a model tardis?

Yes.

I can see the allure, ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 15, 2012, 04:17:12 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 15, 2012, 05:14:46 AM
Ali, you are the first person I have met on this forum who didn't know what the Tardis is. :D

I like to keep you all on your toes. ;)

Starbucks' Protein Bistro Box is surprisingly wonderful. I'm not usually into Starbucks, but my morning was a comedy of errors culminating in running out the door without breakfast, so you do what you have to. It's peanut butter, muesli bread (with raisins!) a hard boiled egg, some cheese, and some apple slices and grapes. Apple slices and peanut butter may be about the best thing ever. *Drool* They've also rolled out an even bigger iced coffee size (Trenta! - 30 oz) I'm a happy camper this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 15, 2012, 08:19:08 PM

Quote from: DJI'm a happy camper this morning.

I hope you still will be after an extended bathroom session. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 09:51:51 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 15, 2012, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: DJI'm a happy camper this morning.

I hope you still will be after an extended bathroom session. :D

? ? ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2012, 10:46:17 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 15, 2012, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: DJI'm a happy camper this morning.

I hope you still will be after an extended bathroom session. :D

? ? ?

Have you ever tried to bath while camping? Not a happy experience in my recollection; tepid water and a washing up bowl!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2012, 11:16:35 PM

I would think that spending a night sleeping on the ground (I don't care what they say, sleeping bags are not comfortable!) were a nuisance but morning baths really take the cake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 16, 2012, 02:56:13 AM

I just found an album of my first horse show when I was eight. I'm feeling nostalgic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 16, 2012, 10:46:00 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 15, 2012, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: DJI'm a happy camper this morning.

I hope you still will be after an extended bathroom session. :D

? ? ?

I meant you'd be on the toilet all night after eating that stuff. But I thought Americans said bathroom where we say toilet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 16, 2012, 12:52:52 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 16, 2012, 10:46:00 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 15, 2012, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 15, 2012, 08:19:08 PM
Quote from: DJI'm a happy camper this morning.

I hope you still will be after an extended bathroom session. :D

? ? ?

I meant you'd be on the toilet all night after eating that stuff. But I thought Americans said bathroom where we say toilet.

Eating what stuff? Are you talking about my delicious vita-muffins I talked about in one of the other threads! (P.S. Canadians are not Americans! :P )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 16, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Ah! Sorry - put it down to senility. It was Ali's account of her breakfast I was joking about, but I put the wrong name in the quote box. No wonder you were puzzled. I just got in a muddle and misremembered.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 16, 2012, 01:39:48 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 16, 2012, 01:11:25 PM
Ah! Sorry - put it down to senility. It was Ali's account of her breakfast I was joking about, but I put the wrong name in the quote box. No wonder you were puzzled. I just got in a muddle and misremembered.

Haha, that's okay. Most of the time I can't keep track of all the foolishness I post around here anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 16, 2012, 04:40:43 PM

Has anyone been watching the Euro 2012. If so what are your predictions?

Mine are...

Group A Group B Group C Group D
1st Russia Germany Spain France
2nd Czech Rep Portugal Italy England

QF1 QF2 QF3 QF4
Winner Portugal Spain Germany France

SF1 SF2
Winner Germany Spain

Final
Winner Germany (2-1)

Ooo that looks messy, but I don't know how the tables work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 16, 2012, 04:44:53 PM

Haha, I like that DJ had to suffer the consequences for my breakfast. DJ, I would like to eat some Ben & Jerry's Late Night Snack ice cream if you would be so good as to take on the calories for me. :P

My house. Is. A Hellhole.

I think I've mentioned that we had a flood and now we have to rip up all of the flooring downstairs. And we have industrial sized fans going night and day to dry out the subfloors. And the refrigerator is now in the garage, and the washing machine (which is not hooked up) is in the kitchen and all the stuff is in the wrong place in crazy piles. It's bringing out the OCD in me, big time. Someone check me into a nice hotel with a pool and HBO, pretty pretty please?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2012, 04:49:32 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 16, 2012, 04:44:53 PM
Haha, I like that DJ had to suffer the consequences for my breakfast. DJ, I would like to eat some Ben & Jerry's Late Night Snack ice cream if you would be so good as to take on the calories for me. :P

My house. Is. A Hellhole.

I think I've mentioned that we had a flood and now we have to rip up all of the flooring downstairs. And we have industrial sized fans going night and day to dry out the subfloors. And the refrigerator is now in the garage, and the washing machine (which is not hooked up) is in the kitchen and all the stuff is in the wrong place in crazy piles. It's bringing out the OCD in me, big time. Someone check me into a nice hotel with a pool and HBO, pretty pretty please?

Oh dear!!! I didn't see that you'd had a flood!!!

(((Ali)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 16, 2012, 04:55:19 PM

*Nods Solemnly*

Was practically biblical in nature. Came from the refrigerator which used to make ice, which is why the refrigerator is banished to the garage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 16, 2012, 05:15:15 PM

OMFSM! Floods are horrible, they ruin everything. And then it feels so wrong with all your stuff out of place. Hope you get it sorted out soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 16, 2012, 05:53:25 PM

Quote from: Crow on June 16, 2012, 04:40:43 PM
Has anyone been watching the Euro 2012. If so what are your predictions?

My prediction

	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
1st	Russia	Germany	Spain	France
2nd	Czech Rep	Portugal	Croatia	England


	QF1	QF2	QF3	QF4
Winner	Russia	Germany	Spain	Croatia


	SF1	SF2
Winner	Russia	Spain


	Final
Winner	Spain (1-0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 16, 2012, 06:40:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 16, 2012, 04:44:53 PM
Haha, I like that DJ had to suffer the consequences for my breakfast. DJ, I would like to eat some Ben & Jerry's Late Night Snack ice cream if you would be so good as to take on the calories for me. :P

Hahaha, I will take on the calories, so long as I get to take on the yumminess as well (though, I don't really know what that would leave you :P)

Our little family will be back in Newfoundland for two weeks a month from tomorrow. I can't waaaiitt. Husband's parents have a boat that we haven't been on yet, and we're going to spend a day on the water the day after we get back (complete with their Newfoundland dog -- the best of boating companions). Wee man will love it, I can't wait. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 16, 2012, 07:28:30 PM

DJ, that sounds so fun! Also, I love Newfoundland dogs, so huge and shaggy and adorable!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 16, 2012, 07:43:05 PM

Maybe somebody can answer this for me as a very quick google search just brought up news stories but anyway enough rambling. Why do the NBA finals have so many games?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 16, 2012, 08:05:39 PM

Because each game is a big money maker for the franchises. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 16, 2012, 09:38:20 PM

Ahhh rain. It is so nice to see it again after 4+ weeks without.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 17, 2012, 10:01:17 AM

We've had very little but rain for months. Fancy a house-swap?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2012, 10:16:05 AM

Just a while ago it looked as if the entire sky was going to transform into water and fall all at once, but...nothing. Odd place, one day it's 6 degrees Celsius and the very next it's reaching 30 degrees (yep, Celsius). Must be the work of the devil. Such amplitude in such a short time, you can't explain that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 18, 2012, 03:41:27 AM

Amicale is about to hit 1912 posts.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunnyboy.com.au%2Fimages%2Fwater_ice_3_group2.jpg&hash=bc3b5ed2dbcad1d97bafdff2e75545c36a6fd9ef)

I'm playing the 1912 overture (reminiscent of but better than the 1812) on my glockenspiel in honour of the occasion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 04:34:59 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 18, 2012, 03:41:27 AM
Amicale is about to hit 1912 posts.

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I'm playing the 1912 overture (reminiscent of but better than the 1812) on my glockenspiel in honour of the occasion.

LOL, thank you! :D

And I've never seen those flavoured things before!

One of my favourite coffees:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.selectcoffeeservice.com%2Fimages%2FHB_1912.gif&hash=6ec99a21f2534d6776949667cf7c5cfad495a33b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 18, 2012, 05:56:47 AM

Quote from: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 04:34:59 AM
One of my favourite coffees:

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You'd have to freeze it into an ice block to make it appropriate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 18, 2012, 09:39:46 AM

Happy 1912th, Amicale! I will make a loud noise in honour.

(Not saying exactly what sort of noise.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2012, 02:24:48 PM

Feel like snooooooozzzzzZZzzzZZzzzzzzzzzzz....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 02:29:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2012, 02:24:48 PM
Feel like snooooooozzzzzZZzzzZZzzzzzzzzzzz....

I feel like doing this, too! Alas, I can't. I'm happy about the reason why, though: I have my kiddo running around here with me. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 18, 2012, 02:50:18 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 02:29:42 PM
I feel like doing this, too! Alas, I can't. I'm happy about the reason why, though: I have my kiddo running around here with me. ;D

They have gone an worn you out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 03:52:31 PM

Quote from: Amicale on June 18, 2012, 02:29:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2012, 02:24:48 PM
Feel like snooooooozzzzzZZzzzZZzzzzzzzzzzz....

I feel like doing this, too! Alas, I can't. I'm happy about the reason why, though: I have my kiddo running around here with me. ;D

Yay! *Singing "Reunited and it feels so good...."*

I'm tired today too. We went and saw Prometheus on Saturday, so now Husband wants me to watch the Alien movies. Only, he has been putting them in when it's bed time and then talking to me while they're on, I suspect in a (vain) attempt to keep me awake. Like every two minutes he'll say something like "Are you scared?" and wake me back up. So here is what I know about the movie Alien so far. There was a ship where, inexplicably, people can sit around smoking (for reals, don't you think they'd be more concerned about their air quality up there in space?) and that guy that played the dad from Picket Fences is there, and the guy who played Roman Grant in Big Love is there too, and hasn't aged a day since 1980 or whenever Alien was made. Also starring Sig. Weaver of course, and the 80's Scary Movie Mom (if there was a scary movie made in the 80's, this actress played the mom.) Anyway, they found that same ship from Prometheus, some shit happened that I slept through, and now whenever Husband wakes me up they are in a dark room with like one single overhead light and apparently something scary is happening or is about to happen because he keeps asking if I'm scared.

And now I'm really sleepy, because he has been performing this sort of sleep deprivation torture for two nights running.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 18, 2012, 04:16:35 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 03:52:31 PM
And now I'm really sleepy, because he has been performing this sort of sleep deprivation torture for two nights running.

This is when you start throwing something pillow-like at him every time he does that. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 06:05:29 PM

Wee man won't nap again today. I think this is the end of nap time productivity :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 06:07:21 PM

Have you tried letting him lay in your bed and rubbing his back/head while he nods off? I was able to drag out an extra several months with T using that method.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 06:14:02 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 06:07:21 PM
Have you tried letting him lay in your bed and rubbing his back/head while he nods off? I was able to drag out an extra several months with T using that method.

We tried him in his room, but he kept coming out. I don't like locking him in there, so I let him cuddle on the couch next to me for about a half hour or so with his little blanket/fuzzy duck/ usual nap supplies. He was pretty quiet and good, but no ZZZs. Then he was like "enough of this!" and decided that it was back to play time. I really don't want to turn naps into a battle because he's such a good sleeper in the evening (he'll run right in, get into bed himself and stay there all night). :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 18, 2012, 07:42:35 PM

Quote from: DJI really don't want to turn naps into a battle because he's such a good sleeper in the evening (he'll run right in, get into bed himself and stay there all night)

Only a parent will know what a priceless gift that is!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2012, 08:05:15 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 18, 2012, 07:42:35 PM
Quote from: DJI really don't want to turn naps into a battle because he's such a good sleeper in the evening (he'll run right in, get into bed himself and stay there all night)

Only a parent will know what a priceless gift that is!

Seconded!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 18, 2012, 09:48:43 PM

Not only is it hot, but it is now humid too. ;-; 36 degrees Celsius.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 10:01:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 18, 2012, 08:05:15 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 18, 2012, 07:42:35 PM
Quote from: DJI really don't want to turn naps into a battle because he's such a good sleeper in the evening (he'll run right in, get into bed himself and stay there all night)

Only a parent will know what a priceless gift that is!
Seconded!

From what I'm told, I didn't sleep during daytime after learning to speak (sort of...) either, but it wasn't a problem. I don't see what the big deal about daytime naps is anyways - if the kid is tired enough, (s)he will probably sleep. If not - not. And if the kid keeps you from being productive and you consider that a problem, then perhaps you should have thought of that before having unprotected sex, eh? Besides, there is always daycare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 10:07:23 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 10:01:20 PM
From what I'm told, I didn't sleep during daytime after learning to speak (sort of...) either, but it wasn't a problem. I don't see what the big deal about daytime naps is anyways - if the kid is tired enough, (s)he will probably sleep. If not - not. And if the kid keeps you from being productive and you consider that a problem, then perhaps you should have thought of that before having unprotected sex, eh? Besides, there is always daycare.

*Shakes head* If only that were true.

1) Toddlers have infamously bad judgement about the whole "Should I go to sleep?" question. They are exhausted, which makes them cranky and crazy, but they don't want to sleep because they might miss something. Therefore, instead of staying awake and acting like normal, sane human beings, or going to sleep when they are too tired to act civil, they stay awake and act like they've been hit with gamma rays or whateverthefuck happened to Bruce Banner to turn him into a raving rage machine with a microtrigger.
2) If the reasoning "Children may keep me from being productive before 8:30pm" was an effective form of birth control, none of us would be here today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2012, 10:17:27 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 10:07:23 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 10:01:20 PM
From what I'm told, I didn't sleep during daytime after learning to speak (sort of...) either, but it wasn't a problem. I don't see what the big deal about daytime naps is anyways - if the kid is tired enough, (s)he will probably sleep. If not - not. And if the kid keeps you from being productive and you consider that a problem, then perhaps you should have thought of that before having unprotected sex, eh? Besides, there is always daycare.

*Shakes head* If only that were true.

1) Toddlers have infamously bad judgement about the whole "Should I go to sleep?" question. They are exhausted, which makes them cranky and crazy, but they don't want to sleep because they might miss something. Therefore, instead of staying awake and acting like normal, sane human beings, or going to sleep when they are too tired to act civil, they stay awake and act like they've been hit with gamma rays or whateverthefuck happened to Bruce Banner to turn him into a raving rage machine with a microtrigger.
2) If the reasoning "Children may keep me from being productive before 8:30pm" was an effective form of birth control, none of us would be here today.

This!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 10:42:06 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 10:01:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 18, 2012, 08:05:15 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 18, 2012, 07:42:35 PM
Quote from: DJI really don't want to turn naps into a battle because he's such a good sleeper in the evening (he'll run right in, get into bed himself and stay there all night)

Only a parent will know what a priceless gift that is!
Seconded!
And if the kid keeps you from being productive and you consider that a problem, then perhaps you should have thought of that before having unprotected sex, eh? Besides, there is always daycare.

Yeah, before we decided to have a baby, my husband and I sat down and said "Okay. Let's do this, but ONLY IF we're sure our offspring willl take a nap past the age of two." So I did some research on the internet (obviously the only resource worth considering for life decisions) and Google assured me that most babies have naps past two, so we were all like 'let's rock'n'roll!'"

So, in conclusion, this is all Google's fault. I've contacted my lawyer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 10:58:13 PM

^^ ;D

Please name me as a co-uh-suer in your suit against Google. Google lied to me about what age most children sleep through the night. If I had known that at 4 my child would still be yelling "Mommy! I need a drink of water!" at 1 am, and "Mommy, I peed the bed!" at 4 am, I might have done some things differently. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 18, 2012, 11:01:17 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 10:58:13 PM
^^ ;D

Please name me as a co-uh-suer in your suit against Google. Google lied to me about what age most children sleep through the night. If I had known that at 4 my child would still be yelling "Mommy! I need a drink of water!" at 1 am, and "Mommy, I peed the bed!" at 4 am, I might have done some things differently. >:(

Where Google to its credit would have put you right is that if you don''t want your kids to pee the bed, don't give them drinks of water at 1 am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 11:03:59 PM

I feel inhumane with holding something life sustaining like water, even knowing it may mean that I have to change the sheets at 4 am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 18, 2012, 11:09:14 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 11:03:59 PM
I feel inhumane with holding something life sustaining like water, even knowing it may mean that I have to change the sheets at 4 am.

You can live at least 3 days without water. It will be good practice for him if he's ever lost in a desert.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2012, 11:32:22 PM

Good point. He's probably going to need it. Look at how hot my car says it is today (hint: bottom and to the left where it says 106 F!!!!!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Fad987bc4.jpg&hash=940fbf890088838d1b83fad6692f3b70d0dc6392)

This is some End of Days type weather we're having here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 10:42:06 PM
So, in conclusion, this is all Google's fault. I've contacted my lawyer.

You know, usually, assigning of blame should start by the mirror. I was not and still am not directing my comments at you or any one in particular, but any one who decides to have a kid and then whines about sleepless nights and unproductive days and all the other crap associated with caring for immature humans deserves every bit of misery they've signed up for in my book. Every. Fucking. Bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 19, 2012, 12:03:13 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 11:54:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 10:42:06 PM
So, in conclusion, this is all Google's fault. I've contacted my lawyer.
You know, usually, assigning of blame should start by the mirror. I was not and still am not directing my comments at you or any one in particular, but any one who decides to have a kid and then whines about sleepless nights and unproductive days and all the other crap associated with caring for immature humans deserves every bit of misery they've signed up for in my book. Every. Fucking. Bit.

Whining about your kids is the obligation of every parent in the same way that whining about your job is the obligation of every employee. ;) (Also, Jesus Christ Asmo, lighten up a little.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2012, 12:06:17 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 19, 2012, 12:03:13 AM
(Also, Jesus Christ Asmo, lighten up a little.)

NO. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 19, 2012, 12:07:55 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 19, 2012, 01:10:38 AM

Holy crap, I take time off the forum for a few hours to sleep off the heat and this is what I come back to? I guess I am the only person keeping this forum civil. >:(

:D

Quote from: Ali on June 18, 2012, 11:32:22 PM
Good point. He's probably going to need it. Look at how hot my car says it is today (hint: bottom and to the left where it says 106 F!!!!!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Fad987bc4.jpg&hash=940fbf890088838d1b83fad6692f3b70d0dc6392)

This is some End of Days type weather we're having here.

I know how you feel. This is the crazy weather at my place:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Fa239dd51.jpg&hash=876ba658ec66fb6acc98168cb686b484767e8906)

*Note, it's in Celsius.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 19, 2012, 01:25:46 AM

You guys are complaining about 33, 34 and 36 degree weather? :D

That's a cool day in India during the summer...not many people can say that they've experienced a 48 degree day (in Celsius) with still winds during a summer with a few days in a row over 40 degrees.

Edited to add: I don't mean to sound cynical, but sometimes I have to put up with the locals and the following...see the dialogue:

"Dude, it's hot today."
"Barbarity, it's damn hot today."
"Yeah, really. I saw in the paper that it's 31 degrees celsius."
"Barbarity!"
"Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaarbarity."
"Only we know what it's like to live in such weather."
"But we is strong"
"Barbarity, we is strong."
"We can stand such weather and we should let the rest of the world know about it."
"Baaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"Ba."

The last thing I want to to be like them but I just have to let them know when they're talking utter rubbish. Some people find it endlessly amusing but it just gets annoying atter a while, especially when people insist that I'm one of them. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 19, 2012, 02:40:26 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 18, 2012, 11:54:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 18, 2012, 10:42:06 PM
So, in conclusion, this is all Google's fault. I've contacted my lawyer.
You know, usually, assigning of blame should start by the mirror. I was not and still am not directing my comments at you or any one in particular, but any one who decides to have a kid and then whines about sleepless nights and unproductive days and all the other crap associated with caring for immature humans deserves every bit of misery they've signed up for in my book. Every. Fucking. Bit.

You could say that about everything.
Got a flat tire? Shoulda thought about that before you bought a car
Girlfriend broke your heart? Shoulda thought about that before you fell in love
Dog broke his leg and cost you $1200 in vet bills? Shoulda thought about that before you got a dog

Anyhoo, I was obviously joking about Google. And, believe it or not, I did give it a tinsy-weensy bit of thought before bringing another person into the world. Just a little. I don't think I come here and regularly bitch and moan about what an inconvenience being a parent is. I also don't come here and glorify parents and talk about how we're all awesome, selfless martyrs. Because that'd be obnoxious. I wasn't really expecting sympathy from you, Asmo, I wasn't expecting you to comment at all, really. I just knew that there are other parents here who maybe DID care to comment (and, as it turns out, I was right).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 19, 2012, 04:43:27 AM

In other news, my daughter fell asleep tonight on the couch, with her head and shoulders on the seat of it, and the rest of her halfway up the back rest. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 19, 2012, 05:19:28 AM

Quote from: Amicale on June 19, 2012, 04:43:27 AM
In other news, my daughter fell asleep tonight on the couch, with her head and shoulders on the seat of it, and the rest of her halfway up the back rest. :D

Sounds like she took "Sleeping like a teenager 101."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 19, 2012, 08:52:49 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 19, 2012, 02:40:26 AM
Got a flat tire? Shoulda thought about that before you bought a car

I'm not talking about kids' breaking their parts. I'm talking about kids doing what kids do. There is a big difference between an unusual event, like your tire blowing out (And if it was cheap, Chinese and bold, then yes, go to the mirror for proper assigning of blame) and a normal event, like a young child keeping the parents up/stressed/unproductive.

QuoteGirlfriend broke your heart? Shoulda thought about that before you fell in love

Some say you can not choose to fall in love... Me, I sort of call that bullshit as you can choose not to act on it and it will go away. Your statement stands, but again you manage to provide example from another planet.

QuoteDog broke his leg and cost you $1200 in vet bills? Shoulda thought about that before you got a dog

See my response to car.

QuoteJust a little. I don't think I come here and regularly bitch and moan about what an inconvenience being a parent is. I also don't come here and glorify parents and talk about how we're all awesome, selfless martyrs. Because that'd be obnoxious. I wasn't really expecting sympathy from you, Asmo, I wasn't expecting you to comment at all, really. I just knew that there are other parents here who maybe DID care to comment (and, as it turns out, I was right).

Well, I've been in the nastiest mood so far this year for days now, so I couldn't resist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 09:45:33 AM

I bawled my eyes out this morning. My grandson (L) has been staying here two or three nights a week for the last 6 months and going to a local play school so my daughter can work in Leeds. But it has proved untenable for lots of reasons. So today is probably Ls last day at the local play school. I dropped him off and when I got in my car I just about managed to hold it together until I got home. I'm gonna so miss not seeing the little chunk growing up. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 19, 2012, 09:48:33 AM

You don't have kids only as a result of considering the pros and cons. You have them because you give in to a very powerful instinct. Obviously. Were that not so, the development of contraception would already have made the human race extinct.

Anyhow, with all the bad stuff, the little beggars are rather nice. ;) That's why Tank and I are very happy to take it on a second time with the grandkids.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 10:28:59 AM

Quote from: OldGit on June 19, 2012, 09:48:33 AM
You don't have kids only as a result of considering the pros and cons. You have them because you give in to a very powerful instinct. Obviously. Were that not so, the development of contraception would already have made the human race extinct.

Anyhow, with all the bad stuff, the little beggars are rather nice. ;) That's why Tank and I are very happy to take it on a second time with the grandkids.

That is so true. But I didn't realise that he'd wormed his way under my skin quite so much. Both my wife and daughter were more than a little shocked at my reaction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 19, 2012, 10:51:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 19, 2012, 09:45:33 AM
I bawled my eyes out this morning. My grandson (L) has been staying here two or three nights a week for the last 6 months and going to a local play school so my daughter can work in Leeds. But it has proved untenable for lots of reasons. So today is probably Ls last day at the local play school. I dropped him off and when I got in my car I just about managed to hold it together until I got home. I'm gonna so miss not seeing the little chunk growing up. :'(

((((Tank))))

Awww. I can tell you're an awesome grandpa. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 19, 2012, 12:22:16 PM

Just got the word that my dad is coming home from Afghanistan a week earlier then planned. Always good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 12:54:38 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 19, 2012, 12:22:16 PM
Just got the word that my dad is coming home from Afghanistan a week earlier then planned. Always good news!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 19, 2012, 12:57:39 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 19, 2012, 12:22:16 PM
Just got the word that my dad is coming home from Afghanistan a week earlier then planned. Always good news!

hmmmm suspicious, or maybe I shouldn't have watched Homeland.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 19, 2012, 02:08:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 19, 2012, 09:45:33 AM
I bawled my eyes out this morning. My grandson (L) has been staying here two or three nights a week for the last 6 months and going to a local play school so my daughter can work in Leeds. But it has proved untenable for lots of reasons. So today is probably Ls last day at the local play school. I dropped him off and when I got in my car I just about managed to hold it together until I got home. I'm gonna so miss not seeing the little chunk growing up. :'(

Awwwww. (((Tank))) Is he going to be close enough to you for regular visits at least?

G85 - Awesome about your dad! What was he doing there?

OldGit - I totally agree. While I may get cranky and miss solid sleep some days, I stand firm in my position that having T is still the best thing ever. Now to go wake him up and find out how he came to be sleeping on my bedroom floor...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 19, 2012, 02:29:14 PM

Awww, Tank *hugs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 03:46:12 PM

L lives about 80 miles away almost all motorway so it's not a difficult journey and we'll see him every other week at least. The nursery nurse who is his key worker (most responsible for him) was crying too when we collected him this afternoon. His mum and dad want to move to Leeds but it's so much more expensive here that can't afford it ATM.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 19, 2012, 04:04:49 PM

I'm very glad to hear that you'll still see him on a regular basis. You sound like such a loving and doting grandpa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 19, 2012, 04:44:45 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 19, 2012, 02:08:50 PM
G85 - Awesome about your dad! What was he doing there?

The Royal Norwegian Air Force maintains an aeromedical detachement in Mazar-E-Sharif. My dad is a systems operator (copilot) for their helicopters.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 19, 2012, 05:04:53 PM

Wow! That's impressive!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 19, 2012, 09:42:35 PM

Awesome. Go England!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 19, 2012, 10:47:53 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 19, 2012, 09:42:35 PM
Awesome. Go England!

Yes. Quite remarkable!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 19, 2012, 11:02:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 19, 2012, 10:47:53 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 19, 2012, 09:42:35 PM
Awesome. Go England!
Yes. Quite remarkable!

Yeah especially seeing how bad they played.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 19, 2012, 11:42:23 PM

Do we dare to dream?

Well, I love the fact we've finally got an English manager.

And I also like the spirit we seem to be displaying. They don't seem to be the petulant queens that normally grace the field wearing three lions. Well done team. And if you don't beat Italy, I'm still proud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 20, 2012, 12:03:03 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 19, 2012, 11:42:23 PM
Do we dare to dream?

Well, I love the fact we've finally got an English manager.

Could be possible its not like we don't have the quality in terms of skill to do so.

Yeah I agree with the manager, hopefully he changes up the tactics a bit though so they aren't on the back foot so much as teams like Germany will abuse them for it. They should also change Welbeck to the lead striker like he has been at Man U as Rooneys finishing hasn't been good for a good while but his passes have been amazing and is pretty much impossible to knock off a ball, Also they could do with giving Heart a bit of command at the back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 20, 2012, 12:14:13 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 19, 2012, 11:42:23 PM
Do we dare to dream?

Well, I love the fact we've finally got an English manager.

And I also like the spirit we seem to be displaying. They don't seem to be the petulant queens that normally grace the field wearing three lions. Well done team. And if you don't beat Italy, I'm still proud.

Well they are dogged and well organised as you'd expect of a Hodgson team, but they suffer from their perennial shortcomings in the technical department. Rooney looks off the pace too and is not going to be a prolific source of goals. France, Germany, Italy and Spain all look notably stronger, but it's a cup competition and if Chelsea can win the Champions League with their weakest team for years, who knows?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 20, 2012, 03:47:10 AM

Waiting for a video of Vinnie to upload to Youtube for a lady who might want to look at him. :)

Okay, you guys have got to read this. I am almost sobbing from laughing so hard.
http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/va1hn/dear_reddit_medical_professionals_whats_the/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 20, 2012, 11:02:38 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 20, 2012, 03:47:10 AM
Waiting for a video of Vinnie to upload to Youtube for a lady who might want to look at him. :)

Okay, you guys have got to read this. I am almost sobbing from laughing so hard.
http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/va1hn/dear_reddit_medical_professionals_whats_the/

OK, I've got a serious case of the helpless giggles! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 20, 2012, 02:56:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 20, 2012, 03:47:10 AM
Okay, you guys have got to read this. I am almost sobbing from laughing so hard.
http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/va1hn/dear_reddit_medical_professionals_whats_the/

This is awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2012, 05:00:07 PM

That's hilarious. According to my MIL when Husband got his wisdom teeth out, she was sitting out in the waiting room and could hear him talking really loudly as he came out from anesthesia. What he was saying was something along the lines of "This stuff is crazy...it makes me talk really sloooooow liiiiike thiiiiiiis (said in a really low "slowed down" voice) and then reallyfastlikethis!!! (said in a really high fast voice)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 20, 2012, 06:13:14 PM

When I got my wisdom teeth out, they gave me the laughing gas. I sat there quietly, thinking to myself about how interesting the dentist's office ceiling was, what with all its cracks and discolorations. And when the procedure was done, I told him exactly how many tiles were on the ceiling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 20, 2012, 06:24:41 PM

When I ws in to get the screws inserted into my leg, I woke up in the recovery room with a very fat lip. I don't know who punched me or what I said to earn the punch. I do recall that the anesthetising nurse had an epic set of "headlights".
I imagine I might have made a comment to that effect... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 20, 2012, 07:45:24 PM

When I had an impacted tooth taken out, apparently I told a male nurse that he had a fantastic ass and then I started cursing like a sailor. It was awful and awesome at the same time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2012, 07:51:10 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 20, 2012, 07:45:24 PM
When I had an impacted tooth taken out, apparently I told a male nurse that he had a fantastic ass and then I started cursing like a sailor. It was awful and awesome at the same time.

You are so awesome. You are going to be a freakin' force of nature by the time you're in your 30's.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 20, 2012, 07:59:21 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2012, 07:51:10 PM
You are so awesome. You are going to be a freakin' force of nature by the time you're in your 30's.

According to my mother, the reason I was cursing was because they had stuck me in the wrong place with the IV needle. Me, being absolutely terrified of needles convinced my mom to get me some of that medical grade numbing cream to put on the inside of both elbows and my left wrist. Mom assured me that they wouldn't use the right wrist, but they did anyway and I guess I was pissed that they did not used the pre-numbed places. Apparently, I also ranted about it on the way home as well. Of course, I have no memory of any of this. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 20, 2012, 11:10:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2012, 07:51:10 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 20, 2012, 07:45:24 PM
When I had an impacted tooth taken out, apparently I told a male nurse that he had a fantastic ass and then I started cursing like a sailor. It was awful and awesome at the same time.

You are so awesome. You are going to be a freakin' force of nature by the time you're in your 30's.

Force of nature..? You should see The Asmo when He is in The Zone(tm) some time ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 21, 2012, 06:16:06 AM

Asmo is already awesome.

My boss is pissing me off. I asked her if we could work indoors tomorrow. Gonna be 100degrees F with heat index of 105!!
She said deal with it and dress appropriately. I could come naked and still overheat. fuck that. if it gets to dangerous , i will take off early. she can kiss it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 21, 2012, 03:01:33 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 21, 2012, 06:16:06 AM
Asmo is already awesome.

My boss is pissing me off. I asked her if we could work indoors tomorrow. Gonna be 100degrees F with heat index of 105!!
She said deal with it and dress appropriately. I could come naked and still overheat. fuck that. if it gets to dangerous , i will take off early. she can kiss it.

I don't know what the labour laws are like in your neck of the woods, but Canada actually has a law that allows employees to refuse unsafe work (within certain guidelines, of course). Check out what your legislation says. One thing I've learned from working a host of shitty jobs is that it pays to know what your rights are. I've called a lot of ex employers on bullshit they thought they could get away with, but was actually illegal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 21, 2012, 04:04:18 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 20, 2012, 11:10:09 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2012, 07:51:10 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 20, 2012, 07:45:24 PM
When I had an impacted tooth taken out, apparently I told a male nurse that he had a fantastic ass and then I started cursing like a sailor. It was awful and awesome at the same time.

You are so awesome. You are going to be a freakin' force of nature by the time you're in your 30's.

Force of nature..? You should see The Asmo when He is in The Zone(tm) some time ;D

The Zone (tm)? Isn't that a diet or something? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 21, 2012, 06:30:51 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 21, 2012, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 21, 2012, 06:16:06 AM
Asmo is already awesome.

My boss is pissing me off. I asked her if we could work indoors tomorrow. Gonna be 100degrees F with heat index of 105!!
She said deal with it and dress appropriately. I could come naked and still overheat. fuck that. if it gets to dangerous , i will take off early. she can kiss it.

I don't know what the labour laws are like in your neck of the woods, but Canada actually has a law that allows employees to refuse unsafe work (within certain guidelines, of course). Check out what your legislation says. One thing I've learned from working a host of shitty jobs is that it pays to know what your rights are. I've called a lot of ex employers on bullshit they thought they could get away with, but was actually illegal.

Thanks Juliet. I'll probably look into that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 22, 2012, 01:15:01 AM

There is something about bowling that causes my family to make ball jokes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 22, 2012, 05:00:07 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 22, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
There is something about bowling that causes my family to make ball jokes.

I don't understand why this would be so, your guys don't even do this kind of thing as far as I know.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 22, 2012, 03:01:08 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 22, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
There is something about bowling that causes my family to make ball jokes.

Balls, pins, gutters, racks... The game is just asking for dirty jokes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: cncracer on June 22, 2012, 03:15:46 PM

I like a place just to vent. Good idea. Today my vent would be related to another Forum. Seems the CD forum picks Christians be the Mods on the Atheist forum and they edit the hell out of the threads using the don't question the authority of the Mods as their defense. I like to call them on it, but that will get the thread blocked in most cases.
I see these forums as helping the Atheist culture come out into the light of day. Five years ago I would have never mentioned my religious views; today I am open with my views if asked. It is a positive action to let people recognize the atheist they fear has been with them for decades, and as of yet has not eaten their children, or brought fire and brimstone down on the neighborhood. I do find as I become open about my views I become less tolerant of discrimination. Same is true of the Jewish culture I was raised in which accepted me as an Atheist without any hard feeling, but the Christian culture is another story.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2012, 03:56:33 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 22, 2012, 05:00:07 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 22, 2012, 01:15:01 AM
There is something about bowling that causes my family to make ball jokes.

I don't understand why this would be so, your guys don't even do this kind of thing as far as I know.

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You Australians and your genital tricks.

(Wasn't there some Australian troupe that was touring the world making weird shapes out of their genitals, or did I dream that up?)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2012, 03:58:21 PM

PS - Cncracer - Hi, welcome, glad you are becoming more comfortable in your atheist skin. What is this CD forum that you speak of?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 22, 2012, 10:34:26 PM

I won! I won! I won! ;D
http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=10186.0;topicseen (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=10186.0;topicseen)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2012, 10:46:08 PM

Woohoo DJ! *shakes pompoms*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 22, 2012, 11:58:43 PM

I didn't even know there was a game on... :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 23, 2012, 03:10:37 AM

Congrats DJ! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2012, 03:35:36 AM

Mad at my insurance company - the one that covers my medications. It doesn't want to pay for the Celebrex (anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis) my doctor has prescribed until we try something else first. What right do a bunch of paper pushers have to override the decision of my doctor as to what drug therapy is right for me?! (Yes, I know it comes down to money. I just wanted to rant. I think I feel better now.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 23, 2012, 12:17:53 PM

Sorry about the clueless nitwits at the insurance company, Velma. They make me mad too, when they randomly refuse to cover certain drugs over other ones, mostly in the name of $$$. My mom's dealt with crap like this for years with her arthritis.

OMMT (on my mind today, let's start a new acronym trend, ha): we're sick here. It's a weird cold-flu thing leaning more towards the flu. Nobody's sleeping much, what with the coughing, the chills, the aches, and the runny noses. My plan for us is lots of water, green tea, soup for dinner and naps all around. And yes OldGit, I may very well mix some alcohol into something somewhere. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 23, 2012, 02:10:43 PM

OH Velma, I am right there with you! For profit insurance companies are almost enough to make me believe in the presence of a supernatural evil in the world. They're just awful. >:(

(((Amicale))) I hope you all feel better soon. It's so hard when you are sick at the same time as your child because then you have to dote on them while feeling just rotten yourself. Your plan sounds like a good one though. You should try to get some zinc and VitC too if you can swing it. Actually, come to think of it, chicken soup is a good source of zinc, so there you go. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 02:18:30 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 23, 2012, 02:10:43 PM
For profit insurance companies are almost enough to make me believe in the presence of a supernatural evil in the world. They're just awful. >:(

What? The presense of a verifiable and testable Asmo fails to do that? >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 23, 2012, 02:28:32 PM

The Asmo is a sweet widdle ball of wove...yes he is! Yes he is! *rubs Asmo's little round grey tummy* ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: cncracer on June 23, 2012, 02:29:09 PM

I think my problem with most beer is they feel heavy. The sweet taste I also am not wild about, but can live with. I found an exception in Japan where they had Dry beer. It was as refreshing as ice tea, and after a year of my new found friend had added inches to my mid-section LOL. Now back state side I find I seldom drink beer. Have a glass of dry red wine on special occasions, but seldom to add refreshment to my day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 23, 2012, 02:39:50 PM

Quote from: cncracer on June 23, 2012, 02:29:09 PM
I think my problem with most beer is they feel heavy. The sweet taste I also am not wild about, but can live with. I found an exception in Japan where they had Dry beer. It was as refreshing as ice tea, and after a year of my new found friend had added inches to my mid-section LOL. Now back state side I find I seldom drink beer. Have a glass of dry red wine on special occasions, but seldom to add refreshment to my day.

This is also why Japanese beer is my favorite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 23, 2012, 04:42:24 PM

This horse has been in the news, quite fast apparently, not that I'm terribly interested in such things but she is a snappy dresser.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 23, 2012, 05:00:45 PM

ZOMA! I didn't know Australians dressed horses up in little outfits! I now know what I want to devote the rest of my life to - designing outfits for Aussie horses! I'm thinking something with a lot of chiffon and intricate beading on the bodice. Like this:

http://www.onlinepromdress.com/Quinceanera-Dresses/Quinceanera-Dresses-Collections/5437.html

(Hahahahahahahahhaha at dressing up a horse in a Quinceanera dress. And ASMO I am pissed that I didn't get a Quinceanera. >:()

Tank, you want to talk beauty and style in racers? That goofy looking "car" is nothing compared to an Australian Bay dressed up like the Prom Queen. *sniffs*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: cncracer on June 23, 2012, 05:23:21 PM

"NONES"
I see the media and now PEW Report using the term "NONES" to describe the non-religious. It has made me wonder if just a name change is all it takes to get people out of the Atheist closet. Even in the US, with the new name we see a major jump across all age brackets, and among the 19 to 29 range over 30 percent list themselves as "NONES". New Zealand breaks the 40% mark, with no sign of the shift slowing down. I wonder if changing the name was enough to remove the stigma religion has put on Atheist?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 23, 2012, 05:57:37 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 23, 2012, 04:42:24 PM
This horse has been in the news. . .

Today she got a pat from the source of your hats, Mr. Pudding, and it's sounding like she'll be retiring now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 06:44:29 PM

Quote from: Recusant on June 23, 2012, 05:57:37 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 23, 2012, 04:42:24 PM
This horse has been in the news. . .

Today she got a pat from the source of your hats, Mr. Pudding, and it's sounding like she'll be retiring now.

Her Majesty the Queen is... Retiring? :o

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 23, 2012, 06:58:25 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 23, 2012, 07:18:56 PM

Quote from: cncracer on June 23, 2012, 02:29:09 PM
I think my problem with most beer is they feel heavy. The sweet taste I also am not wild about, but can live with. I found an exception in Japan where they had Dry beer. It was as refreshing as ice tea, and after a year of my new found friend had added inches to my mid-section LOL. Now back state side I find I seldom drink beer. Have a glass of dry red wine on special occasions, but seldom to add refreshment to my day.

Which beers do you drink state side? I'm sure there's something you could find here amongst all the great microbreweries that you'd like. Maybe a nice wheat beer or lager, for example (not Budweiser or any of the big brands).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 23, 2012, 07:49:34 PM

Quote from: Firebird on June 23, 2012, 07:18:56 PM
Quote from: cncracer on June 23, 2012, 02:29:09 PM
I think my problem with most beer is they feel heavy. The sweet taste I also am not wild about, but can live with. I found an exception in Japan where they had Dry beer. It was as refreshing as ice tea, and after a year of my new found friend had added inches to my mid-section LOL. Now back state side I find I seldom drink beer. Have a glass of dry red wine on special occasions, but seldom to add refreshment to my day.

Which beers do you drink state side? I'm sure there's something you could find here amongst all the great microbreweries that you'd like. Maybe a nice wheat beer or lager, for example (not Budweiser or any of the big brands).

Why is american beer similar to having sex in a canoe? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 23, 2012, 07:52:54 PM

Quote from: Guardian85Why is american beer similar to having sex in a canoe? ;D

.retaw ot esolc gnikcuf s'ti esuaceB

Ah, the old ones are best! I've always wondered if that cocktail called 'sex on the beach' is named for the same reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 23, 2012, 08:23:22 PM

In defense of US beer:
Yes, Budweiser, Miller, and most of the other big-name US beers are worse than horse-piss (no offense to Budhorse4's horses :) ) But there are tons of amazing craft brewers in the US which have sprung up in the last 15-20 years and make really amazing brews. If you don't believe me, look for Sam Adams (the biggest of the craft brewers) and try some of their stuff out. Or if you live here, look for Stone, Dogfish Head, Smuttynose, Bear Republic, Cambridge Brewing Company, and Rogue, amongst many many others that would take forever to name. I dare say they could go toe to toe with any other beers in the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 23, 2012, 09:02:29 PM

^^ Or anything by New Belgium. Everyone loves Fat Tire. I even like it, and I hate most beers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 09:17:13 PM

Beer, eh..? How long has it been since I've had one, I wonder...

Generally, I find the taste unpleasant - same with vodka and whisky

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 24, 2012, 07:01:35 AM

The discussion of modern society and how technology has affected it and will continue to affect it has been moved to Social Issues and Causes (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=10203.0).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 24, 2012, 03:45:30 PM

So I was watching Man vs Food again but the presenter was going through the origin of certain cheeses and came to cheddar and said American that's a load of nonsense its English and the reason its called cheddar is because that's where it comes from.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 24, 2012, 05:04:19 PM

Cheddar is a place?!? (Drifts off on thoughts of trees, houses, playgrounds, stop lights, even people and animals all made of cheese, while Ali frolics among them, taking bites out of random things.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM

Quote from: Crow on June 24, 2012, 03:45:30 PM
So I was watching Man vs Food again but the presenter was going through the origin of certain cheeses and came to cheddar and said American that's a load of nonsense its English and the reason its called cheddar is because that's where it comes from.

I think "American cheese" is specifically those flattened cheeze-whizzy slices that come individually wrapped. Horrible stuff that deserves to be distinguished from real cheddar. I tried to make a grilled cheese sandwich with some once and it would not melt -- the bread turned into charred bricks but the cheese did not melt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 24, 2012, 05:15:22 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM
Quote from: Crow on June 24, 2012, 03:45:30 PM
So I was watching Man vs Food again but the presenter was going through the origin of certain cheeses and came to cheddar and said American that's a load of nonsense its English and the reason its called cheddar is because that's where it comes from.

I think "American cheese" is specifically those flattened cheeze-whizzy slices that come individually wrapped. Horrible stuff that deserves to be distinguished from real cheddar. I tried to make a grilled cheese sandwich with some once and it would not melt -- the bread turned into charred bricks but the cheese did not melt.

I don't touch "American cheese" with a 10 foot pole. It's fake and bad for you like mostly everything in America.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 24, 2012, 06:20:04 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM
I think "American cheese" is specifically those flattened cheeze-whizzy slices that come individually wrapped. Horrible stuff that deserves to be distinguished from real cheddar. I tried to make a grilled cheese sandwich with some once and it would not melt -- the bread turned into charred bricks but the cheese did not melt.

Yeah that stuff is really nasty, shockingly so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 24, 2012, 06:24:39 PM

Anyone know how to do this origami by any chance?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh6.ggpht.com%2F-ZD0si-W_uxU%2FTlf057x3nbI%2FAAAAAAAAlHY%2FeWZaqWIZly4%2Ftumblr_lnp57ek1V61qdoa2ro1_500.jpg&hash=0f109ec5cf460358a70fcce38f0ef03382ca4e80)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2012, 06:29:28 PM

http://www.budget-t.com/section.asp?secid=41&uid=193

- This one without a tie

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 24, 2012, 06:57:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2012, 06:29:28 PM
http://www.budget-t.com/section.asp?secid=41&uid=193

- This one without a tie

Thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2012, 07:20:18 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM
Quote from: Crow on June 24, 2012, 03:45:30 PM
So I was watching Man vs Food again but the presenter was going through the origin of certain cheeses and came to cheddar and said American that's a load of nonsense its English and the reason its called cheddar is because that's where it comes from.

I think "American cheese" is specifically those flattened cheeze-whizzy slices that come individually wrapped. Horrible stuff that deserves to be distinguished from real cheddar. I tried to make a grilled cheese sandwich with some once and it would not melt -- the bread turned into charred bricks but the cheese did not melt.

LOL

The stuff of cheap B-rated horror movies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 24, 2012, 07:33:44 PM

Just painted my toenails Gem Crush, Cha-Ching (red with silver glitter)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FSHChaChing3.jpg&hash=0c1b5f921348cde57c29a340e3ef0334f526c9eb)

Looks like little tiny ruby slippers on my toes! :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F8512f605.jpg&hash=e9eebddc0acb6c721eca45479c89bcbf75dd6ba3)

PS: Please ignore the bizarre tan line on the tops of my feet. Comes from going for outdoor walks every day wearing my Mary Jane-ish work shoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2012, 08:16:02 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F8512f605.jpg&hash=e9eebddc0acb6c721eca45479c89bcbf75dd6ba3)

You have 'nice' feet :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2012, 09:53:32 PM

I couldn't help it, but I couldn't stop myself from counting your toes, just to make sure there were five on each side :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 24, 2012, 10:36:25 PM

That's such a fun colour, Ali! I like it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2012, 11:38:47 PM

I want to play video games...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 12:20:52 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 24, 2012, 11:38:47 PM
I want to play video games...

Do it. I have been playing loads of Starcraft 2 recently, I refused to play it for years because of the image that Warcraft has (which I couldn't stand) but the game is seriously amazing especially if you like Firefly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 12:28:31 AM

I thoroughly disliked Starcraft 2 - even more than I disliked the original, in fact.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 25, 2012, 12:32:00 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 12:28:31 AM
I thoroughly disliked Starcraft 2 - even more than I disliked the original, in fact.

How come?
I loved Starcraft, but I only do the single-player mode. Multiplayer is too involved

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 12:35:54 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 25, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 12:28:31 AM
I thoroughly disliked Starcraft 2 - even more than I disliked the original, in fact.

How come?

Yeah how come?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2012, 12:39:20 AM

I have 5 exams this week :( and a load of projects to turn in and more exams after that.

Starcraft? I've heard of that before. Is it a RTS like Age of Empires?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 01:03:48 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2012, 12:39:20 AM
Starcraft? I've heard of that before. Is it a RTS like Age of Empires?

Yeah it sure is. Here's a review. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9agVhME2LY)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 02:23:15 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 25, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 12:28:31 AM
I thoroughly disliked Starcraft 2 - even more than I disliked the original, in fact.

How come?
I loved Starcraft, but I only do the single-player mode. Multiplayer is too involved

Not pretty enough, for a sci-fi, even a wannabe sci-fi, far too basic plus a few other reasons of a subjective nature, like low replayable-factor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 02:34:04 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 02:23:15 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 25, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 12:28:31 AM
I thoroughly disliked Starcraft 2 - even more than I disliked the original, in fact.

How come?
I loved Starcraft, but I only do the single-player mode. Multiplayer is too involved
Not pretty enough, for a sci-fi, even a wannabe sci-fi, far too basic plus a few other reasons of a subjective nature, like low replayable-factor.

Woah woah woah and elderscrolls games are? :D I'm only messing, fair point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 02:37:53 AM

Quote from: Crow on June 25, 2012, 02:34:04 AM
Woah woah woah and elderscrolls games are?

When putting words in my mouth, be prepared to provide backup.

Where did I compare StarCraft to Elder Scrolls? Which StarCraft games did I compare to which Elder Scrolls games? Quotes please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 02:57:50 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 02:37:53 AM
Quote from: Crow on June 25, 2012, 02:34:04 AM
Woah woah woah and elderscrolls games are?
When putting words in my mouth, be prepared to provide backup.

Where did I compare StarCraft to Elder Scrolls? Which StarCraft games did I compare to which Elder Scrolls games? Quotes please.

You didn't, plus that's not putting words in your mouth, that me asking you a question.

A good while back you declared your enjoyment of the Oblivion and Skyrim, and they aren't exactly the prettiest of games either but I am sure that doesn't get in the way of your enjoyment and can look past the downfalls, especially when you look at Oblivion that's awful graphically and aesthetically, Skyrim's scenery can look amazing (far less on consoles) at times but the animation is still clunky and awkward and character models are just bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 03:14:44 AM

Elder Scrolls are not pretty, and the replay value is rather low, but it did take me longer to grow bored of them. Those are completely different games from StarCraft though and, as such, I would hesitate to compare them.

I can, however, compare StarCraft to C&C games, DR vs. AK, Age of Mythology and the like. On that scale, StarCraft games place well below the average, as do WarCraft games.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 25, 2012, 04:26:18 AM

Just finished Season 1 of The Walking Dead, and watched the first episode of Season 2. I'm strangely addicted to this show. ;D

No spoilers, please, but... wow, I just can't stop watching it. :D

And totally different subject --

Ali, I love that nail polish! :) It's very cool! After seeing your feet though, I think I probably have weird feet. I have short little toes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 25, 2012, 04:51:06 AM

Haha, probably I am the one with the weird feet. I admit that I have long monkey toes! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 25, 2012, 12:16:32 PM

Just wanted to share the suffering:

(An unmatched left parenthesis creates an unresolved tension that can stay with you all day.

Title: Re: leg cramps, a cure/fix or a mind game?
Post by: cncracer on June 25, 2012, 02:42:56 PM

I have something which makes no sense, but seems to work. I have suffered from night leg cramps for years. Never a night could pass where I did not wake with a cramp in my calf, foot or upper leg. Most nights I would have to get up and walk around the room to get things back to a relaxed state and most days my leg would hurt from the cramps the night before. I was told by one of my Mother Earth News friends to place a new bar of soap under the covers at the foot of my bed and they would stop. I laughed, but having tried everything else I thought why not. I took a bar of Dove still in its box, opened the top and put the box with the soap still in it under the contour sheet at the foot of my bed. That was three weeks ago. I have not had one cramp in three weeks. I have tried to think of any reason why it works. I was hoping to find something that changes the charge on my skin, or the addition of oxygen under the covers. No luck on finding a logical answer yet, and fear it may be me playing a mind game on myself LOL, but as long as it is working I don't care. I now have two boxes tucked in the back overhang of our bed; one on my wife's side, one on mine. I am cramp free still. The person who told me about it said when it quits working just change the soap. They have been using it for years. Have any other people heard of this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 25, 2012, 04:05:48 PM

Reminds me of that scene in Gone with the Wind when Prissy puts the knife under the bed when Miss Melly is having the baby because "Mama says it cuts the pain in half." :D

However, I am also a big believer in "If it works, it works." So if having a bar of soap tucked into your bed keeps you from having leg cramps, I say keep it up. Charlie Horses are agonizing. I used to get them on a fairly regular basis when I was a kid, and still get them every so often as an adult. If the bar of soap trick ever fails you and you do get a Charlie Horse, bend your feet and toes up, that should immediately release the cramp. Just don't get confused and point your toes down (like I usually do) because that makes it even worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on June 25, 2012, 04:48:07 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 24, 2012, 07:33:44 PM
Just painted my toenails Gem Crush, Cha-Ching (red with silver glitter)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2FSHChaChing3.jpg&hash=0c1b5f921348cde57c29a340e3ef0334f526c9eb)

Looks like little tiny ruby slippers on my toes! :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2F8512f605.jpg&hash=e9eebddc0acb6c721eca45479c89bcbf75dd6ba3)

PS: Please ignore the bizarre tan line on the tops of my feet. Comes from going for outdoor walks every day wearing my Mary Jane-ish work shoes.

There is quite a yawning gap there between your lower extremities. I'd check that floor out if I were you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 25, 2012, 04:56:35 PM

I love sparkly polish.

Just got up. I guess today is a cleaning day. Wish me luck XP

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 25, 2012, 05:05:51 PM

Quote from: En_Route on June 25, 2012, 04:48:07 PM

There is quite a yawning gap there between your lower extremities. I'd check that floor out if I were you.

I'm not exactly sure what that means, but that is the floor that will be ripped up (and is already partially ripped up) due to the Great Flood of '12.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 05:13:57 PM

Perfect! :D There is a nifty little thunderstorm practically at my doorstep, so a friend and I are going flash hunting. Basically, biking in high terrain with minimal cover.

If I'm suddenly gone for two weeks, I'm probably being treated for electrical burns, so no biggie :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 25, 2012, 05:15:53 PM

You'd better shape yourself into something pleasing before you go. I'm picturing that if you get hit by lightening, it will "fire" your clay into a permanent ceramic structure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 07:11:59 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.yfrog.com%2Fimg738%2F1189%2Fwgmhty.jpg&hash=2204522cba6cba590cd3312dd70546221dbf5863)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 07:23:38 PM

Very cool picture. Did they just win something? Excuse my ignorance, I can be extremely female at times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 25, 2012, 05:15:53 PM
You'd better shape yourself into something pleasing before you go. I'm picturing that if you get hit by lightening, it will "fire" your clay into a permanent ceramic structure.

Disappointingly little lightning disappointingly far away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2012, 07:35:54 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 25, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Very cool picture. Did they just win something? Excuse my ignorance, I can be extremely female at times.

England lost but Italy won. Look in the crowd behind the goal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 07:47:37 PM

Quote from: Crow on June 25, 2012, 07:35:54 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 25, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Very cool picture. Did they just win something? Excuse my ignorance, I can be extremely female at times.

England lost but Italy won. Look in the crowd behind the goal.

So who is who among the athletes? I assumed the guys in blue had won because they're in a big line hug. Are they hugging in consolation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2012, 08:00:16 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 25, 2012, 07:47:37 PM
Quote from: Crow on June 25, 2012, 07:35:54 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 25, 2012, 07:23:38 PM
Very cool picture. Did they just win something? Excuse my ignorance, I can be extremely female at times.

England lost but Italy won. Look in the crowd behind the goal.

So who is who among the athletes? I assumed the guys in blue had won because they're in a big line hug. Are they hugging in consolation?

No. You have to look really really closely at the front row of the crowd pretty much in the middle of the picture. Somebody is trying to distract the guy taking the penalty kick!! ;) :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.yfrog.com%2Fimg738%2F1189%2Fwgmhty.jpg&hash=2204522cba6cba590cd3312dd70546221dbf5863)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 08:05:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2012, 08:00:16 PM
No. You have to look really really closely at the front row of the crowd pretty much in the middle of the picture. Somebody is trying to distract the guy taking the penalty kick!! ;) :D

OK, that was almost completely Greek to me, and I'd need someone with a laser pointer to pick out the one guy doing something "odd"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2012, 08:20:19 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 25, 2012, 08:05:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2012, 08:00:16 PM
No. You have to look really really closely at the front row of the crowd pretty much in the middle of the picture. Somebody is trying to distract the guy taking the penalty kick!! ;) :D

OK, that was almost completely Greek to me, and I'd need someone with a laser pointer to pick out the one guy doing something "odd"!

One guy has his shorts pulled down and he's not showing his arse!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 08:54:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2012, 08:20:19 PM

One guy has his shorts pulled down and he's not showing his arse!

OK, now I see it -- it's one of the guys with the peppermint hat. (hey, in Wisconsin people wear cheese hats, I'm not making judgments)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2012, 02:33:08 AM

Half past three AM. Slightly bored. Nothing to do. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 26, 2012, 06:15:31 AM

ewww@photo

also, watching new basketball anime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 26, 2012, 09:29:53 AM

My doctor managed to convince the insurance company that I need the Celebrex. I pick it up tomorrow. It has the potential for some pretty serious side effects, so I'll have to let the doctor know the moment I notice any of them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 26, 2012, 09:51:31 AM

Good luck, Velma! Fingers crossed for no side-effects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 26, 2012, 10:18:59 AM

Thanks. I'm hoping for that too - along with less pain. Take my word for it - don't get arthritis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on June 26, 2012, 12:28:04 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 26, 2012, 06:15:31 AM
also, watching new basketball anime.

Recommend me a good anime series SD. I'd say my favorite that I have seen have been Cowboy Bebop and Paranoia Agent.

I have always wondered did the people who enjoy anime now and are in mid twenties to early thirties grow up watching Dragonball Z, with those who don't watch anime didn't watch Dragonball Z in their youth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 26, 2012, 05:20:15 PM

Quote from: Crow on June 26, 2012, 12:28:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 26, 2012, 06:15:31 AM
also, watching new basketball anime.
Recommend me a good anime series SD. I'd say my favorite that I have seen have been Cowboy Bebop and Paranoia Agent.

I have always wondered did the people who enjoy anime now and are in mid twenties to early thirties grow up watching Dragonball Z, with those who don't watch anime didn't watch Dragonball Z in their youth.

Haha, i am mid-twenties who grew up with DBZ <3

What kind of genres do you tend to lean towards? Comedy? Supernatural? Shonen stuff like Aoi no exorcist and One piece?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM

We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2012, 12:07:46 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.

Itinerary!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 29, 2012, 12:19:49 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.

Nice! Have fun! Take pictures!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on June 29, 2012, 01:13:32 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.

Have a fun vacation, enjoy it! I second the request to take lots of pictures! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 29, 2012, 05:17:36 AM

I'm soooo bored. Somebody find me on Skype before I weep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 29, 2012, 01:40:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 29, 2012, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.
Itinerary!!!!

Istanbul and Brussels. My wife's Turkish, so we go almost every year, but I've never been to Belgium, so I'm psyched :) First time we'll travel elsewhere in Europe by ourselves. I'll post pics when we're back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2012, 05:25:27 PM

Quote from: Firebird on June 29, 2012, 01:40:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 29, 2012, 12:07:46 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 28, 2012, 11:54:07 PM
We're leaving for vacation tomorrow, traveling around Europe for a couple of weeks, though I may check in every so often. A bit stressed getting everything ready and making sure the airline didn't screw up our upgrade (yes, we got upgraded on the first leg, though we had to fight tooth and nail to use our miles. Such a pain in the ass).
Hope you all enjoy yourselves while I'm away.
Itinerary!!!!

Istanbul and Brussels. My wife's Turkish, so we go almost every year, but I've never been to Belgium, so I'm psyched :) First time we'll travel elsewhere in Europe by ourselves. I'll post pics when we're back.

Ok, I feel insanely jealous right now. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:32:13 PM

The Asmo is going on vacation in three weeks, he is. He will go north first and shortly after returning, will fly south.

...
... ...
... Bleh!

A bit of two minds about it as vacationing is sort of hard work. Were it up to me, I'd not do the five mandatory weeks of yearly vacation. Maybe one week - would be enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2012, 05:36:53 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:32:13 PM
A bit of two minds about it as vacationing is sort of hard work. Were it up to me, I'd not do the five mandatory weeks of yearly vacation. Maybe one week - would be enough.

As someone who longs for a vacation I can't help thinking, am I really reading this? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:54:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2012, 05:36:53 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:32:13 PM
A bit of two minds about it as vacationing is sort of hard work. Were it up to me, I'd not do the five mandatory weeks of yearly vacation. Maybe one week - would be enough.

As someone who longs for a vacation I can't help thinking, am I really reading this? :o

Yes. Vacations... Bore me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on June 29, 2012, 08:45:09 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
Yes. Vacations... Bore me.

You must be doing it wrong! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 29, 2012, 08:56:38 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on June 29, 2012, 08:45:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
Yes. Vacations... Bore me.

You must be doing it wrong! ;D

I'd happily take some of yours ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: McQ on June 29, 2012, 09:13:51 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 05:32:13 PM
The Asmo is going on vacation in three weeks, he is. He will go north first and shortly after returning, will fly south.

...
... ...
... Bleh!

A bit of two minds about it as vacationing is sort of hard work. Were it up to me, I'd not do the five mandatory weeks of yearly vacation. Maybe one week - would be enough.

Wow! Five mandatory weeks. Amazing. I've spent 22 years building up to 4 weeks of vacation! But even those I find difficult to use up. I need about three weeks all year to stay sane.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2012, 10:55:12 PM

My sanity tends to deteriorate on vacation. I do hope I don't live long enough to be a pensioner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 30, 2012, 03:19:42 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 29, 2012, 05:17:36 AM
I'm soooo bored. Somebody find me on Skype before I weep!

Aw!

Have we all exchanged skype numbers/names yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 30, 2012, 03:20:43 AM

I have a bad tummy ache, and my face is breaking out so bad from that damn dark roast. Never again, starbucks. Okay, maybe once a week... >_>

T_T;; Might have to make a trip to CVS.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 07:28:57 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 30, 2012, 07:30:41 PM

I bet the little man loves that, when you take the cat out. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 30, 2012, 07:51:55 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 07:28:57 PM
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Brb, going to find some boxes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on June 30, 2012, 09:04:13 PM

So glad the weekend's here. This week of work sucked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 30, 2012, 09:54:28 PM

OMA, do you do this DJ? That's fantastic, you should loan it to Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2012, 10:07:53 PM

Having a four wheel drive on a (Supposedly) ten-wheeled tracked vehicle is kind of ridiculous, however, no? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 10:12:45 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
OMA, do you do this DJ? That's fantastic, you should loan it to Tank.

Ohh no, it's not mine. Just something I found on the interwebs. ;D I did post it there for Tank, though. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 01, 2012, 04:00:23 AM

The agenda today was to do some shopping. On the way there, my eyelids kept wanting to close, so I thought a stop at Starbucks for an iced coffee was in order. As I got out of the car, I heard squealing tires. I turned around just in time to see a large pickup truck hit a metal light post head on - the light post wound up in the middle of the engine compartment. The guy wasn't wearing his seatbelt - he hit the wind shield and then was flung halfway out the driver's side window. It took over half an hour for them to get him out of the truck. It keeps replaying in my head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 01, 2012, 04:03:44 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 01, 2012, 04:00:23 AM
The agenda today was to do some shopping. On the way there, my eyelids kept wanting to close, so I thought a stop at Starbucks for an iced coffee was in order. As I got out of the car, I heard squealing tires. I turned around just in time to see a large pickup truck hit a metal light post head on - the light post wound up in the middle of the engine compartment. The guy wasn't wearing his seatbelt - he hit the wind shield and then was flung halfway out the driver's side window. It took over half an hour for them to get him out of the truck. It keeps replaying in my head.

That is just awful. Do you know if the guy was alive?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 01, 2012, 04:08:18 AM

He was taken away in an ambulance. I've looked on the local news sites and haven't seen anything about it. I may never know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 01, 2012, 08:32:42 AM

Then again, he might have hit you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: cncracer on July 01, 2012, 12:16:10 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 01, 2012, 08:32:42 AM
Then again, he might have hit you.

Git,
Just looked at your profile, and 65 is not that old. I am not that far behind you and still feel like a 40 year old LOL. I did notice your picture has the looks of a hard life, but than this could be just from life experiences. If so your face is trying to tell an action movie story with all those lines.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 01, 2012, 12:23:04 PM

Quote from: cncracer on July 01, 2012, 12:16:10 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 01, 2012, 08:32:42 AM
Then again, he might have hit you.

Git,
Just looked at your profile, and 65 is not that old. I am not that far behind you and still feel like a 40 year old LOL. I did notice your picture has the looks of a hard life, but than this could be just from life experiences. If so your face is trying to tell an action movie story with all those lines.

I believe that picture was taken twenty years ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2012, 12:35:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 10:12:45 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
OMA, do you do this DJ? That's fantastic, you should loan it to Tank.

Ohh no, it's not mine. Just something I found on the interwebs. ;D I did post it there for Tank, though. :)

Thank you. I love it ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 01, 2012, 02:07:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 01, 2012, 12:35:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 10:12:45 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
OMA, do you do this DJ? That's fantastic, you should loan it to Tank.

Ohh no, it's not mine. Just something I found on the interwebs. ;D I did post it there for Tank, though. :)

~~Thank~~ Tank you. I love it ;D

Fixed it for you. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 02:26:32 PM

It's Canada Day. Not feeling very patriotic. It's also Memorial Day back home, to remember the loses of the Newfoundland Regiment during Beaumont-Hamel in WWI.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 02:26:32 PM
It's Canada Day. Not feeling very patriotic. It's also Memorial Day back home, to remember the loses of the Newfoundland Regiment during Beaumont-Hamel in WWI.

Not feeling very patriotic either, but going downtown for fireworks later anyhow. I'd honestly be just as happy staying in with a movie. This cold/flu thing just won't quit. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 05:09:25 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 02:26:32 PM
It's Canada Day. Not feeling very patriotic. It's also Memorial Day back home, to remember the loses of the Newfoundland Regiment during Beaumont-Hamel in WWI.

Not feeling very patriotic either, but going downtown for fireworks later anyhow. I'd honestly be just as happy staying in with a movie. This cold/flu thing just won't quit. >:(

Boo cold/flu!
Holy crap, have you been hearing all of the fighter jets flying around all morning?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 07:12:06 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 05:09:25 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 02:26:32 PM
It's Canada Day. Not feeling very patriotic. It's also Memorial Day back home, to remember the loses of the Newfoundland Regiment during Beaumont-Hamel in WWI.

Not feeling very patriotic either, but going downtown for fireworks later anyhow. I'd honestly be just as happy staying in with a movie. This cold/flu thing just won't quit. >:(

Boo cold/flu!
Holy crap, have you been hearing all of the fighter jets flying around all morning?

Change of plans, no fireworks, kiddo's sick to her stomach.

And holy crap, YES, they've been loud and insane! I've also heard sirens all day. I can assume both have to do with the holiday, hopefully for two different reasons. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 08:14:24 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 07:12:06 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 05:09:25 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 01, 2012, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 02:26:32 PM
It's Canada Day. Not feeling very patriotic. It's also Memorial Day back home, to remember the loses of the Newfoundland Regiment during Beaumont-Hamel in WWI.

Not feeling very patriotic either, but going downtown for fireworks later anyhow. I'd honestly be just as happy staying in with a movie. This cold/flu thing just won't quit. >:(

Boo cold/flu!
Holy crap, have you been hearing all of the fighter jets flying around all morning?

Change of plans, no fireworks, kiddo's sick to her stomach.

And holy crap, YES, they've been loud and insane! I've also heard sirens all day. I can assume both have to do with the holiday, hopefully for two different reasons. :P

We just got back from Parliament Hill. I got a picture of "you know who". Well, his car, anyway.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531324_10150907375348091_2077465751_n.jpg)

Such a man of the people. What with his closed tinted windows and police force yelling at pedestrians and all. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 02, 2012, 12:17:46 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 08:14:24 PM
Such a man of the people. What with his closed tinted windows and police force yelling at pedestrians and all. ::)

Maybe it's about those people who think shooting at political figures is a very good idea. ::)

Usually an american thing, but still... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2012, 12:19:54 AM

Yeah you never know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 02, 2012, 12:31:45 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2012, 12:17:46 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 01, 2012, 08:14:24 PM
Such a man of the people. What with his closed tinted windows and police force yelling at pedestrians and all. ::)

Maybe it's about those people who think shooting at political figures is a very good idea. ::)

Usually an american thing, but still... ;D

Well, the Governor General was good enough to wave when he drove by :P. And Harper spoke out in the open in public a few minutes later, so I don't really see what the difference would have been since the street was closed and swept just as the stage that he spoke on was. It is a bit unusual for a politician in Canada to do this (annnnnd part of me just likes justifying my dislike of him, I'll admit it.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 02, 2012, 12:35:15 AM

... or maybe they heard the conversation I had with my husband about throwing my latte at his car... that might have been it (of course, I'd never actually do it, really. Probably. Maybe.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 02, 2012, 04:56:12 AM

Hope you had fun on the Hill, DJ! We watched the fireworks on CPac, as well as some of the event on CBC (I think) with Leslie Feist singing. It looked SO crowded there, but the fireworks looked gorgeous. Wish I coulda been down there with the people. And LOL @ "you know who" and his car. A man of the people, indeed. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 02, 2012, 06:37:39 AM

Going to do security on a ship moored off coast for a few days. Limited internet on board. Don't know how much I can post.
Don't start any interesting conversations while I'm gone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 02, 2012, 05:14:05 PM

Today I have been in Amurica for five years. It goes by so fast.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 02, 2012, 05:27:17 PM

How's your Swedish? Do you still use it with anybody?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 02, 2012, 05:38:30 PM

Happy Anni, Buddy!

Amicale, I thought of you yesterday. I took T to see Madagascar 3, and there is a scene where the animals are running around in a casino in Monte Carlo looking for some monkeys (as you do, when in Monte Carlo.) They find the monkeys standing on each other's shoulders dressed up like the Prince of Versailles. Under the overcoat is also a couple of penguins. The lion whips open the Prince of Versailles overcoat, and the monkey inside says to him "What's new pussycat?" Then one of the penguins says "Whoah, whoah, whoah..." (as in hold on a minute.) I was the ONLY person in the entire theater that laughed. (Well, T started laughing after I did, but not because he got the joke, just because I was laughing.) How is that possible? Yes, I know that a theater full of little kids aren't going to get a Tom Jones joke, but not one of their parents? Or am I wrong and it just wasn't funny? I thought it was funny. You would have laughed with me, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 02, 2012, 05:43:52 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 02, 2012, 12:35:15 AM
... or maybe they heard the conversation I had with my husband about throwing my latte at his car... that might have been it (of course, I'd never actually do it, really. Probably. Maybe.)

Why waste a perfectly good latte?

Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
Happy Anni, Buddy!

Amicale, I thought of you yesterday. I took T to see Madagascar 3, and there is a scene where the animals are running around in a casino in Monte Carlo looking for some monkeys (as you do, when in Monte Carlo.) They find the monkeys standing on each other's shoulders dressed up like the Prince of Versailles. Under the overcoat is also a couple of penguins. The lion whips open the Prince of Versailles overcoat, and the monkey inside says to him "What's new pussycat?" Then one of the penguins says "Whoah, whoah, whoah..." (as in hold on a minute.) I was the ONLY person in the entire theater that laughed. (Well, T started laughing after I did, but not because he got the joke, just because I was laughing.) How is that possible? Yes, I know that a theater full of little kids aren't going to get a Tom Jones joke, but not one of their parents? Or am I wrong and it just wasn't funny? I thought it was funny. You would have laughed with me, right?

I laughed just reading it. :D Thanks, I needed a chuckle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 02, 2012, 05:56:24 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 02, 2012, 05:27:17 PM
How's your Swedish? Do you still use it with anybody?

Eh, it's a bit lacking. I almost never use it anymore. I really only use it to confuse people.

Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
Happy Anni, Buddy!

Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 02, 2012, 07:40:23 PM

Went fishing for the first time all year and caught two rainbow trout. They weren't terribly large, but after fishing almost every weekend last summer and not catching a single trout, I was happy. Beautiful day too. Got more tan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 02, 2012, 08:35:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
Happy Anni, Buddy!

Amicale, I thought of you yesterday. I took T to see Madagascar 3, and there is a scene where the animals are running around in a casino in Monte Carlo looking for some monkeys (as you do, when in Monte Carlo.) They find the monkeys standing on each other's shoulders dressed up like the Prince of Versailles. Under the overcoat is also a couple of penguins. The lion whips open the Prince of Versailles overcoat, and the monkey inside says to him "What's new pussycat?" Then one of the penguins says "Whoah, whoah, whoah..." (as in hold on a minute.) I was the ONLY person in the entire theater that laughed. (Well, T started laughing after I did, but not because he got the joke, just because I was laughing.) How is that possible? Yes, I know that a theater full of little kids aren't going to get a Tom Jones joke, but not one of their parents? Or am I wrong and it just wasn't funny? I thought it was funny. You would have laughed with me, right?

LOL, that made me giggle! If I'd seen and heard that, I would have laughed for sure! ;D

I think we'll be seeing Madagascar 3 shortly. Would you say it's as good as the others? The first is the best one so far, I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 02, 2012, 08:35:26 PM

The Asmo got tanned too. And now, he's wanting to be rid of it. >:( Unfortunately, easier to get than to remove, tan is. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 02, 2012, 09:33:16 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 02, 2012, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 05:38:30 PM
Happy Anni, Buddy!

Amicale, I thought of you yesterday. I took T to see Madagascar 3, and there is a scene where the animals are running around in a casino in Monte Carlo looking for some monkeys (as you do, when in Monte Carlo.) They find the monkeys standing on each other's shoulders dressed up like the Prince of Versailles. Under the overcoat is also a couple of penguins. The lion whips open the Prince of Versailles overcoat, and the monkey inside says to him "What's new pussycat?" Then one of the penguins says "Whoah, whoah, whoah..." (as in hold on a minute.) I was the ONLY person in the entire theater that laughed. (Well, T started laughing after I did, but not because he got the joke, just because I was laughing.) How is that possible? Yes, I know that a theater full of little kids aren't going to get a Tom Jones joke, but not one of their parents? Or am I wrong and it just wasn't funny? I thought it was funny. You would have laughed with me, right?

LOL, that made me giggle! If I'd seen and heard that, I would have laughed for sure! ;D

I think we'll be seeing Madagascar 3 shortly. Would you say it's as good as the others? The first is the best one so far, I think.

Yes, it was very cute, although I have to say that I liked Brave better, so if you only see one.....

Asmo, why do you want to get rid of your tan? I love my tan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 02, 2012, 10:00:59 PM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on July 02, 2012, 07:40:23 PM
Went fishing for the first time all year and caught two rainbow trout. They weren't terribly large, but after fishing almost every weekend last summer and not catching a single trout, I was happy. Beautiful day too. Got more tan.

sounds like a good day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 02, 2012, 10:06:08 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 09:33:16 PM
Asmo, why do you want to get rid of your tan? I love my tan.

I don't like having an orange-ish reflection looking back at me in a mirror.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 02, 2012, 10:23:46 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 02, 2012, 10:06:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 02, 2012, 09:33:16 PM
Asmo, why do you want to get rid of your tan? I love my tan.
I don't like having an orange-ish reflection looking back at me in a mirror.

LOL You should see the sad panda face I gave my orange-ish arms. LOL Oh well, I asked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 02, 2012, 10:48:36 PM

Some people sort of look ok in orange. Not many, but some do. I, however, am not one of them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 02, 2012, 10:52:53 PM

Im watching "daredevils : Life on the Edge" and its really making me want to get back into extreme sports, not done any since I broke my leg, arm, and ribs (that seriously fucking hurt).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 02, 2012, 11:02:05 PM

Of all the songs that could be stuck in my head it just has to be the Benny Hill theme.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 02, 2012, 11:11:31 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 02, 2012, 10:52:53 PM
Im watching "daredevils : Life on the Edge" and its really making me want to get back into extreme sports, not done any since I broke my leg, arm, and ribs (that seriously fucking hurt).

I've been watching loads of Danny MacAskill videos with my son - we're both big fans, he's just amazing and an inspiration to every aspiring A&E regular!

I'm recording the programme and will see it later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 02, 2012, 11:34:42 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 02, 2012, 11:11:31 PM
I've been watching loads of Danny MacAskill videos with my son - we're both big fans, he's just amazing and an inspiration to every aspiring A&E regular!

I'm recording the programme and will see it later.

Yeah the guy is ace, seriously talented. I just wish I knew about wingsuits as a kid, I so want to give that a go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 02, 2012, 11:43:11 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 02, 2012, 11:34:42 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 02, 2012, 11:11:31 PM
I've been watching loads of Danny MacAskill videos with my son - we're both big fans, he's just amazing and an inspiration to every aspiring A&E regular!

I'm recording the programme and will see it later.

Yeah the guy is ace, seriously talented. I just wish I knew about wingsuits as a kid, I so want to give that a go.

Yeah, but I don't think they work from a first floor bedroom window... and that's where my first trial would probably have been.

So, what was your particular deathwish that got you splintered?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 03, 2012, 06:00:48 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 02, 2012, 08:35:26 PM
The Asmo got tanned too. And now, he's wanting to be rid of it. >:( Unfortunately, easier to get than to remove, tan is. >:(

i hate tanning!!!

it does suck that is happens so quick. i work outside, so i tan so much now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2012, 09:52:59 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 02, 2012, 11:02:05 PM
Of all the songs that could be stuck in my head it just has to be the Benny Hill theme.

F U now I've got it stuck in my head!

*Wanders off grumbling and humming!*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 03, 2012, 10:10:34 AM

Have a hot whisky and lemon, then keep runing Schubert's 5th through your head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 03, 2012, 01:07:24 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 02, 2012, 11:43:11 PM
So, what was your particular deathwish that got you splintered?

That was just skating, fell from about 13 foot onto my side when going as fast as I possibly could. I made the clearance just caught a wheel on the wall I was on which sent me flying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 03, 2012, 05:13:09 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 03, 2012, 10:10:34 AM
Have a hot whisky and lemon, then keep runing Schubert's 5th through your head.

Hot whiskey and lemon, OG's cure-all. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2012, 05:27:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 03, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 03, 2012, 10:10:34 AM
Have a hot whisky and lemon, then keep runing Schubert's 5th through your head.

Hot whiskey and lemon, OG's cure-all. ;D

Well if it doesn't cure you you still feel better! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 03, 2012, 07:20:35 PM

Quote from: BudhorseHot whiskey and lemon, OG's cure-all. ;D

You noticed! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2012, 10:59:15 PM

Murderous... Somethingorother. Trying to figure out. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Malakoot on July 03, 2012, 11:53:15 PM

Looking for a good book to read.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 05, 2012, 01:59:31 PM

Loads of terror bollocks on the news today, *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 02:05:20 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 05, 2012, 01:59:31 PM
Loads of terror bollocks on the news today, *sigh*

Is it that Audi-ringed sports thing... Thing? Or did something explode again?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 05, 2012, 02:12:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 02:05:20 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 05, 2012, 01:59:31 PM
Loads of terror bollocks on the news today, *sigh*
Is it that Audi-ringed sports thing... Thing? Or did something explode again?

Yup just about a bunch of raids across London and something to do with a coach which happened to be wrong.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 05, 2012, 02:32:01 PM

fuck this heat. i don't want to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 02:35:23 PM

Is nice and warm where The Asmo is at. 26^oC, if the thermometer is to be believed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:40:19 PM

I'm thinking I flunked chemistry. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 05, 2012, 04:41:35 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
I'm thinking I flunked chemistry. :(

Well.....hwo needs chemistry?! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:43:45 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 05, 2012, 04:41:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
I'm thinking I flunked chemistry. :(

Well.....hwo needs chemistry?! ;)

I'd hire a chemist and be done with it, but I'll have to take the subject again next semester.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 05, 2012, 04:54:12 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 02:35:23 PM
Is nice and warm where The Asmo is at. 26^oC, if the thermometer is to be believed.

Nice. ;_;
It's 34°C here. Not too humid at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:55:16 PM

17C here. Quite comfy. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 05, 2012, 04:57:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:55:16 PM
17C here. Quite comfy. ;D

Super envy! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 05:04:40 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 05, 2012, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 02:35:23 PM
Is nice and warm where The Asmo is at. 26^oC, if the thermometer is to be believed.

Nice. ;_;
It's 34°C here. Not too humid at least.

It's been crazy hot in Ottawa, too. It was still 30°C at 9 pm last night.
I miss my land of the icebergs. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 06:33:25 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 04:55:16 PM
17C here. Quite comfy. ;D

Cold. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 05, 2012, 06:42:23 PM

Ralph has to be the best character ever created.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m541nsWR1j1rxh1u4o1_250.gif&hash=806c1d43a892c15773363d8acad11207d7f5ae83)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 05, 2012, 08:01:16 PM

36^oC here. ;-;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM

Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 05, 2012, 08:39:40 PM

Aaaaaawwwwww Siz! Maybe it could be licorice spoon. I don't know if that means a spoon with which to eat licorice, or a spoon made of licorice. Or one with fancy chains and gears. Or a strangely fit fat cat spoon! Or a spoon that goes "wub-wub-wub" like a dubstep base drop when you bite down on it. Oh, the possibilities are endless......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 05, 2012, 09:13:55 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM
Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

Good point. Though hard to see.

After 5 or so years on this site, I'm working up to mine still. Lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2012, 09:36:20 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM
Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

That's better :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 05, 2012, 09:36:20 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM
Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

That's better :D

Heh so that's what that smudge was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.

The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:13:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Haha, my monitor is pretty tiny. I had to zoom in a half dozen times. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 05, 2012, 10:18:33 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:13:24 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Haha, my monitor is pretty tiny. I had to zoom in a half dozen times. :P

I don't even know how to zoom. I had to copy it, open a Word document, paste, and then increase the font size. D'oh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2012, 10:23:01 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 05, 2012, 10:18:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:13:24 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Haha, my monitor is pretty tiny. I had to zoom in a half dozen times. :P

I don't even know how to zoom. I had to copy it, open a Word document, paste, and then increase the font size. D'oh!

All you need to do is quote the message and read it at normal screen size.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:24:44 PM

Or press Ctrl and + :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:55:32 PM

...OR get 27+ inches of very high definition. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:56:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:55:32 PM
...OR get 27+ inches of very high definition. 8)

My way is cheaper :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 05, 2012, 10:59:14 PM

So is mine. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 11:30:27 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 10:56:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:55:32 PM
...OR get 27+ inches of very high definition. 8)

My way is cheaper :D

My other 27 inch screen is only full HD, and it was dirt cheap. I think I paid something like 500 bucks for it. Is a BENQ, but is quite alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 01:22:56 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Doubtless your high definition and over-sized monitor allows you to peer into the hearts of humans with relative ease? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 06, 2012, 01:24:59 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 01:22:56 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

Doubtless your high definition and over-sized monitor allows you to peer into the hearts of humans with relative ease? ;D

*Snerk* Not that he's interested in the contents of the human heart, except for culinary purposes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2012, 01:29:16 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2012, 01:24:59 AM
*Snerk* Not that he's interested in the contents of the human heart, except for culinary purposes.

Yes. An Asmo in a chef's hat making blood pudding and heart burgers. Can you imagine a scene more idyllic? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 06, 2012, 01:34:17 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 06, 2012, 01:29:16 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2012, 01:24:59 AM
*Snerk* Not that he's interested in the contents of the human heart, except for culinary purposes.
Yes. An Asmo in a chef's hat making blood pudding and heart burgers. Can you imagine a scene more idyllic? :D

I'm picturing an Asmo in high heels and a particularly gruesome and gory "Kiss the Cook" apron. It's like the cover of a certain sort of rock album from the mid 90s.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2012, 01:43:59 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2012, 01:34:17 AM
I'm picturing an Asmo in high heels and a particularly gruesome and gory "Kiss the Cook" apron. It's like the cover of a certain sort of rock album from the mid 90s.

Asmos have no legs for heels nor torsos for aprons. They do, however, have a top part for the chef's hat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2012, 01:47:47 AM

hmmm mix the X-Factor with Die Antwoord (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uee_mcxvrw) and I think we have the best television program ever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 06, 2012, 04:46:49 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 05, 2012, 06:42:23 PM
Ralph has to be the best character ever created.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m541nsWR1j1rxh1u4o1_250.gif&hash=806c1d43a892c15773363d8acad11207d7f5ae83)

HE SO IS.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 06, 2012, 04:49:02 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Heh so that's what that smudge was.
The Asmo proudly gazes upon His oversized monitor that lets Him read smudges with ease. :D

You show off! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 06:37:11 AM

Where's RenegadeReversi? ???

I wonder where he's gone off to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2012, 07:05:19 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM
Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

Yes but I'll have to think about it.
It will of course have to have the handle on the right.
I'm open to suggestions...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 06, 2012, 09:06:23 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2012, 07:05:19 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 05, 2012, 08:29:55 PM
Can I have a spoon please, TMP?
:'(

Yes but I'll have to think about it.
It will of course have to have the handle on the right.

...But then we're left with a dichotomous leftly-proclivitous bowl. I'm not sure I could live with that :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2012, 09:37:35 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 06, 2012, 09:06:23 AM

...But then we're left with a dichotomous leftly-proclivitous bowl. I'm not sure I could live with that :D

Think of it as the rightist spoon exploiting the proletariat bowl, it should add piquancy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 06, 2012, 10:31:38 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 06, 2012, 09:37:35 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 06, 2012, 09:06:23 AM

...But then we're left with a dichotomous leftly-proclivitous bowl. I'm not sure I could live with that :D

Think of it as the rightist spoon exploiting the proletariat bowl, it should add piquancy.

Hmmm, OK, we could run with that. But I'd opt for just cutting the bowl off entirely. We can't provide support indefinitely!

Ahh, having my cake AND eating it. ...No, wait, my spoon doesnt work...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on July 06, 2012, 12:19:26 PM

Back after some 'puter issues. I decided to fix it myself after thinking of buying a new one. For the most part I got what I wanted and it turned out well, and buying one would have cost twice as much for roughly the same capabilities. It was a risk and a hassle, but also a lesson in the joy of the satisfaction of doing something for yourself. Having a pc that can actually do what I ask of it is such a relief. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 06, 2012, 12:37:32 PM

Well done, Sir! Glad to see you back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 02:49:26 PM

How much would it weird out the lady sitting next to me if I told her I thought she smelled nice?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2012, 03:34:37 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
How much would it weird out the lady sitting next to me if I told her I thought she smelled nice?

Say, "I really like that perfume you're wearing what's it called?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 06, 2012, 04:06:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
How much would it weird out the lady sitting next to me if I told her I thought she smelled nice?
Say, "I really like that perfume you're wearing what's it called?"

^^This is a much better idea than leaning over, taking a big theatrical sniff and saying "Mmmmmm, you smell......delicious...." ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 04:10:39 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2012, 04:06:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
How much would it weird out the lady sitting next to me if I told her I thought she smelled nice?
Say, "I really like that perfume you're wearing what's it called?"

^^This is a much better idea than leaning over, taking a big theatrical sniff and saying "Mmmmmm, you smell......delicious...." ;D

hahahaha! It'd probably free up more space around me, though. ;D
I decided against it for now. I'll have to find other ways to keep up my weirdo cred.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 06, 2012, 04:34:26 PM

Daaahliing! But your fragrance - it's utterly divine! I absolutely MUST know your secret! .... Wal Mart 3 for 2? Dahling! How totally ... err ... surprising.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 04:38:16 PM

HEY MISSUS! MIND IF I GIVES YA A SNIFF?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 04:38:53 PM

That last one was in a thick Newfoundland accent - for added effect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2012, 05:37:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2012, 04:06:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 02:49:26 PM
How much would it weird out the lady sitting next to me if I told her I thought she smelled nice?
Say, "I really like that perfume you're wearing what's it called?"

^^This is a much better idea than leaning over, taking a big theatrical sniff and saying "Mmmmmm, you smell......delicious...." ;D

It also works well as an impromptu introduction line :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 10:49:46 PM

Here's what you should do:

Don't say anything, that would be weird.
Stare at her wide-eyed for a moment
scooch over
take some of her hair in your hand
take it to your nose and smell it
look a bit surprised and wonder if it tastes like it smells
test the hypothesis that it does (don't nibble it too much)
let her hair go
carry on with what you were doing before.

On second thought, maybe staring at her wide-eyed is a bit weird. ??? Remove that part.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 06, 2012, 11:56:54 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 04:38:16 PM
HEY MISSUS! MIND IF I GIVES YA A SNIFF?!

That would be sexy XDD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 07, 2012, 02:17:10 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 06, 2012, 04:38:16 PM
HEY MISSUS! MIND IF I GIVES YA A SNIFF?!

:D you're awesome. I can soooo picture you doing that, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 09:39:10 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfGsre.png&hash=19823bab4c1123af8f793ae2a16a2c418c4d9d23)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV2WuD.png&hash=aebf3c9587cb6988b1901404ab5530d8b8df6580)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2012, 10:36:38 AM

Excellent work as usual TMP :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 12:47:08 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 09:39:10 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfGsre.png&hash=19823bab4c1123af8f793ae2a16a2c418c4d9d23)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV2WuD.png&hash=aebf3c9587cb6988b1901404ab5530d8b8df6580)

Awesome!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 07, 2012, 01:56:08 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 09:39:10 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV2WuD.png&hash=aebf3c9587cb6988b1901404ab5530d8b8df6580)

Oh, I freakin' LOVE it! ;D ;D

If I could put this on my shelf next to my rowing trophies I would. I'm so very proud and pleased.

Thank you TMP :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 02:23:54 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 07, 2012, 01:56:08 PMd.

Thank you TMP :-*

No worries mate, I got ya Zip wheels so you wouldn't be confused with the riff raff prolls who ride 'cause they have to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 07, 2012, 02:41:30 PM

Great job as always Pudding!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 02:42:41 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2012, 04:16:44 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 09:39:10 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfGsre.png&hash=19823bab4c1123af8f793ae2a16a2c418c4d9d23)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV2WuD.png&hash=aebf3c9587cb6988b1901404ab5530d8b8df6580)

Very nice! Cool wheels :D

Is this like one of those games when you have two pictures when you have to find the differences?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 07, 2012, 07:10:44 PM

I can see a difference! (Jumps up and down with excitement.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 07, 2012, 07:37:38 PM

Your spoons get better and better, Pudding!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 07, 2012, 08:01:38 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 07, 2012, 02:23:54 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 07, 2012, 01:56:08 PMd.

Thank you TMP :-*

No worries mate, I got ya Zip wheels so you wouldn't be confused with the riff raff prolls who ride 'cause they have to.

Yeah, nice attention to detail, Pud. Look like 404's to me - a little decadent but they'll do nicely!

Took me a hard stare to spot the difference, but I opted for the one with a more obvious mode of transmission... kinda... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2012, 10:41:42 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 07, 2012, 07:10:44 PM
I can see a difference! (Jumps up and down with excitement.)

Now I see it :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 08, 2012, 01:21:42 AM

That piece of candy tricked me. It looked like chocolate but it was black licorice. ;-;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 08, 2012, 06:09:34 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 08, 2012, 01:21:42 AM
That piece of candy tricked me. It looked like chocolate but it was black licorice. ;-;

Bad, bad candy! T_T;;

I got drunk at work today, because my boss brought a box of red wine from Spain. We all drank like 3 - 4 cups. I was singing and surveying people. It was amusing. I just wanted to sing~

I still did my job properly though ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 08, 2012, 01:37:49 PM

Some North Koreans have particularly ugly haircuts.

"Insanity gone mad," I have to remember that to use at an appropriate time.

This method of movement used by pythons seems weird.

QuoteIn this mode, the belly scales are lifted (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake) and pulled forward before being placed down and the body pulled over them. Waves of movement and stasis pass posteriorly, resulting in a series of ripples in the skin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2012, 02:15:23 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 08, 2012, 01:37:49 PM
QuoteIn this mode, the belly scales are lifted (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake) and pulled forward before being placed down and the body pulled over them. Waves of movement and stasis pass posteriorly, resulting in a series of ripples in the skin.

It does seem odd, wonder why they lost their legs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 08, 2012, 02:35:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2012, 02:15:23 PM

It does seem odd, wonder why they lost their legs.

Maybe to fit into small spaces to reach rats and stuff.

Or a certain being may have smote there legs off for chasing his beloved rats. If so it wasn't very successful though, must have been in rage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 08, 2012, 05:03:35 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 08, 2012, 01:37:49 PM
Some North Koreans have particularly ugly haircuts.

"Insanity gone mad," I have to remember that to use at an appropriate time.

This method of movement used by pythons seems weird.

QuoteIn this mode, the belly scales are lifted (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake) and pulled forward before being placed down and the body pulled over them. Waves of movement and stasis pass posteriorly, resulting in a series of ripples in the skin.

The Korean haircut thing made me laugh!

oooh~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 08, 2012, 06:26:22 PM

Sweetdeath, saw some Pinky Pie cupcakes today. They reminded me of you. (in a non creepy way)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 08, 2012, 06:43:29 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 08, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
Sweetdeath, saw some Pinky Pie cupcakes today. They reminded me of you. (in a non creepy way)

Ooh yum *-*;
i'm kinda in the mood for cupcakes now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 08, 2012, 09:18:34 PM

My daughter and her dad went home. I miss them already. I'll probably be heading back in that direction in 3 or so weeks. Hoping a couple things turn around before I have to head back jobwise, but really, REALLY looking forward to getting back to ordinary family life, too...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2012, 10:08:35 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 08, 2012, 09:18:34 PM
My daughter and her dad went home. I miss them already. I'll probably be heading back in that direction in 3 or so weeks. Hoping a couple things turn around before I have to head back jobwise, but really, REALLY looking forward to getting back to ordinary family life, too...

You do have a complex life don't you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2012, 11:46:17 PM

Good night all. Off to bed. Don't burn the place down on my account ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 08, 2012, 11:53:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2012, 11:46:17 PM
Good night all. Off to bed. Don't burn the place down on my account ;D

Haha, I've got to head off, too. I will have no part in HAF-burning ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 12:04:51 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 08, 2012, 11:53:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2012, 11:46:17 PM
Good night all. Off to bed. Don't burn the place down on my account ;D

Haha, I've got to head off, too. I will have no part in HAF-burning ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Foh-my.png&hash=b103206c5ba6db8a10d78f398f4ab6f37cac0aa4)
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 09, 2012, 01:27:38 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2012, 10:08:35 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 08, 2012, 09:18:34 PM
My daughter and her dad went home. I miss them already. I'll probably be heading back in that direction in 3 or so weeks. Hoping a couple things turn around before I have to head back jobwise, but really, REALLY looking forward to getting back to ordinary family life, too...

You do have a complex life don't you.

Not as complex as it used to be, thank goodness, but plenty complex enough...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 09, 2012, 02:45:18 AM

Enjoying my last day off for a while.
Ah, the joys and sorrows of adulthood.
At least i get paid tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 02:58:19 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 12:16:32 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 12:04:51 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 08, 2012, 11:53:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2012, 11:46:17 PM
Good night all. Off to bed. Don't burn the place down on my account ;D

Haha, I've got to head off, too. I will have no part in HAF-burning ;D
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Foh-my.png&hash=b103206c5ba6db8a10d78f398f4ab6f37cac0aa4)
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What? Is that because I've already responded to a bunch of this?
I can't help it, I have a chronic need to add my two cents. :P

No... Tank went to bed, you see... And that means The Asmo can now set the curtains on fire and throw furniture from the balcony. Maybe even park a tractor in the pool. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 09, 2012, 03:10:16 AM

Can we throw a tv in the pool too?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 03:25:54 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 09, 2012, 03:10:16 AM
Can we throw a tv in the pool too?

The Asmo's TV is long since gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 09, 2012, 03:26:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 09, 2012, 03:10:16 AM
Can we throw a tv in the pool too?

YES! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 03:45:47 AM

Throw it! ;D

I will salvage what I can, I'm in need of a new TV...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 09, 2012, 04:13:21 AM

In case anybody is wondering, I've moved the discussion of recent forum drama to the existing thread dedicated to that topic (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=10263.0). All posts relating to that topic are there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 04:38:20 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 02:58:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 12:16:32 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 12:04:51 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 08, 2012, 11:53:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2012, 11:46:17 PM
Good night all. Off to bed. Don't burn the place down on my account ;D

Haha, I've got to head off, too. I will have no part in HAF-burning ;D
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Foh-my.png&hash=b103206c5ba6db8a10d78f398f4ab6f37cac0aa4)
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What? Is that because I've already responded to a bunch of this?
I can't help it, I have a chronic need to add my two cents. :P
No... Tank went to bed, you see... And that means The Asmo can now set the curtains on fire and throw furniture from the balcony. Maybe even park a tractor in the pool. :D

Ohhhh, I getcha. Budhorse might have a horse you can borrow, if you'd like to ride naked through the forum. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 04:47:11 AM

We shall have to find you a scary-looking head mask and a torch. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 09, 2012, 04:53:41 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 04:38:20 AM
Ohhhh, I getcha. Budhorse might have a horse you can borrow, if you'd like to ride naked through the forum. :D

As long as they are put back where you found them and they are relatively clean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on July 09, 2012, 11:23:13 AM

No rain in sight, but thankfully the brutal heatwave is over around here, for now at least. MAN that was just harsh. All those poor people without air conditioning in their homes, and the homeless. But you just knew that after that mild winter there was going to be hell to pay. I hope everyone gets relief soon -- and a good soaking rain as well. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 09, 2012, 03:00:33 PM

Silicon rolling pins. I bought one awhile ago because it was advertised to roll out dough without tearing or needing to be dusted with flour. It was wrong about that -- I've tried and tried but it doesn't work any better than a wooden rolling pin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 09, 2012, 03:25:32 PM

Quote from: Steve Reason on July 09, 2012, 11:23:13 AM
No rain in sight, but thankfully the brutal heatwave is over around here, for now at least. MAN that was just harsh. All those poor people without air conditioning in their homes, and the homeless. But you just knew that after that mild winter there was going to be hell to pay. I hope everyone gets relief soon -- and a good soaking rain as well. :)

We had to go live with a family friend for a few days, because our house was acting like an oven and was making the temp inside 5-10 degrees hotter than it was inside.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 03:35:46 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 09, 2012, 03:00:33 PM
Silicon rolling pins. I bought one awhile ago because it was advertised to roll out dough without tearing or needing to be dusted with flour. It was wrong about that -- I've tried and tried but it doesn't work any better than a wooden rolling pin.

Huh. Isn't silicon kinda, smooshy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 09, 2012, 05:17:04 PM

QuoteWe had to go live with a family friend for a few days, because our house was acting like an oven and was making the temp inside 5-10 degrees hotter than it was inside.

QuoteI hope everyone gets relief soon -- and a good soaking rain as well.

Here in the UK it's been raining more or less constantly since April. April and June were both all-time records for rain, as was the 3-month period. We're getting some quite serious flooding: villages swamped, roads cut, rail lines blocked by landslides.

Swap?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 09, 2012, 06:45:27 PM

This is the first thing I am typing on my brand new and very nice keyboard. Think I might be gaming tonight.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 06:54:39 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 09, 2012, 06:45:27 PM
This is the first thing I am typing on my brand new and very nice keyboard. Think I might be gaming tonight.....

I got a new mouse, and this one is much clickier than the last one. I'm serious, late at night I'd bet the click click could be heard down the deserted street.

Played Oblivion for awhile, and the clicking and looting can get pretty loud at my end. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 09, 2012, 06:58:35 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRlf4K.jpg&hash=88b15b9d5c6bdb4efeb3f4b202fb776139b3a916)

I see the Asmo is looking for more minions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 08:34:17 PM

Yes, you see, there was this accident lately and The Asmo, he is sort of... Broke, really, when it comes to minions, minioncare and minionising. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 08:50:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 08:34:17 PM
Yes, you see, there was this accident lately and The Asmo, he is sort of... Broke, really, when it comes to minions, minioncare and minionising. :(

Good dental at least?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 09, 2012, 08:51:45 PM

^^There must be. What is a good Asminion without sharp teeth for biting?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 09:44:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 08:51:45 PM
^^There must be. What is a good Asminion without sharp teeth for biting?

No dental, actually. However, there is prosthetics department, and they make teeth out of titanium.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM

Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 09, 2012, 11:44:17 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

Was it safe sex?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:46:12 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 09, 2012, 11:44:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

Was it safe sex?

Hahaha, it was next to a ditch, so probably not that safe. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 09, 2012, 11:47:36 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:46:12 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 09, 2012, 11:44:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

Was it safe sex?

Hahaha, it was next to a ditch, so probably not that safe. ;)

Probably not. You can twist an ankle that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 09, 2012, 11:48:10 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:46:12 PM
Hahaha, it was next to a ditch, so probably not that safe. ;)

Ah nice and filthy then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 09, 2012, 11:59:37 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

:o When you say you caught them, did you accidentally stumble across them? Tell them off? Details! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 12:07:01 AM

Did you ask them if there was any particular reason they weren't in their home or hadn't gone to a motel? Details. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 10, 2012, 12:07:58 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 09, 2012, 11:59:37 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

:o When you say you caught them, did you accidentally stumble across them? Tell them off? Details! :D

I had to pick up a UPS package in an industrial park, which turned into a bit of an odyssey (I walked). I couldn't find the damn building, so I was sort of wandering around the area. I turned down a little used industrial road, turned a corner and found them there -- against a tree, down the embankment from the road, next to the ditch (a car might not have spotted them, but I was walking, so-uh-did). They must have heard me at the last minute, because they were both frozen when I noticed them (the guy was facing me, the girl was not).

The guy stared at me. I paused for a moment. I smiled, adjusted my sunglasses, and kept walking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 10, 2012, 12:28:25 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 10, 2012, 12:07:58 AM

The guy stared at me. I paused for a moment. I smiled, adjusted my sunglasses, and kept walking.

All-in-all, a perfect response, I'd say...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 10, 2012, 12:29:17 AM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 10, 2012, 12:28:25 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 10, 2012, 12:07:58 AM

The guy stared at me. I paused for a moment. I smiled, adjusted my sunglasses, and kept walking.

All-in-all, a perfect response, I'd say...

She could have pointed and laughed. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 10, 2012, 12:33:47 AM

Haha, well, there are worse things to find in the bushes of an abandoned industrial park I suppose....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 10, 2012, 04:25:50 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

wow, how romantic ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 04:50:54 AM

Shouldn't have eaten that pizza. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 10, 2012, 04:52:22 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 04:50:54 AM
Shouldn't have eaten that pizza. :-\

I know that feeling :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 10, 2012, 04:54:40 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 10, 2012, 12:29:17 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 10, 2012, 12:28:25 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 10, 2012, 12:07:58 AM

The guy stared at me. I paused for a moment. I smiled, adjusted my sunglasses, and kept walking.

All-in-all, a perfect response, I'd say...

She could have pointed and laughed. ;D

She could, I concede. But I prefer the subtlety of her actual response. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 10, 2012, 04:57:07 AM

I would of screamed REALLY loudly just to mess up their day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 10, 2012, 04:59:39 AM

Nah, they weren't hurting anyone. They seemed pretty embarrassed, actually. And the look on the guy's face was pretty priceless. I had a bit of a chuckle to myself once I was out of view.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on July 10, 2012, 06:20:24 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 11:42:21 PM
Sooooo... caught two people having sex in some bushes today.

Nice. It's the little unexpected things like that that make life fun. I caught a few in the act in my house growing up -- my stepdad let all sorts crash in our house. Now I'd like to be the one getting caught. It's been a long dry spell. lol ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Steve Reason on July 10, 2012, 09:17:32 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 04:50:54 AM
Shouldn't have eaten that pizza. :-\

Yeah we've all said that more than once. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 10, 2012, 11:04:12 AM

Quote from: Steve Reason on July 10, 2012, 09:17:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 04:50:54 AM
Shouldn't have eaten that pizza. :-\

Yeah we've all said that more than once. :o

The Asmo can digest the kind of kebab they sell out of a modified caravan... Thus, His Grayness hath never said those particular words :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 10, 2012, 05:05:40 PM

I'm getting increasingly anxious about Tank. :-[ I hope he comes back soon. If you're reading this Tank, you are missed already. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 10, 2012, 05:22:23 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 10, 2012, 05:05:40 PM
I'm getting increasingly anxious about Tank. :-[ I hope he comes back soon. If you're reading this Tank, you are missed already. :-[

Same here. I hope everything is okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 05:43:34 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 10, 2012, 05:05:40 PM
I'm getting increasingly anxious about Tank. :-[ I hope he comes back soon. If you're reading this Tank, you are missed already. :-[

Me too. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2012, 06:25:58 PM

I just found a random mnemonic generator. (http://spacefem.com/mnemonics/) Can be very helpful for some.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 10, 2012, 08:30:39 PM

Quote from: AliI'm getting increasingly anxious about Tank. :-[ I hope he comes back soon. If you're reading this Tank, you are missed already. :-[

Me, too. We need you, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 10, 2012, 08:42:45 PM

*big HUG* for Tank if he's reading this. Thinking of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 10, 2012, 09:43:12 PM

I must've missed something? What's going on with Tank?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on July 10, 2012, 10:08:28 PM

Believe it or not, despite the recent hoop-la, I spend more time with you heathens ( as a term of endearment ) than I do in my Christian forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 11, 2012, 12:50:14 AM

I was bored so I decided to google budhorse4 to see what came up. Apparently I am a member of the Chevy truck forum and I like to review Craftsman tools. I must be so interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 11, 2012, 06:05:44 AM

spent a lot of money today. whoops :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 11, 2012, 09:55:11 AM

Quote from: Ihateyoumike on July 10, 2012, 09:43:12 PM
I must've missed something? What's going on with Tank?

I'm not sure what's going on with his absence (or at least lack of posts) but I imagine it's a self prescribed cooling off period after this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=10263.0)...

Tank, if you're reading this, I, for one, was cool with the ban. Hope to see you back around soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 11:43:35 AM

Feeling the love ;D

I should 'flounce' more often :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 11, 2012, 01:09:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2012, 11:43:35 AM
Feeling the love ;D

I should 'flounce' more often :D

I dunno, I can't picture a tank flouncing and mincing and twirling, but oh god, what a sight... :D

((((Tank))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 11, 2012, 01:12:45 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 11, 2012, 01:09:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2012, 11:43:35 AM
Feeling the love ;D

I should 'flounce' more often :D

I dunno, I can't picture a tank flouncing and mincing and twirling, but oh god, what a sight... :D

((((Tank))))

If Tank promised to do all that on the next virtual meetup, do you think we would get more people to attend? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 11, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 11, 2012, 01:09:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2012, 11:43:35 AM
Feeling the love ;D

I should 'flounce' more often :D

I dunno, I can't picture a tank flouncing and mincing and twirling, but oh god, what a sight... :D

((((Tank))))
If Tank promised to do all that on the next virtual meetup, do you think we would get more people to attend? ;D

Definitely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 02:09:38 PM

Oh I definitely want to see Tank mincing and whirling.... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 05:04:54 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 02:09:38 PM
Oh I definitely want to see Tank mincing and whirling.... ;D

I'll do it if you will :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 05:10:40 PM

^^Haha, it's a deal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 11, 2012, 05:14:33 PM

Tank, did you ever finish that certain something of a certain something you showed us?

Some people at the video meetup may remember what I mean...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 05:19:49 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 11, 2012, 05:14:33 PM
Tank, did you ever finish that certain something of a certain something you showed us?

Some people at the video meetup may remember what I mean...

Bugger!!! I so must do that!!!
I shall make time tomorrow.
Did you read your PM?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 05:24:44 PM

;D I remember.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 11, 2012, 05:30:17 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2012, 05:19:49 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 11, 2012, 05:14:33 PM
Tank, did you ever finish that certain something of a certain something you showed us?

Some people at the video meetup may remember what I mean...
Bugger!!! I so must do that!!!
I shall make time tomorrow.
Did you read your PM?

Of course, thanks.

I just wanted to leave a pregnant mystery hanging in the ether...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 06:15:18 PM

What thing? ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 06:20:48 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 06:15:18 PM
What thing? ???

I displayed an item at the last video meet so only those that were there will know at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 06:31:47 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 05:24:44 PM
;D I remember.

Me too ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 07:29:37 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 06:31:47 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 05:24:44 PM
;D I remember.

Me too ;D

Hard to forget.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 08:07:10 PM

I'm having one of those moments...

...when I feel insanely and uncontrollably curious. :(

What item? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 11, 2012, 08:21:44 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 08:07:10 PM
I'm having one of those moments...

...when I feel insanely and uncontrollably curious. :(

What item? :)

I have therefore accomplished my objective and retire smugly satisfied.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 08:32:16 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 11, 2012, 08:21:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2012, 08:07:10 PM
I'm having one of those moments...

...when I feel insanely and uncontrollably curious. :(

What item? :)

I have therefore accomplished my objective and retire smugly satisfied.

Should read: I have therefore accomplished my objective and so there is little need to hold in tiny little secrets. I will disclose the facts behind the mystery surrounding the item's identity. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 11, 2012, 10:23:23 PM

For all of your viewing pleasure. (A bit on the NSFW side)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PToqVW4n86U

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 11, 2012, 10:58:10 PM

QuoteBlah, blah blah... blah?

The default quote font is small, personally I'd prefer all text was the same size. Recusant often seems to take the trouble to size up his quotes which I appreciate. Is there a setting for this, or do people like it the way it is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 11, 2012, 11:05:09 PM

eating a fudge pop :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2012, 01:49:11 AM

Had to pop over to the rough area of my city today (well there are a few, well there are more than a few) pretty sad how those people are living, hookers and skag heads everywhere, I think I like my little bubble.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 08:51:29 AM

WHAT IS THIS BLOODY 'ITEM?' Come on, you've got to tell us now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 12, 2012, 03:00:05 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 08:51:29 AM
WHAT IS THIS BLOODY 'ITEM?' Come on, you've got to tell us now.

Time for bed, gramps. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 03:09:34 PM

Can I have my teddy? Will you tuck me up?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 12, 2012, 03:13:12 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 03:09:34 PM
Can I have my teddy? Will you tuck me up?

Yes. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2012, 05:18:50 PM

For no other reason than I love it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweet-station.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fimage01.jpg&hash=2303db322c53269ab9ef15a11b1588fc90ae8848)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweet-station.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fimage06.jpg&hash=c14003b130c6d4b33a3c4b24ed6d7aac77e6df5a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 12, 2012, 05:25:27 PM

^^That's pretty cool!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2012, 06:00:01 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 12, 2012, 05:18:50 PM
For no other reason than I love it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweet-station.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fimage01.jpg&hash=2303db322c53269ab9ef15a11b1588fc90ae8848)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweet-station.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fimage06.jpg&hash=c14003b130c6d4b33a3c4b24ed6d7aac77e6df5a)

Where the hell are those?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 12, 2012, 06:33:10 PM

I saw those images floating around my Pinterest. Pretty neat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2012, 07:15:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 12, 2012, 06:00:01 PM
Where the hell are those?

Tate Britain

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2012, 08:31:29 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 12, 2012, 07:15:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 12, 2012, 06:00:01 PM
Where the hell are those?

Tate Britain

The Harrier is impressive
But the Jaguar is just WOW!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2012, 10:09:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 12, 2012, 08:31:29 PM
The Harrier is impressive
But the Jaguar is just WOW!!!!

Yeah that's also my favorite, this picture captures more of how I perceived it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.guim.co.uk%2Fsys-images%2FGuardian%2FPix%2Fpictures%2F2010%2F6%2F28%2F1277735070686%2FDuveens-Commission--006.jpg&hash=46e72997682fb652d6ac11435200865cbe91acd7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM

I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 13, 2012, 01:16:05 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

To be fair, some people deal with things using humor. I have a good friend who was molested by a family member and he always makes those creepy uncle jokes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 01:24:40 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 13, 2012, 01:16:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

To be fair, some people deal with things using humor. I have a good friend who was molested by a family member and he always makes those creepy uncle jokes.

Sorry to hear about your friend's trauma..

I understand some people do, but most people can't go "Oh ho ho, i was raped. good times. "

At least not me or the other women i know who have went through the horror. People should be a bit more considerate and sensitive for those type of subjects. Same for child molestation and child rape.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2012, 01:39:41 AM

Quote from: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 08:51:29 AM
WHAT IS THIS BLOODY 'ITEM?' Come on, you've got to tell us now.

I'll tell ya if no one else has by now ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWalkingContradiction on July 13, 2012, 01:40:57 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Just want to say that I totally get what you are saying and agree. Rape is never funny, and neither are the misogynistic comments of too many comedians and hip hop artists.

One of the reasons I always bring my iPod to my (85% male) gym is that some of the comments I overhear about women make my blood boil. I'd rather not hear them.

In my classroom I often make guys take a step back and think about what they are saying. I ask how they would feel if somone said what they have just said about their mother or sister. When they are shocked to hear me, a male, call myself a feminist, I say that I have a mother and sister and I want them to be treated fairly. That simple argument hits home more than any intellectual or historical argument I can generate.

Having said all that, I also need to say that it is very, very difficult to be male. I once listened to a presentation given by a post-operation male to female trans-identified person, and she was asked what she felt was the best thing about no longer being male. She said: "Not being ruled by testosterone." That was a real eye-opener for me, and I get that too. So yes, men say some unfortunate things, but sometimes women should to cut us a little slack because of our biology. All males have male biology, but many males of all sexual orientations are decent guys.

And that being said, while I want to remain a gay male in this life... If I come back and get to choose my next life, I want to be a bisexual woman in an accepting country: No testosterone and able to love someone regardless of sex. Now that would be cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 01:53:01 AM

Yes, it bothers me when people make misogynistic comments, as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 13, 2012, 02:00:25 AM

Yellowbeard is movie with some of the Monty Python guys in it, you could think Holy Grail with pirates. Yellowbeard is an over the top ridiculous pirate who encourages his son to take up the family tradition of raping and pillaging. I think this targets the silliness of the he-man bullshit. There was also "Erik the Viking" which I remember vaguely which did a similar thing. There are the paedophile priest jokes which target the catholic hierarchy, a worthy target and valid means I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:11:39 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 01:53:01 AM
Yes, it bothers me when people make misogynistic comments, as well.

TWC and DJ:
Do you think it's really crazy and infuritating when you hear so many men bashing women as objects or things when they were born from a womb of a woman?

Dj, as a mother , surely you feel a bit saddened by this. ;__;.. I know i do.. i feel like 'why do you hate women SO much?" when i hear some men saying the things they do. your mother was a woman, and surely you have a sister or female cousin you feel protective of. i dont get it *sighs sadly* :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 13, 2012, 02:46:55 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:11:39 AM
i feel like 'why do you hate women SO much?" when i hear some men saying the things they do. your mother was a woman, and surely you have a sister or female cousin you feel protective of. i dont get it *sighs sadly* :-\

Even though I can not answer for those kinds of people I would probably say because they have been brought up in a household where that behavior was acceptable, or the mother was a bad role model and had a positive male role model with a similar attitude. I also fall on the same side as TWC (not coming back as a female though, guys have it way easier) as I would say I am also a feminist and the certainly comes from my mum, grandmother, and great grandmother. Not all guys are the same and many do not talk about women as objects, I would say its the same balance as women who talk about guys in the same manner, the only difference being that men talk more openly in that way and many that talk like that in there youth get a shouting at by a more mature male and stop, or they realise that 99.9% of women find that behavior repulsive then stop (or at least hide it).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 03:01:25 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 13, 2012, 02:46:55 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:11:39 AM
i feel like 'why do you hate women SO much?" when i hear some men saying the things they do. your mother was a woman, and surely you have a sister or female cousin you feel protective of. i dont get it *sighs sadly* :-\

Even though I can not answer for those kinds of people I would probably say because they have been brought up in a household where that behavior was acceptable, or the mother was a bad role model and had a positive male role model with a similar attitude. I also fall on the same side as TWC (not coming back as a female though, guys have it way easier) as I would say I am also a feminist and the certainly comes from my mum, grandmother, and great grandmother. Not all guys are the same and many do not talk about women as objects, I would say its the same balance as women who talk about guys in the same manner, the only difference being that men talk more openly in that way and many that talk like that in there youth get a shouting at by a more mature male and stop, or they realise that 99.9% of women find that behavior repulsive then stop (or at least hide it).

I have met plenty of wonderful men that do not treat women like objects :D I appreciate them greatly and wish more and more of them existed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:30:14 AM

Quote from: TheWalkingContradiction on July 13, 2012, 01:40:57 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Just want to say that I totally get what you are saying and agree. Rape is never funny, and neither are the misogynistic comments of too many comedians and hip hop artists.

One of the reasons I always bring my iPod to my (85% male) gym is that some of the comments I overhear about women make my blood boil. I'd rather not hear them.

In my classroom I often make guys take a step back and think about what they are saying. I ask how they would feel if somone said what they have just said about their mother or sister. When they are shocked to hear me, a male, call myself a feminist, I say that I have a mother and sister and I want them to be treated fairly. That simple argument hits home more than any intellectual or historical argument I can generate.

Having said all that, I also need to say that it is very, very difficult to be male. I once listened to a presentation given by a post-operation male to female trans-identified person, and she was asked what she felt was the best thing about no longer being male. She said: "Not being ruled by testosterone." That was a real eye-opener for me, and I get that too. So yes, men say some unfortunate things, but sometimes women should to cut us a little slack because of our biology. All males have male biology, but many males of all sexual orientations are decent guys.

And that being said, while I want to remain a gay male in this life... If I come back and get to choose my next life, I want to be a bisexual woman in an accepting country: No testosterone and able to love someone regardless of sex. Now that would be cool.

I'm amused that you think we males suffer so acutely as a consequence of our horniness, what you might call a hard lot in life. I would have thought it is downright difficult just being human, given our innate psychological and physical frailties which go far beyond our sexuality, the inescapable traumas and tragedies of life , the losses and sorrows which we all must endure along with the diverse pleasures and satisfactions that life also offers.
It further occurs to me that it is not only men who suffer from our elevated libidiousnrss, but in the case of straight relationship, our female partners who must bear the consequences of our greater propensity to casual infidelity(I haven't checked to see if there is any research exposing this as a baseless stereotype, but I would be greatly surprised if there is any).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 13, 2012, 09:43:21 AM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:30:14 AM
It further occurs to me that it is not only men who suffer from our elevated libidiousnrss, but in the case of straight relationship, our female partners who must bear the consequences of our greater propensity to casual infidelity(I haven't checked to see if there is any research exposing this as a baseless stereotype, but I would be greatly surprised if there is any).

I haven't checked either and don't intend to but there is the principle that each hetero infidelity (usually) involves a male and a female so maybe infidelity isn't way out of balance on a gender basis. Prostitutes I suppose may allow an imbalance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:48:47 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 13, 2012, 09:43:21 AM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:30:14 AM
It further occurs to me that it is not only men who suffer from our elevated libidiousnrss, but in the case of straight relationship, our female partners who must bear the consequences of our greater propensity to casual infidelity(I haven't checked to see if there is any research exposing this as a baseless stereotype, but I would be greatly surprised if there is any).

I haven't checked either and don't intend to but there is the principle that each hetero infidelity (usually) involves a male and a female so maybe infidelity isn't way out of balance on a gender basis. Prostitutes I suppose may allow an imbalance.

Prostitutes will allow quite a lot I imagine if you are prepared to pay for it.
I think the imbalance if such truly exists might also be attributable to married men haviing casual flings with single girls. The argument here is that while it still takes two to tango, the girl is unattached but when eventually married or in a committed relationship will transmute into an earth mother who will not stray from the marital bed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 13, 2012, 09:53:05 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(
Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

QuoteStatistics show ~~every~~ the average person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

It would make more sense that way, it's what I'd assume she meant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:04:39 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 13, 2012, 09:53:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(
Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

QuoteStatistics show ~~every~~ the average person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

It would make more sense that way, it's what I'd assume she meant.

That would leave a gap for all the un-raped and un-abused women.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:24:29 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

Here's a simple thought experiment. Imagine a group of fifty individuals, all of whom are friendly with each other. Two of them have been sexually assaulted. Apart from the assaultees themselves, everyone in the group knows two people who have been sexually assaulted but the actual rate of incidence is 4%. In other words because every sexual assaultee will have usually a number of friends, this statistic tends to give an inflated sense of the rate if occurrence. The only meaningful rate is the percentage of rapes/ assaults that do occur, which is very difficult to establish because of widespread under- reporting. I'd add that the stats are not really the point here anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:35:35 AM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:24:29 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(

Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

Here's a simple thought experiment. Imagine a group of fifty individuals, all of whom are friendly with each other. Two of them have been sexually assaulted. Apart from the assaultees themselves, everyone in the group knows two people who have been sexually assaulted but the actual rate of incidence is 4%. In other words because every sexual assaultee will have usually a number of friends, this statistic tends to give an inflated sense of the rate if occurrence. The only meaningful rate is the percentage of rapes/ assaults that do occur, which is very difficult to establish because of widespread under- reporting. I'd add that the stats are not really the point here anyway.

That makes more sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 13, 2012, 10:41:13 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

It depends on what qualify as sexual assault, if it includes groping and sexual harassment I think that number would most likely be accurate. I did a bit of a google myself and according to the 1987 paper entitled "The scope of rape: Incidence and prevalence of sexual aggression and victimization in a national sample of higher education students." they show a statistic of 1 in 4 of American female college students have "survived rape or attempted rape".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:45:55 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 13, 2012, 10:41:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

It depends on what qualify as sexual assault, if it includes groping and sexual harassment I think that number would most likely be accurate. I did a bit of a google myself and according to the 1987 paper entitled "The scope of rape: Incidence and prevalence of sexual aggression and victimization in a national sample of higher education students." they show a statistic of 1 in 4 of American female college students have "survived rape or attempted rape".

That's horrendous!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: technolud on July 13, 2012, 11:13:33 AM

Quote from: thewalkingcontradicitionHaving said all that, I also need to say that it is very, very difficult to be male. I once listened to a presentation given by a post-operation male to female trans-identified person, and she was asked what she felt was the best thing about no longer being male. She said: "Not being ruled by testosterone." That was a real eye-opener for me, and I get that too. So yes, men say some unfortunate things, but sometimes women should to cut us a little slack because of our biology. All males have male biology, but many males of all sexual orientations are decent guys.

I need to post an alternate opinion here. Obviously as a male one has some unfullfilled desires. Surely this is true with women as well, albeit perhaps they are less "sexual fantasy" driven. All things considered its probably more difficult being a woman (although the trend seems to be improving) in this male dominated world.

No matter who or what you are (male, female, dog, cat, bird, tree) life presents lots of problems and lots of wonderful opportunities. Celebrate your maleness, or femaleness, or canineness, your life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 13, 2012, 11:16:37 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:45:55 AM
That's horrendous!

Yeah it really is. I assume the problem is similar over here. When I was at university in the first week which was basically all about health and safety this topic that was covered extensively, much more so than any other. Everybody had to fill in a questionnaire, take a test, watch two movies, then take another test. Everything else was like; alcohol, be careful; Drugs, be careful; Bullying, it happens ignore it; STD's, here's a condom, etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 13, 2012, 01:46:23 PM

Quote from: technolud on July 13, 2012, 11:13:33 AM
No matter who or what you are (male, female, dog, cat, bird, tree) life presents lots of problems and lots of wonderful opportunities. Celebrate your maleness, or femaleness, or canineness, your life.

His Grayness The Asmo, Ltd "Celebrating grumpiness since 1985"

Nice punchline, yes? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 13, 2012, 02:14:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 13, 2012, 01:46:23 PM
Quote from: technolud on July 13, 2012, 11:13:33 AM
No matter who or what you are (male, female, dog, cat, bird, tree) life presents lots of problems and lots of wonderful opportunities. Celebrate your maleness, or femaleness, or canineness, your life.
His Grayness The Asmo, Ltd "Celebrating grumpiness since 1985"

Nice punchline, yes? :D

I like it! ;D

Me, I've been celebrating silliness since then. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:36:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 07:35:33 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 12:58:46 AM
I'm getting really sick of people asking me why I don't think Seth Mcfarlane is funny. I don't find him funny at all and I have lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is on an episode of Family Guy (which is already such a misogynistic show, he made a big joke about a woman being raped and I pretty much banned it in my mind ever since. )
I don't find rape to EVER to something to joke about. Statistics show every person has at least two female friends who have been raped or sexually assaulted. It's not fun to make light out of such a serious thing. Not to mention how many women suffer sexual harassment from people just for being a woman.

Fuck Seth Mcfarlane. >:(
Maths hat on here. I think that's impossible. Unless virtually every single woman has been raped or sexually assaulted. Offline I don't know any woman who has been raped and only one woman who has been sexually assaulted and that was a friend of my daughter. Now it's not the sort of subject that comes up in general conversation so it obviously remains hidden and possibly less likely to be discussed when there is a man about so I may not be privy to the conversations. I'd really like to see the source of that statistic.

Math is my worst subject, Tank XD Thanks for making me feel bad (jk jk :P)

sorry for the horrible subject ;-; it just bothers me, cuz i do hear a lot of men (not all of course) talk nonsense about such a serious matter.

i dont wanna work today *yawn*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 02:46:05 PM

No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep freckling. :( Not that I mind the baby-deer-look, but I'd rather avoid the sun damage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:51:11 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 02:46:05 PM
No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep freckling. :( Not that I mind the baby-deer-look, but I'd rather avoid the sun damage.

I slather on SPF50 and i still seem to tan. Curse my Irish genes T_T;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 03:24:11 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 02:46:05 PM
No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep freckling. :( Not that I mind the baby-deer-look, but I'd rather avoid the sun damage.

I slather on SPF50 and i still seem to tan. Curse my Irish genes T_T;

I'm Irish and I can't tan to save my life. The Irish genes are the ones that explain why you are in a constant alcoholic stupor and love the smell of peat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 03:31:11 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 03:24:11 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 02:46:05 PM
No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep freckling. :( Not that I mind the baby-deer-look, but I'd rather avoid the sun damage.

I slather on SPF50 and i still seem to tan. Curse my Irish genes T_T;

I'm Irish and I can't tan to save my life. The Irish genes are the ones that explain why you are in a constant alcoholic stupor and love the smell of peat.

haha, i really hate alcohol. i rarely drink. i just, ew, dont like anything but super fruity cocktails.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:35:53 PM

I also have a lot of Irish genes and I don't really tan. I freckle or flay.
I haven't test this peat theory, though. Hmmmm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 03:37:16 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:35:53 PM
I also have a lot of Irish genes and I don't really tan. I freckle or flay.
I haven't test this peat theory, though. Hmmmm.

i freckle on my arms.
freckles are cute :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 13, 2012, 03:37:55 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 03:24:11 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 02:46:05 PM
No matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep freckling. :( Not that I mind the baby-deer-look, but I'd rather avoid the sun damage.

I slather on SPF50 and i still seem to tan. Curse my Irish genes T_T;

I'm Irish and I can't tan to save my life. The Irish genes are the ones that explain why you are in a constant alcoholic stupor and love the smell of peat.

haha, i really hate alcohol. i rarely drink. i just, ew, dont like anything but super fruity cocktails.

One of my guy friends is gay, and he loves going out to bars - his tagline is 'fruity friends, fruity cocktails, lots of cock and lots of tail'. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:44:59 PM

I think I would like this friend ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 03:37:16 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:35:53 PM
I also have a lot of Irish genes and I don't really tan. I freckle or flay.
I haven't test this peat theory, though. Hmmmm.

i freckle on my arms.
freckles are cute :P

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D
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You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:13:20 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D
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Freckles without the burn? You're living the dream ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:15:14 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:13:20 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D

Freckles without the burn? You're living the dream ;D
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Haha, yes, I've only had a sunburn a couple of times in my life. It's possible, but it's not likely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 04:19:44 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:13:20 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D

Freckles without the burn? You're living the dream ;D
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Can I ask which part of Scotland.? It's my favourite part of the British Isles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:24:05 PM

Oh, I have no idea. My knowledge of my family tree only goes as far back as County Kilkenny in Ireland where, apparently, they were "rogues and highwaymen." I say Scottish because their family name starts with Mc. And they were Protestants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:27:07 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:24:05 PM
Oh, I have no idea. My knowledge of my family tree only goes as far back as County Kilkenny in Ireland where, apparently, they were "rogues and highwaymen." I say Scottish because their family name starts with Mc. And they were Protestants.

I wonder if that's close to my Irish hometown.
Oh, good times. Irish + scottish = awesome

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 05:48:08 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:27:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:24:05 PM
Oh, I have no idea. My knowledge of my family tree only goes as far back as County Kilkenny in Ireland where, apparently, they were "rogues and highwaymen." I say Scottish because their family name starts with Mc. And they were Protestants.

I wonder if that's close to my Irish hometown.
Oh, good times. Irish + scottish = awesome

Where do you hail from, SD?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 05:51:25 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:24:05 PM
Oh, I have no idea. My knowledge of my family tree only goes as far back as County Kilkenny in Ireland where, apparently, they were "rogues and highwaymen."

Still plenty of them around. Now they call themselves financial advisors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 05:58:02 PM

Haha, well I do work in the financial industry (although not as a financial advisor.) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM

Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 06:17:41 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM
Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

I actually didn't recognize the posts as coming from ER at first, due to the puppyness.
It looks like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, if I had to guess? Pretty cute!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 13, 2012, 09:37:07 PM

The Asmo demands the return of the blue and grumpy. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:43:08 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM
Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

Most certainly not. Chris has kindly consented to undertake a major re- branding exercise on my behalf.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 09:46:43 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM
Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

Most certainly not. Chris has kindly consented to undertake a major re- branding exercise on my behalf.

ROFL!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 13, 2012, 09:49:24 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM
Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

Most certainly not. Chris has kindly consented to undertake a major re- branding exercise on my behalf.

I donno, it's kind of hard to take someone seriously wile being stared at by a puppy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 09:50:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 13, 2012, 09:49:24 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 06:05:14 PM
Oh my god. En_Route. That puppy!!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! Is he yours?

Most certainly not. Chris has kindly consented to undertake a major re- branding exercise on my behalf.

I donno, it's kind of hard to take someone seriously wile being stared at by a puppy.

Exactly!!

It worked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM

It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:06:15 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....

£50 in the post please as agreed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 13, 2012, 10:24:44 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....

All that armor is just a put on. He's really one of the nicest guys - most of the time. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:31:38 PM

Quote from: Velma on July 13, 2012, 10:24:44 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....
All that armor is just a put on. He's really one of the nicest guys - most of the time. ;)

But you like my dark side better ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:37:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....
£50 in the post please as agreed.

Worth every penny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 13, 2012, 10:41:48 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: Velma on July 13, 2012, 10:24:44 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....
All that armor is just a put on. He's really one of the nicest guys - most of the time. ;)
But you like my dark side better ;)

If I denied it, I would be lying. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWalkingContradiction on July 13, 2012, 10:44:52 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:11:39 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 01:53:01 AM
Yes, it bothers me when people make misogynistic comments, as well.

TWC and DJ:
Do you think it's really crazy and infuritating when you hear so many men bashing women as objects or things when they were born from a womb of a woman?

Dj, as a mother , surely you feel a bit saddened by this. ;__;.. I know i do.. i feel like 'why do you hate women SO much?" when i hear some men saying the things they do. your mother was a woman, and surely you have a sister or female cousin you feel protective of. i dont get it *sighs sadly* :-\

Of course it is crazy. But there is an historic precedent for that, with older woman who have given birth to many children considered one kind of woman and young women who represent a male fantasy considered another kind. I don't have references at my fingertips, but I have read about this split in many different times and places.

Worse, I once also read about another culture in the past--I apologize for not remembering which--in which a young man's first sexual experience was with a sex worker the same age and body type as his mother. In that culture, the father who took his son to this woman wanted to make sure the boy did not grow up with the notion that older women like his mother were someone different from young women. It was a way to teach disrespect of all women, mothers included.

My mother is an Arab born and raised in the Arab world. Well aware of how women can be treated unfairly, she and my American-born Italian-American father made sure that my sister and I were treated equally and that I never thought I was somehow superior to her because of my sex or because I was older. We both had to wash dishes; we both had the same curfew. I could express displeasure with others, but not in sexist terms. More importantly, both my sister and I became lifelong Star Trek fans on our father's knee. It was not a "boy's" show that a proper girl should not watch. All this shaped my view of sexual equality at an early age--just as, unfortunately, many children of both sexes have been shaped into believing in sexual inequality at an early age.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dobermonster on July 14, 2012, 12:12:33 AM

Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....
£50 in the post please as agreed.

Worth every penny.

Just imagine the returns if the puppy also had a tiny cast. And was being snuggled by a kitten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 12:20:11 AM

Quote from: Dobermonster on July 14, 2012, 12:12:33 AM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:37:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2012, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 09:59:34 PM
It does kinda make you want to hug him...

Chris, I owe you one....
£50 in the post please as agreed.

Worth every penny.

Just imagine the returns if the puppy also had a tiny cast. And was being snuggled by a kitten.

I think I'm already pushing my luck to the limit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 02:50:19 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:15:14 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:13:20 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D

Freckles without the burn? You're living the dream ;D

Quote
Haha, yes, I've only had a sunburn a couple of times in my life. It's possible, but it's not likely.

The story goes that when the Aus aborigines first encountered British sailors they thought of them as pale ghosts. When the indigenous people of the arid regions met white people they didn't think of them as white, they considered them a funny pink or red.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 03:03:23 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 02:50:19 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:15:14 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 04:13:20 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 13, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 03:48:59 PM

If freckles are cute, I must be freakin' adorable :D

You are! :D

I'm part Mexican and part Scottish by way of Ireland. And I swear, you can see which parts of me are which. My shoulders freckle, and my legs are always pale, so I consider them the Scottish parts of me. The rest of me gets a rockin' tan in the summer. Those are the Mexican parts. :D

Freckles without the burn? You're living the dream ;D
Quote
Haha, yes, I've only had a sunburn a couple of times in my life. It's possible, but it's not likely.

The story goes that when the Aus aborigines first encountered British sailors they thought of them as pale ghosts. When the indigenous people of the arid regions met white people they didn't think of them as white, they considered them a funny pink or red.

Makes sense to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 14, 2012, 03:12:43 AM

Quote from: TheWalkingContradiction on July 13, 2012, 10:44:52 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 13, 2012, 02:11:39 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 01:53:01 AM
Yes, it bothers me when people make misogynistic comments, as well.

TWC and DJ:
Do you think it's really crazy and infuritating when you hear so many men bashing women as objects or things when they were born from a womb of a woman?

Dj, as a mother , surely you feel a bit saddened by this. ;__;.. I know i do.. i feel like 'why do you hate women SO much?" when i hear some men saying the things they do. your mother was a woman, and surely you have a sister or female cousin you feel protective of. i dont get it *sighs sadly* :-\

Of course it is crazy. But there is an historic precedent for that, with older woman who have given birth to many children considered one kind of woman and young women who represent a male fantasy considered another kind. I don't have references at my fingertips, but I have read about this split in many different times and places.

Worse, I once also read about another culture in the past--I apologize for not remembering which--in which a young man's first sexual experience was with a sex worker the same age and body type as his mother. In that culture, the father who took his son to this woman wanted to make sure the boy did not grow up with the notion that older women like his mother were someone different from young women. It was a way to teach disrespect of all women, mothers included.

My mother is an Arab born and raised in the Arab world. Well aware of how women can be treated unfairly, she and my American-born Italian-American father made sure that my sister and I were treated equally and that I never thought I was somehow superior to her because of my sex or because I was older. We both had to wash dishes; we both had the same curfew. I could express displeasure with others, but not in sexist terms. More importantly, both my sister and I became lifelong Star Trek fans on our father's knee. It was not a "boy's" show that a proper girl should not watch. All this shaped my view of sexual equality at an early age--just as, unfortunately, many children of both sexes have been shaped into believing in sexual inequality at an early age.

I remember being very inspired by star trek and their equality. I remember a specific ep where Yar was mocked by an alien race for being a female head of security. Picard then proceeded to elaborate that humans in that century evolved past sexism and descrimination based on gender. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:13:47 AM

Moving is such a...bother.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:18:52 AM

I've just realized that I've been a member of HAF for over two years now...and yet you'd never know it by my meager post count...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 04:45:52 AM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:13:47 AM
Moving is such a...bother.

Ye all that muscle use, shoe wearing and weather.
I can't wait till I can get my brain digitised.
Digitised and augmented, must remember to tick the augment box...

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:18:52 AM
I've just realized that I've been a member of HAF for over two years now...and yet you'd never know it by my meager post count...

Better a meager number of good posts than a large number of meager posts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 14, 2012, 07:39:15 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 04:45:52 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:18:52 AM
I've just realized that I've been a member of HAF for over two years now...and yet you'd never know it by my meager post count...

Better a meager number of good posts than a large number of meager posts.

I agree.

Ouch!!!! Where did that hole in my foot come from!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 11:06:41 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 14, 2012, 07:39:15 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 04:45:52 AM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:18:52 AM
I've just realized that I've been a member of HAF for over two years now...and yet you'd never know it by my meager post count...

Better a meager number of good posts than a large number of meager posts.
I agree.

Ouch!!!! Where did that hole in my foot come from!!!

Chris, no need to be so self- effacing : you combine sparkling quality with Herculean quantity. Woof! Woof!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM

I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 02:02:25 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Sounds like Memento. Ever seen it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:14:27 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 11:06:41 AM

Chris, no need to be so self- effacing : you combine sparkling quality with Herculean quantity. Woof! Woof!

Geez, what's going on here?
Is this really En_Route or a Tank sock puppet?
Has Tank borrowed and deployed an Asmo mind control rodent?
It's too early to reach a conclusion but if I start acting like this I hope someone does something, or perhaps it's too late...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 14, 2012, 03:17:16 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 11:06:41 AM

Chris, no need to be so self- effacing : you combine sparkling quality with Herculean quantity. Woof! Woof!

Geez, what's going on here?
Is this really En_Route or a Tank sock puppet?
Has Tank borrowed and deployed an Asmo mind control rodent?
It's too early to reach a conclusion but if I start acting like this I hope someone does something, or perhaps it's too late...

By the time you notice that your behavior is "odd," it will be too late to do anything about it...we are all at the mercy of Asmo hegemony...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 03:22:17 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:14:27 PM

Has Tank borrowed and deployed an Asmo mind control rodent?

it's more of an insidious combination of honeyed words and death threats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:40:16 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 03:22:17 PM

it's more of an insidious combination of honeyed words and death threats.

Ha, the true En_Route would never fail to capitalise the first word of sentence, not unless there was an applicable precedent dating back to the eighth century, probably involving a priest pissed at being corrected by a smart ass novice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 14, 2012, 03:59:25 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Hahaha!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:32:19 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 02:02:25 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Sounds like Memento. Ever seen it?

Yes, I like it very much.
Come to think of it, there are a few similarities. Every day Steve wakes up and he has no idea what's going on -- but instead of being told what to do by tattoos and notes, he's given instructions by an imaginary dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 04:47:49 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:32:19 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 02:02:25 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Sounds like Memento. Ever seen it?

Yes, I like it very much.
Come to think of it, there are a few similarities. Every day Steve wakes up and he has no idea what's going on -- but instead of being told what to do by tattoos and notes, he's given instructions by an imaginary dog.

I haven't had the pleasure of watching Blue's Clues , so I can't comment. Memento is one of those rare movies I can watch repeatedly.
Have you come across "Following", the movie Christopher Nolan made before Memento, on a pretty well zero budget, as an unknown. It is also extremely noir and achronological but very different in it's tone and characterisation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:50:06 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 04:47:49 PM

I haven't had the pleasure of watching Blue's Clues , so I can't comment. Memento is one of those rare movies I can watch repeatedly.
Have you come across "Following", the movie Christopher Nolan made before Memento, on a pretty well zero budget, as an unknown. It is also extremely noir and achronological but very different in it's tone and characterisation.

No, I haven't. I might have to check it out. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 04:50:46 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:32:19 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 02:02:25 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Sounds like Memento. Ever seen it?

Yes, I like it very much.
Come to think of it, there are a few similarities. Every day Steve wakes up and he has no idea what's going on -- but instead of being told what to do by tattoos and notes, he's given instructions by an imaginary dog.

It has just dawned on me, I'm now an imaginary dog myself. I wonder if I can persuade anyone to follow my instructions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 14, 2012, 04:57:46 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 03:22:17 PM

it's more of an insidious combination of honeyed words and death threats.

Ha, the true En_Route would never fail to capitalise the first word of sentence, not unless there was an applicable precedent dating back to the eighth century, probably involving a priest pissed at being corrected by a smart ass novice.

And he would do so horrisonantly. *nods solemnly*

(Firefox doesn't even believe that's a real word, E_R)

Quote from: ERMemento is one of those rare movies I can watch repeatedly.

Perhaps because....hahahaha.....you keep.....snick.....forgetting how it ends? *Giant hopeful smile*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 05:06:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 14, 2012, 04:57:46 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 14, 2012, 03:22:17 PM

it's more of an insidious combination of honeyed words and death threats.

Ha, the true En_Route would never fail to capitalise the first word of sentence, not unless there was an applicable precedent dating back to the eighth century, probably involving a priest pissed at being corrected by a smart ass novice.

And he would do so horrisonantly. *nods solemnly*

(Firefox doesn't even believe that's a real word, E_R)

Quote from: ERMemento is one of those rare movies I can watch repeatedly.

Perhaps because....hahahaha.....you keep.....snick.....forgetting how it ends? *Giant hopeful smile*

Forgetting what ends?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 14, 2012, 07:56:44 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Man, I miss Blue's Clues. That was my all time favorite show growing up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWalkingContradiction on July 14, 2012, 08:20:36 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 14, 2012, 07:56:44 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Man, I miss Blue's Clues. That was my all time favorite show growing up.

I had a crush on Steve. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 08:26:47 PM

Quote from: TheWalkingContradiction on July 14, 2012, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 14, 2012, 07:56:44 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Man, I miss Blue's Clues. That was my all time favorite show growing up.

I had a crush on Steve. ;D

He's in an indie band, now! That's why he left the show, to pursue a music career.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 15, 2012, 03:41:45 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 08:26:47 PM
Quote from: TheWalkingContradiction on July 14, 2012, 08:20:36 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 14, 2012, 07:56:44 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 01:32:19 PM
I'm becoming convinced that "Blue's Clues" is about an insane man with short-term memory loss having an existential crisis.

Man, I miss Blue's Clues. That was my all time favorite show growing up.

I had a crush on Steve. ;D

He's in an indie band, now! That's why he left the show, to pursue a music career.

NO WAY, SERIOUSLY?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheWalkingContradiction on July 15, 2012, 04:46:17 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 15, 2012, 03:41:45 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 08:26:47 PM

He's in an indie band, now! That's why he left the show, to pursue a music career.

NO WAY, SERIOUSLY?!

I had no idea either. Found him on Wikipedia. He's 38 now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Burns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Burns)

Also ound him his indie band. Holy Blue's Clues, Batman! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzCBxQEDz24 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzCBxQEDz24)

Late edit: What language am I speaking?

Also found his indie band.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 15, 2012, 05:39:56 AM

Quote from: TheWalkingContradiction on July 15, 2012, 04:46:17 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 15, 2012, 03:41:45 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 08:26:47 PM

He's in an indie band, now! That's why he left the show, to pursue a music career.

NO WAY, SERIOUSLY?!

I had no idea either. Found him on Wikipedia. He's 38 now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Burns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Burns)

Also ound him his indie band. Holy Blue's Clues, Batman! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzCBxQEDz24 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzCBxQEDz24)

That's cool that he made his dreams come true. Though I was stil pissed for a whole because I never liked the other guy as much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 15, 2012, 07:30:21 AM

QuoteThe orca held the shark upside down to induce the tonic immobility (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_white_shark) and kept the shark still for fifteen minutes, causing it to suffocate and then proceeded to eat the dead shark's liver.[36][43][44] Another similar attack apparently occurred there in 2000, but its outcome is not clear.[45] After both attacks, the local population of about 100 great whites vanished.[44][45] Following the 2000 incident, a great white with a satellite tag was found to have immediately submerged to depth of 500 m and swam to Hawaii.[

Cooool.

I'm trying to get a good price on one of these.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inflatable-animals.com%2F22-160-thickbox%2Flifesize-inflatable-orca.jpg&hash=a5d43c8aa345bfb3194d4acc4815fe0c17941345)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 01:18:23 PM

I watched a documentary where a pack of orcas chased down and killed a baby gray whale. They didn't want to eat it or anything, they were just being assholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 03:49:07 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
I watched a documentary where a pack of orcas chased down and killed a baby gray whale. They didn't want to eat it or anything, they were just being assholes.

DJ, I fear that you may be guilty of flirting with anthropomorphism here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 15, 2012, 03:53:18 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 03:49:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
I watched a documentary where a pack of orcas chased down and killed a baby gray whale. They didn't want to eat it or anything, they were just being assholes.

DJ, I fear that you may be guilty of flirting with anthropomorphism here.

Indeed. Most animals have an asshole, but as far as we know, only one becomes it on purpose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 04:10:49 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 03:49:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
I watched a documentary where a pack of orcas chased down and killed a baby gray whale. They didn't want to eat it or anything, they were just being assholes.

DJ, I fear that you may be guilty of flirting with anthropomorphism here.

Yeah, probably. Though asshole is an easier way of summing up my feelings rather than actually attributing a characteristic to something. I call the sun an "asshole" all of the time, but I don't literally think it has person characteristics.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 04:15:45 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 04:10:49 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 03:49:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
I watched a documentary where a pack of orcas chased down and killed a baby gray whale. They didn't want to eat it or anything, they were just being assholes.

DJ, I fear that you may be guilty of flirting with anthropomorphism here.

Yeah, probably. Though asshole is an easier way of summing up my feelings rather than actually attributing a characteristic to something. I call the sun an "asshole" all of the time, but I don't literally think it has person characteristics.

What has the sun ever done to you? In this dank, dim neck of the woods we call it a stranger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 04:27:58 PM

There's too much here - and no matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep burning. >:( I'm a Newfoundland kitty, I'm used to fog and mist and overcast days (yet, for some reason, I don't seem to get a lot of sympathy from everyone back home when I complain about the sun :P).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 04:36:54 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 15, 2012, 04:27:58 PM
There's too much here - and no matter how much sunscreen I put on, I keep burning. >:( I'm a Newfoundland kitty, I'm used to fog and mist and overcast days (yet, for some reason, I don't seem to get a lot of sympathy from everyone back home when I complain about the sun :P).

You'd be at home in Ireland, especially the woebegone part I inhabit. Whenever the sun makes an appearance, we declare a national holiday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 15, 2012, 05:14:12 PM

Quote from: En_Route on July 15, 2012, 04:36:54 PM
woebegone

Is weather why someone decided to call the place woe begone? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 15, 2012, 05:16:59 PM

Quote from: The Great Book Of Wisdomwoebegone
c.1300, in me is wo bigone "woe has beset me," from begon "to beset, surround."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:08:32 AM

I had some chamomile tea tonight. It was tasty. It got me wondering if it tasted better than the chamomile tea my friend had last night, which was graced by the presence of a fruit fly. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 07:58:11 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:08:32 AM
I had some chamomile tea tonight. It was tasty. It got me wondering if it tasted better than the chamomile tea my friend had last night, which was graced by the presence of a fruit fly. ;D

Probably didn't taste a lot different, but your friend's had more protein in it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:21:52 AM

There was a flood where I'm supposed to go to. Will see if I'll change my plans or count on someone to fix the roads and bridges....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 08:22:48 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:21:52 AM
There was a flood where I'm supposed to go to. Will see if I'll change my plans or count on someone to fix the roads and bridges....

You see! You're not immune to your own powers!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:27:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 08:22:48 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:21:52 AM
There was a flood where I'm supposed to go to. Will see if I'll change my plans or count on someone to fix the roads and bridges....
You see! You're not immune to your own powers!

Eh... More like some minor testing gone slightly wrong, really... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpsnprofiles.com%2Fforums%2Fpublic%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=a26bcbdd040fcf4cd6dcb2c4a0fa469e868177fd) Was not supposed to hit until The Asmo ran away from all the family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 16, 2012, 09:36:25 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:27:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 08:22:48 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:21:52 AM
There was a flood where I'm supposed to go to. Will see if I'll change my plans or count on someone to fix the roads and bridges....
You see! You're not immune to your own powers!
Eh... More like some minor testing gone slightly wrong, really... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpsnprofiles.com%2Fforums%2Fpublic%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fhmm.gif&hash=a26bcbdd040fcf4cd6dcb2c4a0fa469e868177fd) Was not supposed to hit until The Asmo ran away from all the family.

whoops :<

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 02:39:57 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:08:32 AM
I had some chamomile tea tonight. It was tasty. It got me wondering if it tasted better than the chamomile tea my friend had last night, which was graced by the presence of a fruit fly. ;D

Hahahaha!
(this may have been me)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 03:54:56 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 15, 2012, 05:16:59 PM
Quote from: The Great Book Of Wisdomwoebegone
c.1300, in me is wo bigone "woe has beset me," from begon "to beset, surround."

I always thought it meant "woe, be gone!" (as in "I am wishing this woe would just go away allready.")

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:08:40 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:08:32 AM
I had some chamomile tea tonight. It was tasty. It got me wondering if it tasted better than the chamomile tea my friend had last night, which was graced by the presence of a fruit fly. ;D
Hahahaha!
(this may have been me)

I'm happy to report she drank it anyway. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 05:18:42 PM

I'm not wasting perfectly good tea just because a fly decided to take a swim in it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 06:24:48 PM

I find chamomile tea disgusting. I'd as soon drink pure infusion of flies with no chamomiles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM

hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 07:12:21 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.

Sure! Diamond ear studs are one fine example of that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 07:39:50 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.

Sure, why not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 07:46:35 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.

I think it depends what it is, where it is and what it's for. E.G. A tiara when going as a drag queen to a fancy dress party would be fine, but probably not if you're trying to impress a lady on your first date.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:49:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 07:46:35 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.
A tiara when going as a drag queen to a fancy dress party would be fine, but probably not if you're trying to impress a lady on your first date.

Darn! That's exactly what i was planning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 07:51:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 07:46:35 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
hmmm do you* reckon a guy could get away with wearing a piece of female jewelry?

*anyone that happens to be reading this.
I think it depends what it is, where it is and what it's for. E.G. A tiara when going as a drag queen to a fancy dress party would be fine, but probably not if you're trying to impress a lady on your first date.

I would totally date a guy if he showed up to our first date wearing a tiara.

But I might be a minority. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2012, 08:25:22 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 07:51:35 PM
I would totally date a guy if he showed up to our first date wearing a tiara.

But I might be a minority. ;D

If I showed up to a date wearing a tiara and she wasn't impressed, I'd be gone. No point in wasting time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 08:50:49 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 08:25:22 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 07:51:35 PM
I would totally date a guy if he showed up to our first date wearing a tiara.

But I might be a minority. ;D

If I showed up to a date wearing a tiara and she wasn't impressed, I'd be gone. No point in wasting time.

Does she have to be truly impressed or would you settle for delighted and amused?

Resaon I ask is that any 12 year old with a Claire's nearby can procure and wear a tiara. It's really not that hard or impressive. It would, however, be really funny and kind of charming in an offbeat kind of way. You'd have to follow it up with a great and quirky personality though. Funny quirky guy in tiara is funny and charming. Weird quiet guy in a tiara is probably planning to throw you down a well and wear your skin for a party dress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:53:08 PM

Old Rusty has developed a squeak. I think a ball joint is saying thanks for playing... Those are a weakness of older VWs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2012, 10:12:12 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 16, 2012, 08:50:49 PM

Does she have to be truly impressed or would you settle for delighted and amused?

Resaon I ask is that any 12 year old with a Claire's nearby can procure and wear a tiara. It's really not that hard or impressive. It would, however, be really funny and kind of charming in an offbeat kind of way. You'd have to follow it up with a great and quirky personality though. Funny quirky guy in tiara is funny and charming. Weird quiet guy in a tiara is probably planning to throw you down a well and wear your skin for a party dress.

LOL. I was thinking more of a "I'm not impressed" attitude, rather than a "oh that's impressive" response. So yeah more find it amusing, break the ice and take it off. If they keep it on there's your warning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 17, 2012, 02:17:38 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 10:12:12 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 16, 2012, 08:50:49 PM

Does she have to be truly impressed or would you settle for delighted and amused?

Resaon I ask is that any 12 year old with a Claire's nearby can procure and wear a tiara. It's really not that hard or impressive. It would, however, be really funny and kind of charming in an offbeat kind of way. You'd have to follow it up with a great and quirky personality though. Funny quirky guy in tiara is funny and charming. Weird quiet guy in a tiara is probably planning to throw you down a well and wear your skin for a party dress.

LOL. I was thinking more of a "I'm not impressed" attitude, rather than a "oh that's impressive" response. So yeah more find it amusing, break the ice and take it off. If they keep it on there's your warning.

My brother went on his first date with his current girlfriend in a kilt to try to break the ice. I'd say it worked considering they have been dating for about a year and a half.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:23:14 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 17, 2012, 02:17:38 AM
Quote from: Crow on July 16, 2012, 10:12:12 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 16, 2012, 08:50:49 PM

Does she have to be truly impressed or would you settle for delighted and amused?

Resaon I ask is that any 12 year old with a Claire's nearby can procure and wear a tiara. It's really not that hard or impressive. It would, however, be really funny and kind of charming in an offbeat kind of way. You'd have to follow it up with a great and quirky personality though. Funny quirky guy in tiara is funny and charming. Weird quiet guy in a tiara is probably planning to throw you down a well and wear your skin for a party dress.

LOL. I was thinking more of a "I'm not impressed" attitude, rather than a "oh that's impressive" response. So yeah more find it amusing, break the ice and take it off. If they keep it on there's your warning.

My brother went on his first date with his current girlfriend in a kilt to try to break the ice. I'd say it worked considering they have been dating for about a year and a half.

That's a great story. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 17, 2012, 05:13:59 AM

Can't sleep. Too excited about our trip. Curse my husband and his ability to fall asleep so easily. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 05:25:08 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:23:14 AM
That's a great story. :D

...Only if he did it true Scotsman style in high wind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM

Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2012, 01:24:19 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

That's the second amendment for you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 02:01:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 17, 2012, 01:24:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

That's the second amendment for you!

XD Great parents *laughs*

( i seriously don't understand how a three year old could get access to a gun. Oh man ::) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 17, 2012, 04:52:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 08:53:08 PM
Old Rusty has developed a squeak. I think a ball joint is saying thanks for playing... Those are a weakness of older VWs.

I hope that doesn't put a crimp in your vacation plans!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 05:06:31 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 17, 2012, 04:52:14 PM
I hope that doesn't put a crimp in your vacation plans!

Unfortunately, it will not.

I've located the source and gave it some grease, so it pretty much STFU right now. Will need to change a bearing sometime within the next 20000 kilometers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:01:09 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

*Sigh*...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:14:19 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Yeah, so? Here in Merica, we appreciate the freedom to get shot by our preschoolers. When I get shot by my preschooler, I make a tourniquet out of the Flag, and then I smear the whole thing with a mixture of pie and mayonnaise. Then, I go set off some fireworks, and and thank Jesus for writing the 2nd Amendment into the Constitution. "Dear Baby Jesus, thank you for taking time out of your busy leper-curing and fish dividing schedule to write the second amendment. Amen." Finally, I go on HuffPo, in the comments section, and tell some liberals that if they don't want to be prayed at in the public sphere, they should move to Stalinist Russia. USA! USA!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2012, 10:51:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Yeah, so? Here in Merica, we appreciate the freedom to get shot by our preschoolers. When I get shot by my preschooler, I make a tourniquet out of the Flag, and then I smear the whole thing with a mixture of pie and mayonnaise. Then, I go set off some fireworks, and and thank Jesus for writing the 2nd Amendment into the Constitution. "Dear Baby Jesus, thank you for taking time out of your busy leper-curing and fish dividing schedule to write the second amendment. Amen." Finally, I go on HuffPo, in the comments section, and tell some liberals that if they don't want to be prayed at in the public sphere, they should move to Stalinist Russia. USA! USA!

This is utterly, and completely, priceless. And likely true, in some quarters, which truth does nothing to mitigate the hilarity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:54:48 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Yeah, so? Here in Merica, we appreciate the freedom to get shot by our preschoolers. When I get shot by my preschooler, I make a tourniquet out of the Flag, and then I smear the whole thing with a mixture of pie and mayonnaise. Then, I go set off some fireworks, and and thank Jesus for writing the 2nd Amendment into the Constitution. "Dear Baby Jesus, thank you for taking time out of your busy leper-curing and fish dividing schedule to write the second amendment. Amen." Finally, I go on HuffPo, in the comments section, and tell some liberals that if they don't want to be prayed at in the public sphere, they should move to Stalinist Russia. USA! USA!

You smeared blood on our flag???? How could you! Not a real American! A real American would have bled to death first. USA!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 17, 2012, 11:14:15 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Yeah, so? Here in Merica, we appreciate the freedom to get shot by our preschoolers. When I get shot by my preschooler, I make a tourniquet out of the Flag, and then I smear the whole thing with a mixture of pie and mayonnaise. Then, I go set off some fireworks, and and thank Jesus for writing the 2nd Amendment into the Constitution. "Dear Baby Jesus, thank you for taking time out of your busy leper-curing and fish dividing schedule to write the second amendment. Amen." Finally, I go on HuffPo, in the comments section, and tell some liberals that if they don't want to be prayed at in the public sphere, they should move to Stalinist Russia. USA! USA!

Chortlesome in extremis. A moving celebration of the Frontier Spirit and the inalienable right to take pot shots at people who annoy you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 17, 2012, 11:14:24 PM

Hahahaha. I was a little worried that someone might take me seriously and be all:

Quote from: Somebody who doesn't understand my sense of humor
1. While you may be within your First Amendment rights to wear a flag as an article of clothing, most flag experts would agree that using a flag to staunch the flow of blood from a gunshot wound is disrespectful to the spirit of the flag....
2. Pie and/or mayonnaise have little to no anti-bacterial qualities.
3. Jesus did NOT write the Second Amendment.
4. You can't move to Stalinist Russia, as Stalin is dead......

(and so on)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 11:15:17 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
Overheard exchange.

Daughter: A three year shot his father!
Wife: Is he dead?
Daughter: Yes
Wife: Well what were they doing with a loaded gun in the house?
Daughter: It was in America.
I assume my wife responded with an ah right, that explains it nod, I was in another room though.

Ah perhaps I shouldn't laugh but I found that a bit funny.

Yeah, so? Here in Merica, we appreciate the freedom to get shot by our preschoolers. When I get shot by my preschooler, I make a tourniquet out of the Flag, and then I smear the whole thing with a mixture of pie and mayonnaise. Then, I go set off some fireworks, and and thank Jesus for writing the 2nd Amendment into the Constitution. "Dear Baby Jesus, thank you for taking time out of your busy leper-curing and fish dividing schedule to write the second amendment. Amen." Finally, I go on HuffPo, in the comments section, and tell some liberals that if they don't want to be prayed at in the public sphere, they should move to Stalinist Russia. USA! USA!

Ahaha, you're amazing. For some reason, i pictured this being said in the voice of David Hayter (AKA Solid Snake.) xD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2012, 11:15:55 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 11:14:24 PM

3. Jesus did NOT write the Second Amendment.

What?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:29:36 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 11:14:24 PM
Hahahaha. I was a little worried that someone might take me seriously and be all:

Quote from: Somebody who doesn't understand my sense of humor
1. While you may be within your First Amendment rights to wear a flag as an article of clothing, most flag experts would agree that using a flag to staunch the flow of blood from a gunshot wound is disrespectful to the spirit of the flag....
2. Pie and/or mayonnaise have little to no anti-bacterial qualities.
3. Jesus did NOT write the Second Amendment.
4. You can't move to Stalinist Russia, as Stalin is dead......

(and so on)

Well, His Grayness has heard your prayers. So...

1. A belt is better. Or the rope to which the flag is attached.
2. ...You also have the right to die from the following infection and gangrene.
3. Everyone knows that the ancient Asmos ate jesus and the guy who wrote the amendment was an impostor.
4. You can't move to Stalinist Russia, but you can certainly move to Putin's one, and I doubt many people there would care what you do with flags.
And so on...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM

I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 18, 2012, 01:07:03 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 11:14:24 PM
Hahahaha. I was a little worried that someone might take me seriously and be all:

Quote from: Somebody who doesn't understand my sense of humor
1. While you may be within your First Amendment rights to wear a flag as an article of clothing, most flag experts would agree that using a flag to staunch the flow of blood from a gunshot wound is disrespectful to the spirit of the flag....
2. Pie and/or mayonnaise have little to no anti-bacterial qualities.
3. Jesus did NOT write the Second Amendment.
4. You can't move to Stalinist Russia, as Stalin is dead......

(and so on)

Irony always goes down a treat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 01:16:07 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM
I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.

I don't get that stupidity either. It's a piece of fabric.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 01:45:46 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM
I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.
I don't get that stupidity either. It's a piece of fabric.

Wonder if wearing one would make a person look fat... ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 18, 2012, 01:52:06 AM

Nah, looks fine

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wackystock.com%2Fdetails%2F5666-canadian-beaver-holding-maple-tree-branch-and-wearing-canada-flag-clipart-illustration-by-dennis-cox-at-wackystock.jpg&hash=f9ca72aa81199da54668d460075155b0faf61906)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 18, 2012, 02:04:54 AM

This makes me happy. (https://www.youtube.com/embed/0snNB1yS3IE)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 02:39:46 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 01:45:46 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM
I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.
I don't get that stupidity either. It's a piece of fabric.

Wonder if wearing one would make a person look fat... ???

I've seen British flag and Japanese flag tshirt. they're cute. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 18, 2012, 03:51:14 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 02:39:46 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 01:45:46 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM
I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.
I don't get that stupidity either. It's a piece of fabric.

Wonder if wearing one would make a person look fat... ???

I've seen British flag and Japanese flag tshirt. they're cute. :D

ModCloth has Union Jack tights. I want them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 06:39:46 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 03:51:14 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 02:39:46 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 01:45:46 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 01:00:44 AM
I really don't get why flags are so important. I feel like there are more important things to be worried about than whether or not a flag touches the ground.
I don't get that stupidity either. It's a piece of fabric.

Wonder if wearing one would make a person look fat... ???

I've seen British flag and Japanese flag tshirt. they're cute. :D

ModCloth has Union Jack tights. I want them.

Get them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 18, 2012, 07:13:22 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 06:39:46 AM
Get them!

I am NOT paying 35USD for novelty tights. These on the other hand, maybe:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fproductshots1.modcloth.com%2Fproductshots%2F0113%2F6267%2F2a1fd610e65382df43ca252b340754d1.jpg%3F1337897749&hash=b00780e6b4a1830d576f30b8e1dbdbd3291e7893)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 02:05:44 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 07:13:22 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 06:39:46 AM
Get them!

I am NOT paying 35USD for novelty tights. These on the other hand, maybe:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fproductshots1.modcloth.com%2Fproductshots%2F0113%2F6267%2F2a1fd610e65382df43ca252b340754d1.jpg%3F1337897749&hash=b00780e6b4a1830d576f30b8e1dbdbd3291e7893)

Hm 35USD is a bit much, but darn, those are cute.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 18, 2012, 02:07:10 PM

Oh gods, i'm up so early because the big bosses are coming all the way from Paris, France to observe us/watch us work. I'm like "gah, what do i wear? i don't knooow" and freakin out a little. Got less sleep than i wanted.

I'm sure the day will be great. I'm going to get some ice coffee from the (ironically) French cafe near my job. I'll be cool. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 18, 2012, 10:57:08 PM

Holy mother of storms!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Ff8e567da.jpg&hash=0fb22e7a63193efaaa2b56d7b01e5ab85f1eb361)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 18, 2012, 10:59:51 PM

Wow Buddy, looks bad out there. Are you safely home now? I hate driving in hard rain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 18, 2012, 11:06:35 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 18, 2012, 10:59:51 PM
Wow Buddy, looks bad out there. Are you safely home now? I hate driving in hard rain.

Yea. We were right down the road from our house. It is a pretty bad one though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 11:47:56 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 10:57:08 PM
Holy mother of storms!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Ff8e567da.jpg&hash=0fb22e7a63193efaaa2b56d7b01e5ab85f1eb361)

Holy mother of bad wiper blades, is what it looks like. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 19, 2012, 12:23:50 AM

IT HAILED WHERE YOU ARE?

It thunder stormed in NYC, with like buckets of water. I waited for the bus, soaked from head to toe. it was NOT FUN ;___;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 19, 2012, 12:49:39 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 19, 2012, 12:23:50 AM
IT HAILED WHERE YOU ARE?

It thunder stormed in NYC, with like buckets of water. I waited for the bus, soaked from head to toe. it was NOT FUN ;___;

I'd love a good storm. Preferably one with loads of thunder, lightning, and a crazy downpour. Anything to clear this hot, humid, heavy air.

We got a little rain the other day, but the city's been under a level 2 drought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 19, 2012, 02:27:45 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 11:47:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 18, 2012, 10:57:08 PM
Holy mother of storms!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2Ff8e567da.jpg&hash=0fb22e7a63193efaaa2b56d7b01e5ab85f1eb361)
Holy mother of bad wiper blades, is what it looks like. ???

The wiper blades are fine. They were going to fast for my phone to pick up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 19, 2012, 03:09:25 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 19, 2012, 02:27:45 AM
The wiper blades are fine. They were going to fast for my phone to pick up.

It looks to me like there is a lot of water on both sides of them... Or is that condensation inside the vehicle?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 19, 2012, 03:48:43 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 19, 2012, 03:09:25 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 19, 2012, 02:27:45 AM
The wiper blades are fine. They were going to fast for my phone to pick up.
It looks to me like there is a lot of water on both sides of them... Or is that condensation inside the vehicle?

I don't know. They probably do need changed. It was raining really hard so the wipers did almost nothing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 19, 2012, 07:00:53 AM

Well,glad you're okay,Bud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 08:59:43 AM

Ha! Just as they are finally forecasting an end to our three-month downpour, the US is swapping over to storms from heatwave and drought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 19, 2012, 12:53:29 PM

So, so very tired. Got under 5 hours of sleep for sure, and not all that much sleep the night before last either. I may be able to take a nap this afternoon, though. In fact, I may crash whether or not I have time to. I'll just do a faceplant on the floor, and curl up and that's it. People can step over me. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2012, 01:40:06 PM

I'm never eating French cheese again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2012, 01:40:39 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 19, 2012, 01:40:06 PM
I'm never eating French cheese again.

Details :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2012, 01:56:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 01:40:39 PM
Details :D

The other week I was at a family event and there was brie on the cheese board and it was lovely, creamy, mild with a soft but complex cheese flavor. So I took a trip to my local cheese shop today and asked for some good quality brie, I passed on the cheeses that had nasty looking rinds and went for one that looked more like the one I had tried previously, though it still looked very different. I got home and took a slice, all I can say is I am glad I didn't try the cheese in the shop as I was almost instantly sick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2012, 02:23:09 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 19, 2012, 01:56:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 01:40:39 PM
Details :D

The other week I was at a family event and there was brie on the cheese board and it was lovely, creamy, mild with a soft but complex cheese flavor. So I took a trip to my local cheese shop today and asked for some good quality brie, I passed on the cheeses that had nasty looking rinds and went for one that looked more like the one I had tried previously, though it still looked very different. I got home and took a slice, all I can say is I am glad I didn't try the cheese in the shop as I was almost instantly sick.

How interesting. Never known that happen before. I assume it was due to how 'ripe' they were. I would guess that the first one had a white, relatively solid core while the second one had a yellow relatively runny core?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2012, 02:41:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 02:23:09 PM
How interesting. Never known that happen before. I assume it was due to how 'ripe' they were. I would guess that the first one had a white, relatively solid core while the second one had a yellow relatively runny core?

Spot on!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 19, 2012, 02:52:44 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 02:23:09 PM
Quote from: Crow on July 19, 2012, 01:56:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 01:40:39 PM
Details :D

The other week I was at a family event and there was brie on the cheese board and it was lovely, creamy, mild with a soft but complex cheese flavor. So I took a trip to my local cheese shop today and asked for some good quality brie, I passed on the cheeses that had nasty looking rinds and went for one that looked more like the one I had tried previously, though it still looked very different. I got home and took a slice, all I can say is I am glad I didn't try the cheese in the shop as I was almost instantly sick.
How interesting. Never known that happen before. I assume it was due to how 'ripe' they were. I would guess that the first one had a white, relatively solid core while the second one had a yellow relatively runny core?

The difference between quality brie and shit brie is massive. It is rare to find a good cheap brie in England because it isn't looked after properly. I will not buy ANY cheese (even Cheddar) from a supermarket (other than M&S whose fromageric offering is surprisingly good...at a price), but I am well served for fromageries in London. Plus I visit France regularly which helps (though they won't let you take it in hand luggage).

Try a Pont L'Eveque just shy of ammonia if you like it strong. Otherwise pay handsomely for a decent brie or Camembert.

Edit: Leave it out of the fridge or it won't develop flavour - just turn to ammonia. Eat it within three days or when it suits. You gotta eat it runny in my opinion - the way it was designed to be eaten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2012, 02:55:57 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 19, 2012, 02:41:37 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 19, 2012, 02:23:09 PM
How interesting. Never known that happen before. I assume it was due to how 'ripe' they were. I would guess that the first one had a white, relatively solid core while the second one had a yellow relatively runny core?

Spot on!

You like fresh Brie. You're probably better to get a cheap supermarket example as they are usually the youngest (least ripe) and as you have found out very different from a ripe one which can be loaded with ammonia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 19, 2012, 03:27:17 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 19, 2012, 12:53:29 PM
So, so very tired. Got under 5 hours of sleep for sure, and not all that much sleep the night before last either. I may be able to take a nap this afternoon, though. In fact, I may crash whether or not I have time to. I'll just do a faceplant on the floor, and curl up and that's it. People can step over me. :P

I've had days like that. Unfortunately, my faceplants usually happen at work, onto the computer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2012, 06:31:14 PM

Ammonia? Seriously? ???

Yuck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 06:36:22 PM

Cheese like that should be carefully unwrapped and plated, allowed to reach room temperature, sprinkled with organic toadflax and origami and flushed down the effing toilet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 19, 2012, 07:03:52 PM

I don't like Brie at all but Boursin is amazing an a piece of French bread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2012, 07:08:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2012, 06:31:14 PM
Ammonia? Seriously? ???

Yuck.

Yes. You can smell it quite noticeably on a ripe brei it's a decomposition by-product of the uric acid that the bacteria produce as the cheese ripens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 19, 2012, 07:32:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2012, 06:31:14 PM
Ammonia? Seriously? ???

Yuck.

It will only develop ammonia if allowed to. They need to ripen gradually - too fast and no flavour will develop, too slow and ammonia kicks in before flavour (18 degC for a couple of days is about right). It'll keep OK in the fridge for another couple of days before being spoiled, just needs to be brought back to room temp over at least an hour. Supermarket cheese is bought for its shelf-life and is hard to ripen. They rarely develop flavour before ammonia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 19, 2012, 07:47:29 PM

All of this talk of how to let your runny cheese ripen while trying to skirt the ammonia zone reminds me of one of my favorite blog series: "Steve, Don't Eat It!" (http://www.thesneeze.com/steve-dont-eat-it/). ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 19, 2012, 07:49:57 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 06:36:22 PM
Cheese like that should be carefully unwrapped and plated, allowed to reach room temperature, sprinkled with organic toadflax and origami and flushed down the effing toilet.

:D

I like to bake brie and then top it with some kind of preserves (apricot, or maybe something mixed with jalepeno) and eat on French bread. Of course, this is American grocery store brie, so it's probably not up to Scissorleg's snuff, but on the other hand it has never tasted like ammonia or made me sick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 19, 2012, 07:52:29 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 19, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
All of this talk of how to let your runny cheese ripen while trying to skirt the ammonia zone reminds me of one of my favorite blog series: "Steve, Don't Eat It!" (http://www.thesneeze.com/steve-dont-eat-it/). ;D

That's pretty funny. If I'm ever tempted to eat "potted meat", I like to think that I would be smart enough to save a step and just throw it directly into the toliet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 19, 2012, 08:01:13 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 19, 2012, 07:49:57 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 06:36:22 PM
Cheese like that should be carefully unwrapped and plated, allowed to reach room temperature, sprinkled with organic toadflax and origami and flushed down the effing toilet.

:D

I like to bake brie and then top it with some kind of preserves (apricot, or maybe something mixed with jalepeno) and eat on French bread. Of course, this is American grocery store brie, so it's probably not up to Scissorleg's snuff, but on the other hand it has never tasted like ammonia or made me sick.

Sounds nice. Cooked cheese is so much easier to eat. Dangerously easy to eat a whole round on ones own!

It's probably made with pasteurised milk like the crap in the UK too. Safer, arguably, but oh, so tasteless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 08:04:19 PM

Quote from: Tank... it's a decomposition by-product of the uric acid that the bacteria produce as the cheese ripens.

You mean ... bugs piss in it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2012, 08:22:30 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 19, 2012, 08:04:19 PM
Quote from: Tank... it's a decomposition by-product of the uric acid that the bacteria produce as the cheese ripens.

You mean ... bugs piss in it?

The first thought that comes to mind. :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 19, 2012, 08:23:30 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 19, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
All of this talk of how to let your runny cheese ripen while trying to skirt the ammonia zone reminds me of one of my favorite blog series: "Steve, Don't Eat It!" (http://www.thesneeze.com/steve-dont-eat-it/). ;D

Mmmm, infected corn!
Reminds me of a Chinese fella I once saw on TV telling us how good their local delicacy was: some kind of egg, pickled in something or other, left to rot in the dirt and eaten, black and flaking a year later. Then, when shown a good Roquefort (soft blue cheese) was disgusted at eating cultivated mould. I guess its just what we're brought up with. I bet Git likes a bit of potted meat, eh?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2012, 08:25:40 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 19, 2012, 07:32:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2012, 06:31:14 PM
Ammonia? Seriously? ???

Yuck.

It will only develop ammonia if allowed to. They need to ripen gradually - too fast and no flavour will develop, too slow and ammonia kicks in before flavour (18 degC for a couple of days is about right). It'll keep OK in the fridge for another couple of days before being spoiled, just needs to be brought back to room temp over at least an hour. Supermarket cheese is bought for its shelf-life and is hard to ripen. They rarely develop flavour before ammonia.

Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 19, 2012, 09:36:31 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 19, 2012, 07:52:29 PM
Quote from: Recusant on July 19, 2012, 07:47:29 PM
All of this talk of how to let your runny cheese ripen while trying to skirt the ammonia zone reminds me of one of my favorite blog series: "Steve, Don't Eat It!" (http://www.thesneeze.com/steve-dont-eat-it/). ;D

That's pretty funny. If I'm ever tempted to eat "potted meat", I like to think that I would be smart enough to save a step and just throw it directly into the toliet.

ROFL :D That'd be potted meat, indeed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 20, 2012, 12:34:42 AM

So, brother moved into his new apartment today. Mom just received a call from him freaking out saying that he found a human finger buried in his basement. Not yet confirmed if it is real of not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 20, 2012, 12:38:25 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:34:42 AM
So, brother moved into his new apartment today. Mom just received a call from him freaking out saying that he found a human finger buried in his basement. Not yet confirmed if it is real of not.

Why was HE digging in the basement!!!! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 20, 2012, 12:47:00 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2012, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:34:42 AM
So, brother moved into his new apartment today. Mom just received a call from him freaking out saying that he found a human finger buried in his basement. Not yet confirmed if it is real of not.
Why was HE digging in the basement!!!! :o

I don't know, but lucky for him it turned out to just be a mannequin hand buried in the dirt. Now the question is why was there a fake hand in his house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 20, 2012, 02:26:05 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:47:00 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2012, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:34:42 AM
So, brother moved into his new apartment today. Mom just received a call from him freaking out saying that he found a human finger buried in his basement. Not yet confirmed if it is real of not.
Why was HE digging in the basement!!!! :o

I don't know, but lucky for him it turned out to just be a mannequin hand buried in the dirt. Now the question is why was there a fake hand in his house.

That's pretty damn funny. Maybe not to him now :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:30:03 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:47:00 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2012, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:34:42 AM
So, brother moved into his new apartment today. Mom just received a call from him freaking out saying that he found a human finger buried in his basement. Not yet confirmed if it is real of not.
Why was HE digging in the basement!!!! :o

I don't know, but lucky for him it turned out to just be a mannequin hand buried in the dirt. Now the question is why was there a fake hand in his house.

*Snort* That's hilarious. And I second the question of why he was digging in the basement in the first place. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 20, 2012, 03:02:22 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:30:03 AM

*Snort* That's hilarious. And I second the question of why he was digging in the basement in the first place. :D

He wasn't digging, he was just moving his extra things down there for storage. Or at least that's what he told me. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 20, 2012, 10:05:30 AM

Just tell him not to dig any deeper. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 20, 2012, 10:37:58 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 20, 2012, 12:47:00 AM
I don't know, but lucky for him it turned out to just be a mannequin hand buried in the dirt.

I hope it isn't Gawen's, haven't seen him about for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:13:15 PM

12 killed and over 50 injured (http://www.denverpost.com/) at a local theater during the midnight showing of the new Batman movie. Some psycho just opened fire in there. :'( Aurora is a suburb of Denver.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 20, 2012, 02:28:46 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
12 killed and over 50 injured (http://www.denverpost.com/) at a local theater during the midnight showing of the new Batman movie. Some psycho just opened fire in there. :'( Aurora is a suburb of Denver.

Ye I heard that, I don't suppose it will change anything though.
People shouldn't die so cheap, they weren't even part of a school that pushed someone over the edge.
Couldn't you guys change the right to bear arms to a right to do Lego. Lego is cool and hardly ever fatal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 20, 2012, 03:08:29 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
12 killed and over 50 injured (http://www.denverpost.com/) at a local theater during the midnight showing of the new Batman movie. Some psycho just opened fire in there. :'( Aurora is a suburb of Denver.

My son chooses this week of all weeks to go to Denver! He's fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 20, 2012, 03:43:47 PM

Tank, so glad to hear that your son is fine!

MP - Yes, Lego would be far preferable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 20, 2012, 09:45:33 PM

Yes, this shooting is appalling, and I'm feeling for you American folks on that. Time will tell what really happened, then maybe I'll feel able to comment further.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 20, 2012, 10:38:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2012, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 20, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
12 killed and over 50 injured (http://www.denverpost.com/) at a local theater during the midnight showing of the new Batman movie. Some psycho just opened fire in there. :'( Aurora is a suburb of Denver.
My son chooses this week of all weeks to go to Denver! He's fine.

oh man, glad to hear that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 21, 2012, 10:14:16 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 20, 2012, 03:06:34 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 20, 2012, 03:01:53 PM
The next person has troubled themselves over how too make the HAF steak knife look like century sunk Titanic stuff.

Definitely not :D if I were designing the silverware, everyone would get a cat, a smiley face, or an 'asmo fan club' logo and call it a day! (I'd be happy to get one myself, LOL)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1KaUG.png&hash=e2b9d8180af5a367615fc03aa8628e0a229367d8)

A cat it is then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 21, 2012, 11:07:13 AM

Yes! Finally got some good weather, its off to Leeds for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 21, 2012, 11:22:42 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHOMu0.png&hash=f0ef9074169ac98f132fa4f81c5bbfb869dc75d7)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2012, 12:03:09 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 21, 2012, 11:07:13 AM
Yes! Finally got some good weather, its off to Leeds for me.

We'll have to have a pint one day!
At The Ship.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 21, 2012, 01:14:30 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 21, 2012, 10:14:16 AM
Quote from: Amicale on July 20, 2012, 03:06:34 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 20, 2012, 03:01:53 PM
The next person has troubled themselves over how too make the HAF steak knife look like century sunk Titanic stuff.

Definitely not :D if I were designing the silverware, everyone would get a cat, a smiley face, or an 'asmo fan club' logo and call it a day! (I'd be happy to get one myself, LOL)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1KaUG.png&hash=e2b9d8180af5a367615fc03aa8628e0a229367d8)

A cat it is then.

Thank you! Very cute! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM

Cute knives, MP. :)

I'm feeling really emotional today. I can't stop thinking about my ex's sister, and her boyfriend. I know it's not about me in anyway, but one thing that is messing with my head is that they probably wouldn't have been here without me. My ex moved here from OH when we were in our late teens to be with me. After we broke up, he had built a life here, so he stayed. I'm sure Sister and her boyfriend chose to move to Denver because Ex (her brother) was here. Hence, like 12 years after the fact, some poor kid I've never met was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a crazy person shot up a theater. I know it's not about me, but man the tiny strand in the web of events that I planted still makes me feel weird and sad.

Also, I'm hormonal, and that doesn't help. I just found out this morning, I'm having a baby.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Black Jester on July 21, 2012, 04:03:57 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
Cute knives, MP. :)

I'm feeling really emotional today. I can't stop thinking about my ex's sister, and her boyfriend. I know it's not about me in anyway, but one thing that is messing with my head is that they probably wouldn't have been here without me. My ex moved here from OH when we were in our late teens to be with me. After we broke up, he had built a life here, so he stayed. I'm sure Sister and her boyfriend chose to move to Denver because Ex (her brother) was here. Hence, like 12 years after the fact, some poor kid I've never met was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a crazy person shot up a theater. I know it's not about me, but man the tiny strand in the web of events that I planted still makes me feel weird and sad.

Also, I'm hormonal, and that doesn't help. I just found out this morning, I'm having a baby.

OMG, Ali congratulations!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:07:24 PM

:) Thank you! We're very excited. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 21, 2012, 04:17:22 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:07:24 PM
:) Thank you! We're very excited. :)

ALI!! Yay! *hugs* Congratulations! You must be VERY excited! When T finds out, he'll be excited, too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 21, 2012, 04:31:36 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
I know it's not about me, but man the tiny strand in the web of events that I planted still makes me feel weird and sad.

Also, I'm hormonal, and that doesn't help. I just found out this morning, I'm having a baby.

Ye but the strand didn't start with you, it's all Asmo's fault.

If I was in the business of giving the unborn directions I'd tell 'em to try to get themselves realised with Ali, she's so incredibly fun, if you discount the too tall obsession. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2012, 04:45:10 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
Cute knives, MP. :)

I'm feeling really emotional today. I can't stop thinking about my ex's sister, and her boyfriend. I know it's not about me in anyway, but one thing that is messing with my head is that they probably wouldn't have been here without me. My ex moved here from OH when we were in our late teens to be with me. After we broke up, he had built a life here, so he stayed. I'm sure Sister and her boyfriend chose to move to Denver because Ex (her brother) was here. Hence, like 12 years after the fact, some poor kid I've never met was in the wrong place at the wrong time when a crazy person shot up a theater. I know it's not about me, but man the tiny strand in the web of events that I planted still makes me feel weird and sad.

Pattern recognition and attribution of cause to effect and visa vera are essentially what make as human. To not make the connection you have made would mean you are not human. You can't can't escape your evolutionary history can you?

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
Also, I'm hormonal, and that doesn't help. I just found out this morning, I'm having a baby.

Speechlessly happy for you!!!!

This will be the first HAF baby while I have been here. I hope all goes well Ali I really, really do. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 21, 2012, 05:08:22 PM

Thanks guys! ;D Haha, that's funny about being the first HAF baby. Step it up people, we have to outbreed those crazy Duggar types! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 21, 2012, 05:57:35 PM

Congratulations and felicitations, Ali and Co.! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frationalia.com%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fgrin.gif&hash=8e1dbf9c0bca696aee6a6bd7852aaf9be7f1d0af)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 21, 2012, 06:10:20 PM

Ali, congratulations! A little sibling for T.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 21, 2012, 06:19:09 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:07:24 PM
:) Thank you! We're very excited. :)

I am delighted for you. I trust your hoohah is suitably braced.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 21, 2012, 06:40:34 PM

Congratulations Ali!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2012, 06:59:37 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 04:00:57 PM
Also, I'm hormonal, and that doesn't help. I just found out this morning, I'm having a baby.

Congrats Ali!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 21, 2012, 07:26:31 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Step it up people, we have to outbreed those crazy Duggar types! ;)

No...

I use condoms even with partners I trust slightly more than the rest, precisely because I don't want somebody being able to pin a kid on me. I might go for adoption when life gets too boring though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 21, 2012, 07:31:56 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Thanks guys! ;D Haha, that's funny about being the first HAF baby. Step it up people, we have to outbreed those crazy Duggar types! ;)

Congratulations to you and your family! But as far as out-breeding the Duggars, you're on your own. We'll cheer tho.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 21, 2012, 08:15:14 PM

That's awesome Ali, congrats!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Stevil on July 21, 2012, 10:29:11 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 21, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Thanks guys! ;D Haha, that's funny about being the first HAF baby. Step it up people, we have to outbreed those crazy Duggar types! ;)

My breeding days are over, I hope.

Congrats to you though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 21, 2012, 11:44:04 PM

Aww, nice one Ali!

What we need is some compression socks from an early age to ensure the slenderness of ankles and I trust the fetus was scraped for the liberal gene?! ;D

Congratulations. I'm genuinely happy for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 22, 2012, 12:02:09 AM

The Asmo and Rusty are off to survey the flood. Catch you all later!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2012, 12:08:37 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 22, 2012, 12:02:09 AM
The Asmo and Rusty are off to survey the flood. Catch you all later!

Pictures please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 22, 2012, 02:48:34 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 21, 2012, 11:44:04 PM
Aww, nice one Ali!

What we need is some compression socks from an early age to ensure the slenderness of ankles and I trust the fetus was scraped for the liberal gene?! ;D

Congratulations. I'm genuinely happy for you.

Hahaha, I did a little punnett square based on the assumed liberal genes. I'm pretty sure the child will be doomed to a bleeding heart (but also naturally trim ankles.)

Thanks everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 22, 2012, 03:12:25 AM

Congrats, Ali! That is great news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2012, 04:38:33 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 22, 2012, 03:12:25 AM
Congrats, Ali! That is great news.

Ye but this means less attention for us.
They always say that the new baby won't change anything, they'll still love you just as much but it's not true, it's never true. :'(
~~I'm going to start planning some annoying attention seeking behaviour.~~
I'm going to start planning ways to take my usual annoying attention seeking behaviour to a higher level.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 22, 2012, 07:29:14 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 22, 2012, 04:38:33 AM
They always say that the new baby won't change anything, they'll still love you just as much but it's not true, it's never true. :'(

Yeah, all Ali's time that was usually spent on us will now go to catnapping. On the other hand, sweet baby face pictures!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM

Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 22, 2012, 10:21:34 AM

Except when you shout it out to drown out the vicar's mumbo-jumbo. Have fun and don't get too bladdered. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 22, 2012, 02:59:44 PM

Ali, Ali, Ali! Congrats!
;D ;D ;D Aieeee!
I've been having some serious baby-fever lately, so you need to send me pictures of his/her cute little wrinkly newborn face when he/she is born.
Squeeeee!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 22, 2012, 03:03:39 PM

Haha DJ, in my experience pictures of wrinkly newborn faces only makes baby fever worse....but I will be happy to oblige. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 22, 2012, 03:07:03 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 22, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Haha DJ, in my experience pictures of wrinkly newborn faces only makes baby fever worse....but I will be happy to oblige. ;D

I'm hoping that living vicariously will be enough -- My sister-in-law is also pregnant and I'm sure that I will be abducting their wee one on more than one occasion for a baby-fix. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Non Quixote on July 22, 2012, 03:12:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D

[homer]Mmmmmmmm...booze[/homer]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 22, 2012, 03:14:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D

We had a wedding in a Catholic church yesterday. The handy thing about having a toddler is that they make an excellent excuse for ducking out of the church during the group prayer/eucharist bits. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on July 22, 2012, 03:26:26 PM

Congratulations, Ali!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 22, 2012, 04:06:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D

We need video of this. You know, just to make sure you were on your best behavior. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 22, 2012, 04:22:01 PM

After talking a week off, I have to go back to work today. :-[ However, Saturday, my husband and I hit the road for a few hours. We had plans to visit one place and the rest of the day was open. We first went to Onondaga State Park - there's a cave there, but we didn't go in because I'd had a cortisone shot in my knee the day before and wasn't supposed to do that much walking. The rest of the day we spent visiting a bunch of kitschy tourist sites, like the Jesse James Wax Museum. It was a lot of fun. We got home around 4 pm and decided to go out to eat at Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill - a New Orleans inspired place that we'd never been to before. We dressed up a bit and had a great time and some excellent food. It's fun to explore your own area for new stuff to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on July 22, 2012, 04:31:11 PM

I have decided to challenge myself by creating a website/blog: Economicmarquee(dot)com. I treat socioeconomic issues in it, and have decided to aim for one 2000+ word article a week, and several smaller articles throughout the week. At least once a day. Wish me luck!

(I didn't make the url a link. Not sure if it would be spamming or not.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 22, 2012, 05:46:38 PM

Quote from: RenegeReversi on July 22, 2012, 04:31:11 PM(I didn't make the url a link. Not sure if it would be spamming or not.)

You can list it in your profile (Profile > Modify Profile > Forum Profile Information), and if you really want to self-promote, you can also include a link in your forum signature.

I didn't realize you are a Go player. I am as well, though I'm very weak (around 9 or 10 kyu). Maybe sometime we can meet up on KGS or IGS. I also play on Dragon, and have an account on OGS, though I haven't played there in a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 22, 2012, 06:03:31 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 22, 2012, 05:46:38 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on July 22, 2012, 04:31:11 PM(I didn't make the url a link. Not sure if it would be spamming or not.)

You can list it in your profile (Profile > Modify Profile > Forum Profile Information), and if you really want to self-promote, you can also include a link in your forum signature.

I didn't realize you are a Go player. I am as well, though I'm very weak (around 9 or 10 kyu). Maybe sometime we can meet up on KGS or IGS. I also play on Dragon, and have an account on OGS, though I haven't played there in a while.

I haven't played Go for many years. Being grossly deficient in terms of Visiuo-spatial ability I always suffered crushing humiliation at the hands of my opponents. In the spirit of its earlier history I toyed with the idea of rritually disembowelling myself but decided against it on the grounds that it might have upset my mother.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 22, 2012, 06:20:21 PM

I'm much the same - I loved the game and played a lot, years ago, but I was never very good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2012, 10:29:11 PM

Quote from: Velma on July 22, 2012, 04:06:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D
We need video of this. You know, just to make sure you were on your best behavior. ;)

I actually held him while the vicar splashed him AND DIDN'T SAY A WORD!!!!
I have pictures to prove it to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 23, 2012, 12:03:54 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 10:29:11 PM
Quote from: Velma on July 22, 2012, 04:06:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 22, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
Today I am under instructions to be on my very, very, very best behaviour.
It is my grandson's christening.
It's totally cultural and an excuse for a huge booze up afterwards.
My wife and youngest daughter have both told me they will both resort to physical violence should the word 'atheist' leave my mouth today! :D
We need video of this. You know, just to make sure you were on your best behavior. ;)
I actually held him while the vicar splashed him AND DIDN'T SAY A WORD!!!!
I have pictures to prove it to.

Pics or it didn't happen. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:20:13 AM

I think I'm officially peopled-out. I love being home, but the 13 people under one roof thing is starting to get old. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 12:34:50 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:20:13 AM
I think I'm officially peopled-out. I love being home, but the 13 people under one roof thing is starting to get old. :(

I would kill them, then myself.

Why so fucking many?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:43:48 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 12:34:50 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:20:13 AM
I think I'm officially peopled-out. I love being home, but the 13 people under one roof thing is starting to get old. :(

I would kill them, then myself.

Why so fucking many?

There's a wedding this weekend which, in Newfoundland, means that almost all of the guests are from out of town and staying in a handful of homes. It wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that one of the families staying here (whom I only met this weekend) has a toddler the same age as our son and the kid is WILD. I know that most toddler's have their disagreeable moments, but this kid is completely devoid of any discipline or boundaries. It's crazy. Even our son is like "Woah dude, what is your problem?"

So I'm currently hiding out in the basement like a total curmudgeon. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 23, 2012, 01:31:42 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:43:48 AM

So I'm currently hiding out in the basement like a total curmudgeon. >:(

Sounds like me when there are a lot of people over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 23, 2012, 01:54:33 AM

A good friend is on my mind today. He's been through an incredibly rough year so far with family troubles, health issues, and several other issues... and on top of that, tomorrow he has to have a beloved family pet put down. :'( He and his kids are heartbroken. It's an incredibly rough day for them, knowing that this is their last day with a pet they love. He lives way too far away for me to go and give him a hug, and comfort him and his kids, but that's what I wish I could do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 23, 2012, 01:59:06 AM

Quote from: En_Route on July 22, 2012, 06:03:31 PMIn the spirit of its earlier history I toyed with the idea of rritually disembowelling myself but decided against it on the grounds that it might have upset my mother.

That's a shame, is she still holding you back? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cool-smileys.com%2Fimages%2F2068.gif&hash=79a61cc54aecfd381faf25fd9be7ca1c9adddae9)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 02:15:00 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:43:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 12:34:50 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:20:13 AM
I think I'm officially peopled-out. I love being home, but the 13 people under one roof thing is starting to get old. :(

I would kill them, then myself.

Why so fucking many?

There's a wedding this weekend which, in Newfoundland, means that almost all of the guests are from out of town and staying in a handful of homes. It wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that one of the families staying here (whom I only met this weekend) has a toddler the same age as our son and the kid is WILD. I know that most toddler's have their disagreeable moments, but this kid is completely devoid of any discipline or boundaries. It's crazy. Even our son is like "Woah dude, what is your problem?"

So I'm currently hiding out in the basement like a total curmudgeon. >:(

Well, i guess i just wouldn't be in that situation, because the only person allowed over my house is my girlfriend. I know both my grandmother and i would never want any families staying here, whatever the reason.

that sucks, but it is your house, so you should voice up. I understand being generous and loaning out your space, but 13 people is insane. I mean, come on-- wedding or no wedding. Time for the bronze glove, Juliet. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 02:27:45 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 02:15:00 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:43:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 12:34:50 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 12:20:13 AM
I think I'm officially peopled-out. I love being home, but the 13 people under one roof thing is starting to get old. :(

I would kill them, then myself.

Why so fucking many?

There's a wedding this weekend which, in Newfoundland, means that almost all of the guests are from out of town and staying in a handful of homes. It wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that one of the families staying here (whom I only met this weekend) has a toddler the same age as our son and the kid is WILD. I know that most toddler's have their disagreeable moments, but this kid is completely devoid of any discipline or boundaries. It's crazy. Even our son is like "Woah dude, what is your problem?"

So I'm currently hiding out in the basement like a total curmudgeon. >:(

Well, i guess i just wouldn't be in that situation, because the only person allowed over my house is my girlfriend. I know both my grandmother and i would never want any families staying here, whatever the reason.

that sucks, but it is your house, so you should voice up. I understand being generous and loaning out your space, but 13 people is insane. I mean, come on-- wedding or no wedding. Time for the bronze glove, Juliet. ;)

It's not my house, it's my in-laws. And we're part of the intruding horde, so we don't really have much say, I'm afraid. :P My husband's parents come from a culture where this is just what you do when people come into town. Newfoundlanders are known for this sort of thing (example: when 9/11 happened, the people in the town of Gander took over 6,000 stranded airline passengers into their homes). I do actually like the sense of community here, I just get a bit grumpy when faced with it in my living space for more than a couple of days. :P I blame my surly french genetics.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 02:34:07 AM

I guess i'll never understand that way of thinking.

Well, hang in there, DJ! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 02:40:16 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 02:34:07 AM
I guess i'll never understand that way of thinking.

Well, if you ever end up in Newfoundland and need a place to stay, I know at least a half-dozen households that'd shack you up. ;)
I will hang in there, today was just a particularly grumpy day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on July 23, 2012, 05:19:28 AM

I just got off of work, but need to upload today's article... except I haven't written it yet. O,O

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 06:29:39 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 23, 2012, 02:40:16 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 02:34:07 AM
I guess i'll never understand that way of thinking.

Well, if you ever end up in Newfoundland and need a place to stay, I know at least a half-dozen households that'd shack you up. ;)
I will hang in there, today was just a particularly grumpy day.

we'll make a tea date. :) :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2012, 07:39:21 AM

ZzzzzzzZzzzzz I said I would sleep earlier today. Yeah Right. ::)

Damn insomnia. :( And pidgeons. There are pidgeons on the ceiling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2012, 10:47:58 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 23, 2012, 01:54:33 AM
A good friend is on my mind today. He's been through an incredibly rough year so far with family troubles, health issues, and several other issues... and on top of that, tomorrow he has to have a beloved family pet put down. :'( He and his kids are heartbroken. It's an incredibly rough day for them, knowing that this is their last day with a pet they love. He lives way too far away for me to go and give him a hug, and comfort him and his kids, but that's what I wish I could do.

Having to do the right thing for a pet is never good.

(((Amicale)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 23, 2012, 01:03:00 PM

It can be very hard losing a much-loved pet - commiserations to your friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 23, 2012, 04:01:49 PM

DJ - That's what my family is like too. It wouldn't occur to anyone on my mom's side of the family to get a hotel room when staying in the same town as your family/friends....that would practically be an insult! My dad hates it. ;D It's so bad that my grandpa, who has severe mobility issues and can barely walk, STILL refuses to stay anywhere but my parents' split level house when he comes to Denver. He has to go up stairs from their main level to get a bed/shower or down stairs from their main level to sit/lay on the couch, which as I understand it is difficult and painful. But he still refuses to go to a hotel...

Amicale, hugs to your friend. Putting down a pet is agonizing, even when you know it's the right thing. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 23, 2012, 05:52:25 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2012, 07:39:21 AM
ZzzzzzzZzzzzz I said I would sleep earlier today. Yeah Right. ::)

Damn insomnia. :( And pidgeons. There are pidgeons on the ceiling.

I am right with you. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 23, 2012, 06:26:39 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. Yeah, I'm pretty sad for my buddy today... today's the day. It's kinda hard to explain, because it's more than being sad that a pet's dying, really. It's also being sad because he and his kids are so upset, and because he's had such a hard go of it that he deserves to be happy. It seems like everything's just piled up on this guy this year, and the depression's hit him hard. He takes so much joy in his kids and his animals that I hate to see him like this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 23, 2012, 07:10:08 PM

Well it turns out the FSM was created (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster#History) at my alma mater. No big deal.

QuoteIn January 2005, Bobby Henderson, then a 24-year-old Oregon State University physics graduate, sent an open letter regarding the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the Kansas State Board of Education. The letter was sent prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Henderson, describing himself as a "concerned citizen" representing more than ten million others, argued that intelligent design and his belief "the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster" were equally valid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 23, 2012, 08:59:51 PM

Quote from: hismikeness on July 23, 2012, 07:10:08 PM
Well it turns out the FSM was created (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster#History) at my alma mater. No big deal.

QuoteIn January 2005, Bobby Henderson, then a 24-year-old Oregon State University physics graduate, sent an open letter regarding the Flying Spaghetti Monster to the Kansas State Board of Education. The letter was sent prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Henderson, describing himself as a "concerned citizen" representing more than ten million others, argued that intelligent design and his belief "the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster" were equally valid.

Apparently they grow 'em smart in Oregon. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 23, 2012, 09:03:57 PM

Our Noodly Lord was not created there, or anywhere. However Oregon gains great distinction by being the platform from which our Creator was drawn to the public's attention by our Prophet Bobby.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 23, 2012, 10:22:47 PM

Vinnie has a new home. People called me today, told me the would be here withing the hour, and fell in love with him. He will live out his days walking on trails and eating in a pasture with a few other horses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hector Valdez on July 23, 2012, 10:25:53 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2012, 07:39:21 AM
ZzzzzzzZzzzzz I said I would sleep earlier today. Yeah Right. ::)

Damn insomnia. :( And pidgeons. There are pidgeons on the ceiling.

Hallucinations again, silverphinx? Tsk tsk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 23, 2012, 10:58:11 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 23, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Vinnie has a new home. People called me today, told me the would be here withing the hour, and fell in love with him. He will live out his days walking on trails and eating in a pasture with a few other horses.

Oh yay!!!! Sounds like a perfect placement for him. Such good news! Congrats!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 11:04:31 PM

My hair is like a crazy sponge. it really takes too damn long to dry. I've been using my hello kitty blowdryer on high for like 25 mins >_<;;;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2012, 11:55:43 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 23, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Vinnie has a new home. People called me today, told me the would be here withing the hour, and fell in love with him. He will live out his days walking on trails and eating in a pasture with a few other horses.

Well done Buddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2012, 11:58:53 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 11:04:31 PM
My hair is like a crazy sponge. it really takes too damn long to dry. I've been using my hello kitty blowdryer on high for like 25 mins >_<;;;

I can't a 'Hello Kitty' hair dryer doesn't sound exactly kick arse in the power stakes. Maybe you need a new hair dryer before you get new hair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 24, 2012, 12:05:09 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2012, 11:58:53 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 23, 2012, 11:04:31 PM
My hair is like a crazy sponge. it really takes too damn long to dry. I've been using my hello kitty blowdryer on high for like 25 mins >_<;;;
I can't a 'Hello Kitty' hair dryer doesn't sound exactly kick arse in the power stakes. Maybe you need a new hair dryer before you get new hair.

I've learnt that the best way to have healthy hair is to stay away from heat as much as possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 24, 2012, 01:17:56 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 23, 2012, 10:58:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 23, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Vinnie has a new home. People called me today, told me the would be here withing the hour, and fell in love with him. He will live out his days walking on trails and eating in a pasture with a few other horses.

Oh yay!!!! Sounds like a perfect placement for him. Such good news! Congrats!

VERY good news, yay Buddy! :) I needed some good news today, I was thinking of Vinnie earlier and hoping he'd find someone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 24, 2012, 01:18:54 AM

Quote from: OldGit on July 23, 2012, 09:03:57 PM
Our Noodly Lord was not created there, or anywhere. However Oregon gains great distinction by being the platform from which our Creator was drawn to the public's attention by our Prophet Bobby.

Forgive the blaspheme.

Quote from: Ali on July 23, 2012, 08:59:51 PM
Apparently they grow 'em smart in Oregon. ;)

Yes, in Oregon. Not at Oregon. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 24, 2012, 01:36:23 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 24, 2012, 01:17:56 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 23, 2012, 10:58:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 23, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Vinnie has a new home. People called me today, told me the would be here withing the hour, and fell in love with him. He will live out his days walking on trails and eating in a pasture with a few other horses.

Oh yay!!!! Sounds like a perfect placement for him. Such good news! Congrats!

VERY good news, yay Buddy! :) I needed some good news today, I was thinking of Vinnie earlier and hoping he'd find someone!

This might make you feel even better then. Apparently this horse loves kids. The lady who bought him asked if her six-year-old could get up and just walk around on him. Vinnie both walked and jogged around the pasture with this little girl on his back like it was the best job ever. Afterward the girl was on the ground and he put his head down so she could kiss him. It was really heart warming and a little bittersweet. It reminded me of my first horse that I had to leave behind in Malmö.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 03:25:04 AM

Quote from: RenegeReversi on July 23, 2012, 10:25:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2012, 07:39:21 AM
ZzzzzzzZzzzzz I said I would sleep earlier today. Yeah Right. ::)

Damn insomnia. :( And pidgeons. There are pidgeons on the ceiling.

Hallucinations again, silverphinx? Tsk tsk.

Be careful. You've been pushing your luck for too long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 24, 2012, 04:16:01 AM

http://www.peta.org/features/Ingrid-Newkirks-Unique-Will.aspx

What the ever. Loving. Fuck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 04:34:51 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 24, 2012, 04:16:01 AM
http://www.peta.org/features/Ingrid-Newkirks-Unique-Will.aspx

What the ever. Loving. Fuck.

Is she the one who said she wouldn't mind being BBQed after she died? I can't remember. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 24, 2012, 04:51:30 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 04:34:51 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 24, 2012, 04:16:01 AM
http://www.peta.org/features/Ingrid-Newkirks-Unique-Will.aspx

What the ever. Loving. Fuck.

Is she the one who said she wouldn't mind being BBQed after she died? I can't remember. ???

Apparently she wants to be. And to have her skin turned to leather. And to have various body parts sent to different places to make a point. Some issues there, no?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 05:55:21 AM

Quote from: Firebird on July 24, 2012, 04:51:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 04:34:51 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 24, 2012, 04:16:01 AM
http://www.peta.org/features/Ingrid-Newkirks-Unique-Will.aspx

What the ever. Loving. Fuck.

Is she the one who said she wouldn't mind being BBQed after she died? I can't remember. ???

Apparently she wants to be. And to have her skin turned to leather. And to have various body parts sent to different places to make a point.

I just opened the link and read her...will. :-\

QuoteSome issues there, no?

Perhaps more than a few.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 08:42:08 AM

By George, what's the basic science behind Rorschach?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 24, 2012, 10:05:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 08:42:08 AM
By George, what's the basic science behind Rorschach?

Lepidopterology

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 24, 2012, 11:00:31 AM

I just left my body to an Indian Restaurant, though I fear I may be too tough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2012, 01:51:51 PM

How is that I had never heard of Tommy Tiernan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqaTjnP58dI) before he is great.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 24, 2012, 02:02:12 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 24, 2012, 01:51:51 PM
How is that I had never heard of Tommy Tiernan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqaTjnP58dI) before he is great.

I've seen him live several times and at the peak of his powers he is terrific. By his own admission, he went off the boil for a couple of years, but seems to back on form now. Catch him live if you can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 24, 2012, 04:14:15 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 24, 2012, 04:16:01 AM
http://www.peta.org/features/Ingrid-Newkirks-Unique-Will.aspx

What the ever. Loving. Fuck.

I was particularly confused by the thumb mounted "up" on a plaque to be sent to a person they approve of. What did s/he do to disserve getting some grotesque rotting thumb in the mail?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 24, 2012, 04:42:25 PM

Buddy, I'm way behind with this one, but congratulations on finding a home for Vinnie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 24, 2012, 06:40:17 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 24, 2012, 04:42:25 PM
Buddy, I'm way behind with this one, but congratulations on finding a home for Vinnie.

Thank you, and thanks to everyone else for the well wishes. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. They even said that I could visit him any time, if I wish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2012, 12:54:59 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 24, 2012, 10:05:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2012, 08:42:08 AM
By George, what's the basic science behind Rorschach?

Lepidopterology

I don't see butterfies when I look at those smudges. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 25, 2012, 08:49:19 PM

Do Starbucks run some sort of travel scheme? As every Starbucks I have been to in the last few months all seem to have a workforce that is entirely American.

On the subject of American tourists they are everywhere at the moment! The Olympics seems to be pretty successful in drawing people in, but the Olympics are in the south east, not the north west though to be fair I would say half of those I have spoke to have been asking how to catch the train to Euston station.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 12:56:32 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 25, 2012, 08:49:19 PMOn the subject of American tourists they are everywhere at the moment! The Olympics seems to be pretty successful in drawing people in, but the Olympics are in the south east, not the north west though to be fair I would say half of those I have spoke to have been asking how to catch the train to Euston station.

I own Euston Road and I have four houses on it, tell them they'll owe me $400 if they dawdle. If they are looking for a nice place to stay I have a hotel on Mayfair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:12:20 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
I own Euston Road and I have four houses on it, tell them they'll owe me $400 if they dawdle. If they are looking for a nice place to stay I have a hotel on Mayfair.

That's Vermont Ave in the States. Mayfair is Boardwalk.

Truth be told: I didn't know that Monopoly had regional street names. That's my something new for the day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 06:26:33 AM

Quote from: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:12:20 AM
That's Vermont Ave in the States. Mayfair is Boardwalk.

Truth be told: I didn't know that Monopoly had regional street names. That's my something new for the day!

[quote author=wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monopoly_%28game%29)]In 1941, the British Secret Service had John Waddington Ltd., the licensed manufacturer of the game outside the U.S., create a special edition for World War II prisoners of war held by the Nazis.[4] Hidden inside these games were maps, compasses, real money, and other objects useful for escaping. They were distributed to prisoners by secret service-created fake charity groups.[/quote]

Blame the Nazis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2012, 03:28:15 PM

Why is Windows 8 a closed platform? That is foolish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 26, 2012, 03:35:04 PM

Is that really confirmed? It looks like that's just one executive from Steam saying that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 03:36:59 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 26, 2012, 03:28:15 PM
Why is Windows 8 a closed platform? That is foolish.

Closed the same way OS X is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2012, 03:47:23 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 26, 2012, 03:35:04 PM
Is that really confirmed? It looks like that's just one executive from Steam saying that.

On the cheap versions yes. But on the full versions its the same as OSX apparently. It just doesn't make sense, having a windows shop does but closing certain versions doesn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 26, 2012, 03:55:47 PM

just woke up... need coffee >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 26, 2012, 04:00:21 PM

Quote from: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:12:20 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
I own Euston Road and I have four houses on it, tell them they'll owe me $400 if they dawdle. If they are looking for a nice place to stay I have a hotel on Mayfair.

That's Vermont Ave in the States. Mayfair is Boardwalk.

Truth be told: I didn't know that Monopoly had regional street names. That's my something new for the day!

You shoulf see the norwegian version. All the street names correspond to streets in Oslo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:25:32 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 26, 2012, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:12:20 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
I own Euston Road and I have four houses on it, tell them they'll owe me $400 if they dawdle. If they are looking for a nice place to stay I have a hotel on Mayfair.

That's Vermont Ave in the States. Mayfair is Boardwalk.

Truth be told: I didn't know that Monopoly had regional street names. That's my something new for the day!
You shoulf see the norwegian version. All the street names correspond to streets in Oslo.

The American version all the street names are based on Atlantic City NJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 26, 2012, 05:24:34 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 26, 2012, 04:00:21 PM
Quote from: hismikeness on July 26, 2012, 04:12:20 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
I own Euston Road and I have four houses on it, tell them they'll owe me $400 if they dawdle. If they are looking for a nice place to stay I have a hotel on Mayfair.

That's Vermont Ave in the States. Mayfair is Boardwalk.

Truth be told: I didn't know that Monopoly had regional street names. That's my something new for the day!
You shoulf see the norwegian version. All the street names correspond to streets in Oslo.

Who can afford to buy all those vowels? (Norwegian seems very vowel-y to me. :D)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 26, 2012, 05:37:04 PM

Quote from: Crow on July 26, 2012, 03:47:23 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 26, 2012, 03:35:04 PM
Is that really confirmed? It looks like that's just one executive from Steam saying that.

On the cheap versions yes. But on the full versions its the same as OSX apparently. It just doesn't make sense, having a windows shop does but closing certain versions doesn't.

Source please? I haven't seen anything saying that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2012, 06:52:14 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 26, 2012, 05:37:04 PM
Source please? I haven't seen anything saying that.

Windows RT is the closed version making the OS more like iOS, Windows 8 is the basic version for the home market and contains the Windows marketplace so it is like OSX minus the bells and whistles, the main difference is that Windows 8 has been built around the marketplace whereas the mac app store is easily to ignore. You then have the Pro and Enterprise versions.

I'm neither pro Mac or pro PC (I prefer mac) but I think its silly that Windows are moving away from there strongest selling point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 26, 2012, 10:41:38 PM

Got caught in the rain today. Made the mistake of wearing slippery shoes (which got even more slippery when wet), then walked across a slippery floor a bit too quickly. Did a crazy arms flailing dance in order to right myself. :D At least the people in that store were amused at my slippery antics.

Bet I'm the only person in this entire thread to use the word 'slippery' so often in one post, up until now. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2012, 10:50:33 PM

Quote from: Amicale on July 26, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
Got caught in the rain today. Made the mistake of wearing slippery shoes (which got even more slippery when wet), then walked across a slippery floor a bit too quickly. Did a crazy arms flailing dance in order to right myself. :D At least the people in that store were amused at my slippery antics.

Bet I'm the only person in this entire thread to use the word 'slippery' so often in one post, up until now. ;D

Mmmmmm slippery!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 26, 2012, 11:03:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 26, 2012, 10:50:33 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 26, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
Got caught in the rain today. Made the mistake of wearing slippery shoes (which got even more slippery when wet), then walked across a slippery floor a bit too quickly. Did a crazy arms flailing dance in order to right myself. :D At least the people in that store were amused at my slippery antics.

Bet I'm the only person in this entire thread to use the word 'slippery' so often in one post, up until now. ;D
Mmmmmm slippery!

A 1958 Archival video - "The Saga of Slippery the Seal". http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/on-line-exhibits/cfpl/videos/1958/8.aspx

Very amusing. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 26, 2012, 11:08:14 PM

No matter how bad my day has been, Flight of the Conchords always makes me laugh.

Really? How did I not see that typo intil now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 27, 2012, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 26, 2012, 11:08:14 PM
No matter how bad my has been, Flight of the Conchords always makes me laugh.

Your what has been?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on July 27, 2012, 11:51:35 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 27, 2012, 11:28:01 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 26, 2012, 11:08:14 PM
No matter how bad my has been, Flight of the Conchords always makes me laugh.
Your what has been?

Talking eggplant?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2012, 02:12:04 PM

The mother of all battles is expected by some in Syria.
Odd that, I'm sure there was a mother of all battles in Iraq not that long ago.
There had been lots of battles through history before these two mothers.
Maybe they have a belief in circular time or a funny concept of motherhood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 27, 2012, 02:16:49 PM

So... Who is betting on what?

Me, I think it can go either way, but I'd like to see government forces win this one. I always cheer for the government forces.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 27, 2012, 05:10:54 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 27, 2012, 02:16:49 PM
So... Who is betting on what?

Me, I think it can go either way, but I'd like to see government forces win this one. I always cheer for the government forces.

Unless you're the other guy, right? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 27, 2012, 08:44:59 PM

I think you fellows over in England have misplaced your weather. We'll be happy to look after it for a while. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2012, 09:20:37 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2012, 02:12:04 PM
The mother of all battles is expected by some in Syria.
Odd that, I'm sure there was a mother of all battles in Iraq not that long ago.
There had been lots of battles through history before these two mothers.
Maybe they have a belief in circular time or a funny concept of motherhood.

One must surely be the grandmother of all battles then.

If I had a mother who threw me in the water and expected me to learn how to swim in less than a minute, I would call her 'Battle'. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2012, 11:08:31 PM

The Olympic opening ceremony is going on and is really good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 28, 2012, 12:59:40 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 27, 2012, 11:08:31 PM
The Olympic opening ceremony is going on and is really good.

I thought so to, in fact I thoroughly enjoyed it. Finally a public ceremony that I enjoyed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 28, 2012, 01:15:49 AM

Quote from: Crow on July 28, 2012, 12:59:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 27, 2012, 11:08:31 PM
The Olympic opening ceremony is going on and is really good.

I thought so to, in fact I thoroughly enjoyed it. Finally a public ceremony that I enjoyed.

I enjoyed it also. Particularly that little bit with Rowan Atkinson at the piano and on the beach. :D

And man, was the choreography good in general for all the stage stuff!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 28, 2012, 02:03:10 AM

Quote from: Amicale on July 28, 2012, 01:15:49 AM
I enjoyed it also. Particularly that little bit with Rowan Atkinson at the piano and on the beach. :D

And man, was the choreography good in general for all the stage stuff!

The only dancing part that I liked was the 7/7, overall it would have been better with less dancing but hey I still enjoyed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2012, 03:32:12 AM

I love Mr.Bean. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 28, 2012, 09:36:26 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 27, 2012, 05:10:54 PM
Unless you're the other guy, right? ;)

Wrong. I would not participate in a revolution. I don't even do peaceful protests for crying out loud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 28, 2012, 02:15:24 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2012, 03:32:12 AM
I love Mr.Bean. :D

Seconded! ;D I've been on a huge re-kick of Rowan Atkinson lately. Mr. Bean, Not the Nine O'Clock News, The Thin Blue Line, Blackadder, etc. Also his stand-up comedy, which I just love. Heck, I think I'll watch Johnny English again sometime soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2012, 03:03:21 PM

I like the cartoon Mr Bean.

Has Woodley turned up anywhere?
Suppose not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2012, 05:22:08 PM

Quotesabel met an enormous bear,
Isabel, Isabel, didn't care;
The bear was hungry, the bear was ravenous,
The bear's big mouth was cruel and cavernous.
The bear said, Isabel, glad to meet you,
How do, Isabel, now I'll eat you!
Isabel, Isabel, didn't worry,
Isabel didn't scream or scurry.
She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up,
Then Isabel quietly ate the bear up.

http://www.absolutelyrics.com/lyrics/view/natalie_merchant/adventures_of_isabel/

I love that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2012, 05:36:18 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on July 28, 2012, 03:13:51 PM
I think Eddy and Patsy from AbFab should commentate the Olympics.

That would be soooo funny!!! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2012, 06:21:34 PM

Quote from: RunFromMyLife on July 28, 2012, 03:13:51 PM
I think Eddy and Patsy from AbFab should commentate the Olympics.

Oh man, that was such a great show!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 28, 2012, 09:33:22 PM

The only bad thing about pets is that they get old. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 29, 2012, 09:13:34 AM

Quote from: BuddyThe only bad thing about pets is that they get old. :(

Yes, they do come to mean a lot to you. Is one of yours getting that way, Buddy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 29, 2012, 02:59:58 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 29, 2012, 09:13:34 AM
Quote from: BuddyThe only bad thing about pets is that they get old. :(

Yes, they do come to mean a lot to you. Is one of yours getting that way, Buddy?

Yeah. Athena, the doberman. She is starting to slow down and her hips are starting to hurt. It sucks to see her rather lay down than play like she used to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 29, 2012, 03:00:20 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2012, 05:22:08 PM
Quotesabel met an enormous bear,
Isabel, Isabel, didn't care;
The bear was hungry, the bear was ravenous,
The bear's big mouth was cruel and cavernous.
The bear said, Isabel, glad to meet you,
How do, Isabel, now I'll eat you!
Isabel, Isabel, didn't worry,
Isabel didn't scream or scurry.
She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up,
Then Isabel quietly ate the bear up.
http://www.absolutelyrics.com/lyrics/view/natalie_merchant/adventures_of_isabel/

I love that.

That's awesome. Reminds me of a rhyme I read when I was a kid (one of the Ramona Quimby books...)

"Algy met a bear
The bear met Algy
The bear was bulgy
The bulge was Algy."

Having a hard time finding out who wrote that poem, or else I would post proper credit.

When I was pregnant with T, I jokingly referred to him as Algy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 29, 2012, 04:05:40 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 29, 2012, 03:00:20 PM

That's awesome. Reminds me of a rhyme I read when I was a kid (one of the Ramona Quimby books...)

"Algy met a bear
The bear met Algy
The bear was bulgy
The bulge was Algy."

Having a hard time finding out who wrote that poem, or else I would post proper credit.

When I was pregnant with T, I jokingly referred to him as Algy.

Ah, wow, I remember that little poem. :D I did enjoy the Ramona books. And that rhyme was cute, but odd.

Reminds me of:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cache-ec6.pinterest.com%2Fupload%2F16818198577949119_9X0LfBr6_f.jpg&hash=5586888f2b1ff85bbf053018cb2e61ff44cd056c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 29, 2012, 11:15:38 PM

Just got back from jigging for cod! We caught 9! I can't wait to eat them! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 30, 2012, 12:18:04 AM

Is jigging the same as fishing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on July 30, 2012, 12:21:11 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 30, 2012, 12:18:04 AM
Is jigging the same as fishing?

I always thought a jig was a dance, so my first thought was that DJ partook in a funky Canadian ritual similar to a rain dance for fish. But then I had a peep in my dictionary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 30, 2012, 12:26:18 AM

Loooooove the idea of DJ doing a rain/fish dance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 12:42:21 AM

What would a fish dance even look like? ???

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 30, 2012, 12:49:15 AM

I did a little fishy wiggle. It's now raining fish in Denver. The apocalyptic types are gonna freak! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:54:09 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 30, 2012, 12:18:04 AM
Is jigging the same as fishing?

It's a kind of fishing, but without a fishing rod. You use something that looks like this.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodenboatnl.com%2Fwbexhibit%2Fexhibit1%2Fimages%2Fe10004b-2.jpg&hash=99649ebf7accd9444e55af7d0dca8399379d319f)
I took pictures, but I can't upload them until I get home.

I did do some dancing, but mostly a "omg, omg, I caught a fish, what do I do?!" kind of dance. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 30, 2012, 04:44:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2012, 12:42:21 AM
What would a fish dance even look like? ???

:D

Something like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1xfp6Xeu0c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2012, 04:47:22 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:54:09 AM
It's a kind of fishing, but without a fishing rod. You use something that looks like this.

It could be a regional difference but jigs around here are lures, doesn't matter if a rod is used or not. Maybe you jig/jiggle them to make them look alive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:22:35 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2012, 04:47:22 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:54:09 AM
It's a kind of fishing, but without a fishing rod. You use something that looks like this.

It could be a regional difference but jigs around here are lures, doesn't matter if a rod is used or not. Maybe you jig/jiggle them to make them look alive.

Yeah, I think it is a regional thing, because the spool thingy is usually referred to as a "jigger" and there is a technique to the movement you use to catch cod, which is referred to as "jigging". You can use a variety of lures, but it'd still be referred to this way. The gear that we used yesterday had a bunch of different hooks and lures on one line, actually. We caught two fish at once a couple of times. ;D

This video shows how it's done here pretty well. You can see the little boys "jigging" just after the 1:30 mark.
http://youtu.be/nohddp8w5fs (http://youtu.be/nohddp8w5fs)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 29, 2012, 11:15:38 PM
Just got back from jigging for cod! We caught 9! I can't wait to eat them! ;D

Did that with mackerel once. They had a barbecue on the boat and the first one you caught was headed, gutted and filleted and popped on the barbecue, they were still moving when they landed on it, but the taste was absolutely amazing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on July 30, 2012, 03:31:07 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:22:35 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 30, 2012, 04:47:22 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 30, 2012, 03:54:09 AM
It's a kind of fishing, but without a fishing rod. You use something that looks like this.

It could be a regional difference but jigs around here are lures, doesn't matter if a rod is used or not. Maybe you jig/jiggle them to make them look alive.

Yeah, I think it is a regional thing, because the spool thingy is usually referred to as a "jigger" and there is a technique to the movement you use to catch cod, which is referred to as "jigging". You can use a variety of lures, but it'd still be referred to this way. The gear that we used yesterday had a bunch of different hooks and lures on one line, actually. We caught two fish at once a couple of times. ;D

This video shows how it's done here pretty well. You can see the little boys "jigging" just after the 1:30 mark.
http://youtu.be/nohddp8w5fs (http://youtu.be/nohddp8w5fs)

Glad you're having fun! ;D I'd like to try that kind of fishing.

All this mention of 'jigging' got me thinking of a Great Big Sea song, 'Goin' Up': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBBDCwZECLQ

It's one of my feel-good songs. "Come on off we go now, heel to toe now, do some jigs and reels..."

If that song doesn't celebrate the east coast, I dunno what does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 02, 2012, 11:44:55 PM

How come Michael Johnson is pretty much a regular TV pundit in the UK, not just in the olympics. He was doing a TV spot before and kept saying "we" as in meaning the British and he also said the Americans in a way that was referring to them as if he wasn't one. Has he changed nationality or something? I like him as a pundit much more so than the majority of the UK ones, the Channel 4 program he did recently was good and tackled a very controversial topic intelligently, but find it weird why he hasn't been snapped up by the US media not only is he considered one of the States best athletes but he talks well and knows his subject.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 03, 2012, 04:53:12 PM

Darn my earphones have broke and out of warranty. urghhh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 03, 2012, 11:44:39 PM

I'm going to have a very hard time maintaining my sanity for a few weeks. We have to move out of our current house tomorrow. Unfortunately for us, we don't have any living arrangements set up due to the suddenness of our eviction. Luckily mom knows an elderly couple who said we can stay with them until our new house is ready. The downfall? They are your stereotypical right-wing Fox watching conservatives. They are nice, but their views are way to religious for my comfort. I want to stay with my brother but he just started a new job and his school starts up again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 04, 2012, 12:21:45 AM

I have been flicking through this blog for a while its great.

http://www.shitlondon.co.uk

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 04, 2012, 02:07:47 AM

I hope things work out well for you and yours, Buddy! Sorry to hear about you being suddenly uprooted, but I seem to recall that that house wasn't a very nice place, anyway. I'm looking forward to hearing that you have a better place to live, once you've left the house of the nice old right-wingers. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2012, 02:11:50 AM

Quote from: Recusant on August 04, 2012, 02:07:47 AM
I hope things work out well for you and yours, Buddy! Sorry to hear about you being suddenly uprooted, but I seem to recall that that house wasn't a very nice place, anyway. I'm looking forward to hearing that you have a better place to live, once you've left the house of the nice old right-wingers. ;)

Thanks. :) I don't think it will be too hard for me to bite my tongue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on August 04, 2012, 03:52:50 AM

Was at a Barnes & Noble bookstore today. Due to an arthritis flare, I couldn't reach a book on the bottom shelf. I asked a nearby clerk for help expecting a condescending look and a sigh since arthritis is pretty invisible until it distorts your joints. I was surprised when he polite and pleasant about it. I thanked him more than once and made sure to tell the clerk at the check out counter about it so he could pass it along to the manager.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 04:15:26 AM

Working almost 10 days straight. boo.
hope the paycheck is worth it. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 04:53:01 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 04, 2012, 02:11:50 AM
Thanks. :) I don't think it will be too hard for me to bite my tongue.

No need for that, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 04:15:26 AM
Working almost 10 days straight. boo.
hope the paycheck is worth it. >:(

That's no good, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Here's an extra chocolate grasshopper, just in case anyone else is in need of the solace only chocolate covered insects provide. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 05:14:52 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 04:53:01 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 04, 2012, 02:11:50 AM
Thanks. :) I don't think it will be too hard for me to bite my tongue.

No need for that, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 04:15:26 AM
Working almost 10 days straight. boo.
hope the paycheck is worth it. >:(

That's no good, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Here's an extra chocolate grasshopper, just in case anyone else is in need of the solace only chocolate covered insects provide. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Mm, i'd try that. only if in dark chocolate ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2012, 05:16:16 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 04:53:01 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 04, 2012, 02:11:50 AM
Thanks. :) I don't think it will be too hard for me to bite my tongue.

No need for that, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 04:15:26 AM
Working almost 10 days straight. boo.
hope the paycheck is worth it. >:(

That's no good, have a chocolate grasshopper. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

Here's an extra chocolate grasshopper, just in case anyone else is in need of the solace only chocolate covered insects provide. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQjiTQt-tGVZl2uV3laGgyLm8rr79INsKTI3NNiF-_UjL-AiErknVVahDPI&hash=b33ee7984c278666abb92fdd99f15b26d8b31798)

It'll be my most cherished possession.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 06:40:22 AM

Looks nice, but there seems to be a big grasshopper in the chocolate. Flies in soup and grasshoppers in chocoloate...no good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 04, 2012, 10:21:33 AM

Good luck, Buddy. Sit back and think of horses. ;)

SD, I hope your pay is worth it, too. How come you draw 10 days straight?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2012, 10:33:21 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 03, 2012, 11:44:39 PM
I'm going to have a very hard time maintaining my sanity for a few weeks. We have to move out of our current house tomorrow. Unfortunately for us, we don't have any living arrangements set up due to the suddenness of our eviction. Luckily mom knows an elderly couple who said we can stay with them until our new house is ready. The downfall? They are your stereotypical right-wing Fox watching conservatives. They are nice, but their views are way to religious for my comfort. I want to stay with my brother but he just started a new job and his school starts up again.

Oh dear! Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 01:26:28 PM

People in my house waking me up early by slamming the door. Really piss me off.

I don't get why consideration is such a foreign thing to most people. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 01:37:27 PM

My girls have been ill for,,, a week I suppose, (just a winter lurgy) seems longer.
I haven't been ill this winter, I don't want to be, keeping my distance. It isn't easy though, they are rather huggable.

My UK English firefox spell check has some serious shortcomings, huggable is as near to a universally accepted word as can be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 01:41:34 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 01:26:28 PM
People in my house waking me up early by slamming the door. Really piss me off.

I don't get why consideration is such a foreign thing to most people. >:(

When we were living in the mad-house in Newfoundland last month, the other toddler that was living with us got up at 6am on his last morning, ran around, then started loudly playing the tin whistle. And his parents let him. I think my exact words were "REALLY?! Are you KIDDING ME?!"

Consideration can be a very rare commodity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 04, 2012, 03:48:07 PM

Quote from: Velma on August 04, 2012, 03:52:50 AM
Was at a Barnes & Noble bookstore today. Due to an arthritis flare, I couldn't reach a book on the bottom shelf. I asked a nearby clerk for help expecting a condescending look and a sigh since arthritis is pretty invisible until it distorts your joints. I was surprised when he polite and pleasant about it. I thanked him more than once and made sure to tell the clerk at the check out counter about it so he could pass it along to the manager.

:) Velma, I'm glad you've discovered that some people who work in customer service genuinely like helping other people. It's sad that you'd feel like you had to automatically expect a look and a sigh. I'm glad you were pleasantly surprised. I've spent some of my teen and all of my adult life so far working with the public in various roles. No matter what you're doing, it REALLY helps to genuinely like other people, and to want to help them. I always get ticked off when I see customer service reps behaving disgustingly at work. If you're so burnt out or such a tough guy that you can't help someone who needs it, then quit your job and give it to someone else who needs a job badly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 04:05:49 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 01:41:34 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 01:26:28 PM
People in my house waking me up early by slamming the door. Really piss me off.

I don't get why consideration is such a foreign thing to most people. >:(

When we were living in the mad-house in Newfoundland last month, the other toddler that was living with us got up at 6am on his last morning, ran around, then started loudly playing the tin whistle. And his parents let him. I think my exact words were "REALLY?! Are you KIDDING ME?!"

Consideration can be a very rare commodity.

Wow, that's wtf. So rude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2012, 05:05:25 PM

...And if the kid accidentally fell out of the attic window... Well, accidents do happen. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 07:06:45 PM

QuoteThe topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

>:( :( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 07:07:37 PM

Which topic?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 07:07:58 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 07:06:45 PM
QuoteThe topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

>:( :( >:(

It's all the whale puns. You've finally gone too far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2012, 07:10:54 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 07:06:45 PM
QuoteThe topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.

>:( :( >:(

Usually a now deleted spam post.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2012, 11:00:40 PM

I'm tired, sore, hungry, and I dropped a couch on my foot. Other than that, my day has been uneventful and everything is where it is supposed to be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2012, 11:01:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 04, 2012, 11:00:40 PM
I'm tired, sore, hungry, and I dropped a couch on my foot. Other than that, my day has been uneventful and everything is where it is supposed to be.

(((Buddy)))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432160_10150977687218091_175679157_n.jpg)

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2012, 11:24:22 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432160_10150977687218091_175679157_n.jpg)

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

How does somebody accomplish that? More importantly, is it butter side down?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on August 05, 2012, 12:05:02 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/432160_10150977687218091_175679157_n.jpg)

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

You want to start worrying when fish start inexplicably appearing next.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2012, 12:23:33 AM

You can hang a poster on the outside wall that they're throwing it at the wrong balcony, you're not getting their coded messages :D

How weird, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 05, 2012, 12:33:52 AM

Quote from: En_Route on August 05, 2012, 12:05:02 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

You want to start worrying when fish start inexplicably appearing next.

Waaaaittt, that gives me an idea.
It's a miracle! Call the Pope! Buy your own miracle bread! Only $499.00 a slice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 03:38:16 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 05, 2012, 12:33:52 AM
Quote from: En_Route on August 05, 2012, 12:05:02 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

You want to start worrying when fish start inexplicably appearing next.

Waaaaittt, that gives me an idea.
It's a miracle! Call the Pope! Buy your own miracle bread! Only $499.00 a slice!

Ew, who eats white bread? gross. it's all wheat or whole grain for me. XD

But that really is strange o__o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2012, 04:25:30 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 05, 2012, 12:33:52 AM
Quote from: En_Route on August 05, 2012, 12:05:02 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 04, 2012, 11:14:01 PM

For two days in a row now, someone has thrown bread onto our balcony (somehow).
We don't even have a balcony to our right.

You want to start worrying when fish start inexplicably appearing next.

Waaaaittt, that gives me an idea.
It's a miracle! Call the Pope! Buy your own miracle bread! Only $499.00 a slice!

:o

I think I see a face in the one on the left...two eyes and a surprised mouth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 05, 2012, 05:57:48 AM

Maybe some one has by their window a toaster with an over active pop up function.
There could be someone upstairs wondering what happened to their toast.

Could be aliens.
I meant aliens could have left the bread there after having their way with it. It is also possible the bread is actually an extraterrestrial species.
The first bread could have been a scout and the latest two were sent to find what happened to the scouts.

I'll stop now.

The bread doesn't have any noticeable form of high tech propulsion does it?

Sorry I'll really stop now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 05, 2012, 11:28:51 AM

Is there a balcony to your left? Because the bread has landed front right, as if thrown from the left. And what about above?

Birds will drop a bit now and again, but not a whole slice undamaged.

Otherwise, it's aliens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 05, 2012, 01:42:29 PM

Quote from: OldGit on August 05, 2012, 11:28:51 AM
Is there a balcony to your left? Because the bread has landed front right, as if thrown from the left. And what about above?

There is a balcony to our left, but my bike is also on our balcony and I'm pretty sure it would have blocked these throws. The place above us seems the most likely. I'm sort of tempted to go upstairs and leave a trail of breadcrumbs in their hallway. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 05, 2012, 04:49:21 PM

Go out and hire an industrial pop-up toaster, and buy several dozen date-expired loaves. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 05:59:31 PM

Quote from: OldGit on August 05, 2012, 04:49:21 PM
Go out and hire an industrial pop-up toaster, and buy several dozen date-expired loaves. ;)

Yum

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2012, 09:31:54 PM

Just thinking about pepsi triggers a Pavlovian response. ::)

At first it was the sound of opening a can or bottle that would really catch my attention and make my mouth water, now it's just the thought. Pepsi.

Maybe the colour of a transparent glass of pepsi against the light...yep it's enough too. I really want pepsi but I feel rather disinclined to change and go and buy some. The best of all worlds right now would be to stay in my jammies and have someone go and get some for me.

I think I might like pepsi a bit too much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 05, 2012, 10:24:22 PM

I want a pepsi :(
For me, I think it's mostly the carbonated goodness. Sometimes, when I have a craving, I just buy soda water and it does a pretty good job of rerouting my pepsi desires.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 11:44:29 PM

I want to find people who grow up in the 80's and played 90's videogames on the NES, SNES, Genesis and ps1. I still own these systems and would love to make a friend in NYC to discuss this with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 06, 2012, 12:09:55 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 11:44:29 PM
I want to find people who grow up in the 80's and played 90's videogames on the NES, SNES, Genesis and ps1. I still own these systems and would love to make a friend in NYC to discuss this with.

Shouldn't that be anyone around the ages of 24 to 30?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 06, 2012, 12:10:46 AM

Quote from: Crow on August 06, 2012, 12:09:55 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 11:44:29 PM
I want to find people who grow up in the 80's and played 90's videogames on the NES, SNES, Genesis and ps1. I still own these systems and would love to make a friend in NYC to discuss this with.

Shouldn't that be anyone around the ages of 24 to 30?

Most people get into gaming in their 20's cuz of xbox. , i dunno.

I'm 26. i want old school gamer friends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 06, 2012, 12:21:20 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 06, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
I'm 26. i want old school gamer friends.

Awww really, its rare to meet somebody that didn't grow up with at least one of those consoles you mentioned, though females are far less often. You played Cave Story?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 06, 2012, 12:50:26 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 06, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
Quote from: Crow on August 06, 2012, 12:09:55 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 05, 2012, 11:44:29 PM
I want to find people who grow up in the 80's and played 90's videogames on the NES, SNES, Genesis and ps1. I still own these systems and would love to make a friend in NYC to discuss this with.

Shouldn't that be anyone around the ages of 24 to 30?

Most people get into gaming in their 20's cuz of xbox. , i dunno.

I'm 26. i want old school gamer friends.

Whhaaattt? I'm 27 and everyone I know plays/played games on those consoles.
I do have a lot of geeky friends, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 06, 2012, 04:25:06 AM

Has anyone ever seen those Windex commercials where the birds watch people walk into sliding glass doors? I just had that moment. Not my brightest move. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 06, 2012, 04:38:02 AM

I'm 26 and had a NES ;D I actually miss the old thing, though I was always more into PC games, even the oldies such as the Doom I and II.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 06, 2012, 04:41:43 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 06, 2012, 04:25:06 AM
Has anyone ever seen those Windex commercials where the birds watch people walk into sliding glass doors? I just had that moment. Not my brightest move. :D

Ack! :D

Well, was a big bright bird laughing hysterically at you? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 06, 2012, 04:42:30 AM

Quote from: Amicale on August 06, 2012, 04:41:43 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 06, 2012, 04:25:06 AM
Has anyone ever seen those Windex commercials where the birds watch people walk into sliding glass doors? I just had that moment. Not my brightest move. :D

Ack! :D

Well, was a big bright bird laughing hysterically at you? ;)

No but everybody in the room was. Even me, it was funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 06, 2012, 04:46:52 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 06, 2012, 04:42:30 AM
Quote from: Amicale on August 06, 2012, 04:41:43 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 06, 2012, 04:25:06 AM
Has anyone ever seen those Windex commercials where the birds watch people walk into sliding glass doors? I just had that moment. Not my brightest move. :D

Ack! :D

Well, was a big bright bird laughing hysterically at you? ;)

No but everybody in the room was. Even me, it was funny.

LOL, I've had those moments before. Although my favourite moment wasn't me doing it, but my cat. I'd just washed/cleaned the windows so the curtains were back and just the window was exposed... and a fly came zooming across the room, with my cat in hot pursuit. It flew directly up the window, and she went BONK, right into it. Shook her head, looked around like 'what the....?' :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 06, 2012, 05:02:58 AM

Quote from: Amicale on August 06, 2012, 04:46:52 AM
LOL, I've had those moments before. Although my favourite moment wasn't me doing it, but my cat. I'd just washed/cleaned the windows so the curtains were back and just the window was exposed... and a fly came zooming across the room, with my cat in hot pursuit. It flew directly up the window, and she went BONK, right into it. Shook her head, looked around like 'what the....?' :D

Haha. Our little fog has already run into it at a full sprint. There is a nose print from him and me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2012, 09:10:04 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on August 06, 2012, 04:25:06 AM
Has anyone ever seen those Windex commercials where the birds watch people walk into sliding glass doors? I just had that moment. Not my brightest move. :D

LOL :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM

Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 06, 2012, 09:53:27 AM

Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

Good idea. I suggested duct tape but that works too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 06, 2012, 01:32:56 PM

When I was growing up, my grandmother had a house on a lake. Her living room had a sliding door that perfectly lined up with the entrance to the water so, as kids, we used to run out of her downstairs bathroom, across the living room, through the door, and into the lake as fast as we could (it was a lot of fun).

We USUALLY kept the door open at all times, but one morning my mother decided to close the screen as I was getting changed to go swimming.After changing, I ran out of the bathroom, across the living room, and then crashed through the screen door like the Kool-Aid man. As everyone laughed, I noticed that I also had my bathing suit on backwards.

You're not alone, BudHorse ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 07, 2012, 04:11:02 AM

Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

We used duct tape to make Xs so our old dog wouldn't run into the glass. We were classy like that.

Okay, so I'm a little disturbed. The neighbors have a little girl that I'm guessing is just shy of two. I've heard her (sitting inside my house) screaming at the top of her lungs for like 45 minutes now. I actually stepped outside my front door to investigate where the screaming was coming from, heard that it sounded like it was coming from the back of the house, and then went back to my back porch. When I looked over at the neighbor's back porch, it looked like both parents and the girl were all out on the back porch, so at least I know she's not, like, alone in the house and scared or being beaten or something. When I went out, the neighbor mom said "What?!?" really roughly, although I couldn't tell if she was talking to me, the girl, or their dog who started barking. So I just went back inside. Hope girl is okay, and just going through some sort of Terrible Two meltdown....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2012, 04:21:27 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 04:11:02 AM
Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

We used duct tape to make Xs so our old dog wouldn't run into the glass. We were classy like that.

Okay, so I'm a little disturbed. The neighbors have a little girl that I'm guessing is just shy of two. I've heard her (sitting inside my house) screaming at the top of her lungs for like 45 minutes now. I actually stepped outside my front door to investigate where the screaming was coming from, heard that it sounded like it was coming from the back of the house, and then went back to my back porch. When I looked over at the neighbor's back porch, it looked like both parents and the girl were all out on the back porch, so at least I know she's not, like, alone in the house and scared or being beaten or something. When I went out, the neighbor mom said "What?!?" really roughly, although I couldn't tell if she was talking to me, the girl, or their dog who started barking. So I just went back inside. Hope girl is okay, and just going through some sort of Terrible Two meltdown....

Wow, 45 minutes? Once my niece did that, she wanted to watch a cartoon but it was time for her to go to sleep (she was 2 years old). I didn't think something so small could make so much noise and for so long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 07, 2012, 05:23:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 06, 2012, 04:38:02 AM
I'm 26 and had a NES ;D I actually miss the old thing, though I was always more into PC games, even the oldies such as the Doom I and II.

I remember when i first played DOOM. I was blown away (also kinda scared, haha.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 07, 2012, 05:26:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2012, 04:21:27 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 04:11:02 AM
Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

We used duct tape to make Xs so our old dog wouldn't run into the glass. We were classy like that.

Okay, so I'm a little disturbed. The neighbors have a little girl that I'm guessing is just shy of two. I've heard her (sitting inside my house) screaming at the top of her lungs for like 45 minutes now. I actually stepped outside my front door to investigate where the screaming was coming from, heard that it sounded like it was coming from the back of the house, and then went back to my back porch. When I looked over at the neighbor's back porch, it looked like both parents and the girl were all out on the back porch, so at least I know she's not, like, alone in the house and scared or being beaten or something. When I went out, the neighbor mom said "What?!?" really roughly, although I couldn't tell if she was talking to me, the girl, or their dog who started barking. So I just went back inside. Hope girl is okay, and just going through some sort of Terrible Two meltdown....

Wow, 45 minutes? Once my niece did that, she wanted to watch a cartoon but it was time for her to go to sleep (she was 2 years old). I didn't think something so small could make so much noise and for so long.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure wee man has approached the 45 minute mark on occasion. Sometimes toddlers just flip their shit and there's not much you can do about it. :-\ I hope it was just a "toddler thing" though. I probably would have poked my head out to check it out, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2012, 08:37:57 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 04:11:02 AM
Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

We used duct tape to make Xs so our old dog wouldn't run into the glass. We were classy like that.

Okay, so I'm a little disturbed. The neighbors have a little girl that I'm guessing is just shy of two. I've heard her (sitting inside my house) screaming at the top of her lungs for like 45 minutes now. I actually stepped outside my front door to investigate where the screaming was coming from, heard that it sounded like it was coming from the back of the house, and then went back to my back porch. When I looked over at the neighbor's back porch, it looked like both parents and the girl were all out on the back porch, so at least I know she's not, like, alone in the house and scared or being beaten or something. When I went out, the neighbor mom said "What?!?" really roughly, although I couldn't tell if she was talking to me, the girl, or their dog who started barking. So I just went back inside. Hope girl is okay, and just going through some sort of Terrible Two meltdown....

A friend of ours had a son who developed an 'economical cry' in that he bawled on every exhalation, he could keep it up as long as he was breathing. I strongly suspect that during the 6 or so months while he did this his parents privately wished he would stop at times, permanently.

Ali if this carries on you at least need to say something to the parents and gauge their reaction. And start the conversation with can't kids be little sods sometimes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2012, 09:38:20 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 07, 2012, 05:26:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2012, 04:21:27 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 04:11:02 AM
Quote from: OldGit on August 06, 2012, 09:52:27 AM
Buddy, you could buy some pretty stick-on decorations for the glass.

We used duct tape to make Xs so our old dog wouldn't run into the glass. We were classy like that.

Okay, so I'm a little disturbed. The neighbors have a little girl that I'm guessing is just shy of two. I've heard her (sitting inside my house) screaming at the top of her lungs for like 45 minutes now. I actually stepped outside my front door to investigate where the screaming was coming from, heard that it sounded like it was coming from the back of the house, and then went back to my back porch. When I looked over at the neighbor's back porch, it looked like both parents and the girl were all out on the back porch, so at least I know she's not, like, alone in the house and scared or being beaten or something. When I went out, the neighbor mom said "What?!?" really roughly, although I couldn't tell if she was talking to me, the girl, or their dog who started barking. So I just went back inside. Hope girl is okay, and just going through some sort of Terrible Two meltdown....

Wow, 45 minutes? Once my niece did that, she wanted to watch a cartoon but it was time for her to go to sleep (she was 2 years old). I didn't think something so small could make so much noise and for so long.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure wee man has approached the 45 minute mark on occasion. Sometimes toddlers just flip their shit and there's not much you can do about it. :-\ I hope it was just a "toddler thing" though. I probably would have poked my head out to check it out, too.

Yeah, now that shes closer to three, she's suddenly become much better behaved. I think the 45 min mark was really mostly a result of her having learned that one has to be really loud to be heard :D We just let her cry before making her go to sleep anyways. If she was old enough to bargain with, I would've told her that she could watch just a few minutes more if she promised to be good, but I had tried that before and it didn't work.

Some special care is being taken to make sure that she doesn't turn into a spoilt child, especially since she's the only child and grandchild on both sides. Giving in wouldn't have have helped in the process.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 07, 2012, 02:05:43 PM

T's had his share of Crazy just like any kid, so I get that, which is why I wasn't about to go barging over there like CPS or something. The screaming honestly scared me a little bit when I first heard it because it was so freaking loud. I was sitting in my living room with all of the windows and doors closed and I could still hear this high pitched little kid screaming just going on and on. Plus it was after 9 pm. T's bedtime is 8 so I always think that 9 is hella late for little kids to be up, but rationally I recognize that not all parents are blessed with children who get up promptly at 6:30 am no matter what time they go to bed.....

Anyway, it's probably fine, but if it keeps happening I might take Tank's advise and talk to them about it, just in a sympathetic way. Because truly, if that was a toddler mega-crazy meltdown, I am sympathetic. That shit sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 07, 2012, 04:05:52 PM

MORNING, time for MMOs and pancakes! *dance*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 07, 2012, 05:19:35 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 02:05:43 PM
T's had his share of Crazy just like any kid, so I get that, which is why I wasn't about to go barging over there like CPS or something. The screaming honestly scared me a little bit when I first heard it because it was so freaking loud. I was sitting in my living room with all of the windows and doors closed and I could still hear this high pitched little kid screaming just going on and on. Plus it was after 9 pm. T's bedtime is 8 so I always think that 9 is hella late for little kids to be up, but rationally I recognize that not all parents are blessed with children who get up promptly at 6:30 am no matter what time they go to bed.....

Anyway, it's probably fine, but if it keeps happening I might take Tank's advise and talk to them about it, just in a sympathetic way. Because truly, if that was a toddler mega-crazy meltdown, I am sympathetic. That shit sucks.

Mine had a total meltdown once when she was about two and a half, almost three. And I do mean total meltdown. We were in a store and she wanted something I'd said no to (it wasn't a toy or food, it was something odd like a garden rake, LOL) and she just took a deep breath, held my gaze for a moment, and started shrieking. I was afraid the store's windows were going to break. Then she started yelling 'go away, leave me alooooooone' when I tried to pick her up and march her out. I had a manager come over to see what the commotion was, and to ascertain that it was in fact my kid who was protesting and kicking up a holy hell. Once we left and got out to the parking lot, she stopped screaming completely. And she looked at me and said 'can we go to the park now?' and was all happy.

:o Believe me, I worried for the longest time over whether there was a screw loose in there, lol. Turns out, that was just toddlers being toddlers...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2012, 07:02:27 PM

Quote from: Amicale on August 07, 2012, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 02:05:43 PM
T's had his share of Crazy just like any kid, so I get that, which is why I wasn't about to go barging over there like CPS or something. The screaming honestly scared me a little bit when I first heard it because it was so freaking loud. I was sitting in my living room with all of the windows and doors closed and I could still hear this high pitched little kid screaming just going on and on. Plus it was after 9 pm. T's bedtime is 8 so I always think that 9 is hella late for little kids to be up, but rationally I recognize that not all parents are blessed with children who get up promptly at 6:30 am no matter what time they go to bed.....

Anyway, it's probably fine, but if it keeps happening I might take Tank's advise and talk to them about it, just in a sympathetic way. Because truly, if that was a toddler mega-crazy meltdown, I am sympathetic. That shit sucks.

Mine had a total meltdown once when she was about two and a half, almost three. And I do mean total meltdown. We were in a store and she wanted something I'd said no to (it wasn't a toy or food, it was something odd like a garden rake, LOL) and she just took a deep breath, held my gaze for a moment, and started shrieking. I was afraid the store's windows were going to break. Then she started yelling 'go away, leave me alooooooone' when I tried to pick her up and march her out. I had a manager come over to see what the commotion was, and to ascertain that it was in fact my kid who was protesting and kicking up a holy hell. Once we left and got out to the parking lot, she stopped screaming completely. And she looked at me and said 'can we go to the park now?' and was all happy.

:o Believe me, I worried for the longest time over whether there was a screw loose in there, lol. Turns out, that was just toddlers being toddlers...

They're incredibly bright, and know how to manipulate. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 07, 2012, 08:47:28 PM

T's biggest ever meltdown happened over a sucker. He was 3, and I had taken him with me to the bank, where they gave him a sucker. I can't remember why, but at some point during the ride home he started yelling at me for something, and I warned him that he was not to speak to me that way, but he kept it up. As we pulled into the garage, I looked back and saw him yelling at me with the sucker in his mouth. I'm like "No. You do not get to be disrespectful to your mother while eating candy." LOL So, I took it from him, explained that only good respectful boys get treats, and threw it in the trashcan in the garage. That's when all hell truly broke loose. Screaming, kicking walls....I sent him to his room and he tore all of the sheets and blankets off his bed...it was insane. Total psychotic break. But I stand by the message of that night...you do not yell at me through a mouth full of candy. LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 07, 2012, 08:49:24 PM

Speaking of my favorite devil, Husband just sent this to me. Thought Buddy especially would appreciate it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Fca937b5e.jpg&hash=2e6f1bf42ac8ef008491288f30e6d1d3638c535c)

Husband's aunt owns a horse. I think its name is Cinnamon. Anyway, that's T, on Cinnamon, wearing his bike helmet. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 07, 2012, 09:07:25 PM

AAWWWWWWWWW!!! Cinnamon is adorable (as is T ;D)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 07, 2012, 09:09:07 PM

Hahahahaha, I like that you noticed how cute Cinnamon is before you noticed how cute T is. LMAO!

PS: What are those little green stocking things on Cinnamon's legs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 07, 2012, 09:10:13 PM

Well, T is cute, but I can't say no to that muzzle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 05:31:41 AM

Within the last 48 hours, I've written a 37 page user manual. Think I'll go to bed now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 08, 2012, 05:39:39 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 09:09:07 PM

PS: What are those little green stocking things on Cinnamon's legs?

Heh, didn't see this till now. Those are splint boots. They are used for support and to protect the horse's legs from being hit with their own hooves. They come in all different colors like zebra stripes and leopard spots.

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 05:31:41 AM
Within the last 48 hours, I've written a 37 page user manual. Think I'll go to bed now.

How much do you still have left?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 08, 2012, 07:39:02 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 08:49:24 PM
Anyway, that's T, on Cinnamon, wearing his bike helmet. :D

It looks like a chunky helmet, is it for a motor bike?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2012, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 05:31:41 AM
Within the last 48 hours, I've written a 37 page user manual. Think I'll go to bed now.

What is the user manual for?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 08, 2012, 10:24:16 AM

The shop had 5kg bags of basmati rice for $3.22, it's usually $12, has been $15 in the past. I think I may have bought too many, 50kg of rice, it's going to take a while to eat it all. :-\ It would be a good time for the zombie apocalypse/end of civilisation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 08, 2012, 10:24:21 AM

Aaahh! to T and Cinnamon; well done to Juliet! Trying to think of sensible uses for rice, apart from eating it. Maybe you could start a Chinese restaurant?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 08, 2012, 02:15:56 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 08, 2012, 07:39:02 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 07, 2012, 08:49:24 PM
Anyway, that's T, on Cinnamon, wearing his bike helmet. :D

It looks like a chunky helmet, is it for a motor bike?

It's actually for snow boarding. I didn't know that when I bought it, I just liked the look of it. Husband recognized it immediately and pointed out the special part in the back for attaching goggles. But I figure if it's built to withstand falling down a mountain, it can also withstand falling off a bike (or a horse.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 08, 2012, 02:19:21 PM

Quote from: OldGit on August 08, 2012, 10:24:21 AM
Trying to think of sensible uses for rice, apart from eating it.

If you drop your phone in the toliet, they say to turn it off and stick it in a little baggy of rice. So MP could do that....a lot....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 08, 2012, 02:29:29 PM

Sorry, one more post....

T wanted a mohawk...this was the best I could do on short notice. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff131%2Faasaliman%2Fb1367414.jpg&hash=2b8cdf2b72c03085e8c29ada8f0b28dfceb73bb3)

I can't believe he's old enough to care about his 'do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 08, 2012, 03:09:40 PM

That's not a mohawk - it's a pointy-ish regular hairdo. Give the kid a proper mohawk, be my advise. :D

Mohawks today, piercings and tats tomorrow. The Asmo, he approves. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 05:36:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 08, 2012, 03:09:40 PM
That's not a mohawk - it's a pointy-ish regular hairdo. Give the kid a proper mohawk, be my advise. :D

Mohawks today, piercings and tats tomorrow. The Asmo, he approves. :D

I think we call that a faux-hawk. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 05:37:16 PM

EARTHQUAKES!

One last night and one just now.

Shake, rattle, and roll...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 08, 2012, 05:44:12 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 08, 2012, 03:09:40 PM
That's not a mohawk - it's a pointy-ish regular hairdo. Give the kid a proper mohawk, be my advise. :D

Mohawks today, piercings and tats tomorrow. The Asmo, he approves. :D

Like I said, short notice! I wasn't going to start shaving his head this morning before work! :D

Yes AD, that's a faux-hawk. He still felt pretty cool. Then we listened to the Ramones all the way to daycare (he's really into the Ramones right now, particularly Blitzkrieg Bop.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 05:48:20 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 05:44:12 PM
Yes AD, that's a faux-hawk. He still felt pretty cool. Then we listened to the Ramones all the way to daycare (he's really into the Ramones right now, particularly Blitzkrieg Bop.)

His face is beaming. Obviously he's quite happy with your work. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 08, 2012, 05:58:18 PM

I love how he looks like he's thinking "Yeah I'm cool, I get all the ladies at daycare." ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM

He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 07:54:15 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Watch she doesn't cut his hair. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 08, 2012, 07:56:16 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

LOL! That's adorable. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 07:56:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2012, 08:58:15 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 05:31:41 AM
Within the last 48 hours, I've written a 37 page user manual. Think I'll go to bed now.
What is the user manual for?

http://www.limesurvey.org/ (http://www.limesurvey.org/). They have an online manual, but it's a labyrinth of topics and features. This one is less feature-oriented and more task-oriented.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 08, 2012, 08:26:31 PM

Toto is holding an outdoor consert here tonight, and I GOTTA GO TO WORK! >:(

I can just hear "Rosanna" floating past on the wind..... Damn!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM

Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 12:21:54 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.

OoOooOooo!
:-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.

In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:25:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

What?!? Why?!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 09, 2012, 12:26:59 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

WHAT!? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:27:04 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:25:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

What?!? Why?!?

He kissed a girl, he is, by definition, a sex pest. The UK has taken political correctness to levels that are frankly insane.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 12:29:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:27:04 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:25:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

What?!? Why?!?
He kissed a girl, he is, by definition, a sex pest. The UK has taken political correctness to levels that are frankly insane.

That is insane!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:30:10 AM

Quote from: Crow on August 09, 2012, 12:26:59 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

WHAT!? :o

There was a case recently of a boy at a play school (pre 5yo) kissing a girl and being excluded because the mother of the girl complained and threatened to remove her daughter from the play school.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:30:59 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 12:29:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:27:04 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:25:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

What?!? Why?!?
He kissed a girl, he is, by definition, a sex pest. The UK has taken political correctness to levels that are frankly insane.

That is insane!

Yep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:31:20 AM

A sex pest?!? He's 4!!!! He doesn't know anything about sex, he just likes a little girl and kissed her. Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks that's perfectly normal? I remember having a little boyfriend when I was like 4 or 5 and we sometimes smooched, but it was all totally innocent. I remember my brother doing the same with a neighbor girl. Seriously, sex pest?!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:32:03 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:31:20 AM
A sex pest?!? He's 4!!!! He doesn't know anything about sex, he just likes a little girl and kissed her. Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks that's perfectly normal? I remember having a little boyfriend when I was like 4 or 5 and we sometimes smooched, but it was all totally innocent. I remember my brother doing the same with a neighbor girl. Seriously, sex pest?!?

Apparently the little girl cried.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:33:53 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:30:10 AM
Quote from: Crow on August 09, 2012, 12:26:59 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

WHAT!? :o
There was a case recently of a boy at a play school (pre 5yo) kissing a girl and being excluded because the mother of the girl complained and threatened to remove her daughter from the play school.

OMA, seriously?!? I mean, the school is quite right to tell the little boy that he can't kiss her any more, but throwing him out? Harsh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:44:51 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:33:53 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:30:10 AM
Quote from: Crow on August 09, 2012, 12:26:59 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:20:33 AM
Speaking of T and his girlfriend, he just came home and told me that he kissed her on the lips! :o They're only 4, I didn't think kissing started until middle school.
In the UK T would be excluded from school and sent to a psychiatrist, no joke.

WHAT!? :o
There was a case recently of a boy at a play school (pre 5yo) kissing a girl and being excluded because the mother of the girl complained and threatened to remove her daughter from the play school.

OMA, seriously?!? I mean, the school is quite right to tell the little boy that he can't kiss her any more, but throwing him out? Harsh!

Seriously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 01:00:03 AM

Quote from: Amicale on August 08, 2012, 07:56:16 PM
LOL! That's adorable. ;D

Give it a decade - then it will be nothing but trouble, STDs and waiting around GYN-clinics :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 09, 2012, 01:03:05 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2012, 12:44:51 AM
Seriously.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 09, 2012, 01:56:40 AM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:31:20 AM
A sex pest?!? He's 4!!!! He doesn't know anything about sex, he just likes a little girl and kissed her. Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks that's perfectly normal? I remember having a little boyfriend when I was like 4 or 5 and we sometimes smooched, but it was all totally innocent. I remember my brother doing the same with a neighbor girl. Seriously, sex pest?!?

4 or not, i'd be pretty steamed if a little boy kissed my niece on the lips. innocent behavior-- i dont care. i would tell him why it isnt right.

throwing him out was harsh though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:16:03 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 09, 2012, 01:56:40 AM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 12:31:20 AM
A sex pest?!? He's 4!!!! He doesn't know anything about sex, he just likes a little girl and kissed her. Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks that's perfectly normal? I remember having a little boyfriend when I was like 4 or 5 and we sometimes smooched, but it was all totally innocent. I remember my brother doing the same with a neighbor girl. Seriously, sex pest?!?

4 or not, i'd be pretty steamed if a little boy kissed my niece on the lips. innocent behavior-- i dont care. i would tell him why it isnt right.

throwing him out was harsh though.

Really? I guess maybe it's a cultural thing because kissing (even on the lips) is no big deal to me. I'm from a Hispanic family; we kiss and hug everybody.

I told T that he wasn't allowed to kiss little girls on the lips any more, but I don't get being "pretty steamed."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 09, 2012, 02:35:45 AM

And of course, just because he kissed her on the lips doesn't mean she didn't kiss him back! Maybe she enjoyed it and gave him a big old smooch too. :D

If a little kid my daughter's age kissed her on the lips, I wouldn't be steamed up about it at all, especially if it was a little friend of hers who she was fond of. I'd only look into stopping the behavior if it was clear the attention was unwelcome, if the child was older than her, etc. But we're talking about innocent little kids exchanging one simple smack on the lips, who probably hold hands and play in sandboxes together. No harm, I say. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:47:49 AM

Yes Amicale, exactly. They are very close and have been friends literally all of their lives. Again, they dance together and play together every day. It's really not that big of a deal. Just an innocent little smooch. I asked T what Delilah did, and he said she laughed. I don't think anyone was hurt or upset or anything like that. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2012, 03:06:18 AM

While I wouldn't be angry at either child, I'm not sure how comfortable I would be if my four-year-old was kissed at daycare. Of course kids will be kids and kissing is a part of growing up. I guess I would talk to my kid but I wouldn't make a big deal of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 03:32:22 AM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 07:54:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Watch she doesn't cut his hair. ;)

Don't think with all the smoochy kiddy talk that you're getting away with that. :-(
Such blatant opportunism, I demand a stewards inquiry. There had to be collusion between you two to set up such a travesty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 01:07:02 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 09, 2012, 01:56:40 AM
4 or not, i'd be pretty steamed if a little boy kissed my niece on the lips. innocent behavior-- i dont care. i would tell him why it isnt right.

Uh... Would you mind telling me why it isn't right as well? Kinda' interested...

I like my personal space uninvaded too, but in case of the opposite, I get no more than mildly displeased. Close friends, however, may hug and kiss me all they want. Why should it be any different at four? At least the risk of getting some bug from the kisser is lower.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 01:58:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 01:07:02 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 09, 2012, 01:56:40 AM
4 or not, i'd be pretty steamed if a little boy kissed my niece on the lips. innocent behavior-- i dont care. i would tell him why it isnt right.
Uh... Would you mind telling me why it isn't right as well? Kinda' interested...

I like my personal space uninvaded too, but in case of the opposite, I get no more than mildly displeased. Close friends, however, may hug and kiss me all they want.

You let people... hug and kiss you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:17:01 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 03:32:22 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 07:54:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Watch she doesn't cut his hair. ;)

Don't think with all the smoochy kiddy talk that you're getting away with that. :-(
Such blatant opportunism, I demand a stewards inquiry. There had to be collusion between you two to set up such a travesty.

I did do his hair yesterday morning....probably gave him the confidence to angle for a smooch....

Haha DJ, kinda hard to imagine the Grey One sitting still for hugs and kisses, isn't it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 02:27:10 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 03:32:22 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 07:54:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Watch she doesn't cut his hair. ;)

Don't think with all the smoochy kiddy talk that you're getting away with that. :-(
Such blatant opportunism, I demand a stewards inquiry. There had to be collusion between you two to set up such a travesty.

I did do his hair yesterday morning....probably gave him the confidence to angle for a smooch....

Haha DJ, kinda hard to imagine the Grey One sitting still for hugs and kisses, isn't it?

I don't know if it was obvious but I was referring to AD's biblical humour, the Delilah cutting hair reference.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 02:30:08 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 01:58:38 PM
You let people... hug and kiss you?

Those who may generally know better, but yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:31:14 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 03:32:22 AM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on August 08, 2012, 07:54:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 08, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
He does too. He's got a little girl friend named Delilah. Apparently they like to dance together. :D

Watch she doesn't cut his hair. ;)

Don't think with all the smoochy kiddy talk that you're getting away with that. :-(
Such blatant opportunism, I demand a stewards inquiry. There had to be collusion between you two to set up such a travesty.

I did do his hair yesterday morning....probably gave him the confidence to angle for a smooch....

Haha DJ, kinda hard to imagine the Grey One sitting still for hugs and kisses, isn't it?

I don't know if it was obvious but I was referring to AD's biblical humour, the Delilah cutting hair reference.

Oh, no, I thought it was T and I colluding in that scenario....so wait....was it AD and Delilah? Like, she lured him in for a kiss to steal his strength?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 02:43:26 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
Oh, no, I thought it was T and I colluding in that scenario....so wait....was it AD and Delilah? Like, she lured him in for a kiss to steal his strength?

Sorry I'll try to sort out the confusion I've caused.

AD made what I thought was a funny remark. In the context of talk of hair styles/cuts and young love a "Delilah" is mentioned. AD cleverly (I thought) says "Watch she doesn't cut his hair"

AD seemed to be handed an ideal opportunity to present his biblical joke. That's why in jest I mentioned collusion, it seemed such a gift.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:51:27 PM

Got it! Sorry, the "humor" and "getting stuff" section of my brain seems to be working at about 85% these days. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 09, 2012, 03:43:44 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2012, 02:43:26 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
Oh, no, I thought it was T and I colluding in that scenario....so wait....was it AD and Delilah? Like, she lured him in for a kiss to steal his strength?

Sorry I'll try to sort out the confusion I've caused.

AD made what I thought was a funny remark. In the context of talk of hair styles/cuts and young love a "Delilah" is mentioned. AD cleverly (I thought) says "Watch she doesn't cut his hair"

AD seemed to be handed an ideal opportunity to present his biblical joke. That's why in jest I mentioned collusion, it seemed such a gift.

I could not resist. It seemed providential. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 09, 2012, 05:39:02 PM

Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:51:27 PM
Got it! Sorry, the "humor" and "getting stuff" section of my brain seems to be working at about 85% these days. :D

85%? :o 85?!? :o

Damn, that's good. I'm at about 60 right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on August 09, 2012, 05:59:32 PM

Off to a Burlesque club tonight. For... er... research...
My wife offered to polish my wedding ring so it sparkles conspicuously. I told her not to bother 'coz I won't be wearing it :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on August 09, 2012, 06:16:10 PM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on August 09, 2012, 05:59:32 PM
Off to a Burlesque club tonight. For... er... research...
My wife offered to polish my wedding ring so it sparkles conspicuously. I told her not to bother 'coz I won't be wearing it :D

lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 08:19:53 PM

Quote from: Amicale on August 09, 2012, 05:39:02 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:51:27 PM
Got it! Sorry, the "humor" and "getting stuff" section of my brain seems to be working at about 85% these days. :D

85%? :o 85?!? :o

Damn, that's good. I'm at about 60 right now.

10... I think. And that's not too bad for The Gray One.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2012, 09:19:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 09, 2012, 08:19:53 PM
Quote from: Amicale on August 09, 2012, 05:39:02 PM
Quote from: Ali on August 09, 2012, 02:51:27 PM
Got it! Sorry, the "humor" and "getting stuff" section of my brain seems to be working at about 85% these days. :D

85%? :o 85?!? :o

Damn, that's good. I'm at about 60 right now.
10... I think. And that's not too bad for The Gray One.

I'm not even getting what you guys are talking about. ??? Total clueless here. I would say about 100%... ::) [/pondering]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM

Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: AnimatedDirt on August 09, 2012, 10:36:07 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Happy Anniv.! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2012, 11:36:26 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Happy anniversary!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: En_Route on August 10, 2012, 12:00:51 AM

Quote from: AnimatedDirt on August 09, 2012, 10:36:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Happy Anniv.! :)

'Ear 'Ear

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 10, 2012, 12:12:00 AM

Making pigs in a blanket ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Amicale on August 10, 2012, 02:34:29 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Awesome! Glad you had fun. Happy anniversary! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 10, 2012, 02:57:52 AM

T'anks, guys ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 10, 2012, 03:05:42 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on August 09, 2012, 05:59:32 PM
Off to a Burlesque club tonight. For... er... research...
My wife offered to polish my wedding ring so it sparkles conspicuously. I told her not to bother 'coz I won't be wearing it :D

I've been to one of those once with friends. they're so much fun~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 10, 2012, 03:11:16 AM

Quote from: Scissorlegs on August 09, 2012, 05:59:32 PM
Off to a Burlesque club tonight. For... er... research...
My wife offered to polish my wedding ring so it sparkles conspicuously. I told her not to bother 'coz I won't be wearing it :D

Haha! We should get you one of those branding rings. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 10, 2012, 04:56:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2012, 09:19:15 PM
I'm not even getting what you guys are talking about. ??? Total clueless here. I would say about 100%... ::) [/pondering]

QuoteDelilah was approached by the lords of the Philistines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delilah#Biblical_narrative), to discover the secret of Samson's strength, "and we will give thee, every one of us, eleven hundred pieces of silver." Three times she asked Samson for the secret of his strength, and all three times he gave her a false answer. The first time, he told her, "If they bind me with seven green withes that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man." Then he told her, "If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man." The third time, he told her, "If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web...."[3] On the fourth occasion, he gave her the true reason: that he did not cut his hair in fulfillment of a vow to God;[4] and Delilah, when Samson was asleep on her knees, called up her man to shave off the seven locks from his head, then betrayed him to his enemies: "The Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house."

The Pudding knows his scripture, the bits of it they made movies about anyway, back when there wasn't so much choice of entertainment. Sampson gets his strength back and pulls the temple down, or at least Victor Mature did.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on August 10, 2012, 05:01:21 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 09, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Got married four years ago today. Husband and I had some breakfast out and saw the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Art Gallery. It was very nice. Though, I got scolded by one of the security guards because I got too enthusiastic with my gesturing and accidently bypassed the commoner-keep-away rope in front of one of the paintings.

Happy Anni!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 10, 2012, 05:45:36 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Traveler on October 27, 2012, 08:05:55 PM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

I would hitch up my RV and travel again. Either that or fly to Fiji and spend my last days scuba diving in the most georgeous waters I've ever seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 27, 2012, 08:37:38 PM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

I'd start drinking ~~more~~ heavily and say all those things I've been afraid to say.

Or maybe just kick a duck up the arse.

Ricky Gervais Show: End of the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLaoCImhjM)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 27, 2012, 08:47:34 PM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

Ending in a few weeks? Well, I definitely wouldn't wait for my retirement paperwork to go thru before I stopped showing up for work. After that I'd probably drag a box full of books out to the beach, and sit out there reading and eating sandwiches and drinking tea (have no idea who would make them for me, I'm assuming everyone else has stopped working too) until next to the last minute when I'd go for a swim in the ocean and just not stop.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding on October 28, 2012, 01:09:21 AM

Quote from: Traveler on October 27, 2012, 08:05:55 PM
I would hitch up my RV and travel again. Either that or fly to Fiji and spend my last days scuba diving in the most georgeous waters I've ever seen.

No don't go to Fiji, come here, bring your friends!
We've been planning a couple of weeks of feasting and carousing but we only have pigs enough for a week.
You don't want to go to Fiji, they use too much salt...

End of the world though, maybe we could use a little more salt, it does make the skin nice and crackly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 28, 2012, 01:21:13 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 27, 2012, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

Ending in a few weeks? Well, I definitely wouldn't wait for my retirement paperwork to go thru before I stopped showing up for work. After that I'd probably drag a box full of books out to the beach, and sit out there reading and eating sandwiches and drinking tea (have no idea who would make them for me, I'm assuming everyone else has stopped working too) until next to the last minute when I'd go for a swim in the ocean and just not stop.

Wait. I like this idea too. Only substitute the box of books for a box of chocolates. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 28, 2012, 02:11:49 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 28, 2012, 01:21:13 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 27, 2012, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

Ending in a few weeks? Well, I definitely wouldn't wait for my retirement paperwork to go thru before I stopped showing up for work. After that I'd probably drag a box full of books out to the beach, and sit out there reading and eating sandwiches and drinking tea (have no idea who would make them for me, I'm assuming everyone else has stopped working too) until next to the last minute when I'd go for a swim in the ocean and just not stop.

Wait. I like this idea too. Only substitute the box of books for a box of chocolates. ;D

Perfect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: curiosityandthecat on October 28, 2012, 06:47:54 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on October 28, 2012, 07:21:49 AM

Quote from: curiosityandthecat on October 28, 2012, 06:47:54 AM
3000th post. Booyah.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 28, 2012, 08:47:06 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 27, 2012, 06:22:45 PM
I just watched the movie Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and it got me thinking: What the hell would I do if the world was about to end in a few weeks?
This is pretty crazy to think about, because I have no idea what I would want to do.

I like the plan to live in the moment, so you do everything you want to do now instead of waiting for someone to tell you that you've only got weeks to live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on October 28, 2012, 01:16:19 PM

I only just realised that the clocks went back today. I don't own any clocks that do not automatically update, it is kind of pointless changing everything I would have been none the wiser if somebody hadn't of told me and it wouldn't have mattered.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2012, 07:11:53 AM

Quote from: Crow on November 10, 2012, 01:59:36 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2012, 01:35:43 AM
I doubt it. Petraeus has been tagged as a potential Republican candidate for the Presidency. If it weren't for this, I would say he's one of the few Republicans who could actually have a realistic chance of winning, but now it's doubtful he could survive the primaries.

Maybe he wanted to get caught ;D Thank about it, you are sick of your wife and have been cheating on her but not got the guts to finish it. You are a career person that has been moving up the ladder, the next thing you realise you are in a position that you may not actually want or of the highest importance, every detail of your life is going to be scrutinised and the lies always show up. What is best, let it come out now and go work for a private firm which pays more or something such as Interpol, or climb to the top and let it come out where you will be thrown to the bottom and ripped apart by the masses whilst your name goes down in history for reasons you don't want to be known for?

I think Crow could be right in that the same thought crossed my mind to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on September 15, 2013, 03:36:48 PM

Wouldn't it be nothin', regardless of pronunciation? I'm not one of the literary buffs around here, but it seems "nuff" would indicate "enough" rather than "nothing." "Enoughing much" makes no sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2014, 08:44:48 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2014, 11:44:14 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 02, 2014, 09:03:21 PM
I don't pay much attention to celebrities outside of their roles and haven't seen may movies of his. A good actor but not someone I'd go out of my way to watch.

I did, he was one of my favorites. Sorry to see him go, esp. like that.

Well as an accident it's tragic. But he died painlessly in a state of bliss. There are worse ways to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 03, 2014, 01:23:16 PM

Well I've only just found out and am very sorry to hear it. I thought him a superb actor: actors are some of the people who make the difference between just existing and living. I don't really follow their private lives.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dobermonster on October 20, 2014, 03:55:54 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 19, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Quote from: OldGit on October 18, 2014, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: BC...BF is sick and has requested I make sure there is whisky and leamon in the house tonight

Ha! Your BF is indeed wise to seek out this ancient folk-remedy. ;)

He looked it up and managed to find proof that it does help. Mostly in that a small amount of alcohol kills cold virus hanging out in your throat, and you sleep really well for several hours.

Just don't do what I did (as an experiment) and gargle vodka for a sore throat. Alcohol on inflamed tissue . . . ouchie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 03, 2014, 08:54:32 PM

He most certainly is NOT a tree decoration! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileyfaces.ws%2Fsmileys%2Fangry%2Fanimated-smileys-angry-040.gif&hash=1484c383487ea369f20cf77c8bc85a2e98822d6b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2014, 02:20:16 AM

Broadcasting random thought: There is an insect walking on my monitor right now. I don't want to squish it because I don't want smeared bug all over my screen. :-\

I have options though.

[/totallyrandom]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 15, 2014, 02:23:30 AM

The Asmo keeps a can of aerosol poison on His desk for just such eventualities.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2014, 02:36:24 AM

I would keep one too, but I can't stand the smell of those. They all smell sickly sweet to me, to the point of inducing nausea.

I just swiped the bug off. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 15, 2014, 03:33:02 AM

Well, The Asmo is a vengeful God when it comes to bugs AND He likes unusual smells.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2014, 03:55:42 AM

I ought to get a small grey replica of the Divine Asmo and place it on my desk, in hopes that it will scare bugs away. Catholics have their patron saints, Asmonites should also have a something similar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 15, 2014, 04:16:35 AM

Yes! A replica made from His Divine Clay would certainly work. Those are also useful for slaying your enemies should they break into your house. Heavy, round and throwable, you know...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2014, 05:06:31 AM

People with beards: I want to get my brother a nice beard care kit for Christmas since he has been growing his out but I have no idea where to start. Suggestions?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 15, 2014, 05:43:01 AM

Can't help. While I do sport a handsome, manly beard I only use a pair of small scissors, a dimestore comb and the clippers on my electric razor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 15, 2014, 05:57:32 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 05:06:31 AM
People with beards: I want to get my brother a nice beard care kit for Christmas since he has been growing his out but I have no idea where to start. Suggestions?

I don't have a beard (nor do I want one) but I know the basics to maintaining a good looking beard.

An exfoliator: Get rid of the crap that is hiding in there.
A beard trimmer: Keeps it looking well groomed and not like a tramp.
A razor: to sort out neck and stray hairs.
Beard oil: Keeps the beard feeling soft, looking strong and nice to the touch.
A Beard comb: So you don't look like a scruff.

Apart from the beard oil all the rest is pretty darn handy stuff to have anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2014, 07:45:33 AM

I too am new to facial topiary. Never heard of beard oil. I shall investigate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 15, 2014, 09:39:35 AM

I'm really feeling the after effects of Oldgits usual advice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 15, 2014, 09:56:05 AM

Oh, dear! Did you put enough whisky in?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 15, 2014, 09:56:12 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 15, 2014, 05:43:01 AM
Can't help. While I do sport a handsome, manly beard I only use a pair of small scissors, a dimestore comb and the clippers on my electric razor.

The Asmo uses one of those Brown vibrators with a beard trimmer on top. Works. Could probably work as a sex toy too, but that He hath not tested.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 15, 2014, 02:59:28 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 15, 2014, 05:57:32 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 05:06:31 AM
People with beards: I want to get my brother a nice beard care kit for Christmas since he has been growing his out but I have no idea where to start. Suggestions?

I don't have a beard (nor do I want one) but I know the basics to maintaining a good looking beard.

An exfoliator: Get rid of the crap that is hiding in there.
A beard trimmer: Keeps it looking well groomed and not like a tramp.
A razor: to sort out neck and stray hairs.
Beard oil: Keeps the beard feeling soft, looking strong and nice to the touch.
A Beard comb: So you don't look like a scruff.

Apart from the beard oil all the rest is pretty darn handy stuff to have anyway.

For the trimmer, get him a Wahl Peanut. It's small, yet powerful enough for even a tough beard like mine. Most trimmers just stop cutting on my beard but the Peanut has never given me any trouble.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2014, 03:34:44 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 15, 2014, 02:59:28 PM

For the trimmer, get him a Wahl Peanut. It's small, yet powerful enough for even a tough beard like mine. Most trimmers just stop cutting on my beard but the Peanut has never given me any trouble.

I actually do have a Peanut that I use to trim pony ears and wiskers. They are pretty handy. :D

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I ended up getting him a tin of beard balm and a cedar scented bead oil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 15, 2014, 03:38:25 PM

BF just uses trimmers, a razor, soap and conditioner. He can grow a beard like nobody's business though, so there's a great deal of shaving it off entirely and letting it grow back out. I would guess it's different if you were going to keep a beard for a long period of time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2014, 05:40:25 PM

I've been drinking and enjoying coffee more than tea lately. .....I think I need a medical check up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 15, 2014, 06:39:20 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2014, 05:40:25 PM
I've been drinking and enjoying coffee more than tea lately. .....I think I need a medical check up.

Sounds like you're finally coming to your senses... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 15, 2014, 07:46:30 PM

Claire, don't let the other Yorkshire people know, or you'll get banned. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2014, 06:14:22 AM

Insomnia Tip #21 (http://www.well.com/~mick/insomnia/insomnia.13.html)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fr22.imgfast.net%2Fusers%2F2212%2F35%2F14%2F55%2Fsmiles%2F694224.gif&hash=aff87a4abe2f29157a3dc310937c58d56f68e3cd)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 16, 2014, 06:36:50 AM

^ Insomnia tip is hogwash unless you believe in Feng Sui................How the hell to spell feng suei ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AM

It's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 16, 2014, 08:52:37 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AM
It's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

Oh, couldn't one of your new husbands give you a hug?

Anyway I'm offering fifty cents for the seasons first sighting of a movie length Scrooge derived program on proper TV.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fezyapps.com%2Fcoins%2Fcoin_1966_50_cent_round_reverse.jpg&hash=a7e71c538132da78edc39e4fab8fdec7fe427071)Round ones are worth much more than manysidedahedron ones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 01:05:13 PM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 16, 2014, 08:52:37 AM
Oh, couldn't one of your new husbands give you a hug?

I don't know what this means, but thanks for the fifty cents. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 16, 2014, 03:46:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AM
It's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

Sorry to hear you're having issues Mags, I hope things will get better for you today.

I'm sure we can fix your wings; you know I can sew pretty well, I bet we can have you flying again in no time. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 16, 2014, 04:03:11 PM

Hmm, I'm trying to come up with something sufficiently thoughtless and nitwitted about "your naturally buoyant personality" that will at least bring a snicker of mild contempt, but feel any effort in that direction may be lost in the translation. Have a dancing badger instead. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.tinypic.com%2F156bjw0.jpg&hash=28f5c46bd146dc1da1becdda1acaef7096be35b3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 16, 2014, 05:11:48 PM

I approve of the anniversary avatar.

Hitch's death was the only occasion in known memory when The Asmo Himself changed His avatar to an in memoriam one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 16, 2014, 05:12:55 PM

Quote from: Icarus on December 16, 2014, 06:36:50 AM
^ Insomnia tip is hogwash unless you believe in Feng Sui................How the hell to spell feng suei ?

I spell it: "bullshit"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 16, 2014, 05:16:33 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AMIt's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

:(

I know the feeling of being stupid, most likely more than you do. Sometimes ones wings just need a rest. I hope it works out for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 05:23:01 PM

Quote from: Bruno on December 16, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AM
It's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

Sorry to hear you're having issues Mags, I hope things will get better for you today.

I'm sure we can fix your wings; you know I can sew pretty well, I bet we can have you flying again in no time. ;D

Thanks for caring Bruno, you're so sweet, but I'm afraid we're going to need a lot of silk to fix them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 05:26:36 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 16, 2014, 04:03:11 PM
Hmm, I'm trying to come up with something sufficiently thoughtless and nitwitted about "your naturally buoyant personality" that will at least bring a snicker of mild contempt, but feel any effort in that direction may be lost in the translation. Have a dancing badger instead. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.tinypic.com%2F156bjw0.jpg&hash=28f5c46bd146dc1da1becdda1acaef7096be35b3)

Thanks, Recusant, I think you've done enough by letting me know that you care about how I feel. A dancing bear is just what I needed. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 05:36:18 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 16, 2014, 05:16:33 PM
I know the feeling of being stupid, most likely more than you do.

I doubt it.

Quote
Sometimes ones wings just need a rest. I hope it works out for you.

I think that's the problem, when a butterfly rests, she's captured. But I appreciate how you and others take the time to let me know you're listening, and that you care about how sad I feel. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2014, 07:23:09 PM

(((((Mags)))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 16, 2014, 07:24:24 PM

Yes, we do care and wish you well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2014, 07:26:33 PM

Aww Mags, sorry to hear that. I hope that whatever it is that's making you feel sad stops. You're one type of butterfly whose wing I'm sure will grow back :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 08:38:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 16, 2014, 07:23:09 PM
(((((Mags)))))

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fhug.gif&hash=d07c2cbc828683f63786f646aaee7ccc66d7ae01)

Quote from: OldGit on December 16, 2014, 07:24:24 PM
Yes, we do care and wish you well.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fhug.gif&hash=d07c2cbc828683f63786f646aaee7ccc66d7ae01)

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2014, 07:26:33 PM
Aww Mags, sorry to hear that. I hope that whatever it is that's making you feel sad stops. You're one type of butterfly whose wing I'm sure will grow back :)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fhug.gif&hash=d07c2cbc828683f63786f646aaee7ccc66d7ae01)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 16, 2014, 10:03:14 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 05:23:01 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 16, 2014, 03:46:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 07:35:42 AM
It's 11:31 PM. Today I had a horrible day. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't like it at all, very stormy. :( But the whole thing is my fault--I'm so stupid. :( I feel as if my 'wings' couldn't handle the hurricane, and they broke. I don't think I can fly anymore.

Sorry to hear you're having issues Mags, I hope things will get better for you today.

I'm sure we can fix your wings; you know I can sew pretty well, I bet we can have you flying again in no time. ;D
Thanks for caring Bruno, you're so sweet, but I'm afraid we're going to need a lot of silk to fix them.

Mags, I said I can sew well, and I meant it. Learned how in the Army. I was an Airborne Delivery Specialist, my secondary training was as an Airborne Rigger.
I can pack, fix, repair any type of parachute, you know those big puffy things made out of silk.
...and I'm a gonna fix your wings, I can do it, butterflies need to fly. ;D

I also need to shout out to the management here at HAF.

"HEY DER"
"I got over a thousand posts, when do I get my spoon, my special spoon?"

I use spoons lots, need them you know, like everyday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 16, 2014, 10:34:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 16, 2014, 05:11:48 PM
I approve of the anniversary avatar.

Hitch's death was the only occasion in known memory when The Asmo Himself changed His avatar to an in memoriam one.

I remember that. For a while we had at least three Hitchens avatars here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 16, 2014, 11:36:35 PM

I have been invited to go on a trip to Iceland and Norway with Hanna's breeder and other people. I really want to go and I think I am going to reserve a spot. I just need to figure out how to come up with seven thousand dollars by next August.

And looking at flights it would be decently priced to fly to England from Norway so I might (extra emphasis on might) try to stay a day of two in England before flying home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 16, 2014, 11:39:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 16, 2014, 08:52:37 AM
Oh, couldn't one of your new husbands give you a hug?
I don't know what this means, but thanks for the fifty cents. :)

Eric paired us all off in another thread. I believe you are with both Davin and Crow ;)

In any case, you are not stupid, nor are you broken. We fuck up sometimes. It's life. People don't live up to what we thought they would, or situations change right underneath us. Not your fault. You will persevere.

I found you a butterfly who is also a Phoenix
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aldanadigitalarts.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FFire-Butterfly-00.jpg&hash=404c00282a3655c4deb03c6a4c5f3f30b2027739)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 17, 2014, 01:36:15 AM

Bless you Magdalena. You are one of my favorite friends, you know.

If Bruno does not sew your wings back on............I will do it. I used to run a large sewing factory and I can sew very well. Tween me and Bruno we can fix your wings, maybe not your hurt feelings but he and the rest of us will try.

Hugs, plenty of honest to goodness, we appreciate you, hugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2014, 02:10:01 AM

Quote from: Bruno on December 16, 2014, 10:03:14 PM
Mags, I said I can sew well, and I meant it. Learned how in the Army. I was an Airborne Delivery Specialist, my secondary training was as an Airborne Rigger.
I can pack, fix, repair any type of parachute, you know those big puffy things made out of silk.
...and I'm a gonna fix your wings, I can do it, butterflies need to fly. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fbig-hug.gif&hash=cc8c21aa9cc751267d4cde933f2ae47c51374861) Thanks Bruno, I'm feeling better now, but my wings are still not working. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2014, 02:29:53 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 16, 2014, 11:39:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 16, 2014, 08:52:37 AM
Oh, couldn't one of your new husbands give you a hug?
I don't know what this means, but thanks for the fifty cents. :)

Eric paired us all off in another thread. I believe you are with both Davin and Crow ;)

In any case, you are not stupid, nor are you broken. We fuck up sometimes. It's life. People don't live up to what we thought they would, or situations change right underneath us. Not your fault. You will persevere.

I found you a butterfly who is also a Phoenix
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aldanadigitalarts.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FFire-Butterfly-00.jpg&hash=404c00282a3655c4deb03c6a4c5f3f30b2027739)

I remember now. :D My mind was all over the place this morning, I forgot. :D (Sorry, Eric V Arachnid. I don?t think my other ?two husbands? are the hugging type). :D
Thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate it. I feel the love. :-*
The butterfly is beautiful! But like I told Bruno, I still can't fly, maybe tomorrow. ;)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fcute-hug.gif&hash=b1348bbdbbfd8b35e1e23e33505dbd8e3f6c3aca) big hug for you too. :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2014, 02:35:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 17, 2014, 01:36:15 AM
Bless you Magdalena. You are one of my favorite friends, you know.

If Bruno does not sew your wings back on............I will do it. I used to run a large sewing factory and I can sew very well. Tween me and Bruno we can fix your wings, maybe not your hurt feelings but he and the rest of us will try.

Hugs, plenty of honest to goodness, we appreciate you, hugs.

Thank you, Icarus, you're also one of my favorite friends. :-*
You get the biggest hug!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fsmileys-wants-a-big-hug-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=af850b43c51684089b660895fd6d27e5d76f8717)

I just imagined you and Bruno scratching your heads trying to figure out how to fix my wings. :D

All you guys are great, I appreciate the company, I'm never gonna leave this place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 17, 2014, 06:30:00 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2014, 11:36:35 PM
I have been invited to go on a trip to Iceland and Norway with Hanna's breeder and other people. I really want to go and I think I am going to reserve a spot. I just need to figure out how to come up with seven thousand dollars by next August.

And looking at flights it would be decently priced to fly to England from Norway so I might (extra emphasis on might) try to stay a day of two in England before flying home.

Where in Norway? (I'm only asking in case I have a chance to come and bother you.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2014, 07:52:05 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2014, 11:36:35 PM
I have been invited to go on a trip to Iceland and Norway with Hanna's breeder and other people. I really want to go and I think I am going to reserve a spot. I just need to figure out how to come up with seven thousand dollars by next August.

And looking at flights it would be decently priced to fly to England from Norway so I might (extra emphasis on might) try to stay a day of two in England before flying home.

You can forget hotel bills in the UK if you can get to Leeds my wife and I would be delighted if you came and stayed. And I'm sure the dogs would love it too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 17, 2014, 01:06:42 PM

Same here - and, I'm sure :) all the Brits would want you to visit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 17, 2014, 02:19:24 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 17, 2014, 06:30:00 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2014, 11:36:35 PM
I have been invited to go on a trip to Iceland and Norway with Hanna's breeder and other people. I really want to go and I think I am going to reserve a spot. I just need to figure out how to come up with seven thousand dollars by next August.

And looking at flights it would be decently priced to fly to England from Norway so I might (extra emphasis on might) try to stay a day of two in England before flying home.
Where in Norway? (I'm only asking in case I have a chance to come and bother you.)

Basically all over. Oslo, Lillehammer, ?lesund, Skei, and Bergen to name a few.

Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2014, 07:52:05 AM
You can forget hotel bills in the UK if you can get to Leeds my wife and I would be delighted if you came and stayed. And I'm sure the dogs would love it too.

Be careful, I might take you up on that. :D

Quote from: OldGit on December 17, 2014, 01:06:42 PM
Same here - and, I'm sure :) all the Brits would want you to visit.

Not going to lie, one of the main reasons I want to visit England would be to meet some of you guys. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 17, 2014, 02:59:01 PM

I have a spare room too :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2014, 12:48:16 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 17, 2014, 02:59:01 PM
I have a spare room too :)

Claire and I live about 10 miles away from each other so wherever you stay we'll both be around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2014, 03:04:11 AM

I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation.
I wanted to thank all of you ?face to face? for being so nice to me when I needed a friend. (I hope my face doesn?t scare you.) Hey, Bruno, check out my wrinkles. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 18, 2014, 04:28:40 AM

You look so pretty Mags! I love the new icon. :-*

I think the best travel advice I have ever gotten was to turn your Internet browser on private when looking at flights and hotels. I just found a round trip plane ticket for 400 dollars cheaper than when I was not on private.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2014, 05:24:28 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 18, 2014, 04:28:40 AM
You look so pretty Mags! I love the new icon. :-*

Awwww, that's embarrassing, but thank you. :-[
You don't look so bad either, just a bit masculine. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 11:15:49 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 17, 2014, 02:35:38 AM
Thank you, Icarus, you're also one of my favorite friends. :-*
You get the biggest hug!

That's crap, I'm not sure if I even got a hug,
if I did it's devalued by this blatant favouritism.
Icarus gets the most favourite friend biggest hug.
I hate Icarus, all nice and caring and sensitive.
He's got to be up to something sly and sneaky.
I only just arranged the Icarus/Bud marriage.
She's now seeking asylum with Tank & Claire.
I'm hoping we'll here the truth once she's safe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2014, 02:11:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2014, 03:04:11 AM
I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation.
I wanted to thank all of you ?face to face? for being so nice to me when I needed a friend. (I hope my face doesn?t scare you.) Hey, Bruno, check out my wrinkles. ;)

Hello and Good Morning Mags. It's very nice to see you. That's a very lovely picture of you, and a wonderful avatar; I hope you'll leave it up for a while :)

I looked closely and not a wrinkle did I find, sooooooo I must admit defeat, and sadly accept the fact that I'm the older one, sigh :'(. As wrinkles I have along with some grey.

I can no longer tease you with regards to your age, but fear not I shall put my tiny, little mind to work and find something else to tease you about in due time ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2014, 08:32:53 PM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 11:15:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 17, 2014, 02:35:38 AM
Thank you, Icarus, you're also one of my favorite friends. :-*
You get the biggest hug!

That's crap, I'm not sure if I even got a hug,
if I did it's devalued by this blatant favouritism.
Icarus gets the most favourite friend biggest hug.
I hate Icarus, all nice and caring and sensitive.
He's got to be up to something sly and sneaky.

You're right, Eric V Arachnid, and I'm sorry. :(
You were the first one there, and I didn't give you a hug. :(
You're not the only one who's jealous of Icarus's popularity around here.
But it's not his fault, he's just charming by nature. :D
You are my favorite spider, that Spiderman--"superhero" ain't got nothing on you!
So....come here!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhug%2Fsmiley-gets-a-big-hug.gif&hash=2105c6ec71e52424db120bd5377ada3ca800dd75)

Davin didn't get a hug either, and he's not asking for one either, I told you he wasn't the hugging type. :P
I can see why you hooked me up with him. >:(
Crow just seems to be the strong silent type. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2014, 08:37:01 PM

Quote from: Bruno on December 18, 2014, 02:11:10 PM
Hello and Good Morning Mags. It's very nice to see you. That's a very lovely picture of you, and a wonderful avatar; I hope you'll leave it up for a while :)

:-*

Quote
I can no longer tease you with regards to your age, but fear not I shall put my tiny, little mind to work and find something else to tease you about in due time ;D

I'm sure you'll come up with all sort of things. >:(
:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 19, 2014, 04:01:05 AM

This is as xmasey as my avatar is going to get. I love the Nightmare before Christmas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 19, 2014, 04:02:36 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 18, 2014, 04:28:40 AM
You look so pretty Mags! I love the new icon. :-*

I think the best travel advice I have ever gotten was to turn your Internet browser on private when looking at flights and hotels. I just found a round trip plane ticket for 400 dollars cheaper than when I was not on private.

Hey, sweet. I've never flown before, but I do think there's supposed to be a trick to flying during certain times of the year to save money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 19, 2014, 04:11:56 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 19, 2014, 04:02:36 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 18, 2014, 04:28:40 AM
You look so pretty Mags! I love the new icon. :-*

I think the best travel advice I have ever gotten was to turn your Internet browser on private when looking at flights and hotels. I just found a round trip plane ticket for 400 dollars cheaper than when I was not on private.
Hey, sweet. I've never flown before, but I do think there's supposed to be a trick to flying during certain times of the year to save money.

Certain times, certain places, certain ways... For instance, don't fly direct to Minneapolis/St Paul. It's so much cheaper to put up with a layover. Annoying, but SO. MUCH. CHEAPER.

Booking way the hell in advance helps too. Start watching prices several weeks before you want to book, because prices will just jump up and down for no clear reason. My parents used to book plane tickets like they were playing the stock market.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: this-gospel on December 19, 2014, 05:52:17 AM

Quote from: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM
So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

Can I bee frank? I feel like I am in North Korea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2014, 01:49:16 PM

Quote from: this-gospel on December 19, 2014, 05:52:17 AM
Quote from: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM
So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

Can I bee frank? I feel like I am in North Korea.

Well the fact that you're posting here proves you're not ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: this-gospel on December 19, 2014, 01:52:19 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 19, 2014, 01:49:16 PM
Quote from: this-gospel on December 19, 2014, 05:52:17 AM
Quote from: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM
So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

Can I bee frank? I feel like I am in North Korea.
Well the fact that you're posting here proves you're not ;D

Good point! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 19, 2014, 02:38:44 PM

Quote from: this-gospel on December 19, 2014, 05:52:17 AM
Quote from: Steve Reason on August 25, 2007, 08:15:06 PM
So is this a good idea for a thread? I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread for general discussion, thoughts and notions. If you have a gripe, or just want to shoot the bull about whatever.

Can I bee frank? I feel like I am in North Korea.

I was going to say, "I know what you mean", I've spent time in Texas myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 21, 2014, 12:58:39 AM

Bruno have you not seen those signs that say "don't mess with Texas" ? Texans do not like to be lampooned.

Actually that was an appropriate saying that was supposedly originally used by Lady Bird Johnson who fostered an anti clutter campaign. It seems that Texan pickup truck drivers were and are prone to throw their Lone Star beer cans out the truck window onto the pristine Texas roads and Highways. Lady Bird also Caused junk yards to build sight barrier fences to protect the good and proper Texans from the ugly view of dead old Ford and Chevy trucks along with the occasional Studebaker..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 21, 2014, 02:16:42 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 21, 2014, 12:58:39 AM
Bruno have you not seen those signs that say "don't mess with Texas" ? Texans do not like to be lampooned.

Sorry Icarus, but sometimes I can't help myself. Do have to say I did like Ladybird Johnson, but isn't she originally from Oklahoma?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 07:16:08 PM

Is there anything worse than being on vacation at the beach and it starts to rain? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 23, 2014, 07:17:46 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 07:16:08 PM
Is there anything worse than being on vacation at the beach and it starts to rain? :(

It could have been snow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 23, 2014, 07:20:31 PM

Not that anyone's going to be surprised by me saying this, but snow on a beach is amazing. My favorite part of growing up in New England beach towns was wandering desolate, frozen stretches of sand in the winter. Because FSM knows the summer tourist season is horrific.

But I also totally understand. Planning to get away somewhere warm and sunny and being deprived of the sunny warmth sucks. Hopefully it's a quickly passing storm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 07:27:21 PM

LOL

I would totally love snow! It's been many years since I've last seen some. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 23, 2014, 07:39:29 PM

[quote authorvacation on
lverPhinx link=topic=724.msg299082#msg299082 date=1419362168]
Is there anything worse than being on vacation at the beach and it starts to rain? :(
[/quote]

Yes being on vacation at the beach and it starts to snow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 07:54:01 PM

It's been almost 40 degrees here these days. Many have prayed for snow, but methinks it melted high up in the sky and instead we got rain. Even though we didn't get what we wanted I'm convinced that prayers work. It's infallible Gerry logic. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM

Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 23, 2014, 10:51:23 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???

I thought he was on holiday?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:54:35 PM

Quote from: Bruno on December 23, 2014, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???
I thought he was on holiday?

That would explain it. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 23, 2014, 10:57:24 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:54:35 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 23, 2014, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???
I thought he was on holiday?

That would explain it. :)

On a beach with no rain or snow ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 11:09:14 PM

Quote from: Bruno on December 23, 2014, 10:57:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:54:35 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 23, 2014, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???
I thought he was on holiday?

That would explain it. :)

On a beach with no rain or snow ;D

:D Probably making romanesque sand buildings and sipping chilled coconut water. 8)

*sigh* While it's raining here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 23, 2014, 11:56:24 PM

I assumed he was away, because I posted on FB that I was feeling crappy with a low grade fever and he didn't tell me to drink whisky and lemon. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 12:06:14 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 23, 2014, 11:56:24 PM
I assumed he was away, because I posted on FB that I was feeling crappy with a low grade fever and he didn't tell me to drink whisky and lemon. :D

Yeah when that happens then you know that something's happening. LOL. I tend to worry a bit sometimes, that's all. :)

Feeling better, Pasta Chick?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 01:46:40 AM

Remember when we used to derail troll threads with discussions about shampoo? We should start doing that again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 24, 2014, 01:51:03 AM

The historic GIF is always available in my post in the "Smilies" thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=8794.msg137987#msg137987). Feel free to use it. ;)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F14j3l9k.gif&hash=cacfc7e56422a12e45982748dbb6a185d3d56bcb)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 01:56:31 AM

That is perfect. ;D

Of course, if we are using gifs then this is my favorite response

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5opGFzb.gif&hash=db467481c581c759572cd3d21c60b8770d04ff08)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 02:10:02 AM

Quote from: Recusant on December 24, 2014, 01:51:03 AM
The historic GIF is always available in my post in the "Smilies" thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=8794.msg137987#msg137987). Feel free to use it. ;)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F14j3l9k.gif&hash=cacfc7e56422a12e45982748dbb6a185d3d56bcb)

Nice! I was looking for that gif.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 24, 2014, 02:17:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 02:10:02 AM
Nice! I was looking for that gif.

I did a lot of searching on the web to find it when curiosityandthecat's original link stopped working a couple of years ago. Absolutely no luck. Then I found it on an old computer of mine, where I'd saved it in a fit of mild prescience. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 02:48:16 AM

Quote from: Recusant on December 24, 2014, 02:17:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 02:10:02 AM
Nice! I was looking for that gif.

I did a lot of searching on the web to find it when curiosityandthecat's original link stopped working a couple of years ago. Absolutely no luck. Then I found it on an old computer of mine, where I'd saved it in a fit of mild prescience. :)

It's just perfect for so many situations, like when locked in an unproductive argument with severely brainwashed people on the internet. It's like the cherry on top. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 24, 2014, 03:39:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???

And I have not seen a post from Ali for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 03:48:39 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 24, 2014, 03:39:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Where is OldGit? He hasn't posted here in a while. ???

And I have not seen a post from Ali for a while.

I've seen her around on Facebook, I think she's just busy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 04:03:03 AM

The Asmo has not seen The Asmo in a long, long time... Where could He be?! More importantly, who stole His bathroom mirror?! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 04:07:33 AM

Well if the Aamp has gone missing then surely it means the end times are coming.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 24, 2014, 04:34:16 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 12:06:14 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 23, 2014, 11:56:24 PM
I assumed he was away, because I posted on FB that I was feeling crappy with a low grade fever and he didn't tell me to drink whisky and lemon. :D

Yeah when that happens then you know that something's happening. LOL. I tend to worry a bit sometimes, that's all. :)

Feeling better, Pasta Chick?

Yeah, thanks. I have no right to complain, really. It wasn't that bad. Drawn out congestion and two days of headaches and feeling like I'd been puking even though I hadnt. Which is infinitely better than actually puking, unless you're one of those weirdos who enjoys it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 24, 2014, 08:44:23 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 24, 2014, 04:34:16 AM
Yeah, thanks. I have no right to complain, really.

Ah yes, that's what's wrong with getting your constitution all tangled up in a bill or rights.
We who had the benefit of learning from your mistakes have an implied right to complain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 10:14:51 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 04:03:03 AM
The Asmo has not seen The Asmo in a long, long time... Where could He be?! More importantly, who stole His bathroom mirror?! >:(

Whoa, a paradox. *mindblown*

I don't know who stole your bathroom mirror but I do know it has appeared in
HAF's black market.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 01:27:07 PM

WHAT!? >:(

...Tank! It was Tank. The Asmo knows.

*insert a long tirade about watching and unfairness and spoiling of perfectly good plans*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 24, 2014, 04:49:18 PM

I was tasked yesterday with wrapping all of our Christmas presents. I afraid to say it, but I wasted some good paper last night in the process.

It took me hours, basically I watched two whole movies and went to bed last night about 3am.

They're wrapped, not very prettily, and I'm sure when Socorro gets home from work this afternoon there will be some gentle criticism, along with much laughter, but a present-wrapping Elf I am not.

Still have to puts some bows and ribbons on the packages, along with the name tags...that should take me another couple hours yet tonight or the length of one good movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 04:52:48 PM

I justify my bad wrapping as it is going to get ripped off anyway, so it shouldn't matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM

Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM

Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'

Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 24, 2014, 05:09:51 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'
Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

LOL! Who got out of the wrong side of the bed today! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 24, 2014, 05:10:24 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'
Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

I didn't mean it that way SD. Sorry. I was just joking....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:12:29 PM

I suppose I'm not kind of sick of people giving me a certain look when I respectfully tell them I do not celebrate xmas. I haven't celebrated it since a young adolescence and most adults cannot seem to wrap it around their minds that not everyone wants to haul a dead tree into their home and wrap gifts out of obligation. I have bills to pay and my part time job already cut so many hours. My girlfriend's birthday is in Nov (after mine, ) so I love to give birthday gifts. I don't like obligation and feeling of hypocrisy that people give, like 'how dare you not celebrate what i believe in.'

Just because it's socially accepted almost everywhere, doesn't mean I have to do it. I just wish people would respect that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 24, 2014, 05:53:06 PM

I'd much rather pig out for Christmas than fast for Ramadan. And if we don't hang on to the one, we'll soon get the other imposed on us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 07:33:40 PM

My mom's boyfriend just showed me the engagement ring he bought for my mom. It's nice and I think she will like it but I just can't really feel excited about them getting married. I don't hate him or anything I just don't know how to feel about this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 24, 2014, 07:58:20 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 24, 2014, 05:53:06 PM
I'd much rather pig out for Christmas than fast for Ramadan. And if we don't hang on to the one, we'll soon get the other imposed on us.

Wow. You guys are closer to that reality in the UK than we are in the US, but I think you are correct.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 24, 2014, 08:19:36 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4My mom's boyfriend just showed me the engagement ring he bought for my mom. It's nice and I think she will like it but I just can't really feel excited about them getting married. I don't hate him or anything I just don't know how to feel about this.

I know what you're saying, Buddy. It's going to be hard, but it seems to me you've got to help your Mum to have her bit of happiness. It must have been damn tough for her all these years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 24, 2014, 08:26:59 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 24, 2014, 08:19:36 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4My mom's boyfriend just showed me the engagement ring he bought for my mom. It's nice and I think she will like it but I just can't really feel excited about them getting married. I don't hate him or anything I just don't know how to feel about this.

I know what you're saying, Buddy. It's going to be hard, but it seems to me you've got to help your Mum to have her bit of happiness. It must have been damn tough for her all these years.

Yeah I'm going to try for her. We've been through this song and dance before and it hasn't ended well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 24, 2014, 09:03:17 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'
Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

Come on, he was obviously joking. We don't celebrate either, I was raised jewish and my wife is technically Muslim. We're not doing anything else tomorrow besides cooking food and probably watching a bunch of Netflix. So bah humbug to all of you too! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 09:09:30 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
No there's you and that Grinch fella'

And The Asmo. Or was He who you were referring to, Bruno?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 24, 2014, 09:14:14 PM

I was invited to a party, so I have to go now, but all of you will be on my mind tonight when I take my first sip of wine. Well...I don't think any of you will be on my mind when I take my last. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2014, 10:41:49 PM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

I don't celebrate it, but I do participate to a certain extent -- I participate in eggnog, in buying small gifts, in listening to carols, in decorating my home festively:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7487/16097986795_60e8f013c4.jpg)

and I especially participate in baking cookies:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7505/16097276312_ee246fa307.jpg)

I cherry-pick the holiday season for all it's worth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 25, 2014, 07:30:54 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 24, 2014, 05:00:37 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 04:57:27 PM
Wait, am I the only one who doesn't celebrate xmas?

No there's you and that Grinch fella'
Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

You say that like mean spiritedness is a bad thing.
What's wrong with the Grinch? I like the Grinch.
My wife and daughter have gone North 500km to spend Christmas with her mother, I could have gone or spent the day at my brother's place but I didn't, probably because I'm mean spirited. I went for a long coast walk and a swim, 30 degrees C.
It's quite nice when no one's about, you can cook what you want and make lots of noise.
I haven't worn my Grinch tee shirt yet this year, that'd be weird wouldn't it, sitting on you own wearing a Grinch shirt? :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 25, 2014, 09:24:45 AM

Quote from: Sweetdeath on December 24, 2014, 05:02:38 PM
Yes, because not celebrating xmas automatically means i'm such a mean spirited person. I see. That's nice.

I don't celebrate it either but as all my friends and family do I have to partake in it to various degrees. If I moved to a country that didn't celebrate it or if none of my friends or family did I wouldn't have anything to do with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2014, 04:50:37 PM

Well I've finally buried any hopes of being a vet. I nearly puked when I had to treat an infected puncture wound on a horse at work today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2014, 05:16:08 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2014, 04:50:37 PM
Well I've finally buried any hopes of being a vet. I nearly puked when I had to treat an infected puncture wound on a horse at work today.

Well better to learn that now than after you've spent a pile of money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 26, 2014, 05:31:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2014, 05:16:08 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2014, 04:50:37 PM
Well I've finally buried any hopes of being a vet. I nearly puked when I had to treat an infected puncture wound on a horse at work today.
Well better to learn that now than after you've spent a pile of money.

This.

Although, if you really had your heart set on it, you may be able to work through it. Everyone has a breaking point as far as gag reflexes go. There is a sort of meditative state you learn to enter where you kinda detach from what it is and see only what needs to be done and you just act. Ive been there so many, many times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 27, 2014, 02:48:04 AM

I was mostly being sarcastic. ;D I haven't wanted to be a vet for years, it just isn't for me haha. Most of the time I can handle gross stuff like that but today the smell got to me a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dobermonster on December 27, 2014, 03:02:04 AM

Tip - a little menthol camphor ointment like Vick's dabbed under the nose helps with masking some nasty odors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2014, 04:01:32 AM

Buddy, the animals need you. We need you to care for them. You can get past the discomfort. Please do. (hugs)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2014, 07:55:34 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 26, 2014, 05:31:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2014, 05:16:08 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2014, 04:50:37 PM
Well I've finally buried any hopes of being a vet. I nearly puked when I had to treat an infected puncture wound on a horse at work today.
Well better to learn that now than after you've spent a pile of money.

This.

Although, if you really had your heart set on it, you may be able to work through it. Everyone has a breaking point as far as gag reflexes go. There is a sort of meditative state you learn to enter where you kinda detach from what it is and see only what needs to be done and you just act. Ive been there so many, many times.

The Asmo wanted to be a forensic entomologist. Didn't for the lack of opportunity more than gag reflexes though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 09:44:23 AM

I wanted to be a tree surgeon, but I couldn't stand the sight of sap. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 05:25:25 PM

My mother was crossing the road, fell down and broke her leg. She also ruptured a few ligaments and will have to operate. :( Thing is, since health services are excellent in Brazil she'll have to wait more than 15 days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM

Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:34:25 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Yeah I was being rather sarcastic there. It could even be more than 15 days, depending on how many are in line. It sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:36:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Yeah I was being rather sarcastic there. It could even be more than 15 days, depending on how many are in line. It sucks.

Will she be in hospital while she waits?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:47:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:36:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Yeah I was being rather sarcastic there. It could even be more than 15 days, depending on how many are in line. It sucks.
Will she be in hospital while she waits?

No, she'll have to wait at home. She's a bit nervous about it all because she prizes her independence but now she can barely walk without two people to help her. It's going to be a long 15 days, and a long month after that until she can walk again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:54:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:47:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:36:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Yeah I was being rather sarcastic there. It could even be more than 15 days, depending on how many are in line. It sucks.
Will she be in hospital while she waits?

No, she'll have to wait at home. She's a bit nervous about it all because she prizes her independence but now she can barely walk without two people to help her. It's going to be a long 15 days, and a long month after that until she can walk again.

Well I sure hope it all works out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 09:12:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:47:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2014, 08:36:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 08:34:25 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 27, 2014, 07:45:58 PM
Oh, Fernanda's poor old mum. :o Do you mean 'only' fifteen days? That seems rather a long time to me.

Yeah I was being rather sarcastic there. It could even be more than 15 days, depending on how many are in line. It sucks.
Will she be in hospital while she waits?

No, she'll have to wait at home. She's a bit nervous about it all because she prizes her independence but now she can barely walk without two people to help her. It's going to be a long 15 days, and a long month after that until she can walk again.
Well I sure hope it all works out.

It'll be an odyssey but it'll work out. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:53:22 AM

I find the coquettish manner Bruno eats his bananas disturbing, so he isn't getting a spoon.
He can have a fork and eat his bananas in a respectable manner.
Oh and uncouth scratching of bum with HAF fork isn't allowed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCrY4MEG.png&hash=4c826f6318f40ee62aa92bc08d4d0a07a8db1073)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 28, 2014, 04:35:15 AM

The Asmo finds your new dreads worthy. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 28, 2014, 04:43:18 AM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:53:22 AM
I find the coquettish manner Bruno eats his bananas disturbing, so he isn't getting a spoon.
He can have a fork and eat his bananas in a respectable manner.
Oh and uncouth scratching of bum with HAF fork isn't allowed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCrY4MEG.png&hash=4c826f6318f40ee62aa92bc08d4d0a07a8db1073)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2F2lkd5ic.jpg&hash=00277c475e915c10e65db3a229936e8076c4e854) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FRespect%2Fbravo-009.gif&hash=1331dcb49171bd24719c4f8dc9b3a79726645ca2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2014, 07:23:34 AM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:53:22 AM
I find the coquettish manner Bruno eats his bananas disturbing, so he isn't getting a spoon.
He can have a fork and eat his bananas in a respectable manner.
Oh and uncouth scratching of bum with HAF fork isn't allowed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCrY4MEG.png&hash=4c826f6318f40ee62aa92bc08d4d0a07a8db1073)

Brilliant ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2014, 09:19:00 AM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:53:22 AM
I find the coquettish manner Bruno eats his bananas disturbing, so he isn't getting a spoon.
He can have a fork and eat his bananas in a respectable manner.
Oh and uncouth scratching of bum with HAF fork isn't allowed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCrY4MEG.png&hash=4c826f6318f40ee62aa92bc08d4d0a07a8db1073)

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 29, 2014, 09:45:57 AM

Are there links to Dawkins being a jerk?
I've read a couple of his books, watched a doco or two.
I've only ever seen him being a reasonable gentlemen.
I don't really care if he isn't a proper philosopher.

There are atheist assholes who admire Dawkins,
though I don't think they've actually decapitated anyone yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 01:02:25 PM

From what I've heard, read and seen, I can't remember Dawkins ever being nasty to any one. Blunt, yes, but not nasty. Beyond that, I'm a bit hazy on the precise definition of "jerk".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 29, 2014, 02:09:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 01:02:25 PM
From what I've heard, read and seen, I can't remember Dawkins ever being nasty to any one. Blunt, yes, but not nasty. Beyond that, I'm a bit hazy on the precise definition of "jerk".

Jerk usually means unpleasant if I'm not mistaken.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 02:16:00 PM

Nono, that's "unpleasant". Different shades. Can't be ignored in context.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 29, 2014, 03:16:57 PM

I'll vote for Dawkins being a jerk. I'll have to dig up links though. I'm thinking specifically of that time he told American women to sit down and shut up because women in the Middle East have it worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 05:34:25 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 29, 2014, 03:16:57 PM
I'll vote for Dawkins being a jerk. I'll have to dig up links though. I'm thinking specifically of that time he told American women to sit down and shut up because women in the Middle East have it worse.

I get how women in the Middle East have nothing to do with those in the USA, but he was probably illustrating the point, yes? Something along the lines of "...And we don't hear half as much moaning out of THEM *point*", only in a more politically correct fashion, no?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dobermonster on December 29, 2014, 05:46:35 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 05:34:25 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 29, 2014, 03:16:57 PM
I'll vote for Dawkins being a jerk. I'll have to dig up links though. I'm thinking specifically of that time he told American women to sit down and shut up because women in the Middle East have it worse.
I get how women in the Middle East have nothing to do with those in the USA, but he was probably illustrating the point, yes? Something along the lines of "...And we don't hear half as much moaning out of THEM *point*", only in a more politically correct fashion, no?

But you don't hear so much moaning because they are stalwart and and made of harder stuff (though let's face it, they probably are) - it's because dissidence is a generally a stone-able offence. Pointing out that the person who's gagged isn't complaining much isn't much of a point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 29, 2014, 06:22:19 PM

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 28, 2014, 12:53:22 AM
I find the coquettish manner Bruno eats his bananas disturbing, so he isn't getting a spoon.
He can have a fork and eat his bananas in a respectable manner.
Oh and uncouth scratching of bum with HAF fork isn't allowed.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCrY4MEG.png&hash=4c826f6318f40ee62aa92bc08d4d0a07a8db1073)

I had expected a spork, but this will do fine, thank you Eric ;D

I only hope I don't poke my eye out trying to learn how to eat like you humans.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 29, 2014, 07:25:34 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 29, 2014, 05:34:25 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 29, 2014, 03:16:57 PM
I'll vote for Dawkins being a jerk. I'll have to dig up links though. I'm thinking specifically of that time he told American women to sit down and shut up because women in the Middle East have it worse.
I get how women in the Middle East have nothing to do with those in the USA, but he was probably illustrating the point, yes? Something along the lines of "...And we don't hear half as much moaning out of THEM *point*", only in a more politically correct fashion, no?

It was because he didn't think anyone should be complaining at all, because it could be worse. Because apparently a problem isn't a problem unless it's the worst problem, and we can't work to better our situation unless we're in the worst situation possbile.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Heretical Rants on June 04, 2015, 01:42:37 AM

checking out my old accounts

hello, forum

I was a stupid teen when I joined this site, so I kind of dread looking over my old posts

so I'm not going to do that

I am also mildly displeased to announce that I have moved to Texas for the next year. It'll be an, uh, experience, for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 11, 2015, 04:14:54 AM

It looks like I can get $75 for my old, less than wonderful Lenovo laptop through a trade-in program. Add that to the $20 store credit I have, and I could have $95 to put towards a new tablet. Still thinking it about as I will have to rid the old laptop of all my personal info before trading it in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 11, 2015, 08:26:24 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 11, 2015, 04:14:54 AM
It looks like I can get $75 for my old, less than wonderful Lenovo laptop through a trade-in program. Add that to the $20 store credit I have, and I could have $95 to put towards a new tablet. Still thinking it about as I will have to rid the old laptop of all my personal info before trading it in.

I'm glad to hear you can get something for it. My less than wonderful Lenovo all-in-one desktop PC died in my arms the other day--very sad. :(

...It will get an appropriate, respectful, and or dignified burial.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmrwgifs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F08%2FMark-Wahlberg-Smashes-Will-Ferrells-Computer-In-The-Other-Guys.gif&hash=1f72b76c8344bdbe43cfd16137af8ca458ffb351)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 11, 2015, 03:18:49 PM

I bought 120 pounds of coal the other day and am going to work on getting it lit in Peri today. Hopefully it lasts longer than charcoal did.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 11, 2015, 05:59:11 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 11, 2015, 08:26:24 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 11, 2015, 04:14:54 AM
It looks like I can get $75 for my old, less than wonderful Lenovo laptop through a trade-in program. Add that to the $20 store credit I have, and I could have $95 to put towards a new tablet. Still thinking it about as I will have to rid the old laptop of all my personal info before trading it in.
I'm glad to hear you can get something for it. My less than wonderful Lenovo all-in-one desktop PC died in my arms the other day--very sad. :(

...It will get an appropriate, respectful, and or dignified burial.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmrwgifs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F08%2FMark-Wahlberg-Smashes-Will-Ferrells-Computer-In-The-Other-Guys.gif&hash=1f72b76c8344bdbe43cfd16137af8ca458ffb351)

I bought it because of the good reviews. However, problems with Internet connectivity developed later, which meant things like having to reboot before reading the next page of an article. The cursor also started jumping randomly over the screen at times, which meant things like I'd be typing in one area of the screen and look up to find that half of what I'd typed in wasn't there because the cursor had jumped to a completely different part of the screen. There was much cussing involved.

I now have a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive. It is an awesome machine. Unfortunately, it makes working on the unresponsive machines at work all the more frustrating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 01:00:48 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 11, 2015, 05:59:11 PM
I now have a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive. It is an awesome machine. Unfortunately, it makes working on the unresponsive machines at work all the more frustrating.

Ha!
The computer I'm using right now is sooooo old that buying a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, Harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive--would be, for me, like going from a 1974 Ford Pinto to a 2015 BMW. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 02:41:03 AM

What else is on your mind today?
Crow.
Where is he?
Has anyone hear from him, yet? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 12, 2015, 04:51:01 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 01:00:48 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 11, 2015, 05:59:11 PM
I now have a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive. It is an awesome machine. Unfortunately, it makes working on the unresponsive machines at work all the more frustrating.
Ha!
The computer I'm using right now is sooooo old that buying a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, Harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive--would be, for me, like going from a 1974 Ford Pinto to a 2015 BMW. ;D

;D Hopefully you can get something better soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 09:51:42 AM

Crow must be around somewhere. We'll have to lure him out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 02:38:00 PM

I'm feeling cheerful because today's a holiday! It's a Catholic holiday but I'll take it. :D

Quote from: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 09:51:42 AM
Crow must be around somewhere. We'll have to lure him out.

How would you do that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 02:47:57 PM

Crow bait?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 03:34:38 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 02:47:57 PM
Crow bait?

Yeah, I'm wondering what could be used as bait. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fhand-gestures%2Fthinking-hard-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=eb84a9d1b9e22db6b9be2bae32b5222928c39cd1)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 12, 2015, 03:35:36 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 02:47:57 PM
Crow bait?

He was spotted down at the beach harassing the tourist as usual.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FK7ErgRk.gif&hash=c2fdfcdbc77102eb6ce735dce640862d1beaf68e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 12, 2015, 04:36:13 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 12, 2015, 03:35:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 02:47:57 PM
Crow bait?

He was spotted down at the beach harassing the tourist as usual.

Heheheh, excellent GIF! I'd like to think our Crow is above such things, but then . . . (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F2d11dv.gif&hash=9d87698ba953453bc368865ded4738ecae2865e2)

Anyway, I'm pretty sure that's a raven.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 12, 2015, 06:36:52 PM

Did a scarily easy* "restore to factory settings" on my old Lenovo laptop. It is now ready to be traded-in.

*"Scarily easy" in that it was only a three step process. It took about three hours, so not a speedy process.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM

Is Lenovo good? I was deciding whether to get one of those because they're generally within my budget, but settled for an pricier Acer instead. Time will tell whether I regret that decision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on October 12, 2015, 08:00:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Is Lenovo good?

Nope. Cheap and cheerful. Those sold here tend to have the worst material quality of all mainstream laptops, for starters. Also, they are not that great at pretty much anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 09:36:07 PM

My Lenovo desktop only lasted two years, and I didn't even use it that much. It was cheap, so I got what I paid for. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 09:40:27 PM

Ok, I had a feeling I wouldn't regret the decision.

Added to blacklist for future reference.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 09:49:29 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 12, 2015, 04:51:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2015, 01:00:48 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 11, 2015, 05:59:11 PM
I now have a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive. It is an awesome machine. Unfortunately, it makes working on the unresponsive machines at work all the more frustrating.
Ha!
The computer I'm using right now is sooooo old that buying a Toshiba Satellite Radius with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080p touch-screen, Harmon/kardon speakers, an i7 processor with 8 gb of RAM and a 1 TB hard-drive--would be, for me, like going from a 1974 Ford Pinto to a 2015 BMW. ;D
;D Hopefully you can get something better soon.

Well, right now I feel like those people who drive an old car, and someone says to them, "Hopefully you can get something better soon." And to make themselves feel better they reply, "Yeah, well, you know...it takes me where I need to go." That's how I feel about my computer right now: "Yeah, well, you know...it takes me to the Happy Atheist Forum...so...everything's cool." ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 12, 2015, 11:01:44 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 12, 2015, 04:36:13 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 12, 2015, 03:35:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on October 12, 2015, 02:47:57 PM
Crow bait?

He was spotted down at the beach harassing the tourist as usual.

Heheheh, excellent GIF! I'd like to think our Crow is above such things, but then . . . (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F2d11dv.gif&hash=9d87698ba953453bc368865ded4738ecae2865e2)

Anyway, I'm pretty sure that's a raven.

As the hunter on the forum I can inform you all that that is in fact a raven.
And the best way to lure in crows is to put up a fake owl. For some reason crows hate owls and will gather in great murders (that is what a flcok of crows is called, by the way) to chase them off. That is when the hunter can start picking them off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 11:11:35 PM

Seems like a pity to shoot them though, they're such intelligent animals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 01:55:05 AM

Next Monday morning I have to present a project in front of a judging commission, and already I feel like a bundle of nerves. Forget butterflies, it feels like I've got a freaking panicky pigeon wreaking havoc in my stomach. I'll only have 20 minutes (10 minutes to present and 10 for questioning) but it'll probably be the longest 20 minutes I've experienced in a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM

So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

(https://i.imgur.com/HQvRL.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 13, 2015, 05:16:00 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

My advice to you, Budhorse4, is to relax. If you decide to go--Remember this: You're just having coffee with him, that's all. He might not even want to talk about his religion. If he does, here's you opportunity to show him, and yourself, that you do know "how to adult" by saying, I don't want to talk about that.

Who knows, maybe he's like our friend PROFESSOR FANCY PANTS he's religious and he's not so bad. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 13, 2015, 06:33:42 AM

Quote from: Asmodean Prime on October 12, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Is Lenovo good?
Nope. Cheap and cheerful. Those sold here tend to have the worst material quality of all mainstream laptops, for starters. Also, they are not that great at pretty much anything.

True. I knew Lenovo's reputation, but took a chance based on good reviews. In the long run it didn't pay off.

I've been looking at getting a tablet. I was looking at one in the store and on paper the specs looked really good for the money. But then I realized it was made by Lenovo and crossed it off the list of possibilities. I'll probably go with a Samsung of some sort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2015, 06:49:45 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

(https://i.imgur.com/HQvRL.gif)

ROTFLMAO!!!!

LOL!

Hehehehe

*wipes eyes*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2015, 06:52:02 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

You could always discuss Richard Dawkins :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 13, 2015, 12:12:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 01:55:05 AM
Next Monday morning I have to present a project in front of a judging commission, and already I feel like a bundle of nerves. Forget butterflies, it feels like I've got a freaking panicky pigeon wreaking havoc in my stomach. I'll only have 20 minutes (10 minutes to present and 10 for questioning) but it'll probably be the longest 20 minutes I've experienced in a while.

Sounds horrifying. What's the project about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 12:25:14 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 13, 2015, 06:33:42 AM
Quote from: Asmodean Prime on October 12, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Is Lenovo good?
Nope. Cheap and cheerful. Those sold here tend to have the worst material quality of all mainstream laptops, for starters. Also, they are not that great at pretty much anything.
True. I knew Lenovo's reputation, but took a chance based on good reviews. In the long run it didn't pay off.

I've been looking at getting a tablet. I was looking at one in the store and on paper the specs looked really good for the money. But then I realized it was made by Lenovo and crossed it off the list of possibilities. I'll probably go with a Samsung of some sort.

I have one of these: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0" (http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T230NZWAXAR). Granted I've only had it for only a year, but I use it frequently and it's never let me down in that time span. The battery lasts about 2h30, depending on the settings, which is a plus to me. I used to have another tablet (I don't remember which brand) which had a battery life of just 1h, which was annoying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 12:42:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

(https://i.imgur.com/HQvRL.gif)

Did he find out that you're an atheist?

It may not be so bad if he's able to tolerate your lack of belief and doesn't bring up his religious views. If he does, just chill, it's only a coffee date, and at the least an opportunity to see how someone super religious ticks. :o

Worst is if he decides he has to "save" you from the fires of hell, in that case I'd promptly go with Tank's suggestion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 12:44:31 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 13, 2015, 12:12:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 01:55:05 AM
Next Monday morning I have to present a project in front of a judging commission, and already I feel like a bundle of nerves. Forget butterflies, it feels like I've got a freaking panicky pigeon wreaking havoc in my stomach. I'll only have 20 minutes (10 minutes to present and 10 for questioning) but it'll probably be the longest 20 minutes I've experienced in a while.

Sounds horrifying. What's the project about?

Generalization of memory in a model of post traumatic stress disorder, which I'm probably likely to get after this presentation! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 13, 2015, 04:48:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 13, 2015, 06:33:42 AM
Quote from: Asmodean Prime on October 12, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Is Lenovo good?
Nope. Cheap and cheerful. Those sold here tend to have the worst material quality of all mainstream laptops, for starters. Also, they are not that great at pretty much anything.
True. I knew Lenovo's reputation, but took a chance based on good reviews. In the long run it didn't pay off.

I've been looking at getting a tablet. I was looking at one in the store and on paper the specs looked really good for the money. But then I realized it was made by Lenovo and crossed it off the list of possibilities. I'll probably go with a Samsung of some sort.

I have one of these: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0" (http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T230NZWAXAR). Granted I've only had it for only a year, but I use it frequently and it's never let me down in that time span. The battery lasts about 2h30, depending on the settings, which is a plus to me. I used to have another tablet (I don't remember which brand) which had a battery life of just 1h, which was annoying.

That Samsung is at the top of my list. Plus, it is on sale right now, so I'd only have to pay about $60 out-of-pocket after using my store credit and gift card.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 08:50:08 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 13, 2015, 04:48:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 13, 2015, 12:25:14 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 13, 2015, 06:33:42 AM
Quote from: Asmodean Prime on October 12, 2015, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2015, 06:43:20 PM
Is Lenovo good?
Nope. Cheap and cheerful. Those sold here tend to have the worst material quality of all mainstream laptops, for starters. Also, they are not that great at pretty much anything.
True. I knew Lenovo's reputation, but took a chance based on good reviews. In the long run it didn't pay off.

I've been looking at getting a tablet. I was looking at one in the store and on paper the specs looked really good for the money. But then I realized it was made by Lenovo and crossed it off the list of possibilities. I'll probably go with a Samsung of some sort.

I have one of these: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0" (http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T230NZWAXAR). Granted I've only had it for only a year, but I use it frequently and it's never let me down in that time span. The battery lasts about 2h30, depending on the settings, which is a plus to me. I used to have another tablet (I don't remember which brand) which had a battery life of just 1h, which was annoying.
That Samsung is at the top of my list. Plus, it is on sale right now, so I'd only have to pay about $60 out-of-pocket after using my store credit and gift card.

Sounds like a good deal. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 09:37:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

I get that. I have recently been introduced to the wilds of dating for pretty much the first time ever. It can be intimidating, but then learning to give few-to-no fucks and just telling people what you do/don't want is also liberating :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 14, 2015, 06:45:33 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

I get that. I have recently been introduced to the wilds of dating for pretty much the first time ever. It can be intimidating, but then learning to give few-to-no fucks and just telling people what you do/don't want is also liberating :D

That makes two of us Bud not doing well with the adult thing, anyway Det.Juliet's advise is sound...plus don't be concerned about having to be let people down easily, or lie to them because you're worried about hurting feelings (Sorry can't busy that night, etc...)
Just say hey I'm flattered with the invite, but don't see this working between us, or you're not my type or you really creep me out so please stay away or Hey, I have mace in my purse!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 14, 2015, 06:57:58 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 06:45:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

I get that. I have recently been introduced to the wilds of dating for pretty much the first time ever. It can be intimidating, but then learning to give few-to-no fucks and just telling people what you do/don't want is also liberating :D

That makes two of us Bud not doing well with the adult thing, anyway Det.Juliet's advise is sound...plus don't be concerned about having to be let people down easily, or lie to them because you're worried about hurting feelings (Sorry can't busy that night, etc...)
Just say hey I'm flattered with the invite, but don't see this working between us, or you're not my type or you really creep me out so please stay away or Hey, I have mace in my purse!

You missed the whole thing on Facebook Bruno. Dude ended up being a total ass hat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 07:10:43 PM

^^
I just read it. (https://www.tacomaworld.com/styles/default/my/smilies/facepalm.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 14, 2015, 07:47:31 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 14, 2015, 06:57:58 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 06:45:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 13, 2015, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 13, 2015, 02:50:13 AM
So I just agreed to meet a guy for coffee tomorrow. Didn't find out until after I said yes that he is super religious. Coupled with the fact that I don't really want to go anyway I will have to try to keep my face from doing this

Show up with a colander on your head. ;D

Don't tempt me.

This whole experience has made me realise that I just need to learn to say no. I am so not used to people paying any attention to me so as soon as they do I get super uncomfortable and just say yes to get them to leave me alone. I feel like this is a terrible way to deal with people but I feel so guilty letting someone down. UGH I don't know how to adult.

I get that. I have recently been introduced to the wilds of dating for pretty much the first time ever. It can be intimidating, but then learning to give few-to-no fucks and just telling people what you do/don't want is also liberating :D

That makes two of us Bud not doing well with the adult thing, anyway Det.Juliet's advise is sound...plus don't be concerned about having to be let people down easily, or lie to them because you're worried about hurting feelings (Sorry can't busy that night, etc...)
Just say hey I'm flattered with the invite, but don't see this working between us, or you're not my type or you really creep me out so please stay away or Hey, I have mace in my purse!

You missed the whole thing on Facebook Bruno. Dude ended up being a total ass hat.

I feel so left out not being on the Facebook, anyway Bud I hope you at least got to mace the creep. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 07:57:25 PM

I know how you feel, Bruno de la Pole. Tank convinced me to join the "Facebook HAF lifeboat." I created a sorta "fake account" to keep my privacy. You can do something like that just to keep connected to everyone here in a more private and intimate way. ;)

No, Bruno de la Pole, "more private and intimate" (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebamanation.com%2Fbamatalk%2FSmileys%2Fclassic%2Fair_quote.gif&hash=8859e9ca557093c0362d8db031a136bffda2dabe)
...does not mean "get a room." :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 14, 2015, 09:20:09 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 07:57:25 PM
I know how you feel, Bruno de la Pole. Tank convinced me to join the "Facebook HAF lifeboat." I created a sorta "fake account" to keep my privacy. You can do something like that just to keep connected to everyone here in a more private and intimate way. ;)

No, Bruno de la Pole, "more private and intimate" (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebamanation.com%2Fbamatalk%2FSmileys%2Fclassic%2Fair_quote.gif&hash=8859e9ca557093c0362d8db031a136bffda2dabe)
...does not mean "get a room." :P

Tank didn't try to convince me to join the facebook, when I told him I wasn't on the facebook he said, "Jolly good, I mean oh' that's to bad Bruno. Well I'll tell the folks you said hi, throw in an expletive here and there to make it sound like you, carry on".

Sorry Mags, I would love to be more private and intimate with you (I got your meaning, hint, hint :P), but I can't do the facebook... :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:06:12 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 07:57:25 PM
I know how you feel, Bruno de la Pole. Tank convinced me to join the "Facebook HAF lifeboat." I created a sorta "fake account" to keep my privacy. You can do something like that just to keep connected to everyone here in a more private and intimate way. ;)

No, Bruno de la Pole, "more private and intimate" (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebamanation.com%2Fbamatalk%2FSmileys%2Fclassic%2Fair_quote.gif&hash=8859e9ca557093c0362d8db031a136bffda2dabe)
...does not mean "get a room." :P

Tank didn't try to convince me to join the facebook, when I told him I wasn't on the facebook he said, "Jolly good, I mean oh' that's to bad Bruno. Well I'll tell the folks you said hi, throw in an expletive here and there to make it sound like you, carry on".

Tank said to me, "Bloody hell, what the hell?" He took me by the hand and he guided me over there. He's so sweet.

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
Sorry Mags, I would love to be more private and intimate with you (I got your meaning, hint, hint :P), but I can't do the facebook... :'(

EWWWW!!......EWWWW!!!...EWWWW!!......EWWWW!!!

(https://storytimewithjohn.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/disgusting-gif.gif)
AND EWWWWWWW!!

Oh! And I'm sorry Tank doesn't like you. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 14, 2015, 10:22:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:06:12 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 07:57:25 PM
I know how you feel, Bruno de la Pole. Tank convinced me to join the "Facebook HAF lifeboat." I created a sorta "fake account" to keep my privacy. You can do something like that just to keep connected to everyone here in a more private and intimate way. ;)

No, Bruno de la Pole, "more private and intimate" (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebamanation.com%2Fbamatalk%2FSmileys%2Fclassic%2Fair_quote.gif&hash=8859e9ca557093c0362d8db031a136bffda2dabe)
...does not mean "get a room." :P

Tank didn't try to convince me to join the facebook, when I told him I wasn't on the facebook he said, "Jolly good, I mean oh' that's to bad Bruno. Well I'll tell the folks you said hi, throw in an expletive here and there to make it sound like you, carry on".

Tank said to me, "Bloody hell, what the hell?" He took me by the hand and he guided me over there. He's so sweet.

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
Sorry Mags, I would love to be more private and intimate with you (I got your meaning, hint, hint :P), but I can't do the facebook... :'(
EWWWW!!......EWWWW!!!...EWWWW!!......EWWWW!!!
(https://storytimewithjohn.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/disgusting-gif.gif)
AND EWWWWWWW!!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaHSY4WK.gif&hash=288e6838fe81afaf177c323a2c65e7e9ee15d408)

Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:06:12 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:06:12 PM

Oh! And I'm sorry Tank doesn't like you. :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDn1goVe.gif&hash=c554fd9f20bb9276b5544b1c6a48e5740dc5eb37)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:36:35 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 14, 2015, 10:22:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:06:12 PM

Oh! And I'm sorry Tank doesn't like you. :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDn1goVe.gif&hash=c554fd9f20bb9276b5544b1c6a48e5740dc5eb37)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Freplygif.net%2Fi%2F1045.gif&hash=4fe737abdef3c1780eb76e98b034c8b5fe01d02f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 14, 2015, 10:51:02 PM

Bruno de la Pole, Now...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.scoopwhoop.com%2Fson%2Fup%2Fu5.gif&hash=82c44f7d77102b1d4f8b54121b9c22043f264665)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 14, 2015, 11:54:34 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2Fzl7zmw.jpg&hash=bec9cc86816e8280a991d6ed42fd1fa9d5c9ee3e) I'd have no problem splitting this off into a GIF-rich thread of its own, if you folks would like. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 15, 2015, 12:00:49 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 14, 2015, 11:54:34 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2Fzl7zmw.jpg&hash=bec9cc86816e8280a991d6ed42fd1fa9d5c9ee3e) I'd have no problem splitting this off into a GIF-rich thread of its own, if you folks would like. :)

That's OK Recusant we already have such a thread and will move our butts there....but please may the records show that it was Mags who dropped the first Gif?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 12:37:56 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 15, 2015, 12:00:49 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 14, 2015, 11:54:34 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2Fzl7zmw.jpg&hash=bec9cc86816e8280a991d6ed42fd1fa9d5c9ee3e) I'd have no problem splitting this off into a GIF-rich thread of its own, if you folks would like. :)

That's OK Recusant we already have such a thread and will move our butts there....but please may the records show that it was Mags who dropped the first Gif?

Heheheh, if we manage to create a custom smiley set, we'll definitely need this one. >> (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.tinypic.com%2Fdnh9hg.jpg&hash=ff1b66d7053db62c254ba24193fe7e35f7c6b51e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 15, 2015, 01:13:48 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 12:37:56 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 15, 2015, 12:00:49 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 14, 2015, 11:54:34 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2Fzl7zmw.jpg&hash=bec9cc86816e8280a991d6ed42fd1fa9d5c9ee3e) I'd have no problem splitting this off into a GIF-rich thread of its own, if you folks would like. :)

That's OK Recusant we already have such a thread and will move our butts there....but please may the records show that it was Mags who dropped the first Gif?

Heheheh, if we manage to create a custom smiley set, we'll definitely need this one. >> (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.tinypic.com%2Fdnh9hg.jpg&hash=ff1b66d7053db62c254ba24193fe7e35f7c6b51e)

That's it. >:(
I am never, ever, ever posting another GIF around here. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2F289vv69.gif&hash=9845f69717e628641cda0e9e57b28b79a63b223a)

Go ahead, have a party, now all of you have something to celebrate. >:(

From now on I'll throw "emoticon" parties...ONLY! >:(

:P

I mean it. :(

You guys want to cut my wings, go ahead....I don't care....anymore. :'( ....that much. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 15, 2015, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 15, 2015, 01:13:48 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 12:37:56 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 15, 2015, 12:00:49 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 14, 2015, 11:54:34 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2Fzl7zmw.jpg&hash=bec9cc86816e8280a991d6ed42fd1fa9d5c9ee3e) I'd have no problem splitting this off into a GIF-rich thread of its own, if you folks would like. :)

That's OK Recusant we already have such a thread and will move our butts there....but please may the records show that it was Mags who dropped the first Gif?

Heheheh, if we manage to create a custom smiley set, we'll definitely need this one. >> (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi60.tinypic.com%2Fdnh9hg.jpg&hash=ff1b66d7053db62c254ba24193fe7e35f7c6b51e)

That's it. >:(
I am never, ever, ever posting another GIF around here. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2F289vv69.gif&hash=9845f69717e628641cda0e9e57b28b79a63b223a)

Go ahead, have a party, now all of you have something to celebrate. >:(

From now on I'll throw "emoticon" parties...ONLY! >:(

:P

I mean it. :(

You guys want to cut my wings, go ahead....I don't care....anymore. :'( ....that much. :(

Imagine if you will a gif. Of both shadow and substance placed here, and it plays: (Best if read aloud, mimicking Rod Serling)

In the parlance of the twenty-first century, this is what is known as a friend. Her name is Magdalena, her tastes lean toward stuffed animals, zither music, professional rugby, Sylvia Plath, Luis Miguel, carnivals, dogs, children, box wine and dancing. Magdalena is a bit accident prone, perhaps at times rather buoyant and lighthearted, perhaps even beatific, but with a life that possesses all the joy and wonder of an all night party. And this can be said of our Magdalena, that without her, without her warmth, without her kindness, the world would be a considerably poorer place, albeit perhaps a little saner, and with many less gifs.

;D
Just having fun Mags!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 15, 2015, 02:17:56 AM

Poor Buddy. Be nice to the delusional fellow. Just because you are clearly more intelligent, you need not bust his chops. We know that you have compassion and love for less than human creatures. For that, you are a sweet heart. ..............Or on the other hand, you can inform him that he is royally fucked up with his imaginary friend in Jesus or Mohammed or , whomever. In either case make him pick up the tab for the coffee.

This could be interesting. Get back to us and tell us how it went Buddy.

Aside: Yesterday my door bell rang. the uninvited visitors were two neatly dressed young men, both about 19 years old. You guessed it; they were LDS fellows who came to share the marvelous revelations of the Morman church. They seemed to be flabbergasted by an old man who knew about the golden plates from upstate New York, rocks in a hat, the two tribes, the sojourns of Jesus, and some of that other horse patootie. I told them that they were doing what they were doing and believing what they were believing because they were required to do so, not because they had even a scintilla of evidence to support their beliefs. I was so considerate of them that I did not use the term; brainwashed. One of them insisted that he had communicated with God and that was all that he needed. I encouraged him to discontinue the use of psychedelic drugs. I swear that I was nice to them. One of them did leave with tears in his eyes and hopefully something to think about such as how he actually became a Morman or member of any other religious body.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2015, 06:58:35 AM

Link to the fb drama please :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 15, 2015, 02:57:39 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2015, 04:22:17 PM

And the drama continues! Today I opened the door to my apartment and sitting on the floor is a stuffed owl with a note on it. The note had a poem that read:

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
My date was perfect
Because it was with you."

What. The. Fuck. I don't even know any more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 15, 2015, 04:34:44 PM

Davin-

Begone sir with thy vile and evil gifs, this is no place for such wickedness and depravity you evil spawn of the internet! Take this as a warning, otherwise the Lord Recusant shall come and exile you as he did with our fair maiden, Magdalena of the Butterflies, Fairest of the winged ones, keeper of the tie-dyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 04:39:29 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:22:17 PM
And the drama continues! Today I opened the door to my apartment and sitting on the floor is a stuffed owl with a note on it. The note had a poem that read:

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
My date was perfect
Because it was with you."

What. The. Fuck. I don't even know any more.

Hmmm...best to return the owl, just so he doesn't get his hopes up.

Include a response?

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
You're a nice guy
But I'm just not into you"

Nah, maybe

"Roses are red
And may contain bees
There's plenty of other
Fish in the seas"

Grasping at straws here. But you gotta laugh :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM

Quote from: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 04:39:29 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:22:17 PM
And the drama continues! Today I opened the door to my apartment and sitting on the floor is a stuffed owl with a note on it. The note had a poem that read:

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
My date was perfect
Because it was with you."

What. The. Fuck. I don't even know any more.

Hmmm...best to return the owl, just so he doesn't get his hopes up.

Include a response?

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
You're a nice guy
But I'm just not into you"

Nah, maybe

"Roses are red
And may contain bees
There's plenty of other
Fish in the seas"

Grasping at straws here. But you gotta laugh :)

Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 05:27:28 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 15, 2015, 04:34:44 PM
Davin-

Begone sir with thy vile and evil gifs, this is no place for such wickedness and depravity you evil spawn of the internet! Take this as a warning, otherwise the Lord Recusant shall come and exile you as he did with our fair maiden, Magdalena of the Butterflies, Fairest of the winged ones, keeper of the tie-dyes.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 05:57:53 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Yikes, true. This guy definitely has some issues, might be best to just limit contact as much as possible. Is he getting blowback from the posting, at least?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 15, 2015, 05:59:34 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Oh fuck. He sounds like an entitled asshole who probably thinks he's the "nice guy." I think that he's going to be a negative influence on your life and the sooner get rid of him the better. I wish I could give you advice, but I'm afraid my advice would just be useless shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 15, 2015, 06:01:54 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 15, 2015, 04:34:44 PM
Davin-

Begone sir with thy vile and evil gifs, this is no place for such wickedness and depravity you evil spawn of the internet! Take this as a warning, otherwise the Lord Recusant shall come and exile you as he did with our fair maiden, Magdalena of the Butterflies, Fairest of the winged ones, keeper of the tie-dyes.

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Oh nice!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: Davin on October 15, 2015, 06:01:54 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
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Oh nice!
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Heheh

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM

Quote from: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Yikes, true. This guy definitely has some issues, might be best to just limit contact as much as possible. Is he getting blowback from the posting, at least?

Lol no. In fact there were an alarming number of people agreeing with him. Because you know, if I don't immediately have sex with him after one coffee date I'm an insufferable bitch. That's why I'm confused and a little afraid because why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible? I've been hangout in the library between classes because I'm honestly a little scared go back to my apartment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2015, 07:02:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
Quote from: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Yikes, true. This guy definitely has some issues, might be best to just limit contact as much as possible. Is he getting blowback from the posting, at least?

Lol no. In fact there were an alarming number of people agreeing with him. Because you know, if I don't immediately have sex with him after one coffee date I'm an insufferable bitch. That's why I'm confused and a little afraid because why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible? I've been hangout in the library between classes because I'm honestly a little scared go back to my apartment.

You really, really do need to have a chat with your pastoral care people about this. You should never be in a state of fear while you are there. What do your room mates think of this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 07:06:30 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: Davin on October 15, 2015, 06:01:54 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
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Oh nice!
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Heheh

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Sorry to say, it seems we still should try to keep GIF-rich conversations in their own threads. This is to make it possible for people with restricted bandwidth to participate in threads. So, a very popular thread like this one shouldn't get too loaded with GIFs. My bad for thinking a spoiler tag would make it all better. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 15, 2015, 08:55:34 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 07:06:30 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: Davin on October 15, 2015, 06:01:54 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 15, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
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Oh nice!
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Heheh

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Sorry to say, it seems we still should try to keep GIF-rich conversations in their own threads. This is to make it possible for people with restricted bandwidth to participate in threads. So, a very popular thread like this one shouldn't get too loaded with GIFs. My bad for thinking a spoiler tag would make it all better. :'(

It's too late for all that... I can't stop...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 15, 2015, 09:16:15 PM

I wasn't gonna come back for two whole days! >:(
...But now....

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 15, 2015, 09:18:31 PM

^^^
Thank Asmo for smart people in this world! :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 16, 2015, 12:42:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 15, 2015, 07:02:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
Quote from: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Yikes, true. This guy definitely has some issues, might be best to just limit contact as much as possible. Is he getting blowback from the posting, at least?

Lol no. In fact there were an alarming number of people agreeing with him. Because you know, if I don't immediately have sex with him after one coffee date I'm an insufferable bitch. That's why I'm confused and a little afraid because why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible? I've been hangout in the library between classes because I'm honestly a little scared go back to my apartment.
You really, really do need to have a chat with your pastoral care people about this. You should never be in a state of fear while you are there. What do your room mates think of this?

Agreed. This is not an appropriate response from this guy after you turned him down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 16, 2015, 02:12:07 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
Quote from: Firebird on October 15, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
Considering that he posted on the university's public forum that I was a bitch who led him on I honestly thought that I wouldn't have to deal with this shit.

Yikes, true. This guy definitely has some issues, might be best to just limit contact as much as possible. Is he getting blowback from the posting, at least?

Lol no. In fact there were an alarming number of people agreeing with him. Because you know, if I don't immediately have sex with him after one coffee date I'm an insufferable bitch. That's why I'm confused and a little afraid because why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible? I've been hangout in the library between classes because I'm honestly a little scared go back to my apartment.

Tell him to f*** off or you will turn your crazy friends loose on him. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 16, 2015, 03:17:46 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on October 16, 2015, 02:12:07 AM
Tell him to f*** off or you will turn your crazy friends loose on him. ;)

I'm in. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 16, 2015, 07:29:36 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible?

Coming late to the drama a second time. The creep really did show his true colors fast, didn't he? I agree with the reporting him. Also, tho I'm not sure returning the owl would do anything more than continue to encourage him, if it does go back I vote for a version of the above for the note. But don't phrase it as a question in case it makes him think you actually want an answer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 16, 2015, 09:44:48 AM

Buddy, I agree with Tank: if this man is making you nervous then it's beginning to get serious. I think you need to have a word with somebody.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on October 16, 2015, 10:36:14 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on October 16, 2015, 02:12:07 AM
Tell him to f*** off or you will turn your crazy friends loose on him. ;)

If only that actually ever worked...

First, turn someone loose on him. THEN threaten with a follow-up. That there, it has a chance of working, at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 16, 2015, 11:34:06 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible?

I read that as "stuffed animal and porn".

Damn my brain on sleep deprivation. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 16, 2015, 07:46:19 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on October 16, 2015, 11:34:06 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 15, 2015, 06:16:51 PM
why would he leave a stuffed animal and a poem outside my door if he thinks I'm so terrible?

I read that as "stuffed animal and porn".

Damn my brain on sleep deprivation. ;D

Lol! Well I'm on break from school until Wednesday so I am home now. Cutting off contact seems to be working at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on October 16, 2015, 07:56:13 PM

Welcome to Uni Buddy. This won't be the last arsehole you meet especially as you are going to be meeting a lot of young men who a generally inexperienced with women, plus alcohol (assuming it is easy for the under-age to a get it in the US) doesn't make the best of mixes. Watched it time and time again in my uni days. The guy is obviously inexperienced, most likely a virgin and trying to act big around his peers. Just ignore the fella and don't talk shit about him to other friends as it will get back to him and he will find another girl to place his affections on and leave you well alone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM

I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 17, 2015, 03:29:32 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM
I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

When you learn how to manage the lowest of your moods, let me know how it's done. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 17, 2015, 04:28:35 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM
I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

Bad week or bad mood?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2015, 08:20:49 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM
I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

Sorry to hear this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 09:30:39 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 17, 2015, 04:28:35 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM
I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

Bad week or bad mood?

Just really down at the moment. Like I say, I thought I'd manage to get on top of it. I guess moving house, jobs etc is probably just taking it's toll a little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2015, 09:42:37 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 09:30:39 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 17, 2015, 04:28:35 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 16, 2015, 11:28:54 PM
I thought I'd got better at managing the lowest of my moods but this week is proving otherwise.

Bad week or bad mood?

Just really down at the moment. Like I say, I thought I'd manage to get on top of it. I guess moving house, jobs etc is probably just taking it's toll a little.

Both are stressful. Doing both at the same time is bound to take its toll.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 09:50:46 AM

Quote from: TankBoth are stressful. Doing both at the same time is bound to take its toll.

Right. Hang on in there and it'll begin to settle down. Think of Scamp and possibly that American bloke, what's his name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 17, 2015, 02:02:47 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 09:50:46 AM
Quote from: TankBoth are stressful. Doing both at the same time is bound to take its toll.
Right. Hang on in there and it'll begin to settle down. Think of Scamp and possibly that American bloke, what's his name.

Both are very stressful and likely to wear anyone down, I think <3

As for me, I'm getting ready for my first solo international trip tomorrow and I'm a bit nervoussss. Heading to Texas for training. I've never been there before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 02:08:59 PM

Good luck! But what are they training you to do? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 17, 2015, 05:49:36 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 02:08:59 PM
Good luck! But what are they training you to do? ;)

Inspect non-corrosive coatings, haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2015, 06:46:12 PM

Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 17, 2015, 05:49:36 PM
Quote from: OldGit on October 17, 2015, 02:08:59 PM
Good luck! But what are they training you to do? ;)

Inspect non-corrosive coatings, haha.

Paint!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:00:20 PM

Scamp is with her Dad today, which didn't help as I miss her when she isn't here plus the cold and darkness seems to be drawing in. However, I did get to speak to 'that American bloke' and have had a day of cooking comfort food. Squash soup, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding........so now I feel full of stodge and much better :)

DJ - I hope the trip goes well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2015, 07:40:02 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:00:20 PM
Scamp is with her Dad today, which didn't help as I miss her when she isn't here plus the cold and darkness seems to be drawing in. However, I did get to speak to 'that American bloke' and have had a day of cooking comfort food. Squash soup, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding........so now I feel full of stodge and much better :)

DJ - I hope the trip goes well.

And watching Strictly Come Dancing !!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:56:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 17, 2015, 07:40:02 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:00:20 PM
Scamp is with her Dad today, which didn't help as I miss her when she isn't here plus the cold and darkness seems to be drawing in. However, I did get to speak to 'that American bloke' and have had a day of cooking comfort food. Squash soup, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding........so now I feel full of stodge and much better :)

DJ - I hope the trip goes well.
And watching Strictly Come Dancing !!

I am.....Gleb took his shirt off, I was disappointed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on October 17, 2015, 09:33:43 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:56:37 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 17, 2015, 07:40:02 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:00:20 PM
Scamp is with her Dad today, which didn't help as I miss her when she isn't here plus the cold and darkness seems to be drawing in. However, I did get to speak to 'that American bloke' and have had a day of cooking comfort food. Squash soup, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding........so now I feel full of stodge and much better :)

DJ - I hope the trip goes well.
And watching Strictly Come Dancing !!

I am.....Gleb took his shirt off, I was disappointed!

Good luck. We just moved and it was painful. Hopefully not again for a while.

What's the new job?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 18, 2015, 12:29:30 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 17, 2015, 07:00:20 PM
Scamp is with her Dad today, which didn't help as I miss her when she isn't here plus the cold and darkness seems to be drawing in. However, I did get to speak to 'that American bloke' and have had a day of cooking comfort food. Squash soup, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding........so now I feel full of stodge and much better :)

That'll do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2015, 02:20:39 AM

Monday morning approches...I think I might die.

I have a few powerpoint slides and a poster I have to present and the anxiety is killing me. I wrote down a script of what I want to say and it looks nice on paper but when I try saying it I out loud end up blurting everything out in an almost incomprehensible string of poorly connected words, gobbling up smaller words and not putting emphasis where I'm supposed to. :-[

I try to slow down and pronounce each word clearly but when I remind myself to do that I end up forgetting my entire script. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2015, 08:05:47 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2015, 02:20:39 AM
Monday morning approches...I think I might die.

I have a few powerpoint slides and a poster I have to present and the anxiety is killing me. I wrote down a script of what I want to say and it looks nice on paper but when I try saying it I out loud end up blurting everything out in an almost incomprehensible string of poorly connected words, gobbling up smaller words and not putting emphasis where I'm supposed to. :-[

I try to slow down and pronounce each word clearly but when I remind myself to do that I end up forgetting my entire script. :-\

Practice, practice, practice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 18, 2015, 08:57:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2015, 02:20:39 AM
Monday morning approches...I think I might die.

I have a few powerpoint slides and a poster I have to present and the anxiety is killing me. I wrote down a script of what I want to say and it looks nice on paper but when I try saying it I out loud end up blurting everything out in an almost incomprehensible string of poorly connected words, gobbling up smaller words and not putting emphasis where I'm supposed to. :-[

I try to slow down and pronounce each word clearly but when I remind myself to do that I end up forgetting my entire script. :-\

My advice? Take a break from the project, or take a step back and look at the whole picture, connect everything, then go back and practice, practice, practice!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fflagsforworship.co.uk%2Fjo-pic%2Fimages%2Fconsolawa.gif&hash=1bd8fb96a1d8b7f57841bd0a1a9e17d8edf0895f) You'll be fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 18, 2015, 10:10:50 AM

Try delivering it with a bucket of rancid yoghurt balanced on your head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2015, 03:36:00 PM

Practice, yes. Undoubtedly the more prepared I am, the less anxious I'll feel. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fnervous%2Fnervous.gif&hash=520d02ba144fa830b2fba046fe654d9b7663a56d)I even felt nervous when practicing in front of friends and family (LOL, I'm such a mess when it comes to these things :'().

The big picture. Yes, good thinking. Always remember the big picture. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fhand-gestures%2Fpondering-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=1c7087a2740b4a37a1d888d1e5926d2944201c15)

Quote from: OldGit on October 18, 2015, 10:10:50 AM
Try delivering it with a bucket of rancid yoghurt balanced on your head.

(https://mycotek.org/images/smilies/smileyslaughing_together_100-100.gif) Hmm...I feel there must be a nugget of wisdom there, though I don't feel so inclined to try. :P Would imagining such a situation suffice? ;D

I wish I could place a bucket of rancid yoghurt on each of the judge's heads when the time comes, that way they wouldn't look so scary. Maybe not so happy, but they'd look more vulnerable than I am...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 18, 2015, 10:17:52 PM

Rancid yogurt might work. A rather standard device for public speakers with stage fright is to imagine the people you are addressing are wearing no clothes. The mental image of some fat guy, with his belly fat flopping around, is easy to dismiss as a judgmental sort. For a more severe mental image, imagine that the audience members all have diarrhea caused by a bad batch of sushi.

Keep your confidence and do believe that you are as competent as any of them and more competent than some of them. In some cases a modicum of arrogance is useful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 19, 2015, 01:57:36 AM

Well, the blower for my forge burned up on Friday which means that I won't be able to do any work with actual steel. In a way that's a good thing though, as I've been practicing with modeling clay and can bang out a tong blank in just a few minutes. Drawing out reigns (basically handles) is tricky with clay, but I think I have it just about figured out at this point.

So once I have a better blower - looking into getting a squirrel cage if I can find an old HVAC system to scrounge off of - I'll be fairly well set to start making a pair of tongs a day for the next month or so. Once I have that down I'll be working towards making a rounding hammer and a better cutoff tool and then I can start making some more general use tools like punches and chisels.

Actually, that hammer might have to wait. I really want one but I'm probably getting ahead of myself. By the way, anybody interested in coat hooks or pot hangers?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 19, 2015, 10:55:44 PM

Quote from: Icarus on October 18, 2015, 10:17:52 PM
Rancid yogurt might work. A rather standard device for public speakers with stage fright is to imagine the people you are addressing are wearing no clothes. The mental image of some fat guy, with his belly fat flopping around, is easy to dismiss as a judgmental sort. For a more severe mental image, imagine that the audience members all have diarrhea caused by a bad batch of sushi.

Keep your confidence and do believe that you are as competent as any of them and more competent than some of them. In some cases a modicum of arrogance is useful.

Thanks for the tips, Icarus :D

My presentation went fine, I was able to say everything I wanted to say without major problems. I just spoke a little too fast but the audience and judges understood me fine. ;D I was told by one person that he had never understood the subject matter before I explained it in my PowerPoint slides, which made me feel even happier. ;D

I feel great, I love these post-presentation highs! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 03:24:49 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 19, 2015, 10:55:44 PM
My presentation went fine, I was able to say everything I wanted to say without major problems. I just spoke a little too fast but the audience and judges understood me fine. ;D I was told by one person that he had never understood the subject matter before I explained it in my PowerPoint slides, which made me feel even happier. ;D

I feel great, I love these post-presentation highs! ;D ;D ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsaradas.org%2FSmileys%2Ffantasticsmileys%2Fclap.gif&hash=10b7dbf746521ec96a900cbf008334f9b307752a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 20, 2015, 05:28:48 AM

Congratuations Silver Phinx. I'm guessing you were nervous because you care so much. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 05:34:35 AM

Is anybody else gonna get a Halloween costume this year? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffextralife.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F489256773.gif&hash=a505a90440108cbb9d5322cdfa1f4e117914ceac)
Bruno de la Pole is wearing his already, so I went and got mine. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2015, 06:50:08 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 05:34:35 AM
Is anybody else gonna get a Halloween costume this year? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffextralife.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F489256773.gif&hash=a505a90440108cbb9d5322cdfa1f4e117914ceac)
Bruno de la Pole is wearing his already, so I went and got mine. :)

YOU CALLED?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2015, 09:26:03 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 19, 2015, 10:55:44 PM

I feel great, I love these post-presentation highs! ;D ;D ;D

Excellent! Did you have to picture anybody naked?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 20, 2015, 06:37:59 PM

I got my dog an Elsa costume from Frozen because it was $6 and the neighborhood kids adore her - they bike next to use sometimes when I run her down the street. But the XL is still too small!! Wtf - she only weighs like 42 lb at the very most!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 20, 2015, 08:15:24 PM

I know we're nearly all unbelievers here, but maybe we should have someone to confess to when we act fall from grace. Asmo ould fit the bill,but he can be rather intimidating. When I was staying with my baby granddaughter recently, she often gave me books to read with her, and a favourite was a children's version of Noah's Ark. (She's only 17 months, but enjoys picture books). Another was a truly dreadful book of Christian versions of nursery rhymes which she liked to listen to because of the rhyming sounds. I succeeded in avoiding them mostly, but sometimes my daughter-in-law would suggest I read them. I was her 30 years ago and would have been incandescent if anyone had undermined Christianity to my kids, so there it is, mea culpa, I confess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 20, 2015, 10:02:04 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 05:34:35 AM
Is anybody else gonna get a Halloween costume this year? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffextralife.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F489256773.gif&hash=a505a90440108cbb9d5322cdfa1f4e117914ceac)
Bruno de la Pole is wearing his already, so I went and got mine. :)

I'm in. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 21, 2015, 12:49:40 AM

You are surely a very nice lady Essie Mae. Good on you for reading to the little one, even if it was of a Christian bent.

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(goddamned spelling corrector refuses to let me spell Christian with a lower case C. My freakin' computer is narrow minded and bigoted. That must be a republican ploy to make me a believer. Aha! I notice that the speller thingy let me use a forbidden profanity without upper case. )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 21, 2015, 04:08:41 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 21, 2015, 12:49:40 AM
(goddamned spelling corrector refuses to let me spell Christian with a lower case C. My freakin' computer is narrow minded and bigoted. That must be a republican ploy to make me a believer. Aha! I notice that the speller thingy let me use a forbidden profanity without upper case. )

I tend to notice those little things when I've had mucho vino. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on October 21, 2015, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 21, 2015, 12:49:40 AM
goddamned spelling corrector refuses to let me spell Christian with a lower case C.

Why would it? It's still a proper noun. You americans and your funny double standards...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 21, 2015, 02:30:18 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 20, 2015, 05:28:48 AM
Congratuations Silver Phinx. I'm guessing you were nervous because you care so much. :)

Yes. Also because I take care not to make a total fool out of myself when all eyes are on me, I do that often enough when no one's paying attention. ;)

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 20, 2015, 09:26:03 AM
Excellent! Did you have to picture anybody naked?

LOL no, there was no need for that. To be honest I totally forgot that tactic! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 21, 2015, 07:39:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 05:34:35 AM
Is anybody else gonna get a Halloween costume this year? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffextralife.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F489256773.gif&hash=a505a90440108cbb9d5322cdfa1f4e117914ceac)
Bruno de la Pole is wearing his already, so I went and got mine. :)

My uni puts on a Halloween party every year and my family and I are going to see Crimson Peak on Halloween night so I thought I would bust out the liquid latex and scar wax and go as something gory.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 22, 2015, 02:09:58 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 21, 2015, 07:39:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2015, 05:34:35 AM
Is anybody else gonna get a Halloween costume this year? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffextralife.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2F489256773.gif&hash=a505a90440108cbb9d5322cdfa1f4e117914ceac)
Bruno de la Pole is wearing his already, so I went and got mine. :)

My uni puts on a Halloween party every year and my family and I are going to see Crimson Peak on Halloween night so I thought I would bust out the liquid latex and scar wax and go as something gory.

That sounds like fun...And I think we would need to see pictures, make sure you are doing this properly. ;D

I hope we get a good turn out at our house this year with kids coming to the door trick-or-treating. Last couple years has been somewhat dismal and disappointing.
Part of if has to do with the weather, as the we have had crappy conditions the last couple years, with it being cold and wet. Also my neighborhood is in that phase whereas all the young kids have grown up and are now away at college, we need an influx young families to move into the neighborhood.

Plus more families are choosing to take their kids to halloween parties, rather than allow them to trick or treat.

Last year I don't think I had 12 kids, I sat for a while on my front porch until I got bored so I simply left the candy bowl out on the porch with a sign that said help yourself, and went into the house.

Some lucky kid(s) made out well because the bowl was empty when I checked on it later...and I always get good stuff, large sized candy bars...not like folks who hand out those little bite sized pieces, or worse pennies.

A guy I know said his kids stopped at a house last year and the owners where handing out religious tracts instead of candy...how utterly horrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 22, 2015, 03:48:33 PM

They don't knock on my door any more, so I'm told, because we're always out having our anniversary Chinese. They don't know how lucky they are.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on October 22, 2015, 04:58:48 PM

I've never seen a trick or treater in any of the areas I have lived. Only did it once myself, didn't rate it. Walking around looking like an weirdo in the cold knocking on strangers doors hoping to get some sweets when I could have been having a laugh with friends and if I wanted sweats could have gone to the shop and bought what I actually wanted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 22, 2015, 05:29:27 PM

Somehow, scampus talked me into hosting a Halloween party for her friends. So I'll be entertaining ten 6year old girls for the evening......I'm going to need gin!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 22, 2015, 06:27:50 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 22, 2015, 05:29:27 PM
Somehow, scampus talked me into hosting a Halloween party for her friends. So I'll be entertaining ten 6year old girls for the evening......I'm going to need gin!

Duct tape, ear plugs and a cattle prod would also be useful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on October 22, 2015, 09:01:21 PM

Quote from: Crow on October 22, 2015, 04:58:48 PM
I've never seen a trick or treater in any of the areas I have lived. Only did it once myself, didn't rate it. Walking around looking like an weirdo in the cold knocking on strangers doors hoping to get some sweets when I could have been having a laugh with friends and if I wanted sweats could have gone to the shop and bought what I actually wanted.

It's a big event in our little enclave of semi's. The whole area is awash with groups of little ghouls, fairies and zombies along with a parent or two. All the houses who want to participate put up decorations (probably about 20% of houses and growing each year) and noone else gets disturbed. Some householders make a massive effort and put on a real show. It's a great atmosphere and the only time of year that the community comes alive and together. I really enjoy it and always put on a costume for when giving out sweets while my kids are out. I made some small kids cry last year with a scary mask. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on October 22, 2015, 09:44:03 PM

Quote from: Siz on October 22, 2015, 09:01:21 PM
It's a big event in our little enclave of semi's. The whole area is awash with groups of little ghouls, fairies and zombies along with a parent or two. All the houses who want to participate put up decorations (probably about 20% of houses and growing each year) and noone else gets disturbed. Some householders make a massive effort and put on a real show. It's a great atmosphere and the only time of year that the community comes alive and together. I really enjoy it and always put on a costume for when giving out sweets while my kids are out. I made some small kids cry last year with a scary mask. ::)

Sounds quite fun if done that way. No wasting of time of people not wanting to engage and the kids are going to get something out of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 23, 2015, 02:29:20 PM

What happened to the dream thread? I just dreamt I was part of a group on a covert mission spanning the entire US. I was partnered with Daryl from The Walking Dead, but we became separated and I ended up trapped in a hair salon. I couldn't leave without blowing our cover. I woke up in increasing panic because I couldn't figure out how to lure Daryl anywhere near a barber to help me escape.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2015, 04:35:49 PM

Here in Brazil, Halloween is just recently being imported. I don't celebrate it nor am I ever prepared for it, decoration and candy-wise. About 15 years ago back there was a group of pioneering kids who came knocking on my door trick or treating and we didn't have anything to give them, as we didn't expect it. I felt so bad, I could literally feel their disappointment as they went to the next door and got nothing as well. There are risks associated with being amongst the first.

Nowadays schools throw Halloween dress up parties, eventually you get a kid trick or treating, and Burger King launches promotional weird-looking black burgers. ::)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgeekpublicitario.com.br%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F09%2Fwhopper-halloween-cartaz-burger-king-blog-geek-publicitario.jpg&hash=001089b8e97b063447f822e205d328b4706f6ee5)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 23, 2015, 08:53:49 PM

On my mind is my new favourite drink: sloe gin and ginger ale over ice. In fact that's all that'll be on my mind for the next few hours.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 23, 2015, 09:42:26 PM

Getting more and more convinced that leaving the hospital was not necessarily a good thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 24, 2015, 09:47:52 AM

I'm getting ready to set the usual landmines to deter trick-or-treat assaults. Pip is the problem this year - if I set the trigger pressures heavy enough for her not to set them off, some of the smaller children will escape. Any ideas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 24, 2015, 10:02:11 AM

:scheming: A luxury dog hotel for the duration.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2015, 11:51:10 AM

Quote from: OldGit on October 24, 2015, 09:47:52 AM
I'm getting ready to set the usual landmines to deter trick-or-treat assaults. Pip is the problem this year - if I set the trigger pressures heavy enough for her not to set them off, some of the smaller children will escape. Any ideas?

Laser trip wire set high enough to avoid Pips ears and with a delay of one second so Pips tail doesn't set it off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 24, 2015, 12:11:29 PM

I really shouldn't be all that surprised, but I have discovered that trying to walk one foot in front of the other with the walker isn't working for me. What works it a more crab-like sideways walk. It is still exceedingly slow and tiring, but not nearly as painful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2015, 12:56:09 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 24, 2015, 09:47:52 AM
I'm getting ready to set the usual landmines to deter trick-or-treat assaults. Pip is the problem this year - if I set the trigger pressures heavy enough for her not to set them off, some of the smaller children will escape. Any ideas?

Ideas...it would make a good Halloween styled tower defense game. Taking inspiration from one of my favourites:

[youtube width=700]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHAbHz8iYHc[/youtube]

[youtube width=700]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go4cNT3uUlk[/youtube]

I suggest tying something onto Pip's back and the dog could be a mobile unit - the caninary. ??? Mutant plants might be a little difficult to come by but it's not a problem a little ingenuity can't fix.

( :P This must be symptomatic of the Plants Vs. Zombies Effect, a pea-hurling version of the Tetris Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2015, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2015, 12:11:29 PM
I really shouldn't be all that surprised, but I have discovered that trying to walk one foot in front of the other with the walker isn't working for me. What works it a more crab-like sideways walk. It is still exceedingly slow and tiring, but not nearly as painful.

It sucks that you're in pain, Velma. :( Good thing you found a less painful way of walking though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 24, 2015, 05:26:42 PM

Physical therapist just left. I'm feeling better about being at home. She pulled a cushion from the other couch, put it on the recliner love seat that I've been sitting on, and told me to try sitting on that. It makes it much easier to stand up. It also takes pressure off my knee when I get tired of sitting with it propped up. Amazing what a difference such a small change can make.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 24, 2015, 05:52:27 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Physical therapist just left. I'm feeling better about being at home. She pulled a cushion from the other couch, put it on the recliner love seat that I've been sitting on, and told me to try sitting on that. It makes it much easier to stand up. It also takes pressure off my knee when I get tired of sitting with it propped up. Amazing what a difference such a small change can make.

Glad your home Velma, it's the best place in the world to recover from just about anything...good luck, and hope you recover quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM

Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 24, 2015, 10:19:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

I don't have any dogs Tank. Or if your are inquiring did we get one recently, no we haven't...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 25, 2015, 01:44:39 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 24, 2015, 05:52:27 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Physical therapist just left. I'm feeling better about being at home. She pulled a cushion from the other couch, put it on the recliner love seat that I've been sitting on, and told me to try sitting on that. It makes it much easier to stand up. It also takes pressure off my knee when I get tired of sitting with it propped up. Amazing what a difference such a small change can make.

Glad your home Velma, it's the best place in the world to recover from just about anything...good luck, and hope you recover quickly.

She also suggested a couple of purchases for the bathroom - a raised toilet seat and a shower chair. Now I'm far less stressed about using the toilet and taking a shower.

Monday morning I have an appointment with an orthopedist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2015, 01:48:05 AM

(https://forumonti.com/images/smilies/connie_45.gif), Hang in there, Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:48:34 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 24, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

I don't have any dogs Tank. Or if your are inquiring did we get one recently, no we haven't...

That's what I was talking about. Do you still see your neighbours dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 25, 2015, 03:14:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:48:34 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 24, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

I don't have any dogs Tank. Or if your are inquiring did we get one recently, no we haven't...
That's what I was talking about. Do you still see your neighbours dog.

Yes I do all the time, we are housing him for a couple weeks while his family is away, why do you ask?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:56:15 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 25, 2015, 03:14:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:48:34 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 24, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

I don't have any dogs Tank. Or if your are inquiring did we get one recently, no we haven't...
That's what I was talking about. Do you still see your neighbours dog.
Yes I do all the time, we are housing him for a couple weeks while his family is away, why do you ask?

Just curious. Wasn't there some possibility of the owners moving away and you getting your own dog?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 25, 2015, 07:34:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:56:15 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 25, 2015, 03:14:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:48:34 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on October 24, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Bruno, what's going on with your dogs?

I don't have any dogs Tank. Or if your are inquiring did we get one recently, no we haven't...
That's what I was talking about. Do you still see your neighbours dog.
Yes I do all the time, we are housing him for a couple weeks while his family is away, why do you ask?
Just curious. Wasn't there some possibility of the owners moving away and you getting your own dog?

Yes there is a good possibility they will move away next year, however. Houses at this time in our neighborhood aren't selling well so they may stay longer than first anticipated.
I would love my own dog, but my wife is less eager for us to get our own. So who knows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 25, 2015, 08:03:03 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Physical therapist just left. I'm feeling better about being at home. She pulled a cushion from the other couch, put it on the recliner love seat that I've been sitting on, and told me to try sitting on that. It makes it much easier to stand up. It also takes pressure off my knee when I get tired of sitting with it propped up. Amazing what a difference such a small change can make.

Glad to hear that Velma - hope your recovery from here on in is speedy and pain-free.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 25, 2015, 08:58:16 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 25, 2015, 08:03:03 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Physical therapist just left. I'm feeling better about being at home. She pulled a cushion from the other couch, put it on the recliner love seat that I've been sitting on, and told me to try sitting on that. It makes it much easier to stand up. It also takes pressure off my knee when I get tired of sitting with it propped up. Amazing what a difference such a small change can make.

Glad to hear that Velma - hope your recovery from here on in is speedy and pain-free.

Thanks. Essie Mae. Monday I have an appointment to see an orthopedist. I'm hoping that will be good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 12:25:17 AM

I had the weirdest dream last night. Unlike most of my dreams, the world wasn't any different, as in all the same basic scientific laws applied, but the main means of transportation consisted of riding smelly guinea pigs that were the size of minivans and that could and usually did hold entire conversations with you. I rented an albino guinea pig and rode it to the shopping mall to shop for Christmas gifts, tied it up and spent what seemed like hours trying to convince it to stop talking to it's guinea pig neighbours (I don't know why though, I didn't think it was even a little weird when I was dreaming it).

[youtube width=500]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfXc_OMDshU[/youtube]

:???:

I would love to gain some insight into how brains come up with these weird kinds of associations.

Edited to fix smiley.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:22:54 AM

Cool dream. A rideable, talkative, rented guinea pig is a wonderful image!

By the way, I noticed that I'd incorrectly entered the code for the smiley you used, and fixed that, so the old code isn't working anymore. Now the software is just producing the old code in your post (???) instead of the smiley: :???:

Sorry about that. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2Fsybfjb.jpg&hash=5a8485406666b0da73dd2e7315d1ab0308cf9684)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:31:21 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:22:54 AM
Cool dream. A rideable, talkative, rented guinea pig is a wonderful image!

By the way, I noticed that I'd incorrectly entered the code for the smiley you used, and fixed that, so the old code isn't working anymore. Now the software is just producing the old code in your post (???) instead of the smiley: :???:

Sorry about that. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2Fsybfjb.jpg&hash=5a8485406666b0da73dd2e7315d1ab0308cf9684)

I love rodents, and guinea pigs are particularly adorable. I would like to have ~~one~~ a few as pets.

:???: I didn't even notice that the smiley wasn't working, I edited my post. Thanks for mentioning it. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:37:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:31:21 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:22:54 AM
Cool dream. A rideable, talkative, rented guinea pig is a wonderful image!

By the way, I noticed that I'd incorrectly entered the code for the smiley you used, and fixed that, so the old code isn't working anymore. Now the software is just producing the old code in your post (???) instead of the smiley: :???:

Sorry about that. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2Fsybfjb.jpg&hash=5a8485406666b0da73dd2e7315d1ab0308cf9684)

I love rodents, and guinea pigs are particularly adorable. I would like to have ~~one~~ a few as pets.

:???: I didn't even notice that the smiley wasn't working, I edited my post. Thanks for mentioning it. :)

You're right; it's good to have at least two or three--they're social animals, and it's better for their mental/emotional health. (Yes, even guinea pigs have minds, of a sort.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:50:32 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:37:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:31:21 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 01:22:54 AM
Cool dream. A rideable, talkative, rented guinea pig is a wonderful image!

By the way, I noticed that I'd incorrectly entered the code for the smiley you used, and fixed that, so the old code isn't working anymore. Now the software is just producing the old code in your post (???) instead of the smiley: :???:

Sorry about that. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2Fsybfjb.jpg&hash=5a8485406666b0da73dd2e7315d1ab0308cf9684)

I love rodents, and guinea pigs are particularly adorable. I would like to have ~~one~~ a few as pets.

:???: I didn't even notice that the smiley wasn't working, I edited my post. Thanks for mentioning it. :)

You're right; it's good to have at least two or three--they're social animals, and it's better for their mental/emotional health. (Yes, even guinea pigs have minds, of a sort.)

Yeah, I was thinking something more along the lines of 14 squealing furballs. That's not something that'll be happening in the near future though. :(

Have you had pet rodents?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:01:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:50:32 AMYeah, I was thinking something more along the lines of 14 squealing furballs. That's not something that'll be happening in the near future though. :(

Have you had pet rodents?

Only when I was a youngster--we had some guinea pigs, in fact.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:01:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:50:32 AMYeah, I was thinking something more along the lines of 14 squealing furballs. That's not something that'll be happening in the near future though. :(

Have you had pet rodents?

Only when I was a youngster--we had some guinea pigs, in fact.

I'd bet they make good pets, and I'm assuming they're generally low maintenance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:16:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 02:11:16 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:01:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:50:32 AMYeah, I was thinking something more along the lines of 14 squealing furballs. That's not something that'll be happening in the near future though. :(

Have you had pet rodents?

Only when I was a youngster--we had some guinea pigs, in fact.

I'd bet they make good pets, and I'm assuming they're generally low maintenance.

As rodents go, they're better than some, and yes, low maintenance generally. They can be rather vocal though, as your video shows. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 02:29:29 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:16:56 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 02:11:16 AM
Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2015, 02:01:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 01:50:32 AMYeah, I was thinking something more along the lines of 14 squealing furballs. That's not something that'll be happening in the near future though. :(

Have you had pet rodents?

Only when I was a youngster--we had some guinea pigs, in fact.

I'd bet they make good pets, and I'm assuming they're generally low maintenance.

As rodents go, they're better than some, and yes, low maintenance generally. They can be rather vocal though, as your video shows. ;D

Yes, that and their stubby legs just adds to the cuteness factor. ;D

Ok, guinea pigs are now officially number two on my "pets I want to have" list. Number one will always be dogs, because I just love 'em. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2015, 12:50:41 AM

I actually had to use Fox News as a source for a speech I am writing to support Planned Parenthood. Stupidly, I decided to scroll through the comments section. Pretty sure I lost a few brain cells.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 01:19:45 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 27, 2015, 12:50:41 AM
I actually had to use Fox News as a source for a speech I am writing to support Planned Parenthood. Stupidly, I decided to scroll through the comments section. Pretty sure I lost a few brain cells.

:twitch: Take it from me, don't ever venture to the Faux News cesspool that is the comments section if you'd rather have faith in humanity.

I'm surprised Fox News could be used as a source for anything serious, it's like saying that using the Onion is a valid and legitimate news source. The only difference to me it seems between the Onion and Fox News is that the latter doesn't know it's a joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2015, 02:03:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 01:19:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 27, 2015, 12:50:41 AM
I actually had to use Fox News as a source for a speech I am writing to support Planned Parenthood. Stupidly, I decided to scroll through the comments section. Pretty sure I lost a few brain cells.

:twitch: Take it from me, don't ever venture to the Faux News cesspool that is the comments section if you'd rather have faith in humanity.

I'm surprised Fox News could be used as a source for anything serious, it's like saying that using the Onion is a valid and legitimate news source. The only difference to me it seems between the Onion and Fox News is that the latter doesn't know it's a joke.

I needed a source for an opposing viewpoint.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 27, 2015, 01:32:37 PM

Off this morning to try again to get an MRI. Tried yesterday, but I kept having muscle twitches, which made the images blurry. Plus, the position I was in was causing pain. So, today I'm dosing up good on pain killers and muscle relaxers before I go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2015, 04:14:40 PM

I swear the school printers are conspiring against me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 27, 2015, 05:33:33 PM

MRI went well. The tech said the images were very good. He also said that if he were me, he wouldn't put any weight on my injured leg unless absolutely necessary. That does not bode well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2015, 06:18:46 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 27, 2015, 04:14:40 PM
I swear the school printers are conspiring against me.

Don't take it personally. All printers are bastards; to every body!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2015, 06:20:11 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 27, 2015, 05:33:33 PM
MRI went well. The tech said the images were very good. He also said that if he were me, he wouldn't put any weight on my injured leg unless absolutely necessary. That does not bode well.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 27, 2015, 07:25:52 PM

Just spoke to the nurse at work. The orthopedist seems to have cleared me to return for work after seeing me Monday, before seeing the MRI results. Apparently, after talking to all the appropriate people, the nurse ordered a wheelchair for me and says I should be able to return to work tomorrow. This should be interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 27, 2015, 09:43:24 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 27, 2015, 07:25:52 PM
Just spoke to the nurse at work. The orthopedist seems to have cleared me to return for work after seeing me Monday, before seeing the MRI results. Apparently, after talking to all the appropriate people, the nurse ordered a wheelchair for me and says I should be able to return to work tomorrow. This should be interesting.

Have you used a wheelchair before? I understand those gizmos can take some getting used to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 09:51:11 PM

When my mother broke her leg earlier this year she was lent a wheelchair and loved it. She said it gave her freedom to get around. It might not be so bad...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 27, 2015, 10:48:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 09:51:11 PM
When my mother broke her leg earlier this year she was lent a wheelchair and loved it. She said it gave her freedom to get around. It might not be so bad...

It does make for a great excuse for wheelchair races.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 11:17:04 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 27, 2015, 10:48:29 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2015, 09:51:11 PM
When my mother broke her leg earlier this year she was lent a wheelchair and loved it. She said it gave her freedom to get around. It might not be so bad...

It does make for a great excuse for wheelchair races.

;D It does!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:18:56 AM

No, I've not used one before. I'm really not looking forward to it since my first real use of one will be at work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 28, 2015, 05:08:58 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:18:56 AM
No, I've not used one before. I'm really not looking forward to it since my first real use of one will be at work.

Take padding for edges of things, from what I've heard that's the biggest problem people have up front -- banging into furniture and doorways until you get used to maneuvering it. Is it electric or manual?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 28, 2015, 06:50:27 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:18:56 AM
No, I've not used one before. I'm really not looking forward to it since my first real use of one will be at work.

Consider this as one of those life experiences that could well be a lot of fun ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:42:02 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 28, 2015, 05:08:58 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:18:56 AM
No, I've not used one before. I'm really not looking forward to it since my first real use of one will be at work.

Take padding for edges of things, from what I've heard that's the biggest problem people have up front -- banging into furniture and doorways until you get used to maneuvering it. Is it electric or manual?

It is going to be a manual one. I can't really go around slapping padding on things at work. I'll just have to be extra careful.

Quote from: Tank on October 28, 2015, 06:50:27 AM
Consider this as one of those life experiences that could well be a lot of fun ;D

It could wind up being fun.

I still can't drive, so my husband is going to have to play chauffeur. He has been taking the most excellent care of me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 28, 2015, 01:54:34 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 28, 2015, 01:42:02 PM
It is going to be a manual one. I can't really go around slapping padding on things at work. I'll just have to be extra careful.

Or slap padding on you, that would probably work just as well.

Quote
I still can't drive, so my husband is going to have to play chauffeur. He has been taking the most excellent care of me.

It's nice to have a good man.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 28, 2015, 02:26:30 PM

Won't really have time to slap padding on the chair today. It is supposed to be delivered this morning before we leave for my doctor's appointment. If it hasn't been, I will be making a lot of phone calls since the plan (right now) is for me to head to work right after leaving the doctor's office. If I don't have the wheelchair before we leave, I won't be able to head straight to work.

Of course, the orthopedist could change his mind, which would also entail a bunch of phone calls to various folks at work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 28, 2015, 04:29:22 PM

At the dentist with the laughing gas mask on my face now. This shot is awesome. My legs are tingly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 28, 2015, 07:41:40 PM

Have been to see the doctor and arrived back home. Still no wheelchair. However, I did have a chance to talk to the nurse at work and now have the rest of my work week off (today and tomorrow) so I will have time to learn how to operate the thing. I don't think that work is the best place for me to be learning how to drive a wheelchair.

In other news, I actually did break something. The MRI showed I'd managed to knock a bit off the back my medial condyle. It doesn't need surgery, but it will take at least 12 weeks to heal. I go back to see the doctor in three weeks, so I'll be in the wheelchair at work for at least that long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 28, 2015, 07:52:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 28, 2015, 04:29:22 PM
At the dentist with the laughing gas mask on my face now. This shot is awesome. My legs are tingly.

Which tooth was it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 28, 2015, 08:16:24 PM

Heading back up north after two packed days in London town. Disappointed that scamp's highlight wasn't the natural history museum but the seven floors of hell which is Hamleys toy shop.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 28, 2015, 08:26:06 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 28, 2015, 08:16:24 PM
Heading back up north after two packed days in London town. Disappointed that scamp's highlight wasn't the natural history museum but the seven floors of hell which is Hamleys toy shop.

How old is she? Plenty of time to grow up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 29, 2015, 07:27:30 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 28, 2015, 08:16:24 PM
Heading back up north after two packed days in London town. Disappointed that scamp's highlight wasn't the natural history museum but the seven floors of hell which is Hamleys toy shop.

That brings back the memories. Does it still have the steam train running around the top of each floor? We used to go there every autumn half term having first seen Santa in Selfriges (a hell of a queue) when the kids were very young. Then we'd have lunch in McD's or somewhere equally exotic which was the biggest treat ever after all that nutritious home-made food and then go to Oxford Street to see the lights, which went on earlier at that time. They did love the museums too when they were a bit older. They were inspired, not by the leaflets of the dinosaur skeletons, but by watching the film: 'One of our Dinosaurs is Missing'. Then we couldn't keep them away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 29, 2015, 10:25:24 AM

Didn't notice the steam train but to be honest the whole place was so busy I was more concerned with not losing a very excited 6-year old as she zoomed between My Little Pony, Barbie and Frozen plasticness.......

We were lucky that we stayed really close to the NHM so managed to get in right as it opened in the morning, meaning we could actually get round most of it before it got horrendously busy. The afternoon before we walked past but the queues to just get in were incredible. She was fairly excited about the place as she's seen the Paddington Movie in which the museum features, but Hamley's still won!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 29, 2015, 10:49:23 AM

She would be a strange child if it hadn't. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 30, 2015, 04:44:48 AM

Asmodean Prime, father of all Asmos is on my mind. Maybe He just created a galaxy. He just destroyed a galaxy. Maybe He's tired. The creation of galaxies is a tedious process, it requires manual labor--He could be bored. Maybe He resurrected something, or someone, somewhere and now He's cold, hungry, lumpy and grumpy. Maybe The Grumpy's minions, Sleepy, Dopey, Bashful, Doc, and Sneezy kicked Happy out of His realm. Maybe Happy was an insolent fool who just smiled too much. :headshake:
Maybe we displeased Him, so He left us in this forgotten and forsaken realm.(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj158%2Fnowhiners%2Fsmileys%2Fsigh.gif&hash=fc81ab2abc21ee2d90b7e4b1cba73a48d30addb9)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 30, 2015, 04:58:08 AM

For Asmo:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 30, 2015, 09:14:10 PM

Every now and then I get the same message I used to get right before THE GREAT HAF CRASH OF 2015.

Connection Problems

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

It makes me feel like this: :(

What's going on? Do I start swimming back to the HAF Lifeboat--like, right now? :-\

I even made an offering to The Asmo, yesterday! >:(
What have you guys done for Him, lately? Hmm? >:(

edit: Forgot to add the word, "crash." :drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 30, 2015, 09:42:57 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 30, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
I even made an offering to The Asmo, yesterday! >:(
What have you guys done for Him, lately? Hmm? >:(

Um, I thought about him very briefly earlier today. It must have worked, HAF is back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2015, 01:28:06 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 30, 2015, 09:14:10 PM
I even made an offering to The Asmo, yesterday! >:(
What have you guys done for Him, lately? Hmm? >:(

I have been lax in my duties. I must make up for my negligence....here is an offering of a hundred clay asmominions for His Prime Greyness. I'm afraid all they can offer is their collective grumpiness, though.

*think grumpy thoughts*

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 31, 2015, 02:50:43 PM

Today marks my fourth year in HAF. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2015, 03:38:30 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 31, 2015, 02:50:43 PM
Today marks my fourth year in HAF. ;D

Congratulations :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 31, 2015, 10:19:54 PM

Quote from: BuddyToday marks my fourth year in HAF. ;D

Clearly the most important years of your life. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 01, 2015, 11:43:08 PM

Back to work tomorrow - two weeks after injuring my knee. Pretty confident about getting around in the wheelchair, except for doors. I'm sure someone will help me since I am apparently exceedingly well-liked at work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 02, 2015, 01:33:27 AM

Quote from: Velma on November 01, 2015, 11:43:08 PM
Back to work tomorrow - two weeks after injuring my knee. Pretty confident about getting around in the wheelchair, except for doors. I'm sure someone will help me since I am apparently exceedingly well-liked at work.

Of course you are! Unless you were being sarcastic, in which case what the hell is wrong with them? Congrats on getting the upper hand with the wheel chair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 02, 2015, 03:31:04 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 02, 2015, 01:33:27 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 01, 2015, 11:43:08 PM
Back to work tomorrow - two weeks after injuring my knee. Pretty confident about getting around in the wheelchair, except for doors. I'm sure someone will help me since I am apparently exceedingly well-liked at work.

Of course you are! Unless you were being sarcastic, in which case what the hell is wrong with them? Congrats on getting the upper hand with the wheel chair.

Thanks. No, not being sarcastic. One of my co-workers was telling me that people from all over the building were asking about me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 02, 2015, 06:05:16 AM

Quote from: Velma on November 02, 2015, 03:31:04 AM
One of my co-workers was telling me that people from all over the building were asking about me.

That helps a lot, even if the job itself stinks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2015, 06:45:17 AM

Quote from: Velma on November 02, 2015, 03:31:04 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 02, 2015, 01:33:27 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 01, 2015, 11:43:08 PM
Back to work tomorrow - two weeks after injuring my knee. Pretty confident about getting around in the wheelchair, except for doors. I'm sure someone will help me since I am apparently exceedingly well-liked at work.

Of course you are! Unless you were being sarcastic, in which case what the hell is wrong with them? Congrats on getting the upper hand with the wheel chair.
Thanks. No, not being sarcastic. One of my co-workers was telling me that people from all over the building were asking about me.

Well that's very nice to know and no surprise to me at all :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 02, 2015, 04:03:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 02, 2015, 06:45:17 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 02, 2015, 03:31:04 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 02, 2015, 01:33:27 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 01, 2015, 11:43:08 PM
Back to work tomorrow - two weeks after injuring my knee. Pretty confident about getting around in the wheelchair, except for doors. I'm sure someone will help me since I am apparently exceedingly well-liked at work.

Of course you are! Unless you were being sarcastic, in which case what the hell is wrong with them? Congrats on getting the upper hand with the wheel chair.

Thanks. No, not being sarcastic. One of my co-workers was telling me that people from all over the building were asking about me.
Well that's very nice to know and no surprise to me at all :)

:blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 06, 2015, 06:09:55 PM

Every time I cook, I use peppers. I make red salsa, green salsa, salsa ranchera. I stuff them, roast them, etc. I use these peppers most of the time:
Jalapeno
Serrano
Chile de arbor
Japones
Pasilla
California
Habanero
Campana
Pimento
Bell pepper
Anaheim
Poblano
Guajillo
Chile Pequin

Yesterday, I wanted to use a new pepper, so I googled it. I thought I had seen all of them, but I was wrong. Meet the Peter Pepper:
WARNING
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY:
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4x-pVBtmPd5HSdSjymPy9Jaw9emhifGdzpbu5LBYwehxtmBps7w)

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I wouldn't have the heart to mince, dice or chop it. I would probably just leave it as it is on the side of the plate...you know, as a decoration. :-\

So many strange things in nature, take a look at these strange beauties. :-[

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 06, 2015, 08:15:07 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 06, 2015, 06:09:55 PM
Every time I cook, I use peppers. I make red salsa, green salsa, salsa ranchera. I stuff them, roast them, etc. I use these peppers most of the time:
Jalapeno
Serrano
Chile de arbor
Japones
Pasilla
California
Habanero
Campana
Pimento
Bell pepper
Anaheim
Poblano
Guajillo
Chile Pequin

Yesterday, I wanted to use a new pepper, so I googled it. I thought I had seen all of them, but I was wrong. Meet the Peter Pepper:
WARNING
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY:
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I wouldn't have the heart to mince, dice or chop it. I would probably just leave it as it is on the side of the plate...you know, as a decoration. :-\

So many strange things in nature, take a look at these strange beauties. :-[

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I hear celebrity chef Richard Peter Johnson uses these to make his famous sausage 'n peppers. They say there is a cream sauce that is cranked out by hand to accompany it.(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FGagged.png&hash=9b545d9c6babbe58bf3eb16c42e338f7edf55876)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 06, 2015, 09:36:18 PM

^^^
Sorry, I've never heard of him. But you know who I couldn't get enough of when he had a show? Jacques Pépin. :smilenod:
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He is an internationally recognized French chef and television personality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2015, 09:25:30 PM

I was waiting in a queue to pay some bills today and a woman behind me got a a phone call from her boyfriend. At first I didn't pay that much attention, but my peace was interrupted when she started yelling at the phone. Oh, joy. ::) Voices got louder until eventually everyone within a 10 meter radius could undoubtedly hear both sides of the conversation. He was breaking up with her. The hysterical shouting, cursing and name calling must have lasted for at least 15 minutes. :argue:

Argh. :slapfight:

My ears are still ringing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 09, 2015, 10:33:18 PM

Mags, those peppers imply that the Rabbi did an inadequate job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 10, 2015, 05:52:31 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2015, 10:33:18 PM
Mags, those peppers imply that the Rabbi did an inadequate job.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 10, 2015, 06:49:18 PM

even though we're told it's a cyprus-israel exercise, having fighters fly low over the city even at night can make one nervous

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2015, 08:09:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2015, 09:25:30 PM
I was waiting in a queue to pay some bills today and a woman behind me got a a phone call from her boyfriend. At first I didn't pay that much attention, but my peace was interrupted when she started yelling at the phone. Oh, joy. ::) Voices got louder until eventually everyone within a 10 meter radius could undoubtedly hear both sides of the conversation. He was breaking up with her. The hysterical shouting, cursing and name calling must have lasted for at least 15 minutes. :argue:

Argh. :slapfight:

My ears are still ringing.

Holy crap. How on earth can this not be the one thing you want to do in person and in private?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 11, 2015, 10:01:06 AM

Quote from: MariaEvrieven though we're told it's a cyprus-israel exercise, having fighters fly low over the city even at night can make one nervous

And they certainly wake you up! Still, I reckon military co-operation is a good thing in the present situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 11, 2015, 12:53:29 PM

yea I reckon too I guess,

On another annoying note, it seems we'll be spending christmas with t-shirts.
I hate summer where are you winterrrrr??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2015, 02:59:24 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 11, 2015, 08:09:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2015, 09:25:30 PM
I was waiting in a queue to pay some bills today and a woman behind me got a a phone call from her boyfriend. At first I didn't pay that much attention, but my peace was interrupted when she started yelling at the phone. Oh, joy. ::) Voices got louder until eventually everyone within a 10 meter radius could undoubtedly hear both sides of the conversation. He was breaking up with her. The hysterical shouting, cursing and name calling must have lasted for at least 15 minutes. :argue:

Argh. :slapfight:

My ears are still ringing.

Holy crap. How on earth can this not be the one thing you want to do in person and in private?

I know, right? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on November 11, 2015, 05:53:54 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on November 10, 2015, 06:49:18 PM
even though we're told it's a cyprus-israel exercise, having fighters fly low over the city even at night can make one nervous

I grew up living under the landing path of a large military airfield. You get used to it very quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 12, 2015, 09:53:03 AM

I was reading an article about a school in California changin the school menu to a plant-based diet and there was this:

QuoteThe private school, founded in 2006 by actress and environmental campaigner Suzy Amis Cameron and her sister, Rebecca Amis, also faced accusations from some US critics of looking after the health of its tiny group of privileged children while the mass of poorer students endured inadequate diets in the public school system.

Are those critics retarded? Blaming a school that is serving real and very healthy food that will be ensuring the children eat a balanced diet for the inadequacies of other schools. What makes it even worse is that fruit, veg, and whole foods are much cheaper especially in bulk than meat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2015, 11:41:35 PM

Quote from: Crow on November 12, 2015, 09:53:03 AM
I was reading an article about a school in California changin the school menu to a plant-based diet and there was this:

QuoteThe private school, founded in 2006 by actress and environmental campaigner Suzy Amis Cameron and her sister, Rebecca Amis, also faced accusations from some US critics of looking after the health of its tiny group of privileged children while the mass of poorer students endured inadequate diets in the public school system.

Are those critics retarded? Blaming a school that is serving real and very healthy food that will be ensuring the children eat a balanced diet for the inadequacies of other schools. What makes it even worse is that fruit, veg, and whole foods are much cheaper especially in bulk than meat.

No good deed or intent goes unpunished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 13, 2015, 10:53:17 AM

There are always people who want to drag everyone down to the lowest level, instead of raising everyone else up. If you go into some of our state schools at lesson changeover time, there's pushing and shouting and effing and blinding at it's quite intimidating. It can't be condusive to learning when the lesson starts. I've also been in a private school during lesson changeover, and there is just a calm, civilised hum of quiet conversation, which is much less distracting. There's no reason that that sort of behaviour can't be imposed on the state school kids, indeed, it would be a kindness to them. The current situation is just neglectful and uncaring.

Well it's been a mixed week. My husband was really pissed that the day after we booked our flights to Oz to be with the family when the the next grandchild is born, the flights came down by £500 each. He then went to tighten a screw on the shower screen and the screen fell off and hit the bath, punching a big hole in it. It's a big job because the loo will have to be moved to to get the bath out, tiles will have to be replaced etc etc. but it's only our second claim in 43 years. I won a magnificent flower arrangment though, so that's alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2015, 12:57:21 PM

^^^ bit of a mixed bag!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on November 13, 2015, 06:34:34 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 13, 2015, 10:53:17 AM
If you go into some of our state schools at lesson changeover time, there's pushing and shouting and effing and blinding at it's quite intimidating.

If I'm anywhere near them they don't!

You're dead right in saying it is being cruel to be kind imposing some discipline on them though, if it's done in the right way.

OMM: I want this next week to be over so I can sit in a bar somewhere in Leeds and drink! We have inspectors in at school this week, I am one of the teachers who will have to speak to them and be interviewed about certain things. One of which is how I have felt supported as a new member of staff. The truth is I haven't been supportive at all, far from it. So I now have a dilemma on my hand, do I play the game and say what the school want me to hear or am I honest and hope it might impose change.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on November 13, 2015, 06:39:59 PM

So I just did something I never thought I'd do. I applied for a job at a religious organization. :o

The Norwegian Church Aid organization announced their need for security consultants for their work abroad.
Considering they do work in the refugee camps around places like Iraq, Syria and the Kongo the need for such personnel should be apparent.

Ok, let me shoot the elephant in the room real quick. I wouldn't even have considered working for an overt mission organization, but the NCA is , despite it's religious name, run much like a secular charity organization, so I'm down with it. And the work looks to be real interesting and would be a real career boost if I can get it.

Quote from: Claireliontamer on November 13, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
OMM: I want this next week to be over so I can sit in a bar somewhere in Leeds and drink!

First round's on me. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 13, 2015, 09:08:05 PM

Got blood drawn. I didn't pass out this time at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 13, 2015, 11:02:15 PM

An hour ago I drove down to the convenience store. Next door is a coin laundry. Two neatly dressed young fellows were sitting on a bench outside the laundry, Bicycles close at hand. I knew that they were LDS youngsters on their required "mission". I couldn't help myself, I went over to chat with them.

They were pleasant fellows but a little bit nervous, probably because I had voluntarily approached them, an event in which they were unaccustomed. Within a short time they began their pitch. I told them that I was an atheist but that did not deter them. I treated them respectfully and even managed to restrict my vocabulary to only one "Bullshit". They gave me a brand new copy of The Book of Morman. I read the first several pages that explained the origin of their faith. I did not know that the angel who revealed himself and instructed Joseph Smith was an Italian. His name was Moroni. Thatsa gooda talian name.

I am in the process of reading the book but lo it is a painful process. The absurdity and the contrived tales of Laminites, Nephites, and others exceed those of the KJV by a good margin.

I do not regard myself as a highly persuasive secular type. I may not argue as forcefully as my betters.

I did so want to invite the young fellows to come to my house, led to my library, and ask to them if they have ever been exposed to Sagan, Krauss, Avalos, Ehrman, Kolb, Feynman, Shermer, Descartes, Galileo, Brahe, and the rest. In an hour or two, I could show them some serious flaws in their mission, I believe. Alas it was not to be. Maybe it would have been an act of cruelty to instil any doubt about their assigned task. I had some evil thoughts too, Like exposing then to a bevy of Lolitas. Magic underwear be damned. At 19 years old they are almost surely testosterone positive. What would be their response? I'll never know. Yeah, I have evil thoughts, I confess. I could excuse myself by claiming that the Lolitas and the mission lads were merely the subjects of meaningful research.

There! That's what is on my mind today. It is almost five O'clock so I can soon take some comfort in my magic potion which is Kentucky Bourbon on the rocks. Those rocks are not to be confused with the ones that Joseph Smith had to use to interpret the writings on the golden plates of Nephi.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2015, 09:41:46 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on November 13, 2015, 06:39:59 PM
...

Quote from: Claireliontamer on November 13, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
OMM: I want this next week to be over so I can sit in a bar somewhere in Leeds and drink!
First round's on me. ;)

Not if I beat you to the bar it isn't! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2015, 09:45:30 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 13, 2015, 11:02:15 PM
An hour ago I drove down to the convenience store. Next door is a coin laundry. Two neatly dressed young fellows were sitting on a bench outside the laundry, Bicycles close at hand. I knew that they were LDS youngsters on their required "mission". I couldn't help myself, I went over to chat with them.

They were pleasant fellows but a little bit nervous, probably because I had voluntarily approached them, an event in which they were unaccustomed. Within a short time they began their pitch. I told them that I was an atheist but that did not deter them. I treated them respectfully and even managed to restrict my vocabulary to only one "Bullshit". They gave me a brand new copy of The Book of Morman. I read the first several pages that explained the origin of their faith. I did not know that the angel who revealed himself and instructed Joseph Smith was an Italian. His name was Moroni. Thatsa gooda talian name.

I am in the process of reading the book but lo it is a painful process. The absurdity and the contrived tales of Laminites, Nephites, and others exceed those of the KJV by a good margin.

I do not regard myself as a highly persuasive secular type. I may not argue as forcefully as my betters.

I did so want to invite the young fellows to come to my house, led to my library, and ask to them if they have ever been exposed to Sagan, Krauss, Avalos, Ehrman, Kolb, Feynman, Shermer, Descartes, Galileo, Brahe, and the rest. In an hour or two, I could show them some serious flaws in their mission, I believe. Alas it was not to be. Maybe it would have been an act of cruelty to instil any doubt about their assigned task. I had some evil thoughts too, Like exposing then to a bevy of Lolitas. Magic underwear be damned. At 19 years old they are almost surely testosterone positive. What would be their response? I'll never know. Yeah, I have evil thoughts, I confess. I could excuse myself by claiming that the Lolitas and the mission lads were merely the subjects of meaningful research.

There! That's what is on my mind today. It is almost five O'clock so I can soon take some comfort in my magic potion which is Kentucky Bourbon on the rocks. Those rocks are not to be confused with the ones that Joseph Smith had to use to interpret the writings on the golden plates of Nephi.

Moron-i! Seriously? Their angle was a moron!!!! :picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 14, 2015, 10:41:51 AM

Yup. You have to be pretty damn credulous to believe much of the bible, but with the book of Mormon you need to be clinically insane, and probably drunk as well. And the story of how they got written down would make the plot of an excellent TV comedy series. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on November 14, 2015, 12:01:02 PM

Quotewould make the plot of an excellent TV comedy series.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_Mormons

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 14, 2015, 12:19:07 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on November 14, 2015, 12:01:02 PM
Quotewould make the plot of an excellent TV comedy series.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_Mormons

Very good episode.

There is also this which is excellent but not a comedy series and deals with the less well known side of the LDS from the creators of the Sopranos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Love

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 14, 2015, 06:08:41 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 14, 2015, 10:41:51 AM
Yup. You have to be pretty damn credulous to believe much of the bible, but with the book of Mormon you need to be clinically insane, and probably drunk as well. And the story of how they got written down would make the plot of an excellent TV comedy series. ;D

That's why most religions make such a big deal out of teaching their religion to children. It is much more difficult to recruit adults. Although, there is window of opportunity with adults who are going through a stressful time in their lives.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 15, 2015, 05:49:16 AM

I read some more of the Morman book today. It is composed largely of batshit crazy stuff. OG is correct that one must be clinically insane to believe that the text is an actual account of the miraculous works of JC.

The followers of that faith may be way out in theological left field but they do know how to make money. Lots of money. The church owns vast areas of Florida, used mostly as ranch land. Sometime in the past they owned controlling interest in United Airlines. They were smart enough to bail out before United began to lose money. The church owns many other substantial properties and business entities. I did not read that in the book.

OK I am through with the whole affair. No more reading that book. The next time a pair of the mission boys (they always travel in pairs) rings my doorbell, I will be inclined to rip 'em a new one, because I know what's in their book. The missionaries are not always 19 year old boys. About two years ago I was working outdoors and a pair of young women, on bicycles, showed up in my driveway. They were LDS missionaries, prim and proper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 16, 2015, 02:25:34 AM

The bicycles always creep me out. Not sure why...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on November 16, 2015, 02:43:02 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 15, 2015, 05:49:16 AMI read some more of the Morman book today. It is composed largely of batshit crazy stuff.

It's not batshit crazy stuff, it's actually a fuckload less crazy than the bible. I think that it's made up bullshit, but to say that it's batshit crazy is very wrong. It looks like the Book of Mormon was written with specific intent, to get people to trust in the Mormon church and to not doubt or question.

Take the first four sons of Lehi: Laman, Lemuel, Sam and Nephi, which are pretty much the main focus of first bit of the book. They are used as examples, the older two sons are bad and disobedient, the younger two are good and obedient. The examples are numerous, but the intent seems very clear, Joseph Smith wanted obedient followers, so he filled the book with all sorts of examples of it being bad to question and to lack faith, and examples of it being good to blindly follow along.

Quote from: IcarusOG is correct that one must be clinically insane to believe that the text is an actual account of the miraculous works of JC.

While I am a fan of using hyperbole myself, you have to be clinically insane to go around saying that people that peacefully contribute to society and are not a danger themselves or others, are clinically insane.

The sad and scary reality is that people that believe in religious texts are not insane. I know that it's very scary to some people to understand that they too are susceptible to the same thinking problems as people that have found and hold on to religious beliefs. But we are all subject to same thinking errors as these religious people. That's why we humans have defined fallacies, we wouldn't need fallacies for the rest of us if only insane people fell for these logical illusions.

Further, I'd say that writing religious folk off as crazy, misses the reality and serves no purpose other than to bolster ones ego and to further strengthen the Us vs. Them chasm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 16, 2015, 10:21:20 PM

Your points are taken, Davin. I admit to having violated the rules of political correctness.

Mormans, Christians, and Muslims do have a capacity for suspension of disbelief that is apparently a immovably permanent part of their psyche. Others of us can read a novel or see a movie and practice suspension of disbelief for entertainment purposes. Normally, we do not believe that Spiderman or James Bond actually exist.

"The chains men bear they forged themselves. Strike off the chains and they will weep for their lost security" : James Passmore,
Australian philosopher

"When one person suffers from delusion, it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion it is called religion". Robert M. Persig, Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

"There is so much in the bible against which every instinct of my being rebels, so much so that I regret the necessity which has compelled me to read through it from beginning to end. I do not think that the knowledge I have gained of its history and sources
compensates me for the unpleasant details it has forced upon my attention" Helen Keller

"He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that dares not reason is a slave." William Drummond

"Religion is comparable to a childhood neurosis".Sigmund Freud

And one more thing....."Never eat yellow snow." Anonymous

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on November 17, 2015, 02:37:30 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 16, 2015, 10:21:20 PM
Your points are taken, Davin. I admit to having violated the rules of political correctness.

I don't give a fuck about political correctness.

Quote from: IcarusMormans, Christians, and Muslims do have a capacity for suspension of disbelief that is apparently a immovably permanent part of their psyche. Others of us can read a novel or see a movie and practice suspension of disbelief for entertainment purposes. Normally, we do not believe that Spiderman or James Bond actually exist.

It's not just religious folk, it's all of us. Their brains and our brains work the same way. It's like we're the same species of animal. You're trying to create a difference between them and us that doesn't exist. Yes, religion is a delusion, but so is thinking that religious people are significantly different than the non-religious in any way other than what they believe.

The problem is not a suspension of disbelief, and it's not that theists are significantly different than us who are atheists. The problem is the same problem we must all face, that we have to understand logical fallacies, not just their names, but why they are fallacies. Blaming things that are not the actual problems, helps no one.

Have you ever admitted that you were wrong? If you do not, in earnest, admit that you make mistakes, then you are in the same box that you are prone to put religious people into.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM

My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 17, 2015, 07:37:35 PM

Quote from: BuddyMy speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Perhaps he's a Mormon. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 17, 2015, 08:25:54 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 17, 2015, 07:37:35 PM
Quote from: BuddyMy speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Perhaps he's a Mormon. ;)

or a Moron :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2015, 08:27:35 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on November 17, 2015, 08:25:54 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 17, 2015, 07:37:35 PM
Quote from: BuddyMy speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Perhaps he's a Mormon. ;)

or a Moron :)

Or both. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 17, 2015, 09:31:07 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

What a twat!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 17, 2015, 11:22:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

I was going to say first year means nothing as long as you can pass the year the next years are where it actually counts. But then I remembered the US has a totally different structure and I have no idea how it works and most likely very bad advice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 17, 2015, 11:29:32 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Perhaps a clue as to why vacations are taken during vacations...?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:36:25 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

So...what did you say to him?

:popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:37:50 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 17, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.
What a twat!!!!

Out of curiosity, what's worse, a 'twit' or a 'twat'? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 18, 2015, 12:45:08 AM

Quote from: Siz on November 17, 2015, 11:29:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.

Perhaps a clue as to why vacations are taken during vacations...?!

Our thanksgiving break is next week too plus I don't have class on Mondays so I'm only missing one day. This speech is only 5% of our overall grade so I think I'll choose my vacation over that.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:36:25 AM

So...what did you say to him?

:popcorn:

I didn't say anything. She already doesn't like me because disability support wouldn't let her fail me due a missed speech caused by a bad medication reaction. She is going to let me video tape it and email it to her for 75% credit so whatever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:57:39 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 18, 2015, 12:45:08 AM
She is going to let me video tape it and email it to her for 75% credit

:headshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 18, 2015, 01:22:10 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:37:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 17, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.
What a twat!!!!
Out of curiosity, what's worse, a 'twit' or a 'twat'? :notsure:

In the US, calling somebody a "twat" is generally worse than calling them a "twit." In the UK, from my understanding, they're more or less equivalent, though have somewhat different connotations.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 18, 2015, 06:10:27 AM

Buddy, you are to visit England, right? You will be exposed to some different language styles, right? There is surely some merit in having been exposed to the different language characteristics that may very well expand your knowledge of speech. I propose that your Prof should appreciate the rare opportunity that you have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 18, 2015, 09:37:48 AM

Quite right. Think how her tutor will feel when she comes back speaking proper English. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2015, 12:39:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 12:37:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 17, 2015, 09:31:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 17, 2015, 07:03:59 PM
My speech professor literally tried to tell me to cancel my trip because we have a tiny speech to do on the 24th. Wat.
What a twat!!!!

Out of curiosity, what's worse, a 'twit' or a 'twat'? :notsure:

They are both mild forms of insult based on stupid behaviour. Twit has a more lackadaisical connotation while Twat is more along the lines of the person should know better than to behave that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2015, 08:18:11 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 18, 2015, 01:22:10 AM
In the US, calling somebody a "twat" is generally worse than calling them a "twit." In the UK, from my understanding, they're more or less equivalent, though have somewhat different connotations.

Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2015, 12:39:03 PM
They are both mild forms of insult based on stupid behaviour. Twit has a more lackadaisical connotation while Twat is more along the lines of the person should know better than to behave that way.

Cool. :P Some might disagree but I think that one attains the highest form of communicative competence when one knows how to swear, curse or insult adequately in another language.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 19, 2015, 09:30:48 AM

I agree. ;) I assume you can do this in English and Portuguese. Any others?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2015, 08:57:03 PM

Quote from: OldGit on November 19, 2015, 09:30:48 AM
I agree. ;) I assume you can do this in English and Portuguese. Any others?

Only in those two, I'm afraid. :blahblah:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 20, 2015, 02:21:29 AM

I hesitatingly agree with xSP. When I was a kid I lived in a neighborhood composed largely of Cubans who spoke Spanish. Me, a gringo, did not know what the hell they were saying. They agreed to teach me one word a day which I was obligated to use, at any opportunity, with a Spanish speaking person. You can guess what words they taught me. I became fluent in Spanish profanity and also severely chastised by Spanish speaking adults.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 02:42:15 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 20, 2015, 02:21:29 AM
You can guess what words they taught me.

There are two words for that in Portuguese that aptly describe that sort of shenanigan: sacanagem or sacanice :devil:

It seems to me that profanities are usually what kids are most interested in learning first, either that or it's just something they pick up on quicker. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 20, 2015, 10:16:48 AM

So the cold weather is finally here. That was a bit of a shock to the system walking outside it felt mild earlier this morning and still has a long way to drop if it is going to hit -1 today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 20, 2015, 05:41:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 02:42:15 AMIt seems to me that profanities are usually what kids are most interested in learning first, either that or it's just something they pick up on quicker. :smilenod:

There's a blog all about swearing (mostly about swearing and profanity in English): Strong Language: A Sweary Blog About Swearing (https://stronglang.wordpress.com/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 05:56:53 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 20, 2015, 05:41:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 02:42:15 AMIt seems to me that profanities are usually what kids are most interested in learning first, either that or it's just something they pick up on quicker. :smilenod:

There's a blog all about swearing (mostly about swearing and profanity in English): Strong Language: A Sweary Blog About Swearing (https://stronglang.wordpress.com/)

Bookmarked. :grin:

:notsure: Where has Bruno gone, by the way?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 22, 2015, 03:08:52 AM

Siz should learn to put a password on his phone

Buddy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2015, 03:37:17 AM

Quote from: Siz on November 22, 2015, 03:08:52 AM
Siz should learn to put a password on his phone

Buddy

Hahahaha!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 22, 2015, 06:40:28 PM

Quote from: Siz on November 22, 2015, 03:08:52 AM
Siz should learn to put a password on his phone

Buddy

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 22, 2015, 09:11:57 PM

Quote from: Siz on November 22, 2015, 03:08:52 AM
Siz should learn to put a password on his phone

Buddy

Aargh, where'd that come from?!

I've been fraped. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 22, 2015, 10:14:32 PM

Quote from: Siz on November 22, 2015, 09:11:57 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 22, 2015, 03:08:52 AM
Siz should learn to put a password on his phone

Buddy

Aargh, where'd that come from?!

I've been fraped. :o

Buddy? Or aliens?

:abduct:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 06:14:38 PM

Bloody Hell! Bloody Hell! Bloody Hell! >:(

Look at Bruno de la Pole's last word:

Bruno de la Pole
Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes
Touched by His Noodly Appendage
*****

Posts: 2595
Gender: Male
Adios!

When did that happen?
What does he mean, "Adios!"?
He can't be gone. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animateit.net%2Fdata%2Fmedia%2Fsmiley712%2Fsmiley-sad025.gif&hash=2a940a06833611185192a125e29df8c249da1351)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 23, 2015, 07:39:58 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 06:14:38 PM

He can't be gone. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animateit.net%2Fdata%2Fmedia%2Fsmiley712%2Fsmiley-sad025.gif&hash=2a940a06833611185192a125e29df8c249da1351)

I'm hoping not. There is a Brunosockpuppet that's lurking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 08:01:23 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 23, 2015, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 06:14:38 PM

He can't be gone. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animateit.net%2Fdata%2Fmedia%2Fsmiley712%2Fsmiley-sad025.gif&hash=2a940a06833611185192a125e29df8c249da1351)

I'm hoping not. There is a Brunosockpuppet that's lurking.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:29:11 PM

Ok, something just flew into my room that looks like:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/ea/d5/90ead54c1201fe7d11a2c73e92e4be16.jpg)

(I may be exaggerating just a little bit.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:30:22 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 06:14:38 PM
Bloody Hell! Bloody Hell! Bloody Hell! >:(
Look at Bruno de la Pole's last word:

Bruno de la Pole
Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes
Touched by His Noodly Appendage
*****

Posts: 2595
Gender: Male
Adios!

When did that happen?
What does he mean, "Adios!"?
He can't be gone. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animateit.net%2Fdata%2Fmedia%2Fsmiley712%2Fsmiley-sad025.gif&hash=2a940a06833611185192a125e29df8c249da1351)

'Adios'? Just like that, eh? :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 03:03:24 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:30:22 PM
'Adios'? Just like that, eh? :???:

Yeah, just like that, "Adios." So cold, isn't it? :sadshake:
Oh well...maybe he's the type of man who breaks up over the phone. Maybe he just leaves a message on the answering machine when he doesn't want to see you anymore...Oh, wait, no one uses those anymore. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 03:11:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:29:11 PM
Ok, something just flew into my room that looks like:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/ea/d5/90ead54c1201fe7d11a2c73e92e4be16.jpg)

(I may be exaggerating just a little bit.)

I believe you.
The other day, something like this jumped on my arm.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fworth1000.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fsubmissions%2F547000%2F547041_17bf_625x1000.jpg&hash=b5dba926887ac2bc30641073ca5a1649c7fd58db)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 28, 2015, 03:38:53 AM

[youtube width=400]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4[/youtube]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 28, 2015, 05:04:33 AM

Yeah, it's been quiet for a few days now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2015, 09:08:23 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 03:11:40 AM
I believe you.
The other day, something like this jumped on my arm.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fworth1000.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fsubmissions%2F547000%2F547041_17bf_625x1000.jpg&hash=b5dba926887ac2bc30641073ca5a1649c7fd58db)

Did it also ask whether you knew "Jesus, our Lord and Saviour?" :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2015, 09:11:05 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 28, 2015, 05:04:33 AM
Yeah, it's been quiet for a few days now.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.cyclechat.co.uk%2Fstyles%2Fdefault%2Fxenforo%2Fsmilies%2Funsure.gif&hash=0384aa95c76aa1c1189fb0ec514756039febc206)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2015, 09:22:23 PM

Chirp ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 29, 2015, 02:57:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2015, 09:08:23 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 03:11:40 AM
I believe you.
The other day, something like this jumped on my arm.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fworth1000.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fsubmissions%2F547000%2F547041_17bf_625x1000.jpg&hash=b5dba926887ac2bc30641073ca5a1649c7fd58db)

Did it also ask whether you knew "Jesus, our Lord and Saviour?" :snicker:

:snicker:

:headscratch: It must have been one of those Ancient/Insectoid Alien Species. Where's Ihateyoumike when you need him? :( He knows so much about Alien Species, he would be able to tell you who they are. I only know about them because...Well, sometimes I like to watch strange things on YouTube. :-[
We have the mantis who prays, the alien type, and the atheist praying mantis. ;) ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on November 29, 2015, 12:35:04 PM

What is the traditional American christmas dinner?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 29, 2015, 06:01:24 PM

It is a lot like the traditional American Thanksgiving dinner. However, there is more variety in the main dish. Turkey is popular, but you might also see something like a ham or Cornish game hens. You are also a bit less likely to find foods associated specifically with the Thanksgiving legend such as corn or squash dishes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2015, 06:05:49 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 29, 2015, 02:57:12 AM
:snicker:

:headscratch: It must have been one of those Ancient/Insectoid Alien Species. Where's Ihateyoumike when you need him? :( He knows so much about Alien Species, he would be able to tell you who they are. I only know about them because...Well, sometimes I like to watch strange things on YouTube. :-[
We have the mantis who prays, the alien type, and the atheist praying mantis. ;) ;D

The atheist praying mantis? I feel sorry for the poor things. They're probably just "praying" to avoid having their heads eaten by the those who pray. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2015, 06:53:22 PM

Quote from: Velma on November 29, 2015, 06:01:24 PM
It is a lot like the traditional American Thanksgiving dinner. However, there is more variety in the main dish. Turkey is popular, but you might also see something like a ham or Cornish game hens. You are also a bit less likely to find foods associated specifically with the Thanksgiving legend such as corn or squash dishes.

Don't forget about the prime rib! With all those flecks of fat that melt through the roast like butter. If fat is the highway on which flavor travels prime rib is that twenty lane highway in Burma that nobody drives on. Lots of people think fat equals gristle and tend to steer clear of the ribeye for that reason. Their loss I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 30, 2015, 03:40:51 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2015, 06:05:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 29, 2015, 02:57:12 AM
:snicker:

:headscratch: It must have been one of those Ancient/Insectoid Alien Species. Where's Ihateyoumike when you need him? :( He knows so much about Alien Species, he would be able to tell you who they are. I only know about them because...Well, sometimes I like to watch strange things on YouTube. :-[
We have the mantis who prays, the alien type, and the atheist praying mantis. ;) ;D

The atheist praying mantis? I feel sorry for the poor things. They're probably just "praying" to avoid having their heads eaten by the those who pray. :(

Oh, no! :smileshake:
That's a common misconception.
The atheist praying mantis likes to brag about it, most of them walk around like this:
(https://afkcspecialcorrespondent.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/20111003phowww00516.jpeg)
Not like this:
(https://mantasjankusmedia.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/praying-mantis.jpg)
It's like the ladybug misconception, some are male. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 30, 2015, 04:43:44 AM

Tomorrow most of the night shift starts a new schedule at work. We go from a 1:30 pm to midnight schedule to a 3 pm to 1:30 am schedule. Instead of a two hour overlap with the day shift, we'll only have a 30 minute one. We have one person keeping the 1:30 to midnight schedule, but she was hired in at that schedule and can't change due to having to get a ride to and from work. It will actually work out better since at least three days a week due to day shift staffing levels, there weren't enough work stations for everyone once the night shift folks got there at 1:30.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 30, 2015, 10:24:38 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 30, 2015, 03:40:51 AM
Oh, no! :smileshake:
That's a common misconception.
The atheist praying mantis likes to brag about it, most of them walk around like this:
(https://afkcspecialcorrespondent.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/20111003phowww00516.jpeg)
Not like this:
(https://mantasjankusmedia.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/praying-mantis.jpg)
It's like the ladybug misconception, some are male. ::)

I don't know Mags, it still looks like that atheist mantis is "walking a tightrope", as in it has to tread very carefully. :sidesmile:

But I'll take your word for it. ;D

As for the gentlemanbugs, maybe they're all drag queens?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 01, 2015, 12:11:12 AM

Quote from: Velma on November 30, 2015, 04:43:44 AM
Tomorrow most of the night shift starts a new schedule at work. We go from a 1:30 pm to midnight schedule to a 3 pm to 1:30 am schedule. Instead of a two hour overlap with the day shift, we'll only have a 30 minute one. We have one person keeping the 1:30 to midnight schedule, but she was hired in at that schedule and can't change due to having to get a ride to and from work. It will actually work out better since at least three days a week due to day shift staffing levels, there weren't enough work stations for everyone once the night shift folks got there at 1:30.

It's not often that changes imposed by the management actually improve things for the workers. How do you cope with such late hours. Is that 5 days a week?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 01, 2015, 04:24:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 30, 2015, 10:24:38 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 30, 2015, 03:40:51 AM
Oh, no! :smileshake:
That's a common misconception.
The atheist praying mantis likes to brag about it, most of them walk around like this:
(https://afkcspecialcorrespondent.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/20111003phowww00516.jpeg)
Not like this:
(https://mantasjankusmedia.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/praying-mantis.jpg)
It's like the ladybug misconception, some are male. ::)

I don't know Mags, it still looks like that atheist mantis is "walking a tightrope", as in it has to tread very carefully. :sidesmile:

But I'll take your word for it. ;D

:secrets1: I wouldn't do that, if I were you.
:shifty: I'm not a reliable source.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 30, 2015, 10:24:38 PM
As for the gentlemanbugs, maybe they're all drag queens?

I...um...don't think so. :scratch:

I had never stopped to think about the type of problems bugs have. It started with your giant dragonfly...It was a dragonfly--right? Anyways...Then, the mantis, then the crickets. I was just wondering, is all this going somewhere? :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 01, 2015, 10:43:51 AM

:grin: It's not really going anywhere...just like that first bug that flew into my room (which wasn't a dragonfly in fact, but looked more like a mosquito on steroids) didn't go anywhere after a brief encounter with the sole of my slipper.

I wouldn't kill a harmless dragonfly. :smileshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 01, 2015, 12:57:54 PM

Went to get lunch, Falafel is what I wanted and I'm really hungry so two large wraps will do me. I checked my pockets for money and realised I didn't have any so I grabbed a tenner from hole in the wall and walked up to the best place I have found for falafel so far. After placing my order the man says that will be £7.50 as they are £3.75 each and I hand over the ten pound note and received my change, I wasn't really thinking about money as I was too hungry but something wasn't right. This started to bug me whilst I was walking back, I put my hand in my pocket and pull out £7. Yes! Cheap lunch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2015, 01:05:54 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 01, 2015, 12:57:54 PM
Went to get lunch, Falafel is what I wanted and I'm really hungry so two large wraps will do me. I checked my pockets for money and realised I didn't have any so I grabbed a tenner from hole in the wall and walked up to the best place I have found for falafel so far. After placing my order the man says that will be £7.50 as they are £3.75 each and I hand over the ten pound note and received my change, I wasn't really thinking about money as I was too hungry but something wasn't right. This started to bug me whilst I was walking back, I put my hand in my pocket and pull out £7. Yes! Cheap lunch.

Now the question is are you going to give the extra change back?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 01, 2015, 05:22:08 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on December 01, 2015, 12:11:12 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 30, 2015, 04:43:44 AM
Tomorrow most of the night shift starts a new schedule at work. We go from a 1:30 pm to midnight schedule to a 3 pm to 1:30 am schedule. Instead of a two hour overlap with the day shift, we'll only have a 30 minute one. We have one person keeping the 1:30 to midnight schedule, but she was hired in at that schedule and can't change due to having to get a ride to and from work. It will actually work out better since at least three days a week due to day shift staffing levels, there weren't enough work stations for everyone once the night shift folks got there at 1:30.
It's not often that changes imposed by the management actually improve things for the workers. How do you cope with such late hours. Is that 5 days a week?

Ten hours a day, four days a week. I have a three day weekend nearly every weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 01, 2015, 06:03:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 01, 2015, 01:05:54 PM
Now the question is are you going to give the extra change back?

No.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 02, 2015, 06:09:45 AM

I still feel a sense of pride when I see the banner that I made for the HAF Facebook page still in use.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2015, 01:06:38 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 02, 2015, 06:09:45 AM
I still feel a sense of pride when I see the banner that I made for the HAF Facebook page still in use.

Damn right!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 02, 2015, 11:47:40 PM

So, as of today I am officially homeless.

;D
No, seriously. I am moving up north where my parents live.
Decided to travel north by coastal ship rather then drive for three days straight. Now I am trying to sleep in a bed that is gently ( and hopefully it will not change to vigorously) rocking. It should be a relatively dull couple of days, unless some lovely single ladies board tomorrow. ;)
But the m/s Kong Harald at least seems a nice enough ship.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 03, 2015, 02:09:21 AM

Will you be staying with your parents for a while or are you immediately going to start house hunting?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 03, 2015, 11:36:03 AM

I'd be hoping the lovely ladies would help me to get it rocking very vigorously indeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 03, 2015, 02:44:23 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 03, 2015, 02:09:21 AM
Will you be staying with your parents for a while or are you immediately going to start house hunting?

The job hunt will most likely take priority over house hunting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 03, 2015, 11:57:40 PM

My upper left arm is swollen, hard as a rock, bright red and bloody painful since I had my pneumonia jab yesterday. Also I'm slightly achy, cold and a little nauseous and not a little grumpy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 04, 2015, 12:45:10 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on December 03, 2015, 11:57:40 PM
My upper left arm is swollen, hard as a rock, bright red and bloody painful since I had my pneumonia jab yesterday. Also I'm slightly achy, cold and a little nauseous and not a little grumpy.

Yeow. I've heard bad shot reaction stories before, but that's definitely the worst one. Hope it gets back to normal soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 04, 2015, 02:19:20 AM

I do so want to hold Davin in higher esteem than his answer to Tanks question: "No". Cheating a merchant of a few pounds is not a victory, it is the defeat of ones integrity................ Merely an observation, no offense intended.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 04:06:00 AM

^^^
(https://community.secondlife.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/121041i93FAC57C05E89073/image-size/tiny/is-moderation-mode/true?v=mpbl-1&px=48)
Yeah, Davin, give back the money, man! ;D

(I'm sorry, Icarus, I couldn't help it.) ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 04, 2015, 08:23:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 04, 2015, 02:19:20 AM
I do so want to hold Davin in higher esteem than his answer to Tanks question: "No". Cheating a merchant of a few pounds is not a victory, it is the defeat of ones integrity................ Merely an observation, no offense intended.

I would (and have) give the money back past. As you say Icarus it has nothing to do with the fact the error won't really matter to the company. It's about doing the right thing by one's own standards.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 04, 2015, 09:14:02 AM

Poor old Essie May. I expect it'll clear up soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 04, 2015, 09:43:59 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 04, 2015, 08:23:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 04, 2015, 02:19:20 AM
I do so want to hold Davin in higher esteem than his answer to Tanks question: "No". Cheating a merchant of a few pounds is not a victory, it is the defeat of ones integrity................ Merely an observation, no offense intended.
I would (and have) give the money back past. As you say Icarus it has nothing to do with the fact the error won't really matter to the company. It's about doing the right thing by one's own standards.

Standards?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 04, 2015, 02:33:18 PM

Quote from: Icarus on December 04, 2015, 02:19:20 AM
I do so want to hold Davin in higher esteem than his answer to Tanks question: "No". Cheating a merchant of a few pounds is not a victory, it is the defeat of ones integrity................ Merely an observation, no offense intended.

No offense taken. ;D When I am faced with similar situations, I return the extra money, just as I ask for the money if I am the one that is shorted. The money should go to whom it belongs.

Here's a running unicorn I made:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpiskel-imgstore-b.appspot.com%2Fimg%2Fcc5b85eb-9a93-11e5-8995-b51218e408b9.gif&hash=41e6f35b1647c0e2c005023b7e51e39423244917)

Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 04:06:00 AM
^^^
(https://community.secondlife.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/121041i93FAC57C05E89073/image-size/tiny/is-moderation-mode/true?v=mpbl-1&px=48)
Yeah, Davin, give back the money, man! ;D

(I'm sorry, Icarus, I couldn't help it.) ;)

I would, but Crow won't let me have it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 04, 2015, 02:33:18 PM
Here's a running unicorn I made:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpiskel-imgstore-b.appspot.com%2Fimg%2Fcc5b85eb-9a93-11e5-8995-b51218e408b9.gif&hash=41e6f35b1647c0e2c005023b7e51e39423244917)

You're so talented. :tellmemore:

Quote from: Davin on December 04, 2015, 02:33:18 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 04:06:00 AM
^^^
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Yeah, Davin, give back the money, man! ;D

(I'm sorry, Icarus, I couldn't help it.) ;)
I would, but Crow won't let me have it!

:secrets1: Steal it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 04, 2015, 06:53:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
:secrets1: Steal it.

Davin can have it if he likes, but only if it goes towards decking himself in more cool tattoos of me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 07:02:09 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 04, 2015, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
:secrets1: Steal it.

Davin can have it if he likes, but only if it goes towards decking himself in more cool tattoos of me.

Maybe you can get a cool tattoo with the £7 that you didn't return. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 04, 2015, 07:56:46 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 07:02:09 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 04, 2015, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
:secrets1: Steal it.

Davin can have it if he likes, but only if it goes towards decking himself in more cool tattoos of me.
Maybe you can get a cool tattoo with the £7 that you didn't return. :P

Maybe I could. But it was £4.50 it would have cost me more money to return it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 09:22:42 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 04, 2015, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 07:02:09 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 04, 2015, 06:53:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:42:01 PM
:secrets1: Steal it.

Davin can have it if he likes, but only if it goes towards decking himself in more cool tattoos of me.
Maybe you can get a cool tattoo with the £7 that you didn't return. :P

Maybe I could. But it was £4.50 it would have cost me more money to return it.

£4.50...Hmmmm!? :chin:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 05, 2015, 05:01:56 AM

I found out there are apps for the iPad made for cats so I downloaded one. It's been about 45 minutes and my cat is still entertained by it.

I'm pretty sure normal 20 year olds go out instead of watching their cat play with virtual fish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 05, 2015, 05:49:22 AM

Egg on my face for calling the wrong name. Could have been that third shot of scotch. My feeble excuse is that all of you look alike on my computer screen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 05, 2015, 08:55:02 PM

It's the first Saturday of shotgun season, so I can't reasonably bike in the woods. Hurt my hip and can't run. Thus bored and killing time while BF catches up on ESO, and my poor under exercised dog bounces off the walls.

I tried hanging out in the dog groups, but all the woo and paranoia sent me over the edge. So I'm gonna bother y'all instead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 05, 2015, 09:07:47 PM

Glad to have you here. :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sweetdeath on December 05, 2015, 10:17:42 PM

I live across the street from a christian church and lately they've been standing in the parking lot and singing/caroling for xmas and it's pissing me off. Like, you have an entire building to sing about your delusions for a reason. I'm trying to play video games. I don't want to hear your preachy shit.

Damn, this is my only day off until next Saturday. I'm so annoyed. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2015, 10:26:42 PM

Ear plugs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 06, 2015, 01:40:05 AM

In true Saturnalia tradition, I suggest getting wasted and stumbling into the street naked to join them. If anyone hassles you, religious freedom! We can pick them one of them as sacrifice later, too.

Teach the bastards to steal holidays...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 01:30:41 AM

Going to look at this (http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5339192378.html) car on Friday. Since I'm being forced to stay in the apartment I need a way to actually get to school. Hopefully I can find one soon, being without a vehicle sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2015, 01:15:46 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2015, 01:30:41 AM
Going to look at this (http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5339192378.html) car on Friday. Since I'm being forced to stay in the apartment I need a way to actually get to school. Hopefully I can find one soon, being without a vehicle sucks.

Rebuilt! Sound engine? Recent oil change! You must check the cooling water. If there is any sign of water (a sort of yellow soapy scum) in it whatsoever walk away. Ask when it was rebuilt, what was changed and why. If it was rebuilt less than 1k miles ago walk away. Ask to see receipts AFTER he has answered the questions. If the answers don't tie up with the documentation walk away. If he can't produce the receipts walk away. Check the tyres for uneven wear. If there is uneven wear walk away. If the tyres are in need of replacement knock him down by the cost of replacements. If he agrees to a lower price without haggling walk away.

Be prepared to walk away! Don't fall in love with it and sell it to yourself!

Oil/water emulsion scum. If there is oil in the water then the bearings will die and you'll need a new engine.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 03:20:57 PM

There was flooding last year, which is why the title says rebuilt. And it isn't the only car I've found so no worries about getting attached to it. I'll be taking my brother, who is good with foreign cars, with me so I will have a better idea about if it is worth actually buying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 07, 2015, 04:26:35 PM

Rebuilt because of flooding? Sounds like it may have gone underwater while running and bent a rod. That could indicate crank damage as well. Flood vehicles tend to have LOTS of problems. Another thing to check is the exhaust manifold - the thermal shock of being submerged often cracks them and it can be difficult to spot. Then again, that Mini may have a steel header instead of a manifold. Never messed with them so I can't say for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 05:47:16 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 07, 2015, 04:26:35 PM
Rebuilt because of flooding? Sounds like it may have gone underwater while running and bent a rod. That could indicate crank damage as well. Flood vehicles tend to have LOTS of problems. Another thing to check is the exhaust manifold - the thermal shock of being submerged often cracks them and it can be difficult to spot. Then again, that Mini may have a steel header instead of a manifold. Never messed with them so I can't say for sure.

I am told that the flooding was caused last year when the river the guy lives by rose too high so it wasn't running at the time. He says it runs great with no problems but I'll take that with a grain of salt. I told my brother about the flooding so he knows what to look for and I trust his judgment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 07, 2015, 05:47:51 PM

No address details, just a mobile number. He may try to show it to you on the street, as opposed to a place where you'd be able to find him again, such as his home or a business. If so, walk away.

I agree that a recent oil change should flash a red light.

Also, 120,000 miles is a lot for a petrol engine, it could be worn out. I hope your brother is very experienced and very cautious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 07, 2015, 05:54:59 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 07, 2015, 05:47:51 PM
No address details, just a mobile number. He may try to show it to you on the street, as opposed to a place where you'd be able to find him again, such as his home or a business. If so, walk away.

I agree that a recent oil change should flash a red light.

Also, 120,000 miles is a lot for a petrol engine, it could be worn out. I hope your brother is very experienced and very cautious.

Agreed to all of the above. If your brother has a compression gauge to check the compression of the engine, that's one good indicator of engine health. If he doesn't, I suggest taking the car to a mechanic to have it checked out before buying it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 06:28:15 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 07, 2015, 05:47:51 PM
No address details, just a mobile number. He may try to show it to you on the street, as opposed to a place where you'd be able to find him again, such as his home or a business. If so, walk away.

I agree that a recent oil change should flash a red light.

Also, 120,000 miles is a lot for a petrol engine, it could be worn out. I hope your brother is very experienced and very cautious.

I got his address after I texted him, and it was a home address. And I did find a mechanic in the area that we can go to. Again I am not planning on going just to buy the car, I am going to get It checked out first. There are also a few others I plan on looking at while in the area so if it turns out that there is something wrong with the vehicle I can move on to something else.

Is 120k that much? My Mazda had over 210k miles on it and was running decently well. And if I wanted anything under 90k I'd be paying over 10 thousand, which I don't have. Unfortunately that applies to any type of car because I looked at quite a few makes and models both foreign and domestic. Since I only have roughly 4 thousand to spend on a car that means I'm pretty much stuck with something that has a lot of miles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 07, 2015, 06:56:38 PM

120K miles CAN be considered high mileage, depending on the make of the car and the maintainance it recieved. For a Toyota, 120K is pretty much a break in period, while a Chevrolet would likely be coughing and sputtering at that point if it wasn't babied on the way there. I would check the web for the opinions of Mini owners if you don't know any personally to see what they think.

My Toyota was at 300K miles and the transmission started going. I have seen Nissans with parts of the block missing and the crankshaft exposed that ran well so long as the driver didn't corner to sharply, thus throwing oil out of the pan. My brother's Chevy pickup ran roughly at 110,000K miles and he had to find a replacement. There's a wide range of mileage wear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 07:02:25 PM

From what I have read online, Minis do quite well at high miles. Of course with any car maintenance is the key to it lasting. I just don't see myself being able to afford a car with less than 100k miles until I finish school and get a job that pays more than minimum wage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2015, 07:13:54 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2015, 07:02:25 PM
From what I have read online, Minis do quite well at high miles. Of course with any car maintenance is the key to it lasting. I just don't see myself being able to afford a car with less than 100k miles until I finish school and get a job that pays more than minimum wage.

I think you're taking sufficient precautions. Take the advice and your brother and get it checked. There isn't much else you can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 07:27:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 07, 2015, 07:13:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2015, 07:02:25 PM
From what I have read online, Minis do quite well at high miles. Of course with any car maintenance is the key to it lasting. I just don't see myself being able to afford a car with less than 100k miles until I finish school and get a job that pays more than minimum wage.
I think you're taking sufficient precautions. Take the advice and your brother and get it checked. There isn't much else you can do.

Thanks. I'm just frustrated right now because I wouldn't even be in this situation of having to find a car if I weren't being forced to stay in student housing.

I just wish that my mother didn't freak out every time I suggest looking for a manual transmission car because then I could get one in much better condition for the same price. Hell, I found an 07 Mini with 80k miles and no mechanical issues much closer to me than the ones in Chicago for $3500 but nope, apparently I'll die the moment I touch a stick shift.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2015, 07:39:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2015, 07:27:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 07, 2015, 07:13:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 07, 2015, 07:02:25 PM
From what I have read online, Minis do quite well at high miles. Of course with any car maintenance is the key to it lasting. I just don't see myself being able to afford a car with less than 100k miles until I finish school and get a job that pays more than minimum wage.
I think you're taking sufficient precautions. Take the advice and your brother and get it checked. There isn't much else you can do.

Thanks. I'm just frustrated right now because I wouldn't even be in this situation of having to find a car if I weren't being forced to stay in student housing.

I just wish that my mother didn't freak out every time I suggest looking for a manual transmission car because then I could get one in much better condition for the same price. Hell, I found an 07 Mini with 80k miles and no mechanical issues much closer to me than the ones in Chicago for $3500 but nope, apparently I'll die the moment I touch a stick shift.

Millions, maybe even more than a billion people drive stick shifts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2015, 07:49:58 PM

My brother offered to teach me how to drive a manual on his car and I really want to. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom more than anything and I really appreciate her helping me buy a car especially on such short notice. I wish she had a little more faith me. She is so much more overbearing on me than she ever was on my brother. He got his first car at 17 and it was a manual transmission. I honestly don't see what the problem is with me wanting to get one too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 08, 2015, 12:59:05 AM

Forging in the rain sucks. Need a structure with a roof. Maybe once I have that some walls could be in the pipeline as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 08, 2015, 06:24:21 AM

Buddy; stick shifts can be fun. The downside is that when it comes time to dispose of the car, the selling price will be smaller than for an automatic and the market for stick shift cars is much smaller.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2015, 04:42:30 PM

In a stunning turn of events somebody just listed their automatic Mini for sale and the address is less than two miles from where I live. This one is in better condition, has fewer miles, and is less expensive than the one in Chicago.

Praise Asmo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:18:06 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 04:42:30 PM
In a stunning turn of events somebody just listed their automatic Mini for sale and the address is less than two miles from where I live. This one is in better condition, has fewer miles, and is less expensive than the one in Chicago.

Praise Asmo!

another good turn of events!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2015, 07:20:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:18:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 04:42:30 PM
In a stunning turn of events somebody just listed their automatic Mini for sale and the address is less than two miles from where I live. This one is in better condition, has fewer miles, and is less expensive than the one in Chicago.

Praise Asmo!
another good turn of events!

I knew sacrificing a goat to Asmo was a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2015, 08:38:12 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 07:20:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:18:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 04:42:30 PM
In a stunning turn of events somebody just listed their automatic Mini for sale and the address is less than two miles from where I live. This one is in better condition, has fewer miles, and is less expensive than the one in Chicago.

Praise Asmo!
another good turn of events!

I knew sacrificing a goat to Asmo was a good idea.

I doubt the goat agrees!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 08, 2015, 11:12:33 PM

Not dead. Least, I don't think so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2015, 11:15:28 PM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 08, 2015, 11:12:33 PM
Not dead. Least, I don't think so.

Long time no see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 08, 2015, 11:29:17 PM

Certainly has been a minute. Between my grandmother almost dying, school, and whatever semblance of a social life I manage to maintain, it's been hard to use forums.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 09, 2015, 03:33:38 AM

^^^
Hi, NoHandlebarsAttached:computerwave: It's nice to 'see' you again. I think the last time we 'saw' you was when you posted a photograph of a more slender you. ;) --That was a long time ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 09, 2015, 04:08:06 AM

Was it? Well, time flies, that doesn't seem like too long ago to me. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 09, 2015, 04:48:05 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 09, 2015, 04:08:06 AM
Was it? Well, time flies, that doesn't seem like too long ago to me. :P

Maybe I'm wrong. :-[
I think you came back again after you posted your picture. It's just that you say, "hi" and then "bye." You don't stay for too long. Maybe I didn't 'see' you last time you were here. Also, I've been having memory problems since The Great HAF Crash of 2015. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2015, 06:49:23 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 08, 2015, 11:12:33 PM
Not dead. Least, I don't think so.

Hello!!!! :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM

Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 09, 2015, 07:37:44 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

Well you can always shave. Then you would be a well groomed 30 year old, single, unemployed, gamer living in his mums basement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2015, 07:52:33 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 09, 2015, 07:37:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

Well you can always shave. Then you would be a well groomed 30 year old, single, unemployed, gamer living in his mums basement.

Don't you dare shave. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 09, 2015, 08:57:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2015, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 09, 2015, 07:37:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

Well you can always shave. Then you would be a well groomed 30 year old, single, unemployed, gamer living in his mums basement.

Don't you dare shave. :P

Would he lose his Viking powers?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 09:35:35 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2015, 07:52:33 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 09, 2015, 07:37:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

Well you can always shave. Then you would be a well groomed 30 year old, single, unemployed, gamer living in his mums basement.

Don't you dare shave. :P

I knew you thought I'm sexy. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2015, 10:16:19 PM

I'm just saving your face from disaster. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 09, 2015, 11:15:51 PM

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/08/bbc-presenter-calls-boxer-tyson-fury-dickhead-on-live-tv

Wish more presenters would be so frank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:06:41 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2015, 10:16:19 PM
I'm just saving your face from disaster. ;D

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:07:10 AM

Quote from: Crow on December 09, 2015, 11:15:51 PM
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/dec/08/bbc-presenter-calls-boxer-tyson-fury-dickhead-on-live-tv

Wish more presenters would be so frank.

Yep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 10, 2015, 12:50:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:06:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2015, 10:16:19 PM
I'm just saving your face from disaster. ;D
:rofl:

I am happy you are amused at my expence. I shall remember this.... ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 10, 2015, 01:29:55 PM

Well talking bout shaving and messing up your face that what I did this morning. I had been lazy and let my facial hair grow out which was covering some blemishes I didn't know were there, as I use a DE razor and it just sliced off the blemishes without even noticing until there was a lot of blood. Now I have three scabs on my face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 10, 2015, 07:23:09 PM

Have you checked your nose?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 10, 2015, 07:54:32 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 10, 2015, 07:23:09 PM
Have you checked your nose?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 11, 2015, 02:06:43 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

I just moved all of my stuff out of my dorm and back home. We can be adults who still live with their parents together.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 11, 2015, 03:01:44 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 11, 2015, 02:06:43 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:24:25 PM
Well, I arrived back home in the cold north last Saturday and have finally gotten mostly settled in. Liberated my old room from the clutches of my absent youngest brother, moved all his shit out and got my stuff mostly sorted.

So now I am a 30 year old, single, unemployed, bearded gamer living in his mom's basement. >:( I hate being a stereotype......

I just moved all of my stuff out of my dorm and back home. We can be adults who still live with their parents together.

Sounds like the makings of a plan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 11, 2015, 06:33:15 PM

This morning I was telling my stepdad that when I move out I wanted to get another cat so Lilith wouldn't be lonely.

This afternoon the Rottweiler brought a kitten to our doorstep. This is not what I meant Universe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 11, 2015, 07:14:50 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 11, 2015, 06:33:15 PM
This morning I was telling my stepdad that when I move out I wanted to get another cat so Lilith wouldn't be lonely.

This afternoon the Rottweiler brought a kitten to our doorstep. This is not what I meant Universe.

That is not what you thought you meant. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 11, 2015, 08:40:12 PM

Kitty will be going to a good home tonight. A lady contacted me after I posted an ad on Craigslist saying that she was looking for a kitten since her kids just moved out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 11, 2015, 09:48:30 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 11, 2015, 06:33:15 PM
This morning I was telling my stepdad that when I move out I wanted to get another cat so Lilith wouldn't be lonely.

This afternoon the Rottweiler brought a kitten to our doorstep. This is not what I meant Universe.

See? There is a god!!

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:37:42 AM

I've been in hospital for the past two days and it's just hit me how ill I have actually been. I was admitted with severe abdominal pain and a dangerously low blood pressure. Turns out I have septicaemia (blood poisoning) and at one point I was in the resuscitation section of the hospital. Now I'm scared retrospectively about what could have happened!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2015, 07:41:34 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:37:42 AM
I've been in hospital for the past two days and it's just hit me how ill I have actually been. I was admitted with severe abdominal pain and a dangerously low blood pressure. Turns out I have septicaemia (blood poisoning) and at one point I was in the resuscitation section of the hospital. Now I'm scared retrospectively about what could have happened!

Gosh! Are you in hospital now? Or back home yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:48:30 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2015, 07:41:34 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:37:42 AM
I've been in hospital for the past two days and it's just hit me how ill I have actually been. I was admitted with severe abdominal pain and a dangerously low blood pressure. Turns out I have septicaemia (blood poisoning) and at one point I was in the resuscitation section of the hospital. Now I'm scared retrospectively about what could have happened!
Gosh! Are you in hospital now? Or back home yet?

Still in as on iv antibiotics still. At least I'm on a normal ward instead of the acute medicine one now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2015, 08:39:34 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:48:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2015, 07:41:34 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:37:42 AM
I've been in hospital for the past two days and it's just hit me how ill I have actually been. I was admitted with severe abdominal pain and a dangerously low blood pressure. Turns out I have septicaemia (blood poisoning) and at one point I was in the resuscitation section of the hospital. Now I'm scared retrospectively about what could have happened!
Gosh! Are you in hospital now? Or back home yet?

Still in as on iv antibiotics still. At least I'm on a normal ward instead of the acute medicine one now.

And on the mend! What caused it? Do you know?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 12, 2015, 09:37:03 AM

That's nasty CLT. You have any falls that resulted in cuts or cuts that were near grimy places?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 12, 2015, 09:40:48 AM

Good grief, Claire! That's nasty. Here's hoping it clears up soon and doesn't spoil Xmas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2015, 10:36:02 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pitbullforum.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Feek2.gif&hash=cedbeff59ab144472553f89d1cb7b6f9b6481f5d) Wow Claire, that's terrible! Hope you feel better soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 11:12:00 AM

They're not 100% sure of the cause. An old woman is trying to get me to go to chapel with her tomorrow! Really hope I'm out of here by then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2015, 11:16:42 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 11:12:00 AM
They're not 100% sure of the cause. An old woman is trying to get me to go to chapel with her tomorrow! Really hope I'm out of here by then.

Go with her. Point and laugh. She won't ask again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 12, 2015, 03:29:46 PM

Very very glad you're on the mend, Clairliontamer, though it's a bit disconcerting that the cause of this episode hasn't been diagnosed. Several "helpful" questions come to mind, but I'll leave that to the professionals. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 05:03:58 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 12, 2015, 03:29:46 PM
Very very glad you're on the mend, Clairliontamer, though it's a bit disconcerting that the cause of this episode hasn't been diagnosed. Several "helpful" questions come to mind, but I'll leave that to the professionals. :hug:

I'm not concerned with the source at all. I'm happy to have received excellent care and they swiftly got treatment started which has helped in the long run.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 12, 2015, 06:18:49 PM

That's awful Claire. Hope you're healed up soon. And that's so weird to have that happen with no obvious reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:31:34 PM

The problem is there are a few potential areas infected: chest infection, peritonitis and kidneys have had trouble in the past. I've been generally unwell and 'fluey' for the past week but rapidly went downhill on Thursday. I'm just falling apart!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 12, 2015, 11:11:43 PM

We are with you Claire. Please get well soon. The Scamp and all of us need you. Tell the nice lady who wants to pray for you in the chapel, thanks but no thanks. I know you as a nice lady and It would be beneath your dignity to tell her to ; stick it up her ass. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2015, 08:50:42 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 12, 2015, 07:31:34 PM
The problem is there are a few potential areas infected: chest infection, peritonitis and kidneys have had trouble in the past. I've been generally unwell and 'fluey' for the past week but rapidly went downhill on Thursday. I'm just falling apart!

Not wishing Daisy become a punch ball in any way. But I sincerely hope that this illness is causing your ex at least a modicum of inconvenience after he buggered up you meeting Buddy et al a few weeks ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 13, 2015, 10:00:12 AM

Well, as an indication what a complete twat he actually is he brought Daisy to see me in hospital yesterday and left her with me, the fact I'm ill and might not be able to entertain her didn't cross his mind....... the nurse bollocked him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2015, 10:24:08 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 13, 2015, 10:00:12 AM
Well, as an indication what a complete twat he actually is he brought Daisy to see me in hospital yesterday and left her with me, the fact I'm ill and might not be able to entertain her didn't cross his mind....... the nurse bollocked him!

Good for the nurse.
Are you feeling any better today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2015, 11:44:06 AM

I'm glad you're on the mend. I will be joining that nice old lady who wants to pray for you by discussing your situation with my cat. The outcome won't be any different but at least we know DeeDee's listening.

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 13, 2015, 10:00:12 AM
Well, as an indication what a complete twat he actually is he brought Daisy to see me in hospital yesterday and left her with me, the fact I'm ill and might not be able to entertain her didn't cross his mind....... the nurse bollocked him!

Please describe this bollocking. I can guess what the word means but I've never seen it in action.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2015, 04:48:25 PM

TBH I have more faith in DeeDee than God

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 14, 2015, 02:02:55 AM

Actually, I think that the ancient Egyptians believed that the cat had divine powers. Books will know about this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 14, 2015, 02:21:10 AM

Get well soon. Hope you are soon out. x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 14, 2015, 03:16:46 AM

Oh, Claire, get well soon. :hugs:

If your hospital stay is anything like my recent one, a doctor will flit through your room once a day, but you will see nurses and other non-physician staff at least once an hour, if not more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 14, 2015, 04:26:28 AM

Claire, like everyone here, I also hope you feel better real soon. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 14, 2015, 09:32:08 AM

Quote from: Velma on December 14, 2015, 03:16:46 AM
Oh, Claire, get well soon. :hugs:

If your hospital stay is anything like my recent one, a doctor will flit through your room once a day, but you will see nurses and other non-physician staff at least once an hour, if not more.

Nhs hospitals are set up a bit different to the ones in the states. When I was in resus I had a nurse constantly at my side and a doctor would pop in every ten minutes or so. Now I'm a bit better I'm on a normal ward where there are six beds in one big room. So we have a nurse and two clinical support workers with us at all times. The doctors then do ward rounds so you see them twice a day. I actually like the ward system as there's a real camaraderie developing between us on here, the lady next to me is fascinating. Oh and then there's the tea lady.........we have tea delivered on a trolley on the half hour, every half hour. Jj is worried I'm becoming institutionalised!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2015, 01:39:06 PM

They're slipping little blue pills into the tea, to keep you docile. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 14, 2015, 02:40:28 PM

I think me and alcohol are done. Just can't handle it any more. I rarely drink these days maybe a glass of wine with food or a few bottles of weak beer watching football on the odd occasion and that is pushing me a bit. Go out with friends for a bar oriented weekend and I'm out of action for days and really don't enjoy it. Ah well all good things must come to an end at some point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 14, 2015, 03:17:33 PM

Get well soon, Claire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 18, 2015, 12:54:18 PM

This article on The Guardian: My Students Paid £9,000 and They Think They Own Me. (http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/dec/18/my-students-have-paid-9000-and-now-they-think-they-own-me)

I missed the big money university days as I only paid about £2,500 per year or something similar, I'm not quite sure how much it was really as my parents paid it and it didn't concern me. Regardless I do remember many of the issues in the article starting to flare up, primarily about lack of teaching. I always replied you are not there to be taught you are there to be independent and show you are capable of learning without the aid of others, that the tutors are there to guide you but ultimately it is up to yourself, especially considering they have their own research projects to do. The response to that was always why am I paying X amount then.

Perhaps the issue isn't that students are paying the money but they do not understand what uni is providing them. Due to the fact that university has almost become a de facto progression in education for the masses that now means little, combined with the A level system still mollycoddles the students a disconnect between what is expected and what is reality has arose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2015, 01:03:45 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 18, 2015, 12:54:18 PM
This article on The Guardian: My Students Paid £9,000 and They Think They Own Me. (http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/dec/18/my-students-have-paid-9000-and-now-they-think-they-own-me)

I missed the big money university days as I only paid about £2,500 per year or something similar, I'm not quite sure how much it was really as my parents paid it and it didn't concern me. Regardless I do remember many of the issues in the article starting to flare up, primarily about lack of teaching. I always replied you are not there to be taught you are there to be independent and show you are capable of learning without the aid of others, that the tutors are there to guide you but ultimately it is up to yourself, especially considering they have their own research projects to do. The response to that was always why am I paying X amount then.

Perhaps the issue isn't that students are paying the money but they do not understand what uni is providing them. Due to the fact that university has almost become a de facto progression in education for the masses that now means little, combined with the A level system still mollycoddles the students a disconnect between what is expected and what is reality has arose.

This issue is causing real problems where my wife works. The students are getting seriously focused on succeeding. Not a bad thing you might think. However what happens to the students who are incapable of succeeding? They still end up with the debt but no degree and no way to get their money back. Thus they get very upset with poor marks. They are not inclined to accept the blame because they have never been responsible for their own learning before. All their educational experience prior to Uni was of being spoon fed answers to regurgitate in exams. They were not required to think.

Now what happens when a tutor can see that a student is a hopeless case, incapable of even getting a third class degree? And tutors know a hopeless case when they see one. To all intents and purposes the Uni is taking money under false pretences, and the tax payer is footing the bill.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 18, 2015, 01:41:41 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2015, 01:03:45 PM
This issue is causing real problems where my wife works. The students are getting seriously focused on succeeding. Not a bad thing you might think. However what happens to the students who are incapable of succeeding? They still end up with the debt but no degree and no way to get their money back. Thus they get very upset with poor marks. They are not inclined to accept the blame because they have never been responsible for their own learning before. All their educational experience prior to Uni was of being spoon fed answers to regurgitate in exams. They were not required to think.

Now what happens when a tutor can see that a student is a hopeless case, incapable of even getting a third class degree? And tutors know a hopeless case when they see one. To all intents and purposes the Uni is taking money under false pretences, and the tax payer is footing the bill.

Do they not cut people anymore? My year started out with 90 students by the time it got to third year there were 30. Many left because they couldn't handle the criticism (looking back at it now it was brutal) but more were kicked out because they couldn't hit academic targets, officially it was below a third but the tutors always asked them to stop wasting their time if they couldn't hit a 2.1.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2015, 05:25:00 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 18, 2015, 01:41:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2015, 01:03:45 PM
This issue is causing real problems where my wife works. The students are getting seriously focused on succeeding. Not a bad thing you might think. However what happens to the students who are incapable of succeeding? They still end up with the debt but no degree and no way to get their money back. Thus they get very upset with poor marks. They are not inclined to accept the blame because they have never been responsible for their own learning before. All their educational experience prior to Uni was of being spoon fed answers to regurgitate in exams. They were not required to think.

Now what happens when a tutor can see that a student is a hopeless case, incapable of even getting a third class degree? And tutors know a hopeless case when they see one. To all intents and purposes the Uni is taking money under false pretences, and the tax payer is footing the bill.

Do they not cut people anymore? My year started out with 90 students by the time it got to third year there were 30. Many left because they couldn't handle the criticism (looking back at it now was brutal) but more were kicked out because they couldn't hit academic targets, offically it was below a third but the tutors always asked them to stop wasting there time if they couldn't hit a 2.1.

I presume that would depend on the University. I'll ask my wife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2015, 09:54:13 PM

My friend has been on my mind.
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:pensive:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2015, 11:44:18 PM

We think he is busy on real world things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 19, 2015, 01:01:32 AM

Blasphemy. Everyone knows that HAF is the most important thing in the history of ever. I hereby claim the title of the resident HAF deity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2015, 07:01:58 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 19, 2015, 01:01:32 AM
...
I hereby claim the title of the resident HAF deity.

:shifty: OK.

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I'm...Um...
...gonna go change the quote below my psychedelic spoon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 19, 2015, 07:08:53 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 19, 2015, 07:01:58 AM
:shifty: OK.

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I'm...Um...
...gonna go change the quote below my psychedelic spoon.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2015, 07:16:04 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2015, 09:14:58 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 19, 2015, 01:01:32 AM
Blasphemy. Everyone knows that HAF is the most important thing in the history of ever. I hereby claim the title of the resident HAF deity.

Your wish is my command.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 19, 2015, 05:09:33 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2015, 06:29:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 19, 2015, 09:14:58 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 19, 2015, 01:01:32 AM
Blasphemy. Everyone knows that HAF is the most important thing in the history of ever. I hereby claim the title of the resident HAF deity.
Your wish is my command.

No.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 19, 2015, 11:55:12 PM

I think this can all be decided very quickly once we find out who has the dragons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 20, 2015, 10:18:35 AM

There can be multiple deities.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 20, 2015, 12:14:10 PM

So Bud what's your message and what do we get from your new found goddess status?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM

Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 20, 2015, 06:13:23 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM
Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

Sold. Here's my sole. Actually I need that have my soul instead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 20, 2015, 06:16:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM
Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

*Drops the silly putty and walks over to the lounge*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 20, 2015, 09:01:52 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM
Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

I can be on board with this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 20, 2015, 09:16:28 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM
Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge?
Wait, you're not Dionysos?

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 21, 2015, 08:04:15 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 20, 2015, 06:04:50 PM
Well, first off snakes > ratties so that is now official.

As fir what everyone gets from me being the new resident deity? Free coffee and doughnuts in the lounge.

You can count me in, if you replace the doughnuts with apple- or keylime pie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 22, 2015, 12:23:50 AM

and I would prefer tea with skinny milk if it could be arranged Your Majesty. Oh, and ginger thins please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 22, 2015, 11:40:11 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on December 22, 2015, 12:23:50 AM
and I would prefer tea with skinny milk if it could be arranged Your Majesty. Oh, and ginger thins please.

I will swap the doughnuts for ginger thins as I can actually eat them. I was just in it for the free coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 23, 2015, 03:56:00 AM

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Your new deity gave you guys coffee and doughnuts.
You gave her your soul.

We haven't seen her around here lately...
She's invisible?
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Of course she is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 23, 2015, 04:21:17 AM

Shit you caught me. I've been busy polishing up these souls so that they are all nice and shiny. Who doesn't love nice and shiny? I am a benevolent goddess, unlike the last one. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 23, 2015, 05:52:39 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2015, 07:31:00 PM

Too much is on my mind lately. I think I have finally come to accept the fact that I am gay. It's something that I've always denied because of the years of being made fun of for my appearance. It was always the first thing people would assume about me so I would get in the habit of denying it. Well, I can't deny it anymore. As I've gotten older I keep getting questions like "When are you going to find a boyfriend?" Apparently the answer is never.

I just wanted to get that off my chest because it is something that I have wanted to say for a while now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 26, 2015, 08:30:16 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
Too much is on my mind lately. I think I have finally come to accept the fact that I am gay. It's something that I've always denied because of the years of being made fun of for my appearance. It was always the first thing people would assume about me so I would get in the habit of denying it. Well, I can't deny it anymore. As I've gotten older I keep getting questions like "When are you going to find a boyfriend?" Apparently the answer is never.

I just wanted to get that off my chest because it is something that I have wanted to say for a while now.

Best thing is you are at the perfect age to go have fun with it. Not that you wont have as much fun later on in life but relatively speaking you have few responsibilities and the ability to mix with many from all walks of life very easily.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2015, 08:44:19 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 26, 2015, 08:30:16 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
Too much is on my mind lately. I think I have finally come to accept the fact that I am gay. It's something that I've always denied because of the years of being made fun of for my appearance. It was always the first thing people would assume about me so I would get in the habit of denying it. Well, I can't deny it anymore. As I've gotten older I keep getting questions like "When are you going to find a boyfriend?" Apparently the answer is never.

I just wanted to get that off my chest because it is something that I have wanted to say for a while now.

Best thing is you are at the perfect age to go have fun with it. Not that you wont have as much fun later on in life but relatively speaking you have few responsibilities and the ability to mix with many from all walks of life very easily.

Quite right :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2015, 08:47:49 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
Too much is on my mind lately. I think I have finally come to accept the fact that I am gay. It's something that I've always denied because of the years of being made fun of for my appearance. It was always the first thing people would assume about me so I would get in the habit of denying it. Well, I can't deny it anymore. As I've gotten older I keep getting questions like "When are you going to find a boyfriend?" Apparently the answer is never.

I just wanted to get that off my chest because it is something that I have wanted to say for a while now.

Are you attracted to women or just not attracted to men? And whether or not you are straight, bi or gay you are attractive, you are immensely cute and infinitely loveable. ((((((Buddy))))))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 26, 2015, 09:12:43 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
I just wanted to get that off my chest because it is something that I have wanted to say for a while now.

Glad you can say it here. Have you told anyone else yet, or are you keeping it quiet for now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on December 26, 2015, 09:14:33 PM

Must be queer. She met me, and not a flicker...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2015, 09:16:52 PM

Quote from: Siz on December 26, 2015, 09:14:33 PM
Must be queer. She met me, and not a flicker...

:doh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM

Quote from: Firebird on December 26, 2015, 09:12:43 PM

Glad you can say it here. Have you told anyone else yet, or are you keeping it quiet for now?

I had planned on telling my parents yesterday but chickened out. I'm not worried that they will reject me or anything, I just couldn't figure out a good way to say it. You guys are my Guinea pigs.

Quote from: Siz on December 26, 2015, 09:14:33 PM
Must be queer. She met me, and not a flicker...

I know your heart must be broken but try to keep a stiff upper lip.

Really though, you guys are the best and I couldn't ask for better friends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 26, 2015, 11:16:04 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
Really though, you guys are the best and I couldn't ask for better friends.

Did you really think we would have a problem with this? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 26, 2015, 11:18:04 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 26, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
Really though, you guys are the best and I couldn't ask for better friends.

Did you really think we would have a problem with this? ;)

Of course not. I do have some faith in you. :p

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 01:49:56 AM

It's really about you and nobody else, Bud. Do whatever makes you happy and don't worry too much about what other people think.

On my mind is a proposition I received today. Our district organizer is planning on stepping down so he can focus on the D.C. area and wants me to take the position. At first I was shocked, but on further reflection there really isn't anybody else to do the job if he decides that enough is enough.

We have a few old timers who either wouldn't take the task on or have too many other commitments to make things work smoothly. The problem is that Virginia is a pretty big state and I would have to coordinate between Richmond, NOVA, Hampton Roads, and Appalachia. That's a lot of work and I would have to give up some of what I do around here.

Decisions, decisions.... at least I have until the 16th to decide. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2015, 07:50:01 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 01:49:56 AM
It's really about you and nobody else, Bud. Do whatever makes you happy and don't worry too much about what other people think.

On my mind is a proposition I received today. Our district organizer is planning on stepping down so he can focus on the D.C. area and wants me to take the position. At first I was shocked, but on further reflection there really isn't anybody else to do the job if he decides that enough is enough.

We have a few old timers who either wouldn't take the task on or have too many other commitments to make things work smoothly. The problem is that Virginia is a pretty big state and I would have to coordinate between Richmond, NOVA, Hampton Roads, and Appalachia. That's a lot of work and I would have to give up some of what I do around here.

Decisions, decisions.... at least I have until the 16th to decide. :(

What were your first thoughts?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 05:35:15 PM

First thought? I donwanna. BUT, on further reflection I think I'll take the task on. Had breakfast with a few of the folks this morning and they talked me into it. Maybe. I'm really not sure at the moment. When I think about what I'd need to do my head fills with plans but I'm still unsure about things when I think about the big picture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 27, 2015, 05:38:17 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
Quote from: Firebird on December 26, 2015, 09:12:43 PM

Glad you can say it here. Have you told anyone else yet, or are you keeping it quiet for now?

I had planned on telling my parents yesterday but chickened out. I'm not worried that they will reject me or anything, I just couldn't figure out a good way to say it. You guys are my Guinea pigs.

Do you think they'll accept it straight on, though?
It's cheesy, but a gay person I knew cited the scene in "X men 2" where a kid tells his parents he's a mutant, and the mother responded "Have you ever tried not being a mutant?" as a common experience for when they come out. If there's a chance of that happening, just be prepared to stick to your guns and not express doubt. At least your parents sound like they'll be able to accept it, which is a lot better than some people have.
When my brother came out, he just said it flat out: "I'm gay." No equivocation, no room for doubt. Another friend, when mentioning he broke up with his girlfriend and asked why, just said it simply too: "I think I'm gay." That time we were silent, not sure if he was joking, until he said "I'm serious". For me at least, the certainty in their voices helped me regain my balance emotionally, because I was shocked. Not bothered at all, just surprised. I don't know if that helps at all, as you would know how best to handle your parents, but hopefully it does a little.
Good luck! Let us know what happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2015, 05:55:04 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 05:35:15 PM
First thought? I donwanna. BUT, on further reflection I think I'll take the task on. Had breakfast with a few of the folks this morning and they talked me into it. Maybe. I'm really not sure at the moment. When I think about what I'd need to do my head fills with plans but I'm still unsure about things when I think about the big picture.

Do you want to make a difference?
Will the system let you make difference?
Could you tolerate not being allowed to make a difference (however small)?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 06:41:37 PM

Yes.
No.
No.

The problem is, I can tend to be a bit harsh on people when I'm in a position of authority. I don't intend to be that way and I try to avoid it but sometimes you just have to push to get things done. The carrot can be effective too but the stick comes into play as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2015, 07:23:38 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 27, 2015, 06:41:37 PM
Yes.
No.
No.

The problem is, I can tend to be a bit harsh on people when I'm in a position of authority. I don't intend to be that way and I try to avoid it but sometimes you just have to push to get things done. The carrot can be effective too but the stick comes into play as well.

My advice would be to try it and see what happens. Give it 3 months and see what happens. 3 months is the 'honeymoon' period for a job after which the novelty wears off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2015, 02:10:25 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
I had planned on telling my parents yesterday but chickened out. I'm not worried that they will reject me or anything, I just couldn't figure out a good way to say it. You guys are my Guinea pigs.

Is it important for your parents to know? I understand that the media build it up to be this big must do thing but when you actually think about the topic the more irrelevant it appears to be, especially if your parents are going to be cool with it like most decent parents would be.

I don't talk about my sexual adventures with my parents it isn't really a conversation that comes up, nor is orientation. If it did come up then I would talk to them about it as I have a totally open policy if my parents want to know things but it isn't really relative to everyday life. Lets say I was queer the only time I would really see the need to tell them outside of general chit–chat would be if I was going to get them to meet somebody that I was involved/interested in or if they were asking questions related to the subject. Otherwise it isn't necessary. I didn't tell my parents I had stopped eating animal products even though I hadn't done for about 6 months, the only time I did was when I thought it was necessary for them to know so they could book a restaurant that at least gave me a food option, the same would have gone if I was popping around for food. A choice and an innate thing are not the same but the underlying premise is, you shouldn't nor do you need to explain anything especialy when it is something you are only just starting to explore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM

Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on December 28, 2015, 08:57:43 AM

I agree with you, Crow, to an extent. But if something is a big life choice and/or of personal significance and you have a close relationship with your parents you may well wish to share your journey with them. To withhold information may be putting up barriers that alter the dynamic of that relationship, potentially more damaging than the information itself. Presumably this is the reason behind the well documented compulsion to 'come out'... for those to whom sharing their feelings with their parents is important.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2015, 08:58:02 AM

Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2015, 02:10:25 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 26, 2015, 11:06:32 PM
I had planned on telling my parents yesterday but chickened out. I'm not worried that they will reject me or anything, I just couldn't figure out a good way to say it. You guys are my Guinea pigs.

Is it important for your parents to know? I understand that the media build it up to be this big must do thing but when you actually think about the topic the more irrelevant it appears to be, especially if your parents are going to be cool with it like most decent parents would be.

I don't talk about my sexual adventures with my parents it isn't really a conversation that comes up, nor is orientation. If it did come up then I would talk to them about it as I have a totally open policy if my parents want to know things but it isn't really relative to everyday life. Lets say I was queer the only time I would really see the need to tell them outside of general chit–chat would be if I was going to get them to meet somebody that I was involved/interested in or if they were asking questions related to the subject. Otherwise it isn't necessary. I didn't tell my parents I had stopped eating animal products even though I hadn't done for about 6 months, the only time I did was when I thought it was necessary for them to know so they could book a restaurant that at least gave me a food option, the same would have gone if I was popping around for food. A choice and an innate thing are not the same but the underlying premise is, you shouldn't nor do you need to explain anything especialy when it is something you are only just starting to explore.

How did giving up animal products go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2015, 09:14:38 AM

I suppose the thing to do Buddy is not stress. Tell people if it crops up and you want to tell them. Or don't. It's what you are and you are not public property.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 28, 2015, 09:52:08 AM

^ Just so. It's your business and not of public concern. However, perhaps before you become completely open about it, you'd be better to lie low for a while and settle down with your new orientation. I wish you all the very best. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2015, 12:21:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2015, 08:58:02 AM
How did giving up animal products go?

Really easy. I got to the point where I had been studying the subject for a few years, had the chance to speak to some respected scientists who really opened my eyes and I could find no convincing argument in favour besides it tastes nice. My go to meals are "bowls", I use two different bases usually one that is a mix of protein and carbohydrates such as brown rice mixed with quinoa or amaranth mixed with farro, then a dark green leafy base such as spinach, kale or beetroot leaves. Then from there I add a a selection of vegetables sometimes raw or sometimes prepared in different ways depending on the flavours I want. Then I usually add in a selection of things such as beans, avocado, roasted chickpeas, falafel, potatoes, tofu or other things. Then finish it off with a dressing, I personally like to use a fresh squeezed citrus juice mixed with oils and spices, then throw in some seeds and nuts and mix together. More complicated to the food I used to eat but you can create any flavour profile you want, very easy to put together, super nutritional and very tasty.

The first week I was bloated and farting/crapping a lot and it was disgusting, I hadn't just removed meat I had added a lot of fibre to my diet but that subsided after a week and feel great since. The only thing I still eat animal wise is a B12 supplement that is derived from them as that is the only reliable source. I'm also not staunch about it when eating out as there are still very few places that cater to it and vegi options are always full of dairy in ways you would never expect, though I have quickly found those that give a proper animal free option and maintain creativity are often the far superior restaurants. Wine is another time I don't care about animal products as I am drinking something unhealthy anyway so there is no point is being overly zealous about what ingredient it might have in it and really the only unhealthy thing I currently consume. My consumption of food has shot up and even though I have never had a philosophical dislike to animal food products I do not find them tempting in the slightest, I have no sweet tooth any more either which I found surprising, I had a skittle the other days and it was so sweet I was almost sick. Cheese, milk and eggs I now find to be revolting and cheese was one of my favourite food prior. Skin and hair got so much better and I have to cut my nails three times a week rather than once a week as they grow very fast now. Food shopping has become incredibly cheap I use to spend about £40-£50 a week now it is on average about £10 and on weeks where I need to restock some basics about £20. That is all I have noticed so far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:56:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM
Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

And she hated me to begin with!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2015, 12:21:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2015, 08:58:02 AM
How did giving up animal products go?

Really easy. I got to the point where I had been studying the subject for a few years, had the chance to speak to some respected scientists who really opened my eyes and I could find no convincing argument in favour besides it tastes nice. My go to meals are "bowls", I use two different bases usually one that is a mix of protein and carbohydrates such as brown rice mixed with quinoa or amaranth mixed with farro, then a dark green leafy base such as spinach, kale or beetroot leaves. Then from there I add a a selection of vegetables sometimes raw or sometimes prepared in different ways depending on the flavours I want. Then I usually add in a selection of things such as beans, avocado, roasted chickpeas, falafel, potatoes, tofu or other things. Then finish it off with a dressing, I personally like to use a fresh squeezed citrus juice mixed with oils and spices, then throw in some seeds and nuts and mix together. More complicated to the food I used to eat but you can create any flavour profile you want, very easy to put together, super nutritional and very tasty.

The first week I was bloated and farting/crapping a lot and it was disgusting, I hadn't just removed meat I had added a lot of fibre to my diet but that subsided after a week and feel great since. The only thing I still eat animal wise is a B12 supplement that is derived from them as that is the only reliable source. I'm also not staunch about it when eating out as there are still very few places that cater to it and vegi options are always full of dairy in ways you would never expect, though I have quickly found those that give a proper animal free option and maintain creativity are often the far superior restaurants. Wine is another time I don't care about animal products as I am drinking something unhealthy anyway so there is no point is being overly zealous about what ingredient it might have in it and really the only unhealthy thing I currently consume. My consumption of food has shot up and even though I have never had a philosophical dislike to animal food products I do not find them tempting in the slightest, I have no sweet tooth any more either which I found surprising, I had a skittle the other days and it was so sweet I was almost sick. Cheese, milk and eggs I now find to be revolting and cheese was one of my favourite food prior. Skin and hair got so much better and I have to cut my nails three times a week rather than once a week as they grow very fast now. Food shopping has become incredibly cheap I use to spend about £40-£50 a week now it is on average about £10 and on weeks where I need to restock some basics about £20. That is all I have noticed so far.

But.....steak, cheese, bacon, ice cream, YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 28, 2015, 03:42:59 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:59:19 PM
But.....steak, cheese, bacon, ice cream, YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS!!!!!!!!!

Don't do anything for me, cheese did but doesn't any more. Similarly to how I use to think about cigarettes to how I know think about them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2015, 03:48:54 PM

Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2015, 12:21:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2015, 08:58:02 AM
How did giving up animal products go?

Really easy. I got to the point where I had been studying the subject for a few years, had the chance to speak to some respected scientists who really opened my eyes and I could find no convincing argument in favour besides it tastes nice. My go to meals are "bowls", I use two different bases usually one that is a mix of protein and carbohydrates such as brown rice mixed with quinoa or amaranth mixed with farro, then a dark green leafy base such as spinach, kale or beetroot leaves. Then from there I add a a selection of vegetables sometimes raw or sometimes prepared in different ways depending on the flavours I want. Then I usually add in a selection of things such as beans, avocado, roasted chickpeas, falafel, potatoes, tofu or other things. Then finish it off with a dressing, I personally like to use a fresh squeezed citrus juice mixed with oils and spices, then throw in some seeds and nuts and mix together. More complicated to the food I used to eat but you can create any flavour profile you want, very easy to put together, super nutritional and very tasty.

The first week I was bloated and farting/crapping a lot and it was disgusting, I hadn't just removed meat I had added a lot of fibre to my diet but that subsided after a week and feel great since. The only thing I still eat animal wise is a B12 supplement that is derived from them as that is the only reliable source. I'm also not staunch about it when eating out as there are still very few places that cater to it and vegi options are always full of dairy in ways you would never expect, though I have quickly found those that give a proper animal free option and maintain creativity are often the far superior restaurants. Wine is another time I don't care about animal products as I am drinking something unhealthy anyway so there is no point is being overly zealous about what ingredient it might have in it and really the only unhealthy thing I currently consume. My consumption of food has shot up and even though I have never had a philosophical dislike to animal food products I do not find them tempting in the slightest, I have no sweet tooth any more either which I found surprising, I had a skittle the other days and it was so sweet I was almost sick. Cheese, milk and eggs I now find to be revolting and cheese was one of my favourite food prior. Skin and hair got so much better and I have to cut my nails three times a week rather than once a week as they grow very fast now. Food shopping has become incredibly cheap I use to spend about £40-£50 a week now it is on average about £10 and on weeks where I need to restock some basics about £20. That is all I have noticed so far.

Thanks. Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 05:34:49 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:56:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM
Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

And she hated me to begin with!

No she didn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 28, 2015, 06:00:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 05:34:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:56:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM
Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

And she hated me to begin with!

No she didn't.

Stand clear! It's a domestic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 29, 2015, 03:10:22 AM

To the two or three of you.......Spilling your guts is not always advisable or advantageous in any of its forms.. It is not like you are having an earth changing secret. Just leave it alone and proceed to a healthy and happy relationship.

Buddy: if in fact you are an emerging young lesbian, don't sweat it. You need not divulge your inner feelings or motivations to your parents or anyone else until it is to your, or their, advantage to do so. Most of all you never need to apologize for whatever floats your boat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2015, 03:56:45 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2015, 06:00:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 05:34:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:56:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM
Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

And she hated me to begin with!

No she didn't.

Stand clear! It's a domestic!

Tank, Claireliontamer, speaking of 'domestic,' is it really like this? ;D
Domestic Abuse-British Style
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 29, 2015, 07:16:40 AM

Of course not, they use Doctor Who. Trust me, I'm an expert on England now. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 29, 2015, 09:54:55 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 28, 2015, 06:00:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 05:34:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:56:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2015, 03:51:04 AM
Good thoughts Crow. I could see it being an irritant getting asked constantly when you were going to get a boyfriend/girlfriend though. Honestly, I thought about telling my mom I was gay at one point so she'd stop bugging me about the situation. It's not that I was never with someone, just that before Claire it was never a girl I felt comfortable bringing to meet the folks. Lots of crazy women before her. Hell, more than half of them never found out where I LIVED, and at least one never got my real phone number. Google voice really saved my ass on that one...

And she hated me to begin with!

No she didn't.

Stand clear! It's a domestic!

Nah, he knows his place ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 29, 2015, 10:01:26 AM

Quote from: Crow on December 28, 2015, 03:42:59 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 28, 2015, 02:59:19 PM
But.....steak, cheese, bacon, ice cream, YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS!!!!!!!!!

Don't do anything for me, cheese did but doesn't any more. Similarly to how I use to think about cigarettes to how I know think about them.

I'm impressed you've managed so easily. I did try a while back, more out of curiosity and self challenge than anything. I failed miserably as I got very bored of what I was eating, I hated the sight of chickpeas and pulses in the end and tofu is one of the very few products I think is vile no matter how it's cooked.

It did make me realise that I really really like food, not in a binging on McDonald's in secret kind of way but in a trying new things and having as varied a diet as possible way. I get pleasure from trying new foods and new recipes so personally found cutting out all animal products too restrictive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on December 31, 2015, 12:33:51 AM

Lucid dreaming. Give it a go people it is a lot of fun. you have probably all experienced it a few times in the past when you are fully aware of the dream and can manipulate and experience everything due to setting an alarm during REM sleep then hitting snooze without properly waking up. I personally use meditation but I have been doing that for a while now so switching the focus over to lucid dreaming before sleep has been easy, there are other methods you can use if you aren't well versed in meditation and are a quick google away but will require a bit of work. Before I realised what it was I have had semi lucid dreams at least once a week for as long as I can remember but the next level stuff is much better, takes a bit of practice but worth it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 01:08:11 AM

Happy Newyear, heathens!

So the celebrations went well enough. Lots of fun, good neighbours, cognac and fireworks.
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Damn near blew my head off sorting out a dud, but other than that things were pretty good. 8)
Just missed some people there...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 01:15:32 AM

Guardian85, you look good! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 03:25:11 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 01:15:32 AM
Guardian85, you look good! :smilenod:

Damn straight! 8)

I think it's the trillby that makes it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 03:55:21 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 03:25:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 01:15:32 AM
Guardian85, you look good! :smilenod:
Damn straight! 8)

I think it's the trillby that makes it.

Nope, you just got good looking chakras.(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.retrojunkie.com%2Fgif%2Fgiggle.gif&hash=78688cced15979173f2c7008625ded5c3752bfeb)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 04:01:14 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 03:55:21 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 03:25:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 01:15:32 AM
Guardian85, you look good! :smilenod:
Damn straight! 8)

I think it's the trillby that makes it.
Nope, you just got good looking chakras.(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.retrojunkie.com%2Fgif%2Fgiggle.gif&hash=78688cced15979173f2c7008625ded5c3752bfeb)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 04:19:25 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 04:01:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 03:55:21 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 01, 2016, 03:25:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 01:15:32 AM
Guardian85, you look good! :smilenod:
Damn straight! 8)

I think it's the trillby that makes it.
Nope, you just got good looking chakras.(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.retrojunkie.com%2Fgif%2Fgiggle.gif&hash=78688cced15979173f2c7008625ded5c3752bfeb)

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:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2016, 08:02:26 AM

Finally! It's my turn to say...
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:frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 01, 2016, 10:07:42 AM

Happy 2016, everybody!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 01, 2016, 10:22:45 AM

Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2016, 10:07:42 AM
Happy 2016, everybody!

Happy 2016 from me too :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 01, 2016, 11:16:52 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 01, 2016, 10:22:45 AM
Quote from: OldGit on January 01, 2016, 10:07:42 AM
Happy 2016, everybody!

Happy 2016 from me too :)

And from me as well!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 02, 2016, 11:31:39 AM

Why do retired people who have all week to get stuff done bother to go to the post office on a Saturday morning when it's really busy and so make it even busier. When I'm retired I'm going to post things at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon when the post office is probably dead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 02, 2016, 01:16:04 PM

Is that before or after you send me off to the home?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 03, 2016, 12:39:40 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 02, 2016, 11:31:39 AM
Why do retired people who have all week to get stuff done bother to go to the post office on a Saturday morning when it's really busy and so make it even busier. When I'm retired I'm going to post things at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon when the post office is probably dead.

I have jokingly suggested retired folk should be banned from leaving their homes during certain hours of the day of the week. Specifically morning and afternoon rush hours and lunchtime during the work week. They should also not be allowed in the banks, post offices, etc... on Saturdays.

One time I'm in a real hurry to get my son to a soccer game on a Saturday, but first I need to go to both the bank and post office. I get to the bank and there is an retired guy in front of me with the only teller not working the drive thru. He's talking about every little thing under the sun (Mainly the latest health issues he suffering from), all the while they try to determine why his checking account isn't balanced, it's off like a dollar fifty.
Finally after what seemed like hours he finishes and it's my turn...I get my banking done and run to the post office, and who do you think is in front of me? Same guy...he's buying a book of stamps, but he needs to see an example of every single style of stamp available from the US Postal Service, as if anyone freaking cares what the stamp looks like on an envelope they receive from this guy.

I'm behind him in line screaming insanely inside my head, "Just take any book you son of bitch and let me take care of my business".

He finally made his choice, bought his book of stamp and walked out...as he passed me I politely nodded hello, and smiled at him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 03, 2016, 12:51:25 AM

Visit Williamsburg Bruno. They are everywhere and take forever every day of the week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 03, 2016, 05:13:56 PM

The weather this winter has been so bizarre this year. I can only think of a handful of days where it has felt like it was going to get cold, then as soon as it got cold it has become warm again. If it wasn't for the rain it would have been perfect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 04, 2016, 10:29:46 PM

I hate the night before going back to work after a holiday. Lots of nervous/anxious/excited energy. Hmmph.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 04, 2016, 11:10:10 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 04, 2016, 10:29:46 PM
I hate the night before going back to work after a holiday. Lots of nervous/anxious/excited energy. Hmmph.

Yeah I had trouble falling asleep last night for the same reason, now I'm tired as crap and still here at the office.

Which is why I like this Tom guy.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 06, 2016, 12:39:13 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 02, 2016, 11:31:39 AM
Why do retired people who have all week to get stuff done bother to go to the post office on a Saturday morning when it's really busy and so make it even busier. When I'm retired I'm going to post things at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon when the post office is probably dead.

:argue: I guess you'll be telling us the times of day we can post on HAF next.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2016, 08:41:11 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 06, 2016, 12:39:13 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 02, 2016, 11:31:39 AM
Why do retired people who have all week to get stuff done bother to go to the post office on a Saturday morning when it's really busy and so make it even busier. When I'm retired I'm going to post things at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon when the post office is probably dead.

:argue: I guess you'll be telling us the times of day we can post on HAF next.

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 06, 2016, 09:28:08 AM

I'm retired and pretty slow, but I also get annoyed by the behaviour of some old people. All I can do is to watch myself and do everything I reasonably can not to be in people's way. It seems to me that too many of my fellow coffin-dodgers don't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 06, 2016, 01:37:02 PM

I just don't see why one would choose the craziest time possible to head out. I've worked a lot of strange hours in my life that leave me the opportunity to do things like shopping and banking pretty much whenever I want, depending on how I schedule sleep. There has never been any part of me that has thought "hey, I'll hit the bank Saturday morning!" Or "I should hit the grocery store at 5PM when everyone is stopping on their way home from work!" Fuck, I used to regularly shop at a 24/7 joint at 2AM because it's so much easier than fighting crowds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Insoluble on January 06, 2016, 02:01:47 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 06, 2016, 01:37:02 PM
I just don't see why one would choose the craziest time possible to head out. I've worked a lot of strange hours in my life that leave me the opportunity to do things like shopping and banking pretty much whenever I want, depending on how I schedule sleep. There has never been any part of me that has thought "hey, I'll hit the bank Saturday morning!" Or "I should hit the grocery store at 5PM when everyone is stopping on their way home from work!" Fuck, I used to regularly shop at a 24/7 joint at 2AM because it's so much easier than fighting crowds.

Crow expained all this, no that wasn't a misspelling red squiggle, his words are painful, yet necessary. The old are selfish or fucked in the head, either way unwilling or unable to change their patterns of behaviour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 06, 2016, 02:06:18 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 06, 2016, 12:39:13 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 02, 2016, 11:31:39 AM
Why do retired people who have all week to get stuff done bother to go to the post office on a Saturday morning when it's really busy and so make it even busier. When I'm retired I'm going to post things at 2pm on a Thursday afternoon when the post office is probably dead.

:argue: I guess you'll be telling us the times of day we can post on HAF next.

Yes, that is correct:
M-F you can post from 9am to 11:30am, and then from 1:30pm- 4:30pm, followed by 7pm to 6am.
Saturday 12pm to 12 am, and all day Sunday.

;D ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 06, 2016, 01:37:02 PM
I just don't see why one would choose the craziest time possible to head out. I've worked a lot of strange hours in my life that leave me the opportunity to do things like shopping and banking pretty much whenever I want, depending on how I schedule sleep. There has never been any part of me that has thought "hey, I'll hit the bank Saturday morning!" Or "I should hit the grocery store at 5PM when everyone is stopping on their way home from work!" Fuck, I used to regularly shop at a 24/7 joint at 2AM because it's so much easier than fighting crowds.

Hello Gluten Girl. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2016, 02:15:21 PM

Shitty horrible cold *cough* *hack* *sneeze*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 06, 2016, 02:32:33 PM

Quote from: Insoluble on January 06, 2016, 02:01:47 PM
Crow expained all this, no that wasn't a misspelling red squiggle, his words are painful, yet necessary. The old are selfish or fucked in the head, either way unwilling or unable to change their patterns of behaviour.

Hahaha that wasn't what I typed at all. People, all people are inherently selfish they do things that suit them even if it means placing them at a disadvantage. The old have experience and routine that creates a foundation that prevents them from doing things differently or trying certain new things and it takes a lot to overcome ideas that have developed over a lifetime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 06, 2016, 02:47:42 PM

Could this Insoluble character possibly be The Pudding, The Asmo wondereth..?

He ith... Iseth..? Hmm. >:( Anyhow, He iseth all-knowingeth, so he knoweth, of course, but that doesnth't stopeth Him from wonderingeth... :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 06, 2016, 03:34:22 PM

For a very moderate fee I give correspondence tuition on the use of the ending -th in the conjugation of Old English and Middle English verbs.

Only saying. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Insoluble on January 06, 2016, 03:43:36 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 06, 2016, 02:47:42 PM
Could this Insoluble character possibly be The Pudding, The Asmo wondereth..?

He ith... Iseth..? Hmm. >:( Anyhow, He iseth all-knowingeth, so he knoweth, of course, but that doesnth't stopeth Him from wonderingeth... :o

She/he is Insoluble.

I see the wedge, I'm not going to kick my toe this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Insoluble on January 06, 2016, 04:10:34 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 06, 2016, 03:34:22 PM
For a very moderate fee I give correspondence tuition on the use of the ending -th in the conjugation of Old English and Middle English verbs.

Only saying. 8)

It's all up for grabs,
I thought you said.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 06, 2016, 07:06:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2016, 02:15:21 PM
Shitty horrible cold *cough* *hack* *sneeze*

Just keep your germs over there.

(No, really, please take care of yourself and get better soon.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2016, 07:20:36 PM

Quote from: Velma on January 06, 2016, 07:06:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2016, 02:15:21 PM
Shitty horrible cold *cough* *hack* *sneeze*
Just keep your germs over there.

(No, really, please take care of yourself and get better soon.)

Feeling better now thanks. How's your knee doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 06, 2016, 07:37:57 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 06, 2016, 03:34:22 PM
For a very moderate fee I give correspondence tuition on the use of the ending -th in the conjugation of Old English and Middle English verbs.

Only saying. 8)

He knoweth that He usest it wronglieth. :-P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 06, 2016, 07:47:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2016, 07:20:36 PM
Quote from: Velma on January 06, 2016, 07:06:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2016, 02:15:21 PM
Shitty horrible cold *cough* *hack* *sneeze*
Just keep your germs over there.

(No, really, please take care of yourself and get better soon.)
Feeling better now thanks. How's your knee doing?

Slowly getting better. Physical therapy still hurts a great deal. Getting showered and dressed is still an adventure most days. I do not recommend hurting your knee in this fashion.

I see the doctor again today. Hopefully I will no longer have to use the wheelchair at work and be allowed to drive again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 06, 2016, 08:23:49 PM

^^ Well that's some good news at least. Poor knees, they have so much work to do!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 07, 2016, 01:01:46 AM

Quote from: Bruno
Hello Gluten Girl. 8)

I don't believe you've called me this before. I'll take it to mean I am delicious but irritating to the intestines.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 07, 2016, 01:15:10 AM

You complaining whippersnappers are a pain in the ass. Many old guys and girls plan ahead quite competently, myself among them. I do go out and about to conduct business, go to the grocery store, the library, liquor store, or the whore house. . I find that enduring the rush hour traffic and crowds at those places is another pain in the ass. The solution is simple enough: Pick the hours of least congestion and thereby avoid the rampant rudeness and recklessness of the younger crowd who are so impatient and hurried. I practice that concept in all but emergency situations. Many of my aged peers do that as well.

That ain't all. Consider someone like our Velma. She goes to work and does not have the luxury of shopping at slow times. I dare say that fellow HAFers would accord her some courtesy and if she, with her wheelchair or walker, is slower at the check out counter than you are, you will still exercise some forbearance and courtesy. Please tell me that you would.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 07, 2016, 01:46:03 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 06, 2016, 08:23:49 PM
^^ Well that's some good news at least. Poor knees, they have so much work to do!

Yes they do.

The news was mixed. No more wheelchair at work - from now on I will be using the rollalator. I can bear as much weight as I can tolerate on my injured knee. The knee is healing, but very slowly. Bad news was that there are still bone fragments in the back of my knee. Plus, this injury means that I will have to have knee replacement surgery much sooner than I would have otherwise. Doctor said that five years from now was a very likely scenario.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 07, 2016, 12:19:56 PM

It's great that you refuse to give in to your condition - you deserve to get better. I wish you well for 2016 Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 08, 2016, 05:11:19 AM

Had no idea those were called rollators until now. We tried for years to get my grandmother to use one and she refused, even though she badly needed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 08, 2016, 04:48:22 PM

Can't believe that I'm still not fully recovered from NYE.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 08, 2016, 05:16:26 PM

It was inevitable. You've been eating healthier so your system has lost most of its acclimatization to toxins. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 08, 2016, 05:27:04 PM

Quote from: Recusant on January 08, 2016, 05:16:26 PM
It was inevitable. You've been eating healthier so your system has lost most of its acclimatization to toxins. ;)

Plus I ended up drinking more than I have done for a very long time, without eating. I thought I drank a lot a few weeks ago and I was in a bad shape from that, NYE made that look normal which it wasn't.

Edit: Just noticed you used the word toxins, need a shakes head disapprovingly emoji.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 08, 2016, 05:50:28 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 07, 2016, 12:19:56 PM
It's great that you refuse to give in to your condition - you deserve to get better. I wish you well for 2016 Velma.

Thank you. It has never made sense to me to give up. Stop for a moment to catch my breath, sure, but, give up - not without a fight.

Quote from: Firebird on January 08, 2016, 05:11:19 AM
Had no idea those were called rollators until now. We tried for years to get my grandmother to use one and she refused, even though she badly needed it.

It is a strange word. It doesn't really roll of the tongue. The rollatator is a great thing. More stable than crutches, or even a cane. Plus, you have a place to sit if you need it. Right now, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 08, 2016, 06:34:53 PM

Quote from: Velma on January 08, 2016, 05:50:28 PM
It is a strange word. It doesn't really roll of the tongue. The rollatator is a great thing. More stable than crutches, or even a cane. Plus, you have a place to sit if you need it. Right now, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I just call mine a roller -- you're right, the "ator" doesn't trip off the tongue. I had to get over a lot of embarrassment about using it, I felt that people were judging me (correctly) for taking up too much space or needing such a thing before I was 90. I got over it tho, because (a) I realized most of those judgments were my own and (b) it was better to be able to sit down when I needed to than fall down. And it's certainly much better to be able to get out and walk around than sit at home because I know my legs aren't up to this or that errand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 08, 2016, 09:48:36 PM

I've been back in hospital since Wednesday, this time neurological problems, abnormal ct and lumbar puncture. To say I'm shit scared is an underestimate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 08, 2016, 10:05:36 PM

Damn. I hope they release you soon with positive news, Claire. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 08, 2016, 10:13:55 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 08, 2016, 09:48:36 PM
I've been back in hospital since Wednesday, this time neurological problems, abnormal ct and lumbar puncture. To say I'm shit scared is an underestimate.

Sorry to hear that. Hope it works out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 08, 2016, 10:23:10 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 08, 2016, 09:48:36 PM
I've been back in hospital since Wednesday, this time neurological problems, abnormal ct and lumbar puncture. To say I'm shit scared is an underestimate.

Oh my gosh Claire. Hope everything turns out okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 08, 2016, 11:47:17 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 08, 2016, 09:48:36 PM
I've been back in hospital since Wednesday, this time neurological problems, abnormal ct and lumbar puncture. To say I'm shit scared is an underestimate.

And completely understandable under the circumstances! Hope they fix you up soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 09, 2016, 03:49:34 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 08, 2016, 09:48:36 PM
I've been back in hospital since Wednesday, this time neurological problems, abnormal ct and lumbar puncture. To say I'm shit scared is an underestimate.

How did you spot the symptoms. Was t others are just really clear that there was no way of not noticing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 09, 2016, 05:04:01 AM

I hope you are feeling better soon Claire...I'll be hoping for the best possible outcome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 09, 2016, 07:26:41 AM

It's sad to hear you're going through this, Claire. :sadcheer:
I wish there was something I could do that would help you feel--not scared.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 09, 2016, 10:18:17 AM

All fingers and toes crossed, Claire! May you get better very soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 09, 2016, 03:54:45 PM

Flowers to cheer up Claire.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 09, 2016, 04:43:21 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 09, 2016, 10:18:17 AM
All fingers and toes crossed, Claire! May you get better very soon!

^Hear, hear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 03:27:55 AM

I feel like being mean right now.
Why would someone who dances like this come up with a song called:
- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing...?
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...And what the hell are those things in the background?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:49:02 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 03:27:55 AM
I feel like being mean right now.
Why would someone who dances like this come up with a song called:
- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing...?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F9-22-2015%2FWXGMK7.gif&hash=9a1a90557c204dd1fe785a6f62ea3e1c21471e49)
...And what the hell are those things in the background?

Blow up whale penises. What else?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 07:14:28 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:49:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 10, 2016, 03:27:55 AM
I feel like being mean right now.
Why would someone who dances like this come up with a song called:
- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing...?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F9-22-2015%2FWXGMK7.gif&hash=9a1a90557c204dd1fe785a6f62ea3e1c21471e49)
...And what the hell are those things in the background?
Blow up whale penises. What else?

Of course.
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Now it makes sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 10, 2016, 12:28:25 PM

Well, I have viral (thankfully) meningitis. I say thankfully because bacterial is a lot worse. Noticed iy because of severe headache that came on pretty suddenly. Nothing like a normal headache or migraine at all, plus photophobia, vomiting and muscle stiffness. Went to the gp who sent me straight to the medical ward at hospital, I really didn't want to go but now am glad I wasn't so stubborn. Had all sorts of tests, ct and lumbar puncture showed very high pressure in brain and spinal cord which bizarrely they have been treating with caffeine straight into veins. Does seem to have worked though, plus lots of fluids too. Feeling much better today, am actually sat up for the first time in days and have walked about 10m with some help. Still have to have an mri scan to confirm nothing else is going on.

It may or may not be related to the septicaemia before Christmas but either way I'm well and truly sick of the sight of hospitals!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 10, 2016, 01:14:41 PM

I'm so glad you're on the mend, and jealous of your free intravenous coffee. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2016, 01:50:28 PM

Excellent news!!!! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2016, 03:37:48 PM

Wondering what 2016 will bring?

Probably a new camera, a Sony Alpha SLT-A68 (http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_slta68).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2016, 03:38:53 PM

That's great news Claire!! Hopefully things continue to improve.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2016, 03:45:04 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery Claire, and glad to hear you are feeling better, hope each day is better and you return home soon. So please take care. :)

Quote from: OldGit on January 10, 2016, 01:14:41 PM
.... and jealous of your free intravenous coffee. :D

Yes me too, so if you want cream and/or sugar do they use the same drip, or insert another line??? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 10, 2016, 05:25:41 PM

Lottery fever has hit the US as the record jackpot grows. Of course, people are coming out of the woodwork to point out that you are more likely to get bitten by a shark while being struck by lightening than win the lottery. Whatever. I'm of the opinion that as long as people are not spending money needed for basic living expenses or bills, why is it a big deal if they want to spend a few dollars on a lottery ticket?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 10, 2016, 05:33:00 PM

We've been buying a ticket each. What's the harm? It's fun to dream.

If we win, we're both quitting our current jobs. I'm buying a yacht and sailing around the Americas until I get bored, then I'll hit Europe. Obviously with my dogs. BF is buying a plane and a house in every climate zone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:35:33 PM

Quote from: Velma on January 10, 2016, 05:25:41 PM
Lottery fever has hit the US as the record jackpot grows. Of course, people are coming out of the woodwork to point out that you are more likely to get bitten by a shark while being struck by lightening than win the lottery. Whatever. I'm of the opinion that as long as people are not spending money needed for basic living expenses or bills, why is it a big deal if they want to spend a few dollars on a lottery ticket?

Well we had a record lottery jackpot yesterday in the UK of £66m ($96m). Each ticket costs £2. So I bought 52 tickets and thus played a years worth of record lotteries. I won £25 and 8 free tickets in the next lottery. As it was 2 people split the lottery.
So I've had my splash this year :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 06:30:50 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 10, 2016, 12:28:25 PM
Well, I have viral (thankfully) meningitis. I say thankfully because bacterial is a lot worse. Noticed iy because of severe headache that came on pretty suddenly. Nothing like a normal headache or migraine at all, plus photophobia, vomiting and muscle stiffness. Went to the gp who sent me straight to the medical ward at hospital, I really didn't want to go but now am glad I wasn't so stubborn. Had all sorts of tests, ct and lumbar puncture showed very high pressure in brain and spinal cord which bizarrely they have been treating with caffeine straight into veins. Does seem to have worked though, plus lots of fluids too. Feeling much better today, am actually sat up for the first time in days and have walked about 10m with some help. Still have to have an mri scan to confirm nothing else is going on.

It may or may not be related to the septicaemia before Christmas but either way I'm well and truly sick of the sight of hospitals!

Glad to hear you are doing better. ;D

Intravenous caffeine? I have got to get me some of that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 10, 2016, 10:55:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:35:33 PM
Well we had a record lottery jackpot yesterday in the UK of £66m ($96m).

Ours is currently over a billion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 11, 2016, 12:49:20 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery Claire, and glad to hear you are feeling better, hope each day is better and you return home soon. So please take care. :)

Quote from: OldGit on January 10, 2016, 01:14:41 PM
.... and jealous of your free intravenous coffee. :D

Yes me too, so if you want cream and/or sugar do they use the same drip, or insert another line??? ;D

What Bruno said, excepting the coffee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 11, 2016, 04:18:51 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2016, 12:49:20 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery Claire, and glad to hear you are feeling better, hope each day is better and you return home soon. So please take care. :)

Quote from: OldGit on January 10, 2016, 01:14:41 PM
.... and jealous of your free intravenous coffee. :D

Yes me too, so if you want cream and/or sugar do they use the same drip, or insert another line??? ;D

What Bruno said, excepting the coffee.

What Bruno said, including the coffee! Best wishes on a speedy recovery Claire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 11, 2016, 05:33:54 AM

Quote from: Firebird on January 11, 2016, 04:18:51 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2016, 12:49:20 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 10, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
Wishing you a speedy recovery Claire, and glad to hear you are feeling better, hope each day is better and you return home soon. So please take care. :)

Quote from: OldGit on January 10, 2016, 01:14:41 PM
.... and jealous of your free intravenous coffee. :D

Yes me too, so if you want cream and/or sugar do they use the same drip, or insert another line??? ;D

What Bruno said, excepting the coffee.

What Bruno said, including the coffee! Best wishes on a speedy recovery Claire.

What Bruno said. :cheerleader:
I'll have some coffee too, please. No cream or sugar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 11, 2016, 10:47:45 AM

Oh God. Bowie. My heart.
</3

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 11, 2016, 12:40:17 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 11, 2016, 10:47:45 AM
Oh God. Bowie. My heart.
</3

I bet Paul McCartney never expected to go to his funeral!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 11, 2016, 01:13:31 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 11, 2016, 10:47:45 AM
Oh God. Bowie. My heart.
</3

This.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 11, 2016, 04:42:11 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 11, 2016, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 11, 2016, 10:47:45 AM
Oh God. Bowie. My heart.
</3

This.

:sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 12, 2016, 04:22:19 PM

Business is what is on my mind and the damn catch-22 I am currently in. The second year in a row I have lost out on a massive job only due to not being at a larger scale, yet if I got that job I could then ramp up things and be at that scale. I could bring on an investor, which I have already scoped out but I'm not happy with the amount I would have to give up and not being able to find a suitable business partner (either have no idea of business or they have no idea of the industry) would place a fuck load of pressure on myself in an industry that is very labour intensive. I always said 30 would be my target but I'm becoming impatient, plus I have a bunch of other business plans that I would like to put into action but I would need to sacrifice what I have been doing for them, though they are far more profitable. Need to pull my finger out of my anus and do something, I have been thinking too much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM

Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:26:53 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Cholesterol is fine. Chocolate, cheese and caffeine were mentioned as headache triggers. As the headache I have still isn't shifting, it was suggested. I actually don't think life is worth living without tea and cheese so I'll probably ignore it and suffer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:32:53 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Cholesterol is fine. Chocolate, cheese and caffeine were mentioned as headache triggers. As the headache I have still isn't shifting, it was suggested. I actually don't think life is worth living without tea and cheese so I'll probably ignore it and suffer.

To clarify, if I thought there was any scientific basis behind what they were saying then I'd listen. But, the reason I have a headache is because of a virus inflaming my meninges. Not having cheese and chocolate isn't going to stop that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 13, 2016, 03:49:56 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:32:53 PM
To clarify, if I thought there was any scientific basis behind what they were saying then I'd listen. But, the reason I have a headache is because of a virus inflaming my meninges. Not having cheese and chocolate isn't going to stop that!

I hadn't heard of this myself but tyramine seems to be the reason for that advice. Unless they found high levels of tyramine in your system I don't know why they would advise this but hey I'm not a doctor. Avoiding caffeine after having your system flushed with it is only going to make them worse, caffeine withdrawal headaches are horrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2016, 03:58:45 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:32:53 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Cholesterol is fine. Chocolate, cheese and caffeine were mentioned as headache triggers. As the headache I have still isn't shifting, it was suggested. I actually don't think life is worth living without tea and cheese so I'll probably ignore it and suffer.

To clarify, if I thought there was any scientific basis behind what they were saying then I'd listen. But, the reason I have a headache is because of a virus inflaming my meninges. Not having cheese and chocolate isn't going to stop that!

I couldn't do the no caffeine thing, no f-ing way, seriously how is one supposed to get through the morning without it (I could reduce the amount I take daily, but not cut it out completely)? I'm not a big chocolate eater so that wouldn't be an issue for me, but no cheese, none, WTF...No smoke gouda, no feta, no Kerrygold Natural Dubliner?

Sorry Claire, I feel your pain...hang in there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 13, 2016, 06:19:25 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:32:53 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Cholesterol is fine. Chocolate, cheese and caffeine were mentioned as headache triggers. As the headache I have still isn't shifting, it was suggested. I actually don't think life is worth living without tea and cheese so I'll probably ignore it and suffer.

To clarify, if I thought there was any scientific basis behind what they were saying then I'd listen. But, the reason I have a headache is because of a virus inflaming my meninges. Not having cheese and chocolate isn't going to stop that!

People who get migraines or cluster headaches are often advised to limit or avoid entirely cheese, chocolate, and caffeine as they have been shown to be triggers for those type of headaches. However, stopping caffeine cold-turkey usually induces headaches. To make things even more complicated, some headache remedies, both over the counter and prescription, contain caffeine.

Talk to your doctor about gradually cutting down on the caffeine while you are still in the hospital. That way, you lessen the chance of making the headache worse by the sudden stop. Any doctor worth their salt understands that a patient is more likely to follow a treatment plan if they feel like their concerns were heard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2016, 06:20:05 PM

Well it's great to hear your out of the woods Claire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2016, 06:20:45 PM

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11218756_997434230267128_8016077424630623887_n.jpg?oh=11acbe31c4f0862f98b0956db7ef0602&oe=5741FC8F)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2016, 06:38:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 13, 2016, 06:20:45 PM
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11218756_997434230267128_8016077424630623887_n.jpg?oh=11acbe31c4f0862f98b0956db7ef0602&oe=5741FC8F)

Is that one of the Asmo's minions?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2016, 06:40:33 PM

No. Far to colourful and it could eat ratties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 13, 2016, 06:44:17 PM

^^^
I don't care where it comes from...
:tellmemore: That is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2016, 07:44:33 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2016, 06:44:17 PM
^^^
I don't care where it comes from...
:tellmemore: That is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. :grin:

I see that thing and hear Abba at the same time. ::)

...butt the wings are way to far back to enable flight, surely they must be only for show?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 13, 2016, 08:27:34 PM

I've said it once and I'll say it again, laughing gas is the best stuff ever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 13, 2016, 08:53:05 PM

Prescription junkie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 09:04:21 PM

Quote from: Velma on January 13, 2016, 06:19:25 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:32:53 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 03:26:53 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 13, 2016, 02:03:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 01:37:27 PM
Today I'm grumpy and frustrated. I want to go home but I'm not allowed. Also been advised to cut out caffeine, chocolate and cheese for a while......my 3 favourite things. As they were feeding me caffeine the other day it makes little sense. I've also lost so much weight through this ordeal my clothes no longer fit. I actually caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror earlier and was shocked by how awful I looked. :'(

Chocolate and cheese the saturated fats and cholesterol cut back advice. Good luck with the headaches.

Cholesterol is fine. Chocolate, cheese and caffeine were mentioned as headache triggers. As the headache I have still isn't shifting, it was suggested. I actually don't think life is worth living without tea and cheese so I'll probably ignore it and suffer.

To clarify, if I thought there was any scientific basis behind what they were saying then I'd listen. But, the reason I have a headache is because of a virus inflaming my meninges. Not having cheese and chocolate isn't going to stop that!
People who get migraines or cluster headaches are often advised to limit or avoid entirely cheese, chocolate, and caffeine as they have been shown to be triggers for those type of headaches. However, stopping caffeine cold-turkey usually induces headaches. To make things even more complicated, some headache remedies, both over the counter and prescription, contain caffeine.

Talk to your doctor about gradually cutting down on the caffeine while you are still in the hospital. That way, you lessen the chance of making the headache worse by the sudden stop. Any doctor worth their salt understands that a patient is more likely to follow a treatment plan if they feel like their concerns were heard.

I fully understand that. My point is that this headache isn't of that type. It's down to an infection, so I don't see what good it'll do, giving up tea will just make me even more miserable.

Oh and buddy. ....morphine is the real good stuff. I'm quite enjoying my oromorph induced sleeps at the moment!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 14, 2016, 04:27:48 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 13, 2016, 09:04:21 PM
Oh and buddy. ....morphine is the real good stuff. I'm quite enjoying my oromorph induced sleeps at the moment!

Morphine is the shit. I only had it once when I had a kidney stone and I still remember that initial feeling when it hit. It's like a warm blanket oozing through your body.

Good luck with everything Claire. Is scamp holding up ok with everything going on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 14, 2016, 02:12:13 PM

One thing that is really starting to annoy me about not eating animal products is when I order food and the service person proceeds to ask me if I'm vegan, veganism bugs the crap out of me but that is another post altogether as does organics and the chemical free nonsense. I'm already sick of replying "no but my diet is very similar", so now I like to make up lies such as I'm a lactose intolerant vegetarian but I'm already bored of that. I thought I might get cravings for animal products just like I did before I gave them up, I thought my cravings would be of slow cooked shredded beef that had been lightly spiced, roast chicken, pasta e lenticchie or something similar but nope the cravings have been for a Gregg's pasty and a McDonald's hamburger they are things would never have eaten anyway because I don't even like them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on January 14, 2016, 02:19:43 PM

Never having evolved past being an omnivore, I don't have problems of that kind and it's... Beautiful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Insoluble on January 14, 2016, 02:40:43 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 14, 2016, 02:12:13 PM
One thing that is really starting to annoy me about not eating animal products is when I order food and the service person proceeds to ask me if I'm vegan, veganism bugs the crap out of me but that is another post altogether as does organics and the chemical free nonsense. I'm already sick of replying "no but my diet is very similar", so now I like to make up lies such as I'm a lactose intolerant vegetarian but I'm already bored of that. I thought I might get cravings for animal products just like I did before I gave them up, I thought my cravings would be of slow cooked shredded beef that had been lightly spiced, roast chicken, pasta e lenticchie or something similar but nope the cravings have been for a Gregg's pasty and a McDonald's hamburger they are things would never have eaten anyway because I don't even like them.

Ye, with you brother, service personal failing to anticipate your needy need, it's just wrong, they should be punished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 14, 2016, 03:08:10 PM

Quote from: Insoluble on January 14, 2016, 02:40:43 PM
Ye, with you brother, service personal failing to anticipate your needy need, it's just wrong, they should be punished.

Indeed. I guess I should really look at it as them being interested or nice but I just find it annoying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 14, 2016, 06:15:23 PM

That's because Greggs pasties once in a while are exactly what's needed. The soggy pastry, the bland filling, the grease as you eat them....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 06:46:33 PM

Someone just came running in crying and said they needed to take their dog home right away because they talked to their priest and he's coming over to exorcise the house and the dog. We were gonna recommend a thyroid test or something, but sure, whatever. Demonic possession it is!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2016, 06:49:34 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 06:46:33 PM
Someone just came running in crying and said they needed to take their dog home right away because they talked to their priest and he's coming over to exorcise the house and the dog. We were gonna recommend a thyroid test or something, but sure, whatever. Demonic possession it is!

Those damn crafty demons

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 14, 2016, 07:42:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 14, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 06:46:33 PM
Someone just came running in crying and said they needed to take their dog home right away because they talked to their priest and he's coming over to exorcise the house and the dog. We were gonna recommend a thyroid test or something, but sure, whatever. Demonic possession it is!

Those damn crafty demons

Well, that's a new one... :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2016, 07:48:57 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 14, 2016, 07:42:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 14, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 06:46:33 PM
Someone just came running in crying and said they needed to take their dog home right away because they talked to their priest and he's coming over to exorcise the house and the dog. We were gonna recommend a thyroid test or something, but sure, whatever. Demonic possession it is!

Those damn crafty demons

Well, that's a new one... :o

Did you happen to catch what religion they are...the people that is, not really the dogg.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 08:11:07 PM

We assume Catholic, based mostly on the region.

I do feel bad, this person has done a lot of testing already without clear diagnosis. I don't fault people for turning to superstition when all else fails - at that point, fuck it, why not? But we were working on a medical solution when this all went down. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2016, 08:13:10 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
We assume Catholic, based mostly on the region.

I do feel bad, this person has done a lot of testing already without clear diagnosis. I don't fault people for turning to superstition when all else fails - at that point, fuck it, why not? But we were working on a medical solution when this all went down. :(

If it works do you think they can do my cat next?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 14, 2016, 08:15:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 14, 2016, 08:13:10 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
We assume Catholic, based mostly on the region.

I do feel bad, this person has done a lot of testing already without clear diagnosis. I don't fault people for turning to superstition when all else fails - at that point, fuck it, why not? But we were working on a medical solution when this all went down. :(

If it works do you think they can do my cat next?

If that works, every atheist cat owner (including me) will reconsider their beliefs :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2016, 09:27:17 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
We assume Catholic, based mostly on the region.

I do feel bad, this person has done a lot of testing already without clear diagnosis. I don't fault people for turning to superstition when all else fails - at that point, fuck it, why not? But we were working on a medical solution when this all went down. :(

Just curious, as fucked up as the Catholic church is they are pretty stringent when it comes to demonic possession and performing exorcisms, and I'm not aware of any church sanctioned exorcisms on animals, probably the priest is coming over to bless both the house and dog.

All kidding aside I do feel for the dogg, poor thing needs medical care and not this hocus-pocus crap.

Quote from: Firebird on January 14, 2016, 08:15:42 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 14, 2016, 08:13:10 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 14, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
We assume Catholic, based mostly on the region.

I do feel bad, this person has done a lot of testing already without clear diagnosis. I don't fault people for turning to superstition when all else fails - at that point, fuck it, why not? But we were working on a medical solution when this all went down. :(

If it works do you think they can do my cat next?

If that works, every atheist cat owner (including me) will reconsider their beliefs :)

Sorry, but even though it is a scientific fact that all kats are demon possessed, you can't exorcise the damn things, believe me I've tried...your best bet is to give the kat(s) you own away to family members you can't stand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 15, 2016, 12:30:29 AM

It may not have been Catholic. We're assuming based on the overall demographic of the area. The owner was the one who brought up exorcism, and they were very emotional so possibly they misspoke. I would ask about it but then I'm crossing into things I can't discuss anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 16, 2016, 01:06:58 AM

Thea is getting a tank upgrade. I bought her a new tank that is twice as big as her old one. I go pick it up on Sunday. I also made her a new hide with a stone top to sit under her heat lamp. I'll take pictures when I get everything set up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 19, 2016, 05:30:43 PM

Amazing!

[youtube width=700]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rau_SERMJEU[/youtube]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM

So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 19, 2016, 09:55:58 PM

I saw the possessed puppy again. It seems that demonic activity was captured on a nanny cam, and thought to be a reason for the dog's odd behavior. The dog itself was not exorcised, but the home was and he dog needed to be present for that. I didn't push the conversation because as a medical facility we really can't talk about these things, especially in relation to a pet's treatment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2016, 10:14:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.

That was a seriously fun night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 19, 2016, 10:19:41 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.

I'd be interested to see what you write about it. Want someone to proof-read?

As for myself, I have to get up stupid early for an unemployed man tomorrow. Have to drive my mother to work so I can use her car throughout the day (for those of you not paying attention my own is in the shop bleeding money). Have a job interview tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 19, 2016, 11:14:45 PM

Good luck with the interview :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 20, 2016, 05:10:00 AM

Thanks to my company's contract with the Department of Defense, I got a $1.73 (US) an hour raise last week!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2016, 06:12:27 AM

Quote from: Velma on January 20, 2016, 05:10:00 AM
Thanks to my company's contract with the Department of Defense, I got a $1.73 (US) an hour raise last week!

Woot! Have they got a job for G85?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 20, 2016, 07:00:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2016, 06:12:27 AM
Quote from: Velma on January 20, 2016, 05:10:00 AM
Thanks to my company's contract with the Department of Defense, I got a $1.73 (US) an hour raise last week!
Woot! Have they got a job for G85?

Wouldn't mind moving out of country for the right job. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 20, 2016, 01:26:44 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 19, 2016, 09:55:58 PM
I saw the possessed puppy again. It seems that demonic activity was captured on a nanny cam, and thought to be a reason for the dog's odd behavior. The dog itself was not exorcised, but the home was and he dog needed to be present for that. I didn't push the conversation because as a medical facility we really can't talk about these things, especially in relation to a pet's treatment.

I'd like to see the video... but it's most likely just a regular puppy misbehaving.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 20, 2016, 01:34:51 PM

Quote from: Velma on January 20, 2016, 05:10:00 AM
Thanks to my company's contract with the Department of Defense, I got a $1.73 (US) an hour raise last week!

That's good news Velma, congratulations. Hey Everyone, drinks are on Velma!

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 20, 2016, 07:00:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2016, 06:12:27 AM
Quote from: Velma on January 20, 2016, 05:10:00 AM
Thanks to my company's contract with the Department of Defense, I got a $1.73 (US) an hour raise last week!
Woot! Have they got a job for G85?
Wouldn't mind moving out of country for the right job. ;)

What's the job your interviewing for?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 20, 2016, 02:01:41 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.

Maybe Calvin can help?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 20, 2016, 05:24:31 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 20, 2016, 01:26:44 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 19, 2016, 09:55:58 PM
I saw the possessed puppy again. It seems that demonic activity was captured on a nanny cam, and thought to be a reason for the dog's odd behavior. The dog itself was not exorcised, but the home was and he dog needed to be present for that. I didn't push the conversation because as a medical facility we really can't talk about these things, especially in relation to a pet's treatment.
I'd like to see the video... but it's most likely just a regular puppy misbehaving.

I believe there is something wrong with the dog - we actually did get a lead for further testing, which is progress! Nothing conclusive, but I'm guessing not demons.

Oddly enough, not the first time I've heard this as an explanation for strange behavior. Last time was at a training facility. We had an owner whose timing was atrocious, and the owner was obsessed with flashy props which is usually detrimental to the dogs learning, so the dog did basically nothing in class. The one day claimed to have had a revalation as to why the dog wasn't doing well. Thinking she had realized her faults, we were excited. Then she tells us, "there seems to be a ghost in the building, and we (her and the dog) are afraid of ghosts." We openly laughed that time. Then we realized she was serious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 20, 2016, 10:06:47 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 20, 2016, 01:34:51 PM

What's the job your interviewing for?

It is a janitor and fire safety officer position for a company running a refugee center in this area.
It is only a half position, but it would at least give me something to do.

Interview went pretty well, by the way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 21, 2016, 01:56:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2016, 10:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.
That was a seriously fun night.

Morning, not so fun!

Make sure you mention the superb manageress with a keen eye for beauty, Buddy.

I'm looking forward to a Korean blowout this weekend for date-night. Salivating at the thought!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2016, 03:47:07 AM

Quote from: Siz on January 21, 2016, 01:56:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2016, 10:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.
That was a seriously fun night.

Morning, not so fun!

Make sure you mention the superb manageress with a keen eye for beauty, Buddy.

I'm looking forward to a Korean blowout this weekend for date-night. Salivating at the thought!

You're right. I should write about how the restaurant does charity work by hiring the blind. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2016, 06:26:19 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2016, 03:47:07 AM
Quote from: Siz on January 21, 2016, 01:56:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2016, 10:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.
That was a seriously fun night.

Morning, not so fun!

Make sure you mention the superb manageress with a keen eye for beauty, Buddy.

I'm looking forward to a Korean blowout this weekend for date-night. Salivating at the thought!

You're right. I should write about how the restaurant does charity work by hiring the blind. :P

Zingggggg!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 21, 2016, 07:55:35 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2016, 03:47:07 AM
Quote from: Siz on January 21, 2016, 01:56:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2016, 10:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 19, 2016, 06:39:21 PM
So for the English class I am taking I have to write an essay reviewing either a restaurant or movie. I decided to write about that Korean place we went to in Leeds and looking at the pictures on articles makes me want to go back there so bad.
That was a seriously fun night.

Morning, not so fun!

Make sure you mention the superb manageress with a keen eye for beauty, Buddy.

I'm looking forward to a Korean blowout this weekend for date-night. Salivating at the thought!

You're right. I should write about how the restaurant does charity work by hiring the blind. :P

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2016, 02:02:55 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 20, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 20, 2016, 01:34:51 PM

What's the job your interviewing for?
It is a janitor and fire safety officer position for a company running a refugee center in this area.
It is only a half position, but it would at least give me something to do.

Interview went pretty well, by the way.

So when do you figure out if you got the job?

I also have a job interview this weekend at Petsmart for a part time job taking care of the reptiles and fish. Here's hoping that I get it because it's actually a job I know how to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 21, 2016, 02:34:24 PM

This Saturday is National Pie Day here in the US, and there is no better place to be than in Michigan to celebrate it because if you visit one of the Grand Traverse Pie Company (http://gtpie.com/menus/pies/) locations on Saturday you can get a free slice of pie with a purchase.

So I'll be heading out to Ann Arbor this Saturday to purchase a pie in honor of National Pie Day, and get a free slice...

This is their Michigan Honey Pie, made with Northern Michigan Spy Apples, and using only local ingredients, including Star Thistle Honey, which is also produced here in Michigan at the Sleeping Bear Farms in Beulah.

Michigan Honey Pie
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I post this with the hope that all of you reading this will be insanely jealous and envious of me come this Saturday ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2016, 02:39:18 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 21, 2016, 02:34:24 PM
This Saturday is National Pie Day here in the US, and there is no better place to be than in Michigan to celebrate it because if you visit one of the Grand Traverse Pie Company (http://gtpie.com/menus/pies/) locations on Saturday you can get a free slice of pie with a purchase.

So I'll be heading out to Ann Arbor this Saturday to purchase a pie in honor of National Pie Day, and get a free slice...

This is their Michigan Honey Pie, made with Northern Michigan Spy Apples, and using only local ingredients, including Star Thistle Honey, which is also produced here in Michigan at the Sleeping Bear Farms in Beulah.

Michigan Honey Pie
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I post this with the hope that all of you reading this will be insanely jealous and envious of me come this Saturday ;D

...BRB driving to Michigan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 21, 2016, 02:44:13 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2016, 02:02:55 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 20, 2016, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 20, 2016, 01:34:51 PM

What's the job your interviewing for?
It is a janitor and fire safety officer position for a company running a refugee center in this area.
It is only a half position, but it would at least give me something to do.

Interview went pretty well, by the way.

So when do you figure out if you got the job?

I also have a job interview this weekend at Petsmart for a part time job taking care of the reptiles and fish. Here's hoping that I get it because it's actually a job I know how to do.

Should know by the end of the month. There were only 5 applicants, so decent odds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2016, 02:53:35 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 21, 2016, 02:44:13 PM

Should know by the end of the month. There were only 5 applicants, so decent odds.

Fingers crossed. You should be decently qualified for the job at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 22, 2016, 05:04:19 PM

Think I'm in love :love: :love: :love: :love:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 22, 2016, 10:00:45 PM

I feel like Facebook is a great tool to figure out who not to interact with because I am finding out that an alarming number of people that I graduated with are literally white supremacists.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 22, 2016, 10:53:51 PM

Anyone fancy giving me £4million to buy a Yorkshire castle....http://www.uklandandfarms.co.uk/rural-property-for-sale/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/53812_yor150291/#

I'd let you stay ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 23, 2016, 06:28:38 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 22, 2016, 10:53:51 PM
Anyone fancy giving me £4million to buy a Yorkshire castle....http://www.uklandandfarms.co.uk/rural-property-for-sale/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/53812_yor150291/#

I'd let you stay ;)

No. But I tell you what. How about pretending we have £4 million and go for a viewing just for a lark? I bet we'd get free champaign!

Given what you'd get for that amount of money in London that's one hell of a bargain!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 23, 2016, 09:27:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 23, 2016, 06:28:38 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 22, 2016, 10:53:51 PM
Anyone fancy giving me £4million to buy a Yorkshire castle....http://www.uklandandfarms.co.uk/rural-property-for-sale/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/53812_yor150291/#

I'd let you stay ;)
No. But I tell you what. How about pretending we have £4 million and go for a viewing just for a lark? I bet we'd get free champaign!

Given what you'd get for that amount of money in London that's one hell of a bargain!

That thought had crossed my mind but I doubt I could pull it off!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 23, 2016, 01:01:31 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 23, 2016, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 23, 2016, 06:28:38 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 22, 2016, 10:53:51 PM
Anyone fancy giving me £4million to buy a Yorkshire castle....http://www.uklandandfarms.co.uk/rural-property-for-sale/yorkshire/north-yorkshire/53812_yor150291/#

I'd let you stay ;)
No. But I tell you what. How about pretending we have £4 million and go for a viewing just for a lark? I bet we'd get free champaign!

Given what you'd get for that amount of money in London that's one hell of a bargain!

That thought had crossed my mind but I doubt I could pull it off!

Go to a charity shop and buy some good quality but well worn tweed, borrow a beat up family car from the 70's or 80's that looks like it needs a lot of work doing, lengthen out your vowels when speaking and have slightly scruffy hair like you combed it but that was about it. You could pass for aristocracy, though I assume the sellers are looking for somebody with money instead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 23, 2016, 02:13:52 PM

It's an omen! I read that and looked at the clock on my mantelpiece and it is made by Lascelles (of London though). I'm going to buy a lottery ticket for tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 25, 2016, 03:00:26 AM

Dear Essie, I do hope that you can win the lottery, buy the castle, and remain a loyal HAF person. Then we can boast of near royalty within our membership.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 25, 2016, 07:55:26 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 25, 2016, 03:00:26 AM
Dear Essie, I do hope that you can win the lottery, buy the castle, and remain a loyal HAF person. Then we can boast of near royalty within our membership.

Plus it would make an awesome HAF Headquarters. Or club house, if you prefer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 25, 2016, 01:27:40 PM

I took my bicycle out Sunday morning for a ride, and on the way back I detoured to get a coffee, and noticed this sign posted in the window of one of the storefronts on Michigan Avenue.

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British Swim School (http://britishswimschool.com/locations/british-swim-school-country-inn-suites-dearborn/)

These swim schools are apparently very popular here in the US, according to their website they have 80 locations spread throughout 14 states. I've never heard of them, or even saw one before yesterday. Could be because I don't have little ones anymore. Anyway, Dearborn is noted for it's many parks and swimming pools both indoor and out, and swimming lessons are offered at all of them throughout the summer so I wonder how well a place like this will do here, but considering the location and it's proximity to a number of town houses and condo's it just might do well.

Has anyone here had any experience at all with any of these schools? (I myself am a big advocate for teaching little ones to swim as early as possible, both my children learned to swim at quite an early age, though it was at an outdoor pool, which in the spring isn't always that warm in the morning. My son used to tear up a little before class, because the water was so cold, but he would brave through it once class began)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 25, 2016, 01:48:16 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 25, 2016, 01:27:40 PM
Has anyone here had any experience at all with any of these schools? (I myself am a big advocate for teaching little ones to swim as early as possible, both my children learned to swim at quite an early age, though it was at an outdoor pool, which in the spring isn't always that warm in the morning. My son used to tear up a little before class, because the water was so cold, but he would brave through it once class began)

If it is essentially the primary school swimming education we get over here but exported then they are effective and work well. Everyone that goes to school has to do it (well use to anyway) so pretty much everyone has a base level of proficiency in swimming from a young age. You get certificates and badges for completing certain objectives, not just swimming lengths either it is swimming to the bottom of pools to pick up objects and swimming in clothing, that sort of stuff. Swimming is the only physical activity I have never excelled at but due to that education I managed to swim back to shore when I got caught in a tide going out and the inflatable I was on had come lose from its anchoring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 25, 2016, 02:18:46 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 25, 2016, 01:27:40 PM
I took my bicycle out Sunday morning for a ride, and on the way back I detoured to get a coffee, and noticed this sign posted in the window of one of the storefronts on Michigan Avenue.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2nQQvNb.jpg&hash=a8035fd878b0d4b13c75ab77f905787341766efb)

British Swim School (http://britishswimschool.com/locations/british-swim-school-country-inn-suites-dearborn/)

These swim schools are apparently very popular here in the US, according to their website they have 80 locations spread throughout 14 states. I've never heard of them, or even saw one before yesterday. Could be because I don't have little ones anymore. Anyway, Dearborn is noted for it's many parks and swimming pools both indoor and out, and swimming lessons are offered at all of them throughout the summer so I wonder how well a place like this will do here, but considering the location and it's proximity to a number of town houses and condo's it just might do well.

Has anyone here had any experience at all with any of these schools? (I myself am a big advocate for teaching little ones to swim as early as possible, both my children learned to swim at quite an early age, though it was at an outdoor pool, which in the spring isn't always that warm in the morning. My son used to tear up a little before class, because the water was so cold, but he would brave through it once class began)

I have never heard of that particular franchise but scamp started swimming at a very young age. I took her to 'Puddleducks' (http://www.puddleducks.com/) which looks like a similar franchise from 6-weeks old and she's been a water baby ever since. Now age 7 she's a very proficient swimmer and does swimming lessons once a week that concentrate on the safety elements as well as refining stroke technique. She's a much better freestyle swimmer than me! As she has my genetics she's unlikely to be a super speedy swimmer but she loves it, it does her general fitness a world of good and it gives me the peace of mind that if she did fall into water she'd know what to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 26, 2016, 12:40:50 PM

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Bit of weather today. Nothing too serious, just a decent snowfall that someone had to clear....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 26, 2016, 01:13:13 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 26, 2016, 12:40:50 PM
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Bit of weather today. Nothing too serious, just a decent snowfall that someone had to clear....

"THE REVENANT"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 26, 2016, 01:43:22 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 25, 2016, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 25, 2016, 01:27:40 PM
Has anyone here had any experience at all with any of these schools? (I myself am a big advocate for teaching little ones to swim as early as possible, both my children learned to swim at quite an early age, though it was at an outdoor pool, which in the spring isn't always that warm in the morning. My son used to tear up a little before class, because the water was so cold, but he would brave through it once class began)

If it is essentially the primary school swimming education we get over here but exported then they are effective and work well. Everyone that goes to school has to do it (well use to anyway) so pretty much everyone has a base level of proficiency in swimming from a young age. You get certificates and badges for completing certain objectives, not just swimming lengths either it is swimming to the bottom of pools to pick up objects and swimming in clothing, that sort of stuff. Swimming is the only physical activity I have never excelled at but due to that education I managed to swim back to shore when I got caught in a tide going out and the inflatable I was on had come lose from its anchoring.

I was asking around the crowd last night before yoga class if anyone was familiar with the school, and one older lady said she is going to enroll her granddaughter in the class. She repeated practically what you wrote above regarding it's core principals and objectives, apparently her son lives in another state and has enrolled two of his children in the classes at a school there and raves about it.

I'll have to stop by and check it out once it opens, I'm always happy and excited to see new business open in the area.

My parents put me and both my sisters through swimming lessons when we were young, and all three of us are fairly proficient, especially my one sister who swam competitively during middle school, and I even worked a couple summers as a life guard, which meant I was good enough to at least get certified as a guard.

I enjoyed it so much I started taking diving lessons during elementary school, and I did okay, especially off the platform, well at least with the simpler dives, backward, free, a tuck or pike, but I am not very co-ordinated, and when it came time to do twists, rolls or summersaults I was horrible, and simply could never get my body to complete those types of maneuvers.

My coach would have me try time and time again off the springboard, and I would end up hitting the water on my back or front like a dead, limp body,...my dad told me it was painful to watch, of course it was painful to smack the water like that so I quit diving.

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 25, 2016, 02:18:46 PM

I have never heard of that particular franchise but scamp started swimming at a very young age. I took her to 'Puddleducks' (http://www.puddleducks.com/) which looks like a similar franchise from 6-weeks old and she's been a water baby ever since. Now age 7 she's a very proficient swimmer and does swimming lessons once a week that concentrate on the safety elements as well as refining stroke technique. She's a much better freestyle swimmer than me! As she has my genetics she's unlikely to be a super speedy swimmer but she loves it, it does her general fitness a world of good and it gives me the peace of mind that if she did fall into water she'd know what to do.

Puddleducks looks like a lot of fun, how cool is that, and some of the pictures are really cute, I think it's fantastic to get children into swimming at such an early age, at the very least they learn not only to respect the water, but also not be afraid of it as you said Claire, so if they do fall in or there is an accident they can handle themselves.

I love watching kids swim, and it's such a great way to get them physically active, and outside when permitting.

I'm dreaming now as the wind howls outside our office building of a long,quite beach, with white sand, gentle waves and a scorching hot sun. :terrapin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM

Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2016, 06:52:18 PM

PUNK RAT!!!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 26, 2016, 07:29:12 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM
Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

I'm honoured!

So now I'm gonna have your whole class knocking at my door?? Sheesh, being swarthy and handsome sure is a chore!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2016, 01:44:18 AM

Quote from: Siz on January 26, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM
Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

I'm honoured!

So now I'm gonna have your whole class knocking at my door?? Sheesh, being swarthy and handsome sure is a chore!

So which George Clooney is you?

ER George Clooney?
Batman George Clooney?
Ocean's Eleven George Clooney?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? George Clooney? (My Fav)
Syriana George Clooney?
The Men Who Stare At Goats? George Clooney?
Nespresso George Clooney?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2016, 08:22:37 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 27, 2016, 01:44:18 AM
Quote from: Siz on January 26, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM
Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

I'm honoured!

So now I'm gonna have your whole class knocking at my door?? Sheesh, being swarthy and handsome sure is a chore!

So which George Clooney is you?

ER George Clooney?
Batman George Clooney?
Ocean's Eleven George Clooney?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? George Clooney? (My Fav)
Syriana George Clooney?
The Men Who Stare At Goats? George Clooney?
Nespresso George Clooney?

None of the above.
She was blind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 27, 2016, 01:48:56 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 27, 2016, 01:44:18 AM
Quote from: Siz on January 26, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM
Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

I'm honoured!

So now I'm gonna have your whole class knocking at my door?? Sheesh, being swarthy and handsome sure is a chore!

So which George Clooney is you?

ER George Clooney?
Batman George Clooney?
Ocean's Eleven George Clooney?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? George Clooney? (My Fav)
Syriana George Clooney?
The Men Who Stare At Goats? George Clooney?
Nespresso George Clooney?

Don't know most of those, but the coffee fella is as good a fantasy as any.

Rodney Trotter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6TsxDGtMpA) is probably closer to the truth of it... :-[

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2016, 02:22:24 PM

Quote from: Siz on January 27, 2016, 01:48:56 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 27, 2016, 01:44:18 AM
Quote from: Siz on January 26, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 26, 2016, 06:27:22 PM
Siz, you should be happy to know that I included the manager calling you George Clooney in my paper.

I'm honoured!

So now I'm gonna have your whole class knocking at my door?? Sheesh, being swarthy and handsome sure is a chore!

So which George Clooney is you?

ER George Clooney?
Batman George Clooney?
Ocean's Eleven George Clooney?
O Brother, Where Art Thou? George Clooney? (My Fav)
Syriana George Clooney?
The Men Who Stare At Goats? George Clooney?
Nespresso George Clooney?

Don't know most of those, but the coffee fella is as good a fantasy as any.

Rodney Trotter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6TsxDGtMpA) is probably closer to the truth of it... :-[

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Thanks Dave

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 28, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Two days back I was told that we had exchanged contracts on our house sale and purchase. Happy with that, I got on with a few jobs which I had left until exchange, such as unscrewing stuff from walls and filling the holes. Then today at 3pm we learned that it had not happened and that the lawyers were still arguing. There was a deadline of 5pm connected with my buyer's mortgage. We had the most stressful wait I've known for a long time, until after 4:30 we heard that it really is OK this time.

These lawyers are beyond belief; there are hundreds of thousands of pounds changing hands and three families waiting to move, having booked removal firms and suchlike - and they are still arguing over some ludicrous niggling detail.

Anyhow, it really should be OK now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 28, 2016, 06:01:19 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 28, 2016, 05:42:20 PM
Two days back I was told that we had exchanged contracts on our house sale and purchase. Happy with that, I got on with a few jobs which I had left until exchange, such as unscrewing stuff from walls and filling the holes. Then today at 3pm we learned that it had not happened and that the lawyers were still arguing. There was a deadline of 5pm connected with my buyer's mortgage. We had the most stressful wait I've known for a long time, until after 4:30 we heard that it really is OK this time.

These lawyers are beyond belief; there are hundreds of thousands of pounds changing hands and three families waiting to move, having booked removal firms and suchlike - and they are still arguing over some ludicrous niggling detail.

Anyhow, it really should be OK now.

Glad to hear it OldGit, hopefully this will soon be a bad memory. If I could I'd help you move myself...like the avatar picture by the way.

I'll keep some digits crossed hoping this finally works out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 28, 2016, 06:24:36 PM

Quote from: OldGit on January 28, 2016, 05:42:20 PM
Two days back I was told that we had exchanged contracts on our house sale and purchase. Happy with that, I got on with a few jobs which I had left until exchange, such as unscrewing stuff from walls and filling the holes. Then today at 3pm we learned that it had not happened and that the lawyers were still arguing. There was a deadline of 5pm connected with my buyer's mortgage. We had the most stressful wait I've known for a long time, until after 4:30 we heard that it really is OK this time.

These lawyers are beyond belief; there are hundreds of thousands of pounds changing hands and three families waiting to move, having booked removal firms and suchlike - and they are still arguing over some ludicrous niggling detail.

Anyhow, it really should be OK now.

I hope it's all smooth from here on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 28, 2016, 08:10:36 PM

Is the term "social justice warrior" now the new "I'm not racist but..." way to determine if a person is a bigot without having to engage with them beyond a sentence?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 28, 2016, 08:49:59 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 28, 2016, 08:10:36 PM
Is the term "social justice warrior" now the new "I'm not racist but..." way to determine if a person is a bigot without having to engage with them beyond a sentence?

Not exactly. Here's a bunch of definitions from Urban Dictionary: social justice warrior (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=social+justice+warrior)

My own definition is "someone who cares way more than me about X issue and won't stop talking about it."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 28, 2016, 09:17:52 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 28, 2016, 08:49:59 PM
Not exactly. Here's a bunch of definitions from Urban Dictionary: social justice warrior (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=social+justice+warrior)

My own definition is "someone who cares way more than me about X issue and won't stop talking about it."

The examples shown in the Urban Dictionary are what I originally thought it was in reference to however I have very rarely witnessed it used in such a method. Over the last few days I have seen it come up in some really weird places, one to do with football (soccer) and another randomly thrown in to something to do with neurology always followed by a sentence that is derogatory about people that aren't them. The articles in question only very briefly mentioned a gender and a skin colour and not in a manner to even invoke some sort of defence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 28, 2016, 11:34:07 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 28, 2016, 08:10:36 PM
Is the term "social justice warrior" now the new "I'm not racist but..." way to determine if a person is a bigot without having to engage with them beyond a sentence?

It's tending that way I think. Maybe it's time to be more explicit and specific in describing the over the top self-righteous behavior of certain people. I've used the term, but I admit "SJW"/"social justice warrior" is after all just another lazy label. "Regressive leftists" has been gaining popularity, but I think that describes a more specific demographic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 29, 2016, 03:20:42 AM

I just found out that you can send gifs over iMessage. Now when my brother and I text it's literally only gifs and Neko Atsume screenshots.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2016, 04:36:11 AM

Quote from: Crow on January 28, 2016, 08:10:36 PM
Is the term "social justice warrior" now the new "I'm not racist but..." way to determine if a person is a bigot without having to engage with them beyond a sentence?

I haven't heard the term outside HAF - back when MLA was still around - but have a few associates who could probably fit the term in real life, though I gather it's more commonly applied to online interactions. Few of them would fall into the definitions given on Urban Dictionary. There are a few though. Mostly dull thinkers who can't be bothered to spend ten minutes considering where a particular position leads if you follow the implications. They also tend to use words and refer to schools of thought when they have absolutely no idea what they arer talking about.... I'll stop there in the interest of avoiding what is quickly turning into a rant growing into the real deal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM

Amazing, isn't it? After just one sentence, we can tell a great deal about someone.

I'm not a racist.
I'm not a racist, but...they...
I'm not a violent man.
I'm not a violent man, but...when she...
I'm not homophobic.
I'm not homophobic, but...homosexuals...
Women have the right to choose.
Women have the right to choose, but...only...

Adding, ",but" after I say something cancels what I just said.

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2016, 12:39:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM
...

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

I don't agree with this. It is possible to marry somebody you love who does not love you in return. There may come a point in that relationship where the love of one partner simply cannot overcome the negative behavior, whatever that may be, of the other partner. Suppose one partner cheats on the other? The partner who is cheated on could well still love the other but could simply not cope with the betrayal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 29, 2016, 01:07:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM
...

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

I don't agree with this. It is possible to marry somebody you love who does not love you in return. There may come a point in that relationship where the love of one partner simply cannot overcome the negative behavior, whatever that may be, of the other partner. Suppose one partner cheats on the other? The partner who is cheated on could well still love the other but could simply not cope with the betrayal.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 02:39:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM
...

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

I don't agree with this. It is possible to marry somebody you love who does not love you in return. There may come a point in that relationship where the love of one partner simply cannot overcome the negative behavior, whatever that may be, of the other partner. Suppose one partner cheats on the other? The partner who is cheated on could well still love the other but could simply not cope with the betrayal.

These are the type of relationships that usually end up using that sentence. I love you, but I cheated on you. I love you, but I'm leaving you. If you want a divorce and you want to leave, then you don't love them. Why would the other one say, I love you too, but not your cheating ass, and crappy behavior. There is no love there. People shouldn't say, I love you, but you're an asshole, always have been and always will be. It just doesn't make sense. Be honest, I don't love you, and I want to leave. I don't love you either, and I want you to leave.

Bruno, saying I love you too, but I don't like you all the time--is different. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 29, 2016, 02:54:37 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 02:39:28 PM
These are the type of relationships that usually end up using that sentence. I love you, but I cheated on you. I love you, but I'm leaving you. If you want a divorce and you want to leave, then you don't love them. Why would the other one say, I love you too, but not your cheating ass, and crappy behavior. There is no love there. People shouldn't say, I love you, but you're an asshole, always have been and always will be. It just doesn't make sense. Be honest, I don't love you, and I want to leave. I don't love you either, and I want you to leave.

Bruno, saying I love you too, but I don't like you all the time--is different. :grin:

Cheating doesn't negate love (though it most likely negate the other persons love) and I guess you could still love a person but not want to be in their life, say for example the relationship is abusive or unhealthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 29, 2016, 03:07:29 PM

You ever have one of those Friday's where you come into the office expecting it to be a somewhat easy day? You're dressed casually, everyone is in good sprits, there's a homemade apple pie in the refrigerator, and you've got your favorite coffee.

A relaxed weekend is looming on the horizon.

The sun is shining outdoors, and the boss is letting everyone out early at 3:30.

You think you'll be able to get caught up with some work, maybe even get ahead for Monday, and then one bloody critical and urgent issue after another hit's your desk and you start realizing, shit I may have to not only work late tonight, but most likely need to follow through and track some of these issues over the weekend.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 29, 2016, 03:18:38 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 29, 2016, 03:07:29 PM
You ever have one of those Friday's where you come into the office expecting it to be a somewhat easy day? You're dressed casually, everyone is in good sprits, there's a homemade apple pie in the refrigerator, and you've got your favorite coffee.

A relaxed weekend is looming on the horizon.

The sun is shining outdoors, and the boss is letting everyone out early at 3:30.

You think you'll be able to get caught up with some work, maybe even get ahead for Monday, and then one bloody critical and urgent issue after another hit's your desk and you start realizing, shit I may have to not only work late tonight, but most likely need to follow through and track some of these issues over the weekend.

http://i.imgur.com/lek3TBz.png

Get your wife to accidentally* phone through to your boss saying "there is an emergency and that you need to come home immediately", then get her to say "sorry I'm looking for Bruno, could you put him through". Then you tell your boss that you can't explain and need to go immediately. You run off and go do whatever you want for a few hours then phone your boss saying that everything is sorted and that your kitchen had been flooded or something inane that you won't get flagged up on at a later date. Enjoy your weekend then pick everything up on Monday.

*on purpose

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2016, 06:03:38 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 02:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM
...

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

I don't agree with this. It is possible to marry somebody you love who does not love you in return. There may come a point in that relationship where the love of one partner simply cannot overcome the negative behavior, whatever that may be, of the other partner. Suppose one partner cheats on the other? The partner who is cheated on could well still love the other but could simply not cope with the betrayal.
These are the type of relationships that usually end up using that sentence. I love you, but I cheated on you. I love you, but I'm leaving you. If you want a divorce and you want to leave, then you don't love them. Why would the other one say, I love you too, but not your cheating ass, and crappy behavior. There is no love there. People shouldn't say, I love you, but you're an asshole, always have been and always will be. It just doesn't make sense. Be honest, I don't love you, and I want to leave. I don't love you either, and I want you to leave.

Bruno, saying I love you too, but I don't like you all the time--is different. :grin:

You appear to have read my post from the point of view of the cheating partner. I was looking at it from the way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 06:07:23 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 29, 2016, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 02:39:28 PM
These are the type of relationships that usually end up using that sentence. I love you, but I cheated on you. I love you, but I'm leaving you. If you want a divorce and you want to leave, then you don't love them. Why would the other one say, I love you too, but not your cheating ass, and crappy behavior. There is no love there. People shouldn't say, I love you, but you're an asshole, always have been and always will be. It just doesn't make sense. Be honest, I don't love you, and I want to leave. I don't love you either, and I want you to leave.

Bruno, saying I love you too, but I don't like you all the time--is different. :grin:

Cheating doesn't negate love (though it most likely negate the other persons love) and I guess you could still love a person but not want to be in their life, say for example the relationship is abusive or unhealthy.

Quote from: Crow on January 29, 2016, 02:54:37 PM
I guess you could still love a person but not want to be in their life,

"But I don't want to be in your life" cancels the "I love you." Abusive or unhealthy relationships are complicated, aren't they? I guess in these type of relationships, love is something you say, not something you do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 29, 2016, 06:13:16 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 29, 2016, 03:18:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 29, 2016, 03:07:29 PM
You ever have one of those Friday's where you come into the office expecting it to be a somewhat easy day? You're dressed casually, everyone is in good sprits, there's a homemade apple pie in the refrigerator, and you've got your favorite coffee.

A relaxed weekend is looming on the horizon.

The sun is shining outdoors, and the boss is letting everyone out early at 3:30.

You think you'll be able to get caught up with some work, maybe even get ahead for Monday, and then one bloody critical and urgent issue after another hit's your desk and you start realizing, shit I may have to not only work late tonight, but most likely need to follow through and track some of these issues over the weekend.

http://i.imgur.com/lek3TBz.png

Get your wife to accidentally* phone through to your boss saying "there is an emergency and that you need to come home immediately", then get her to say "sorry I'm looking for Bruno, could you put him through". Then you tell your boss that you can't explain and need to go immediately. You run off and go do whatever you want for a few hours then phone your boss saying that everything is sorted and that your kitchen had been flooded or something inane that you won't get flagged up on at a later date. Enjoy your weekend then pick everything up on Monday.

*on purpose

Thanks, and it's funny because with my wife's heavy accent she wouldn't have to explain much over the phone...they probably wouldn't understand half of what she said anyway ;D

This type of subterfuge isn't necessary where I work. If I wanted I could just tell them I need to leave and take care of some things and I'll finish my work up at home, or simply take the afternoon off with no questions asked.

I'm have my role, and responsibilities and I take care of them, with no one really monitoring me or looking over my shoulder. Fortunately as well if there was a real emergency at home they would cover for me in an instant.

I'll grind through it, anyway the morning was hectic, but things have quite down a bit. I had thought we had a serious quality issue at one of the plants, but it turned out they had the wrong supplier (A smart, but young and somewhat new engineer from our customer made a mistake)

Still don't really feel like adult-ing today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 06:18:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2016, 06:03:38 PM
You appear to have read my post from the point of view of the cheating partner. I was looking at it from the way.

That's what I meant when I said that's my favorite. I hear it on TV all the time when some confesses to the other that they cheated. They always start with..."You know I love you, but..." The other one always says, "If you love me, you wouldn't cheat."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 29, 2016, 08:13:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 02:39:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2016, 12:39:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 07:04:22 AM
...

My favorite:
I love you.
I love you, but...I want a divorce.

Bruno, saying I love you too, but I don't like you all the time--is different. :grin:

I Love you too, butt...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 08:46:36 PM

^^^
Oh, so you want to talk about butts?
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2016, 11:54:01 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 29, 2016, 03:07:29 PM
You think you'll be able to get caught up with some work, maybe even get ahead for Monday, and then one bloody critical and urgent issue after another hit's your desk and you start realizing, shit I may have to not only work late tonight, but most likely need to follow through and track some of these issues over the weekend.

This is why I so, SO, love being retired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on January 30, 2016, 12:20:21 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
^^^
Oh, so you want to talk about butts?
(NSFW)
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

WHY would someone want an ass like a Nissan Leaf?! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 30, 2016, 12:28:47 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 29, 2016, 08:13:30 PM
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Vega "is a premium brand of convenient, plant-based, real-food alternatives." Real food, that is a phrase that irks me, what isn't real food? I buy these Eat Real Crisps (http://www.eatreal.co.uk/) (lentil chips are the best) and they are really nice but the name bugs me big time. A chemical is real and most food use extracts of some sort. Chemicals make food much better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 30, 2016, 02:11:08 AM

Quote from: Crow on January 30, 2016, 12:28:47 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 29, 2016, 08:13:30 PM
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Vega "is a premium brand of convenient, plant-based, real-food alternatives." Real food, that is a phrase that irks me, what isn't real food? I buy these Eat Real Crisps (http://www.eatreal.co.uk/) (lentil chips are the best) and they are really nice but the name bugs me big time. A chemical is real and most food use extracts of some sort. Chemicals make food much better.

I honestly didn't notice that on the sticker, I only picked it because I liked the Butt-Heart design (Or is it "Heart-Butt"?)

Real Food is one of those marketing slogans that's really popular here at the moment, like I recall and add not too long ago I was hearing frequently on the radio for McDonalds in which they touted how they used a "Freshly Cracked Egg" in each of their breakfast sandwiches.

Freshly cracked as opposed to what?

Quote from: Asmodean Prime on January 30, 2016, 12:20:21 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
^^^
Oh, so you want to talk about butts?
(NSFW)
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

WHY would someone want an ass like a Nissan Leaf?! :o

So I think we all can safely assume from this statement that His Greyness doesn't prefer Big-Butts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 30, 2016, 04:08:07 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 30, 2016, 04:12:44 AM

I apologize for that outburst.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/fzUUT1ecw1Ofu/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 30, 2016, 01:30:00 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 30, 2016, 04:08:07 AM
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That's my jam. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 30, 2016, 02:38:06 PM

Quote from: Crow on January 30, 2016, 12:28:47 AM
A chemical is real and most food use extracts of some sort. Chemicals make food much better.

I know you're talking about extracts and not chemicals in general, but this also reminds me of people who complain that food should have "no chemicals". As if that's even possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 30, 2016, 04:04:15 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 30, 2016, 02:11:08 AM. . . they used a "Freshly Cracked Egg" in each of their breakfast sandwiches.

Freshly cracked as opposed to what?

One thing that comes to mind is reconstituted from powder (http://tajagroproducts.com/Egg%20powder.html).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 30, 2016, 04:46:21 PM

Quote from: Recusant on January 30, 2016, 04:04:15 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 30, 2016, 02:11:08 AM. . . they used a "Freshly Cracked Egg" in each of their breakfast sandwiches.

Freshly cracked as opposed to what?

One thing that comes to mind is reconstituted from powder (http://tajagroproducts.com/Egg%20powder.html).

Interestingly this plus the "whole foods" craze has driven up the price of fast food as well as added more chemicals. For instance, it's far easier to make a square beef patty than anything else, but that looks "fake". So now restaurants are looking for ways to manufacture mass produced burgers of irregular shape that look "real". Same with eggs, which is what made me think of it. Rather than a single powdered egg patty, they're making powdered egg patties that are white with round yellow centers. Same product, looks more like an egg.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on January 30, 2016, 10:35:08 PM

Quote from: Firebird on January 30, 2016, 02:38:06 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 30, 2016, 12:28:47 AM
A chemical is real and most food use extracts of some sort. Chemicals make food much better.

I know you're talking about extracts and not chemicals in general, but this also reminds me of people who complain that food should have "no chemicals". As if that's even possible.

A chemical is a bit different than an extract though. When people refer to a chemical in food it usually (should) mean it is a additive that is composed of a chemical compound - in Europe we commonly refer to them as E numbers and there are many different naming conventions worldwide thus why chemicals is the go to words - that doesn't need to be extracted though some are, it is usually easier to add the different chemicals together to get the desired compound than extract it from a source. The general ignorance of chemicals is pretty astounding especially due to what you mentioned but also they are required to make many foods, they also make far superior foods if you ever eat at a michelin star restaurant chemicals have been used with aplomb. An extract is a method of taking a food and isolating a specific quality such as flavour or colour usually by using alcohol which is a variety of different chemical compounds that create the desired quality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 04:23:27 PM

Morning in my house. BF and I groggily awake. "Oh man," I say, "I've been having weird dreams all morning."

"Me too," he says.

"Yeah?" I ask. "Whatcha dreaming?"

"You first," he says.

"I dreamt we got married in an old Victorian house, right on the beach. But we were hit by a hurricane for some reason, no one knew was there. We were separated fleeing the storm surge and spent hours searching for eachother. When we finally found eachother, a passing news photographer snapped a photo of us that ended up going viral, of us standing on the beach soaking wet in tattered wedding attire."

"Huh."

"Yeah. You?"

"I dreamt I was driving a sick vintage black 'Carlo and stopped into a strip club. They turned out to be closed for business but all the strippers made me dinner anyway."

MY SUPER ROMANTIC LIFE, EVERYONE :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 31, 2016, 04:39:57 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 04:23:27 PM
Morning in my house. BF and I groggily awake. "Oh man," I say, "I've been having weird dreams all morning."

"Me too," he says.

"Yeah?" I ask. "Whatcha dreaming?"

"You first," he says.

"I dreamt we got married in an old Victorian house, right on the beach. But we were hit by a hurricane for some reason, no one knew was there. We were separated fleeing the storm surge and spent hours searching for eachother. When we finally found eachother, a passing news photographer snapped a photo of us that ended up going viral, of us standing on the beach soaking wet in tattered wedding attire."

"Huh."

"Yeah. You?"

"I dreamt I was driving a sick vintage black 'Carlo and stopped into a strip club. They turned out to be closed for business but all the strippers made me dinner anyway."

MY SUPER ROMANTIC LIFE, EVERYONE :lol: :lol: :lol:

That did make me laugh! You're boyfriends dream is fairly obvious. Your's on the other hand is worth further investigation. I have a couch here if you'd just like to lay down and relax.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 07:20:04 PM

Wedding ceremonies stress me out?

One of the other dreams was about someone throwing a giant tractor tire over the fence, in to my yard. Everyone was standing around wondering how the hell someone did it, considering it had to weigh several hundred pounds and my yard is surrounded by trees. So I'm not entirely convinced any of these dreams meant anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 31, 2016, 08:19:02 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 04:23:27 PM
"I dreamt I was driving a sick vintage black 'Carlo and stopped into a strip club. They turned out to be closed for business but all the strippers made me dinner anyway."

MY SUPER ROMANTIC LIFE, EVERYONE :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've had a similar dream, but I was driving a classic Indian Chief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 31, 2016, 09:02:12 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 07:20:04 PM
Wedding ceremonies stress me out?

One of the other dreams was about someone throwing a giant tractor tire over the fence, in to my yard. Everyone was standing around wondering how the hell someone did it, considering it had to weigh several hundred pounds and my yard is surrounded by trees. So I'm not entirely convinced any of these dreams meant anything.

Like, on the rim? Clearly you want to marry Hercules.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 10:58:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 31, 2016, 09:02:12 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on January 31, 2016, 07:20:04 PM
Wedding ceremonies stress me out?

One of the other dreams was about someone throwing a giant tractor tire over the fence, in to my yard. Everyone was standing around wondering how the hell someone did it, considering it had to weigh several hundred pounds and my yard is surrounded by trees. So I'm not entirely convinced any of these dreams meant anything.

Like, on the rim? Clearly you want to marry Hercules.

It was just the tire, with the general tread of a tractor tire, but the size of a tire off a construction vehicle.

But yes, marrying a half-God superhero could be fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 01, 2016, 02:32:15 AM

I did not know there were Indian chiefs in Norway ;D. Yeah I know that it is a motorcycle....... of questionable worth. Way back in the day, I owned an Indian four. It too was of questionable worth but I liked it anyway. It had not enough power to pull a sick whore out of bed but it made a soothing exhaust sound that I liked. For the mechanically inclined, it had an F head. Tank and OG will know what an F head is...was. (For the uninitiated, F head does not imply anything sexual.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 01, 2016, 09:13:25 AM

In the 1950s my old man had an Indian Chief and I used to ride in the sidecar. Bung ... bung ... bung ... bung ... bung ... bung ... bung ...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 01, 2016, 09:19:24 AM

The removal men come tomorrow and we move on Wednesday, so I'm not likely to have time to post.

Big problem: getting a landline reconnected in the UK takes a very long time. Although the new place has a perfectly good working line, we won't be able to use it until the end of the month. Thus no regular internet, though I expect I'll go to my daughter's and connect from time to time. Normal posting will be resumed in March, I trust. >:(

BTW we don't even know the new number yet, so I can't send out final change-of-address letters or even get Pip a new collar-tag cut. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 01, 2016, 01:03:38 PM

Quote from: OldGit on February 01, 2016, 09:19:24 AM
The removal men come tomorrow and we move on Wednesday, so I'm not likely to have time to post.

Big problem: getting a landline reconnected in the UK takes a very long time. Although the new place has a perfectly good working line, we won't be able to use it until the end of the month. Thus no regular internet, though I expect I'll go to my daughter's and connect from time to time. Normal posting will be resumed in March, I trust. >:(

BTW we don't even know the new number yet, so I can't send out final change-of-address letters or even get Pip a new collar-tag cut. ::)

Why not use your mobile on Pips tag?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 01, 2016, 04:37:47 PM

I think I'm starting to get the older men with younger women thing now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 01, 2016, 06:36:20 PM

Why even have a land line?

I don't have my address on my dogs. They've got my mobile and rabies/license tags, plus they're microchipped. No need for strangers to know where my dogs live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 01, 2016, 09:44:15 PM

Well, I'm going to Long Beach Comicon. I found out one of my brother's friends had badgered Steve into publishing a book of his artwork, and Dave's going to be selling copies at Comicon along with his own art. So I'm going to go and see if I still recognize Dave (probably 25 yrs since I last saw him), get a copy of Steve's book and take in a few events. There's going to be a costume contest this year and that should be fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2016, 06:34:00 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 01, 2016, 09:44:15 PM
Well, I'm going to Long Beach Comicon. I found out one of my brother's friends had badgered Steve into publishing a book of his artwork, and Dave's going to be selling copies at Comicon along with his own art. So I'm going to go and see if I still recognize Dave (probably 25 yrs since I last saw him), get a copy of Steve's book and take in a few events. There's going to be a costume contest this year and that should be fun.

We demand pictures!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2016, 02:19:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2016, 06:34:00 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 01, 2016, 09:44:15 PM
Well, I'm going to Long Beach Comicon. I found out one of my brother's friends had badgered Steve into publishing a book of his artwork, and Dave's going to be selling copies at Comicon along with his own art. So I'm going to go and see if I still recognize Dave (probably 25 yrs since I last saw him), get a copy of Steve's book and take in a few events. There's going to be a costume contest this year and that should be fun.
We demand pictures!!!

Yes I second the motion for pictures; plus who's Steve and Dave?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 02, 2016, 11:54:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2016, 06:34:00 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 01, 2016, 09:44:15 PM
Well, I'm going to Long Beach Comicon. I found out one of my brother's friends had badgered Steve into publishing a book of his artwork, and Dave's going to be selling copies at Comicon along with his own art. So I'm going to go and see if I still recognize Dave (probably 25 yrs since I last saw him), get a copy of Steve's book and take in a few events. There's going to be a costume contest this year and that should be fun.
We demand pictures!!!

I will be taking pictures. Whether any of them come out with peoples' heads visible remains to be seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 02, 2016, 11:55:56 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 02, 2016, 02:19:05 PM
Yes I second the motion for pictures; plus who's Steve and Dave?

Steve is my brother, Dave is his oldest friend, both are artists and Dave will have a booth at Comicon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2016, 02:01:43 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2016, 11:55:56 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 02, 2016, 02:19:05 PM
Yes I second the motion for pictures; plus who's Steve and Dave?

Steve is my brother, Dave is his oldest friend, both are artists and Dave will have a booth at Comicon.

Thanks...how neat to have an artist in the family, have you posted their work on this site before?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 03, 2016, 08:21:11 PM

Does anyone ever get ill around a specific time of year like clockwork?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM

For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2016, 10:05:15 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 08:21:11 PM
Does anyone ever get ill around a specific time of year like clockwork?

I get ear infections every other Christmas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 03, 2016, 10:49:12 PM

Chris Kamara making a cake is the funniest thing I have seen on TV in a long time.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ok.co.uk%2F1454538807_chris-kamara-promo.jpg&hash=df4d70cf06f1e5ac50737319d66860942cb92d4b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 03, 2016, 11:45:26 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 03, 2016, 02:01:43 PM
Thanks...how neat to have an artist in the family, have you posted their work on this site before?

Yep, but I can't remember where. It may well be on this page but I can't remember it. Here's an example of something he sent me for Xmas:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/23763000420_07533ea241.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM

It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2016, 01:01:34 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

OMG hi!!!!! How are you doing these days?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 04, 2016, 02:21:15 AM

Glad you are back NYT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 04, 2016, 03:12:50 AM

I do not know this NYT person, do they like apes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 04, 2016, 04:54:50 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

Glad to see you again! Esp. since we're short Xtians at the moment (poor Bruce has to deal with us on his own).

Bruno, this is NYT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 04, 2016, 07:33:02 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

Hello again NYT. Did you finally manage to wipe away that last, lingering smear of Christianity that you used to drag around with you?

Edit: Apologies for the shit mixed metaphor!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2016, 08:14:02 AM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

Hello!!! Are you all growed up now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 04, 2016, 09:34:21 AM

Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.

I'd like to know what Davin's avatar is saying...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 04, 2016, 01:58:20 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 04, 2016, 09:34:21 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.

I'd like to know what Davin's avatar is saying...

I can read avatar lips, it's:

I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 04, 2016, 02:13:23 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.

Is it me?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FELJb69U.jpg&hash=92def05fc54c223901c77057404f00b4c75ce744)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 04, 2016, 02:56:45 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 04, 2016, 01:58:20 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 04, 2016, 09:34:21 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.

I'd like to know what Davin's avatar is saying...

I can read avatar lips, it's:

I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny

That is it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 04, 2016, 03:01:44 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 04, 2016, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.
Is it me?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FELJb69U.jpg&hash=92def05fc54c223901c77057404f00b4c75ce744)

Not sure who the statue is of, but it sure looks like noted historian and writer Shelby Foote.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTrqofc1.jpg&hash=7bd8b4ebf0f281661eec77445f06a24e597d2203)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 04, 2016, 03:05:33 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 03, 2016, 11:45:26 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 03, 2016, 02:01:43 PM
Thanks...how neat to have an artist in the family, have you posted their work on this site before?

Yep, but I can't remember where. It may well be on this page but I can't remember it. Here's an example of something he sent me for Xmas:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/23763000420_07533ea241.jpg)

Yes I do remember seeing a similar styled artwork posted here in the past, I guess I didn't realize the artist was you brother. That's a nice piece.

Thanks-

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 04, 2016, 05:06:29 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 04, 2016, 03:01:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 04, 2016, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.
Is it me?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FELJb69U.jpg&hash=92def05fc54c223901c77057404f00b4c75ce744)

Not sure who the statue is of, but it sure looks like noted historian and writer Shelby Foote.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTrqofc1.jpg&hash=7bd8b4ebf0f281661eec77445f06a24e597d2203)

I recon it's Mr Jack Daniels. Are you drunk Davin?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 04, 2016, 07:57:12 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 04, 2016, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 04, 2016, 03:01:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 04, 2016, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 03, 2016, 10:04:10 PM
Quote from: Davin on February 03, 2016, 08:24:14 PM
For six out of the last eight years, I've gotten sick during my Christmas to New Years break.

Holy crap your avatar looks exactly like somebody I know. I want to post a picture but it is a bit of a violation of their privacy.
Is it me?
http://i.imgur.com/ELJb69U.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/ELJb69U.jpg)

Not sure who the statue is of, but it sure looks like noted historian and writer Shelby Foote.

http://i.imgur.com/Trqofc1.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Trqofc1.jpg)

I recon it's Mr Jack Daniels. Are you drunk Davin?

It is Jack Daniel. No, I'm not drunk. The distillery is in a dry county, which means that no alcohol can be sold inside the county.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 04, 2016, 09:17:52 PM

...Only in America!

Good work on the avatar!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on February 09, 2016, 02:23:37 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2016, 01:01:34 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on February 04, 2016, 12:39:23 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here/ A lot has changed. I'm glad though. I missed it here. Glad to be back.

OMG hi!!!!! How are you doing these days?

I'm decent. In cosmetology school right now, and it's more like a job than school. A job that gives you 9 months of training and shitty tips. How are you? I missed you so much! ;D

Quote from: Icarus on February 04, 2016, 02:21:15 AM
Glad you are back NYT.

Glad to be back.

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 04, 2016, 03:12:50 AM
I do not know this NYT person, do they like apes?

Hi Bruno. I do like apes actually. :D

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 04, 2016, 04:54:50 AM
Glad to see you again! Esp. since we're short Xtians at the moment (poor Bruce has to deal with us on his own).

Quote from: Siz on February 04, 2016, 07:33:02 AM

Hello again NYT. Did you finally manage to wipe away that last, lingering smear of Christianity that you used to drag around with you?

Edit: Apologies for the shit mixed metaphor!

Haha. Sorry to say, poor Bruce is on his own. I gave up the whole God thing. Not really my delusion of choice anymore. Gotta stay grounded in other things at the moment. But it's good to know that this place is still alive and thriving. I thought about coming back a few times, but decided to wait til I was in a better place.

Quote from: Tank on February 04, 2016, 08:14:02 AM
Hello!!! Are you all growed up now?

Lol. If you mean am I finally an adult, not really, but I gave up playing with imaginary friends, so I guess that's a step in the right direction. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 03:26:17 AM

Hello, not your typical..., My name is 'Magdalena' it's nice to meet you. :computerwave:
You said you liked apes, but please tell me, do you like butterflies? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi248.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg172%2Findigo_silk%2F1%2520Smileys%2Fsmiley-chasing-butterfly.gif&hash=09dc98f09ac957987a089e4a95447da0498171be)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2016, 03:29:46 AM

Cosmetology school eh? Haha been there, done that, dropped out because the one I went to was so shitty. Hope you do better than me. :P I'm in school for medical imaging now and really enjoying it so I can't complain too much. I missed you too. Remembering all the threads we derailed was fun.

Got to take a trip across the pond to visit Tank in November. Siz and G85 tagged along. Many beers were had and good times enjoyed.

I also took over the position as resident HAF deity because the Asmo was failing to do his great and terrible duties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 06:24:50 AM

Quote from: Davin on February 04, 2016, 07:57:12 PM
It is Jack Daniel. No, I'm not drunk. The distillery is in a dry county, which means that no alcohol can be sold inside the county.

Wait! What!?
Where is this place, exactly?

Dry County? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Femoticoner.com%2Ffiles%2Femoticons%2Fsmileys%2Fdesert-smiley.gif&hash=12bed62d9574c33c3d2954bc37d140d5286deabf)

No alcohol? :tumbleweed:

:sadcheer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 09, 2016, 01:55:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 06:24:50 AM
Quote from: Davin on February 04, 2016, 07:57:12 PM
It is Jack Daniel. No, I'm not drunk. The distillery is in a dry county, which means that no alcohol can be sold inside the county.
Wait! What!?
Where is this place, exactly?

Dry County? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Femoticoner.com%2Ffiles%2Femoticons%2Fsmileys%2Fdesert-smiley.gif&hash=12bed62d9574c33c3d2954bc37d140d5286deabf)

No alcohol? :tumbleweed:

:sadcheer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 06:49:18 PM

Ah! Tennessee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: not your typical... on February 09, 2016, 11:18:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 03:26:17 AM
Hello, not your typical..., My name is 'Magdalena' it's nice to meet you. :computerwave:
You said you liked apes, but please tell me, do you like butterflies? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi248.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg172%2Findigo_silk%2F1%2520Smileys%2Fsmiley-chasing-butterfly.gif&hash=09dc98f09ac957987a089e4a95447da0498171be)

Nice to meet you too Mag. :D I love butterflies. They're so beautiful and unique. I've never seen two exactly identical butterflies. :)

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Cosmetology school eh? Haha been there, done that, dropped out because the one I went to was so shitty. Hope you do better than me. :P I'm in school for medical imaging now and really enjoying it so I can't complain too much. I missed you too. Remembering all the threads we derailed was fun.

Got to take a trip across the pond to visit Tank in November. Siz and G85 tagged along. Many beers were had and good times enjoyed.

I also took over the position as resident HAF deity because the Asmo was failing to do his great and terrible duties.

Wow. I really did miss a lot. Congrats on the new title. I'm so proud. Remember when we first got here and just started making post? Look at how far we've come. The school I'm in is a good one. I like it. Really wish I had know about that trip. It might have gotten me out of celebrating an anniversary. Glad you guys had fun though. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2016, 11:54:24 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 09, 2016, 11:18:47 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
Cosmetology school eh? Haha been there, done that, dropped out because the one I went to was so shitty. Hope you do better than me. :P I'm in school for medical imaging now and really enjoying it so I can't complain too much. I missed you too. Remembering all the threads we derailed was fun.

Got to take a trip across the pond to visit Tank in November. Siz and G85 tagged along. Many beers were had and good times enjoyed.

I also took over the position as resident HAF deity because the Asmo was failing to do his great and terrible duties.

Wow. I really did miss a lot. Congrats on the new title. I'm so proud. Remember when we first got here and just started making post? Look at how far we've come. The school I'm in is a good one. I like it. Really wish I had know about that trip. It might have gotten me out of celebrating an anniversary. Glad you guys had fun though. :)

The only reasonable thing that could have made the trip better would have been more people (and more beer!).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 09, 2016, 11:55:11 PM

Quote from: not your typical... on February 09, 2016, 02:23:37 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 04, 2016, 04:54:50 AM
Glad to see you again! Esp. since we're short Xtians at the moment (poor Bruce has to deal with us on his own).
Haha. Sorry to say, poor Bruce is on his own. I gave up the whole God thing. Not really my delusion of choice anymore.

Alas for poor Bruce, his is a heavy burden. Glad to see you back and thriving, NYT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2016, 03:59:41 PM

I am definitely not using HAF to procrastinate on a summary essay. Nope, not at all. :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 04:32:55 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 11, 2016, 03:59:41 PM
I am definitely not using HAF to procrastinate on a summary essay. Nope, not at all. :-X

Of course you're not!
Vital research, this. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 12, 2016, 06:38:05 PM

February 12, 1809
Today, 207 years ago, Charles Darwin was born.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 14, 2016, 02:32:59 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 12, 2016, 06:38:05 PM
February 12, 1809
Today, 207 years ago, Charles Darwin was born.

And on the same day Dawkins had a stroke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 14, 2016, 08:47:20 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 14, 2016, 02:32:59 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 12, 2016, 06:38:05 PM
February 12, 1809
Today, 207 years ago, Charles Darwin was born.

And on the same day Dawkins had a stroke.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 15, 2016, 07:36:18 PM

This weekend was cold, with temperatures midday hovering around 10-14 F, but mostly clear and sunny with little to no wind. I was able to get out both Saturday and Sunday with Kahlua and do some hiking in the woods.
Saturday I didn't dress warm enough, and after two hours was quite frozen. Sunday I was dressed more appropriately, so it wasn't that bad.
Kahlua on the other hand isn't fazed at all by the cold, what with his thick, long hair. In fact Saturday when we got back home, and I rushed inside the house to thaw out, he stayed outside for another 30 minutes.
He's like a miniature grizzly bear. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWKSsVHU.jpg&hash=7c80f7b8d563927dcb7f446e9389ae302ff46088)

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I was trying to get him to pose for a nice picture, but I think he was upset with me for dropping and spilling his water bottle.

Unfortunately this is about as much snow as we've had all winter down here. At least it has been cod for a while so the creek was frozen and flood plains were frozen. Allows us to cover more ground, plus I like to play tag with him on the ice, because he slides all over the place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 15, 2016, 10:03:19 PM

Aww Kahlua is adorable!

Hey, that's more snow than we've seen where I live all winter! We didn't even get a dusting! And next week we're supposed to almost hit 80. I'm soooo done with living in this place I can't even begin. Every single week we don't get any resemblance of a winter, I'm thinking of moving up to a state way up North for my Master's degree.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2016, 08:28:06 AM

Icy cold (for the UK) today. Lovely brisk walk between arriving at work and getting to my desk :dance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 16, 2016, 10:59:53 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2016, 08:28:06 AM
Icy cold (for the UK) today. Lovely brisk walk between arriving at work and getting to my desk :dance:

One of my favourite things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2016, 12:58:19 PM

Quote from: Crow on February 16, 2016, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2016, 08:28:06 AM
Icy cold (for the UK) today. Lovely brisk walk between arriving at work and getting to my desk :dance:

One of my favourite things.

Sets one up for the day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 16, 2016, 02:28:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2016, 08:28:06 AM
Icy cold (for the UK) today. Lovely brisk walk between arriving at work and getting to my desk :dance:

Sounds like a reason to go back to bed and turn up the electric blanket to me. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 16, 2016, 06:08:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2016, 08:28:06 AM
Icy cold (for the UK) today. Lovely brisk walk between arriving at work and getting to my desk :dance:

It really was bitterly cold today. Scamp and I walked to the post office first thing thinking it looked nice outside. Brrrrrrr

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 17, 2016, 08:47:57 AM

Quote from: Radiant on February 15, 2016, 10:03:19 PM
Aww Kahlua is adorable!

Hey, that's more snow than we've seen where I live all winter! We didn't even get a dusting! And next week we're supposed to almost hit 80. I'm soooo done with living in this place I can't even begin. Every single week we don't get any resemblance of a winter, I'm thinking of moving up to a state way up North for my Master's degree.

The temperature is supposed to be nearly 60 F here in the St. Louis, Missouri area by this weekend. I am very glad for I hate winter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on February 17, 2016, 01:47:08 PM

Quote from: Velma on February 17, 2016, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: Radiant on February 15, 2016, 10:03:19 PM
Aww Kahlua is adorable!

Hey, that's more snow than we've seen where I live all winter! We didn't even get a dusting! And next week we're supposed to almost hit 80. I'm soooo done with living in this place I can't even begin. Every single week we don't get any resemblance of a winter, I'm thinking of moving up to a state way up North for my Master's degree.
The temperature is supposed to be nearly 60 F here in the St. Louis, Missouri area by this weekend. I am very glad for I hate winter.

I don't understand how anyone this far South can hate winter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2016, 03:46:42 PM

Quote from: Radiant on February 17, 2016, 01:47:08 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 17, 2016, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: Radiant on February 15, 2016, 10:03:19 PM
Aww Kahlua is adorable!

Hey, that's more snow than we've seen where I live all winter! We didn't even get a dusting! And next week we're supposed to almost hit 80. I'm soooo done with living in this place I can't even begin. Every single week we don't get any resemblance of a winter, I'm thinking of moving up to a state way up North for my Master's degree.
The temperature is supposed to be nearly 60 F here in the St. Louis, Missouri area by this weekend. I am very glad for I hate winter.

I don't understand how anyone this far South can hate winter.

I love winter, really bummed now because I'm heading north tomorrow, and the bloody temperature is supposed to go up, and it will be unusually warmer than it should be.

Had plan to ski some, but if it's too warm the snow will suck, so hoping to at least do some ice fishing...hopefully I don't fall through.

I don't understand folks who hate winter either, I mean I agree the snow can be a bother sometimes, but I love the cold dry air, snow covered fields and lakes....However, the worst winter I ever spent was in Missouri. I went through my Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood...god awful place. I was there from late November through March. Some days it was freezing so you could barely sleep at night, then it would warm up slight, then rain,... and than there's that horrible Missouri mud. One day your digging through the slop, next day it's frozen, than it's thawing and sticking to your boots like mucky clay. :waah:
I did Winter training later in Alaska that was more enjoyable, sure it was colder, and a lot more snow, but it was consistent weather. (Plus to be honest in Basic they don't give you the best gear)

So I understand your feelings Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 17, 2016, 06:12:57 PM

People here in Missouri seem to forget what little they know about how to drive when it snows here. I'm from Mississippi and have less trouble driving in the snow than people who grew up here. Plus, the cold gnaws at my damaged joints, making them hurt even worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM

I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 17, 2016, 09:55:37 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

I'm betting on the Smurfs existing -- there seem to be more deluded people than delusions, so people with similar delusions must get together sometimes. Humans being group-oriented animals and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 17, 2016, 11:44:37 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

Yup but I think most people are in some form or another.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 17, 2016, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 17, 2016, 09:55:37 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

I'm betting on the Smurfs existing -- there seem to be more deluded people than delusions, so people with similar delusions must get together sometimes. Humans being group-oriented animals and all.

You recon? I guess I'm on the wrong forum for arguing against the existence of shared delusions...

This has 'A Beautiful Mind' written all over it to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM

Quote from: Crow on February 17, 2016, 11:44:37 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

Yup but I think most people are in some form or another.

But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 18, 2016, 12:30:50 AM

Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Anyone who thinks they know "truths" of some sort or even think "truths" of some sort even exist are more than a few notches up the scales of delusion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 18, 2016, 02:33:34 AM

Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM

But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

I live in America -- his delusions seemed fairly standard to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 18, 2016, 02:47:55 AM

Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 17, 2016, 11:44:37 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

Yup but I think most people are in some form or another.

But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Yes, I think some delusions are off the chart and some are more credible.
Credible ones: Asmo is god, I'm a witch.
Not so credible ones: You look like George Clooney.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2016, 08:14:18 AM

'Hairy panic' invades Australia town (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-35600548)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 18, 2016, 08:46:44 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2016, 02:47:55 AM
Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 17, 2016, 11:44:37 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 17, 2016, 09:38:55 PM
I wonder whatever happened to that member who was part of a group of 'Smurfs' who had unlocked the humanity-saving secrets of the (original??) bible? Seer was it? I liked the story he brought with him, but did anyone else think he was completely, deluded - in the psychiatric sense? Did these 'Smurfs' really exist, or am I just too cynical?

Yup but I think most people are in some form or another.

But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?
Yes, I think some delusions are off the chart and some are more credible.
Credible ones: Asmo is god, I'm a witch.
Not so credible ones: You look like George Clooney.
:grin:

Touchè!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 18, 2016, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: Crow on February 18, 2016, 12:30:50 AM
Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Anyone who thinks they know "truths" of some sort or even think "truths" of some sort even exist are more than a few notches up the scales of delusion.

Small notches perhaps, like millimeters on a metre rule - amounting to a couple of centimetres of errant or misguided reasoning. But the kind of delusion we're talking about for Old Seer is technically psychosis... at least 3 feet long...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 18, 2016, 02:49:59 PM

Roughly two more hours in the office to go and then I'm out of here...heading north to visit the daughter and son-in-law. Hope to do some ice fishing, hit the slopes and maybe get into an all out snowball fight with the locals.

See you lovely folks next week, Adios Muchachos!
:postoday:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on February 18, 2016, 10:44:47 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 09:14:13 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 18, 2016, 12:30:50 AM
Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Anyone who thinks they know "truths" of some sort or even think "truths" of some sort even exist are more than a few notches up the scales of delusion.

Small notches perhaps, like millimeters on a metre rule - amounting to a couple of centimetres of errant or misguided reasoning. But the kind of delusion we're talking about for Old Seer is technically psychosis... at least 3 feet long...

That was a while ago, wasn't it? I remember Amicale quizzing him a bit because she was concerned he might be schizo. All the mysterious passing of messages between people who never actually met each other was especially interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 18, 2016, 11:49:27 PM

Quote from: Firebird on February 18, 2016, 10:44:47 PM
Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 09:14:13 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 18, 2016, 12:30:50 AM
Quote from: Siz on February 18, 2016, 12:03:36 AM
But this guy's delusion is off the chart. Most people's delusions are at least... credible. Aren't they? Isn't mine? Yours? ...Asmo's?

Anyone who thinks they know "truths" of some sort or even think "truths" of some sort even exist are more than a few notches up the scales of delusion.

Small notches perhaps, like millimeters on a metre rule - amounting to a couple of centimetres of errant or misguided reasoning. But the kind of delusion we're talking about for Old Seer is technically psychosis... at least 3 feet long...

That was a while ago, wasn't it? I remember Amicale quizzing him a bit because she was concerned he might be schizo. All the mysterious passing of messages between people who never actually met each other was especially interesting.

I'd forgotten all about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on February 19, 2016, 03:57:55 AM

It's here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=59657), but I think a bunch of his posts are missing. Probably victims of the Great Crash

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on February 19, 2016, 01:05:47 PM

Damn, that Tank - been pimping my profile again...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2016, 01:19:29 PM

Quote from: Siz on February 19, 2016, 01:05:47 PM
Damn, that Tank - been pimping my profile again...

It's been there a while. I wondered when you'd notice :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 19, 2016, 08:27:04 PM

It seems very likely that my kidneys don't like ibuprofen and the like. Which means that if Tylenol doesn't work, I need opioids. Whee?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 20, 2016, 12:09:08 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on February 19, 2016, 08:27:04 PM
It seems very likely that my kidneys don't like ibuprofen and the like. Which means that if Tylenol doesn't work, I need opioids. Whee?

Hope the Tylenol works. I also hope you can find a doctor to prescribe them if needed. The DEA has decided that opiods are evil and have gone overboard enforcing laws and regulations in some areas of the country. It has made some doctors and pharmacists a bit skiddish about opiods.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on February 20, 2016, 12:38:52 AM

Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 12:09:08 AM
Hope the Tylenol works. I also hope you can find a doctor to prescribe them if needed. The DEA has decided that opiods are evil and have gone overboard enforcing laws and regulations in some areas of the country. It has made some doctors and pharmacists a bit skiddish about opiods.

Ahh so that's your game. You don't really have all those woes do you! You are a smackhead hunting down your next fix on insurance. Clever, very clever.

* Note to insurance companies that may be lurking, that was a joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 20, 2016, 01:58:33 AM

Speaking of medical issues, my ankle (the one i fucked up way back when) has gotten so bad now that I went and bought a brace for it and scheduled a doctors appointment.
Really starting to worry this might become something chronic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 20, 2016, 02:06:28 AM

^^ Bummer. Hopefully it can be mended.

Tylenol doesn't work, and therein lies the problem. I don't really want opioids for a number of reasons, primarily that BF was addicted to Oxy following his surgery and is generally of the "fuck it, just this once is fine" mentality. Plus the whole point in taking anything at all is that I'm incapacitated if I don't, and many opioids come with restrictions (like don't drive 40 miles down the Mass Pike while on this drug) that would kinda defeat the purpose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 20, 2016, 03:58:32 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on February 20, 2016, 02:06:28 AM
^^ Bummer. Hopefully it can be mended.

Tylenol doesn't work, and therein lies the problem. I don't really want opioids for a number of reasons, primarily that BF was addicted to Oxy following his surgery and is generally of the "fuck it, just this once is fine" mentality. Plus the whole point in taking anything at all is that I'm incapacitated if I don't, and many opioids come with restrictions (like don't drive 40 miles down the Mass Pike while on this drug) that would kinda defeat the purpose.

Can't help you with the side effects of opiates. I'm not a medical genius after all.
But as for keeping the boyfriend off them a practical solution might be a lock box.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hornady.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2FP%2F98152-TriPoint-Lock-Box-with-key-lg.jpg&hash=975ae116f3c50606f9a55f1461d6fc00938c3bc4)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 20, 2016, 04:00:18 AM

Quote from: Crow on February 20, 2016, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 12:09:08 AM
Hope the Tylenol works. I also hope you can find a doctor to prescribe them if needed. The DEA has decided that opiods are evil and have gone overboard enforcing laws and regulations in some areas of the country. It has made some doctors and pharmacists a bit skiddish about opiods.

Ahh so that's your game. You don't really have all those woes do you! You are a smackhead hunting down your next fix on insurance. Clever, very clever.

* Note to insurance companies that may be lurking, that was a joke.

Oh no, I've been found out!

* Note to insurance companies that may be lurking, that was a joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 20, 2016, 04:35:58 AM

Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 04:00:18 AM
Quote from: Crow on February 20, 2016, 12:38:52 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 12:09:08 AM
Hope the Tylenol works. I also hope you can find a doctor to prescribe them if needed. The DEA has decided that opiods are evil and have gone overboard enforcing laws and regulations in some areas of the country. It has made some doctors and pharmacists a bit skiddish about opiods.

Ahh so that's your game. You don't really have all those woes do you! You are a smackhead hunting down your next fix on insurance. Clever, very clever.

* Note to insurance companies that may be lurking, that was a joke.
Oh no, I've been found out!

* Note to insurance companies that may be lurking, that was a joke.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia0.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FayXHTh9hRaT28%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=0928a697b6b126d6742b1ca11f04758dcc0f739c)
You guys need help transporting that stuff?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on February 20, 2016, 06:45:00 AM

I;m thinking that if you try to force an introvert into being your friend or hang out with you, then you end up making him/her hate you

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on February 20, 2016, 02:56:29 PM

QuoteThe storm was carrying average winds of 230 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 325 kilometres per hour, Fiji's Meteorological Service said.

Ye that's sweet but not exceptional nowadays.
I wonder what we'll gust up to once we're +5.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 20, 2016, 06:03:06 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny on February 20, 2016, 02:56:29 PM
QuoteThe storm was carrying average winds of 230 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 325 kilometres per hour, Fiji's Meteorological Service said.

Ye that's sweet but not exceptional nowadays.
I wonder what we'll gust up to once we're +5.

Makes me think of J.G. Ballard's first novel, The Wind from Nowhere (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_from_Nowhere). Not up to his later standard, but as one who appreciates his work, a necessary read.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 20, 2016, 06:45:44 PM

Quote from: Recusant on February 20, 2016, 06:03:06 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny on February 20, 2016, 02:56:29 PM
QuoteThe storm was carrying average winds of 230 kilometres per hour, with gusts of up to 325 kilometres per hour, Fiji's Meteorological Service said.

Ye that's sweet but not exceptional nowadays.
I wonder what we'll gust up to once we're +5.

Makes me think of J.G. Ballard's first novel, The Wind from Nowhere (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_from_Nowhere). Not up to his later standard, but as one who appreciates his work, a necessary read.

I've read the novel more than 40 years ago. The only thing I didn't like about it was that had a happy ending.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 20, 2016, 11:34:27 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on February 20, 2016, 06:45:44 PM
The only thing I didn't like about it was that had a happy ending.

Well that isn't something you hear everyday! :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 21, 2016, 08:14:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 20, 2016, 11:34:27 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 20, 2016, 06:45:44 PM
The only thing I didn't like about it was that had a happy ending.

Well that isn't something you hear everyday! :snicker:

Every one expects an happy ending, and that is what people almost always get. For me that makes a story too predictable, I like surprise endings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 21, 2016, 09:35:39 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on February 21, 2016, 08:14:13 AMEvery one expects an happy ending, and that is what people almost always get. For me that makes a story too predictable, I like surprise endings.

One of the reasons I liked "Fallen" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallen_(1998_film)). :) << Fair warning, plot spoilers in the article, for those that haven't seen it, but might.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 21, 2016, 11:01:27 PM

Quote from: Recusant on February 21, 2016, 09:35:39 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on February 21, 2016, 08:14:13 AMEvery one expects an happy ending, and that is what people almost always get. For me that makes a story too predictable, I like surprise endings.

One of the reasons I liked "Fallen" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallen_(1998_film)). :) << Fair warning, plot spoilers in the article, for those that haven't seen it, but might.

One of my favorite movies! Love the ending.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2016, 11:19:11 AM

I haven't watched 'Fallen' but it's one of the reasons I liked 'The Others'.

IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230600/) (spoiler-free).

Some people said that they saw the ending coming, but I didn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 22, 2016, 10:28:26 PM

Budhorse4, Bruno de la Pole, and Davin, are on my mind today. :felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 22, 2016, 11:01:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2016, 11:19:11 AM
I haven't watched 'Fallen' but it's one of the reasons I liked 'The Others'.

IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230600/) (spoiler-free).

Some people said that they saw the ending coming, but I didn't.

Another favorite, and I hardly ever see endings coming. It's seems rather awful for me to always be able to see the ending coming -- it's nice to have a story surprise me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 23, 2016, 01:39:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 22, 2016, 10:28:26 PM
Budhorse4, Bruno de la Pole, and Davin, are on my mind today. :felix:

(https://49.media.tumblr.com/e1c9b14dbc9918ffa928120e51594f06/tumblr_nil4xo93ST1thte97o1_r7_500.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2016, 02:33:53 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 23, 2016, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 22, 2016, 10:28:26 PM
Budhorse4, Bruno de la Pole, and Davin, are on my mind today. :felix:
(https://49.media.tumblr.com/e1c9b14dbc9918ffa928120e51594f06/tumblr_nil4xo93ST1thte97o1_r7_500.gif)

I is here I am,...decided to extend my trip north visiting my daughter and son-in-law by a couple days, just got back last night. Which means I didn't really take a longer vacation, but simply worked from their place rather than in the office, but it was still nice getting to see and spend more time with them.

Did some snowmobiling, ice fishing (Caught some N. Pike) and lots of hiking...here's a picture of the frozen lake. It rained during the night, so even though the lake was still frozen the rain pooled on top making it appear at times that we were walking on water, praise Jesus!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQnMGhyw.jpg&hash=e1c5cd3ca4b7f703e0b2261dedbcc71fd60cfab7)

Sunday they had a folk festival at the old State Hospital, lots and lots of performers, and I actually got to perform a couple songs myself which was cool

This is our friend Rocky on the keyboard and accordion, and his friend who looks exactly like Neil Young. (Not sure if you can tell from the picture), they were really good.
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So I understand that Mags got herself banned by Tank for a couple days? All I could think of when I read that was the song from Wizard of Oz.

We could change the words a bit, maybe:

Ding Dong the Witch is Banned, the Witch is banned, the Witch is Banned
Ding Dong the Hippie O' Witch is Banned!
Tank banned the Hippie O' Witch, the Hippie O' Witch, the Hippie O' Witch
Tank banned the Hippie O' Witchy Witch!

Just kidding Mags....hurry back. Te Amo!!!

I do hope you do something constructive with your time off Mags, like maybe learn how to make Tamales?

:hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 24, 2016, 07:54:20 PM

My phone line isn't supposed to be switched on until Friday (26th), but it's working my net connection OK! It also dials phone calls out. Interesting.

Mags, are you being naughty again? Tut, tut!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on February 24, 2016, 08:11:42 PM

Maybe the old line hasn't been switched off yet? Either way, nice to see you're finally moving in!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2016, 09:18:42 PM

Mags has asked for, and been granted, a 2 week vacation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2016, 11:26:08 PM

OG! There you are! I've been wondering where you've been... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 25, 2016, 02:01:05 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 24, 2016, 02:33:53 PM

Just kidding Mags....hurry back. Te Amo!!!

I do hope you do something constructive with your time off Mags, like maybe learn how to make Tamales?

:hug2:

I know I'm curious to learn what could possibly be more interesting to her than us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 25, 2016, 09:57:14 AM

Quote from: FirebirdMaybe the old line hasn't been switched off yet? Either way, nice to see you're finally moving in!

It's strange. I checked the line when we first moved in, and it was dead. Then when they told me what my new number will be, I checked again and it dials out using that new number. If you dial in you get an announcement that it's not connected yet. I suspect alien meddling with our telecoms.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 25, 2016, 01:40:19 PM

So I got a job!
Now, don't get too excited. It's as a substitute. Means I only get called in when they have a shortage of manpower or someone gets sick. But it's better then nothing.

It's as a dormitory supervisor at the regional High School (the same one me and Asmo attended way back when). Since they have some academic programs that are not commonly available they are required to keep a dormitory for students who live too far away to take the bus every day. And you can't have a bunch of underage people living in a dorm without adult supervision, so....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on February 25, 2016, 02:56:40 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 25, 2016, 01:40:19 PM
So I got a job!
Now, don't get too excited. It's as a substitute. Means I only get called in when they have a shortage of manpower or someone gets sick. But it's better then nothing.

It's as a dormitory supervisor at the regional High School (the same one me and Asmo attended way back when). Since they have some academic programs that are not commonly available they are required to keep a dormitory for students who live too far away to take the bus every day. And you can't have a bunch of underage people living in a dorm without adult supervision, so....

Congrats! Hope the kids aren't a huge pain

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 25, 2016, 04:18:13 PM

At least you've got something, G85. Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 25, 2016, 11:28:44 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 25, 2016, 01:40:19 PM
So I got a job!
Now, don't get too excited. It's as a substitute. Means I only get called in when they have a shortage of manpower or someone gets sick. But it's better then nothing.

It's as a dormitory supervisor at the regional High School (the same one me and Asmo attended way back when). Since they have some academic programs that are not commonly available they are required to keep a dormitory for students who live too far away to take the bus every day. And you can't have a bunch of underage people living in a dorm without adult supervision, so....

Congratulations! As you say, better than nothing and who knows what else may turn up in the meantime? Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on February 26, 2016, 05:49:50 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 25, 2016, 01:40:19 PM
So I got a job!
Now, don't get too excited. It's as a substitute. Means I only get called in when they have a shortage of manpower or someone gets sick. But it's better then nothing.

It's as a dormitory supervisor at the regional High School (the same one me and Asmo attended way back when). Since they have some academic programs that are not commonly available they are required to keep a dormitory for students who live too far away to take the bus every day. And you can't have a bunch of underage people living in a dorm without adult supervision, so....

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 26, 2016, 09:36:19 PM

Congratulations Gman, glad to hear you are gainfully employed, and good luck with the new job.

Hopefully this should help keep you out of trouble,...but what is this about you and the Asmo attending the same school together? I kind of figured out you two new each other through the odd post here and there, but I didn't realize that you two went to school together.

Surely you could post some pictures of the two of you back in school?

I would love to see the Asmo's graduation picture, as I'm sure others here would love to see it...

Anyway I'm trying to join this gang, but they're not letting me in,...yet that is.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVmWHwdg.png&hash=7a392bd562d8e9fe50a58137f7c509df2e6ff2d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 26, 2016, 10:58:35 PM

Like I said, it is nothing to get too excited about. Probably only looking at the odd shift here and there, unless someone gets properly ill (and we wouldn't want that, now would we? :devil2: ).
Certainly more "something to do every now and then" then "gainfully employed".

As for photos of me and the Asmo back then, I'm not sure I really have any. And I believe he was conspicuous only by his absence on picture day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 12:55:58 PM

Playing monopoly with scamp has confirmed that competitiveness is definitely hereditary!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2016, 04:52:01 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 12:55:58 PM
Playing monopoly with scamp has confirmed that competitiveness is definitely hereditary!

Hehehe!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 05:27:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2016, 04:52:01 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 12:55:58 PM
Playing monopoly with scamp has confirmed that competitiveness is definitely hereditary!
Hehehe!!

Don't laugh, she bloody won. She ended up with a hotel on Mayfair and Park Lane which wiped me out!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 06:32:58 PM

What are the properties in British Monopoly? Here it's Boardwalk and Park Place for the most expensive ones at the very end before passing go. I assume that's Mayfair and Park Lane for you. What are the cheap ones at the beginning?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 07:11:24 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 06:32:58 PM
What are the properties in British Monopoly? Here it's Boardwalk and Park Place for the most expensive ones at the very end before passing go. I assume that's Mayfair and Park Lane for you. What are the cheap ones at the beginning?

Yes, Mayfair is the most expensive. Old Kent Road and Whitechapel are the brown cheap ones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2016, 07:33:44 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 07:11:24 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 06:32:58 PM
What are the properties in British Monopoly? Here it's Boardwalk and Park Place for the most expensive ones at the very end before passing go. I assume that's Mayfair and Park Lane for you. What are the cheap ones at the beginning?

Yes, Mayfair is the most expensive. Old Kent Road and Whitechapel are the brown cheap ones.

In the Norwegian version the most expensive places are Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square) and Ullevål Hageby; and Parkvegen and Kirkevegen are the cheapest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 08:23:38 PM

U.S. Monopoly was based on the streets in Atlantic City, NJ, where its creator was from. I take it that U.K. Monopoly is based on London, and Norwegian Monopoly is based on Oslo. So, let's create Bangladeshi Monopoly, or Somalian Monopoly, or ISIS Monopoly (oooh, that would be fun). I guess Heaven Monopoly would have the Street of Gold and the Pearly Gates Addition. Hell Monopoly would have the Lake of Fire District. The possibilities are endless (or should I say, eternal?)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 08:33:34 PM

Crap! They beat me to it!

http://news.bfnn.co.uk/hasbro-release-monopoly-isis-edition/#

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2016, 10:19:58 PM

In Brazil, they mixed Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. I don't see anywhere where that would work other than in a board game. :P

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2016, 08:33:34 PM
Crap! They beat me to it!

http://news.bfnn.co.uk/hasbro-release-monopoly-isis-edition/#

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 10:24:30 PM

None of this talk is helping me get over the trauma of losing to a 7-year old. She didn't even cheat!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2016, 10:38:11 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 28, 2016, 10:24:30 PM
None of this talk is helping me get over the trauma of losing to a 7-year old. She didn't even cheat!

:P

Everyone loses to my 6 year old niece at memory games. She doesn't cheat either.

Kids these days...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 29, 2016, 09:41:58 AM

Jebus Chrise, is she seven already?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 29, 2016, 05:14:49 PM

Quote from: OldGit on February 29, 2016, 09:41:58 AM
Jebus Chrise, is she seven already?

Yep, scary how quickly time goes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 01, 2016, 01:59:08 AM

Yesterday I was watching a program on TV. Nova I think it was. The program was about people who are "super recognizers" and the opposite was about otherwise normal people who cannot recognize their own mother. The super recognizers can, for example, identify a picture of Dwight Eisenhauer when he was only 6 years old as the later president. Some kids seem to excel at that sort of thing.

Claire,If the Scamp can best you at Monopoly then be proud of her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 01, 2016, 10:53:38 AM

Is getting old rubbish?

I have noticed a lot of my friends that are around the same age as me are all starting to fall apart, hernias, fucked up knees and legs, IBS, back problems, among other things. I have yet to experience any of this and each time I see them I'm reminded I'm probably the next one to get all this and it looks rubbish. Granted non of my friends actually look after themselves and I do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 01, 2016, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2016, 10:53:38 AM
Is getting old rubbish?

I have noticed a lot of my friends that are around the same age as me are all starting to fall apart, hernias, fucked up knees and legs, IBS, back problems, among other things. I have yet to experience any of this and each time I see them I'm reminded I'm probably the next one to get all this and it looks rubbish. Granted non of my friends actually look after themselves and I do.

I was fine until I hit 30, even ran a marathon when I was 30. Now 4 years later I've had so many hospital episodes it's unbelievable. Nothing chronic thankfully and on a day to day basis I'm fit and well but could do without any more crises.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 01, 2016, 11:46:14 AM

Has anyone heard from Buddy recently? Now I'm not on facebook I can't check on people!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 01, 2016, 12:28:39 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2016, 10:53:38 AM
Granted non of my friends actually look after themselves and I do.

Well, that certainly helps. It's all maintenance, genes and good luck, I think, how fast and how badly you age. I haven't taken care of myself at all, yet I've only recently started to suffer the effects from it and that's mostly limited to bad knees. It's annoying and inconvenient but nothing like what many other people go thru as they age, and often while younger than myself.

But yeah, once things start falling apart you really learn to appreciate that corny saying that old age is not for sissies. The thing of it is tho, you can't assume you're next because your friends are falling apart piece by piece. You might be, but on the other hand you might be like the 90-yr old woman who lives on my block and goes jogging everyday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2016, 12:33:20 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 01, 2016, 11:46:14 AM
Has anyone heard from Buddy recently? Now I'm not on facebook I can't check on people!

She has been notable by her absence here and on fb. I have messaged her on fb and not had a response. I assume she's busy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 01, 2016, 02:30:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2016, 12:33:20 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 01, 2016, 11:46:14 AM
Has anyone heard from Buddy recently? Now I'm not on facebook I can't check on people!
She has been notable by her absence here and on fb. I have messaged her on fb and not had a response. I assume she's busy.

I PM'd her earlier this morning, but haven't heard back from her yet...like the Tank said probably really busy with school, work, riding.........

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 01, 2016, 02:52:57 PM

Last I spoke to her she did seem quite stressed. A lot of school and work related issues.
I guess she will poke back in once the dust settles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 03:06:19 PM

Yes Crow, getting old does suck. I walk like a nursing home inmate when I first get up in the morning. This morning it was an effort to even get up due to day three of a headache that traveled to my neck. It's an uphill battle to keep all the parts in working order... and I'm not even thirty yet...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 01, 2016, 03:44:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 03:06:19 PM
Yes Crow, getting old does suck. I walk like a nursing home inmate when I first get up in the morning. This morning it was an effort to even get up due to day three of a headache that traveled to my neck. It's an uphill battle to keep all the parts in working order... and I'm not even thirty yet...

You're "not even thirty yet"! What on earth have you been doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on March 01, 2016, 04:25:40 PM

Given my family history, I knew that I was going to wind up with high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. All the women on my mother's side of the family get it in their late 40's to early 50's regardless of weight or amount of exercise they get. Luckily, we all respond well to treatment and usually have no issues as long as we take our medication and refrain from smoking. My aunt and my grandmother both had heart attacks, but they smoked. None of the women who refrained from smoking have had other heart issues. I worry for my sister because she smokes and is not good about taking her medication.

Osteoarthritis usually waits until they hit 60 or so, but given my weight, it is not a surprise I started showing signs of it earlier. My autoimmune joint issues came out of left field.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2016, 03:44:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 03:06:19 PM
Yes Crow, getting old does suck. I walk like a nursing home inmate when I first get up in the morning. This morning it was an effort to even get up due to day three of a headache that traveled to my neck. It's an uphill battle to keep all the parts in working order... and I'm not even thirty yet...

You're "not even thirty yet"! What on earth have you been doing?

Hard living, untreated injuries, and a deep seated hatred of going to the doctor. I've had metal dug out of my eyes while being held down on a workbench, broken bones and waited weeks to see anybody about it if I go at all, etc. That's probably a good part of the reason I'm going blind and have so much joint trouble. That and a family history of RA.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 01, 2016, 04:45:09 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 04:41:00 PM
Hard living, untreated injuries, and a deep seated hatred of going to the doctor. I've had metal dug out of my eyes while being held down on a workbench, broken bones and waited weeks to see anybody about it if I go at all, etc. That's probably a good part of the reason I'm going blind and have so much joint trouble. That and a family history of RA.

You can say that again. Sounds like you grew up in the industrial revolution.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 01, 2016, 05:28:10 PM

I can't decide if my joints are going bad or if it's just work. The company requires us to stand but gives us goddamn sitting desks. My right shoulder pretty much always burns. There is absolutely no posturally correct position I can maintain... It's just a trade off throughout the day of whether you want to be hurting your back or your shoulders or your wrists. This can't be legal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 01, 2016, 06:51:15 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 01, 2016, 05:28:10 PM
I can't decide if my joints are going bad or if it's just work. The company requires us to stand but gives us goddamn sitting desks. My right shoulder pretty much always burns. There is absolutely no posturally correct position I can maintain... It's just a trade off throughout the day of whether you want to be hurting your back or your shoulders or your wrists. This can't be legal.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 01, 2016, 08:06:28 PM

I love it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 01, 2016, 08:55:39 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 01, 2016, 05:28:10 PM
I can't decide if my joints are going bad or if it's just work. The company requires us to stand but gives us goddamn sitting desks. My right shoulder pretty much always burns. There is absolutely no posturally correct position I can maintain... It's just a trade off throughout the day of whether you want to be hurting your back or your shoulders or your wrists. This can't be legal.

I think it's work. That definitely can't be legal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 02, 2016, 03:25:22 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 01, 2016, 05:28:10 PM
I can't decide if my joints are going bad or if it's just work. The company requires us to stand but gives us goddamn sitting desks. My right shoulder pretty much always burns. There is absolutely no posturally correct position I can maintain... It's just a trade off throughout the day of whether you want to be hurting your back or your shoulders or your wrists. This can't be legal.

Do they have an HR department? Or a facilities department even? When I started my current job, I did some digging and found out they had an ergonomics specialist available, but they didn't like to let people know about it because it cost money. He got me a new chair and better mouse, which relieved the pain in my shoulders

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 02, 2016, 04:57:37 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2016, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 01, 2016, 04:41:00 PM
Hard living, untreated injuries, and a deep seated hatred of going to the doctor. I've had metal dug out of my eyes while being held down on a workbench, broken bones and waited weeks to see anybody about it if I go at all, etc. That's probably a good part of the reason I'm going blind and have so much joint trouble. That and a family history of RA.

You can say that again. Sounds like you grew up in the industrial revolution.

Some I know are worse than me. For instance, one of my brothers has completely worn out one of his shoulders working as a commercial fisherman. I know two people who have lost the use of an arm due to chainsaw accidents.

Most of my more serious injuries were due to stupidity and ignorance on my part. Like operating a brake lathe without safety glasses or running an angle grinder without them too. I don't know how many times I've managed to get sparks up my nose and it's a miracle I never actually lost an eye.

Over the years I've become a big advocate of safety glasses and face shields, depending on the job being done. I even have a collection of fatalgrams and nonlethal accident photos to convince naysayers that yes, you DO need to protect your eyes and face. A shot with someone who has a piece of wire sticking their eye in place usually does the trick but there are still idiots out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 02, 2016, 02:03:21 PM

Manly men are anti PPE, it demeans them.
Hopefully they'll die out sooner than later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 02, 2016, 02:12:09 PM

I disturbed a cormorant, it dropped it's fish and flew away, I was hoping it wouldn't.
I did do see a large stingray leave the water and fly for a bit.
An osprey did an impressive dive close by, didn't come up with anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2016, 06:35:08 PM

Buddy is busy :)

Sends hugs!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 05, 2016, 02:23:40 AM

I want to know what kind of fucked up world we live in that someone, somewhere, would want to ban such a cool-ass dog?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmtIucuR.jpg&hash=34e63f73811d9c7bc5c2ea0c14b38808e6906d56)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 05, 2016, 02:31:42 AM

^ The dog is not being banned. The rule in the skate park is ; Dog skate boarders are not allowed to drink or smoke while in the park.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 05, 2016, 02:32:17 AM

"Why can't I go to the park anymore?"

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 05, 2016, 02:42:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 05, 2016, 02:31:42 AM
^ The dog is not being banned. The rule in the skate park is ; Dog skate boarders are not allowed to drink or smoke while in the park.

Well that's still wrong in my book Icarus!

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 05, 2016, 02:32:17 AM
"Why can't I go to the park anymore?"

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That's the dog PC, how utterly cool!

I bet the dog likes the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Best Coast ("The Only Place" is a great surf song), and haz an awesome name, like Gunner or Hazel!
(Apparently though the dog likes some cheap ass wine, probably spends all it's money on boards and cigs)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 05, 2016, 08:34:08 AM

What on earth is in that glass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 05, 2016, 03:01:49 PM

Probably the blood of vanquished skateboard competitors.

I was going to call him Bronson. As in, "it's cool, Bronson and I have better shit to do than hang around that lame park."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 06:37:25 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 05, 2016, 08:34:08 AM
What on earth is in that glass.

Probably some manner of red juice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2016, 07:58:52 PM

I'm sitting in the dealership right now and this guy just walked in who is a carbon copy of G85. It's actually a bit unsettling really. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 08:29:14 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 07:58:52 PM
I'm sitting in the dealership right now and this guy just walked in who is a carbon copy of G85. It's actually a bit unsettling really. :o

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Pics or it didn't happen!

Everybody knows I'm one of a kind. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 06, 2016, 02:19:57 AM

Birds spreading fire to flush out prey and negative interest rates, they're a bit disturbing.
They aren't related as far as I know but they might be... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 08:32:37 PM

Parts of Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" have been playing in loops in my head for the past hour or so. I've tried listening to songs I actually like, hoping that they might supersede this particular tune but to no avail. The blasted song goes on and on and on. And on.

:sad sigh:

Maybe it's due to me not having much to do today, an idle mind seems to be Bieber's plaything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 06, 2016, 10:46:05 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 08:32:37 PM
Parts of Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" have been playing in loops in my head for the past hour or so. I've tried listening to songs I actually like, hoping that they might supersede this particular tune but to no avail. The blasted song goes on and on and on. And on.

:sad sigh:

Maybe it's due to me not having much to do today, an idle mind seems to be Bieber's plaything.

Someone told me that the secret to getting a song out of your head is to imagine it being covered by Bob Dylan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 10:56:04 PM

Quote from: Firebird on March 06, 2016, 10:46:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 08:32:37 PM
Parts of Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" have been playing in loops in my head for the past hour or so. I've tried listening to songs I actually like, hoping that they might supersede this particular tune but to no avail. The blasted song goes on and on and on. And on.

:sad sigh:

Maybe it's due to me not having much to do today, an idle mind seems to be Bieber's plaything.

Someone told me that the secret to getting a song out of your head is to imagine it being covered by Bob Dylan.

I'll try that next time I get that awful earworm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on March 07, 2016, 06:50:45 AM

Still stuck on useless 4G after some idiot with a back hoe dug over my fiber. :-(

At least I have a dual 100Mbps symmetric line at work, but I wants proper internets at home too :-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 07, 2016, 02:43:20 PM

Sweden has a 6 hour work day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on March 07, 2016, 02:54:41 PM

So could I, but it wouldn't have stopped me from working 9-10 hours a day on average.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 02:55:59 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 07, 2016, 02:43:20 PM
Sweden has a 6 hour work day!

I'm moving to Sweden.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 07, 2016, 04:19:34 PM

Hey, when is the ban on what's her name over, I mean it's gotta be two weeks by now isn't it?

You know who I'm talking about right? The older lady with the predisposition for Gifs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 07, 2016, 04:45:52 PM

Quote from: His Greyness the Asmo

At least I have a dual 100Mbps symmetric line at work, but I wants proper internets at home too :-(

I used to get 2.5 at best; in my new home I get 7, which is as good as I need. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 08, 2016, 08:10:47 PM

Accidental watched a clip on mass farming methods today. I have no idea how people can do that, it was worse than the stuff I have seen about prisoners of war and concentration camps, at least in those scenarios many of the soldiers and wardens had some degree of unaccountability.

Could make for a good study on brutal behaviour and dissociation seeing how widespread it is. It wasn't even the slaughterhouse side of things and it was seriously fucked up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM

I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 08, 2016, 11:58:25 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

The point of a joyride isn't to go anywhere specific. You just enjoy the ride on some good roads. Find the best road with lots of corners and camber changes, drive there, piss about on it for a bit then head back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 09, 2016, 12:14:48 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 08, 2016, 11:58:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

The point of a joyride isn't to go anywhere specific. You just enjoy the ride on some good roads. Find the best road with lots of corners and camber changes, drive there, piss about on it for a bit then head back.

That's the problem. The roads in this area are all flat and straight and littered with potholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 12:26:40 AM

Welcome back, Mags! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 10, 2016, 12:58:49 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 09, 2016, 12:14:48 AM
Quote from: Crow on March 08, 2016, 11:58:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

The point of a joyride isn't to go anywhere specific. You just enjoy the ride on some good roads. Find the best road with lots of corners and camber changes, drive there, piss about on it for a bit then head back.

That's the problem. The roads in this area are all flat and straight and littered with potholes.

Have you tried geocaching? There may be hidden treasures out in those potholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 10, 2016, 06:47:44 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 10, 2016, 12:58:49 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 09, 2016, 12:14:48 AM
Quote from: Crow on March 08, 2016, 11:58:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

The point of a joyride isn't to go anywhere specific. You just enjoy the ride on some good roads. Find the best road with lots of corners and camber changes, drive there, piss about on it for a bit then head back.

That's the problem. The roads in this area are all flat and straight and littered with potholes.

Have you tried geocaching? There may be hidden treasures out in those potholes.

Recusant enjoys a bit of treasure hunting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM

The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM

Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:28:33 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 09, 2016, 12:14:48 AM
Quote from: Crow on March 08, 2016, 11:58:25 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

The point of a joyride isn't to go anywhere specific. You just enjoy the ride on some good roads. Find the best road with lots of corners and camber changes, drive there, piss about on it for a bit then head back.

That's the problem. The roads in this area are all flat and straight and littered with potholes.

Crater-dodging can be fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 10, 2016, 06:31:45 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

Just get in the car and drive...pick an old two lane highway that runs south and go, even purposely try to get lost.

Stop at some small town somewhere for lunch or dinner, or for a cup of coffee/tea,... see that small barn selling antiques at the side of the road? Go ahead and stop, browse around, maybe buy an old license plate from the early 20's you can put on the front of the car.

"Remember you may be going nowhere, but what a ride."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 10, 2016, 06:42:25 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 10, 2016, 06:31:45 PM
......

"Remember you may be going nowhere, but what a ride."

That sounds like my life. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 11, 2016, 02:35:55 AM

Hooray, Mags is back.

I missed you, girl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2016, 04:47:35 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 11, 2016, 02:35:55 AM
Hooray, Mags is back.

I missed you, girl.

And I missed you, my dear young lad. :hug:
I missed everyone, I didn't want to be banned, but it was necessary. Being away from people I like wasn't easy.

...But it wasn't that bad, while I was in "solitary confinement" I had three visitors. :grin:
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 11, 2016, 09:30:32 AM

Aha, Mags, you're back at last. Hooray!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AM

Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Interesting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 11, 2016, 12:56:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Interesting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?

The geochash.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 11, 2016, 02:26:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2016, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Interesting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?
The geochash.

Geo-hash?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2016, 02:54:44 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 11, 2016, 09:30:32 AM
Aha, Mags, you're back at last. Hooray!

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 11, 2016, 02:55:12 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 10, 2016, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 08, 2016, 11:36:55 PM
I want to go for a joyride but there is nowhere to go.

Just get in the car and drive...pick an old two lane highway that runs south and go, even purposely try to get lost.

You aren't lost until you run out of gas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2016, 02:55:38 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2016, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Interesting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?
The geochash.

Geo-hash?

Tetrahydrocannabinol?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 03:14:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 11, 2016, 02:55:38 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 11, 2016, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 10, 2016, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 10, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
The treasure is the great out-of-the-way places you will see when searching. :)

So it's basically a great excuse to travel? I ought to try it sometime. :P

It might be an excuse to travel for the more dedicated geocachers (for instance, I once made a point of forgoing an easier route in favor of a detour through Andorra to find a geocache there), but what I've found is that during travels, it can be a way to find special spots that aren't in any guide books. You can also add it to regular sight-seeing because it's fairly common to hide a geocache at well-known tourist sites.

Interesting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?
The geochash.

Geo-hash?
Tetrahydrocannabinol?

Terratetrahydrocannabinol.

It has a nice ring to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 11, 2016, 04:41:29 PM

Having really mixed feelings about Cesar Millan actually having felony cruelty charges brought against him.

For those of you who haven't seen, he decided to "cure" a two-time pig-killing dog by throwing it in a pen with a bunch of pigs, one of whom got its ear ripped off.

On one hand, he seems more ignorant than malicious. Yes, he -should- know better, but this is the problem with letting professional animal training fly completely, totally unregulated. The cruelty law being used against him is in place to stop the practice of baiting for sport, which he was not.

Unless it turns out this incident was scripted to generate drama before "curing" the dog, I don't see where there's a case here. I want Nat Geo to drop him. It's disgusting what they've released in his support - which, for those who haven't seen, is basically "no you guys its cool, later on he tied the dog to the pig and it was fine!" But arresting people under legal loopholes because we don't like them is a line I don't want to cross.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 11, 2016, 05:35:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2016, 11:50:00 AMInteresting. And what sort of stuff do you find in geocaches?

Many times there will just be a log to sign, to show you've found the thing. In fact there are some geocaches that are about half the size of a thimble, which can only hold a small rolled up log. In larger ones people will often leave small trading items, often plastic figurines, but sometimes nice ceramic or metal ones.

There are also items called trackables, usually little "travelbugs" that are meant to move from cache to cache, carried by geocachers. The owner of the travelbug and any geocachers that have seen it or picked it up can follow its journey online. Sometimes they're trying to get to a specific destination, but there are also travelbugs that are intended to just "see the world."

The main geocaching site is below, but there are others.

Geocaching 101 (https://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:23:54 AM

Geocaching sounds like great fun with a little bit of adventure thrown in.

Buddy, your new found mini is sure to be a pleasing conveyance. My grand daughter just bought a 2014 Mini which fits her just perfectly. She is almost a Pygmy at 95 pounds and four foot eleven. She recently earned her Nursing degree. RNs make serious money so she could afford to abandon the ragged out old Ford Taurus that I bought for her while she was in school. Enjoy your neat little car.....and for damned sure don't crash it by texting while you drive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 12, 2016, 04:24:00 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:23:54 AM
.....and for damned sure don't crash it by texting while you drive.

:D Don't worry Icarus, I never text and drive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 12, 2016, 04:58:34 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 12, 2016, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:23:54 AM
.....and for damned sure don't crash it by texting while you drive.

:D Don't worry Icarus, I never text and drive.

I like to rely on voice type for that which as you can see by this post licks autocorrect and is a far more interesting way to communicate

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 12, 2016, 05:20:55 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 12, 2016, 04:58:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 12, 2016, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:23:54 AM
.....and for damned sure don't crash it by texting while you drive.

:D Don't worry Icarus, I never text and drive.

I like to rely on voice type for that which as you can see by this post licks autocorrect and is a far more interesting way to communicate

I often use the voice feature on the Mac instead of typing like now and it seems to work most of the time pity there is always up to Asian

That should have said pity that isn't a way to add punctuation

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 12, 2016, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 12, 2016, 05:20:55 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 12, 2016, 04:58:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 12, 2016, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:23:54 AM
.....and for damned sure don't crash it by texting while you drive.

:D Don't worry Icarus, I never text and drive.

I like to rely on voice type for that which as you can see by this post licks autocorrect and is a far more interesting way to communicate

I often use the voice feature on the Mac instead of typing like now and it seems to work most of the time pity there is always up to Asian

That should have said pity that isn't a way to add punctuation

I don't know if it's the same for mac if it's for an iPhone, but all you have to do on an iPhone is saving name of the punctuation you wish to use. Still no AutoCorrect though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 12, 2016, 07:41:20 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 12, 2016, 06:41:30 PM
I don't know if it's the same for mac if it's for an iPhone, but all you have to do on an iPhone is saving name of the punctuation you wish to use. Still no AutoCorrect though.

That works! Now I may use it properly rather than when I'm being lazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 12, 2016, 10:12:26 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 11, 2016, 04:41:29 PM
But arresting people under legal loopholes because we don't like them is a line I don't want to cross.

I agree with not fishing for ways to punish people because you don't like them (which leads to all sorts of bad), but I think they do have a case here even if they're not using the right law. Maybe there isn't the right law yet, does criminal negligence or depraved indifference apply to animals? Maybe they're trying to use this as the case that makes the right law for these circumstances?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 13, 2016, 03:50:03 AM

Hi everyone, I've missed you and all your funnies and interesting info and stories. I'm still in Oz until 29th, looking after toddler, mum and newborn - Lana Genevieve, (think they must have been binge-watching 1950s films and I love the names). I rise at 6 and retire exhausted at 9.30 pm. Will post pics when I get a chance. Gotta go.... x

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2016, 05:33:37 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 13, 2016, 03:50:03 AM
....
I'm still in Oz until 29th, looking after toddler, mum and newborn...

:frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2016, 06:55:09 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 13, 2016, 05:33:37 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on March 13, 2016, 03:50:03 AM
....
I'm still in Oz until 29th, looking after toddler, mum and newborn...
:frolic:

:frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 13, 2016, 09:55:50 AM

Well done, Essie May - that's what we grandparents are for!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2016, 10:25:23 AM

My son wasn't expecting to go to the F1 GP in Melbourn. He got told last Thursday that he's going as Jason Buttons back up performance engineer. So off to Australia on Tuesday for a week. Economy class as all the business class are already booked. Not that he's worried about that :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 13, 2016, 05:42:56 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 12, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 11, 2016, 04:41:29 PM
But arresting people under legal loopholes because we don't like them is a line I don't want to cross.

I agree with not fishing for ways to punish people because you don't like them (which leads to all sorts of bad), but I think they do have a case here even if they're not using the right law. Maybe there isn't the right law yet, does criminal negligence or depraved indifference apply to animals? Maybe they're trying to use this as the case that makes the right law for these circumstances?

This will vary by state, but generally speaking nothing he did was wrong (unless he planned to have the dog wig out for ratings). This is what I ran into leaving the last daycare I worked at. I did call, concerned for safety, but I was told that there was nothing that could be done unless something bad actually happened. Even then, it would most likely have to happen to me directly so I could personally press charges.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 16, 2016, 08:22:46 PM

In zero gravity would ejaculation be a form of propulsion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 16, 2016, 08:35:58 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 16, 2016, 08:22:46 PM
In zero gravity would ejaculation be a form of propulsion.

Thinking about conservation of momentum it would be a pretty poor source of propulsion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 04:55:18 AM

My son turned five a few days ago, and today he used the "C" word. Yes, he said, "church." Everyday we walk to preschool, today he finally noticed that the church did not look like the other buildings, so he asked, "What's that place?"
I said, "That's a church."
He said, "I've been to a church."
I said, "No you haven't."
He said, "Yes, I have."
"No, no you haven't."
"Yes, yes I have."
This when on for a while...
Then, he asked, "What do people do in a church?"
I said, "They pray."
He said, "What's that?"

I was so not ready for the dreaded 'religion talk'. He talks to me about the science experiments they do in preschool. He says the show, The Dinosaur Train, talks about hypothesis, (I don't even know how he can pronounce that word.) He says in a movie he saw they talked about theories. He tells me that his girlfriends talks about magical ponies, and magical friendships and he tells them that there's no such thing. I didn't teach him that. :nu-uh: That's what he thinks. :frolic:

...I can only imagine what he'll say if I tell him that when people pray they talk to an invisible being who lives in the clouds. It sounds a lot like his girlfriends' magical ponies & magical friendships.

Anyways, I told him I was gonna talk to him about praying when he got a little older, when he's able to understand other things. But I have to do it soon, before a sweet, religious person tells him, "There's a magical place called, hell...that's where your mommy is gonna go when she dies." ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 18, 2016, 08:22:48 AM

Let him know about all the gods, not just a singular. All the different religions that exist around them, that throughout history they have been used as a cover to legitimise wars as people who believe in them are easy to manipulate etc. Don't even need to be derogatory about them just open his eyes to it all not just one narrow perspective.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 18, 2016, 09:37:05 AM

You have to stay alert. My daughter found out that at Cubs, my grand-monkey took part in a ceremony which included prayer, in spite of her specific instructions. She bent the organisers' ears pretty hard, but what can you do? Luckily, the g-m has been pretty well inoculated against such stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 18, 2016, 11:14:08 AM

I have always been honest with scamp. She knows there are churches but she also knows there are synagogues, temples, mosques etc too. She also knows people pray (she goes to a Church of England school so can't really escape that!) but she understands people believe different things. I've also taken her in churches to see what they're like and again she's been to some with school too as I don't think knowing about religion is something to be feared. We've talked about why people pray and why some people meditate etc too.

Honestly talking about it in a factual non derogatory way hasn't converted her to any religion at all. She knows I don't follow any religion and I very much doubt she will either but I do want her to have an understanding and tolerance of what other believe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 05:23:16 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 18, 2016, 08:22:48 AM
Let him know about all the gods, not just a singular. All the different religions that exist around them, that throughout history they have been used as a cover to legitimise wars as people who believe in them are easy to manipulate etc. Don't even need to be derogatory about them just open his eyes to it all not just one narrow perspective.

I said to my son this morning, "G, did you know that throughout history they [Gods] have been used as a cover to legitimise wars as people who believe in them are easy to manipulate?"
He said, "What is that?"
He's 5 years old, Crow. :fingertap:
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 05:38:28 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 18, 2016, 09:37:05 AM
You have to stay alert. My daughter found out that at Cubs, my grand-monkey took part in a ceremony which included prayer, in spite of her specific instructions. She bent the organisers' ears pretty hard, but what can you do? Luckily, the g-m has been pretty well inoculated against such stuff.

I know I have to stay alert, there's always someone who feels it's their duty to teach your kids about religion when you're an atheist. They think they're doing the kid a favor, but like you said, if they have been pretty well inoculated against such stuff, the kids will be fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 05:50:29 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 18, 2016, 11:14:08 AM
I have always been honest with scamp. She knows there are churches but she also knows there are synagogues, temples, mosques etc too. She also knows people pray (she goes to a Church of England school so can't really escape that!) but she understands people believe different things. I've also taken her in churches to see what they're like and again she's been to some with school too as I don't think knowing about religion is something to be feared. We've talked about why people pray and why some people meditate etc too.

Honestly talking about it in a factual non derogatory way hasn't converted her to any religion at all. She knows I don't follow any religion and I very much doubt she will either but I do want her to have an understanding and tolerance of what other believe.

Like I said, he's five. Maybe when he's seven we can have a more serious conversation about religion. We could start with Quetzalcoatl, Odin, Thor, and Zeus, right now. ;)
Oh! I almost forgot! Also, Asmodean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 18, 2016, 07:29:46 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 05:23:16 PM
I said to my son this morning, "G, did you know that throughout history they [Gods] have been used as a cover to legitimise wars as people who believe in them are easy to manipulate?"
He said, "What is that?"
He's 5 years old, Crow. :fingertap:
:grin:

I'd still tell him that, then answer his millions of questions. Children are creepy they always remember things you wouldn't expect them to, or they don't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 18, 2016, 10:18:27 PM

For the first time in well over two weeks I don't have to get up early tomorrow. So relieved because I really need to catch up on sleep since my body has decided it wants to be nocturnal all of a sudden. Haven't gotten more than five hours of sleep in over a week with no explanation.

I think I will wax the mini tomorrow. I want it to look as nice as possible for the trip I am taking to a Mini club meetup at the Indiana Dunes on Sunday. Other than that, my plans for tomorrow are to be as lazy as possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 02:08:42 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 18, 2016, 10:18:27 PM
For the first time in well over two weeks I don't have to get up early tomorrow. So relieved because I really need to catch up on sleep since my body has decided it wants to be nocturnal all of a sudden. Haven't gotten more than five hours of sleep in over a week with no explanation.

I think I will wax the mini tomorrow. I want it to look as nice as possible for the trip I am taking to a Mini club meetup at the Indiana Dunes on Sunday. Other than that, my plans for tomorrow are to be as lazy as possible.

Speaking of waxing I think it's time to schedule an appointment at the Queen Bee Salon & Spa and get my spring "Brazilian Bikini Wax".

Anyone else?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2016, 02:11:36 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 18, 2016, 07:29:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 18, 2016, 05:23:16 PM
I said to my son this morning, "G, did you know that throughout history they [Gods] have been used as a cover to legitimise wars as people who believe in them are easy to manipulate?"
He said, "What is that?"
He's 5 years old, Crow. :fingertap:
:grin:

I'd still tell him that, then answer his millions of questions. Children are creepy they always remember things you wouldn't expect them to, or they don't.

Crow! >:(
Children are not creepy! >:(
And if there's such a thing, they are only as creep as you were.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 19, 2016, 03:03:42 AM

Adults are creepy; children just have potential.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2016, 03:24:28 AM

Some adults are creepy. Like a stranger who asked me if I wanted to go inside his car and watch him smoke a cigarette. :couchhide:
I'm sure a lot of people on Rodeo Drive are creepy too. :grin: :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2016, 12:02:54 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 02:08:42 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 18, 2016, 10:18:27 PM
For the first time in well over two weeks I don't have to get up early tomorrow. So relieved because I really need to catch up on sleep since my body has decided it wants to be nocturnal all of a sudden. Haven't gotten more than five hours of sleep in over a week with no explanation.

I think I will wax the mini tomorrow. I want it to look as nice as possible for the trip I am taking to a Mini club meetup at the Indiana Dunes on Sunday. Other than that, my plans for tomorrow are to be as lazy as possible.

Speaking of waxing I think it's time to schedule an appointment at the Queen Bee Salon & Spa and get my spring "Brazilian Bikini Wax".

Anyone else?

Jump to 1:07 if you're not feeling particularly patient today. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 19, 2016, 12:05:39 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 19, 2016, 03:03:42 AM
Adults are creepy; children just have potential.

I've met a creepy kid, he was potentially larger scale ugly but particularly creepy, a sly mind behind a little face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 19, 2016, 12:20:37 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2016, 02:11:36 AM
Crow! >:(
Children are not creepy! >:(
And if there's such a thing, they are only as creep as you were.

Yes they are. Have you not watched a horror film? They are used in them for a reason, because they are creepy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 19, 2016, 12:34:37 PM

You folks have this all wrong. Kids are cute, though at times loud, impatient and intolerable.
Adults are assholes, often times despicable, mean, disgusting and capable of unimaginable horrors.

Nuns are fucking creepy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny on March 19, 2016, 01:31:52 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 19, 2016, 12:34:37 PM
You folks have this all wrong. Kids are cute, though at times loud, impatient and intolerable.
Adults are assholes, often times despicable, mean, disgusting and capable of unimaginable horrors.

Nuns are fucking creepy.

I have a memory, it's not perfect, it's about 17 years old.
My 2nd daughter, she's about four, male cousin same age, he looks about to see if anyone's watching, doesn't see me, does violence to her. For no reason I could see, it was obvious he knew it was was wrong/disproved, he was sneaking it in.
Psychopaths have childhoods too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 19, 2016, 04:42:17 PM

BP's right. As a long-time teacher I have met a few really bad kids over the years. Not many, a very small minority, but there are some about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2016, 06:21:40 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 19, 2016, 12:20:37 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2016, 02:11:36 AM
Crow! >:(
Children are not creepy! >:(
And if there's such a thing, they are only as creep as you were.

Yes they are. Have you not watched a horror film? They are used in them for a reason, because they are creepy.

Adults who don't like children are creepy. :P

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM

I say to my dog "where's the ball?" and she eats. This behaviour is consistent. What did I do wrong? :query:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 20, 2016, 01:19:47 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM
I say to my dog "where's the ball?" and she eats. This behaviour is consistent. What did I do wrong? :query:

Is there actually a ball obviously in the immediate area? Or are you saying it in an attempt to get her excited enough to go find one? Have you done any training to retrieve and if so what? Do you actually want me to psychoanalyze your dog's fetch skills?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 01:41:21 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 20, 2016, 01:19:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM
I say to my dog "where's the ball?" and she eats. This behaviour is consistent. What did I do wrong? :query:

Is there actually a ball obviously in the immediate area? Or are you saying it in an attempt to get her excited enough to go find one? Have you done any training to retrieve and if so what? Do you actually want me to psychoanalyze your dog's fetch skills?

Sometimes there is a ball right next to her and sometimes there isn't. I didn't train her to retrieve a ball, she kind of started doing that by herself when she was a puppy. Whenever an invited stranger came to the house she would interact with them by placing her toy ball or stick at their feet and patiently wait for them to kick it or throw it for her. Then she would retrieve it and place it at their feet again and again, tirelessly. It's her favourite game, no doubt. She likes to be the center of attention, that bumbling German shepard...

I don't know if it has anything to do with it, but a while ago she would get really depressed when we removed her ball, and she would only eat if she had it with her. Now she eats fine without her toy but has suddenly "updated" the meaning of the request to get her ball to mean "eat". It's not a problem or anything, I'm just curious why that happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 12:02:23 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 01:41:21 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 20, 2016, 01:19:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM
I say to my dog "where's the ball?" and she eats. This behaviour is consistent. What did I do wrong? :query:

Is there actually a ball obviously in the immediate area? Or are you saying it in an attempt to get her excited enough to go find one? Have you done any training to retrieve and if so what? Do you actually want me to psychoanalyze your dog's fetch skills?

Sometimes there is a ball right next to her and sometimes there isn't. I didn't train her to retrieve a ball, she kind of started doing that by herself when she was a puppy. Whenever an invited stranger came to the house she would interact with them by placing her toy ball or stick at their feet and patiently wait for them to kick it or throw it for her. Then she would retrieve it and place it at their feet again and again, tirelessly. It's her favourite game, no doubt. She likes to be the center of attention, that bumbling German shepard...

I don't know if it has anything to do with it, but a while ago she would get really depressed when we removed her ball, and she would only eat if she had it with her. Now she eats fine without her toy but has suddenly "updated" the meaning of the request to get her ball to mean "eat". It's not a problem or anything, I'm just curious why that happened.

Well, this is a lot of conjecture without actually knowing the dog and never having seen her interactions with people or the ball.

My first thought is deferring due to stress. Keeping in mind that from a physiological standpoint "stress" is not inherently positive nor negative, but a chemical reaction in our brains. Dogs deal with stress in many ways, including repetitive motion or feigning disinterest. Eating and drinking are both. Stress drinking is very, very common and I suspect the only reason stress eating isn't as common is that water is typically more readily available than food.

Without any formal training, I would guess the connection between "get your ball" and the behavior it represents may have been more circumstantial than something she truly knew. If something shifted in the environment surrounding the phrase, it could easily cause confusion or even "poisoning the cue", where even a well known a cue is repeated without follow through or proper reinforcement to the point that it means nothing or something else entirely.

tl;dr - something happened to alter what understanding she had of the cue, this causes confusion or excitement she doesn't know how to handle so she eats as a displacement behavior.

Depending on age, there may be underlying health issues in play as well. Hindered ability to sense the ball, pain when getting the ball, etc. Doesn't seem terribly likely but I've seen it happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2016, 12:15:46 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 21, 2016, 12:02:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 01:41:21 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 20, 2016, 01:19:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2016, 12:22:26 AM
I say to my dog "where's the ball?" and she eats. This behaviour is consistent. What did I do wrong? :query:

Is there actually a ball obviously in the immediate area? Or are you saying it in an attempt to get her excited enough to go find one? Have you done any training to retrieve and if so what? Do you actually want me to psychoanalyze your dog's fetch skills?

Sometimes there is a ball right next to her and sometimes there isn't. I didn't train her to retrieve a ball, she kind of started doing that by herself when she was a puppy. Whenever an invited stranger came to the house she would interact with them by placing her toy ball or stick at their feet and patiently wait for them to kick it or throw it for her. Then she would retrieve it and place it at their feet again and again, tirelessly. It's her favourite game, no doubt. She likes to be the center of attention, that bumbling German shepard...

I don't know if it has anything to do with it, but a while ago she would get really depressed when we removed her ball, and she would only eat if she had it with her. Now she eats fine without her toy but has suddenly "updated" the meaning of the request to get her ball to mean "eat". It's not a problem or anything, I'm just curious why that happened.

Well, this is a lot of conjecture without actually knowing the dog and never having seen her interactions with people or the ball.

My first thought is deferring due to stress. Keeping in mind that from a physiological standpoint "stress" is not inherently positive nor negative, but a chemical reaction in our brains. Dogs deal with stress in many ways, including repetitive motion or feigning disinterest. Eating and drinking are both. Stress drinking is very, very common and I suspect the only reason stress eating isn't as common is that water is typically more readily available than food.

Without any formal training, I would guess the connection between "get your ball" and the behavior it represents may have been more circumstantial than something she truly knew. If something shifted in the environment surrounding the phrase, it could easily cause confusion or even "poisoning the cue", where even a well known a cue is repeated without follow through or proper reinforcement to the point that it means nothing or something else entirely.

tl;dr - something happened to alter what understanding she had of the cue, this causes confusion or excitement she doesn't know how to handle so she eats as a displacement behavior.

Depending on age, there may be underlying health issues in play as well. Hindered ability to sense the ball, pain when getting the ball, etc. Doesn't seem terribly likely but I've seen it happen.

That's interesting, I didn't know that it could be a displacement behaviour. :chin: Makes sense. I have just been shrugging and letting her eat when I ask for her ball instead of following through, so it's not like she's getting the correct reinforcements either....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 01:07:34 AM

Fish and pork tonight on the grill.

2 fillets of haddock, one filet of wild pacific salmon, and one filet of Lake Michigan steelhead. Plus, fresh pork bratwurst from one of my daughter and son in-laws piggies.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 03:30:11 AM

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I've never photographed what I'm about to eat.
Why do people do that? :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 04:23:58 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 03:30:11 AM
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I've never photographed what I'm about to eat.
Why do people do that? :snicker:

Well missy, I took some pictures of some of the food I prepared this evening, and I sent a couple of those to my son who is working tonight to let him know what was waiting for him when he came home.

I thought I would share one of those photos with my friends here at HAF, was going to post it in the cooking thread, but couldn't find it.

So sorry to have messed up your thread... :folded:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 04:29:58 AM

No, no, no, Bruno. I wasn't talking bout your picture. The whole thing was just a coincidence.

I have noticed that people take pictures of their food, I don't know where everyone's sending them. Back in my days, we didn't do that--that's all.

Your food looks delicious, it's too bad I can't have any of it. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 04:34:38 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 04:29:58 AM
No, no, no, Bruno. I wasn't talking bout your picture. The whole thing was just a coincidence.

I have noticed that people take pictures of their food, I don't know where everyone's sending them. Back in my days, we didn't do that--that's all.

Your food looks delicious, it's too bad I can't have any of it. :(

I don't think I would give you any.... :puppysnicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2016, 04:40:15 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 03:30:11 AM
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I've never photographed what I'm about to eat.
Why do people do that? :snicker:

I think it's a foody thing, and in my case a bragging thing. "Look, I made this and it actually looks non-toxic!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 05:20:40 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 04:34:38 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 04:29:58 AM
No, no, no, Bruno. I wasn't talking bout your picture. The whole thing was just a coincidence.

I have noticed that people take pictures of their food, I don't know where everyone's sending them. Back in my days, we didn't do that--that's all.

Your food looks delicious, it's too bad I can't have any of it. :(

I don't think I would give you any.... :puppysnicker:

Well...
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Thank you.

Besides,
"It is said that the Dragon Warrior can survive for months at a time on nothing but the dew of a single ginko leaf and the energy of the universe." --Tigress
:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 05:30:07 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 21, 2016, 04:40:15 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 03:30:11 AM
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I've never photographed what I'm about to eat.
Why do people do that? :snicker:

I think it's a foody thing, and in my case a bragging thing. "Look, I made this and it actually looks non-toxic!"

Braggin... :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2016, 11:02:37 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 05:30:07 AM
Braggin... :chin:

If you'd seen some of my failures, you'd understand why I want to brag when things go right. [imagine smiley of a stove on fire]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 21, 2016, 12:05:07 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 21, 2016, 11:02:37 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 21, 2016, 05:30:07 AM
Braggin... :chin:

If you'd seen some of my failures, you'd understand why I want to brag when things go right. [imagine smiley of a stove on fire]

But how can you not cook with relative decent consistency? You must have been cooking from the age of leaving home at least and potentially prior to that. That is a good chunk of adult life cooking most days. It boggles my mind that most of my friends don't know how to cook properly and still get overwhelmed at how to make things more efficiently and to a far better standard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2016, 10:24:47 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 21, 2016, 12:05:07 PM

But how can you not cook with relative decent consistency? You must have been cooking from the age of leaving home at least and potentially prior to that. That is a good chunk of adult life cooking most days. It boggles my mind that most of my friends don't know how to cook properly and still get overwhelmed at how to make things more efficiently and to a far better standard.

It's like nearly anything else -- most people will become adequate at it, some will become great at it and some will always suck at it no matter what. Having written that, let me clarify that I'm not too bad at baking but after nearly 50 yrs of cooking I'm still pretty much at a loss. It doesn't matter whether I'm trying to wing it or following a recipe to the letter, things rarely turn out right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on March 22, 2016, 08:31:12 PM

Outside of being pretty good with simple slow cooker dishes, I am fairly useless in the kitchen. I can follow a recipe and it generally turns out alright. However, don't ask me to be creative.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 22, 2016, 10:07:09 PM

Quote from: Velma on March 22, 2016, 08:31:12 PM
Outside of being pretty good with simple slow cooker dishes, I am fairly useless in the kitchen. I can follow a recipe and it generally turns out alright. However, don't ask me to be creative.

What do you do then for most meals. Do you stick to slow cooker meals, eat out often, heat up ready-meals, or just eat what you call alright?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 22, 2016, 10:57:47 PM

Quote from: Crow on March 22, 2016, 10:07:09 PM
Quote from: Velma on March 22, 2016, 08:31:12 PM
Outside of being pretty good with simple slow cooker dishes, I am fairly useless in the kitchen. I can follow a recipe and it generally turns out alright. However, don't ask me to be creative.

What do you do then for most meals. Do you stick to slow cooker meals, eat out often, heat up ready-meals, or just eat what you call alright?

Yes, except for the ready-made stuff. I don't like the way that tastes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on March 23, 2016, 12:19:43 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 22, 2016, 10:07:09 PM
Quote from: Velma on March 22, 2016, 08:31:12 PM
Outside of being pretty good with simple slow cooker dishes, I am fairly useless in the kitchen. I can follow a recipe and it generally turns out alright. However, don't ask me to be creative.

What do you do then for most meals. Do you stick to slow cooker meals, eat out often, heat up ready-meals, or just eat what you call alright?

Here lately, with my husband trying to get over bronchitis and me barely able to walk, we've been relying on frozen dinners, canned soup, and prepackaged salads, with occasional meals out. Neither of us thinks to get anything in the slow cooker early enough in the day to make use of it often.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 10:37:22 PM

I can cook two-minute noodles, does that count? Everything else goes in the microwave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 24, 2016, 10:43:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 10:37:22 PM
I can cook two-minute noodles, does that count?

In my book, yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 11:00:50 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 24, 2016, 10:43:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 10:37:22 PM
I can cook two-minute noodles, does that count?

In my book, yes.

:grin: I like it because it isn't something you can get really wrong. The worse that can happen is that you leave it boiling for more than 2 mins and the noodles become soggy. Then it becomes sort of a soup...thing.

Frozen pizza, on the other hand, is a true odyssey.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 24, 2016, 11:21:48 PM

:o Wow, just wow. I hope that is one damn good frozen pizza because pizzas are the easiest food to make from scratch, it is true peasant food as it is cheap, quick and pretty much fool proof.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2016, 12:41:01 AM

Quote from: Crow on March 24, 2016, 11:21:48 PM
:o Wow, just wow. I hope that is one damn good frozen pizza because pizzas are the easiest food to make from scratch, it is true peasant food as it is cheap, quick and pretty much fool proof.

Nope, easier said than done. :nu-uh:

Frozen pizzas are as easy as they get, all you need to do is light the oven, pop one in, then wait. However, I am notorious for screwing up that last step and pizzas usually end up burnt.

If I ever open a pizza place I will call it "Hell's Pizza"...or "Lunch's Crunch". :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2016, 01:16:37 PM

Going to small town diners and overhearing people talk politics is not good for my blood pressure.

"France only uses 1% of their GDP, whatever that means."

Jesus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 25, 2016, 02:39:47 PM

Original post removed by author.

I leave this dribble in it's place.

I don't get his nickname, what's it mean?
It doesn't mean anything; it's more to do with the sound and feeling of it.
The sound of it...?
Yeah, it rhymes with his last name.
No it doesn't, it's not even close.
Well not his entire last name, just the end of it, the "Yeti" part.
"Chimm-Yim" and "Yeti" don't rhyme together!
You have to put it all together, like this: "Chimm-Yim-Yeti".
Now do you get it?
No, it makes no sense, none of your nick-names for each other make sense, but it is fun to say.
Do you have a nick-name for me?
Yes, but I can't tell you what it is.
C'mon, tell me...I'll let you kiss me if you tell me.

So you guys stole her dog, I can't believe it.
We didn't steal the dog, borrowed is more like it, although kidnapping does match our actions. Anyway the dog was fine, we took really good care of it while we had him, and in fact we fed him, gave him treats, and even gave him a bath.
You gave the dog a bath, why the hell did you do that?
Carlsberg spilled a beer on him, so he smelled kind of funny. He didn't like it a bit either.

How did you guys get him into the school?
Lumpy and me hid out in the auditorium until all of the custodial workers left for the night, we tried leaving a couple windows unlocked the night before, but they must have found them open and relocked them.
Plus, I have a key to the principal's office...

You know Lumpy doesn't like her nickname, I like mine though, it's cute.
It's not your real nickname, I lied, sorry.
I let you kiss me, and you lied?
Yes, again I'm sorry, it's just that I've wanted to kiss you for a long time.... If you let me kiss you again I promise I'll tell you the truth, okay?
Okay, go ahead kiss me again.

They really had a fit when the discovered the dog in the principals office, if they find out it was you guys who did that they'll expel you for sure.

I don't think they'll figure out who did it, we covered our tracks really good, plus we made it look like it could have been some of the Jocks who pulled it off...they'll never guess it was us who did it, unless someone tells.
You won't tell on us will you?
No of course not.
As extra insurance I planted the key to the principals office in the Head-Jock's locker, he's uaware that I know his combination.
That's clever, was that your idea?
No, it was Lumpy's...and it was Cheech who stole the combination to dick-heads locker.

May I kiss you again? It's nice....

We have to get going, if we don't leave soon someone might see us later when we climb out.

Okay, by the way how did you find this spot anyway, it's awesome....

I know a lot of places like this to hide, when you are always running away you find places like this to hide.
Normal people don't think of them.

By the way I don't like my nick-name either now that I know it, it sounds rather dystopian.

You figured that out quick, but yeah that's the basis of it, as you remind me of Julia...and I'm Winston. Get it?

You're an idiot...why do I remind you of Julia?

You rebel only for the pleasure you derive from it, probably we all do...plus you are really sensual and pragmatic.

Let's go my love, before O'Brien finds us.

You love me?

Shhhhhhhh?

Crow is still a dick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2016, 03:17:11 PM

^ :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 04:39:06 PM

Wow Bruno. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Not an easy read.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 25, 2016, 04:52:22 PM

Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 04:39:06 PM
Wow Bruno. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Not an easy read.

My thoughts exactly. Look after yourself Bruno, I'm sure that meeting must have brought back a lot of memories. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 25, 2016, 05:46:31 PM

My dear, Bruno.
I don't know know what to tell you, that's a sad story. It made me cry. All of us have stories to tell, don't we? You tell yours in such a poetic way.

Do I remember all those kids in school? Yes. Their names and lastnames. The smartests, the rejects, the obnoxious, and loud ones, the disciplinary cases, the smokers, the jokers, all of them. They were beautiful, wonderful and so special, they still are, they will always be. Some are dead, some are still alive. They are a 'frozen' memory, every now and then, the ice slowly starts to melt, and I'm there again with all of them.

Do I want to erase the HD each day? Sometimes I do. But the storm passes, it always does. Those memories make us who we are--you wouldn't be the beautiful, wonderful and special person you are today if you would've erased your HD a long time ago. :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 25, 2016, 06:13:03 PM

Dear Magdalena, that was a beautiful reaction to a sad story :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 25, 2016, 06:45:44 PM

My dear, Tom62, all of you inspire beautiful things everytime I come here. I find here what I will never find in a religious forum. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 25, 2016, 07:25:19 PM

I'm fine folks, and thanks for reading...first it felt good just to write, but it was even better to share.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 25, 2016, 07:41:06 PM

A touching story, and good writing, too. Thank you very much for sharing it, Bruno de la Pole. :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on March 25, 2016, 08:14:30 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F40.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lvr2z0jT9p1qeyw9oo1_1280.jpg&hash=b01758622ec3a0acdc553c3ca0e066256698113f)

Amazing idea. This should be standard at all pools.

__

I liked Brunos post. It got me thinking, Bruno said "gravestones" and mentioned one person dead. Bruno is accountable and the person he met but there are three other people his other friends and the other drivers wife. What happened to them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 26, 2016, 05:08:08 AM

I'm sorry to interrupt, but I've been thinking a lot, today, about your story Bruno. Not about the tragedy, but about the smartest kids in school, the rejects, the ones hanging out after school on the pottery wheel, or in the art and music rooms. The ones who would sulk away in corners, who always didn't show up for class, the ones brooding in the back. The obnoxious, and loud ones, the disciplinary cases, the class clowns always acting out or giving hell to the teachers. This video takes me back to that time, I wanted to share it with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2016, 01:20:56 PM

My son is starting to rack up some serious air miles this year. He's just done UK>Australia>UK, London>Edinburgh>London, in the next 6 weeks he's doing London>Abu Dabi>London, London>Bajing>London>California>London, London>Sochi(Russia)>London. On the trip from Bajing to California he doesn't leave Heathrow airport! He'd have been better going Bajing>California! It's possible he'll do all the F1 races this year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 26, 2016, 02:36:56 PM

What an exotic, exciting life. To travel and get paid for it, although I guess he works very hard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:40:32 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 26, 2016, 02:36:56 PM
What an exotic, exciting life. To travel and get paid for it, although I guess he works very hard.

Yes and he doesn't see the race or generally anything other than the pits, coach and his hotel room. Not as glamorous as it looks by a long shot. But he does get an 'inconvenience allowance' from the moment the coach leaves the factory to the moment it gets back there. He did get a day off in Melbourne though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 26, 2016, 04:41:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:40:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on March 26, 2016, 02:36:56 PM
What an exotic, exciting life. To travel and get paid for it, although I guess he works very hard.
Yes and he doesn't see the race or generally anything other than the pits, coach and his hotel room. Not as glamorous as it looks by a long shot. But he does get an 'inconvenience allowance' from the moment the coach leaves the factory to the moment it gets back there. He did get a day off in Melbourne though.

I don't suppose they need security on staff, do they?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 04:43:05 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2016, 04:41:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:40:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on March 26, 2016, 02:36:56 PM
What an exotic, exciting life. To travel and get paid for it, although I guess he works very hard.
Yes and he doesn't see the race or generally anything other than the pits, coach and his hotel room. Not as glamorous as it looks by a long shot. But he does get an 'inconvenience allowance' from the moment the coach leaves the factory to the moment it gets back there. He did get a day off in Melbourne though.
I don't suppose they need security on staff, do they?

Or someone just tagging along? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:48:56 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2016, 04:41:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:40:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on March 26, 2016, 02:36:56 PM
What an exotic, exciting life. To travel and get paid for it, although I guess he works very hard.
Yes and he doesn't see the race or generally anything other than the pits, coach and his hotel room. Not as glamorous as it looks by a long shot. But he does get an 'inconvenience allowance' from the moment the coach leaves the factory to the moment it gets back there. He did get a day off in Melbourne though.
I don't suppose they need security on staff, do they?

Not as far as I know. I would be pretty sure they'd get them from the factory security provider.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 26, 2016, 10:37:34 PM

I was doing ok with family dinner until everyone started talking about how the Shroud of Turin or whatever the fuck is real and they proved it because all shit scientists couldn't explain happened during the resurrection

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2016, 12:12:02 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 26, 2016, 10:37:34 PM
I was doing ok with family dinner until...

I know the feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 27, 2016, 03:08:31 AM

Bainite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 27, 2016, 03:52:47 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 27, 2016, 03:08:31 AM
Bainite.

gesundheit

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on March 27, 2016, 05:29:35 AM

Is it at all possible to change your display name?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 27, 2016, 05:33:23 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on March 27, 2016, 05:29:35 AM
Is it at all possible to change your display name?

Try going into Profile, modify profile, account settings. That should work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on March 27, 2016, 05:40:58 AM

Nnnnnope. :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2016, 08:56:05 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on March 27, 2016, 05:40:58 AM
Nnnnnope. :/

What do you want to change it to? Post here and and admin will change it for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 27, 2016, 06:08:05 PM

Is anyone still in touch with Niya? Tank? I think of her every time I see Pakistan in the news. I hope she's still safe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 27, 2016, 07:09:12 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 27, 2016, 06:08:05 PM
Is anyone still in touch with Niya? Tank? I think of her every time I see Pakistan in the news. I hope she's still safe.

I haven't heard from her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2016, 07:15:29 PM

She hasn't logged in since Jan 09. I too hope she is safe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2016, 07:35:08 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 27, 2016, 07:09:12 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 27, 2016, 06:08:05 PM
Is anyone still in touch with Niya? Tank? I think of her every time I see Pakistan in the news. I hope she's still safe.

I haven't heard from her.

Neither have I.
I hope she's alright to. This attack appears to be (on first sight) to have been an attack on a Christian Easter gathering of some sort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2016, 05:09:24 PM

What with the Lahore bombing people have been worried about Niya. I would just like to confirm that she was last online 9th Jan 2016. I did see a post that said 2009 and I checked as that didn't seem right. I have sent her an email and I hope she replies as even if she wasn't in the bombing it is almost 100% probable that she would know people who were as the Christian community is small and tight knit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 28, 2016, 05:30:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 28, 2016, 05:09:24 PM
What with the Lahore bombing people have been worried about Niya. I would just like to confirm that she was last online 9th Jan 2016. I did see a post that said 2009 and I checked as that didn't seem right. I have sent her an email and I hope she replies as even if she wasn't in the bombing it is almost 100% probable that she would know people who were as the Christian community is small and tight knit.

Thanks Chris.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 28, 2016, 06:01:13 PM

My first thought after reading the news about bombing... Christians...Lahore, was fear for Niya whom I respect and care for. I think that the feeling is mutual here on HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 28, 2016, 11:54:22 PM

Indeed. Thanks for checking Chris, hope everything turns out OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 29, 2016, 06:10:19 AM

I hope that she is OK as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on March 30, 2016, 10:32:24 AM

over here people don;t hijack planes over religion or money
They do it for women!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2016, 11:49:21 AM

I think it's refreshing. Finally someone getting on the news for having a "bomb" who is not a religions nutbasket.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2016, 12:38:51 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 30, 2016, 11:49:21 AM
I think it's refreshing. Finally someone getting on the news for having a "bomb" who is not a religions nutbasket.

I think a lot of people were relieved about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2016, 12:39:53 PM

How to hi-jack an aircraft - 2016.
Get on aircraft.
Claim you have a bomb.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2016, 12:40:46 PM

I'd have put that in the jokes thread if it hadn't been true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 31, 2016, 01:41:01 PM

BF woke me up from a damn good dream texting me about this.

Polish Company to Brew Vagina Beer (http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/03/30/Polish-company-to-brew-beer-from-Czech-models-vagina-bacteria/2681459340879/ph3/)

:puke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 31, 2016, 06:14:30 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 31, 2016, 01:41:01 PM
BF woke me up from a damn good dream texting me about this.

Polish Company to Brew Vagina Beer (http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/03/30/Polish-company-to-brew-beer-from-Czech-models-vagina-bacteria/2681459340879/ph3/)

:puke:

No...thank you. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 31, 2016, 07:27:39 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 31, 2016, 01:41:01 PM
BF woke me up from a damn good dream texting me about this.

Polish Company to Brew Vagina Beer (http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/03/30/Polish-company-to-brew-beer-from-Czech-models-vagina-bacteria/2681459340879/ph3/)

:puke:

By now it should be no secret that I am a fan of both beer and pussy, but I do not think this sounds like a great idea. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 01, 2016, 12:58:02 AM

But it's full of the essence of femininity, whatever the fuck that is!

:puke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 04:17:28 AM

You have to watch the video. It's so awful it's brilliant. Apparently you can send in your significant other's "essence" for brewing if you prefer. Wife was not enamored with the idea.
Also, this doesn't make sense. Beer is brewed with yeast, not bacteria. Now, if they want to make yogurt, perhaps that would work...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 06:32:15 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 01, 2016, 12:58:02 AM
But it's full of the essence of femininity, whatever the fuck that is!

:puke:

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 01, 2016, 12:03:12 PM

Quote from: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 04:17:28 AM
You have to watch the video. It's so awful it's brilliant. Apparently you can send in your significant other's "essence" for brewing if you prefer. Wife was not enamored with the idea.
Also, this doesn't make sense. Beer is brewed with yeast, not bacteria. Now, if they want to make yogurt, perhaps that would work...

Maybe they are wanting samples with yeast infections.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 02:59:09 PM

Today I found out I'm pregnant, with twins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 03:03:19 PM

Damn that two week ban! :grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 03:06:04 PM

...And that Julian calendar and Gregorian calendar!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 01, 2016, 03:59:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Today I found out I'm pregnant, with twins.

Unh, how did that happen?!

Yay, more hippies!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 01, 2016, 05:20:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Today I found out I'm pregnant, with twins.

April Fools? :whew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2016, 05:21:39 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Today I found out I'm pregnant, with twins.

And on April1st too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 01, 2016, 05:28:30 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 01, 2016, 05:20:50 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Today I found out I'm pregnant, with twins.

April Fools? :whew:

If it is true congratulations, I guess that might explain why you've been sick lately?

Anyway, not sure if you are aware or not Mom, but I just was picked by our own" Fabulous BudHorse" to name her car, so if you need any help picking out names I'm yer' man!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 05:37:41 PM

April Fools! :snicker:

Sorry to disappoint you, Siz...no more hippies. :sadshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 01, 2016, 05:39:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 05:37:41 PM
April Fools! :snicker:

Sorry to disappoint you, Siz...no more hippies. :sadshake:

I knew it, I mean you're much too ~~old~~ busy for more kids. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 05:44:46 PM

Oh! Whatever, man! >:(
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 01, 2016, 05:45:51 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 05:44:46 PM
Oh! Whatever, man! >:(
;D

I'm just kidding my friend, I know your not that busy! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2016, 05:47:36 PM

:geezer!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM

Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 07:58:22 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?

Ok, I gotta ask after all the Mini jokes, just how tall are you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 01, 2016, 08:09:15 PM

Quote from: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?
Ok, I gotta ask after all the Mini jokes, just how tall are you?

5'2" on a good day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 08:16:29 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?
Ok, I gotta ask after all the Mini jokes, just how tall are you?

5'2" on a good day.

Still taller than my wife by half an inch (that half inch matters!) Though maybe that was measured on a bad day

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 02, 2016, 01:19:23 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?

Sad? No.

Funny and adorable? Yeah, pretty much. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 02, 2016, 03:22:45 AM

Quote from: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 08:16:29 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: Firebird on April 01, 2016, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 01, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Is it sad that I still need a step stool to be able to wash the top of the Mini Cooper?
Ok, I gotta ask after all the Mini jokes, just how tall are you?

5'2" on a good day.

Still taller than my wife by half an inch (that half inch matters!) Though maybe that was measured on a bad day

My wife (Socorro) is only 4'11", so you sky over her Bud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2016, 01:15:16 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dharmaoverground.org%2Fdho-theme%2Fimages%2Femoticons%2Fblink.gif&hash=2239f35ba392a9eced58e4bdf1ce3b5a1a61bad3)

*Grumbles and looks up inch to centimeter converter*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 02, 2016, 03:05:33 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2016, 01:15:16 PM
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*Grumbles and looks up inch to centimeter converter*

Roughly 25mm to an inch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 02, 2016, 06:07:38 PM

Speaking of outdated measuring systems, I keep noticing on the occasional Dr. Who episode that they makes references to "miles". I thought y'all were on the metric system now? I know "stone" is still used for weight occasionally, but that still seemed odd to me. Does anyone still use miles in the UK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 02, 2016, 06:18:33 PM

Quote from: Firebird on April 02, 2016, 06:07:38 PM
Speaking of outdated measuring systems, I keep noticing on the occasional Dr. Who episode that they makes references to "miles". I thought y'all were on the metric system now? I know "stone" is still used for weight occasionally, but that still seemed odd to me. Does anyone still use miles in the UK?

Yup for some reason stone (body weight), foot (persons height), mile (transport) are all used frequently in the context in brackets but won't be used in other context or by professionals in those fields.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 02, 2016, 07:39:42 PM

Quote from: Firebird on April 02, 2016, 06:07:38 PM
Speaking of outdated measuring systems, I keep noticing on the occasional Dr. Who episode that they makes references to "miles". I thought y'all were on the metric system now? I know "stone" is still used for weight occasionally, but that still seemed odd to me. Does anyone still use miles in the UK?

Yep. All of us all the time. All the signage is in miles all across the UK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM

I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:03:33 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

We, Dutch men, are the tallest in the world. Average height is 6 feet (1m85).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 02, 2016, 08:04:56 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

Yeah it is..,wow!

So, I weigh 14.6429 stones, I'm 6'1" tall and live 4,132 miles from Frankfurt.

Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

We, Dutch men, are the tallest in the world. Average height is 6 feet (1m85).

Yeah, but you know what they say about really tall men from Holland right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:20:05 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 02, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

Yeah it is..,wow!

So, I weigh 14.6429 stones, I'm 6'1" tall and live 4,132 miles from Frankfurt.

Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

We, Dutch men, are the tallest in the world. Average height is 6 feet (1m85).

Yeah, but you know what they say about really tall men from Holland right?

Yes, I know what they say (and it is absolutely true :'().

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 02, 2016, 11:08:14 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 02, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

We, Dutch men, are the tallest in the world. Average height is 6 feet (1m85).

Yeah, but you know what they say about really tall men from Holland right?

They are high? :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 02, 2016, 11:18:12 PM

I don't know what they say about really tall men from Holland, could someone please tell me? :???:
I'm intrigued, especially after Tom62 said it was true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 02, 2016, 11:27:59 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 02, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
I don't know what they say about really tall men from Holland, could someone please tell me? :???:
I'm intrigued, especially after Tom62 said it was true.

Does it have something to do with basketball? I don't remember hearing about basketball players from Holland, which is odd because they're so tall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 03, 2016, 05:52:23 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on April 02, 2016, 11:08:14 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 02, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 08:03:33 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 02, 2016, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on April 02, 2016, 07:49:09 PM
I had to Google it, because it so so confusing for people who are used to the metric system. So, I weigh 17.32 stones, I'm 6'6" tall and live 21.748 miles from Frankfurt.

6'6"? Holy cow that's tall!

We, Dutch men, are the tallest in the world. Average height is 6 feet (1m85).

Yeah, but you know what they say about really tall men from Holland right?
They are high? :???:

:jaded rimshot:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 03, 2016, 10:14:03 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 02, 2016, 11:27:59 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 02, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
I don't know what they say about really tall men from Holland, could someone please tell me? :???:
I'm intrigued, especially after Tom62 said it was true.

Does it have something to do with basketball? I don't remember hearing about basketball players from Holland, which is odd because they're so tall.

Basketball is not so popular in Holland. We are more into soccer, speed skating and field hockey.
No, it has to do with penis size. Most people think that a tall man will usually have a large penis, but that is not entirely true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 04, 2016, 01:25:15 AM

Something like Rubio's reference to Trumps small hands. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 04, 2016, 05:33:39 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 04, 2016, 01:25:15 AM
Something like Rubio's reference to Trumps small hands. ::)

Something like that. It ain't actually that bad. The average size in the Netherlands is 15.87cm (Rank 4 in Europe, according to this website (http://alphadesigner.com/blog/europe-according-penis-size/))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 04, 2016, 08:23:34 PM

Is there no end to the data that can be found on the internet??? According to the chart, the Irish have teeny weenies, but I would not be inclined to voice that supposition in an Irish pub.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM

So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

;D LOL That's adorable. Have you introduced her to ancient Egyptian gods yet? There's Horus, Anubis, the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 06, 2016, 12:25:27 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

Bast (my personal favorite).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2016, 06:52:14 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

"I like the elephant god" is a better reason than many!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2016, 01:05:18 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 06, 2016, 12:25:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

Bast (my personal favorite).

Yes, that's the one. ;D Probably the most elegant.

I always liked Anubis the jackal-head the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 06, 2016, 02:31:59 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

;D LOL That's adorable. Have you introduced her to ancient Egyptian gods yet? There's Horus, Anubis, the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

We haven't yet, should do though as she loves all this sort of stuff. I want to introduce her to the Greek gods with the Percy Jackson books but think they're probably a little old for her just yet. Her favourite subjects at school are science and RE (religious ed), she is fascinated by the 'mythology'!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 07, 2016, 12:31:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

Precious.

I have every confidence that Scamps Mum will see that she does not become too much enthralled with any of the mythological characters such as JC or Mo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2016, 12:38:14 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 06, 2016, 02:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

;D LOL That's adorable. Have you introduced her to ancient Egyptian gods yet? There's Horus, Anubis, the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

We haven't yet, should do though as she loves all this sort of stuff. I want to introduce her to the Greek gods with the Percy Jackson books but think they're probably a little old for her just yet. Her favourite subjects at school are science and RE (religious ed), she is fascinated by the 'mythology'!

RE/mythology is all about stories and I guess most kids love stories.

What is RE like in England? An excuse to indoctrinate or something more along the lines of "personal development class"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 07, 2016, 05:35:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

;D LOL That's adorable. Have you introduced her to ancient Egyptian gods yet? There's Horus, Anubis, the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

Yes so adorable, a culture that designates a portion of itself untouchable, you have to respect their difference.
I do especially like that elephant god though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 07, 2016, 06:37:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2016, 12:38:14 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 06, 2016, 02:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2016, 08:27:52 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 05, 2016, 07:29:16 PM
So, today randomly Scamp declared she wants to be a Hindu. She's seven and they've been learning about it at school so we got some books from the library. I'm not overly worried though as the way she described it was "I know it's really nonsense but I like the elephant god, you know like I like unicorns and other mythical creatures".

;D LOL That's adorable. Have you introduced her to ancient Egyptian gods yet? There's Horus, Anubis, the human cat hybrid (I really can't be bothered to look up the name...)

We haven't yet, should do though as she loves all this sort of stuff. I want to introduce her to the Greek gods with the Percy Jackson books but think they're probably a little old for her just yet. Her favourite subjects at school are science and RE (religious ed), she is fascinated by the 'mythology'!

RE/mythology is all about stories and I guess most kids love stories.

What is RE like in England? An excuse to indoctrinate or something more along the lines of "personal development class"?

Even though she goes to a Church of England primary school (it's just the local school, a lot of primary schools are CoE) there isn't really any indoctrination. It's just really education about all the major world religions. They then incorporate SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development) into other lessons too which is the wishy washy stuff about being nice to one another, don't bully etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 08, 2016, 01:00:56 AM

Itaught in a CofE Junior school and most teachers in my experience were not religious and in any case, often had to teach RE when was it not their speciality so it was mostly teaching about religion, rather than proselytising.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2016, 02:22:15 PM

Doesn't seem too bad then...

I went to a Catholic high school and because the student body was religiously diverse they couldn't focus on one religion. For some reason they didn't teach about major world religions either, which would have been interesting. It was wishy-washy stuff. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2016, 11:11:05 PM

Here's a question for the car owners of HAF: Do you guys change your own oil? I do and I thought that was the norm but after making an offhand comment in class about needing to change the oil in my car today I was met with shock that I actually did it myself. Apparently most of the people didn't even know how.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 15, 2016, 11:19:09 PM

Oh yeah. I find I generally know more about cars than average, and I know very little. "Just enough to be dangerous" as BF puts it.

I always did change my own oil, but since I no longer have a garage, oil storage and disposal is a pain in the ass, and it's actually cheaper to have someone else do it, I quit. But I'm glad I can, if I need to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2016, 11:24:53 PM

If I could afford to have somebody else do it I would love to not have to do it myself. I knew that my car would be more expensive to maintain but when I asked for an estimate on an all over tuneup at the closest Mini dealership it was going to be about 1500 dollars. 80 of that was just for an oil change.

I just thought changing the oil was something that everyone learned how to do when they first got a car. Maybe because it was pounded into my head that it was important for me to know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 16, 2016, 12:04:47 AM

I guess I don't know the rates for Minis specifically... For me oil alone is $25-35 depending on the market and sales, decent filter is at least $10, again depending on sales, and I need special gaskets which are only like $1 each but it's still a trip to the dealer. Plus whatever disposal is now. Or $50 at the dealer, as low as $35 in a local shop.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 16, 2016, 02:56:43 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2016, 11:11:05 PM
Here's a question for the car owners of HAF: Do you guys change your own oil? I do and I thought that was the norm but after making an offhand comment in class about needing to change the oil in my car today I was met with shock that I actually did it myself. Apparently most of the people didn't even know how.

I can, and often have, done it myself. But lately every time I go to a service place to buy oil the change is included in the price of the oil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 16, 2016, 03:58:30 AM

I do nearly all the work on my vehicles. Oil, brakes, plugs, and gaskets. None of it is particularly difficult and I have most of the tools on hand to perform basic tasks. If something more involved comes up I have places I can go to use other people's tools. For electrical problems... I generally shell out the cash and have someone else fix it.

Just this week I replaced a stuck caliper - someone had changed the rear pads and used a clamp to depress the piston when the rear ones screw in for the parking brake - and this weekend I plan on replacing a leaking valve cover gasket. At some point in the near future I'll be replacing the water pump and timing belt.

That's more than the vast majority of people would be willing to do and it's not work I'd trust many mechanics to perform, but I'll save nearly $1,500 just on those repairs. I might even rebuild the motor from my dead Buick and try to either resell the car or keep it as a backup. It needs a bit of body work since the deer and a new or rebuilt motor, but it was a very comfortable car to drive. Not especially reliable though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 16, 2016, 06:01:54 AM

I know how to change oil and have done it once. But it was such a faff to dispose of the old oil that I never bothered again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 16, 2016, 06:17:46 PM

The other stuff JJ mentioned is where the real savings are. I've done routine brakes, stuck calipers, and exhaust work, alternator replacement (unless they put it behind the fucking engine, Oldsmobile...) and basic batteries, terminals, air filters, etc...

That's part of why I like my Subarus. They're one of the easiest cars to DIY I've found.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 08:40:12 AM

I'm off to Old Trafford for the stadium tour with my youngest son today, we are both excited as last week when we were originally booked in we couldn't get there because of the Manchester marathon.

Hope nothing goes wrong this week. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 17, 2016, 09:21:20 AM

I used to do all the maintenance on my vehicles; I couldn't afford to pay people. Now I do what I physically can and just have to pay for other stuff.

Enjoy the tour, Hardvark!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 01:07:10 PM

Quote from: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 08:40:12 AM
I'm off to Old Trafford for the stadium tour with my youngest son today, we are both excited as last week when we were originally booked in we couldn't get there because of the Manchester marathon.

Hope nothing goes wrong this week. :)

Have fun. Good to see some fellow united fans on here!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 17, 2016, 01:46:38 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 01:07:10 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 08:40:12 AM
I'm off to Old Trafford for the stadium tour with my youngest son today, we are both excited as last week when we were originally booked in we couldn't get there because of the Manchester marathon.

Hope nothing goes wrong this week. :)

Have fun. Good to see some fellow united fans on here!

Yeah for spending time with your son, and I hope you both enjoy the day. I went spent the evening out yesterday with my son, and we had an really enjoyable time. (Cuban restaurant, Turkish coffees, and listened to some cool jazz)

But boo and more boo's for going to "that place" which shall not be named...and really there are already enough united fans here at HAF, in fact I think it used to be a prerequisite or something to join the forum way back when.

GO LIVERPOOL!!

I'm off to give blood this morning, as there is a blood drive going on at the church and school I was brutally forced to attend as a child. I just pray I don't see any nuns.

Give Blood, save lives (If you can) and be a hero. Like me.

Enjoy your morning folks. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 02:39:16 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 01:07:10 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 08:40:12 AM
I'm off to Old Trafford for the stadium tour with my youngest son today, we are both excited as last week when we were originally booked in we couldn't get there because of the Manchester marathon.

Hope nothing goes wrong this week. :)

Have fun. Good to see some fellow united fans on here!

I knew there was something about you I liked. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 02:41:00 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 17, 2016, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 01:07:10 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on April 17, 2016, 08:40:12 AM
I'm off to Old Trafford for the stadium tour with my youngest son today, we are both excited as last week when we were originally booked in we couldn't get there because of the Manchester marathon.

Hope nothing goes wrong this week. :)

Have fun. Good to see some fellow united fans on here!

Yeah for spending time with your son, and I hope you both enjoy the day. I went spent the evening out yesterday with my son, and we had an really enjoyable time. (Cuban restaurant, Turkish coffees, and listened to some cool jazz)

But boo and more boo's for going to "that place" which shall not be named...and really there are already enough united fans here at HAF, in fact I think it used to be a prerequisite or something to join the forum way back when.

GO LIVERPOOL!!

I'm off to give blood this morning, as there is a blood drive going on at the church and school I was brutally forced to attend as a child. I just pray I don't see any nuns.

Give Blood, save lives (If you can) and be a hero. Like me.

Enjoy your morning folks. 8)

Well done for the blood thing, sorry about your choice of team, but we can't all have taste. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 17, 2016, 04:51:03 PM

How was the swamp? Did you see lots of rags that had fallen asleep after yesterdays game and still not woken up yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM

Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 17, 2016, 06:07:16 PM

I expect it was trying to help. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 18, 2016, 12:02:30 AM

I would like to be a citizen of Mars. Could someone take me there, please?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hardvark on April 18, 2016, 12:19:08 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 17, 2016, 04:51:03 PM
How was the swamp? Did you see lots of rags that had fallen asleep after yesterdays game and still not woken up yet?

;D I have to admit United are pretty boring at the moment, but you've got to take the rough with the smooth.

Didn't see anyone asleep, but there was more people in the queue for the chip shop than you get at Liverpool home games.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 18, 2016, 01:55:44 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

At least it wasn't a mouse ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 18, 2016, 02:24:25 PM

Quote from: Hardvark link=topic=724.msg329296#msg329296;D I have to admit United are pretty boring at the moment, but you've got to take the rough with the smooth.

Didn't see anyone asleep, but there was more people in the queue for the chip shop than you get at Liverpool home games.

This fella fell asleep at the weekend and his mate was a bastard and put it online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfwTR5lq0c

To be fair I have witnessed a lot of people fall asleep at game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 18, 2016, 02:57:21 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

Good grief Claire, appreciate? I would be horrified to find out a kat has been secretly coming in and out of my house dropping off stolen property, and taking who knows what from my house.

Please, grab Scamp, a few of your belongings and get out while you still can...who knows what evil intentions this kat has, just imagine it getting into your house while you are sleeping, you wake up and it's sitting on your chest staring down at you, whilst it slowly absorbs your soul!

I can only equate that with the total horror I would feel waking up some morning and finding a nun laying in the bed next to me...that would totally freak me out. (That would most likely make a good horror flick)

I do wonder why the kat would bring you clothing, a baseball cap and a brassiere? Like what the hell is it trying to tell you? Start playing baseball and get better support?

Weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 18, 2016, 03:22:28 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2016, 11:11:05 PM
Here's a question for the car owners of HAF: Do you guys change your own oil? I do and I thought that was the norm but after making an offhand comment in class about needing to change the oil in my car today I was met with shock that I actually did it myself. Apparently most of the people didn't even know how.

I live in an apartment, they don't like people changing their own oil in their parking lots. So I don't currently, but I used to, it's pretty easy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 18, 2016, 04:17:47 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 15, 2016, 11:11:05 PM
Here's a question for the car owners of HAF: Do you guys change your own oil? I do and I thought that was the norm but after making an offhand comment in class about needing to change the oil in my car today I was met with shock that I actually did it myself. Apparently most of the people didn't even know how.

Never have. I probably should learn at some point

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 18, 2016, 04:36:52 PM

Nothing to it Firebird. Just make sure you put the plug and filter back in and don't double up on any gaskets.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 18, 2016, 05:43:01 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 18, 2016, 02:57:21 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

Good grief Claire, appreciate? I would be horrified to find out a kat has been secretly coming in and out of my house dropping off stolen property, and taking who knows what from my house.

Please, grab Scamp, a few of your belongings and get out while you still can...who knows what evil intentions this kat has, just imagine it getting into your house while you are sleeping, you wake up and it's sitting on your chest staring down at you, whilst it slowly absorbs your soul!

I can only equate that with the total horror I would feel waking up some morning and finding a nun laying in the bed next to me...that would totally freak me out. (That would most likely make a good horror flick)

I do wonder why the kat would bring you clothing, a baseball cap and a brassiere? Like what the hell is it trying to tell you? Start playing baseball and get better support?

Weird.

By the size of the bra it's telling me I need implants!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 18, 2016, 11:39:12 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

Sounds like something out of a Goosebumps book. On the surface this cat might seem amiable enough but once you let down your guard...

I agree with Bruno, get out while you still can!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 19, 2016, 02:33:47 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 18, 2016, 04:36:52 PM
Nothing to it Firebird. Just make sure you put the plug and filter back in and don't double up on any gaskets.

Before you go under think of your unborn
Think of what to say once it's got a brain
Whatever, always have a phone to hand
All jacks fail sooner or later, be prepared

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hardvark on April 19, 2016, 02:52:35 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 18, 2016, 05:43:01 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 18, 2016, 02:57:21 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 17, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Fucking Katz....Bruno may appreciate this post ;)

A couple of weeks ago I got freaked out as a random baseball cap appeared in my house. I really thought someone had been in my house and JJ insisted I called the police. I did, they didn't take it too seriously but they logged it......

Anyway today, I'm outside in the garden getting some washing in off the line and when I come back in the house there is a neighbour's cat sat looking at me. This time with another woman's bra in its mouth! I bet the fucking cat brought the baseball cap in too.

Good grief Claire, appreciate? I would be horrified to find out a kat has been secretly coming in and out of my house dropping off stolen property, and taking who knows what from my house.

Please, grab Scamp, a few of your belongings and get out while you still can...who knows what evil intentions this kat has, just imagine it getting into your house while you are sleeping, you wake up and it's sitting on your chest staring down at you, whilst it slowly absorbs your soul!

I can only equate that with the total horror I would feel waking up some morning and finding a nun laying in the bed next to me...that would totally freak me out. (That would most likely make a good horror flick)

I do wonder why the kat would bring you clothing, a baseball cap and a brassiere? Like what the hell is it trying to tell you? Start playing baseball and get better support?

Weird.

By the size of the bra it's telling me I need implants!

I wonder if you could train it to only steal clothing and underwear in your size, you could save yourself a few quid. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 19, 2016, 03:01:26 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on April 19, 2016, 02:33:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 18, 2016, 04:36:52 PM
Nothing to it Firebird. Just make sure you put the plug and filter back in and don't double up on any gaskets.

Before you go under think of your unborn
Think of what to say once it's got a brain
Whatever, always have a phone to hand
All jacks fail sooner or later, be prepared

Jacks, yes. Jackstands, very rarely. You're right to never trust a jack though. Always have something solid to sit the car on once you have it off the ground.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 19, 2016, 06:21:29 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 19, 2016, 03:01:26 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on April 19, 2016, 02:33:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 18, 2016, 04:36:52 PM
Nothing to it Firebird. Just make sure you put the plug and filter back in and don't double up on any gaskets.

Before you go under think of your unborn
Think of what to say once it's got a brain
Whatever, always have a phone to hand
All jacks fail sooner or later, be prepared

Jacks, yes. Jackstands, very rarely. You're right to never trust a jack though. Always have something solid to sit the car on once you have it off the ground.

Quite agree. Here are some samples of what JJ is referring to...

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Number four is cool, cuz you could always tap into one of those kegs while you are working under the car, and just get hammered.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 19, 2016, 06:58:31 PM

Why am I not shocked that it's the lifted truck that uses the kegs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 19, 2016, 09:45:50 PM

I haven't popped into this forum in quite some time. I see many members are still alive and well. Life is good!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 19, 2016, 09:47:20 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 19, 2016, 06:58:31 PM
Why am I not shocked that it's the lifted truck that uses the kegs?

Because of your extensive exposure to American hillbilly "culture". :shooty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2016, 10:04:06 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on April 19, 2016, 09:45:50 PM
I haven't popped into this forum in quite some time. I see many members are still alive and well. Life is good!

Still here. Still going!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 01:34:27 AM

I recently dealt with an irate client, which is not unusual... However this irate client was very insistent that the 10 month old, intact female dog in question was ABSOLUTELY NOT in heat, but suffering severe vaginal trauma after being kicked in an accident on a wet floor. The client believes severe swelling and a persistently bleeding wound to the genitals was caused by their toenail.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS PERSONS TOENAILS?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2016, 06:45:41 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 01:34:27 AM
I recently dealt with an irate client, which is not unusual... However this irate client was very insistent that the 10 month old, intact female dog in question was ABSOLUTELY NOT in heat, but suffering severe vaginal trauma after being kicked in an accident on a wet floor. The client believes severe swelling and a persistently bleeding wound to the genitals was caused by their toenail.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS PERSONS TOENAILS?!

You should have asked to see them ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 20, 2016, 09:49:32 AM

Bring a male dog near. That should convince the owner.

Why doesn't she want to accept the obvious, anyway?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 11:00:09 AM

I'd be afraid to see them.

I mean...
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0e/d2/26/0ed226b0a15ba268b2eb6346a7168310.jpg)
????

Except they were wearing shoes...

The problem with the male dog solution is that invariably a person like this will become convinced that it's just -that- male dog that is a fucking lunatic and tried to rape their poor injured baby.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2016, 01:19:49 PM

Those are sexy toes, I mean you can just feeeeeeel them raking down your back can't you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2016, 02:01:43 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 01:34:27 AM
I recently dealt with an irate client, which is not unusual... However this irate client was very insistent that the 10 month old, intact female dog in question was ABSOLUTELY NOT in heat, but suffering severe vaginal trauma after being kicked in an accident on a wet floor. The client believes severe swelling and a persistently bleeding wound to the genitals was caused by their toenail.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS PERSONS TOENAILS?!

:rofl:

I wonder what she'll think when her dog suddenly shows up pregnant and she has a litter of unwanted puppies to deal with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2016, 02:02:22 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 20, 2016, 01:19:49 PM
Those are sexy toes, I mean you can just feeeeeeel them raking down your back can't you?

Oooh, Love Scars!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 20, 2016, 03:45:50 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 20, 2016, 01:19:49 PM
Those are sexy toes, I mean you can just feeeeeeel them raking down your back can't you?

Whatever floats your boat ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 04:01:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2016, 02:01:43 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 01:34:27 AM
I recently dealt with an irate client, which is not unusual... However this irate client was very insistent that the 10 month old, intact female dog in question was ABSOLUTELY NOT in heat, but suffering severe vaginal trauma after being kicked in an accident on a wet floor. The client believes severe swelling and a persistently bleeding wound to the genitals was caused by their toenail.

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THIS PERSONS TOENAILS?!

:rofl:

I wonder what she'll think when her dog suddenly shows up pregnant and she has a litter of unwanted puppies to deal with.

I feel like it'd go down sorta like that guy who tried to sue a hotel because his perfect virginal daughter got pregnant after one of their employees jerked off in the pool.

It's been all crazy lately. There was someone whose pet had "microscopic organisms" in their mouth, and the owner knew because the owner could feel them crawling around biting their ears. They made an appointment the day before and then showed up at a random time claiming they'd had an appt at this time for weeks.

I sort of feel bad, in the latter case especially, because it seems very likely these people are not all there... But at the same time they're being complete assholes. Which puts me in a tough position, knowing from my grandfather who has Parkinson's that arguing with someone who legit not able to remember what just happened generally makes things worse... But also they're being a fucking asshole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 20, 2016, 04:28:07 PM

Quote from: Firebird on April 20, 2016, 03:45:50 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 20, 2016, 01:19:49 PM
Those are sexy toes, I mean you can just feeeeeeel them raking down your back can't you?

Whatever floats your boat ;)

Nails like that are more likely to sink it, I think. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2016, 07:36:45 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 11:00:09 AM
I'd be afraid to see them.

I mean...
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0e/d2/26/0ed226b0a15ba268b2eb6346a7168310.jpg)
????

One, I just got to know (Axing for a friend here at HAF) are those your feet PC?

Second, the big toes are really round, I mean they're practically circular in shape!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 20, 2016, 08:11:31 PM

I saw the post about swelling and non-stop bleeding coming from a toe wound, and I immediately thought of "toe maggots." Which brings up some lovely images on google's image search.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 09:05:14 PM

They are not my feet; I would never paint my nails.

I used to, but it rots your nails off which is super gross.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2016, 09:08:52 PM

Huh, I wonder if that only applies to toenails because my fingernails haven't been bare in years and they are still healthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 09:16:35 PM

My toes always got it worse, but my fingernails will flake away too. I tried all sorts of different base coats trying to fix it but it just got worse. I know a lot of people who do just keep a full mani/pedi all the time because their nails are now too gross to go without.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2016, 09:41:35 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 09:16:35 PM
My toes always got it worse, but my fingernails will flake away too. I tried all sorts of different base coats trying to fix it but it just got worse. I know a lot of people who do just keep a full mani/pedi all the time because their nails are now too gross to go without.

Yeah, I can see that. With my nails they flake and chip if I don't keep them painted. Bodies are weird

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2016, 09:58:03 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 09:05:14 PM
They are not my feet; I would never paint my nails.

I used to, but it rots your nails off which is super gross.

Ditto that, same reason I stopped painting mine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 10:00:49 PM

If you paint yours, I'll paint mine again. It would be worth it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2016, 10:16:57 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 10:00:49 PM
If you paint yours, I'll paint mine again. It would be worth it.

I'm game, but I'll have to do mine myself. Last time I went to get a pedicure I caught a nasty toenail fungus, yuck.

And teh last time I got a manicure I had very calmly, and pointedly explained to the person doing my nails that I didn't want the nails on my right hand trimmed because I play guitar, the left yes trim, but the right hand I keep them long, and sorta pointy for a reason.
Next thing I know she's snipped two nails on my right hand down to the quick before I can say "Ani"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 20, 2016, 11:01:46 PM

Oh yeah, I just straight up can't afford a full pedi. But I do actually kinda miss painting nails. I had every color they made when I was 12-14, my favorite being bright orange. Never tried any of that nail art that's so trendy these days though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2016, 11:13:07 PM

It's a fun hobby that I enjoy doing. Haven't had much time to do anything fancy lately though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on April 21, 2016, 09:39:52 AM

Nail painting is an abomination and no good can come of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 21, 2016, 02:45:32 PM

I know for a fact that drunk Siz was fascinated with my nails. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on April 21, 2016, 05:09:26 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 21, 2016, 02:45:32 PM
I know for a fact that drunk Siz was fascinated with my nails. :lol:

Actually that was before we started drinking. Drunk Siz had forgotten all about nails by the time they were tucked inside a bowling ball...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 21, 2016, 05:24:30 PM

Quote from: Siz on April 21, 2016, 05:09:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 21, 2016, 02:45:32 PM
I know for a fact that drunk Siz was fascinated with my nails. :lol:

Actually that was before we started drinking. Drunk Siz had forgotten all about nails by the time they were tucked inside a bowling ball...

You kept going on about how cool they were back at Tank's place. Of course, that was before the Cards Against Humanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 21, 2016, 05:28:01 PM

Quote from: Siz on April 21, 2016, 05:09:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 21, 2016, 02:45:32 PM
I know for a fact that drunk Siz was fascinated with my nails. :lol:

Actually that was before we started drinking. Drunk Siz had forgotten all about nails by the time they were tucked inside a bowling ball...

Bud you bowl with your feet?

And you still beat Siz?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 21, 2016, 06:29:20 PM

My mind is on my car that needs to be fixe.

Filling myself with food so I have the energy to jog to the gym and be there for 3 hours, jog back, and not be hungry while I'm there.

Also want to take that class that I signed up for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 21, 2016, 06:32:01 PM

Chyna and Prince found dead the same day. WTF?!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2016, 06:40:00 PM

What!? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 21, 2016, 06:46:54 PM

I admittedly never got into wrestling or followed Chyna, but I had friends who did and I know she had her demons and was far too young, so I'm very sad for that.

Prince... I loved that weirdo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2016, 09:12:56 PM

I was in love with that weirdo back in the 80's. :cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 21, 2016, 11:15:19 PM

Nation Too Sad To Fuck Even Though It's What Prince Would Have Wanted (http://www.theonion.com/video/couple-making-out-at-bus-stop-like-its-fucking-par-32024)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on April 22, 2016, 01:50:24 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 21, 2016, 11:15:19 PM
Nation Too Sad To Fuck Even Though It's What Prince Would Have Wanted (http://www.theonion.com/video/couple-making-out-at-bus-stop-like-its-fucking-par-32024)

And here's something that's not the onion, believe it or not:

Prince, the Jehovah's Witness (http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/11/24/soup-with-prince)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2016, 03:22:17 AM

^ weird link.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 22, 2016, 03:28:18 AM

Quote from: Firebird on April 22, 2016, 01:50:24 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 21, 2016, 11:15:19 PM
Nation Too Sad To Fuck Even Though It's What Prince Would Have Wanted (http://www.theonion.com/video/couple-making-out-at-bus-stop-like-its-fucking-par-32024)

And here's something that's not the onion, believe it or not:

Prince, the Jehovah's Witness (http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/11/24/soup-with-prince)

I have always found his conversion to the Jehovah's Witnesses to be somewhat bizarre, not so much that he was a religious man, but that he would join such a bizarre cult, just seems so out of place with his image, and music. Made me wonder which persona was real.

Doesn't discount his musical genius though, just the list of hit songs he wrote for other musicians is amazing (http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7341553/prince-songwriter-billboard-hot-100-hits).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 23, 2016, 01:18:21 AM

You can tell it is a lovely Spring evening here. Everyone is sitting outside tapping on their smart phones while ignoring the other members of their households.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 23, 2016, 01:23:37 AM

That is an appropriately ascetic comment Velma. I like it and I salute you for the dry humor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 23, 2016, 01:30:32 AM

Thank you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 23, 2016, 06:57:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 21, 2016, 09:12:56 PM
I was in love with that weirdo back in the 80's. :cryandrun:

Me too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 23, 2016, 07:49:49 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 23, 2016, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 21, 2016, 09:12:56 PM
I was in love with that weirdo back in the 80's. :cryandrun:
Me too!

I wasn't in love with him, but I liked his music.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 26, 2016, 01:42:23 PM

Chimpanzee's can identify other familiar chimps by viewing photographs not only of their faces, butt by their butts as well...just putting that out their in case I ever meet any of you in person.

CHIMP BUTTS RECOGNIZITION
(http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2012/10/01/ignobel-for-showing-chimps-can-recognize-each-other-front-and-back/)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FInJ8mvU.jpg&hash=6729352c6077069d52cb68c718a87acb5d06e438)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 26, 2016, 06:00:45 PM

Only a few hours until City take on Real. Seriously excited about this game just hoping it isn't shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 26, 2016, 07:32:13 PM

Thinking about working on my car, going to the gym, doing some class work, and eating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 26, 2016, 07:38:48 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 26, 2016, 01:42:23 PM
Chimpanzee's can identify other familiar chimps by viewing photographs not only of their faces, butt by their butts as well...just putting that out their in case I ever meet any of you in person.

CHIMP BUTTS RECOGNIZITION
(http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2012/10/01/ignobel-for-showing-chimps-can-recognize-each-other-front-and-back/)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FInJ8mvU.jpg&hash=6729352c6077069d52cb68c718a87acb5d06e438)

Humans must have lost this trait, as BF once put on a pair of my jeans, I snapped a photo and sent it to a bunch of his friends. Apparently BF has a hot girly ass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 26, 2016, 07:49:06 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 26, 2016, 07:38:48 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 26, 2016, 01:42:23 PM
Chimpanzee's can identify other familiar chimps by viewing photographs not only of their faces, butt by their butts as well...just putting that out their in case I ever meet any of you in person.

CHIMP BUTTS RECOGNIZITION
(http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2012/10/01/ignobel-for-showing-chimps-can-recognize-each-other-front-and-back/)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FInJ8mvU.jpg&hash=6729352c6077069d52cb68c718a87acb5d06e438)
Humans must have lost this trait, as BF once put on a pair of my jeans, I snapped a photo and sent it to a bunch of his friends. Apparently BF has a hot girly ass.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstream1.gifsoup.com%2Fview7%2F2563793%2Fed-is-thinking-o.gif&hash=eaa8de309e973326c4d229b901a73e9d0f473081)

um...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 26, 2016, 08:40:56 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on April 26, 2016, 07:38:48 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 26, 2016, 01:42:23 PM
Chimpanzee's can identify other familiar chimps by viewing photographs not only of their faces, butt by their butts as well...just putting that out their in case I ever meet any of you in person.

CHIMP BUTTS RECOGNIZITION
(http://blogs.ucdavis.edu/egghead/2012/10/01/ignobel-for-showing-chimps-can-recognize-each-other-front-and-back/)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FInJ8mvU.jpg&hash=6729352c6077069d52cb68c718a87acb5d06e438)

Humans must have lost this trait, as BF once put on a pair of my jeans, I snapped a photo and sent it to a bunch of his friends. Apparently BF has a hot girly ass.

Maybe we haven't lost the trait and your BF friends like him because he's got an hot, girly ass?

They be like, "C'mon, Becto, come over here and let us see that hot ass of yours man"! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2016, 10:58:47 PM

I just got a prompt from my supervisor to hurry up and get a report done, I was going to do it yesterday, I didn't forget, but instead got reminded by my brother that the sixth season of game of thrones started. :popcorn:

My priorities seem to be all wrong. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Jimmy on April 26, 2016, 11:47:36 PM

Apparently oral sex! While navigating the pages, I was instructed to "Go Down". ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 27, 2016, 05:30:50 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2016, 10:58:47 PM
I just got a prompt from my supervisor to hurry up and get a report done, I was going to do it yesterday, I didn't forget, but instead got reminded by my brother that the sixth season of game of thrones started. :popcorn:

My priorities seem to be all wrong. :grin:

Are you watching TV during office hours or doing office work at non-office hours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2016, 11:01:52 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on April 27, 2016, 05:30:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2016, 10:58:47 PM
I just got a prompt from my supervisor to hurry up and get a report done, I was going to do it yesterday, I didn't forget, but instead got reminded by my brother that the sixth season of game of thrones started. :popcorn:

My priorities seem to be all wrong. :grin:

Are you watching TV during office hours or doing office work at non-office hours?

Oh, I don't work in an office, thankfully. :grin:

It's an annual activities report to hopefully renew my scholarship grant, I can do that from home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 27, 2016, 02:29:04 PM

The same thing that is on my mind every day, plans to take over the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 27, 2016, 04:40:08 PM

Quote from: No one on April 27, 2016, 02:29:04 PM
The same thing that is on my mind every day, plans to take over the world.

Hello Brain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2016, 06:27:34 PM

Can you see the 'Remove' option to the top right of your posts or other peoples posts?
Mods and Admins should see it on all posts.
Regular members should not see it at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 27, 2016, 07:55:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2016, 06:27:34 PM
Can you see the 'Remove' option to the top right of your posts or other peoples posts?
Mods and Admins should see it on all posts.
Regular members should not see it at all.

No I can't, but think that would be cool to have, can you add that to my profile?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 10:38:16 AM

At a funeral yesterday, a friend whom I had not seen for years asked me where I was worshipping now. I said I wasn't and would now describe myself as an atheist. Her reply was, "Don't worry, God won't let you go." Well I wasn't worried, but I was poleaxed by the momentary warm, fuzzy feeling it gave me. I'm much happier in myself now, (since de-converting), but there were times when you got a bit of a high that isn't quite the same as the joy you get life general. I wasnt tempted at all, just sayin'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 28, 2016, 12:38:11 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 10:38:16 AM
At a funeral yesterday, a friend whom I had not seen for years asked me where I was worshipping now. I said I wasn't and would now describe myself as an atheist. Her reply was, "Don't worry, God won't let you go." Well I wasn't worried, but I was poleaxed by the momentary warm, fuzzy feeling it gave me. I'm much happier in myself now, (since de-converting), but there were times when you got a bit of a high that isn't quite the same as the joy you get life general. I wasnt tempted at all, just sayin'.

:frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 28, 2016, 08:25:27 PM

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8396ce915a1229e8be2d71c4ed90241244c6abd6/0_283_2768_1661/master/2768.jpg?w=780&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=6e2a952b52eb1c37a78dcd9f11a6f533)

And here was me thinking he wanted Liverpool to win.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 28, 2016, 08:37:30 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 28, 2016, 08:25:27 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8396ce915a1229e8be2d71c4ed90241244c6abd6/0_283_2768_1661/master/2768.jpg?w=780&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=6e2a952b52eb1c37a78dcd9f11a6f533)

And here was me thinking he wanted Liverpool to win.

C'mon Crow don't jinx it now, especially with the game going on at this very minute and the score nil to nil.

You're a bad boy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 28, 2016, 08:51:12 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 28, 2016, 08:37:30 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 28, 2016, 08:25:27 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8396ce915a1229e8be2d71c4ed90241244c6abd6/0_283_2768_1661/master/2768.jpg?w=780&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=6e2a952b52eb1c37a78dcd9f11a6f533)

And here was me thinking he wanted Liverpool to win.

C'mon Crow don't jinx it now, especially with the game going on at this very minute and the score nil to nil.

You're a bad boy.

Wouldn't you know it to my feed went dead, can't get the game back up. I can access my U-verse account on my laptop, so I'm able to watch the game on my computer here at work, and what's even better is both my boss and her boss left for a meeting, so I could actually have the sound on as well, and I got nothing right now.
I blame you Crow for jinxing it,...dang it all ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 08:55:12 PM

I want to know what the 21 stands for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 28, 2016, 09:14:20 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 08:55:12 PM
I want to know what the 21 stands for.

Wanted #10 like Crow's favorite player Rooney, but it was already taken so I had to go with 21.

This Bruno is actually pretty good.

This is from the live blog:
CLOSE! Soldado comes close to breaking the deadlock - the impressive Bruno slides a ball through to the forward who takes a touch before shooting inches wide of the post.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 28, 2016, 10:03:10 PM

Well crud, that really sucked. :watching:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on April 28, 2016, 10:23:42 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 08:55:12 PM
I want to know what the 21 stands for.

In Spanish teams it means they are usually not considered to be the leading player for their position. This doesn't always ring true as rotation happens and some players like to stick with certain numbers. It would generally be a midfielder position either defensive or centre mid. In the Premier League it means very little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2016, 02:33:53 PM

My gps told me that it would take an hour to drive to my destination. Got there in 30 minutes. Not sure if I have a lead foot or a crappy gps haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 30, 2016, 04:24:32 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2016, 02:33:53 PM
My gps told me that it would take an hour to drive to my destination. Got there in 30 minutes. Not sure if I have a lead foot or a crappy gps haha.

Actual GPS or phone app? My Google Maps app measures traffic as well as time, so anything over a half hour in no traffic ends up totally variable as far as estimates go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2016, 10:17:40 PM

20 minutes ago 21:50 'ish UK time we had two sonic booms as a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon from RAF Conninsgy legged it overhead. Speculation as training or heading to a commercial airliner over Newcastle. Facts thin on the ground at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2016, 10:42:14 PM

Turned out to be a couple of Typhoon jets escorting an off course airliner into Newcastle airport. More details to follow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 03, 2016, 01:46:54 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2016, 10:42:14 PM
Turned out to be a couple of Typhoon jets escorting an off course airliner into Newcastle airport. More details to follow.

Hope the airliner wasn't going supersonic

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 03, 2016, 04:28:37 PM

I'm in a church and I haven't burst into flames yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2016, 06:45:03 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 03, 2016, 04:28:37 PM
I'm in a church and I haven't burst into flames yet.

You sound disappointed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 03, 2016, 07:26:09 PM

Honestly it would have been a nice change of pace from old people holding vote conservative signs

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 03, 2016, 09:44:21 PM

Quote from: Crow on April 28, 2016, 10:23:42 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 08:55:12 PM
I want to know what the 21 stands for.

In Spanish teams it means they are usually not considered to be the leading player for their position. This doesn't always ring true as rotation happens and some players like to stick with certain numbers. It would generally be a midfielder position either defensive or centre mid. In the Premier League it means very little.

Thank you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 03, 2016, 10:42:09 PM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 03, 2016, 07:26:09 PM
Honestly it would have been a nice change of pace from old people holding vote conservative signs

Stick your tongue out at them. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 05, 2016, 03:15:55 AM

So I found a hard copy of this (http://www.motoringfile.com/files/unauth_manual.pdf) tucked away with my owners manual. Many lols were had.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2016, 05:58:30 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 05, 2016, 03:15:55 AM
So I found a hard copy of this (http://www.motoringfile.com/files/unauth_manual.pdf) tucked away with my owners manual. Many lols were had.

Somebody put a lot of work into that ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 05, 2016, 06:18:58 PM

This is from The Best of "Idiot Award"
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitsandpieces.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2Fdarwin4.jpg&hash=734612a77703b3947ef0a5cb63473149b5bf2085)
Could this be true? :-\
If this would've happened to me, I would've been stuck in the mental hospital for longer than 3 days! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 05, 2016, 08:12:13 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2016, 06:18:58 PM
This is from The Best of "Idiot Award"
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitsandpieces.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2Fdarwin4.jpg&hash=734612a77703b3947ef0a5cb63473149b5bf2085)
Could this be true? :-\
If this would've happened to me, I would've been stuck in the mental hospital for longer than 3 days! :o

I don't see how that could actually happen. It seems like it was made.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 05, 2016, 10:44:35 PM

Never doubt the depths of human stupidity. It is fathomless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2016, 12:45:21 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2016, 06:18:58 PM
This is from The Best of "Idiot Award"
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitsandpieces.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2Fdarwin4.jpg&hash=734612a77703b3947ef0a5cb63473149b5bf2085)
Could this be true? :-\
If this would've happened to me, I would've been stuck in the mental hospital for longer than 3 days! :o

I've heard of that before, but it happened a long time ago it seems.

I don't know if it's true but I wouldn't doubt it. :thoughtful:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 02:25:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2016, 12:45:21 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2016, 06:18:58 PM
This is from The Best of "Idiot Award"
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitsandpieces.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2Fdarwin4.jpg&hash=734612a77703b3947ef0a5cb63473149b5bf2085)
Could this be true? :-\
If this would've happened to me, I would've been stuck in the mental hospital for longer than 3 days! :o

I've heard of that before, but it happened a long time ago it seems.

I don't know if it's true but I wouldn't doubt it. :thoughtful:

I don't know either.
What's the first thing all of us would say? "I'm not crazy!"
What the first thing the workers at the mental institution would say? "Yeah, right!"
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2016, 03:02:33 AM

I feel like with everything in the medical field being digital right away all it would take would be a quick search of your name on the database and they would see that you didn't have a chart.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 06, 2016, 03:12:06 AM

It's a legend, not real. One of several similar stories along the same vein.

From Snopes:

The Zimbabwe bus riders tale appeared on the Internet in April 1997, presented as an item that had come from the 4 April 1997 issue of South Africa's Financial Mail. But of course it hadn't — searches of that paper's archives failed to turn up the story. The yarn was subsequently published in the Weekly World News, a U.S. supermarket tabloid that "gleefully chronicled the exploits of alien babies, animal-human hybrids and dead celebrities."

Similar to this story, also false:

Not so long ago, a Scranton coal tycoon employed a chef named Napoleon whose roasts and sauces were famous for miles around. The president of a nearby university borrowed him one day to cook an important dinner, and Napoleon proudly set forth to fill the engagement, his trusty carving knives wrapped in a piece of old newspaper.

He just did catch his bus, and, breathing heavily, instructed the driver, "Step on the gas, mister. The president is waiting for me." The driver looked warily at the carving knives, nodded, "You're the boss," and drove him straight to a lunatic asylum.

Thinking this must be the university, the cook unwrapped his knives and announced to the guard at the gate, "I'm Napoleon. Where's the party?" Next thing Napoleon knew he was in a padded cell.

Both humorous, butt not real.

You now what is real?

Liverpool beat Villarreal 3-0.

That's real.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 03:57:12 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 06, 2016, 03:12:06 AM
It's a legend, not real. One of several similar stories along the same vein.

From Snopes:

The Zimbabwe bus riders tale appeared on the Internet in April 1997, presented as an item that had come from the 4 April 1997 issue of South Africa's Financial Mail. But of course it hadn't — searches of that paper's archives failed to turn up the story. The yarn was subsequently published in the Weekly World News, a U.S. supermarket tabloid that "gleefully chronicled the exploits of alien babies, animal-human hybrids and dead celebrities."

Wait.
Are you saying that this isn't real?
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/38/86/6c/38866c8e81d47b1b2251070f380babc6.gif)
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 06, 2016, 03:59:26 AM

Yep...sorry to bust bubbles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 04:02:40 AM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 06, 2016, 03:59:26 AM
Yep...sorry to bust bubbles.

:grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 04:16:41 AM

Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 06, 2016, 03:02:33 AM
I feel like with everything in the medical field being digital right away all it would take would be a quick search of your name on the database and they would see that you didn't have a chart.

What if this happened before the medical field became digital? You probably don't remember this, but some of us had to 'physically carry' our medical records from one place to another. ::)
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 06, 2016, 05:42:15 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 04:16:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 06, 2016, 03:02:33 AM
I feel like with everything in the medical field being digital right away all it would take would be a quick search of your name on the database and they would see that you didn't have a chart.
What if this happened before the medical field became digital? You probably don't remember this, but some of us had to 'physically carry' our medical records from one place to another. ::)
:grin:

When people in the medical field get digital with me, I demand that they use K-Y Jelly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 06, 2016, 09:33:42 AM

Good one, Bruce!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2016, 12:09:47 PM

I almost forgot my mother's birthday today. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 06, 2016, 12:23:52 PM

There was an election yesterday. I have no idea what it was for, don't remember receiving my card either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 06, 2016, 01:34:00 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 12:23:52 PM
There was an election yesterday. I have no idea what it was for, don't remember receiving my card either.

Must have been the one to elect Jürgen Norbert Klopp as King.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 06, 2016, 05:58:36 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 06, 2016, 05:42:15 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 04:16:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 06, 2016, 03:02:33 AM
I feel like with everything in the medical field being digital right away all it would take would be a quick search of your name on the database and they would see that you didn't have a chart.
What if this happened before the medical field became digital? You probably don't remember this, but some of us had to 'physically carry' our medical records from one place to another. ::)
:grin:

When people in the medical field get digital with me, I demand that they use K-Y Jelly.

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 08:40:43 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 12:23:52 PM
There was an election yesterday. I have no idea what it was for, don't remember receiving my card either.

It may have only been for PCC in your area, therefore pointless. We has the PCC and a local neighbourhood plan referendum. Some places had local council ones / mayoral elections too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:01:26 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 12:23:52 PM
There was an election yesterday. I have no idea what it was for, don't remember receiving my card either.

It may have only been for PCC in your area, therefore pointless. We has the PCC and a local neighbourhood plan referendum. Some places had local council ones / mayoral elections too.

Thanks.

Now sometimes I hate the internet unlike the helpful stuff like the above there is something I wish not to know. I wish I could remain ignorant about certain things but fuck I'm really grossed out now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:20:56 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:01:26 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 12:23:52 PM
There was an election yesterday. I have no idea what it was for, don't remember receiving my card either.

It may have only been for PCC in your area, therefore pointless. We has the PCC and a local neighbourhood plan referendum. Some places had local council ones / mayoral elections too.

Thanks.

Now sometimes I hate the internet unlike the helpful stuff like the above there is something I wish not to know. I wish I could remain ignorant about certain things but fuck I'm really grossed out now.

??? are you drunk? Or am I drunk? That makes zero sense!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:43:56 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:20:56 PM
??? are you drunk? Or am I drunk? That makes zero sense!

Probably both. Makes sense to me except "is something" should have been "are some things". Still grossed out though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 06, 2016, 10:46:51 PM

I'm also probably gonna be drunk in a few hours. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:50:15 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:43:56 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:20:56 PM
??? are you drunk? Or am I drunk? That makes zero sense!

Probably both. Makes sense to me except "is something" should have been "are some things". Still grossed out though.

I'm still confused, yes I am drinking beer. Why are you grossed about elections?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:53:14 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:50:15 PM
I'm still confused, yes I am drinking beer. Why are you grossed about elections?

Not about elections about something else I stumbled across on the internet when searching if James Nesbitts hair was a hair piece or surgery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:58:44 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 06, 2016, 10:53:14 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 06, 2016, 10:50:15 PM
I'm still confused, yes I am drinking beer. Why are you grossed about elections?

Not about elections about something else I stumbled across on the internet when searching if James Nesbitts hair was a hair piece or surgery.

Ahhhh. Je comprends!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 07, 2016, 08:57:08 PM

The Asmo, by the way, is still around. In the shadows, and as evil as ever. Starting to grow vicious, in fact, which is not necessarilly a fortunate thing. But that's life for you.

In any case, thought I'd check in what with forum troubleshooting and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 10:45:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 07, 2016, 08:57:08 PM
The Asmo, by the way, is still around. In the shadows, and as evil as ever. Starting to grow vicious, in fact, which is not necessarilly a fortunate thing. But that's life for you.

In any case, thought I'd check in what with forum troubleshooting and all.

Thank you, Asmo. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 07, 2016, 11:10:35 PM

Why isn't palindrome a palindrome?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 08, 2016, 04:52:32 AM

So my favorite baseball team (the New York Mets) has a pitcher named Bartolo Colon. Oldest guy in the league, really overweight, yet somehow still a pretty good pitcher. And he's hilarious. He's done things like this:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

He's also a terrible hitter. Like really bad. Like this bad:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Well, today he took one powerful swing and completely broke the internet in the US:

The odds of this happening were probably bigger than Leicester winning the Premier League. One of the announcers later said "I want to say that was one of the longest home run trots I've ever seen, but I think that's how fast he runs."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 08, 2016, 02:22:32 PM

Quote from: No one on May 07, 2016, 11:10:35 PM
Why isn't palindrome a palindrome?

Because the Word Gods did not want to make us write "palin" twice, either forward or backward. They could see what was going to happen in the future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 08, 2016, 07:19:26 PM

Quote from: Firebird on May 08, 2016, 04:52:32 AM
Well, today he took one powerful swing and completely broke the internet in the US:

Amazing. Things like this are part of the reason I'm an inveterate opponent of the designated hitter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 06:03:20 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 08, 2016, 07:19:26 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 08, 2016, 04:52:32 AM
Well, today he took one powerful swing and completely broke the internet in the US:

Amazing. Things like this are part of the reason I'm an inveterate opponent of the designated hitter.

Okay, I know NOTHING about baseball, can someone explain in simple terms why this is amazing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 09, 2016, 07:17:49 PM

Simple, the Internet said it was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 09, 2016, 07:25:30 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 06:03:20 PM
Okay, I know NOTHING about baseball, can someone explain in simple terms why this is amazing?

He's a big, lovable, goofy guy who can't hit. Just look at him

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 07:55:08 PM

Quote from: Firebird on May 09, 2016, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 06:03:20 PM
Okay, I know NOTHING about baseball, can someone explain in simple terms why this is amazing?

He's a big, lovable, goofy guy who can't hit. Just look at him

Is he a fan or one of the players?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 09, 2016, 10:45:33 PM

Can't he be both?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 09, 2016, 10:51:30 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 07:55:08 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 09, 2016, 07:25:30 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 09, 2016, 06:03:20 PM
Okay, I know NOTHING about baseball, can someone explain in simple terms why this is amazing?

He's a big, lovable, goofy guy who can't hit. Just look at him

Is he a fan or one of the players?

Player. See my earlier post

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2016, 11:20:13 PM

Mondays should be abolished. Death to Mondays!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 10, 2016, 12:31:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2016, 11:20:13 PM
Mondays should be abolished. Death to Mondays!

My Mondays are everybody else's Fridays so I really wouldn't complain if we got rid of them

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 10, 2016, 01:44:16 AM

Claire you are surely pulling our leg. JJ must have explained about the game of baseball. He would have told you that baseball is among the favorite summer spectator sports of the American public.

Just in case he has not brought you up to speed about American folly, consider this: The game is played on a field that has four small plates, called bases, laid out in the form of a square, each side being 90 feet apart. A person, the pitcher, stands at the approximate geometric center of the square. His job is to throw a baseball of about 7 cm diameter toward a batter who is standing at one of the intersection points of the square. That place is called home plate. The batter attempts to hit the pitched ball with a cylindrical wooden bat that is about the same diameter as the ball.

The pitcher can throw the ball at remarkable velocities approaching 100 miles per hour. The batter does not have much time to look at a ball that is going that fast. I know that you can do the math quite competently. The pitcher is about 65 feet from the batter. He is throwing the ball at a velocity of perhaps 140 feet per second. The pitcher is a clever bastard who imparts a rotation on the ball as it leaves his hand. That means that the rules of aerodynamics cause the ball to curve, rise, or drop, depending on the radial velocity and direction of rotation as the pitcher cleverly intended. It is most difficult to hit the ball with the small wooden bat that the batter is holding when the ball is following a curved path. Add the one half G tee squared factor and it is even more difficult to hit the ball.

Now the pitcher is responsible for preventing the batter from hitting the ball effectively. He is paid very well for his efforts if he is good at it. A not unusual salary is 40 million USD for a five year contract. Particularly effective batters are also paid well but not usually as much as pitchers..... maybe 30 mil for a five year contract.

The fat slow running dude in the vid is a pitcher who is pretty good, not quite sensational, at his job. It is a given that pitchers are notoriously poor hitters. The fat guy could not previously hit a bull in the ass with a barn door. Yet he managed, on this occasion, to hit the ball so well that it soared over the fence of the ball park.....thus he scored at least one point for his team.

The game is somewhat more complicated than the above explanation, there are some delicate nuances and obscure rules, so I will leave those explanations to JJ. Baseball differs considerably from your game of Cricket.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 10, 2016, 01:55:40 AM

I'm not a sports fan and, thankfully, was never forced to play baseball as a kid. Youse otha guyse gonna have to fill Claire in cuz I can't...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 10, 2016, 05:49:51 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 10, 2016, 01:44:16 AM
Claire you are surely pulling our leg. JJ must have explained about the game of baseball. He would have told you that baseball is among the favorite summer spectator sports of the American public.

Just in case he has not brought you up to speed about American folly, consider this: The game is played on a field that has four small plates, called bases, laid out in the form of a square, each side being 90 feet apart. A person, the pitcher, stands at the approximate geometric center of the square. His job is to throw a baseball of about 7 cm diameter toward a batter who is standing at one of the intersection points of the square. That place is called home plate. The batter attempts to hit the pitched ball with a cylindrical wooden bat that is about the same diameter as the ball.

The pitcher can throw the ball at remarkable velocities approaching 100 miles per hour. The batter does not have much time to look at a ball that is going that fast. I know that you can do the math quite competently. The pitcher is about 65 feet from the batter. He is throwing the ball at a velocity of perhaps 140 feet per second. The pitcher is a clever bastard who imparts a rotation on the ball as it leaves his hand. That means that the rules of aerodynamics cause the ball to curve, rise, or drop, depending on the radial velocity and direction of rotation as the pitcher cleverly intended. It is most difficult to hit the ball with the small wooden bat that the batter is holding when the ball is following a curved path. Add the one half G tee squared factor and it is even more difficult to hit the ball.

Now the pitcher is responsible for preventing the batter from hitting the ball effectively. He is paid very well for his efforts if he is good at it. A not unusual salary is 40 million USD for a five year contract. Particularly effective batters are also paid well but not usually as much as pitchers..... maybe 30 mil for a five year contract.

The fat slow running dude in the vid is a pitcher who is pretty good, not quite sensational, at his job. It is a given that pitchers are notoriously poor hitters. The fat guy could not previously hit a bull in the ass with a barn door. Yet he managed, on this occasion, to hit the ball so well that it soared over the fence of the ball park.....thus he scored at least one point for his team.

The game is somewhat more complicated than the above explanation, there are some delicate nuances and obscure rules, so I will leave those explanations to JJ. Baseball differs considerably from your game of Cricket.

Nope, I think he banned me from talking about sport after the million Superbowl questions I asked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 10, 2016, 07:46:58 AM

Looks like he took 'inspiration' from Mark McGwire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2016, 12:05:55 AM

I swear Charlie is the Tardis of cars. I found an entire tool kit underneath the carpet in the boot while I was vacuuming today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 12, 2016, 12:59:30 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 12, 2016, 12:05:55 AM
I swear Charlie is the Tardis of cars. I found an entire tool kit underneath the carpet in the boot while I was vacuuming today.

"In the boot"? Come on, surely you haven't gone full-on British on us, have you??

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2016, 02:49:45 AM

I get an earful if I refer to the back as the trunk and the front as the hood so it's habit now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2016, 06:38:04 PM

Let us hope that Charlie will not give you cause you to use those tools.

Bonnet, boot? I am told that the Mini is no longer a Brit car. Manufactured by the BMW outfit. If that is true then the trunk and hood is to be referred to with whatever German words describe those parts. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 12, 2016, 06:46:55 PM

It can't have a trunk, it's a hatch back. Thus like my Outback, it has "under the hatch" or "in the back".

Edit: The new outback (still nameless - the old one was the 'Bus, on account of Subaru backward is U R A Bus, but that seems inappropriate for a new car) is sufficiently broken in and I want decals and shit... Except every one I find that's relevant to my interests is suuuuuper tacky...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 12, 2016, 07:28:11 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 12, 2016, 06:38:04 PM
Let us hope that Charlie will not give you cause you to use those tools.

Bonnet, boot? I am told that the Mini is no longer a Brit car. Manufactured by the BMW outfit. If that is true then the trunk and hood is to be referred to with whatever German words describe those parts. ;D

Trunk = der Kofferraum (or der Laderaum)
Hood = die Motorhaube

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 12, 2016, 07:58:33 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on May 12, 2016, 07:28:11 PM
Trunk = der Kofferraum (or der Laderaum)
Hood = die Motorhaube

Never mind...just call it whatever you want ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 12, 2016, 08:57:24 PM

Captain America: Civil War was great. And the weather is nice. And I am da bomb.

No really, I'm holding you all hostage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2016, 04:57:45 AM

Quote from: Apathy on May 12, 2016, 08:57:24 PM
Captain America: Civil War was great. And the weather is nice. And I am da bomb.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/6YaWGQ7a8fBIY/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 13, 2016, 05:42:26 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 12, 2016, 06:38:04 PM
Let us hope that Charlie will not give you cause you to use those tools.

Bonnet, boot? I am told that the Mini is no longer a Brit car. Manufactured by the BMW outfit. If that is true then the trunk and hood is to be referred to with whatever German words describe those parts. ;D

They are made in Oxford so I think it still counts as an English car. At least that's how I'm justifying it because saying boot and bonnet in an obnoxious English accent is fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 13, 2016, 07:34:11 PM

If it comes from Oxford, it's just naturally superior.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 14, 2016, 01:39:32 AM

I need more tools. And a box to keep them in. That's not even considering a hard surface with a roof for the box to roll on and not get drenched when it rains. I have a concrete pad, just no supporting structure or roof. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 14, 2016, 01:54:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 14, 2016, 01:39:32 AM
I need more tools. And a box to keep them in. That's not even considering a hard surface with a roof for the box to roll on and not get drenched when it rains. I have a concrete pad, just no supporting structure or roof. :(

I have 4 walls and 99% of a roof with no foundation or floor...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 14, 2016, 02:11:29 AM

You need somebody to work on your car? With a few pallets and a little plywood we might be able to work out a trade...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 14, 2016, 03:49:29 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-12/nicola-thorp-spurs-debate-after-sent-home-over-high-heels/7408736

QuoteThe case of a receptionist sent home from work for refusing to wear high heels has sparked a renewed push for companies to ban "sexist" and "out-dated" dress codes in the UK.

Temp worker Nicola Thorp, 27, says she was sent home from work in December last year for wearing flat shoes on her first day as a receptionist for finance company Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).

According to a BBC report, Ms Thorp had signed the outsourcing company Portico's appearance policy, which stipulated that female employees were required to wear between 2 and 4-inch heels.

So this actually happened, our ABC says BBC says so, it must be so.
We cultured gents see fault in the female form, their natural posture simply does not please.
Now your footbinding from a young age, that was a sweet thing, we can't demand that anymore, it's "cruel." ::)
Yes I require my female staff to be high shoed so their asses present as I like.
Wave of political corecttitude approaches, duck and rise as it passes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2016, 04:10:36 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 14, 2016, 03:49:29 PM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-12/nicola-thorp-spurs-debate-after-sent-home-over-high-heels/7408736

QuoteThe case of a receptionist sent home from work for refusing to wear high heels has sparked a renewed push for companies to ban "sexist" and "out-dated" dress codes in the UK.

Temp worker Nicola Thorp, 27, says she was sent home from work in December last year for wearing flat shoes on her first day as a receptionist for finance company Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC).

According to a BBC report, Ms Thorp had signed the outsourcing company Portico's appearance policy, which stipulated that female employees were required to wear between 2 and 4-inch heels.

So this actually happened, our ABC says BBC says so, it must be so.
We cultured gents see fault in the female form, their natural posture simply does not please.
Now your footbinding from a young age, that was a sweet thing, we can't demand that anymore, it's "cruel." ::)
Yes I require my female staff to be high shoed so their asses present as I like.
Wave of political corecttitude approaches, duck and rise as it passes.

It did happen. But the company has now changed its policy and heel hight is no longer specified. For either gender.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 14, 2016, 04:39:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2016, 04:10:36 PM
It did happen. But the company has now changed its policy and heel hight is no longer specified. For either gender.

Duck and rise as it passes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 14, 2016, 08:21:46 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 14, 2016, 02:11:29 AM
You need somebody to work on your car? With a few pallets and a little plywood we might be able to work out a trade...

Constantly.

The roof is complete except for some reason there's no peak. I no longer question these oddities. The previous owners were apparently just fucking weird.

Actively on my mind right now: Some JW's stopped by a couple weeks ago. Apparently my dog is complete whore for JW's, so BF ended up chatting with them a bit and left their Jesus tract on the board right inside the front door. It's taking all of my willpower to be respectful of his Catholicism and not draw a giant boner on Jesus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 14, 2016, 09:32:16 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 14, 2016, 08:21:46 PMThe roof is complete except for some reason there's no peak. I no longer question these oddities. The previous owners were apparently just fucking weird.

Do you mean the ridge has no shingles? It could be that they were planning on installing a ridge vent (see below) and never got around to it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.questremodeling.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2FRidge%2520and%2520Shingle%2F02%2520Ridge%2520after.JPG&hash=60db80a1a000905a69a535d936224e70352c011c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 14, 2016, 11:02:51 PM

I'm surprised I haven't heard anything about Eurovision. I'm disappointed in you HAF. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 15, 2016, 08:24:31 AM

I had a bit of nostalgia paranoia today whilst watching the movie "Eyes Wide Shut".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 15, 2016, 05:40:05 PM

Hey Buddy, interested in a saddle?

The President of the company I work for has this saddle in one corner of his office, as he and his wife own horses.
We are in the process of moving our company to a new office building (Same complex different tower). As the President is now semi-retired his new office is much smaller than the current one he occupies, yet he wants to display the saddle in his new office.

I don't really think he has the room for it, or rather I think the space it will occupy could be better utilized, but fine if you want it you're the President and I'm not going to argue with you merely make suggestions.

The new office is in the next tower, so it's not a long move, in fact the movers are going to complete the move in one day. However, the President doesn't want the saddle boxed or wrapped or dollied over, he simply wants two of the movers to hand carry it over to the next building.

I met with the movers yesterday to review our move this Friday, and had to extend this request to them...(He doesn't want one person to carry it, has to be two)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fkg1yjiw.jpg&hash=d01be8f85ee40c2bb5d0ba76bbcd3df9e718279d)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FToqWmtT.jpg&hash=1b3248bc6120ebb66c5c5c85cdb37ebfdd654222)

I have no idea what the value of this thing is, all I can say is the child of every employee who has ever worked for us has sat on this saddle.

The VP of the company was in the office last weekend with one of his daughters and her husband, as they are taking some of the furniture we can't fit in the new office and the VP showed me a picture of his daughter sitting on the saddle now, in her early 30's that they took last weekend, and another that is about 15 years old that he took of her when she was a teenager (That's how long the saddle has been there at least)

Wealthy people are strange...I've had to catalog over 70 paintings we have in our office, which means take a picture of each one and file it by the four different artists who were commissioned to do the artwork for our office. As the major portion of our business is Automotive related, all of the pictures are about cars or Detroit (Motor City).

The cars pictured are old, new, vintage...like this one of "Old 16" the very first American Car to win an international auto race. It was built built by the Locomobile Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was the fastest car in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.

Here's the painting of the car from our office.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeQfw4j7.jpg&hash=848d803002d60f89a5efe23ba7815c47743e9bfb)

And here is a picture I took of the actual car a couple months ago at the Henry Ford Museum here in Dearborn where the car is now housed (Still in running condition, it has actually never been restored simply maintained as a working vehicle)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIRmhpjz.jpg&hash=98efc09518b53470ac5e3f7ffd969bcb0a909047)

So all of the paintings are quite nice, but we can only utilize about half of them in the new office space, which means at least half or more will have to be put into storage. So each painting has to be completely bubble wrapped and labeled. As we aren't sure exactly which ones we can use in the new office, as the President want to choose each particular painting and a spot to hang it we have to have the moving company transfer all 70 some paintings to the new office space, and then we'll sit down and review the files I made and choose where each one can go in the new office, the ones we don't use will have to then be moved to storage. This will take place next Saturday which I foresee as being a long, long day...I'm already exhausted, besides trying to complete my regular duties I've had to deal with getting prepared for the move. Yesterday I got home around 4pm, laid down and fell asleep until 830pm...supposed to be outside right now cutting my grass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2016, 07:11:02 PM

Buddy says $1,500 to £2,000

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2016, 07:32:35 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 15, 2016, 05:40:05 PM
Hey Buddy, interested in a saddle?

The President of the company I work for has this saddle in one corner of his office, as he and his wife own horses.
We are in the process of moving our company to a new office building (Same complex different tower). As the President is now semi-retired his new office is much smaller than the current one he occupies, yet he wants to display the saddle in his new office.

I don't really think he has the room for it, or rather I think the space it will occupy could be better utilized, but fine if you want it you're the President and I'm not going to argue with you merely make suggestions.

The new office is in the next tower, so it's not a long move, in fact the movers are going to complete the move in one day. However, the President doesn't want the saddle boxed or wrapped or dollied over, he simply wants two of the movers to hand carry it over to the next building.

I met with the movers yesterday to review our move this Friday, and had to extend this request to them...(He doesn't want one person to carry it, has to be two)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fkg1yjiw.jpg&hash=d01be8f85ee40c2bb5d0ba76bbcd3df9e718279d)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FToqWmtT.jpg&hash=1b3248bc6120ebb66c5c5c85cdb37ebfdd654222)

I have no idea what the value of this thing is, all I can say is the child of every employee who has ever worked for us has sat on this saddle.

The VP of the company was in the office last weekend with one of his daughters and her husband, as they are taking some of the furniture we can't fit in the new office and the VP showed me a picture of his daughter sitting on the saddle now, in her early 30's that they took last weekend, and another that is about 15 years old that he took of her when she was a teenager (That's how long the saddle has been there at least)

Wealthy people are strange...I've had to catalog over 70 paintings we have in our office, which means take a picture of each one and file it by the four different artists who were commissioned to do the artwork for our office. As the major portion of our business is Automotive related, all of the pictures are about cars or Detroit (Motor City).

The cars pictured are old, new, vintage...like this one of "Old 16" the very first American Car to win an international auto race. It was built built by the Locomobile Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was the fastest car in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race.

Here's the painting of the car from our office.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeQfw4j7.jpg&hash=848d803002d60f89a5efe23ba7815c47743e9bfb)

And here is a picture I took of the actual car a couple months ago at the Henry Ford Museum here in Dearborn where the car is now housed (Still in running condition, it has actually never been restored simply maintained as a working vehicle)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIRmhpjz.jpg&hash=98efc09518b53470ac5e3f7ffd969bcb0a909047)

So all of the paintings are quite nice, but we can only utilize about half of them in the new office space, which means at least half or more will have to be put into storage. So each painting has to be completely bubble wrapped and labeled. As we aren't sure exactly which ones we can use in the new office, as the President want to choose each particular painting and a spot to hang it we have to have the moving company transfer all 70 some paintings to the new office space, and then we'll sit down and review the files I made and choose where each one can go in the new office, the ones we don't use will have to then be moved to storage. This will take place next Saturday which I foresee as being a long, long day...I'm already exhausted, besides trying to complete my regular duties I've had to deal with getting prepared for the move. Yesterday I got home around 4pm, laid down and fell asleep until 830pm...supposed to be outside right now cutting my grass.

Thanks for the offer Bruno, unfortunately I don't ride western or show so a saddle that beautiful would be wasted on me. Ebay would be a good place to get quite a bit money for that saddle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Michael1 on May 15, 2016, 07:55:33 PM

My girlfriend has left me since a little while. I miss her. We broke up together actually.

I'm just so angry at people not helping me when I ask them to. I can't help but partly blame healthcare for a lack of support.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 15, 2016, 07:57:30 PM

That's tough. Hang on in there, God.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 16, 2016, 08:53:14 AM

On the subject of healthcare I would like it if we could give people over the age of 50 or 60 there own general practices. Children there own and people between the ages of 18 and 50 there own, with those that have chronic or go a bit too often a different GP from the masses.

Getting an appointment is a pain in the backside.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 16, 2016, 02:46:12 PM

Quote from: God on May 15, 2016, 07:55:33 PM
My girlfriend has left me since a little while. I miss her. We broke up together actually.

I'm just so angry at people not helping me when I ask them to. I can't help but partly blame healthcare for a lack of support.

:therethere:
Do you want to talk about it with us?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 16, 2016, 07:10:11 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 16, 2016, 08:53:14 AM
On the subject of healthcare I would like it if we could give people over the age of 50 or 60 there own general practices. Children there own and people between the ages of 18 and 50 there own, with those that have chronic or go a bit too often a different GP from the masses.

Getting an appointment is a pain in the backside.

YES! This would be amazing. My GP surgery has a frustrating appointment system where you have to call on the day to get a same day appointment but they only open the appointments at 8:30 am. This is fine if you don't work but for me it's impossible as the students arrive in school at 8:30 am. I get that if you're really ill you wouldn't be in work so could call but sometimes it's a problem that you can still work but still need to see a doctor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 18, 2016, 10:56:19 PM

I wish I was quick to notice people's mistakes as they make them. :tellmemore:

Bwhahaha. :devil:

I also wish people were slow to notice mine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2016, 06:44:33 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 18, 2016, 10:56:19 PM
I wish I was as quick to notice people's mistakes as they make them. :tellmemore:

Bwhahaha. :devil:

I also wish people were slow to notice mine.

:fixed:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 20, 2016, 01:07:16 PM

So I finally managed to get a doctors appointment when it suited me and it turns out that my doctor the entire reason I am still registered with that surgery even though it is well out of my way has left, what makes it worse she left due to my dad telling her she could do better if she went private. For fuck sake dad never knows when to shut his trap, it is almost impossible to find a doctor that is well well well above the standard who went out of her way to get you sorted and on top of that was super hot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 20, 2016, 06:16:39 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 20, 2016, 01:07:16 PM
So I finally managed to get a doctors appointment when it suited me and it turns out that my doctor the entire reason I am still registered with that surgery even though it is well out of my way has left, what makes it worse she left due to my dad telling her she could do better if she went private. For fuck sake dad never knows when to shut his trap, it is almost impossible to find a doctor that is well well well above the standard who went out of her way to get you sorted and on top of that was super hot.

I'd threaten your Dad with a knife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 21, 2016, 06:05:29 PM

I was online earlier here at HAF when I happened to glance down and noticed Pahu was also online at the same time, just the two of us...I feel so honored, like being in an elevator and after it stops at a floor and someone gets off and another person turns to you and says, "You know that was "Ken Ham" who just walked off?

"Shivers with excitement"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 21, 2016, 06:37:50 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 21, 2016, 06:05:29 PM
I was online earlier here at HAF when I happened to glance down and noticed Pahu was also online at the same time, just the two of us...I feel so honored, like being in an elevator and after it stops at a floor and someone gets off and another person turns to you and says, "You know that was "Ken Ham" who just walked off?

"Shivers with excitement"!

The same thing happened to me the other day! I didn't know what to do! I thought, "Do I just walk up to Pahu and say, 'hi'!?"--OMG, he's like a shooting star, it's now or never!" I just froze...and he left. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 21, 2016, 07:34:47 PM

By star, do you mean giant ball of gas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 21, 2016, 09:00:28 PM

Put your hand up if your team won something this year...................................

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjARsrXVEAAR5ZR.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 21, 2016, 10:15:39 PM

I had to sell my team. Thinking of buying another, but not sure which one. Any ideas?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 22, 2016, 01:04:19 AM

My team is the University of Florida women's softball team. They are two time national champions. Those premier athletes are doing well this year but it is a long and arduous way to another championship. Many other major colleges have ferociously competitive teams. Qualifying tournaments are beginning now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 22, 2016, 01:21:05 AM

Quote from: No one on May 21, 2016, 07:34:47 PM
By star, do you mean giant ball of gas?

But...but....aren't we all made of star stuff? :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 22, 2016, 03:55:06 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 21, 2016, 09:00:28 PM
Put your hand up if your team won something this year...................................

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjARsrXVEAAR5ZR.jpg)

That might have been a nice picture if Donald Trump wouldn't have photo-bombed it (Older guy, upper left hand corner with white fedora on)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 22, 2016, 09:44:17 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 21, 2016, 09:00:28 PM
Put your hand up if your team won something this year...................................

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjARsrXVEAAR5ZR.jpg

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fe2.365dm.com%2F16%2F02%2F16-9%2F30%2Fvincent-kompany-man-city-capital-one-cup-league-cup-final_3423367.jpg%3F20160228195419&hash=6e5c22de0b1987c3c243976a82cf0f308084af82)

At the expense of Liverpool. No one gives a shit about it though, pointless cup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 24, 2016, 01:41:57 PM

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/working-more-than-25hrs-bad-for-brain/news-story/fa10b3d15875d96ab95e93df50a2a82a

QuoteWorking more than 25hrs 'bad for brain'

Middle-aged workers should switch to part-time because working 9-to-5 all week is bad for the brain.

And if they're pulling lots of overtime – 60 hours or more – their brains are performing worse than if they were unemployed.

Those are the findings of a study of 6500 Australians aged over 40 that was conducted by Japanese researchers and published by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research.

It found that for middle-aged and older people, working a maximum of 25 hours a week drew out the best performance from their brains.

Grind on past this threshold and the information that flows across synapses starts to slow.

(They did originally want to do the research on gibbons but they couldn't get it passed their ethics committee, that's what I heard)

I may use this to my advantage.
No no can't possibly mow the lawn,
or visit the thems, that's like work
I've over maxed my brain already.
My synapses, I feel them slowing.
The use it or loose its have lost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 24, 2016, 05:44:30 PM

I can't stop watching this. This my Chewbacca mask, today.

(https://www.facebook.com/Nerdswithvag/posts/1007412312681295)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Crow on May 24, 2016, 07:49:56 PM

UK oldies, how long do X-ray results of organs usually take to come through to the GP. I know bloodwork is a standard 7 days unless an emergency and from my knowledge in the past when nothing was wrong it was also 7 days. Bloody technician being really nice has now made me super anxious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 24, 2016, 08:09:07 PM

Quote from: Crow on May 24, 2016, 07:49:56 PM
UK oldies, how long do X-ray results of organs usually take to come through to the GP. I know bloodwork is a standard 7 days unless an emergency and from my knowledge in the past when nothing was wrong it was also 7 days. Bloody technician being really nice has now made me super anxious.

I'm not THAT old but when I had my head CT scan recently it took 10 days for the results to get to the GP. I then had to book an appointment to discuss the results, I think if it was clear they would have just told me over the phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 24, 2016, 08:30:27 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 24, 2016, 05:44:30 PM
I can't stop watching this. This my Chewbacca mask, today.

(https://www.facebook.com/Nerdswithvag/posts/1007412312681295)

Broken link

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 25, 2016, 11:28:48 PM

The clinic that I use transmits the X- Ray to the physician instantly via electronic magical stuff. The physician may or may not tell me what , if anything, the X Ray reveals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 26, 2016, 01:03:49 PM

I've found a Thai restaurant nearby which is called FIL THAI. I suppose nobody has told them. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 26, 2016, 03:57:13 PM

Quote from: Firebird on May 24, 2016, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 24, 2016, 05:44:30 PM
I can't stop watching this. This my Chewbacca mask, today.

(https://www.facebook.com/Nerdswithvag/posts/1007412312681295)

Broken link

It's a GIF:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oAt24JURZpRhwqjVm/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 26, 2016, 05:20:12 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 26, 2016, 03:57:13 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 24, 2016, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 24, 2016, 05:44:30 PM
I can't stop watching this. This my Chewbacca mask, today.

(https://www.facebook.com/Nerdswithvag/posts/1007412312681295)

Broken link

It's a GIF:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oAt24JURZpRhwqjVm/giphy.gif)

The only good gif is a broken gif but it's not so it's not

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 26, 2016, 05:39:41 PM

Ah, yes, sorry. Things get muddled up on my phone sometimes.

Quote from: OldGit on May 26, 2016, 01:03:49 PM
I've found a Thai restaurant nearby which is called FIL THAI. I suppose nobody has told them. :)

We used to have one down the street called Thong. We thought it very strange. I only had one friend who said she wanted to eat a restaurant called Thong, and she followed it up with the qualifier "but I am a lesbain, though."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 26, 2016, 07:23:44 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 26, 2016, 05:20:12 PM
The only good gif is a broken gif but it's not so it's not

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 26, 2016, 08:12:43 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 26, 2016, 05:20:12 PM
The only good gif is a broken gif but it's not so it's not

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.theglow.com.au%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2Fbighair4.gif&hash=6f9ef7faea5f5af8168fd333a15947c98641aea0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 26, 2016, 08:50:25 PM

Lots of physical therapy today. There is not a set time before I get to go home. I have a goal. I have to be able to bend my knee 90 degrees. Today I managed 60 degrees.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 27, 2016, 01:03:18 AM

Hang in there Velma. Sixty degrees is two thirds of the way there.

My wife, Elaine, is presently suffering from a knee injury as a result of a fall while she tried to escape a wheel spinning automobile lunatic in a parking lot. It has been a while but she is making progress. She looks kind of funny with that knee brace thing strapped on to her leg. She is getting there and she likes the physical therapist better than her orthopedist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 27, 2016, 02:19:05 AM

There's a restaurant on my street called the Silk Thai. Sometimes people ask where the "Silk Thigh" is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 27, 2016, 02:27:01 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 27, 2016, 02:19:05 AM
There's a restaurant on my street called the Silk Thai. Sometimes people ask where the "Silk Thigh" is.

Well played on the name of that restaurant. I drove past a Chinese restaurant once named, Foo King Good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 27, 2016, 09:11:57 AM

There's a Chinese place in Chinatown, London, which for years was called Lee Ho Fuk. Then somebody must have told them, because it changed to Lee Ho Fook.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 27, 2016, 09:22:07 AM

Quote from: OldGit on May 27, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
There's a Chinese place in Chinatown, London, which for years was called Lee Ho Fuk. Then somebody must have told them, because it changed to Lee Ho Fook.

That's where the werewolves go to get their beef chow mein.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 27, 2016, 02:27:44 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 27, 2016, 09:22:07 AM
Quote from: OldGit on May 27, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
There's a Chinese place in Chinatown, London, which for years was called Lee Ho Fuk. Then somebody must have told them, because it changed to Lee Ho Fook.

That's where the werewolves go to get their beef chow mein.

Lon Chaney is still walking with the Queen, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 27, 2016, 05:59:45 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 27, 2016, 02:27:44 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 27, 2016, 09:22:07 AM
Quote from: OldGit on May 27, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
There's a Chinese place in Chinatown, London, which for years was called Lee Ho Fuk. Then somebody must have told them, because it changed to Lee Ho Fook.

That's where the werewolves go to get their beef chow mein.

Lon Chaney is still walking with the Queen, too.

...and his hair was perfect

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 27, 2016, 06:30:34 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2016, 01:03:18 AM
Hang in there Velma. Sixty degrees is two thirds of the way there.

My wife, Elaine, is presently suffering from a knee injury as a result of a fall while she tried to escape a wheel spinning automobile lunatic in a parking lot. It has been a while but she is making progress. She looks kind of funny with that knee brace thing strapped on to her leg. She is getting there and she likes the physical therapist better than her orthopedist.

Hope she feels better soon.

My physical therapist tells me I am very determined and take instruction well. It is not hard to understand. I want to get out of here. Everyone has been very nice, but it is certainly not home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 27, 2016, 08:16:23 PM

Some low life piece of shit ass monger shot and killed a cop earlier this week. He has since been shot down himself, but the funeral is today and most of the surrounding area is shut down while choppers circle overhead and the whole thing is just terribly depressing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2016, 08:39:31 PM

Page 666

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2016, 09:02:49 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 27, 2016, 08:39:31 PM
Page 666

Dammit you beat me to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 27, 2016, 09:04:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 27, 2016, 08:39:31 PM
Page 666

...And...
TODAY'S MOON PHASE:
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 71%
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moongiant.com%2Fimages%2Ftoday_phase%2Fmoon_day_WanG_70.jpg&hash=5c99b1e8233e13c2ace7c1f5d69f8efa0991d8fb)
Pahu comes to mind.
:shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 28, 2016, 02:29:49 AM

OMG!!! It's the Apocalypse!!!

:panic:*

*Illustrative purposes only. The poster makes no claims that she can actually run in circles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:05:28 AM

^^^
It is not! Don't be so dramatic! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 28, 2016, 03:17:40 AM

But, but, we'very not had an Apocalypse lately. I want an Apocalypse! :waah:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 28, 2016, 03:21:48 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:05:28 AM
^^^
It is not! Don't be so dramatic! >:(

SHHH Mags we have to humor her until the pain meds wear off! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:41:33 AM

OMG! I am so sorry, I confused you with Essie Mae! :faints:
Of course we can have an apocalypse, right now! Anything you want. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:46:00 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 28, 2016, 03:21:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:05:28 AM
^^^
It is not! Don't be so dramatic! >:(

SHHH Mags we have to humor her until the pain meds wear off! ;)

:secrets1: Thank you, Buddy.
:whew:
I think she went back to sleep. :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 28, 2016, 03:50:52 AM

Lon Chaney is still, still walking with the Queen. On page 666. His hair is still perfect.

(Hint: Compare photos of Prince Philip with photos of Lon Chaney - the Wolf Man).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 04:19:07 AM

Maybe Velma is correct.
What are they giving you, Velma?
Can I have some?
:grin:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the666.com%2Ffotos%2Fsuma%2520del%25202016.jpg&hash=a16da88498f8afa87667a1f670a45c538e197f54)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 28, 2016, 04:56:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 04:19:07 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the666.com%2Ffotos%2Fsuma%2520del%25202016.jpg&hash=a16da88498f8afa87667a1f670a45c538e197f54)

Creepy! Where did you find that? You don't know math well enough to have come up with that on your own. Unless you are a witch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 05:22:32 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 28, 2016, 04:56:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 04:19:07 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the666.com%2Ffotos%2Fsuma%2520del%25202016.jpg&hash=a16da88498f8afa87667a1f670a45c538e197f54)

Creepy! Where did you find that? You don't know math well enough to have come up with that on your own. Unless you are a witch.

That is mean! But...you're a lawyer...so, it's OK. ;D
No, I didn't come up with it, for the reasons you just gave. ;D
A witch? Me? I believe the jury hasn't come up with a decision...yet...on that particular matter. :scratch:

:secrets1: I doesn't look like you're gonna win this case. :smileshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 28, 2016, 12:40:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 04:19:07 AM
Maybe Velma is correct.
What are they giving you, Velma?
Can I have some?
:grin:
Quote
For the first couple of days after surgery, I was getting Dilaudid through my IV four times a day, 10 MG Oxycontin twice a day, and 5/325 MG Percocet every four hours as needed. They have taken me off the Dilaudud, so I am only on the Oxycontin and Percocet. They are quite serious about pain control at this hospital, much to my relief. It is difficult to do physical therapy when all you can think about is how much pain you're in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 28, 2016, 10:04:24 PM

So a friend from the MINI club was in town and he offered to look at Charlie's air compressor and it turns out that I'm not actually missing any parts???? Like we compared my car to his since it's the same model and they were exactly the same. Now I'm back to square one but it is nice to know I might not need a whole new compressor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 28, 2016, 11:12:08 PM

Taxes... Those pesky things the government uses to force The Asmo to build bus lanes and fill them with nasty, slow public transportation vehicles. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2016, 02:16:58 AM

Quote from: Velma on May 28, 2016, 12:40:29 PM
For the first couple of days after surgery, I was getting...
Dilaudid through my IV four times a day,
10 MG Oxycontin twice a day,
and 5/325 MG Percocet every four hours as needed.
They have taken me off the Dilaudud, so
I am only on the Oxycontin and Percocet.

:cheers:
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 29, 2016, 03:28:26 AM

It is good stuff. However, the goal is to not need it. Today, not having scheduled physical therapy, I only asked for the Percocet once - after I had done my independent exercises. I will probably need it for a bit after I get home as I start moving around more and have PT then. I have been on pain meds for a while, so it would be better if I tapered off of them, but that is true for a lot of medications.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2016, 09:17:21 PM

Quote from: OldGit on May 27, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
There's a Chinese place in Chinatown, London, which for years was called Lee Ho Fuk. Then somebody must have told them, because it changed to Lee Ho Fook.

Took this pic today at a home improvement store (Leroy Merlin):

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi834.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz262%2Ffernie_lotz%2FIMG-20160529-WA0000_zpsmszkkcrt.jpg&hash=e16dcbec0a70517da76cb74c10b411ceb91ec67b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 30, 2016, 01:35:26 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:41:33 AM
OMG! I am so sorry, I confused you with Essie Mae! :faints:
Of course we can have an apocalypse, right now! Anything you want. :grin:

I can't have an apocalypse because? ......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 30, 2016, 01:44:12 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 30, 2016, 01:35:26 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:41:33 AM
OMG! I am so sorry, I confused you with Essie Mae! :faints:
Of course we can have an apocalypse, right now! Anything you want. :grin:
I can't have an apocalypse because? ......

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkpTtT.gif%3Fnoredirect&hash=c731c80995818db42d2bd8246503ceb975b95f70)
I knew you were gonna ask me.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 30, 2016, 01:51:01 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 30, 2016, 01:35:26 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2016, 03:41:33 AM
OMG! I am so sorry, I confused you with Essie Mae! :faints:
Of course we can have an apocalypse, right now! Anything you want. :grin:
I can't have an apocalypse because? ......

I think just the one is for everyone to enjoy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 30, 2016, 01:51:49 AM

XSP languages are funny sometimes. There is a popular little sports car Here in the US. It is a Mazda brand whose model is called Miata . It is not a stretch to imagine the Hispanic/Cuban word "miata" which means.... shit. At least that is what my Cuban kid friends taught me long ago. Perhaps Mags or Bruno can help clear up my faulty translations.

The Portuguese must also have some cute translational quirks as is evident. Please translate the Portuguese/Brasillian F word for we Norte Americanos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2016, 02:13:29 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 30, 2016, 01:51:49 AM
XSP languages are funny sometimes. There is a popular little sports car Here in the US. It is a Mazda brand whose model is called Miata . It is not a stretch to imagine the Hispanic/Cuban word "miata" which means.... shit. At least that is what my Cuban kid friends taught me long ago. Perhaps Mags or Bruno can help clear up my faulty translations.

The Portuguese must also have some cute translational quirks as is evident. Please translate the Portuguese/Brasillian F word for we Norte Americanos.

Indeed they are! :grin:

:mb lol: It reminds me of the Ford Pinto case. When that car was introduced here in Brazil it didn't really sell as well because "pinto" means, well...dick.

As for the door, it's rather boring I'm afraid. "Fuck" is short for "Fucksa", a brand name. Why they shortened it I don't know, as few people don't know what the F word is, even around these parts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2016, 02:16:51 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 30, 2016, 01:51:49 AM
XSP languages are funny sometimes. There is a popular little sports car Here in the US. It is a Mazda brand whose model is called Miata . It is not a stretch to imagine the Hispanic/Cuban word "miata" which means.... shit. At least that is what my Cuban kid friends taught me long ago. Perhaps Mags or Bruno can help clear up my faulty translations.

The Portuguese must also have some cute translational quirks as is evident. Please translate the Portuguese/Brasillian F word for we Norte Americanos.

In the defense of the aforementioned only Americans call it a Miata. In the rest of the world it is known as an MX-5.

More unfortunately named might be the Mitsubishi Pajero, which if my intelligence is accurate means something rather obscene in spanish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 30, 2016, 02:50:06 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2016, 02:13:29 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 30, 2016, 01:51:49 AM
XSP languages are funny sometimes. There is a popular little sports car Here in the US. It is a Mazda brand whose model is called Miata . It is not a stretch to imagine the Hispanic/Cuban word "miata" which means.... shit. At least that is what my Cuban kid friends taught me long ago. Perhaps Mags or Bruno can help clear up my faulty translations.

The Portuguese must also have some cute translational quirks as is evident. Please translate the Portuguese/Brasillian F word for we Norte Americanos.

Indeed they are! :grin:

:mb lol: It reminds me of the Ford Pinto case. When that car arrived here in Brazil it didn't really sell as well because "pinto" means, well...dick.

As for the door, it's rather boring I'm afraid. "Fuck" is short for "Fucksa", a brand name. Why they shortened it I don't know, as few people don't know what the F word is, even around these parts.

:notsure: Hmmm? "Miata."
I've never heard this word before, but it does sound like "Mierda." Which also means, shit. The word, fuck, in Spanish...there are so many ways of saying this word, in so many countries, I wouldn't know which one I would use. But I think "fuck" from where I come from, means, "Puta Mierda!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 30, 2016, 09:32:38 AM

Rolls Royce couldn't sell the Silver Mist in Germany, until they took notice of the fact that Mist is German for 'dung'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on May 30, 2016, 11:16:32 AM

...Or the Toyota MR2 (which I had a lifetime ago) which in french sounds like emerdeuse, meaning 'shitty'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2016, 07:07:22 PM

Some prior research would go a long way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 31, 2016, 06:13:10 PM

My husband visits me everyday, but I am still getting a bit homesick. I really miss my cats, even the things they do that annoy me, like wanting attention while I am trying to eat or waking me up so I can scratch their ears.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 31, 2016, 07:26:42 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 06:13:10 PM
My husband visits me everyday, but I am still getting a bit homesick. I really miss my cats, even the things they do that annoy me, like wanting attention while I am trying to eat or waking me up so I can scratch their ears.

You could have your husband take pictures of the kitties every day and show them to you when he comes to visit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 31, 2016, 09:02:11 PM

Why have I not thought of that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 31, 2016, 09:04:51 PM

That's what I made my mom do when I was at college. I got daily cat updates. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 31, 2016, 10:02:46 PM

My husband just texted me a picture of our cat, Clyde lying on my side of the bed. He looked quite content. He is in for a rude awakening once I get home. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 01, 2016, 01:35:21 AM

Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 10:02:46 PM
My husband just texted me a picture of our cat, Clyde lying on my side of the bed. He looked quite content. He is in for a rude awakening once I get home. ;D

Awww, he's just keeping it nice and warm for you! Dreaming of the day when you'll be back and snuggling with him again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 01, 2016, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 01, 2016, 01:35:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 10:02:46 PM
My husband just texted me a picture of our cat, Clyde lying on my side of the bed. He looked quite content. He is in for a rude awakening once I get home. ;D

Awww, he's just keeping it nice and warm for you! Dreaming of the day when you'll be back and snuggling with him again.

Awww! :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 01, 2016, 03:42:25 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 09:02:11 PM
Why have I not thought of that?

Drugs. Hopped up on all kinds of tasty drugs. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 01, 2016, 08:03:23 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 01, 2016, 01:35:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 10:02:46 PM
My husband just texted me a picture of our cat, Clyde lying on my side of the bed. He looked quite content. He is in for a rude awakening once I get home. ;D

Awww, he's just keeping it nice and warm for you! Dreaming of the day when you'll be back and snuggling with him again.

Probably. He really does like attention, rotten ol' thing. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 01, 2016, 08:07:49 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 01, 2016, 03:42:25 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 09:02:11 PM
Why have I not thought of that?
Drugs. Hopped up on all kinds of tasty drugs. ;D

Yes, there are plenty of drugs. However, the goal is to eventually not need the drugs. The only bad thing is, one knee is fixed, but the other is going to need repair in a few years. Plus there is the damage to my other joints from the various and sundry dysfunctions. It is truly amazing, the number of ways the human body can get screwed up. Very poor desighn, if you ask me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 02, 2016, 12:32:07 AM

My roommate is a 92 year old stroke victim. She is having a very difficult time adjusting to accepting help and the lack of privacy that comes with being in the hospital. I would like to say something encouraging to her, but I get the impression that she would rather pretend those indignities do not exist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2016, 04:31:04 AM

Drugs + cats = :nyancat:

It is known. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM

I never thought I would have trouble trying to fit everything I want to say on just one page. I have to summarise half a dissertation and it's tough! The spacing between the lines is already 1.0 and size 12 (Times New Roman) is the minimum. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 09:57:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
I never thought I would have trouble trying to fit everything I want to say on just one page. I have to summarise half a dissertation and it's tough! The spacing between the lines is already 1.0 and size 12 (Times New Roman) is the minimum. :(

Are you allowed to use Arial Narrow?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 10:03:05 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 09:57:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
I never thought I would have trouble trying to fit everything I want to say on just one page. I have to summarise half a dissertation and it's tough! The spacing between the lines is already 1.0 and size 12 (Times New Roman) is the minimum. :(
Are you allowed to use Arial Narrow?

Nope, I should have mentioned that it has to be Times New Roman. :( I can't move the margins beyond 2,5 cm on all sides either.

Usually it's the other way round, all through high school I struggled to meet the minimum requirements when writing an essay or taking exams. :mb lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 10:15:31 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 09:57:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
I never thought I would have trouble trying to fit everything I want to say on just one page. I have to summarise half a dissertation and it's tough! The spacing between the lines is already 1.0 and size 12 (Times New Roman) is the minimum. :(
Are you allowed to use Arial Narrow?

Nope, I should have mentioned that it has to be Times New Roman. :( I can't move the margins beyond 2,5 cm on all sides either.

Usually it's the other way round, all through high school I struggled to meet the minimum requirements when writing an essay or taking exams. :mb lol:

I found this...but you probably already did it. :eyeroll:
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/six-tips-for-fitting-word-content-on-a-single-page/ (http://www.techrepublic.com/article/six-tips-for-fitting-word-content-on-a-single-page/)
I wish I could help you. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 10:23:09 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 10:15:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 10:03:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 03, 2016, 09:57:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 09:44:47 PM
I never thought I would have trouble trying to fit everything I want to say on just one page. I have to summarise half a dissertation and it's tough! The spacing between the lines is already 1.0 and size 12 (Times New Roman) is the minimum. :(
Are you allowed to use Arial Narrow?

Nope, I should have mentioned that it has to be Times New Roman. :( I can't move the margins beyond 2,5 cm on all sides either.

Usually it's the other way round, all through high school I struggled to meet the minimum requirements when writing an essay or taking exams. :mb lol:
I found this...but you probably already did it. :eyeroll:
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/six-tips-for-fitting-word-content-on-a-single-page/ (http://www.techrepublic.com/article/six-tips-for-fitting-word-content-on-a-single-page/)
I wish I could help you. :sad sigh:

Thanks Mags :hug:

One thing I should do is edit with no mercy. Now I just gotta figure out how to chop these sentences up and remove a few bits here and there. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smileysnetwork.com%2Farmes%2Farmes30.gif&hash=cb0a9c94788fa4a68e546790d09d8dcaf6d94d00)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 11:29:55 PM

:whew: I did it!

:daddance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2016, 07:38:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 11:29:55 PM
:whew: I did it!

:daddance:

:frolic: :drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 07:22:19 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2016, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2016, 11:29:55 PM
:whew: I did it!

:daddance:

:frolic: :drink:

:party:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 04, 2016, 07:54:49 PM

Is Kool & the gang playing in the background?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:43:43 PM

Quote from: No one on June 04, 2016, 07:54:49 PM
Is Kool & the gang playing in the background?

:smilenod:
I can almost hear it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:58:09 PM

...Anyways, speaking of parties, I'm going to a party, right now. I'm bringing Buffalo wings or Buffalo chicken wing...I know, if you're from another country, good luck figuring out what that means. :eyeroll: Buffalos don't have wings.
--My buffalo chicken wings are sooooooo good, I wish I could share them with Bruno de la Pole. :smilenod: I made them for my mother-in-law.

I'm also bringing Tacos de Lengua, with cilantro, cebolla, salsa roja de Chile de Arbol, y limonsito. They are sooooooo good! I wish I could share those with Crow. He would really appreciate them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 05, 2016, 12:42:11 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:58:09 PM
...Anyways, speaking of parties, I'm going to a party, right now. I'm bringing Buffalo wings or Buffalo chicken wing...I know, if you're from another country, good luck figuring out what that means. :eyeroll: Buffalos don't have wings.
--My buffalo chicken wings are sooooooo good, I wish I could share them with Bruno de la Pole. :smilenod: I made them for my mother-in-law.

If memory serves the (very tasty) dish was invented in the town of Buffalo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 05, 2016, 01:23:18 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:58:09 PM
...
I'm also bringing Tacos de Lengua, with cilantro, cebolla, salsa roja de Chile de Arbol, y limonsito. They are sooooooo good! I wish I could share those with Crow. He would really appreciate them.

In this case, to hell with Crow, I wish that you could share them with me. Yummmm!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 05, 2016, 05:01:18 AM

I cannot believe I forgot to tell you about one of the coolest things regarding my surgery. The doctor used dissolving stitches on the inside, which is only to be be expected. However, to close the incision in my skin, he didn't used stitches or staples, he used medical grade Super Glue. It holds extraordinarily well and allows you more flexibility after surgery than stitches or staples. As the incision heals, the glue flakes off. No extra visit to the doctor for removal. No extra pathway for bugs to get into the incision and cause infection. It is quite remarkable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 07:39:22 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 05, 2016, 12:42:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:58:09 PM
...Anyways, speaking of parties, I'm going to a party, right now. I'm bringing Buffalo wings or Buffalo chicken wing...I know, if you're from another country, good luck figuring out what that means. :eyeroll: Buffalos don't have wings.
--My buffalo chicken wings are sooooooo good, I wish I could share them with Bruno de la Pole. :smilenod: I made them for my mother-in-law.
If memory serves the (very tasty) dish was invented in the town of Buffalo.

I don't know where this (very tasty) dish originated. :headscratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 07:40:17 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 05, 2016, 01:23:18 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 10:58:09 PM
...
I'm also bringing Tacos de Lengua, with cilantro, cebolla, salsa roja de Chile de Arbol, y limonsito. They are sooooooo good! I wish I could share those with Crow. He would really appreciate them.

In this case, to hell with Crow, I wish that you could share them with me. Yummmm!!

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 07:41:35 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 05, 2016, 05:01:18 AM
I cannot believe I forgot to tell you about one of the coolest things regarding my surgery. The doctor used dissolving stitches on the inside, which is only to be be expected. However, to close the incision in my skin, he didn't used stitches or staples, he used medical grade Super Glue. It holds extraordinarily well and allows you more flexibility after surgery than stitches or staples. As the incision heals, the glue flakes off. No extra visit to the doctor for removal. No extra pathway for bugs to get into the incision and cause infection. It is quite remarkable.

Cool...very cool. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM

Kinda sad 😔

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔

You feel sad?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.

Why are you sad? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 05, 2016, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.
Why are you sad? :(

I don't know. I don't have anything on my mind at the moment. Earlier I was just feeling alone though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:38:53 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:30:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.
Why are you sad? :(

I don't know. I don't have anything on my mind at the moment. Earlier I was just feeling alone though.

What do you do when you feel like that? Do you call someone close to you and talk to them about it? Or do you just "grin and bear it?"

...It's OK if you don't want to talk about it with me. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 05, 2016, 01:25:32 PM

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You can get 'em here if you want
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Wall climbing descending only, it should get an award.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 06, 2016, 12:28:51 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:38:53 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:30:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.
Why are you sad? :(

I don't know. I don't have anything on my mind at the moment. Earlier I was just feeling alone though.
What do you do when you feel like that? Do you call someone close to you and talk to them about it? Or do you just "grin and bear it?"

...It's OK if you don't want to talk about it with me. :(

Well I try to bear it, but I don't grin and I usually try to go to chat rooms or something where I can be around people. I know a lot of people this way. I also am a regular in many places around the web.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 06, 2016, 01:23:37 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 12:28:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:38:53 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:30:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.
Why are you sad? :(

I don't know. I don't have anything on my mind at the moment. Earlier I was just feeling alone though.
What do you do when you feel like that? Do you call someone close to you and talk to them about it? Or do you just "grin and bear it?"

...It's OK if you don't want to talk about it with me. :(

Well I try to bear it, but I don't grin and I usually try to go to chat rooms or something where I can be around people. I know a lot of people this way. I also am a regular in many places around the web.

Is there someone you can talk to face-to-face? You know...someone like... a significant other?
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/2a9617c49bf75b4a3a52148ecabb2759/tumblr_n19y4rrbwl1rrx588o1_500.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 06, 2016, 01:23:37 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 12:28:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:38:53 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:30:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:23:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: Apathy on June 05, 2016, 08:15:13 AM
Kinda sad 😔
You feel sad?

Yes. Very.
Why are you sad? :(

I don't know. I don't have anything on my mind at the moment. Earlier I was just feeling alone though.
What do you do when you feel like that? Do you call someone close to you and talk to them about it? Or do you just "grin and bear it?"

...It's OK if you don't want to talk about it with me. :(

Well I try to bear it, but I don't grin and I usually try to go to chat rooms or something where I can be around people. I know a lot of people this way. I also am a regular in many places around the web.
Is there someone you can talk to face-to-face? You know...someone like... a significant other?
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/2a9617c49bf75b4a3a52148ecabb2759/tumblr_n19y4rrbwl1rrx588o1_500.gif)

Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 06, 2016, 06:42:25 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
.....
... So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F67.media.tumblr.com%2F16540c91b0ae36ab58ea47cd79aa1d0a%2Ftumblr_inline_njk3iylL3w1rbra2d.gif&hash=05ab927e0619208e8f2e429315f3ca4e48293eca)
Good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 06, 2016, 09:47:46 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

Have you considered those rapid date things, where you go from table to table talking to different women for 5 to 15 min? I imagine that would take some of the pressure off, since everyone's there for the same thing and there's no big expectations.

Or maybe an organized group date, where a bunch of people with a shared interest (wine tasting, or cooking, for instance) get together and spend the evening doing that. No pressure, you're just there to enjoy yourself with some new people who like something or other as much as you do. If I were looking to start dating, I'd try that one myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2016, 04:48:31 PM

Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

If they told you to get lost instead of standing by you, then these people were never your friends in the first place. Good riddance!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2016, 06:30:52 PM

Quote from: No one on June 06, 2016, 04:48:31 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

If they told you to get lost instead of standing by you, then these people were never your friends in the first place. Good riddance!

My thoughts exactly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 06, 2016, 11:11:53 PM

Quote from: No one on June 06, 2016, 04:48:31 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

If they told you to get lost instead of standing by you, then these people were never your friends in the first place. Good riddance!

Yep. Mental illness has such a stigma and it's awful. Recently had a person tell me that I didn't need antidepressants and just needed to grow up and deal with the real world. I don't speak to that person anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 07, 2016, 12:12:53 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 06, 2016, 11:11:53 PM
Quote from: No one on June 06, 2016, 04:48:31 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.
It's shocking that people still say things like that. Good for you in not talking to them any more - what with everyhing else you have to contend with, you don't need people like that around you.

If they told you to get lost instead of standing by you, then these people were never your friends in the first place. Good riddance!

Yep. Mental illness has such a stigma and it's awful. Recently had a person tell me that I didn't need antidepressants and just needed to grow up and deal with the real world. I don't speak to that person anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 07, 2016, 12:52:06 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 06, 2016, 11:11:53 PM
Quote from: No one on June 06, 2016, 04:48:31 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 06, 2016, 04:07:51 AM
Haha I wish but since I've had my psychotic episode, all my friends and my love interest told me to get lost. So I did and now I just hang with family and go to the gym and talk to the people I know there. But it's all guys and I'm not gay. I do get face to face with girls in these chat rooms but they are scattered all over the globe so they bring their drama with them. So not really connected with any girl in real life right now. I do talk to them though trying to build up my courage.

If they told you to get lost instead of standing by you, then these people were never your friends in the first place. Good riddance!

Yep. Mental illness has such a stigma and it's awful. Recently had a person tell me that I didn't need antidepressants and just needed to grow up and deal with the real world. I don't speak to that person anymore.

What a dick! >:(

And you can quote me on that as a professional opinion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM

She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2016, 01:20:53 AM

Well, I handed in the summary I was struggling edit a while back and my advisor added more stuff to it, now it's two lines too long! :sad sigh:

When I handed it in there was no room for any additions, it fit one page perfectly; I like living on the edge, you see. :watching:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 07, 2016, 03:15:10 AM

I see what everyone's said. Magdalena, No one, Buddy, thanks!

BooksCatsEtc That's an idea that terrifies me so I will try that, over and over, just to face the fear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:17:26 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2016, 01:20:53 AM
Well, I handed in the summary I was struggling edit a while back and my advisor added more stuff to it, now it's two lines too long! :sad sigh:

When I handed it in there was no room for any additions, it fit one page perfectly; I like living on the edge, you see. :watching:

"On the edge," I see it.
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:23:23 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM
She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.

That's nothing...Many years ago, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my antidepressants and the pharmacist said to me, "You shouldn't take this stuff, you should go to church and pray so that your depression goes away."
I said, "OK... :f you:
Now, give me my shit."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 07, 2016, 03:27:37 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:23:23 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM
She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.
That's nothing...Many years ago, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my antidepressants and the pharmacist said to me, "You shouldn't take this stuff, you should go to church and pray so that your depression goes away."
I said, "OK... :f you:
Now, give me my shit."

Why is she even a pharmacist?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 03:35:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:23:23 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM
She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.
That's nothing...Many years ago, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my antidepressants and the pharmacist said to me, "You shouldn't take this stuff, you should go to church and pray so that your depression goes away."
I said, "OK... :f you:
Now, give me my shit."

That kind of bullshit makes me so angry. No one would say something like that to someone who needs insulin. What makes it okay to insult people with mental illnesses?

It took me years to come to terms with the fact that I have to take pills to function like a normal human being. I was so ashamed when I was first diagnosed because I was convinced I was broken in some ways. These days I have mostly accepted that it is what it is and I can't change that. Still doesn't make it suck any less.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:54:39 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 03:35:24 AM
These days I have mostly accepted that it is what it is...

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That's right!
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 04:00:07 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 07, 2016, 03:27:37 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:23:23 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM
She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.
That's nothing...Many years ago, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my antidepressants and the pharmacist said to me, "You shouldn't take this stuff, you should go to church and pray so that your depression goes away."
I said, "OK... :f you:
Now, give me my shit."

Why is she even a pharmacist?

:shrug:
I didn't go there a second time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 07, 2016, 07:47:09 PM

Quote from: Apathy on June 07, 2016, 03:27:37 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2016, 03:23:23 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 12:59:11 AM
She's one of those "chemicals are bad and essential oils cure everything" type of people so I take her opinion with a grain of salt but it did sting a little.
That's nothing...Many years ago, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my antidepressants and the pharmacist said to me, "You shouldn't take this stuff, you should go to church and pray so that your depression goes away."
I said, "OK... :f you:
Now, give me my shit."

Why is she even a pharmacist?

Because, they get access to the primo shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2016, 09:39:50 AM

It must be against the pharmacists' code.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 09:53:25 AM

Surely pharmacists have to be licensed over there too? I'd have reported them to your local board!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 08, 2016, 10:40:56 PM

I should've reported her, but I had so much going on in my life at that time, I just didn't have the time, or the energy to fight one more battle. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 09, 2016, 07:17:01 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 08, 2016, 10:40:56 PM
I should've reported her, but I had so much going on in my life at that time, I just didn't have the time, or the energy to fight one more battle. :(

If she says that kind of thing often then hopefully someone will eventually report her. Nobody should have to hear that kind of crap when they're feeling down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2016, 12:42:19 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 08, 2016, 10:40:56 PM
I should've reported her, but I had so much going on in my life at that time, I just didn't have the time, or the energy to fight one more battle. :(

Probably a waste of time anyway as her boss is probably of the same opinion which is why she feels free to spout off in such a manner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 09, 2016, 07:37:21 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 09:53:25 AM
Surely pharmacists have to be licensed over there too? I'd have reported them to your local board!

Could it have been a pharmacy technician? That is what I am. They are not pharmacists, but they do most of the clerical and manual work associated with filling your prescription. There work is verified by pharmacists. It is usually a pharmacy technician who hands you your prescription at the counter and rings it up. They may explain how to take your medication, but it is the pharmacist who answers questions about what it is for, what it does, and possible side effects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 09, 2016, 09:21:57 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 09, 2016, 07:37:21 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 09:53:25 AM
Surely pharmacists have to be licensed over there too? I'd have reported them to your local board!
Could it have been a pharmacy technician? That is what I am. They are not pharmacists, but they do most of the clerical and manual work associated with filling your prescription. There work is verified by pharmacists. It is usually a pharmacy technician who hands you your prescription at the counter and rings it up. They may explain how to take your medication, but it is the pharmacist who answers questions about what it is for, what it does, and possible side effects.

Maybe she was a pharmacy technician--I don't know. Either way, she shouldn't be doing that. This was about 16 years ago, I'm sure things have changed by now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 05:02:21 PM

I'm heading over to the humane society to pick up a litter of three day old kittens that I'll be fostering for the next few weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2016, 05:58:10 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 05:02:21 PM
I'm heading over to the humane society to pick up a litter of three day old kittens that I'll be fostering for the next few weeks.

Don't forget the sack and bricks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 06:32:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2016, 05:58:10 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 05:02:21 PM
I'm heading over to the humane society to pick up a litter of three day old kittens that I'll be fostering for the next few weeks.
Don't forget the sack and bricks!

That's awful. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2016, 07:05:45 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 06:32:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2016, 05:58:10 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 05:02:21 PM
I'm heading over to the humane society to pick up a litter of three day old kittens that I'll be fostering for the next few weeks.
Don't forget the sack and bricks!

That's awful. :'(

Oh yes I was 100% serious!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 07:19:21 PM

I know you were joking haha.

Here's the babies. Grey one is definitely a boy. Not sure on the striped one but I hope it's a girl.

(https://i.imgur.com/Yy0Ej9s.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 11, 2016, 12:43:00 AM

That is adorable

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 11, 2016, 05:27:18 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 10, 2016, 05:02:21 PM
I'm heading over to the humane society to pick up a litter of three day old kittens that I'll be fostering for the next few weeks.

Be very careful with these three Buddy, sure you think they're cute and cuddly, but after all they are still "kats". Evil kats.

A woman has her laptop set up to send an alert to her phone anytime someone attempts to login more than three times incorrectly, it is also is set to take a picture and send it along with the alert.

She recently received an alert and this picture on her phone.

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After arriving home and looking at the laptop she discovered someone had searched the following.

"How to kill owner and make it look like the stupid dogg did it"

In other news, I long for my childhood summers...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2016, 11:35:26 PM

I have serious procrastination issues...

:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 14, 2016, 11:48:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2016, 11:35:26 PM
I have serious procrastination issues...

:(

I can help you with that................... tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 14, 2016, 11:49:25 PM

The part of my library that resides in the living room consists of 610 books. I still have to catalog the books in the dining room and bedroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2016, 11:50:31 PM

Quote from: No one on June 14, 2016, 11:48:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2016, 11:35:26 PM
I have serious procrastination issues...

:(

I can help you with that................... tomorrow.

Make that the day after tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be catching up with what I meant to do today. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 14, 2016, 11:56:30 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 14, 2016, 11:49:25 PM
The part of my library that resides in the living room consists of 610 books. I still have to catalog the books in the dining room and bedroom.

Woo! I am both impressed and envious. I did a book count during my apartment repairs last September and had 520. In a frenzy of downsizing I donated about half of them to the library and have regretted it ever since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 15, 2016, 12:08:54 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 14, 2016, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 14, 2016, 11:49:25 PM
The part of my library that resides in the living room consists of 610 books. I still have to catalog the books in the dining room and bedroom.

Woo! I am both impressed and envious. I did a book count during my apartment repairs last September and had 520. In a frenzy of downsizing I donated about half of them to the library and have regretted it ever since.

I have done that in the past and still regret it.

I forgot to mention the e-books and audiobooks. Universe only knows how many of those I have. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 15, 2016, 12:16:31 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 15, 2016, 12:08:54 AM

I forgot to mention the e-books and audiobooks. Universe only knows how many of those I have. :)

I made a separate category on LibraryThing for my ebooks -- my only problem is remembering to add them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 15, 2016, 12:27:16 AM

Velma, you appear to have the same affliction as me. I have a mountain of books all of which I am attached to. Recently we were remodeling our house. That meant that the contents had to be assigned to the garage. Holy Cow Batman! I did not know how many books that I had. Hundreds and hundreds of them.

You wanna know what is shameful? The majority of we American do not read. We piss our time away on game of thrones or some other activity that does little or nothing for our intellectual achievement...............Oh Shit, I am at the beginning of a rant. Whew! I'm glad I recognized that probability.

Love your books but know that some of them have to go. My cherished books lean heavily toward physics, math, geography, anthro pology, and history. Well OK there are books by trouble makers like Dawkins, Harris, Avalos, Gable, and those guys So little time, so much to learn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2016, 12:31:34 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 15, 2016, 12:27:16 AM
Velma, you appear to have the same affliction as me. I have a mountain of books all of which I am attached to. Recently we were remodeling our house. That meant that the contents had to be assigned to the garage. Holy Cow Batman! I did not know how many books that I had. Hundreds and hundreds of them.

You wanna know what is shameful? The majority of we American do not read. We piss our time away on game of thrones or some other activity that does little or nothing for our intellectual achievement...............Oh Shit, I am at the beginning of a rant. Whew! I'm glad I recognized that probability.

Love your books but know that some of them have to go. My cherished books lean heavily toward physics, math, geography, anthro pology, and history. Well OK there are books by trouble makers like Dawkins, Harris, Avalos, Gable, and those guys So little time, so much to learn.

Hey, I read Game of Thrones as well as watch the series. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 15, 2016, 01:44:01 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 15, 2016, 12:27:16 AM
Velma, you appear to have the same affliction as me. I have a mountain of books all of which I am attached to. Recently we were remodeling our house. That meant that the contents had to be assigned to the garage. Holy Cow Batman! I did not know how many books that I had. Hundreds and hundreds of them.

You wanna know what is shameful? The majority of we American do not read. We piss our time away on game of thrones or some other activity that does little or nothing for our intellectual achievement...............Oh Shit, I am at the beginning of a rant. Whew! I'm glad I recognized that probability.

Love your books but know that some of them have to go. My cherished books lean heavily toward physics, math, geography, anthro pology, and history. Well OK there are books by trouble makers like Dawkins, Harris, Avalos, Gable, and those guys So little time, so much to learn.

But, but, but, I can't let them go! Well, I am getting rid of the few duplicates that I have.

(Okay, okay, I admit, I might have a teeny, tiny, problem.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 15, 2016, 03:54:50 AM

I also have the same problem. :-\
I still have the books I used to read to my daughter when she was only five years old--She's 26 years old now. Then, I bought **the boy books for my now 13 year old son. That's another 13 years of books. For the past five years, I've been collecting more books for my five year old son. I still have to go through the "retirement years" books. :(

I just can't let go of them. :cryandrun:
...Please don't make me.

**boy books.
I wasn't being sexist, there's such a thing as "boy books." :smilenod:
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Why is it that we find it so hard to let go of our books? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 15, 2016, 06:19:05 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 15, 2016, 03:54:50 AM

Why is it that we find it so hard to let go of our books? :(

Speaking for myself, because I love them. They're my friends who never disappoint me and tell me fascinating things. Often from people dead for a hundred years or more, which I find nearly miraculous. They're altogether wonderful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2016, 01:49:17 PM

I sold most of my books when I moved south back in 2007. I only wish I had charged more for them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 17, 2016, 10:35:25 PM

Was at this summer party thing with my coworkers today. On the way back, the metro was invaded by a small army of out-of-their-minds-drunk teenagers and one of them was so far gone as to approach seriously dangerous. What did his friends do? Film him with their cell phones, pour beer on him and steal his shoes - when they were paying him any mind at all. Fortunately for him, one had the sense to recognize the seriousness of the situation and call his parents, scrape him off the floor and carry him off the train at the right stop.

...Those young friendships we look upon with such nostalgia as decades pass us by. Totally overrated. Except for those few who do come through in the end. Better late than never.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 18, 2016, 03:48:17 AM

Norweigian kids appear to be as fucked up as American kids. I am sorry to hear of such stupidity among our youth or those of the Viking persuasion who we Americans want to believe are better disciplined. Those of us who are paying attention are flummoxed to learn that the Finnish kids are spectacularly superior academically to our own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2016, 04:51:18 AM

Going to Pride and a gay bar with some of my good friends tomorrow. I would have gone anyway because I never pass up on a chance to drink and dance and laugh with my friends, but it seems particularly fraught this year after the massacre in Orlando. When I texted my friend to ask her if she would go dancing with my fiancé and I, she called me to tell me that she and her girlfriend already had plans to go to Pride. She invited us to come along, but she flat out told me that she understands if I don't want to, that some of the LGBT friends in her circle are scared to go out. I'm not scared. The truth is, none of us are safe anywhere. People have been shot at a mall, at a movie theater, at churches, at Planned Parenthood clinics, at their schools, just walking down the street. Where could I go and be safe? So I choose not to be afraid, because what's the point. That's not why it's fraught. It's fraught because it occurs to me that probably every straight ally should be lining the walls at the gay clubs this month. We should be standing next to our LGBT friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, countrymen, and fellow human beings. This fight belongs to all of us, and we should all be standing together in joy and love against darkness and anger. So we will go, and drink and dance and laugh. Because if someone wants to stop us from living, they're going to *have to* put a bullet in us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 18, 2016, 04:25:09 PM

Hello Ali, ~~I'd get happy and dance about but I fear you'll just leave us again and I decided last time you left us it's best to guard against despondency by remaining in a constant fugue state.~~ hope you're well

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 18, 2016, 05:24:54 PM

A couple of Mondays back I checked the weather predictions, 7 metre swell for the weekend.
An East coast low happened, a 17m state record was set down south.

I walked today, along the path a downed tree, I felt a pang, I'd taken pictures a number of times of a lace monitor in that tree.

Later another tree, the one I used lay under as a young'n reading the serious stuff.
The beach had gone to the dogs years ago, literally, it's a declared dog beach now.
Still a little bit sad though.

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My tree was about 60m past the big rock on the right.

The lizard tree that now lies sadly horizontal

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2016, 05:40:21 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 18, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Hello Ali, ~~I'd get happy and dance about but I fear you'll just leave us again and I decided last time you left us it's best to guard against despondency by remaining in a constant fugue state.~~ hope you're well

I must be Bad Penny III since I never stay missing forever. I hope you're well too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2016, 05:41:18 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 18, 2016, 05:24:54 PM
A couple of Mondays back I checked the weather predictions, 7 metre swell for the weekend.
An East coast low happened, a 17m state record was set down south.

I walked today, along the path a downed tree, I felt a pang, I'd taken pictures a number of times of a lace monitor in that tree.

Later another tree, the one I used lay under as a young'n reading the serious stuff.
The beach had gone to the dogs years ago, literally, it's a declared dog beach now.
Still a little bit sad though.

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My tree was about 60m past the big rock on the right.

I'm sorry for your trees, but your beach looks amazing, dogs and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 18, 2016, 05:46:40 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 15, 2016, 12:27:16 AM
Velma, you appear to have the same affliction as me. I have a mountain of books all of which I am attached to. Recently we were remodeling our house. That meant that the contents had to be assigned to the garage. Holy Cow Batman! I did not know how many books that I had. Hundreds and hundreds of them.

You wanna know what is shameful? The majority of we American do not read. We piss our time away on game of thrones or some other activity that does little or nothing for our intellectual achievement...............Oh Shit, I am at the beginning of a rant. Whew! I'm glad I recognized that probability.

Love your books but know that some of them have to go. My cherished books lean heavily toward physics, math, geography, anthro pology, and history. Well OK there are books by trouble makers like Dawkins, Harris, Avalos, Gable, and those guys So little time, so much to learn.

Some Americans read! (Our bookcases, we also have a smaller one in our bedroom, and the kids have a full bookcase of their own upstairs)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 18, 2016, 06:07:06 PM

Do people still do libraries?
I like libraries.
Books aren't as smelly as cats to keep but they do a bit, and a shelf of atheist lit may fall upon you if today's god is likes ironic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2016, 08:29:45 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 15, 2016, 12:27:16 AM
Velma, you appear to have the same affliction as me. I have a mountain of books all of which I am attached to. Recently we were remodeling our house. That meant that the contents had to be assigned to the garage. Holy Cow Batman! I did not know how many books that I had. Hundreds and hundreds of them.

You wanna know what is shameful? The majority of we American do not read. We piss our time away on game of thrones or some other activity that does little or nothing for our intellectual achievement...............Oh Shit, I am at the beginning of a rant. Whew! I'm glad I recognized that probability.

Love your books but know that some of them have to go. My cherished books lean heavily toward physics, math, geography, anthro pology, and history. Well OK there are books by trouble makers like Dawkins, Harris, Avalos, Gable, and those guys So little time, so much to learn.

The idea I get is that Americans read more than Brazilians, books just seem to be cheaper there. Here the average non public domain book sells for about 30 to 50 bucks, which means that people who buy a lot of books usually are those with some disposable income. Imported books are cheaper, the quality of paperback paper probably makes that possible.
Now it's been more and more difficult find imported books in mega bookstores. :( You have to order them online and wait weeks for the books to arrive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 18, 2016, 11:04:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2016, 08:29:45 PM

The idea I get is that Americans read more than Brazilians, books just seem to be cheaper there. Here the average non public domain book sells for about 30 to 50 bucks, which means that people who buy a lot of books usually are those with some disposable income. Imported books are cheaper, the quality of paperback paper probably makes that possible.
Now it's been more and more difficult find imported books in mega bookstores. :( You have to order them online and wait weeks for the books to arrive.

That's horrifying! If I ever come to Brazil, I'm bringing plenty of books with me to pass around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 18, 2016, 11:25:28 PM

My main bookcase, I made an alcove just for it when I took the doors off a large closet in the front room (wasn't using it much as a closet anyway). I used to have my books shelved by various categories but then I decided the heck with it, and shelved them alphabetically by author. That created some funny pairings -- Dan Savage's "Skipping Towards Gomorrah" is now beside Laura Schlessinger's "How Could You Do That?!".

My dream would be to have a built-in bookcase covering at least one entire wall, but I suppose I'd have to give up renting for owning to get that.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 19, 2016, 02:04:33 AM

i have hundreds of books, but had hundreds more, all over the place. I had a big clear-out and now can't remember a single one I got rid of. I've had a Kindle, which I love, for a few years as Mr Mae was feeling a bit beleaguered by all those books but I still prefer the reading experience of a real book. The Kindle is no good for books of photos of the Universe, or science books with lots of diagrams and pictures. I'm deeply attached to my books, and would not like to have them anywhere else but in the living room. I couldn't bear to get rid of those I read in my teens such as those by Paul Galico, Ernest Hemingway, Somerset Maugham, George Orwell and C P Snow among others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 19, 2016, 03:07:08 AM

My physical library has 768 books, 122 of them in the "to be read"category. I didn't realize I had that many until I cataloged them. I've decided to slow down on buying more books until I read some of the ones I have on hand. I am going to concentrate on filling in gaps in series and new books by my most favorite authors for a time. Once I've made a dent in my stack, I'll start looking for new authors again.

Unfortunately, years ago, when my apartment flooded, I did lose quite a few books, 150 or so. It still makes me sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 19, 2016, 03:14:10 AM

Xsp I'd be surprised to learn that Americans read more than Brazilians do. We do have some very intelligent people here but I fear that they are outnumbered by those who are not much interested in expanding their horizons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 19, 2016, 03:46:12 AM

It easy for those of us who read to forget that not everyone does. A couple of years ago I read an article with decorating tips. It recommended using framed photos, knick-knacks, vases, and such, to break up solid line of books on your bookshelves to create more visual interest. If you didn't have any books, it suggested looking in second-hand shops for books with colorful spines. My first thought was astonishment as I remembered that there are people out there who don't even have a few books in their home and can seriously consider purchasing books for the purposes of decoration only. It is almost as if such folk are a different species. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2016, 01:03:42 AM

^ While my father does (or did, I don't know) have quite a library, he would also spend a lot of money on buying books for decoration. While he never showed himself to be an art fan, there seemed to be every hardcover art and artistic photography book possible lining the shelves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 20, 2016, 05:16:46 AM

I took a book about the history of Sri Lanka back to the library today. Browsing the new issue shelf I found an intriguing title: The Jazz Of Physics. The author Stephen Alexander is a physicist and Jazz musician. The secret link between music and the universe. In this very creative work Alexander leads us through his remarkable journey from Jazz musician to theoretical physics. From the music of the spheres to string theory.: Leon Cooper Nobel Laurate physics 1972.

Now where in hell else does one find such stimulating ideas, information, and commentary than in books of this and other sorts?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 21, 2016, 05:33:21 AM

All the swords.

As I think I've mentioned, we have 4 boys between us. What this means in a practical sense is that our house is overflowing with Star Wars paraphernalia, mixed in with some Batman and Five Nights at Freddy's stuff (plus all of the three year olds Transformers. He's obsessed.) We also have every wheeled vehicle known to man, including bikes, skateboards, scooters, a big wheel, a Flying Turtle (google it, I don't have the energy to explain,) this four wheeled bike thing, what is basically a large hot wheel that you can do tricks on, and a motorized mini truck that my parents bought and which is destroying the lawn. But fine, we have every wheeled vehicle known to man.

What caught my attention is that after the boys went to bed, I was tidying up, and I managed to round up 12 swords that were casually left around the house, 8 of which were light sabers (red, green, and blue!) Why the hell do 4 boys need so many goddamned light sabers?!? But they do. They freaking love light sabers. There are more up in their rooms. Aside from the light sabers, there are some pirate and ninja swords as well. All of the swords. I love them all, but seriously. Why do boys need so many swords?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 21, 2016, 06:40:49 AM

Swords are fun. I see no issue here?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 21, 2016, 09:22:29 AM

Those shelves look so much mine! I made mine myself:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FklEoo6a.jpg&hash=6c034d211a10ecd2e8c28cd297ce50527a696c38)
As you can see I love books.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 21, 2016, 10:11:20 AM

^^ Nice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Michael1 on June 21, 2016, 01:55:00 PM

Figured out what I was doing wrong in my life and now trying to suck up to everyone as I'm feeling guilty.

(https://image.spreadshirtmedia.com/image-server/v1/designs/3081075,width=178,height=178,version=1320836481/peace-sign-hand.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2016, 02:41:47 PM

What did you figure you was doing wrong God?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 21, 2016, 06:07:49 PM

Maybe a.bunch of smiting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 06:38:37 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 05:33:21 AM
All the swords.

As I think I've mentioned, we have 4 boys between us. What this means in a practical sense is that our house is overflowing with Star Wars paraphernalia, mixed in with some Batman and Five Nights at Freddy's stuff (plus all of the three year olds Transformers. He's obsessed.) We also have every wheeled vehicle known to man, including bikes, skateboards, scooters, a big wheel, a Flying Turtle (google it, I don't have the energy to explain,) this four wheeled bike thing, what is basically a large hot wheel that you can do tricks on, and a motorized mini truck that my parents bought and which is destroying the lawn. But fine, we have every wheeled vehicle known to man.

What caught my attention is that after the boys went to bed, I was tidying up, and I managed to round up 12 swords that were casually left around the house, 8 of which were light sabers (red, green, and blue!) Why the hell do 4 boys need so many goddamned light sabers?!? But they do. They freaking love light sabers. There are more up in their rooms. Aside from the light sabers, there are some pirate and ninja swords as well. All of the swords. I love them all, but seriously. Why do boys need so many swords?

One reason one needs so many different swords as a child is that different swords are for different types of play. It would not do at all to have to play pirates with lightsabers, or ninja with a pirate's cutlass. It might cause cognitive dissonance in their tiny little craniums, and that is not way to have fun. Next time I visit I will try to bring some toy viking swords.
:cartoonviking:

You could hope they will outgrow the sword thing as they get older.

However, that is very unlikely. ;D
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13428490_10153505270280981_8681450916158659018_n.jpg?oh=d649516a1ac9f7a35e6fba5c58227ff4&oe=57DE840A)
Sorry I didn't have my sai and my Wolverine claws for the picture, but they are in a box in the garage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 21, 2016, 07:10:12 PM

I need to see these Wolverine claws...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 07:45:33 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 07:10:12 PM
I need to see these Wolverine claws...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2F77df%2Fgc7r6qlza6d3v2h4g.jpg&hash=a0d1d2fb780e80802e1cdbc6c72d7d053dba84e8) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/gc7r6qlza6d3v2h/20141017_012513.jpg)
Obviously I have a matching pair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 21, 2016, 08:42:17 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 07:45:33 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 07:10:12 PM
I need to see these Wolverine claws...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2F77df%2Fgc7r6qlza6d3v2h4g.jpg&hash=a0d1d2fb780e80802e1cdbc6c72d7d053dba84e8) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/gc7r6qlza6d3v2h/20141017_012513.jpg)
Obviously I have a matching pair.

Ok, that's genuinely awesome. I want a pair!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 21, 2016, 10:31:33 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 06:38:37 PM
You could hope they will outgrow the sword thing as they get older.

However, that is very unlikely. ;D

I did. I guess I'm boring that way; no nostalgia at all for the less civilized ages. Oh, and Americans, you do know that the fifties sucked, right? ;)

Explosives, on the other hand... Explosives and weapons of mass destruction... Or at the very least, mass misery. Those never do get boring somehow...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 10:32:27 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 08:42:17 PM

Ok, that's genuinely awesome. I want a pair!

Funny thing is I had them in my pack when we came to visit you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 21, 2016, 10:42:27 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 10:32:27 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 08:42:17 PM

Ok, that's genuinely awesome. I want a pair!
Funny thing is I had them in my pack when we came to visit you.

You fly with those things? Checked in, I take it? :???:

...Or I may need to learn your secret, just in case. ;D

...And don't let the secret par of it be "Them's be plastic" or some such nonsense. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 21, 2016, 11:33:43 PM

Quote from: God on June 21, 2016, 01:55:00 PM
Figured out what I was doing wrong in my life and now trying to suck up to everyone as I'm feeling guilty.

(https://image.spreadshirtmedia.com/image-server/v1/designs/3081075,width=178,height=178,version=1320836481/peace-sign-hand.png)

It's a nice feeling, figuring it all out...not so nice sucking up to everybody.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2016, 02:05:02 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 10:32:27 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 08:42:17 PM

Ok, that's genuinely awesome. I want a pair!
Funny thing is I had them in my pack when we came to visit you.

And you NEVER showed me? >:( Like Asmo, I want to know how you got them on the plane.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 22, 2016, 08:14:35 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2016, 10:32:27 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 21, 2016, 08:42:17 PM

Ok, that's genuinely awesome. I want a pair!
Funny thing is I had them in my pack when we came to visit you.

How the fuck did you get them on an aircraft?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on June 22, 2016, 01:17:32 PM

Found a man unresponsive about a mile and a half off the road whilst bikejoring this morning. Probably a homeless junky. I feel like crap for calling it in what with our horrible system for homeless/addicts, but if you don't respond to greetings and don't even flinch when a Malinois tackles your feet, I'm not gonna be the one that shakes you and I'm not gonna live with myself if you're found dead later that day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 22, 2016, 01:49:04 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on June 22, 2016, 01:17:32 PM
Found a man unresponsive about a mile and a half off the road whilst bikejoring this morning. Probably a homeless junky. I feel like crap for calling it in what with our horrible system for homeless/addicts, but if you don't respond to greetings and don't even flinch when a Malinois tackles your feet, I'm not gonna be the one that shakes you and I'm not gonna live with myself if you're found dead later that day.

Damn. Good thing you were there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2016, 03:31:59 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on June 22, 2016, 01:17:32 PM
Found a man unresponsive about a mile and a half off the road whilst bikejoring this morning. Probably a homeless junky. I feel like crap for calling it in what with our horrible system for homeless/addicts, but if you don't respond to greetings and don't even flinch when a Malinois tackles your feet, I'm not gonna be the one that shakes you and I'm not gonna live with myself if you're found dead later that day.

You did the right thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 22, 2016, 04:11:06 PM

First post from my new HP Pavilion laptop - 4 Gig RAM, 2TB hard Drive. I think Windows 10 is going to be ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 22, 2016, 06:27:29 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 22, 2016, 04:11:06 PM
First post from my new HP Pavilion laptop - 4 Gig RAM, 2TB hard Drive. I think Windows 10 is going to be ok.

W10 is fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 22, 2016, 06:40:28 PM

I've had no issues with Windows 10.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2016, 01:15:30 AM

Today I saw the orthopedist for the first time since surgery. Monday I go back to work, although I will be continuing physical therapy twice a week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 23, 2016, 05:32:59 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 22, 2016, 06:40:28 PM
I've had no issues with Windows 10.

Me neither, since I'm not using it ;).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2016, 06:43:42 AM

Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2016, 01:15:30 AM
Today I saw the orthopedist for the first time since surgery. Monday I go back to work, although I will be continuing physical therapy twice a week.

Good, bad?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 09:16:21 AM

That Breakfast-thing-vote..? About the EU and the UK..? It's today, no?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 23, 2016, 09:45:30 AM

Quote from: The Asmo
That Breakfast-thing-vote..? About the EU and the UK..? It's today, no?

Yes; I'm about to go and vote for out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 10:27:08 AM

I just don't know enough to take sides. On one hand, I'd like to welcome Britain into that same club to which Norway belongs today... On the other hand, I see the potential for some nasty ripple effect for all involved.

It must be said, I did enjoy the song on Last Week Tonight about the subject:

EDIT: The video is restricted to YT only, so I'll just link to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpxV9xuqLeA

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2016, 12:54:19 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 23, 2016, 09:45:30 AM
Quote from: The Asmo
That Breakfast-thing-vote..? About the EU and the UK..? It's today, no?

Yes; I'm about to go and vote for out.

So we cancelled each other out :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 23, 2016, 02:47:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 10:27:08 AM

It must be said, I did enjoy the song on Last Week Tonight about the subject:

EDIT: The video is restricted to YT only, so I'll just link to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpxV9xuqLeA

Everybody loves that song, tho I'm not sure it does me much good to go around singing "Poland is depressing and there's vampires in Romania" under my breath in public.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 23, 2016, 03:10:11 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 21, 2016, 10:42:27 PM

You fly with those things? Checked in, I take it? :???:

...Or I may need to learn your secret, just in case. ;D

...And don't let the secret par of it be "Them's be plastic" or some such nonsense. >:(

Quote from: Tank on June 22, 2016, 08:14:35 AM
How the fuck did you get them on an aircraft?

Those members old enough to remember my travelogue from back then might recall that the journey that brought me to Ali was a road trip. 8)

As for flying home I obviously had them in checked luggage.

And no, Asmo. They are steel. Obviously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2016, 04:50:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 23, 2016, 06:43:42 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2016, 01:15:30 AM
Today I saw the orthopedist for the first time since surgery. Monday I go back to work, although I will be continuing physical therapy twice a week.
Good, bad?

It is a good thing. Most of the time I've been off work, I have enjoyed it. It was nice not to do much while I was healing. However, I am getting restless, so it is time to go back. Besides, if I return and find that I am not up to it, I can contact the doctor so he can rescind my clearance to return to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 05:38:12 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 23, 2016, 03:10:11 PM
And no, Asmo. They are steel. Obviously.

Excellent!

Too bad about there not being a story behind smuggling those onto an aircraft, but... Big steel claws. There is something approval-worthy about that.

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 23, 2016, 02:47:39 PM
Everybody loves that song, tho I'm not sure it does me much good to go around singing "Poland is depressing and there's vampires in Romania" under my breath in public.

"Spain is far too hot and where the fuck is Lithuania?!" ;D

...Probably better than publicly singing under your breath about eating spotted dicks.

EDIT: Combined responses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:16:39 PM

i was forced to upgrade to windows 10 but when I decided to restore to 7 the whole thing went @#^$@$^@$ and I had to format my pc

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 23, 2016, 06:38:23 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:16:39 PM
i was forced to upgrade to windows 10 but when I decided to restore to 7 the whole thing went @#^$@$^@$ and I had to format my pc

Sorry to hear that, MariaEvri. :-\

Microsoft has chosen a rather underhanded path in forcing Windows 10 "upgrades" (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3077857/windows/windows-10-sees-its-largest-surge-ever-as-microsofts-forced-upgrade-push-rolls-on.html). As mentioned in that article, for any who want to keep Win7 or 8.1, but don't feel comfortable attempting the jiggering of the update settings to necessary to block Microsoft's tricks, it's possible to do so with Never 10 (https://www.grc.com/never10.htm).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 09:49:09 PM

Ouch..!

You didn't have a second harddisk with which to attempt a salvage operation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 23, 2016, 10:40:50 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:16:39 PM
i was forced to upgrade to windows 10 but when I decided to restore to 7 the whole thing went @#^$@$^@$ and I had to format my pc

W10 included something called Edge which worked very slowly and seemed a bit complicated. I just ignore it and use Mozilla Firefox, even for reading my hotmail and outlook messages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 01:19:41 AM

It seems like at this moment, the anti-EU side in Britain is leading. Do you think this will hold?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 24, 2016, 02:43:46 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on June 23, 2016, 10:40:50 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 23, 2016, 06:16:39 PM
i was forced to upgrade to windows 10 but when I decided to restore to 7 the whole thing went @#^$@$^@$ and I had to format my pc

W10 included something called Edge which worked very slowly and seemed a bit complicated. I just ignore it and use Mozilla Firefox, even for reading my hotmail and outlook messages.

Edge is their replacement for Internet Explorer. Microsoft's been really sneaky with Windows 10 and trying to fool people into installing it. My wife's laptop started doing it while she was in the middle of writing a final exam for her class. Lost an hour's worth of work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 24, 2016, 04:51:19 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 01:19:41 AM
It seems like at this moment, the anti-EU side in Britain is leading. Do you think this will hold?

The BBC just called it. They forecast that the Leave side has won.
Wow. I didn't seriously think this would happen. I'm stunned, and kind of frightened to look at my 401(k) tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 08:37:02 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 24, 2016, 04:51:19 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 01:19:41 AM
It seems like at this moment, the anti-EU side in Britain is leading. Do you think this will hold?

The BBC just called it. They forecast that the Leave side has won.
Wow. I didn't seriously think this would happen. I'm stunned, and kind of frightened to look at my 401(k) tomorrow.

Yeah... I'm not even checking my index fond until it all stabilises. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 24, 2016, 04:40:50 PM

Someone at work just suggested rubbing mustard on sore muscles. I'm suddenly having flashbacks to the mustard incident with Ali a few years ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 24, 2016, 06:03:27 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 24, 2016, 04:40:50 PM
Someone at work just suggested rubbing mustard on sore muscles. I'm suddenly having flashbacks to the mustard incident with Ali a few years ago.

Why do so many Americans want to marinate their injuries? :eyebrow:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 24, 2016, 06:19:25 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 23, 2016, 09:49:09 PM
Ouch..!

You didn't have a second harddisk with which to attempt a salvage operation?

i have a backup of my files but the whole procedure, plus the expenses plus the reinstalling and sometimes searching online for illegal serial codes (ahem) is very exhausting

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 24, 2016, 06:20:23 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 24, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 24, 2016, 04:40:50 PM
Someone at work just suggested rubbing mustard on sore muscles. I'm suddenly having flashbacks to the mustard incident with Ali a few years ago.
Why do so many Americans want to marinate their injuries? :eyebrow:

biofreeze is the best sore muscle creeam eveeeeeer

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 06:27:05 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 24, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 24, 2016, 04:40:50 PM
Someone at work just suggested rubbing mustard on sore muscles. I'm suddenly having flashbacks to the mustard incident with Ali a few years ago.
Why do so many Americans want to marinate their injuries? :eyebrow:

Eh... I may have happened to put chilie powder on my genitals on a dare when I was young. Twice. Nothing wrong with a bit of seasoning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 24, 2016, 10:35:53 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 06:27:05 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 24, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 24, 2016, 04:40:50 PM
Someone at work just suggested rubbing mustard on sore muscles. I'm suddenly having flashbacks to the mustard incident with Ali a few years ago.
Why do so many Americans want to marinate their injuries? :eyebrow:
Eh... I may have happened to put chilie powder on my genitals on a dare when I was young. Twice. Nothing wrong with a bit of seasoning.

:haironfire:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 24, 2016, 11:29:59 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2016, 06:27:05 PM
Eh... I may have happened to put chilie powder on my genitals on a dare when I was young. Twice. Nothing wrong with a bit of seasoning.

That's probably not what she said ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on June 25, 2016, 12:54:54 AM

I do in fact know men who are in to such things... No women who are though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 03:05:21 AM

Oh man, people are into some weird shit. My coworkers decided one day to explain to me, in vivid detail, what sounding was. My face mirrored this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJUJOJ.gif&hash=8ab58935bd746d7bea217231eb629ca6511d8632)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 25, 2016, 03:40:32 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 03:05:21 AM
Oh man, people are into some weird shit. My coworkers decided one day to explain to me, in vivid detail, what sounding was. My face mirrored this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJUJOJ.gif&hash=8ab58935bd746d7bea217231eb629ca6511d8632)

Never heard of it until now.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Sounding

WTF?? Why would anyone want to do that???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2016, 01:07:55 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 03:05:21 AM
Oh man, people are into some weird shit. My coworkers decided one day to explain to me, in vivid detail, what sounding was. My face mirrored this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJUJOJ.gif&hash=8ab58935bd746d7bea217231eb629ca6511d8632)

:eyebrow:

Now that's just weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 25, 2016, 01:20:23 PM

It takes all kinds. For every orifice in the human body there are those who like to stickit, and those who like it stuck.
I like to say, whatever floats your boat, as long as you don't dock it in my harbor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on June 25, 2016, 04:10:49 PM

Is it weird that I'm totally familiar with the concept of sounding, but not by that name?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 04:59:27 PM

I mean, I can't be surprised anymore. Where ever there is a hole, people are going to try to have sex with it, because reasons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2016, 05:06:58 PM

Except for the trypophobics, which has got to be one of the weirdest phobias.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 25, 2016, 11:20:13 PM

Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 03:05:21 AM
Oh man, people are into some weird shit. My coworkers decided one day to explain to me, in vivid detail, what sounding was. My face mirrored this

Heard about it. Read about it. Never thought it sounded like a good idea. :o

I imagine it is actually a worse thing to do with your genitals then Asmos idea to season his sausage with chili powder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 02:05:48 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 04:59:27 PM
I mean, I can't be surprised anymore. Where ever there is a hole, people are going to try to have sex with it, because reasons.

We are wild animals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2016, 07:36:02 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 02:05:48 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 04:59:27 PM
I mean, I can't be surprised anymore. Where ever there is a hole, people are going to try to have sex with it, because reasons.

We are wild animals.

Just one more step EN, one more little step and you'll get there! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2016, 10:36:08 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 25, 2016, 11:20:13 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 03:05:21 AM
Oh man, people are into some weird shit. My coworkers decided one day to explain to me, in vivid detail, what sounding was. My face mirrored this

Heard about it. Read about it. Never thought it sounded like a good idea. :o

I imagine it is actually a worse thing to do with your genitals then Asmos idea to season his sausage with chili powder.

Yup. 'Least mine's tasty. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 07:59:44 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2016, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 02:05:48 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 04:59:27 PM
I mean, I can't be surprised anymore. Where ever there is a hole, people are going to try to have sex with it, because reasons.

We are wild animals.
Just one more step EN, one more little step and you'll get there! :lol:

Oh, I've been acquainted with the wild animal in me for my entire life. But he has to be tamed somewhat, or he tears everyone from limb to limb, or dies trying. So the question is: how to keep him under control?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 26, 2016, 08:14:02 PM

Feed him chocolate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 08:16:20 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 26, 2016, 08:14:02 PM
Feed him chocolate.

I've done a fair amount of that, and now I'm 50 lbs. overweight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 27, 2016, 03:01:57 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 07:59:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2016, 07:36:02 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2016, 02:05:48 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 25, 2016, 04:59:27 PM
I mean, I can't be surprised anymore. Where ever there is a hole, people are going to try to have sex with it, because reasons.

We are wild animals.
Just one more step EN, one more little step and you'll get there! :lol:

Oh, I've been acquainted with the wild animal in me for my entire life. But he has to be tamed somewhat, or he tears everyone from limb to limb, or dies trying. So the question is: how to keep him under control?

I think you've got the wrong end of the stick with this wild animal thing. I can't think of a single non-human animal, wild or domestic, who would ever do something like sounding, much less consider it a good thing. This is pure human weirdness at work here. I think the same can be said for the urge to run crazy, tearing things up. Other animals generally don't do that unless they're frightened out of their wits or rabid. Or water buffaloes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM

I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 27, 2016, 07:26:35 PM

I'm thinking about getting off the disability system and into a full time job so I can take college classes online in my own place, at my own pace.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2016, 07:29:53 PM

Quote from: Apathy on June 27, 2016, 07:26:35 PM
I'm thinking about getting off the disability system and into a full time job so I can take college classes online in my own place, at my own pace.

Sounds good. Which college and classes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 27, 2016, 08:08:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 27, 2016, 07:29:53 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 27, 2016, 07:26:35 PM
I'm thinking about getting off the disability system and into a full time job so I can take college classes online in my own place, at my own pace.
Sounds good. Which college and classes?

Nothing fancy. Going for a BA in writing. It's sounds interesting. Maybe when I'm done with that, I will take a degree in Video Game Development and Psychology.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2016, 10:58:25 PM

Sounds like fun, Apathy. 8)

Psychology and Video Game development...that's a dangerous mix. ;) :P You could study the nature of addiction and design ultra addictive games.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 28, 2016, 12:13:24 AM

Quote from: Apathy on June 27, 2016, 08:08:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 27, 2016, 07:29:53 PM
Quote from: Apathy on June 27, 2016, 07:26:35 PM
I'm thinking about getting off the disability system and into a full time job so I can take college classes online in my own place, at my own pace.
Sounds good. Which college and classes?

Nothing fancy. Going for a BA in writing. It's sounds interesting. Maybe when I'm done with that, I will take a degree in Video Game Development and Psychology.

Stephen King says there are two things that are necessary to be a good writer: 1) read a lot; and 2) write a lot. He says there is no other way. He ought to know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 28, 2016, 12:51:01 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2016, 10:58:25 PM
Sounds like fun, Apathy. 8)

Psychology and Video Game development...that's a dangerous mix. ;) :P You could study the nature of addiction and design ultra addictive games.

Haha I never thought of that. Now I can plot this...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM

Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.

No different from in here really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:32:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.

Except here they are virtual. Out there they're mostly real. Probably fake on the inside, but physical beings nonetheless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.

people are evil!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:05:33 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.

people are evil!

Jean-Paul Sartre: "Hell is other people."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 29, 2016, 09:09:34 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:05:33 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.
Jean-Paul Sartre: "Hell is other people."

people are evil!

Maria, No one and Velma, some of us are not so threatening and even quite pleasant. I wish I could meet you all and prove it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on June 30, 2016, 08:19:03 PM

we can meet behind safety glass :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 30, 2016, 08:22:29 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.

people are evil!

People are often stupid

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2016, 08:23:23 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 30, 2016, 08:22:29 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.

people are evil!
People are often stupid

And 50% have a below average IQ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 01, 2016, 08:28:07 PM

^ ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2016, 09:55:04 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on June 30, 2016, 08:19:03 PM
we can meet behind safety glass :o

Well it's some sort of progress I guess. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 03, 2016, 01:26:58 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on June 29, 2016, 09:09:34 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:05:33 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on June 28, 2016, 05:52:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
Quote from: No one on June 28, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 11:31:43 AM
I need to get out more, or perhaps not.

Outside, that's where the people are. People are not good.
No different from in here really.
Jean-Paul Sartre: "Hell is other people."

people are evil!
Maria, No one and Velma, some of us are not so threatening and even quite pleasant. I wish I could meet you all and prove it.

I have been told that I am too nice for my own good sometimes. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2016, 10:36:41 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 01:26:58 AM
...
I have been told that I am too nice for my own good sometimes. :)

I don't know, you can be a very very naughty girl when you're in the mood ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 03, 2016, 05:54:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 03, 2016, 10:36:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 01:26:58 AM
...
I have been told that I am too nice for my own good sometimes. :)
I don't know, you can be a very very naughty girl when you're in the mood ;)

When I'm in the mood. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2016, 07:43:17 PM

Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 05:54:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 03, 2016, 10:36:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 01:26:58 AM
...
I have been told that I am too nice for my own good sometimes. :)
I don't know, you can be a very very naughty girl when you're in the mood ;)
When I'm in the mood. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 03, 2016, 11:12:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 03, 2016, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 05:54:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 03, 2016, 10:36:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 03, 2016, 01:26:58 AM
...
I have been told that I am too nice for my own good sometimes. :)
I don't know, you can be a very very naughty girl when you're in the mood ;)
When I'm in the mood. ;)
;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 04, 2016, 05:11:41 AM

I'm starting to think our dog is genuinely dumb. She has been pretty difficult to house train, but I figure she's only 6 months old, so she is still a baby. But. Today we bought and installed a dog door for her. I spent quite a but of time and treats gradually getting her used to coming through the door when the flap was completely open, then when I only held it partially open, and then having her nose her way through it. After that I put her dinner out on the porch, and she came through the dog door with no help, and then back through it again when she wanted to come inside. Success! Two hours later...she has never seen a dog door in her life. She has no idea what it is, or what I want her to do.

So then, I gave her a dog IQ test that I found online.

Step 1: Call your dog. Do they come? Do they know their name? She came! So far so good! *
Step 2: Put a blanket over them. Do they claw their way out? No.
She eventually started wandering around the house with a blanket over her, like "welp, I guess this is my life now."
Step 3: Show the dog a treat. In front of the dog, hide the treat under a cup. Do they nose or paw the cup over to get the treat? No. She stared at the cup and stared at me, but never tried to knock the cup over to get the treat.

*After the dismal failure of the other two tests, I tried calling "Come here Train Tracks" in the same tone of voice. She came. :/

Conclusion: my dog may be dumb.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 04, 2016, 05:15:14 AM

Yep, she's dumb. There are worse things, though. For example, it would be worse if she was my dog. 😊 Just kidding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 04, 2016, 05:17:04 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 04, 2016, 05:15:14 AM
Yep, she's dumb. There are worse things, though. For example, it would be worse if she was my dog. 😊

That literally made me LOL. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 04, 2016, 05:24:40 AM

No every dog can be SuperDog. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 04, 2016, 02:45:44 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 04, 2016, 05:11:41 AM
Step 1: Call your dog. Do they come? Do they know their name? She came! So far so good! *

Still better than my cat. Or all cats, really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2016, 12:01:50 AM

There's something endearing about dumb dogs, I think.

Mine German Shepard is intelligent, as in she learns things quickly, but she also lacks "street smarts". There was this one time when I was walking in a rural area with her and a another dog (mongrel), who was really clever. There was a snake on the path in front of them, the mongrel saw it, leaped into the air and refused to go near it while my bumbling loony went to sniff it. :lol:

There was another time when she was a puppy that I woke to the sound of her barking. I went outside and saw her playing with a bird-eating spider with a leg span the size of her face. :o
I felt my heart go to my throat that time.

I guess the greatest moment was when I gave both her and the mongrel a piece of meat, she sniffed hers, looked at me and as she did the mongrel quickly swooped both pieces in her mouth and ran off. I've never seen a dog look so bewildered before. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on July 05, 2016, 01:27:16 AM

Ah, dog stuff. As always, feel free to skip entirely.

Quote from: Ali on July 04, 2016, 05:11:41 AM
I'm starting to think our dog is genuinely dumb. She has been pretty difficult to house train, but I figure she's only 6 months old, so she is still a baby. But. Today we bought and installed a dog door for her. I spent quite a but of time and treats gradually getting her used to coming through the door when the flap was completely open, then when I only held it partially open, and then having her nose her way through it. After that I put her dinner out on the porch, and she came through the dog door with no help, and then back through it again when she wanted to come inside. Success! Two hours later...she has never seen a dog door in her life. She has no idea what it is, or what I want her to do.

Fear periods. I knew a dog this age who developed an overwhelming terror of a floor she'd been walking across 5 days a week since she was 8 weeks old. Also not unusual in general - most likely she was still somewhat fearful/unsure after the initial session, so without a strong motivator and encouragement she had second thoughts.

QuoteSo then, I gave her a dog IQ test that I found online.

I hate these

QuoteStep 1: Call your dog. Do they come? Do they know their name? She came! So far so good! *

That's a training issue, not innate intelligence

QuoteStep 2: Put a blanket over them. Do they claw their way out? No.
She eventually started wandering around the house with a blanket over her, like "welp, I guess this is my life now."

This is basically testing their comfort in being covered with a blanket. It's only an intelligence test if we assume that all dogs loathe blankets and will want to be rid of them immediately.

QuoteStep 3: Show the dog a treat. In front of the dog, hide the treat under a cup. Do they nose or paw the cup over to get the treat? No. She stared at the cup and stared at me, but never tried to knock the cup over to get the treat.

You have a "soft", handler oriented dog. You showed her something and then blocked her access to it. She looked to you for further information. You would need to teach her that this is a puzzle you want her to solve, then increase difficulty to assess intelligence (although it will still hinge on food motivation - one of mine wouldn't play with treat toys because why expend the effort when I'm going to make dinner later anyway?). This is especially true if you've been teaching her things like stay out of the kitchen and don't steal food from children.

Quote*After the dismal failure of the other two tests, I tried calling "Come here Train Tracks" in the same tone of voice. She came. :/

Also normal. Most dogs exist in a world of tone and gestural context rather than actual verbal cues.

QuoteConclusion: my dog may be dumb.

Probably not. Intelligence tests are such a weird thing. We don't even really have them right for people. You get into other species and there are all sorts of variables - like, raccoons used to test really poorly because raccoons obsessively collect and wash things, so they would rarely actually complete the test goal itself. If you give a cat or an ape a test that involves climbing, they'll automatically score higher than a dog or pig because those animals don't generally climb. And so forth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on July 05, 2016, 01:37:03 AM

Speaking of dogs, I'm looking at SAR work with Coal. Idk if he'll be into it, since he bombed narc work, but he's got actual motivation to find people. Idk if it will fit into my life, though. Are there really jobs cool with you disappearing for a couple days with no notice to go on a search? Where can I find these?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 05, 2016, 06:15:45 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on July 05, 2016, 01:27:16 AM
Ah, dog stuff. As always, feel free to skip entirely.

Quote from: Ali on July 04, 2016, 05:11:41 AM
I'm starting to think our dog is genuinely dumb. She has been pretty difficult to house train, but I figure she's only 6 months old, so she is still a baby. But. Today we bought and installed a dog door for her. I spent quite a but of time and treats gradually getting her used to coming through the door when the flap was completely open, then when I only held it partially open, and then having her nose her way through it. After that I put her dinner out on the porch, and she came through the dog door with no help, and then back through it again when she wanted to come inside. Success! Two hours later...she has never seen a dog door in her life. She has no idea what it is, or what I want her to do.

Fear periods. I knew a dog this age who developed an overwhelming terror of a floor she'd been walking across 5 days a week since she was 8 weeks old. Also not unusual in general - most likely she was still somewhat fearful/unsure after the initial session, so without a strong motivator and encouragement she had second thoughts.

QuoteSo then, I gave her a dog IQ test that I found online.

I hate these

QuoteStep 1: Call your dog. Do they come? Do they know their name? She came! So far so good! *

That's a training issue, not innate intelligence

QuoteStep 2: Put a blanket over them. Do they claw their way out? No.
She eventually started wandering around the house with a blanket over her, like "welp, I guess this is my life now."

This is basically testing their comfort in being covered with a blanket. It's only an intelligence test if we assume that all dogs loathe blankets and will want to be rid of them immediately.

QuoteStep 3: Show the dog a treat. In front of the dog, hide the treat under a cup. Do they nose or paw the cup over to get the treat? No. She stared at the cup and stared at me, but never tried to knock the cup over to get the treat.

You have a "soft", handler oriented dog. You showed her something and then blocked her access to it. She looked to you for further information. You would need to teach her that this is a puzzle you want her to solve, then increase difficulty to assess intelligence (although it will still hinge on food motivation - one of mine wouldn't play with treat toys because why expend the effort when I'm going to make dinner later anyway?). This is especially true if you've been teaching her things like stay out of the kitchen and don't steal food from children.

Quote*After the dismal failure of the other two tests, I tried calling "Come here Train Tracks" in the same tone of voice. She came. :/

Also normal. Most dogs exist in a world of tone and gestural context rather than actual verbal cues.

QuoteConclusion: my dog may be dumb.

Probably not. Intelligence tests are such a weird thing. We don't even really have them right for people. You get into other species and there are all sorts of variables - like, raccoons used to test really poorly because raccoons obsessively collect and wash things, so they would rarely actually complete the test goal itself. If you give a cat or an ape a test that involves climbing, they'll automatically score higher than a dog or pig because those animals don't generally climb. And so forth.

As always, thanks for the insight PC! I was hoping you would weigh in. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 05, 2016, 08:29:33 PM

SAR pays poorly in my neck of the woods. We have several club like organizations that do SAR for the sheer satisfaction of crashing through the woods looking for a lost or injured person, perhaps a child. There is much bragging, among the group, about the obvious superiority of their dogs. Search and rescue is not the same as tracking. Our dog people do tracking trials with regularity. More for fun and bragging rights than critical discoveries, although some of the handlers have found useful trails of criminals or runaways.

I once knew a woman who was involved with one of our SAR groups. She had an Australian Shephard named Tyler. She and Tyler routinely shut down the bloodhounds and German Shephards because Tyler was faster on the trails and seemed to love bounding through the brambles and underbrush. Your dog does not need to be bred for tracking or rescue work. He/she just needs to like what they are doing and have a handler who knows what they are doing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2016, 01:23:02 PM

Missing Crow's commentary on the European football.

Go Wales!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 07, 2016, 04:50:02 AM

I want to get back in the gym. It's been almost a whole week since I've been. THIS WILL NOT STAND!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2016, 04:53:49 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2016, 01:23:02 PM
Missing Crow's commentary on the European football.

:cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 07, 2016, 08:21:45 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 07, 2016, 04:53:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2016, 01:23:02 PM
Missing Crow's commentary on the European football.

:cryandrun:

:therethere: I'd be willing to bet he comes back eventually. Who can resist us?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2016, 08:40:11 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 07, 2016, 08:21:45 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 07, 2016, 04:53:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 06, 2016, 01:23:02 PM
Missing Crow's commentary on the European football.

:cryandrun:

:therethere: I'd be willing to bet he comes back eventually. Who can resist us?

That's true. :weepy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on July 08, 2016, 02:31:32 AM

I really wanted to reason to something coherently here but I am drunk af

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 08, 2016, 03:42:19 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on July 08, 2016, 02:31:32 AM
I really wanted to reason to something coherently here but I am drunk af

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 08, 2016, 12:12:59 PM

you know it's |those" days of the month when you burst into tears just by watching a vid. of an airplane taking off

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 08, 2016, 03:10:30 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on July 08, 2016, 02:31:32 AM
I really wanted to reason to something coherently here but I am drunk af

:hammock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 08, 2016, 05:30:48 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on July 08, 2016, 02:31:32 AM
I really wanted to reason to something coherently here but I am drunk af

:drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 08, 2016, 09:40:10 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on July 08, 2016, 12:12:59 PM
you know it's |those" days of the month when you burst into tears just by watching a vid. of an airplane taking off

Planes taking off are inspiring - a metaphor for human hopes and potential. I can understand your feeling, even tho I don't have "those days of the month."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 08, 2016, 10:09:00 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on July 08, 2016, 12:12:59 PM
you know it's |those" days of the month when you burst into tears just by watching a vid. of an airplane taking off

:therethere:
I know, "those days of the month when you burst into tears just by watching a vid. of an airplane taking off" :weepy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on July 09, 2016, 05:24:51 AM

let's see what happens when I watch a video of a plane land!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 09, 2016, 05:38:36 AM

Quote from: MariaEvri on July 09, 2016, 05:24:51 AM
let's see what happens when I watch a video of a plane land!

(https://popculturedfangirl.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/donna-twin-peaks.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 09, 2016, 03:35:04 PM

Woken early a Winter Saturday, wife talking on the phone, my daughter is in hospital again.
"She's OK, I would have woke you if she wasn't."

500km away daughter doesn't want her local grandmother to come, she asks for her husband who is < a grandfather's asshole.
Things don't go well on an emotional level, daughter is upset, grandmother and < than asshole tells her to get over it.
< asshole could have been a soccer contender back in the motherland, but he didn't so get over it.

She's planed to win her age group in the world championship of her chosen sport this September, for years.
She pushes body her beyond endurance, embraces pains I can't imagine, I wish she wouldn't.

Minor collarbone fracture and major bike expense, car drives away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2016, 06:03:52 PM

By the grace of The Asmo, ratties emerge victorious once again.

http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/129879/slangen-angriper-da-kommer-rottemor-til-unnsetning

(Note: video may be somewhat ad-prone)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi558.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss24%2Fblivvy86%2Fsmilies%2Fhappy-roll-smiley.gif&hash=1eb75275097eea81ed7d0914280da814dd67a405)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2016, 08:11:32 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 09, 2016, 03:35:04 PM
Woken early a Winter Saturday, wife talking on the phone, my daughter is in hospital again.
"She's OK, I would have woke you if she wasn't."

500km away daughter doesn't want her local grandmother to come, she asks for her husband who is < a grandfather's asshole.
Things don't go well on an emotional level, daughter is upset, grandmother and < than asshole tells her to get over it.
< asshole could have been a soccer contender back in the motherland, but he didn't so get over it.

She's planed to win her age group in the world championship of her chosen sport this September, for years.
She pushes body her beyond endurance, embraces pains I can't imagine, I wish she wouldn't.

Minor collarbone fracture and major bike expense, car drives away.

That sucks, BPII. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 10, 2016, 06:39:41 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 09, 2016, 03:35:04 PM
Woken early a Winter Saturday, wife talking on the phone, my daughter is in hospital again.
"She's OK, I would have woke you if she wasn't."

500km away daughter doesn't want her local grandmother to come, she asks for her husband who is < a grandfather's asshole.
Things don't go well on an emotional level, daughter is upset, grandmother and < than asshole tells her to get over it.
< asshole could have been a soccer contender back in the motherland, but he didn't so get over it.

She's planed to win her age group in the world championship of her chosen sport this September, for years.
She pushes body her beyond endurance, embraces pains I can't imagine, I wish she wouldn't.

Minor collarbone fracture and major bike expense, car drives away.

Bummer on 3 counts.
At least the collar bone will heal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 10, 2016, 08:24:08 PM

Something profound, sort of.

Ruminating on my life; no nostalgia, no sorrow, no guilt involved in this particular process. Perhaps Socrates (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_unexamined_life_is_not_worth_living) hsd the right of it. Perhaps something in the book I am reading (one of those sci-ti jobs with moral questions in it) triggered it of.

I have had the experience of armed forces training and service (though as a technician, we were still last line combatants). I have helped fight an oil depot fire, climbed cliffs, skied slopes and plumbed the depths of caves. I have been scuba diving and parascending - but never managed to fit in a free fall or paraglider flight. There were less than comfortable occurences in all of those activities.

I have fought years of depression, an almost fatal heart attack and the consequences of that. And come out an optimist.

Relevant to my thoughts of today, but not originated by me: fear can a tool that can be used to one's own advantage but panic may be the worst enemy one can ever face.

The last is, of course, assuming you never get on the wrong side of an axe or gun wielding psychopath in a confined place. Statistics are on your side in avoiding this.

So, "Don't panic Mr, Mrs or Ms Whoeve!"*

*Non-Brits may need that explained.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 11, 2016, 05:11:34 AM

Agree that panic is a grave enemy. Keep calm, keep your wits. In crises, things can go into slow motion - watch things develop and often a way of escape/victory emerges. Unless, of course, you are surprised by a sniper. Then it's lights out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 11, 2016, 09:39:26 AM

Later : Oops,, pisted in wrong thread, can't find one about "makes you think" or something...

Later still: nope, "Makes you think" is about current affairs - so I mis-posted in that one really.

What a dork! ;)

Reading that same book, still . . .

Probably anecdotal but illustrative of a way of thinking. During the last war the boffins carefully plotted every bullet hole in returning bombers, analysed these and presented the results for the brass to debate.

It was decided that armouring the "favoured" target areas on the aircraft was a good idea - until a Flight Leutenant cleared his throat.

"You have something to say, Flight Leutenant?" asked the senior officer, haughtily.

"Yes, sir, I suggest you armour everywhere but these areas. After all, these aircraft came back."

He remained a Flight Leutenant for the renainder of the war.

The morals:

Look at both sides of the evidence before you.
and
Smartasses do not prosper when idiots are in charge.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 06:38:52 PM

I just installed Win 10, I hope I don't regret that decision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 11, 2016, 06:49:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 06:38:52 PM
I just installed Win 10, I hope I don't regret that decision.

I have it but mine was an early version that you can make look and work like 7 or 8. I hate the "Metro" desktop so use the "classic" one.

Later versions of Office do work faster with it and, so far, no probs with most of the upper end non-Microshioft applications. But some, like my new blood pressure meter, won't work with 10. That is not MS's fault (for a change).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 11, 2016, 11:39:05 PM

Gloucester; Don't sweat the inevitable doom of the worlds collective intelligence. Therefore keep your BP in check. HAF needs the likes of you and quite few other of our forum sages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 13, 2016, 01:22:02 PM

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2016/07/eot_20160713.mp3

That's a radio story/program, I thought it was fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 13, 2016, 05:28:32 PM

Thanks for that, Bad Penny II. Never heard of neenish tarts, though I'd probably enjoy them. Wikipedia gives the origin as Germany, but with no basis for that attribution. I enjoyed the story of the search for the origin, and the little kicker about Ruby Neenish at the end. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 13, 2016, 05:58:11 PM

Quote from: Icarus on July 11, 2016, 11:39:05 PM
Gloucester; Don't sweat the inevitable doom of the worlds collective intelligence. Therefore keep your BP in check. HAF needs the likes of you and quite few other of our forum sages.

Resting BP hanging around 105/65 at the moment. That's not 'cos I is athletic 'tis 'cos me ticker is only working at about 55% volume efficiency, Severe Left Ventricular Systolic Impairment. So the odd few millimeters higher does not bother me greatly.

A couple of months ago carrying the shopping up the stairs necessitated extra nitrates and an immediate ten minute rest on the sofa to get my breath back and BP down. Monday I carried 10kg+ up the stairs, put it away and did other chores before making a cuppa and sitting. Emailed my consultant to let him know, "Very impressed" was his comment. So, feeling happy at the moment :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM

I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2016, 07:05:24 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:

What was it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 13, 2016, 07:24:53 PM

Never been a Farcebook person.

QuoteAlong with a photograph of what they had for lunch.

Is that before or after eating it, Mags?

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 13, 2016, 08:08:07 PM

I posted this on Facebook, but I thought I'd repeat it here:

The company I work for farms out its Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork. Today I got a call from that company saying they have approved both my FMLA leave and my return to work.

My surgery was May 23rd. I returned to work on June 27th.

My question is, if they hadn't approved it, would I have to go back in time to before the surgery and not have it done?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 08:33:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:
What was it?

What was what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 08:45:19 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 13, 2016, 07:24:53 PM
Never been a Farcebook person.

QuoteAlong with a photograph of what they had for lunch.

Is that before or after eating it, Mags?

;)

I've never been a Farcebook person, either. I have an account, but only because Tank created a "lifeboat" while we waited for Asmo (Bless his Holy Gray Lump), to bring back the forum when it crashed. It's a 'fake' account, it has my fake name, fake area of where I live and a fake birthday. Everyone here knows that, except the rest of the world. I guess you can say I created it, for 'medicinal purposes', only.--To relieve the pain of not being able to be with everyone here, everyday. :shrug:

Before or after eating? :snicker:
I think they do it before, during and after.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 14, 2016, 06:54:14 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 08:33:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:
What was it?
What was what?

What was the name of the drink? So I know to avoid it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 14, 2016, 07:10:16 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 14, 2016, 06:54:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 08:33:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:
What was it?
What was what?
What was the name of the drink? So I know to avoid it.

Oh! I'm sorry I didn't understand your question. :picard facepalm:
Maybe Ecurb Noselrub should call Adult Protective Services. :notsure:
I just called it, a sparkling coconut drink because I didn't want to say the name of the brand. :-\ But if you Google their slogan, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." It will take you to it. ;)

Who knows, maybe you'll like it. I love coconuts, and I'll buy anything with coconut in it, but this time, I wasted $2.00 on one of those cans. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 14, 2016, 08:19:55 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 14, 2016, 07:10:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 14, 2016, 06:54:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 08:33:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 13, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 13, 2016, 07:02:50 PM
I just tasted something nasty. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
It's a sparkling coconut drink. If I were to taste Coppertone® Tanning lotion, that's what it would probably taste like. On the side of this nasty drink, it says, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." :eyeroll:

I just wanted to share this with all of you. This is the sort of thing people share on Facebook, isn't it? Along with a photograph of what they had for lunch. :unsure:
What was it?
What was what?
What was the name of the drink? So I know to avoid it.
Oh! I'm sorry I didn't understand your question. :picard facepalm:
Maybe Ecurb Noselrub should call Adult Protective Services. :notsure:
I just called it, a sparkling coconut drink because I didn't want to say the name of the brand. :-\ But if you Google their slogan, "This fresh flavor is the best thing to happen to coconuts since the coconut bra." It will take you to it. ;)

Who knows, maybe you'll like it. I love coconuts, and I'll buy anything with coconut in it, but this time, I wasted $2.00 on one of those cans. >:(

Is this it?
(https://gianteagleproducts.blob.core.windows.net/images/376/00852311004631-GE-20160211025335.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 14, 2016, 02:41:33 PM

Yes. That's the nasty drink. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fractalforums.com%2FSmileys%2Fdefault%2Fvomit.gif&hash=6453ad55bd1bcf6030c1c9d00b868312ac412a6f)
Try it and tell me what you think. I know you like coconut too, but then you found out it's also a diuretic. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 14, 2016, 02:51:28 PM

yesterday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 14, 2016, 04:35:02 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 13, 2016, 05:28:32 PM
Thanks for that, Bad Penny II. Never heard of neenish tarts, though I'd probably enjoy them. Wikipedia gives the origin as Germany, but with no basis for that attribution. I enjoyed the story of the search for the origin, and the little kicker about Ruby Neenish at the end. ;)

Thanks for replying, I think it is a fun story but gloom seems to be in fashion.
I loved that guy at the end, what a treasure.

My wiki says:

QuoteA neenish tart (or neenish cake) is a tart made with a pastry base and a filling consisting of sweet gelatine-set cream, mock cream, icing sugar paste, or lemon and sweetened condensed milk mixture, with dried icing on the top of the tart in two colours. The addition of a layer of raspberry jam is a common recipe variation. The colours used for the icing are usually some combination of brown, white, and pink. They are almost exclusively sized as individual servings, 60–80 mm in diameter. The tart was originally created in Australia and is mainly found there and in New Zealand

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 14, 2016, 07:24:08 PM

Hmm, some anonymous editor (not me--all my Wikipedia edits are signed) changed the Wikipedia article yesterday to show the origin as Australia, then somebody else reverted it to Germany, and today it's been changed back (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neenish_tart&diff=next&oldid=729613044). I assume at least a few people are watching the article, because this all took place after I questioned the origin in the talk page for the article. In fact the first edit changing it to Australia took place less than half an hour after my talk page comment. :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2016, 07:36:25 PM

Pleasure and a touch of pride is on my mind.

My best friend, Jane, has two "Hudl" tablets (one broke yonks ago and she bought a bigger one - then I managed to fix the old one). Both of them then reached the point where the USB sockets got so worn neither would charge.

Found replacement parts and ordered them. Today I fitted them.

I was very pleased when Jane, paying very close attention to what I did, said, "I think I could do that next time."

I felt good about that! Jane is a very "crafty" and very intelligent (for a blonde ;) ) woman and has taught herself as much about computers as I ever passed on when she first got one. She took the advice, "Just play with it, press things and think about what happens" to heart.

I am really going to miss her when she moves to Devon . . .

Have to find a new lunch buddy as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 12:25:01 AM

It's only 20:30, but...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy20%2Fbecksz%2Fofftobed.gif&hash=99712c3c0511e1d48f0e25dd12b36f4aec0943fd)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fsleep%2Fsleepy-smiley-face.gif&hash=f3c731b17330ab26c5128bac3299d356a400cc35)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 18, 2016, 06:22:29 AM

Just got back from my vacation in Bavaria. Spent some quality time with my wife and managed to relax a lot (no Internet connection ;)) Yesterday's drive back home however was an ordeal. "Millions" of cars on the road, one traffic jam and road works after another. Lesson learned: Never drive long distances in Germany on Fridays and in the weekends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 18, 2016, 08:50:25 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 12:25:01 AM
It's only 20:30, but...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy20%2Fbecksz%2Fofftobed.gif&hash=99712c3c0511e1d48f0e25dd12b36f4aec0943fd)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fsleep%2Fsleepy-smiley-face.gif&hash=f3c731b17330ab26c5128bac3299d356a400cc35)

My wife finds it odd that I go to bed when I'm tiered. My 'bed time' ranges from 20:30 to 22:30. She seems to see going to bed before midnight as some sort of defeat. I think the root of this is bound up with her relationship with her mother who insisted her bed time was 19:00 whether she was tiered or not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2016, 08:55:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 18, 2016, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 12:25:01 AM
It's only 20:30, but...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy20%2Fbecksz%2Fofftobed.gif&hash=99712c3c0511e1d48f0e25dd12b36f4aec0943fd)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fsleep%2Fsleepy-smiley-face.gif&hash=f3c731b17330ab26c5128bac3299d356a400cc35)
My wife finds it odd that I go to bed when I'm tiered. My 'bed time' ranges from 20:30 to 22:30. She seems to see going to bed before midnight as some sort of defeat. I think the root of this is bound up with her relationship with her mother who insisted her bed time was 19:00 whether she was tiered or not.

How many tiers have you got, Tank?

;)

I also go to bed when I feel like it, but I live alone.

Since I spend a lot of time reading might as well read under the duvet in the winter, saves on energy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 18, 2016, 10:19:17 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 18, 2016, 08:55:10 AM

How many tiers have you got, Tank?

;)

Lots, Onions have layers, Ogres have layers, Tanks have layers,... You get it? They all have layers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2016, 11:24:24 AM

Also, Asmos. They too get laid on regular basis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2016, 02:42:16 PM

So apparently, WikiLeaks are preparing to leak over one hundred thousand documents related to Turkish power structure...

...I wonder how many of those are supposed to be available to general public? In any case, I consider WikiLeaks a bunch of anarchist assholes, and assholes do what assholes do. Also, those who yell "I have the right to know" loudest, are often the same people who do not, in fact, have that right any more than any other member of the "grey masses." Show me your security clearance and I'll share my secrets with you - but only the ones I have to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2016, 03:57:15 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 18, 2016, 02:42:16 PM
So apparently, WikiLeaks are preparing to leak over one hundred thousand documents related to Turkish power structure...

...I wonder how many of those are supposed to be available to general public? In any case, I consider WikiLeaks a bunch of anarchist assholes, and assholes do what assholes do. Also, those who yell "I have the right to know" loudest, are often the same people who do not, in fact, have that right any more than any other member of the "grey masses." Show me your security clearance and I'll share my secrets with you - but only the ones I have to.

Yup, secrets that aren't any longer can also endanger the innocent.

All for free speech and FoI providing one uses it in a responsible (to humanity as a whole) way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 18, 2016, 06:44:58 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 18, 2016, 06:22:29 AM
Just got back from my vacation in Bavaria. Spent some quality time with my wife and managed to relax a lot (no Internet connection ;)) Yesterday's drive back home however was an ordeal. "Millions" of cars on the road, one traffic jam and road works after another. Lesson learned: Never drive long distances in Germany on Fridays and in the weekends.

It's good to have you back, Tom62. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 10:51:00 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 18, 2016, 06:22:29 AM
Just got back from my vacation in Bavaria. Spent some quality time with my wife and managed to relax a lot (no Internet connection ;)) Yesterday's drive back home however was an ordeal. "Millions" of cars on the road, one traffic jam and road works after another. Lesson learned: Never drive long distances in Germany on Fridays and in the weekends.

Isn't that part of the fun? ;) :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 11:01:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 18, 2016, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 12:25:01 AM
It's only 20:30, but...

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My wife finds it odd that I go to bed when I'm tiered. My 'bed time' ranges from 20:30 to 22:30. She seems to see going to bed before midnight as some sort of defeat. I think the root of this is bound up with her relationship with her mother who insisted her bed time was 19:00 whether she was tiered or not.

I used to stay up all night when I was in my early twenties but these days I just don't have that kind of energy anymore. :sad sigh: It's like all those hours I spent awake when I should have been asleep have finally caught up with me, and nowadays at 23:00 I'm usually in deep slumber. Now, if I don't have to wake up early the next morning it's a different story. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 19, 2016, 05:20:59 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 18, 2016, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 18, 2016, 06:22:29 AM
Just got back from my vacation in Bavaria. Spent some quality time with my wife and managed to relax a lot (no Internet connection ;)) Yesterday's drive back home however was an ordeal. "Millions" of cars on the road, one traffic jam and road works after another. Lesson learned: Never drive long distances in Germany on Fridays and in the weekends.
It's good to have you back, Tom62. :hug:

Thank you :). It is good to be back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 19, 2016, 05:22:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2016, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 18, 2016, 06:22:29 AM
Just got back from my vacation in Bavaria. Spent some quality time with my wife and managed to relax a lot (no Internet connection ;)) Yesterday's drive back home however was an ordeal. "Millions" of cars on the road, one traffic jam and road works after another. Lesson learned: Never drive long distances in Germany on Fridays and in the weekends.

Isn't that part of the fun? ;) :P

Not when my wife is driving ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 19, 2016, 07:09:44 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 18, 2016, 03:57:15 PM
All for free speech and FoI providing one uses it in a responsible (to humanity as a whole) way.

I am not at all for total freedom of information. Industrial espionage can cost me money. State espionage can cost me a few freedoms. The list of potential consequences of certain kinds of information flowing completely freely at any level is long and nasty.

Free speech in the sense of freedom of self-expression..? Absolutely, go for it! Free speech as in revealing something that relates to my person, directly or indirectly, without my consent? Fuck that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 20, 2016, 04:58:10 AM

Just saw an "authority" on the Science Channel tell all us hoi polloi about this interesting phenomenon called frisson (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frisson) (click the little speaker button next to the word to hear it). OK, that's fine--it doesn't hurt for people to expand their vocabularies. Except this clown repeatedly pronounced it "frizzion." He clearly had never heard of the word let alone having heard it before, and apparently nobody involved in creating the little infoblurb had either. You'd think you'd go to the trouble of finding out how to pronounce this word that you've just learned, and are preparing to tell the public about. :headshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 20, 2016, 10:11:31 AM

Quote from: Recusant on July 20, 2016, 04:58:10 AM
Just saw an "authority" on the Science Channel tell all us hoi polloi about this interesting phenomenon called frisson (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frisson) (click the little speaker button next to the word to hear it). OK, that's fine--it doesn't hurt for people to expand their vocabularies. Except this clown repeatedly pronounced it "frizzion." He clearly had never heard of the word let alone having heard it before, and apparently nobody involved in creating the little infoblurb had either. You'd think you'd go to the trouble of finding out how to pronounce this word that you've just learned, and are preparing to tell the public about. :headshake:

I can only recall it pronounced the way it is spelt, If I read it I'd imagine it that way.
I prefer it that way, I think it sounds more like what it means that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 20, 2016, 10:25:49 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 20, 2016, 10:11:31 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 20, 2016, 04:58:10 AM
Just saw an "authority" on the Science Channel tell all us hoi polloi about this interesting phenomenon called frisson (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frisson) (click the little speaker button next to the word to hear it). OK, that's fine--it doesn't hurt for people to expand their vocabularies. Except this clown repeatedly pronounced it "frizzion." He clearly had never heard of the word let alone having heard it before, and apparently nobody involved in creating the little infoblurb had either. You'd think you'd go to the trouble of finding out how to pronounce this word that you've just learned, and are preparing to tell the public about. :headshake:

I can only recall it pronounced the way it is spelt, If I read it I'd imagine it that way.
I prefer it that way, I think it sounds more like what it means that way.

Another one of those French words that came into English without suffering a pronunciation change to an Anglo-Saxon form. Though, strictly, that would be "fris-son".

I have heard it pronounced "freeze-on" and the more English "friss-on".

Bit like (as said) "onvelope" v "envelope", is one right and 'tother wrong?

"Frizzion" is just plain wrong though.

Pronunciation is fascinating, have you heard people pronounce "wh" at the start of words like "wheel" as "hw"?

Are they wrong? Not if you consider these, mostly, Anglo-Saxon words were spelt the second way originally:

Whale from hwael
Wheel from hweol
Where from hwaer
etc.

Though it is considered an affectation of poshness by most people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 20, 2016, 12:29:32 PM

I have an itchy ankle, bloody leeches.
A leech latches on and I itch for week.
Assaulted me, tried to get away, I salted him.
Don't like ticks, I've been atticked many times.
Mosquitoes, it's mid winter, why not migrate?
Mosies and ticks, itch and wonder about disease.
Oh ants, I squash them, I am of course anti ant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 20, 2016, 01:40:20 PM

The Asmo recommends vast clouds of insecticide. Surround yourself with those and just like that, you are nearly itch-free. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 20, 2016, 07:00:00 PM

Recusants frisson led to a link that can be fun when you have run out of things to do. http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-games/vocabulary-quiz

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 20, 2016, 08:19:32 PM

Got 9/10, last one got me, never seen the word before and could not derive etymology.

Summat up with the scoring though, I was pretty close to the top for the 70s age group, 2720 out of 2733, but the graph had me at 3000+.

Used to like the vocabulary game in the Readers' Digest - same format.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 21, 2016, 08:35:31 AM

Despite the fact the autoimmune disease that is trying to kill my joints has gone into a full flare, my orthopedist says my recovery from knee replacement surgery is going very well. Both he and my physical therapist are pleased with my progress.

Now I'm just waiting to see the rheumatologist so we can get the autoimmune disease under control again so I won't be hurting so much all the time. I see her on the 29th. I tried to get my appointment moved up, but the only opening they had was on the 28th. It was not worth all the hassle of rearranging things to get in a day earlier. This is my new rheumatologist, so it will be the first time I've seen her. My previous rheumatologist retired.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2016, 09:11:15 AM

Here's hoping your new dictor will find you some relief, Velma.

From a friend's suffering I know that my bursitis and, even, gout are less of a problem than full blown arthritis, but it does give me an insight into your pain

:therethere:.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 21, 2016, 09:45:34 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 21, 2016, 09:11:15 AM
Here's hoping your new dictor will find you some relief, Velma.

From a friend's suffering I know that my bursitis and, even, gout are less of a problem than full blown arthritis, but it does give me an insight into your pain

:therethere:.

Thank you. I hope you feel better soon also.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 21, 2016, 09:46:56 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 08:35:31 AM
Despite the fact the autoimmune disease that is trying to kill my joints has gone into a full flare, my orthopedist says my recovery from knee replacement surgery is going very well. Both he and my physical therapist are pleased with my progress.

Now I'm just waiting to see the rheumatologist so we can get the autoimmune disease under control again so I won't be hurting so much all the time. I see her on the 29th. I tried to get my appointment moved up, but the only opening they had was on the 28th. It was not worth all the hassle of rearranging things to get in a day earlier. This is my new rheumatologist, so it will be the first time I've seen her. My previous rheumatologist retired.

Wow, it's just one step forward, two steps back some times isn't it? Good luck with the new doctor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 21, 2016, 07:38:15 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 21, 2016, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 08:35:31 AM
Despite the fact the autoimmune disease that is trying to kill my joints has gone into a full flare, my orthopedist says my recovery from knee replacement surgery is going very well. Both he and my physical therapist are pleased with my progress.

Now I'm just waiting to see the rheumatologist so we can get the autoimmune disease under control again so I won't be hurting so much all the time. I see her on the 29th. I tried to get my appointment moved up, but the only opening they had was on the 28th. It was not worth all the hassle of rearranging things to get in a day earlier. This is my new rheumatologist, so it will be the first time I've seen her. My previous rheumatologist retired.

Wow, it's just one step forward, two steps back some times isn't it? Good luck with the new doctor.

There are times it feels that way.

Thank you. I hate breaking in a new doctor. Even better, this one has only been in practice since last year. Although, it is entirely possible she still has that new doctor shine. :D I am glad that I do have the option of asking to see a different doctor in the group if she doesn't work out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 22, 2016, 12:18:01 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 07:38:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 21, 2016, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 08:35:31 AM
Despite the fact the autoimmune disease that is trying to kill my joints has gone into a full flare, my orthopedist says my recovery from knee replacement surgery is going very well. Both he and my physical therapist are pleased with my progress.

Now I'm just waiting to see the rheumatologist so we can get the autoimmune disease under control again so I won't be hurting so much all the time. I see her on the 29th. I tried to get my appointment moved up, but the only opening they had was on the 28th. It was not worth all the hassle of rearranging things to get in a day earlier. This is my new rheumatologist, so it will be the first time I've seen her. My previous rheumatologist retired.

Wow, it's just one step forward, two steps back some times isn't it? Good luck with the new doctor.
There are times it feels that way.

Thank you. I hate breaking in a new doctor. Even better, this one has only been in practice since last year. Although, it is entirely possible she still has that new doctor shine. :D I am glad that I do have the option of asking to see a different doctor in the group if she doesn't work out.

A bit of a roller coaster for you Velma. Hope you're on the up again soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 22, 2016, 03:15:03 AM

You two have been busy.
You shot a carer from a mental health centre.
Why? Was he being threatening?
No he was just lying there.
Ah, a trip hazard, they are quite dangerous, a threat to the community.

You went to his mothers to notify her of the incident, and shot her too. Why.
Ummmm, she was slow to answer the door.
And we found an old Bob Marley cassette.
Legit or copied.
Seems legit, Buffalo Soldier is a bit squanky though.
Shame, I'm sure you can hang pirates at sea, something similar would surely apply.
But there's obviously a drug connection so we'll be able to smooth this one over.

The funeral service, you both opened fire, impressive hit rate. Any comments?
Errrr, no.
Hmm, I see one of them, the guy in the wheel chair had a prior for trip hazard.
Obviously a bad bunch, well done.
We've decided to transfer you to the training academy, report there on Monday, you can go.
No! No! No! Put your guns away, it's not locked, just turn the forken handle for fork sake.
Sorry, sorry sir.
No don't apologise, Jagger was wrong about the painting of doors, much too provocative.
Go!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 24, 2016, 11:05:27 PM

I'm too sober for this family function.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 25, 2016, 12:26:21 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 22, 2016, 03:15:03 AM
You two have been busy.
You shot a carer from a mental health centre.
Why? Was he being threatening?
No he was just lying there.
Ah, a trip hazard, they are quite dangerous, a threat to the community.

It doesn't get any better. The officer was apparently trying to shoot the autistic person sitting on the ground with a white toy truck in his hand who was next to the carer. "Bullet that struck caregiver was meant to protect him, police union prez says" | Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article91160077.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2016, 08:33:40 AM

Quote from: Recusant on July 25, 2016, 12:26:21 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 22, 2016, 03:15:03 AM
You two have been busy.
You shot a carer from a mental health centre.
Why? Was he being threatening?
No he was just lying there.
Ah, a trip hazard, they are quite dangerous, a threat to the community.

It doesn't get any better. The officer was apparently trying to shoot the autistic person sitting on the ground with a white toy truck in his hand who was next to the carer. "Bullet that struck caregiver was meant to protect him, police union prez says" | Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article91160077.html)

So, something of a case of, "It's OK folks, we don't normally shoot black people here, just the mentally ill. And our officers can't hit a barn door anyway."

When one is in the shit stop spouting it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 25, 2016, 03:37:44 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 25, 2016, 08:33:40 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 25, 2016, 12:26:21 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 22, 2016, 03:15:03 AM
You two have been busy.
You shot a carer from a mental health centre.
Why? Was he being threatening?
No he was just lying there.
Ah, a trip hazard, they are quite dangerous, a threat to the community.

It doesn't get any better. The officer was apparently trying to shoot the autistic person sitting on the ground with a white toy truck in his hand who was next to the carer. "Bullet that struck caregiver was meant to protect him, police union prez says" | Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article91160077.html)

So, something of a case of, "It's OK folks, we don't normally shoot black people here, just the mentally ill. And our officers can't hit a barn door anyway."

When one is in the shit stop spouting it!

My problem with this whole "protecting him" line isn't just that they handcuffed him (I understand that's standard procedure) but they left him lying there bleeding for 20 mins. I'm sure the police are trained in first aid, they'd just about have to be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2016, 04:00:43 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 25, 2016, 03:37:44 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 25, 2016, 08:33:40 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 25, 2016, 12:26:21 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 22, 2016, 03:15:03 AM
You two have been busy.
You shot a carer from a mental health centre.
Why? Was he being threatening?
No he was just lying there.
Ah, a trip hazard, they are quite dangerous, a threat to the community.

It doesn't get any better. The officer was apparently trying to shoot the autistic person sitting on the ground with a white toy truck in his hand who was next to the carer. "Bullet that struck caregiver was meant to protect him, police union prez says" | Miami Herald (http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article91160077.html)

So, something of a case of, "It's OK folks, we don't normally shoot black people here, just the mentally ill. And our officers can't hit a barn door anyway."

When one is in the shit stop spouting it!

My problem with this whole "protecting him" line isn't just that they handcuffed him (I understand that's standard procedure) but they left him lying there bleeding for 20 mins. I'm sure the police are trained in first aid, they'd just about have to be.

The reported behaviour, and responses, of the American police - and especially small town police - never ceases to amaze ( and abhor) me. I am coming to believe that the portrayal that I used to watch on TV many years ago , and think a theatrical parody, is a pale shadow of the real thing.

Is the training and regulation so poor? Do politics play such a large part? Are the responses as often as self- protective as those I have heard in recent months?

Our Bobbies have their faults but I'll go with them rather than the American variety, thanks. But then, when anyone can get hold of a gun, legally or not . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2016, 11:14:39 PM

ZZzzZzZZzZZzz...Feeling so sleepy, had a rough night and couldn't sleep.

All it takes is one thing to worry about and it's full blown insomnia. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 27, 2016, 11:20:09 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2016, 11:14:39 PM
ZZzzZzZZzZZzz...Feeling so sleepy, had a rough night and couldn't sleep.

All it takes is one thing to worry about and it's full blown insomnia. :sad sigh:

:console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2016, 11:41:04 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 27, 2016, 11:20:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2016, 11:14:39 PM
ZZzzZzZZzZZzz...Feeling so sleepy, had a rough night and couldn't sleep.

All it takes is one thing to worry about and it's full blown insomnia. :sad sigh:

:console:

Thank you.

Solved a few problems this afternoon so I think I'll sleep like a log today. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 28, 2016, 06:43:42 PM

(Inspired by my facebook feed today):

I can understand having legitimate objections to Hillary Clinton as president. However, if part of your rallying cry against her is "Benghazi!" I reserve the right to point at you and laugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 28, 2016, 11:55:00 PM

The Clintons are political animals who simply want power. But even with her warts she is more experienced, stable and presidential than Trump. She's the lesser of two evils and I will vote for her. I can't imagine Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military in history.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2016, 01:08:03 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 28, 2016, 11:55:00 PM
The Clintons are political animals who simply want power. But even with her warts she is more experienced, stable and presidential than Trump. She's the lesser of two evils and I will vote for her. I can't imagine Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military in history.

So, much like the Kennedy clan then?

But, in your position I would be standing beside you! You guys have little choice if you rationalise it.

An American "expert" was saying earlier that there are 40% who will vote Democrat and 40 % who will vote Republican regardless who is in the frame. So the future of your country, and of the world to some degree, is in the hands of 20%. Assuming any of those actually get off their arses and vote.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 29, 2016, 02:14:00 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 29, 2016, 01:08:03 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 28, 2016, 11:55:00 PM
The Clintons are political animals who simply want power. But even with her warts she is more experienced, stable and presidential than Trump. She's the lesser of two evils and I will vote for her. I can't imagine Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military in history.

So, much like the Kennedy clan then?

But, in your position I would be standing beside you! You guys have little choice if you rationalise it.

An American "expert" was saying earlier that there are 40% who will vote Democrat and 40 % who will vote Republican regardless who is in the frame. So the future of your country, and of the world to some degree, is in the hands of 20%. Assuming any of those actually get off their arses and vote.

I'm voting!!!! Oh yes me! I'm voting! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2016, 02:21:59 AM

Quote from: Apathy on July 29, 2016, 02:14:00 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 29, 2016, 01:08:03 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 28, 2016, 11:55:00 PM
The Clintons are political animals who simply want power. But even with her warts she is more experienced, stable and presidential than Trump. She's the lesser of two evils and I will vote for her. I can't imagine Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military in history.

So, much like the Kennedy clan then?

But, in your position I would be standing beside you! You guys have little choice if you rationalise it.

An American "expert" was saying earlier that there are 40% who will vote Democrat and 40 % who will vote Republican regardless who is in the frame. So the future of your country, and of the world to some degree, is in the hands of 20%. Assuming any of those actually get off their arses and vote.

I'm voting!!!! Oh yes me! I'm voting! :frolic:

Hi there 20%er!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:35:34 AM

I find out if I get a promotion at work tomorrow. I'll be put on full time days instead of part time nights plus a raise to at least 10 dollars an hour. I really hope I get it and I'm so anxious for tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2016, 06:19:37 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:35:34 AM
I find out if I get a promotion at work tomorrow. I'll be put on full time days instead of part time nights plus a raise to at least 10 dollars an hour. I really hope I get it and I'm so anxious for tomorrow.

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2016, 07:03:41 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:35:34 AM
I find out if I get a promotion at work tomorrow. I'll be put on full time days instead of part time nights plus a raise to at least 10 dollars an hour. I really hope I get it and I'm so anxious for tomorrow.

I'll keep my fingers, legs and eyes crossed for you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 29, 2016, 09:17:55 AM

A Norwegian tabloid is running a story about a secret tunnel "sowing doubt about Hitler's death"

Really? If memory serves, the guy was born in the late 1880s. I bet 1000:1 that he's dead as a fucking doornail.

My point is, why invent stories from things that are not? We have enough interesting shit happening in the world to fill the pages. Leave the Second World War to the historians. It belongs to them now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 29, 2016, 03:40:45 PM

Quote from: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:35:34 AM
I find out if I get a promotion at work tomorrow. I'll be put on full time days instead of part time nights plus a raise to at least 10 dollars an hour. I really hope I get it and I'm so anxious for tomorrow.

Good luck! Will cross any and all applicable body parts. ;D

Me, I got to do a good deed today. Was surveying buildings in an area of cabins and vacation cottages when a woman asked if we could help her get to the local medical clinic before it shut for the weekend (does not have emergency room services). Apparently she was suffering from a significant infection and had been issued the wrong type of medication. Being alone and not able to drive, she needed some help. Seeing a guy walking around with a jacket saying "Målselv Municipality" on it she came over and asked. Seeing how much discomfort she was in, of course I agreed to drive her to the clinic.

Ironic coincidence; my car is a decommisioned ambulance. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 29, 2016, 04:08:03 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 29, 2016, 03:40:45 PM
Quote from: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:35:34 AM
I find out if I get a promotion at work tomorrow. I'll be put on full time days instead of part time nights plus a raise to at least 10 dollars an hour. I really hope I get it and I'm so anxious for tomorrow.

Good luck! Will cross any and all applicable body parts. ;D

Me, I got to do a good deed today. Was surveying buildings in an area of cabins and vacation cottages when a woman asked if we could help her get to the local medical clinic before it shut for the weekend (does not have emergency room services). Apparently she was suffering from a significant infection and had been issued the wrong type of medication. Being alone and not able to drive, she needed some help. Seeing a guy walking around with a jacket saying "Målselv Municipality" on it she came over and asked. Seeing how much discomfort she was in, of course I agreed to drive her to the clinic.

Ironic coincidence; my car is a decommisioned ambulance. 8)

That's very cool, Guardian85, and I like the irony about your car's past life. :bravo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 05:47:00 PM

That's sweet G85. I'm sure that woman really appreciated your help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 29, 2016, 06:04:34 PM

Fingers crossed for you, Buddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 29, 2016, 07:45:14 PM

Quote from: OldGit on July 29, 2016, 06:04:34 PM
Fingers crossed for you, Buddy!

Fourthed. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 29, 2016, 09:03:28 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 29, 2016, 07:45:14 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 29, 2016, 06:04:34 PM
Fingers crossed for you, Buddy!

Fourthed. :D

And Fiththed :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 29, 2016, 09:11:48 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 29, 2016, 09:03:28 PM
Quote from: Recusant on July 29, 2016, 07:45:14 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 29, 2016, 06:04:34 PM
Fingers crossed for you, Buddy!

Fourthed. :D

And Fiththed :D

Grumpliy Asmoed. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 29, 2016, 09:43:41 PM

Aww thanks guys. You're the best! Unfortunately now I won't find out until Monday. I sent an extra prayer to the Grey One for luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 29, 2016, 09:48:53 PM

Hm... >:( Mebbe He will get pleased and grant luck. >:(

*The Asmo grumpily wanders off muttering about how you give them one tiny thing and the next thing you know they want... >:( ... ... Bloody AIRPLANES! >:( ... ... /Muttering*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2016, 12:15:24 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 29, 2016, 09:03:28 PM
Quote from: Recusant on July 29, 2016, 07:45:14 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 29, 2016, 06:04:34 PM
Fingers crossed for you, Buddy!

Fourthed. :D

And Fiththed :D

And thththed. ;D

Best of luck, Buddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 04:18:07 AM

So....
Like....
I'm as drunk as anyone can get on a whole bunch of Bud Light beers.

What's on my mind? Bruno de la Pole and Crow. I think they will always be on my mind whenever I get drunk. :cryandrun:

I hate them..

Amen.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/13py6c5BSnBkic/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2016, 12:17:48 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 04:18:07 AM
So....
Like....
I'm as drunk as anyone can get on a whole bunch of Bud Light beers.

What's on my mind? Bruno de la Pole and Crow. I think they will always be on my mind whenever I get drunk. :cryandrun:

I hate them..

Amen.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 30, 2016, 06:51:13 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 04:18:07 AM
So....
Like....
I'm as drunk as anyone can get on a whole bunch of Bud Light beers.

You need a better grade of alcoholic beverage. 8)

Seriously? Bud Light? Might as well drink water..... :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 30, 2016, 07:10:03 PM

I like Ottakringer meself... Pretty much the only beer I don't dislike.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 30, 2016, 10:19:05 PM

Got 3/4 bottle of Merlot, 4oz of Gorganzola and some olives and biscuits inside me; watching Episode VII of Star Wars, interspersed with a 2 hour conversation with my archaeologist friend on the state of the world, the prehistory of mankind, the American election (the friend is American), the "Jewish problem", (she is also a Jew) etc. and now feeling quite mellow.

Nice to have a mind that still works with stimularion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 30, 2016, 10:55:14 PM

That's it, the Star Wars video is over and the wine bottle is empty, with hope left in the balance.

I am three parts happy drunk, ever optimistic, ever hoping tomorrow will be a new world.

Fuck the politicians, I will survive and take my friends with me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on July 30, 2016, 11:09:55 PM

Early to bed for a 5am alarm call. Short ride down to the start of my 100-mile closed-road race around London and Surrey. Almost looking forward to it this year. Home by lunchtime. That's the plan, anyway...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 31, 2016, 12:17:10 AM

Quote from: Siz on July 30, 2016, 11:09:55 PM
Early to bed for a 5am alarm call. Short ride down to the start of my 100-mile closed-road race around London and Surrey. Almost looking forward to it this year. Home by lunchtime. That's the plan, anyway...

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 31, 2016, 04:12:49 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 07:38:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 21, 2016, 09:46:56 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 21, 2016, 08:35:31 AM
Despite the fact the autoimmune disease that is trying to kill my joints has gone into a full flare, my orthopedist says my recovery from knee replacement surgery is going very well. Both he and my physical therapist are pleased with my progress.

Now I'm just waiting to see the rheumatologist so we can get the autoimmune disease under control again so I won't be hurting so much all the time. I see her on the 29th. I tried to get my appointment moved up, but the only opening they had was on the 28th. It was not worth all the hassle of rearranging things to get in a day earlier. This is my new rheumatologist, so it will be the first time I've seen her. My previous rheumatologist retired.

Wow, it's just one step forward, two steps back some times isn't it? Good luck with the new doctor.
There are times it feels that way.

Thank you. I hate breaking in a new doctor. Even better, this one has only been in practice since last year. Although, it is entirely possible she still has that new doctor shine. :D I am glad that I do have the option of asking to see a different doctor in the group if she doesn't work out.

I finally met my new doctor Friday. She seems really nice. She asked questions and actually listened to the answers. Because I've been having a flare for the past four weeks, she increased the dosage for one of my medications. She also told me not to take it this week because of my sore throat, just in case I was coming down with something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 31, 2016, 05:04:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2016, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 04:18:07 AM
So....
Like....
I'm as drunk as anyone can get on a whole bunch of Bud Light beers.

What's on my mind? Bruno de la Pole and Crow. I think they will always be on my mind whenever I get drunk. :cryandrun:

I hate them..

Amen.

:therethere:

Thanks. ;D

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 30, 2016, 06:51:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 04:18:07 AM
So....
Like....
I'm as drunk as anyone can get on a whole bunch of Bud Light beers.

You need a better grade of alcoholic beverage. 8)

Seriously? Bud Light? Might as well drink water..... :???:

**Ahem...**

Hi,

My head hurts...

I would like to apologize for my behavior last night. I said I hated some people, and I don't. I challenged No one...Ha-ha, no one, I mean, I challenged No one, and that's not right. I shared personal stuff about my family, which I usually don't. I had an *insurmountable amount of Bud Lights. --I will try to not do it again. :shifty:

*insurmountable=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
With other beer:
2 Heineken=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
3 Modelo Especial=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
and
1 bottle of red wine=12 bottles of Bud Light Beer.

Yeah, it tastes like water. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 10:19:37 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 31, 2016, 05:04:12 AM

*insurmountable=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
With other beer:
2 Heineken=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
3 Modelo Especial=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
and
1 bottle of red wine=12 bottles of Bud Light Beer.

Yeah, it tastes like water. :-\

Just to let you know, Heineken isn't a proper beer either ;).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 31, 2016, 11:27:19 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 10:19:37 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 31, 2016, 05:04:12 AM

*insurmountable=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
With other beer:
2 Heineken=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
3 Modelo Especial=6 bottles of Bud Light Beer.
and
1 bottle of red wine=12 bottles of Bud Light Beer.

Yeah, it tastes like water. :-\

Just to let you know, Heineken isn't a proper beer either ;).

What is a "proper beer" Tom?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 01:32:44 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 31, 2016, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 10:19:37 AM
Just to let you know, Heineken isn't a proper beer either ;).
What is a "proper beer" Tom?

Heineken is not even in the list of the best 100 Dutch beers. The best beers made in the Netherlands are from micro-breweries. Some proper "industrial" Dutch beers are Brand, Hertog Jan, Grolsch and Dommelsch. Since I'm living in Germany, I mainly drink German beers nowadays. One of my favourite German breweries is the Augustiner Bräu in Munich. Their Edelstoff (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/820/4139/) beer is delicious. They also make an excellent Hefeweizen (wheat) beer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 31, 2016, 01:44:38 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 01:32:44 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 31, 2016, 11:27:19 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 31, 2016, 10:19:37 AM
Just to let you know, Heineken isn't a proper beer either ;).
What is a "proper beer" Tom?

Heineken is not even in the list of the best 100 Dutch beers. The best beers made in the Netherlands are from micro-breweries. Some proper "industrial" Dutch beers are Brand, Hertog Jan, Grolsch and Dommelsch. Since I'm living in Germany, I mainly drink German beers nowadays. One of my favourite German breweries is the Augustiner Bräu in Munich. Their Edelstoff (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/820/4139/) beer is delicious. They also make an excellent Hefeweizen (wheat) beer.

Thanks for that, Tom.

I tend to try any micro- craft- beer or ale, most of them are very good. But I don't think I will be retrying chocolate or coffee flavour ales again in the near future! I like a hoppy tang to beers and the "smokey"sweet back taste of a true ale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 31, 2016, 07:06:31 PM

Yes, thank you for that, Tom62.
I think I got drunk and I was looking for you, and like you said, "It is a bit hard to find you..." :-\

Quote from: Tom62 on July 21, 2016, 06:17:30 AM
It is a bit hard to find. If you enter the Laid Back Lounge then turn left after approx. 100 meters. Walk straight through the hall of "Memorable and Honorable Members" This brings you to a section called "HA[L]F Forgotten Heroes". At the end, you'll see some stairs going down to the cellar. Be careful when walking down the stairs, because these are the "Stairs of Eternal Doom". There are rumours that the stairs were build by M.C. Escher and are haunted by the lost souls of banned HAF members :o. Once you are down in the cellar, turn right. What ever you do, don't turn left, because you might find out whatever happened to Whitney. On the right side you should find a curtain hanging on the wall. Behind that curtain is a small door, with a warning sign on it that says "Enter at your own risk". Behind the door you'll find a very small room that mainly filled with long forgotten HAF memorabilia and stuff. I'm part of the cupboard that is hidden the darkest corner.

I did find the "Memorable and Honorable Members" the "Forgotten Heroes" the "Retired Heroes." But when I got to the "Enter at your own risk" I turned around and left. :-\

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 01, 2016, 03:36:51 AM

Master Apathy is back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 06:51:21 AM

Quote from: Apathy on August 01, 2016, 03:36:51 AM
Master Apathy is back.

Welcome back :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 06:52:18 AM

So much is on my mind that I can't sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 02, 2016, 01:20:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 06:51:21 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 01, 2016, 03:36:51 AM
Master Apathy is back.

Welcome back :grin:

Thank you. :D

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 06:52:18 AM
So much is on my mind that I can't sleep.

What's wrong Silver?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 06:53:20 PM

About to go in for my second interview for a waitress job at a restaurant. I really hope this pans out. I'd love to leave the barn for something else

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2016, 07:01:54 PM

All things crossed!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2016, 07:03:15 PM

What Tank said!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM

Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 02, 2016, 07:40:05 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

:hug:
Congratulations!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2016, 07:45:08 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Yipee, as I believe you Americans are prone to say! Well done!

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 02, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
High Five :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 02, 2016, 08:17:48 PM

I;m thinking thta women's razors are big p*ssies. Time to get me a big male mach!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2016, 08:58:51 PM

Gillette Mach 3 is my fave!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 09:08:09 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on August 02, 2016, 08:17:48 PM
I;m thinking thta women's razors are big p*ssies. Time to get me a big male mach!!

I switched to an old fashioned double edged razor and never looked back. Less than 10 dollars a year for blades.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2016, 09:25:44 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2016, 08:58:51 PM
Gillette Mach 3 is my fave!

The Asmo is waiting for Mach 17. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 09:29:42 PM

Quote from: Apathy on August 02, 2016, 01:20:49 PMWhat's wrong Silver?

Deadlines and bureaucracy, all fun stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2016, 09:30:49 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Congrats! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 02, 2016, 09:58:36 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Nice! :heyhey:

What kind of place is it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 02, 2016, 10:04:51 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Good work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2016, 10:05:54 PM

Earwigs is on my mind!

Not the creepy crawly beasties but that tune your mind will not let go off!

I have not seen any of their movies for about 50 years. The only time I have seen their likeness since was some effigies in an antique shop.

So why has Laurel and Hardy's signature tune, "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine", taken up residence in my head!
:hulk:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 02, 2016, 10:11:38 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Well done pinky. Now the world is one step closer to being in our grasp. Muahahaha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 10:19:14 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 02, 2016, 09:58:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Nice! :heyhey:

What kind of place is it?

It's a nicer chain restaurant. The atmosphere is nice there so I'm looking forward to working there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2016, 10:23:09 PM

Moving up in the world, yes? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 10:50:10 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 02, 2016, 10:23:09 PM
Moving up in the world, yes? :)

No kidding. This is my first job with air conditioning

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on August 03, 2016, 12:36:38 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2016, 10:05:54 PM
Earwigs is on my mind!

Not the creepy crawly beasties but that tune your mind will not let go off!

I have not seen any of their movies for about 50 years. The only time I have seen their likeness since was some effigies in an antique shop.

So why has Laurel and Hardy's signature tune, "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine", taken up residence in my head!
:hulk:

EarWORM, Gloucs, EarWORM...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 04:04:10 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi68.tinypic.com%2F15hlsls.jpg&hash=a2a6c4df97c1d9b4b7cc41ba6850426a5f922808)

Hmm, maybe you should get a DVD of some of their classic shorts--that might exorcise the demon. Luckily some of their stuff is still shown on TV here in the US, though not as much as formerly. I consider them demigods of comedy.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:36:18 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 07:33:35 PM
Crossing your everything worked because I got the job!

Now the sweet revenge of resigning from your old job :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 03, 2016, 07:55:55 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2016, 10:05:54 PM
Earwigs is on my mind!

Not the creepy crawly beasties but that tune your mind will not let go off!

I have not seen any of their movies for about 50 years. The only time I have seen their likeness since was some effigies in an antique shop.

So why has Laurel and Hardy's signature tune, "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine", taken up residence in my head!
:hulk:

Got be better than 'Miss Molly had a dolly who was sick sick sick......' which gets reinforced when I sing it on Skype on Sunday's.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 03, 2016, 07:57:32 AM

And that Sunday's was NOT me - it was the predictive text wot don it Gov.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 09:10:34 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 10:50:10 PM
No kidding. This is my first job with air conditioning

AC... That's like... The universal step 17 on the road to World Domination. The Asmo, He ought to be keeping a better eye on the competition, really. :???:

I can't even imagine my office not being climate controlled, but I'm spoiled... In any case, it sounds quite alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 04:37:19 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 10:50:10 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 02, 2016, 10:23:09 PM
Moving up in the world, yes? :)

No kidding. This is my first job with air conditioning

Yeah, yeah....keep rubbing it in. >:(

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 05:10:46 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 04:37:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 02, 2016, 10:50:10 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 02, 2016, 10:23:09 PM
Moving up in the world, yes? :)

No kidding. This is my first job with air conditioning
Yeah, yeah....keep rubbing it in. >:(

:grin:

Surely, your job has AC?!

By the way, you did find a new gig, yes? I don't think I heard when it happened, but I seem to remember something about municipal sector? In any event, belated congrats and such. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 06:36:39 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 05:10:46 PM

Surely, your job has AC?!

By the way, you did find a new gig, yes? I don't think I heard when it happened, but I seem to remember something about municipal sector? In any event, belated congrats and such. :D

Summer only. Surveying job. Very much outside.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 11:49:32 PM

Ah. The natural AC... :-\ Well, here's to hoping your luck improves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 01:48:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 11:49:32 PM
Ah. The natural AC... :-\ Well, here's to hoping your luck improves.

With a side-order of sudden rain showers, pollen, mosquitoes and horse-flies. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 08:17:23 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 01:48:21 PM
With a side-order of sudden rain showers, pollen, mosquitoes and horse-flies. >:(

Insects! >:( You did demand a raise in the name of The Asmo, yes?!

All you nature-y eco-types, see what nature does to a person? Makes him wet and stung all over. >:( That's what it's for. Get some concrete! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2016, 08:31:52 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 08:17:23 PM
Get some concrete! >:(

If everyone got some concrete the Asmo would be omnipresent, yes? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 11:46:05 PM

Well... :???: That is...

Not so damned LOUD! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2016, 12:05:15 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 11:46:05 PM
Well... :???: That is...

Not so damned LOUD! >:(

:redface:

:-X

:P

A brilliant plan, Your Greyness, a brilliant plan!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2016, 09:28:34 PM

What/Who's on my mind? Firebird. :sad sigh:
Where is he? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 05, 2016, 09:35:10 PM

A specific person's (Someone from my real life) preference for drama over rational thought and the degree of clarity and/or violence with which I will send my upcoming "fuck the fuck off or grow the fuck up" message to that individual.

Too nice and it will not get through. Too nasty and taking me on a bothersome guilt trip will be attempted and the futility of that exercise will generate more drama. Fucking knife edges...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 12:07:12 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 05, 2016, 09:28:34 PM
What/Who's on my mind? Firebird. :sad sigh:
Where is he? :(

Hey Mags :) And everyone else. Sorry, been traveling a lot, and I'm at the airport right now waiting for my in-laws, so I may be just lurking for a while. I'll be back soon. And then vanish a bit once our girl is born. Funny to see new members join and leave while I'm watching though. Especially the Texan hit the immovable wall of Davin.
Anyway, hope all is well. Buddy, fuck your employers, that also sounds illegal and you may want to explore that. Also, Unisom has always worked for my insomnia even when Ativan failed.
I'll be back..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 07, 2016, 01:42:39 AM

Quote from: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 12:07:12 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 05, 2016, 09:28:34 PM
What/Who's on my mind? Firebird. :sad sigh:
Where is he? :(

Hey Mags :) And everyone else. Sorry, been traveling a lot, and I'm at the airport right now waiting for my in-laws, so I may be just lurking for a while. I'll be back soon. And then vanish a bit once our girl is born. Funny to see new members join and leave while I'm watching though. Especially the Texan hit the immovable wall of Davin.
Anyway, hope all is well. Buddy, fuck your employers, that also sounds illegal and you may want to explore that. Also, Unisom has always worked for my insomnia even when Ativan failed.
I'll be back..

With baby pictures?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 04:07:44 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on August 07, 2016, 01:42:39 AM
With baby pictures?

Absolutely! Till you're all sick of 'em.
My in-laws just went to sleep. They haven't been willing to talk comfortably on the phone from Turkey, so it was an interesting night. They're pretty cynical and pessimistic about where things are going, unfortunately, and seemed happy just to get away for a bit. It's hard to see them so down on their country. Probably how I would feel if Trump won.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 07, 2016, 04:45:58 AM

Quote from: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 04:07:44 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on August 07, 2016, 01:42:39 AM
With baby pictures?

Absolutely! Till you're all sick of 'em.

:frolic:

:tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 07, 2016, 05:08:04 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 05, 2016, 09:35:10 PM
A specific person's (Someone from my real life) preference for drama over rational thought and the degree of clarity and/or violence with which I will send my upcoming "fuck the fuck off or grow the fuck up" message to that individual.

Too nice and it will not get through. Too nasty and taking me on a bothersome guilt trip will be attempted and the futility of that exercise will generate more drama. Fucking knife edges...

I understand what you're going through. I've been there, done that. Same situation, I tried both, first I was nice, but it did not get through. After many years of drama, I tried your approach, "fuck the fuck off or grow the fuck up." I guess two of them weren't ready to grow the fuck up because I never saw them again. The third person I said it to did grow the fuck up, and fast! ;) But when you say something like that, you have to mean it. "Grow up right now, if you can't, then just leave and save the drama for your mama."

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

What did The Asmo do?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 07, 2016, 05:44:19 AM

If I get a job with my cousin, I get to keep this house all to myself and pay rent into the mortgage until it's paid off.

$500 (plus utilities) though, not sure if I could do that at $12 an hour and still live comfortably with my dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 07, 2016, 09:45:32 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 07, 2016, 04:45:58 AM
Quote from: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 04:07:44 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on August 07, 2016, 01:42:39 AM
With baby pictures?

Absolutely! Till you're all sick of 'em.

:frolic:

:tellmemore:

Prepare to post albums worth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2016, 02:22:40 PM

It's very quiet here . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2016, 04:39:10 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2016, 02:22:40 PM
It's very quiet here . . .

Very...
:-X

Hear that?

chirp chirp chirp chirp...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2016, 04:46:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2016, 04:39:10 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2016, 02:22:40 PM
It's very quiet here . . .

Very...
:-X

Hear that?

chirp chirp chirp chirp...

What?

Sorry can't hear that with these glasses on.

(Changes to close work pair)

Ah, yes. How sweet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 08, 2016, 06:15:34 PM

It's that sudden silence just before all hell breaks loose. 8)

Wait for it.......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2016, 06:22:19 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 08, 2016, 06:15:34 PM
It's that sudden silence just before all hell breaks loose. 8)

Wait for it.......

TATFOLOS still applies.

(There's Always Time For One Last, "Oh Shit!")

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2016, 12:48:50 AM

Hmm...things really are rather slow today. :scratch:

Busy weekend, everyone? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 09, 2016, 01:07:02 AM

I am having a fun time while watching the Olympic games. Yesterday I watched women's cross country bike racing. In the course of the 85 mile race we were able to see what some of the Brazilian countryside looks like. Beautiful but there were tricky roads with switch backs and U turns. Downhill at 50MPH is scary to watch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2016, 01:24:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 09, 2016, 01:07:02 AM
I am having a fun time while watching the Olympic games. Yesterday I watched women's cross country bike racing. In the course of the 85 mile race we were able to see what some of the Brazilian countryside looks like. Beautiful but there were tricky roads with switch backs and U turns. Downhill at 50MPH is scary to watch.

It was in Rio de Janeiro, I assume? Rio is gorgeous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2016, 11:54:45 AM

Today is my first day waitressing. I'm so nervous. I'll probably drop somebody's food in their lap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2016, 12:27:02 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2016, 11:54:45 AM
Today is my first day waitressing. I'm so nervous. I'll probably drop somebody's food in their lap.

You'll be fine! :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk%2Fi%2Fkeep-calm-and-waitress-on-4.png&hash=bd585f59c6856bdaec4c51e24637cb05836d63bb)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2016, 12:48:21 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2016, 11:54:45 AM
Today is my first day waitressing. I'm so nervous. I'll probably drop somebody's food in their lap.

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2016, 01:13:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2016, 12:48:21 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2016, 11:54:45 AM
Today is my first day waitressing. I'm so nervous. I'll probably drop somebody's food in their lap.
Good luck!

Wot Tank sed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on August 09, 2016, 06:08:01 PM

That mean you quit the barn job?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2016, 10:09:34 PM

That was... Stressful. I was told that I was only working until 2 and I didn't clock out until 5. I don't know how I feel about working 50+ hours a week for part time pay and no benefits.

Quote from: Firebird on August 09, 2016, 06:08:01 PM
That mean you quit the barn job?

No I am still working there too. I don't want to quit until I get settled into this new job and I know I am going to be there long term.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM

Was it the same today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 11, 2016, 05:18:33 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.

Are you in school?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:19:24 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.

:therethere:
This sounds bad. :(
I was a waitress many years ago, and yeah, it's like that. :-\
Are the tips worth it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2016, 06:46:13 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:19:24 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.

:therethere:
This sounds bad. :(
I was a waitress many years ago, and yeah, it's like that. :-\
Are the tips worth it?

I think we have legislation against that kind of exploitation in the UK. But, especially amongst tbe immigrant population, I am sure it goes on.

There is a "Modern Slavery" law in the mill to prevent the worst excesses. But that is mainly aimed at the likes of rich Arabs and the way they treat their domestic staff.

Buddy, do you get paid for all those extra hours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2016, 12:45:13 PM

My son is very bright. But like many bright people he paid for that in a lack of common sense. He showed his 5 year old nephew Pokemon Go! His mother now wants to beat the living crap out of her brother!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 11, 2016, 02:36:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2016, 12:45:13 PM
My son is very bright. But like many bright people he paid for that in a lack of common sense. He showed his 5 year old nephew Pokemon Go! His mother now wants to beat the living crap out of her brother!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCK1h1yp.jpg&hash=5d5b6214768048b0e95067dd506fae2fb0050654)

I'd 've thought A but Mrs Tank gave Guardian a serve a while back so it might be B.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2016, 06:22:34 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 11, 2016, 02:36:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2016, 12:45:13 PM
My son is very bright. But like many bright people he paid for that in a lack of common sense. He showed his 5 year old nephew Pokemon Go! His mother now wants to beat the living crap out of her brother!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCK1h1yp.jpg&hash=5d5b6214768048b0e95067dd506fae2fb0050654)

I'd 've thought A but Mrs Tank gave Guardian a serve a while back so it might be B.

It's 'A' :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 11, 2016, 06:56:04 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.

Damn!
Glad I live in a country with strong labor unions.

Hope it gets better for you. And that you make good money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 07:13:21 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 11, 2016, 06:56:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 02:38:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 11:15:35 PM
Was it the same today?

No I was worse. My manager would not stop breathing down my neck and yelling at me for every little thing. Plus I found out that wait staff does not get breaks or lunches. Ever. I was scheduled for six hours today and I'm still here after nine hours.
Damn!

Sounds truly awful. Do you at least get to keep your tips?
Glad I live in a country with strong labor unions.

Hope it gets better for you. And that you make good money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 11, 2016, 07:47:55 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 11, 2016, 06:56:04 PM
Glad I live in a country with strong labor unions.

Too strong by far, if you ask me. It's relative though... Also, just to insert my usual disclaimer, I'm in a branch where for the moment, my job needs me more than I need it, so I guess I'm spoiled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 10:41:19 PM

Was looking through Highway Code with a young friend today and thought how useless the page on roundabouts is. No wonder motorists are always cutting each other up on the multi-junction roundabouts we have to contend with these days, no-one can work out the rules and the Highway Code just ignores them. Every woman and man for themselves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 11:53:07 PM

Today was much better than the last few days. First of all, asshole manager wasn't there and the person doing the training actually did her job instead of just leaving me to fend for myself the whole time. Plus there was this super sweet older couple that came in and since we were slow at the moment I got to spen some time chatting. His hobby was building scale models of boats and trains and even had an entire photo album to show me. I showed him some photos that I had taken from the train museum in York. I guess I really did a good job because they are known for always leaving only a dollar tip no matter how good the service was, and I got a five handed to me when they left.

Maybe this won't be the worst job ever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2016, 02:52:42 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 11, 2016, 11:53:07 PM
Today was much better than the last few days. First of all, asshole manager wasn't there and the person doing the training actually did her job instead of just leaving me to fend for myself the whole time. Plus there was this super sweet older couple that came in and since we were slow at the moment I got to spen some time chatting. His hobby was building scale models of boats and trains and even had an entire photo album to show me. I showed him some photos that I had taken from the train museum in York. I guess I really did a good job because they are known for always leaving only a dollar tip no matter how good the service was, and I got a five handed to me when they left.

Maybe this won't be the worst job ever.

It's great today was less stressful for you, an asshole manager is something I would wish for only for my worst enemies!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2016, 07:55:00 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 10:41:19 PM
Every woman and man for themselves.

Also, every Asmo. He is considering spikes. HUGE ones. To bolt onto His Divine Motorpool, that is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2016, 02:22:42 PM

A tree rattie stealing himself a camera (http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/130809/plutselig-faar-ekornet-oeye-paa-kameraet). In the immortal words of John Oliver, almost violently delightful.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhappy%2Fhappy-roll-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=ac719c762122da1a09d86780af241d0f7c1c46da)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 12, 2016, 03:08:27 PM

^
:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 12, 2016, 04:02:37 PM

That's funny, Asmo. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 12, 2016, 04:08:19 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 12, 2016, 02:22:42 PM
A tree rattie stealing himself a camera (http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/130809/plutselig-faar-ekornet-oeye-paa-kameraet). In the immortal words of John Oliver, almost violently delightful.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femo%2Fhappy%2Fhappy-roll-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=ac719c762122da1a09d86780af241d0f7c1c46da)

Cool little clip. You can see the man starting to follow the squirrel in the background.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 01:19:38 AM

This is more of a rant...today is father's day and like all special occasions I have to call my father who I rarely speak to otherwise and sit through him giving me advice on what to do with my life. I'm 30 now; he left us 12 years ago and didn't look back. He doesn't know me.

So now he wants to tell me what I should do with my life. All he cares about are titles and high paying jobs and I'm tired of it.

::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:39:22 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 01:19:38 AM
... I have to call my father ...

You have to? At your age, I don't think you have to anything...anymore. :smileshake:

...Wait, maybe you do. :notsure:

Nevermind. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 05:56:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:39:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 01:19:38 AM
... I have to call my father ...
You have to? At your age, I don't think you have to anything...anymore. :smileshake:

...Wait, maybe you do. :notsure:

Nevermind. :(

Yes, I feel I have to. He'd never let me hear the end of it if I didn't. :blahblah:
Neither would my siblings. :blahblah::blahblah::blahblah:

:sshocked:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 06:02:06 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 05:56:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:39:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 01:19:38 AM
... I have to call my father ...
You have to? At your age, I don't think you have to anything...anymore. :smileshake:

...Wait, maybe you do. :notsure:

Nevermind. :(

Yes, I feel I have to. He'd never let me hear the end of it if I didn't. :blahblah:
Neither would my siblings. :blahblah::blahblah::blahblah:

:sshocked:

:sad sigh:

:sadshake:

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 06:13:55 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 06:02:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 05:56:33 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:39:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 01:19:38 AM
... I have to call my father ...
You have to? At your age, I don't think you have to anything...anymore. :smileshake:

...Wait, maybe you do. :notsure:

Nevermind. :(

Yes, I feel I have to. He'd never let me hear the end of it if I didn't. :blahblah:
Neither would my siblings. :blahblah::blahblah::blahblah:

:sshocked:
:sad sigh:

:sadshake:

:therethere:

:)

On the plus side he lives around 2200 kms away so it's not like he can actually interfere, it's just annoying to receive unsolicited advice from someone who didn't care when it mattered.

But anyhoo, enough ranting on my part, onto more cheerful topics. :smilenod:

This weekend was short, but I'm getting an extended weekend this time. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM

Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 07:39:39 AM

Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?

Matured? What's that mean?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 15, 2016, 07:49:48 AM

I mean, I just see everyone went through some things and then I went through them later. I just feel like I'm retarded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 08:12:16 AM

Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:49:48 AM
I mean, I just see everyone went through some things and then I went through them later. I just feel like I'm retarded.

Not knowing even your age does not help, Apathy, but I think I see what you mean. I was trying to be facetious before, the last thing I want to do is "grow up" in terms of losing the sense of (often irreverant) fun, of playing.

At the same time experience provides us with tools for handling certain situations - hopefully!

Watching others, using them as examplars, measuring yourself against them, is IMO, not a good idea. We all "mature" at different rates in different ways. We are all victims of experience and nurture, if not genes directly.

You would need to see the whole spectrum of reaction and behaviour that another displays before being able to gain an accurate comparison. Even then, would you know what is going on in their mind, behind the persona they display to the world?

Better, though it requires strength and bravery, to see how others react to your own behaviour and seek to modify it, gently, where it causes problems, to yourself or others.

Perhaps maturity is closely akin to wisdom, the ability to apply learning to good effect in life, whether conciously or not.

At almost 72 I might just be getting to that point ;D

PS: we learn more from being extrospective rather than introspective. Head up and looking at the world with a level eye!

And check the definitions of extro- and intro- -version and -spection. They seem similar but confusing them can lead to problems, to seeking to acheive a different state rather than to observe and learn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM

Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?

Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(

Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:05:34 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?

That's funny. :lol:

I feel twelve. :(

I should grow up. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 02:23:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 02:05:34 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
That's funny. :lol:

I feel twelve. :(

I should grow up. :P

Why, FFS?

12 is one of the best of ages. I was fit, creative, curious, begining to understand a lot more. Then came the spots and hormones and girls seeming so much more mature . . .

Now I am 71+ and almost back there agsin - barring the fitness :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?

Cheese. The maggoty kind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.

OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\

Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:41:31 PM

:rainbowpuke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 05:59:05 PM

When I read the description of casu marzu, the part that got me laughing was this:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

It still makes me chuckle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 06:03:07 PM

Quote from: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 05:59:05 PM
When I read the description of casu marzu, the part that got me laughing was this:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

It still makes me chuckle.

OK, so add a net to the knife and fork!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 15, 2016, 07:56:14 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\

What made someone say, "You know what this cheese is missing? Fly larva."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 08:19:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:41:31 PM
:rainbowpuke:

Congratulations; I think you're the first person on this site to use that smiley. :heyhey:

* * *

Speaking of "unusual" delicacies: Steve, don't eat it! (cuitlacoche) (http://www.thesneeze.com/2005/steve-dont-eat-it-vol-7.php)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2016, 08:35:07 PM

Quote from: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 08:19:56 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:41:31 PM
:rainbowpuke:

Congratulations; I think you're the first person on this site to use that smiley. :heyhey:

* * *

Speaking of "unusual" delicacies: Steve, don't eat it! (cuitlacoche) (http://www.thesneeze.com/2005/steve-dont-eat-it-vol-7.php)

When it lifted its tail I was surprised nothing appeared at that end!

The unicorn with a rainbow yawn!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 08:50:27 PM

Yes, that's how Asmos age :( It's almost depressing. :( In fact, an Asmo might feel inclined to eat rotten cheese With crawlies in to cheer Himself up. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 15, 2016, 08:58:52 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

From what I understand, it's the maggot's gas, that gives the cheese its unique flavor.
How can you say no to that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM

Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 10:13:52 PM

Quote from: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 08:19:56 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:41:31 PM
:rainbowpuke:

Congratulations; I think you're the first person on this site to use that smiley. :heyhey:

* * *

:cheerleader:

Quote from: Recusant on August 15, 2016, 08:19:56 PM
Speaking of "unusual" delicacies: Steve, don't eat it! (cuitlacoche) (http://www.thesneeze.com/2005/steve-dont-eat-it-vol-7.php)

QuoteCuitlacoche (kweet-lah-KOH-chay) or Huitlacoche (dat-sfuckin-NAS-tee).

:lol:

QuoteOne bite might be kinda chewy, while the next might burst in your mouth like a black pus-filled blister.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F8-27-2014%2F4YMgGH.gif&hash=2e21cdf1ecd310447a40c842d6b1bddf0ee7445d)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 15, 2016, 10:31:35 PM

In other, less maggoty, news; I finally finished my training at the restaurant and can now start taking tips. Maybe now I can actually see a reward for my hard work instead of shock that I actually come in on time...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 10:32:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(

:run!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 10:34:53 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 15, 2016, 10:31:35 PM
In other, less maggoty, news; I finally finished my training at the restaurant and can now start taking tips. Maybe now I can actually see a reward for my hard work instead of shock that I actually come in on time...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FjhbF1KU3zWKlO%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=1133e3e47a00737693e8750216972a350aa9d521)
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 15, 2016, 10:54:18 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 10:34:53 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 15, 2016, 10:31:35 PM
In other, less maggoty, news; I finally finished my training at the restaurant and can now start taking tips. Maybe now I can actually see a reward for my hard work instead of shock that I actually come in on time...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FjhbF1KU3zWKlO%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=1133e3e47a00737693e8750216972a350aa9d521)
:grin:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/O8pa1CyYSp1yE/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 11:01:50 PM

Quote from: No one on August 15, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

From what I understand, it's the maggot's gas, that gives the cheese its unique flavor.
How can you say no to that?

OMG

:puke:

Sounds just like something you would find in some fancy restaurants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:31:38 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: No one on August 15, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

From what I understand, it's the maggot's gas, that gives the cheese its unique flavor.
How can you say no to that?

OMG

:puke:

Sounds just like something you would find in some fancy restaurants.

Casu Marzu maggots gif:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com%2F15%2F77%2F91a0b6d0aec30ae5b4b01d80a45dbbaa.gif&hash=8560f016f41fd6280532b8f8faecbed8bf1ce284)
Yeah, no, thank you. :o
It's alive! :panic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:34:11 PM

Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?

Apathy, I bet you didn't think your question would end up where it did. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 16, 2016, 02:22:21 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:31:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: No one on August 15, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

From what I understand, it's the maggot's gas, that gives the cheese its unique flavor.
How can you say no to that?

OMG

:puke:

Sounds just like something you would find in some fancy restaurants.
Casu Marzu maggots gif:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com%2F15%2F77%2F91a0b6d0aec30ae5b4b01d80a45dbbaa.gif&hash=8560f016f41fd6280532b8f8faecbed8bf1ce284)
Yeah, no, thank you. :o
It's alive! :panic:

Alive and squirming. Sorry, but I'm a firm believer in the idea that food is not supposed to move autominously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 16, 2016, 02:23:13 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:34:11 PM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Apathy, I bet you didn't think your question would end up where it did. :lol:

:lol:

Funny how conversations evolve.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 16, 2016, 04:12:06 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 16, 2016, 02:23:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:34:11 PM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Apathy, I bet you didn't think your question would end up where it did. :lol:

:lol:

Funny how conversations evolve.

I think that might be a particular HAF specialty. See the boner thread for example.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 16, 2016, 02:50:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 16, 2016, 02:22:21 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 11:31:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
Quote from: No one on August 15, 2016, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2016, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 15, 2016, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 15, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 10:00:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on August 15, 2016, 07:33:23 AM
Does anybody else feel like they matured at a slower rate than everyone else?
Not me, unfortunately... I feel fifty. :(
Matured as in a fine wine or old cheese?
Cheese. The maggoty kind.
OK, I just had to Google that.
There is a maggoty cheese. :-\
Yum, extra protein!

:let'seat:

No, just no...

From what I understand, it's the maggot's gas, that gives the cheese its unique flavor.
How can you say no to that?

OMG

:puke:

Sounds just like something you would find in some fancy restaurants.
Casu Marzu maggots gif:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com%2F15%2F77%2F91a0b6d0aec30ae5b4b01d80a45dbbaa.gif&hash=8560f016f41fd6280532b8f8faecbed8bf1ce284)
Yeah, no, thank you. :o
It's alive! :panic:

Alive and squirming. Sorry, but I'm a firm believer in the idea that food is not supposed to move autominously.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Fe8d21cf28a276f241ca6328645da6e8d%2Ftumblr_mnm9l3KD5a1qcra4yo1_500.gif&hash=c9a4752d6f0d47a1b5f5ade4e7321238210a52ec)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.firstwefeast.com%2Fassets%2F2015%2F11%2Fmaggots.gif&hash=51356f97d5c60db4b2958c99a7b8bdaaaa674b05)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 04:36:36 PM

:yum:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fic.pics.livejournal.com%2Fash48%2F10852457%2F270838%2F270838_original.gif&hash=217f1eaed3cb98c0bbc9347d430b760b566f2bd6)
:puke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(

:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 16, 2016, 05:34:33 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(
:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(

Maybe He needs to swap his minions for myrmidons - unquestioning followers. Might get service suitable to His status then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:50:07 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 16, 2016, 05:34:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(
:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(
Maybe He needs to swap his minions for myrmidons - unquestioning followers. Might get service suitable to His status then!

Myrmidons: A hired ruffian or unscrupulous subordinate.
:tellmemore: With you here, I learn something new everyday.

:secrets1: ...But minions are easier to use and abuse, which is what He enjoys...and is good at--He is a god. :shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 16, 2016, 05:57:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:50:07 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 16, 2016, 05:34:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(
:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(
Maybe He needs to swap his minions for myrmidons - unquestioning followers. Might get service suitable to His status then!
Myrmidons: A hired ruffian or unscrupulous subordinate.
:tellmemore: With you here, I learn something new everyday.

:secrets1: ...But minions are easier to use and abuse, which is what He enjoys...and is good at--He is a god. :shifty:

Yeah, meaning seems to have changed from the "mindless followers" it was once used for. Now more like psychopaths! Even The Asmo might not like such as underlings, they might turn on Him!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 17, 2016, 12:38:48 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 16, 2016, 05:34:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(
:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(
Maybe He needs to swap his minions for myrmidons - unquestioning followers. Might get service suitable to His status then!

He even tried eating some of the minions. Doesn't seem to help. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 17, 2016, 05:28:01 PM

If the minions aren't freshly picked, you will no get any of the benefits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 17, 2016, 05:59:34 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 17, 2016, 12:38:48 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 16, 2016, 05:34:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2016, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Yes. Maggot farts. :( Also, The Asmo has a case of a very deadly virally-streptococcal penumonic bronchitis. It's a thing. It IS. And it's all disproportionately dramatic and deadly and He shall SMITE things. >:(
:therethere:
How does Asmo feel today? Better?
Are the minions taking good care of Him?
:(
Maybe He needs to swap his minions for myrmidons - unquestioning followers. Might get service suitable to His status then!
He even tried eating some of the minions. Doesn't seem to help. :(

I bet they even volunteered for that! I bet they fought for that honor!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 04:20:02 PM

It has been really quiet around here lately. I feel depressed when that happens. :felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 19, 2016, 04:47:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
It has been really quiet around here lately. I feel depressed when that happens. :felix:

It's normal at this time of year. I think maybe it's because people are enjoying the last bit of summer (or in the Southern Hemisphere, the first hints of spring, maybe).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 19, 2016, 08:53:08 PM

A silently-suffering Asmo has no voice. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 19, 2016, 09:37:25 PM

I think the silently gave away the whole no voice thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2016, 09:39:30 PM

This morning I was just reflecting on how much better I feel and how much more I can do since stopping my least fave medication.

I recently got back after being in A&E (ER to you Yanks) for cardiac tests after suffering a not so funny spell in the afternoon!

Dizzy, sweating, short of breath, both blood pressure and pulse rate yoyoing . . . Feeling some anxiety but no other symptoms of that state. Dialled the emergency number and, with my history, they decided to take me in but all checks OK, so I got chucked out again.

Gorgeous nurse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 19, 2016, 09:52:05 PM

So it was a happy ending?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2016, 10:00:17 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
It has been really quiet around here lately. I feel depressed when that happens. :felix:

Yeah it has. I hope it picks up this weekend. :folded: :blahblah:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 10:51:43 PM

Quote from: Recusant on August 19, 2016, 04:47:42 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
It has been really quiet around here lately. I feel depressed when that happens. :felix:

It's normal at this time of year. I think maybe it's because people are enjoying the last bit of summer (or in the Southern Hemisphere, the first hints of spring, maybe).

Yeah, maybe. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 10:55:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2016, 10:00:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 19, 2016, 04:20:02 PM
It has been really quiet around here lately. I feel depressed when that happens. :felix:

Yeah it has. I hope it picks up this weekend. :folded: :blahblah:

This:
:folded: :blahblah:

Or...

This:
:slapfight:

Anything!
:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 20, 2016, 06:46:23 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2016, 10:00:17 PM
:blahblah:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-SJznLSTjpGg%2FTd-5DDYP9OI%2FAAAAAAAAAfs%2FEEl0vfNzoXU%2Fs1600%2Fsad-animated-animation-boy-smiley-emoticon-000346-large.gif&hash=de2a2a06dd50244101e39ffbd051a6e71cbf331d)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2016, 07:00:16 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 20, 2016, 06:46:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2016, 10:00:17 PM
:blahblah:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-SJznLSTjpGg%2FTd-5DDYP9OI%2FAAAAAAAAAfs%2FEEl0vfNzoXU%2Fs1600%2Fsad-animated-animation-boy-smiley-emoticon-000346-large.gif&hash=de2a2a06dd50244101e39ffbd051a6e71cbf331d)

:therethere:
Soon your voice will be back, and Luxembourg will hear your warcries. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 20, 2016, 10:30:03 AM

I know how that feels, Glos, it's very scary even if it settles down OK.

If the pulse, BP etc went wild after you saw the lovely nurse, then that's normal - but I think you meant before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 20, 2016, 12:34:36 PM

Been trying to send hou a PM, OG, but suffering from the dreaded god-block on tbat function.

So, in public, hope your temp absence in your usual haunts has been due to hols or busy-ness, or business, rather than probs.

:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 20, 2016, 06:09:51 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 20, 2016, 12:34:36 PM
Been trying to send hou a PM, OG, but suffering from the dreaded god-block on tbat function.

So, in public, hope your temp absence in your usual haunts has been due to hols or busy-ness, or business, rather than probs.

:)

Thank you, Glos. I've been on a short break, that's all, but my crumbly self will now be at your service again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 20, 2016, 11:42:20 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 19, 2016, 09:39:30 PM
This morning I was just reflecting on how much better I feel and how much more I can do since stopping my least fave medication.

I recently got back after being in A&E (ER to you Yanks) for cardiac tests after suffering a not so funny spell in the afternoon!

Dizzy, sweating, short of breath, both blood pressure and pulse rate yoyoing . . . Feeling some anxiety but no other symptoms of that state. Dialled the emergency number and, with my history, they decided to take me in but all checks OK, so I got chucked out again.

Gorgeous nurse.

So pleased you were discharged. Hope you continue to feel well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 20, 2016, 11:53:23 PM

For the second time a slightly odd coincidence? I posted about going through the Highway Code with a young friend on HAF recently and within a day or so, there was an advert on my Twitter site about a book for young learner drivers. I forget what the first coincidence was; I didn't pay much attention. As I use a different name and email for Twitter, I guess it is coincidence, but would like to know for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2016, 06:52:00 AM

It's just coincidence, dear Essie.

Relax and smile about it. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 21, 2016, 06:56:22 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 20, 2016, 11:53:23 PM
For the second time a slightly odd coincidence? I posted about going through the Highway Code with a young friend on HAF recently and within a day or so, there was an advert on my Twitter site about a book for young learner drivers. I forget what the first coincidence was; I didn't pay much attention. As I use a different name and email for Twitter, I guess it is coincidence, but would like to know for sure.

It's a coincidence. Your email address is hidden here by default. Anyway, bots (data harvesting programs, for instance) don't have access to member profiles. (We're assuming for the sake of this discussion that the email address associated with your account here is the same one associated with your Twitter account. I have no idea if it is.) The only way a bot would see your email address here is if you posted it.

Generally it's a good idea to modify your address if you write it publicly online though. For instance, write it as "Person.Name |at| company.com" or something along those lines. Avoid using the @ character because bots recognize that as part of an email address.

So there's no way that the conversation you described here could be connected by adbots (programs that use things which you've written that they've found in order to create "personalized" advertisements) to your Twitter account.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 07:42:41 AM

Well... There are Cookie Monsters out there too, but yes, Recusant is correct.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2016, 12:59:10 PM

Quote from: OldGit on August 20, 2016, 06:09:51 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 20, 2016, 12:34:36 PM
Been trying to send hou a PM, OG, but suffering from the dreaded god-block on tbat function.

So, in public, hope your temp absence in your usual haunts has been due to hols or busy-ness, or business, rather than probs.

:)

Thank you, Glos. I've been on a short break, that's all, but my crumbly self will now be at your service again.

Nice to see you posting again, OG. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2016, 01:07:23 PM

I watched Ben Hur yesterday. At the end I couldn't help thinking that if you took the DVD or Blu-ray box and shook it hard enough, maybe you could hear the cries of desperate clichés which were so numerous in this movie that they were forced to materialise. :tellmemore:

The ending definitely warrants a :wtf:!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on August 21, 2016, 04:02:21 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2016, 01:07:23 PM
I watched Ben Hur yesterday. At the end I couldn't help thinking that if you took the DVD or Blu-ray box and shook it hard enough, maybe you could hear the cries of desperate clichés which were so numerous in this movie that they were forced to materialise. :tellmemore:

The ending definitely warrants a :wtf:!

They weren't clichés before this film. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 23, 2016, 06:43:17 PM

I felt really bad for the bank teller when I brought in my tip money from last week. Nearly 300 dollars in ones. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 23, 2016, 07:19:34 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 23, 2016, 06:43:17 PM
I felt really bad for the bank teller when I brought in my tip money from last week. Nearly 300 dollars in ones. :-[

Don't they have machines there to count notes? When I sorted the cash, for banking, in a charity shop we had to get them all the same way round so the machine could recognise them.

But, hey! $300! As an old codger I knew used to ssy, "That's a whole lot better than a poke in the ass with a sharp stick!"

(Thee original saying included, "... poke in the eye ..." but . . .)

(Bugger, I am an old codger now!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 23, 2016, 07:30:35 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 23, 2016, 06:43:17 PM
I felt really bad for the bank teller when I brought in my tip money from last week. Nearly 300 dollars in ones. :-[

Something similar happened to me when I was a waitress. The teller probably thought that I was either a drug dealer, or a bad looking stripper. :-\ She asked me, "What do you do for a living?" ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 23, 2016, 10:34:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 07:42:41 AM
Well... There are Cookie Monsters out there too, but yes, Recusant is correct.

Quote from: Recusant on August 21, 2016, 06:56:22 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 20, 2016, 11:53:23 PM
For the second time a slightly odd coincidence? I posted about going through the Highway Code with a young friend on HAF recently and within a day or so, there was an advert on my Twitter site about a book for young learner drivers. I forget what the first coincidence was; I didn't pay much attention. As I use a different name and email for Twitter, I guess it is coincidence, but would like to know for sure.

It's a coincidence. Your email address is hidden here by default. Anyway, bots (data harvesting programs, for instance) don't have access to member profiles. (We're assuming for the sake of this discussion that the email address associated with your account here is the same one associated with your Twitter account. I have no idea if it is.) The only way a bot would see your email address here is if you posted it.

Generally it's a good idea to modify your address if you write it publicly online though. For instance, write it as "Person.Name |at| company.com" or something along those lines. Avoid using the @ character because bots recognize that as part of an email address.

So there's no way that the conversation you described here could be connected by adbots (programs that use things which you've written that they've found in order to create "personalized" advertisements) to your Twitter account.

Thank you for the reassurance and tips Asmo and Recusant

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 24, 2016, 09:11:54 AM

Quote from: Buddy
I felt really bad for the bank teller when I brought in my tip money from last week. Nearly 300 dollars in ones. :-[

Not bad pickings!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 24, 2016, 02:26:26 PM

So I'm done with the surveying job.
The school dormitory I usually temp at opened this Monday and one of the regular staff members promptly was put on extended medical leave. Meaning that I get to pull all his shifts from today until the end of September.

Bummer about that guy getting sick, of course. On the other hand.... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smiley-lol.com%2Fsmiley%2Fquotidien%2Fdollarss.gif&hash=d6b65e2786d87450001e42f651052978ee252f00)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 24, 2016, 08:57:02 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnow-here-this.timeout.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F10%2F28287180108.gif&hash=dbc03395d35145843c19694327bfe3ab1680924c)
Ecurb Noselrub.
He probably went to visit imaginaryfriendless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 25, 2016, 01:11:56 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 24, 2016, 02:26:26 PM
So I'm done with the surveying job.
The school dormitory I usually temp at opened this Monday and one of the regular staff members promptly was put on extended medical leave. Meaning that I get to pull all his shifts from today until the end of September.

Bummer about that guy getting sick, of course. On the other hand.... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smiley-lol.com%2Fsmiley%2Fquotidien%2Fdollarss.gif&hash=d6b65e2786d87450001e42f651052978ee252f00)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 25, 2016, 04:26:27 AM

I'm thinking about old horror movies. And I thought about Evil Dead. The remake, not the original. I'm too young for that adult stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 27, 2016, 05:50:11 AM

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck....I drank too much again. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 27, 2016, 05:51:48 AM

I hate it when I do that. >:(
It's daah heathen's fault!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 27, 2016, 09:28:53 AM

No, it's the evil wine lurking in its bottle, willing you to let it out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 27, 2016, 01:55:19 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 24, 2016, 08:57:02 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnow-here-this.timeout.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F10%2F28287180108.gif&hash=dbc03395d35145843c19694327bfe3ab1680924c)
Ecurb Noselrub.
He probably went to visit imaginaryfriendless.

Yeah, where is Bruce? :scratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 27, 2016, 04:46:34 PM

Saturday. There is no better day for procrastinating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on August 27, 2016, 06:28:54 PM

Started painting the van. Going well so far.
Pics will follow once finished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on August 27, 2016, 07:08:56 PM

I am having the worst first world problem ever.

I am starving after eating my lunch and want Starbucks, but I'm afraid it will make me feel sick and I don't want that because BF is picking up sushi for dinner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 28, 2016, 01:35:08 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on August 27, 2016, 07:08:56 PM
I am having the worst first world problem ever.
...

:smilenod:

I had one of those today...
Went to the dentist with a hangover. :picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 28, 2016, 01:39:02 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 28, 2016, 01:35:08 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on August 27, 2016, 07:08:56 PM
I am having the worst first world problem ever.
...
:smilenod:

I had one of those today...
Went to the dentist with a hangover. :picard facepalm:

Sounds like it is becoming a problem...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 28, 2016, 02:04:39 AM

Quote from: Apathy on August 28, 2016, 01:39:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 28, 2016, 01:35:08 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on August 27, 2016, 07:08:56 PM
I am having the worst first world problem ever.
...
:smilenod:

I had one of those today...
Went to the dentist with a hangover. :picard facepalm:

Sounds like it is becoming a problem...

No it's not! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 28, 2016, 02:08:12 AM

Quote from: OldGit on August 27, 2016, 09:28:53 AM
No, it's the evil wine lurking in its bottle, willing you to let it out.

:smilenod:
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 28, 2016, 10:19:00 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on August 27, 2016, 06:28:54 PM
Started painting the van. Going well so far.
Pics will follow once finished.

Ooh! Ooh! What color? Sepia? Aquamarine? Lemon chiffon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 28, 2016, 11:39:57 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 28, 2016, 10:19:00 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 27, 2016, 06:28:54 PM
Started painting the van. Going well so far.
Pics will follow once finished.
Ooh! Ooh! What color? Sepia? Aquamarine? Lemon chiffon?

Probably something like this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fweb420.com%2Fblogs%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F11%2Fbus1.jpg%3Fw%3D520&hash=9e5e6cd89cd70b0ef2d63fdb02bab0cd880cd488)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 28, 2016, 04:48:34 PM

Maybe a little something like this...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Faustinot.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F06%2FAustin-Mystery-Machine.jpg&hash=05e206679955f06af1865b93f2918fa525769733)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 28, 2016, 05:43:25 PM

Nah, it's definitely something like this

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.kym-cdn.com%2Fentries%2Ficons%2Ffacebook%2F000%2F004%2F473%2Ffree-candy.jpg&hash=3460a46a62632eac67c3c386dd24e763539be5f5)

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 28, 2016, 06:14:49 PM

YES! That! Masterpiece.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2016, 12:36:45 AM

The outside is not as important as the inside. :smileshake:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c5/cd/e6/c5cde60d4605aa1c449500ff24688372.jpg)
Is that orange, beige, and white faux fur? Very nice. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2016, 08:24:52 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2016, 12:36:45 AM
The outside is not as important as the inside. :smileshake:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c5/cd/e6/c5cde60d4605aa1c449500ff24688372.jpg)
Is that orange, beige, and white faux fur? Very nice. :smilenod:

Yes, but where is the free candy that the outside promised? HM?! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2016, 02:02:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 29, 2016, 08:24:52 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2016, 12:36:45 AM
The outside is not as important as the inside. :smileshake:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c5/cd/e6/c5cde60d4605aa1c449500ff24688372.jpg)
Is that orange, beige, and white faux fur? Very nice. :smilenod:
Yes, but where is the free candy that the outside promised? HM?! >:(

I don't know, Asmo, let me look for it under the mattress. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2016, 04:45:51 PM

The Asmo suspects that He may have been LURED to the van with a giant bed in the back with FALSE promises of FAKE candy. >:( What are they planning, He wonders..? Hm?! WHAT?! >:(

...

*mutter* FAKE candy */mutter*

...

>:(.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2016, 04:52:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 29, 2016, 04:45:51 PM
The Asmo suspects that He may have been LURED to the van with a giant bed in the back with FALSE promises of FAKE candy. >:( What are they planning, He wonders..? Hm?! WHAT?! >:(

...

*mutter* FAKE candy */mutter*

...

>:(.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Feol_images%2FEntire_Site%2F2015622%2Frs_512x283-150722152139-ess6W8Q.gif&hash=7cf5868c7d6715664688a427ca2c041bf967f003)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 30, 2016, 01:46:05 AM

I'm chilling in the creepy ass lounge at work all by myself because it's hot as balls outside and it's the only place that is air conditioned. I'm starting to think that this place it haunted. There's noises and shit and stuff is moving around in the mirror even though I'm alone. If I never post again it's because I've been murdered by some vengeful ghost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 30, 2016, 07:03:51 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2016, 01:46:05 AM
I'm chilling in the creepy ass lounge at work all by myself because it's hot as balls outside and it's the only place that is air conditioned. I'm starting to think that this place it haunted. There's noises and shit and stuff is moving around in the mirror even though I'm alone. If I never post again it's because I've been murdered by some vengeful ghost.

Maybe it's roaches...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 30, 2016, 04:41:02 PM

Quote from: Apathy on August 30, 2016, 07:03:51 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2016, 01:46:05 AM
I'm chilling in the creepy ass lounge at work all by myself because it's hot as balls outside and it's the only place that is air conditioned. I'm starting to think that this place it haunted. There's noises and shit and stuff is moving around in the mirror even though I'm alone. If I never post again it's because I've been murdered by some vengeful ghost.

Maybe it's roaches...

Are roaches a better or worse thing to be murdered by?

I think being murdered by a ghost would be better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 30, 2016, 04:50:22 PM

I think The X-files did an episode on both.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2016, 05:55:03 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 30, 2016, 04:50:22 PM
I think The X-files did an episode on both.

All three you mean, Ghosts, Roaches and Ghost Roaches!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2016, 12:05:13 AM

The only good roaches are ghost roaches!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2016, 08:26:28 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2016, 12:05:13 AM
The only good roaches are ghost roaches!

Including the one crawling up your arm?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on August 31, 2016, 09:11:38 PM

Just back from the orthopedist. He said I am doing very well for only three months after surgery. However, he wants to see me again in three months. I was really ready for this to be over with. I was thinking about looking for another job. However, I don't want to leave this one until the workers' comp claim is settled.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on September 01, 2016, 01:45:33 AM

Who knew Windows 10 could be so entertaining...??!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2016, 07:01:30 AM

Quote from: Siz on September 01, 2016, 01:45:33 AM
Who knew Windows 10 could be so entertaining...??!!

I hope they don't get stuck into politics. I'd probably have to put them both on the naughty step :watching:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2016, 08:58:42 AM

The Asmo STILL claims that last word. >:(

He shall wait with patience. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2016, 11:44:49 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2016, 08:26:28 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2016, 12:05:13 AM
The only good roaches are ghost roaches!
Including the one crawling up your arm?

Especially the one crawling up my arm! :shocked:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on September 01, 2016, 02:03:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2016, 07:01:30 AM
Quote from: Siz on September 01, 2016, 01:45:33 AM
Who knew Windows 10 could be so entertaining...??!!
I hope they don't get stuck into politics. I'd probably have to put them both on the naughty step :watching:

:slapfight:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2016, 02:52:04 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2016, 08:58:42 AM
The Asmo STILL claims that last word. >:(

He shall wait with patience. >:(

:popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 01, 2016, 06:48:39 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2016, 02:52:04 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 01, 2016, 08:58:42 AM
The Asmo STILL claims that last word. >:(

He shall wait with patience. >:(

:popcorn:

Asmo, go see if anyone has posted anything yet...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-qf1B9K00BXY%2FVfw3gmFUuHI%2FAAAAAAAAaEw%2Fi5pTkn-9OAo%2Fs1600%2F2444.jpg&hash=f815cd14b6e950f501a4c8b8331595d680a8ba96)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 03, 2016, 12:30:45 AM

...Speaking of sweet things...
Where's Gloucester? :unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 03, 2016, 12:40:44 PM

I think it's a case of having temporarily mislaid password so having difficulty loading us on to new tablet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 03, 2016, 03:37:15 PM

If so, and if he's reading this, he can send an email to either Tank (tankathaf |at| gmail.com) or myself (recusantathaf |at| gmail.com) for help with resetting his password.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 03, 2016, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: Recusant on September 03, 2016, 03:37:15 PM
If so, and if he's reading this, he can send an email to either Tank (tankathaf |at| gmail.com) or myself (recusantathaf |at| gmail.com) for help with resetting his password.

I've just checked my email and he appears to have found me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 03, 2016, 04:11:32 PM

Good. Thanks, Magdalena and Essie Mae, for the heads-up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 03, 2016, 04:24:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 03, 2016, 04:05:15 PM
Quote from: Recusant on September 03, 2016, 03:37:15 PM
If so, and if he's reading this, he can send an email to either Tank (tankathaf |at| gmail.com) or myself (recusantathaf |at| gmail.com) for help with resetting his password.
I've just checked my email and he appears to have found me.

He's having a forum break but expects to return in the future. Hopefully not too distant!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on September 03, 2016, 05:47:30 PM

What about Bruno? Did he take a break without me realizing it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 03, 2016, 07:32:36 PM

Quote from: Firebird on September 03, 2016, 05:47:30 PM
What about Bruno? Did he take a break without me realizing it?

He's moved on :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 03, 2016, 09:40:42 PM

All them other Asmos. Also gone. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 04, 2016, 12:08:47 AM

:cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 04, 2016, 04:37:38 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 04, 2016, 12:08:47 AM
:cryandrun:

I know, I miss Bruno too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 04, 2016, 04:39:15 AM

I know. I think of him every time I see my license plate. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 04, 2016, 04:42:06 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 04, 2016, 04:39:15 AM
I know. I think of him every time I see my license plate. :'(

OMA, that's right! I'd forgotten about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 04, 2016, 11:55:42 AM

Yes, I hope Bruno is doing well. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 04, 2016, 02:31:50 PM

Today's date is 2²/3²/4²

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 04, 2016, 02:38:36 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 04, 2016, 02:31:50 PM
Today's date is 2²/3²/4²

But not in America :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 05, 2016, 12:49:49 AM

America has the best standard

12 months
~30 days
indefinite amount of years

Small to big

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2016, 06:43:56 AM

No, it is not. A day is 24 hours. A month is over 700. Using the numerals rather than what they depict to measure what's "big" and what's "small" is, at best, silly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 05, 2016, 07:33:02 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2016, 06:43:56 AM
No, it is not. A day is 24 hours. A month is over 700. Using the numerals rather than what they depict to measure what's "big" and what's "small" is, at best, silly.

No it's not :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 05, 2016, 08:32:20 AM

While it pains me to agree with Asmo on anything, (don't like him to think he is totally in charge around here), he's right. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 05, 2016, 09:18:29 AM

It doesn't matter a damn, though some minor confusions would be avoided if everybody used the same system.

Do we want the figures to match September the fifth or the fifth of September?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2016, 02:22:30 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on September 05, 2016, 08:32:20 AM
While it pains me to agree with Asmo on anything, (don't like him to think he is totally in charge around here), he's right. ;)

There is The Ever-Ancient and Powerful Asmodean Prime somewhere in the depths of the forum source code. He's the in-chargiest of all Asmos, albeit not the Divinely-Terriblest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 05, 2016, 05:28:48 PM

Best is the ISO 8601 international date format YYYY-MM-DD.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2016, 05:41:25 PM

Sensible with ticks from right to left. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2016, 06:50:29 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on September 05, 2016, 05:28:48 PM
Best is the ISO 8601 international date format YYYY-MM-DD.

Oh Yes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 05, 2016, 06:56:15 PM

Well Git, that will happen on the fifth of never.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 06, 2016, 09:29:06 AM

How about 'twas on the eve of St Grundlemas, third Sunday in Aposcope

or

A.D. II Kal Iulii

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 06, 2016, 10:05:38 AM

Quote from: OldGit on September 05, 2016, 09:18:29 AM
It doesn't matter a damn, though some minor confusions would be avoided if everybody used the same system.

That I do agree with, Asmo permitting ( said thru gritted teeth)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 06, 2016, 11:34:37 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on September 06, 2016, 10:05:38 AM
That I do agree with, Asmo permitting ( said thru gritted teeth)

He doth NOT! >:(

He demands full conformity to mathematical sensibilities in daily life. In fact, He is currently considering burning a bush and writing that on a slab of rock, after a few mandatory lines about worshipping no FALSE Asmos and jealousy. >:(

Yes... Yes, that will show them! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Kekerusey on September 06, 2016, 11:39:39 AM

Quote from: Apathy on September 05, 2016, 12:49:49 AMAmerica has the best standard

America's dating system is stupid just like their < million numbering.

Keke

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:01:21 AM

Happily, it's on my mind that there's a lot to do in the next few days: llast stint of volunteering at library for Summer Reading Scheme; hair, eyebrows, manicure, pedicure; putting up borrowed cot and travel cot; buying nappies (diapers) and baby food, all for the invasion of son, wife and two granddaughters from Oz. They land at Heathrow 6 am on Tuesday. They'll have had a week South Africa so will be over the jet lag. Today I'm off to theatre, booked months ago, in Cambridge and I really haven't got the time. It's all whizzing round in my head, but it's a good feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:52:56 PM

DON'T EVER put your mobile in your back pocket.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on September 08, 2016, 09:32:32 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:52:56 PM
DON'T EVER put your mobile in your back pocket.

I sense a story in the offing here....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 08, 2016, 11:35:41 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:52:56 PM
DON'T EVER put your mobile in your back pocket.

Noted. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmsnsmileys.net%2FL%2FLemon-Drop%2Fwriting-letter.gif&hash=db6cf977b471ddf50acd2410e5c26db8bee69d43)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 09, 2016, 08:45:25 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:52:56 PM
DON'T EVER put your mobile in your back pocket.

Oooops!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM

Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:53:36 PM

I'm thinking I really need to work on my self-discipline, but HAF (and the internet in general) is such a great distraction!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 06:26:41 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

It can mean that, but in my case, I said it because I said the fog in Davin's picture looked like whipped cream and I also posted the Budweiser beers in the association thread. I also get the munchies when I'm menstruating, or after I've drank too much. Sometimes I crave salty, sometimes sour, sometimes sweet. :-\ Heck sometimes I even crave cauliflower, coconuts, etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 09:39:31 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 06:26:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

It can mean that, but in my case, I said it because I said the fog in Davin's picture looked like whipped cream and I also posted the Budweiser beers in the association thread. I also get the munchies when I'm menstruating, or after I've drank too much. Sometimes I crave salty, sometimes sour, sometimes sweet. :-\ Heck sometimes I even crave cauliflower, coconuts, etc.

Cauliflower? :P

I had a friend way back who would crave leafy vegs, how someone can feel like they're dying for lettuce is beyond me. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 10:57:09 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on September 08, 2016, 09:32:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:52:56 PM
DON'T EVER put your mobile in your back pocket.
I sense a story in the offing here....

Not really, just that it fell into the loo. Caused me no end of trouble. It turns on long enough for me to get a few more contacts from it and then goes off again. It's in a bag of rice now, still drying out. I think the photos are in The Cloud, but nothing else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 01:25:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 06:26:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

It can mean that, but in my case, I said it because I said the fog in Davin's picture looked like whipped cream and I also posted the Budweiser beers in the association thread. I also get the munchies when I'm menstruating, or after I've drank too much. Sometimes I crave salty, sometimes sour, sometimes sweet. :-\ Heck sometimes I even crave cauliflower, coconuts, etc.

Cauliflower? :P

I had a friend way back who would crave leafy vegs, how someone can feel like they're dying for lettuce is beyond me. :lol:

;D Yes, cauliflower, raw with ranch dip.

For me, it's the other way around, I eat vegetables all week, but there are weeks when my body, specially my canines (cuspids) crave beef...."Grrrrrrrr!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 03:58:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 01:25:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 06:26:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

It can mean that, but in my case, I said it because I said the fog in Davin's picture looked like whipped cream and I also posted the Budweiser beers in the association thread. I also get the munchies when I'm menstruating, or after I've drank too much. Sometimes I crave salty, sometimes sour, sometimes sweet. :-\ Heck sometimes I even crave cauliflower, coconuts, etc.

Cauliflower? :P

I had a friend way back who would crave leafy vegs, how someone can feel like they're dying for lettuce is beyond me. :lol:

;D Yes, cauliflower, raw with ranch dip.

For me, it's the other way around, I eat vegetables all week, but there are weeks when my body, specially my canines (cuspids) crave beef...."Grrrrrrrr!"

Meat is good. :smilenod: I'm craving a tuna sandwich right now. :let'seat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 01:25:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 09:39:31 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 06:26:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 10, 2016, 03:51:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 10, 2016, 04:18:49 AM
Orale! I think I have the munchies. :(

What is that exactly? :query:

This? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Munchies)

It can mean that, but in my case, I said it because I said the fog in Davin's picture looked like whipped cream and I also posted the Budweiser beers in the association thread. I also get the munchies when I'm menstruating, or after I've drank too much. Sometimes I crave salty, sometimes sour, sometimes sweet. :-\ Heck sometimes I even crave cauliflower, coconuts, etc.

Cauliflower? :P

I had a friend way back who would crave leafy vegs, how someone can feel like they're dying for lettuce is beyond me. :lol:

;D Yes, cauliflower, raw with ranch dip.

For me, it's the other way around, I eat vegetables all week, but there are weeks when my body, specially my canines (cuspids) crave beef...."Grrrrrrrr!"

Meat is good. :smilenod: I'm craving a tuna sandwich right now. :let'seat:

Oh! I love tuna! I make the best tuna sandwiches! Let's compare recipes!
:secrets1: I know you've mentioned before that you're not a very good cook, but I still want to know how you make yours.
Here's mine:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 11, 2016, 08:09:56 PM

Should I grill a salmon steak or a salmon fillet tonight? It's very important that I know your opinions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 11, 2016, 08:11:40 PM

Had the grocery make a delivery of everything I needed for a hamburger party, except for one out-of-stock item -- the ground beef. :haironfire: How does a grocery store run out of ground beef?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 11, 2016, 08:12:11 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 11, 2016, 08:09:56 PM
Should I grill a salmon steak or a salmon fillet tonight? It's very important that I know your opinions.

Salmon steak! Just because.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 11, 2016, 08:33:45 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM
Here's mine:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

No chopped dill pickles? :headshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 09:27:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM
Oh! I love tuna! I make the best tuna sandwiches! Let's compare recipes!
:secrets1: I know you've mentioned before that you're not a very good cook, but I still want to know how you make yours.
Here's mine:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

:unsure:

Mine would seem rather boring in comparison. I take a can of tuna chunks and smear it on some bread. If there's a tomato lying around then some of that goes in there too.

And that's about it. :blush:

When I go to Subway's I usually order a more elaborate tuna sandwich, with BBQ sauce (I love it :yum:), sometimes honey and mustard sauce as well. Lettuce, lots of tomatoes, cucumber slices and some pickles also go in the mix. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 09:27:55 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 11, 2016, 08:12:11 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 11, 2016, 08:09:56 PM
Should I grill a salmon steak or a salmon fillet tonight? It's very important that I know your opinions.

Salmon steak! Just because.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 11, 2016, 09:46:23 PM

As long as we're discussing tuna salad: albacore tuna, a little mayo, dill pickles, pepper and chopped celery if I have any on hand. I used to make it with sweet pickle relish but my Dad convinced me that dill was the way to go. Some people put chopped hard boiled eggs in as well, but I just can't. :bleh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 10:27:34 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 11, 2016, 09:46:23 PM
Some people put chopped hard boiled eggs in as well

:yum: !

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 11:12:06 PM

Quote from: Recusant on September 11, 2016, 08:33:45 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM
Here's mine:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

No chopped dill pickles? :headshake:

I guess I could substitute the squeeze of lemon for the dill pickles. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 11:16:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 09:27:10 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM
Oh! I love tuna! I make the best tuna sandwiches! Let's compare recipes!
:secrets1: I know you've mentioned before that you're not a very good cook, but I still want to know how you make yours.
Here's mine:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

:unsure:

Mine would seem rather boring in comparison. I take a can of tuna chunks and smear it on some bread. If there's a tomato lying around then some of that goes in there too.

And that's about it. :blush:
...

:therethere:
I'm sure plain tuna with tomatoes tastes good.... :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 11:43:06 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 11:16:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 09:27:10 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 11, 2016, 08:05:32 PM
Oh! I love tuna! I make the best tuna sandwiches! Let's compare recipes!
:secrets1: I know you've mentioned before that you're not a very good cook, but I still want to know how you make yours.
Here's mine:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

:unsure:

Mine would seem rather boring in comparison. I take a can of tuna chunks and smear it on some bread. If there's a tomato lying around then some of that goes in there too.

And that's about it. :blush:
...
:therethere:
I'm sure plain tuna with tomatoes tastes good.... :grin:

:P

I think that both by themselves taste good, putting them together is an added bonus. :grin:

On a different note, I think I'm high on air right now. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 02:25:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 11:43:06 PM
...
On a different note, I think I'm high on air right now. :grin:

Share some with me. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2016, 02:52:35 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 02:25:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 11:43:06 PM
...
On a different note, I think I'm high on air right now. :grin:
Share some with me. ;D

I don't know if it's a good thing, I felt like a total airhead. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 12, 2016, 03:28:11 AM

We connoisseur types are fully aware that all canned tuna is not of the same quality. Nor is the quality of fresh tomatoes to be taken lightly. Do exercise the clearly superior judgement that is the hallmark of HAF members everywhere.

Cut a prime tomato into a flower pattern and place in a suitable small bowl. Prior removal of skin is optional. Blanching the tomato is the approved way of removing the skin. A few seconds in boiling water and the skin is easily removed. Drain the tuna and then spoon or fork it generously over the tomato flower. No pickle, jalapeno, or other diluent is required at this point. Flood the whole of it with a good Italian dressing with a possible hint of Tabasco sauce. Add a dab of grated parmesan cheese along with a little bit of coarse ground black pepper. Serve with croutons or alternatively with some torn bits of French, or Cuban bread or baguette. If you are feeling grandiose then a sprig of parsley can decorate the top of your creation. Enjoy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2016, 03:54:33 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 12, 2016, 03:28:11 AM
We connoisseur types are fully aware that all canned tuna is not of the same quality. Nor is the quality of fresh tomatoes to be taken lightly. Do exercise the clearly superior judgement that is the hallmark of HAF members everywhere.

Cut a prime tomato into a flower pattern and place in a suitable small bowl. Prior removal of skin is optional. Blanching the tomato is the approved way of removing the skin. A few seconds in boiling water and the skin is easily removed. Drain the tuna and then spoon or fork it generously over the tomato flower. No pickle, jalapeno, or other diluent is required at this point. Flood the whole of it with a good Italian dressing with a possible hint of Tabasco sauce. Add a dab of grated parmesan cheese along with a little bit of coarse ground black pepper. Serve with croutons or alternatively with some torn bits of French, or Cuban bread or baguette. If you are feeling grandiose then a sprig of parsley can decorate the top of your creation. Enjoy!

Gourmet! Yum. But as far as sandwiches are concerned, we're forgetting an important component -- the bread. I favor Russian rye or wheat berry bread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 04:04:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2016, 02:52:35 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 02:25:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 11:43:06 PM
...
On a different note, I think I'm high on air right now. :grin:
Share some with me. ;D

I don't know if it's a good thing, I felt like a total airhead. :grin:

But...but...you're smiling right now, I want some! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 04:08:52 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 12, 2016, 03:28:11 AM
We connoisseur types are fully aware that all canned tuna is not of the same quality. Nor is the quality of fresh tomatoes to be taken lightly. Do exercise the clearly superior judgement that is the hallmark of HAF members everywhere.

Cut a prime tomato into a flower pattern and place in a suitable small bowl. Prior removal of skin is optional. Blanching the tomato is the approved way of removing the skin. A few seconds in boiling water and the skin is easily removed. Drain the tuna and then spoon or fork it generously over the tomato flower. No pickle, jalapeno, or other diluent is required at this point. Flood the whole of it with a good Italian dressing with a possible hint of Tabasco sauce. Add a dab of grated parmesan cheese along with a little bit of coarse ground black pepper. Serve with croutons or alternatively with some torn bits of French, or Cuban bread or baguette. If you are feeling grandiose then a sprig of parsley can decorate the top of your creation. Enjoy!

Not bad, Icarus. :yum:

I would just like to say that Tabasco sauce is more of an East Coast thing, Tapatio sauce is more of a West Coast thing.
~That's all. Just wanted to clear that up. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 04:13:29 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 12, 2016, 03:54:33 AM
... But as far as sandwiches are concerned, we're forgetting an important component -- the bread. I favor Russian rye or wheat berry bread.

Yes, rye, or sourdough. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 12, 2016, 04:21:03 AM

Type of bread to be used depends on what is going between the slices.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2016, 09:08:04 AM

Quote from: No one on September 12, 2016, 04:21:03 AM
Type of bread to be used depends on what is going between the slices.

True -- for tuna salad?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM

Oh, for tuna?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 06:27:36 PM

Quote from: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Oh, for tuna?

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:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2016, 06:46:22 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 06:27:36 PM
Quote from: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Oh, for tuna?

[/youtube]
:snicker:

The Asmo doesn't understand the words, but the tune is kind of war-like... :???: Over tuna. :sadshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 12, 2016, 08:10:16 PM

The pretty tech at the eye doctor is into cars and makeup...

And she has a boyfriend. Dammit

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2016, 01:41:12 AM

Quote from: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Oh, for tuna?

This makes an excellent soundtrack for me in the kitchen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2016, 01:42:52 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 12, 2016, 08:10:16 PM
The pretty tech at the eye doctor is into cars and makeup...

And she has a boyfriend. Dammit

Too bad. It's a high odds game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2016, 01:46:34 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 12, 2016, 03:28:11 AM
We connoisseur types are fully aware that all canned tuna is not of the same quality. Nor is the quality of fresh tomatoes to be taken lightly. Do exercise the clearly superior judgement that is the hallmark of HAF members everywhere.

Cut a prime tomato into a flower pattern and place in a suitable small bowl. Prior removal of skin is optional. Blanching the tomato is the approved way of removing the skin. A few seconds in boiling water and the skin is easily removed. Drain the tuna and then spoon or fork it generously over the tomato flower. No pickle, jalapeno, or other diluent is required at this point. Flood the whole of it with a good Italian dressing with a possible hint of Tabasco sauce. Add a dab of grated parmesan cheese along with a little bit of coarse ground black pepper. Serve with croutons or alternatively with some torn bits of French, or Cuban bread or baguette. If you are feeling grandiose then a sprig of parsley can decorate the top of your creation. Enjoy!

*Looks at my recipe for a measly tuna sandwich. :-[ Looks at Icarus' description of what a great tuna sandwich is like* :yum:

Yeah...I definitely need to live more! I've got to try that, but I think I might end up creating some monster instead. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2016, 01:57:06 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 04:04:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2016, 02:52:35 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 02:25:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2016, 11:43:06 PM
...
On a different note, I think I'm high on air right now. :grin:
Share some with me. ;D

I don't know if it's a good thing, I felt like a total airhead. :grin:

But...but...you're smiling right now, I want some! :grin:

:notsure: Hmm, ok.

Do as this one is doing:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fohmygodhowcute.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F02%2Fdog-loves-sticking-head-out-of-car-window.jpg&hash=07a145324df6b41f7a5722865c674560cdd7060e)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2016, 03:52:17 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonlinecentral.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2Fdog-enjoying-car-ride-4.gif&hash=8620c04b93945cc0438f36eff2600c5872f3b9b2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 13, 2016, 05:11:02 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 13, 2016, 01:41:12 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Oh, for tuna?

This makes an excellent soundtrack for me in the kitchen.

They used to put it in bunch of movie trailers. I always thought was not fair, the song makes everything seem awesome. That one and the Requiem for a Dream song are unfair to put into movie trailers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 13, 2016, 05:14:52 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmotleydogs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F11%2FLong-haired-dog-with-goggles-out-car-windown-nice-blur-background-438x278.jpg&hash=dced88d954eb141d63575c928d43e3e9111142e6)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2016, 08:23:34 PM

Quote from: Davin on September 13, 2016, 05:11:02 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 13, 2016, 01:41:12 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 12, 2016, 03:41:34 PM
Oh, for tuna?

This makes an excellent soundtrack for me in the kitchen.
They used to put it in bunch of movie trailers. I always thought was not fair, the song makes everything seem awesome. That one and the Requiem for a Dream song are unfair to put into movie trailers.

I always thought it made it sound as if the characters were being hunted by something large and awful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 13, 2016, 08:30:47 PM

A large, petulant and pained dog barking at the moon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 14, 2016, 08:36:00 AM

Well, I've finally had enough. Today, before I went to work, I unfollowed or blocked some folks on facebook. Folks and pages that used to be rational and logic have gone deep down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton. It is truly remarkable what this election is doing to some people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 14, 2016, 11:18:21 AM

Quote from: Velma on September 14, 2016, 08:36:00 AM
Well, I've finally had enough. Today, before I went to work, I unfollowed or blocked some folks on facebook. Folks and pages that used to be rational and logic have gone deep down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton. It is truly remarkable what this election is doing to some people.

Which ones have you heard? So far all I've heard is that she died at her daughter's home and has been replaced with a duplicate. Stupid but hilarious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 14, 2016, 04:10:15 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 14, 2016, 11:18:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 14, 2016, 08:36:00 AM
Well, I've finally had enough. Today, before I went to work, I unfollowed or blocked some folks on facebook. Folks and pages that used to be rational and logic have gone deep down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton. It is truly remarkable what this election is doing to some people.

Which ones have you heard? So far all I've heard is that she died at her daughter's home and has been replaced with a duplicate. Stupid but hilarious.

Those plus rumors that she and Bill go around killing people, that she is fundamentally dishonest, that her charity is a scam, and all sorts of other nonsense. It is like someone injected Faux News straight into their brains.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 14, 2016, 08:20:50 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 14, 2016, 04:10:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 14, 2016, 11:18:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 14, 2016, 08:36:00 AM
Well, I've finally had enough. Today, before I went to work, I unfollowed or blocked some folks on facebook. Folks and pages that used to be rational and logic have gone deep down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton. It is truly remarkable what this election is doing to some people.

Which ones have you heard? So far all I've heard is that she died at her daughter's home and has been replaced with a duplicate. Stupid but hilarious.
Those plus rumors that she and Bill go around killing people, that she is fundamentally dishonest, that her charity is a scam, and all sorts of other nonsense. It is like someone injected Faux News straight into their brains.

I heard that she has only one year to live. Another rumor is that she is poisoned by Trump and Putin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 15, 2016, 12:17:41 AM

Conspiracy theorists are really strange people. One has to wonder how in hell they become so infected by outlandish delusionary notions......Wait, Maybe there are some evil operatives out there who secretly administer mysterious drugs to selected people. The drugs cause them to believe in conspiracies like black helicopters and that George W Bush arranged the twin tower events in order to start a war with Iraq and make Cheney and Rumsfeld rich because they owned Halliburton Corp.

Among other beliefs, we actually have our own bigfoot here in Florida, maybe more than one of them. We don't refer to him/her/them as Bigfoot. People who have seen them out in the Florida swamps say that their bodies are covered with hair and that they smell really bad. That is why we call them "Skunk Apes", not Bigfoot or Sasquatch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 15, 2016, 11:01:12 AM

I stopped by the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/13341), just to get a photo of their depiction of the elusive animal (and to find the geocache that was located there). ;)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi68.tinypic.com%2F2wrg0v5.jpg&hash=529e143689fc7bc28f918a182434a397b260269f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 15, 2016, 01:40:53 PM

Ah, conspiracy theories. :tellmemore: I used to listen to some of Alex Jones' ramblings for the fun of it, and that other guy (I forgot his name) who thinks that there is a secret reptilian race controlling the world. Both must have millions of hits on youtube.

And then there are the countless Illuminati and New World Order videos available for viewing pleasure.

Those are all good fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 15, 2016, 01:42:59 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com%2Fl0HlVSe6ZrO8qEEx2.gif&hash=ea759917e37c263c491e581ef8cf0df1610d5bc6)

"Jesus loves you" turns into "Be atheists". :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 15, 2016, 05:32:54 PM

One of these days I'll learn not to read Facebook comments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 18, 2016, 01:37:27 AM

As much as I love my three-day weekends every week, working four ten-hour days in a row is getting to me. I'm thinking of asking my boss if I can work a two-one-two shift where I work two days, have one day off, then work two more days. There's really no reason for him to say no. We have a distinct lack of staffing on Thursday and Friday. I normally work Thursday, but it would give us more folks around on Fridays.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 21, 2016, 09:00:24 AM

A heroic lawn mower's last charge. :(

http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/132100/elgen-er-paa-epleslang-saa-kommer-gressklipperen

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 21, 2016, 12:49:26 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 21, 2016, 09:00:24 AM
A heroic lawn mower's last charge. :(

http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/132100/elgen-er-paa-epleslang-saa-kommer-gressklipperen

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 21, 2016, 06:51:46 PM

Yesterday, I finally was able to talk to my supervisor about changing my shift. I'd hardly gotten the question out before he was saying, "You sold me. When do you want to start?" Monday I start my new shift. I am really looking forward to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 21, 2016, 06:52:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2016, 12:49:26 PM
:rofl:

Hey, it's a sad tale. >:( A sad tale of heroism and apples and meese and theft. >:(

The Asmo demands that everyone mourn the mower's most tragic demise.

...Also, the WTF-like facial expression on the moose towards the end... Priceless. ;D Now, MOURN the mower! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 21, 2016, 06:58:07 PM

Having recently lost a mower that had endeared itself, I join in lamenting the passing of that brave little machine. Not because of any demand, though. :folded:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2016, 12:12:18 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 21, 2016, 09:00:24 AM
A heroic lawn mower's last charge. :(

http://www.vgtv.no/#!/video/132100/elgen-er-paa-epleslang-saa-kommer-gressklipperen

:watching:

It needs a soundtrack, something totally (in)appropriate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 22, 2016, 01:34:10 PM

Quote from: Recusant on September 21, 2016, 06:58:07 PM
Having recently lost a mower that had endeared itself, I join in lamenting the passing of that brave little machine. Not because of any demand, though. :folded:

Well... The Asmo is in mourning, so He shall grumpily settle for this here less-than-proper response to this deepest of tragedies. Might smite the moose after. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on September 23, 2016, 07:22:47 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 21, 2016, 06:52:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2016, 12:49:26 PM
:rofl:
Hey, it's a sad tale. >:( A sad tale of heroism and apples and meese and theft. >:(

The Asmo demands that everyone mourn the mower's most tragic demise.

...Also, the WTF-like facial expression on the moose towards the end... Priceless. ;D Now, MOURN the mower! >:(

How about a little retribution in stead? Going hunting tomorrow. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on September 23, 2016, 08:14:33 PM

I saw the person who had their dog exorcised, and they were wearing a shirt with an atheist symbol on it. So now I'm just confused.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 23, 2016, 08:40:49 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on September 23, 2016, 08:14:33 PM
I saw the person who had their dog exorcised, and they were wearing a shirt with an atheist symbol on it. So now I'm just confused.

:scratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 09:01:49 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on September 23, 2016, 08:14:33 PM
I saw the person who had their dog exorcised, and they were wearing a shirt with an atheist symbol on it. So now I'm just confused.

I'm thinking 'Joke!'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 23, 2016, 09:02:20 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 23, 2016, 08:40:49 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on September 23, 2016, 08:14:33 PM
I saw the person who had their dog exorcised, and they were wearing a shirt with an atheist symbol on it. So now I'm just confused.

:scratch:

Lazy dogs get fat, it's unhealthy. Proper diet and lively activities lead to a longer lifespan. Laziness is a vampire sucking the very life out of the infected. A complete new outlook is need. They need to purge the demons so to speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 23, 2016, 09:28:02 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on September 23, 2016, 07:22:47 PM
How about a little retribution in stead? Going hunting tomorrow. ;)

Yes, that! >:( Blast the meese! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM

My husband woke my up around 8:30 this morning with the words "I need to go to the emergency room." In less than 15 minutes I was up, dressed, and ready to go. He's having abdominal pain, so it could be another round of ulcers. They gave him some Protonix via IV. I left when they came to move him to a room. He was feeling better, but they want to do an endoscopy Monday. Right now, I'm at home to get something to eat, take a shower, feed the cats, and gather up some things for him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2016, 07:51:35 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
My husband woke my up around 8:30 this morning with the words "I need to go to the emergency room." In less than 15 minutes I was up, dressed, and ready to go. He's having abdominal pain, so it could be another round of ulcers. They gave him some Protonix via IV. I left when they came to move him to a room. He was feeling better, but they want to do an endoscopy Monday. Right now, I'm at home to get something to eat, take a shower, feed the cats, and gather up some things for him.

I hope it's nothing serious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 25, 2016, 08:02:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2016, 07:51:35 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
My husband woke my up around 8:30 this morning with the words "I need to go to the emergency room." In less than 15 minutes I was up, dressed, and ready to go. He's having abdominal pain, so it could be another round of ulcers. They gave him some Protonix via IV. I left when they came to move him to a room. He was feeling better, but they want to do an endoscopy Monday. Right now, I'm at home to get something to eat, take a shower, feed the cats, and gather up some things for him.
I hope it's nothing serious.

The medication they gave him is a high-powered acid reducer. The fact that it helped points to something gastric. We probably won't know much more until tomorrow after the endoscopy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2016, 08:07:56 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 08:02:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2016, 07:51:35 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
My husband woke my up around 8:30 this morning with the words "I need to go to the emergency room." In less than 15 minutes I was up, dressed, and ready to go. He's having abdominal pain, so it could be another round of ulcers. They gave him some Protonix via IV. I left when they came to move him to a room. He was feeling better, but they want to do an endoscopy Monday. Right now, I'm at home to get something to eat, take a shower, feed the cats, and gather up some things for him.
I hope it's nothing serious.
The medication they gave him is a high-powered acid reducer. The fact that it helped points to something gastric. We probably won't know much more until tomorrow after the endoscopy.

No doubt you'll keep us posted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 25, 2016, 08:47:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2016, 08:07:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 08:02:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2016, 07:51:35 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
My husband woke my up around 8:30 this morning with the words "I need to go to the emergency room." In less than 15 minutes I was up, dressed, and ready to go. He's having abdominal pain, so it could be another round of ulcers. They gave him some Protonix via IV. I left when they came to move him to a room. He was feeling better, but they want to do an endoscopy Monday. Right now, I'm at home to get something to eat, take a shower, feed the cats, and gather up some things for him.
I hope it's nothing serious.
The medication they gave him is a high-powered acid reducer. The fact that it helped points to something gastric. We probably won't know much more until tomorrow after the endoscopy.
No doubt you'll keep us posted.

I will. It helps to have folks to share this with. My mother tends to treat anything like this as catastrophic, which only stresses me more since I wind up having to calm her down. My sister has always been indifferent to problems other than her own. My brother is good with this sort of thing, but his wife can be a bit flaky, so I don't share with him very often. Getting online was probably one of the better things to ever happen to me. Who says people have to be related to you, or even in the same time zone, to be part of your community?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:01:07 PM

Hope he's OK. Is an ER visit in the UK covered by the national health plan? No out of pocket payment? What about the endoscopy? Just curious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 25, 2016, 09:28:43 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:01:07 PM
Hope he's OK. Is an ER visit in the UK covered by the national health plan? No out of pocket payment? What about the endoscopy? Just curious.

Fortunately, he is 100% covered by the VA medical system. He doesn't actually have to go to a Veterans' Administration hospital, however. He's at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the moment.

If it had been me, there would be some out-of-pocket costs - at least a $250 copay for the ER visit, plus sundry other charges that would vary according to which hospital I was at and what tests were done. Even the best insurance generally has preferred providers and charge lower copays for them. It is a very complicated system, and despite recent reforms, it is still heavily weighted in favor of the insurance companies.

I've eaten, had a shower, fed the cats, and gathered up stuff for him. Time for me to head back out. Hopefully, I will know more by the time I get home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:36:43 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 09:28:43 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:01:07 PM
Hope he's OK. Is an ER visit in the UK covered by the national health plan? No out of pocket payment? What about the endoscopy? Just curious.
Fortunately, he is 100% covered by the VA medical system. He doesn't actually have to go to a Veterans' Administration hospital, however. He's at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the moment.

If it had been me, there would be some out-of-pocket costs - at least a $250 copay for the ER visit, plus sundry other charges that would vary according to which hospital I was at and what tests were done. Even the best insurance generally has preferred providers and charge lower copays for them. It is a very complicated system, and despite recent reforms, it is still heavily weighted in favor of the insurance companies.

I've eaten, had a shower, fed the cats, and gathered up stuff for him. Time for me to head back out. Hopefully, I will know more by the time I get home.

I feel stupid. For some reason, I thought you were in the UK. Sorry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 26, 2016, 01:48:16 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:36:43 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 25, 2016, 09:28:43 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 25, 2016, 09:01:07 PM
Hope he's OK. Is an ER visit in the UK covered by the national health plan? No out of pocket payment? What about the endoscopy? Just curious.
Fortunately, he is 100% covered by the VA medical system. He doesn't actually have to go to a Veterans' Administration hospital, however. He's at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the moment.

If it had been me, there would be some out-of-pocket costs - at least a $250 copay for the ER visit, plus sundry other charges that would vary according to which hospital I was at and what tests were done. Even the best insurance generally has preferred providers and charge lower copays for them. It is a very complicated system, and despite recent reforms, it is still heavily weighted in favor of the insurance companies.

I've eaten, had a shower, fed the cats, and gathered up stuff for him. Time for me to head back out. Hopefully, I will know more by the time I get home.

I feel stupid. For some reason, I thought you were in the UK. Sorry.

I'm an American (as embarrassing as it can to be to admit that at times). :-[

Update: He has an endoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. However, we won't know the time until tomorrow. Other than that, he's feeling better, but still has periodic pain in his stomach/abdomen. We are hoping he will get to come home tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2016, 02:23:37 AM

I hope it isn't anything too serious, Velma.

Out of curiosity, has he already had an appendectomy? I remember feeling a lot of pain and being rushed to the emergency room when I got that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 26, 2016, 03:11:30 AM

He had an appendectomy nearly 30 years ago. He's had ulcers in the past, so it is not off the wall to suspect them again. The endoscopy (putting a small camera down the throat to get a view of the esophagus and stomach) if the ulcers have returned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 26, 2016, 09:10:43 PM

Just back from the hospital again. It appears it is not ulcers, but his gallbladder. The doctors say it needs to come out, but my husband needs to be off his blood thinner for at least five days before surgery. If he hadn't thrown up this morning, he could have been home this afternoon. Now, they want to observe him for another 24 hours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2016, 09:37:52 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 26, 2016, 09:10:43 PM
Just back from the hospital again. It appears it is not ulcers, but his gallbladder. The doctors say it needs to come out, but my husband needs to be off his blood thinner for at least five days before surgery. If he hadn't thrown up this morning, he could have been home this afternoon. Now, they want to observe him for another 24 hours.

Pretty routine op. I know a few people who are quite happy without their gall bladders.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 26, 2016, 10:32:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2016, 09:37:52 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 26, 2016, 09:10:43 PM
Just back from the hospital again. It appears it is not ulcers, but his gallbladder. The doctors say it needs to come out, but my husband needs to be off his blood thinner for at least five days before surgery. If he hadn't thrown up this morning, he could have been home this afternoon. Now, they want to observe him for another 24 hours.
Pretty routine op. I know a few people who are quite happy without their gall bladders.

A friend of mine had hers out recently and, while recovery wasn't pleasant, once she had recovered she felt so much better that she wished she'd had the surgery years ago. Granted ulcers would probably be easier to deal with tho and any time in the hospital is not a good time. My sympathies to your husband.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on September 27, 2016, 02:14:27 AM

Gall bladders and spleens are pretty much universally evil. :(

I recently learned that one of my coworkers once accidentally told Jordon Knight he had the right stuff, which is probably the greatest faux paus I've ever heard in my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 27, 2016, 03:49:20 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 26, 2016, 10:32:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2016, 09:37:52 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 26, 2016, 09:10:43 PM
Just back from the hospital again. It appears it is not ulcers, but his gallbladder. The doctors say it needs to come out, but my husband needs to be off his blood thinner for at least five days before surgery. If he hadn't thrown up this morning, he could have been home this afternoon. Now, they want to observe him for another 24 hours.
Pretty routine op. I know a few people who are quite happy without their gall bladders.

A friend of mine had hers out recently and, while recovery wasn't pleasant, once she had recovered she felt so much better that she wished she'd had the surgery years ago. Granted ulcers would probably be easier to deal with tho and any time in the hospital is not a good time. My sympathies to your husband.

Thank you.

I had my gallbladder removed years ago. I was in the hospital for a couple of days. Recovery wasn't fun (you really don't realize how many of your abdominal muscles you use to sit up, stand up, or just move around in general). However, I did feel better once I had healed a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 27, 2016, 12:34:09 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 27, 2016, 03:49:20 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 26, 2016, 10:32:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2016, 09:37:52 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 26, 2016, 09:10:43 PM
Just back from the hospital again. It appears it is not ulcers, but his gallbladder. The doctors say it needs to come out, but my husband needs to be off his blood thinner for at least five days before surgery. If he hadn't thrown up this morning, he could have been home this afternoon. Now, they want to observe him for another 24 hours.
Pretty routine op. I know a few people who are quite happy without their gall bladders.

A friend of mine had hers out recently and, while recovery wasn't pleasant, once she had recovered she felt so much better that she wished she'd had the surgery years ago. Granted ulcers would probably be easier to deal with tho and any time in the hospital is not a good time. My sympathies to your husband.
Thank you.

I had my gallbladder removed years ago. I was in the hospital for a couple of days. Recovery wasn't fun (you really don't realize how many of your abdominal muscles you use to sit up, stand up, or just move around in general). However, I did feel better once I had healed a bit.

They do it keyhole now. No real problems I believe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 27, 2016, 07:35:24 PM

Is what they say about the female mantis' mating ritual a myth, or reality? :eh: I ask because I found a happy mantis just hanging on to the wall the other day, but the next day I saw it it didn't have its head. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 27, 2016, 07:57:09 PM

The female mantis thing is mostly a myth.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/mantis1.asp

QuoteThe behavior [the females eating their mates] appeared to be influenced by captivity: Female mantises were either jarred into unusually aggressive behavior by the unusual laboratory conditions, or they were simply not fed enough by their keepers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 27, 2016, 08:37:00 PM

Quote from: Davin on September 27, 2016, 07:57:09 PM
The female mantis thing is mostly a myth.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/mantis1.asp
QuoteThe behavior [the females eating their mates] appeared to be influenced by captivity: Female mantises were either jarred into unusually aggressive behavior by the unusual laboratory conditions, or they were simply not fed enough by their keepers.

But it also says:

QuoteYes, the female praying mantis does sometimes eat her mate. In fact, male mantises will often offer themselves up as food to the female during the mating process, and from a biological standpoint this action makes sense: There's no point to mating with a female who might die from a lack of food before she can lay her eggs and pass the father's genes onto the next generation. This doesn't happen all the time, however, and its frequency of occurrence and the reasons for it are still a subject a debate within the entomological world.

I love the joke:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snopes.com%2Fcritters%2Fgraphics%2Fmantis2.gif&hash=6fa4fa9b753f603cd8f67d83baacac39e01f77b3)
That's exactly what the matis I saw looked like. :lol:
...and that's exactly what I thought when I saw it. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 28, 2016, 03:02:07 AM

My husband we released from the hospital today. The doctor at the hospital he was in wants to do the surgery next week. The VA will probably want he to see one of its doctors. No telling at the moment how long that will take.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:40:44 AM

I'm officially taking a break from HAF. I thought it would be best to announce it rather than just vanish and make you all wonder, though I've been here less and less anyway. I'm sure many of you expected that anyway (ahem...Mags :) ) Firechicklet is not here yet, but there's lots to prepare for, and now that my wife will be at full term tomorrow, she'll be here anytime within the next month or so. Despite complaining about how tired she is and how big she looks, Mrs. Firebird's doing great and we're looking forward to meeting the little bugger very soon.
I might lurk a bit here and there, and I'll be back sometime soon. Take care and save me a few drinks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 28, 2016, 03:53:51 AM

Take care, Firebird. Come back soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 28, 2016, 04:18:07 AM

Quote from: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:40:44 AM
I'm officially taking a break from HAF. I thought it would be best to announce it rather than just vanish and make you all wonder, though I've been here less and less anyway. I'm sure many of you expected that anyway (ahem...Mags :) ) Firechicklet is not here yet, but there's lots to prepare for, and now that my wife will be at full term tomorrow, she'll be here anytime within the next month or so. Despite complaining about how tired she is and how big she looks, Mrs. Firebird's doing great and we're looking forward to meeting the little bugger very soon.
I might lurk a bit here and there, and I'll be back sometime soon. Take care and save me a few drinks.

Awwwwww....Firebird. This is such a bitter/sweet thing. :weepy:
You're leaving for a while, but you're gonna be a father for the first time...Wow! How exciting! :hug:

Enjoy your time away from us, we'll be here when you come back. I think we'll be OK. :notsure:
Looking forward to seeing pictures of Firechicklet. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 28, 2016, 07:01:56 AM

Best of luck, and... See you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 28, 2016, 07:56:35 AM

Quote from: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:40:44 AM
I'm officially taking a break from HAF. . . .

Cheers, Firebird. I can't think of a better reason why somebody would step away for a while! All the best. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2016, 08:27:39 AM

Quote from: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:40:44 AM
I'm officially taking a break from HAF. I thought it would be best to announce it rather than just vanish and make you all wonder, though I've been here less and less anyway. I'm sure many of you expected that anyway (ahem...Mags :) ) Firechicklet is not here yet, but there's lots to prepare for, and now that my wife will be at full term tomorrow, she'll be here anytime within the next month or so. Despite complaining about how tired she is and how big she looks, Mrs. Firebird's doing great and we're looking forward to meeting the little bugger very soon.
I might lurk a bit here and there, and I'll be back sometime soon. Take care and save me a few drinks.

TTFN pictures when sprog arrives!!! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 28, 2016, 09:12:16 AM

Best wishes, Firebird!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 28, 2016, 04:34:38 PM

Best wishes and good luck, Firebird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 28, 2016, 07:24:29 PM

We'll miss you. Come back soon.

Meanwhile lets give some cheer for Mrs Firebird who is the one that is doing all the delivering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 28, 2016, 11:15:42 PM

Happy days and some sleep-filled nights to you and Mrs FB and the Firechicklet (love that nickname).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 02, 2016, 09:49:15 PM

So, the hunting party is off the mountain and the moose is cut to bits and hung to mature.
The party came down from our hunting area on Saturday, a day early because of weather. To give you an idea of how bad it got, my dad's boat shattered a window from the rough waters on the lake heading out.
I have already been down since Thursday, since the slogging around in either knee-deep marches or steep hills aggravated my old injuries to the point that I had to call it quits.

We only got one of the three animals we were given license to take down, but it was a good one. Big bull moose with 15-point antlers, weight after skinning and disemboweling was 308kg (680lbs). Sadly not my shot, but it was a team effort. Shame I didn't get any pics.

In sadder news, our neighbor died yesterday. Apparently he had a heart attack while hunting moose. Nice old guy, friends with my dad. Bit of a shock, really. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 03, 2016, 01:51:48 AM

Congrats on the moose. Sorry about your neighbor. :-\

I feel like I should laugh every time I hear someone describe snakes as cunning and smart because mine has spent the last ten minutes trying to eat her rat sideways and still hasn't succeeded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2016, 06:53:39 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 03, 2016, 01:51:48 AM
Congrats on the moose. Sorry about your neighbor. :-\

I feel like I should laugh every time I hear someone describe snakes as cunning and smart because mine has spent the last ten minutes trying to eat her rat sideways and still hasn't succeeded.

Ah! This explains your fb post!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 03, 2016, 06:57:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2016, 06:53:39 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 03, 2016, 01:51:48 AM
Congrats on the moose. Sorry about your neighbor. :-\

I feel like I should laugh every time I hear someone describe snakes as cunning and smart because mine has spent the last ten minutes trying to eat her rat sideways and still hasn't succeeded.
Ah! This explains your fb post!

She did succeed after a while, but not without leaving a (literal) bloody mess everywhere. It's a good thing she's cute.

I should also add that I accidentally left the lid off her tank for like 30 minutes and she didn't even try to escape. It's fascinating how lazy she can be sometimes. I love it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 06, 2016, 09:34:11 PM

Quote from: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:40:44 AM
I'm officially taking a break from HAF. I thought it would be best to announce it rather than just vanish and make you all wonder, though I've been here less and less anyway. I'm sure many of you expected that anyway (ahem...Mags :) ) Firechicklet is not here yet, but there's lots to prepare for, and now that my wife will be at full term tomorrow, she'll be here anytime within the next month or so. Despite complaining about how tired she is and how big she looks, Mrs. Firebird's doing great and we're looking forward to meeting the little bugger very soon.
I might lurk a bit here and there, and I'll be back sometime soon. Take care and save me a few drinks.

Au revoir and all the very best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 07, 2016, 08:32:45 PM

Best of luck, Firebird! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 07, 2016, 08:33:35 PM

If only I got a buck for every hour I procrastinate... :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 09, 2016, 02:54:53 AM

For the first time ever I'm actually considering dating someone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 12, 2016, 07:07:31 PM

Today I saw the ear, nose, and throat doctor today for the tinnitus in my right ear. Well, I now am officially diagnosed, but there really isn't much they can do. I also have moderate to moderate/severe high range hearing loss in that ear. It doesn't interfere with most day-to-day activities like conversations, watching television, going to the movies, or things like that. I had a feeling this would be the outcome. However, there was the small chance that it was something easily fixed. He wanted to do an MRI, but I can't afford it right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 12, 2016, 10:53:17 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 12, 2016, 07:07:31 PM
....He wanted to do an MRI, but I can't afford it right now.

Which really says everything you need to know about healthcare in America. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 12, 2016, 11:19:17 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on October 12, 2016, 10:53:17 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 12, 2016, 07:07:31 PM
....He wanted to do an MRI, but I can't afford it right now.
Which really says everything you need to know about healthcare in America. :???:

In more ways than you think...the MRI was only to rule out the infinitesimal possibility of a extremely rare benign tumor that can cause tinnitus. So not only is the MRI not affordable, it is yet another case of practicing too much medicine in this lawsuit happy culture. I was leaning towards not having the MRI even before I found out how much it was going to cost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 13, 2016, 04:18:05 AM

Do see another ENT Velma. The one you describe sounds like a an extraordinary practitioner of defensive medicine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 13, 2016, 04:50:14 AM

The doctor gave me some print outs with information and some sites to visit to learn more, along with a couple of sites that provide sound therapy. If none of that helps, I may look for another ENT.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on October 15, 2016, 02:36:24 AM

I started my new job today as an Uber driver. I was terrified but I made at least $50.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2016, 09:28:58 AM

Quote from: Apathy on October 15, 2016, 02:36:24 AM
I started my new job today as an Uber driver. I was terrified but I made at least $50.

Interesting. Is that $50 before or after costs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on October 15, 2016, 10:51:18 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 15, 2016, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: Apathy on October 15, 2016, 02:36:24 AM
I started my new job today as an Uber driver. I was terrified but I made at least $50.
Interesting. Is that $50 before or after costs?

Before, but it takes like $20 to fill my car up and I can drive all day on it.

Just checked my fares earlier, totalled $40 so I made about $80 today for three fares and 5 hours driving

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 15, 2016, 12:47:13 PM

I hope it goes well for you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 15, 2016, 01:54:23 PM

Quote from: Apathy on October 15, 2016, 10:51:18 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 15, 2016, 09:28:58 AM
Quote from: Apathy on October 15, 2016, 02:36:24 AM
I started my new job today as an Uber driver. I was terrified but I made at least $50.
Interesting. Is that $50 before or after costs?

Before, but it takes like $20 to fill my car up and I can drive all day on it.

Just checked my fares earlier, totalled $40 so I made about $80 today for three fares and 5 hours driving

Is that acceptable at your location? Because here, 80USD may often fall short of even buying me a five hour long smelly bus ride.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 15, 2016, 07:05:40 PM

Average compensation per mile should be around 50¢. If you factor that in most of these companies are paying $3-4/hr.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2016, 03:59:48 PM

As in, three to four USD per hour? Is that even legal? Even in the US?

...Oh! You mean after the 1/2USD a mile thing..? What's included in that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 16, 2016, 04:07:29 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2016, 03:59:48 PM
As in, three to four USD per hour? Is that even legal? Even in the US?

...Oh! You mean after the 1/2USD a mile thing..? What's included in that?

Haha I make 2.13 usd and hour officially. Of course I usually make the rest up with tips but still, some days it sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2016, 04:13:59 PM

Daym... :o

I'm not a highly paid type of person, but even I manage to net about 30 before benefits. Yes, there are probably price differences between here and there, but still... Two bucks thirteen?! That wouldn't even buy me a lighter with which to light up my smoke. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 16, 2016, 05:07:31 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2016, 03:59:48 PM
As in, three to four USD per hour? Is that even legal? Even in the US?

...Oh! You mean after the 1/2USD a mile thing..? What's included in that?

50¢ per mile should be covering auto maintenance. Gas, oil changes, etc. It would likely be somewhat lower for a taxi service because time is not in play - the driving itself is your job as opposed to an office position requiring an extra 50 mile a day commute for whatever reason.

Companies are generally not required to do this, so it can simply come out of your regular pay.

Companies that allo tipping also don't have to pay minimum wage, although most of the taxi services do not allow this yet. I keep hearing one advertise tipping allowed but I don't know their base rate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 16, 2016, 06:41:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2016, 04:13:59 PM
Daym... :o

I'm not a highly paid type of person, but even I manage to net about 30 before benefits. Yes, there are probably price differences between here and there, but still... Two bucks thirteen?! That wouldn't even buy me a lighter with which to light up my smoke. :(

Well, waitressing isn't supposed to be a highly paid job but it is worth it sometimes. Even if the official pay is crap on a really good night I can net 120 USD in tips over an 9 hour shift.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 17, 2016, 02:39:25 PM

At least that's something! One can hope the tipping culture at your location is better than what it is here. Many people I know consider "keep the change" on a 195NOK bill paid with a 200NOK note to be a generous gesture, you see...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 17, 2016, 04:09:16 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 17, 2016, 02:39:25 PM
At least that's something! One can hope the tipping culture at your location is better than what it is here. Many people I know consider "keep the change" on a 195NOK bill paid with a 200NOK note to be a generous gesture, you see...

It really depends on the person. The restaurant I work for attracts a much older and conservative crowd so sometimes it it just like you described. Tipping culture in America is weird. Often the customer demands that the server bend over backwards for them in exchange for a livable wage. Thankfully it's not always like that but it can get stressful sometimes when being able to make a car insurance payment is literally at the mercy of some stranger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 17, 2016, 05:22:07 PM

Yes, I can absolutely understand that last sentence... So, voting for Trump, I assume? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2016, 07:53:03 PM

I'm really craving a chocolate milkshake right now, even though I'm allergic to milk. :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 18, 2016, 09:53:58 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2016, 07:53:03 PM
I'm really craving a chocolate milkshake right now, even though I'm allergic to milk. :-X

Cravings can be unbearable, can't they?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2016, 10:03:36 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 18, 2016, 09:53:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2016, 07:53:03 PM
I'm really craving a chocolate milkshake right now, even though I'm allergic to milk. :-X

Cravings can be unbearable, can't they?

Yes, especially when there's none of the craved thing around, or when my wallet does not permit me to buy any.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 19, 2016, 01:31:49 AM

I permit myself one soy mocha frappacino from Starbucks every other week for this reason. But I crave them just about every day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 19, 2016, 03:53:12 AM

...on my mind?
Claire, Crow, JJ, Bruno, Firebird.
:felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 19, 2016, 02:38:30 PM

I have never cried from relief before but today was my first time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 19, 2016, 02:43:41 PM

There be a story behind that, and The Asmo wants it. :smilenod:

A job that's not being moved overseas?
A war avoided?
A lump that was just a fat deposit after all?
A fire extinguished?
Everyone survived?

...Any combination thereof?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 19, 2016, 03:34:16 PM

a lump that was just a zit. Those fuckers that dont show themselves but you feel them under the skin
I cried in the dcotor's office when she said it's nothing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 19, 2016, 03:58:39 PM

Well, that's a relief, despite it usually being the case :)

The Asmo claims victory for His middle guess. (He did suspect that that was the right-ish one as He knows people who reacted to the same kind of news in much the same way)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 19, 2016, 09:54:58 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 19, 2016, 03:34:16 PM
a lump that was just a zit. Those fuckers that dont show themselves but you feel them under the skin
I cried in the dcotor's office when she said it's nothing

Quote from: Asmodean on October 19, 2016, 03:58:39 PM
Well, that's a relief, despite it usually being the case :)

The Asmo claims victory for His middle guess. (He did suspect that that was the right-ish one as He knows people who reacted to the same kind of news in much the same way)

Impressive Asmo; delighted for you Maria.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 20, 2016, 06:21:54 AM

Yes, His understanding of human nature truly is mind-blowing :-D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 20, 2016, 06:37:24 PM

lol well when it come sto women's health titty cancer is one huge problem

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:45:16 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 20, 2016, 06:37:24 PM
lol well when it come sto women's health titty cancer is one huge problem

Yep, always a worry. Here we get 3-yearly NHS mammograms up to age 70, and yet age is the biggest factor of all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:53:42 PM

Jeez!!!!! Not only DT but today, wasting my life away on You-Tube, I discovered the Duggar family.
That sort of programme just wouldn't happen here, not with a Christian family anyway, at least I don't think so, (what do other Brits think?) >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 21, 2016, 09:36:34 AM

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, when 116 children and 28 adults died, buried under a collapsing waste heap from the local colliery.

From the first moments, Christians were babbling all their usual cant and pious claptrap. They're at it again today. Why doesn't one of them stand up and admit that this could not have happened if a loving god really existed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on October 21, 2016, 09:51:48 AM

Og pic looks like harambe

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 21, 2016, 06:10:34 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 20, 2016, 06:37:24 PM
lol well when it come sto women's health titty cancer is one huge problem

Ah, yup, been there. For me it was a 2cm lump we were all 99% sure was swelling related to a wonky hormone cycle, but it wouldn't go away.

Until a week after the ultrasound. Then it vanished completely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 21, 2016, 06:14:21 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
Jeez!!!!! Not only DT but today, wasting my life away on You-Tube, I discovered the Duggar family.
That sort of programme just wouldn't happen here, not with a Christian family anyway, at least I don't think so, (what do other Brits think?) >:(

Idk what you saw of them... they tried very hard to hide the truly offensive shit that goes on the Quiverfull community for a long, long time. Most people thought they were just charmingly old fashioned sort of like the Amish (who rent also awful but that's another story). Some of them are still deluded enough to support them now, but they've been very hurt by scandal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 21, 2016, 09:03:58 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 21, 2016, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
Jeez!!!!! Not only DT but today, wasting my life away on You-Tube, I discovered the Duggar family.
That sort of programme just wouldn't happen here, not with a Christian family anyway, at least I don't think so, (what do other Brits think?) >:(

Idk what you saw of them... they tried very hard to hide the truly offensive shit that goes on the Quiverfull community for a long, long time. Most people thought they were just charmingly old fashioned sort of like the Amish (who rent also awful but that's another story). Some of them are still deluded enough to support them now, but they've been very hurt by scandal.

I saw about the son who was groping his own younger sisters and when he married joining the Ashley-Madison adultery website. The real vomit-making part was that is wife blamed herself. I lost interest by after that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 22, 2016, 02:30:37 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 21, 2016, 09:03:58 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 21, 2016, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
Jeez!!!!! Not only DT but today, wasting my life away on You-Tube, I discovered the Duggar family.
That sort of programme just wouldn't happen here, not with a Christian family anyway, at least I don't think so, (what do other Brits think?) >:(

Idk what you saw of them... they tried very hard to hide the truly offensive shit that goes on the Quiverfull community for a long, long time. Most people thought they were just charmingly old fashioned sort of like the Amish (who rent also awful but that's another story). Some of them are still deluded enough to support them now, but they've been very hurt by scandal.

I saw about the son who was groping his own younger sisters and when he married joining the Ashley-Madison adultery website. The real vomit-making part was that is wife blamed herself. I lost interest by after that.

Yup, that's the QF way. It's a woman's job to tend to all her husbands needs including sex on demand. Adultry means she's failed in her duties.

There's a shitload of super creepy stuff about fathers owning their daughters virginity too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MariaEvri on October 23, 2016, 02:15:40 PM

what the hell is Duggar family? Some sort of online series?
Sounds disturbing anyway

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 23, 2016, 04:10:03 PM

Quote from: MariaEvri on October 23, 2016, 02:15:40 PM
what the hell is Duggar family? Some sort of online series?
Sounds disturbing anyway

It's an American TV series about a family that is part of a cult that eschews birth control and this has 19 children.

It's absolutely disgusting. As I said, the original series was framed as "good ol' fashion Christian values," but if you research the Quiverfull cult it's full of child abuse, sexual abuse, racism, anti-LGBT bigotry and misogyny. Which the Duggars are indeed part of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 12:25:45 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 23, 2016, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on October 23, 2016, 02:15:40 PM
what the hell is Duggar family? Some sort of online series?
Sounds disturbing anyway

It's an American TV series about a family that is part of a cult that eschews birth control and this has 19 children.

It's absolutely disgusting. As I said, the original series was framed as "good ol' fashion Christian values," but if you research the Quiverfull cult it's full of child abuse, sexual abuse, racism, anti-LGBT bigotry and misogyny. Which the Duggars are indeed part of.

Sometimes you just wish you could 'un-know' something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:17:23 AM

Quote from: OldGit on October 21, 2016, 09:36:34 AM
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, when 116 children and 28 adults died, buried under a collapsing waste heap from the local colliery.

From the first moments, Christians were babbling all their usual cant and pious claptrap. They're at it again today. Why doesn't one of them stand up and admit that this could not have happened if a loving god really existed?

Never heard of it until now. Looked it up - horrible. I spent a couple weeks in Wales in 1972, not far from there, so not long after it happened. My ancestors came to the US from Wales (Caerleon) in the 1700s.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2016, 12:55:54 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:17:23 AM
Quote from: OldGit on October 21, 2016, 09:36:34 AM
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, when 116 children and 28 adults died, buried under a collapsing waste heap from the local colliery.

From the first moments, Christians were babbling all their usual cant and pious claptrap. They're at it again today. Why doesn't one of them stand up and admit that this could not have happened if a loving god really existed?

Never heard of it until now. Looked it up - horrible. I spent a couple weeks in Wales in 1972, not far from there, so not long after it happened. My ancestors came to the US from Wales (Caerleon) in the 1700s.

I was 6 at the time and I remember it had a huge impact on me seeing a school that looked very like the one I went to at the time being buried like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:35:13 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 21, 2016, 09:03:58 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 21, 2016, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
Jeez!!!!! Not only DT but today, wasting my life away on You-Tube, I discovered the Duggar family.
That sort of programme just wouldn't happen here, not with a Christian family anyway, at least I don't think so, (what do other Brits think?) >:(

Idk what you saw of them... they tried very hard to hide the truly offensive shit that goes on the Quiverfull community for a long, long time. Most people thought they were just charmingly old fashioned sort of like the Amish (who rent also awful but that's another story). Some of them are still deluded enough to support them now, but they've been very hurt by scandal.

I saw about the son who was groping his own younger sisters and when he married joining the Ashley-Madison adultery website. The real vomit-making part was that is wife blamed herself. I lost interest by after that.

Yeah, that's a really awful show about a really creepy family. And I generally like awful shows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM

I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:47:32 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Thanks Essie. I just need to figure out how to use my time more efficiently and not go off on a tangent. Both are a major problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 26, 2016, 12:13:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Thanks Essie. I just need to figure out how to use my time more efficiently and not go off on a tangent. Both are a major problem.

Trouble with tangents is that they're so darned interesting. It's amazing that this thing called time (which some scientists seem to think is a human construct, whatever that means), is our constantly present despot and can only be managed, never dismissed or ignored.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2016, 11:09:41 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 26, 2016, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Thanks Essie. I just need to figure out how to use my time more efficiently and not go off on a tangent. Both are a major problem.

Trouble with tangents is that they're so darned interesting. It's amazing that this thing called time (which some scientists seem to think is a human construct, whatever that means), is our constantly present despot and can only be managed, never dismissed or ignored.

I agree. :smilenod: I go off on tangents because sometimes I don't want to be "to the point", there are so many interesting things to talk about. :blahblah: As for time, it is, indeed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 26, 2016, 12:21:50 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2016, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 26, 2016, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Thanks Essie. I just need to figure out how to use my time more efficiently and not go off on a tangent. Both are a major problem.

Trouble with tangents is that they're so darned interesting. It's amazing that this thing called time (which some scientists seem to think is a human construct, whatever that means), is our constantly present despot and can only be managed, never dismissed or ignored.

I agree. :smilenod: I go off on tangents because sometimes I don't want to be "to the point", there are so many interesting things to talk about. :blahblah: As for time, it is, indeed!

Have you tried using music, not your favourite makes you want to move stuff, something classical or ambient.
I have a notion that my mind has a couple of sides and if one side doesn't like what's on offer it'll just be a nuisance and stop the other side/s getting on with business.
I've sat through some pretty dull lectures but I found doodling helps, it engages a side and lets the other/s be open to some pretty dry stuff.
Anyway, I think you are a multiplicity and if you can distract your problem icities, give 'em a metaphorical colouring book, you might get some work done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2016, 12:38:58 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 26, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2016, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 26, 2016, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:47:32 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:26:55 PM
I'm afraid. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picgifs.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmileys-and-emoticons%2Fafraid%2Fsmileys-afraid-633450.gif&hash=4ab6ba787799bba07bbc82cfab90cf249611103e)

I have until early November to hand in my end of course work and I've barely started writing it. What I have started writing looks like crap. :headshake:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icon100.com%2Fup%2F1039%2F128%2Fscared.png&hash=c0f38b22be8c80e01cf9fe29026369d32ff9ca5b)

Hope it all comes together for you xSP.

Thanks Essie. I just need to figure out how to use my time more efficiently and not go off on a tangent. Both are a major problem.

Trouble with tangents is that they're so darned interesting. It's amazing that this thing called time (which some scientists seem to think is a human construct, whatever that means), is our constantly present despot and can only be managed, never dismissed or ignored.

I agree. :smilenod: I go off on tangents because sometimes I don't want to be "to the point", there are so many interesting things to talk about. :blahblah: As for time, it is, indeed!

Have you tried using music, not your favourite makes you want to move stuff, something classical or ambient.
I have a notion that my mind has a couple of sides and if one side doesn't like what's on offer it'll just be a nuisance and stop the other side/s getting on with business.
I've sat through some pretty dull lectures but I found doodling helps, it engages a side and lets the other/s be open to some pretty dry stuff.
Anyway, I think you are a multiplicity and if you can distract your problem icities, give 'em a metaphorical colouring book, you might get some work done.

Yep, I generally listen to music while doing my stuff, not any songs that have lyrics because those get both or all my sides paying attention to what's being said. Music without lyrics does help.:smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 29, 2016, 12:23:38 AM

Oh dear, I think all these replies are just more tangents ....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 29, 2016, 08:24:32 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 29, 2016, 12:23:38 AM
Oh dear, I think all these replies are just more tangents ....

:lol:

But...but...I like tangents! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2016, 12:35:21 AM

I just bought 60 bilingual Portuguese-English books at a great price, now I just need my mother to sell them at her school. :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 30, 2016, 01:18:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2016, 12:35:21 AM
I just bought 60 bilingual Portuguese-English books at a great price, now I just need my mother to sell them at her school. :heyhey:

:cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 30, 2016, 09:22:11 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx
I just bought 60 bilingual Portuguese-English books at a great price, now I just need my mother to sell them at her school. :heyhey:

I hope you make some money out of them. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2016, 09:50:53 AM

Quote from: OldGit on October 30, 2016, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx
I just bought 60 bilingual Portuguese-English books at a great price, now I just need my mother to sell them at her school. :heyhey:

I hope you make some money out of them. ;D

That's the idea. :grin: I bought them for less than half price. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 31, 2016, 09:40:47 AM

Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church at Wittenberg, which effectively started the Protestant Reformation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2016, 06:58:51 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 31, 2016, 09:40:47 AM
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church at Wittenberg, which effectively started the Protestant Reformation.

Is that him in your new avatar? :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 31, 2016, 08:09:12 PM

Yes, that's me / him. :)

Quote from: LutherWhoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2016, 10:12:51 PM

Quote from: OldGit on October 31, 2016, 08:09:12 PM
Yes, that's me / him. :)

Quote from: LutherWhoever drinks beer, he is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long, does not sin; whoever does not sin, enters Heaven! Thus, let us drink beer!

Good quote! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 02, 2016, 01:47:21 AM

I just noticed that my profile says that I speak English British. Is that the default of did someone put that there to screw with me?

Oh crap, I missed the 5 year anniversary of joining HAF

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2016, 01:04:39 PM

Quote from: Buddy on November 02, 2016, 01:47:21 AM
I just noticed that my profile says that I speak English British. Is that the default of did someone put that there to screw with me?

Oh crap, I missed the 5 year anniversary of joining HAF

Yes you registered on Halloween. Not a trivial date to remember!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 02, 2016, 03:26:47 PM

Quote from: Buddy on November 02, 2016, 01:47:21 AM
I just noticed that my profile says that I speak English British. Is that the default of did someone put that there to screw with me?

It's the forum itself that "speaks" British English. Somebody (:chin:) set it that way sometime shortly after the Asmodeanian revival, and it's remained that way ever since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 02, 2016, 03:45:19 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 02, 2016, 03:26:47 PM
The Asmodeanian revival.

I have a suggestion:
News: The Asmodeanian revival.

:smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 03, 2016, 01:03:53 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 02, 2016, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 02, 2016, 01:47:21 AM
I just noticed that my profile says that I speak English British. Is that the default of did someone put that there to screw with me?

It's the forum itself that "speaks" British English. Somebody (:chin:) set it that way sometime shortly after the Asmodeanian revival, and it's remained that way ever since.

I cannot tell a lie, it was I.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 03, 2016, 01:14:30 PM

Ah! But you was possessed by an evil Asmo at the time, so it was actually He. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2016, 01:27:50 AM

A gray lump driving a tank is on my mind now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2016, 09:59:51 PM

Each time my mother sets foot in a car dealership she comes out with a new car. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on November 14, 2016, 07:21:09 AM

Have some feels from an old ex from years ago came up today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 14, 2016, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: Apathy on November 14, 2016, 07:21:09 AM
Have some feels from an old ex from years ago came up today.

Any chance of getting back together?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 15, 2016, 08:37:13 PM

First world problem I admit, but it's a bloody annoying factor of modern life that if you don't download a voucher for a restaurant you are the mug who's paying full price.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2016, 08:47:16 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 15, 2016, 08:37:13 PM
First world problem I admit, but it's a bloody annoying factor of modern life that if you don't download a voucher for a restaurant you are the mug who's paying full price.

Yep! For me it's totally counter productive marketing. I go out of my way to avoid places if I haven't downloaded the voucher!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 15, 2016, 08:57:37 PM

Hate.
Disgust.
Animosity.
Hostility.
Malevolence.
Distain.
Ill will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2016, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: No one on November 15, 2016, 08:57:37 PM
Hate.
Disgust.
Animosity.
Hostility.
Malevolence.
Distain.
Ill will.

Aren't you a little ray of sunshine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 15, 2016, 10:52:07 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 15, 2016, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: No one on November 15, 2016, 08:57:37 PM
Hate.
Disgust.
Animosity.
Hostility.
Malevolence.
Distain.
Ill will.

Aren't you a little ray of sunshine!

And all I was feeling was the need for a mug of hot cocoa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 16, 2016, 03:18:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 15, 2016, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: No one on November 15, 2016, 08:57:37 PM
Hate.
Disgust.
Animosity.
Hostility.
Malevolence.
Distain.
Ill will.

Aren't you a little ray of sunshine!

The ASMO's prayer, that. It has been heard. :tellmemore:

He might even oblige.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 16, 2016, 04:27:00 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 16, 2016, 03:18:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 15, 2016, 09:52:34 PM
Quote from: No one on November 15, 2016, 08:57:37 PM
Hate.
Disgust.
Animosity.
Hostility.
Malevolence.
Distain.
Ill will.

Aren't you a little ray of sunshine!
The ASMO's prayer, that. It has been heard. :tellmemore:

He might even oblige.

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2016, 09:38:24 AM

What? You didn't think He was one of those Gods who stick fingers in their ears and hum loudly when their prayers are sung?! >:(

Well, He istn't. You see, He hath no fingers with which to sticketh since He atest that small child He abductethd for that other posteth. >:( Thus, He heardest and shalt smiteth. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2016, 04:27:08 PM

Almost finished my monograph! :notes:

:whew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2016, 05:22:11 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 17, 2016, 09:38:24 AM
What? You didn't think He was one of those Gods who stick fingers in their ears and hum loudly when their prayers are sung?! >:(

Well, He istn't. You see, He hath no fingers with which to sticketh since He atest that small child He abductethd for that other posteth. >:( Thus, He heardest and shalt smiteth. >:(

:worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 17, 2016, 07:17:03 PM

Plans to take over the world!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 17, 2016, 11:17:07 PM

^ Way to go xSP.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 18, 2016, 12:03:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2016, 04:27:08 PM
Almost finished my monograph! :notes:

:whew:

Wow! Now you can get back to tangents, though thinking about it, they're not nearly so much fun when you no longer have a deadline.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2016, 01:31:10 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 17, 2016, 11:17:07 PM
^ Way to go xSP.

:whew: Next time I must manage my time better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2016, 01:32:13 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 18, 2016, 12:03:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2016, 04:27:08 PM
Almost finished my monograph! :notes:

:whew:

Wow! Now you can get back to tangents, though thinking about it, they're not nearly so much fun when you no longer have a deadline.

:lol: That's true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 18, 2016, 05:11:41 PM

Bluenose or Bruno de la Pole...We didn't celebrate their birthday.
:felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on November 19, 2016, 09:23:20 AM

Oh, blimey! That was bad of us. Anyway, belated Happies to the two fof them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 19, 2016, 09:38:47 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 18, 2016, 05:11:41 PM
Bluenose or Bruno de la Pole...We didn't celebrate their birthday.
:felix:

Well, :party: and :hug2: :love: to both of them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM

So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:56:55 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 18, 2016, 05:11:41 PM
Bluenose or Bruno de la Pole...We didn't celebrate their birthday.
:felix:

Wishing them a very belated happy birthday! :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM

Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:15:19 PM

I just handed in my end of course paper and now I'm feeling absolutely petrified. I'll be getting feedback later this week from the evaluators and I fear it won't be good. *nervous laughter*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:15:57 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P

Bruno de la Pole would agree with you. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:17:39 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:15:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P
Bruno de la Pole would agree with you. :sad sigh:

How is Bruno? Have you been in touch with him? I hope life's been treating him well. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:18:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:15:19 PM
I just handed in my end of course paper and now I'm feeling absolutely petrified. I'll be getting feedback later this week from the evaluators and I fear it won't be good. *nervous laughter*

It will be good, don't worry. :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:25:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:15:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P
Bruno de la Pole would agree with you. :sad sigh:

How is Bruno? Have you been in touch with him? I hope life's been treating him well. :smilenod:

Yes.
He was mean to me the other day. >:(
...He has been "peeking" here and criticized a few things. :sad sigh:
I said to him, "Look! I can only do so much...OK!?" >:(

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:52:14 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:25:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:15:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P
Bruno de la Pole would agree with you. :sad sigh:

How is Bruno? Have you been in touch with him? I hope life's been treating him well. :smilenod:
Yes.
He was mean to me the other day. >:(
...He has been "peeking" here and criticized a few things. :sad sigh:
I said to him, "Look! I can only do so much...OK!?" >:(

:grin:

:chin: Well, in that case...

(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/enhanced/webdr03/2013/5/25/8/anigif_enhanced-buzz-11857-1369483324-0.gif?no-auto)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 08:34:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:52:14 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:25:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 21, 2016, 07:15:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 06:57:41 PM
Quote from: Apathy on November 21, 2016, 03:26:44 AM
So I'm sitting here trying to browse my computer and the cat keeps trying to sit in my lap and I keep blocking his path. He eventually goes away until I hear a loud noise from behind me and when I look to see, there is a box flying towards me and the CAT jumping away from it. Luckily it didn't hit me. But now I know my cat has it out for me.

Cats...spawn of the devil, they are. :P
Bruno de la Pole would agree with you. :sad sigh:

How is Bruno? Have you been in touch with him? I hope life's been treating him well. :smilenod:
Yes.
He was mean to me the other day. >:(
...He has been "peeking" here and criticized a few things. :sad sigh:
I said to him, "Look! I can only do so much...OK!?" >:(

:grin:

:chin: Well, in that case...

(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/enhanced/webdr03/2013/5/25/8/anigif_enhanced-buzz-11857-1369483324-0.gif?no-auto)

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 22, 2016, 02:28:53 AM

Today was going great, until people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on November 22, 2016, 03:07:02 AM

Quote from: No one on November 22, 2016, 02:28:53 AM
Today was going great, until people.

Story of my life, that....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 22, 2016, 10:59:21 AM

People as in humans? Bi-pedal primates forbidden by their God from eating lobster and such? Them people?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2016, 10:15:52 AM

Today while on the bus I saw a car with a sticker that covered almost half the rear window that said:

Fighting for Jesus
ju jitsu

Makes me wonder if instead of saying "ya!" or another vocalization associated with martial arts, they shout AMEN! every move they make...

:chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 23, 2016, 10:51:45 AM

Fighting for Jew Jesus or in the style of Jew Jesus?

...Because the latter doesn't seem too effective. The dude was nailed to a cross and stabbed with spears after all... How good could he have been?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 24, 2016, 06:13:46 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 23, 2016, 10:51:45 AM
Fighting for Jew Jesus or in the style of Jew Jesus?

...Because the latter doesn't seem too effective. The dude was nailed to a cross and stabbed with spears after all... How good could he have been?

Didn't that Jebus guy also say that if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also? That doesn't seems to be a sound strategy either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 24, 2016, 10:36:37 AM

On The Asmind today, yes..?

Well... Someone I know and... Like, I suppose, is in a bad place. Long story short, drugs. Long story long, drugs - again. I'm trying to define the scope of my caring/involvement. On one hand, I'm not "ready" to wash my hands of that particular person and not get involved in this particular situation... And yet, maybe I should. Cut, then fucking run. It's not always easy to set emotional attachments aside and approach the problem with the kind of cold rationale I admire in myself when dealing with this kind of shit, though, is it..? Still, I've succeeded before, and I am certain that I shall succeed again.

All in all though... Seemingly being a veritable magnet for strays and broken things - well, there are worse places to be. Alone, in the true sense of the word, comes to mind.

Fuck, etc...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 24, 2016, 12:25:20 PM

I'd advise you to wash your hands, if you had any.
I suppose you could do a metaphorical ablution.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 24, 2016, 01:54:15 PM

Hm... Yes. Luckily for The Asmo, He still has that kidnapped child whose hands He used in another post... Oh wait, He eatethd it, did He not? Also, washing a small child's hands of the crap which just seeps from The Asmo's inner circles' issues..? Yuck. >:( ...Nevermind. :(

You know, the person with the drug related issue is not even at the core of my dilemma... But that's the way those things go, apparently. My actual problem is letting someone else down by calling it quits, someone who does command my not inconsiderable loyalty, and someone I know will try to do his/her/their best with all the right intentions. I'm not being counted on for anything at this point, so technically, I'm obligation-free, but... There is that hatefully-irrational "but" again.

Good advice though. I suspect I will get there after some more consideration.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 24, 2016, 05:21:24 PM

The more I hear about Trump, Brexit, Syria, China, Russia etc the more I remember bits from those dystopian "speculative-future" novels I have read over the decades.

I was always pleased when science-fictional predictions became fact but in the above context . . .

Oh, shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 28, 2016, 11:06:55 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 24, 2016, 01:54:15 PM
Hm... Yes. Luckily for The Asmo, He still has that kidnapped child whose hands He used in another post... Oh wait, He eatethd it, did He not? Also, washing a small child's hands of the crap which just seeps from The Asmo's inner circles' issues..? Yuck. >:( ...Nevermind. :(

You know, the person with the drug related issue is not even at the core of my dilemma... But that's the way those things go, apparently. My actual problem is letting someone else down by calling it quits, someone who does command my not inconsiderable loyalty, and someone I know will try to do his/her/their best with all the right intentions. I'm not being counted on for anything at this point, so technically, I'm obligation-free, but... There is that hatefully-irrational "but" again.

Good advice though. I suspect I will get there after some more consideration.

Similar thing when lovely relation wanted us to help with her mum's alcohol probs. We sorted a debt repayment scheme and with the help of various agencies, saved her from eviction. When she resumed drinking and getting into debt we were asked for help again which we felt obliged to do by the daughter, but then the mum's abdomen swelled as though she was expecting triplets and she was told she had 3-6 months if she didn't stop drinking. That was the level of severity that was needed, and she did stop and is now doing well, although with a damaged liver. It actually makes me feel even more annoyed because I wonder if she was really an alcoholic which would give me more sympathy than if she was just a heavy drinker. Is there a difference? I'm ignorant on the subject.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2016, 07:02:09 AM

Yeah... Those who are lucky enough to just get a brush with death and recognize that they would much rather live... Well, I'm not counting on that happening in this case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 05, 2016, 03:59:33 PM

The Asmo wants this car;

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg-s-msn-com.akamaized.net%2Ftenant%2Famp%2Fentityid%2FAAj6YaM.img%3Fh%3D768%26amp%3Bw%3D1080%26amp%3Bm%3D6%26amp%3Bq%3D60%26amp%3Bo%3Df%26amp%3Bl%3Df&hash=ed06924d702ae63d7b5cb5f4c738b86087ef7cd7)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 05, 2016, 04:53:36 PM

^^^
:o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 05, 2016, 10:18:27 PM

But imagine how often you'd get pulled over. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 06, 2016, 06:21:51 AM

In muh Ran Over, though. :D

The police would be quite welcome to take photos. :D

The Asmo, He would call it Reginald. And He and Reginald would terrorize old ladies and parents of children playing in the street everywhere. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 06, 2016, 05:12:48 PM

How do you drive without limbs? Is this one of those robo-vehicles? If so, does it have a terrorize setting amongst it's driver settings?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 06, 2016, 09:31:14 PM

Well... That is... The Asmo, He still has that kidnapped child from another post, whom He... Ate. Nevermind. >:(

Minions have limbs. The Asmo might sit in the back, looking important. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on December 11, 2016, 04:34:29 AM

Ah Asmo. Eating small children...so 2009. :D

I was thinking about all of the HAF people that I miss. So here I am to blow you all kisses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 11, 2016, 06:09:53 AM

Quote from: Ali on December 11, 2016, 04:34:29 AM
Ah Asmo. Eating small children...so 2009. :D

I was thinking about all of the HAF people that I miss. So here I am to blow you all kisses.

Ali, you came back! :hug:

How's your handsome brother? :grin:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/93/fd/02/93fd0256ace81c79c65b3c8483613507.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2016, 10:59:36 AM

Quote from: Ali on December 11, 2016, 04:34:29 AM
Ah Asmo. Eating small children...so 2009. :D

I was thinking about all of the HAF people that I miss. So here I am to blow you all kisses.

Missed you too. Big hug xxxx

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 11, 2016, 01:21:19 PM

Once upon a time I used to miss people, but that is longer the case, my aim is just that good. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 11, 2016, 04:44:43 PM

Quote from: Ali on December 11, 2016, 04:34:29 AM
Ah Asmo. Eating small children...so 2009. :D

I was thinking about all of the HAF people that I miss. So here I am to blow you all kisses.

Hey Ali! :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 11, 2016, 06:44:56 PM

It's great to see you here again, Ali.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 11, 2016, 09:07:02 PM

We miss you dear lady.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2016, 10:33:22 PM

Oh I so look forward to the summer days in this oven of a city.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 14, 2016, 12:25:31 AM

Hot time, summer in the city. Back of your neck getting dirty and gritty?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2016, 12:45:28 AM

More like red and filled with sweaty beads. >:( >:( >:(

>:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2016, 07:54:40 PM

Holidays have started, woot! :party:

Now I have all this free time and don't know what to do with it. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2016, 10:09:14 PM

Stop and smell the roses.
Life move pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2016, 10:27:11 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.quickmeme.com%2Fimg%2Ffe%2Ffed67a2e39a49be8fec4423c9ef48c5ca27b207d1f2ae14e3ad068f740176bd6.jpg&hash=1d59bad5a338b49b0bb1667a9850435f1d5e4d6c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2016, 10:57:33 PM

Oh honey, don't be such a buzz kill.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2016, 11:20:07 PM

:lol: Those darn roses are such aggressive flowers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AM

This evening I'll drive off to Munich for a short vacation. Well, not much of a real vacation, because most of the time I'll be visiting my wife's family. Apart from being German ;), they are not a bad bunch of people. Nevertheless, I'm not a big fan of family visits during the holiday season. Worst is that I won't have any Internet access. I'll probably have to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms :-\.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays, Christmas or whatever (I don't give a shit about) and CU back on the 28th,
Tom

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 22, 2016, 11:26:51 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AM
This evening I'll drive off to Munich for a short vacation. Well, not much of a real vacation, because most of the time I'll be visiting my wife's family. Apart from being German ;), they are not a bad bunch of people. Nevertheless, I'm not a big fan of family visits during the holiday season. Worst is that I won't have any Internet access. I'll probably have to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms :-\.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays, Christmas or whatever (I don't give a shit about) and CU back on the 28th,
Tom

Is there at least good food? It's worth it if there's good food.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2016, 11:28:11 AM

Happy holidays, Tom. :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 12:24:15 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 11:26:51 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AM
This evening I'll drive off to Munich for a short vacation. Well, not much of a real vacation, because most of the time I'll be visiting my wife's family. Apart from being German ;), they are not a bad bunch of people. Nevertheless, I'm not a big fan of family visits during the holiday season. Worst is that I won't have any Internet access. I'll probably have to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms :-\.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays, Christmas or whatever (I don't give a shit about) and CU back on the 28th,
Tom

Is there at least good food? It's worth it if there's good food.

Yes, my mother in law is a professional cook. Her dishes are awesome. The only problem is that she cooks the old traditional way (with loads of calories and carbs).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 22, 2016, 12:45:40 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 11:26:51 AM

Is there at least good food? It's worth it if there's good food.

Yes, my mother in law is a professional cook. Her dishes are awesome. The only problem is that she cooks the old traditional way (with loads of calories and carbs).

Eh, it can't hurt once a year, can it? (I ask because for some people it can)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 22, 2016, 01:30:20 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 12:45:40 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 11:26:51 AM

Is there at least good food? It's worth it if there's good food.

Yes, my mother in law is a professional cook. Her dishes are awesome. The only problem is that she cooks the old traditional way (with loads of calories and carbs).

Eh, it can't hurt once a year, can it? (I ask because for some people it can)

No it can't hurt, you can only absorb so much in a day so you may as well keep piling your plate.
Yes it does hurt, everything you eat not expended in exertion is added to your lard for all to see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 03:18:13 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 12:45:40 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 22, 2016, 11:26:51 AM

Is there at least good food? It's worth it if there's good food.

Yes, my mother in law is a professional cook. Her dishes are awesome. The only problem is that she cooks the old traditional way (with loads of calories and carbs).

Eh, it can't hurt once a year, can it? (I ask because for some people it can)

The 2kg that I gained last year, when we stayed at her place, was definitively worth it.

Newsflash: my wife would like to stay a day longer at home and dive on Friday evening to Munich, to avoid the heavy Thursday traffic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 22, 2016, 05:57:01 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AM
This evening I'll drive off to Munich for a short vacation. Well, not much of a real vacation, because most of the time I'll be visiting my wife's family. Apart from being German ;), they are not a bad bunch of people. Nevertheless, I'm not a big fan of family visits during the holiday season. Worst is that I won't have any Internet access. I'll probably have to cope with severe withdrawal symptoms :-\.

Wishing you all Happy Holidays, Christmas or whatever (I don't give a shit about) and CU back on the 28th,
Tom

Have a great vacation, Tom62. :sadwave:
We will CU back on the 28th.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 23, 2016, 09:10:44 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AMWishing you all Happy Holidays . . .

Back at ya, Tomb62, and safe travels. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM

I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2016, 02:38:36 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM
I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Great by me, tell him also to come up and see us sometime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2016, 10:46:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM
I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Yes, well... As long as The Asmo's demand for all that merriment being counterweighed by next year's grunpiness is included, He does not disapprove.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 24, 2016, 09:12:45 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM
I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Of course!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2016, 09:16:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM
I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Sure! :smilenod:

Just the other day there was a bossa nova song playing, I thought of Bruno. :chin:

Awful stuff, bossa nova, it would certainly qualify as sound pollution, for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on December 25, 2016, 09:40:40 AM

Merry Christmas, one and all!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 25, 2016, 01:03:48 PM

To the God-less heathens of HAF I wish you all a very Merry Christmas...hopefully it will be one of good cheer and food as I expect mine to be, one surrounded by loving family and friends.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2016, 09:16:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 23, 2016, 11:00:33 PM
I told Bruno de la Pole, "Merry Christmas," from me and from all of you, I hope that's OK. :shifty:

Sure! :smilenod:

Just the other day there was a bossa nova song playing, I thought of Bruno. :chin:

Awful stuff, bossa nova, it would certainly qualify as sound pollution, for sure.

I suppose I'm going to take this as a compliment xSP, as it's always nice to be thought of by those you like and respect, though it's rather like saying, "Hello dear friend, you know I stubbed my toe really hard recently, broke it actually, had to go to the doctor and all. Wanted you to know the pain and agony made me think of you"
:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2016, 01:55:04 PM

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on December 25, 2016, 01:03:48 PM
I suppose I'm going to take this as a compliment xSP, as it's always nice to be thought of by those you like and respect, though it's rather like saying, "Hello dear friend, you know I stubbed my toe really hard recently, broke it actually, had to go to the doctor and all. Wanted you to know the pain and agony made me think of you"
:P

Haha :lol: You know Bruno the association between you and Bossa Nova is so strong in my mind I just can't help it. :shrug: Unfortunately that genre of music is more common than say, gringos bonitões around here ... ;) It's a probability game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2016, 02:38:52 PM

Quote from: OldGit on December 25, 2016, 09:40:40 AM
Merry Christmas, one and all!

Seconded!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 25, 2016, 11:15:02 PM

Hi all, popping in while in between diaper changes and feeding. Firechicklet is lying on my chest passed out right now, but we're about to go to a friend's place for dinner (fellow non-Christmas celebrator), so she'll be crabby soon. I don't mind, because she's still perfect in every way, even the crabby ones.
Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating, happy Pagan Tree day to all those not, and hope you're all doing good well. Hopefully will be back here more often now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on December 26, 2016, 01:15:56 AM

Quote from: Firebird on December 25, 2016, 11:15:02 PM
Hi all, popping in while in between diaper changes and feeding. Firechicklet is lying on my chest passed out right now, but we're about to go to a friend's place for dinner (fellow non-Christmas celebrator), so she'll be crabby soon. I don't mind, because she's still perfect in every way, even the crabby ones.
Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating, happy Pagan Tree day to all those not, and hope you're all doing good well. Hopefully will be back here more often now.

::) Thinking of us? ;D Thank you! Hope you have yourself a Merry Little Christmas :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 26, 2016, 01:21:24 AM

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 26, 2016, 04:48:22 AM

Cheers, Firebird, thanks for stopping by--it's good to hear from you. :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2016, 10:09:08 AM

Hellooooooooo Firbird! :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2016, 11:17:10 PM

Why can't prayer actually work? Why? :cryandrun: I'm certain there are loads of people praying for more tolerable weather around here and yet the humid heat is relentless. :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 26, 2016, 11:43:36 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5) xSilverPhinx:
Why can't prayer actually work? Why? :cryandrun: I'm certain there are loads of people praying for more tolerable weather around here and yet the humid heat is relentless.

Because god is a vindictive prick. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FGagged.png&hash=9b545d9c6babbe58bf3eb16c42e338f7edf55876)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2016, 11:47:22 PM

Quote from: No one on December 26, 2016, 11:43:36 PM
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Why can't prayer actually work? Why? :cryandrun: I'm certain there are loads of people praying for more tolerable weather around here and yet the humid heat is relentless.

Because god is a vindictive prick. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FGagged.png&hash=9b545d9c6babbe58bf3eb16c42e338f7edf55876)

I must be in hell already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 27, 2016, 12:11:24 AM

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I must be in hell already

Well, there's plenty of room in this hand basket. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM

Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode. And if you remember, I have schizoaffective disorder. So all game is to observe or ask questions if interested.

A few things:
I am not paranoid right now
I am hyper focusing on the fish I lost and couldn't decide if it was I who moved the fish or the mice and was looking all around for it
I feel the way as before when I had my first psychotic episode

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 27, 2016, 04:40:13 AM

Quote from: Apathy on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM
Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode. And if you remember, I have schizoaffective disorder. So all game is to observe or ask questions if interested.

A few things:
I am not paranoid right now
I am hyper focusing on the fish I lost and couldn't decide if it was I who moved the fish or the mice and was looking all around for it
I feel the way as before when I had my first psychotic episode

What happened the first time? You may have posted before and I just haven't seen it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on December 27, 2016, 06:14:56 AM

Quote from: Firebird on December 27, 2016, 04:40:13 AM
Quote from: Apathy on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM
Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode. And if you remember, I have schizoaffective disorder. So all game is to observe or ask questions if interested.

A few things:
I am not paranoid right now
I am hyper focusing on the fish I lost and couldn't decide if it was I who moved the fish or the mice and was looking all around for it
I feel the way as before when I had my first psychotic episode

What happened the first time? You may have posted before and I just haven't seen it.

Oh no I didn't post it. I wasn't on this forum when that happened.

What happened the first time is, well, there is a lot to it. But I have a feeling, that feeling is what I during the episode. It's a lot of thinking involved. I'm not sure how to explain it honestly. But right now the feeling is fleeting.

Earlier I was flipping between choices. Like from going to sit at the table then to getting a fork and back and forth. And before that I was looking for my missing piece of fish and looking in several of the same places over and over. But it was the feeling that came with that which is, I think, something like a delusional episode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2016, 09:11:49 AM

Quote from: Apathy on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM
Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode. And if you remember, I have schizoaffective disorder. So all game is to observe or ask questions if interested.

A few things:
I am not paranoid right now
I am hyper focusing on the fish I lost and couldn't decide if it was I who moved the fish or the mice and was looking all around for it
I feel the way as before when I had my first psychotic episode

Apathy, have you told this to a psychiatrist? If a full blown psychotic episode can be avoided by tweaking your medication then that's what you should be doing. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 27, 2016, 12:30:41 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2016, 11:17:10 PM
Why can't prayer actually work? Why? :cryandrun: I'm certain there are loads of people praying for more tolerable weather around here and yet the humid heat is relentless. :chin:

Probably resistance blocking up the tubes.
Belief has to be total to receive god's grace.
A pyre to burn the unbelievers is traditional.
It may only be anecdotal but I think it helps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM

Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2016, 12:55:48 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Hello Claire! :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2016, 01:05:43 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Merry Crimbo. Has Daisy calmed down now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2016, 01:08:48 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 27, 2016, 12:30:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2016, 11:17:10 PM
Why can't prayer actually work? Why? :cryandrun: I'm certain there are loads of people praying for more tolerable weather around here and yet the humid heat is relentless. :chin:

Probably resistance blocking up the tubes.
Belief has to be total to receive god's grace.
A pyre to burn the unbelievers is traditional.
It may only be anecdotal but I think it helps.

Maybe. :notsure: It is, after all, a god that demands sacrifice.

:headshake: But there's really no need for a pyre, all you have to do is go outside under the scorching sun and the smell of the burning flesh of believers and nonbelievers alike will take over you. Spontaneous combustion? It happens. :smilenod:

I hear some special people like the Pope have god's ear. I wonder what he uses as a mouthpiece, does he have a special microfone or something under that extravagant hat of his? :notsure: Maybe the State should spend loads more money for him to pay us a visit like they dd last time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 27, 2016, 01:49:09 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Howz the littlun?
Have you tired of Jumbo yet?
Have you embraced orange?
Its true isn't it, you only left us 'cause you've become a Dr Who companion?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on December 27, 2016, 02:04:47 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Merry Chrimbo to you too :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 27, 2016, 04:28:34 PM

Quote from: Apathy on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM
Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode.

Keep in touch, Apathy, and I second the recommendation to talk with somebody who can help you, if it's possible to do so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 27, 2016, 04:29:25 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

It's great to see you here again, Claireliontamer. Cheers! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 27, 2016, 09:59:03 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 27, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
Thought I'd pop by and wish you all a belated Merry Chrimbo. :)

Awwwww... :hug:

You came, Bruno came, we just need JJ and Crow. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on December 28, 2016, 06:47:33 AM

Quote from: Recusant on December 27, 2016, 04:28:34 PM
Quote from: Apathy on December 27, 2016, 01:33:01 AM
Speaking of hell, I may be in the pre stages of a psychotic episode.

Keep in touch, Apathy, and I second the recommendation to talk with somebody who can help you, if it's possible to do so.

I'm ok now. I lost my fish right out of the pan while it was cooking and I could feel myself getting scrambled from trying to look for it. I looked in several of the same places and in peculiar places like under the frying pan and in cabinets.

I kept looking there while the rest of the food was cooking and I could tell it was one of those things where I could do it for hours and not stop. Then I had trouble deciding if I wanted to get a fork or sit down.

But I'm ok now. Not sure why that happened but maybe I caused it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 29, 2016, 08:23:45 AM

Quote from: Recusant on December 23, 2016, 09:10:44 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 22, 2016, 10:45:19 AMWishing you all Happy Holidays . . .

Back at ya, Tomb62, and safe travels. :)

I've survived all Christmas dinners ;) and made it safely back home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM

It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 31, 2016, 02:53:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

Still 8 hours and 7 minutes to go. Happy New Year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 03:33:10 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

But you're upside down too.
Dissension 'tween the inverted.
What would Posdibky think of us?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 04:11:02 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 03:33:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

But you're upside down too.
Dissension 'tween the inverted.
What would Posdibky think of us?

Posdibky? Is that a typo for 'possibly'? D is next to S and K next to L...it's posdibke...

Since time flies so fast on the other side of the world you all must be fast typers. I'd imagine typos are way more common. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 31, 2016, 05:12:09 PM

Fucking fireworks already. Can they not PLEASE shut up?! I'm trying to read here. >:-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 31, 2016, 07:00:32 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 31, 2016, 02:53:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

Still 8 hours and 7 minutes to go. Happy New Year.

About 13 more hours to go for me.
:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 31, 2016, 07:05:28 PM

The Year of Trump is looming.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 31, 2016, 11:29:22 PM

30 minutes in the UK

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 01, 2017, 01:24:43 AM

Well, blew off quite a bit of fireworks two hours ago. Happy Newyear!

Heartbreak, unemployment, car fire, Princess Leia dying, and the bad vs. worse US election..... :-\

Here's hoping next year is less sucky! :drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 01, 2017, 02:05:34 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 04:11:02 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 03:33:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

But you're upside down too.
Dissension 'tween the inverted.
What would Posdibky think of us?

Posdibky? Is that a typo for 'possibly'? D is next to S and K next to L...it's posdibke...

Since time flies so fast on the other side of the world you all must be fast typers. I'd imagine typos are way more common. ;)

How can you not know Posdibky? she's an absolute living legend.
When cold fusion gets sorted in fifteen years, it'll be thanks to Posdibky.
You've probably read her books, though she uses various pseudonyms.
She would have been an excellent pope, if not for those sticklers for tradition.
If we can't have a robot I'd vote for a female atheist non Catholic for the job.
You'd no doubt know her face, she did a lot of modelling whilst studying.
You must know her music but I won't link, it'd be stuck in your head for days.
It's rumoured that she's cured most everything but has population concerns.
Larger populations could be maintained if not for resistance to her innovations.
Gloucester could tell you more if you're interested, which surely you must be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2017, 03:12:15 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 01, 2017, 02:05:34 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 04:11:02 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 03:33:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 31, 2016, 01:08:20 PM
It's 12:07 and I here fireworks.
Happy new year, I hope it's a good one.

It's a little early for fireworks here, there won't be any for another 11 hours and 40 minutes. Time flies down under, or maybe it just feels that way, since you're all upside down and stuff. :grin:

But you're upside down too.
Dissension 'tween the inverted.
What would Posdibky think of us?

Posdibky? Is that a typo for 'possibly'? D is next to S and K next to L...it's posdibke...

Since time flies so fast on the other side of the world you all must be fast typers. I'd imagine typos are way more common. ;)

How can you not know Posdibky? she's an absolute living legend.
When cold fusion gets sorted in fifteen years, it'll be thanks to Posdibky.
You've probably read her books, though she uses various pseudonyms.
She would have been an excellent pope, if not for those sticklers for tradition.
If we can't have a robot I'd vote for a female atheist non Catholic for the job.
You'd no doubt know her face, she did a lot of modelling whilst studying.
You must know her music but I won't link, it'd be stuck in your head for days.
It's rumoured that she's cured most everything but has population concerns.
Larger populations could be maintained if not for resistance to her innovations.
Gloucester could tell you more if you're interested, which surely you must be.

*Looks at Gloucester*

:tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2017, 03:59:14 AM

Four more hours to go.
It's still 2016 here.
:sad sigh:

:pensive:

How does 2017 look...so far?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 01, 2017, 04:21:56 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2017, 03:59:14 AM
Four more hours to go.
It's still 2016 here.
:sad sigh:

:pensive:

How does 2017 look...so far?

I've got about 40 minutes here, but I can see the sky from behind this hill and some pretty palm trees. :hammock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 01, 2017, 05:01:38 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2017, 03:59:14 AM
Four more hours to go.
It's still 2016 here.
:sad sigh:

:pensive:

How does 2017 look...so far?

6 hours in. So far, so good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 01, 2017, 05:32:25 AM

It's 2017! :frolic: Bye Bye 2016! :wave hi: Hello 2017! :animwelcome:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 01, 2017, 06:23:26 AM

Fireworks here. One of our nearby neighbors fires them off for any and all holidays.

I've have one small glass of port to ring in the New Year. I can't feel my lips. Yes, I am a lightweight when it comes to alcohol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2017, 07:39:29 AM

About 20 more minutes to go. :sad sigh:
Already finished a whole bottle of wine...what do I do now? :(
Well, if I go to sleep I would like to say to all of you...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestanimations.com%2FHolidays%2FNewYear%2Fhappy-new-year-sparkler-gold-animated-gif.gif&hash=a1759f232be500a082899bc2431d740c01c93bd6)
I'm glad I was with all of you in 2016 and I hope to spend 2017 with all of you as well. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2017, 11:38:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 01, 2017, 03:59:14 AM
How does 2017 look...so far?

:chin: Once the effect of New Year's Party (:drink: :party: :drink:) has passed, it looks the same as 2016, to be honest. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 01, 2017, 01:04:13 PM

The Asmo already despises 2017. >:( Everything's closed and He's out of batteries. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 05, 2017, 11:47:56 PM

Some Christians are rather despicable: friends of ours who moved to NZ about 20 years ago with two of their three daughters recently found out that the daughter who remained has been diagnosed with leukaemia. The wife wrote airily in her Christmas card that whatever happened it would be God's will. They are waiting for a 'word from the Lord' about when they should come over. This daughter, unlike the other two, has three teenage children and has somehow managed to escape the Christian life, so I guess she's not as important as the other two. If I sound bitter, I am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 06, 2017, 12:37:14 AM

:(
Thats awful in all respects. Best wishes to your friend, I won't pray for her but I will be thinking of her even if I don't know her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 06, 2017, 04:59:34 AM

I'm confused so please bare with me. Who is "The wife" and what is her relationship to you? Who is waiting for the 'word from the lord'? And are your friends the ones who believe in Jebus or am I missing another party?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 06, 2017, 01:17:12 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 05, 2017, 11:47:56 PM
If I sound bitter, I am.

Bitterness is The Asmo's own taste, so... Could be worse.

He hath heard the prayer, by the way, and recommends a hospital with people with M.D. embroidered on their shiny lab coats. Leukemia is very treatable and not such terrible a diagnosis as it was twenty years ago. :smilenod:

...Do give YHWH a middle finger for His Grayness when all goes well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:22:10 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 05, 2017, 11:47:56 PM
Some Christians are rather despicable: friends of ours who moved to NZ about 20 years ago with two of their three daughters recently found out that the daughter who remained has been diagnosed with leukaemia. The wife wrote airily in her Christmas card that whatever happened it would be God's will. They are waiting for a 'word from the Lord' about when they should come over. This daughter, unlike the other two, has three teenage children and has somehow managed to escape the Christian life, so I guess she's not as important as the other two. If I sound bitter, I am.

That is despicable indeed. It seems to me like she doesn't want to take any responsibility for her choice to wait until some sign, which is, quite frankly, disgusting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM

It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 02:08:04 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

There's no way a dog could have entered the yard, my house is behind bars. My dog stays indoors, is paralysed and so couldn't reach it without aid. As for malignant cats with a scoop fetish, I don't know, it's possible. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 03:18:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 02:08:04 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

There's no way a dog could have entered the yard, my house is behind bars. My dog stays indoors, is paralysed and so couldn't reach it without aid. As for malignant cats with a scoop fetish, I don't know, it's possible. :notsure:

It could've been a wizard you've wronged.
Or a wizard hired by one you've wronged.
Poo of your pet is of of value to such.
You're keeping your shed hair and nails safe?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 07, 2017, 05:42:19 PM

Tank - yes Daisy was ridiculously excited, just hoping she still believes next year too as this year was a lot of fun with her.

Mags - JJ is well too :)

BPII - littlun is very well, no where near tired of Jumbo yet, orange is apparently the new black and who told you about Dr Who.....that was supposed to be secret!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 07, 2017, 06:58:55 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 07, 2017, 05:42:19 PM
Mags - JJ is well too :)

That's good to know. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 10:54:29 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 03:18:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 02:08:04 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

There's no way a dog could have entered the yard, my house is behind bars. My dog stays indoors, is paralysed and so couldn't reach it without aid. As for malignant cats with a scoop fetish, I don't know, it's possible. :notsure:

It could've been a wizard you've wronged.
Or a wizard hired by one you've wronged.
Poo of your pet is of of value to such.
You're keeping your shed hair and nails safe?

:o

Wizards? Now that is wholly possible!

Yes, yes, those are safe: shed hair, clipped nails, teeth the Tooth Fairy didn't pay me for are all there where I left them. I may have misplaced a plucked eyebrow hair or two, but I doubt that will pose too much of a threat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 09, 2017, 08:31:07 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 03:18:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 02:08:04 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

There's no way a dog could have entered the yard, my house is behind bars. My dog stays indoors, is paralysed and so couldn't reach it without aid. As for malignant cats with a scoop fetish, I don't know, it's possible. :notsure:

It could've been a wizard you've wronged.
Or a wizard hired by one you've wronged.
Poo of your pet is of of value to such.
You're keeping your shed hair and nails safe?

:o

Wizards? Now that is wholly possible!

Yes, yes, those are safe: shed hair, clipped nails, teeth the Tooth Fairy didn't pay me for are all there where I left them. I may have misplaced a plucked eyebrow hair or two, but I doubt that will pose too much of a threat.

On a serious note, it could be drug addicts looking for stuff that will make a pipe or other smoking utensil. Or whatever else drug addicts use for ingesting drugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2017, 11:35:54 AM

Quote from: Apathy on January 09, 2017, 08:31:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 03:18:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 02:08:04 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 07, 2017, 01:57:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:34:17 PM
It seems someone has stolen my dog poop scoop, which I leave in the front yard. Why anyone would want to steal such a thing is beyond me, its resale value is null, it's cheap as hell to buy and it's covered in shit. :notsure:

It could've been a dog that did it
They may have reasons canine
Could've been a malignant cat.
Call tautology, I'll plead poetry

There's no way a dog could have entered the yard, my house is behind bars. My dog stays indoors, is paralysed and so couldn't reach it without aid. As for malignant cats with a scoop fetish, I don't know, it's possible. :notsure:

It could've been a wizard you've wronged.
Or a wizard hired by one you've wronged.
Poo of your pet is of of value to such.
You're keeping your shed hair and nails safe?

:o

Wizards? Now that is wholly possible!

Yes, yes, those are safe: shed hair, clipped nails, teeth the Tooth Fairy didn't pay me for are all there where I left them. I may have misplaced a plucked eyebrow hair or two, but I doubt that will pose too much of a threat.

On a serious note, it could be drug addicts looking for stuff that will make a pipe or other smoking utensil. Or whatever else drug addicts use for ingesting drugs.

Yes, but a plastic poop scoop? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 09, 2017, 08:22:44 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2017, 09:30:59 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 11, 2017, 02:06:08 PM

Obama saying goodbye
An intelligent articulate caring man
and the pendulum swings

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 11, 2017, 02:35:39 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 11, 2017, 02:06:08 PM
Obama saying goodbye
An intelligent articulate caring man
and the pendulum swings

Not nice for those in the Pit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 11, 2017, 03:19:03 PM

With the economic distribution the way it is now, I'm starting to get worried that something pretty bad is about to happen, much like it happened the last time it was this bad.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUOT9LAe.jpg&hash=50822eecb4dac9b59ab4923f87b11b2f4b40f589)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 12, 2017, 11:54:55 PM

Kids say funny things.
Yesterday, my kindergardner said to me: "Mom! My friend gave me something that's delicious! It tastes like a sweet doughnut with a banana pudding flavored creamy filling. She said that you can buy them at the grocery store. I brought you the wrapper so that you can buy them for me the next time you go to the store!"

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 13, 2017, 12:28:27 AM

Quote from: Apathy on January 06, 2017, 04:59:34 AM
I'm confused so please bare with me. Who is "The wife" and what is her relationship to you? Who is waiting for the 'word from the lord'? And are your friends the ones who believe in Jebus or am I missing another party?

The 'wife' is the friend out in NZ, and she is the mother, (awaiting a 'word from the lord') of the daughter who stayed here in the UK. It is this daughter who now has leukaemia and although I barely know the daughter, I do know that she doesn't share her parents' beliefs, and she will indeed have presented at an NHS hospital and be being looked after by a competent consultant. So far, Mum and Dad in NZ are still there as no such word has been received.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 13, 2017, 12:29:33 AM

Quote from: Firebird on January 06, 2017, 12:37:14 AM
:(
Thats awful in all respects. Best wishes to your friend, I won't pray for her but I will be thinking of her even if I don't know her.

Thank you. Am awaiting more news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 13, 2017, 12:32:22 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 06, 2017, 01:17:12 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 05, 2017, 11:47:56 PM
If I sound bitter, I am.
Bitterness is The Asmo's own taste, so... Could be worse.

He hath heard the prayer, by the way, and recommends a hospital with people with M.D. embroidered on their shiny lab coats. Leukemia is very treatable and not such terrible a diagnosis as it was twenty years ago. :smilenod:

...Do give YHWH a middle finger for His Grayness when all goes well.

Will so do :f you: (practising)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 13, 2017, 12:33:38 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 07, 2017, 01:22:10 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 05, 2017, 11:47:56 PM
Some Christians are rather despicable: friends of ours who moved to NZ about 20 years ago with two of their three daughters recently found out that the daughter who remained has been diagnosed with leukaemia. The wife wrote airily in her Christmas card that whatever happened it would be God's will. They are waiting for a 'word from the Lord' about when they should come over. This daughter, unlike the other two, has three teenage children and has somehow managed to escape the Christian life, so I guess she's not as important as the other two. If I sound bitter, I am.

That is despicable indeed. It seems to me like she doesn't want to take any responsibility for her choice to wait until some sign, which is, quite frankly, disgusting.

Agreed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 13, 2017, 02:45:58 AM

It does sound like they are waiting for her to die so they can be rid of the black sheep of the family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 13, 2017, 02:47:35 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 12, 2017, 11:54:55 PM
Kids say funny things.
Yesterday, my kindergardner said to me: "Mom! My friend gave me something that's delicious! It tastes like a sweet doughnut with a banana pudding flavored creamy filling. She said that you can buy them at the grocery store. I brought you the wrapper so that you can buy them for me the next time you go to the store!"

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

One time when I was a kid, I ate nothing but Twinkies and OJ for almost two weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 09:25:57 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 13, 2017, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 12, 2017, 11:54:55 PM
Kids say funny things.
Yesterday, my kindergardner said to me: "Mom! My friend gave me something that's delicious! It tastes like a sweet doughnut with a banana pudding flavored creamy filling. She said that you can buy them at the grocery store. I brought you the wrapper so that you can buy them for me the next time you go to the store!"

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

One time when I was a kid, I ate nothing but Twinkies and OJ for almost two weeks.

:lol:

I think that's what he wishes he could do, right now. :notsure:
Every day, since that day he tasted the Twinkie, he's been asking me, "When are you gonna buy me a box?"

:picard facepalm:

He said, "Google to see where they sell them, how much they are, how many come in a box, and how much just one of them costs." He thinks he just discovered the greatest thing!

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 13, 2017, 09:34:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 09:25:57 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 13, 2017, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 12, 2017, 11:54:55 PM
Kids say funny things.
Yesterday, my kindergardner said to me: "Mom! My friend gave me something that's delicious! It tastes like a sweet doughnut with a banana pudding flavored creamy filling. She said that you can buy them at the grocery store. I brought you the wrapper so that you can buy them for me the next time you go to the store!"

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

One time when I was a kid, I ate nothing but Twinkies and OJ for almost two weeks.
:lol:

I think that's what he wishes he could do, right now. :notsure:
Every day, since that day he tasted the Twinkie, he's been asking me, "When are you gonna buy me a box?"

:picard facepalm:

He said, "Google to see where they sell them, how much they are, how many come in a box, and how much just one of them costs." He thinks he just discovered the greatest thing!

:picard facepalm:

Whatever you do, make sure the safe search is on when you google "Twinkie"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2017, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 12, 2017, 11:54:55 PM
Kids say funny things.
Yesterday, my kindergardner said to me: "Mom! My friend gave me something that's delicious! It tastes like a sweet doughnut with a banana pudding flavored creamy filling. She said that you can buy them at the grocery store. I brought you the wrapper so that you can buy them for me the next time you go to the store!"

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Like a Twinkie, like a Twinkie...like a Twinkie, like a Twinkie...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM

Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2017, 11:46:04 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Sure, that's cool with me...butt who's funnier me or Apathito?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:53:51 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:46:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Sure, that's cool with me...butt who's funnier me or Apathito?

That's such a difficult question to answer. :shifty:
Between a: Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes Father, who has an Invisible Dragon in his Garage, and Apathito, a guys who warns me about being careful when I google the word, Twinkie because I might get an image of a stripper...I don't know.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2017, 02:22:43 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:53:51 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:46:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Sure, that's cool with me...butt who's funnier me or Apathito?

That's such a difficult question to answer. :shifty:
Between a: Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes Father, who has an Invisible Dragon in his Garage, and Apathito, a guys who warns me about being careful when I google the word, Twinkie because I might get an image of a stripper...I don't know.
:grin:

That's how I know you are such a good Mom, you won't admit who's your favorite!

Love ya Mags...

P.S I do wonder though about you allowing your child to eat a Twinkie, just saying,...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 14, 2017, 03:32:31 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on January 14, 2017, 02:22:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:53:51 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:46:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Sure, that's cool with me...butt who's funnier me or Apathito?

That's such a difficult question to answer. :shifty:
Between a: Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes Father, who has an Invisible Dragon in his Garage, and Apathito, a guys who warns me about being careful when I google the word, Twinkie because I might get an image of a stripper...I don't know.
:grin:

That's how I know you are such a good Mom, you won't admit who's your favorite!

Love ya Mags...

P.S I do wonder though about you allowing your child to eat a Twinkie, just saying,...

You should know, Father Bruno, I do have one favorite. :shifty: I can't say who, or why, but...I do have one favorite, well...maybe 7 favorites...or more...maybe 22, or 30. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2017, 04:23:38 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 14, 2017, 03:32:31 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 14, 2017, 02:22:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:53:51 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:46:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 13, 2017, 11:24:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 13, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
Apathy, Father Bruno, you guys are funny. :lol:

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me Mags, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Can the answer be: D?
D. All of the above. :notsure:

Sure, that's cool with me...butt who's funnier me or Apathito?

That's such a difficult question to answer. :shifty:
Between a: Deranged Psychopathic Twinkle Toes Father, who has an Invisible Dragon in his Garage, and Apathito, a guys who warns me about being careful when I google the word, Twinkie because I might get an image of a stripper...I don't know.
:grin:

That's how I know you are such a good Mom, you won't admit who's your favorite!

Love ya Mags...

P.S I do wonder though about you allowing your child to eat a Twinkie, just saying,...

You should know, Father Bruno, I do have one favorite. :shifty: I can't say who, or why, but...I do have one favorite, well...maybe 7 favorites...or more...maybe 22, or 30. :notsure:

Well as long as I'm one of 30 I guess that's okay.

Well good night my friend, going to play my son in a game of chess, listen to some blues, lose said game of chess, and then go to bed...I need to monitor some critical issues in the morning for work.

No rest for teh wicked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 14, 2017, 07:00:06 AM

Going to write a story, I have a good idea of how I want to write it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Niya on January 14, 2017, 07:16:45 AM

Apathy, what's your story about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 14, 2017, 07:41:51 AM

Quote from: Niya on January 14, 2017, 07:16:45 AM
Apathy, what's your story about?

It's going to be about a young man who is extremely bored but then goes on an adventure. At first he is afraid of what awaits him but goes on the adventure anyway.

I have more to the story but I'll save it for when it's written.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2017, 03:31:27 PM

:notes: That's good, Apathy! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 16, 2017, 02:27:02 AM

Actually, I don't think the story is going to get written. Since I started eating like the doctor told me, I don't think I have the motivation to do anything. Also I just got injected with medication last week so that's going to make things worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 16, 2017, 03:56:31 AM

Reasons to be grumpy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 16, 2017, 05:54:03 AM

Quote from: No one on January 16, 2017, 03:56:31 AM
Reasons to be grumpy!

"Apathy" is not what I would call grumpy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 16, 2017, 02:46:45 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o72F8ria0Jwfuli7K/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 16, 2017, 07:38:16 PM

So, is it Ghostbusters, this particular scene, Winston, Egon, or giant Twinkies on your mind? Or any combination therein?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 16, 2017, 07:57:23 PM

Yes, all of the above.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 17, 2017, 06:30:35 AM

They banned diesel cars from driving on municipal roads in Oslo today because they SAY it's smoggy... Well, The Asmo, He hath Him a diesel car and a piece of paper authorizing said The Asmo to drive around in it with impunity. >:( Which He shall. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2017, 01:26:21 PM

I'm taking a two-week extension course in neuroscience which started on Sunday. First week it's from Monday to Saturday, from 8h30 to 19h00. It's only the first Thursday. Good thing they offer buckets of coffee during breaks. I'm not much of a coffee person but in this case I'll make an exception. :teadrink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 19, 2017, 02:46:55 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2017, 01:26:21 PM
I'm taking a two-week extension course in neuroscience which started on Sunday. First week it's from Monday to Saturday, from 8h30 to 19h00. It's only the first Thursday. Good thing they offer buckets of coffee during breaks. I'm not much of a coffee person but in this case I'll make an exception. :teadrink:

The only part of what you described which sounds enjoyable to me is the "Buckets O' Coffee", the rest of it sounds horrible... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2017, 03:22:38 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on January 19, 2017, 02:46:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2017, 01:26:21 PM
I'm taking a two-week extension course in neuroscience which started on Sunday. First week it's from Monday to Saturday, from 8h30 to 19h00. It's only the first Thursday. Good thing they offer buckets of coffee during breaks. I'm not much of a coffee person but in this case I'll make an exception. :teadrink:

The only part of what you described which sounds enjoyable to me is the "Buckets O' Coffee", the rest of it sounds horrible... :D

It's actually really interesting. :smilenod: Just really tiring.

I couldn't keep from dozing off a couple of times, especially during the circadian rhythms class.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 20, 2017, 05:31:50 AM

I have a whole book about circadian and other rhythms for living organisms. Even plants. Fascinating stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 20, 2017, 07:55:55 AM

I started on my story anyway :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on January 20, 2017, 09:36:59 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx

I couldn't keep from dozing off a couple of times, especially during the circadian rhythms class.

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2017, 11:36:14 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 20, 2017, 05:31:50 AM
I have a whole book about circadian and other rhythms for living organisms. Even plants. Fascinating stuff.

Which book? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2017, 12:11:46 AM

21 buckets of coffee later, I'm still alive!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 21, 2017, 06:20:31 PM

Putting my cat down. Good bye Thomas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2017, 06:27:01 PM

Sorry to hear that, Apathy. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2017, 06:42:30 PM

Quote from: Apathy on January 21, 2017, 06:20:31 PM
Putting my cat down. Good bye Thomas.

:'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on January 21, 2017, 09:43:02 PM

Sorry Apathy. No fun. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on January 21, 2017, 10:11:16 PM

:'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on January 21, 2017, 10:30:59 PM

Quote from: Apathy on January 21, 2017, 06:20:31 PM
Putting my cat down. Good bye Thomas.

I'm sorry Apathy, that's awful

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 22, 2017, 12:24:31 AM

xSP I will root around my storage area and see if I can find the circadian rhythm book. It was an interesting read as I recall. But that was a couple years back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 22, 2017, 05:38:25 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 22, 2017, 12:24:31 AM
xSP I will root around my storage area and see if I can find the circadian rhythm book. It was an interesting read as I recall. But that was a couple years back.

Ok, thanks. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 22, 2017, 01:23:09 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16142954_883813221721979_4574121122046765089_n.jpg?oh=d9207123cd95ab67d482d6440125bda2&oe=5903A0CB)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 22, 2017, 02:16:26 PM

A LOT, said coffee to The Asmo. And then He eatethd it, so sayeth The Gray Tometh. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 22, 2017, 03:06:52 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 22, 2017, 02:16:26 PM
A LOT, said coffee to The Asmo. And then He eatethd it, so sayeth The Gray Tometh. :smilenod:

Please, continue this story. :tellmemore: Did the Asmo further His grand plans or did He just perform menial but time-demanding tasks?

Coffee has been talking quite a lot to my taste buds lately, but nothing exceptional happens. :teadrink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2017, 06:47:31 PM

Where has Mags gone? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5)xSilverPhinx:
Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2017, 10:16:56 PM

Quote from: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5)xSilverPhinx:
Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Heh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 27, 2017, 07:42:51 AM

I hit some writer's block in my story early on. It started to turn into an erotic story and that wasn't the direction I expected it to go. I don't have any experience with that so I'm waiting until I find some inspiration to give my story structure.

Meanwhile, I've been putting together my collective knowledge of body building into notes. So far I have a lot on exercise, I just need to get some more information on muscle anatomy. Of which I have little. Then I need to get more information on nutrition which have some knowledge in; but I feel like I'm lacking in because my days can be events with negative thoughts and lack of motivation, yet I see these people in the gym and on YouTube with tons of energy (who are natural bodybuilders and don't use steroids)

Note: I know why my days have negative thoughts though, depleting my glycogen levels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 27, 2017, 02:02:03 PM

Quote from: Apathy on January 27, 2017, 07:42:51 AM
I hit some writer's block in my story early on. It started to turn into an erotic story and that wasn't the direction I expected it to go. I don't have any experience with that so I'm waiting until I find some inspiration to give my story structure.

Meanwhile, I've been putting together my collective knowledge of body building into notes. So far I have a lot on exercise, I just need to get some more information on muscle anatomy. Of which I have little. Then I need to get more information on nutrition which have some knowledge in; but I feel like I'm lacking in because my days can be events with negative thoughts and lack of motivation, yet I see these people in the gym and on YouTube with tons of energy (who are natural bodybuilders and don't use steroids)

Note: I know why my days have negative thoughts though, depleting my glycogen levels.

For a good resource on muscles and nutrition, check out the FAQ from https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/ it has a lot of great articles backed up by peer reviewed studies. It's what helped me wade through all the bro science mess around fitness and get to real and useful information.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2017, 03:48:30 PM

Quote from: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5)xSilverPhinx:
Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Mags will be back, she had to take some time off to get her feet scraped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 29, 2017, 10:16:33 PM

xXx: Return of Xander Cage was just so bad. Just terrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on January 29, 2017, 10:27:18 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 27, 2017, 02:02:03 PM
Quote from: Apathy on January 27, 2017, 07:42:51 AM
I hit some writer's block in my story early on. It started to turn into an erotic story and that wasn't the direction I expected it to go. I don't have any experience with that so I'm waiting until I find some inspiration to give my story structure.

Meanwhile, I've been putting together my collective knowledge of body building into notes. So far I have a lot on exercise, I just need to get some more information on muscle anatomy. Of which I have little. Then I need to get more information on nutrition which have some knowledge in; but I feel like I'm lacking in because my days can be events with negative thoughts and lack of motivation, yet I see these people in the gym and on YouTube with tons of energy (who are natural bodybuilders and don't use steroids)

Note: I know why my days have negative thoughts though, depleting my glycogen levels.
For a good resource on muscles and nutrition, check out the FAQ from https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/ it has a lot of great articles backed up by peer reviewed studies. It's what helped me wade through all the bro science mess around fitness and get to real and useful information.

Thanks, I will use it wisely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 31, 2017, 01:43:40 AM

I feel too fired up to go to sleep, and I know I'll pay for it in the morning. Must be the copious amounts of caffeine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2017, 02:25:20 PM

Iconic Grayness™. All is right in the world again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on February 01, 2017, 01:07:36 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on January 31, 2017, 02:25:20 PM
Iconic Grayness™. All is right in the world again.

WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 01, 2017, 09:09:30 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on January 27, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
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Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Mags will be back, she had to take some time off to get her feet scraped.

Found out Señora Mags need additional time off as she is still quite busy. She is done getting her feet taken care of, but now has agreed to volunteer her time at a local catholic church.

Apparently she is assisting the "Sister's of Charity" in growing a better strain of home-grown marijuana in the Convent. (Nuns said the old shit they were growing was making them too paranoid, they wanted something a bit more mellow, yet still strong enough to get closer to Jesus)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 01, 2017, 09:22:49 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 01, 2017, 09:09:30 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 27, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
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Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Mags will be back, she had to take some time off to get her feet scraped.

Found out Señora Mags need additional time off as she is still quite busy. She is done getting her feet taken care of, but now has agreed to volunteer her time at a local catholic church.

Apparently she is assisting the "Sister's of Charity" in growing a better strain of home-grown marijuana in the Convent. (Nuns said the old shit they were growing was making them too paranoid, they wanted something a bit more mellow, yet still strong enough to get closer to Jesus)

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2017, 03:20:13 PM

Here in the US it is "Groundhog Day", meaning a caged and overfed rat supposedly is able to predict the length of winter depending on whether or not it can see it's shadow.

Apparently this is an old German custom dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries based on ancient european folklore. The base of this tradition is supposedly traced back to the Pagan festival of Imbolc which was also celebrated on the 2nd of February.

It was reported this morning from Pennsylvania that our most famous and renown groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil (Yes the same rat from the movie) reportedly reacted to it's shadow and retreated back into it's cage, thus predicting winter would last another long, dark unprecedented 4 years. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 02, 2017, 04:40:25 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 02, 2017, 03:20:13 PM
Here in the US it is "Groundhog Day", meaning a caged and overfed rat supposedly is able to predict the length of winter depending on whether or not it can see it's shadow.

Apparently this is an old German custom dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries based on ancient european folklore. The base of this tradition is supposedly traced back to the Pagan festival of Imbolc which was also celebrated on the 2nd of February.

It was reported this morning from Pennsylvania that our most famous and renown groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil (Yes the same rat from the movie) reportedly reacted to it's shadow and retreated back into it's cage, thus predicting winter would last another long, dark unprecedented 4 years. :'(

:therethere: Hopefully it'll only be 4, and not double that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 04:56:08 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 01, 2017, 09:09:30 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 27, 2017, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: No one on January 25, 2017, 09:10:49 PM
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Where has Mags gone?

Perhaps she is migrating. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Mags will be back, she had to take some time off to get her feet scraped.

Found out Señora Mags need additional time off as she is still quite busy. She is done getting her feet taken care of, but now has agreed to volunteer her time at a local catholic church.

Apparently she is assisting the "Sister's of Charity" in growing a better strain of home-grown marijuana in the Convent. (Nuns said the old shit they were growing was making them too paranoid, they wanted something a bit more mellow, yet still strong enough to get closer to Jesus)

Rumors...rumors!!
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 02, 2017, 04:58:36 PM

Mags! :hug:

I didn't believe those rumours. :secrets1:

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 04:59:27 PM

You probably miss me.
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I miss you too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 05:00:17 PM

I'll come back another day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 02, 2017, 05:01:49 PM

OK, but it's still great to see you here again, Magdalena! :dance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 02, 2017, 05:08:15 PM

OK.

I'm telling ya, I did not believe those rumours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2017, 05:32:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 05:00:17 PM
I'll come back another day.

We do all miss you terribly Magdalena, especially me, but I understand you are still busy helping others. You're so kind.

To those who don't know, apparently Mags has been able to help get the Sisters of Charity all straighten out. They didn't see Jesus, however; they are now committed atheists(Good Job Mags 8) )

Her next act of kindness which will also keep her away from the forum longer than expected is helping out a friend of who owns her own business; apparently Mags friend owns a "Fortune Cookie Bakery" and requires someone to not only write the fortunes, but fold the paper small enough to fit in the cookie.

I suspect Mags excels at this type of work.

You go girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 02, 2017, 06:50:15 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/H7svEbrbvr9AI/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on February 02, 2017, 06:50:54 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 02, 2017, 05:32:44 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 05:00:17 PM
I'll come back another day.

We do all miss you terribly Magdalena, especially me, but I understand you are still busy helping others. You're so kind.

To those who don't know, apparently Mags has been able to help get the Sisters of Charity all straighten out. They didn't see Jesus, however; they are now committed atheists(Good Job Mags 8) )

Her next act of kindness which will also keep her away from the forum longer than expected is helping out a friend of who owns her own business; apparently Mags friend owns a "Fortune Cookie Bakery" and requires someone to not only write the fortunes, but fold the paper small enough to fit in the cookie.

I suspect Mags excels at this type of work.

You go girl!

Huh, and here I was wondering who had put "Help! I'm being held captive in a fortune cookie factory!" in my last Chinese meal. Now I know. Mags, reach out to us for help!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on February 02, 2017, 06:52:05 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 05:00:17 PM
I'll come back another day.

Mags! :frolic:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2017, 10:04:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2017, 05:00:17 PM
I'll come back another day.

All kidding aside I was thinking of you today Mags since you are our resident El Salvadorian.

Earlier this afternoon I was wrapping some gifts and this particular piece was sort of a pain to wrap, but isn't it pretty?

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I bought it this past weekend in this tiny shop in town, handmade in El Salvador. I like it because the legs are actually made from branches of the tree, and have the outer bark still on them, and also I love the bright colors and simple design of the artwork, it's a small stool or foot rest.

It was a pain to wrap though, and the bloody paper was too thin, anyway this is the best I could do,.. I need to put a bow around it, and I'll have to stop by a shop on my way home as for some reason I didn't have any bow material here in the office. Meh...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 02, 2017, 10:08:14 PM

Take care, Mags, we luvs ya, girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2017, 12:56:55 PM

Update: 0800 03022017

Mags is still at it, too busy to make her way back to the forum; apparently she didn't last long in the "Chinese Fortune Bakery", too many customers were complaining of receiving fortune cookies that read, " God isn't real, when you die your dead...deal with it" or "Everyone you know wishes they hadn't met you" or "Avoid the following colors: Red, Blue, Green, or any mixture of those."

Anyway now she's working at the University teaching fraternity brothers how to separate the whites from the darks in their laundry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2017, 02:36:58 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 03, 2017, 12:56:55 PM
Anyway now she's working at the University teaching fraternity brothers how to separate the whites from the darks in their laundry.

That's just RACIST! How DARE you?!?!?!+1+1+11!!?1+ >:( All socks were created PERFECTLY EQUAL, in The Asmo's image. >:(

...Moving, yes? Mags is?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 03, 2017, 02:42:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2017, 02:36:58 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 03, 2017, 12:56:55 PM
Anyway now she's working at the University teaching fraternity brothers how to separate the whites from the darks in their laundry.
That's just RACIST! How DARE you?!?!?!+1+1+11!!?1+ >:( All socks were created PERFECTLY EQUAL, in The Asmo's image. >:(

...Moving, yes? Mags is?

All my socks are created black.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2017, 02:50:32 PM

Some of my socks have little holes in them. :embarrassed:

Oh, we were talking about something else. Nevermind. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2017, 04:13:12 PM

As the famous philosopher Steven Wright once said, "It's not the colour of the sock which is important, it's the thickness."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 03, 2017, 05:06:22 PM

Nah, colour is important.

Having all black socks, from the same source, I never need to worry about which colour to wear with which trousers. And when the hole gets too big for comfort I can chuck the single sock - it will get a mate when another sock gets the boot. No sock matching required, just chuck 'em all in the draw and grab any two when needed!

Need thickness? Wear two (or more) pairs at once!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2017, 06:20:57 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 05:06:22 PM
Nah, colour is important.

Having all black socks, from the same source, I never need to worry about which colour to wear with which trousers. And when the hole gets too big for comfort I can chuck the single sock - it will get a mate when another sock gets the boot. No sock matching required, just chuck 'em all in the draw and grab any two when needed!

Need thickness? Wear two (or more) pairs at once!

You sound like my Grandpa. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 03, 2017, 06:33:46 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 03, 2017, 06:20:57 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 05:06:22 PM
Nah, colour is important.

Having all black socks, from the same source, I never need to worry about which colour to wear with which trousers. And when the hole gets too big for comfort I can chuck the single sock - it will get a mate when another sock gets the boot. No sock matching required, just chuck 'em all in the draw and grab any two when needed!

Need thickness? Wear two (or more) pairs at once!

You sound like my Grandpa. ;D

At 72 I could be a grandpa! Don't think I am though . . .

Other things grandpas might do:
Make meals that can be eaten from a bowl with a spoon.
Make meals that only need one pan.
Dislike summer 'cos you have to iron shirts.

Any more?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2017, 08:37:38 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 03, 2017, 06:20:57 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 05:06:22 PM
Nah, colour is important.

Having all black socks, from the same source, I never need to worry about which colour to wear with which trousers. And when the hole gets too big for comfort I can chuck the single sock - it will get a mate when another sock gets the boot. No sock matching required, just chuck 'em all in the draw and grab any two when needed!

Need thickness? Wear two (or more) pairs at once!

You sound like my Grandpa. ;D

At 72 I could be a grandpa! Don't think I am though . . .

Other things grandpas might do:
Make meals that can be eaten from a bowl with a spoon.
Make meals that only need one pan.
Dislike summer 'cos you have to iron shirts.

Any more?

Grumble a lot. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2017, 09:27:37 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2017, 08:37:38 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 03, 2017, 06:20:57 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 03, 2017, 05:06:22 PM
Nah, colour is important.

Having all black socks, from the same source, I never need to worry about which colour to wear with which trousers. And when the hole gets too big for comfort I can chuck the single sock - it will get a mate when another sock gets the boot. No sock matching required, just chuck 'em all in the draw and grab any two when needed!

Need thickness? Wear two (or more) pairs at once!

You sound like my Grandpa. ;D

At 72 I could be a grandpa! Don't think I am though . . .

Other things grandpas might do:
Make meals that can be eaten from a bowl with a spoon.
Make meals that only need one pan.
Dislike summer 'cos you have to iron shirts.

Any more?

Grumble a lot. :notsure:

Grandpa got some swag left ;D

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2017, 10:08:57 PM

He most certainly does. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on February 05, 2017, 12:33:25 AM

My muscles have been feeling like they are tearing for the past couple days. It may be because I'm taking Vitamin D supplements which increases testosterone so maybe it's working like a steroid. Or it could be the new routine I've put myself in is more strenuous than before.

However I do like how I look in the mirror when I FLEX on 'em.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2017, 12:49:21 AM

Quote from: Apathy on February 05, 2017, 12:33:25 AM
However I do like how I look in the mirror when I FLEX on 'em.

You sound like my brother, Apathy! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 06, 2017, 02:59:19 AM

Way too much to even get in to, so here's an epic grammar fail found by a friend of mine in a public restroom:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 06, 2017, 10:31:45 PM

Maybe good to put spoiler tags on that one--NSFW?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 11, 2017, 01:03:51 PM

The weather has been extreme, there's been power failures in South Australia.
That's a state and they' have lots of wind catchers but the wind hasn't been there to catch.
A conservative brought a lump of coal into the federal parliament and said this is the way.
Sometimes, increasingly often I wish I was a fish, and no don't bring up acidification of the sea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2017, 02:52:46 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oz8xyVR5D7GkMa1Z6/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 11, 2017, 05:41:34 PM

^^ I like that. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 12, 2017, 05:56:18 PM

All it takes is a cloudy sky and the wifi signal fails. :rant1:

I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 12, 2017, 06:04:50 PM

Plans for Monday:

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 13, 2017, 05:36:27 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 12, 2017, 05:56:18 PM
All it takes is a cloudy sky and the wifi signal fails. :rant1:

I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...

Hmm, maybe a signal booster (https://www.myamplifiers.com/us/) would help? Not sure about what's available in Brasil, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on February 13, 2017, 06:07:19 AM

Sounds like they use satellite TV technology for wi-fi service.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 13, 2017, 06:58:49 PM

Quote from: Recusant on February 13, 2017, 05:36:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 12, 2017, 05:56:18 PM
All it takes is a cloudy sky and the wifi signal fails. :rant1:

I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...I'm not going to pop a vein over this...

Hmm, maybe a signal booster (https://www.myamplifiers.com/us/) would help? Not sure about what's available in Brasil, though.

We have signal boosters, but the problem is most likely with the service provider. The signal oscillates and becomes unstable when it rains, and not just in my house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2017, 02:10:07 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/12RcUQnip7Yxxe/giphy.gif)

Doing things my way. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 20, 2017, 11:29:56 AM

Ha ha!

What with going to church with my DiL yesterday, (dire), and reading my granddaughter the story of Noah's Ark today, I'm changing my name to Hypocracy. ☹️But I'm only here in Oz for two months' a year, and why upset the apple cart?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 21, 2017, 01:32:20 AM

That is noble of you Essie Mae.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 21, 2017, 07:57:46 AM

About half an hour ago I got an email alert for a purchase on my credit card - except I wasn't shopping. It was for an ecard site I'd never heard of. I called the credit card company, got the charge removed, reviewed all the recent charges, cancelled the card, and have a new one on the way. The process was painless. Thank the credit card company for email alerts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 22, 2017, 10:15:15 AM

Tony Robinson, I find him a personable kinda chap.
He walks around talking about the history of places.
He's qualified to do so 'cause he was in Black Adder.
Anyway he's talking about an Oz 1850s rebellion.
"You've got French German Swedes
You've got veterans from the American Revolution"
Ha? They'd be kinda old wouldn't they?
1854-1783+15=86
The US civil war hasn't happened yet,
so he shouldn't have been thinking of that.
Could have been Wolverine and Captain Jack...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 22, 2017, 10:45:09 AM

Quote from: Velma on February 21, 2017, 07:57:46 AM
About half an hour ago I got an email alert for a purchase on my credit card - except I wasn't shopping. It was for an ecard site I'd never heard of. I called the credit card company, got the charge removed, reviewed all the recent charges, cancelled the card, and have a new one on the way. The process was painless. Thank the credit card company for email alerts!

Wish mine would do text alerts for purchases on my debit card, won't have a credit card oir any reason. A friend's bank alerts her to any "unusual" use - like they blocked the payment for a new laptop on a card she normally only uses for groceries, awaiting her telephone or online comfirmation. Caused a kerffufle at the store but it was that store's own brand of credit card! Hit by their own rules!

I normally pre-inform mine for unusual expenditures, just in case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 22, 2017, 12:34:02 PM

and from most inconvenient circumstances, I let them know when I'm going to be using mine abroad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 22, 2017, 01:04:21 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on February 22, 2017, 12:34:02 PM
and from most inconvenient circumstances, I let them know when I'm going to be using mine abroad.

I do the same, and put a limit on what can be charged whilst traveling overseas, though I still prefer to use travelers checks rather than plastic when traveling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 22, 2017, 10:00:08 PM

Doris is on my mind at the moment.

Doris is a storm due to hit this area 8am ish tomorrow morning, winds of 50+ mph. Have laid the wheelie bins for rubbish and recycling down flat. They are immediately in front of my car and the wind eddy at the end of this terrace that usually sends them flying did do the other week. My car sports the scuffs down to the undercoat one of them caused as it bounced off!

Nice shiny wet look blue paint with sparkly bits is imposdible to repair except at great expence. I remember plain black cars with affection . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 23, 2017, 12:18:09 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on February 22, 2017, 10:00:08 PM
Doris is on my mind at the moment.

Doris is a storm due to hit this area 8am ish tomorrow morning, winds of 50+ mph. Have laid the wheelie bins for rubbish and recycling down flat. They are immediately in front of my car and the wind eddy at the end of this terrace that usually sends them flying did do the other week. My car sports the scuffs down to the undercoat one of them caused as it bounced off!

Nice shiny wet look blue paint with sparkly bits is imposdible to repair except at great expence. I remember plain black cars with affection . .

I was going to describe the process of doing a decent do-it-yourself touch up including the use of rubbing compound, but I expect you already know it all too well. ;)

It will never look completely proper, but can fool the casual eye pretty well.

Batten down the hatches and hope for the best. Good luck to you, Gloucester and to all our northern UK members.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2017, 07:33:29 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 23, 2017, 12:18:09 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 22, 2017, 10:00:08 PM
Doris is on my mind at the moment.

Doris is a storm due to hit this area 8am ish tomorrow morning, winds of 50+ mph. Have laid the wheelie bins for rubbish and recycling down flat. They are immediately in front of my car and the wind eddy at the end of this terrace that usually sends them flying did do the other week. My car sports the scuffs down to the undercoat one of them caused as it bounced off!

Nice shiny wet look blue paint with sparkly bits is imposdible to repair except at great expence. I remember plain black cars with affection . .

I was going to describe the process of doing a decent do-it-yourself touch up including the use of rubbing compound, but I expect you already know it all too well. ;)

It will never look completely proper, but can fool the casual eye pretty well.

Batten down the hatches and hope for the best. Good luck to you, Gloucester and to all our northern UK members.

In this case rubbing compound will nerely put a polish on the undercoat! OK, it will shine back up any surrounfing psint aa well.

Should have used "scratch " rather than "scuff".

Last car went 5 years without a mark, this one has three car park type minor (two corner scuffs and a door dint) injuries and one "bin type" in two years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 23, 2017, 08:24:21 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 22, 2017, 01:04:21 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on February 22, 2017, 12:34:02 PM
and from most inconvenient circumstances, I let them know when I'm going to be using mine abroad.

I do the same, and put a limit on what can be charged whilst traveling overseas, though I still prefer to use travelers checks rather than plastic when traveling.

My credit card company has an online option to let them know you are going to be using your card out of the country. I've never had to use it, but it is nice to know it is there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on February 23, 2017, 09:54:05 AM

Bloody Doris is certainly blowing here. A lot of garden furniture has been artistically redistributed around the place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 23, 2017, 12:12:26 PM

Are you naming windy days now?
That's quaint.

I think I'll just start claiming all extreme weather as evidence of anthropogenic climate change, fk confirmation bias.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2017, 12:21:39 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 23, 2017, 12:12:26 PM
Are you naming windy days now?
That's quaint.

I think I'll just start claiming all extreme weather as evidence of anthropogenic climate change, fk confirmation bias.

Heavy storms have had names for a long time. Gives Joe Public a label to remember them by.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on February 24, 2017, 07:27:25 PM

Going to Autorama tomorrow with the Dad. Will I have pics? Maybe...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2017, 07:29:40 PM

It's Carnival week, which means the city has emptied (this is the last extended holiday before winter) as thousands head to the coast to get a tan or go inland to visit their families. Less people = great! :grin:

:hammock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 25, 2017, 07:52:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2017, 07:29:40 PM
It's Carnival week, which means the city has emptied (this is the last extended holiday before winter) as thousands head to the coast to get a tan or go inland to visit their families. Less people = great! :grin:

:hammock:

This is me, I'm with you xSP: Less people = great

Whenever one of the national holidays rolls around like Labour or Memorial Day, and massive amounts of people head out to the lakes, coast, etc...I always prefer to stay home and enjoy the quiet and peace brought about by less people here in town.

Plus you don't have to deal with the heavy and congested traffic, the packed restaurants, all of the drunks out on the lakes in their boats.
Fuck that shit...number of years ago we we out at the lake during the 4th of July and I took a spill water-skiing when drunk-dad pulling one of his kids with a speed boat came within 10 feet of running me over with his boat, and ended up hitting our tow-rope. It got all tangled in his prop...the friend of mine who was driving our boat chased after him after picking me up.
We came across the guy trying to unravel our line from the prop, and we had to restrain my friend from beating the guy up. He was obviously intoxicated so we took his boat key.
He was the only adult in the boat with three young kids (No spotter for the kids he was pulling in the tube) and at first we considered calling out shore-patrol to arrest his ass, but instead one of us drove his boat back to his dock and escorted him ashore.

Yeah I prefer to stay home away from the crazies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 27, 2017, 12:03:11 AM

^ I am a boatman of long standing. One of the most angering things in the boating life is some drunk ass bastard who jeopardizes the lives of the other people, sensible people, someone's loved ones people, who play on the water. I have been known to carry a shotgun.....illegally, in my boat. I have never found the need to fire the Mossberg 500. When the asshole jet skiers try to intimidate me in my small sailboat, I merely raise the gun to show it to them. They always decide to antagonize someone else. So far so good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 28, 2017, 09:29:00 AM

My brain is trying to comprehend being called racist for pointing out that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has it's roots in a plan put forward by the conservative Heritage Foundation and similar legislation enacted by Mitt Romney in the state of Massachusetts in 2006.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 28, 2017, 09:34:16 AM

Quote from: Velma on February 28, 2017, 09:29:00 AM
My brain is trying to comprehend being called racist for pointing out that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has it's roots in a plan put forward by the conservative Heritage Foundation and similar legislation enacted by Mitt Romney in the state of Massachusetts in 2006.

Huh!? Racist!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on February 28, 2017, 10:40:26 AM

Quote from: Velma on February 28, 2017, 09:29:00 AM
My brain is trying to comprehend being called racist for pointing out that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has it's roots in a plan put forward by the conservative Heritage Foundation and similar legislation enacted by Mitt Romney in the state of Massachusetts in 2006.

That there's em fighting words.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 02:09:18 PM

Quote from: Velma on February 28, 2017, 09:29:00 AM
My brain is trying to comprehend being called racist for pointing out that the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, has it's roots in a plan put forward by the conservative Heritage Foundation and similar legislation enacted by Mitt Romney in the state of Massachusetts in 2006.

Just goes to prove there are crazies on the far left, as well as on the right. People with just enough information to get it wrong, who throw buzzwords at anyone who tries to explain things.

Makes me think of that old Steelers song "Stuck in the middle with you". Seems applicable to my political opinions lately. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on February 28, 2017, 04:40:39 PM

It appears to be some Trump supporter who's grasp of reality is tenuous at best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2017, 07:25:29 PM

Quote from: Velma on February 28, 2017, 04:40:39 PM
It appears to be some Trump supporter who's grasp of reality is tenuous at best.

Tell us something we don't know!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 12, 2017, 03:27:05 AM

I'm normally not a fan of daylight saving here in the US, but at least tonight by turning our clocks forward one hour we'll have eliminated one hour of dickhead's presidency.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on March 12, 2017, 04:23:45 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on March 12, 2017, 03:27:05 AM
I'm normally not a fan of daylight saving here in the US, but at least tonight by turning our clocks forward one hour we'll have eliminated one hour of dickhead's presidency.

If only we could just go ahead and set the clock forward four years. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 12, 2017, 06:16:30 AM

Quote from: Harmonie on March 12, 2017, 04:23:45 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 12, 2017, 03:27:05 AM
I'm normally not a fan of daylight saving here in the US, but at least tonight by turning our clocks forward one hour we'll have eliminated one hour of dickhead's presidency.

If only we could just go ahead and set the clock forward four years. :lol:

That's like being asked where you want to go if you could time travel and you say "nuclear winter"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 12, 2017, 08:10:38 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on March 12, 2017, 03:27:05 AM
I'm normally not a fan of daylight saving here in the US, but at least tonight by turning our clocks forward one hour we'll have eliminated one hour of dickhead's presidency.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 13, 2017, 01:22:27 PM

I've always liked to keep an eye on the US of A's politics but DT and his pronouncements make my flesh crawl. It's a nightmare that I'd rather shut my eyes to, but won't out of respect for you Murrikins who actually have to live with him, (so to speak).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 13, 2017, 03:49:52 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 13, 2017, 01:22:27 PM
I've always liked to keep an eye on the US of A's politics but DT and his pronouncements make my flesh crawl. It's a nightmare that I'd rather shut my eyes to, but won't out of respect for you Murrikins who actually have to live with him, (so to speak).

For me it has all the grisley fascination of a very slow train crash. But with the knowledge that it is not only you guys over the Pond that will suffer.

With the splash from that and the bollocks-up that is Brexit I am not quite looking looking at the future with my typical gung-ho (if usually misplaced) optimism.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 14, 2017, 03:06:38 AM

It's been an eye-opening experience of the worst kind. For all our issues, I was always proud to say I was American. I'm really not anymore. So many countries do a much better job of taking care of their own, and this anti-intellectual denial of basic facts just drives me batshit. I had no idea I lived in a country of this many morons.
I'm not planning on leaving, but I could see a day where we sane states have to secede, or force the others out. Though I'd hate to leave the nukes with those crazy assholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2017, 04:56:40 AM

That's a pretty severe assessment of our collective intelligence and sensibility Firebird. Sign me up on your side of the argument. I am sad that our citizenry has become so much less than it could be. On the plus side there are still some sensible even brilliant people among the hordes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2017, 07:45:55 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 14, 2017, 04:56:40 AM
That's a pretty severe assessment of our collective intelligence and sensibility Firebird. Sign me up on your side of the argument. I am sad that our citizenry has become so much less than it could be. On the plus side there are still some sensible even brilliant people among the hordes.

I see elements of "Anywhere" in there! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM

Not so much on my mind as on my nerves.

I think I have trigemial nerve neuralgia; hurts seriously in front of my left ear, in my left eye, left teeth, left nostril, left sided scalp ache, left . . .

Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 14, 2017, 10:11:35 PM

Egad, that sounds very tiresome! Sorry to hear about the pains, Gloucester. :therethere: :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on March 15, 2017, 04:51:03 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM
Not so much on my mind as on my nerves.

I think I have trigemial nerve neuralgia; hurts seriously in front of my left ear, in my left eye, left teeth, left nostril, left sided scalp ache, left . . .

Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

If you haven't been to a doctor yet, GET TO ONE ASAP! There may be something they can do for it. (Living with an autoimmune disease that causes chronic pain, I know just how far the promise of modern medicine can fall short of the reality.)

There, there. Take care of yourself. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 15, 2017, 04:59:23 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM
Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

:therethere:

:console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2017, 05:28:26 AM

Sorry to hear that Gloucester. Living with pain is really awful. I would also say get to your GP as soon as possible. Mine has prescribed Celebrex for a troublesome left hip, but I only need to take a capsule perhaps two or three days a month. I see it is banned in the UK, but it is still available here (for how much longer, though?)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2017, 06:45:53 AM

Thank you peoples.

I got some sleep, it has settled to a very low level ache and the occasional flair for a few seconds.

Not so easy to see my GP on short notice, unless one should be calling an ambulance anyway! Old doc retired and the new guy has doubled his patient numbers. Takes ages just to talk to the receptionist now.

Got an appointment for another matter tomorrow so will present it then if it's still a prob. Sre I will survive until then!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 16, 2017, 12:59:53 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM
Not so much on my mind as on my nerves.

I think I have trigemial nerve neuralgia; hurts seriously in front of my left ear, in my left eye, left teeth, left nostril, left sided scalp ache, left . . .

Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 16, 2017, 03:05:18 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM
Not so much on my mind as on my nerves.

I think I have trigemial nerve neuralgia; hurts seriously in front of my left ear, in my left eye, left teeth, left nostril, left sided scalp ache, left . . .

Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

This might not work as well but have you tried applying ice? Heat? Icey heat? You'll get through it, you're a tough old man. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 16, 2017, 08:59:05 AM

Quote from: Arturo on March 16, 2017, 03:05:18 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 14, 2017, 03:28:44 PM
Not so much on my mind as on my nerves.

I think I have trigemial nerve neuralgia; hurts seriously in front of my left ear, in my left eye, left teeth, left nostril, left sided scalp ache, left . . .

Please send me "There, there"s, because Tylenol/paracetamol is known to be ineffective!

:(

This might not work as well but have you tried applying ice? Heat? Icey heat? You'll get through it, you're a tough old man. :therethere:

Old!?

OMG, I am old!

Decrepit!

:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 16, 2017, 09:43:02 AM

Try hot whisky and lemon. If you put a lot of whisky in, it'll probably help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 16, 2017, 10:16:31 PM

OG has it right. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 18, 2017, 03:15:20 PM

Human nature.

Picture of a steam engine, wirh lady engineer, on Imgur for 48 hours:: 3 points

Cartoon of zoo keeper getting splatted by elephant, on Imgur for 20 minutes: 12 points.

Guess there are more shitophiles than steamophiles in this world...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 20, 2017, 06:47:20 AM

Today is the vernal equinox in the Northern hemisphere.
No argument.

Today is the International Day of Happiness.
It's Monday!
How the fuck can it be International Day of Happiness on a Monday FFS!
Who made that happen?

The International Day of Happiness has to be a Friday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on March 20, 2017, 08:33:39 PM

We had our first plane trip with Firechicklet this past weekend. My wife had a conference in New Orleans and I had a week of paternity leave left to use, so it seemed like a good test run. Despite numerous...ahem...challenges, it was a good trip. What kind of challenges, you ask? Firechicklet caught a cold as we were flying down there, and spent a good portion of the week coughing up phlegm and trying to sleep it off. We discovered the need to plan ahead, because we had two instances where my wife was away and I was with the kid and she passed out on me, and I couldn't move even though I was starving (yes, we managed to pick a hotel without room service. Again, didn't plan ahead well). The real kicker was the flight back though, as Firechicklet was at the peak of the cold. I tried to get food for us before boarding our flight and failed at two different eateries. Both of them ran out of food right when they got to my place in line, which was probably a bad sign right there. Already a bit crabby, we got on our flight, and after reaching cruising altitude, Mrs. Firebird went to change the kid in the tiny plane bathroom. Kid was coughing so much she puked all over her. It was rather impressive, though easy for me to say since I wasn't the one covered in milk and mucus. I tried making a couple of jokes about parenthood to lighten the mood as we cleaned her off, and Mrs. FB almost kicked my ass right there, as she was (understandably) in no mood for me being a wise-ass. Oh well.

But hey, it was a good week. We got to go out together one night to a nice jazz club, I got to go out on my own a couple of times and see some more great music (I recommend The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street if you're ever there) and at the end of it we looked at each other and admitted that yes, we can do this. As long as we point her away if she's coughing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 22, 2017, 04:45:55 PM

Quote from: Firebird on March 20, 2017, 08:33:39 PM
We had our first plane trip with Firechicklet this past weekend. My wife had a conference in New Orleans and I had a week of paternity leave left to use, so it seemed like a good test run. Despite numerous...ahem...challenges, it was a good trip. What kind of challenges, you ask? Firechicklet caught a cold as we were flying down there, and spent a good portion of the week coughing up phlegm and trying to sleep it off. We discovered the need to plan ahead, because we had two instances where my wife was away and I was with the kid and she passed out on me, and I couldn't move even though I was starving (yes, we managed to pick a hotel without room service. Again, didn't plan ahead well). The real kicker was the flight back though, as Firechicklet was at the peak of the cold. I tried to get food for us before boarding our flight and failed at two different eateries. Both of them ran out of food right when they got to my place in line, which was probably a bad sign right there. Already a bit crabby, we got on our flight, and after reaching cruising altitude, Mrs. Firebird went to change the kid in the tiny plane bathroom. Kid was coughing so much she puked all over her. It was rather impressive, though easy for me to say since I wasn't the one covered in milk and mucus. I tried making a couple of jokes about parenthood to lighten the mood as we cleaned her off, and Mrs. FB almost kicked my ass right there, as she was (understandably) in no mood for me being a wise-ass. Oh well.

But hey, it was a good week. We got to go out together one night to a nice jazz club, I got to go out on my own a couple of times and see some more great music (I recommend The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street if you're ever there) and at the end of it we looked at each other and admitted that yes, we can do this. As long as we point her away if she's coughing.

New Orleans is a great place, I've certainly had some good times there...although nothing as crazy as your story above Firebird :P

At least you got to spend a bit of quality time with the Mrs. Firebird, and even a bit of time with yourself...good music is a cure for just about everything.

So I normally arrive at the office each morning between 7:15 and 7:30, we don't open until 0800, butt I like to get there early. One, there is less traffic if I leave earlier, and second it allows me some time to get settled in, and I enjoy the quite before everyone else starts getting in and the phone starts ringing, etc....

Some time ago my boss started to come in early as well, now it's a toss up between who will get there first every morning her or I.

Several week's ago she hired a new lady to come in three days a week to assist her with some work, and told the new lady that she could come in at 0730 if she wanted and leave at 1630.
So now the new lady is coming in three times a week at 0730, which is fine, butt my boss travels quite a bit with her boss, so now I have to be here by 0730 to let the new girl in.
Before I would come in early because I wanted to, butt there were some days if I was running late, or finishing up some laundry, etc...i would leave later, but still arrive close to 0800.

Now I have to be here by 0730 the days the new lady is working because she doesn't have a key so I need to let her into the office, unless I know my boss will be there to let her in, but the boss's schedule changes all the time, and I think she just assumes I'll be here early...sort of created my own monster by coming in early all that time.

crap

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 23, 2017, 12:34:28 AM

^ No good deed goes unpunished.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 24, 2017, 12:15:30 PM

Sometimes i feel as if i'm on the bow of a great ship, leaning out against the rail, enjoying the view of the horizon in front of me, and then i realize i'm onboard the Titanic and it's sinking...what it feels like to be in ~~Trumps~~ Dickheads america these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 27, 2017, 02:42:39 AM

OG.
I'm just glad to see you posting, again. :)

He looks good.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=232;type=avatar)
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 27, 2017, 09:33:26 AM

Thank you, my dear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 27, 2017, 05:36:51 PM

I, uh, lost track of the moment today like I usually do when interviewing for something that I want. I filled out a whole bunch of paperwork, identical to the ones I did last year for the apartment I want. At the end the lady said they will send the papers to their home office and process it and do background checks on me. And that when an apartment becomes available they will call me and ask me if I still want it.

A couple words later, I realise they told me that already so I tell her. She says yeah this was just to collect information on me so that this way the interview part is at least over. I go okay as if I understand but don't realize until later that she didn't understand what I said.

I must have short term memory problems because I do this all the time. I find it hard to focus on one thing if the other person is not as well. So if they change the subject like this lady did, then I get totally lost. I must need someone to go with me or something to things like these because I can't remember for myself.

Edit: Maybe a better way to explain this- They called me to tell me there is an apartment opening up soon and to ask if I still want it. I said yes and made an appointment today. In the appointment they said they will tell me when an apartment will become available and call to ask if I still want it. I tried to bring this discrepancy up but got washed away by conversation and didn't realise until I already left the building.

This happens a lot to me so I get embarrassed to go back and try to reinstigate conversation about the miscommunication. I also feel as if I am making them mad by trying to bring things back up. Mainly by that time, they already forgot what they said so it's a long and exhausting conversation on both ends. That also makes me feel like a nusance. I feel as if I bother them by just trying to get my message across.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2017, 12:12:56 AM

^ Could be a working memory problem. Psychosis can affect that type of really short-term memory along with other executive functions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 30, 2017, 03:46:43 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2017, 12:12:56 AM
^ Could be a working memory problem. Psychosis can affect that type of really short-term memory along with other executive functions.

I thought that as well. If I am at home don't nothing, I'm pretty fine as far as memory goes because I can do things as they work their way into my awareness. But even then, I can get distracted if I move from one thing to another. It's like I have two things on my mind all at the time if I get busy enough. I'm going to tell my psychiatrist about that so I can hopefully get something for it, like counseling.

My current counselor moved offices and no longer sees me. It's hard getting any counseling on Medicare because they don't pay for anything. Sorry I didn't mean to talk at you lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2017, 11:27:46 PM

Quote from: Arturo on March 30, 2017, 03:46:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2017, 12:12:56 AM
^ Could be a working memory problem. Psychosis can affect that type of really short-term memory along with other executive functions.
I thought that as well. If I am at home don't nothing, I'm pretty fine as far as memory goes because I can do things as they work their way into my awareness. But even then, I can get distracted if I move from one thing to another. It's like I have two things on my mind all at the time if I get busy enough. I'm going to tell my psychiatrist about that so I can hopefully get something for it, like counseling.

My current counselor moved offices and no longer sees me. It's hard getting any counseling on Medicare because they don't pay for anything. Sorry I didn't mean to talk at you lol

If you don't mind me asking, how are you at things such as writing and reading? Do you get distracted and lose focus often in the middle of a sentence for no apparent reason?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 01, 2017, 11:37:59 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2017, 11:27:46 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 30, 2017, 03:46:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2017, 12:12:56 AM
^ Could be a working memory problem. Psychosis can affect that type of really short-term memory along with other executive functions.
I thought that as well. If I am at home don't nothing, I'm pretty fine as far as memory goes because I can do things as they work their way into my awareness. But even then, I can get distracted if I move from one thing to another. It's like I have two things on my mind all at the time if I get busy enough. I'm going to tell my psychiatrist about that so I can hopefully get something for it, like counseling.

My current counselor moved offices and no longer sees me. It's hard getting any counseling on Medicare because they don't pay for anything. Sorry I didn't mean to talk at you lol

If you don't mind me asking, how are you at things such as writing and reading? Do you get distracted and lose focus often in the middle of a sentence for no apparent reason?

I used to a lot when I was younger. I was always a few grades behind in reading level. Reading now is different because there are things I actually am interested in reading but yeah that can happen from time to time. Especially when I'm writing, I will be in the middle of writing something and I forget where I'm going with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 05:32:57 AM

Not so much, what...who. Crow.

Father Bruno mentioned him, BooksCatsEtc also mentioned him. I remembered him as well because I know he would've liked my rice recipe. :sad sigh:

I would like you all to know that I shared my special and amazing, Camarones A La Diabla recipe with him, in private. Why him? He was weird, and he appreciated weird foods from around the word. Yes, he was mean sometimes, but it was a meanness I could live with for a few years. Why did he have to go? :(

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 06, 2017, 03:55:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 05:32:57 AM
Not so much, what...who. Crow.

Father Bruno mentioned him, BooksCatsEtc also mentioned him. I remembered him as well because I know he would've liked my rice recipe. :sad sigh:

I would like you all to know that I shared my special and amazing, Camarones A La Diabla recipe with him, in private. Why him? He was weird, and he appreciated weird foods from around the word. Yes, he was mean sometimes, but it was a meanness I could live with for a few years. Why did he have to go? :(

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Don't say that Mags, it's not true. :'(

I don't hate him...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 04:20:07 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on April 06, 2017, 03:55:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 05:32:57 AM
Not so much, what...who. Crow.

Father Bruno mentioned him, BooksCatsEtc also mentioned him. I remembered him as well because I know he would've liked my rice recipe. :sad sigh:

I would like you all to know that I shared my special and amazing, Camarones A La Diabla recipe with him, in private. Why him? He was weird, and he appreciated weird foods from around the word. Yes, he was mean sometimes, but it was a meanness I could live with for a few years. Why did he have to go? :(

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Don't say that Mags, it's not true. :'(

I don't hate him...

But...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 06, 2017, 07:58:15 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 04:20:07 PM

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Gosh, I miss Firefly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 06, 2017, 08:16:23 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 06, 2017, 07:58:15 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2017, 04:20:07 PM

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Gosh, I miss Firefly.

So do I. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 07:07:17 PM

OK...I think I'm gonna have to close my chakras. The Jehovah Witnesses just came to visit me. :grrr:

She had her two sons with her. I tried to not be rude, but she said to me, "You must have reasons for not believing in god, could you tell me the reasons?" I said, "Yes, I have my reasons, and no, I don't see why I have to tell you."
She said, "OK" and left.

If she wanted to "plant a seed" in my house, it went all wrong because I might have "planted my seed" in her kids' mind. :nu-uh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 08, 2017, 07:30:19 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 07:07:17 PM
OK...I think I'm gonna have to close my chakras. The Jehovah Witnesses just came to visit me. :grrr:

She had her two sons with her. I tried to not be rude, but she said to me, "You must have reasons for not believing in god, could you tell me the reasons?" I said, "Yes, I have my reasons, and no, I don't see why I have to tell you."
She said, "OK" and left.

If she wanted to "plant a seed" in my house, it went all wrong because I might have "planted my seed" in her kids' mind. :nu-uh:

Must be the season for it, they visited me the other dsy.

But I have an entry phone so no foot in the door.

Buzz.
"Hello?"
"Hello, I would like to invite you to meet us in our Kingdom Hall in Quedgeley."
"Not really appropriate for a humanist."
"Oh. Er. Thank you. Goodbye."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 08:04:07 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on April 08, 2017, 07:30:19 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 07:07:17 PM
OK...I think I'm gonna have to close my chakras. The Jehovah Witnesses just came to visit me. :grrr:

She had her two sons with her. I tried to not be rude, but she said to me, "You must have reasons for not believing in god, could you tell me the reasons?" I said, "Yes, I have my reasons, and no, I don't see why I have to tell you."
She said, "OK" and left.

If she wanted to "plant a seed" in my house, it went all wrong because I might have "planted my seed" in her kids' mind. :nu-uh:

Must be the season for it, they visited me the other dsy.

But I have an entry phone so no foot in the door.

Buzz.
"Hello?"
"Hello, I would like to invite you to meet us in our Kingdom Hall in Quedgeley."
"Not really appropriate for a humanist."
"Oh. Er. Thank you. Goodbye."

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 08, 2017, 10:03:02 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 07:07:17 PM

If she wanted to "plant a seed" in my house, it went all wrong because I might have "planted my seed" in her kids' mind. :nu-uh:

What's sauce for the goose . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 09, 2017, 12:06:50 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 08, 2017, 10:03:02 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 08, 2017, 07:07:17 PM

If she wanted to "plant a seed" in my house, it went all wrong because I might have "planted my seed" in her kids' mind. :nu-uh:

What's sauce for the goose . . .

. . . is sauce for the gander.

Maybe it was time for her kids to know that not everyone in the world believes what their mother believes. :shrug: She is the one who rang my bell and brought them to my house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 09, 2017, 01:20:40 AM

What's a "gander" anyway?

I'm off to Honduras tomorrow for a week of snorkeling, good food, and Easter Parades (Who knows they might even get me to go to mass with them. Wife's entire family is Catholic. I actually don't mind going, it's a very old church with construction starting around 1634 by the Spaniards, it's called, "Catedral de Comayagua" (https://revistaconstruir.com/catedral-de-comayagua-la-joya-arquitectonica-de-honduras/))

Adios amigos! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 09, 2017, 02:26:34 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on April 09, 2017, 01:20:40 AM
What's a "gander" anyway?

It's a male goose, and also a way of looking at things. But in this context, a male goose.

QuoteI'm off to Honduras tomorrow for a week of snorkeling, good food, and Easter Parades (Who knows they might even get me to go to mass with them. Wife's entire family is Catholic. I actually don't mind going, it's a very old church with construction starting around 1634 by the Spaniards, it's called, "Catedral de Comayagua" (https://revistaconstruir.com/catedral-de-comayagua-la-joya-arquitectonica-de-honduras/))

Adios amigos! 8)

Sounds like fun on a bun! Enjoy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 09, 2017, 02:42:20 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on April 09, 2017, 01:20:40 AM
I'm off to Honduras tomorrow for a week of snorkeling, good food, and Easter Parades (Who knows they might even get me to go to mass with them. Wife's entire family is Catholic. I actually don't mind going, it's a very old church with construction starting around 1634 by the Spaniards, it's called, "Catedral de Comayagua" (https://revistaconstruir.com/catedral-de-comayagua-la-joya-arquitectonica-de-honduras/))

Adios amigos! 8)

Have a wonderful, and safe trip, Father Bruno. :hug:
:secrets1: Oh! And please try to be nice to the nuns.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 09, 2017, 03:25:10 AM

Dad skipped out on a movie tonight that I suggested to cheer him up (just found out he has depression last Monday). So I thought about seeing the movie myself cuz he didn't tell me where he was when he didn't come back from work. I texted him 2 minutes to ten to see what the fuck was going on and he said he's at his girlfriend's house.

I didn't actually see the movie cuz I'm kinda mentally exhausted from all the sun today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 15, 2017, 02:27:24 AM

I went to go see my cousin in a play. It was a Easter play done by his church. So I wore a Jurassic Park shirt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2017, 02:30:31 AM

Quote from: Arturo on April 15, 2017, 02:27:24 AM
I went to go see my cousin in a play. It was a Easter play done by his church. So I wore a Jurassic Park shirt.

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2017, 07:10:35 AM

What should I post here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 15, 2017, 08:21:14 AM

Thursday morning around eight, I was awakened by huge amounts of pain. For some reason, my top half and bottom half were trying to turn in different directions while I slept. The majority of my left leg's weight was on my right knee - the knee I had operated on last summer. There are times when you know that some Tylenol ain't gonna help at all. I had some prescription pain medication left from then, so I took one and after a bit went back to bed.

When I got to work, I discovered that my name had finally come up in the random drug test lottery. I chuckled all the way to the clinic. On the plus side, I got out of working for nearly two hours and still got paid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 16, 2017, 06:26:17 AM

I'm fairly sad right now and I don't know if I will get out of it. When I get like this I tend to lash out so we will see how this turns out. Sorry guys.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 17, 2017, 12:28:11 AM

I hear ya, Arturo.

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17952744_1024893864276727_3444568956056079538_n.jpg?oh=4184b9cddd026866269c332d03ade1e6&oe=5952FBB0)

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 17, 2017, 06:31:11 AM

^ Dear xSP you should not think too deeply in philosophic ways. It may be damaging to ones limbric region. In addition it can give you a headache.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 17, 2017, 08:38:40 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 17, 2017, 06:31:11 AM
^ Dear xSP you should not think too deeply in philosophic ways. It may be damaging to ones limbric region. In addition it can give you a headache.

And we all know that headaches are limbic disasters!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 17, 2017, 04:45:57 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.crushable.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F11%2Fmal-what.gif&hash=a8acefe2092bc53307b14393a613cd1a2d8566e8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 02:50:17 AM

Been a while since I was here. My old account is inaccessible so I opened a new one with a family friendlyish version of my former title. What's new?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2017, 03:15:00 AM

JJ? :shocked:

:wave hi:!!!

Maybe one of the admins can help you access your old account, should you want to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:23:29 AM

It might be me. I can't really remember anymore. Been around the world a few times inspecting former Portuguese colonies in Africa... it's become a blur.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 03:30:36 AM

Hello, ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper.
Tell me what comes to mind when you see this? :chin:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/57/47/c0/5747c0de96b6a9479fcca67c5a86a327.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:31:47 AM

Flashbacks Mags... flashbacks...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2017, 03:34:17 AM

Seems like you need to undergo a hypnosis session to restore memories from past lives...:whirly:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:36:02 AM

Anybody got a watch?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 03:36:50 AM

Quote from: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:31:47 AM
Flashbacks Mags... flashbacks...

:frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 03:39:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2017, 03:15:00 AM
JJ? :shocked:

:cheerful dance 2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 03:48:29 AM

Wait a minute. >:(
JJ wasn't a ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper. :foottap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:48:59 AM

Don't get too excited Mags. It could all be a figment of my imagination. Or, like... your imagination. I'm confused.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 03:52:44 AM

Quote from: ChandlersPaleBlankSlurper on April 21, 2017, 03:48:59 AM
Don't get too excited Mags. It could all be a figment of my imagination. Or, like... your imagination. I'm confused.

Lo mas probable es que la tuya.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2017, 06:39:35 AM

What was your previous user name?
I have a terrible memory for names.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2017, 06:47:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 21, 2017, 06:39:35 AM
What was your previous user name?
I have a terrible memory for names.

Found it. Check your private mail if you have not already done so. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 21, 2017, 02:06:38 PM

I sense something. A presence I've not felt since...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 21, 2017, 03:15:13 PM

Since when Bruno?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 21, 2017, 03:39:55 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2017, 03:15:13 PM
Since when Bruno?

Since 2016 at least JJ, prior to the election at least...welcome back. Hope all is well with you since we last chatted.

Still sporting that scruffy, tickley beard? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2017, 04:33:19 PM

Holy Cow! It is JJ! :o
I thought it was Siz or the Magic Pudding pretending to be you. >:(
Good to see you again. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 21, 2017, 08:32:37 PM

My father and I have been estranged for years. Today I found out he had been shot and killed Wednesday by a man he was sharing a house with. The guy has turned himself in and confessed. There will be an autopsy next week.

Right now, I'm not sure how I feel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 21, 2017, 08:56:58 PM

Bummer Velma. You have enough problems as it is. Now this. Sorry that you have to endure more life complications.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 21, 2017, 11:05:12 PM

Great to see you here again, jumbojak! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 21, 2017, 11:10:43 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your family tragedy, Velma. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 21, 2017, 11:12:54 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 21, 2017, 08:56:58 PM
Bummer Velma. You have enough problems as it is. Now this. Sorry that you have to endure more life complications.

Quote from: Recusant on April 21, 2017, 11:10:43 PM
I'm sorry to hear about your family tragedy, Velma. :sadnod:

Thank you. I've not have much to do with him for nearly 20 years. Still debating whether or not to go the funeral. I hate the idea of flying, but it would be at least a 10 hour drive.

No idea when the funeral is. The body has been sent for autopsy, which won't happen until next week.

I was the first one contacted by the county coroner. Apparently I was the only contact on his cell phone with the same last name. The news is slowly spreading to the rest of the family.

Still not sure how I feel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 22, 2017, 12:37:12 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 21, 2017, 11:12:54 PM

Still not sure how I feel.

So sorry for all this, Velma. However estranged you were (and I do know what that's like) getting this news must have been quite a shock, and it'll take you awhile to sort it out emotionally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 22, 2017, 12:41:44 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 21, 2017, 08:32:37 PM
My father and I have been estranged for years. Today I found out he had been shot and killed Wednesday by a man he was sharing a house with. The guy has turned himself in and confessed. There will be an autopsy next week.

Right now, I'm not sure how I feel.

I'm sorry to hear about this, Velma. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 22, 2017, 01:20:20 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 21, 2017, 08:32:37 PM
My father and I have been estranged for years. Today I found out he had been shot and killed Wednesday by a man he was sharing a house with. The guy has turned himself in and confessed. There will be an autopsy next week.

Right now, I'm not sure how I feel.

I'm sorry Velma, estranged or not this will be I'm sure a very difficult time for you...I hope you find some peace.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 22, 2017, 01:58:10 AM

Thanks everyone. It will take some time to sort this all out emotionally.

One of the local papers ran an article about it. Not mentioned in the article is the fact that my father had begun showing signs of dementia.

http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article145936034.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2017, 02:15:41 AM

That's rough Velma. I hope you make it through alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2017, 03:03:45 AM

Sorry to hear about your father's death, Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 22, 2017, 03:43:26 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 22, 2017, 01:58:10 AM
Thanks everyone. It will take some time to sort this all out emotionally.

One of the local papers ran an article about it. Not mentioned in the article is the fact that my father had begun showing signs of dementia.

http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article145936034.html

Jeez Velma I just read the article, it sounds so horrible. Take care of yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 22, 2017, 04:59:14 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 21, 2017, 08:32:37 PM
My father and I have been estranged for years. Today I found out he had been shot and killed Wednesday by a man he was sharing a house with. The guy has turned himself in and confessed. There will be an autopsy next week.

Right now, I'm not sure how I feel.

:hug: I hope it works out for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on April 22, 2017, 05:50:53 AM

Oh man, Velma, I am also really sorry about your father. I know that estrangement can complicate one's grief, so I wish you peace as you work through what this means for you, and how you feel about everything. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2017, 06:43:53 AM

Quote from: Velma on April 21, 2017, 08:32:37 PM
My father and I have been estranged for years. Today I found out he had been shot and killed Wednesday by a man he was sharing a house with. The guy has turned himself in and confessed. There will be an autopsy next week.

Right now, I'm not sure how I feel.

It must be very mixed feeling indeed. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 22, 2017, 08:52:38 PM

Thanks again all. I've decided that I probably will go to the funeral. It rather depends on the date. I have to be in court on May 1st regarding my workers' compensation claim. It took six months to get that date and doubt it would be easy to reschedule. I will probably drive down. It is about a 10 hour drive, but I will more in control of when I get there and when I leave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2017, 09:14:29 PM

Quote from: Velma on April 22, 2017, 08:52:38 PM
Thanks again all. I've decided that I probably will go to the funeral. It rather depends on the date. I have to be in court on May 1st regarding my workers' compensation claim. It took six months to get that date and doubt it would be easy to reschedule. I will probably drive down. It is about a 10 hour drive, but I will more in control of when I get there and when I leave.

Well good luck. And a big hug.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 22, 2017, 09:36:45 PM

Yes, all the best, Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 23, 2017, 01:37:05 AM

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry Velma. A good friend of mine went through something very similar some years ago - they decided to cut off contact with their alcoholic father, and some years later he was stabbed to death while being robbed by a young man he had been letting stay in his home. I don't think any feelings, including not knowing what your feelings are, are wrong. Do let us know if you need anything; if there's anything we can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 23, 2017, 04:56:23 AM

There is a bit of a sense of relief. My father had a way of glomming onto whichever of his children was doing the best financially. There was always a fear that he would show up on my doorstep if he ever found out my husband and I are financially comfortable - not rich by any means, but we generally have more money than month and can afford indulgences like dinner and a movie a couple of times a month. It is hard to explain. He never made outright demands, but he had a way of letting you know that he thought you owed him something.

My sister, who never cut ties with him, is taking it very hard. My brother, who was even more estranged than I was, is having that same mixture of feelings that I am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 23, 2017, 06:18:26 AM

I am sympathetic for you Velma. I have been there in a somewhat similar way.

I married the widow Lorraine, who had a three year old son. I became Fred's father, in fact, and in spirit. In time I did the legal Adoption option. That was more than 50 years ago.

Fred never liked me despite my having bought him five, yes five, cars while he was in high school. He wrecked every one of them, deliberately, because none of them were the Corvette that he wanted. and I could not afford to buy, nor did I think that model ideal for a high school kid.

We built soap box racers together, we did model building together, we did other things together, I bailed him out of jail for under age drinking, but nothing was ever good enough. When his mom died suddenly because she had a rheumatic heart valve problem from when she was a teen ager, Fred blamed me for her demise. We never made our peace after that and he resented the hell out of my having eventually taken up a relationship with present wife, Elaine, after four years of good behavior on my part.

Fred died after three marriages and numerous affairs, yet I was the bad ass for having the temerity to entertain women other than his deceased mother. I did go to his funeral, not as a rememberance of Fred but because he and his sister were close. Fred, in his dying days opted to live in the same town as his sister. The sister, my natural daughter, did all the funeral arrangements in a location eight hours away from me.

My attitude at the funeral was not very tearful. Velma, if you can make even the slightest use of that tale, then please do so. You are not obligated to cry for someone who has not been there for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 23, 2017, 03:31:11 PM

Just that the USA already took in the Syrian refugees and Trump did nothing about it. But you won't see that in the news...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 23, 2017, 07:57:19 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 23, 2017, 06:18:26 AM
I am sympathetic for you Velma. I have been there in a somewhat similar way.

I married the widow Lorraine, who had a three year old son. I became Fred's father, in fact, and in spirit. In time I did the legal Adoption option. That was more than 50 years ago.

Fred never liked me despite my having bought him five, yes five, cars while he was in high school. He wrecked every one of them, deliberately, because none of them were the Corvette that he wanted. and I could not afford to buy, nor did I think that model ideal for a high school kid.

We built soap box racers together, we did model building together, we did other things together, I bailed him out of jail for under age drinking, but nothing was ever good enough. When his mom died suddenly because she had a rheumatic heart valve problem from when she was a teen ager, Fred blamed me for her demise. We never made our peace after that and he resented the hell out of my having eventually taken up a relationship with present wife, Elaine, after four years of good behavior on my part.

Fred died after three marriages and numerous affairs, yet I was the bad ass for having the temerity to entertain women other than his deceased mother. I did go to his funeral, not as a rememberance of Fred but because he and his sister were close. Fred, in his dying days opted to live in the same town as his sister. The sister, my natural daughter, did all the funeral arrangements in a location eight hours away from me.

My attitude at the funeral was not very tearful. Velma, if you can make even the slightest use of that tale, then please do so. You are not obligated to cry for someone who has not been there for you.

This morning, I got to thinking about some therapy I had nearly 20 years ago after the death of the younger of my two brothers. After several intense weeks, during one session he looked at me and told me he thought that I had reached a stable enough place for the moment, stable enough to grieve for my brother. I had not worked through all my issues with my father, but I had reached point where I could put it all in a file folder and put it in the back of the bottom drawer to deal with later. Through the years, I think I have slowly gotten through most of it. I've already grieved for my father. To do so now would be hypocritical as I've not really lost anything with his death, not even the hope of reconciliation since I had long ago given up on that. So, I'll probably go to the funeral (there is a potential conflict that I cannot reschedule), not to say good-bye, but to support those family members who are there to do so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on April 24, 2017, 06:34:26 AM

Sunday afternoon my sister called. It will probably take a week or more for the autopsy to be done, so that will delay the funeral. Despite my father's claims, it appears there was no money, only a tiny life insurance policy. Once the body is released, there will be a cremation and a small memorial service. No idea when that will be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2017, 11:53:45 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18157841_961046057332028_2838612461302402047_n.jpg?oh=14f44e1203de875644dc4285c054785e&oe=597CB99C)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 02:58:13 AM

Public transportation (buses and trains) went on strike today and so have banks. There were public rallies and a few small riots here and there. Something was burnt in front of the university's entrance gate but I don't know what it was. Looked like rubber tires or something similar. There was even a police vehicle stationed at the location.

People think they'll be able to remove the acting president with these public manifestations of disapproval but I think that's highly unlikely. There are too many powerful people with interests, not to mention the whole lot implicated in corruption scandals...acting president included.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 29, 2017, 03:33:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 02:58:13 AM
Public transportation (buses and trains) went on strike today and so have banks. There were public rallies and a few small riots here and there. Something was burnt in front of the university's entrance gate but I don't know what it was. Looked like rubber tires or something similar. There was even a police vehicle stationed at the location.

People think they'll be able to remove the acting president with these public manifestations of disapproval but I think that's highly unlikely. There are too many powerful people with interests, not to mention the whole lot implicated in corruption scandals...acting president included.

I hear a lot of bad things coming from you about Brazil. I hope you and your country pull through prosperously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 03:41:21 AM

Quote from: Arturo on April 29, 2017, 03:33:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 02:58:13 AM
Public transportation (buses and trains) went on strike today and so have banks. There were public rallies and a few small riots here and there. Something was burnt in front of the university's entrance gate but I don't know what it was. Looked like rubber tires or something similar. There was even a police vehicle stationed at the location.

People think they'll be able to remove the acting president with these public manifestations of disapproval but I think that's highly unlikely. There are too many powerful people with interests, not to mention the whole lot implicated in corruption scandals...acting president included.

I hear a lot of bad things coming from you about Brazil. I hope you and your country pull through prosperously.

Brazil's hit a deep recession, and some economic projections estimate things haven't even hit rock bottom yet. If I could, I would leave in the near future but even those opportunities are shriveling up and dying as time passes.

Maybe it's just one of those economic cycles that happen every once in a while and things will get better in a few years but I don't know enough to tell.

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 29, 2017, 03:51:47 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 03:41:21 AM
Quote from: Arturo on April 29, 2017, 03:33:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2017, 02:58:13 AM
Public transportation (buses and trains) went on strike today and so have banks. There were public rallies and a few small riots here and there. Something was burnt in front of the university's entrance gate but I don't know what it was. Looked like rubber tires or something similar. There was even a police vehicle stationed at the location.

People think they'll be able to remove the acting president with these public manifestations of disapproval but I think that's highly unlikely. There are too many powerful people with interests, not to mention the whole lot implicated in corruption scandals...acting president included.

I hear a lot of bad things coming from you about Brazil. I hope you and your country pull through prosperously.

Brazil's hit a deep recession, and some economic projections estimate things haven't even hit rock bottom yet. If I could, I would leave in the near future but even those opportunities are shriveling up and dying as time passes.

Maybe it's just one of those economic cycles that happen every once in a while and things will get better in a few years but I don't know enough to tell.

:sad sigh:

That's what I thought about the USA and still do. We're in the same boat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 29, 2017, 04:12:50 AM

I have been listening to the news about Brazil with some concern for you, Fernanda. Sadness for all Brazil but as a fellow HAFfer for you especially.

Many countries seem to be having similar problems, like Greece, even Italy with its rubbish mountains etc. Fraud, corruption, tax evasion seem endemic in some countries - crimes of greed. Brazil, with its reputation for violence, seems especially at risk. These cirrupt bastsrds seem to have only one idea for fuxing orobkens - come down even harder of the ordinary people and grab even more for themselves. Totally and utterly the reverse if what is needed.

In some ways I admired the Chinese when thry brought in the death sentence for corruption, though I do not know now how much they applied it, and I suspect it was aimed at the middle men, their top echelons seem to have a certain reputation as well but, of course, get away with it.

It may go in waves but South America in general seems to be in a parlous state at the moment. Let us hope there is, at least, a lightening of the situation in the near future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 03:16:44 AM

Well, I replaced my right front wheel bearing yesterday. Now I'm pretty sure the other side got jealous. And I need new axles but I've known about that for a bit. They aren't clicking but both outer boots are torn and it's only a matter of time. By the time I'm done there'll be a dang near new front end in the car. Might as well get a few ball joints and a couple of upper control arms to have on hand. And shocks... can't forget about the shocks. Tie rod ends, why the heck not?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2017, 06:44:31 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 03:16:44 AM
Well, I replaced my right front wheel bearing yesterday. Now I'm pretty sure the other side got jealous. And I need new axles but I've known about that for a bit. They aren't clicking but both outer boots are torn and it's only a matter of time. By the time I'm done there'll be a dang near new front end in the car. Might as well get a few ball joints and a couple of upper control arms to have on hand. And shocks... can't forget about the shocks. Tie rod ends, why the heck not?

That's sounding like a serious money pit. But as you do it all you know the true condition of everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 04:47:01 PM

So long as you do the work yourself it's quite a bit cheaper than finding something newer. Provided, of course, that you drive a Honda or another make that has readily available high quality parts for reasonable prices. If it was an Italian or greman vehicle I'd be a lot more apprehensive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2017, 04:51:59 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 04:47:01 PM
So long as you do the work yourself it's quite a bit cheaper than finding something newer. Provided, of course, that you drive a Honda or another make that has readily available high quality parts for reasonable prices. If it was an Italian or greman vehicle I'd be a lot more apprehensive.

Yup, those damn gremans charge lots for spares! Don't believe the myths about the quality of greman work either.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 05:07:17 PM

I have some German tools that are extremely high quality. Worth every penny of the premium because nobody makes cutters that even come close. Their cars though... not offering replacement PCV valves that would cost around twenty bucks in favor of getting an entire valve cover replacement is just silly. Oh yeah, don't even think about buying the aftermarket kits to fix that valve - Dorman, an American company, can't make one that works! :D

Now that I think about it, Dorman can't seem to make ANYTHING that works. ???

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2017, 05:43:10 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 05:07:17 PM
I have some German tools that are extremely high quality. Worth every penny of the premium because nobody makes cutters that even come close. Their cars though... not offering replacement PCV valves that would cost around twenty bucks in favor of getting an entire valve cover replacement is just silly. Oh yeah, don't even think about buying the aftermarket kits to fix that valve - Dorman, an American company, can't make one that works! :D

Now that I think about it, Dorman can't seem to make ANYTHING that works. ???

Yeah, there are premium tools etc, though for pliers and similar I go for Swedish. But at work I found German pumps etc of similar quality to anyone elses. Globalisation and the mergering (akin to "murdering" at times) of companies tends to flatten out the peaks but does not always fill in the dips! Has to be to price rather than quality so often - I know, spent thousands trimming pennies off the price of products. :(

And yes, usually more economic for a company to make and sell an assembly as a spare, rather than components, if you have a captive audience. But makes a joke of preseving resources and recycling more expensive, if done at all, breaking up and sorting the materials.

The only real excuse is that if they have been clever in matching component service lives then if part A has failed parts B onwards are due to fail soon after. Changing one worn-out cog in a gearbox leaves a whole lot of mostly very worn other cogs! But, the gearbox case is usually good for a while yet... This assumes "normal" usage and not a vehicle that spends its life climbing 45% hills in first and decending them in second - never using 3rd upwards!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 05:56:51 PM

I've noticed that globalization has rediced quality on the "little things" more than primary function. Recently replaced a tie rod and the Moog replacement was great. A very high quality piece except for one little issue in that the threads were buggered up right nicely where it screws into the rack!

Now, that wasn't too serious of a problem for me as I have a selection of thread repair files but I could imagine something like that leaving a lot of people flummoxed. It's a small detail like that that can leave a bad taste in someone's mouth.

Also, what Sweedish pliers do you favour? The only brand springing to mind is Bahco. You can get them through Snap On Industrial here but they seem to want nearly as much as the Snappies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2017, 07:20:47 PM

Yeah, Bahco is good. But can't get the choice here in the UK unless you have access to a trade catalogue. Most tools in DIY stores are either pricey or crappy branded stuff. Small hacksaw blade bought in a builders' supply depot had lost all its teeth half way through a 1/4" mild steel bolt...

Actually, one of the pairs of side-cutter pliers I have is great and came from "Poundland" - where, as it sounds, everything is a pound! I bought a set of three 12 inch long masonery bits, for £1, there as well, only needed to drill one hole in a wall then and was happy if they lasted one hole each. Still using and lending them out about 10 years later!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2017, 07:28:47 PM

I'm very particular about hacksaw blades. It's much better to spend the cash on a good bimetal blade that actually cuts. Just picked up a pack of made in England bimetal blades for my mini hacksaw. The thing is handy but decent blades are so hard to find I haven't been able to use it for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2017, 10:37:44 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on April 29, 2017, 04:12:50 AM
I have been listening to the news about Brazil with some concern for you, Fernanda. Sadness for all Brazil but as a fellow HAFfer for you especially.

Many countries seem to be having similar problems, like Greece, even Italy with its rubbish mountains etc. Fraud, corruption, tax evasion seem endemic in some countries - crimes of greed. Brazil, with its reputation for violence, seems especially at risk. These cirrupt bastsrds seem to have only one idea for fuxing orobkens - come down even harder of the ordinary people and grab even more for themselves. Totally and utterly the reverse if what is needed.

In some ways I admired the Chinese when thry brought in the death sentence for corruption, though I do not know now how much they applied it, and I suspect it was aimed at the middle men, their top echelons seem to have a certain reputation as well but, of course, get away with it.

It may go in waves but South America in general seems to be in a parlous state at the moment. Let us hope there is, at least, a lightening of the situation in the near future.

:sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 02, 2017, 04:19:18 AM

My Dad got me a necklace that said something about God and his son and explaining the metaphor for father's and their son. I guess he doesn't get I'm an athiest. I guess I should tell him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 02, 2017, 07:39:00 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 02, 2017, 04:19:18 AM
My Dad got me a necklace that said something about God and his son and explaining the metaphor for father's and their son. I guess he doesn't get I'm an athiest. I guess I should tell him.

Some people will need to be told several times. As often as I reminded him, I'm not sure my granddad ever really grasped the idea of my atheism. Or maybe he thought that if he ignored it, it would go away.

By all means tell him if you're in a position to do it safely, just be aware it's unlikely to be a case of one and done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2017, 08:22:53 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 02, 2017, 07:39:00 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 02, 2017, 04:19:18 AM
My Dad got me a necklace that said something about God and his son and explaining the metaphor for father's and their son. I guess he doesn't get I'm an athiest. I guess I should tell him.

Some people will need to be told several times. As often as I reminded him, I'm not sure my granddad every really grasped the idea of my atheism. Or maybe he thought that if he ignored it, it would go away.

By all means tell him if you're in a position to do it safely, just be aware it's unlikely to be a case of one and done.

Some people simply do not listen to or hear that which goes against their own wants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM

My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2017, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Er, is that really "breaks", like he is the reason it going kaput?
[Sorry, Tank, couldn't resist! :grin: ]

But if you meant "brakes" they could be said to be more important to life than the engine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2017, 06:18:42 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 01:35:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Er, is that really "breaks", like he is the reason it going kaput?
[Sorry, Tank, couldn't resist! :grin: ]

But if you meant "brakes" they could be said to be more important to life than the engine!

You really really should not pick anybody up on their spelling should you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2017, 06:30:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 06:18:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 01:35:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Er, is that really "breaks", like he is the reason it going kaput?
[Sorry, Tank, couldn't resist! :grin: ]

But if you meant "brakes" they could be said to be more important to life than the engine!
You really really should not pick anybody up on their spelling should you?

:redface:

[My tupis arr nit speoling erroz byt tupong ines]

Anyway, your son has got to be top notch at his job for a responsibility like that - and a real team player.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2017, 07:54:49 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 06:30:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 06:18:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 01:35:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Er, is that really "breaks", like he is the reason it going kaput?
[Sorry, Tank, couldn't resist! :grin: ]

But if you meant "brakes" they could be said to be more important to life than the engine!
You really really should not pick anybody up on their spelling should you?

:redface:

[My tupis arr nit speoling erroz byt tupong ines]

Anyway, your son has got to be top notch at his job for a responsibility like that - and a real team player.

I have never been able to spell or write neatly. Spell checkers give me a chance to get most things right. I have to really work at homophones. You weren't to know. Andrew, my son, is doing his bit but the Honda engine is way down on power and seriously unreliable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2017, 08:20:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 07:54:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 06:30:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 06:18:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 02, 2017, 01:35:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

Er, is that really "breaks", like he is the reason it going kaput?
[Sorry, Tank, couldn't resist! :grin: ]

But if you meant "brakes" they could be said to be more important to life than the engine!
You really really should not pick anybody up on their spelling should you?

:redface:

[My tupis arr nit speoling erroz byt tupong ines]

Anyway, your son has got to be top notch at his job for a responsibility like that - and a real team player.
I have never been able to spell or write neatly. Spell checkers give me a chance to get most things right. I have to really work at homophones. You weren't to know. Andrew, my son, is doing his bit but the Honda engine is way down on power and seriously unreliable.

Had an English instructor in college like that, she noted that an assignment of mine had, "grest incite"! And an archarologist friend with a Cambridge PhD is very dyslexic down to character level "5" and "S" give her probs. They give me probs as well because the very central part of my vision is fuzzy, ditto "a" and "e" etc. I also have "floaters" that end up in the visual centre when I am in my normal reading pose - OK when looking level.

Hoping to get some eye surgery before October, the hospital optometrist admits she cannot improve my prescription and it may be due to early cataracts. But, there may be other things, unless I hold the book, tablet, Kindle or whatever leaning about 5 degrees to the left I see slightly double. Typing errors are the same on tablet or laptop, seem to hit the key next to where I want unless I type very slowly and carefully, looking at the key before I go for it! I still miss even then sometimes . . .

Bloody nuisance but does not seem to affect my navigation or normal handling of even small items, can still sew a button on without random stabs at the little holes! :) Perhaps there is a condition called "visual dyskeyboardia"? Or could be "butter fingeria"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 03, 2017, 06:19:05 AM

Gloucester, I believe that you would be best served by visiting an opthalmologist, not an optometrist. Cataracts are routinely treatable and the difference between ones vision acuity is astounding when the cataract is gone. The biggest thing for me was the incredible improvement in night vision without the damned cataract. I had that surgical procedure 18 years ago on my left eye. It is still delivering remarkably good performance. The right eye is still not cursed with any significant sign of cataract. I do consider myself undeservedly fortunate for having a ton of good luck.

Here's hoping that you can find a way to get some improvements for your vision.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 06:51:58 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 03, 2017, 06:19:05 AM
...

Here's hoping that you can find a way to get some improvements for your vision.

:this:

:sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 07:18:27 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(

That is ironic. :chin:

He must be very good at it...probably gets it from you.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HMEAU0gNn78/WKHdoR2_X3I/AAAAAAAAgZQ/CIc5GLF4q_w8gp9muwZ2xGABZwHtTH9fwCJoC/w800-h800/tank.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 03, 2017, 08:07:54 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 03, 2017, 06:19:05 AM
Gloucester, I believe that you would be best served by visiting an opthalmologist, not an optometrist. Cataracts are routinely treatable and the difference between ones vision acuity is astounding when the cataract is gone. The biggest thing for me was the incredible improvement in night vision without the damned cataract. I had that surgical procedure 18 years ago on my left eye. It is still delivering remarkably good performance. The right eye is still not cursed with any significant sign of cataract. I do consider myself undeservedly fortunate for having a ton of good luck.

Here's hoping that you can find a way to get some improvements for your vision.

I saw the opthalmologist/surgeon first, he referred me to the clinical optometrist to check whether or not there was a refractory solution. Back to seeing the surgeon early next month.

Yeah, night driving I avoid, the "glare" from bright lights makes it very difficult, even worse if the roads are wet. Like trying to drive with a dirty windscreen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2017, 01:04:32 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 07:18:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
My son has the most ironic job in all of motor sport.
He is responsible for the breaks on the McLaren Honda.
:(
That is ironic. :chin:

He must be very good at it...probably gets it from you.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HMEAU0gNn78/WKHdoR2_X3I/AAAAAAAAgZQ/CIc5GLF4q_w8gp9muwZ2xGABZwHtTH9fwCJoC/w800-h800/tank.gif)

:mb lol:

He defiantly gets his engineering and 3 dimensional senses from me and his tenacity from his mum. He has been looking at other jobs at Space-X and Tesla cars. He also has an open door job invite to the company exploiting the research he did for his PhD which dealt with ultrasonic imaging at high temperatures in solids. So he's got a get out clause if he wants it. At the moment he's enjoying being paid (a serious load of money) to fly around the world and playing at being a grown up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 04:20:11 PM

^^
Wow, Tank! You must be so proud of him. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 03, 2017, 04:43:26 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 04:20:11 PM
^^
Wow, Tank! You must be so proud of him. :tellmemore:

Yes indeed, sounds like a wonderful guy...good thing he takes after his mum! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 03, 2017, 06:41:13 PM

Wow indeed, a very highly qualified brake technician! Or dies he actually design the stoppy bits! They are only gojng to employ those really capable in that sport.

After seeing some IR images of racing car brakes on a test rig I can see where his high temp expertise might be handy!

Not a bad idea to grab the money and get the worldly experience whilst you can, gaining technical experience at the same time - sounds like win-win-win to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2017, 07:07:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2017, 04:20:11 PM
^^
Wow, Tank! You must be so proud of him. :tellmemore:

I am. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2017, 07:15:27 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 03, 2017, 06:41:13 PM
Wow indeed, a very highly qualified brake technician! Or dies he actually design the stoppy bits! They are only gojng to employ those really capable in that sport.

After seeing some IR images of racing car brakes on a test rig I can see where his high temp expertise might be handy!

Not a bad idea to grab the money and get the worldly experience whilst you can, gaining technical experience at the same time - sounds like win-win-win to me.

Apparently the art of the breaking game is cooling. The carbon disks have a narrow effective temperature window. Andrew spends a lot of time on computer models of the break inlet and exit ducts shaping them to suit each track. It has to be a compromise between under cooling on the twisty bits an over cooling on long straights. The last thing you want is a car arriving at full speed down a 1/2 mile straight into a hair pin and finding the breaks are so cold they don't work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 04, 2017, 02:41:38 PM

Yesterday evening I spent a few hours with 150 Vietnam veterans. There wasn't enough time to pay my respects to all of them of course, but it was very moving and awe-inspiring listening to some of their stories. I have a deep love and appreciation for soldiers, past and present.
I realize that a man or woman isn't a hero just because they are a soldier, but so many of them really do have a brave hero's heart and these survivors really exemplify that. I had to cry a little bit once I got to my car. Lots of big feelings tend to grip my heart when it comes to matters of sacrifice and bravery and brotherhood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 05, 2017, 06:51:01 AM

^ Thank you for that Dragonia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2017, 08:45:58 PM

My wife received a first edition of her book today. Only one problem. It's the translation into Greek so she can't read it!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2017, 08:50:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
My wife received a first edition of her book today. Only one problem. It's the translation into Greek so she can't read it!!!

Hey, what's this book then?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 05, 2017, 09:21:49 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 05, 2017, 08:50:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
My wife received a first edition of her book today. Only one problem. It's the translation into Greek so she can't read it!!!

Hey, what's this book then?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perspectives-Play-Learning-Avril-Brock-ebook/dp/B00ID6P3XM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2017, 09:53:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2017, 09:21:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 05, 2017, 08:50:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 05, 2017, 08:45:58 PM
My wife received a first edition of her book today. Only one problem. It's the translation into Greek so she can't read it!!!

Hey, what's this book then?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perspectives-Play-Learning-Avril-Brock-ebook/dp/B00ID6P3XM

Excellent! Play is such an important factor in development. The history of play, even of toys, tells a lot about the development of cultures. Tried to get hold of a copy of "An Anglo-Saxon Childhood", a very rare book so the library that had it would not lend it!

Play is also an important part of discovery, I think some of the best scientists and resesrch engineers never fully grew up in some respects!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2017, 03:45:45 AM

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:chin: True dat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2017, 04:09:03 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2017, 03:45:45 AM
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:chin: True dat.

Yes, bloody yes!

Used to have a tee-shirt,

Death?
Been there
Didn't fancy it
Came back.

Wore and washed it so much the letters faded. Must get another one printed.

A commercially made one has a pair of jump-leads forming a heart shape with "Jump starts not needed" within it. Ref to implanted defibrillator. Kept for occasional hospital stays.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 07, 2017, 02:48:27 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2017, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 03, 2017, 06:41:13 PM
Wow indeed, a very highly qualified brake technician! Or dies he actually design the stoppy bits! They are only gojng to employ those really capable in that sport.

After seeing some IR images of racing car brakes on a test rig I can see where his high temp expertise might be handy!

Not a bad idea to grab the money and get the worldly experience whilst you can, gaining technical experience at the same time - sounds like win-win-win to me.
Apparently the art of the breaking game is cooling. The carbon disks have a narrow effective temperature window. Andrew spends a lot of time on computer models of the break inlet and exit ducts shaping them to suit each track. It has to be a compromise between under cooling on the twisty bits an over cooling on long straights. The last thing you want is a car arriving at full speed down a 1/2 mile straight into a hair pin and finding the breaks are so cold they don't work!

Do they do anything to get them up to operating temperature before the race? I'm picturing power braking in a fashion similar to drag slick burnouts or a mechanic with a torch, like Smokey Yunick heating his oil can in the pits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 02:49:58 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 06, 2017, 04:09:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2017, 03:45:45 AM
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:chin: True dat.

Yes, bloody yes!

Used to have a tee-shirt,

Death?
Been there
Didn't fancy it
Came back.

Wore and washed it so much the letters faded. Must get another one printed.

A commercially made one has a pair of jump-leads forming a heart shape with "Jump starts not needed" within it. Ref to implanted defibrillator. Kept for occasional hospital stays.

:lol: I love those!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 07, 2017, 07:33:12 AM

"It is a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just as it is to be angry with a car that won't go. The difference is that you can compel your car to go to a garage, but you cannot compel Hitler to go to a psychiatrist." — Bertrand Russell

Can anyone suggest the name of a current president to substitute above?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2017, 01:10:15 PM

JJ mentioned he'd been popping in which made me curious enough to pop in too. I hope everyone is well :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:06:08 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2017, 01:10:15 PM
JJ mentioned he'd been popping in which made me curious enough to pop in too. I hope everyone is well :)

Hello Claire! :hey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 07, 2017, 05:25:41 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2017, 01:10:15 PM
JJ mentioned he'd been popping in which made me curious enough to pop in too. I hope everyone is well :)

Hi, Claire. :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2017, 07:26:08 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 07, 2017, 02:48:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 03, 2017, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 03, 2017, 06:41:13 PM
Wow indeed, a very highly qualified brake technician! Or dies he actually design the stoppy bits! They are only gojng to employ those really capable in that sport.

After seeing some IR images of racing car brakes on a test rig I can see where his high temp expertise might be handy!

Not a bad idea to grab the money and get the worldly experience whilst you can, gaining technical experience at the same time - sounds like win-win-win to me.
Apparently the art of the breaking game is cooling. The carbon disks have a narrow effective temperature window. Andrew spends a lot of time on computer models of the break inlet and exit ducts shaping them to suit each track. It has to be a compromise between under cooling on the twisty bits an over cooling on long straights. The last thing you want is a car arriving at full speed down a 1/2 mile straight into a hair pin and finding the breaks are so cold they don't work!

Do they do anything to get them up to operating temperature before the race? I'm picturing power braking in a fashion similar to drag slick burnouts or a mechanic with a torch, like Smokey Yunick heating his oil can in the pits.

They'll heel & toe the break and accelerator (break while accelerating) to get them up to temperature on the start line. If the start is delayed this is one of the reasons they do another parade lap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2017, 07:27:00 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2017, 01:10:15 PM
JJ mentioned he'd been popping in which made me curious enough to pop in too. I hope everyone is well :)

Yes thanks :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 07, 2017, 09:02:27 PM

Hi Claire, glad to hear from you once again. I hope that all is well with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2017, 06:26:59 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2017, 01:10:15 PM
JJ mentioned he'd been popping in which made me curious enough to pop in too. I hope everyone is well :)

Hello, Claireliontamer, it's nice to hear from you, again. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 09, 2017, 05:43:29 PM

Hello "Claire the "LionTamer", nice to hear from you...

So I spent a long weekend visiting with my daughter and son-in-law in northern Michigan over the past weekend. Weather was near perfect, though too chilly to swim.

We were already able to eat some of the lettuce and spinach they have growing in their greenhouse; we also spent some time thinning out a variety of other vegetables into trays in preparation for planting outside once the threat of freezing is past, maybe 3 weeks.
I did like 5 trays on my own, these included brussel sprouts, bush beans, snap peas, dino-kale, swiss chard, carrots, beets and peppers.

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They also received their new piglets for the season just the day before I arrived...here's a picture of them in their pen along with some food we spread out for them. They are only about 4 week's old, and are a bit skittish...every time we would get close to the pen they would run under the trees, but they should fatten up quickly.

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Picture of their bee hives, from which we get "yummy honey".

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Anyway it's good to be back, but there's been an implosion within my regular work so this could be a very long week :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 10, 2017, 02:15:02 PM

Oh Father Bruno, I think I would love your daughters place! Lots of bees, big greenhouse, pigs.... who knows what all else, I would have a good time there! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 10, 2017, 02:49:13 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on May 10, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
Oh Father Bruno, I think I would love your daughters place! Lots of bees, big greenhouse, pigs.... who knows what all else, I would have a good time there! :frolic:

Thanks, Dragonia...it is a very lovely and secluded place, and I always enjoy my time there. Very peaceful and quite, but if you come be prepared to work.

Saturday morning we were having breakfast when my daughter brought out her notebook and started going over the details and plans for a good portion of the day, which was all work from what I could tell. I jokingly told her I would be down by the lake reading if she needed me, and she simply laughed and asked me if I needed gloves, and would I mind staring off weeding and transplanting in the main garden plot prior to us working in the greenhouse.

I asked how much I would get paid and she laughed again and said she had just fed me breakfast, so I "Owed Her". (Even though I'm the one who prepared the food that morning) ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 11, 2017, 02:56:27 AM

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It's like a superpower.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 11, 2017, 03:27:12 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on May 10, 2017, 02:49:13 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on May 10, 2017, 02:15:02 PM
Oh Father Bruno, I think I would love your daughters place! Lots of bees, big greenhouse, pigs.... who knows what all else, I would have a good time there! :frolic:

Thanks, Dragonia...it is a very lovely and secluded place, and I always enjoy my time there. Very peaceful and quite, but if you come be prepared to work.

Saturday morning we were having breakfast when my daughter brought out her notebook and started going over the details and plans for a good portion of the day, which was all work from what I could tell. I jokingly told her I would be down by the lake reading if she needed me, and she simply laughed and asked me if I needed gloves, and would I mind staring off weeding and transplanting in the main garden plot prior to us working in the greenhouse.

I asked how much I would get paid and she laughed again and said she had just fed me breakfast, so I "Owed Her". (Even though I'm the one who prepared the food that morning) ;D

She sounds great, she could boss me around a little. Weeding a garden is absolute mental therapy for me... I can get so lost in time, tackling weeds. I can also get lost in the poison ivy, as evidenced by my poor messed up arms. But I do love any yard/garden work ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2017, 02:31:16 AM

Dragonia, I just read on the label of my Hydrocortisone package that it is good for poison ivy, oak, and other evil shit. Well it did not actually use the word shit. I bought some of the hydrocortison at the family Dollar Tree store. Cost me one dollar. I have used it as a remedy for itching in an unmentionable place of my ancient anatomy. It is worth a dollar to try it for your miserable poison ivy..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 04:34:12 AM

My Uncle went to jail today and now my cousin is staying with me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 12, 2017, 05:54:09 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 04:34:12 AM
My Uncle went to jail today and now my cousin is staying with me.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 06:21:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 12, 2017, 05:54:09 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 04:34:12 AM
My Uncle went to jail today and now my cousin is staying with me.
:therethere:

It's alright, I'm just taking it one day at a time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 12, 2017, 01:57:20 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 12, 2017, 02:31:16 AM
Dragonia, I just read on the label of my Hydrocortisone package that it is good for poison ivy, oak, and other evil shit. Well it did not actually use the word shit. I bought some of the hydrocortison at the family Dollar Tree store. Cost me one dollar. I have used it as a remedy for itching in an unmentionable place of my ancient anatomy. It is worth a dollar to try it for your miserable poison ivy..

Hey DragonLady, I get poison ivy/oak just about every summer, whether from gardening, camping, or trail riding on my bicycle, and swear by "Ivarest (http://www.ivarest.com)" products. I keep a tube in my car, with my bike gear, in the house and garage and always take with me if I go camping or hiking.

Stuff works really well, whether at the onset of the rash or later on as it get's out of control.

As and FYI - One of the things I learned here at HAF from posting my own accounts of getting poison ivy is that they do not have the plant in the UK, that it is only found in N.America...I think that is bullshit. Why would god only plant it here in god's country and not some heathen place like the UK? Not fair I tell you. :(

Quote from: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 06:21:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 12, 2017, 05:54:09 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 12, 2017, 04:34:12 AM
My Uncle went to jail today and now my cousin is staying with me.
:therethere:

It's alright, I'm just taking it one day at a time.

Good luck dealing with that Arturo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 12, 2017, 05:06:10 PM

Father Bruno, my brother is also highly allergic to poison ivy. He can get a spot on his arm and within two days he'll have it everywhere. His used to get so bad that he would take a bath in a 10% bleach/water solution. Now that's desperate for relief. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 12, 2017, 07:12:33 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on May 12, 2017, 01:57:20 PM

As and FYI - One of the things I learned here at HAF from posting my own accounts of getting poison ivy is that they do not have the plant in the UK, that it is only found in N.America...I think that is bullshit. Why would god only plant it here in god's country and not some heathen place like the UK? Not fair I tell you. :(

We don't have anything exciting in our wilderness like you have. Most dangerous thing is probably fields of cows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2017, 07:24:30 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 12, 2017, 07:12:33 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 12, 2017, 01:57:20 PM

As and FYI - One of the things I learned here at HAF from posting my own accounts of getting poison ivy is that they do not have the plant in the UK, that it is only found in N.America...I think that is bullshit. Why would god only plant it here in god's country and not some heathen place like the UK? Not fair I tell you. :(

We don't have anything exciting in our wilderness like you have. Most dangerous thing is probably fields of cows.

Got some nasty nettles behind my place! But I swear that the cottoneaster next door is sentient - lunges out and snags me with its vicious thorns if I get within a foot of it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2017, 08:23:16 PM

Gloucester, did you know that stinging nettle can be cooked and used as a tasty vegetable dish? It also makes a pretty good tea. When boiled the nasty little hairy stingers are no longer a danger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 12, 2017, 09:12:24 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 12, 2017, 08:23:16 PM
Gloucester, did you know that stinging nettle can be cooked and used as a tasty vegetable dish? It also makes a pretty good tea. When boiled the nasty little hairy stingers are no longer a danger.

Yes, the young tips are the best for an infusion. Haven't had that for many years, decades even - once had a gf who was into "Nature's Bounty" in a big way. But after some nasty tummy trubs I went of the idea . . . and her!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 12, 2017, 09:14:10 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 12, 2017, 05:06:10 PM
Father Bruno, my brother is also highly allergic to poison ivy. He can get a spot on his arm and within two days he'll have it everywhere. His used to get so bad that he would take a bath in a 10% bleach/water solution. Now that's desperate for relief. :o

Velma I can understand his desperation. I had never contracted poison ivy until I was in my early 40's, and ever since that time I have to be extra diligent when I feel I've been exposed.
Long-sleeve shirts, and gloves if I'm in the garden, always rinse myself off and wash my clothes off after riding my bike, and at the first sign of a rash I apply the IvaRest which usually prevents it from spreading.
I've never taken the bleach bath, but a couple times it was so far gone on my arm that the only relief from the itching I could get was to immerse my arm in very hot water, to the point of it almost burning. (The heat offers temporary relief from the itching and helps dry out the rash, but the relief the heat offers from itching is the most satisfying)

This story here (http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/02/health/river-blindness/) relates how a in Africa people suffer from onchocerciasis, caused by the bite of a river fly whose bite drops larvae under the skin.

QuoteIt can't be overstated that the worms itch, a lot. Sometimes, said Unnasch, people infected with the worms are driven to suicide.
Katabarwa also has stories of people inflicting harm upon themselves because of the itchiness. There are cases where people boil water to pour on themselves, he said.[/u]

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 12, 2017, 07:12:33 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 12, 2017, 01:57:20 PM

As and FYI - One of the things I learned here at HAF from posting my own accounts of getting poison ivy is that they do not have the plant in the UK, that it is only found in N.America...I think that is bullshit. Why would god only plant it here in god's country and not some heathen place like the UK? Not fair I tell you. :(

We don't have anything exciting in our wilderness like you have. Most dangerous thing is probably fields of cows.

Hey never underestimate a field of kows, they get mad they can "Fuck You Up"! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2017, 01:36:58 PM

Well I took the plunge today and upgraded my camera body to a Sony A68 (24Mp) from an A290 (14Mp). Went into the Sony centre in Leeds and all bar one of my legacy lenses worked perfectly. The one that didn't work was the cheapest to replace. The A68 arrives on Tuesday so I'll be out and about clicking away.

I took some photos in the shop and when I got home they look really good. While I was checking the images I noticed that some had been taken at ISO 3,200! Amazing how technology has progressed since the Kodachrome 25 where you had to carry a tripod pretty much everywhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2017, 02:11:17 PM

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I'm sure you all know the feeling. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 14, 2017, 08:22:14 AM

My Dad is in the same old abusive relationship. I'm not sure what to do about it because he doesn't want help and I need to watch out for my little cousin cuz he's at that age where she fucked me up. I know what she's doing so maybe I should have an intervention?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM

Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?

I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on May 17, 2017, 07:59:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Working closer to home is always nice. Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2017, 08:17:56 PM

Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 07:59:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.
Working closer to home is always nice. Good luck!

Thank you. Being able to walk to work would be ideal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 17, 2017, 08:45:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Nil illigitum carborundum, as they say, Tank. Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2017, 09:06:56 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 17, 2017, 08:45:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Nil illigitum carborundum, as they say, Tank. Good luck!

:cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 17, 2017, 09:16:51 PM

Sorry, got my grammar wrong, "Nil illigitimi carborundum." :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 17, 2017, 10:28:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Hey Tank!
"Ispi tipsilatinomini fugellitium" or as they say, "Fuck Em".
8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 17, 2017, 11:16:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Well, that both sucks and is excellent at the same time. Good luck on finding something nearby -- would it be possible to work from home, or does that not apply to you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 05:33:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

I feel for you. Working in the IT, I also have to deal with a lot of PBCK and RTFM cases

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 18, 2017, 06:28:18 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 17, 2017, 11:16:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 17, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.
There does come that moment when the stupid is too much to bear. So what happens now?
I'll go back tomorrow. Put a one day holiday form in. Stick it out until the 2nd June when the job is done and then see what happens. In the mean time I'll be looking for another more local job. Unemployment in the UK is at it's lowest for decades and I have a CV to die for in the area I'll be looking in. They are building a huge extension to a white collar industrial estate I can walk to in 15 minutes so I'm not that worried.

Well, that both sucks and is excellent at the same time. Good luck on finding something nearby -- would it be possible to work from home, or does that not apply to you?

I can work from home and have done so. So I can take it or leave it. I would like to pick up something I could walk to as I like leaving work at work if you see what I mean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 18, 2017, 06:29:21 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 05:33:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

I feel for you. Working in the IT, I also have to deal with a lot of PBCK and RTFM cases

PBCK?

What about PICNIC?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM

I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 18, 2017, 08:06:32 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.

Nice job! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 18, 2017, 01:27:46 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.

That sounds like a fun job! Unless they try to mess with your mind by making you play video games with crazy flickering graphics or something. 😨

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 18, 2017, 02:12:14 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on May 18, 2017, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.
That sounds like a fun job! Unless they try to mess with your mind by making you play video games with crazy flickering graphics or something. 😨

Or, what if you get stuck playing games you don't like or even hate for hours on end, like "Just Dance Disney Party'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 18, 2017, 06:12:37 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.

Cool!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 08:06:53 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 18, 2017, 06:29:21 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 05:33:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

I feel for you. Working in the IT, I also have to deal with a lot of PBCK and RTFM cases
PBCK?

What about PICNIC?

It is the same (PBCK= Problem Between Chair and Keyboard)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 18, 2017, 08:43:05 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 08:06:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 18, 2017, 06:29:21 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 18, 2017, 05:33:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 17, 2017, 10:03:59 AM
Well last straw moment at work today. Told a co-worker what I thought of them and walked out. I really can't stand stupid any more.

I feel for you. Working in the IT, I also have to deal with a lot of PBCK and RTFM cases
PBCK?

What about PICNIC?

It is the same (PBCK= Problem Between Chair and Keyboard)

Ah! Yes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 09:45:09 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on May 18, 2017, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.
That sounds like a fun job! Unless they try to mess with your mind by making you play video games with crazy flickering graphics or something. 😨

They said it will be on this thing called brain hq. Whatever that means...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 19, 2017, 12:13:04 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.

That's really cool, Arturo! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 19, 2017, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on May 18, 2017, 02:12:14 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on May 18, 2017, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2017, 07:48:38 AM
I've been selected to take part in a study to see the effects of treating psychosis with playing video games. I'll be paid $15/hr and earn up to $350 for the whole thing. There s a wait list that will come around to me at the end of May when they will assess me further.
That sounds like a fun job! Unless they try to mess with your mind by making you play video games with crazy flickering graphics or something. 😨
Or, what if you get stuck playing games you don't like or even hate for hours on end, like "Just Dance Disney Party'?

Oohhh! That sounds fun! I am kind of a Dancing Queen....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2017, 05:31:26 PM

Today I do battle with ivy. I'm retaking the garage. And the maple tree. And the shed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 21, 2017, 05:46:29 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2017, 05:31:26 PM
Today I do battle with ivy. I'm retaking the garage. And the maple tree. And the shed!

Careful there JJ, these climbers can be tricky! Had a similar battle with an Old Man's Beard (Clematis). It had smothered a nice Rowan tree and you could barely see the garage.

Ended up with a "bale" of stuff about ten foot long and four foot in diameter. And one very relieved Rowan that, over the next month, had a head about five foot higher and looking much greener and healthy.

Oh, and all kinds of scratches, a pile of old bird's nests, leaves and small stuff, millions of bugs of all kinds and the great need for a shower!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2017, 06:04:07 PM

I'm going to go in with an initial application of vinegar and salt, followed by submerging some cut ends in containers of Roundup to help kill the root system. Hopefully I'll be able to start using the concrete surface by next weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 21, 2017, 06:26:57 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2017, 06:04:07 PM
I'm going to go in with an initial application of vinegar and salt, followed by submerging some cut ends in containers of Roundup to help kill the root system. Hopefully I'll be able to start using the concrete surface by next weekend.

Watch you don't get any on your shoes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM

Just sad and alone. Nobody around to appreciate me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 05:29:43 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Just sad and alone. Nobody around to appreciate me.

Well, no-one nearby maybe . . .

The trick is to come to appreciate yourself my friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2017, 06:37:28 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Just sad and alone. Nobody around to appreciate me.

It's a pain when you feel like that. Not much you can do but push through. Rant here if you need to and it helps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 22, 2017, 01:11:16 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Just sad and alone. Nobody around to appreciate me.

We appreciate you here dude, you help make this forum an good place to spend time at...and good advice I think from Tank and Gloucester.

Peace

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 22, 2017, 01:49:46 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 21, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Just sad and alone. Nobody around to appreciate me.

I don't know you very well as you became active on here during my time away. No-one should feel like this though, it saddens me that you do feel alone. Have you tried getting out to social places where you might meet some people? Meetup.com is really good for finding clubs and groups that meet up to do a joint hobby or just socialise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2017, 02:22:18 PM

Just got a call from my parents. They are in their way to the vet with Athena, our Doberman, to be put to sleep. I guess her health has taken a downturn in the last week and there isn't anything that can be done for her.

I'm incredibly sad but also a little relieved. She's been on heavy duty pain killers for a while and she could hardly walk any more. I hated seeing her like this because I know she would rather be out chasing rabbits than sleeping on the couch all day.

I am really going to miss her though. I'm glad I took the time to give her an extra scratch when I was moving my things out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on May 22, 2017, 02:52:17 PM

Buddy, I am sad for you and your family. I know how it hurts. I'm glad your parents can be there with her until the very end. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 22, 2017, 03:48:20 PM

I'm sorry for you, Buddy; I know how that feels. Still, it sounds like it was the right thing to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 22, 2017, 04:49:09 PM

I'm sorry to hear this buddy :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 22, 2017, 05:40:43 PM

That is bad news, Buddy. Losing a pet is like losing a family member.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 22, 2017, 05:54:22 PM

Bummer Buddy... :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 05:57:28 PM

Never having had a pet I can't really share, but I know what friends have gone through losing their pets and can sympathise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2017, 06:18:02 PM

Sorry to hear that Buddy. I look at my dog and how he's not getting around as well as he used to and stories like that hit close to home. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2017, 06:23:22 PM

The ivy gets a reprieve. I had to spend yesterday working on this rusty piece of crap instead of waging my righteous war against the green scourge.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi68.tinypic.com%2F30com5f.jpg&hash=0b7ebcd703e0f90a0c490049d6c234383c7e0116)

It's so old that New Holland doesn't have the right drawings for it anymore. The best we could get were schematics for a 1411, while ours is a 411. I'm crossing my fingers that parts are the same or similar enough that it doesn't rip itself to pieces on the first use. And if it does, I hope I'm not the one running it. 13,000 rpms will send sharp, heavy metal a long way really fast.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2017, 08:31:23 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 22, 2017, 02:22:18 PM
Just got a call from my parents. They are in their way to the vet with Athena, our Doberman, to be put to sleep. I guess her health has taken a downturn in the last week and there isn't anything that can be done for her.

I'm incredibly sad but also a little relieved. She's been on heavy duty pain killers for a while and she could hardly walk any more. I hated seeing her like this because I know she would rather be out chasing rabbits than sleeping on the couch all day.

I am really going to miss her though. I'm glad I took the time to give her an extra scratch when I was moving my things out.

Stand by for lots of tears :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 22, 2017, 08:54:11 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2017, 06:18:02 PM
Sorry to hear that Buddy. I look at my dog and how he's not getting around as well as he used to and stories like that hit close to home. :(

:'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 22, 2017, 09:58:44 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 22, 2017, 02:22:18 PM
Just got a call from my parents. They are in their way to the vet with Athena, our Doberman, to be put to sleep. I guess her health has taken a downturn in the last week and there isn't anything that can be done for her.

I'm incredibly sad but also a little relieved. She's been on heavy duty pain killers for a while and she could hardly walk any more. I hated seeing her like this because I know she would rather be out chasing rabbits than sleeping on the couch all day.

I am really going to miss her though. I'm glad I took the time to give her an extra scratch when I was moving my things out.

Damn, that sucks!

Just about the only benefit of allergies; not losing pets. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 22, 2017, 10:02:31 PM

Sorry for the loss of your beloved Dobe, Buddy. I have been a dog guy for almost an eon and have lost quite a few of them. I do cry when the loss occurs and I am never ashamed of doing so.

My little Aussie mix, Scooter, is now 16 years old and still hanging in there. I will lose him before long surely. I love him dearly and he returns that emotion. So when I say sorry for your loss.........I do know the feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 22, 2017, 10:25:19 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 22, 2017, 02:22:18 PM
I am really going to miss her though. I'm glad I took the time to give her an extra scratch when I was moving my things out.

I'm so sorry Buddy, I know how painful this is. At least you did get to say an affectionate goodbye to her, even if you didn't know at the time how much of a goodbye it would be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 22, 2017, 11:49:08 PM

JJ, no way in hell that New Holland will ever see 13 grand. It might come unglued at 4500. A Kawasaki, Suzuki,
Yamaha, Honda, crotch rocket it ain't. It is a little old workhorse. Please be kind to it.

I am not a tractor guy but I think that New Holland Is now made in India or some other far away place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 23, 2017, 02:18:23 AM

I think some of their tractors are made in India now. The subcompact maybe. Their hay equipment is still made in Pennsylvania I think. Then again it could be Kansas. The one in the photo above is old enough that it has still has a little blue Ford decal so it's somewhere in the neighborhood of thirty years old.

We need a new one. Or... at least one that's only twenty years old or so. Those disc bines do indeed spin crazy fast at full tilt. If the new shell doesn't have a weight welded on like the broken one it'll be worrying. I'm not sure if they were individually balanced or had a set standard. Might be a bit of a butt pukka if the weight isn't there...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 03:55:33 AM

Gloucester, Tank, FB, Claireliontamer

Thanks. I was actually doing a lot with family and friends the past few days leading up to that. I'm an introvert and the experience exausted me. I'm also part of a community for the mentally ill that I was recommended to be in several times. I don't really see any benefit from that but I pushed for it because I thought that was what I was supposed to do. So I was upset with the way people treat me. I was being ignored on the day with my friends and my family said that they do that to me too.

Buddy I'm sorry to hear about your doberman. I love dogs and don't know how I'm going to react to my dogs passing when they do. I know pets are the most loving companions we have until they're gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 23, 2017, 09:24:25 AM

It may hold together if you pull it with a horse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 23, 2017, 05:43:25 PM

Weld enough bits on and it just won't fall to bits.

Won't work either, mind you, but at least it won't work in a very solid manner!

:D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 23, 2017, 08:59:02 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 22, 2017, 02:22:18 PM
Just got a call from my parents. They are in their way to the vet with Athena, our Doberman, to be put to sleep. I guess her health has taken a downturn in the last week and there isn't anything that can be done for her.

I'm incredibly sad but also a little relieved. She's been on heavy duty pain killers for a while and she could hardly walk any more. I hated seeing her like this because I know she would rather be out chasing rabbits than sleeping on the couch all day.

I am really going to miss her though. I'm glad I took the time to give her an extra scratch when I was moving my things out.

That sucks, Buddy. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 25, 2017, 03:33:07 AM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18664269_981646975271936_3277777160316802321_n.jpg?oh=2c0f2e7931503ceb9cc7290ba27cf617&oe=59B8D387)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 25, 2017, 03:35:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 25, 2017, 03:33:07 AM
(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18664269_981646975271936_3277777160316802321_n.jpg?oh=2c0f2e7931503ceb9cc7290ba27cf617&oe=59B8D387)

^^^^^THAT'S ME! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 25, 2017, 03:45:04 AM

^ :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 25, 2017, 05:42:20 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=vcraiac87bphkhmq7mh630at01&action=dlattach;attach=253;type=avatar)
:tellmemore:
I like OldGit's avatar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM

I accidentally adopted a cat.

The cat that my boyfriend and I were going to get didn't work out. Her owner decided to keep her. We were going to wait a bit before looking for another one but that didn't happen. My mom and I stopped by the humane society to drop off some litter and food for the kitties and they showed me Pata, a 14 year old female cat that was scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. Her owner passed away and she had been at the shelter for 4 months because no one wanted an older cat. They let me adopt her without any fees because they wanted her to go to a home.

Guys, this is the sweetest most snuggly cat I've met in a long time. We've been home for 15 minutes and she hasn't stopped purring and rubbing on me since I let her out of her travel carrier. She loves having her belly scratched and I'm told that she loves other cats but I'm letting her settle in before I introduce her to Lilith.

I just can't believe someone would pass up such a friendly cat like Pata.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 25, 2017, 09:39:35 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.

The cat that my boyfriend and I were going to get didn't work out. Her owner decided to keep her. We were going to wait a bit before looking for another one but that didn't happen. My mom and I stopped by the humane society to drop off some litter and food for the kitties and they showed me Pata, a 14 year old female cat that was scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. Her owner passed away and she had been at the shelter for 4 months because no one wanted an older cat. They let me adopt her without any fees because they wanted her to go to a home.

Guys, this is the sweetest most snuggly cat I've met in a long time. We've been home for 15 minutes and she hasn't stopped purring and rubbing on me since I let her out of her travel carrier. She loves having her belly scratched and I'm told that she loves other cats but I'm letting her settle in before I introduce her to Lilith.

I just can't believe someone would pass up such a friendly cat like Pata.

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 25, 2017, 09:41:00 PM

^^ Sometimes, Buddy, you have to give the oldies a chance, get to know them, see what they have to offer back. Too easy to just dismiss them as has-beens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 26, 2017, 01:05:33 AM

Bless you Buddy,and your BF too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 26, 2017, 01:26:26 AM

Well, the parts for the hay cutter came in. Too bad they weren't the right ones. Hopefully they get the right shell for us so it can go back together on Sunday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2017, 01:29:54 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.

The cat that my boyfriend and I were going to get didn't work out. Her owner decided to keep her. We were going to wait a bit before looking for another one but that didn't happen. My mom and I stopped by the humane society to drop off some litter and food for the kitties and they showed me Pata, a 14 year old female cat that was scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. Her owner passed away and she had been at the shelter for 4 months because no one wanted an older cat. They let me adopt her without any fees because they wanted her to go to a home.

Guys, this is the sweetest most snuggly cat I've met in a long time. We've been home for 15 minutes and she hasn't stopped purring and rubbing on me since I let her out of her travel carrier. She loves having her belly scratched and I'm told that she loves other cats but I'm letting her settle in before I introduce her to Lilith.

I just can't believe someone would pass up such a friendly cat like Pata.

You rescued an old cat, now you have a friend. :tellmemore:

I'm curious, does the cat have anything peculiar about her paws or legs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 26, 2017, 02:35:02 AM

Other than having been declawed in all four paws as a kitten, she's completely fine. I wish she hadn't had her claws removed but it doesn't seem to bother her

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 26, 2017, 02:41:52 AM

JJ If you dare to work on that tractor on Sunday you will be doomed to hell. The very idea of working on the sabbath is an outrage. ....when you get it fixed.... I am confident that you will.....don't over rev the poor little engine. ........just the same you will be going to hell in the afterlife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 26, 2017, 02:51:03 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM

I just can't believe someone would pass up such a friendly cat like Pata.

Bless you. Seriously. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 04:20:18 AM

Makes me miss my old dog Rona, who my Dad gave away after getting it from a coworker. That dog got passed around. Poor thing probably has separation anxiety by now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:07:14 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.
...

That's such a nice story, Buddy . :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 06:38:28 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:07:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.
...
That's such a nice story, Buddy . :tellmemore:

I saw your cousin, Mothra, on my wall tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 26, 2017, 06:44:48 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.

The cat that my boyfriend and I were going to get didn't work out. Her owner decided to keep her. We were going to wait a bit before looking for another one but that didn't happen. My mom and I stopped by the humane society to drop off some litter and food for the kitties and they showed me Pata, a 14 year old female cat that was scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. Her owner passed away and she had been at the shelter for 4 months because no one wanted an older cat. They let me adopt her without any fees because they wanted her to go to a home.

Guys, this is the sweetest most snuggly cat I've met in a long time. We've been home for 15 minutes and she hasn't stopped purring and rubbing on me since I let her out of her travel carrier. She loves having her belly scratched and I'm told that she loves other cats but I'm letting her settle in before I introduce her to Lilith.

I just can't believe someone would pass up such a friendly cat like Pata.

Awwww you are so sweet!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 06:49:50 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 06:38:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:07:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.
...
That's such a nice story, Buddy . :tellmemore:

I saw your cousin, Mothra, on my wall tonight.

I had to google, Mothra, and I got this gif of a moth dragging Godzilla's ass all over the place! :lol:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages6.fanpop.com%2Fimage%2Fphotos%2F37200000%2FMothra-vs-Godzilla-GIF-random-37219492-500-210.gif&hash=8f223efa149a500b08d50139156e7936183bb66d)
I like it! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 04:32:33 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 06:49:50 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 06:38:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:07:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.
...
That's such a nice story, Buddy . :tellmemore:

I saw your cousin, Mothra, on my wall tonight.

I had to google, Mothra, and I got this gif of a moth dragging Godzilla's ass all over the place! :lol:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages6.fanpop.com%2Fimage%2Fphotos%2F37200000%2FMothra-vs-Godzilla-GIF-random-37219492-500-210.gif&hash=8f223efa149a500b08d50139156e7936183bb66d)
I like it! ;D

Mothra and Godzilla had a few movies together in Japan. Mothra also had it's own series of movies. Which were really weird and were nothing like the Godzilla movies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 26, 2017, 05:55:26 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 06:49:50 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 26, 2017, 06:38:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:07:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
I accidentally adopted a cat.
...
That's such a nice story, Buddy . :tellmemore:

I saw your cousin, Mothra, on my wall tonight.

I had to google, Mothra, and I got this gif of a moth dragging Godzilla's ass all over the place! :lol:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages6.fanpop.com%2Fimage%2Fphotos%2F37200000%2FMothra-vs-Godzilla-GIF-random-37219492-500-210.gif&hash=8f223efa149a500b08d50139156e7936183bb66d)
I like it! ;D

Mothra and Godzilla had a few movies together in Japan. Mothra also had it's own series of movies. Which were really weird and were nothing like the Godzilla movies.

My favorite was Gamera, the flame shooting, flying, totally badass prehistoric turtle. In fact my son used to have a pet "Red Eared Slider", named Gemera. (I let him go free some years ago :()

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBRMKQr6.gif&hash=d728c4b0e3e1249c03753a7020d2f859251a3d3e)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnZe8ewS.gif&hash=f63044be87625f588f5cda458866acbf76d36d57)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on May 26, 2017, 06:59:40 PM

One more day off, then back to work. I'm a bit anxious but should be fine. I kinda regret not getting more done while I've been home but the first days were pretty tough and it's been raining since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 26, 2017, 07:07:33 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 26, 2017, 06:59:40 PM
One more day off, then back to work. I'm a bit anxious but should be fine. I kinda regret not getting more done while I've been home but the first days were pretty tough and it's been raining since.

Good luck, PC. Just take care, eh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 26, 2017, 07:53:18 PM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 26, 2017, 06:59:40 PM
One more day off, then back to work. I'm a bit anxious but should be fine. I kinda regret not getting more done while I've been home but the first days were pretty tough and it's been raining since.

Take it easy. And you need to train those dogs to do housework. I'm sure it would be awkward, but there must be some way it could be done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 27, 2017, 10:41:45 AM

It's been a mixed week; went to a Roman Catholic funeral in St Albans on Thursday and it was a bit long but the music was absolutely divine (!) - they had a professional singer. Yesterday we went to Clacton, an Essex seaside and walked all along the promenade in glorious sunshine to an area where there are a couple of Martello towers and a beach that was very quiet until late afternoon. Then the windsurfers were out and I wished my knees were younger so I could join them. It looked like the best fun. We topped the day off with a meal in a country pub in celebration of our 45th anniversary today. The romantic Mr M will be watching the football Cup Final today so I am going to Soapbox Science at Southbank in London. Women scientists present their science literally from soapboxes for the passers-by; everyone from astronomers to brain researchers. Its main remit is to encourage women into science. A lot of it is interactive which children love.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2017, 11:00:50 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on May 26, 2017, 06:59:40 PM
One more day off, then back to work. I'm a bit anxious but should be fine. I kinda regret not getting more done while I've been home but the first days were pretty tough and it's been raining since.

Don't guilt yourself out. You were off to convalesce so no problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 27, 2017, 12:01:40 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 27, 2017, 10:41:45 AM
It's been a mixed week; went to a Roman Catholic funeral in St Albans on Thursday and it was a bit long but the music was absolutely divine (!) - they had a professional singer. Yesterday we went to Clacton, an Essex seaside and walked all along the promenade in glorious sunshine to an area where there are a couple of Martello towers and a beach that was very quiet until late afternoon. Then the windsurfers were out and I wished my knees were younger so I could join them. It looked like the best fun. We topped the day off with a meal in a country pub in celebration of our 45th anniversary today. The romantic Mr M will be watching the football Cup Final today so I am going to Soapbox Science at Southbank in London. Women scientists present their science literally from soapboxes for the passers-by; everyone from astronomers to brain researchers. Its main remit is to encourage women into science. A lot of it is interactive which children love.

Sounds like a good day (apart ftom the funersl), Essie. Only time I ever went to Clacton the skies opened, damn nuisance having to spend the day running from pub to pub :(

I love the idea of Soapbox Science and its aims, did a presentation on women in science (we had to chose a subject that needed new research) in college. Got a bit hooked on the subject for a while, still lots of respect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 27, 2017, 12:12:06 PM

I think my new job title should be 'Scamp's Social Secretary'. All I seem to do these days is organise her social diary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2017, 12:48:06 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 27, 2017, 12:12:06 PM
I think my new job title should be 'Scamp's Social Secretary'. All I seem to do these days is organise her social diary.

My wife remembers those days well! And now she's helping with the grandchildren too. All I do is what I'm told.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 10:53:25 PM

Soapbpx Science is an unfamiliar activity for we Yanks. I approve absolutely.

The nearest I see to a promotion for women in science is a TV commercial by General Electric corp. (GE). They say that they want to have 20.000 female scientists by the year 2025. Me too. Women have fully functional brains that have been the subject of denial by male chauvinists for too long a time. For whatever it is worth, our universities are currently graduating slightly more females in the STEM subjects than males.

Seems to me that we already have some exemplary cognition from our lady HAFers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM

Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 05:25:41 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?

:therethere:
I know the feeling. :(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjfOQSRT.gif&hash=29a5e63e02500929a3033604d1c8a4df919d0bdb)
;D

It's good to "see" you here again, NoHandlebarsAttached . :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 05:34:00 AM

Or read me, either one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 05:43:54 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 05:34:00 AM
Or read me, either one.

Or "read" you. :snicker:
Do you still like to post pictures? I remember seeing one of you on your graduation, and one you posted where you had lost a lot of weight.

By the way, congratulations on finishing two years of college already!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 05:56:31 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 05:43:54 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 05:34:00 AM
Or read me, either one.

Or "read" you. :snicker:
Do you still like to post pictures? I remember seeing one of you on your graduation, and one you posted where you had lost a lot of weight.

By the way, congratulations on finishing two years of college already!

Sometimes.
And thank you! Maybe, with some luck, I can get it up to four.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 28, 2017, 06:58:23 AM

Re: Soapbox Science.

Not quite the same but an idea I approve of, is something I am listening to on BBC World Service - "A Pint of Science". It organises scientists to talk, in a relaxed way, about science in pubs. Seems it has already been exported to other countries.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2017, 11:01:04 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?

Boredom?
Morbid curiosity?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2017, 01:19:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2017, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?
Boredom?
Morbid curiosity?

Satan?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:59:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2017, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?
Boredom?
Morbid curiosity?

Satan?

Grandma's fresh cookie?

(https://tryityoumightlikeit.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/chocolate-almond-cookies.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 11:13:51 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:59:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2017, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?
Boredom?
Morbid curiosity?

Satan?

Grandma's fresh cookie?

(https://tryityoumightlikeit.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/chocolate-almond-cookies.jpg)

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Zk9mW5OmXTz9e/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 28, 2017, 11:27:35 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:58:23 AM
Re: Soapbox Science.

Not quite the same but an idea I approve of, is something I am listening to on BBC World Service - "A Pint of Science". It organises scientists to talk, in a relaxed way, about science in pubs. Seems it has already been exported to other countries.

Science in the pub! Perfect!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 11:52:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 11:13:51 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:59:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 28, 2017, 01:19:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2017, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 04:45:50 AM
Fuck, how'd I wind up back here?
Boredom?
Morbid curiosity?

Satan?

Grandma's fresh cookie?

(https://tryityoumightlikeit.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/chocolate-almond-cookies.jpg)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/Zk9mW5OmXTz9e/giphy.gif)

Same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM

What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 29, 2017, 08:20:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

Looks like a ref to "Father Adam"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 08:43:18 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on May 29, 2017, 08:20:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

Looks like a ref to "Father Adam"

I was not aware of the meaning of the word, abba.
Abba: (in the New Testament) an intimate term for God as father.

Is "Abba Father" the same as "Father Adam?" :notsure:

Religion!...It's so confusing! :grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 29, 2017, 09:24:55 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 08:43:18 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 29, 2017, 08:20:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

Looks like a ref to "Father Adam"
I was not aware of the meaning of the word, abba.
Abba: (in the New Testament) an intimate term for God as father.

Is "Abba Father" the same as "Father Adam?" :notsure:

Religion!...It's so confusing! :grrr:

I wondered about a reference including the "First Man", "father of all" - Adam - supposedly made in the image of his creator.

Update:
"ufan" is Anglo-Saxon for "from above"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on May 29, 2017, 09:51:06 AM

Father Adam From Above? Else the lead grulsatch player of that Khazak folk band - can't remember the name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 29, 2017, 10:16:57 AM

Old age.

I was supposed to go out today to look for more photographic Ss. But a ten minute walk yesterday left me footsore with aching legs and feeling uncomfortable, a tad short of breath by the time I climbed the stairs to my flat. Not normally that bad.

And there were no swans on the canal.

That, plus a mere promise of the possibility of rain, seems enough to put me right off the idea. Not exactly depression, can still mostly enjoy reading and listening to the radio, following up on interesting discoveries, preparing a meal, interacting here etc but, somehow, non-essentials are getting more non-essential as time goes on. Finding that "I just can't be bothered".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 29, 2017, 04:43:41 PM

Anybody heard from Steve Reason? The last time he posted here he was in a bad way, losing his house etc. I hope he made out alright.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 29, 2017, 06:24:37 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

I read it as Ada who is an Abba and Manchester United fan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 29, 2017, 06:36:37 PM

^ :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 09:09:45 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 29, 2017, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

I read it as Ada who is an Abba and Manchester United fan.

:snicker:
Or...or someone who is angry and hates abba.
abbaadamufan

abba[a]? "dam[n] u fan!" :grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2017, 09:14:18 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 09:09:45 PM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

a baad amu fan

Maybe there's an Amu fan company name. :notsure:

I don't know why I'm thinking of fans, it's not even hot here!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 29, 2017, 11:55:55 PM

Looks like they just hit random keys

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 04:55:13 AM

I'm basically screwed. Too much to do, not enough time. :sad sigh:

Sleep...pffft.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2017, 07:04:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 04:55:13 AM
I'm basically screwed. Too much to do, not enough time. :sad sigh:

Sleep...pffft.

7 day account suspension?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 30, 2017, 08:18:36 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 09:09:45 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 29, 2017, 06:24:37 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2017, 06:37:50 AM
What does this say? This is our newest member.
abbaadamufan

I see: abba adam u fan.

I read it as Ada who is an Abba and Manchester United fan.
:snicker:
Or...or someone who is angry and hates abba.
abbaadamufan

abba[a]? "dam[n] u fan!" :grrr:

I don't like this Abba reference at all, what the hell....trolling? Black Magic?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 11:20:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 30, 2017, 07:04:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 04:55:13 AM
I'm basically screwed. Too much to do, not enough time. :sad sigh:

Sleep...pffft.
7 day account suspension?

Sounds like the rational thing to do, but I believe such a measure would backfire as if I couldn't post on HAF I wouldn't think of anything else all day! I don't want HAF to become a forbidden fruit I can't taste...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2017, 06:59:06 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 11:20:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 30, 2017, 07:04:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 04:55:13 AM
I'm basically screwed. Too much to do, not enough time. :sad sigh:

Sleep...pffft.
7 day account suspension?

Sounds like the rational thing to do, but I believe such a measure would backfire as if I couldn't post on HAF I wouldn't think of anything else all day! I don't want HAF to become a forbidden fruit I can't taste...

;D Ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 01, 2017, 07:05:12 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 28, 2017, 11:27:35 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:58:23 AM
Re: Soapbox Science.

Not quite the same but an idea I approve of, is something I am listening to on BBC World Service - "A Pint of Science". It organises scientists to talk, in a relaxed way, about science in pubs. Seems it has already been exported to other countries.
Science in the pub! Perfect!

Now you made me think of this again:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 01, 2017, 07:29:31 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on June 01, 2017, 07:05:12 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on May 28, 2017, 11:27:35 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:58:23 AM
Re: Soapbox Science.

Not quite the same but an idea I approve of, is something I am listening to on BBC World Service - "A Pint of Science". It organises scientists to talk, in a relaxed way, about science in pubs. Seems it has already been exported to other countries.
Science in the pub! Perfect!
Now you made me think of this again:

Excellent. I'll have another please!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 02, 2017, 03:55:39 PM

Speaking of black magic, I have a renewed interest in studying witchcraft again. I'm not planning to take it up as a religion but I think there are possibly some certain psychological concepts behind some ideas of majick. One's I'm interested in and want to implement myself. For example, self love.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 02, 2017, 07:53:16 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 02, 2017, 03:55:39 PM
Speaking of black magic, I have a renewed interest in studying witchcraft again. I'm not planning to take it up as a religion but I think there are possibly some certain psychological concepts behind some ideas of majick. One's I'm interested in and want to implement myself. For example, self love.

:tellmemore:
That's nice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 02, 2017, 08:21:38 PM

Apparently for some silly reason, here in the USA, today is "National Doughnut Day"...and doughnut people have gone crazy. This is a "Grilled Cheese Doughnut"...things are starting to get out of control here. :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fsln1Kps.jpg&hash=d7b8d5aa5eac6a4b9e3bd90d04483e74e6749f74)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 02, 2017, 08:39:19 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 02, 2017, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 02, 2017, 03:55:39 PM
Speaking of black magic, I have a renewed interest in studying witchcraft again. I'm not planning to take it up as a religion but I think there are possibly some certain psychological concepts behind some ideas of majick. One's I'm interested in and want to implement myself. For example, self love.
:tellmemore:
That's nice.

Is self-love really a form of black magic?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 02, 2017, 08:40:18 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 02, 2017, 08:21:38 PM
Apparently for some silly reason, here in the USA, today is "National Doughnut Day"...and doughnut people have gone crazy. This is a "Grilled Cheese Doughnut"...things are starting to get out of control here. :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fsln1Kps.jpg&hash=d7b8d5aa5eac6a4b9e3bd90d04483e74e6749f74)

Well, I . . . ew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2017, 08:50:30 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 02, 2017, 03:55:39 PM
Speaking of black magic, I have a renewed interest in studying witchcraft again. I'm not planning to take it up as a religion but I think there are possibly some certain psychological concepts behind some ideas of majick. One's I'm interested in and want to implement myself. For example, self love.

How does this work? I never saw a link between ideas of magic and something like self-love.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 03, 2017, 07:59:44 PM

It may not even be the magic itself but the philosophy that goes along with it. In some traditions they have this idea of finding the light in the darkness. Symbolically this could mean to someone that there is hope in even the worst circumstances. They also believe that there is good and bad energy. And some people send you bad energy. So you want good energy, and not bad.

With enough mental gymnastics, these ideas could be a form of self love. Trying to grow and cultivate good energy from a place of bleakness would be beneficial if you believed in it.

But as for the magic. I don't know specifics, but I think that people who "use magic" use psychological tricks to attract people and convince them of things that they want them to know. I want to know what those psychological tricks are if they exist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 03, 2017, 08:21:04 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 03, 2017, 07:59:44 PM
It may not even be the magic itself but the philosophy that goes along with it. In some traditions they have this idea of finding the light in the darkness. Symbolically this could mean to someone that there is hope in even the worst circumstances. They also believe that there is good and bad energy. And some people send you bad energy. So you want good energy, and not bad.

With enough mental gymnastics, these ideas could be a form of self love. Trying to grow and cultivate good energy from a place of bleakness would be beneficial if you believed in it.

Done properly it will probably work as well as any if the other "positive thinking" techniques that have been tried over the centuries. Visual aids such as madallas, vocal aids like chants, musical instruments (especially drums that are close to the human heart sound) can help "clear the mind", for some, in order to establish an environment for change,

At one point I tried a "meditation" technique where you make yourself aware only of the real world arround you, the patterns of pressure on your body from however you are sitting or laying, the sounds from the smallest/nearest to the loudest/furthest. The object was to fbe fully aware of only real world sensations and stimuli, displacing the bad memories or fears about tomorrow. Takes time and efgort to reach the right level of "outer awareness", and then take that with you into daily life, but it can help. And needs no equipment or special room, symbology etc etc., just a bit of quiet, a bit of time and reasonable physical comfort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 03, 2017, 08:49:13 PM

Another device that is sometimes useful is the comic strip method. When you are having some mental anguish, draw a mental picture of a single panel of a comic strip......The characters in the strip might be speaking.... the words will appear in the balloon. Mentally erase any words that are there. Now mentally expand the balloon until it fills the entire panel. Nothing else in the panel is visible except the white oblation. You now have a framed white space that you can contemplate for a few minutes. Concentrate on the blankness of the space.

This simple gimmick sometimes works to defeat insomnia.

Do not do this while driving, while operating machinery, or during a sexual encounter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 04, 2017, 07:01:24 AM

The occasional times when my racing thoughts keep me from sleeping, I shout "Stop!" in my head. Many times it does stop the chaos and allow me to get to sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 04, 2017, 07:54:55 AM

Velma, that sounds like a trigger word that you've discovered/developed for yourself. That's the stuff I'm interested in. Knowing people's triggers and exploiting them to help people let go of emotional problems.

Icarus, that's a good creative way to wipe away your problems. I do a form of that with thoughts

Gloucester, I think I did that before too when I was having a psychotic episode. I was trying to connect with things psychically.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 05, 2017, 03:12:10 AM

Ants. Seems the ivy has called in the ground trumps to support the air power in the form of hornets. I'm going to try a massive bombardment of a syrup/borax mix to take them out and go after the rest of the ivy. Fresh stocks of ethyl benzene should deal with the wasps and hornets. Operation Defoliate drags on anoother week...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 05, 2017, 05:38:34 AM

A friend of mine got upset with me today and said I'm being passive aggressive towards him. I told him I don't know what he was talking about and he said ok. I think he's upset with me because he is used to having control and I wouldn't give him that. But he doesn't understand that so he gets mad and projects it onto me. But since he cut the conversation short, I'll give him the chance to think about it for awhile and talk to him later. As for now, I am going to bed. Good night everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 05, 2017, 06:38:23 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 05, 2017, 03:12:10 AM
Ants. Seems the ivy has called in the ground trumps to support the air power in the form of hornets. I'm going to try a massive bombardment of a syrup/borax mix to take them out and go after the rest of the ivy. Fresh stocks of ethyl benzene should deal with the wasps and hornets. Operation Defoliate drags on anoother week...

Don't suppose you have any 'before' pictures to compare with some 'after' pictures later?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 05, 2017, 06:48:10 AM

I'll try to get some once things dry out. Pretty bad storms last night. It's like Anthattan in the yard!

Makes me wonder why ants don't drown in their hills after a heavy rain though?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM

There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2017, 03:13:47 AM

Spiders are your friends, but they won't pick you up at the airport.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:19:21 AM

I let it be, but it's not an animal I would like to be on friendly terms with but rather I would prefer it fear me. That way it would probably keep a healthy distance between it and me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2017, 05:16:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM
There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

1cm? That's a baby, did you leave a zero off?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2017, 06:35:40 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 06, 2017, 05:16:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM
There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

1cm? That's a baby, did you leave a zero off?

That's exactly what I thought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 06, 2017, 09:05:17 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM
There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

Get a glass and a piece of paper, trap it, and take it outside.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 06, 2017, 09:31:45 AM

Quote from: FernandaThere's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall.

Shotgun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 06, 2017, 04:11:02 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 06:00:23 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 06, 2017, 05:16:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM
There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

1cm? That's a baby, did you leave a zero off?

Nope, its span must be around that, give or take a few mm (as in milimetres and not metres, I didn't accidentally type 'm' twice) . :P

When I lived in central-western Brazil many years ago we would occasionally get wild brown caranguejeiras (tarantulas) or bird-eating spiders every now and again in our farmhouse. You end up making checking your shoes before you put them on a habit in such a place. While they are huge and hairy spiders they didn't scare me as much as Black Widows, which are very small in comparison, but way more poisonous. Those you don't see as easily.

So yeah...large spiders don't frighten me but the small ones do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2017, 06:32:42 PM

I believe that spiders are actually venomous. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FGagged.png&hash=9b545d9c6babbe58bf3eb16c42e338f7edf55876)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2017, 07:01:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 06:00:23 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 06, 2017, 05:16:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 03:10:37 AM
There's a giant spider with a leg span of around 1cm on my wall. :twitch:

1cm? That's a baby, did you leave a zero off?

Nope, its span must be around that, give or take a few mm (as in milimetres and not metres, I didn't accidentally type 'm' twice) . :P

When I lived in central-western Brazil many years ago we would occasionally get wild brown caranguejeiras (tarantulas) or bird-eating spiders every now and again in our farmhouse. You end up making checking your shoes before you put them on a habit in such a place. While they are huge and hairy spiders they didn't scare me as much as Black Widows, which are very small in comparison, but way more poisonous. Those you don't see as easily.

So yeah...large spiders don't frighten me but the small ones do.

But, "giant"? 1cm? 10mm? 0.01m?

Strangely I understand what you say, though I must admit to disliking 99.9% of the arachnid species some, like the little hunting spiders (maybe 5mm or less, black and white speckles, though some tropical ones are like little peacocks) I find fascinating as they skitter about very fast.

Its the big momma "house spiders" that used to bother me. Maybe up to 25mm legspan, they are also hunters and "hear" through their legs. So, when you move your foot to get up and find the glass and postcard they "hear" the vibration, work out the direction spin and sometimes run towards you! One night I had five trapped under glass waiting to be evicted, bloody swarm of them!

Many years ago I lived in a bedsit above a shop. On the floor below was a woman I really fancied. 1am one morning, gentle tap on the door awoke me. It was my gorgeous neighbour in a dressing gown... " 'Allo, me luck's in," thought I!

But no such luck, she had been staring, terrified, at a huge momma house spider, in her room,for three hours before getting the courage to seek help. I astounded myself, I just grabbed the beastie in my hand, gently, took it down stairs and deposited it in a hedge.

Marvelous what the need of a little chivalry to a female will do to drive male courage to new heights! Thus is the legend of St Gloucester and the Spider, another damsel saved from distress...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 06, 2017, 07:35:41 PM

Brave lad our Gloucester.

We have a plenty of arachnids and assorted other creepy crawlies here in Florida. We do have the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse both of which are venomous. The Black widow is not aggressive unless you try to pet her. The Brown Recluse is seldom seen because he is sure enough a recluse. He has been known to take up residence in shoes that have not been in use for a long while. His bite though venomous is not deadly. It makes a boo boo that refuses to heal. Necrosis.

Spiders in general are useful. Their diet is largely insects. It is not unusual to have a spondulix capture and partly consume a cockroach. We have lots of little lizards that are semi chamelion. Adults are about 16 cm long. There are dozens of them who play around my screened porch. They are good little dudes because they too capture and gobble down insects including roaches. I do not harm either spiders or lizards. They are only trying to make a living.

We have some Komodo dragons that are not so benign. Happily they are mostly confined to certain areas of the state. Our most unwelcome imported creature is the Python. Some of them grow to 5.5 meters in length and might weigh 90 kilograms. There are thousands of them living almost exclusively in our unpopulated Everglades. There is a bounty of $50 on them but they are most difficult to track down and not easy to kill. Pythons are hungry and they will attack and swallow a smaller sized, maybe 5 foot, alligator. In addition, the 50 dollar bounty is not enough to make it practical to wade around in the swamp and then try to haul a 150 to 200 pound snake many miles to the wildlife station for the reward.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2017, 08:11:30 PM

^
But, Icarus, I would wager there are those macho types who would hunt the serpent for 50c!

I do remember, back in the 50s when bananas came as full stalks, packed in straw, in "rifle boxes" with hand holes in the sides. Helping my friend's greengrocer father unpacking those was a job for rubber gloves, elastic bands round jacket cuffs abd screw-top jars - that was our job, catch any beastie before it hid. And beasties there were! London Zoo had a van that came round to pick up these visitors when they were phoned up. Must have done a lot of mileage!

It was they who also took away the very poorly baby alligator found in a crate of Floridan oranges. But not poorly enough to miss biting the father's finger! Probably needed the protein. He was still in the reptile house about ten years later.

Who would have thought being a greengrocer and fruitier could be so adventurous a trade? All very sterile and safe these days...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2017, 11:59:25 PM

Quote from: No one on June 06, 2017, 06:32:42 PM
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Correct you are! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2017, 12:15:04 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 06, 2017, 07:01:16 PM
But, "giant"? 1cm? 10mm? 0.01m?

Strangely I understand what you say, though I must admit to disliking 99.9% of the arachnid species some, like the little hunting spiders (maybe 5mm or less, black and white speckles, though some tropical ones are like little peacocks) I find fascinating as they skitter about very fast.

Its the big momma "house spiders" that used to bother me. Maybe up to 25mm legspan, they are also hunters and "hear" through their legs. So, when you move your foot to get up and find the glass and postcard they "hear" the vibration, work out the direction spin and sometimes run towards you! One night I had five trapped under glass waiting to be evicted, bloody swarm of them!

Many years ago I lived in a bedsit above a shop. On the floor below was a woman I really fancied. 1am one morning, gentle tap on the door awoke me. It was my gorgeous neighbour in a dressing gown... " 'Allo, me luck's in," thought I!

But no such luck, she had been staring, terrified, at a huge momma house spider, in her room,for three hours before getting the courage to seek help. I astounded myself, I just grabbed the beastie in my hand, gently, took it down stairs and deposited it in a hedge.

Marvelous what the need of a little chivalry to a female will do to drive male courage to new heights! Thus is the legend of St Gloucester and the Spider, another damsel saved from distress...

I like spiders and other arachnids, though at a certain distance. :grin:

Tell me, how would St Gloucester fare against a horde of creepy crawlies? :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:02:59 AM

Recusant.
Is it me, or has he been quiet lately? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2017, 08:11:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2017, 12:15:04 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 06, 2017, 07:01:16 PM
But, "giant"? 1cm? 10mm? 0.01m?

Strangely I understand what you say, though I must admit to disliking 99.9% of the arachnid species . . .
[.. .]
Marvelous what the need of a little chivalry to a female will do to drive male courage to new heights! Thus is the legend of St Gloucester and the Spider, another damsel saved from distress...

I like spiders and other arachnids, though at a certain distance. :grin:

Tell me, how would St Gloucester fare against a horde of creepy crawlies? :sidesmile:

Harvestmen are one of the ones that bothers St Gloucester not a lot, though he has not met then in that quantity. Not nesrly enough goblets in the castle for that problem!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 07, 2017, 11:17:36 AM

Kinda lonely, again. Makes me want to go back to an old love interest that never worked out. She made it clear she hates me. And she did get over it though but now she does drugs and doesn't keep up with me despite my attempts to. And drugs are a no go for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:38:39 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 07, 2017, 11:17:36 AM
Kinda lonely, again. Makes me want to go back to an old love interest that never worked out. She made it clear she hates me. And she did get over it though but now she does drugs and doesn't keep up with me despite my attempts to. And drugs are a no go for me.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:41:16 PM

I was just thinking, Crow retired, 6/6/2016. Today is 6/7/2017. :sad sigh:
~That's all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2017, 07:39:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:41:16 PM
I was just thinking, Crow retired, 6/6/2016. Today is 6/7/2017. :sad sigh:
~That's all.

It's a shame he went. But he was a big boy and made a choice. It's the nature of forums that people come and go. There is nothing stopping him coming back except his choice to remain gone. You could always ask him back, just as I did you. I'd ask but he never gave me his contact details directly and although I can see his email address in his account profile it's not public so I can't abuse my access and contact him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 07, 2017, 07:58:48 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:41:16 PM
I was just thinking, Crow retired, 6/6/2016. Today is 6/7/2017. :sad sigh:
~That's all.

Hrm...
6/6/2016...

2016/6/6...

6/6/6...

666.

I bet that means that Crow misses us too. Well, everyone but me. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 08:18:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 07, 2017, 07:39:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:41:16 PM
I was just thinking, Crow retired, 6/6/2016. Today is 6/7/2017. :sad sigh:
~That's all.
It's a shame he went. But he was a big boy and made a choice. It's the nature of forums that people come and go. There is nothing stopping him coming back except his choice to remain gone. You could always ask him back, just as I did you. I'd ask but he never gave me his contact details directly and although I can see his email address in his account profile it's not public so I can't abuse my access and contact him.

QuoteIt's the nature of forums that people come and go.

Yes, I seem to be having a difficult time with this. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 08:32:48 PM

Quote from: Davin on June 07, 2017, 07:58:48 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2017, 06:41:16 PM
I was just thinking, Crow retired, 6/6/2016. Today is 6/7/2017. :sad sigh:
~That's all.
Hrm...
6/6/2016...

2016/6/6...

6/6/6...

666.

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King of the bottomless pit! Son of perdition! Wicked one! Lawless one!
...etc., etc., etc.
Maybe that's why I want him to come back. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2017, 09:39:20 AM

UK General Election today. Wish us luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 08, 2017, 10:39:25 AM

Quote from: OldGit on June 08, 2017, 09:39:20 AM
UK General Election today. Wish us luck!

Yeah, now, which bunch are going to do Britain the least damage? Still can't make up my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 08, 2017, 01:57:56 PM

Quote from: OldGit on June 08, 2017, 09:39:20 AM
UK General Election today. Wish us luck!

Yes good luck, hope it turns out better for you folks in the UK than it did for us chumps here in the US...have to admit I find your elections a bit hard to follow, been reading up on it this morning over coffee.

This general information is somewhat helpful.
General election 2017: Manifesto guide on where the parties stand (http://www.bbc.com/news/election-2017-39955886)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2017, 02:03:55 PM

Voted at lunch time. I'm flipping between optimism and dread about the result!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 08, 2017, 06:48:38 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2017, 02:03:55 PM
Voted at lunch time. I'm flipping between optimism and dread about the result!

If you don't mind sharing Claire, what's your best "optimistic" result, and what your most "dreaded" result with the election?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2017, 07:29:54 PM

Fuck knows what Friday will bring!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 08, 2017, 08:37:02 PM

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Fuck knows what Friday will bring!

Birth.
Joy.
Sorrow.
Failure.
Redemption.
Panic.
Despair.
Agony.
iSheep.
Arguments.
Winning.
Losing.
Parallel parking.
Chickens crossing roads.
Death.

Just to name a few.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2017, 08:43:58 PM

Quote from: No one on June 08, 2017, 08:37:02 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5)Tank:
Fuck knows what Friday will bring!

Birth.
Joy.
Sorrow.
Failure.
Redemption.
Panic.
Despair.
Agony.
iSheep.
Arguments.
Winning.
Losing.
Parallel parking.
Chickens crossing roads.
Death.

Just to name a few.

Choose life
Etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 08, 2017, 09:17:22 PM

Quote from: No one on June 08, 2017, 08:37:02 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.motortrend.com%2F_siteconfigs%2F_global%2Fimages%2Fcommunity%2Fbbcode%2Ficon_quote.gif&hash=7e397439145e530551380cd19bacaedf98bb1cd5)Tank:
Fuck knows what Friday will bring!

Birth.
Joy.
Sorrow.
Failure.
Redemption.
Panic.
Despair.
Agony.
iSheep.
Arguments.
Winning.
Losing.
Parallel parking.
Chickens crossing roads.
Death.

Just to name a few.

There are some magpies in there I think . . .

Left wing crap, right wing crap . . . Same old crap!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 03:38:59 PM

Hope it went well for all you in the UK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 03:45:10 PM

Well I moved...a bowel...in my new apartment! :dance: My Dad helped me move all my stuff here yesterday and I just finished unpacking! :heyhey: There are still some things I need, like fucking soap. I also don't have silverware for my dishes but my Dad said I can have his. I'm pretty much all set here in this bachelor pad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 09, 2017, 04:31:59 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 03:45:10 PM
Well I moved...a bowel...in my new apartment! :dance: My Dad helped me move all my stuff here yesterday and I just finished unpacking! :heyhey: There are still some things I need, like fucking soap. I also don't have silverware for my dishes but my Dad said I can have his. I'm pretty much all set here in this bachelor pad.

Good stuff, Arturo!

Nice to have your own household and essentially run it on your rules. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 09, 2017, 04:42:52 PM

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 09, 2017, 05:58:31 PM

Yes, that's very cool Arturo...congratulations. Perfect timing as well since you have the entire weekend ahead of you to party, and break in your bachelor pad appropriately 8)

We all will expect a full report with plenty of nasty details on Monday. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 09, 2017, 06:14:40 PM

Well done and mazel tov!

Just a question: is fucking soap for before or after?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 09, 2017, 06:30:16 PM

During?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 09, 2017, 06:46:50 PM

Quote from: Davin on June 09, 2017, 06:30:16 PM
During?

That may sting a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 09, 2017, 06:48:37 PM

Not if it's special soap just for that purpose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 09, 2017, 06:54:38 PM

Perhaps its a matched "Him & Her" set of penis and vagina shaped soap bars.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 09, 2017, 06:57:34 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 09, 2017, 06:54:38 PM
Perhaps its a matched "Him & Her" set of penis and vagina shaped soap bars.

I think there's a business opportunity in that idea.

I fear we are corrupting innocent young Arturo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 09, 2017, 07:43:10 PM

^^^ You three "Potty Mouths" need to sit back down in your desks, and keep quite! Talking 'bout, pee pee and va-jie-jie shaped soap and shit. >:(

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 09, 2017, 07:45:29 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 09, 2017, 07:43:10 PM
^^^ You three "Potty Mouths" need to sit back down in your desks, and keep quite! Talking 'bout, pee pee and va-jie-jie shaped soap and shit. >:(

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No shit . . . Just the soap thanks! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 07:52:07 PM

I got the soap 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 09, 2017, 07:54:03 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 07:52:07 PM
I got the soap 8)

Ah ... but which one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 09, 2017, 10:33:26 PM

Always after. Why use fucking soap before the pants are dropped and the squat is popped?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 11, 2017, 12:02:46 AM

I got a message from someone on the schizophrenia forum with the title "Projection". The title is what you always see first and when I clicked on it, all it was , was the guy asking me if I astral project. I wonder if it's because it's summer that all the crazies come out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 13, 2017, 03:26:29 PM

This seems to be the final week of schools for most kids around this area...a young girl in my yoga class took her last final on Friday, and today she has only half a day and then she's done for good and will graduate in a week or so from High School.

I told her that she was too fucking happy about it, and should keep her damn emotions in check around us older working people.

She told us she was going to take the rest of June and all of July off to unwind. Brat. >:(

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 13, 2017, 09:15:22 PM

The farm truck lost a coolant hose and all of its coolant. It was the line I had tried replacing the connector on but gave up when it wouldn't come free of the heater core. Hoping for the best and trying to get out of work early to assess the damage but I'm fearing the worst. If the truck ran hot too long this could be a disaster. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2017, 09:56:03 PM

Had, for me, a productive day.

My neighbour, Andy, an ex-builder but now a bit disabled and I are going to tackle our shared and rather tatty street door. All the windows have been raplaced over the years but the door is now about 30 years old and looks it! I own my flat but Andy rents from his son, who does not want to co-invest in a new street door.

Job one was to fill the round hole where the old lock was properly, I had only patched it up to keep the weather out. Find a hole saw slightly larger than the hole and cut a plug with it sounds simple. But I ended up cutting three thin discs which I had to glue and screw together. Then it needed "turning to size", using the guide drill holes, a 6mm bolt and nut, the electric hand drill and a file. Took a few try fittings before I had a slightly tapered plug that tapped in for a real snug fit. With glue.

Now it happens that the street door is at the bottom of a flight of stairs and my workshop atop a ladder in the loft. And I have a dicky ticker... Job took all morning due to the periods of rest I needed during the five ascents and descents! Still, job done and also the doorstep has been sanded ready for a repaint as well.

Then the slightly drippy cold tap on the bathroom basin decided to go for broke (literally) - almost constant flow - after I washed my hands. I have had the new taps for about three months, xSP is not the only procrastinator! I hate changing taps!!

There is a ceramic pillar supporting the sink that makes getting both hands in to guide the tap spanner very difficult, and you need one to hold the tap anyway. Back up into the loft for the tap spanner I last used about 15 years ago. I must have been in an organised mode then, it was actually where it should be! About half an hour's cussing, fumbling, dropping spanners, scraping knuckles and mopping up - another job done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 13, 2017, 10:10:27 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 13, 2017, 09:56:03 PM

And I have a dicky ticker...

I know know that means a weak heart, but I so want to use the phrase in a sentence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2017, 10:31:18 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 13, 2017, 10:10:27 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 13, 2017, 09:56:03 PM

And I have a dicky ticker...

I know know that means a weak heart, but I so want to use the phrase in a sentence.

Best use of it was in a an extremely un-PC, but immensely funny, TV series set in a French cafè during WW2. The local mayor lusted after the mother of Renè, the cafè owner, but his "dicky ticker" (in a pseudo-French accent) always got in the way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 05:46:53 AM

I got tired just reading about your busy day. I am heading towards something similar soon. A year ago we removed the old deep pile carpeting in my apartment and had the floors sanded and sealed, The result was beautiful (the floors are teak parquet) - I will post some photos some time. Now the doors have 50mm gaps at the bottom I want to fill in to end up with 6mm gaps. I have already done the front door, so I have an idea how to do it.

Perhaps I should invite you for a working visit to my place, Gloucester. I think I have a defibrillator somewhere, in case your ticker needs a bit of stimulation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2017, 08:06:11 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 05:46:53 AM
I got tired just reading about your busy day. I am heading towards something similar soon. A year ago we removed the old deep pile carpeting in my apartment and had the floors sanded and sealed, The result was beautiful (the floors are teak parquet) - I will post some photos some time. Now the doors have 50mm gaps at the bottom I want to fill in to end up with 6mm gaps. I have already done the front door, so I have an idea how to do it.

Perhaps I should invite you for a working visit to my place, Gloucester. I think I have a defibrillator somewhere, in case your ticker needs a bit of stimulation.

Don't need the defibrillator, got one permanently implanted!

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About the size of a small dumbphone. Sits just under the skin below my left collar bone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 14, 2017, 09:33:30 AM

JJ - hope the engine's OK!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 14, 2017, 04:32:26 PM

Farm truck lives!!! And best of all, it wasn't my work that went bad. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 09:54:46 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 14, 2017, 08:06:11 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 05:46:53 AM
I got tired just reading about your busy day. I am heading towards something similar soon. A year ago we removed the old deep pile carpeting in my apartment and had the floors sanded and sealed, The result was beautiful (the floors are teak parquet) - I will post some photos some time. Now the doors have 50mm gaps at the bottom I want to fill in to end up with 6mm gaps. I have already done the front door, so I have an idea how to do it.

Perhaps I should invite you for a working visit to my place, Gloucester. I think I have a defibrillator somewhere, in case your ticker needs a bit of stimulation.

Don't need the defibrillator, got one permanently implanted!

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About the size of a small dumbphone. Sits just under the skin below my left collar bone.

Are you aware of it? I imagine it's a bit uncomfortable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2017, 10:39:13 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 09:54:46 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 14, 2017, 08:06:11 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 14, 2017, 05:46:53 AM
I got tired just reading about your busy day. I am heading towards something similar soon. A year ago we removed the old deep pile carpeting in my apartment and had the floors sanded and sealed, The result was beautiful (the floors are teak parquet) - I will post some photos some time. Now the doors have 50mm gaps at the bottom I want to fill in to end up with 6mm gaps. I have already done the front door, so I have an idea how to do it.

Perhaps I should invite you for a working visit to my place, Gloucester. I think I have a defibrillator somewhere, in case your ticker needs a bit of stimulation.

Don't need the defibrillator, got one permanently implanted!

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About the size of a small dumbphone. Sits just under the skin below my left collar bone.

Are you aware of it? I imagine it's a bit uncomfortable.

It is a very obvious lump (especially since I have lost weight) but 99.99% of the time I am not aware of it. The only time it makes its presence known is if the skin over it suffers even a fairly small impact - no padding under skin - or if I get my left arm at an extreme angle in bed, that tends to strain the "encapsulation," the sort of internal scar tissure now lining the pocket. This causes a minor stinging long before it gets critical.

Any sign of infection over the implant site is cause for a quick trip to hospital. Infection can invade the veins via the cable entry points, then travel down them into the heart itself. The cables are about 2mm diameter and are triaxial: pacing signal, monitoring signal and shock pulse conductors.

I do have to be a little careful when a passenger in the left hand car seats, a sudden stop with the safety strap in the wrong place could do serious damage if it shifted the unit and put a strain on the cable entries to the veins. Severe internal bleeding would be the worst outcome. The cables can actually be felt through the skin and there is a loop in them to reduce the above strain.

I could make a case for not using a seat belt as a passenger in a two seater, in a four + seater I would be expected to sit in a right side seat - no excuse.

A few years ago the battery, normally having a 7 year life, went flat at about 3.5 years - a phone type buzzer alerts you that it is 90%, then 95%, then 98% expended. It went to the third warning in three days! By the time I got on the op. table for a replacement there was insufficient energy left to give me a therapeutic shock (which was bipolar + - 813 Volts at 32 Joules for that model!)

This caused something of a panic in the company that made it. It was due to a reduced internal resistance because of metalic lithium "whiskers" growing across the electrolyte. That used to be a problem with Ni-Cd batteries.

Now I live with a box next to my bed that interogates the unit, via a Bluetooth like radio link, for battery usage and charge state (plus a couple of other things) every night. This is sent via its own, free to me, Internet telephone dongle connexion to a base computer that alerts my local hospital if there is a problem.

It still amazes me that a device that constantly paces my heart, constantly records the last few minutes of heart action on a rolling "fiifo" memory window - but passing any anomalies into a permanent store - and communicates daily with this new gizmo can still operate for up to 7 years when my phone, with a battery that alone is about a third of the volume of the whole ICD unit, can only manage a very few days on standby!

It is an amazing piece of technology and I love it and the teams that developed it. A variation is used to dramatically reduce the effects of Parkinsonism, and another is being developed to alleviate some forms of severe depression. Other neurological conditions may come later.

My life literally relies on this electronic pal and some strong chemistry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 15, 2017, 05:42:17 AM

That is a fascinating explanation - thank you. I suppose they will develop a a model at some time that can be charged from outside with an induction coil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 15, 2017, 06:25:12 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 15, 2017, 05:42:17 AM
That is a fascinating explanation - thank you. I suppose they will develop a a model at some time that can be charged from outside with an induction coil.

Fairly certain that is in tthe chain, but it may need quite a few hours every day, no missing, to get the energy across in suffucient quantity without a very strong signal. I would also consider a portable back-up system, with a high capacity battery to power it, to carry st all times. The event of having a flat battery in an rmergency or away from a mains supply is terrifying! I am also wondering about the relative energy capacity of primary v secondary cells of the same physical dimensions. Perhaps a changeable battery, external to the ICD, could mean a larger one with a longer life and not dumping the expensive (£20 000 was mentioned to me 8 years ago) electronics just because the battery is flat! The unit is in an electron beam welded titanium case.

Those with a significant battery life left at the demise of the implantee are often recovered for re-use in 3rd world countries. A replaceable external bsttery could extend that practice, but it might also hit the economics of the companies making the ICDs!

I should also mention that there are rumours of installing a cellohone transmitter and GPS reporter triggered by dangerous heart states wherever you are.

PS. It seems that secondary lithium cells have a reduced life on repeated recharge. I know my phone batteries get silly low capacities after a couple of years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 15, 2017, 10:14:26 PM

Just found out, via a radio prog, that "The Wizard of Oz" was a political allegory with all the characters representing constituencies or actual people. Even "Oz" was taken from the abreviation for the standard measure of gold, the ounce.

Another childhood pleasure deflated! I had to bribe my sister to accompany me to see it because I was so short they would not let me in on my own! They thought I was too young.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 16, 2017, 05:47:41 PM

Haven't seen Magdalena around for a few days.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 16, 2017, 05:59:03 PM

Quote from: Davin on June 16, 2017, 05:47:41 PM
Haven't seen Magdalena around for a few days.

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Was thinking the same nyself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 16, 2017, 06:36:35 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 16, 2017, 05:59:03 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 16, 2017, 05:47:41 PM
Haven't seen Magdalena around for a few days.

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Was thinking the same nyself.

I didn't notice that she was gone but I was thinking about her. I was waiting for her to respond to one of my posts after my trying provocation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2017, 09:08:31 PM

Quote from: Davin on June 16, 2017, 05:47:41 PM
Haven't seen Magdalena around for a few days.

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Yes, I hope everything's OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2017, 03:57:23 AM

I think I've fried my brain. I was looking all over the place for a datasheet I thought I had misplaced but turns out I never had it at all. :query:

Still dealing with lingering feelings of confusion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 06:38:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2017, 03:57:23 AM
I think I've fried my brain. I was looking all over the place for a datasheet I thought I had misplaced but turns out I never had it at all. :query:

Still dealing with lingering feelings of confusion.

Bin there, dun that...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 17, 2017, 07:04:47 AM

Quote from: Arturo on June 16, 2017, 06:36:35 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 16, 2017, 05:59:03 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 16, 2017, 05:47:41 PM
Haven't seen Magdalena around for a few days.

(https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380373721ra/727427.gif)

Was thinking the same nyself.
I didn't notice that she was gone but I was thinking about her. I was waiting for her to respond to one of my posts after my trying provocation.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2017, 09:08:31 PM
Yes, I hope everything's OK.

You guys are so sweet, thank you for thinking about me. :hug:

Well, the reason I haven't been around the forum is because of health issues--kind of. I went to the doctor and it didn't go well. :(
The person who takes your temperature and weight asked, "Why are you here?" I told her, and she said, "Oh, wow!"
My reaction:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

The doctor sees me and asks, "Why are you here?" I told him, and he says, "Oh, wow!"
My reaction:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

He ordered a blood test and an ultrasound, he said depending on those results, we might also need to do an MRI of my brain.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I think I just need Father Bruno to perform an exorcism--That's all. :notsure:

Anyways, I'm sorry for leaving you all of you alone. I'm just concentrating on feeling "good" despite everything else. I don't need to worry until all the results come in. I miss being here with all of you, but I think I need to spend more time on other things, right now. I'm not feeling "happy" or "funny" these days. I guess I'll be doing a lot of this:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

But I'm ready for whatever life throws at me right now.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Before I go, I want to share a funny story with all of you. Well, maybe some of you won't think it's funny. I'm sorry if you're offended by it.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I noticed that my six-year-old son was trying to hit a fly that flew inside the house. A few minutes later he came with something in his hand and asked me, "What is this?" I said, "That's a Rosary, I think each of those beads represents a prayer." He said, "Oh, well...can I wack the fly with it?" I said, "No, you can't do that, use something else!" My man thinks I should've said, "Yes, you can whack the fly with it!" :snicker:

I don't even know how that thing--the rosary--not the fly, got in my house. :(

Anyways, I'll come say, "Hi" another day. :wave hi:
OK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 17, 2017, 07:18:40 AM

We luvs yer, Mags, take care!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2017, 07:20:11 AM

Good luck. I hope it turns out well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 17, 2017, 07:42:43 AM

I hope you're okay mags!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 17, 2017, 10:38:36 AM

Good luck Mags, hope all ends up ok

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 17, 2017, 12:54:02 PM

Hope all goes well and they only find good things!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 17, 2017, 03:12:36 PM

I'd like to echo what others have expressed, I hope everything ends up OK Mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2017, 04:17:04 PM

I hope all goes well. We'll be here waiting :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 17, 2017, 04:29:32 PM

Hope everything turns out okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 17, 2017, 04:48:11 PM

Hope all is well Mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 17, 2017, 05:42:43 PM

Fingers crossed, Mags!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 17, 2017, 09:40:35 PM

God damn it Mags...don't you be sick or I will come out there to Kalifornia and besides perform a much needed exorcism on you, but kick your ass as well!

Seriously I'll be thinking of you my dearest friend , hope all goes well.

I'm busy this weekend, but I'll come back tomorrow and check up on you.

Also keeping all my digits crossed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 18, 2017, 04:21:45 AM

I don't much like doctors mags but I hope you have a good one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 18, 2017, 05:07:33 AM

All the above responses indicate that we care for you Mags. For sure add me to the list. You are a special person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 18, 2017, 06:09:15 AM

Hoping for the best, Mags, take care of yourself. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 18, 2017, 07:08:59 AM

Fingers crossed, Mags

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM

As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 19, 2017, 06:14:47 PM

I can foresee problems if they ask you to pretend to be sane.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 19, 2017, 07:22:15 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 19, 2017, 06:14:47 PM
I can foresee problems if they ask you to pretend to be sane.

This was raised at the meeting . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 19, 2017, 07:38:39 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 07:22:15 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 19, 2017, 06:14:47 PM
I can foresee problems if they ask you to pretend to be sane.

This was raised at the meeting . . .

:i'mok:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:04:10 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Sounds like...fun. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 20, 2017, 01:27:48 AM

Maybe try a simulated payment, Gloucester. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 01:33:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Sounds like...fun. ;D

I don't know if you're being sarcastic, but I sincerely think it sounds like a hoot. I love everything about this idea, including the make up to simulate injuries and fake injections.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:41:45 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 01:33:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Sounds like...fun. ;D
I don't know if you're being sarcastic, but I sincerely think it sounds like a hoot. I love everything about this idea, including the make up to simulate injuries and fake injections.

:P I was being a little sarcastic, I think I would rather be the one applying make up and trying my best to make it look like an injury (that looks like fun) than having a bunch of medical students play doctor with me as their patient.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 02:05:23 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:41:45 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 01:33:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Sounds like...fun. ;D
I don't know if you're being sarcastic, but I sincerely think it sounds like a hoot. I love everything about this idea, including the make up to simulate injuries and fake injections.

:P I was being a little sarcastic, I think I would rather be the one applying make up and trying my best to make it look like an injury (that looks like fun) than having a bunch of medical students play doctor with me as their patient.

Well, keep in mind that my degree (looong unused) is in Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology was my jam, so stuff like this is right up my alley.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2017, 03:52:16 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:41:45 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 01:33:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2017, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Sounds like...fun. ;D
I don't know if you're being sarcastic, but I sincerely think it sounds like a hoot. I love everything about this idea, including the make up to simulate injuries and fake injections.

:P I was being a little sarcastic, I think I would rather be the one applying make up and trying my best to make it look like an injury (that looks like fun) than having a bunch of medical students play doctor with me as their patient.

It's play nursey, not doctor.

Will void my mind of 1960s images of young ladies in starched little bib aprons and hats and black stockings being very strict with me . . . :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM

Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 04:26:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.

Any news yet, Sweets?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 20, 2017, 04:52:48 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2Fy9ylaWmBlpHZC%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=50e33cee8e6fa9f0af09ecbbbb4a4be14fe1ca97)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 05:31:28 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 04:26:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.
Any news yet, Sweets?

No, not yet. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 05:34:40 AM

Quote from: Arturo on June 20, 2017, 04:52:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2Fy9ylaWmBlpHZC%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=50e33cee8e6fa9f0af09ecbbbb4a4be14fe1ca97)

I was, but then I saw Davin's 6000 posts "celebration."
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l4q8k68dSCkWam8tG/giphy.gif)
That's all I'm here for, today.
Don't worry, Davin, I'm coming.
(https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-554228baf54b64996c22cc6e/rev-0/w-635/f-jpg-gif-webp-webm-mp4/s-5166ed7e93b6fa096c1ae3333927a9ba2fc0f74b.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 05:50:58 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 05:31:28 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 04:26:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.
Any news yet, Sweets?
No, not yet. :sad sigh:

*Hugs* Mags. I'm not going to claim that I know what you're going through, because I don't. But as a fellow Mom, I can imagine a lot of the thoughts that would be going through my mind. Please PM me if you want to. I know I'm not the most sensitive member that HAF has to offer; in fact, I'm often a gleefully merry asshole. But I was a single mom for three years (not that you're a single mom, but that if I take anything in this world seriously, it's momming) and I swear that if I'm sensitive about anything, it's mom stuff. Anyway, PM me if you want to. I'm here, but I also respect your privacy. Loves!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 06:00:39 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 05:50:58 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 05:31:28 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 04:26:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.
Any news yet, Sweets?
No, not yet. :sad sigh:
I'm often a gleefully merry asshole.

:snicker:
No, you're not. At all! :smileshake:

Thank you, Ali. :hug: I'll think about it, OK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 06:36:19 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 06:00:39 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 05:50:58 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 05:31:28 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 20, 2017, 04:26:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2017, 04:13:08 AM
Thanks for all the beautiful comments, everyone! :hug:
You're all so beautiful.
Any news yet, Sweets?
No, not yet. :sad sigh:
I'm often a gleefully merry asshole.
:snicker:
No, you're not. At all! :smileshake:

Thank you, Ali. :hug: I'll think about it, OK?

Okay. I'm here is all. The rest is your prerogative. 😘

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 21, 2017, 10:22:21 PM

I no longer drink, but when I did I was was really excited about all of the new micro-breweries which were popping up all over the country, and found a lot of enjoyment in tasting and sampling their many styles of beers. In fact here in Michigan many of the micro-breweries are highly rated, and they have a wonderful offering of single IPA's, double IPA's, Stout's, Ports, Meade, etc...but as with anything in this world it seems that they can't leave well enough alone, and get to the point were they feel the need to make everything into a beer flavor and simply go too far and end up creating beers that have no reason to be exist.

Thus you come across something like this, a "S'more Porter"...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffnle5QV.jpg&hash=923d99a178f8c822c5d9c295ab04ccbc5e8ab12c)

Really? People want a beer that tastes like melted marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers? WTF ::)

Same thing happened with bagels, folks weren't happy with a plain or garlic bagel, or even an onion, or salted, sesame seed, even Asiago cheese bagel.

No they needed blueberry, raisin, cranberry, pumpkin (Fuck pumpkin-flavored anything), chocolate chip, gingerbread, maple flavored bagels, and even a fucking Hawaiian bagel.

It's armageddon I tell you, end of word time stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2017, 11:36:25 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 19, 2017, 05:42:14 PM
As if I have not spent enough months of my life being questioned, prodded, poked, probed and pierced by medical staff already . . .

. . . I just have to go and volunteer to be a "Simulated Patient" for student medical professionals (below the doctorial grade) to do clinical investigations on and diagnose whatever condition we have been briefed (and trained) to simulate. No actual probing or piercing though, they have "make-up" to simulate wounds and conditions and also prosthetics for injections etc.

Training takes place before the nursing course starts in September. Trouble is the teaching day starts at 9am, I am only just getting out of bed then! Also my free bus pass does not work until 9.30am. The museum where I work refund fares, not sure if the uni does, forgot to ask.

Did something similar once when I was in the military. We were helping to train\test some recruits for the Norwegian Special Forces, setting up some scenarioes with their instructors to test them. One of them was the recovery of a downed pilot. I was decked out in a jumpsuit and an old flight helmet, then hanged from a tree as if I had ejected from a stricken plane and landed badly. They were to get me down from the tree, patched up and transported to the road. All the while I was to play unconcious.

All good fun. Apart for the fact I was hanging from a tree in a Norwegian winter. And they dropped me at one point (In their defence, they were under simulated attack by friends of mine).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2017, 02:47:43 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 21, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
I no longer drink, but when I did I was was really excited about all of the new micro-breweries which were popping up all over the country, and found a lot of enjoyment in tasting and sampling their many styles of beers. In fact here in Michigan many of the micro-breweries are highly rated, and they have a wonderful offering of single IPA's, double IPA's, Stout's, Ports, Meade, etc...but as with anything in this world it seems that they can't leave well enough alone, and get to the point were they feel the need to make everything into a beer flavor and simply go too far and end up creating beers that have no reason to be exist.

Thus you come across something like this, a "S'more Porter"...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ffnle5QV.jpg&hash=923d99a178f8c822c5d9c295ab04ccbc5e8ab12c)

Really? People want a beer that tastes like melted marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers? WTF ::)

Same thing happened with bagels, folks weren't happy with a plain or garlic bagel, or even an onion, or salted, sesame seed, even Asiago cheese bagel.

No they needed blueberry, raisin, cranberry, pumpkin (Fuck pumpkin-flavored anything), chocolate chip, gingerbread, maple flavored bagels, and even a fucking Hawaiian bagel.

It's armageddon I tell you, end of word time stuff.

In fairness, I would much prefer a beer that rates like almost anything other than beer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 22, 2017, 05:49:04 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 21, 2017, 10:22:21 PM
Thus you come across something like this, a "S'more Porter"...

They tend to gat "unusual" guest beers in my favourite eatery.

Have had chocolate beer and capucino beer there - an, er, experience but I will stick to a good hoppy brew for prefference. Still waiting for them to get in some chilli beer!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 08:43:59 AM

I want s'more beer now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 22, 2017, 12:46:28 PM

Last week a girl in about her early 20s with horrible injuries to her face and neck accosted my friend and me asking for money because she'd been in A&E all night, lost her dog, phone and purse and now needed to get home. We both gave her a couple of quid and went on our way. This was in Shaftesbury Avenue (London's theatre land); there probably isn't a hospital very close by. We wondered if we'd been had, but what would a genuine person in that position look like?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 01:33:09 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on June 22, 2017, 12:46:28 PM
Last week a girl in about her early 20s with horrible injuries to her face and neck accosted my friend and me asking for money because she'd been in A&E all night, lost her dog, phone and purse and now needed to get home. We both gave her a couple of quid and went on our way. This was in Shaftesbury Avenue (London's theatre land); there probably isn't a hospital very close by. We wondered if we'd been had, but what would a genuine person in that position look like?

I hope for your sake she was genuine but it sounds dodgy to me. I'd have thought the hospital would have let her get in touch with someone or in the worst case scenario arranged for transport home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 22, 2017, 01:34:48 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 22, 2017, 05:49:04 AM
Have had chocolate beer and capucino beer there - an, er, experience but I will stick to a good hoppy brew for prefference. Still waiting for them to get in some chilli beer!

I've made chocolate beer, actually. It was a stout, which was brewed with cocoa nibs, essentially roasted and shelled cocoa beans. Quite good, if I do say so myself :D I usually drink ales more often, but sometime a hearty stout hits the mark instead. I have also tried chili beer, I believe it was from Rogue Brewery in Portland, Oregon, and it was interesting. Not bad, but I'm not sure if it's something I would reach for on a daily basis.
I've had some other odd ones, but the most bizarre was probably one that I had at a beer fest many years ago. It was made with baby formula. And the beer tap was shaped like a baby bottle nipple. It was not very good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 22, 2017, 01:35:24 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 22, 2017, 12:46:28 PM
Last week a girl in about her early 20s with horrible injuries to her face and neck accosted my friend and me asking for money because she'd been in A&E all night, lost her dog, phone and purse and now needed to get home. We both gave her a couple of quid and went on our way. This was in Shaftesbury Avenue (London's theatre land); there probably isn't a hospital very close by. We wondered if we'd been had, but what would a genuine person in that position look like?

I hope for your sake she was genuine but it sounds dodgy to me. I'd have thought the hospital would have let her get in touch with someone or in the worst case scenario arranged for transport home.

Agreed. That being said, there's a good chance I would have done the same thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 02:08:14 PM

I'm bored waiting for exam papers to be uploaded onto the online marking system.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 22, 2017, 02:56:02 PM

Fuck I just sh@t fire this morning. I bought some buffalo wings a put different varieties of my own hot sauce on them. One included Dave's Insanity sauce and that life up my whole mouth. My body went numb cuz my blood was thinning and I went to sleep at 7 last night. I'm just waking up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 22, 2017, 04:33:32 PM

Quote from: Firebird on June 22, 2017, 01:35:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 22, 2017, 12:46:28 PM
Last week a girl in about her early 20s with horrible injuries to her face and neck accosted my friend and me asking for money because she'd been in A&E all night, lost her dog, phone and purse and now needed to get home. We both gave her a couple of quid and went on our way. This was in Shaftesbury Avenue (London's theatre land); there probably isn't a hospital very close by. We wondered if we'd been had, but what would a genuine person in that position look like?

I hope for your sake she was genuine but it sounds dodgy to me. I'd have thought the hospital would have let her get in touch with someone or in the worst case scenario arranged for transport home.

Agreed. That being said, there's a good chance I would have done the same thing.

I probably would as well, "a couple of quud" would not bankrupt me but could be a meal for another. Though I worry it was just towards the next fix. Otherwise, not much difference from dropping a few items in the food bank donation box.

In hind sight: did she have dressings, stiches or were the sounds in plain view - assuming there was more than bruising? Did she have signs of malnutrition, or anorexia (skinny wrists and neck, sunken eyes etc.) In the moment one does not look so closely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 22, 2017, 05:31:15 PM

I had got jumped once and had my nose broken. I went to a couple guys asking to borrow their phone to which they replied "I don't have one"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 22, 2017, 05:38:47 PM

I'm visiting the Krakow office this week, and went out with a couple of coworkers last night. Got drunker than I have in years, way too much. Going out again tonight, but hoping I can pace myself. These Poles like to drink. I'm kinda worried I won't be able to resist the temptation and peer pressure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2017, 11:17:58 PM

Wow, everybody's travelling lately. Don't drink, take pictures!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 23, 2017, 02:03:39 PM

I came across these on Twitter this morning:

Top 8 things that make Britons cry:
1 One Last Time
2 Mofftiss
3 Holby City
4 Sherlock
5 Fred dying
6 THE HEAT
7 Cold tea
8 Hedwig dying

Most common boob names in Britain:
1 Ant & Dec
2 Love Dome & Love Dome 2, Thunder Dome
3 Margaret & Doreen
4 Bill & Ben
5 Louis & Harry

...I usually just say, "The left one, or the right one".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 02:10:19 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 23, 2017, 02:03:39 PM
I came across these on Twitter this morning:

Top 8 things that make Britons cry:
1 One Last Time
2 Mofftiss
3 Holby City
4 Sherlock
5 Fred dying
6 THE HEAT
7 Cold tea
8 Hedwig dying

Most common boob names in Britain:
1 Ant & Dec
2 Love Dome & Love Dome 2, Thunder Dome
3 Margaret & Doreen
4 Bill & Ben
5 Louis & Harry

...I usually just say, "The left one, or the right one".

Oh, dear, I am not a Briton then! :weepy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 02:31:20 PM

Cold tea makes me cry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 02:57:57 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 02:31:20 PM
Cold tea makes me cry.

What about ice tea? :yum:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 02:59:22 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 02:31:20 PM
Cold tea makes me cry.

But then there's Manhattan Iced Tea. (http://m.drinksmixer.com/drink11975.html)
OK, it has no actual tea in it but after a tall glass or two ot MIT you just don't worry about it!

Hmm, you could always sub the sweet&sour and the Coke for some strong tea . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 02:59:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 02:57:57 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 02:31:20 PM
Cold tea makes me cry.

What about ice tea? :yum:

My last still counts!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 23, 2017, 04:47:37 PM

I'm partial to Alphonse and Gaston. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 05:31:14 PM

I'm thinking of Mags. :( I hope everything turns out ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 06:03:04 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 02:59:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 02:57:57 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 23, 2017, 02:31:20 PM
Cold tea makes me cry.

What about ice tea? :yum:

My last still counts!

I've had a Long Island iced tea, which sounds similar to a Manhattan iced tea, that was very drinkable. Normal iced tea - nope. Wrong, just wrong to have tea cold.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 23, 2017, 08:20:29 PM

Almost all our true southerners are addicted to ultra sweetened cold tea. It is referred to in the regional vernacular as sweetee....all one word. It is consumed in great quantities.by the rank and file

I am partial to hot tea with only the slightest hint of sugar, never with milk or cream. I confess that my tea of choice is usually Earl Grey which I suspect may be anathema to the more discriminate Brit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 09:37:31 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 23, 2017, 08:20:29 PM
Almost all our true southerners are addicted to ultra sweetened cold tea. It is referred to in the regional vernacular as sweetee....all one word. It is consumed in great quantities.by the rank and file

I am partial to hot tea with only the slightest hint of sugar, never with milk or cream. I confess that my tea of choice is usually Earl Grey which I suspect may be anathema to the more discriminate Brit.

Nope, I like Earl Grey, black with sugar. But I prefer green teas in general. However, these days it is 99.9% peppermint infusion. I tried it as an experiment because I had read that it helps with IBS, even the NHS advice site is open minded on this. Seems to work for me!

Also I am not supposed to consume caffeine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 23, 2017, 11:19:32 PM

Not that it bothers me but I seem to be moving from over stretching my deltoid to over stretching my rotator cuff of the right arm. Which are opposing muscles that pull the arm away from each other. It's all about have a good posture and knowing where your arm should be.

I know the exercises to correct the problem and in fact I do them. I started off with my rotator cuff being stretched and then I did some exercises to fix that. Then I felt the pain in my deltoid. So I'm working one and not the other and they need to be of similar strength to correct this.

(Damb I'm good and I didn't even go to school for this)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 24, 2017, 12:44:29 PM

The bounty of Nature . . . And what a pain it can be!

I disturbed a spider's nest. With about a hundred 1.5mm long spiders in it. Which then invaded my hair and clothing looking for somewhere to hide.

I am afraid that I ended up resorting to a small vacuum cleaner, a lot of brushing of hair and a pair of trousers and a shirt getting an early turn in the washing machine. And me a quick shower.

Luckily I did not have Mama to contend with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 24, 2017, 07:58:58 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 24, 2017, 12:44:29 PM
The bounty of Nature . . . And what a pain it can be!

I disturbed a spider's nest. With about a hundred 1.5mm long spiders in it. Which then invaded my hair and clothing looking for somewhere to hide.

I am afraid that I ended up resorting to a small vacuum cleaner, a lot of brushing of hair and a pair of trousers and a shirt getting an early turn in the washing machine. And me a quick shower.

Luckily I did not have Mama to contend with.

That's a very measured response. If my clothes and hair (oh NO, not my hair!!!) were infested with baby spiders I would most likely just set myself on fire.

Working on credit card processing has made me incredibly paranoid. A kid came by the house selling candy, which is not an uncommon thing. My own son has sold candy for fundraisers before. I didn't have any cash, but he helpfully offered that they take credit cards through the square app. I did it, but before I did I backed out of the sale so I could look at the app. It appeared to be on the up and up, but the whole time I was putting in my credit card info, I was thinking "I am typing in almost everything a credit card fraudster needs to go hog wild on my account. With this info, they can make online purchases, and probably have almost enough info to change my pin so they can pull money out of the ATM. They don't have the service code on my card for a convincing counterfeit, but a canny fraudster would easily spot the chip on my card and deduce the service code, and who knows if my bank is currently doing risk screenings on service code." All of this for an elementary school aged child selling chocolates. But I mean, if you wanted to steal someone's info, they would be more trusting of a child, right. So I made sure the app emailed me a receipt so I have the merchant info. If I get fraud on my account, I'm going to make it my personal mission to obliterate that eight year old and everyone who has ever known him.... >:( ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 24, 2017, 09:33:20 PM

^ Good thinking Ali.

I am sad that we must necessarily be vigilant and continuously suspicious, even of little kids.

I will spare you the old man nostalgia bits about the olden days when people were more trustworthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on June 24, 2017, 09:48:00 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 22, 2017, 04:33:32 PM
Quote from: Firebird on June 22, 2017, 01:35:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 22, 2017, 01:33:09 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 22, 2017, 12:46:28 PM
Last week a girl in about her early 20s with horrible injuries to her face and neck accosted my friend and me asking for money because she'd been in A&E all night, lost her dog, phone and purse and now needed to get home. We both gave her a couple of quid and went on our way. This was in Shaftesbury Avenue (London's theatre land); there probably isn't a hospital very close by. We wondered if we'd been had, but what would a genuine person in that position look like?

I hope for your sake she was genuine but it sounds dodgy to me. I'd have thought the hospital would have let her get in touch with someone or in the worst case scenario arranged for transport home.

Agreed. That being said, there's a good chance I would have done the same thing.

I probably would as well, "a couple of quud" would not bankrupt me but could be a meal for another. Though I worry it was just towards the next fix. Otherwise, not much difference from dropping a few items in the food bank donation box.

In hind sight: did she have dressings, stiches or were the sounds in plain view - assuming there was more than bruising? Did she have signs of malnutrition, or anorexia (skinny wrists and neck, sunken eyes etc.) In the moment one does not look so closely.

The marks on her face were like deep grazes rather than just bruising. It's interesting that some of you would do the same thing. I'd rather look back and think I'd probably been had than a vague feeling of having ignored someone in genuine trouble. I agree it sounds dodgy, but as pointed out, a couple of quid was not going to bankrupt me and if it was for a fix, she'd have got the money somehow. I don't like the idea of always being suspicious and cynical.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 24, 2017, 11:28:48 PM

Quote from: Ali on June 24, 2017, 07:58:58 PM
Working on credit card processing has made me incredibly paranoid. A kid came by the house selling candy, which is not an uncommon thing. My own son has sold candy for fundraisers before. I didn't have any cash, but he helpfully offered that they take credit cards through the square app. I did it, but before I did I backed out of the sale so I could look at the app. It appeared to be on the up and up, but the whole time I was putting in my credit card info, I was thinking "I am typing in almost everything a credit card fraudster needs to go hog wild on my account. With this info, they can make online purchases, and probably have almost enough info to change my pin so they can pull money out of the ATM. They don't have the service code on my card for a convincing counterfeit, but a canny fraudster would easily spot the chip on my card and deduce the service code, and who knows if my bank is currently doing risk screenings on service code." All of this for an elementary school aged child selling chocolates. But I mean, if you wanted to steal someone's info, they would be more trusting of a child, right. So I made sure the app emailed me a receipt so I have the merchant info. If I get fraud on my account, I'm going to make it my personal mission to obliterate that eight year old and everyone who has ever known him.... >:( ;D

Square is legit, it's been around for years and is used by plenty of people without issues. And honestly, if your card numbers do get swiped it probably won't affect you too much as long as you're vigilant. I've had my numbers stolen twice over the years, and both times the charges were reversed completely and I got new cards quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 24, 2017, 11:38:39 PM

Tonight is my last night in Krakow before headed back home. I love this place. Not only did I get to visit some cool tourist attractions and discover a fun band at a random music club last night, I've also spent more time hanging out with my Krakow coworkers in the past 72 hours than I have with my Boston-based ones in the past 7 years. Frankly they're friendlier and more interesting.
Maybe I'm just overreacting to what has been a revitalizing trip, but perhaps I just haven't fit into the US, or at least the East Coast, all this time. It's not just this, it's how often I've met interesting people while traveling, the fact that my two most serious relationships were with non-US women, and just the general difference of attitude in parts of Europe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2017, 12:48:39 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 24, 2017, 11:38:39 PM
Tonight is my last night in Krakow before headed back home. I love this place. Not only did I get to visit some cool tourist attractions and discover a fun band at a random music club last night, I've also spent more time hanging out with my Krakow coworkers in the past 72 hours than I have with my Boston-based ones in the past 7 years. Frankly they're friendlier and more interesting.
Maybe I'm just overreacting to what has been a revitalizing trip, but perhaps I just haven't fit into the US, or at least the East Coast, all this time. It's not just this, it's how often I've met interesting people while traveling, the fact that my two most serious relationships were with non-US women, and just the general difference of attitude in parts of Europe.

My brother had the same reaction after being temporarily transferred to his company's European office in the Netherlands, he never wanted to come home. He got an extension twice and I think it broke his heart when they finally said he had to come back to Oregon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 25, 2017, 02:52:13 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 24, 2017, 07:58:58 PM
Working on credit card processing has made me incredibly paranoid. A kid came by the house selling candy, which is not an uncommon thing. My own son has sold candy for fundraisers before. I didn't have any cash, but he helpfully offered that they take credit cards through the square app. I did it, but before I did I backed out of the sale so I could look at the app. It appeared to be on the up and up, but the whole time I was putting in my credit card info, I was thinking "I am typing in almost everything a credit card fraudster needs to go hog wild on my account. With this info, they can make online purchases, and probably have almost enough info to change my pin so they can pull money out of the ATM. They don't have the service code on my card for a convincing counterfeit, but a canny fraudster would easily spot the chip on my card and deduce the service code, and who knows if my bank is currently doing risk screenings on service code." All of this for an elementary school aged child selling chocolates. But I mean, if you wanted to steal someone's info, they would be more trusting of a child, right. So I made sure the app emailed me a receipt so I have the merchant info. If I get fraud on my account, I'm going to make it my personal mission to obliterate that eight year old and everyone who has ever known him.... >:( ;D

My credit cards have the option to send me an alert every time they are used. If you worried about it, you could see if your credit card offers something similar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2017, 09:40:37 AM

Quote from: Firebird on June 24, 2017, 11:38:39 PM
Tonight is my last night in Krakow before headed back home. I love this place. Not only did I get to visit some cool tourist attractions and discover a fun band at a random music club last night, I've also spent more time hanging out with my Krakow coworkers in the past 72 hours than I have with my Boston-based ones in the past 7 years. Frankly they're friendlier and more interesting.
Maybe I'm just overreacting to what has been a revitalizing trip, but perhaps I just haven't fit into the US, or at least the East Coast, all this time. It's not just this, it's how often I've met interesting people while traveling, the fact that my two most serious relationships were with non-US women, and just the general difference of attitude in parts of Europe.

Just bear in mind you're a temporary novelty to those you are meeting. You're interesting and due to leave. People can be nosy about you and gain gossip points and if they don't like you, you'll be gone soon. I found this when I worked in the USA. People would seek out the 'Brit' just to chat. The up side of this is that you get auto-exposed to lots of people hence there is a higher probability of simply meeting people who may find you interesting hence your wife etc. This happened with my friend Will who is a grade one Anglophile and a closet US military historian geek. We get on like a house on fire.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 25, 2017, 02:48:13 PM

Couple things. This being Sunday, I went down stairs and talked with a couple old ladies. Asked if they went to church then got turned into an argument. Both ladies did their best but at the end they didn't want to talk about it.

If this turns into a regular thing with my neighbors I'll just ask them "so you believe a guy who MAGICALLY made everything but you won't believe the universe exploded into existence?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 25, 2017, 02:51:51 PM

Other thing. A girl told me about a gym to train for ninja warrior. I'm going to do that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 25, 2017, 03:06:05 PM

Quote from: ArturoIf this turns into a regular thing with my neighbors I'll just ask them "so you believe a guy who MAGICALLY made everything but you won't believe the universe exploded into existence?"

Probably better to talk about the weather.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2017, 03:07:30 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 25, 2017, 02:48:13 PM
Couple things. This being Sunday, I went down stairs and talked with a couple old ladies. Asked if they went to church then got turned into an argument. Both ladies did their best but at the end they didn't want to talk about it.

If this turns into a regular thing with my neighbors I'll just ask them "so you believe a guy who MAGICALLY made everything but you won't believe the universe exploded into existence?"

Well, in a strongly religiously orientated country that is not, perhaps, the ideal way to make friends and influence people! But, your life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2017, 03:15:22 PM

Talking about food with a friend last night I realised I had not had proper, fat English chips for some weeks.

This morning my weight check showed I was 62.8kg, lightest for about 6 months.

Went to local pubsturant and had grilled chicken breast with smoked bacon and grilled Monterey Jack cheese over the top, sweetcorn, battered onion rings and ENGLISH CHIPS. Washed down with cold Guiness and followed by chocolate brownie and icecream.

Yum. Now replete.

Oops, forgot the "on the mind" bit. Apart from the serving staff and a 30-40ish couple (and one toddler) I was the slimmest person in a karge and mosgly full eatery. Ignoring the couple and the micro-person average age was probably 60-70. We too are becoming a nation of fatties. Makes me both sad and a tad virtuous at ballancing my health against still enjoying the slightly less healthy side of food. It will be just rabbit food and fruit tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 25, 2017, 03:33:26 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 25, 2017, 03:15:22 PM
Talking about food with a friend last night I realised I had not had proper, fat English chips for some weeks.

This morning my weight check showed I was 62.8kg, lightest for about 6 months.

Went to local pubsturant and had grilled chicken breast with smoked bacon and grilled Monterey Jack cheese over the top, sweetcorn, battered onion rings and ENGLISH CHIPS. Washed down with cold Guiness and followed by chocolate brownie and icecream.

Yum. Now replete.

Oops, forgot the "on the mind" bit. Apart from the serving staff and a 30-40ish couple (and one toddler) I was the slimmest person in a karge and mosgly full eatery. Ignoring the couple and the micro-person average age was probably 60-70. We too are becoming a nation of fatties. Makes me both sad and a tad virtuous at ballancing my health against still enjoying the slightly less healthy side of food. It will be just rabbit food and fruit tonight.

God damn that sounds good. Idk what you know about nutrition but have to ever looked it up on the internet?

Slightly related but not rhetorical. I saw this girl yesterday doing these at the gym

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I asked "doesn't that hurt your back?" She told me she doesn't think so and that she only got the idea from videos. It was pretty clear to me she didn't know what she was doing so I told her "you need to do more research than that cuz it's going to hurt your back doing this"

The reason I asked her is she seemed pretty fit and I thought she might knew something I didn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2017, 04:36:09 PM

If she was swinging that weight like that you could well be right, Arturo! Last did weight training in 1961 but ftom shst I remember and what I know of human biology and structural engineering . . . That ain't gonna do her back much good! Seem to remember its a bit like the physics class, levers and pivots, action and reaction - that is how your skeleto-muscular system works and it is designed for some actions and not others. Like siccer players misding the ball and their knee trying to bend the wrong way with the momentum.

I think she is going to stretch muscles then try to use those same muscles to limit the stretch rather than use opposing muscle groups to work against each other, self limiting. But then, my time was when the Alexanda Technique (http://www.alexandertechnique.com), as much a philosophy as anything in vogue. Plus a technique who's name I forget that used only body weight or muscle groups working against each other, very little or no equipment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 25, 2017, 07:18:00 PM

You can swing kettlebells but you're supposed to build up to doing it and you really need an instructor to correct your form.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 26, 2017, 02:20:43 AM

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:notsure: I don't know, man. There's just something about those eyes...looks like it's ready to pounce on your face and chew it right off.

Maybe I've just been watching too much Monty Python and the Holy Grail and its deadly little white rabbit scene.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 26, 2017, 03:40:14 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 26, 2017, 06:36:40 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 25, 2017, 07:18:00 PM
You can swing kettlebells but you're supposed to build up to doing it and you really need an instructor to correct your form.

Maybe, but I still can't work out what advantage swinging in that way offers over merely lifting, either from the elbows or the shoulder and there are sure safer ways to exercise the lower back and legs?

Still, I am too old now to try it for real to work out where the stresses are. Kettle bells? I have trouble just lifting bits of me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 26, 2017, 11:12:56 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on June 26, 2017, 06:36:40 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 25, 2017, 07:18:00 PM
You can swing kettlebells but you're supposed to build up to doing it and you really need an instructor to correct your form.

Maybe, but I still can't work out what advantage swinging in that way offers over merely lifting, either from the elbows or the shoulder and there are xure ssfer ways to exercise the lower back and legs?

Still, I am too old now to try it for real to work out where the stresses are. Kettle bells? I have trouble just lifting bits of me!

It's supposed to be a good combination workout for cardio and strength at the same time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 26, 2017, 01:56:48 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 26, 2017, 03:40:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx
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I trust pills just as much as I trust marsupials or lagomorphs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 26, 2017, 10:34:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 26, 2017, 01:56:48 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 26, 2017, 03:40:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx
little white rabbit

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I trust pills just as much as I trust marsupials or lagomorphs.

So...that means a lot?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 26, 2017, 10:35:42 PM

Just read something about interpersonal relationship and attachment styles. From what I've read here, I have no friends. But also from that, I'm everyone's friend lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 27, 2017, 04:30:28 AM

Nevermind. Can't. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 27, 2017, 02:32:32 PM

I have the need.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 27, 2017, 03:17:35 PM

My work at the moment besides keeping me quite busy is also beginning to stress me fuck out (Which is why I haven't been around here lately, and means I'll probably be around less in the next month or so)...our office is closed next week due to the summer automotive shutdown, but since three of the plants I deal with (Two in Canada) are still going to be operating next week I'm going to have to continue to work anyway (Including the 4th of July because of the bloody Canadians)

Plus, my boss has all of us here working on a new project, LED Retro-fitting for fluorescence lighting fixtures. We are targeting schools so I have a meeting tomorrow and another on Friday at two different schools in the area...it's a lot of work. Have to count every single light fixture in the building, including all of the classrooms, offices, hallways, gymnasiums, locker-rooms, bathrooms, etc...determine what type of bulbs are currently being used in each and then calculate what type of LED Kit would be a suitable replacement.
Calculate the total KwH currently being used annually for the entire building(s), broken down by fixture type, then calculate the KwH our LED system uses, and the savings in energy and money we can offer (Upwards to 60-70 percent annually, quite impressive actually)
Then calculate the cost, plus payback period, determine if there are any rebates or payback programs available through their local energy provider, determine what those paybacks are and then roll it all into an attractive proposal, etc.... All the while continuing to deal with my regular responsibilities and the daily issues that arise from that portion of my job.

I'm burning out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 27, 2017, 05:41:55 PM

^

I was going to ask what the working life of the LED units is v flourescent.

Now I am more bothered how long your working life will be with all that effort to expend!

But I will ask if the LED units are direct swaps with the tubes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 27, 2017, 06:14:44 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on June 27, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
I'm burning out.

Pun intended? ;D

It sounds like a pain, but also very worthwhile and for a good cause. Good luck with everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 27, 2017, 07:20:03 PM

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Just because it can't, doesn't mean it doesn't want to. (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Thumbs%20Up.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 27, 2017, 10:00:00 PM

Quote from: Firebird on June 27, 2017, 06:14:44 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on June 27, 2017, 03:17:35 PM
I'm burning out.
Pun intended? ;D

It sounds like a pain, but also very worthwhile and for a good cause. Good luck with everything.

Yes it was, nice catch Firebird...it's a bit stressful and keeping me busy, but I do enjoy working with the schools.

Quote from: Gloucester on June 27, 2017, 05:41:55 PM
^

I was going to ask what the working life of the LED units is v flourescent.

Now I am more bothered how long your working life will be with all that effort to expend!

But I will ask if the LED units are direct swaps with the tubes?

No, our system is not a direct swap with the tubes. With our retrofit system you remove not only the old tubes, but the sockets, and the ballast as well. Our LED strips, along with our drivers have magnetic strips attached to them so you basically place the strips within the troffer and rewire the driver to the power source; although we do recommend tapping in one screw for the driver to hold in place.

Takes about 10 minutes to do one fixture, in fact the retrofitting doesn't require a licensed electrician to install so the schools can utilize their regular maintenance personal to assist in the changeover.

We guarantee both the LED strips and the drivers for 10 years, though testing has shown them to last on average 15-17 years (So for the next ten years they don't have to worry about replacing any bulbs, or ballasts, and if they do need to make a change they do so with zero costs).

To give you an example of the savings. A high school I'm working with outside of Detroit will see an annual reduction from 124,558 KwH down to 39,076 KwH. (This is only for the hallways, cafeteria and gymnasium, I still have to do a proposal on the classrooms, offices, etc...).

By the way, our drivers come in 10W increments, for 10W's to 50W's, and it's the driver that controls the brightness, so basically we can reduce the energy consumption in one fixture by 60%. (LED strips come in different lumens, from 3500 to 5000)

"Brighter Ideas for a Brighter Tomorrow"

Here's a video if your just bloody bored to death and will watch anything at this point :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 27, 2017, 10:30:05 PM

LEDs are the way to go, they changed all our street lights (bar one that had a different diameter post, they have not got round to making an adapter yet) from wide spectrum sodium.

Only places I have filament bulbs left are in an PIR controlled light, the dimmable one in my ceiling fan globe (even a supposedly dimmable low energy bulb flickered) (both now halogen) and the oven and microwave.

Trouble is the cheap ones often have a limited life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2017, 11:57:58 PM

Quote from: No one on June 27, 2017, 07:20:03 PM
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Just because it can't, doesn't mean it doesn't want to. (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Thumbs%20Up.png)

You get what I'm saying, No one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on June 28, 2017, 03:06:32 AM

Mr Ali is making me Sopa de Fideo (got the recipe from my mom) because that's the only thing I wanted. Watching him sauté the pasta I understand how much he likes me. I think food must be one of my "love languages."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 28, 2017, 10:49:16 PM

Met thus really nice older lady on skype. ❤

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 29, 2017, 03:33:22 AM

Quote from: Ali on June 28, 2017, 03:06:32 AM
Mr Ali is making me Sopa de Fideo (got the recipe from my mom) because that's the only thing I wanted. Watching him sauté the pasta I understand how much he likes me. I think food must be one of my "love languages."

How does one sauté pasta with soap? Do you shred a bar of Zest or just use a measured amount of liquid Ivory dish soap? Maybe use the ivory as the base for the sauze and then garnish with Zest flakes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 29, 2017, 05:25:38 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 29, 2017, 03:33:22 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 28, 2017, 03:06:32 AM
Mr Ali is making me Sopa de Fideo (got the recipe from my mom) because that's the only thing I wanted. Watching him sauté the pasta I understand how much he likes me. I think food must be one of my "love languages."

How does one sauté pasta with soap? Do you shred a bar of Zest or just use a measured amount of liquid Ivory dish soap? Maybe use the ivory as the base for the sauze and then garnish with Zest flakes?

I cleans your insides wonderfully.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 29, 2017, 08:05:13 AM

Maybe I'm crashing?

I've been so active for so long. I've been lifting weights, making phone calls, doing research, moved in my apartment, building a pc, making new friends and talking to girls. And that's just what comes to mind.

But lately I haven't been feeling like eating. I still have tons of energy to do stuff but today my body felt like it just weakened. It might be from not eating much or maybe a lack of nutrient.

I am worried about my eating habits because I don't want that to cause more problems and turn into a psychotic episode. I wasn't eating much when I had my first and that may or may not have been drug induced. I don't see my doctor for a couple months so I hope to get a new appointment sooner to tell them I'm in need of something to stimulate my appitite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 29, 2017, 02:47:50 PM

Going through major changes is something than can affect an appetite. What are your calories in and calories out? If you're not losing more than 1 lbs a week, I wouldn't worry about eating too little. Unless you don't want to eating too little. Then if you're losing 1 lbs a week, add in 500 calories a day. Eating salty and/or sugary things increases ones appetite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2017, 07:17:23 PM

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:cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 30, 2017, 01:52:01 AM

Do. Or do not. There is no try.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 30, 2017, 12:59:25 PM

I have to get the train down to London this evening for a work meeting tomorrow. I usually look forward to going but it's going to be so rushed this year that I don't want to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:13:00 AM

Earworms.

Thunder, feel the thunder. Lightning and the thunder. Thunder.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 01, 2017, 02:28:32 AM

Been chatting online with my mother. Once again I am reminded of how fortunate I am. She had to have eye surgery recently, so she couldn't drive. She had to pester my stepfather endlessly to get him to take her anywhere. All those months I couldn't drive after breaking my knee, I never once had to pester my husband to take me anywhere. The smallest mention of me wanting to go somewhere, and he was asking me how long it would be before I was ready to go. Never a word of complaint about taking me to work or picking me up from work at 2 am. I never felt like I was a bother or a nuisance. Something like that may seem small, but it really isn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 11:18:34 AM

After spending the fourth day out of five mostly in the workshop I am reminded if a quirk in my nature. I enjoy abalysing a problem and creating things that have an immediate need, never could do things for their own sake.

I do seem (despite the state of my room) an organisational streak and can, surprisingly to me as well, spend ages making rigs and jigs, organising tools and materials . . . Like what I are doing currently. Maybe I will actually make something (other than a rig or jig) one day!

Never mind, it keeps mind and body active, hopefully tuning a few more muscles back up, whilst I can't find many ways of using my skills, knowledge etc out in the world of charity. Trouble is I have few formal qualifications and some of the jobs I could do should be filled by a paid staff member. The local school has stopped its evening craft clubs because of a lack of formally qualified staff willing to supervise, a legal requirement - I once helped in the workshop there many years ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 01, 2017, 09:36:55 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 11:18:34 AM
Never mind, it keeps mind and body active, hopefully tuning a few more muscles back up, whilst I can't find many ways of using my skills, knowledge etc out in the world of charity. Trouble is I have few formal qualifications and some of the jobs I could do should be filled by a paid staff member. The local school has stopped its evening craft clubs because of a lack of formally qualified staff willing to supervise, a legal requirement - I once helped in the workshop there many years ago.

A lot of good and useful service is being refused because of the presumed requirement for credentials. That is a damned shame. I know of several people who are experts at their crafts. They would be pleased to pass on their knowledge of their crafts and life experiences. Absent some sort of credential their service goes unfulfilled.

That is not the sum of the folly. There are agencies who refuse to allow old people to contribute. The thinking, apparently, is that old people are all senile and do not have the ability to communicate useful skills.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 10:01:12 PM

Quote from: Icarus on July 01, 2017, 09:36:55 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 11:18:34 AM
Never mind, it keeps mind and body active, hopefully tuning a few more muscles back up, whilst I can't find many ways of using my skills, knowledge etc out in the world of charity. Trouble is I have few formal qualifications and some of the jobs I could do should be filled by a paid staff member. The local school has stopped its evening craft clubs because of a lack of formally qualified staff willing to supervise, a legal requirement - I once helped in the workshop there many years ago.

A lot of good and useful service is being refused because of the presumed requirement for credentials. That is a damned shame. I know of several people who are experts at their crafts. They would be pleased to pass on their knowledge of their crafts and life experiences. Absent some sort of credential their service goes unfulfilled.

That is not the sum of the folly. There are agencies who refuse to allow old people to contribute. The thinking, apparently, is that old people are all senile and do not have the ability to communicate useful skills.

Yet, there have been "mentoring" projects - I was involved in one with the Probation Service 30 odd years ago. It worked, got some kids back to school and into work.

Then the government cut the funding. The recidivation wave that followed overloaded the service and probably cost many times the funding,

I taught literacy and numeracy for a few years to both kids and adults. Now you have to pay hundreds of pounds for a two year course before you can be accepted as an unpaid volunteer. Madness! There is a similar problem teaching immigrant to improver their English. Utter madness!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 10:51:13 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 30, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
I have to get the train down to London this evening for a work meeting tomorrow. I usually look forward to going but it's going to be so rushed this year that I don't want to go.

Hope it was better than you were expecting. Going into London always cheers me up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:06:19 PM

Quote from: Velma on July 01, 2017, 02:28:32 AM
Been chatting online with my mother. Once again I am reminded of how fortunate I am. She had to have eye surgery recently, so she couldn't drive. She had to pester my stepfather endlessly to get him to take her anywhere. All those months I couldn't drive after breaking my knee, I never once had to pester my husband to take me anywhere. The smallest mention of me wanting to go somewhere, and he was asking me how long it would be before I was ready to go. Never a word of complaint about taking me to work or picking me up from work at 2 am. I never felt like I was a bother or a nuisance. Something like that may seem small, but it really isn't.

Lucky you Velma; I've got one like that too and he dyes my hair for me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM

Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2017, 04:54:43 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

From my untutored observations if the "fine art" world there is little rhyme or reason for their choices. I once watched a prog with George Melly, the famous jazz singer (who sounded like a drain being force cleaned,) and some old bird who smoked cigars discussing art in a most pretentious and supercilious way. Utter BS to me!

Some I can underdtand but a lot just goes over my head. As you imply, Essie, whilst being impressed with the technical skill the "art" content often seems elusive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 07:11:25 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

I think there are close analogies between art and science. To help one get to grips with it, I think the following divisions may be helpful:

1. There is practical science, or technology, that most people can understand. This is usually based on fundamental research that may have seemed pointless and incomprehensible to the "man in the street" at the beginning. Cell phones are a good example.
The equivalent to this in the art world is commercial art, that is used in areas like advertising. Some adverts that are very easy to understand by the masses may use abstraction or surrealism, which were very difficult to understand by ordinary folk when artists started working in these styles.

2. There is another category of science that can be understood by non-scientists who like to read about science or even dabble, like amateur astronomers. In art, we are in the area of decorative non-commercial art. Examples are the reproductions or originals of landscapes, portraits, or still lifes that people hang on their walls as part of the interior decoration scheme. Many people have favourite works by Picasso or Monet that were met with incomprehension by the public when they were first painted.

3. Then we have the truly avant-garde science, where the results are so weird that normal people struggle to understand them. Obvious examples are quantum mechanics or work by people like Stephen Hawking. Some of this research may lead to dead ends (maybe String Theory?) but it is still necessary to walk that path. Some of it will lead to results that become mainstream science and later find practical applications. Similarly, we have artists who are compelled to explore the boundaries and push them back, often in academic environments. Again, the general public may not understand any of this and ridicule the results of these artistic experiments. Where is the line between the avant-garde and avant-garbage? The serious artists are driven to experiment and are absolutely sincere about their work; they are not out to con the public. A large portion of this will probably lead to dead ends, but it still has to be done. There are journals that publish the results and hypotheses of advanced science. In art, new, boundary-pushing art is introduced to an often baffled public in exhibitions, lectures, and publications.

I know I am going to be criticized for over-simplifying. I am aware that it is a spectrum and that there are many fine nuances between the three categories I mentioned.

In the above I am assuming that scientists and artists are sincere and that we should give them the benefit of the doubt and try to look at their work without prejudice. Of course, I am not denying that there are poseurs and con artists out there. And we will, of course, always have annoyingly pretentious people who talk about these things, but I guess that is inevitable (I hope I am not seen as one of these because I am writing this).

Music is another art form that I find very interesting, because exactly the same categories exist in music.

It would be nice to hear any other opinions on the visual arts or music from other members.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM

Been a bit of a tough week.

Last weekend we went back to my old hometown to visit my grandmother and to take in the Air Base aniversary air show.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399644_10154429428455981_481212051549300774_n.jpg?oh=96906ef81ea22c6dc30076d44e4811ca&oe=59D96D61)

The trouble began on Sunday as we were getting ready to go home. My grandmother started fussing over her bank card code and how she had trouble remembering it. After harping on about that for the better part of an hour she started getting unsteady on her feet and going incoherent. Me and my dad relized she was probably having a stroke and called an ambulance.
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 02, 2017, 02:07:37 PM

Thank you for you thoughtful response; it makes sense. I like the idea that there are those who push hard against the prevailing boundaries, but feel a bit uneasy in case they're conning us. i wouldn't want them to not be doing it though. same with the science, especially the science.

I found it quite disconcerting to see the work of FE students being so influenced by some of the more, (to me), outlandish stuff because it looked derivative rather than their own ideas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 02, 2017, 02:11:13 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

Oh man, I'm so sorry guardian. Will be thinking of you guys. Where is she now, still in the hospital?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2017, 02:27:14 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Been a bit of a tough week.

[. . . ]

Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

My thoughrs are with you, Guardian

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 03:00:42 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 02, 2017, 02:07:37 PM
Thank you for you thoughtful response; it makes sense. I like the idea that there are those who push hard against the prevailing boundaries, but feel a bit uneasy in case they're conning us. i wouldn't want them to not be doing it though. same with the science, especially the science.

I found it quite disconcerting to see the work of FE students being so influenced by some of the more, (to me), outlandish stuff because it looked derivative rather than their own ideas.

You are welcome, Essie. Yes, there will always be charlatans, but I really believe they are far outnumbered by artists who are working in good faith. The con artists do not survive long, because in the end there is always peer review, which in the art world is largely a matter of consensus. If an artist is deemed to have made a legitimate contribution in the judgement of critics, academics, and other artists, one can be sure that the artist's work will survive. Of course, reputations can decline, as is currently the case with Henry Moore, but I would still love to have a Moore sculpture in my garden! If you want to buy something, I recommend that you go to one of the reputable galleries, where they will be happy to guide you. The ones that have been around for many years are unlikely to risk their reputations by conning the public.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2017, 04:02:54 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Been a bit of a tough week.

Last weekend we went back to my old hometown to visit my grandmother and to take in the Air Base aniversary air show.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399644_10154429428455981_481212051549300774_n.jpg?oh=96906ef81ea22c6dc30076d44e4811ca&oe=59D96D61)

The trouble began on Sunday as we were getting ready to go home. My grandmother started fussing over her bank card code and how she had trouble remembering it. After harping on about that for the better part of an hour she started getting unsteady on her feet and going incoherent. Me and my dad relized she was probably having a stroke and called an ambulance.
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

That sucks, G85. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2017, 04:09:55 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 04:54:43 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

From my untutored observations if the "fine art" world there is little rhyme or reason for their choices. I once watched a prog with George Melly, the famous jazz singer (who sounded like a drain being force cleaned,) and some old bird who smoked cigars discussing art in a most pretentious and supercilious way. Utter BS to me!

Some I can underdtand but a lot just goes over my head. As you imply, Essie, whilst being impressed with the technical skill the "art" content often seems elusive.

Have you ever heard of avant-garde painter who goes by the name of Pierre Brassau?

One art critic said of his work:

QuotePierre Brassau paints with powerful strokes, but also with clear determination. His brush strokes twist with furious fastidiousness. Pierre is an artist who performs with the delicacy of a ballet dancer.

Pierre Brassau (http://hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/pierre_brassau_monkey_artist/) :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 04:45:49 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 02, 2017, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.
Oh man, I'm so sorry guardian. Will be thinking of you guys. Where is she now, still in the hospital?

Yeah. Still in hospital. If she gets well enough she'll probably have to go into a long-term care facility. The sad part is that her mother ended up there as well, and my grandmother swore she'd never live like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2017, 04:47:28 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2017, 04:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 04:54:43 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

From my untutored observations if the "fine art" world there is little rhyme or reason for their choices. I once watched a prog with George Melly, the famous jazz singer (who sounded like a drain being force cleaned,) and some old bird who smoked cigars discussing art in a most pretentious and supercilious way. Utter BS to me!

Some I can underdtand but a lot just goes over my head. As you imply, Essie, whilst being impressed with the technical skill the "art" content often seems elusive.

Have you ever heard of avant-garde painter who goes by the name of Pierre Brassau?

One art critic said of his work:

QuotePierre Brassau paints with powerful strokes, but also with clear determination. His brush strokes twist with furious fastidiousness. Pierre is an artist who performs with the delicacy of a ballet dancer.

Pierre Brassau (http://hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/pierre_brassau_monkey_artist/) :snicker:

Didn't recognise the name but remember the incudent.

Purely abstract art, in its definitiion of, "relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but rather seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colours, and textures." does little for me, I see it only as something I find unreadable about the artist's mental status. Other may seek to read it through the filter of their own perception - and all of them probably get it wrong! I would not bother, the shape might resonate with something in my mind or not, so Pierre's output will have a good a chance of doing so as that of a human brush wielder.

In the final analysis, for me at least, art might have value in the technical, spiritual, emotional or intellectual areas. But that only in my perception, the perception of another is of academic interest only - why was it "crap" to him but attractive to me? A question of psychology as much as anything else, nothing to do with the piece itself as an objective entity, a collection of substances arranged in a particular manner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 05:29:28 PM

One good thing is that different people have different taste and preferences, which makes the world much more interesting. That is why one finds galleries that concentrate on particular schools and periods. Also, it is not surprising that Pierre's works look like the end product of some people's art. However, the end product (painting, sculpture, etc.) is just that: an end product that results from the act of artistic creation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 02, 2017, 06:00:01 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 05:29:28 PM
One good thing is that different people have different taste and preferences, which makes the world much more interesting. That is why one finds galleries that concentrate on particular schools and periods. Also, it is not surprising that Pierre's works look like the end product of some people's art. However, the end product (painting, sculpture, etc.) is just that: an end product that results from the act of artistic creation.

Hmm, "act of artistic creation"... is that sometimes a euphemism for "psychiatric event?

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 06:35:15 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 06:00:01 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 02, 2017, 05:29:28 PM
One good thing is that different people have different taste and preferences, which makes the world much more interesting. That is why one finds galleries that concentrate on particular schools and periods. Also, it is not surprising that Pierre's works look like the end product of some people's art. However, the end product (painting, sculpture, etc.) is just that: an end product that results from the act of artistic creation.

Hmm, "act of artistic creation"... is that sometimes a euphemism for "psychiatric event?

:grin:

Ha, yes. Look at van Gogh, and in music, Robert Schumann. Not the stablest of people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 02, 2017, 11:13:58 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Been a bit of a tough week.

Last weekend we went back to my old hometown to visit my grandmother and to take in the Air Base aniversary air show.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399644_10154429428455981_481212051549300774_n.jpg?oh=96906ef81ea22c6dc30076d44e4811ca&oe=59D96D61)

The trouble began on Sunday as we were getting ready to go home. My grandmother started fussing over her bank card code and how she had trouble remembering it. After harping on about that for the better part of an hour she started getting unsteady on her feet and going incoherent. Me and my dad relized she was probably having a stroke and called an ambulance.
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

That's horrible news Guardian. Very sorry to hear it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 02, 2017, 11:27:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2017, 04:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 04:54:43 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

From my untutored observations if the "fine art" world there is little rhyme or reason for their choices. I once watched a prog with George Melly, the famous jazz singer (who sounded like a drain being force cleaned,) and some old bird who smoked cigars discussing art in a most pretentious and supercilious way. Utter BS to me!

Some I can underdtand but a lot just goes over my head. As you imply, Essie, whilst being impressed with the technical skill the "art" content often seems elusive.

Have you ever heard of avant-garde painter who goes by the name of Pierre Brassau?

One art critic said of his work:

QuotePierre Brassau paints with powerful strokes, but also with clear determination. His brush strokes twist with furious fastidiousness. Pierre is an artist who performs with the delicacy of a ballet dancer.

Pierre Brassau (http://hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/pierre_brassau_monkey_artist/) :snicker:

I too remembered the incident but not the name. Maybe the 🐒 was representing his reality using shape, colour and texture etc😀😀😀

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 02, 2017, 11:34:15 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 02, 2017, 04:54:43 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

From my untutored observations if the "fine art" world there is little rhyme or reason for their choices. I once watched a prog with George Melly, the famous jazz singer (who sounded like a drain being force cleaned,) and some old bird who smoked cigars discussing art in a most pretentious and supercilious way. Utter BS to me!

Some I can underdtand but a lot just goes over my head. As you imply, Essie, whilst being impressed with the technical skill the "art" content often seems elusive.

Agreed. The BS is worse than the paintings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 03, 2017, 12:48:58 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Been a bit of a tough week.

Last weekend we went back to my old hometown to visit my grandmother and to take in the Air Base aniversary air show.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19399644_10154429428455981_481212051549300774_n.jpg?oh=96906ef81ea22c6dc30076d44e4811ca&oe=59D96D61)

The trouble began on Sunday as we were getting ready to go home. My grandmother started fussing over her bank card code and how she had trouble remembering it. After harping on about that for the better part of an hour she started getting unsteady on her feet and going incoherent. Me and my dad relized she was probably having a stroke and called an ambulance.
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

Feel sorry for your grandmother gurad. You'll be ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2017, 06:41:17 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 02, 2017, 01:09:04 PM
Been a bit of a tough week.

Last weekend we went back to my old hometown to visit my grandmother and to take in the Air Base aniversary air show.
...

The trouble began on Sunday as we were getting ready to go home. My grandmother started fussing over her bank card code and how she had trouble remembering it. After harping on about that for the better part of an hour she started getting unsteady on her feet and going incoherent. Me and my dad relized she was probably having a stroke and called an ambulance.
Turns out she didn't have a stroke, but a pretty severe brain hemmorage. Now a week late she can't speak coherently, is still paralyzed in her left side and apparently can't recognize people.
Don't know how this ends, but no realistic possibility is good.

Very sorry to hear this G85. I hope it goes as well as it can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:10:42 AM

Sorry to hear about your Grandmother :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:14:18 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 10:51:13 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 30, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
I have to get the train down to London this evening for a work meeting tomorrow. I usually look forward to going but it's going to be so rushed this year that I don't want to go.

Hope it was better than you were expecting. Going into London always cheers me up.

The whole weekend was a bit of a travel nightmare TBH. Apologies to those on my FB you've already heard me moan! My train down to London didn't actually get there until about 1:30am as there was an attempted suicide from one of the rail bridges which meant we were stuck in Nuneaton for about 4-hours. I had to be up for my work meeting early the next morning so by the time I got checked in at my hotel I didn't have much sleep.

Then on the way back, Virgin trains cancelled a lot of the northern services, blaming a lack of drivers. It meant when a train finally did run there was about 4 trains worth of people trying to cram onto one train and again I didn't get home till nearly midnight.

A very tiring weekend and I didn't get to see much of London at all. The only upside was a very nice free lunch!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:49:49 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

It's only really since I started trying to get into painting myself that I started appreciating a wider range of artistic styles.

Personally I'm not a fan of the photorealism type of work as I want art to be something more than just a good representation of what someone can see. With a lot of time and practice anyone can learn to paint but I think fewer people have that creative ability to push boundaries or produce pieces of art that really make people stop and think.

Even though you thought the ones that were reduced to a few simple lines were awful, they have still left a lasting impression on you and they are possibly the ones you'd talk about the most to people. I don't think art should simply be about what people like or don't like, if that makes any sense?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 03, 2017, 12:26:14 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:49:49 AM
Personally I'm not a fan of the photorealism type of work as I want art to be something more than just a good representation of what someone can see.

Me too, that's why we have cameras. It did make sense in Renaissance painting, though, before cameras. I also must say I like the work of Chuck Close, especially his pixellated portraits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 03, 2017, 12:26:14 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:49:49 AM
Personally I'm not a fan of the photorealism type of work as I want art to be something more than just a good representation of what someone can see.

Me too, that's why we have cameras. It did make sense in Renaissance painting, though, before cameras. I also must say I like the work of Chuck Close, especially his pixellated portraits.

I can appreciate the technical skill and level of observation but like you say it seems a little redundant now we have cameras. I have never heard of Chuck Close so will have to look him up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 09:09:43 PM

By the way...
My blood test results:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 03, 2017, 09:15:28 PM

Nice, Mags! Glad to hear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 03, 2017, 09:17:11 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 09:09:43 PM
By the way...
My blood test results:
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Yayyyyy! At least someone is having a good day!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 03, 2017, 09:19:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 09:09:43 PM
By the way...
My blood test results:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7abA4a0QCXtSxGN2/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 03, 2017, 09:26:35 PM

I don't get the first gif, but from the reactions it's a good thing so: :cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 03, 2017, 09:54:59 PM

Yippee, Mags!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 03, 2017, 09:56:18 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 03, 2017, 09:26:35 PM
I don't get the first gif, but from the reactions it's a good thing so: :cheerleader:

This is a bad result for a blood test:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 10:15:24 PM

Quote from: Davin on July 03, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 03, 2017, 09:26:35 PM
I don't get the first gif, but from the reactions it's a good thing so: :cheerleader:

This is a bad result for a blood test:

:secrets1: Thanks for translating, Davin.
There's only two results when it comes to blood tests, the good:
(https://ncmbl.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/mcsmoke3.gif)
The bad and ugly:
(https://kiwifarms.net/attachments/blood-test-gif.180828/)

;D

Thanks for all the wonderful comments, everyone. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 03, 2017, 11:20:22 PM

That's great, Mags! :grin:

:whew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 04, 2017, 12:37:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 03, 2017, 11:20:22 PM
That's great, Mags! :grin:

:whew:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 04, 2017, 02:29:35 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:14:18 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 10:51:13 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 30, 2017, 12:59:25 PM
I have to get the train down to London this evening for a work meeting tomorrow. I usually look forward to going but it's going to be so rushed this year that I don't want to go.

Hope it was better than you were expecting. Going into London always cheers me up.

The whole weekend was a bit of a travel nightmare TBH. Apologies to those on my FB you've already heard me moan! My train down to London didn't actually get there until about 1:30am as there was an attempted suicide from one of the rail bridges which meant we were stuck in Nuneaton for about 4-hours. I had to be up for my work meeting early the next morning so by the time I got checked in at my hotel I didn't have much sleep.

Then on the way back, Virgin trains cancelled a lot of the northern services, blaming a lack of drivers. It meant when a train finally did run there was about 4 trains worth of people trying to cram onto one train and again I didn't get home till nearly midnight.

A very tiring weekend and I didn't get to see much of London at all. The only upside was a very nice free lunch!

What a pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 04, 2017, 02:41:11 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 03, 2017, 10:49:49 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 01, 2017, 11:31:19 PM
Went to he BP Portrait Award exhibition at the National Portait Gallery this week and Mr M liked the ones that look so like photographs that it's hard to tell the difference. Much as I admire the artistry, I do find them a bit creepy. I like the slightly more impressionistic ones. There was one that had a face shape but no features; just a few brush strokes which I thought was awful. Can any of you artists out there explain to me what the criteria might be for being chosen out of the thousands of entries to the final 53 that made it?

It's only really since I started trying to get into painting myself that I started appreciating a wider range of artistic styles.

Personally I'm not a fan of the photorealism type of work as I want art to be something more than just a good representation of what someone can see. With a lot of time and practice anyone can learn to paint but I think fewer people have that creative ability to push boundaries or produce pieces of art that really make people stop and think.

Even though you thought the ones that were reduced to a few simple lines were awful, they have still left a lasting impression on you and they are possibly the ones you'd talk about the most to people. I don't think art should simply be about what people like or don't like, if that makes any sense?

Yep, that does make sense thank you. I don't have to like an artwork to be impressed by it and if it makes me uncomfortable then it is succeeding in expanding my horizons. I love the Sky programme Portrait Artist of the Year even though the judges sometimes sound a bit pretentious, not to say talking utter crap sometimes. The different styles produced from one subject are amazing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 01:15:28 AM

I think he's oversimplifying things a bit, and I'm not sure what I think of it as I don't know enough on the neuroscience of creativity to have an informed opinion. :notsure:

I personally don't mind uncertainty because I've accepted the fact that there's so much that we won't know...let alone the things we don't even know we don't know. I don't see that as the source of my creative moments however, but what do I know. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 05, 2017, 05:39:28 AM

5:15 who knew this time existed!
At least this time of years it's light.
Off to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 10:07:59 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 01:15:28 AM

I think he's oversimplifying things a bit, and I'm not sure what I think of it as I don't know enough on the neuroscience of creativity to have an informed opinion. :notsure:

I personally don't mind uncertainty because I've accepted the fact that there's so much that we won't know...let alone the things we don't even know we don't know. I don't see that as the source of my creative moments however, but what do I know. :shrug:

I read an interesting little book recently about creativity (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Think-Like-Artist-Lead-More-Creative-Productive/0241970806). It doesn't really go into details about the neuroscience but looks at the common traits highly creative people have including asking lots of questions and not assuming like mentioned in the video. There's also other factors like studying lots of other similar creative people, artists for example rarely just produce a moment of inspiration but instead their pieces of work are more likely to be the result of heavy study of other artists and building up their design over many trials.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 05, 2017, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 01:15:28 AM

I think he's oversimplifying things a bit, and I'm not sure what I think of it as I don't know enough on the neuroscience of creativity to have an informed opinion. :notsure:

I personally don't mind uncertainty because I've accepted the fact that there's so much that we won't know...let alone the things we don't even know we don't know. I don't see that as the source of my creative moments however, but what do I know. :shrug:

I read an interesting little book recently about creativity (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Think-Like-Artist-Lead-More-Creative-Productive/0241970806). It doesn't really go into details about the neuroscience but looks at the common traits highly creative people have including asking lots of questions and not assuming like mentioned in the video. There's also other factors like studying lots of other similar creative people, artists for example rarely just produce a moment of inspiration but instead their pieces of work are more likely to be the result of heavy study of other artists and building up their design over many trials.

Not only artists, us technical types learn a lot from what others actually do. Whrn listrning to the radio I often watch videos of home inventions, novel uses for tools etc. Not always for immediate use but it all goes in and mostly pops up again when needed - maybe as I saw it maybe in a different guise.

Which enters into the neuro- stuff again. How do I, or anyone else, manage to separate the parts of the brain that handle sound and vision enough to absorb both what is heard and what is seen at the same time. Is this inherent or learned I wonder. I can see it being a useful skill for a primitive hunter, even in the RAF, just another bunch of hunters/fighters in essence, being fully aware to all senses - including complying with verbal orders for future action whilst doing somethjng completely different, that may be complex and/or dangerous, as those orders are sent over the comm system - was essential.

But, I digress...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 05:01:07 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 05, 2017, 03:42:16 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 01:15:28 AM

I think he's oversimplifying things a bit, and I'm not sure what I think of it as I don't know enough on the neuroscience of creativity to have an informed opinion. :notsure:

I personally don't mind uncertainty because I've accepted the fact that there's so much that we won't know...let alone the things we don't even know we don't know. I don't see that as the source of my creative moments however, but what do I know. :shrug:

I read an interesting little book recently about creativity (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Think-Like-Artist-Lead-More-Creative-Productive/0241970806). It doesn't really go into details about the neuroscience but looks at the common traits highly creative people have including asking lots of questions and not assuming like mentioned in the video. There's also other factors like studying lots of other similar creative people, artists for example rarely just produce a moment of inspiration but instead their pieces of work are more likely to be the result of heavy study of other artists and building up their design over many trials.

Not only artists, us technical types learn a lot from what others actually do. Whrn listrning to the radio I often watch videos of home inventions, novel uses for tools etc. Not always for immediate use but it all goes in and mostly pops up again when needed - maybe as I saw it maybe in a different guise.

Which enters into the neuro- stuff again. How do I, or anyone else, manage to separate the parts of the brain that handle sound and vision enough to absorb both what is heard and what is seen at the same time. Is this inherent or learned I wonder. I can see it being a useful skill for a primitive hunter, even in the RAF, just another bunch of hunters/fighters in essence, being fully aware to all senses - including complying with verbal orders for future action whilst doing somethjng completely different, that may be complex and/or dangerous, as those orders are sent over the comm system - was essential.

But, I digress...

Hearing and vision are dealt with by completely different parts of the brain:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-LoldW0XMpbk%2FUDYTGqzsIDI%2FAAAAAAAAAQc%2FJMlH0O0vAtI%2Fs640%2Ffunctions_of_the_brain.jpg&hash=17a59668e61cb0c12bd2dca1d0a228fd61d1e862)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 05, 2017, 06:21:14 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 05:01:07 PM

Hearing and vision are dealt with by completely different parts of the brain:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-LoldW0XMpbk%2FUDYTGqzsIDI%2FAAAAAAAAAQc%2FJMlH0O0vAtI%2Fs640%2Ffunctions_of_the_brain.jpg&hash=17a59668e61cb0c12bd2dca1d0a228fd61d1e862)

Yup, know that :grin: but are there different areas for integrating sight and hearing into cognition and memory?

I am typing this as I listen to the news, humans can multi-task, write coherent (?) text whilst fully understanding whst is heard. Both take cognition if I have the correct term. I am hopeful Silver will affirm or correct this. But, I will probably remember very few details of either, the news is transitory anyway, may well be different in the next edition so only the sketchiest of memory is needed. I will also have to re-read this in order to rezpond to any responses - which is part of the reason we quote each other (also polite to new readers, saves them searching high and low for context!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 05, 2017, 07:16:03 PM

The human brain is like a car with a stick, not everyone knows how to use it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 07:33:02 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 05, 2017, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 05:01:07 PM

Hearing and vision are dealt with by completely different parts of the brain:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-LoldW0XMpbk%2FUDYTGqzsIDI%2FAAAAAAAAAQc%2FJMlH0O0vAtI%2Fs640%2Ffunctions_of_the_brain.jpg&hash=17a59668e61cb0c12bd2dca1d0a228fd61d1e862)

Yup, know that :grin: but are there different areas for integrating sight and hearing into cognition and memory?

I am typing this as I listen to the news, humans can multi-task, write coherent (?) text whilst fully understanding whst is heard. Both take cognition if I have the correct term. I am hopeful Silver will affirm or correct this. But, I will probably remember very few details of either, the news is transitory anyway, may well be different in the next edition so only the sketchiest of memory is needed. I will also have to re-read this in order to rezpond to any responses - which is part of the reason we quote each other (also polite to new readers, saves them searching high and low for context!)

I think I'm right in saying the evidence shows we actually multi task worse than we think we do. Hang on, I remember seeing something recently about it...

https://youtu.be/GMEHc-TMVpk if that works from my phone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 05, 2017, 08:01:50 PM

I've read that humans can not actually multitask. Though they can preform several tasks at once, the brain can only truly concentrate on one at a time.

For instance, say you are walking down the street, talking on the phone. You hail a taxi. You're still talking on the phone as you reach for the door handle, while you are reaching, that is what the brain is actually paying attention to. So, even though you're in the middle of a conversation while you are reaching, in that brief moment that you are reaching, you are not really listening to what is being said.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 05, 2017, 08:47:29 PM

Quote from: No one on July 05, 2017, 08:01:50 PM
I've read that humans can not actually multitask. Though they can preform several tasks at once, the brain can only truly concentrate on one at a time.

For instance, say you are walking down the street, talking on the phone. You hail a taxi. You're still talking on the phone as you reach for the door handle, while you are reaching, that is what the brain is actually paying attention to. So, even though you're in the middle of a conversation while you are reaching, in that brief moment that you are reaching, you are not really listening to what is being said.

Hmm, chances are you don't get 100% performance in every simultaneous task but "multiplexing" seems to work sufficiently as a passable semblance of "multitasking" for some, in practical terms.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:18:44 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 10:07:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 01:15:28 AM

I think he's oversimplifying things a bit, and I'm not sure what I think of it as I don't know enough on the neuroscience of creativity to have an informed opinion. :notsure:

I personally don't mind uncertainty because I've accepted the fact that there's so much that we won't know...let alone the things we don't even know we don't know. I don't see that as the source of my creative moments however, but what do I know. :shrug:

I read an interesting little book recently about creativity (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Think-Like-Artist-Lead-More-Creative-Productive/0241970806). It doesn't really go into details about the neuroscience but looks at the common traits highly creative people have including asking lots of questions and not assuming like mentioned in the video. There's also other factors like studying lots of other similar creative people, artists for example rarely just produce a moment of inspiration but instead their pieces of work are more likely to be the result of heavy study of other artists and building up their design over many trials.

Interesting. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:37:50 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 05, 2017, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 05:01:07 PM

Hearing and vision are dealt with by completely different parts of the brain:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-LoldW0XMpbk%2FUDYTGqzsIDI%2FAAAAAAAAAQc%2FJMlH0O0vAtI%2Fs640%2Ffunctions_of_the_brain.jpg&hash=17a59668e61cb0c12bd2dca1d0a228fd61d1e862)

Yup, know that :grin: but are there different areas for integrating sight and hearing into cognition and memory?

I am typing this as I listen to the news, humans can multi-task, write coherent (?) text whilst fully understanding whst is heard. Both take cognition if I have the correct term. I am hopeful Silver will affirm or correct this. But, I will probably remember very few details of either, the news is transitory anyway, may well be different in the next edition so only the sketchiest of memory is needed. I will also have to re-read this in order to rezpond to any responses - which is part of the reason we quote each other (also polite to new readers, saves them searching high and low for context!)

These are the so called "primary" sensory cortices. Vision is in the occipital lobe and hearing is in the temporal lobe.

(https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-1efde0cbcb862cdae9336c3743b07114-c)

The areas that integrate sensory information (and other processes) is called the association cortex, which is basically all poly and multimodal areas.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fantranik.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F11%2Fleft-lateral-view-functional-areas-cerebral-cortex-motor-sensory-association-areas.jpg&hash=0cf41995568f418225552823424863e26f441e8f)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:57:54 PM

I think people certainly like to believe that they can multitask effectively, but when put to the test... :notsure: They could be some that are better than others, that is wholly possible, just as there are people with better working memories than others, which is the type of memory (prefrontal cortex) required for remembering information for a short period of time before it is consolidated into short-term memory or forgotten. Like what the first word of this reply is. Can you remember without going back and seeing what it is? :grin:

Probably not, but don't worry too much about that, it's perfectly normal. You remembered it long enough to read the whole sentence and extract the gist of it. But why are some things forgotten while others are remembered? There are two important factores that go into consolidating a memory, or learning something so to speak: attention and emotion.

The problem with multitasking is that is there is more that one task competing for a person's attention, which is not an infinite resource. Attention is limited. Working memory is limited, and the more you have on your mind the worse you do in consolidating new memories, or learning.

Tl;Dr: I think the average person is not good at multitasking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 06, 2017, 01:01:51 AM

I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 06, 2017, 07:49:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:57:54 PM
Tl;Dr: I think the average person is not good at multitasking.

OK, maybe things like training (in the armed forces and emergency services for e.g.s) can improve (for those able in the first place) multitasking or activity multiplexing. Remembering the whole of an instruction whilst doing two other things is a bit academic, learning to select and retain the essentials from an instruction may be more achievable. In most practical circumstances in the two examples

I used long term retention of thise ibstructions is not rewuired. If time allows a briefing, requiring concentrated sttention, and note tsking msybe, serves to cover the long term stuff. "3rd squad, go right 100 metres and establish an FOP in the most defensible building" only has to be remembered for as long as is needed to accomplished the task. Actually that contains surperfluous verbiage, "Three squad, set FOP 100 right," would be enough - the squad should know what kind of building is best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 06, 2017, 08:17:46 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 06, 2017, 07:49:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:57:54 PM
Tl;Dr: I think the average person is not good at multitasking.

OK, maybe things like training (in the armed forces and emergency services for e.g.s) can improve (for those able in the first place) multitasking or activity multiplexing. Remembering the whole of an instruction whilst doing two other things is a bit academic, learning to select and retain the essentials from an instruction may be more acievable.

What training does is make you practise so much that you don't have to think about what you're doing. A lot of of becomes automatic and almost subconscious. It is like driving, to begin with we have to think about every action but with more and more driving hours parts of it become automatic and we can drive whilst also listening to music or talking to others in the car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 06, 2017, 09:11:04 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 06, 2017, 08:17:46 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 06, 2017, 07:49:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2017, 11:57:54 PM
Tl;Dr: I think the average person is not good at multitasking.

OK, maybe things like training (in the armed forces and emergency services for e.g.s) can improve (for those able in the first place) multitasking or activity multiplexing. Remembering the whole of an instruction whilst doing two other things is a bit academic, learning to select and retain the essentials from an instruction may be more acievable.

What training does is make you practise so much that you don't have to think about what you're doing. A lot of of becomes automatic and almost subconscious. It is like driving, to begin with we have to think about every action but with more and more driving hours parts of it become automatic and we can drive whilst also listening to music or talking to others in the car.

Now, what is the difference between training, practice and learning repeated experience? Perhaps both of the latter acheive the first? "Trsining", fir me, has the elements of formality, "Do this then fo thst". Yes, you are "trained" to drive the car, told the functions of the controls and instruments, guven a verbal set of ground rules etc. After that sharing your attention between the road situation, use of the controls, observation of the essential instruments/indicators and understanding the instructor's instructions is syrely either inherent or not. If it is inherent then it can be probably be improved by practice rather than instruction. Though things like, "Mirror, shoulder, indicator, manouver" are learned by rote.

Some things are done at the "auto-pilot/muscle memory" level (though this has dangers) most complex experiences surely have unique characteristics that need evaluation and decision, whilst still doing three other things at the same tine. For some panic is the reaction to unexpected, for others training and practice, mental or physical, reduce that tendency.

So, inherent or "trained" , the ability to do three or more things, to an acceptable level of competence, at once is practical and pragmatic I think. Whildt I have redpect for mist psychology unless their experiments and findings reflect the pragmatism of real life . . . Whether we "multi-task" or "multiplex" is irrelevant to life-as-we-live-it, of academic interest only, sonething about "dancing angels" and "pinheads" comes to mind!

Tl:dr, as Silver said! Training and repetitive learning can only improve and enhance an inherent ability.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2017, 10:58:14 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 06, 2017, 09:11:04 AM
Now, what is the difference between training, practice and learning repeated experience? Perhaps both of the latter acheive the first? "Trsining", fir me, has the elements of formality, "Do this then fo thst". Yes, you are "trained" to drive the car, told the functions of the controls and instruments, guven a verbal set of ground rules etc. After that sharing your attention between the road situation, use of the controls, observation of the essential instruments/indicators and understanding the instructor's instructions is syrely either inherent or not. If it is inherent then it can be probably be improved by practice rather than instruction. Though things like, "Mirror, shoulder, indicator, manouver" are learned by rote.

It helps to keep in mind the types of long-term memory when thinking about that kind of stuff:

(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228652612/figure/fig1/AS:301961766293504@1449004703413/Figure-1-Taxonomy-of-mammalian-long-term-memory-systems.png)

Long-term memory can basically be divided into 'declarative', or conscious,such as the memory for facts and events and 'nondeclarative' or subconscious as Claire said, which would include procedural memory, such as the "autopilot'' kind of memory you activate when you drive a car, ride a bike, etc. These are dependant on different structures.

Rote fact learning is declarative memory, and constant reactivation of such a memory can make it labile to changes (increasing or decreasing the strength of neural connections, for instance). An existing memory might be given a different emotional valence, making it stronger or weaker. Memories can and do also incorporate new information, a process called 'updating'.

QuoteSome things are done at the "auto-pilot/muscle memory" level (though this has dangers) most complex experiences surely have unique characteristics that need evaluation and decision, whilst still doing three other things at the same tine. For some panic is the reaction to unexpected, for others training and practice, mental or physical, reduce that tendency.

While some types of memory are dependant on certain structures, this doesn't mean that they work in isolation. The prefrontal cortex, for instance, which is responsible for planning and decision-making regulates other parts of the brain. It can even be recruited to inhibit the limbic system to a degree, allowing a person to think more rationally (using the neocortex) in times of emotional stress. As for some people... ::) it seems the primitive amygdala is all they think with.

(A LOT of the brain's energy goes into inhibiting responses.)

QuoteSo, inherent or "trained" , the ability to do three or more things, to an acceptable level of competence, at once is practical and pragmatic I think. Whildt I have redpect for mist psychology unless their experiments and findings reflect the pragmatism of real life . . . Whether we "multi-task" or "multiplex" is irrelevant to life-as-we-live-it, of academic interest only, sonething about "dancing angels" and "pinheads" comes to mind!

I don't think it's that irrelevant, with so many things in life competing for attention: phones, school classes, the one-hundred million tabs while browsing the internet...it's important to know whether you are as good as you think you are at focusing on all of them or whether you should just take a step back, think about it and give your undivided attention to one thing at a time.

QuoteTl:dr, as Silver said! Training and repetitive learning can only improve and enhance an inherent ability.

If that ability is subconscious I believe it can. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 06, 2017, 11:29:03 AM

Perhaps I tend to consider what happens in the "experienced world" rather than look at the mechnisms behind it - until that "experienced world" goes awry, then one has to investigate why. I always tend towards being the "technician" even in my analytical mode - if it works :shrug: is it does not :thinking:.

Quote me:
Tl:dr, as Silver said! Training and repetitive learning can only improve and enhance an inherent ability.

Quote Silver:
If that ability is subconscious I believe it can. :grin:

Just realised my comment is ambiguous, and you replied in the mode I did not mean - which was, "Training ... can only ... an ability where the person inherently has potential. Some never learn to handle driving IMHO, they are on the road because they are taught how to pass the test, never to develop their ability beyond that point!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 06, 2017, 03:10:06 PM

For multi-tasking, it depends on the complexity of the task. Programming while carrying on a conversation is not really possible, I can do one or the other or do one of them shitty. Conversations and programming are both very complicated tasks for me.

I can carry on a conversation while doing something simple like the dishes because it is fairly basic with specific moments where I can focus attention. Like when I need to see if the dish is clean, I check then go right back to the conversation and it takes so little time that I don't normally miss anything in the conversation.

So there are some things that can happen with little attention usage like things attributed to "muscle learning" where actions can be triggered that take very little attention to complete. But for most things, it's just switching between several things very quickly, which is why it's a bit stressful and affects my ability to store it in my long term memory.

Sometimes I use the bad memory storage issue on purpose. When reading books and watching shows and movies, I tend to remember them very well, so I don't have to watch or read them again for about a decade, but if I like a thing, then I'll want to watch it more often so I'll try to not remember them so well by multi-tasking while reading or watching. I'll still notice and remember about as much as most people I talk to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 06, 2017, 04:42:10 PM

I can read a book and fall off my bicycle simultaneously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ali on July 06, 2017, 05:36:54 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 09:09:43 PM
By the way...
My blood test results:
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Mags, so glad to hear you're okay!

As for you confused and frankly sad beings, Sopa de fideo is not only not soap, it's kind of...well...life giving. It's basically all I have eaten in the past couple of weeks. My dad tried to get me to eat BBQ ribs on the fourth, and I tried to eat them too, but I couldn't deal with it, so Dave took me home and made me soap. Errr, sopa. I totally don't eat soap. Totally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 06, 2017, 07:20:01 PM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2017, 05:36:54 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 03, 2017, 09:09:43 PM
By the way...
My blood test results:
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Mags, so glad to hear you're okay!

As for you confused and frankly sad beings, Sopa de fideo is not only not soap, it's kind of...well...life giving. It's basically all I have eaten in the past couple of weeks. My dad tried to get me to eat BBQ ribs on the fourth, and I tried to eat them too, but I couldn't deal with it, so Dave took me home and made me soap. Errr, sopa. I totally don't eat soap. Totally.

I remember one of my primary school teachers making a boy eat soap as he swore in class. We never saw her again, rumours were that she went off to be a nun after that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2017, 12:19:15 AM

Quote from: Ali on July 06, 2017, 05:36:54 PM
Mags, so glad to hear you're okay!

Thanks, Ali.
How are you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 07, 2017, 10:30:46 AM

One of my favourite Youtubers was talking about visiting the Creation Museum and Ark Park last night. I don't think I can watch anymore!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 07, 2017, 08:10:18 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 07, 2017, 10:30:46 AM
One of my favourite Youtubers was talking about visiting the Creation Museum and Ark Park last night. I don't think I can watch anymore!

What kind of YouTuber's do you watch?

Unrelated
I am look for neuroscience labs near me and whenever I think about calling them I get really nervous. So I just sit here, looking at the different places, and think about the way they might think when they hear me calling. Which makes me nervous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 07, 2017, 08:57:10 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 07, 2017, 10:30:46 AM
One of my favourite Youtubers was talking about visiting the Creation Museum and Ark Park last night. I don't think I can watch anymore!

One assumes he was pro rather than anti?

I have talked about those places elsewhere but what I said, or rather the way I said it, might get scratched very rapidly from normal sicual media etc.. Not quite polite argument, what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:08:15 AM

A couple things.
First, you should have never let me turn 21 last year.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/194586672187310083/333075830882304000/JPEG_20170707_224346.jpg)

Second, maybe we should make a HAF Discord server. You know, for people who are out and about a lot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:16:52 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:08:15 AM
A couple things.
First, you should have never let me turn 21 last year.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/194586672187310083/333075830882304000/JPEG_20170707_224346.jpg)

Second, maybe we should make a HAF Discord server. You know, for people who are out and about a lot.

I have one not in use that I could convert into it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:19:50 AM

Quote from: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:16:52 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:08:15 AM
A couple things.
First, you should have never let me turn 21 last year.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/194586672187310083/333075830882304000/JPEG_20170707_224346.jpg)

Second, maybe we should make a HAF Discord server. You know, for people who are out and about a lot.

I have one not in use that I could convert into it

That'd be pretty sexy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:23:49 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:19:50 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:16:52 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:08:15 AM
A couple things.
First, you should have never let me turn 21 last year.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/194586672187310083/333075830882304000/JPEG_20170707_224346.jpg)

Second, maybe we should make a HAF Discord server. You know, for people who are out and about a lot.

I have one not in use that I could convert into it
That'd be pretty sexy.

If people here agree, I'll turn it out and invite everyone. Maybe I should make a poll

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 04:28:51 AM

Discord server?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:37:56 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 04:28:51 AM
Discord server?

Discord is a free website/app that has instant messaging chat and can be run privately among a group of people. It also has a voice feature for people to talk using a microphone.

There can be different sections in which to talk, like on HAF but they are all included in one server that all the members who accepted the invite have access to. There are other servers for different groups of people for example that we may not have access to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 04:39:14 AM

^Thank you. That sounds like a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 08, 2017, 04:42:34 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 04:39:14 AM
^Thank you. That sounds like a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 09, 2017, 07:00:25 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 08, 2017, 04:08:15 AM
A couple things.
First, you should have never let me turn 21 last year.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/194586672187310083/333075830882304000/JPEG_20170707_224346.jpg)

Oh, My Asmo! I just noticed! :panic:

You just had another birthday, July 5! You are 22 years old. I keep forgetting how young you are.
Belated Happy Birthday, NoHandlebarsAttached . :hug:

I think your picture confirms that you had a wonderful time. :grin:

~You should come here more often, you only come here once in a blue moon. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on July 09, 2017, 11:50:07 AM

Happy Birthday, Lenkerlos!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 04:46:03 AM

I tried self hypnosis during my regular meditation today. I found myself nodding up and down as I said "that's right" to myself. It makes me think about the power I have over myself and other people :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 10, 2017, 05:10:18 AM

Quote from: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 04:46:03 AM
...It makes me think about the power I have over ~~myself and~~ other people :D

Please don't abuse it.
:o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 06:00:18 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 10, 2017, 05:10:18 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 04:46:03 AM
...It makes me think about the power I have over ~~myself and~~ other people :D
Please don't abuse it.
:o

I'll try not to. To be fair, it's not a pleasant thought to be that kind of person lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 09:34:10 PM

I just shaved my belly. Now I look like I have a girls stomach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2017, 11:07:45 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19511221_1911955462417465_1564324674869810820_n.jpg?oh=0b69329dfc66478fc4423e0eb59c2c6c&oe=59FC9F6D)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2017, 04:09:04 AM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19904909_250123102156507_2495523630761828883_n.jpg?oh=d614b13122931afd3bfe4e2e3b677da4&oe=59D21C85)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 11, 2017, 06:06:52 AM

Quote from: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 09:34:10 PM
I just shaved my belly. Now I look like I have a girls stomach.

I have the body of an 18-year old. I keep it in the freezer in my basement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2017, 08:53:40 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19894662_250470585455092_2964206116295286267_n.jpg?oh=373c6a94cc582b1b7e1571c65633c3df&oe=5A022049)

:sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 12, 2017, 12:28:29 AM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19959468_1183733471772036_4729968671899566277_n.jpg?oh=93085559438792aa29c434d0213caacc&oe=5A0BAA44)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 12, 2017, 03:21:31 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 11, 2017, 06:06:52 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 10, 2017, 09:34:10 PM
I just shaved my belly. Now I look like I have a girls stomach.

I have the body of an 18-year old. I keep it in the freezer in my basement.

Bahahaha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 12, 2017, 03:22:30 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2017, 08:53:40 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19894662_250470585455092_2964206116295286267_n.jpg?oh=373c6a94cc582b1b7e1571c65633c3df&oe=5A022049)

:sidesmile:

Bahahahaha College Life

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 12, 2017, 04:56:45 PM

Hey!

Anyone seen Dragonia around lately? Seems like she hasn't been here for sometime.... :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2017, 05:11:41 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on July 12, 2017, 04:56:45 PM
Hey!

Anyone seen Dragonia around lately? Seems like she hasn't been here for sometime.... :'(

Good point, hope she is well, just busy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 12, 2017, 09:15:52 PM

Yes...where is Dragonia? She's a sharp lady.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2017, 09:32:35 PM

Inspired by a comment in a novel, "That person is so objective he is objectionable!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 12, 2017, 10:33:57 PM

Bloody hot today, as my brother described it. Heat index of 106°F and expected to be even worse tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 13, 2017, 10:41:01 PM

I never thought I would be so good at things where I could actually do it as a job. I mean I work out and stuff but so has my Dad before me. Nobody asked him to train them. I posted one picture and someone asked me to train them. I said I would and was told I should be a personal trainer. I never before thought I would have the knowledge to be able to do that, but now I do. I would have to get a license if I wanted to do it professionally but this person is from another country that I train. I'm not even asking for her money but I could if I got really good at it.

I don't really want to change my major to a fitness degree because I'm not that social to be a personal trainer. The amount of marketing and perseverance would put me into another psychotic breakdown. But I could do it if I were passive and got customers coming to me to be trained. It would still be stressful being a socialite, but it would be legit money. IF TRUMP DON'T FUCK IT UP FOR ME!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 14, 2017, 01:15:53 PM

I know a couple personal trainers who do so on the side, just a way of making some extra cash each week. They get referrals either from networking or simply from the family and friends.

One guy I know started out just like you. He was young, in really good shape, and folks started to ask him to help them work out or produce workout routines for them to follow, same with another gal I know. She works as a substitute yoga teacher, and does personal home training and nutritional coaching.

You work with one person, they get results, they tell their friends, etc...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM

Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2017, 09:34:54 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Never heard of him, some kind of religious singer or something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 16, 2017, 12:57:14 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 09:34:54 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Never heard of him, some kind of religious singer or something?

One of the more "interesting" former members of HAF.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 01:42:07 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on July 14, 2017, 01:15:53 PM
I know a couple personal trainers who do so on the side, just a way of making some extra cash each week. They get referrals either from networking or simply from the family and friends.

One guy I know started out just like you. He was young, in really good shape, and folks started to ask him to help them work out or produce workout routines for them to follow, same with another gal I know. She works as a substitute yoga teacher, and does personal home training and nutritional coaching.

You work with one person, they get results, they tell their friends, etc...

Well I am taking some electives in college this year so I can get used to the work load of a full time student. Perhaps I will prepare for that as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 16, 2017, 01:43:11 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Happy Birthday mysteriously absent stranger!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 01:44:31 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Really? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 16, 2017, 03:28:24 PM

I miss Gerry, he was a real character. I wonder if his easy programming software ever took off for him. Looked like a winner...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 05:30:18 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 16, 2017, 12:57:14 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 09:34:54 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Never heard of him, some kind of religious singer or something?

One of the more "interesting" former members of HAF.

:this:
I tried to find one of his posts in the Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts, but I couldn't find anything. It's like he has been erased from history. :shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 06:50:26 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 05:30:18 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 16, 2017, 12:57:14 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 09:34:54 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Never heard of him, some kind of religious singer or something?

One of the more "interesting" former members of HAF.
:this:
I tried to find one of his posts in the Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts, but I couldn't find anything. It's like he has been erased from history. :shifty:

It's true! I tried searching for his threads as well but couldn't find any. :violin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 16, 2017, 06:58:19 PM

Seems he is still around . .

http://forums.tutorialized.com/job-openings-35/programming-padawan-wanted-beginning-programming-398422.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 16, 2017, 08:03:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 06:50:26 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 05:30:18 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 16, 2017, 12:57:14 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 16, 2017, 09:34:54 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 07:33:48 AM
Guys... :shifty:
Today is Gerry Rzeppa's birthday. :shifty:

Never heard of him, some kind of religious singer or something?

One of the more "interesting" former members of HAF.
:this:
I tried to find one of his posts in the Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts, but I couldn't find anything. It's like he has been erased from history. :shifty:

It's true! I tried searching for his threads as well but couldn't find any. :violin:

He's got some still showing on his profile page. I was following an argument he was having with Rec for awhile, and then just couldn't handle it. Way over my head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 08:12:02 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 16, 2017, 08:03:36 PM
He's got some still showing on his profile page. I was following an argument he was having with Rec for awhile, and then just couldn't handle it. Way over my head.

Right, the member list! :grin:

Heeeeeeeeeeeeere's Gerry! (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=13718.0)

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 16, 2017, 09:55:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 16, 2017, 08:12:02 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 16, 2017, 08:03:36 PM
He's got some still showing on his profile page. I was following an argument he was having with Rec for awhile, and then just couldn't handle it. Way over my head.

Right, the member list! :grin:

Heeeeeeeeeeeeere's Gerry! (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=13718.0)

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Wow! Thanks.
Ahhhhhhh....Memories. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 18, 2017, 03:00:10 PM

Still trying to recover from yesterday, my Monday was like a day on Mercury, ugh. :'(

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp8yctoK.jpg&hash=40cde9acf9cee3ffa08f625de0b1ca33cd353ea2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM

So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 18, 2017, 07:04:16 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

Good for her! I've heard of something like this before -- taking a patient off life support actually shocked them into recovery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 07:06:18 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 18, 2017, 07:04:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

Good for her! I've heard of something like this before -- taking a patient off life support actually shocked them into recovery.

My money is on stubborness... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 18, 2017, 08:27:37 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 07:06:18 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 18, 2017, 07:04:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

Good for her! I've heard of something like this before -- taking a patient off life support actually shocked them into recovery.
My money is on stubborness... ;D

That is something, probably she's also much stronger than she looks. You Go Girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 18, 2017, 09:46:33 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

Ha! Well you never know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 18, 2017, 10:14:30 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

This is a great story. ;D
I'm glad to hear she's doing better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2017, 01:05:02 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 18, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
So as you might have heard, a few weeks ago my Grandmother suffered a pretty severe brain hemmorage and was hospitalized. She wasn't getting any better and on Thursday a decision was made to end treatment and let her go.

Stubborn old bint... ::)
while we were going around all weekend waiting for word that she had expired she instead got better, so much in fact she is now sitting up and able to eat again.
Still doesn't recognize people or seem to know where she is, but at this point all bets are off.

:party:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 20, 2017, 03:53:10 AM

Major insomnia AGAIN.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 20, 2017, 04:32:10 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 20, 2017, 03:53:10 AM
Major insomnia AGAIN.

Hello. Good morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM

Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 21, 2017, 12:56:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM
Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.

That is so terrible. I am really sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 21, 2017, 12:58:41 PM

Murphy's restless ghost is a fucking misanthrope, isn't it?

On The Gray Mind..? This rattie;

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1342/4725268460_e76e89fe32_z.jpg)

So... Uncomplicated.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmflclevedon.typepad.com%2F.a%2F6a01053620312b970b014e8873b7d0970d-800wi&hash=b55fde5b3b06b7f4ab8ca1339291149220b28b48)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

Yeah, she's being looked after but is a little traumatised. She says that there was someone at the workplace who would bully her so maybe it's not all that bad that she was laid off. There are options available that do not involve having to work for somebody else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2017, 01:55:37 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 01:20:08 PM
Yeah, she's being looked after but is a little traumatised. She says that there was someone at the workplace who would bully her so maybe it's not all that bad that she was laid off. There are options available that do not involve having to work for somebody else.

So here's hoping she comes to terms with the trauna and this turns out to have a silver lining! :smilenod:

Few things in everday life getting me hotter under the collar than bullying! :grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 21, 2017, 02:01:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 01:20:08 PM
Yeah, she's being looked after but is a little traumatised. She says that there was someone at the workplace who would bully her so maybe it's not all that bad that she was laid off. There are options available that do not involve having to work for somebody else.

I'm sorry to hear that xSP, good luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 02:03:08 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on July 21, 2017, 01:55:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 01:20:08 PM
Yeah, she's being looked after but is a little traumatised. She says that there was someone at the workplace who would bully her so maybe it's not all that bad that she was laid off. There are options available that do not involve having to work for somebody else.

So here's hoping she comes to terms with the trauna and this turns out to have a silver lining! :smilenod:

Yes, I think it's going to work out in the end.

QuoteFew things in everday life getting me hotter under the collar than bullying! :grrr:

Me too. In her case it's most likely because she speaks English better than all of them (she worked in an English school as a teacher). Such a thing can attract a lot of jealousy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 21, 2017, 03:23:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 02:03:08 PM
Me too. In her case it's most likely because she speaks English better than all of them (she worked in an English school as a teacher). Such a thing can attract a lot of jealousy.

Interesting. Good luck to her!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 21, 2017, 03:30:04 PM

My division finally announced our long-rumored reorg. We're combining with another division and then splitting everything up into departments in one big happy family (in theory). Color me skeptical. This whole reorg is happening because the other division has sucked, and they're fixing it by absorbing us, meaning they're the ones calling the shots, even though we actually do our jobs well and don't play politics like them. Even worse, my whole department is getting split up and my boss, whom I really like, will no longer be my boss any more. To add insult to injury, she doesn't even know what she'll be doing yet. The only management positions they've announced have all gone to managers in the other division (the one that's sucked). Disrespecting her like that has really pissed me off.

I'm actually not stressed per-say, as my job is safe, but I have no idea how my role will change, partly because the people calling the shots don't seem to know what exactly we do. Yes, even though they're doing the reorg now. Just last week we were still outlining all the things we do and why divying them up is no small task.
Anyway...I'll see what happens, but I might have to go back on the job market again, which I'm not exactly looking forward to. But I've been there for years, so maybe it's just time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2017, 04:29:58 PM

QuoteReorganizing is a Wonderful Method for Creating the Illusion of Progress while Actually Producing Confusion, Inefficiency, and Demoralization

Gaius Petronius Arbiter (27 - 66 CE)?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2017, 07:49:10 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM
Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.

'Kind of feeling sorry' sort of implies a little tiny bit of schadenfreude?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 08:05:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 21, 2017, 07:49:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM
Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.
'Kind of feeling sorry' sort of implies a little tiny bit of schadenfreude?

Not at all, it's not something I would wish for a family member or friend. For my enemies, yes, but not for my sister.

To go to work she has to walk through an isolated residential avenue, near a small park. The robber rode a motorcycle, pistol whipped her on the head and took her bag, which contained valuables. She was a fool to carry as much as she did in her bag, especially having to walk through the aforementioned route, but even so I don't think she deserved it, much less find it remotely funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2017, 08:16:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 08:05:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 21, 2017, 07:49:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM
Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.
'Kind of feeling sorry' sort of implies a little tiny bit of schadenfreude?

Not at all, it's not something I would wish for a family member or friend. For my enemies, yes, but not for my sister.

To go to work she has to walk through an isolated residential avenue, near a small park. The robber rode a motorcycle, pistol whipped her on the head and took her bag, which contained valuables. She was a fool to carry as much as she did in her bag, especially having to walk through the aforementioned route, but even so I don't think she deserved it, much less find it remotely funny.

Rotten bad luck on both counts then. I hope things turn around quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 21, 2017, 09:34:39 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2017, 12:45:48 PM
Kind of feeling sorry for my sister right now, who was robbed and lost her job this week.

This is not good. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 21, 2017, 10:48:27 PM

Support for your sister SP. It's never fun getting jumped in the street.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 22, 2017, 01:00:02 AM

I find bricks, baseball bats, and tire irons send a pretty substantial message to bullies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 22, 2017, 02:06:49 AM

Quote from: No one on July 22, 2017, 01:00:02 AM
I find bricks, baseball bats, and tire irons send a pretty substantial message to bullies.

I prefer scathing words myself. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 22, 2017, 04:02:12 AM

They fired three people at work today. Never thought I'd see the day. I don't think any of the three have been informed yet but perhaps, just perhaps... They're finally fed up with all of the nonsense that's been going on and are getting serious about putting a stoop to it. Then again, they went through a long drawn out process to fire two people for drinking on the job and corporate forced them to let them come back. This could go either way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 22, 2017, 05:16:22 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 22, 2017, 04:02:12 AM
They fired three people at work today. Never thought I'd see the day. I don't think any of the three have been informed yet but perhaps, just perhaps... They're finally fed up with all of the nonsense that's been going on and are getting serious about putting a stoop to it. Then again, they went through a long drawn out process to fire two people for drinking on the job and corporate forced them to let them come back. This could go either way.

Well that's pretty dumb

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 03:25:14 AM

Just found out that my uncle has cancer. Not sure yet how bad it is but he has it in his throat, neck and other parts of his head. My mom is taking it pretty hard. Going to see if she wants me to drive her up to see him when I'm off tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 25, 2017, 03:49:24 AM

So sorry, JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 25, 2017, 04:05:30 AM

Yes, sorry to hear that JJ...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 04:28:01 AM

JJ My condolences. It seems too many people we know are getting caught late into cancer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2017, 07:00:50 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 03:25:14 AM
Just found out that my uncle has cancer. Not sure yet how bad it is but he has it in his throat, neck and other parts of his head. My mom is taking it pretty hard. Going to see if she wants me to drive her up to see him when I'm off tomorrow.

Great shame. It looks like he's had it for a while?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2017, 07:43:02 AM

Sad news, JJ

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 01:42:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2017, 07:00:50 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 03:25:14 AM
Just found out that my uncle has cancer. Not sure yet how bad it is but he has it in his throat, neck and other parts of his head. My mom is taking it pretty hard. Going to see if she wants me to drive her up to see him when I'm off tomorrow.
Great shame. It looks like he's had it for a while?

I'd does. He's been having trouble sleeping at night which was diagnosed as sleep apnea. He had surgery on his nose this spring to help with that. I guess if they had looked more closely at his throat they might've caught it a bit earlier.

He's at the dentist tonight to get his teeth cleaned and get a press made before the surgery on Friday. Then it's radiation daily along with chemo for six weeks straight.

He'll be too busy to go see him today. I hope mama can make it tomorrow or Thursday because he won't be able to speak for some time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 25, 2017, 01:53:10 PM

I think there is a small positive spin to cancer - in the year of our illiterate-ass goat-herder LORD 2017, it's... Not as scary as it once was. Median survival rates are climbing "across the board," the quality of life does the same.

Bad? Sure. Hopeless? Perhaps not.

I suck at consoling and do even worse with insincere generic platitudes. Sincerely though, best of luck. May your uncle's case be one where we kick that group of diseases squarely in the balls, even if in a small way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 01:58:39 PM

Quote from: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 04:28:01 AM
JJ My condolences. It seems too many people we know are getting caught late into cancer.

Very true Arturo. Last fall it was my mom's husband. He just finished his second round of chemo. Then at the start of the summer my boss had emergency surgery to remove a tumor. He's out for two months getting treated at Duke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 25, 2017, 03:53:11 PM

Sorry to hear that jumbojack.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 25, 2017, 05:34:31 PM

That is bad news, J.J.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 25, 2017, 07:31:29 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 01:42:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2017, 07:00:50 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 03:25:14 AM
Just found out that my uncle has cancer. Not sure yet how bad it is but he has it in his throat, neck and other parts of his head. My mom is taking it pretty hard. Going to see if she wants me to drive her up to see him when I'm off tomorrow.
Great shame. It looks like he's had it for a while?

I'd does. He's been having trouble sleeping at night which was diagnosed as sleep apnea. He had surgery on his nose this spring to help with that. I guess if they had looked more closely at his throat they might've caught it a bit earlier.

He's at the dentist tonight to get his teeth cleaned and get a press made before the surgery on Friday. Then it's radiation daily along with chemo for six weeks straight.

He'll be too busy to go see him today. I hope mama can make it tomorrow or Thursday because he won't be able to speak for some time.

This is sad news, jumbojak, I'm sorry to hear this. But it's good that he's getting the treatment he needs. Let's concentrate on this. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2017, 09:54:52 PM

Sorry to hear that, JJ. I hope everything turns out ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 26, 2017, 12:59:09 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2017, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 04:28:01 AM
JJ My condolences. It seems too many people we know are getting caught late into cancer.

Very true Arturo. Last fall it was my mom's husband. He just finished his second round of chemo. Then at the start of the summer my boss had emergency surgery to remove a tumor. He's out for two months getting treated at Duke.

I've never really known anyone personally with cancer but health is very important! Like Magdalena said, at least he is getting the treatment he needs so at least tgere is some glimer if hope!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 26, 2017, 07:42:09 PM

This whole Charlie Gard saga. I want to start a thread but haven't the energy at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2017, 08:57:37 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 26, 2017, 07:42:09 PM
This whole Charlie Gard saga. I want to start a thread but haven't the energy at the moment.

The whole thing has been an absolute cluster fuck from one end to the other. They'll use it as a case for how things should not be done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 27, 2017, 10:02:10 AM

Eh..? An outline for Bing-lazy Asmos, perhaps? Did He miss a clusterfuck?! That must be remedied. IMMEDIATELY! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 27, 2017, 10:31:54 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 27, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
Eh..? An outline for Bing-lazy Asmos, perhaps? Did He miss a clusterfuck?! That must be remedied. IMMEDIATELY! >:(

http://www.melaniephillips.com/cruel-ignorant-campaign/ is one of the better write ups I have seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 27, 2017, 12:21:11 PM

Thank you for posting that, Clairliontamer. The way that the US conservative media has exploited this tragedy is inexcusable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 27, 2017, 01:30:44 PM

Another end-of-life case, I see...

Such things do tend to be sad, and yet... Hope is expensive. False hope can be even more so.

Is there such a thing as "the last fatality" in medicine, except when discussing the benefits of vaccination in the civilized world? And even when there is, what use is there in speculating whether that last fatality could have been saved? We use what is available to us, and even in the best of circumstances that may just not be enough.

Claire, the article you linked to was good, and is not the one the following little rant of mine is aimed at. You see, I have also looked up this case in other media as my Bing-laziness wore off a little, and I must say that I loathe the way some of them seem to leap at a personal tragedy as if it is a case the whole world should immediately know and care deeply about. It's not the first time such a thing happened either. "High profile" personal tragedies where the victim is neither powerful nor famous - just an average person, even a child, do seem to creep up in overly-politicized articles, interviews and vlogs several times a year. And yes, if you are moved by the story in some way... Tell it. But leave your own religion and politics at the door, is what I say.

...I fucking want a news channel which presents facts as facts, assumptions as assumptions, assertions as assertions and bullshit as bullshit. Is there such an entity?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 27, 2017, 05:01:46 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 27, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
...I fucking want a news channel which presents facts as facts, assumptions as assumptions, assertions as assertions and bullshit as bullshit. Is there such an entity?

.,
These entities are dying out. It seems to be that a lot of people don't want to hear about facts, but about feelings or opinions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2017, 05:33:09 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 27, 2017, 05:01:46 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 27, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
...I fucking want a news channel which presents facts as facts, assumptions as assumptions, assertions as assertions and bullshit as bullshit. Is there such an entity?
.,
These entities are dying out. It seems to be that a lot of people don't want to hear about facts, but about feelings or opinions.

Yes, that is the way I feel as well (and why I last bought a newspaper about 20 years ago to do the ctisseird when I had dome time to kill). I do not even trust the BBC to get it right anymore, different presentations, even "facts", on each of their channels sometimes.

I hate to seem hard but everyone has an agenda, even the parents, the one who should, but cannot of course, set the pace is the victim. I cannot get eirked up over these cases because ofvghe imposdibility if getting a fully unbiased opinion, and it can only be an opinion - even the doctors will have their biases. No-one can really tell exactly what the kid is suffering, or if at all.

So it revolves around, IMHO, the feelings and needs of the parents versus the educated opinion, probably based on statistics, of the doctors. Allbthe judge did was tell them to make a choice in the end.

Would earlier treatment have been beneficial? I admit I did not read enough to come to any opinion on that one. But I will agree that it was not handled well. Unless there is some definite indicator of the patient's awareness of pain and discomfort and that transport to another location is definitely going to increase suffeting or worsen the condition, perhaps the default should be to attempt other treatments wherever available and funded?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 27, 2017, 10:14:28 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Asmodean:
I fucking want a news channel which presents facts as facts, assumptions as assumptions, assertions as assertions and bullshit as bullshit.

I would like a news channel that tells me tomorrow's news today. (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Erk.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 28, 2017, 12:45:51 AM

The problem is that news brodcasters are really shitty at presenting. They have to doll shit up so they can keep people watching. And in the process of that, things get lost.

Other things that come into play is trying to be the first to tell a story and not getting your facts straight because all you care about is speed.

And then we have the very definition of NEWs. NEWs is current events - things that are NEW. They don't usually bother to go back or keep their crap straight like science does.

They are more of a reality show than anything else, except the people are the actors, and the world is the stage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 28, 2017, 06:39:43 AM

I think there is very little investigative reporting. Many news reports come straight from information supplied by Reuters, instead of by reporters in the field. There might also the idea that the public doesn't have a high attention span. Thus we are bombarded with info nuggets instead of news. It is also hard to find neutral news. For example the broadcast companies in Germany would bring the news with a government approval stamp on it.I assume it is the same in other countries., like for example CNN claiming that the Iraq invasion was justified, because there were WMD's in Iraq . Other news agencies bring leftist or conservative news. And then there is of course the yellow press (hugely popular on social media). No wonder people don't trust the news media.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 28, 2017, 08:12:07 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 28, 2017, 06:39:43 AM
I think there is very little investigative reporting. Many news reports come straight from information supplied by Reuters, instead of by reporters in the field.

This.

If I am to be right, I'd rather be so using my own words than someone else's. If I am to be wrong - more so.

Naturally, starting out with someone else's work can be a fine idea, but blindly quoting Einstein on black holes while weaving it into the political narrative of your target audience... Is that even reporting?

QuoteThere might also the idea that the public doesn't have a high attention span...

That is certainly true.

Also, there is money. Most news outlets today are commercial entities seeking profit. More viewers equals more profit, and so they conform their content to the lowest common denominator.

When it comes to "Facebook journalism" I think you can often replace money with ego for a similar result.

What upsets me in the current media climate though, is that even government-funded news outlets in places with a high degree of freedom of the press are highly politicized, usually in the left-like direction. Thing is, usually, I didn't even notice that when I was highly politicized in the same direction. Ah, those were the good old days, before Asmos got themselves a perspective and grew cynical.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 28, 2017, 03:56:34 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 28, 2017, 06:39:43 AM
I think there is very little investigative reporting. Many news reports come straight from information supplied by Reuters, instead of by reporters in the field. There might also the idea that the public doesn't have a high attention span. Thus we are bombarded with info nuggets instead of news. It is also hard to find neutral news. For example the broadcast companies in Germany would bring the news with a government approval stamp on it.I assume it is the same in other countries., like for example CNN claiming that the Iraq invasion was justified, because there were WMD's in Iraq . Other news agencies bring leftist or conservative news. And then there is of course the yellow press (hugely popular on social media). No wonder people don't trust the news media.

That is pretty much my point. By trying to be entertainment, you do things like machine gun little bits of information because it makes people pay attention. I found that out when I was doing YouTube - keep it short and sweet and they will beg for more.

Although the news in the states here get some information from the government. As in the information the government has, is what they get. So things like wars, homeland security, ect all go through a government filter before they get to you. That is what I know for sure.

What I see is more investigative journalism on local news. But it's still nonsense. They still pick the most stories with the most "woo" factor to tell.

I think more 24 hour news stations have more of debates between two or more people who are well known in their field or well respected by one side and lothed by the other.

Then there are "world news" shows that I don't even care for enough to remember but they seem to be more like having "day-time drama" like feels than actual real events.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:54:46 AM

That's depressing. 'Machine gun ...... bits of information' and 'nugget bombardment' are maddening for those of us who actually do have a concentration span of considerably more than a few seconds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 30, 2017, 10:13:49 AM

I'm drank drink drunk.

Did we ever go through with the Discord server idea? I'd be a lot more free it interact with everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on July 30, 2017, 01:11:04 PM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 30, 2017, 10:13:49 AM
I'm drank drink drunk.

Did we ever go through with the Discord server idea? I'd be a lot more free it interact with everyone.

Tank said he would think about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on July 30, 2017, 11:26:10 PM

Think harder, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on July 31, 2017, 04:05:24 PM

Is anyone else going to watch the eclipse on the 21st of August?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 31, 2017, 04:39:15 PM

Quote from: Davin on July 31, 2017, 04:05:24 PM
Is anyone else going to watch the eclipse on the 21st of August?

I don't think that one is visible in the UK. I still remember the total eclipse we had here in 1999 though, well worth seeing one if you have the chance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 31, 2017, 11:58:57 PM

Quote from: Davin on July 31, 2017, 04:05:24 PM
Is anyone else going to watch the eclipse on the 21st of August?

I am, we're seeing 62% of it here. I'm hoping to get a spot out on the beach for viewing. And I'll probably watch the broadcast of it on PBS as well (esp. if I forget to buy the eclipse glasses).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM

I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 01, 2017, 08:14:35 AM

Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

Don't even joke about that.

Short path to blindness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2017, 11:38:01 PM

You can get a filter and look at the sun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM

Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:25:27 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2017, 11:38:01 PM
You can get a filter and look at the sun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:51:07 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Ahh yes the old welding trade. You think that's really a good idea?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 02, 2017, 09:10:50 AM

I've always used my welding mask to look at the sun. It seems to give roughly the right brightness and it certainly cuts out the UV.

EDIT: That is, a mask designed for arc-welding. Goggles for gas welding will not do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2017, 11:25:53 AM

Safe methid for observing the Sun is to view its reflection in a bowl of water. You have to do your best to keep the water ripple free.

Have not tried it ('cos my big camera can usually stop down enough) but that might be a way of getting safe photos as well.

DO NOT USE A MIRROR!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2017, 12:44:31 PM

Totally sent on a pick-up-the-pieces trip to Stockholm... Asmos have no time for that!

Still, there are possibilities there... Them Swedes, they sell like... Vaping fluid.

...Might be gone a coupla' days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2017, 12:47:49 PM

Do you mix butter and pepper into your Swedes when you mash them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 02, 2017, 01:11:56 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 12:47:49 PM
Do you mix butter and pepper into your Swedes when you mash them?

I'm not a big fan of the Swedes, taste too much like pickled herring!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 01:17:37 PM

Quote from: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:51:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Ahh yes the old welding trade. You think that's really a good idea?

No. Not unless you want to destroy your eyes, knees, and lungs. Good money though if you can get into pipe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2017, 01:24:22 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:11:56 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 12:47:49 PM
Do you mix butter and pepper into your Swedes when you mash them?

I'm not a big fan of the Swedes, taste too much like pickled herring!

Thought that was the Danes.

Later:

Ah, perhaps fermented herring - Surströmming?

So "Something smells in the state of Sweden" as well, eh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 02, 2017, 01:27:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 01:17:37 PM
Quote from: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:51:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Ahh yes the old welding trade. You think that's really a good idea?

No. Not unless you want to destroy your eyes, knees, and lungs. Good money though if you can get into pipe.

Growing up one of our neighbors was a welder. There garage opened into the alley behind our house, and I used to love to watch him when he was working. His kids were older than me, but he used to make them what we called mini-bikes back then, and even small little dune buggies out of pipe and lawn mower engines. They would race them up and down the alleyway, was really cool.
He died about 10-12 years ago of pneumonia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 02, 2017, 01:30:21 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 01:24:22 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:11:56 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 12:47:49 PM
Do you mix butter and pepper into your Swedes when you mash them?

I'm not a big fan of the Swedes, taste too much like pickled herring!
Thought that was the Danes.

Later:

Ah, perhaps fermented herring - Surströmming?

So "Something smells in the state of Sweden" as well, eh?

To be honest with you I have a hard time distinguishing between Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 01:40:34 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 01:17:37 PM
Quote from: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:51:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Ahh yes the old welding trade. You think that's really a good idea?

No. Not unless you want to destroy your eyes, knees, and lungs. Good money though if you can get into pipe.

Growing up one of our neighbors was a welder. There garage opened into the alley behind our house, and I used to love to watch him when he was working. His kids were older than me, but he used to make them what we called mini-bikes back then, and even small little dune buggies out of pipe and lawn mower engines. They would race them up and down the alleyway, was really cool.
He died about 10-12 years ago of pneumonia.

Not something that's uncommon. I like welding, but can see how it'd get mind numbingly boring if you were doing structural. Then you blow your nose after an hour or so, look at the black boogers and wonder, "What's really in those fume I've been breathing?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2017, 01:44:33 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 01:17:37 PM
Quote from: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 03:51:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2017, 02:45:07 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 01, 2017, 04:53:15 AM
I'm going to stare directly into the sun.

When you're done, consider a career in welding.

Ahh yes the old welding trade. You think that's really a good idea?

No. Not unless you want to destroy your eyes, knees, and lungs. Good money though if you can get into pipe.

Growing up one of our neighbors was a welder. There garage opened into the alley behind our house, and I used to love to watch him when he was working. His kids were older than me, but he used to make them what we called mini-bikes back then, and even small little dune buggies out of pipe and lawn mower engines. They would race them up and down the alleyway, was really cool.
He died about 10-12 years ago of pneumonia.

My father was a blacksmith/welder who suffered most of the problems. Some were his own fault, like the melanoma from arc welding wearing gas goggles because he didn't like face-masks and would not take advice. I watched him a few times on Saturday mornings as a kid.

But, I have a lasting fascination with welded sculptures and art/craft smithing.

Er, and ladies who practice it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2017, 02:12:34 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 01:24:22 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:11:56 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 02, 2017, 12:47:49 PM
Do you mix butter and pepper into your Swedes when you mash them?

I'm not a big fan of the Swedes, taste too much like pickled herring!
Thought that was the Danes.

Later:

Ah, perhaps fermented herring - Surströmming?

So "Something smells in the state of Sweden" as well, eh?

We have something called Lutefisk, which is... Evil with lye and formerly-dried fish, I believe. Swedes, Finns and Danes have it or something very like it as well. We are good at finding creative ways of torturing dead fish around these parts. Some... Not half-bad. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 02, 2017, 05:28:53 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:30:21 PM

To be honest with you I have a hard time distinguishing between Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns. ::)

Are you saying that white people all look the same? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 06:15:45 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 02, 2017, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:30:21 PM

To be honest with you I have a hard time distinguishing between Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns. ::)

Are you saying that white people all look the same? :)

I think he is saying, anything that's not a gorilla looks the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 02, 2017, 06:17:15 PM

Including, lions, and tigers, and bears? Oh my!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 02, 2017, 06:20:35 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 02, 2017, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:30:21 PM

To be honest with you I have a hard time distinguishing between Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns. ::)

Are you saying that white people all look the same? :)

Yes, basically it's like one giant bowl of saltine crackers :o

Quote from: Arturo on August 02, 2017, 06:15:45 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 02, 2017, 05:28:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 02, 2017, 01:30:21 PM

To be honest with you I have a hard time distinguishing between Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, and Finns. ::)

Are you saying that white people all look the same? :)

I think he is saying, anything that's not a gorilla looks the same.

Zactly! 8)

Quote from: No one on August 02, 2017, 06:17:15 PM
Including, lions, and tigers, and bears? Oh my!

Sounds like the line for Hams "Ark Encounter"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 02, 2017, 06:30:15 PM

Except it didn't mention the baby dinosaurs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2017, 05:05:58 PM

BLOOD! :rant1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 04, 2017, 09:44:49 PM

Is that a typo, silver?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 04, 2017, 10:15:05 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2017, 05:05:58 PM
BLOOD! :rant1:

Are you giving or looking to take?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2017, 10:46:04 PM

Quote from: No one on August 04, 2017, 09:44:49 PM
Is that a typo, silver?

Mope.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2017, 10:49:10 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 04, 2017, 10:15:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2017, 05:05:58 PM
BLOOD! :rant1:

Are you giving or looking to take?

Take. I'm ready to pick a fight. >:(

(Long story extremely short, a legal battle).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 05, 2017, 02:37:33 PM

As in, where you get two lawyers in a cage fighting to the death for the glory of Asmo? :popcorn:

When starts the spectacle? He shalt need His laurel crown and His toga, then He shalt attend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 05, 2017, 05:21:40 PM

I drank milk.

I forgot I'm lactose intolerant.

I'm typing this from my toilet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 05, 2017, 05:32:05 PM

Quote from: Arturo on August 05, 2017, 05:21:40 PM
I drank milk.

I forgot I'm lactose intolerant.

I'm typing this from my toilet.

I didn't want to know this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2017, 05:55:42 PM

Quote from: Arturo on August 05, 2017, 05:21:40 PM
I drank milk.

I forgot I'm lactose intolerant.

I'm typing this from my toilet.

Oh dear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2017, 09:12:10 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 05, 2017, 02:37:33 PM
As in, where you get two lawyers in a cage fighting to the death for the glory of Asmo? :popcorn:

When starts the spectacle? He shalt need His laurel crown and His toga, then He shalt attend.

Yes, for the glory of Asmo. :notworthy:

Hopefully before September, Your Grayness. I shall have to speak with my lawdiator first.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 05, 2017, 10:37:08 PM

I went to what was billed as an engagement party this evening. The family lives opposite and are Muslims. The time was 4.30 onwards and we turned up about 6 along with some other neighbours. It turns out that an Imam had been there earlier and performed a Muslim wedding ceremony for the couple, but we knew nothing about that part. The family was clearly embarrassed about the whole thing. The 'bride' told us that as a Muslim, she wasn't allowed to have a boyfriend, but they'd been together for four years! Her dad wants her to have a register office wedding to make it legal, but she and her partner don't believe in marriage. The whole family wears western clothing and the mum has a very good job. The dad is head honcho of the computer programmes for Crossrail which we didn't know until he popped up on TV in 'The 15 Biliion Pound Railway'. They don't seem to be at all religious. Confusing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 06, 2017, 01:49:04 AM

^^^^ Interesting story Essie Mae.

I saw an old psychiatrist at the store today. She seems to be doing well and it was good to see her. Talking to her it was like I was her patient again haha

Then later on my way out I saw an ex gf and it didn't look like she saw me but she walked right by. Then I had to go back in because I remembered some things and saw her waiting in line. So I went around the other way where she couldn't see me and got to another lane.

I didn't speak to her because we had an abusive on/off relationship where she would cheat on me, which led me to be manipulative with her and then to others later on. So by avoiding her, I avoided becoming manipulative again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 06, 2017, 08:25:23 AM

Good to recognise who can have a negative on you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 06, 2017, 02:24:14 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 06, 2017, 08:25:23 AM
Good to recognise who can have a negative on you.

Thank you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 11:29:27 AM

http://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/seagull-testicle/ Eeek!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2017, 11:53:46 AM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 11:29:27 AM
http://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/seagull-testicle/ Eeek!

Dammit, I need a tissue just thinking about it!

Always said gulls were best disposed of in any way available, just pests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 09, 2017, 03:50:24 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 11:29:27 AM
http://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/seagull-testicle/ Eeek!

The Suffolk Gazette could have at least included some pictures, at the very least the seagull if not the victim and/or his balls...I also wonder if now that the Seagull has had man-meat it will want more?

Anyway how fucking horrifying to wake up to a fucking bird ripping off one of your nuts, almost defies imagination, doesn't it? I mean maybe, and this is just a thought. This bloke was having an affair, or engaged in some bizarre sexual activity and in the process he lost a nut...so maybe to protect his current relationship with his significant other he concocts this bizarre story about a seagull mistaking his balls for a tasty egg?

No one seems to be questioning his story, I mean sure maybe it's quite plausible for the seagull to mistake his balls for some eggs, but to drop in and just snatch one like that?

That's some fucking seagull, and my hats off to it!

From now on it shall be known as "BallSnatcher"! :chasingbutterfly:

By the way in Spanish testicles are often referred to as
huevos (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=huevos) which is the Spanish word for eggs, such as "Huevos fritos con queso."

For a better example I'll use the word in a sentence: Bruno's huevos are "muy grande" or "Bastante espectacular"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 09, 2017, 03:50:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 11:29:27 AM
http://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/seagull-testicle/ Eeek!

The Suffolk Gazette could have at least included some pictures, at the very least the seagull if not the victim and/or his balls...I also wonder if now that the Seagull has had man-meat it will want more?

Anyway how fucking horrifying to wake up to a fucking bird ripping off one of your nuts, almost defies imagination, doesn't it? I mean maybe, and this is just a thought. This bloke was having an affair, or engaged in some bizarre sexual activity and in the process he lost a nut...so maybe to protect his current relationship with his significant other he concocts this bizarre story about a seagull mistaking his balls for a tasty egg?

No one seems to be questioning his story, I mean sure maybe it's quite plausible for the seagull to mistake his balls for some eggs, but to drop in and just snatch one like that?

That's some fucking seagull, and my hats off to it!

From now on it shall be known as "BallSnatcher"! :chasingbutterfly:

By the way in Spanish testicles are often referred to as
huevos (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=huevos) which is the Spanish word for eggs, such as "Huevos fritos con queso."

For a better example I'll use the word in a sentence: Bruno's huevos are "muy grande" or "Bastante espectacular"!

The thing that makes the least sense is that he was sunbathing naked in his garden. This is the UK, it doesn't get anywhere near hot enough to be laying in your garden starkers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 09, 2017, 04:11:45 PM

Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 04:03:45 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 09, 2017, 03:50:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 09, 2017, 11:29:27 AM
http://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/seagull-testicle/ Eeek!

The Suffolk Gazette could have at least included some pictures, at the very least the seagull if not the victim and/or his balls...I also wonder if now that the Seagull has had man-meat it will want more?

Anyway how fucking horrifying to wake up to a fucking bird ripping off one of your nuts, almost defies imagination, doesn't it? I mean maybe, and this is just a thought. This bloke was having an affair, or engaged in some bizarre sexual activity and in the process he lost a nut...so maybe to protect his current relationship with his significant other he concocts this bizarre story about a seagull mistaking his balls for a tasty egg?

No one seems to be questioning his story, I mean sure maybe it's quite plausible for the seagull to mistake his balls for some eggs, but to drop in and just snatch one like that?

That's some fucking seagull, and my hats off to it!

From now on it shall be known as "BallSnatcher"! :chasingbutterfly:

By the way in Spanish testicles are often referred to as
huevos (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=huevos) which is the Spanish word for eggs, such as "Huevos fritos con queso."

For a better example I'll use the word in a sentence: Bruno's huevos are "muy grande" or "Bastante espectacular"!

The thing that makes the least sense is that he was sunbathing naked in his garden. This is the UK, it doesn't get anywhere near hot enough to be laying in your garden starkers.

Claire, that comment is almost sadder than the story about the bloke loosing his nut...never hot enough to sunbath nude?:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:21:15 PM

Never might be a bit strong, but you'll be lucky if our occasional hot day coincides with you having the tine to sunbathe nude. It has rained non-stop here today, just north of London, although I think it was better in the midlands and north.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:27:32 PM

I'd like to know what you Americans (and anyone else who has an opinion), think of Ted Talks. I've seen quite a few now and they seem a bit like Readers' Digest but in video. There seem to be a lot of self help episodes which can actually be distilled down to one or two sentences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 09, 2017, 11:46:32 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:27:32 PM
I'd like to know what you Americans (and anyone else who has an opinion), think of Ted Talks. I've seen quite a few now and they seem a bit like Readers' Digest but in video. There seem to be a lot of self help episodes which can actually be distilled down to one or two sentences.

Some of them are good but it's far too lax for me on who they let speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2017, 08:37:26 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:27:32 PM
I'd like to know what you Americans (and anyone else who has an opinion), think of Ted Talks. I've seen quite a few now and they seem a bit like Readers' Digest but in video. There seem to be a lot of self help episodes which can actually be distilled down to one or two sentences.

I will grant you that the emphasis has come off the science and technology bias. These things go in fashions I think. Good old "Horizon" on BBC TV drifted from good, well presented science to much more environmental and "psychological" stuff with very "artistic/theatrical" production that ruined it for me.

TED needs to be a mix, sociological matters are as important as scientific - providing they are realistic and, for this purpose, there is a balance and, oreferably, the offer of a theory or idea that at least attemots to rectify the problem.

I do not really need another reminder about the world's hungry and impoverished, I want to hear how those poor sods can be fed and enriched with what they really need.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Claireliontamer on August 10, 2017, 08:50:00 AM

I mainly agree with Gloucester, I prefer the more science based ones but there are some good educational theory ones too. I think the positive is there are so many of them that you can pick and choose which to watch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 10, 2017, 02:19:29 PM

I've listened to a lot of TED talks, and enjoy them immensely, and agree the science and technology ones are the best, though there have been some others that have strayed from this format that I've enjoyed as well , but it now seems I have to weed through more and more of them to find ones I really enjoy.

I actually had thought some time ago of starting a "TED Talks" thread in the media section where we could all post our favorites, still seems like a good idea.

What do y'all think?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 10, 2017, 10:44:35 PM

I too enjoy the TED talks but lately there are some of them with limited quality. I prefer the science and technology talks. There are a few spectacular music presentations however.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 10, 2017, 11:30:12 PM

More or less the same for me. In recent years, I have disliked more Talks than I liked, mainly because of the quality of the speaker and/or subject leading to the whole thing being a waste of my time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2017, 08:31:14 AM

After watching the one about a Dr Amen and a brain scanning method I was a bit bothered by his "evangelistic" presentstion.

Then I found out that he runs a clinic and that opinion of his claims is a bit, er, anbivalent.

It might seem that there is a less than transparent "vetting" process and a tinge of commercialisation creeping in. Nothing wrong with contraversial ideas being broadcast, providing they are not presented as "gospel".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 13, 2017, 10:01:43 PM

Feeling really depressed these days, but all for reasons that would get anyone feeling down (I don't consider myself clinically depressed). I guess I just want to tell someone. Spent the whole day in bed today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 13, 2017, 10:08:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 13, 2017, 10:01:43 PM
Feeling really depressed these days, but all for reasons that would get anyone feeling down (I don't consider myself clinically depressed). I guess I just want to tell someone. Spent the whole day in bed today.

Know exactly that feeling, Silver, "reactive" depression 'cos more things seem to be goung wrong than right.

You know the dsnger, that this stops you doing anything ti sirt out what can be sorted out - or just philosophically accepting if the can't. Spend your mental energy, and undoubted intelligence, looking for ways round or positive compensating factors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 13, 2017, 10:26:40 PM

I ham thinking that I do not have gout in my left foot but "itis" of the Achilles tendon bursae. I have already suffered bursitis in my hips and right elbow so I am obviously prone to it.

Kept thinking about the location of the pain, quite local at the back/top of the heel bone - not deeper in where the actual joints that gout afflicts are. No really noticeable swelling or redness at the surface when compared with the other heel (it is only a little bursa). Pain mainly present if I try to push off with or try to lift the toes (which tightens the Achilles tendon and puts pressure on the bursa) but goes away when I allow the foot to "point" with its own weight or push it down with pressure on the instep in some way (with no tension on the A. tendon). Laying on my front in bed does this.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKBhLg0L.jpg&hash=8822cf90e0826464f12e1c9e49f4c035129e384a)

Problem is not a lot can be done about it. I am not allowed steroids so hydrocortisone is out. I stopped taking aspirin because that is bad fir gout - but it is good for bursitus, so I'l be back on that tomorrow. Not annoying the little baggage is about the only treatment I think, but that neans no walking or a rigid frame that keeps the ankle "frozen" and takes the load off the A. tendon. Think there are strap on plastic shells that do the latter. Still results in hobbling along though!

Hmm, bursae can be removed but that runs a risk fir the associated tendon. Wonder if a plastic (PTFE or urethane) "sleeve" could be substituted?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 13, 2017, 11:07:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 13, 2017, 10:01:43 PM
Feeling really depressed these days, but all for reasons that would get anyone feeling down (I don't consider myself clinically depressed). I guess I just want to tell someone. Spent the whole day in bed today.

I was wondering where you were.
I hope you feel better soon because I need you here. :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 14, 2017, 12:17:35 AM

I need you too xSP. You are an important individual here and I suspect in your real, not virtual, life as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 14, 2017, 12:33:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 13, 2017, 10:01:43 PM
Feeling really depressed these days, but all for reasons that would get anyone feeling down (I don't consider myself clinically depressed). I guess I just want to tell someone. Spent the whole day in bed today.

I hope whatever you're depressed about works out :love: :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 14, 2017, 12:42:49 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)silver:
Feeling really depressed these days, but all for reasons that would get anyone feeling down (I don't consider myself clinically depressed). I guess I just want to tell someone. Spent the whole day in bed today.

Look on the bright side, at least you're not me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2017, 12:47:22 AM

Thanks guys, HAF members alway make me feel better. :hug2: :love: :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2017, 12:54:28 AM

Quote from: No one on August 14, 2017, 12:42:49 AM
Look on the bright side, at least you're not me.

Well, it's true I don't usually feel aversion towards most other humans...when I'm not feeling depressed. So at this moment in time you and I might be slightly more similar than you think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 14, 2017, 01:53:51 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2017, 12:54:28 AM
Quote from: No one on August 14, 2017, 12:42:49 AM
Look on the bright side, at least you're not me.

Well, it's true I don't usually feel aversion towards most other humans...when I'm not feeling depressed. So at this moment in time you and I might be slightly more similar than you think.

Ah, but, self-contradiction:

QuoteThanks guys, HAF members alway make me feel better. :hug2: :love: :hug2:

Stick with those positive feelings, girl! :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 14, 2017, 02:00:00 AM

Just thinking: if it is burditis and not gout it has one positive outcome . . . I can relax a bit on the bloody bland and boring anti-gout diet!

Yippee - taste here I come!

Negative outcome: gout is easier (if boring) to relieve. Both are chronic, potentially recurring problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2017, 01:25:16 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 14, 2017, 01:53:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2017, 12:54:28 AM
Quote from: No one on August 14, 2017, 12:42:49 AM
Look on the bright side, at least you're not me.

Well, it's true I don't usually feel aversion towards most other humans...when I'm not feeling depressed. So at this moment in time you and I might be slightly more similar than you think.

Ah, but, self-contradiction:
QuoteThanks guys, HAF members alway make me feel better. :hug2: :love: :hug2:

Stick with those positive feelings, girl! :hug2:

:grin: I am a host of internal contradictions. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on August 14, 2017, 05:49:38 PM

We all love you, Fernanda.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 14, 2017, 07:04:17 PM

Quote from: OldGit on August 14, 2017, 05:49:38 PM
We all love you, Fernanda.

That's true Fernanda, more than anything! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 14, 2017, 07:22:48 PM

Hope you're feeling better xSP; life can be a real bitch sometimes.

Went to an exhibition on 'Kitsch' in our county town of Hertford the other day. Some of the posters were describing the extreme vitriol directed towards what some consider is the most dreadful lapse of taste ever. Even philosophers in the 17th century had negative comments. These self-styled arbiters of taste made me so indignant; like whatever pleases you, but don't decry what others like, keep your opinions to yourself. Honestly I came out of there thinkig I'd just have to hang a Vettriano and three ceramic flying ducks on my wall in sympathy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 14, 2017, 07:58:47 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 14, 2017, 07:22:48 PM
Hope you're feeling better xSP; life can be a real bitch sometimes.

Went to an exhibition on 'Kitsch' in our county town of Hertford the other day. Some of the posters were describing the extreme vitriol directed towards what some consider is the most dreadful lapse of taste ever. Even philosophers in the 17th century had negative comments. These self-styled arbiters of taste made me so indignant; like whatever pleases you, but don't decry what others like, keep your opinions to yourself. Honestly I came out of there thinkig I'd just have to hang a Vettriano and three ceramic flying ducks on my wall in sympathy.

What? No "Chinese Girl", aka "Green Lady"?

I find domething about Vettriano fascinating but would not want one on my wall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 14, 2017, 10:04:23 PM

If you honestly believe that the color of your skin somehow makes you superior, please don't breed.
Better yet, find yourself a really short pier, and kindly take a really long walk off of it. Thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 15, 2017, 08:03:01 AM

Quote from: No one on August 14, 2017, 10:04:23 PM
If you honestly believe that the color of your skin somehow makes you superior, please don't breed.
Better yet, find yourself a really short pier, and kindly take a really long walk off of it. Thanks.

Just another reason to suppose there is no God; why would you make people of different coloured skins in the first place, knowing, (as an all-seeing god would know), how his creations would fight over it. But then we'd always find something else irrelevant to fight over; other reasons to ascribe inferiority to certain types of people, and I don't fancy a world where we all look the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2017, 08:11:19 AM

A better question, why not make multicolor the default... Thing?

Zebra stripes, leopard spots... The Asmo sees many a possibility for cool hide designs. Hm... Perhaps HE should create like... Humans. In HIS image, yes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 15, 2017, 08:12:04 AM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 14, 2017, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 14, 2017, 07:22:48 PM
Hope you're feeling better xSP; life can be a real bitch sometimes.

Went to an exhibition on 'Kitsch' in our county town of Hertford the other day. Some of the posters were describing the extreme vitriol directed towards what some consider is the most dreadful lapse of taste ever. Even philosophers in the 17th century had negative comments. These self-styled arbiters of taste made me so indignant; like whatever pleases you, but don't decry what others like, keep your opinions to yourself. Honestly I came out of there thinkig I'd just have to hang a Vettriano and three ceramic flying ducks on my wall in sympathy.

What? No "Chinese Girl", aka "Green Lady"?

I find domething about Vettriano fascinating but would not want one on my wall.

The Chinese Girl and the Green Lady were there. I know what you mean about Vettriano and there are some pieces of 'art' in Tate Modern which get me wondering how quickly the laughing artist reached the bank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 15, 2017, 08:53:57 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2017, 08:11:19 AM
A better question, why not make multicolor the default... Thing?

Zebra stripes, leopard spots... The Asmo sees many a possibility for cool hide designs. Hm... Perhaps HE should create like... Humans. In HIS image, yes?

Wellll ....... What aspect of your image were you thinking precisely? I do love your shape, honest I do, but .......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 15, 2017, 09:01:30 AM

And BTW, why should you get to decide when it says on my profile that I art God?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2017, 09:02:34 AM

Why, His Divine Eyebrows, naturally! :smilenod:

That does answer both questions, yes? 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 15, 2017, 10:10:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 15, 2017, 09:02:34 AM
Why, His Divine Eyebrows, naturally! :smilenod:

That does answer both questions, yes? 8)

It doeth. Eyebrows I can cope with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 16, 2017, 01:18:02 AM

Skin color reference in above few posts........That reminded me of something that sometimes enters my mind. How many of you know about the Harlem Hellfighters? They were the 369th infantry unit in WW1, They were an all black outfit, enduring the shabby treatment that went with the Jim Crow laws of the time. Take a minute or two to read this: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/369th-infantry.

Because I know about some things such as this, I am ashamed that we still have white supremicist outfits like the ones who showed up at Charlottesville this past weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 16, 2017, 03:04:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 16, 2017, 01:18:02 AM
Skin color reference in above few posts........That reminded me of something that sometimes enters my mind. How many of you know about the Harlem Hellfighters? They were the 369th infantry unit in WW1, They were an all black outfit, enduring the shabby treatment that went with the Jim Crow laws of the time. Take a minute or two to read this: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/369th-infantry.

Because I know about some things such as this, I am ashamed that we still have white supremicist outfits like the ones who showed up at Charlottesville this past weekend.

There was a very good play on BBC radio some years ago that I think was about that unit.

When the archaeological digs were going at a hill fort near Cheltenham the base was an old US Army hospital. The timber framed wards had wide gaps between them. A very old local, who was a lad at the time the hospital was in use, told us that there were tents in the gaps. The white wounded got to use the insulated and heated huts, the black wounded had the tents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 16, 2017, 11:12:41 AM

Something ought to be done about the "standard" political compass, I think. It ought to grow more dimensions... Or a mirror of itself, where in stead of going from Anarchism to Fascism on a North-South axis, for example, it goes from Globalism to Nationalism. As for the axis of conservatism/progressivism, I think that one could be effectively swapped for one that goes from protectionism to multiculturalism.

Would that not be a better description of what the gray masses prioritize in places where said masses have it not-so-bad-really? At the very least, a fine addition to the existing measurement framework in places where... Not?

...It's all crap. all of it. It becomes so the instant it gets politicized and them corresponding agenda-pills get shoved down people's throats.

Crap, you hear. Shit.

/*muttering rants and implications and >:( *

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 25, 2017, 02:26:43 AM

My house smells of burnt rice. :headshake:

Major cooking fail! :cauldron:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 25, 2017, 01:31:22 PM

I hope Bruce is ok when Harvey arrives. And no not the invisible rabbit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:22:40 AM

My father was going to give my sister and brother 20,000 bucks each. My brother passed it up and said he doesn't want it, so he'll be giving my sister 40 grand. I already knew I was never his favourite but that at first thought is so unfair and makes me resent him even more. On second thought, however, him not giving me anything is probably for the best, because everything he does has strings attached. He'll come knocking in the future and ask for something in return. My sister, if she accepts the money (and she will), will be indebted to him for the rest of his life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 26, 2017, 02:25:19 AM

I don't know what the fuck is going on lol Everything that people say makes no sense

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 26, 2017, 02:35:35 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:22:40 AM
My father was going to give my sister and brother 20,000 bucks each. My brother passed it up and said he doesn't want it, so he'll be giving my sister 40 grand. I already knew I was never his favourite but that at first thought is so unfair and makes me resent him even more. On second thought, however, him not giving me anything is probably for the best, because everything he does has strings attached. He'll come knocking in the future and ask for something in return. My sister, if she accepts the money (and she will), will be indebted to him for the rest of his life.

That is a serious Bummer, Silver. Perhaps you are merely stubborn or defensive to take such an attitude. A better take, one that I cheerfully assign to you, is that you can be your own person with no strings attached to a retro claim of that sort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:49:29 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 26, 2017, 02:35:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:22:40 AM
My father was going to give my sister and brother 20,000 bucks each. My brother passed it up and said he doesn't want it, so he'll be giving my sister 40 grand. I already knew I was never his favourite but that at first thought is so unfair and makes me resent him even more. On second thought, however, him not giving me anything is probably for the best, because everything he does has strings attached. He'll come knocking in the future and ask for something in return. My sister, if she accepts the money (and she will), will be indebted to him for the rest of his life.

That is a serious Bummer, Silver. Perhaps you are merely stubborn or defensive to take such an attitude. A better take, one that I cheerfully assign to you, is that you can be your own person with no strings attached to a retro claim of that sort.

I've mostly gotten over it, there's just that residual feeling of upset that I have to deal with. On the plus side, I do feel free, if that makes any sense. I know him, I know how he functions and I'm very aware of his expectations. Everything he does is an investment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 27, 2017, 06:12:30 AM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/hCiQVo1dzVwPu/giphy.gif)
Look at me! I'm getting old waiting for the MRI results!
Talk about first world problems, man! :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 27, 2017, 06:34:53 AM

^
Oh, dear, Mags. I know a little of that feeling. Hoping they get their arses in gear soon.

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2017, 08:20:09 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 27, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
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Look at me! I'm getting old waiting for the MRI results!
Talk about first world problems, man! :sad sigh:

Oh dear. We're waiting with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on August 28, 2017, 03:42:27 AM

You are looking pretty regal, there, Mags!
But holy crap, waiting for medical results is a cruel, frustrating, period of time. I have waited, with baited breath, for results with many family members and friends. It can be agonizing, especially depending on what's at stake.
Power to you, sweet lady! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 28, 2017, 05:43:58 AM

Tank, Gloucester, Dragonia...
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 28, 2017, 03:09:04 PM

Good luck Mags, and keeping all of the digits crossed...hopefully your wait is over soon, and the results are favorable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 28, 2017, 05:02:41 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 27, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/hCiQVo1dzVwPu/giphy.gif)
Look at me! I'm getting old waiting for the MRI results!
Talk about first world problems, man! :sad sigh:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fic.pics.livejournal.com%2Fmonicawoe%2F8710205%2F121392%2F121392_300.gif&hash=044a212e3525a0fac8f98b435f616d5789c72dc1)(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/RepentantWelldocumentedBigmouthbass-max-1mb.gif)

I am hoping for good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2017, 05:52:56 PM

Me too, fingers crossed, hoping for the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 28, 2017, 07:54:05 PM

Father Bruno, Davin, xSilverPhinx...
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 29, 2017, 12:18:47 AM

Me too mags. You are a special lady that I care about. I'd pray for you if I believed it would do any good. Meanwhile we are all waiting to exhale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 06:35:09 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 29, 2017, 12:18:47 AM
Me too mags. You are a special lady that I care about. I'd pray for you if I believed it would do any good. Meanwhile we are all waiting to exhale.

:hug:

***Thanks, everyone. Thank you for helping me carry the heavy load. All of you put a smile on my face every day.
Well...sometimes a frown, but that's another story for another day. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 07:46:33 PM

Today I called for my results, for the second time. :eyeroll:
The doctor wants to see me and the earliest appointment they have is in two weeks. :lol: >:(
:sad sigh:

They're looking for a pituitary tumor. If they find one, that would probably explain everything, wouldn't it? :lol:

If there's nothing, that means I'm weird by nature, not by association. :worried:
:grin:

I don't want to feel bad anymore. I've decided to be happy again, regardless of the results. :cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 29, 2017, 07:50:57 PM

Still thinkjng off you, Mags, keeping 'em crossed. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 29, 2017, 08:32:42 PM

Well you know, if it doesn't go well. You could make some really radical art.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 29, 2017, 08:39:03 PM

They can't give you the findings over the phone? Or through their electronic medical record system? If the MRI results are already in your chart, you can request a copy and see them now, if you want to. I recently had a shave biopsy of a mole and the doc telephoned me two days later to tell me it was benign.

Anyway, just saw this series of posts. Good luck, and I trust that the results will be good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 09:17:37 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 29, 2017, 08:39:03 PM
They can't give you the findings over the phone? Or through their electronic medical record system? If the MRI results are already in your chart, you can request a copy and see them now, if you want to. I recently had a shave biopsy of a mole and the doc telephoned me two days later to tell me it was benign.

Anyway, just saw this series of posts. Good luck, and I trust that the results will be good.

I'm sure they could give me the results over the phone, but they don't want to. They're just weird. They've told me that they don't call you if the results show that everything is fine. I've had other tests before and when I call for the results they've told me over the phone that everything is fine.

I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and I called for the results. They said the doctor wanted to see me. I go, and he tells me everything is fine. So I never know if the news will be good or bad, in person or over the phone. :-\

The receptionist said, "The doctor didn't write, "urgent" on the results, so it's a follow-up appointment"...whatever that means. ::)

Sometimes the doctors don't want to give bad news over the phone. Maybe my doctor just likes to torture his patients a little bit. :notsure:
>:(

I don't see why he can't tell me over the phone. I mean, it's not like he's gonna tell me that I have a brain tumor, or anything like that...Oh, wait. :o

:shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 29, 2017, 09:39:19 PM

Mags wrote:

QuoteThey've told me that they don't call you if the results show that everything is fine

I have met that attitude here. In a case like yours I consider that it amounts to a breach of the duty of care. To leave anyone in a situation where they might be needlessly concerned borders on abuse. I am digusted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on August 29, 2017, 10:18:13 PM

That's ridiculous. I would absolutely insist that I be told the results now, over the phone, no matter what. I think you could kick their ass a little.

Anyway, I'll be thinking of you too, I hope everything turns out ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 10:22:10 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 29, 2017, 09:39:19 PM
Mags wrote:

QuoteThey've told me that they don't call you if the results show that everything is fine

I have met that attitude here. In a case like yours I consider that it amounts to a breach of the duty of care. To leave anyone in a situation where they might be needlessly concerned borders on abuse. I am digusted!

Quote from: Firebird on August 29, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
That's ridiculous. I would absolutely insist that I be told the results now, over the phone, no matter what. I think you could kick their ass a little.

Anyway, I'll be thinking of you too, I hope everything turns out ok.

:therethere: :therethere:
I'm sorry I've upset you guys.
I won't talk about this again until I get the results.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2017, 11:04:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 09:17:37 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 29, 2017, 08:39:03 PM
They can't give you the findings over the phone? Or through their electronic medical record system? If the MRI results are already in your chart, you can request a copy and see them now, if you want to. I recently had a shave biopsy of a mole and the doc telephoned me two days later to tell me it was benign.

Anyway, just saw this series of posts. Good luck, and I trust that the results will be good.

I'm sure they could give me the results over the phone, but they don't want to. They're just weird. They've told me that they don't call you if the results show that everything is fine. I've had other tests before and when I call for the results they've told me over the phone that everything is fine.

I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and I called for the results. They said the doctor wanted to see me. I go, and he tells me everything is fine. So I never know if the news will be good or bad, in person or over the phone. :-\

The receptionist said, "The doctor didn't write, "urgent" on the results, so it's a follow-up appointment"...whatever that means. ::)

Sometimes the doctors don't want to give bad news over the phone. Maybe my doctor just likes to torture his patients a little bit. :notsure:
>:(

I don't see why he can't tell me over the phone. I mean, it's not like he's gonna tell me that I have a brain tumor, or anything like that...Oh, wait. :o

:shifty:

That sucks, what kind of person wouldn't tell a patient their results when asked to, even if on the phone? >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 30, 2017, 12:17:53 AM

Quote
I'm sorry I've upset you guys.
I won't talk about this again until I get the results.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 30, 2017, 12:48:49 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 29, 2017, 09:39:19 PM
Mags wrote:

QuoteThey've told me that they don't call you if the results show that everything is fine

I have met that attitude here. In a case like yours I consider that it amounts to a breach of the duty of care. To leave anyone in a situation where they might be needlessly concerned borders on abuse. I am digusted!

Quote from: Firebird on August 29, 2017, 10:18:13 PM
That's ridiculous. I would absolutely insist that I be told the results now, over the phone, no matter what. I think you could kick their ass a little.

Anyway, I'll be thinking of you too, I hope everything turns out ok.
:therethere: :therethere:
I'm sorry I've upset you guys.
I won't talk about this again until I get the results.

I think they are just worried about you mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 30, 2017, 02:45:06 AM

Yeah Mags, if it's on you mind talk about it. We all worry but we'd worry more if you went completely quiet about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 02:53:02 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 30, 2017, 02:45:06 AM
Yeah Mags, if it's on you mind talk about it. We all worry but we'd worry more if you went completely quiet about it.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 30, 2017, 06:51:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 02:53:02 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 30, 2017, 02:45:06 AM
Yeah Mags, if it's on you mind talk about it. We all worry but we'd worry more if you went completely quiet about it.

:this:

Yup!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on August 30, 2017, 03:02:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 09:17:37 PMSometimes the doctors don't want to give bad news over the phone. Maybe my doctor just likes to torture his patients a little bit. :notsure:
>:(

Maybe it's a hustle for the doc to get that sweet appointment money.

Quote from: Magdalena on August 29, 2017, 10:22:10 PM
I'm sorry I've upset you guys.
I won't talk about this again until I get the results.

I think we're going to be worried about you until we know the results whether you talk about it or not. If you want or need to talk about it, then you should. If you don't want to talk about then you shouldn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 30, 2017, 07:25:05 PM

Yes, Davin, I think the doctor just wants that sweet appointment money.
:felix: (That's not nice.)

And...Yeah, I don't want to talk about it anymore. :-\

I appreciate all the nice comments. It wasn't my intention to worry anyone, like I said earlier, this is a heavy load for me, and I just wanted to share with all of you the reason why I'm not here as much as I would like to. I could've lied and said that the reason I'm not here as much is because I'm vacationing in Luxembourg or something like that, but that's not my style. ::)

Anyways...

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 30, 2017, 07:46:45 PM

Mags, even if we can't be with you phydically or directly help you we are still there in spirit and hopes.

Share whatever you want, keep quiet about what ever you need to - but we eill still be "with" you.
:hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 30, 2017, 08:24:40 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 30, 2017, 07:46:45 PM
Mags, even if we can't be with you phydically or directly help you we are still there in spirit and hopes.

Share whatever you want, keep quiet about what ever you need to - but we eill still be "with" you.
:hug2:

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:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 30, 2017, 09:40:57 PM

Remember Mags you are never alone, there are alway's ghost butts rubbing against you!

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:18:58 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 30, 2017, 09:40:57 PM
Remember Mags you are never alone, there are alway's ghost butts rubbing against you!

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So, when you feel a sudden breeze on your skin...:notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 12:44:57 AM

^^^
Oh, my Asmo!
Both of you guys are so funny. :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on August 31, 2017, 01:21:22 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 30, 2017, 07:25:05 PM
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You don't have to always be the Mom Magdalena. We all care about you too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on August 31, 2017, 02:00:15 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

HA! I wasn't sure whether to squeal with weirdness or wipe that tear out of my eye.... I'm going to now send this odd little video to MY sister, because she would totally appreciate all of it. :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 31, 2017, 03:00:35 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

It is a nice ass,...just saying. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2017, 03:37:20 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 31, 2017, 03:00:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

It is a nice ass,...just saying. 8)

Ah! So you like button butts, eh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 31, 2017, 05:29:34 PM

Quote from: Gloucester on August 31, 2017, 03:37:20 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 31, 2017, 03:00:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

It is a nice ass,...just saying. 8)
Ah! So you like button butts, eh?

I likes all kinds, butt button butts are really nice ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2017, 05:35:17 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 31, 2017, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 31, 2017, 03:37:20 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on August 31, 2017, 03:00:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2017, 11:34:43 PM

My sister sent me this. :lol:

It is a nice ass,...just saying. 8)
Ah! So you like button butts, eh?

I likes all kinds, butt button butts are really nice ;D

That's what an old gf used to call really tight guy's asses, especially in really tight jeans. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:15:17 PM

:lol: Yeah, I can deal with weirdness but that was almost too weird! Almost. :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 07:29:52 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:15:17 PM
:lol: Yeah, I can deal with weirdness but that was almost too weird! Almost. :sidesmile:

Is it wrong that I can't stop watching it? :notsure:
It's not the butt, it's just like you said, "almost too weird." I like weird. :tellmemore:
Like that avatar post Father Bruno made of his...jewels. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 31, 2017, 08:03:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 07:29:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:15:17 PM
:lol: Yeah, I can deal with weirdness but that was almost too weird! Almost. :sidesmile:
Is it wrong that I can't stop watching it? :notsure:
It's not the butt, it's just like you said, "almost too weird." I like weird. :tellmemore:
Like that avatar post Father Bruno made of his...jewels. :grin:

Are you referring to this Sista Mags?

Ask Haf (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0)

I'm now at 1,500 views! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 08:50:17 PM

No Mags, not wrong at all. :grin: I watched it erm...more than a couple of times (but less than several! :sidesmile:)

As for Father Bruno's...jewels... ::)

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 09:34:44 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on August 31, 2017, 08:03:50 PM
Are you referring to this Sista Mags?

Ask Haf (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0)

I'm now at 1,500 views! 8)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 01:34:13 AM

Lol I like how all the comments after that are so serious like they're really gonna consider Bruno use that picture as his profile pic XD

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 01:39:37 AM

Quote from: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 01:34:13 AM
Lol I like how all the comments after that are so serious like they're really gonna consider Bruno use that picture as his profile pic XD

It seemed like a serious question. :grin:

Bruno wants to parade family jewels all over the place. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 02:12:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 01:39:37 AM
Quote from: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 01:34:13 AM
Lol I like how all the comments after that are so serious like they're really gonna consider Bruno use that picture as his profile pic XD

It seemed like a serious question. :grin:

Bruno wants to parade family jewels all over the place. :lol:

I haven't seen him set it as his profile pic yet...Come on Bruno! Do it! Do it! Do it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 01, 2017, 03:25:29 PM

As I recall, that was his avatar for quite a while. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2017, 03:02:35 AM

Quote from: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 02:12:00 AM
...Come on Bruno! Do it! Do it! Do it!

The ball's in his court. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:30:05 AM

^^^just made me seriously laugh out loud, sitting here next to my husband, who looks over at me, like he wants to know what's so damn funny, and I feel rude brushing him off...... But no amount of explaining would make him see the humor.... *wipes tear of mirth off of my cheek*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 05, 2017, 05:45:45 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:30:05 AM
^^^just made me seriously laugh out loud, sitting here next to my husband, who looks over at me, like he wants to know what's so damn funny, and I feel rude brushing him off...... But no amount of explaining would make him see the humor.... *wipes tear of mirth off of my cheek*

I know exactly what you're talking about. The same thing happened to me when I joined the forum. I was trying to not wake him up, but he woke up anyways and asked, "Are you OK? Why are you crying?" I said, "I'm not crying, I'm laughing!"
~Tears and everything. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:25:32 PM

And laughing until you cry is a good drug. I guess that's why I love this place. It's healthy drugs :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 05, 2017, 03:23:03 PM

^^ ;D

I want to thank you all for expressing such kind and glowing remarks with regards to my balls. They have served me well, and I'm always find it so rewarding when they bring happiness to others*, please be assured it has been my pleasure sharing a part of me with all of you.

With loving and kind regards,

Bruno 8)

*I had to go and do some digging with the Records Department in order to confirm, and no surprise I actually can find no record of anyone being disappointed or displeased with my balls, surely I have been blessed in that department.

Quote from: Recusant on September 01, 2017, 03:25:29 PM
As I recall, that was his avatar for quite a while. :shrug:

Yes Sir, I do believe you are correct. I did use that as my avatar for a short while, 2-3 weeks maybe if memory serves me correct, but now that I am a man of the cloth surely such a vulgar display, no matter how magnificent and beautiful would not befit one of such humble and saintly stature, so they shall sadly have to remain where they are buried deep in a thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 05, 2017, 04:47:55 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:25:32 PM
And laughing until you cry is a good drug. I guess that's why I love this place. It's healthy drugs :grin:

Yes, laughing until you cry is a good drug. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 05, 2017, 10:27:26 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 05, 2017, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:25:32 PM
And laughing until you cry is a good drug. I guess that's why I love this place. It's healthy drugs :grin:
Yes, laughing until you cry is a good drug. ;D

Balls Magdalena, we're talking about balls...please don't change the subject or I'll have to get all medieval on your ass! 8)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 05, 2017, 11:13:04 PM

Are you going to burn said ass at the stake for being a heretic?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 12:15:09 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on September 05, 2017, 10:27:26 PM
...I'll have to get all medieval on your ass!

Is this good or bad? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2017, 12:44:56 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 05, 2017, 04:47:55 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 05, 2017, 12:25:32 PM
And laughing until you cry is a good drug. I guess that's why I love this place. It's healthy drugs :grin:
Yes, laughing until you cry is a good drug. ;D

Agreed! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 06, 2017, 01:15:48 AM

Good drugs?

I guess I've finally met the people my guidance counselor warned me about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 05:08:59 AM

Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 01:15:48 AM
I guess I've finally met the people my guidance counselor warned me about.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/826f1c1f1c2194051a090d9156fd9cb2/tenor.gif)
Yes, that's us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:03:51 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 05:08:59 AM
Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 01:15:48 AM
I guess I've finally met the people my guidance counselor warned me about.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/826f1c1f1c2194051a090d9156fd9cb2/tenor.gif)
Yes, that's us.

Looks like a member of the team I bat for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 06:13:52 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:03:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 05:08:59 AM
Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 01:15:48 AM
I guess I've finally met the people my guidance counselor warned me about.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/826f1c1f1c2194051a090d9156fd9cb2/tenor.gif)
Yes, that's us.

Looks like a member of the team I bat for.

Who? Stefon?
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:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:38:38 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 06:13:52 AM
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:grin:

Yes, I think I just outed myself for the 50th time in this forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 06, 2017, 09:07:06 AM

Which team is this, hermes? The human one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 11:03:18 AM

Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 09:07:06 AM
Which team is this, hermes? The human one?

Of course. I know it will come as a shock to hear that I am human, notwithstanding rumours to the contrary spread by some ex lovers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 06, 2017, 11:46:39 AM

X factors can be myopic. Therefore, untrustworthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 04:10:04 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 09:07:06 AM
Which team is this, hermes? The human one?

Of course. I know it will come as a shock to hear that I am human, notwithstanding rumours to the contrary spread by some ex lovers.

Ha! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2017, 04:21:24 PM

Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 11:46:39 AM
X factors can be myopic. Therefore, untrustworthy.

Yeah, like "expert": "a has-been drip under pressure."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 06, 2017, 04:48:30 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 09:07:06 AM
Which team is this, hermes? The human one?

Of course. I know it will come as a shock to hear that I am human, notwithstanding rumours to the contrary spread by some ex lovers.

Rumours to the contrary from ex-lovers could be a good thing, like oh "Hermes", you were so "Other-Wordly" last night or, "You were like some weird "Sexy Alien" with three hands!"

Remember the movie "Michael" with John Travolta who portrays the smoking, and drinking Archangel who gives off an irresistible fragrance that is described as smelling like cookies and caramel, and wherever he goes, women instinctively cluster around him like bees to honey?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 05:10:30 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on September 06, 2017, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: No one on September 06, 2017, 09:07:06 AM
Which team is this, hermes? The human one?

Of course. I know it will come as a shock to hear that I am human, notwithstanding rumours to the contrary spread by some ex lovers.

Rumours to the contrary from ex-lovers could be a good thing, like oh "Hermes", you were so "Other-Wordly" last night or, "You were like some weird "Sexy Alien" with three hands!"

Remember the movie "Michael" with John Travolta who portrays the smoking, and drinking Archangel who gives off an irresistible fragrance that is described as smelling like cookies and caramel, and wherever he goes, women instinctively cluster around him like bees to honey?

Yes, I do. The funny thing is that years ago I had a friend who was desperate to meet s lover, while, at that time, my biggest ambition was to remain single. He used to beg me to go with him to clubs until I would give in reluctantly. I just wanted to stay home, happily uninvolved, and listening to my music. Sure enough, guess who attracted the boys like bees to honey, as you said, and who ended up not sleeping alone? He used throw a temper tantrum the next day when I complained about not being able to get rid of the latest one night stand. He invariably had to make do with Mrs Palm and her five daughters. I think his desperation showed too much, which put everyone off him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 03:18:43 PM

Worrying about Icarus who's in Florida. :pensive:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 09, 2017, 03:33:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 03:18:43 PM
Worrying about Icarus who's in Florida. :pensive:

Track still predicted to run up the west coast, can't remember which side Icarus is on. But the thing is so wide no-one on the peninsula will get away without problems it seems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 09, 2017, 03:49:18 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 12:15:09 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on September 05, 2017, 10:27:26 PM
...I'll have to get all medieval on your ass!
Is this good or bad? :notsure:

Depends if you have a masochistic streak or not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 09, 2017, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 09, 2017, 03:49:18 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 12:15:09 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on September 05, 2017, 10:27:26 PM
...I'll have to get all medieval on your ass!
Is this good or bad? :notsure:
Depends if you have a masochistic streak or not.

Or if it's a choice between a sword or a mace. Or, maybe, a lance?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 09, 2017, 08:09:57 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 09, 2017, 03:55:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 09, 2017, 03:49:18 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 06, 2017, 12:15:09 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on September 05, 2017, 10:27:26 PM
...I'll have to get all medieval on your ass!
Is this good or bad? :notsure:
Depends if you have a masochistic streak or not.
Or if it's a choice between a sword or a mace. Or, maybe, a lance?

The black plague. Many will die. From the plague.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on September 10, 2017, 04:04:49 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 03:18:43 PM
Worrying about Icarus who's in Florida. :pensive:

Oh xSP, me too! :pensive:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2017, 10:46:03 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on September 10, 2017, 04:04:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 03:18:43 PM
Worrying about Icarus who's in Florida. :pensive:
Oh xSP, me too! :pensive:

Maybe he's without internet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on September 12, 2017, 02:01:57 AM

I think there's a very high probability of Icarus having no power right now. I am optimistic about him having fared well through the eye of the storm..... But I really look forward to seeing a post from him soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2017, 10:13:52 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on September 12, 2017, 02:01:57 AM
I think there's a very high probability of Icarus having no power right now. I am optimistic about him having fared well through the eye of the storm..... But I really look forward to seeing a post from him soon!

Yes, me too. :news:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2017, 10:16:24 PM

Today I went to visit a friend who was presenting her poster in a local scientific mini conference. The reviewer who was evaluating the posters came to hers and asked that she begin. I thought to myself, this woman (who was evaluating my friend's poster) looks familiar, but I couldn't recall where I had seen her before. Was it her hair that was different and not making it any easier for me to remember where I had seen her? :notsure: I wasn't sure.

Anyway when it was done the reviewer turned to my friend and said "That was a great presentation, well done. I would just like to make one small correction, though. Your supervisor's name doesn't have an accent on the 'A'.

She was enjoying herself. I glanced at my friend and saw that all the colour had drained from her face. She continued. "I know this because I'm married to him."

My friend buried her face in her hands and I had to keep myself from laughing once I got over the shock, partly from nervousness. It was then that I recognised her. We all laughed about it afterwards.

Moral of the story: if you don't want to go through unnecessary embarrassment don't misspell your supervisor's name!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 12, 2017, 10:21:49 PM

^
Nice little story, Silver, thank goodness the reviewer was not an old dragon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2017, 10:38:41 PM

Yeah, she was cool about it. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM

Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2017, 11:08:02 PM

Quote from: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

I get that sometimes too, but usually it's just a misinterpretation of events and in reality people are too wrapped up in their own microcosms of existence to bother about anyone else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 12:15:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

I get that sometimes too, but usually it's just a misinterpretation of events and in reality people are too wrapped up in their own microcosms of existence to bother about anyone else.

Fairly certain it's true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 12:35:08 AM

Quote from: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

I get that sometimes too, but usually it's just a misinterpretation of events and in reality people are too wrapped up in their own microcosms of existence to bother about anyone else.

Fairly certain it's true.

Why do you think they want to hurt you, if you don't mind my asking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 03:03:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 12:35:08 AM
Quote from: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

I get that sometimes too, but usually it's just a misinterpretation of events and in reality people are too wrapped up in their own microcosms of existence to bother about anyone else.

Fairly certain it's true.

Why do you think they want to hurt you, if you don't mind my asking?

They are just sick in the head. I'm just the better person so they want to bring me down to their level.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 03:16:50 AM

Quote from: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 03:03:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 12:35:08 AM
Quote from: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 13, 2017, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 13, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Feeling that many people are trying to hurt me.

I get that sometimes too, but usually it's just a misinterpretation of events and in reality people are too wrapped up in their own microcosms of existence to bother about anyone else.

Fairly certain it's true.

Why do you think they want to hurt you, if you don't mind my asking?

They are just sick in the head. I'm just the better person so they want to bring me down to their level.

That sucks, having to interact with such people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 14, 2017, 06:41:05 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 03:18:43 PM
Worrying about Icarus who's in Florida. :pensive:

I forgot Icarus was from Florida, thinking for some reason that he was from Louisiana,...I hope he's well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2017, 07:05:24 PM

QuoteEvery taco is hand rolled with exotic Mexican spices by genuine Mayan Virgins.
Or. Carlos, depending on who's available.

FrB, are they rolled on the roller's thigh, like the best Cuban cigars are supposed to be?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 14, 2017, 07:13:23 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 14, 2017, 07:05:24 PM
QuoteEvery taco is hand rolled with exotic Mexican spices by genuine Mayan Virgins.
Or. Carlos, depending on who's available.

FrB, are they rolled on the roller's thigh, like the best Cuban cigars are supposed to be?

Yes they are, even Carlos's taco's are rolled on his thighs, but you want to get his early in the week just after he shaves his legs!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 14, 2017, 09:47:55 PM

Icarus was online today but didn't post so he's around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2017, 09:53:44 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 14, 2017, 09:47:55 PM
Icarus was online today but didn't post so he's around.

Good news, but I guess he will still have problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 14, 2017, 09:59:40 PM

Hello everyone. I am back, a little weary but safe and sound.

That damned hurricane hit me dead center after all the meandering that it had previously done. By
the time it got to me in central Florida it had lost some of its strength. We got 115 MPH winds that wreaked havoc with trees, roofs, and mobile homes. We were lucky because some of the Islands like Saint Martins got 180 steady and 215 in gusts. Those places are nearly totally not even there anymore.

I had boarded up all my windows, reinforced doors, and removed everything that could move from my yard. I took my 16 foot sailboat off the trailer, placed it on the ground and filled it with water. We had been freezing plastic containers of water for several days. The purpose was to keep a few perishables for a day or two. Electric power went off early in the storm. Millions of residents were without electricity. At my house, we managed the night with handheld flashlights, candles, and some solar powered landscape lights from our yard.

The electric utilities companies throughout the states have an arrangement that is enormously helpful. Nine thousand electrical linemen came from all over the nation to help put our grid back together.

Sure enough the internet was down. It just came back this afternoon. Electricity came back late yesterday afternoon. Whew. We are all happy as a clam to have our air conditioners working again. That's not all. With electric hot water heaters there were cold showers for a few days. Our electric kitchen range and microwave oven was useless so we used the small gas fired bar b que to heat soup or whatever was at hand.

In the aftermath the sound of chain saws is driving me nuts. Thousands of trees are down all over town. Just down the street a large oak tree was uprooted and fell on the cab of a nearly new Ford F150. It is a total loss. Even the wheels were bent. I lost part of a large oak in my backyard. It fell on a concrete wall and damaged the wall. We had only a few deaths locally. One of them a seven year old little girl . The single mom had a small generator running inside the house. Carbon Monoxide from the engines exhaust is deadly. Almost everyone who could get their hands on a generator did so. Almost everyone knows that it is not to be used indoors. Unfortunately not that Mom who is recovering in the hospital.

Three days before the storm the supply of bottled water was gone, No way you could buy a sheet of plywood, Every generator in Florida was sold out. Gasoline was impossible to get except for a few stations where waiting lines would be a quarter mile long. With all that and a lot more we did alright. We will live to see another day.

Thank you much for thinking about me during the dangerous weather event.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 10:10:13 PM

Icarus! :hug:

Glad to see you're ok!

QuoteWe had only a few deaths locally. One of them a seven year old little girl. The single mom had a small generator running inside the house. Carbon Monoxide from the engines exhaust is deadly. Almost everyone who could get their hands on a generator did so. Almost everyone knows that it is not to be used indoors. Unfortunately not that Mom who is recovering in the hospital.

That is so sad. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 14, 2017, 10:15:35 PM

Welcome back Icarus

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2017, 10:41:22 PM

Glad you and yours are safe, Icarus.

So sad aoiut the little girl, that is such an easy thing to suffer without knowledge and when seeking just a crumb of comfort in such conditions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 14, 2017, 10:55:58 PM

Good to see you safe and sound Icarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 15, 2017, 12:21:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 14, 2017, 10:10:13 PM
Icarus! :hug:

Glad to see you're ok!

QuoteWe had only a few deaths locally. One of them a seven year old little girl. The single mom had a small generator running inside the house. Carbon Monoxide from the engines exhaust is deadly. Almost everyone who could get their hands on a generator did so. Almost everyone knows that it is not to be used indoors. Unfortunately not that Mom who is recovering in the hospital.

That is so sad. :(

Very sad indeed. I can't remember the last time I saw a generator that didn't have warning stickers all over it. Might've been an older one or maybe the mom wasn't paying attention. Hell, she might've been illiterate. Still stupid.

Glad you made it oiut alright Gene.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on September 15, 2017, 12:31:04 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 14, 2017, 09:59:40 PM

In the aftermath the sound of chain saws is driving me nuts. Thousands of trees are down all over town. Just down the street a large oak tree was uprooted and fell on the cab of a nearly new Ford F150. It is a total loss. Even the wheels were bent.

Not a great loss... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 15, 2017, 12:07:38 PM

I'm so glad that you are safe, Icarus

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on September 15, 2017, 12:58:20 PM

Me too!
Icarus, I thought of you the whole storm, as I was being kept up-to-date by my family in FL the whole time. They fared well also. But your power was out for a lot longer.
We have some homes in our area who just this morning got power back on. Ugh.
Anyway, I'm happy you're ok and back with us!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 15, 2017, 02:56:59 PM

Welcome back to the E-world Icarus, and glad to hear all is well with you...my wife has a lot of friends in Florida, three in Tampa Bay area, one in Ft. Myers and two in Miami.

We were keeping close tabs on them as the hurricane hit, and fortunately were able to receive updates after even when they lost power to know they were okay.

I don't understand these portable generator deaths anymore than I do other accidental, but avoidable deaths like leaving infants, small children in cars.

We've all heard the dangers yet they continue to happen. During the winters here in Michigan we'll inevitably have a couple deaths each year. Last winter there were two or three incidents here in the Detroit area during blizzard related power outages.

I did a quick search online, and there were something like 700 deaths in the US between 2004 and 2014 due to portable generators.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 15, 2017, 09:43:42 PM

Glad you made it thru the storm, Icarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 15, 2017, 10:02:57 PM

How does the sunshine state effect those wings, Icarus?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 15, 2017, 10:36:29 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 15, 2017, 09:43:42 PM
Glad you made it thru the storm, Icarus.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 15, 2017, 11:19:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 15, 2017, 10:36:29 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 15, 2017, 09:43:42 PM
Glad you made it thru the storm, Icarus.
:this:

Me too! Me too! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 17, 2017, 07:56:37 AM

I wonder...do I come off as less intelligent or unaware of myself?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 22, 2017, 12:14:18 AM

I think I have been having mini-heart-attacks. My chest where my heart is has been cycling through pain for about 5 hours now. Not long after it started, my left arm started going numb and my head hurts. My left arm is still kind of numb.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2017, 01:25:07 AM

Call 911. Now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2017, 02:47:10 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2017, 01:25:07 AM
Call 911. Now.

Yes, you really should.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2017, 07:57:13 AM

I am just hoping you took the advice, Arturo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 22, 2017, 12:28:59 PM

Actually I didn't cuz reading that made me extra nervous. Thinking about having a heart attack was enough to also have a panic attack.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2017, 01:00:16 PM

Quote from: Arturo on September 22, 2017, 12:28:59 PM
Actually I didn't cuz reading that made me extra nervous. Thinking about having a heart attack was enough to also have a panic attack.

Arturo, it is that fear of, possibly, having things like a cardiac condition or cancer confirmed that actually causes thousands of unecessary deaths - or debilitation later - every year.

That may have been a warning, please do not ignire it. I tried to take action on mine, it was the doctors who ignored it. Because of them I have been in a slow process of deterioration for the past 19 years. Something in my personal nature (genetic and emotional/cognitive) and nurture has allowed me to beat the statistics, but there are still times when walking a hundred yards is a real effort.

Do not take the risk, you almost certainly live with a high level, if in peaks, of stress and not all exercise is good for the heart. I always recall the non-smoking, non-car owning, cycling, swimming, squash playing, gym loving vegetarian at work who also had a heart atrack.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2017, 01:04:50 PM

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on September 22, 2017, 03:01:45 PM

What Dave said.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2017, 05:19:57 PM

Brexit is iften on my mind, I'm sgin it.

Listening to May saying that Britain was never really comfortable in the EU (I agree with that) I suddenly thiught about which nations have invaded of been at war with Britain. OK, we sort of volunteered ourselves into a couple and annoyed another nation one a lot but . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 07:51:02 AM

Well the good news is, even though I didn't call 911, I already had a doctor's appointment beforehand. And I already planned to ask for a blood test for my bloood sugar, cholesterol, vitamins, ect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 23, 2017, 08:12:37 AM

Quote from: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 07:51:02 AM
Well the good news is, even though I didn't call 911, I already had a doctor's appointment beforehand. And I already planned to ask for a blood test for my bloood sugar, cholesterol, vitamins, ect.

So ask for an ekg as well, Arturo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 06:04:59 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2017, 01:00:16 PM
...you almost certainly live with a high level, if in peaks, of stress...

I'm still trying to figure out what you meant by this...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 23, 2017, 06:26:31 PM

Quote from: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 06:04:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2017, 01:00:16 PM
...you almost certainly live with a high level, if in peaks, of stress...

I'm still trying to figure out what you meant by this...

From some of your posts you appear to be angry or worried. Both of these emotions will increase the stress hormones flowing in your bloodstream. These hormones interfere with the body's immune and repair systems and may do actual damage on their own. "Cosmetic" gym work may not help the heart, I am sure you are aware of the differences between cardiac exercise and body building - not sure which you indulge in most, just sayin'.

If you indulge in wacky backy the oxidants, tars, particulates and other nasty smoke ingredients are not a lot different from tobacco, indulgers just do not normally smoke as much but . . . Alcohol and highly processed foods are also not good. Sugar and salt add into the equation.

Arturo, I am no doctor but I would put you over the 50% grade for a heart attack at some point in your life going by my experience and the anecdotal evidence I have seen and heard. No heart attack is wholly recoverable from, the heart does not repair itself. Even a minor one at an early sge (25+) will have its effeft and its implications later in life.

It's your life, mate, I can only advise. Chest pains that last more than a few minutes should never be ignored. Don't end up getting puffed doing things that you breeze through now, taking 15 tablets a day, having blood tests at least once a month, being in danger of diabetes and kidney problems, getting a bit bothered when the 7 year battery in your cardiac implant suddenly fails at the 3 year mark etc etc etc.

PS: should also add that I should have died three times so far, probably mentioned it before but the chance if death is ever present in cardiac disease. If the first attack does not kill you and you do not seek help then . . . Good chance you will have a second that does! Could be the next day.

Knowledge is strength - ignorance is a weakness. The more you know the more you can do, the better your chances of success.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 01:40:10 AM

I thought that's what you meant Dave. I do sometimes do cardio but not often I admit. I think I can attribute my moods to not getting enough sunlight and having some troubled times in my past that lasted long enough to shape me into the person I am today.

I also think on a nutritonal level, it may have been the food I was eating. I was having a lot of simple carbs but I cannot recall any complex carbs. For laymans terms, complex carbs last longer and are better for your heart. I had a potato for breakfast this morning and I could feel my chest feeling better as the potato went down my esophagus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 24, 2017, 03:46:41 AM

A potato isn't going to help your heart. At least not as you are swallowing it. Since you didn't call 911 when you were having the episode go to the doctor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 03:59:39 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 24, 2017, 03:46:41 AM
A potato isn't going to help your heart. At least not as you are swallowing it. Since you didn't call 911 when you were having the episode go to the doctor.

Actually food gets absorbed in the esophagus as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 24, 2017, 06:26:52 AM

Arturo, the reasons for your moods is not the issue, it is the fact that you suffer them that does the damage. Are you really sure it is just a lack of sunshihe? If you mean something like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) I did not know that you lived in Alaska or, perhaps, in a totally enclosed room with no natural (or artificial equivalent) light for most of the day for months on end.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:44:17 AM

No I don't livr in Alaska but I spend a lot of time indoors as compared to when I was younger. During that time I was also much happier. Things weren't perfect but at least I did not feel 70% horrible.

Even after I spent sometime outside the past few days I can say things are not perfect for me but I am content.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 24, 2017, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: Arturo on September 24, 2017, 11:44:17 AM
No I don't livr in Alaska but I spend a lot of time indoors as compared to when I was younger. During that time I was also much happier. Things weren't perfect but at least I did not feel 70% horrible.

Even after I spent sometime outside the past few days I can say things are not perfect for me but I am content.

Being indoors a lot (like myself) does no good for your vitamin D ration (and thus your calcium utilization, critical for kids and oldies) but enough natural light gets through the windows to redyce the chances of SAD. Having said that somevpeople still suffer fed-upness yo mild reactive droresdion even in the UK during the short days. Though some of that can be the reaction to the stressful buildup to xmas and the usual let down after! Given up bothering meself, just get in something special to eat, something chocolatey and a whole bottle of wine. Good excuse ennit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:41:14 AM

:sad sigh: I've been feeling anxious all day.
But I don't want to talk about it.
I've been excessively posting all day.
Sorry about that. :run!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 26, 2017, 05:42:52 AM

I've been anxious myself. Posted quite a bit too, here and elsewhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:41:14 AM
:sad sigh: I've been feeling anxious all day.
But I don't want to talk about it.
I've been excessively posting all day.
Sorry about that. :run!:

There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:26:48 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2017, 05:42:52 AM
I've been anxious myself. Posted quite a bit too, here and elsewhere.

Well the world didn't end (again) so we can also relax.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:37:00 AM

There is a large spider running around on the floor. I can cope with the spider it's just my lazy dog (Katie) woofing at it that's pissing me off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2017, 07:19:55 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:37:00 AM
There is a large spider running around on the floor. I can cope with the spider it's just my lazy dog (Katie) woofing at it that's pissing me off.

My friend's dog would have eaten it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 26, 2017, 08:39:27 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 07:19:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:37:00 AM
There is a large spider running around on the floor. I can cope with the spider it's just my lazy dog (Katie) woofing at it that's pissing me off.

My friend's dog would have eaten it.

So would three of our four cats. (One of our cats is a literal scaredy-cat. He's afraid of everything. A mild sneeze from me or my husband sends him into hiding for an hour or more. No idea why. I suppose not all cats can be brave.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:16:50 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2017, 05:42:52 AM
I've been anxious myself. Posted quite a bit too, here and elsewhere.

Strange, isn't it? :shifty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:

I think you're right. :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:31:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:
I think you're right. :snicker:

In my typoing that might become "excessive posing".

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:38:11 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:
I think you're right. :snicker:

In my typoing that might become "excessive posing".

:grin:

Ooh! Go ahead, Dave, please--strike a pose.
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:48:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:
I think you're right. :snicker:

In my typoing that might become "excessive posing".

:grin:

Ooh! Go ahead, Dave, please--strike a pose.
;D

Believe me, Mags, you would not want to see that :sadshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:52:49 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:48:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:38:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:
I think you're right. :snicker:

In my typoing that might become "excessive posing".

:grin:

Ooh! Go ahead, Dave, please--strike a pose.
;D

Believe me, Mags, you would not want to see that :sadshake:

:lol:
I think I do...really! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2017, 10:05:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:41:14 AM
:sad sigh: I've been feeling anxious all day.
But I don't want to talk about it.
I've been excessively posting all day.
Sorry about that. :run!:

:therethere:

(As Tank said, there's no such thing as excessive posting!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2017, 10:10:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:37:00 AM
There is a large spider running around on the floor. I can cope with the spider it's just my lazy dog (Katie) woofing at it that's pissing me off.

A long time ago when my German Shepard was a puppy there was one morning when I woke up to the sound of her desperately barking. Curious, I went outside to see what all the fuss was about and saw she was barking at a tarantula the size of her head, which was in a pre-attack position, with its front legs up and fangs exposed. I was really afraid that it was going to attack my puppy then!

*shudder*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2017, 10:10:59 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2017, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 26, 2017, 04:17:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2017, 06:25:54 AM
There is no such thing as excessive posting :snooty:
I think you're right. :snicker:

In my typoing that might become "excessive posing".

:grin:

:rofl:

Ow, my sides!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 27, 2017, 05:17:11 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/SDuTQu9.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 28, 2017, 01:42:38 AM

^ Hooray......I will finally get to meet some of the HAF people that I admire so much. :cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2017, 02:02:27 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 28, 2017, 01:42:38 AM
^ Hooray......I will finally get to meet some of the HAF people that I admire so much. :cheerleader:

Me too! :jumps:

Hell's where the fun's at.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 28, 2017, 02:41:36 AM

Better to laugh with the sinners, than cry with the saints, huh?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 28, 2017, 04:36:40 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on September 27, 2017, 05:17:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SDuTQu9.jpg)

Be careful, Father...
Sistagata might fall in love with you if you keep posting stuff like that. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 28, 2017, 09:11:41 AM

Quote from: No one on September 28, 2017, 02:41:36 AM
Better to laugh with the sinners, than cry with the saints, huh?

Think about the people we've been told are in hell. They are generally skeptical, talented, creative, intelligent people. By this point, if there is a hell, it has state of the art climate control; untold treasures of literature, music, and art; public spaces that would be the envy of every city on planet earth; and science more advanced than anything we can imagine. Besides, after knowing some of the people who meet the criteria for heaven, I'm pretty sure I'd be miserable there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2017, 09:19:25 AM

There used to be a hilarious BBC comedy prog called "Old Harry's Game" about hell. Buggers have taken it off iPlayer! :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 28, 2017, 05:16:11 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 28, 2017, 09:19:25 AM
There used to be a hilarious BBC comedy prog called "Old Harry's Game" about hell. Buggers have taken it off iPlayer! :(

There are some episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_JREwcFBOI&list=PLXw34PaXDVkLw-15n5w5SWOASze_z7ASk).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2017, 06:05:47 PM

Quote from: Recusant on September 28, 2017, 05:16:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 28, 2017, 09:19:25 AM
There used to be a hilarious BBC comedy prog called "Old Harry's Game" about hell. Buggers have taken it off iPlayer! :(

There are some episodes on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_JREwcFBOI&list=PLXw34PaXDVkLw-15n5w5SWOASze_z7ASk).

Thanks, Recusant, shudda thought of thst!

Title: Re: What's on your lounge today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 29, 2017, 11:19:22 AM

Dogs, two of them, they are very good at lounging.
Daughter two is off to Europe for a world championship and daughter one has gone with her, so we've got dogs for a month.

If your wireless mouse starts misbehaving, if getting your cursor to the top of the screen becomes a gruelling effort, check the sensor for fluff, especially if you're hosting a fluffy Maltese. I've never had de-fluff my laser mouse before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 29, 2017, 07:25:53 PM

We have four cats. I have to periodically de-fur my wireless mouse. A pair of tweezers comes in handy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2017, 07:45:18 PM

One of the possible solutions to fuzzy mice:
(https://imgur.com/gNVsoZK.jpg)

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 30, 2017, 01:09:20 AM

^ That looks bizarre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 30, 2017, 01:19:33 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 30, 2017, 01:09:20 AM
^ That looks bizarre.

Yeah, somebody should put a sweater on that poor animal. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 30, 2017, 03:54:51 AM

I think it's adorable. If I wasn't on my two cat limit and could justify purchasing a cat I would totally get one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2017, 04:30:57 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 30, 2017, 03:54:51 AM
I think it's adorable. If I wasn't on my two cat limit and could justify purchasing a cat I would totally get one.

:)

No one has asked our new nun if she's got a pet yet.
What's the papal policy on pets anyway?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2017, 02:47:26 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2017, 04:30:57 PM
What's the papal policy on pets anyway?

Surely you mean paypal policy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 01, 2017, 10:39:18 PM

I love the news: :snicker:

QuoteNews:
I don't see what the whole fuss is about from
either the Catholic Church or you jabbering atheists.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2017, 11:53:35 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 01, 2017, 10:39:18 PM
I love the news: :snicker:

QuoteNews:
I don't see what the whole fuss is about from
either the Catholic Church or you jabbering atheists.

I love your new avatar, Mags! :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 12:20:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2017, 11:53:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 01, 2017, 10:39:18 PM
I love the news: :snicker:

QuoteNews:
I don't see what the whole fuss is about from
either the Catholic Church or you jabbering atheists.

I love your new avatar, Mags! :tellmemore:

Thank you. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 03, 2017, 02:47:07 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 12:20:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2017, 11:53:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 01, 2017, 10:39:18 PM
I love the news: :snicker:

QuoteNews:
I don't see what the whole fuss is about from
either the Catholic Church or you jabbering atheists.

I love your new avatar, Mags! :tellmemore:
Thank you. :hug:

I couldn't see it. I had to pull it from the source and rename it from .webp to .gif
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FamM6xgh0Z1aEw%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=d5035c28140c241ae385c35730ecc6dfd3105f6d)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM

The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:

No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2017, 08:45:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:
No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

I can't see your avatar Mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 03, 2017, 08:50:29 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:

I like both your's and Davin's new "Halloween" avatars Mags, but I can't see yours anymore Sister Magdalena, just a blank spot with a question mark in it.

You need to fix it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:50:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2017, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:
No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

I can't see your avatar Mags.

Can you see it now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:52:26 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on October 03, 2017, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:

I like both your's and Davin's new "Halloween" avatars Mags, but I can't see yours anymore Sister Magdalena, just a blank spot with a question mark in it.

You need to fix it...

It's this one, can you see it now?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg40.laughinggif.com%2Fpic%2FHTTPS9tZWRpYS5naXBoeS5jb20vbWVkaWEvaVBzdzNrQlZrSGRRSS9naXBoeS5naWYlog.gif&hash=11354515e56733bee9f39977311e1724a95e2dcf)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 03, 2017, 08:53:28 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2017, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:
No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

I can't see your avatar Mags.
Can you see it now?

Yes and it is "Divine"...I want to get one, butt I think it's too early yet for Halloween decorations, so I'm going to wait a bit. Cause that's how I roll! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:55:55 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on October 03, 2017, 08:53:28 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2017, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:
No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

I can't see your avatar Mags.
Can you see it now?

Yes and it is "Divine"...I want to get one, butt I think it's too early yet for Halloween decorations, so I'm going to wait a bit. Cause that's how I roll! 8)

Thank you. ;D
Yes, Father, that's how you roll. 8)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKndTGis.gif&hash=12a056936f51ff770264e621938b16d6f3f7bce4)
This is funny. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2017, 09:17:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 03, 2017, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 03, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
The first of the Halloween avatars. Cool. :jackolantern:
No, I think Sister beat me to it. ::)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mtomrpccd2at2svhk0ld3306a6&action=dlattach;attach=280;type=avatar)
:snicker:

...But thank you for adding the, "Has finally learned to not feed the trolls," to my avatar.
~One should master this before one is considered a, "Guardian of Reason." :levitate:

I can't see your avatar Mags.
Can you see it now?

Yes!!! :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 03, 2017, 09:28:42 PM

Besides my wonderful sense of humor, I also possess "psychic" abilities and I have a feeling that SisterAgatha is about to go "All Out Troll" on us. ::)

:zombie2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 03, 2017, 10:23:30 PM

Well, not really "on my mind" - I seem to be rather phlegmatic about such things these days - but I have my cataract op tomorrow. Worked out the bus times and the necessary "slack" for problems. Reporting time 1230 so no really early start and there is a decent bus service from Gloucester to Cheltenham hospital now. It's a real bugger getting showered and getting there for an early clinic. 4.30am alarm for a 6am pickup last time that happened :(

Return home will be by contracted hospital transport. Could get them to tske me from my front door to the clinic in the morning, but last time they were over half an hour late getting me there. Getting home will be more relaxed time-wise, got drink, rations and Kindle packed ready for the trip!

May not get on in the morning but will report results assap. Especially if I still have free bandwidth on the hospital network.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 03, 2017, 10:56:27 PM

I hope it goes well, Dave. People I know who've had it are generally pleased with the results.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 04, 2017, 12:15:42 AM

Quote from: Dave on October 03, 2017, 10:23:30 PM
May not get on in the morning but will report results assap. Especially if I still have free bandwidth on the hospital network.

Hope everything turns out right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 12:17:27 AM

I too hope everything goes well, Dave! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 04, 2017, 12:35:08 AM

Dave, I/we will be here waiting for you. :love: :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 04, 2017, 03:27:56 AM

Good luck with your surgery Dave!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 04, 2017, 03:33:22 AM

Good luck with everything Dave, and you take care of yourself ok?

We'll be expecting a report back from you by no later than 1800.
Got it?
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 04, 2017, 05:11:55 AM

Yeah Dave, by order of the father, no monkeying around!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 04, 2017, 06:27:02 AM

Good luck Dave. You'll definitely see an improvement.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 04, 2017, 08:30:05 AM

I hope everything goes well, Dave. Can't wait to have you back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 04, 2017, 09:04:30 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 04, 2017, 06:27:02 AM
Good luck Dave. You'll definitely see an improvement.

I see what you did there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 09:07:05 AM

Thanks, guys.

Well punned, Tank!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 03:17:36 PM

Well, op's over, can'see a bloody thing with right eye, but the staff were laughing and joking which is always a good sign.

Now I wait until the anesthetic wears off to see if it worked. Slight itch in eye so sensation coming back?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 04, 2017, 04:24:59 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 03:17:36 PM
Well, op's over, can'see a bloody thing with right eye, but the staff were laughing and joking which is always a good sign.

Now I wait until the anesthetic wears off to see if it worked. Slight itch in eye so sensation coming back?

Good to hear the operation is over Dave, and hopefully all is well and it was a complete success.

I do notice that your spelling seems better with you having vision currently in only one eye? Maybe type from now on with one eye shut? ;D

JK :daisies: Get well soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 05:38:43 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on October 04, 2017, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 03:17:36 PM
Well, op's over, can'see a bloody thing with right eye, but the staff were laughing and joking which is always a good sign.

Now I wait until the anesthetic wears off to see if it worked. Slight itch in eye so sensation coming back?

Good to hear the operation is over Dave, and hopefully all is well and it was a complete success.

I do notice that your spelling seems better with you having vision currently in only one eye? Maybe type from now on with one eye shut? ;D

JK :daisies: Get well soon.

With one eye I am typing more slowly!

Back home now, eye still a bit sleepy and vision fuzzy - and double. Right eye does not move so I get one dead ahead image plus whichever way the left eye is looking. Also, at the moment, the right eye image slopes down 30 degrees to the right. Hope that corrects when the muscles wake up. Eye just a little itchy, so peripheral nerves awake, but no actual pain.

Less confusing keeping the right eye closed. Used to have a fabric eye patch but can't find it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 04, 2017, 06:19:31 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 05:38:43 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on October 04, 2017, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 03:17:36 PM
Well, op's over, can'see a bloody thing with right eye, but the staff were laughing and joking which is always a good sign.

Now I wait until the anesthetic wears off to see if it worked. Slight itch in eye so sensation coming back?

Good to hear the operation is over Dave, and hopefully all is well and it was a complete success.

I do notice that your spelling seems better with you having vision currently in only one eye? Maybe type from now on with one eye shut? ;D

JK :daisies: Get well soon.

With one eye I am typing more slowly!

Back home now, eye still a bit sleepy and vision fuzzy - and double. Right eye does not move so I get one dead ahead image plus whichever way the left eye is looking. Also, at the moment, the right eye image slopes down 30 degrees to the right. Hope that corrects when the muscles wake up. Eye just a little itchy, so peripheral nerves awake, but no actual pain.

Less confusing keeping the right eye closed. Used to have a fabric eye patch but can't find it.

Welcome back. Glad to hear that you're not in pain, so I hope you will have good rest tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 08:18:47 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 04, 2017, 06:19:31 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 05:38:43 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on October 04, 2017, 04:24:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 03:17:36 PM
Well, op's over, can'see a bloody thing with right eye, but the staff were laughing and joking which is always a good sign.

Now I wait until the anesthetic wears off to see if it worked. Slight itch in eye so sensation coming back?

Good to hear the operation is over Dave, and hopefully all is well and it was a complete success.

I do notice that your spelling seems better with you having vision currently in only one eye? Maybe type from now on with one eye shut? ;D

JK :daisies: Get well soon.

With one eye I am typing more slowly!

Back home now, eye still a bit sleepy and vision fuzzy - and double. Right eye does not move so I get one dead ahead image plus whichever way the left eye is looking. Also, at the moment, the right eye image slopes down 30 degrees to the right. Hope that corrects when the muscles wake up. Eye just a little itchy, so peripheral nerves awake, but no actual pain.

Less confusing keeping the right eye closed. Used to have a fabric eye patch but can't find it.

Welcome back. Glad to hear that you're not in pain, so I hope you will have good rest tonight.

Thanks, Hernes, just hoping that the image in the right eye has levelled out and is in the same place (to my brain) as that from the left by tomorrow. It has got to the point where I can move my eye about now. The image from the right eye is much brighter and whites are white compared to the (now seemingly) slightly yellowish grey of the left. But, as yet, there is absolutely no "in focus" distance regardless of which glasses, or none, I use.

If Tank is reading this: please think back, mate, was there a recovery period before the vision in the treated eye became fully functional? You gave the impression before that the improvement was almost immediate. Not panicking until 24 hours are up!

But still having to close or blinker that eye just so I know which image of furnitire etc I have to dodge whilst moving about!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 04, 2017, 09:05:41 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 08:18:47 PM
...

If Tank is reading this: please think back, mate, was there a recovery period before the vision in the treated eye became fully functional? You gave the impression before that the improvement was almost immediate. Not panicking until 24 hours are up!

...

I just kept the patch on for 48 hours I think. So I was unaware of any issues similar to what you mention. The anaesthetic can get into different places, in different concentrations and disperse at different rates so each case is a unique combination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 09:36:00 PM

An eyepatch is really cool, it's as if you're celebrating halloween early. :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 09:36:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 04, 2017, 09:05:41 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 08:18:47 PM
...

If Tank is reading this: please think back, mate, was there a recovery period before the vision in the treated eye became fully functional? You gave the impression before that the improvement was almost immediate. Not panicking until 24 hours are up!

...

I just kept the patch on for 48 hours I think. So I was unaware of any issues similar to what you mention. The anaesthetic can get into different places, in different concentrations and disperse at different rates so each case is a unique combination.

Ah, that sounds more like it!

The patch is transparent, so you can see the conflicting images. Taped a piece of tissue over the outside of the patch to reduce this! But, since I last wrote the two images now almost completely coincide and are both pretty level - so improvement continues. I looked in a mirror for the first time and the iris of the right eye is still dilated to almost twice the size of the left. From previous experience this affects the focus, bit like a camera iris I presume. Well, they did put in four drops of dilator when only one is used for a normal inspection. Then there were two drops of anaesthetic, plus the injection, which might be why the eyelid is still half closed and the eye muscles so affected.

See what tomorrow brings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 09:48:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 09:36:00 PM
An eyepatch is really cool, it's as if you're celebrating halloween early. :sidesmile:

Nah, more like a pirate! Avast me hearties, splice the main brace and shiver me timbers!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 09:55:18 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 04, 2017, 09:48:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 09:36:00 PM
An eyepatch is really cool, it's as if you're celebrating halloween early. :sidesmile:

Nah, more like a pirate! Avast me hearties, splice the main brace and shiver me timbers!

Pirate's gold! I see your new avatar is fit for the occasion, Dave!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 04, 2017, 10:01:21 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=286;type=avatar)
Love the avatar, Dave! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 10:08:45 PM

Hey, "A Pirate Named Dave" seems like an appropriate title for something! :D

Dave was a gentle pirate,
Really into knitting socks,
Woolshops were his joys
In all the many docks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 04, 2017, 10:11:01 PM

:golfclap:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 04, 2017, 10:29:01 PM

Glad to hear you're doing (pretty much) OK after the operation, Dave. :thumbsup2:

I just talked with a dear friend who had both eyes done (in separate operations). She had cotton wool and gauze taped over the eye after the operation, and wore it for about a day. She also says that though she didn't have difficulty with her eyesight after the operations once she removed the gauze, after both were done she required a different prescription for her eyeglasses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 04, 2017, 10:34:38 PM

Glad to see it's going well, Dave. My grand-dad had multiple cataract surgeries and I don't recall him having to wear a patch long at all (my mind is boggling a bit at the idea of a transparent eye patch).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 04, 2017, 10:41:27 PM

Ode to a Pirate named Dave........................

There once was a pirate named Dave
Who kept a dead whore in his cave
Said he: I'll admit, I'm a bit of a shit
But look at the money I'll save.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 04, 2017, 10:56:50 PM

Quote from: Icarus on October 04, 2017, 10:41:27 PM
Ode to a Pirate named Dave........................

There once was a pirate named Dave
Who kept a dead whore in his cave
Said he: I'll admit, I'm a bit of a shit
But look at the money I'll save.

Oh yeuk!

:puke:

A calumny was committed on Dave,
(The pirate who wasn't so brave,)
They said he was boring
Dead whores whilst a'shoring
Buxom doxies were really his fave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on October 05, 2017, 12:58:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 04, 2017, 10:41:27 PM
Ode to a Pirate named Dave........................

There once was a pirate named Dave
Who kept a dead whore in his cave
Said he: I'll admit, I'm a bit of a shit
But look at the money I'll save.

HA!! That's awesome, but nasty!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2017, 06:36:15 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 04, 2017, 10:29:01 PM
Glad to hear you're doing (pretty much) OK after the operation, Dave. :thumbsup2:

I just talked with a dear friend who had both eyes done (in separate operations). She had cotton wool and gauze taped over the eye after the operation, and wore it for about a day. She also says that though she didn't have difficulty with her eyesight after the operations once she removed the gauze, after both were done she required a different prescription for her eyeglasses.

I had mild astigmatism before the operation. The surgeons operated in such a way that they corrected most of that. Apparently where they make the incision and the resulting scar tissue can reshape the cornea. Which is exactly the idea behind laser eye surgery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2017, 06:38:12 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 04, 2017, 10:34:38 PM
Glad to see it's going well, Dave. My grand-dad had multiple cataract surgeries and I don't recall him having to wear a patch long at all (my mind is boggling a bit at the idea of a transparent eye patch).

It's there to stop you inadvertently rubbing your eye before it's properly healed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2017, 06:56:02 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2017, 06:38:12 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 04, 2017, 10:34:38 PM
Glad to see it's going well, Dave. My grand-dad had multiple cataract surgeries and I don't recall him having to wear a patch long at all (my mind is boggling a bit at the idea of a transparent eye patch).
It's there to stop you inadvertently rubbing your eye before it's properly healed.

Yesh, bug . . . Being transparent is not all a favour, the double vision is a bugger and you tend to keep the eye closed, or covered, until it goes away!

This morning right eye vision like trying to watch TV in a sauna but slightly better focus at distance. Also feels like I have been poked in the eye so anaesthetic probably worn off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2017, 12:19:19 PM

Got fed up with sticky tape used to hold the eye guard/patch on, it has to be removed and replaced for the 7 times a day (at the moment) I have to put drops in, leaves sticky deposits on the gusrd and my skin and gradually peels of my skin anyway. And that adhesive is insoluble in alcohol or water, I have to use "label remover," which I would prefer not to use on my face.

It is pear shaped, so I drilled a new hole in the narrow end and tied a long elastic band between that and one of the existing ventilation holes. Now it stays on but I can remove it for drops and bathing if it gets gooey, though I will reinforce this with tape at night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 07, 2017, 04:42:14 PM

"Rhys Adams, SA-Best's candidate for the electorate of Finniss, posted a photo of him punching a wax figure of singer Rihanna at Madame Tussauds in Sydney."

His political party has dumped him
It's political correctness gone mad
It's funny, real Rihanna got punched
Canditate faux punched wax Rihanna
It's funny, don't know why you don't get it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 07, 2017, 09:43:30 PM

I wish I could post more stuff today, but I had an eye exam.
My eyes are bugging me, they look like this.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I'll come back tomorrow. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 07, 2017, 09:47:16 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 07, 2017, 09:43:30 PM
I wish I could post more stuff today, but I had an eye exam.
My eyes are bugging me, they look like this.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I'll come back tomorrow. :sad sigh:

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 07, 2017, 09:49:12 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 07, 2017, 09:43:30 PM
I wish I could post more stuff today, but I had an eye exam.
My eyes are bugging me, they look like this.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I'll come back tomorrow. :sad sigh:

That's what my right eye looked like after the op, but very much more bloodshot!

Now the pupil is smaller than that of my left eye but the image is brighter and the whites are whiter. Just shows how much light the original lens was blocking and turning a dirty yellowish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 07, 2017, 10:16:13 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 07, 2017, 09:43:30 PM
I wish I could post more stuff today, but I had an eye exam.
My eyes are bugging me, they look like this.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

I'll come back tomorrow. :sad sigh:

Take care Dave, and we'll see you tomorrow...by the way, do I detect a bit of mascara in that picture of your eye?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM

Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 09, 2017, 12:32:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM
Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Good luck. I'm told it's all a matter of practice -- both getting over the nerves and timing what you want to say. Will your presentation have a question and answer session?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:46:04 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 09, 2017, 12:32:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM
Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Good luck. I'm told it's all a matter of practice -- both getting over the nerves and timing what you want to say. Will your presentation have a question and answer session?

Yeah, I've finished the slides, and am practicing timing right now. I'm supposed to speak for t least 7 minutes, maximum 10, and when I time myself it's 5 minutes long. I get nervous and speak much faster than is sensible.

There will be a 10 minute question and and answer session afterward.

:panic:

:chairhide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 09, 2017, 12:50:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:46:04 AM
Yeah, I've finished the slides, and am practicing timing right now. I'm supposed to speak for t least 7 minutes, maximum 10, and when I time myself it's 5 minutes long. I get nervous and speak much faster than is sensible.

There will be a 10 minute question and and answer session afterward.

:panic:

:chairhide:

Hmmmm. I would advise you to imagine everyone naked, but that's never worked for me. Maybe if you imagined everyone was a crash test dummy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:57:20 AM

:lol: Imagining everyone was naked has never worked for me either. I've never given crash test dummies a try, maybe I'll test that. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2017, 05:06:26 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 09, 2017, 12:32:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM
Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Good luck. I'm told it's all a matter of practice -- both getting over the nerves and timing what you want to say. Will your presentation have a question and answer session?

Yeah, I've finished the slides, and am practicing timing right now. I'm supposed to speak for t least 7 minutes, maximum 10, and when I time myself it's 5 minutes long. I get nervous and speak much faster than is sensible.

There will be a 10 minute question and and answer session afterward.

:panic:

:chairhide:

Yeah, good luck. I did not have much fesr with my first presentation but then my prifesdional rep did notnpivot on it.

Only advice I can offer is that if at least one member of the audience is not ill-disposed towards you (friendly being perfect) make about 30% of your eye contact with them, imagine them as being your prime audience. Whilst not ignoring the seniors of course. Just hoping you have no egotists in the group.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2017, 08:23:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 09, 2017, 12:32:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM
Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Good luck. I'm told it's all a matter of practice -- both getting over the nerves and timing what you want to say. Will your presentation have a question and answer session?

Yeah, I've finished the slides, and am practicing timing right now. I'm supposed to speak for t least 7 minutes, maximum 10, and when I time myself it's 5 minutes long. I get nervous and speak much faster than is sensible.

There will be a 10 minute question and and answer session afterward.

:panic:

:chairhide:

Remember. They are on trial, not you. It's your presentation. You are in charge. While you talk they listen. It's your room while you are talking. Never ever forget that! Let them pick fault if they dare. You are right. You have done the research. They are there to listen and learn. If they don't do either Fuck 'em. Their loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 08:41:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 09, 2017, 08:23:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2017, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 09, 2017, 12:32:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 09:32:25 PM
Going to practice a presentation tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous. I find it a little funny that while I wish presentations are over as soon as they begin, there's never enough time for everything I want to say!

Good luck. I'm told it's all a matter of practice -- both getting over the nerves and timing what you want to say. Will your presentation have a question and answer session?

Yeah, I've finished the slides, and am practicing timing right now. I'm supposed to speak for t least 7 minutes, maximum 10, and when I time myself it's 5 minutes long. I get nervous and speak much faster than is sensible.

There will be a 10 minute question and and answer session afterward.

:panic:

:chairhide:

Remember. They are on trial, not you. It's your presentation. You are in charge. While you talk they listen. It's your room while you are talking. Never ever forget that! Let them pick fault if they dare. You are right. You have done the research. They are there to listen and learn. If they don't do either Fuck 'em. Their loss.

Ok. I'll get up there and :domanatrix:

(I hope you know I'm joking.) :unsure:

;) :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM

The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 10, 2017, 12:52:59 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Excellent :dance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 02:28:29 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 10, 2017, 12:52:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Excellent :dance:

Yes, it feels great to still be alive! :grin: :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 10, 2017, 04:11:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

:clapping:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 10, 2017, 06:37:37 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Excellent. And practice helps. You'll get better as years go by until future students quake at the thought of you being in the audience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 10, 2017, 08:24:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Brilliant and well done, Fernanda As has been said it gets better with practice.

And the leather bustier, thigh high spike heel boots, mask and whip were not necessary after all!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 10, 2017, 09:55:50 AM

This is not really a technique I use because I've heard that it works - it just comes naturally to me when I train or give a presentation: I always keep eye contact with as many attendees as possible. I have had good feedback from many people who tell me that they like the fact that I speak directly to them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 10, 2017, 11:40:49 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 10, 2017, 09:55:50 AM
This is not really a technique I use because I've heard that it works - it just comes naturally to me when I train or give a presentation: I always keep eye contact with as many attendees as possible. I have had good feedback from many people who tell me that they like the fact that I speak directly to them.

Yup, gotta agree there, nothing more offputting in a class or conference room than the speaker who only adresses his/her notes or a point on the upper part of the wall behind the audience. Until confident and seasoned though, looking towards friendly faces (hoping there are some) can also help a lot. Friends can give back immediate feedback on salient points with a smile and/or a little nod, especially if you have used them previously as a "rehearsal" audience.

Being sneaky you can also prime them to ask pointed questions you definitely have confidence in answering!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 11:56:56 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 10, 2017, 06:37:37 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!
Excellent. And practice helps. You'll get better as years go by until future students quake at the thought of you being in the audience.

I do like the thought of being at the epicenter of a silverquake! :smilenod:

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 11:59:08 AM

Quote from: Dave on October 10, 2017, 08:24:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:04:09 AM
The practice presentation went well, and I got a lot of helpful suggestions and comments. I didn't even get as nervous as I normally do, which was great!

Brilliant and well done, Fernanda As has been said it gets better with practice.

And the leather bustier, thigh high spike heel boots, mask and whip were not necessary after all!

Hold on, that was just a practice presentation, the real one will be next Wednesday afternoon. I might have to bring all that paraphernalia then! :domanatrix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2017, 12:00:16 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 10, 2017, 09:55:50 AM
This is not really a technique I use because I've heard that it works - it just comes naturally to me when I train or give a presentation: I always keep eye contact with as many attendees as possible. I have had good feedback from many people who tell me that they like the fact that I speak directly to them.

Yes, I think that is ideal. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 10, 2017, 11:16:23 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 05, 2017, 12:19:19 PM
Got fed up with sticky tape used to hold the eye guard/patch on, it has to be removed and replaced for the 7 times a day (at the moment) I have to put drops in, leaves sticky deposits on the gusrd and my skin and gradually peels of my skin anyway. And that adhesive is insoluble in alcohol or water, I have to use "label remover," which I would prefer not to use on my face.

It is pear shaped, so I drilled a new hole in the narrow end and tied a long elastic band between that and one of the existing ventilation holes. Now it stays on but I can remove it for drops and bathing if it gets gooey, though I will reinforce this with tape at night.

Only just catching up with your news Dave; hope you are seeing a real improvement now. Are you still having to use the eye drops? Had an eye examination myself today at a Moorfields outreach clinic because of a few concerns, but all was well thankfully except some slight vascular changes resulting from high BP. Gotta keep it down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2017, 06:48:36 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 10, 2017, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 05, 2017, 12:19:19 PM
Got fed up with sticky tape used to hold the eye guard/patch on, it has to be removed and replaced for the 7 times a day (at the moment) I have to put drops in, leaves sticky deposits on the gusrd and my skin and gradually peels of my skin anyway. And that adhesive is insoluble in alcohol or water, I have to use "label remover," which I would prefer not to use on my face.

It is pear shaped, so I drilled a new hole in the narrow end and tied a long elastic band between that and one of the existing ventilation holes. Now it stays on but I can remove it for drops and bathing if it gets gooey, though I will reinforce this with tape at night.

Only just catching up with your news Dave; hope you are seeing a real improvement now. Are you still having to use the eye drops? Had an eye examination myself today at a Moorfields outreach clinic because of a few concerns, but all was well thankfully except some slight vascular changes resulting from high BP. Gotta keep it down.

Thanks for the hopes, Essie. Eyesight a little improved in right eye, should up my acuity a bit on the eye test in about 3 weeks but not yet as good as I hoped. And yes, antibiotic eye drops for a month, but diminishing to 4/day, 3/day, 2/day, 1/day by the week, plus anti-oedema drops @ 3/day for at least a month, depending on post-op opinion.

I hate eye drops!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:19:31 AM

I really need to learn Spanish. :thinking: Or at least speak decent 'Portuñol'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM

Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.

I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2017, 07:08:24 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:19:31 AM
I really need to learn Spanish. :thinking: Or at least speak decent 'Portuñol'.

Is 'Portuñol' like 'Franglais'? Pick only words that are, sort of, shared?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:28:19 PM

Quote from: Dave on October 12, 2017, 07:08:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:19:31 AM
I really need to learn Spanish. :thinking: Or at least speak decent 'Portuñol'.

Is 'Portuñol' like 'Franglais'? Pick only words that are, sort of, shared?

Not really. It's more like what you get when Portuguese-speaking Brazilians try to communicate with people from other Latin American countries who don't speak Portuguese. And vice versa. The quality of the hybrid depends on how much of the other language the person speaks.

The two languages are very similar, I can sort of understand a good amount of written, simple non idiomatic Spanish, but not as many spoken words, as I don't have a 'trained ear'.

Yesterday I had an online conference with a couple of Argentinians and probably only understood about a quarter of what they were saying. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 05:38:41 AM

I applied for a security guard position lol. We'll see how that goes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 13, 2017, 06:39:56 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 05:38:41 AM
I applied for a security guard position lol. We'll see how that goes.

Is it a dangerous position, like at a bank? Good luck, Buddy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 13, 2017, 08:10:26 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 05:38:41 AM
I applied for a security guard position lol. We'll see how that goes.

What Hermes ssid. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2017, 08:40:21 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 05:38:41 AM
I applied for a security guard position lol. We'll see how that goes.

If I had to choose your ideal job that would have been so far down the list it would have been invisible! Unless it was a security guard at a pet shop. I wouldn't want to be somebody who tried to steal a puppy or kitten with you around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 02:15:27 PM

It's at the military academy that I used to work for a few years ago. Normally I wouldn't even bother with something like that but it's a pretty safe job that mostly involves dealing with spoiled teenagers. Besides, I'm not making enough serving to pay my bills and if I don't find something I'm screwed for next month.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2017, 04:16:23 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 02:15:27 PM
It's at the military academy that I used to work for a few years ago. Normally I wouldn't even bother with something like that but it's a pretty safe job that mostly involves dealing with spoiled teenagers. Besides, I'm not making enough serving to pay my bills and if I don't find something I'm screwed for next month.

Well I hope you get it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 13, 2017, 04:17:48 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 13, 2017, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 02:15:27 PM
It's at the military academy that I used to work for a few years ago. Normally I wouldn't even bother with something like that but it's a pretty safe job that mostly involves dealing with spoiled teenagers. Besides, I'm not making enough serving to pay my bills and if I don't find something I'm screwed for next month.
Well I hope you get it!

Me to!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 15, 2017, 02:16:07 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 13, 2017, 02:15:27 PM
It's at the military academy that I used to work for a few years ago. Normally I wouldn't even bother with something like that but it's a pretty safe job that mostly involves dealing with spoiled teenagers. Besides, I'm not making enough serving to pay my bills and if I don't find something I'm screwed for next month.

Good luck! If you need any pointers... ;)

Security can be a pretty good job if you can get a decent assignment. There are some security gigs I've had that I wouldn't wish on a hated enemy, but many of them have been very mellow sort of jobs. Basically sitting around waiting for something to happen, which it almost never does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on October 18, 2017, 08:32:26 AM

So when do we start praising Satan, eating babies, and killing off the Christians? /sarcasm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on October 18, 2017, 09:58:44 AM

Well, all the best with it, Buddy,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 18, 2017, 04:35:34 PM

Who said I ever stop, Handle bars?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 18, 2017, 09:24:03 PM

I met with someone in HR at the academy today. When I was chatting with them they laughed and said that they had to make sure a little girl like me would be able to do the job and not be afraid of the dark. My face was basically like:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fr%2Fbpd.gif&hash=774ef91d9ac2781f130fb3d5b8a12b605c3e9ed6)

Still hope I get the job. I also had a bank email be back about a teller position so hopefully things will get a bit less bleak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 18, 2017, 11:20:49 PM

^^^
:lol:
I really hope you get the job, Buddy. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 19, 2017, 04:59:18 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 18, 2017, 09:24:03 PM
Still hope I get the job. I also had a bank email be back about a teller position so hopefully things will get a bit less bleak.

That could be hitting two birds with one stone. Good luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2017, 10:53:01 PM

I'm thinking the weekend's too short.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:

:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2017, 10:01:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:
:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Whoops! :grin:

Muchas gracias! ;D

That's about the extent of my productive capacity in Spanish. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 24, 2017, 02:12:16 AM

Friday my husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Today (Monday) he was supposed to be admitted to the hospital for three days for IV furosemide, which is supposed to remove the fluid buildup in his body and ease the strain on his heart. His doctor did not write up the orders correctly, so he is in the emergency room getting his IV. No one knows if he will be admitted or not. I may have to go pick him up later. I'm not really sure how I feel at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2017, 02:21:29 AM

So sorry to hear that, Velma. :( Hoping for the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 24, 2017, 02:30:28 AM

Since that is part of my condition I can understand your concerns, Velma. I can only hope the medical people get it right for the both of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 24, 2017, 03:32:24 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope things turn out well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:33:44 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:
:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Whoops! :grin:

Muchas gracias! ;D

That's about the extent of my productive capacity in Spanish. :P

You know, now that I think about it, it can also mean, "a lot." :notsure:
It still wouldn't make sense: "Estoy mucho feliz." "I am a lot happy."
You could say, "Yo siento mucha felicidad." I feel a lot of happiness. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:32:03 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 02:12:16 AM
Friday my husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Today (Monday) he was supposed to be admitted to the hospital for three days for IV furosemide, which is supposed to remove the fluid buildup in his body and ease the strain on his heart. His doctor did not write up the orders correctly, so he is in the emergency room getting his IV. No one knows if he will be admitted or not. I may have to go pick him up later. I'm not really sure how I feel at the moment.

How are you, Velma? How's your husband? Was he admitted? I hope you're both feeling better today. :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 24, 2017, 07:47:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:32:03 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 02:12:16 AM
Friday my husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Today (Monday) he was supposed to be admitted to the hospital for three days for IV furosemide, which is supposed to remove the fluid buildup in his body and ease the strain on his heart. His doctor did not write up the orders correctly, so he is in the emergency room getting his IV. No one knows if he will be admitted or not. I may have to go pick him up later. I'm not really sure how I feel at the moment.
How are you, Velma? How's your husband? Was he admitted? I hope you're both feeling better today. :console:

He wasn't admitted. He did get one IV treatment in the emergency room. He's doing quite well. I had to go pick him up about around 9 pm. I have come down with some sort of upper respiratory illness (cough, fever, sinus congestion, but oddly no nasal congestion). He's in better shape than I am at the moment. :i'mok:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 08:22:12 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 07:47:29 PM
... He's in better shape than I am at the moment. :i'mok:

Awww....Velma. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 24, 2017, 08:25:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 07:47:29 PM
... He's in better shape than I am at the moment. :i'mok:
Awww....Velma. :therethere:

Seconded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 24, 2017, 11:53:28 PM

Thanks all. I'm feeling a bit better after sleeping off and on all day and taking cold medicine. If I'm not better tomorrow, I plan on seeing a doctor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2017, 12:33:09 AM

Yes, take care of yourself, Velma. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2017, 12:41:53 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:33:44 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:
:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Whoops! :grin:

Muchas gracias! ;D

That's about the extent of my productive capacity in Spanish. :P
You know, now that I think about it, it can also mean, "a lot." :notsure:
It still wouldn't make sense: "Estoy mucho feliz." "I am a lot happy."
You could say, "Yo siento mucha felicidad." I feel a lot of happiness. :shrug:

Ok, estoy muy feliz and yo siento mucha felicidad. Got it. :grin:

Ahora só tengo que recordar.

:notsure: That looks like good portuñol, right there. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2017, 01:04:55 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2017, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:33:44 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:
:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Whoops! :grin:

Muchas gracias! ;D

That's about the extent of my productive capacity in Spanish. :P
You know, now that I think about it, it can also mean, "a lot." :notsure:
It still wouldn't make sense: "Estoy mucho feliz." "I am a lot happy."
You could say, "Yo siento mucha felicidad." I feel a lot of happiness. :shrug:

Ok, estoy muy feliz and yo siento mucha felicidad. Got it. :grin:

Ahora só tengo que recordar.

:notsure: That looks like good portuñol, right there. :P

Yes! Ahora solo tengo que recordarlo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2017, 07:28:21 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 02:12:16 AM
Friday my husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Today (Monday) he was supposed to be admitted to the hospital for three days for IV furosemide, which is supposed to remove the fluid buildup in his body and ease the strain on his heart. His doctor did not write up the orders correctly, so he is in the emergency room getting his IV. No one knows if he will be admitted or not. I may have to go pick him up later. I'm not really sure how I feel at the moment.

Shit. Not good. Go kick some arse!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2017, 12:09:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2017, 01:04:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2017, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2017, 04:33:44 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 23, 2017, 10:01:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 23, 2017, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2017, 01:21:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 12, 2017, 05:01:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2017, 04:30:26 AM
Mags or Bruno would probably help you with your espanol Silver.
I would be happy to help. :wave hi:

Yay! ;D Estoy mucho feliz, me alegro!

:notsure:
:snicker:
I'm sorry, I just noticed this.
"Estoy muy feliz, me alegro!"

Estoy mucho, means, "I am too much happy."
Estoy muy, means, "I am very happy."
:grin:

Whoops! :grin:

Muchas gracias! ;D

That's about the extent of my productive capacity in Spanish. :P
You know, now that I think about it, it can also mean, "a lot." :notsure:
It still wouldn't make sense: "Estoy mucho feliz." "I am a lot happy."
You could say, "Yo siento mucha felicidad." I feel a lot of happiness. :shrug:

Ok, estoy muy feliz and yo siento mucha felicidad. Got it. :grin:

Ahora só tengo que recordar.

:notsure: That looks like good portuñol, right there. :P
Yes! Ahora solo tengo que recordarlo.

It was close! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 26, 2017, 09:05:42 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2017, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 24, 2017, 02:12:16 AM
Friday my husband was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Today (Monday) he was supposed to be admitted to the hospital for three days for IV furosemide, which is supposed to remove the fluid buildup in his body and ease the strain on his heart. His doctor did not write up the orders correctly, so he is in the emergency room getting his IV. No one knows if he will be admitted or not. I may have to go pick him up later. I'm not really sure how I feel at the moment.
Shit. Not good. Go kick some arse!!!

Still no word from his cardiologist. Tuesday, so I don't think he tried very hard to reach the man. However, still nothing today. We're not sure what's going on.

My husband is thinking of trying to get a second opinion. Now he just has to find another cardiologist who will see him within a reasonable time frame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on October 26, 2017, 02:19:22 PM

This baby came to us about a week and a half ago and adopted us. We did our due diligence to find her owners, but came up with nothing. So $150 later, for the vet visit, I guess I own a cat.
:shocked:
I am now a cat lady.
(https://i.imgur.com/OdsLX3g.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 27, 2017, 12:02:12 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 26, 2017, 09:05:42 AM
Still no word from his cardiologist. Tuesday, so I don't think he tried very hard to reach the man. However, still nothing today. We're not sure what's going on.

My husband is thinking of trying to get a second opinion. Now he just has to find another cardiologist who will see him within a reasonable time frame.

I think a second opinion is always a good idea, it's the scheduling that's a nightmare (as you know). I can understand that for a new doctor or new problem, but I really don't understand the hold-up on getting test results. Even if there's some back-up in the lab or whatever, a nurse should still call to let you know there'll be a delay and why. Leaving a patient hanging is not just rude, it's heartless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 27, 2017, 12:03:12 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on October 26, 2017, 02:19:22 PM
This baby came to us about a week and a half ago and adopted us. We did our due diligence to find her owners, but came up with nothing. So $150 later, for the vet visit, I guess I own a cat.
:shocked:
I am now a cat lady.
(https://i.imgur.com/OdsLX3g.jpg)

Adorable -- have you decided on a name?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 27, 2017, 01:10:30 AM

Oh, Goody. We can have a contest to choose a name for Dragonias new kitty.

Just in case Dragonia is a Univ of Georgia fan, (she lives someplace in the state of Georgia and is obligated to be a UGA fan) familiar with the battle cry,; Between The Hedges, how bout the kitties name becomes ....Hedges? Nah, that one is not good enough. "Silver Britches" is another UGA yell but not what I'd want to name a cat. Another UGA expression is: Them Dawgs. ....The UGA mascot is a bulldog......A name like Dawg ain't going to fit a nice little cat.

The only cat that ever had me,.... humans do not have cats, cats have humans,...... was a big old tom cat that was all black. Not a hair on him that was a different color. He was a stray that showed up one day to make friends with my two Irish Setters. The three of them bonded most noticeably. We did not know the cats real name so we called him BC....for black cat. Mr. BC became a valued companion to the whole family. He behaved as if he was at least an honorary Irish setter. We came to love that damned cat.

Dragonias new family member could be named with something more dignified or appropriate than a sports saying. Since the new familiy member is a resident of Dragonias house, maybe a name that is more dragon like, but still lovable, perhaps Puff

Depending on the brand of Motocross bikes her guys favor....maybe KTM? Somehow Yamaha, Huskvarna, or Kawasaki does not seem appropriate for a nice little kitty. Suzuki, maybe. There is after all the Suzuki methods for teaching violin.....which make a pleasing sound. Kitty cats make a pleasing purring sound when they are content.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on October 27, 2017, 02:12:14 AM

^^^ Icarus, you are funny, your wheels were really turning there for a few minutes, eh?
Well, since we are from Alaska, we were thinking of Alaskan names. On the table are Denali, Tundra, Knik, and Susitna. All names would mean something to an Alaskan. But of course, not everyone can agree on one name. So it'll Probably be Knik, after a glacier that we grew up playing around.
The only funny thing about the name Knik, is that it will turn into "Knicky" to my daughter, thus always bringing to mind the rhyme from the movie Grease, "A hickey from Knickey is like a hallmark card; when you care enough to send the very best". :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 27, 2017, 08:03:13 AM

Oh, dear. I can imagine that being expanded, in times of despair over the kit's less than domedtic behaviour (guarranteed), "Oh, Knikers!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on October 27, 2017, 01:27:56 PM

Dave, I'm afraid "knickers" has never, ever occurred to me as an expression :)
The only thing knickers means to this American girl is the knee-high pants that were cool in the 80's.
If my kitty starts acting less-than-domesticated, I would probably be muttering something slightly more colorful. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 27, 2017, 03:12:21 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on October 27, 2017, 01:27:56 PM
Dave, I'm afraid "knickers" has never, ever occurred to me as an expression :)
The only thing knickers means to this American girl is the knee-high pants that were cool in the 80's.
If my kitty starts acting less-than-domesticated, I would probably be muttering something slightly more colorful. ;D

Are, two nations separated by a common language agsin!

"Knickers" is used over here as a mild swear word, you could substitute it after "Oh, -" as a euphemism. "Pants!" is sometimes used instead where we use that for "underpants" instead of trousers.

So, chances are it will not happen over there :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 27, 2017, 04:10:42 PM

Hey Dragon lady, I got a name for your kat, how about, "Oh Evil One"?

You would say it as one word, like, "OhEvilOne". 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 27, 2017, 10:30:09 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on October 26, 2017, 02:19:22 PM
This baby came to us about a week and a half ago and adopted us. We did our due diligence to find her owners, but came up with nothing. So $150 later, for the vet visit, I guess I own a cat.
:shocked:
I am now a cat lady.
(https://i.imgur.com/OdsLX3g.jpg)

She looks like a Tilly to me.

(Edited to add): Congrats on your new owner, Dragonia!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 28, 2017, 12:50:45 AM

Those of you who have seen the Broadway play: Cats, will know that it is based on the bizarre writings of T.S. Elliot.

Elliot in his compendium titled ; "Old Possums Book Of Practical Cats, has laid down some rules for naming cats. They must have three different names.

First of all there is the name that the family uses daily, such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo, or James.....Such as Victor, Jonathon, George, or Bill Bailey. There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter, some for the gentlemen some for the dames: such as Plato, Admetus< Electra, Dementer. But all of them sensible everyday names. But I tell you that a cat needs a name that's particular, a name that is peculiar and more dignified, else how can he keep his tail perpendicular, or spread out his whiskers, or cherish his pride? Of names of this kind, I can give you a quorum, such as Munkustrap, QUaxo, or Coricopat,...such as Bombalurina, or else Jellyorum.....Names that never belong to more than one cat, but above and beyond there's still one name left over, and that is the name that you will never guess; The name that no human can discover.....but the cat knows and will never confess.

When you notice a cat in profound meditation, the reason I tell you is always the same, his mind is engaged in rapt contemplation of the thought of the thought of his name: His ineffable effible Effeneffible deep and inscrutable singular name.

Elliot Cats cats had names like Gumbie cat, Growltiger, Rum Tum Tugger, Jellicles, ,Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer .

You cool HAFers will recognize the italicized words as the lyrics of one of the songs.

Dragonia... How could you even think of giving a dignified Georgia cracker cat an Alaskan name. For shame! Buford, Bubba, Geraldine, Loease, or something colloquially acceptable. If you must attach an Alaskan name on a pet, then you just have to get a Husky dog or a polar bear. ....Hey just foolin" :cheersfortwo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 28, 2017, 07:44:37 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 27, 2017, 10:30:09 PM

She looks like a Tilly to me.

OMA, she absolutely does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 28, 2017, 01:37:16 PM

My youngest lives 500km north
She drove here dropped off her car and dog.
My wife continued south with her 400km to Sydney for a competition.
My morning is arranged, take daughters car and pay $75 to have the transmission fluid changed and walk dog whilst fluid is in flux. Ye I know $75 dollars but my finger nails are clean.
She was called a staffie kelpie cross by the the shelter people.
She might three now, she looks likes what you'd think a ridge back puppy would look like.
I had 12 year bad stressful experience with a barkey dog.
This girl is a darling, I took to the water and she does this obsessive compulsive hole digging in the ever collapsing watery sand.
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2017, 10:43:45 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 28, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
My youngest lives 500km north
She drove here dropped off her car and dog.
My wife continued south with her 400km to Sydney for a competition.
My morning is arranged, take daughters car and pay $75 to have the transmission fluid changed and walk dog whilst fluid is in flux. Ye I know $75 dollars but my finger nails are clean.
She was called a staffie kelpie cross by the the shelter people.
She might three now, she looks likes what you'd think a ridge back puppy would look like.
I had 12 year bad stressful experience with a barkey dog.
This girl is a darling, I took to the water and she does this obsessive compulsive hole digging in the ever collapsing watery sand.
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there

Heheh, it's ok to love a dog, dogs are great (most of them, anyway ;) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 31, 2017, 04:24:44 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 30, 2017, 10:43:45 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 28, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
My youngest lives 500km north
She drove here dropped off her car and dog.
My wife continued south with her 400km to Sydney for a competition.
My morning is arranged, take daughters car and pay $75 to have the transmission fluid changed and walk dog whilst fluid is in flux. Ye I know $75 dollars but my finger nails are clean.
She was called a staffie kelpie cross by the the shelter people.
She might three now, she looks likes what you'd think a ridge back puppy would look like.
I had 12 year bad stressful experience with a barkey dog.
This girl is a darling, I took to the water and she does this obsessive compulsive hole digging in the ever collapsing watery sand.
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there

Heheh, it's ok to love a dog, dogs are great (most of them, anyway ;) )

Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2017, 05:27:51 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 08, 2017, 10:09:02 PM

Reading before sleep.

They keep telling us that blue light is not good before going to sleep, reddish is better. So I am trying a little experimrnt with rose coloured spectacles. I have a selection of cheap (£1 a pair) reading specs, 1.5 to 3.5 dioptre, that I use with my normal ones as supplimentary lenses for close up work. I can read eadily with 1.5 dioptres. That pair is moulded in one piece of plastic apart from the arms. So I have stuck some thin red celophane over them using narrow strips of double sided tape..

A little light attenuation of course, but not much, can still read this tablet screen and my Kindle with its screen light on and off. Just discovered that there is more contrast on my phone screen wearing these, the lock screen is white text on a blue background, red filters block blue light so the background is darker but the text is still quite bright.

There is something about reading dyslexia being relieved by coloured glasses IIRC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2017, 04:08:50 PM

for the purpose of the post shame = An unfortunate development

It's a shame about Spacey, I liked him.
You shouldn't judge until it's all done.
But already my like is past tense.
If he comes out good it'll still be a shame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM

OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2017, 07:44:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

RuthLu's first post found a more appropriate home. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2017, 07:53:05 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?board=48.0)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 08:02:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2017, 07:44:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

RuthLu's first post found a more appropriate home. :grin:

Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2017, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?board=48.0)

:snicker:
Thank you.

I don't visit the, Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Post Dungeon, that much anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 09, 2017, 08:39:00 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 08:02:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2017, 07:44:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

RuthLu's first post found a more appropriate home. :grin:

Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2017, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 07:32:11 PM
OK. I know I had a conversation with RuthLu last night. :headscratch:
What happened to it?

Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?board=48.0)

:snicker:
Thank you.

I don't visit the, Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Post Dungeon, that much anymore.

Why, are you scared Mags?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2017, 10:43:25 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 09, 2017, 08:39:00 PM

Why, are you scared Mags?

(https://i.imgur.com/rWyj14k.gif)

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2017, 01:48:26 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2017, 05:27:51 PM
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And to follow up with:

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Cucumbers? :notsure: That's a new one...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 05:11:55 PM

Today's Spring Cleaning day, and I've noticed just how much garbage I have -- if I were to throw everything I don't use anymore away, I actually don't have much. :???:

Well, it's best to be unburdened by loads of things that aren't ever going to be used. The only things I refuse to throw away or give are my books, even though I may never read them again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 11, 2017, 05:23:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 05:11:55 PM
Today's Spring Cleaning day, and I've noticed just how much garbage I have -- if I were to throw everything I don't use anymore away, I actually don't have much. :???:

Well, it's best to be unburdened by loads of things that aren't ever going to be used. The only things I refuse to throw away or give are my books, even though I may never read them again.

Allow a person tools as well, even if not used all that often that saw, hammer, chisel of whatever is essential when actually needed!

And I just love clutter . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 05:36:02 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 11, 2017, 05:23:36 PM
Allow a person tools as well, even if not used all that often that saw, hammer, chisel of whatever is essential when actually needed!

And I just love clutter . . .

Yes, books and tools. :smilenod:

:notsure:

Maybe a couple of band-aids and cold gel pack as well for when I slam a hammer on my thumb.

I like my clutter but in truth it's something that I won't miss once it's gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2017, 12:19:48 AM

Phase I of Operation Spring Cleaning complete. Ready for Phase II tomorrow.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 12, 2017, 03:37:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 05:36:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 11, 2017, 05:23:36 PM
Allow a person tools as well, even if not used all that often that saw, hammer, chisel of whatever is essential when actually needed!

And I just love clutter . . .

Yes, books and tools. :smilenod:

:notsure:

Maybe a couple of band-aids and cold gel pack as well for when I slam a hammer on my thumb.

I like my clutter but in truth it's something that I won't miss once it's gone.

I wonder where the family name Clutterbuck comes from.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2017, 04:14:12 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 11, 2017, 05:23:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 05:11:55 PM
Today's Spring Cleaning day, and I've noticed just how much garbage I have -- if I were to throw everything I don't use anymore away, I actually don't have much. :???:

Well, it's best to be unburdened by loads of things that aren't ever going to be used. The only things I refuse to throw away or give are my books, even though I may never read them again.

Allow a person tools as well, even if not used all that often that saw, hammer, chisel of whatever is essential when actually needed!

And I just love clutter . . .

I could toss half mine and still have a cluttered mess. At least the big set stuff comes in cases so I don't lose any little pieces... I really need a bigger box. Of course, I'd just wind up packing it to the gills and then needing more storage. I sometimes wish I didn't work on so much different stuff. People ask me why I have 1/4 drive sockets in several configurations and big pipe wrenches. One is good for engine work and the other is good for big rusty crap you have to beat with a sledge to knock loose. Nothing brings so much peace as wailing the piss out of a 36" pipe wrench with a twelve pound hammer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 12, 2017, 07:04:36 AM

This reminds me of a scrapbook joke

Wife: All my scrapbook stuff fits in a box
Husband: Don't call our house a box!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 14, 2017, 02:31:32 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on November 12, 2017, 07:04:36 AM
This reminds me of a scrapbook joke

Wife: All my scrapbook stuff fits in a box
Husband: Don't call our house a box!

When we first moved into our current house my wife and I split the large closet in our bedroom 50/50...seems fair right, but then after a while she started to encroach onto my side of the closet, and not long after it was more like 60/40. I didn't mind at first because I still had plenty of room. In fact I even gave up like 75% of the floor space of the closet for her shoes, because my few sets of shoes easily fit in the corner on the shoe rack, and work shoes and boots I kept in the basement or garage.
Then the closet started to get like 65/35, and I would have to push her stuff over to the side just to get my things out, finally when it was 75/25 I had enough.
One day she walked into the bedroom and all of my clothes from the closet were laid out on the bed, including all of my shoes, plus the out of season stuff I had stored in the space above the closet, and she said, "What are you doing"? I replied, "I moving out, I can't take it anymore, you win the closet war...I'm taking over the hallway closet, and I bought a shirt rack for the laundry room."

And that's the way things have been since, I actually use a hallway closet for my personal clothes. After our daughter moved out I thought I could use her old bedroom closet, but guess who beat me to it. One day I open it up and it already fill completely with the wife clothes.

We have a from hallway closet by the front door we use for coats, jackets, scarves, etc...but the wife has so many different coats that I could barely get my coats in and out of the closet, so I bought a coat rack for the back hallway so I could easily hang my light coats or jackets without fighting for space in the front closet.
Wife didn't like the coat rack at first, as she said I should have picked out a nicer one than the one I bought, but I said I didn't by it for it's decorative value, but so I could have a spot to hang my stuff, especially a place to hang my hat, scarves, gloves, etc...when coming in from the snow.
Now I only have two hooks left as she started hanging some of her light jackets and workout clothes there...I swear to god I think she is trying to get me to move out into the garage, as that is the only place left that she has encroached on.

It's tough being a man. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 14, 2017, 02:34:53 AM

Outfit your garage into a Garagemahal Bruno. When she moves in there retake the bedroom closet...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 14, 2017, 03:32:49 AM

I have always lived by this dictum:

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. William Morris

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2017, 06:22:50 AM

I built the wardrobes from scratch in our bedroom. I get rights I tell you rights!!! It's 50/50 and staying that way. My wife uses the kids wardrobes for overflow. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:38:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 14, 2017, 06:22:50 AM
I built the wardrobes from scratch in our bedroom. I get rights I tell you rights!!! It's 50/50 and staying that way. My wife uses the kids wardrobes for overflow. :D

My built in wardrobe must be twice the size of the one my parents shared - and it's still full to overflowing!

Can't remember but am guessing my father probably had two pairs of working trousers (no spin or tumble driers when I was a kid) kept in a drawer,, two pairs of "weekend/holiday" trousers and one suit in the wardrobe. I have six pairs of pressed trousers (ditto casuals but on a shelf), two jackets, two suits (weddings and funerals) and a load of shirts! There are four hooks on the front door and nearby walls stuffed with wet and cold weather coats and jackets.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:46:33 AM

:secrets1: Guys! Saturday is Buddy's birthday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 17, 2017, 05:20:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:46:33 AM
:secrets1: Guys! Saturday is Buddy's birthday.

Surprise road trip?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 02:02:57 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 05:20:41 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:46:33 AM
:secrets1: Guys! Saturday is Buddy's birthday.

Surprise road trip?

I can't decide...Surprise road trip...or a small celebration?
(https://media.giphy.com/media/NlR0RF1v972Mw/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM

The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.

True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 17, 2017, 04:37:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.
True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

Bummer, I could go for a road trip right now. I guess the small celebration will have to do. Did anyone get a present for Buddy? What does she like? Diamonds, fancy cars, etc...?

That was very rude of No one not to show up for that party we had for them, especially after blowing up all those balloons. Some people ::)

By the way, where's Claire been lately?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 17, 2017, 05:20:24 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.
True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

True . . . true. OK, I'll bake an imaginary pie. I'd do cake, but pie is so much better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:12:00 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 17, 2017, 04:37:52 PM
Bummer, I could go for a road trip right now. I guess the small celebration will have to do. Did anyone get a present for Buddy? What does she like? Diamonds, fancy cars, etc...?

I'm not sure what she would like. :scratch: That's a good question.

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 17, 2017, 04:37:52 PM
That was very rude of No one not to show up for that party we had for them, especially after blowing up all those balloons. Some people ::)

Yeah, I hope he/she reads this and feels bad about it. :snooty:

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 17, 2017, 04:37:52 PM
By the way, where's Claire been lately?

I don't know, she comes and goes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:23:44 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.
True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

True . . . true. OK, I'll bake an imaginary pie. I'd do cake, but pie is so much better.

What would you like for your 9000 posts celebration?
Do you like seafood? :eyebrow:
Favorite pie? :eyebrow:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 17, 2017, 07:46:33 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.
True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

True . . . true. OK, I'll bake an imaginary pie. I'd do cake, but pie is so much better.

I like a nice tart myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 17, 2017, 08:18:25 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 17, 2017, 07:46:33 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 04:17:58 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 17, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
The small celebration would be easier, but less surprising.
True... But she probably already has plans. :sad sigh:
~Let's just do a small celebration and hope she shows up. Remember last time we celebrated No one's 1000 posts and he/she never showed up. :(

True . . . true. OK, I'll bake an imaginary pie. I'd do cake, but pie is so much better.

I like a nice tart myself.

Pies. Pies man. There is nothing better than a homemade pie. Two weeks ago we celebrated my birthday, and my oldest sister always bakes an apple pie for my birthday, because again pies rule, and cakes are boring.

This year she made two pies, one for me to blow out my candles and make a wish on a share with everyone, and another just for me.

My own pie man, I had an entire homemade apple fucking pie all to myself...of course that was a short lived reality as I also have a 22 year-old son living at home with us, and he made me share it with him. :P

Tarts are okay on a picnic, maybe while taking a train,... or to share in bed with Salma Hayek, but for Buddy's party we need pies.

8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 18, 2017, 02:21:02 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:23:44 PM
What would you like for your 9000 posts celebration?
Do you like seafood? :eyebrow:
Favorite pie? :eyebrow:

I have nearly 9,000 posts? Damn.

I love seafood, all seafood, but I don't eat calamari anymore because their eyes make me feel guilty. I also love key lime pie, but it doesn't really go well with seafood. Maybe fish pie?

(https://i.imgur.com/mvKT0zh.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 18, 2017, 04:02:08 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 18, 2017, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:23:44 PM
What would you like for your 9000 posts celebration?
Do you like seafood? :eyebrow:
Favorite pie? :eyebrow:

I have nearly 9,000 posts? Damn.

I love seafood, all seafood, but I don't eat calamari anymore because their eyes make me feel guilty. I also love key lime pie, but it doesn't really go well with seafood. Maybe fish pie?

(https://i.imgur.com/mvKT0zh.jpg)

I've never had a fish pie. :shifty:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Baked_stargazy_pie.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 18, 2017, 04:36:52 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 18, 2017, 04:02:08 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 18, 2017, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:23:44 PM
What would you like for your 9000 posts celebration?
Do you like seafood? :eyebrow:
Favorite pie? :eyebrow:

I have nearly 9,000 posts? Damn.

I love seafood, all seafood, but I don't eat calamari anymore because their eyes make me feel guilty. I also love key lime pie, but it doesn't really go well with seafood. Maybe fish pie?

(https://i.imgur.com/mvKT0zh.jpg)

I've never had a fish pie. :shifty:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Baked_stargazy_pie.jpg)

Ah, stargazy (or starry gazey) pie.

That one is low on my pie chart, those fish heads, ugh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 18, 2017, 05:45:58 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 18, 2017, 04:36:52 AM
Ah, stargazy (or starry gazey) pie.

That one is low on my pie chart, those fish heads, ugh!

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/3f7328262454ffa324f0d0660e6e5cbd/tenor.gif?itemid=8642545)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 18, 2017, 04:37:35 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 18, 2017, 04:36:52 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 18, 2017, 04:02:08 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 18, 2017, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 17, 2017, 07:23:44 PM
What would you like for your 9000 posts celebration?
Do you like seafood? :eyebrow:
Favorite pie? :eyebrow:

I have nearly 9,000 posts? Damn.

I love seafood, all seafood, but I don't eat calamari anymore because their eyes make me feel guilty. I also love key lime pie, but it doesn't really go well with seafood. Maybe fish pie?

(https://i.imgur.com/mvKT0zh.jpg)

I've never had a fish pie. :shifty:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Baked_stargazy_pie.jpg)

Ah, stargazy (or starry gazey) pie.

That one is low on my pie chart, those fish heads, ugh!

Um, yeah....those are not pies folks...those are abominations against the Pie Goddesses, and thouest who have baketh such evilness shall feel the fires of the eternal bakers ovens.

Seriously WTF?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 18, 2017, 04:51:52 PM

I am if the opinion that anything, fruit, veg, or walking, crawling or swimming critter, that can be cooked in a pastry case qualifies as a pie.

It's just that some of those should then be disposed immediately after cooking according to local, Hazmat (biological hazard), rules.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 18, 2017, 11:09:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 18, 2017, 04:02:08 AM
I've never had a fish pie. :shifty:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Baked_stargazy_pie.jpg)

I saw that in Ladies in Lavender -- first fish-related thing I've ever not liked. So, no. You can bake some fish in a pot pie, but no star gazing fish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 19, 2017, 02:59:12 AM

Simple Simon met a pie man on the way to the fair...........................and so forth.

My deceased wife was a world champion apple pie maker. She was adamant about using the proper apples which she frequently proved by using only carefully selected McIntosh variety.

Fish pie? No thanks! Not four and twenty blackbirds either. Please, not Kidney pie....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 19, 2017, 04:48:51 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 18, 2017, 11:09:56 PM
I saw that in Ladies in Lavender -- first fish-related thing I've ever not liked. So, no. You can bake some fish in a pot pie, but no star gazing fish.

I don't bake seafood. :shifty:
...Sorry...

How about a nice ceviche de camaron, pulpo, y calamari? :smilenod:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.centralmadeirense.com.ve%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F06%2FCeviche-calamar-730x548.jpg&hash=6f37ce1e94f9eb42c41c31180d08369d08ca65ce)
...And a side order of oysters? :eyebrow:
Unas cervezas...
~There's a party, right there. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 19, 2017, 07:22:28 AM

^^^ Oh, YUM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 19, 2017, 10:07:52 PM

Double yum. Mags, can Sandy and I come to your house for dinner?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2017, 12:37:00 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2017, 10:07:52 PM
Double yum. Mags, can Sandy and I come to your house for dinner?

Yes please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 20, 2017, 05:01:37 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2017, 10:07:52 PM
Double yum. Mags, can Sandy and I come to your house for dinner?

Yes please.

That would be nice, wouldn't it? :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 20, 2017, 01:32:05 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 20, 2017, 05:01:37 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2017, 10:07:52 PM
Double yum. Mags, can Sandy and I come to your house for dinner?

Yes please.

That would be nice, wouldn't it? :tellmemore:

That would be nice. Can I come as well I love fresh oysters? (Not sure how good of a cook Mags is though, as she can't even make a decent Tamale!) 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 20, 2017, 01:52:16 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 20, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
... (Not sure how good of a cook Mags is though, as she can't even make a decent Tamale!) 8)

:asmo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2017, 09:43:40 PM

So today at the hospital the topic of religion came up.

"I'm Catholic, when I was younger I was a real Jesus freak, but nowadays I only go to mass every now and then with my family."

"I'm also Catholic, and was baptised at (insert church name here)"

They then turned to face me.

"What's your religious affiliation?" one of them asked, innocently.

"Oh, I'm an atheist," I replied.

The looks I got. ::) It was as if they were thinking, oh, she's one of those. I feel so bad for her.

Don't feel bad for me, I thought. I'm not one of herd, that's true, but don't feel bad for me because I don't believe in your fairy tales.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM

Silver: I can identify with you regarding the looks you get when you tell some people your not affiliated with any religion.

When I was about to leave the states for my first overseas deployment I had to have new dog tags made. Well, on every set of dog tags they have a space for your religious affiliation. I had mine made out to say "no religious preference". Which is basically saying your an atheist.

When mine came in our Chaplin came to me and asked me why I chose to have that put on my tags? I told him that I don't believe in any gods. He then asked me "how do you know for sure there isn't a god?" I said "well chaplin, I really don't know for sure but I also don't know for sure that there's not a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room with us and we just can't see or hear him?" I then asked him if he was 100% sure there wasn't a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room and we just can't detect him?

He looked at me and replied "son, of course we can't be 100% sure of anything but don't you think it's possible that there's a hell and you might go there?"

I said "it's possible" but isn't it possible that allah is the true god and that you might go to his hell?

The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2017, 11:44:39 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2017, 09:43:40 PM
Don't feel bad for me, I thought. I'm not one of herd, that's true, but don't feel bad for me because I don't believe in your fairy tales.

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

:lol: Maybe explain to them that you have a close personal relationship with reality if the subject come up again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:11:14 AM

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
Silver: I can identify with you regarding the looks you get when you tell some people your not affiliated with any religion.

When I was about to leave the states for my first overseas deployment I had to have new dog tags made. Well, on every set of dog tags they have a space for your religious affiliation. I had mine made out to say "no religious preference". Which is basically saying your an atheist.

When mine came in our Chaplin came to me and asked me why I chose to have that put on my tags? I told him that I don't believe in any gods. He then asked me "how do you know for sure there isn't a god?" I said "well chaplin, I really don't know for sure but I also don't know for sure that there's not a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room with us and we just can't see or hear him?" I then asked him if he was 100% sure there wasn't a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room and we just can't detect him?

He looked at me and replied "son, of course we can't be 100% sure of anything but don't you think it's possible that there's a hell and you might go there?"

I said "it's possible" but isn't it possible that allah is the true god and that you might go to his hell?

The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

I think it's disgusting that some of them resort to such tactics when they encounter a non believer: they don't believe in our myths, lets try and scare them with the idea of burning in hell for eternity.

::) I have little patience for such people, especially when they try and propagate what is essentially forcing others to submit in order to be controlled.

I like your reply, I may have to use something very similar in the near future. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:12:06 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 11:44:39 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2017, 09:43:40 PM
Don't feel bad for me, I thought. I'm not one of herd, that's true, but don't feel bad for me because I don't believe in your fairy tales.

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

:lol: Maybe explain to them that you have a close personal relationship with reality if the subject come up again.

:lol: Good one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 21, 2017, 12:57:38 AM

xSP it a damnable shame that we have to be so delicate about what we say. I suggest that you might use the term: "I have no religious affiliation at this time" or some other non committal expression. It is too damned bad.....no it is worse than too damned bad that we have to be so careful in circumstances like yours. Unsolicited advice: You can not afford to jeopardize your continuing education by alienating your peers or your mentors. Never mind that they are serenely bigoted. This is your world to conquer. Do what you have to do to conquer it even it if involves a bit of verbal misdirection.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Hooch761 on November 21, 2017, 01:09:42 AM

QuoteI think it's disgusting that some of them resort to such tactics when they encounter a non believer: they don't believe in our myths, lets try and scare them with the idea of burning in hell for eternity.

Your absolutely right! When all else fails pull out the "your going to hell" card.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2017, 01:33:06 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 21, 2017, 12:57:38 AM
...Do what you have to do to conquer it even it if involves a bit of verbal misdirection.

"Verbal misdirection." I think I like this combination of words. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 21, 2017, 08:14:15 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:12:06 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 11:44:39 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2017, 09:43:40 PM
Don't feel bad for me, I thought. I'm not one of herd, that's true, but don't feel bad for me because I don't believe in your fairy tales.

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

:lol: Maybe explain to them that you have a close personal relationship with reality if the subject come up again.

:lol: Good one!

Yeah! Like that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 21, 2017, 08:29:54 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 21, 2017, 12:57:38 AM
xSP it a damnable shame that we have to be so delicate about what we say. I suggest that you might use the term: "I have no religious affiliation at this time" or some other non committal expression. It is too damned bad.....no it is worse than too damned bad that we have to be so careful in circumstances like yours. Unsolicited advice: You can not afford to jeopardize your continuing education by alienating your peers or your mentors. Never mind that they are serenely bigoted. This is your world to conquer. Do what you have to do to conquer it even it if involves a bit of verbal misdirection.

I can understand your point of view, Icarus, but I also dislike the idea of being "obscure" about my belief system as a humanist But there are whole other discussions here, some would say that you should be true to your belief no matter the consequences. That small minded people are not worth the effort. But if uou are in a minority and if the small-minded are in a position to affect your career, immediately or even in the future . . . Yes, equivocation is perhaps understandable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 21, 2017, 09:28:13 AM

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

How Christian of him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 11:30:26 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 21, 2017, 12:57:38 AM
xSP it a damnable shame that we have to be so delicate about what we say. I suggest that you might use the term: "I have no religious affiliation at this time" or some other non committal expression. It is too damned bad.....no it is worse than too damned bad that we have to be so careful in circumstances like yours. Unsolicited advice: You can not afford to jeopardize your continuing education by alienating your peers or your mentors. Never mind that they are serenely bigoted. This is your world to conquer. Do what you have to do to conquer it even it if involves a bit of verbal misdirection.

Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 08:29:54 AM
I can understand your point of view, Icarus, but I also dislike the idea of being "obscure" about my belief system as a humanist But there are whole other discussions here, some would say that you should be true to your belief no matter the consequences. That small minded people are not worth the effort. But if uou are in a minority and if the small-minded are in a position to affect your career, immediately or even in the future . . . Yes, equivocation is perhaps understandable.

I understand choosing your battles when dealing with certain subjects, but in this case I don't think there's a danger of alienating anyone with my reply. Perhaps the word 'atheist' is almost offensive to some, but I think that's precisely why I should use it more often when referring to my stance. Otherwise it might as well remain a pejorative label. Own the label. :grin:

After the fact one of them even added me on Facebook, I hope not as an easy medium to give me pro-religious stuff. :lol: So far so good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 21, 2017, 11:48:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 11:30:26 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 21, 2017, 12:57:38 AM
xSP it a damnable shame that we have to be so delicate about what we say. I suggest that you might use the term: "I have no religious affiliation at this time" or some other non committal expression. It is too damned bad.....no it is worse than too damned bad that we have to be so careful in circumstances like yours. Unsolicited advice: You can not afford to jeopardize your continuing education by alienating your peers or your mentors. Never mind that they are serenely bigoted. This is your world to conquer. Do what you have to do to conquer it even it if involves a bit of verbal misdirection.

Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 08:29:54 AM
I can understand your point of view, Icarus, but I also dislike the idea of being "obscure" about my belief system as a humanist But there are whole other discussions here, some would say that you should be true to your belief no matter the consequences. That small minded people are not worth the effort. But if uou are in a minority and if the small-minded are in a position to affect your career, immediately or even in the future . . . Yes, equivocation is perhaps understandable.

I understand choosing your battles when dealing with certain subjects, but in this case I don't think there's a danger of alienating anyone with my reply. Perhaps the word 'atheist' is almost offensive to some, but I think that's precisely why I should use it more often when referring to my stance. Otherwise it might as well remain a pejorative label. Own the label. :grin:

After the fact one of them even added me on Facebook, I hope not as an easy medium to give me pro-religious stuff. :lol: So far so good.

Sounds like you had a reasonable outcone there, Silver! Good. Maybe the person who 'liked' you is a closet atheist!

But, humans often being sneaky and underhand, one just hopes that there are no "undercover" macinatiins or gossip. We have all seen what gossip can lead to online . . . I would not be comfortable living in a country that has a strong belief bias in any direction. Or total lack thereof for that matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:00:51 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Sounds like you had a reasonable outcone there, Silver! Good. Maybe the person who 'liked' you is a closet atheist!

But, humans often being sneaky and underhand, one just hopes that there are no "undercover" macinatiins or gossip. We have all seen what gossip can lead to online . . . I would not be comfortable living in a country that has a strong belief bias in any direction. Or total lack thereof for that matter.

Yes, maybe. :D

Time will tell if there was an ulterior motive. And yes, gossip behind one's back can be destructive, especially when a) coming from women and b) the target is not there to defend him or herself. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 21, 2017, 12:04:48 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:00:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Sounds like you had a reasonable outcone there, Silver! Good. Maybe the person who 'liked' you is a closet atheist!

But, humans often being sneaky and underhand, one just hopes that there are no "undercover" macinatiins or gossip. We have all seen what gossip can lead to online . . . I would not be comfortable living in a country that has a strong belief bias in any direction. Or total lack thereof for that matter.

Yes, maybe. :D

Time will tell if there was an ulterior motive. And yes, gossip behind one's back can be destructive, especially when a) coming from women and b) the target is not there to defend him or herself. ::)

And if personal reputation is an important factor in one's chosen academic ambitions and career. Especially if there is a competitive element - bin there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:23:33 PM

Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 12:04:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:00:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 21, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
Sounds like you had a reasonable outcone there, Silver! Good. Maybe the person who 'liked' you is a closet atheist!

But, humans often being sneaky and underhand, one just hopes that there are no "undercover" macinatiins or gossip. We have all seen what gossip can lead to online . . . I would not be comfortable living in a country that has a strong belief bias in any direction. Or total lack thereof for that matter.

Yes, maybe. :D

Time will tell if there was an ulterior motive. And yes, gossip behind one's back can be destructive, especially when a) coming from women and b) the target is not there to defend him or herself. ::)

And if personal reputation is an important factor in one's chosen academic ambitions and career. Especially if there is a competitive element - bin there.

How could I forget that? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2017, 06:35:16 PM

Quote from: Hooch761 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:42 PM
Silver: I can identify with you regarding the looks you get when you tell some people your not affiliated with any religion.

When I was about to leave the states for my first overseas deployment I had to have new dog tags made. Well, on every set of dog tags they have a space for your religious affiliation. I had mine made out to say "no religious preference". Which is basically saying your an atheist.

When mine came in our Chaplin came to me and asked me why I chose to have that put on my tags? I told him that I don't believe in any gods. He then asked me "how do you know for sure there isn't a god?" I said "well chaplin, I really don't know for sure but I also don't know for sure that there's not a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room with us and we just can't see or hear him?" I then asked him if he was 100% sure there wasn't a pink fluffy 6ft tall unicorn in the room and we just can't detect him?

He looked at me and replied "son, of course we can't be 100% sure of anything but don't you think it's possible that there's a hell and you might go there?"

I said "it's possible" but isn't it possible that allah is the true god and that you might go to his hell?

The expression on his face was priceless. He looked at me and told me to stay the hell away from him if we deploy.

What an arsehole! The Chaplin not you :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM

I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 02:29:41 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

I can't, tomorrow's the deadline. :(

I'm going to write it now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 28, 2017, 02:41:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 02:29:41 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

I can't, tomorrow's the deadline. :(

I'm going to write it now.

Then what was all that "I feel so sleepy crap"?...and why are you online with us?

Log off of HAF and do your work, or I'll have Mags put a hex on you! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 03:22:24 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:41:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 02:29:41 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

I can't, tomorrow's the deadline. :(

I'm going to write it now.

Then what was all that "I feel so sleepy crap"?...and why are you online with us?

Log off of HAF and do your work, or I'll have Mags put a hex on you! >:(

:sidesmile:

I'm multitasking. :P

Seriously though, I am writing the report. :smilenod:

Please don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 28, 2017, 03:41:53 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 03:22:24 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:41:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 02:29:41 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

I can't, tomorrow's the deadline. :(

I'm going to write it now.

Then what was all that "I feel so sleepy crap"?...and why are you online with us?

Log off of HAF and do your work, or I'll have Mags put a hex on you! >:(

:sidesmile:

I'm multitasking. :P

Seriously though, I am writing the report. :smilenod:

Please don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

You better be...For the time being I'll call off Mags, but not only do you need to get the report done, it needs to be at xSP's highest caliber work. :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 28, 2017, 04:07:55 PM

QuotePlease don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Perhaps we could convince Mags to turn you into a chicken instead. Then you'd still be able to use a keyboard while being reprimanded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2017, 04:13:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 03:22:24 PM
Please don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwanna-joke.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2Ffunny-gif-lizard-running.gif&hash=d3c4c531a72364634a141918d1fe7e229b9dbd2b)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2017, 04:22:17 PM

<=== :puppysnicker: "Don't Pray in My School, and I Won't Think in Your Church."

~Love it! :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2017, 04:24:26 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 28, 2017, 04:07:55 PM
QuotePlease don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Perhaps we could convince Mags to turn you into a chicken instead. Then you'd still be able to use a keyboard while being reprimanded.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-gOQTvyAJf_8%2FVUDbD9wLcII%2FAAAAAAAAI7c%2F1tA1tYiCcOg%2Fs1600%2Figuana-get-2-know-u-better-funny-cat.gif&hash=34fc098b2f6c30d03c230e9533c60ead954ae803)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 06:38:08 PM

Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 03:41:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 03:22:24 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:41:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 02:29:41 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 28, 2017, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
I have to write a report but...I feel so sleepy. :visit morpheus:

Well you can just do it tomorrow ::)

I can't, tomorrow's the deadline. :(

I'm going to write it now.

Then what was all that "I feel so sleepy crap"?...and why are you online with us?

Log off of HAF and do your work, or I'll have Mags put a hex on you! >:(

:sidesmile:

I'm multitasking. :P

Seriously though, I am writing the report. :smilenod:

Please don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

You better be...For the time being I'll call off Mags, but not only do you need to get the report done, it needs to be at xSP's highest caliber work. :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:

Heh, I just sent a part of it to my supervisor. I hope he feels it is high caliber work. :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 06:39:05 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 28, 2017, 04:07:55 PM
QuotePlease don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Perhaps we could convince Mags to turn you into a chicken instead. Then you'd still be able to use a keyboard while being reprimanded.

Can a headless chicken use the keyboard? :notsure:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 06:39:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2017, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 03:22:24 PM
Please don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwanna-joke.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2Ffunny-gif-lizard-running.gif&hash=d3c4c531a72364634a141918d1fe7e229b9dbd2b)

:lol:

That captures the essence of what I feel!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 28, 2017, 06:46:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 06:39:05 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 28, 2017, 04:07:55 PM
QuotePlease don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Perhaps we could convince Mags to turn you into a chicken instead. Then you'd still be able to use a keyboard while being reprimanded.

Can a headless chicken use the keyboard? :notsure:

:grin:

Can a headless anything use a keyboard? While you could keep your head to peck on the keys, I expect a chicken could also type by running back and forth across a keyboard. Tho you'd probably have to be turned into a hundred chickens doing that for a hundred years before you got anything you could give to your supervisor, so we might as well forget it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 08:42:17 PM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 28, 2017, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2017, 06:39:05 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 28, 2017, 04:07:55 PM
QuotePlease don't let Mags turn me into a newt...:worried:

Perhaps we could convince Mags to turn you into a chicken instead. Then you'd still be able to use a keyboard while being reprimanded.

Can a headless chicken use the keyboard? :notsure:

:grin:

Can a headless anything use a keyboard? While you could keep your head to peck on the keys, I expect a chicken could also type by running back and forth across a keyboard. Tho you'd probably have to be turned into a hundred chickens doing that for a hundred years before you got anything you could give to your supervisor, so we might as well forget it.

Yeah, I think we can discard the chicken idea. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Pasta Chick on November 29, 2017, 11:36:40 PM

I wish text offered more subtlety of tone and more people got dark humor.

BF just knocked on the door while I'm in the shower:
"Hey if you hear the fire alarms, it's just the oven."
"Oh, ok. Thanks."
"That's also something someone would say if they were trying to kill you."

I can't stop laughing but it looks so bad all written out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2017, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: Pasta Chick on November 29, 2017, 11:36:40 PM
I wish text offered more subtlety of tone and more people got dark humor.

BF just knocked on the door while I'm in the shower:
"Hey if you hear the fire alarms, it's just the oven."
"Oh, ok. Thanks."
"That's also something someone would say if they were trying to kill you."

I can't stop laughing but it looks so bad all written out.

:rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 30, 2017, 09:15:04 AM

My husband was in the hospital for the flu. He was released early Wednesday afternoon. About four hours later we were heading to a different, closer hospital after he checked his blood pressure and got a reading of 60/45. Eight hours later he was admitted to the second hospital with the flu, pneumonia, and out of control blood pressure. He was so dehydrated that it took four bags of saline to bring his BP up. They were afraid to give him any medication. They also did at CAT scan to make sure he didn't have internal bleeding from a leaking aneurysm or some such event. I got home at 2:45 am.

When I left the hospital, he was doing much better. His BP was up, he was no longer incoherent, and he was finally urinating again. Tomorrow, I need to take him some clean clothes. One of the nurses got some blood on his while they were trying to start an IV. Not her fault - he's on blood thinners and even a minor cut bleeds like a waterfall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 30, 2017, 09:50:34 AM

Having suffered hypotension almost that low I feel for your husband and recognise your concerns, Velma. Sounds like your husband is back on the up curve though

Also sounds like bad care management at that first hospital, hydration control is a standard protocol in cases of fever, it dhould never have been allowed to get to that point.

Is it standard practice for admission with the 'flu or is your husband on a special risk list? I get the jab but, despite my cardiac condition, no special trestment should a bug slip by. But keeping lots of fruit juice or squash by the bed is my standard practice, simple water not quite enough, calories needed as well. No juice or squash? Sugar and a little salt in the water.

Best wishes to the pair of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2017, 10:04:43 AM

Quote from: Velma on November 30, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
My husband was in the hospital for the flu. He was released early Wednesday afternoon. About four hours later we were heading to a different, closer hospital after he checked his blood pressure and got a reading of 60/45. Eight hours later he was admitted to the second hospital with the flu, pneumonia, and out of control blood pressure. He was so dehydrated that it took four bags of saline to bring his BP up. They were afraid to give him any medication. They also did at CAT scan to make sure he didn't have internal bleeding from a leaking aneurysm or some such event. I got home at 2:45 am.

When I left the hospital, he was doing much better. His BP was up, he was no longer incoherent, and he was finally urinating again. Tomorrow, I need to take him some clean clothes. One of the nurses got some blood on his while they were trying to start an IV. Not her fault - he's on blood thinners and even a minor cut bleeds like a waterfall.

I can't imagine an incoherent 'zilla! The first hospital screwed up by the sound of it? Good to hear he's back on the mend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 30, 2017, 01:31:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 30, 2017, 10:04:43 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 30, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
My husband was in the hospital for the flu. He was released early Wednesday afternoon. About four hours later we were heading to a different, closer hospital after he checked his blood pressure and got a reading of 60/45. Eight hours later he was admitted to the second hospital with the flu, pneumonia, and out of control blood pressure. He was so dehydrated that it took four bags of saline to bring his BP up. They were afraid to give him any medication. They also did at CAT scan to make sure he didn't have internal bleeding from a leaking aneurysm or some such event. I got home at 2:45 am.

When I left the hospital, he was doing much better. His BP was up, he was no longer incoherent, and he was finally urinating again. Tomorrow, I need to take him some clean clothes. One of the nurses got some blood on his while they were trying to start an IV. Not her fault - he's on blood thinners and even a minor cut bleeds like a waterfall.
I can't imagine an incoherent 'zilla! The first hospital screwed up by the sound of it? Good to hear he's back on the mend.

How horrible, and yes it sounds like the first hospital should have never even discharged him...glad to hear as Tank said that he is back on the mend.

Good Luck to the both of you Velma, and take care. :daisies:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 30, 2017, 03:27:55 PM

Quote from: Velma on November 30, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
When I left the hospital, he was doing much better. His BP was up, he was no longer incoherent, and he was finally urinating again. Tomorrow, I need to take him some clean clothes. One of the nurses got some blood on his while they were trying to start an IV. Not her fault - he's on blood thinners and even a minor cut bleeds like a waterfall.

I'm so glad he's finally doing better, but what a horrible day for both of you. Hoping you're getting some rest now as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 30, 2017, 05:12:48 PM

Glad to hear he's doing better, Velma. I miss his contributions to a certain history forum, but since they've installed a self-righteous/overzealous moderator there, it's just as well that he doesn't bother. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 30, 2017, 06:25:59 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 30, 2017, 05:12:48 PM
Glad to hear he's doing better, Velma. I miss his contributions to a certain history forum, but since they've installed a self-righteous/overzealous moderator there, it's just as well that he doesn't bother. :)

He doesn't tolerate fools easily. :D

He was admitted to the first hospital for the flu because he has COPD. Medical personnel tend to get a bit twitchy when someone with COPD comes down with the flu.

One of the doctors from the first hospital called this morning. She was puzzled that he had gotten so ill right after being released. I'm thinking the dehydration along with an increase in a blood pressure medication that has caused him issues in the past, combined with the flu, was just too much.

The doctors at the second hospital are thinking he will be able to come home this weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 30, 2017, 06:58:34 PM

Ah, yes, COPD and any kind of bronchial or lung infection is not a good combination!

Recognise the blood pressure medicine problem as well. On two different vasodilators plus losartan (Cozaar), whilst being diagnosed with severe systolic impairment, put my BP down to 70/54 I was suffering abdominal angina, extreme breathlessness, dizzyness etc etc. Walking limit eithout a rest was about 25 yards. Took me teo weeks, carrying a BP meter with me all the time to record it, to convince the doctor that it was hypotension - partly due to the medication, that was my problem. Stopping the losartan was like going back ten years in terms of walking, lifting etc. Even showering and doing the ironing was much easier, previously it was one shirt per ten minute rest.

I think part of the problem is box ticking, "Got a heart problem, here, take this stsndard list of drugs, we give it to everyone!" Every medic who had not carefully read my notes assumed that I had hypertension and acted accordingly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on November 30, 2017, 07:39:57 PM

Plus, his medical history has been made even more complicated by his 20 years in the Navy. The first thing new doctors ask after seeing his medical records is, "How are you still alive?" This includes the old hands who have been treating veterans for years.

We are hoping that the fresh eyes at this hospital may see something the doctors at the VA overlooked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on November 30, 2017, 08:04:25 PM

Keeping 'em crossed for you, Velma.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 01:03:19 AM

Quote from: Dave on November 30, 2017, 08:04:25 PM
Keeping 'em crossed for you, Velma.

Me too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 02, 2017, 01:31:51 AM

He's doing much better. They wanted to do a scan of his kidney's today, but he couldn't lie flat long enough. They will try again tomorrow.

It appears I have dodged to the flu - only to catch another cold. I know it is not the flu because having the flu doesn't involve this much snot and I only feel like I've been run over by a minivan, not an 18-wheeler.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on December 02, 2017, 06:03:15 PM

Hang in there Velma, you and your man!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on December 02, 2017, 06:12:53 PM

Quote from: Velma on December 02, 2017, 01:31:51 AM
He's doing much better. They wanted to do a scan of his kidney's today, but he couldn't lie flat long enough. They will try again tomorrow.

It appears I have dodged to the flu - only to catch another cold. I know it is not the flu because having the flu doesn't involve this much snot and I only feel like I've been run over by a minivan, not an 18-wheeler.

Better news, even with the cold, but still look after yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 02, 2017, 06:20:22 PM

I talked to my husband just a few minutes ago. He sounds better than I do. He is also being released today. So once the cold medicine kicks in, I'm going to start getting ready to head out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 02, 2017, 06:29:24 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on December 02, 2017, 06:03:15 PM
Hang in there Velma, you and your man!

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 02, 2017, 07:02:07 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 02, 2017, 06:29:24 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 02, 2017, 06:03:15 PM
Hang in there Velma, you and your man!
:this:

:this: x2 :daisies:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 03, 2017, 01:14:39 AM

Quote from: Father Bruno on December 02, 2017, 07:02:07 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 02, 2017, 06:29:24 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 02, 2017, 06:03:15 PM
Hang in there Velma, you and your man!
:this:

:this: x2 :daisies:

Also with 3 :console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on December 03, 2017, 01:36:44 AM

We got home about minutes ago. He's already gone to bed. I probably won't be up much longer myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 03, 2017, 03:30:35 AM

Quote from: Velma on December 03, 2017, 01:36:44 AM
We got home about minutes ago. He's already gone to bed. I probably won't be up much longer myself.

Good, hope he is well on the way to recovery. Have a good rest, Velma; you deserve it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on December 03, 2017, 03:55:04 AM

Like I always tell my kids (which now elicits huge eye rolls):
Sleep heals everything! :visit morpheus:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 10:47:36 AM

Well it's night now but this morning, busy getting ready for work and on the radio as usual Trump's latest.

The segment gets introduced, it's about trumps sexually abusive practices pre election.
A woman comes on and I think she's Trump's spokesperson and she says these supportive things of woman making claims.
Well ye that's cool, the normal slippery politician does that and then says but in this case they are mistaken or something.
But she was actually talking for the woman making the complaints.
Woman 2 comes on, she's Trump's one. Trump won the election so any wrongs he had done previously were irrelevant, all accusations are proven false by his minority vote.

Of course I know if you have a disagreement you can challenge your opponent to combat and god will decide who is right.
Ye and Popes can do stuff.
I never knew US elections worked in this way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2017, 01:59:12 AM

If you hear someone wailing at night from afar, do not worry, it is I, screaming in pain after a night of enthusiastic overeating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on December 25, 2017, 03:31:38 AM

My mom's talk of moving to a Northeastern state like Vermont or New Hampshire. Oh, no, I can not get that off my mind for even one minute. :frolic:

I don't want to get myself too excited here, because back when I was in high school there was talk of moving to Kansas. However, I think it might be the real deal this time. The fact that every single county of our state voted for the horrible amoral monstrosity that is Trump has really made my family sick. Like absolutely can not stand it anymore sick.

I have no idea how it came down to the Northeast states to move to, but it makes me very happy, because *I* really would like to go live there, but can't stomach moving away from my family like that. It'd be too much of a loss for me. So this is kind of like a miracle? Lol. Perhaps they're thinking of me, I don't know...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2017, 10:35:56 AM

^^^ Excellent potential news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 26, 2017, 03:28:14 AM

You know how "they" pressure you, sometimes a little too much, to feel the xmas spirit? I was just thinking, tomorrow, the 26th, xmas will be over...
:tellmemore: I will wake up singing that great song from the 70's, Love Is in the Air by: John Paul Young. :dance1:

I'm not trying to pressure anyone into ending xmas a few hours sooner, or anything like that, I'm just saying tomorrow it will all be over!
:frolic:

~Back to "normal." :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 27, 2017, 08:51:24 PM

Quote from: Harmonie on December 25, 2017, 03:31:38 AM
My mom's talk of moving to a Northeastern state like Vermont or New Hampshire. Oh, no, I can not get that off my mind for even one minute. :frolic:

I don't want to get myself too excited here, because back when I was in high school there was talk of moving to Kansas. However, I think it might be the real deal this time. The fact that every single county of our state voted for the horrible amoral monstrosity that is Trump has really made my family sick. Like absolutely can not stand it anymore sick.

I have no idea how it came down to the Northeast states to move to, but it makes me very happy, because *I* really would like to go live there, but can't stomach moving away from my family like that. It'd be too much of a loss for me. So this is kind of like a miracle? Lol. Perhaps they're thinking of me, I don't know...

That does sound like good news. My sister lived in New Hampshire for a while, very beautiful state...I'll keep all of my digits crossed for you! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799988_1173031576133474_6687281863366106135_n.jpg?oh=e112a52c1e2a7c716ca1ada6aaecac90&oe=5AC854CE)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on December 28, 2017, 02:08:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
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But, but. That's just like the bit between Monday and Sunday, and Sunday, and Sunday . . . for me!

I like analogue watches but always buy a model that also displays the day and date or I get lost in time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 28, 2017, 02:30:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799988_1173031576133474_6687281863366106135_n.jpg?oh=e112a52c1e2a7c716ca1ada6aaecac90&oe=5AC854CE)

Sweet

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 28, 2017, 02:38:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799988_1173031576133474_6687281863366106135_n.jpg?oh=e112a52c1e2a7c716ca1ada6aaecac90&oe=5AC854CE)

;D

I love this period of time, it's like an never-ending Sunday.

...Not sure if the following is correct or not, but saw the following on my twitter feed.

In the UK the days between Christmas and New Years are known as the 'gusset' in England. Example: "I'm 4 days deep in the Christmas gusset"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on December 28, 2017, 02:59:22 PM

QuoteIn the UK the days between Christmas and New Years are known as the 'gusset' in England. Example: "I'm 4 days deep in the Christmas gusset"

Huh? New one on me PB.

Apart from "gusset bags" for xmas pressies the only other ref I found sounds right up you, er, street:

QuoteThe Christmas Gusset

The Dirty Grotto, curated by Kiln at The Rep, Birmingham

Wednesday 16 December, 2015

For this filthy festive occasion I slipped something naughty (but rather nice) into Mother Claus' grubby stocking tops. Sitting on Mother Claus' knee, visitors were treated to a fiery ginger 'powder' either sucked off her dirty finger or licked off some titillating wraps.

The Christmas Gusset was one of six fabulous nights curated by Kiln at The Rep Theatre in Birmingham. Each night offered a wickedly funny line-up of tinseled brilliance to entertain and titillate, washed down with a glass or two of Babycham at the Sweet Pussy Bar.

More details on the Dirty Grotto available at http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/event/the-dirty-grotto/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 28, 2017, 03:06:48 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 28, 2017, 02:38:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799988_1173031576133474_6687281863366106135_n.jpg?oh=e112a52c1e2a7c716ca1ada6aaecac90&oe=5AC854CE)

;D

I love this period of time, it's like an never-ending Sunday.

...Not sure if the following is correct or not, but saw the following on my twitter feed.

In the UK the days between Christmas and New Years are known as the 'gusset' in England. Example: "I'm 4 days deep in the Christmas gusset"

I've never heard that expression before. In which part of England is it used?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2017, 07:24:28 PM

New TV (123cm LG LED UHD 4K) + Netflix = Star Trek marathon. See you in a while!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 08:26:44 PM

My bible-thumping Adventist grandparents will arriving in a while. I'm wondering where they could be taken them that isn't an Adventist Church...the city I live in isn't exactly full of tourist attractions. :notsure:

My grandfather is a bit of a soccer fanatic, so I guess we can take him to a couple of stadiums.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 08:42:17 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 28, 2017, 03:06:48 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 28, 2017, 02:38:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2017, 01:46:46 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17799988_1173031576133474_6687281863366106135_n.jpg?oh=e112a52c1e2a7c716ca1ada6aaecac90&oe=5AC854CE)

;D

I love this period of time, it's like an never-ending Sunday.

...Not sure if the following is correct or not, but saw the following on my twitter feed.

In the UK the days between Christmas and New Years are known as the 'gusset' in England. Example: "I'm 4 days deep in the Christmas gusset"

I've never heard that expression before. In which part of England is it used?

Me neither 🤔

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2018, 08:43:35 AM

Never heard the expression.

But I like it :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 09:26:43 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 29, 2017, 07:24:28 PM
New TV (123cm LG LED UHD 4K) + Netflix = Star Trek marathon. See you in a while!

Enjoy. I'm sure it will make the cold feel better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 09:28:11 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 08:26:44 PM
My bible-thumping Adventist grandparents will arriving in a while. I'm wondering where they could be taken them that isn't an Adventist Church...the city I live in isn't exactly full of tourist attractions. :notsure:

My grandfather is a bit of a soccer fanatic, so I guess we can take him to a couple of stadiums.

Good job you have HAF to vent to. I'm fascinated: do let us know how it went.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 01, 2018, 09:44:45 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 09:26:43 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 29, 2017, 07:24:28 PM
New TV (123cm LG LED UHD 4K) + Netflix = Star Trek marathon. See you in a while!

Enjoy. I'm sure it will make the cold feel better.

Thank you. It did. Enjoyed Star Trek Discovery!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2018, 01:31:47 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 09:28:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 08:26:44 PM
My bible-thumping Adventist grandparents will arriving in a while. I'm wondering where they could be taken them that isn't an Adventist Church...the city I live in isn't exactly full of tourist attractions. :notsure:

My grandfather is a bit of a soccer fanatic, so I guess we can take him to a couple of stadiums.

Good job you have HAF to vent to. I'm fascinated: do let us know how it went.

So far so good, except for the part when they talk about death and diseases (their favorite topics). Both are a little over 80 now so I guess it's what's on their minds...

They're going to be staying for a week.

We're thinking of renting a car and taking them to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado and Canela. Those are the most touristy towns around these parts. I have never been to Nova Petrópolis myself.

Nova Petrópolis:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guiadoturismobrasil.com%2Fup%2Fimg%2F1445740837.jpg&hash=98826a7ce9655a636d6b524619c1aaf0990ae7f5)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiomica.com.br%2Fimages%2Fimg_novapetropolis.jpg&hash=a860ea8343458bf926571f6aa6a1e40352fa1b37)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjuniorturismo.com.br%2Fsite%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2FNOVA-PETROPOLIS-7.jpg&hash=ffb6c7d21dd0a9c6f35169a4e56d61eb6b749acf)

Gramado. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramado)

Canela. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canela,_Rio_Grande_do_Sul)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 01, 2018, 02:18:38 PM

Bit of a blue theme in the first pic it seems. Sounds like the name means "New Rock City". Looks like a good place to visit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2018, 06:16:10 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 01, 2018, 02:18:38 PM
Bit of a blue theme in the first pic it seems. Sounds like the name means "New Rock City". Looks like a good place to visit.

Yeah, it does look like a pleasant place. The three towns I mentioned are German settlements, so the immigrant influence is strong in the architecture, food and language. Gramado is famous throughout Brazil for its chocolate. :yum:

Now it's hortensia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_macrophylla) flowering season, so the along a portion of the roads that climb the Gaucho Highlands en route to Nova Petrópolis it's full of them. I think my grandparents will enjoy the scenery. :smilenod:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.olaserragaucha.com.br%2Fnoticias%2Fgeral%2F1478865136823856.jpg&hash=12e9d7f277cddd0906336b210ea4e42bc8778d15)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 02, 2018, 06:02:43 AM

That scenery is beautiful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 04, 2018, 07:02:23 AM

Am I seeing things? :headscratch:

Didn't sweetto just post another one of those videos that he has been posting lately...Proofs and evidences about this and that, here and there, with whatshisname? :headscratch: Now it's gone. I'm sure I responded to it. :notsure: I wasn't really expecting an answer but...

What happened?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2018, 07:23:31 AM

Moved it to dump pile for trolls.

You can always look back over your own posts to find something.

http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15550.0

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 04, 2018, 01:50:50 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2018, 07:23:31 AM
Moved it to dump pile for trolls.

You can always look back over your own posts to find something.

http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15550.0

.
Yes, I see it, thank you.
I keep forgetting to check the, "lost and found." :eyeroll:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2018, 05:47:09 AM

The strange things one finds on the internet. :shifty:
(https://i.imgur.com/IjGkqMr.gif)

Oh, and it comes with a video, but I'm not gonna torture you with it.
:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2018, 07:22:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2018, 05:47:09 AM
The strange things one finds on the internet. :shifty:
(https://i.imgur.com/IjGkqMr.gif)

Oh, and it comes with a video, but I'm not gonna torture you with it.
:picard facepalm:

What the fuck!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2018, 07:56:15 AM

Fine. Torture yourselves with it. :fingertap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2018, 08:06:16 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2018, 07:22:41 AM]

What the fuck!!!

:lol:

That man is funny. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2018, 11:01:50 AM

^ People can be freakin' weird. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 05, 2018, 11:46:08 AM

Since brushing animals liberates clouds of skin flakes and any mites feeding on them... With a nose so close seems a good way to acquire a nice pet allergy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 06, 2018, 03:23:51 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 05, 2018, 11:46:08 AM
Since brushing animals liberates clouds of skin flakes and any mites feeding on them... With a nose so close seems a good way to acquire a nice pet allergy!

My eyes are watering just looking at that.

Plus it totally fried my WTF-meter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2018, 03:26:27 PM

I wonder if BCE has one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 06, 2018, 05:04:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2018, 03:26:27 PM
I wonder if BCE has one?

Which, a cat licker or a pet allergy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 06, 2018, 07:03:25 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 06, 2018, 03:23:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 05, 2018, 11:46:08 AM
Since brushing animals liberates clouds of skin flakes and any mites feeding on them... With a nose so close seems a good way to acquire a nice pet allergy!
My eyes are watering just looking at that.

Plus it totally fried my WTF-meter.

:lol:

Fried my "WTF-meter" too, Guardian85. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 06, 2018, 07:17:18 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 06, 2018, 05:04:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2018, 03:26:27 PM
I wonder if BCE has one?

Which, a cat licker or a pet allergy?

She has cats so I doubt it would be an allergy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 06, 2018, 07:31:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2018, 07:17:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 06, 2018, 05:04:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2018, 03:26:27 PM
I wonder if BCE has one?

Which, a cat licker or a pet allergy?
She has cats so I doubt it would be an allergy.

Um, don't think pet allergy sufferers tend to keep pets much (unless thry are weird or stoopid maybe - I judge BCF to be neither. Well, mostly...

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 06, 2018, 11:19:17 PM

Is there nothing that Americans can not be persuaded to buy?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2018, 06:52:43 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 06, 2018, 11:19:17 PM
Is there nothing that Americans can not be persuaded to buy?

You have to ask!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 07, 2018, 02:05:13 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2018, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 09:28:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 08:26:44 PM
My bible-thumping Adventist grandparents will arriving in a while. I'm wondering where they could be taken them that isn't an Adventist Church...the city I live in isn't exactly full of tourist attractions. :notsure:

My grandfather is a bit of a soccer fanatic, so I guess we can take him to a couple of stadiums.

Good job you have HAF to vent to. I'm fascinated: do let us know how it went.

So far so good, except for the part when they talk about death and diseases (their favorite topics). Both are a little over 80 now so I guess it's what's on their minds...

They're going to be staying for a week.

We're thinking of renting a car and taking them to Nova Petrópolis, Gramado and Canela. Those are the most touristy towns around these parts. I have never been to Nova Petrópolis myself.

Nova Petrópolis:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guiadoturismobrasil.com%2Fup%2Fimg%2F1445740837.jpg&hash=98826a7ce9655a636d6b524619c1aaf0990ae7f5)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiomica.com.br%2Fimages%2Fimg_novapetropolis.jpg&hash=a860ea8343458bf926571f6aa6a1e40352fa1b37)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjuniorturismo.com.br%2Fsite%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2FNOVA-PETROPOLIS-7.jpg&hash=ffb6c7d21dd0a9c6f35169a4e56d61eb6b749acf)

Gramado. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramado)

Canela. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canela,_Rio_Grande_do_Sul)

Must be nearly over noe xSP. Perhaps they'll leave you some tracts😉

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 07, 2018, 02:07:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 06, 2018, 03:26:27 PM
I wonder if BCE has one?

No, I don't need any help developing hair balls.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2018, 01:40:38 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 07, 2018, 02:05:13 PM
Must be nearly over noe xSP. Perhaps they'll leave you some tracts😉

We took them to the airport this morning, so now they've gone back to their big city life. Thankfully they didn't leave any tracts! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 08, 2018, 04:11:43 AM

I recently changed my student loan payment plan to a lower monthly amount. Now that I no longer live with my parents I have other bills and was struggling come up with the money. I guess they took extra pity on me and decided to postpone payments to 2019. I'm a little relieved because that gives me a year to get my shit together and find a better job. I still plan on making payments throughout the year, but just not the 200 dollars a month that I was before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 08, 2018, 07:29:08 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 08, 2018, 04:11:43 AM
I recently changed my student loan payment plan to a lower monthly amount. Now that I no longer live with my parents I have other bills and was struggling come up with the money. I guess they took extra pity on me and decided to postpone payments to 2019. I'm a little relieved because that gives me a year to get my shit together and find a better job. I still plan on making payments throughout the year, but just not the 200 dollars a month that I was before.

Good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2018, 08:48:25 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219635_1791705374181861_7659358700072684745_n.jpg?oh=15b0513c8123504fa8e3bd423d386014&oe=5AB265C4)

I knew it! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 10, 2018, 04:30:37 PM

What's better than roses on your piano?

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 10, 2018, 05:18:26 PM

Quote from: No one on January 10, 2018, 04:30:37 PM
What's better than roses on your piano?

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

The old ones are the old ones...

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2018, 12:07:59 PM

Quote from: No one on January 10, 2018, 04:30:37 PM
What's better than roses on your piano?

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

That belongs in the punishable puns thread! :foottap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2018, 11:38:10 AM

Yesterday evening I watched the new Gary Oldman film, 'Darkest Hour', in the movie theater. Sitting next to me was a guy who kept on mansplaining the entire movie to his girlfriend. ::)

::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 14, 2018, 10:31:05 PM

The smartest guys mansplain only when asked to do so. Otherwise the man is foolishly assuming that his lady is incapable of understanding a simple plot. That is an assumption that can lead to divorce court or at least to a prolonged absence of sweetmeat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 14, 2018, 10:51:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2018, 11:38:10 AM
Yesterday evening I watched the new Gary Oldman film, 'Darkest Hour', in the movie theater. Sitting next to me was a guy who kept on mansplaining the entire movie to his girlfriend. ::)

::) ::) ::) ::)

xSilverP, please allow me to explain...you know how much I admire you, but surely you understand that maybe from your viewpoint in the theatre what that man was doing was providing necessary insight into the events unfolding onscreen. Let's face it the man was probably a veteran, and therefore understood the nuances or details of the movie better than his girlfriend. It's a fact that even though women do serve in the military nowadays, that many more men obviously serve than do women.
Also, you are young and therefore possibly just misinterpreted was going on...hopefully though, you don't get upset by my remarks and make this bigger than it needs to be.

(https://i.imgur.com/5SUY0M6.jpg)

How To Mansplain In 6 Easy Steps
(http://bust.com/feminism/15989-how-to-mansplain-in-6-easy-steps.html)

I hope I did that right! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 15, 2018, 12:45:33 AM

The weight of the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 15, 2018, 02:41:28 AM

The things that are on my mind are very nearly overwhelming. I can't even say them out loud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on January 15, 2018, 03:21:18 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2018, 11:38:10 AM
Yesterday evening I watched the new Gary Oldman film, 'Darkest Hour', in the movie theater. Sitting next to me was a guy who kept on mansplaining the entire movie to his girlfriend. ::)

::) ::) ::) ::)

My husband has a masters degree in history. He's forgotten more about WWII that most people ever know. Knowing that I have an interest in history also, when we are watching movies or shows at home set in that time period, he will pause the television and give me a bit more background about a particular scene or explain why that particular ship, plane, gun, helmet, or other object is out of place. I find it fascinating. Plus we are at home and out conversation does not disrupt other's enjoyment of the film.

Doing so when the other person has not asked is rude. Doing so in the theater is also rude, and may just deserve a special level of hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 15, 2018, 07:54:16 AM

Why it is that my mind seems to go all inquisitive and intellectual in the wee small hours!?

Once there used to be work to think about, then the evening to relax and veg out before the weekend chores. Some habits die hard after many decades.

At 3am onwards, after I have accepted that the Sandman has gone off duty for the night, warm in bed there is no incentive to get up and work (especially using the tablet to search, write and communicate on rather than the laptop) so single tasking is easier.I find all kinds of things buzzing through my mjnd - usualoy during or after visiting HAF! Unfortunately this is just another butterfly that flits through my mind, like all the other hundreds of things I want to study and do but cannot concentrate for long at a time on...

"Attention Deficient Hypo-active Disorder"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 06:52:35 PM

I've applied for the clinical ethics chair position in my hospital. If selected, I would probably spend half my time in my current risk management job, and half in ethics. Evaluating bio-ethical issues is a skill I've picked up over the past 7 years working here. If I get the job, I'll probably go ahead and enroll in a Master's program online to give me some educational bona fides. If I don't get it, I'll just keep dong the same thing I do now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 16, 2018, 06:58:29 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 06:52:35 PM
I've applied for the clinical ethics chair position in my hospital. If selected, I would probably spend half my time in my current risk management job, and half in ethics. Evaluating bio-ethical issues is a skill I've picked up over the past 7 years working here. If I get the job, I'll probably go ahead and enroll in a Master's program online to give me some educational bona fides. If I don't get it, I'll just keep dong the same thing I do now.

Good luck, Bruce!

No advantages in doing the masters whilst your present job? Or do you need a salary upgrade?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 07:16:12 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 16, 2018, 06:58:29 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 06:52:35 PM
I've applied for the clinical ethics chair position in my hospital. If selected, I would probably spend half my time in my current risk management job, and half in ethics. Evaluating bio-ethical issues is a skill I've picked up over the past 7 years working here. If I get the job, I'll probably go ahead and enroll in a Master's program online to give me some educational bona fides. If I don't get it, I'll just keep dong the same thing I do now.

Good luck, Bruce!

No advantages in doing the masters whilst your present job? Or do you need a salary upgrade?

The Master's would be in Medical Ethics. No reason to spend money on it unless I'm getting paid to do the job. What I need more than a salary upgrade is a break from risk management. A 50% break would be better than none at all. There would always be the possibility that it would develop into a full-time job. That would be part of my goal in that position - make the ethics endeavor of the hospital more robust.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM

Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 16, 2018, 08:02:21 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 07:16:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on January 16, 2018, 06:58:29 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 06:52:35 PM
I've applied for the clinical ethics chair position in my hospital. If selected, I would probably spend half my time in my current risk management job, and half in ethics. Evaluating bio-ethical issues is a skill I've picked up over the past 7 years working here. If I get the job, I'll probably go ahead and enroll in a Master's program online to give me some educational bona fides. If I don't get it, I'll just keep dong the same thing I do now.

Good luck, Bruce!

No advantages in doing the masters whilst your present job? Or do you need a salary upgrade?

The Master's would be in Medical Ethics. No reason to spend money on it unless I'm getting paid to do the job. What I need more than a salary upgrade is a break from risk management. A 50% break would be better than none at all. There would always be the possibility that it would develop into a full-time job. That would be part of my goal in that position - make the ethics endeavor of the hospital more robust.

Good luck Bruce.

I'd pray for you if I thought it would do any good ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 16, 2018, 08:14:10 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

:this: :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 16, 2018, 10:38:17 PM

Thank you all. Hopefully I'll know something soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 17, 2018, 01:09:59 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 16, 2018, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:
:this: :smilenod:

Ditto. Sounds like a tough job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:06:23 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26994022_1191237694312862_1793523863243165497_n.png?oh=ebfc3926f7f9842c3951581110b83e52&oe=5AEC4820)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 18, 2018, 02:17:57 AM

^ LMAO

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 20, 2018, 02:40:10 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 16, 2018, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:
:this: :smilenod:

Yes Best of Luck Bruce, and I think the hospital will be wise indeed to select you. :)

So sometimes I feel like this dog.

(https://i.imgur.com/PiV9kX7.jpg)

I just love how the dog is walking so nonchalantly...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2018, 03:53:06 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 20, 2018, 02:40:10 AM

So sometimes I feel like this dog.

(https://i.imgur.com/PiV9kX7.jpg)

I just love how the dog is walking so nonchalantly...

If it were me laying that sidewalk, I'd leave the paw prints. It looks artistic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2018, 08:06:01 AM

Added to my Facebook page with the heading "Me walking through a group of theists."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 20, 2018, 08:45:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2018, 08:06:01 AM
Added to my Facebook page with the heading "Me walking through a group of theists."

Good one. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2018, 04:39:37 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26734434_1193549847414980_8224940327400265665_n.jpg?oh=dff68c4dd20ec82cf75c93a3e2571f1d&oe=5AEB29C8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2018, 08:02:34 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

All part of God's plan. I wouldn't worry :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 20, 2018, 08:04:49 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

Oh, well, buckle up and bang on towards the next opportunity. My philosophy was alwsys that if they know you are seeking advancement chances are you will be ranked higher next time!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 09:08:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2018, 08:02:34 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

All part of God's plan. I wouldn't worry :D

I'm not. Thanks for the thought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 09:09:13 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 20, 2018, 08:04:49 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

Oh, well, buckle up and bang on towards the next opportunity. My philosophy was alwsys that if they know you are seeking advancement chances are you will be ranked higher next time!

Probably true.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 21, 2018, 07:27:09 AM

I found this user name on the internet, I like it. :notsure:
JeezusKriestSooperstarr669.
~Jeezt Stoopendoos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2018, 12:18:07 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 20, 2018, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2018, 07:44:03 PM
Best of luck, Bruce! Keep us updated. :smilenod:

Oh well, I didn't get the position. They want a physician (even though I've been doing the job for 3 1/2 years). It's only a minor disappointment, as I've got a good position already, and the company is doing well, so I'll probably get a nice bonus in the fall. C'est la vie and que sera', sera'.

That sucks, but maybe a better opportunity will present itself in the future. :smilenod:

You said they wanted a physician...perhaps they have some sort of quota they need to fill? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2018, 03:20:06 PM

Either I'm dying or have man flu.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 27, 2018, 03:58:06 PM

Or the rare but equally frightening dying man flu.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 27, 2018, 10:13:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2018, 03:20:06 PM
Either I'm dying or have man flu.

(https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wkhuIpom1qh9yixo1_500.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 27, 2018, 11:15:49 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on January 27, 2018, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2018, 03:20:06 PM
Either I'm dying or have man flu.
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wkhuIpom1qh9yixo1_500.jpg)

Dr. Feelgood, I presume?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on January 28, 2018, 01:21:51 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 27, 2018, 11:15:49 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 27, 2018, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2018, 03:20:06 PM
Either I'm dying or have man flu.
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6wkhuIpom1qh9yixo1_500.jpg)

Dr. Feelgood, I presume?

Oh, yeah.... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2018, 09:14:36 PM

I have to wait until tomorrow to find out if I got a job at local bank. I made it to the top four and the suspense is killing me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2018, 09:33:05 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2018, 09:14:36 PM
I have to wait until tomorrow to find out if I got a job at local bank. I made it to the top four and the suspense is killing me.

Good Luck!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on January 30, 2018, 09:50:58 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2018, 09:14:36 PM
I have to wait until tomorrow to find out if I got a job at local bank. I made it to the top four and the suspense is killing me.

Fingers crossed for you, Buds!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 30, 2018, 10:23:46 PM

Quote from: Dave on January 30, 2018, 09:50:58 PM
Fingers crossed for you, Buds!

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2018, 09:33:05 PM
Good Luck!!!

:this:
:cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2018, 11:59:29 PM

Thanks guys! I have a phone interview with another bank on Thursday but I kinda hope I get this first one more because it is closer to home. I was doing some math and with the wages I would get from either bank I would be able to trade my car in for a newer one by the end of the year so fingers are crossed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 31, 2018, 08:44:25 PM

Good luck Buddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 05:54:51 AM

Got Charlie all checked out today. Turns out the grindey noise was just a loose piece of plastic picked up from the road. I'm happy to report that he is in tip top shape. ;D

Never got a call from the bank. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow but I have a feeling that I probably didn't get the job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 02, 2018, 06:56:37 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 05:54:51 AM
Got Charlie all checked out today. Turns out the grindey noise was just a loose piece of plastic picked up from the road. I'm happy to report that he is in tip top shape. ;D

Never got a call from the bank. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow but I have a feeling that I probably didn't get the job.

Very mixed news, Buddy.

Still got 'em crossed for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 02, 2018, 07:15:39 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 05:54:51 AM
Got Charlie all checked out today. Turns out the grindey noise was just a loose piece of plastic picked up from the road. I'm happy to report that he is in tip top shape. ;D

Never got a call from the bank. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow but I have a feeling that I probably didn't get the job.

Yay and nuts. Their loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2018, 08:06:45 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2018, 07:15:39 AM
Quote from: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 05:54:51 AM
Got Charlie all checked out today. Turns out the grindey noise was just a loose piece of plastic picked up from the road. I'm happy to report that he is in tip top shape. ;D

Never got a call from the bank. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow but I have a feeling that I probably didn't get the job.

Yay and nuts. Their loss.

Exactly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 02, 2018, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 05:54:51 AM
Got Charlie all checked out today. Turns out the grindey noise was just a loose piece of plastic picked up from the road. I'm happy to report that he is in tip top shape. ;D

This guy had something similar happen to him.

Quote from: Davin on January 29, 2018, 06:40:46 PM
On my car, I had a grinding noise that happened when I hit some bumps, went up driveways, and sometimes when I turned.

It ended up being a little plastic thing on the wheel well that got loose and rubbed against the tire when the tire went up a bit.

Quote from: BuddyNever got a call from the bank. I'm going to give them a ring tomorrow but I have a feeling that I probably didn't get the job.

Their loss if they don't offer it to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 08:34:54 PM

I finally got impatient and gave them a call and it turns out that the person who runs the background check has been out sick so I should hear from them early next week

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2018, 08:46:42 PM

Quote from: Buddy on February 02, 2018, 08:34:54 PM
I finally got impatient and gave them a call and it turns out that the person who runs the background check has been out sick so I should hear from them early next week

That shows you're keen!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2018, 06:04:59 AM

Someone tell me why all my early posts on this forum are so cringe worthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Voyager42 on February 03, 2018, 07:04:34 AM

Finances. Wondering what I am doing with my life. Wishing I had taken better care of myself (physically and mentally) and worked harder to put myself in a better position in life. Its weighed on my mind especially after meeting this amazing girl and finally being happy and realizing this is what love is. Just wish I had more to offer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2018, 09:13:15 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 03, 2018, 06:04:59 AM
Someone tell me why all my early posts on this forum are so cringe worthy.

They were made by a Swedish teenager who hacked your account. You can not be held responsible. :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2018, 05:15:54 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 03, 2018, 09:13:15 AM
Quote from: Buddy on February 03, 2018, 06:04:59 AM
Someone tell me why all my early posts on this forum are so cringe worthy.
They were made by a Swedish teenager who hacked your account. You can not be held responsible. :rofl:

Omg I had forgotten all about that. I still have no idea wtf I was thinking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 03, 2018, 09:24:11 PM

Quote from: Voyager42 on February 03, 2018, 07:04:34 AM
Finances. Wondering what I am doing with my life. Wishing I had taken better care of myself (physically and mentally) and worked harder to put myself in a better position in life. Its weighed on my mind especially after meeting this amazing girl and finally being happy and realizing this is what love is. Just wish I had more to offer.

Join the club.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 04, 2018, 11:09:03 AM

Quote from: Voyager42 on February 03, 2018, 07:04:34 AM
Finances. Wondering what I am doing with my life. Wishing I had taken better care of myself (physically and mentally) and worked harder to put myself in a better position in life. Its weighed on my mind especially after meeting this amazing girl and finally being happy and realizing this is what love is. Just wish I had more to offer.

Don't look back, decide to change something small at first and go from there. I wish you all the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 05, 2018, 02:44:26 AM

I'm rooting for the Eagles tonight in the Super Bowl. It's so close!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 05, 2018, 04:00:00 AM

^^^ I really couldn't care less about the teams playing tonight, or football in general. However, I was wanting the Patriots to win, just so I don't have to hear a particularly loud-mouthed man gloat and yammer on for the next month about his Eagles winning...
I guess I'm gonna have to wear my ear plugs now...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 05, 2018, 04:09:55 AM

Haha I wanted the eagles to win for the opposite reason, because my boyfriend is a huge Packers fan and for once I get to be the smug one.

I just sent him a text with this

(https://m.popkey.co/8fa41a/erlAr.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 05, 2018, 05:19:11 AM

Still awake at 0515 and have just heard the Superbowl result on the BBC World Service.

Got your Smug Mug on then, Buddy?

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 05, 2018, 05:46:06 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 05, 2018, 02:44:26 AM
I'm rooting for the Eagles tonight in the Super Bowl. It's so close!

Close is an understatement. That game wasn't actually over until the very last play. I really thought New England was going to pull it off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 05, 2018, 06:45:36 AM

I didn't get to watch the game because I worked all night but I also expected the patriots to win. I'm honestly more of a hockey fan than football but I'm always happy when Philadelphia wins something. That and having most people where I live be Patriots fans makes the win that much sweeter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 12, 2018, 11:36:36 PM

I have a truck on my mind. Specifically a 1991 Ford F250 that my brother turned down because it was a diesel. He didn't want to bother with the expense of maintaining it due to his experience with newer Ford diesel engines. This one is an older design, fully mechanical, and relatively cheap to maintain. Built like an old tractor it'll rattle but it'll also have that wonderful diesel smell. I live a bit of NOX in the morning...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 13, 2018, 12:48:30 AM

I just got back from a yoga class hosted by a cat rescue. It was as amazing as it sounds.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 13, 2018, 03:03:43 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 12, 2018, 11:36:36 PM
I have a truck on my mind. Specifically a 1991 Ford F250 that my brother turned down because it was a diesel. He didn't want to bother with the expense of maintaining it due to his experience with newer Ford diesel engines. This one is an older design, fully mechanical, and relatively cheap to maintain. Built like an old tractor it'll rattle but it'll also have that wonderful diesel smell. I live a bit of NOX in the morning...

We have a '97 f250 power stroke, the old girl just keeps going and going. It helps to know how to work on it, but we're well over 300 K now. Love that truck, love that body style!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:46:00 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 13, 2018, 12:48:30 AM
I just got back from a yoga class hosted by a cat rescue. It was as amazing as it sounds.

I tried to follow a yoga show on TV once. It looked easy but I managed to hurt myself. I wouldn't dare to try it with cats running around!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:51:49 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 13, 2018, 03:03:43 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 12, 2018, 11:36:36 PM
I have a truck on my mind. Specifically a 1991 Ford F250 that my brother turned down because it was a diesel. He didn't want to bother with the expense of maintaining it due to his experience with newer Ford diesel engines. This one is an older design, fully mechanical, and relatively cheap to maintain. Built like an old tractor it'll rattle but it'll also have that wonderful diesel smell. I live a bit of NOX in the morning...
We have a '97 f250 power stroke, the old girl just keeps going and going. It helps to know how to work on it, but we're well over 300 K now. Love that truck, love that body style!

The 7.3 powerstrokes were good engines too. Keep the fuel filters changed and a set of good glow plugs on hand and you're ready for most anything. At 300k yours is just broken in. The IDI I'm thinking about is right at 150k miles. There would be a few modifications to eventually make but that'd come as time and funds allowed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 13, 2018, 01:08:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:51:49 AM
The 7.3 powerstrokes were good engines too. Keep the fuel filters changed and a set of good glow plugs on hand and you're ready for most anything. At 300k yours is just broken in. The IDI I'm thinking about is right at 150k miles. There would be a few modifications to eventually make but that'd come as time and funds allowed.

150k? It's still just a baby! Get it quick! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 13, 2018, 02:16:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:46:00 AM
Quote from: Buddy on February 13, 2018, 12:48:30 AM
I just got back from a yoga class hosted by a cat rescue. It was as amazing as it sounds.

I tried to follow a yoga show on TV once. It looked easy but I managed to hurt myself. I wouldn't dare to try it with cats running around!

My cat likes to get in my way when I work out.

He likes to lay on my bench, and I have to move him a lot. Likes to walk under my when doing pull ups. And he also likes to rub against my arms, then lay on my hand and/or under my face when I'm doing push ups.

He does stay away from the weights though, which is good because right now they are each four times heavier than him.

If I kick him out and shut the door, he will bang on it and meow non-stop for the whole hour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 03:03:47 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 13, 2018, 01:08:02 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:51:49 AM
The 7.3 powerstrokes were good engines too. Keep the fuel filters changed and a set of good glow plugs on hand and you're ready for most anything. At 300k yours is just broken in. The IDI I'm thinking about is right at 150k miles. There would be a few modifications to eventually make but that'd come as time and funds allowed.

150k? It's still just a baby! Get it quick! :)

The engine is a baby but I'll have to go over the truck itself pretty thoroughly. I have daydreams about building something like this though...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 03:05:17 PM

Quote from: Davin on February 13, 2018, 02:16:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 13, 2018, 05:46:00 AM
Quote from: Buddy on February 13, 2018, 12:48:30 AM
I just got back from a yoga class hosted by a cat rescue. It was as amazing as it sounds.

I tried to follow a yoga show on TV once. It looked easy but I managed to hurt myself. I wouldn't dare to try it with cats running around!
My cat likes to get in my way when I work out.

He likes to lay on my bench, and I have to move him a lot. Likes to walk under my when doing pull ups. And he also likes to rub against my arms, then lay on my hand and/or under my face when I'm doing push ups.

He does stay away from the weights though, which is good because right now they are each four times heavier than him.

If I kick him out and shut the door, he will bang on it and meow non-stop for the whole hour.

I don't work out but if I did and had a cat I'd probably spend time exercising my hands... with a squirter bottle!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 14, 2018, 09:49:26 PM

I got very shaken up this morning. As I was driving to the store, on the side of the road, there were tons of cop cars, the frontage road was totally blocked, so I slowed down and looked, because I didn't see any crashed cars or anything. I wish I would have just minded my own business.
There was a black screen put up, but it didn't cover anything. There were two dead bodies laying on the grass together. Nobody was doing anything with them. I found out later that they had been there for at least 2 1/2 hours. They had been killed when someone ran into them, as they were putting gas in one of their cars that had run out.
I am kind of a crybaby anyway, but this really bothered me. I don't have a problem with death itself, but I do have a problem with a human being maimed and crushed to death. I just keep wondering why it bothers me so much to have just glimpsed this? Is it their families my heart hurts for? Is it simply the strangeness of seeing dead people? Maybe the fact that they were just laying all alone on the side of the road? I don't know. But it has bothered me all day and made me quite sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 14, 2018, 09:55:52 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 14, 2018, 09:49:26 PM
I got very shaken up this morning. As I was driving to the store, on the side of the road, there were tons of cop cars, the frontage road was totally blocked, so I slowed down and looked, because I didn't see any crashed cars or anything. I wish I would have just minded my own business.
There was a black screen put up, but it didn't cover anything. There were two dead bodies laying on the grass together. Nobody was doing anything with them. I found out later that they had been there for at least 2 1/2 hours. They had been killed when someone ran into them, as they were putting gas in one of their cars that had run out.
I am kind of a crybaby anyway, but this really bothered me. I don't have a problem with death itself, but I do have a problem with a human being maimed and crushed to death. I just keep wondering why it bothers me so much to have just glimpsed this? Is it their families my heart hurts for? Is it simply the strangeness of seeing dead people? Maybe the fact that they were just laying all alone on the side of the road? I don't know. But it has bothered me all day and made me quite sad.

Sorry you had this experience. It's probably your empathy that caused the reaction - those were real people with real families and real dreams, and now they are gone. I would have felt the same way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2018, 10:07:38 PM

Though I recognise that death is an everyday part of this world I still feel empathy for those left, even for those innocent ones whose family members go to support or fight for terrorist groups. The more needless and senseless the death the more it hits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM

I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:21:28 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

I understand it is "Ha-" as in "Hal" (the diminuitive of "Henry") rather than "hale" or "hall".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:27:41 AM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:21:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

I understand it is "Ha-" as in "Hal" (the diminuitive of "Henry") rather than "hale" or "hall".

Yes, in this formerly British neck of the woods that is the way it would be pronounced as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:42:39 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:27:41 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:21:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

I understand it is "Ha-" as in "Hal" (the diminuitive of "Henry") rather than "hale" or "hall".

Yes, in this formerly British neck of the woods that is the way it would be pronounced as well.

Perhaps we should have retained the Anglo-Saxon æ digraph? Then we would have "Hælley". And "hæt", "hæd", "hæsh" etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 03:49:55 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 14, 2018, 09:49:26 PM
I got very shaken up this morning. As I was driving to the store, on the side of the road, there were tons of cop cars, the frontage road was totally blocked, so I slowed down and looked, because I didn't see any crashed cars or anything. I wish I would have just minded my own business.
There was a black screen put up, but it didn't cover anything. There were two dead bodies laying on the grass together. Nobody was doing anything with them. I found out later that they had been there for at least 2 1/2 hours. They had been killed when someone ran into them, as they were putting gas in one of their cars that had run out.
I am kind of a crybaby anyway, but this really bothered me. I don't have a problem with death itself, but I do have a problem with a human being maimed and crushed to death. I just keep wondering why it bothers me so much to have just glimpsed this? Is it their families my heart hurts for? Is it simply the strangeness of seeing dead people? Maybe the fact that they were just laying all alone on the side of the road? I don't know. But it has bothered me all day and made me quite sad.

I think part of these types of reactions is because the same thing could happen to anyone. You, me, the stranger down the street. Anyone. Kind of like hearing about someone being killed or seriously injured doing something you have done in the past.

A few weeks ago I read a story about a young girl who was horrifically burned while trying to pour gasoline on a campfire. It really hit home because Ive done just that. I even managed to set my arm on fire once. Fortunately there were no serious burns and I didn't panic and make things worse but that sickly feeling stays with you for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 04:14:20 AM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:42:39 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:27:41 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:21:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

I understand it is "Ha-" as in "Hal" (the diminuitive of "Henry") rather than "hale" or "hall".

Yes, in this formerly British neck of the woods that is the way it would be pronounced as well.

Perhaps we should have retained the Anglo-Saxon æ digraph? Then we would have "Hælley". And "hæt", "hæd", "hæsh" etc.

Probably too late now to do anything about it. Just remembered now, I've also heard it pronounced Hawley (this person was referring to Hawley's comet).

Another American habit is to lengthen the short o in words like Costa Rica or cosmos, so that they become Coasta Rica and cosmohs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 04:49:23 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 04:14:20 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:42:39 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:27:41 AM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:21:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

I understand it is "Ha-" as in "Hal" (the diminuitive of "Henry") rather than "hale" or "hall".

Yes, in this formerly British neck of the woods that is the way it would be pronounced as well.

Perhaps we should have retained the Anglo-Saxon æ digraph? Then we would have "Hælley". And "hæt", "hæd", "hæsh" etc.

Probably too late now to do anything about it. Just remembered now, I've also heard it pronounced Hawley (this person was referring to Hawley's comet).

Another American habit is to lengthen the short o in words like Costa Rica or cosmos, so that they become Coasta Rica and cosmohs.

Æ had a brief new life in the Initial Teaching Alphabet in the 60s.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_Teaching_Alphabet. I often wonder what Shaw would have thought of the ITA.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 15, 2018, 04:52:22 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 14, 2018, 09:55:52 PM
Sorry you had this experience. It's probably your empathy that caused the reaction - those were real people with real families and real dreams, and now they are gone. I would have felt the same way.

Thanks, and YES, exactly.

Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 03:49:55 AM

I think part of these types of reactions is because the same thing could happen to anyone. You, me, the stranger down the street. Anyone. Kind of like hearing about someone being killed or seriously injured doing something you have done in the past.

.....but that sickly feeling stays with you for a while.

Yes, exactly!

Also, as I hear, these poor deceased men laid on the ground on the side of the highway for OVER SIX FUCKING HOURS! I can't fathom why that is necessary. I can't imagine being a family member. I'd lose my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 15, 2018, 05:08:02 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2018, 11:17:39 PM
I posted a rather loquacious bit in the history section. One of the characters in the post was Edmond Halley. I have a question for you linguists. Are you there OG, Tank, Recusant or whomever? Bluenose is disqualified. Americans love the Aussies but they talk funny.

American verbal references to Halley almost always pronounce his name as Hay-lee....Haleys comet and all that. His name has a vowel followed by a pair of the same consonants. I was under the impression that the vowel is never to have the long pronunciation when that word structure occurs. Thus the mans name would be uttered Hah-lee. Soft "a". My own surname has a similar vowel double consonant structure. It is often mispronounced with the long sound of the vowel. (That pronunciation tends to change my presumed religion to Hebrew.) How do the Brits pronounce the name of the famous Mr. Halley?

The British (and former Empire) here who've weighed in have already made their case, and I wouldn't dispute that. The New York Times in 1985 had an interesting little bit about this quoted in full below, to save from adding an unnecessary paywall-inducing cookie to people's browsers, but in the interest of providing a reference here's a link (http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/14/science/q-a-237647.html).

QuoteQ. So which is it? How does one pronounce correctly the name of the comet now hurtling sunward? Is it Halley's (hail-eez), as I have always been led to believe, or Halley's (hal-eez)?

A. In Edmond Halley's time (1656-1742), comets were more predictable than spellings of his name. Contemporary accounts refer to him as Hailey, Haley, Halley, Haly, Hawley, Hawly and Hayley, and presumably pronunciations varied as widely. Nigel Calder, in his 1980 book ''The Comet Is Coming,'' discussed the three most common pronunciations: ''Ha-li, rhyming with alley, the obvious one for anyone accustomed to the peculiarities of English spelling. Ha-li, rhyming with bailey, often preferred by those who grew up with the pop group known as Bill Haley and the Comets. Ho-li rhyming with bawley, favoured by Colin Ronan, one of Halley's biographers. . . . We telephoned 16 Halleys living in London to ask them what they called themselves. Three declined to say but every one of the remainder admitted to ha-li (rhyming with alley). With such an overwhelming verdict about the present pronunciation of the name there was no point in continuing the survey.''

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 08:45:15 AM

Yup, every thing I have found so far, including as a female name (http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/halley), has it rhyming with "valley", "alley" etc.

Since Halley preceded Samuel Johnson perhaps spelling was rather a personal choice if you had only heard a word, not seen it wtitten.

But in a nation where the surname Pontefract is pronounced Pomfret and Cholmondeley as Chumley perhaps anything goes . . .

(Edited to add last two sentences)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:10:18 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 08:45:15 AM
Yup, every thing I have found so far, including as a female name (http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/halley), has it rhyming with "valley", "alley" etc.

Since Halley preceded Samuel Johnson perhaps spelling was rather a personal choice if you had only heard a word, not seen it wtitten.

But in a nation where the surname Pontefract is pronounced Pomfret and Cholmondeley as Chumley perhaps anything goes . . .

(Edited to add last two sentences)

You have always been a good cholmonde.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:50:03 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:10:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 08:45:15 AM
Yup, every thing I have found so far, including as a female name (http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/halley), has it rhyming with "valley", "alley" etc.

Since Halley preceded Samuel Johnson perhaps spelling was rather a personal choice if you had only heard a word, not seen it wtitten.

But in a nation where the surname Pontefract is pronounced Pomfret and Cholmondeley as Chumley perhaps anything goes . . .

(Edited to add last two sentences)

You have always been a good cholmonde.

~~Er, not sure how to take that, hope it's not something nasty in Polari!~~

OK! I got it now! ;D

Just don't feed me to the sharks please! :shocked:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 04:33:55 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 15, 2018, 03:10:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 08:45:15 AM
Yup, every thing I have found so far, including as a female name (http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/halley), has it rhyming with "valley", "alley" etc.

Since Halley preceded Samuel Johnson perhaps spelling was rather a personal choice if you had only heard a word, not seen it wtitten.

But in a nation where the surname Pontefract is pronounced Pomfret and Cholmondeley as Chumley perhaps anything goes . . .

(Edited to add last two sentences)

You have always been a good cholmonde.

~~Er, not sure how to take that, hope it's not something nasty in Polari!~~

OK! I got it now! ;D

Just don't feed me to the sharks please! :shocked:

:rofl:

No, I don't think you're a Polari bear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 05:29:40 PM

I'm taking up an interest in rapier fencing. Not sure why the rapier, my research indicates it's one of the most physically demanding weapons to learn due to its heavy blade and one handed use. Might be as good an excuse as any to get into shape.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 05:36:25 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 05:29:40 PM
I'm taking up an interest in rapier fencing. Not sure why the rapier, my research indicates it's one of the most physically demanding weapons to learn due to its heavy blade and one handed use. Might be as good an excuse as any to get into shape.

Don't fancy the saber then?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 15, 2018, 05:56:50 PM

^^^ How does one take up fencing? Do you study online? With a teacher? Are there fencing clubs?
It sounds fun and kind of dramatic :whiteknight:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:12:54 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 05:36:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 05:29:40 PM
I'm taking up an interest in rapier fencing. Not sure why the rapier, my research indicates it's one of the most physically demanding weapons to learn due to its heavy blade and one handed use. Might be as good an excuse as any to get into shape.

Don't fancy the saber then?

Not particularly, no. Rapier seems more historicalish. I think that's the word I'd use anyway. Too much modern sport fencing gets away from the fact that simply touching someone doesn't accomplish much if you're stabbed immediately after wards.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:14:27 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 15, 2018, 05:56:50 PM
^^^ How does one take up fencing? Do you study online? With a teacher? Are there fencing clubs?
It sounds fun and kind of dramatic :whiteknight:

There are quite a few groups that practice such things. More prevalent in Europe though. HEMA (historical European matrial arts) has developed quite a following. I'm currently thumbing trough a book by a fellow called Gigante.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 06:20:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:12:54 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 05:36:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 05:29:40 PM
I'm taking up an interest in rapier fencing. Not sure why the rapier, my research indicates it's one of the most physically demanding weapons to learn due to its heavy blade and one handed use. Might be as good an excuse as any to get into shape.

Don't fancy the saber then?

Not particularly, no. Rapier seems more historicalish. I think that's the word I'd use anyway. Too much modern sport fencing gets away from the fact that simply touching someone doesn't accomplish much if you're stabbed immediately after wards.

Yeah, I wstched a couple of videos, touch-stop-touch-stop . . I had a go in training in the RAF, foil mainly, kept a fight going for a while before an opening sppeared, but we were novices.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 06:23:37 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:14:27 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on February 15, 2018, 05:56:50 PM
^^^ How does one take up fencing? Do you study online? With a teacher? Are there fencing clubs?
It sounds fun and kind of dramatic :whiteknight:

There are quite a few groups that practice such things. More prevalent in Europe though. HEMA (historical European matrial arts) has developed quite a following. I'm currently thumbing trough a book by a fellow called Gigante.

Er, is that a typo for "martial" or "marital"? The latter could be interesting! Especially if it involves a guy called "Gigante"!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:45:27 PM

Hmmm... matrial. Could mean something to do with a female dominated society? I sometimes wonder what my phone means. Or thinks I mean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:45:27 PM
Hmmm... matrial. Could mean something to do with a female dominated society? I sometimes wonder what my phone means. Or thinks I mean.

Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on February 15, 2018, 10:42:44 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM
Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Oh, I don't know. I think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords just might be a good basis for a system of government, at least compared to what passes for one these days in some places....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 15, 2018, 10:44:35 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 15, 2018, 06:45:27 PM
Hmmm... matrial. Could mean something to do with a female dominated society? I sometimes wonder what my phone means. Or thinks I mean.

Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Only the first 30 seconds are pertinent (couldn't find anything shorter)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 16, 2018, 07:23:25 AM

Sci-fi and fantasy are quite replete with females throwing males around, or outshooting them, these dsys - fsr more heroines than heroes out there. And almost exclusively by male authors . . . Star Wars is riding the trend somewhat.

I did offer the idea of investigating this trend to BBC's five-days-a-week "Woman's Hour' prog but got no response. There is possibly quite a large male population who fantasise about dominant, but fair, women. Since I am a fan of many of those stories I guess I qualify! I do remember fsncying Linda Lawless, in her role as Xena, but actually liked the persona of her buddy better.

However, when the book is closed or the end credits roll . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 16, 2018, 03:01:24 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 16, 2018, 07:23:25 AMfsr more heroines than heroes out there.

You might want to do a recount on that. It's not even close to an even amount, let alone more women heroes then men.

The Justice League has Wonder Woman then five men.
X-Men: Days of Future past had 17 heroes, 5 of which were women.
The upcoming Avengers: Infinity Wars looks like 29 heroes, 5 of them women.
On Netflix, there's Dare Devil, Electra, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.
Total: 13 women, 45 men.

You'll also find fewer non-team movies starring female heroes than there are starring male heroes. Also the ratio doesn't get better if one includes the rest, and changes in favor of men if we go back farther.

While I will agree that are more women in super hero roles than there used to be, it's pretty clear that there is still a long way to go before there are equal amounts, let alone more women than men.

Quote from: DaveThere is possibly quite a large male population who fantasise about dominant, but fair, women.

Could it not be possible that there is a growing population of women who fantasize the same way men have about super heroes? Or maybe women just like to see more women represented on screen.

http://womenandhollywood.com/resources/statistics/2016-statistics/

QuoteFemales comprised 29% of all sole protagonists, 37% of major characters, and 32% of speaking characters.

For the record, when I talked with Asmo about this before, I also linked to the statistics that showed that there were an about equal ratio of female to male actors, just fewer roles for women.

It's odd how many think women are taking over things, when they still have minority representation. It's like any increase at all in female representation results in some men to over exaggerate women's overall representation. Like how one heroine to every four heroes makes some think that there are more heroines than heroes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 16, 2018, 04:37:50 PM

Fair does,

I was going by what I see in books on Amazon. I don't bother with much of the video/film stuff, pferer the written word and the pictures in my mibd.

Though, I have to admit, I did not take the targetting algorithms into account, that could buas what I see iffered!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM

I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 23, 2018, 12:20:42 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on February 15, 2018, 10:42:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM
Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Oh, I don't know. I think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords just might be a good basis for a system of government, at least compared to what passes for one these days in some places....

Certainly beats what we've got going in the US now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass some time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM

Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:58:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

I generally do okay until I get lost while searching for villages to loot. Sometimes there's a mad dash for the open seas as darkness falls. I hate being trapped in a forest at night. Too many places for the green ones to hide and then sneak up on you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 02:00:05 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM
Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

I could picture you as a traveling salesperson. Free hotels and flights, a rented mini at every stop. Good to go home though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 02:02:29 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 02:00:05 AM
Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM
Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

I could picture you as a traveling salesperson. Free hotels and flights, a rented mini at every stop. Good to go home though.

Yeah I would definitely like to travel. Not with my car though, these Michigan roads have me fearing for my suspension

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on February 23, 2018, 02:38:44 AM

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 23, 2018, 12:20:42 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 15, 2018, 10:42:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM
Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Oh, I don't know. I think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords just might be a good basis for a system of government, at least compared to what passes for one these days in some places....

Certainly beats what we've got going in the US now.

Hey! Maybe it's all just a big Monty Python skit and any minute now the giant foot will descend onto the White House and crush it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 23, 2018, 05:04:15 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on February 23, 2018, 02:38:44 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 23, 2018, 12:20:42 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 15, 2018, 10:42:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 15, 2018, 07:37:11 PM
Yeah, missed that connotation. But don't fancy women with big swords standing over me! Maybe there are guys for whom it would be poetic justice though?

Oh, I don't know. I think strange women lying in ponds distributing swords just might be a good basis for a system of government, at least compared to what passes for one these days in some places....

Certainly beats what we've got going in the US now.

Hey! Maybe it's all just a big Monty Python skit and any minute now the giant foot will descend onto the White House and crush it...

:rofl: If only, since nothing else seems to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:28:44 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to ~~pass~~ waste ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

:fixed:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:31:07 PM

Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM
Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

He'll be glad you put it in that order! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 07:53:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:31:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM
Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

He'll be glad you put it in that order! :grin:

I almost put it in the other order and I knew someone was going to point it out lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 09:21:39 PM

Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 07:53:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:31:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:37:11 AM
Well, I'm having fun on my training trip. I get to eat lots of good food and have it paid for.

I have to admit though that I am ready to go home. I miss my boyfriend and I miss my kitties.

He'll be glad you put it in that order! :grin:

I almost put it in the other order and I knew someone was going to point it out lol

You know us so well :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 24, 2018, 02:09:48 AM

I made it home safe and sound with only one near death experience. Now I'm going to proceed to not move for the whole weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 24, 2018, 07:06:51 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 24, 2018, 02:09:48 AM
I made it home safe and sound with only one near death experience. Now I'm going to proceed to not move for the whole weekend.

If you're going to honk at morons you are going to get into serious trouble and you have no idea if that moron has a gun and could use it. Either suck it up or get a dash cam and report the arsehole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2018, 01:26:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:58:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

I generally do okay until I get lost while searching for villages to loot. Sometimes there's a mad dash for the open seas as darkness falls. I hate being trapped in a forest at night. Too many places for the green ones to hide and then sneak up on you.

When I play Survival Mode I like the desert biome best because you can generally see zombies and creepers from afar. However, once I discovered peaceful Creative Mode there's no going back. :grin: I can focus on building without having to worry about creepers sneaking up on my and exploding my creations. And you can fly, too! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2018, 01:32:13 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to ~~pass~~ waste ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

:fixed:

:grin:

But...but...fun time is never wasted! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 24, 2018, 02:35:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2018, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:58:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

I generally do okay until I get lost while searching for villages to loot. Sometimes there's a mad dash for the open seas as darkness falls. I hate being trapped in a forest at night. Too many places for the green ones to hide and then sneak up on you.

When I play Survival Mode I like the desert biome best because you can generally see zombies and creepers from afar. However, once I discovered peaceful Creative Mode there's no going back. :grin: I can focus on building without having to worry about creepers sneaking up on my and exploding my creations. And you can fly, too! ;D

You should look for the mushroom biome. No monsters spawn on mycelium but you still have to take care while mining. Few seeds out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2018, 03:04:16 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 24, 2018, 02:35:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2018, 01:26:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:58:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2018, 01:35:55 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 01:26:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 11:46:19 PM
I suddenly really want to play Minecraft.

It can be a fun way to pass ~~some~~ massive amounts of time.

:fixed:

:grin:

I generally do okay until I get lost while searching for villages to loot. Sometimes there's a mad dash for the open seas as darkness falls. I hate being trapped in a forest at night. Too many places for the green ones to hide and then sneak up on you.

When I play Survival Mode I like the desert biome best because you can generally see zombies and creepers from afar. However, once I discovered peaceful Creative Mode there's no going back. :grin: I can focus on building without having to worry about creepers sneaking up on my and exploding my creations. And you can fly, too! ;D

You should look for the mushroom biome. No monsters spawn on mycelium but you still have to take care while mining. Few seeds out there.

Interesting, I never found a mushroom biome before! :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 24, 2018, 04:03:01 PM

I usually settle down in a plains biome. Of course I play on peaceful mode so I get the fun parts of survival without the monsters

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 27, 2018, 09:49:48 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 24, 2018, 04:03:01 PM
I usually settle down in a plains biome. Of course I play on peaceful mode so I get the fun parts of survival without the monsters

Many of my mud huts were lost to creeper explosions before I figured out that was an option. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 04:41:24 AM

One of the pitfalls of being an empathic person is the deep sadness brought on by friends and loved ones facing really hard times. My heart almost physically hurts for the people I love and I can't do much to lessen their pain, but to listen and love them. I wish I could have a bag of joy and happiness and contentment that I could freely hand out.
Like a Nirvana Santa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 28, 2018, 05:14:43 AM

I feel the same way too at times. What I find hurts the most is when someone is having a rough patch but shuts everyone out. My dad was like that and it didn't end well for him. Just be glad you can talk to them and offer the support you do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on February 28, 2018, 05:42:04 AM

I slso know thst problem, Dragonia, but experience seems to have taught me a little of how to moderate the effect of the plight of others a little on mynown emotions. Or perhaps age has moderated things.

Whatever, it sort of comes down to a version of an old prayer, and some prayers contain relevance to the real world, "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

If you cannot actually achieve anything practical for the other person be aware of, but try not to share in, their emotional agony. Maybe adjust your attitude and behaviour to accomodate, or even fix, their reasonable needs but not at an undue cost to your own.

Not quite a true parallel but, learned from practical experience in caves and mountains - the rescuer who places themself in a dangerous position, from taking undue risks, can be a danger to themselves and more of a liability to his or her fellows than the victim.

It is not easy, requires a sort of sensitive yet practical and pragmatic approach that ensures you always have a reserve of strength. If you give all your money and goods to the poor and needy you place yourself in the same condition.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 28, 2018, 12:44:12 PM

I didn't mean to be here.
Wife's off with daughter 2 to NZ for a sport thing.
I moved to the TV PC, do my usual lurk and I'm remembered
I will be nice, I will be nice, I will be nice to all and to No one

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 12:49:57 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 28, 2018, 05:14:43 AM
I feel the same way too at times. What I find hurts the most is when someone is having a rough patch but shuts everyone out. My dad was like that and it didn't end well for him. Just be glad you can talk to them and offer the support you do.

I am very glad to be able to talk and try to be emotional support. It's all I can offer. Especially from afar.
And I'm sorry about your dad, JJ. Whatever it was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 28, 2018, 01:25:31 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 28, 2018, 12:44:12 PM
I didn't mean to be here.
Wife's off with daughter 2 to NZ for a sport thing.
I moved to the TV PC, do my usual lurk and I'm remembered
I will be nice, I will be nice, I will be nice to all and to No one

Were you bad?
Nobody complained.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 28, 2018, 01:32:55 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 04:41:24 AM
One of the pitfalls of being an empathic person is the deep sadness brought on by friends and loved ones facing really hard times. My heart almost physically hurts for the people I love and I can't do much to lessen their pain, but to listen and love them. I wish I could have a bag of joy and happiness and contentment that I could freely hand out.
Like a Nirvana Santa.

I see your hurt Drag, yet it doesn't drag on me.
I seek to be, I'm becoming the heartless bastard.
I will be doing classes ($7.50) if you're interested.
You get a Heartless Bastard Tee shirt on completion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 28, 2018, 08:29:09 PM

Quote from: Dave on February 28, 2018, 05:42:04 AM
I slso know thst problem, Dragonia, but experience seems to have taught me a little of how to moderate the effect of the plight of others a little on mynown emotions. Or perhaps age has moderated things.

Whatever, it sort of comes down to a version of an old prayer, and some prayers contain relevance to the real world, "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

If you cannot actually achieve anything practical for the other person be aware of, but try not to share in, their emotional agony. Maybe adjust your attitude and behaviour to accomodate, or even fix, their reasonable needs but not at an undue cost to your own.

Not quite a true parallel but, learned from practical experience in caves and mountains - the rescuer who places themself in a dangerous position, from taking undue risks, can be a danger to themselves and more of a liability to his or her fellows than the victim.

It is not easy, requires a sort of sensitive yet practical and pragmatic approach that ensures you always have a reserve of strength. If you give all your money and goods to the poor and needy you place yourself in the same condition.

Well done Dave. You are a bit of a sage.

I do believe that Dragonia is both a compassionate lady and also a practical woman who has been down the road a fair distance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 09:12:33 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 28, 2018, 01:32:55 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 04:41:24 AM
One of the pitfalls of being an empathic person is the deep sadness brought on by friends and loved ones facing really hard times. My heart almost physically hurts for the people I love and I can't do much to lessen their pain, but to listen and love them. I wish I could have a bag of joy and happiness and contentment that I could freely hand out.
Like a Nirvana Santa.

I see your hurt Drag, yet it doesn't drag on me.
I seek to be, I'm becoming the heartless bastard.
I will be doing classes ($7.50) if you're interested.
You get a Heartless Bastard Tee shirt on completion.

Is that $7.50 per class, or for the whole course? It seems a fabulous bargain for such a deep endeavor .
and who doesn't love a free t-shirt????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 09:14:00 PM

Icarus, :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2018, 09:39:00 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on February 28, 2018, 04:41:24 AM
One of the pitfalls of being an empathic person is the deep sadness brought on by friends and loved ones facing really hard times. My heart almost physically hurts for the people I love and I can't do much to lessen their pain, but to listen and love them. I wish I could have a bag of joy and happiness and contentment that I could freely hand out.
Like a Nirvana Santa.

That's such a nice sentiment, Dragonia, wishing you could freely hand out happiness and contentment. In my opinion, it might not seem like much, but for the people who are hurting just having someone as empathetic and compassionate as you who listens to them does help a lot. Not many people seem to listen to others these days in our individualistic societies.

I hope everything gets sorted out and the people you care about feel better very soon. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on March 01, 2018, 02:34:56 PM

Thank you, xSP :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 03, 2018, 02:04:28 PM

Getting ready for Home Guard exercises for a few days next week. Will be fun to see what they have concocted for us.
In their infinite wisdom the military have decided that they didn't need to add any marksmen this particular year, so I have been assigned as an MG soldier. Suits me just fine, i like machine guns as much as the next person and I can shoot pretty much anything. But it is a bit peculiar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 05, 2018, 12:49:14 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 03, 2018, 02:04:28 PM
Getting ready for Home Guard exercises for a few days next week. Will be fun to see what they have concocted for us.
In their infinite wisdom the military have decided that they didn't need to add any marksmen this particular year, so I have been assigned as an MG soldier. Suits me just fine, i like machine guns as much as the next person and I can shoot pretty much anything. But it is a bit peculiar.

What are Home Guard exercises? Like National Guard in the US?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 05, 2018, 01:10:12 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 05, 2018, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 03, 2018, 02:04:28 PM
Getting ready for Home Guard exercises for a few days next week. Will be fun to see what they have concocted for us.
In their infinite wisdom the military have decided that they didn't need to add any marksmen this particular year, so I have been assigned as an MG soldier. Suits me just fine, i like machine guns as much as the next person and I can shoot pretty much anything. But it is a bit peculiar.

What are Home Guard exercises? Like National Guard in the US?

No! It's more like Dads Army.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 05, 2018, 02:52:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 05, 2018, 01:10:12 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 05, 2018, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 03, 2018, 02:04:28 PM
Getting ready for Home Guard exercises for a few days next week. Will be fun to see what they have concocted for us.
In their infinite wisdom the military have decided that they didn't need to add any marksmen this particular year, so I have been assigned as an MG soldier. Suits me just fine, i like machine guns as much as the next person and I can shoot pretty much anything. But it is a bit peculiar.

What are Home Guard exercises? Like National Guard in the US?
No! It's more like Dads Army.

That's a bit rough, Tank! At least put a :grin: in there!

The Territorials, now the "Future Reserve 20" (yeuk), are a ptofesdionaly trsined and equipped bunch of volunteers who do great work at the sharp end. I know of one who started off in the infantry but, because he is a forensic accountant by trade, ended up in intelligence in the Gulf. A platoon sergent he says he would still rather be at the sharp end "with my boys".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on March 06, 2018, 09:22:40 PM

'Sandra Craft', indeed! Whatever next??!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 06, 2018, 10:06:48 PM

Quote from: Siz on March 06, 2018, 09:22:40 PM
'Sandra Craft', indeed! Whatever next??!!

I can't help it, I was born with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2018, 04:14:00 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28468541_1524799437632659_7662274500910755489_n.jpg?oh=02511822a220290b47cae685bf52a570&oe=5B0F0B6B)

The perfect Easter egg for an enemy! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 07, 2018, 04:40:51 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 05, 2018, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 03, 2018, 02:04:28 PM
Getting ready for Home Guard exercises for a few days next week. Will be fun to see what they have concocted for us.
In their infinite wisdom the military have decided that they didn't need to add any marksmen this particular year, so I have been assigned as an MG soldier. Suits me just fine, i like machine guns as much as the next person and I can shoot pretty much anything. But it is a bit peculiar.

What are Home Guard exercises? Like National Guard in the US?

The Norwegian Home Guard (Heimevernet) is comprised of people who have served, usually by conscription, in the military. They may then subsequently be drafted into the Home Guard to provide a force of thousands of already trained troops who can be deployed in a crisis. As such they are required to participate in exercises occasionally (usually once a year), and keep some military gear ready at home. Usually the HV is tasked with security operations around important facilities and infrastructure.
The benefits of such a system is that at any time the military can call on a significant number of reserves with a quick response time. And because which HV-district you are in is determined by where you live, all the soldiers have an added benefit of local knowledge.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_Home_Guard

Our job during these exercises was suplement the security around a large military installation near here. This meant a lot of standing outside or in the pillbox in cold and windy weather, waiting for the exercise organisers to kick something off to test us.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28684858_10155039463075981_6113115173370106153_n.jpg?oh=7ce21f1c2596c08f8543bf56a2dc6514&oe=5B4C4A77)
We did have a bit of sun during the day-time, but that didn't help much. And it cocked up this picture of me.
If you think I look fat for a soldier, I am. But I am also wearing five layers of clothes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 07, 2018, 05:28:18 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 07, 2018, 04:40:51 PM
If you think I look fat for a soldier, I am. But I am also wearing five layers of clothes.

Just remember how tough Rooster Cogburn was. At least you still have bother eyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2018, 08:59:25 PM

The picture shows that you are taking care to keep the ammunition belt cool. ( Reference Lower area near feet) SHeeesh! Cold! That looks like a place I'd rather not be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2018, 10:17:11 PM

When you come to the realisation that:

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28951799_355407671628049_16071749822269821_n.jpg?oh=c2240b136dd70f5dc318d8ed811453f6&oe=5B4C5A5B)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 08, 2018, 10:32:14 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2018, 08:59:25 PM
The picture shows that you are taking care to keep the ammunition belt cool. ( Reference Lower area near feet) SHeeesh! Cold! That looks like a place I'd rather not be.

Also keeping my personal machine pistol cool. ;)
it's leaning on the post.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 09, 2018, 02:10:11 AM

Much respect for you G85. They'd have to get the hairdryer to thaw me out after standing in that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 09, 2018, 02:12:08 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 07, 2018, 04:40:51 PM

If you think I look fat for a soldier, I am. But I am also wearing five layers of clothes.

Actually, my first guess was multiple layers. Given some of the pictures you've shared on FB.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 09, 2018, 02:17:47 AM

I'm considering buying a bass guitar. Give me something to do in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. Might be able to mess with the dog too...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 09, 2018, 10:43:58 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 09, 2018, 02:17:47 AM
I'm considering buying a bass guitar. Give me something to do in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. Might be able to mess with the dog too...

Do you have understanding neighbours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 10, 2018, 01:17:42 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 09, 2018, 10:43:58 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 09, 2018, 02:17:47 AM
I'm considering buying a bass guitar. Give me something to do in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. Might be able to mess with the dog too...

Do you have understanding neighbours?

No, I'm pretty sure they hate me. So it's no biggie. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 10, 2018, 03:21:03 AM

I just got back into Indiana after spending the week in Michigan. I had to stop by my parents' place to pick up my house key because I left it with them in case of an emergency. On way there I passed an accident that had just happened. The whole side of the road had been blocked off with police and four ambulances. I got through okay and continued on my journey but on my way home they had both sides of the highway completely stopped so they could land helicopters to airlift people. I counted three altogether. I sat in traffic for 45 minutes. As I passed through the scene again once traffic started moving I got a good look at the cars. I'll be surprised if there wasn't a fatality. One car was completely destroyed with blood everywhere and the truck that hit it was missing the front end.

I really hope that everyone involved turns out okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 10, 2018, 03:43:33 AM

I've run through a few accidents like that. The last one involved a guy who grew up maybe 200 yards from my old house. He never said much as a kid but the accident nearly crippled him for life. The other driver, who caused the accident, didn't make it onto the Nightingale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on March 11, 2018, 03:17:20 PM

Ugh, I hate passing terrible accidents......I find my eyes leaking a little sometimes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 12, 2018, 12:14:21 AM

So I'm scrolling through the amazon music app looking for a playlist to listen to and I noticed one titled "Happy listening." The first song was Pumped Up Kicks. I think amazon has a sick definition of happy music.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 03:09:33 PM

I was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building who asks me to help her often and who I cannot understand. But I think the girl at the gym called me "dog shit" and disguised it as teaching me to speak, and tbh when I think back on it that was kind of hot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 13, 2018, 04:48:27 PM

Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
I was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building who asks me to help her often and who I cannot understand. But I think the girl at the gym called me "dog shit" and disguised it as teaching me to speak, and tbh when I think back on it that was kind of hot.

Ah, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 04:59:58 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 13, 2018, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
I was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building who asks me to help her often and who I cannot understand. But I think the girl at the gym called me "dog shit" and disguised it as teaching me to speak, and tbh when I think back on it that was kind of hot.

Ah, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

I know what I'm getting into. You don't know either of these people I'm speaking about and I think that is making you confused.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 13, 2018, 05:14:03 PM

Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 04:59:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 13, 2018, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
I was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building who asks me to help her often and who I cannot understand. But I think the girl at the gym called me "dog shit" and disguised it as teaching me to speak, and tbh when I think back on it that was kind of hot.

Ah, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

I know what I'm getting into. You don't know either of these people I'm speaking about and I think that is making you confused.

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 13, 2018, 05:28:04 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 13, 2018, 05:14:03 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 04:59:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 13, 2018, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
I was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building who asks me to help her often and who I cannot understand. But I think the girl at the gym called me "dog shit" and disguised it as teaching me to speak, and tbh when I think back on it that was kind of hot.

Ah, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

I know what I'm getting into. You don't know either of these people I'm speaking about and I think that is making you confused.

:picard facepalm:

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:30:31 PM

And what does that mean?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 08:40:08 PM

Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
And what does that mean?

:secrets1: I think they want you to read this, again...slowly:

QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 09:38:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
And what does that mean?
:secrets1: I think they want you to read this, again...slowly:
QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

My misunderstanding doesn't help them anymore than it helps me. The lady in my building hardly speaks english. If I misunderstood what she said, how am I supposed to communicate what she actually said? Iran and Iraq sound similar. She is also old, so she may have dementia, not knowing who she is. If my friend at the gym can't help me speak and understand, than I marked off one possibility and getting closer to another one.

Don't question my methods. I am taking all possibilities into consideration.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 10:07:19 PM

Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 09:38:56 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
And what does that mean?
:secrets1: I think they want you to read this, again...slowly:
QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

My misunderstanding doesn't help them anymore than it helps me. The lady in my building hardly speaks english. If I misunderstood what she said, how am I supposed to communicate what she actually said? Iran and Iraq sound similar. She is also old, so she may have dementia, not knowing who she is. If my friend at the gym can't help me speak and understand, than I marked off one possibility and getting closer to another one.

Don't question my methods. I am taking all possibilities into consideration.

Arturo, focus, here.
Again, read what you wrote, again.

QuoteI was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building...

Now, read this, again:

QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 14, 2018, 12:33:27 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 10:07:19 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 09:38:56 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 13, 2018, 08:40:08 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 13, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
And what does that mean?
:secrets1: I think they want you to read this, again...slowly:
QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language. Your neighbour may know some Arabic from reading the Koran if she is a Muslim, or more if she is well educated, but don't count on it, Arturo!

My misunderstanding doesn't help them anymore than it helps me. The lady in my building hardly speaks english. If I misunderstood what she said, how am I supposed to communicate what she actually said? Iran and Iraq sound similar. She is also old, so she may have dementia, not knowing who she is. If my friend at the gym can't help me speak and understand, than I marked off one possibility and getting closer to another one.

Don't question my methods. I am taking all possibilities into consideration.

Arturo, focus, here.
Again, read what you wrote, again.
QuoteI was asking the Arabic girl who works at the gym yesterday if she could teach me a little bit of Arabic because there is a Persian lady in my apartment building...
Now, read this, again:
QuoteAh, Persians aren't Arabs and Farsi, or Persian, is their national language.

I know what I said. And I gave you reasons to why I said that. It's up to everyone else to extrapolate to the point where they can empathize with that. I get tired of explaining myself over and over again. It's all I seem to do here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:23:21 AM

Dude, it's like asking a Mexican chick to teach you some Spanish so you could talk to the Brazilian lady down the hall. They might sound similar in their speech patterns but Spanish and Portuguese are different languages.

Funny anecdote there. Several years ago I was at a meeting in DC where there were quite a few Hispanic people in attendance and one Brazilian girl. The girl gave a fiery speech in Portuguese, she really knew how to work a crowd, but nobody knew what the hell she was saying. One of the guys I knew - who was named Arturo if you can believe it - looked at me across the room with his hands in the air shaking his head to indicate he couldn't make heads or tails of what she had said. All I could do was return the gesture!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2018, 02:29:58 AM

Arturo, you are not burdened with the need for explaining to us. Magdalena and Dave are merely trying to have you understand what was said about different languages and why it is useful for you to understand. Persian ( Iranian) is not Arabic. Iranians are adamant about the fact that they are not Arabs...repeat not Arabs. They do not speak Arabic, they speak a different language which is mostly Farsi. Different ball game. Please understand that no one is demeaning you. Mags and Dave are Just trying to help with an understanding of the vagaries of the cultures and their different languages.

You want to do a good Samaritan favor for another human? Try to communicate with your neighbor and try to help her learn how to communicate in the English language. You can do that. It will be a worthy human endeavor that will amount to a small but meaningful deed for the benefit of mankind........and for damned sure for the benefit of your neighbor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 14, 2018, 02:55:17 AM

I have to explain because you guys don't get it. But that is an exercise in futility because nobody here wants to listen. Instead it's just side swipe, and then explain. Like you aren't here to know what it's like to talk to this older lady. But you don't want and know how to listen to be able to get the information I want to put out. So I'm not talking about it anymore. I'm done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 14, 2018, 05:04:38 AM

^^^

:grrr: It's that darn...

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 03, 2018, 02:40:38 PM
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No one likes that Homo Correctus! >:(

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 01:12:01 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:23:21 AM
Funny anecdote there. Several years ago I was at a meeting in DC where there were quite a few Hispanic people in attendance and one Brazilian girl. The girl gave a fiery speech in Portuguese, she really knew how to work a crowd, but nobody knew what the hell she was saying. One of the guys I knew - who was named Arturo if you can believe it - looked at me across the room with his hands in the air shaking his head to indicate he couldn't make heads or tails of what she had said. All I could do was return the gesture!

:rofl: She must have been something if she could work up a crowd without them understanding what she was saying! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:41:41 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:23:21 AM
Funny anecdote there. Several years ago I was at a meeting in DC where there were quite a few Hispanic people in attendance and one Brazilian girl. The girl gave a fiery speech in Portuguese, she really knew how to work a crowd, but nobody knew what the hell she was saying. One of the guys I knew - who was named Arturo if you can believe it - looked at me across the room with his hands in the air shaking his head to indicate he couldn't make heads or tails of what she had said. All I could do was return the gesture!

:rofl: She must have been something if she could work up a crowd without them understanding what she was saying! 8)

Romance languages have that effect in my experience. Something trivial expressed with charisma in Portuguese or Spanish can seem to have deeper meaning than a profound statement in English. When you don't really know whts being said, that is.

It probably also helps when the person speaking is smoking hot. I remember looking around while she was speaking and most of the men and a few women had that... infatuated look in their eyes. When she introduced her husband lots of heads dropped.

Nice girl though. She introduced me to Yerba maté, which is just about the only hot drink I have a taste for. The steeping process with bombillo and whatnot was pretty neat too. Almost ceremonial. Her husband made the maté and told us how her father in Brazil made him steep maté over and over again before he accepted him as a son.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 02:46:17 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:41:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:23:21 AM
Funny anecdote there. Several years ago I was at a meeting in DC where there were quite a few Hispanic people in attendance and one Brazilian girl. The girl gave a fiery speech in Portuguese, she really knew how to work a crowd, but nobody knew what the hell she was saying. One of the guys I knew - who was named Arturo if you can believe it - looked at me across the room with his hands in the air shaking his head to indicate he couldn't make heads or tails of what she had said. All I could do was return the gesture!

:rofl: She must have been something if she could work up a crowd without them understanding what she was saying! 8)

Romance languages have that effect in my experience. Something trivial expressed with charisma in Portuguese or Spanish can seem to have deeper meaning than a profound statement in English. When you don't really know whts being said, that is.

I don't know if it can seem like something more profound, but IMO romance languages in general just sound better than germanic ones, especially when spoken in a sing-songy accent. :tellmemore:

QuoteIt probably also helps when the person speaking is smoking hot. I remember looking around while she was speaking and most of the men and a few women had that... infatuated look in their eyes. When she introduced her husband lots of heads dropped.

Nice girl though. She introduced me to Yerba maté, which is just about the only hot drink I have a taste for. The steeping process with bombillo and whatnot was pretty neat too. Almost ceremonial. Her husband made the maté and told us how her father in Brazil made him steep maté over and over again before he accepted him as a son.

I had to look 'Yerba maté' up, that's a name for 'erva-mate' I have never heard before. :P Added to my vocabulary.

Mate does taste really good, and if I had to guess, they were probably from the Southern region of Brazil. They love to drink that stuff here and generally do during social gatherings, in which they pass the vessel, called cuia with a steel straw, round so that everyone has their turn. Being a bit of a germophobe I find this a little disgusting, and usually do not partake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2018, 02:57:44 PM

Dangit, now I have to get a gourd and bombilla!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM

Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:20:18 AM

She was indeed from southern Brazil. I felt a little odd passing that steaming gourd with a steel straw sticling out. My first thought was that a cop was going to peek in a window and then kick in the door, mistaking the maté ritual for a bunch of people getting stoned with a massive bowl of pot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:36:01 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Actually . . .

After finding myself 1.5lbs under my target weight this am, thus a lunch of "smothered chicien", chocolate brownie with ice cream and half a pint of Guiness for a rare treat at the pubsturant next to the library, that chat about technology etc with Buddie John, this morning's blood test results coming in spot on the target, then a big glass of vino with tomato bread, cheese, olives, sweet chillies and cherry tomatoes for tea, an excellent comedy prog on the radio, reading for a bit, the Hawking Reith Lecture (part 1), playing a bit with an old electronic flash gun to get the shortest possible flash out of it, some more reading with a mug of hot chocolate, listening to the world service about the case of nerve agent poisoning . . .

It's now half past midnight and I am nowhere near being able to sleep!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:44:35 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:20:18 AM
She was indeed from southern Brazil. I felt a little odd passing that steaming gourd with a steel straw sticling out. My first thought was that a cop was going to peek in a window and then kick in the door, mistaking the maté ritual for a bunch of people getting stoned with a massive bowl of pot.

:lol: Well, 'erva' is also a word for 'weed'. :P

(Yes, that kind of weed)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:51:55 AM

Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Actually . . .

After finding myself 1.5lbs under my target weight this am, thus a lunch of "smothered chicien", chocolate brownie with ice cream and half a pint of Guiness for a rare treat at the pubsturant next to the library, that chat about technology etc with Buddie John, this morning's blood test results coming in spot on the target, then a big glass of vino with tomato bread, cheese, olives, sweet chillies and cherry tomatoes for tea, an excellent comedy prog on the radio, reading for a bit, the Hawking Reith Lecture (part 1), playing a bit with an old electronic flash gun to get the shortest possible flash out of it, some more reading with a mug of hot chocolate, listening to the world service about the case of nerve agent poisoning . . .

It's now half past midnight and I am nowhere near being able to sleep!

Soothing music time? :grin:

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:21:54 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:51:55 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Actually . . .

After finding myself 1.5lbs under my target weight this am, thus a lunch of "smothered chicien", chocolate brownie with ice cream and half a pint of Guiness for a rare treat at the pubsturant next to the library, that chat about technology etc with Buddie John, this morning's blood test results coming in spot on the target, then a big glass of vino with tomato bread, cheese, olives, sweet chillies and cherry tomatoes for tea, an excellent comedy prog on the radio, reading for a bit, the Hawking Reith Lecture (part 1), playing a bit with an old electronic flash gun to get the shortest possible flash out of it, some more reading with a mug of hot chocolate, listening to the world service about the case of nerve agent poisoning . . .

It's now half past midnight and I am nowhere near being able to sleep!

Soothing music time? :grin:

:P

That has never worked for me. Before I retired my version of counting sheep was to actually think about a work problem. In those dsys I found that soothing. Triedbit tonight with my latest project but it did not work.

Instead, for some very, very strange reason a very, very strange book (and video) last read about 35 years ago and viewed 20 years ago came into my mind.

Gormanghast (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gormenghast_(series)) by Mervyn Peake. With its hero/villain, Steerpike:, Titus Groan, Dr Prunesquallor, Lord Sepulchrave and other crazy characters in a crazy world. It must have been influenced by Caroll's Alice stories and surely must have influenced Neil Gaiman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 01:23:17 AM

I have an image of Dave enjoying a Guineas and ice cream float with brownie on the bottom. Remind's me of trying to convince En_Route to dunk his jelly donuts in a pint. I really miss that guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 01:37:09 AM

Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:21:54 AM
That has never worked for me. Before I retired my version of counting sheep was to actually think about a work problem. In those dsys I found that soothing. Triedbit tonight with my latest project but it did not work.

Instead, for some very, very strange reason a very, very strange book (and video) last read about 35 years ago and viewed 20 years ago came into my mind.

Gormanghast.

Funny when old, buried memories suddenly surface again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:42:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 01:37:09 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:21:54 AM
That has never worked for me. Before I retired my version of counting sheep was to actually think about a work problem. In those dsys I found that soothing. Triedbit tonight with my latest project but it did not work.

Instead, for some very, very strange reason a very, very strange book (and video) last read about 35 years ago and viewed 20 years ago came into my mind.

Gormanghast.

Funny when old, buried memories suddenly surface again.

All part of dementia ennit?

What were we talking about? Is it teatime yet?

NURSE!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2018, 03:39:13 AM

Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:21:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:51:55 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Actually . . .

After finding myself 1.5lbs under my target weight this am, thus a lunch of "smothered chicien", chocolate brownie with ice cream and half a pint of Guiness for a rare treat at the pubsturant next to the library, that chat about technology etc with Buddie John, this morning's blood test results coming in spot on the target, then a big glass of vino with tomato bread, cheese, olives, sweet chillies and cherry tomatoes for tea, an excellent comedy prog on the radio, reading for a bit, the Hawking Reith Lecture (part 1), playing a bit with an old electronic flash gun to get the shortest possible flash out of it, some more reading with a mug of hot chocolate, listening to the world service about the case of nerve agent poisoning . . .

It's now half past midnight and I am nowhere near being able to sleep!

Soothing music time? :grin:

:P
That has never worked for me. Before I retired my version of counting sheep was to actually think about a work problem. In those dsys I found that soothing. Triedbit tonight with my latest project but it did not work.

Instead, for some very, very strange reason a very, very strange book (and video) last read about 35 years ago and viewed 20 years ago came into my mind.

Gormanghast (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gormenghast_(series)) by Mervyn Peake. With its hero/villain, Steerpike:, Titus Groan, Dr Prunesquallor, Lord Sepulchrave and other crazy characters in a crazy world. It must have been influenced by Caroll's Alice stories and surely must have influenced Neil Gaiman.

My memories of Mervyn Peake are not good. As a young man I felt compelled to read Gormenghast and Titus Groan and hated them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 04:38:59 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 15, 2018, 03:39:13 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 01:21:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:51:55 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:36:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:04:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 03:40:42 PM
Well, I'm sitting here in the local library, all alone, waiting for possible customers with technology problems for the "Gadget Day". One lady using one in tbe library needed help printing a document, but that it is so far.

The other buddie has just had instructions to get something from the shop from his wife so has buggered off. There is a very attractive lady at the other end of the table, looks like she is doing research, so will have to move to the easy chairs if a customer does turn up in the next20 minutes before the library closes.

Ho, hum, the laws of such things usually demand that one either gets a queue or no-one, the latter applied this time. But John and I had a good chat for an hour.

Good day overall?

Actually . . .

After finding myself 1.5lbs under my target weight this am, thus a lunch of "smothered chicien", chocolate brownie with ice cream and half a pint of Guiness for a rare treat at the pubsturant next to the library, that chat about technology etc with Buddie John, this morning's blood test results coming in spot on the target, then a big glass of vino with tomato bread, cheese, olives, sweet chillies and cherry tomatoes for tea, an excellent comedy prog on the radio, reading for a bit, the Hawking Reith Lecture (part 1), playing a bit with an old electronic flash gun to get the shortest possible flash out of it, some more reading with a mug of hot chocolate, listening to the world service about the case of nerve agent poisoning . . .

It's now half past midnight and I am nowhere near being able to sleep!

Soothing music time? :grin:

:P
That has never worked for me. Before I retired my version of counting sheep was to actually think about a work problem. In those dsys I found that soothing. Triedbit tonight with my latest project but it did not work.

Instead, for some very, very strange reason a very, very strange book (and video) last read about 35 years ago and viewed 20 years ago came into my mind.

Gormanghast (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gormenghast_(series)) by Mervyn Peake. With its hero/villain, Steerpike:, Titus Groan, Dr Prunesquallor, Lord Sepulchrave and other crazy characters in a crazy world. It must have been influenced by Caroll's Alice stories and surely must have influenced Neil Gaiman.

My memories of Mervyn Peake are not good. As a young man I felt compelled to read Gormenghast and Titus Groan and hated them.

I thought thry were fascinating!

Anyway, last thing I remember seeing on the clock was 0350 before I feel asleep.

Then, seemingly all of a sudden, it was 0410 and I was bursting for a pee . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2018, 04:59:30 AM

Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 04:38:59 AM
Anyway, last thing I remember seeing on the clock was 0350 before I feel asleep.

Then, seemingly all of a sudden, it was 0410 and I was bursting for a pee . . .

Sometimes it's better not to try too hard and just read something or watch an old movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM

I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2018, 05:36:26 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM
I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.

Seriously, 13 years at the same salary? The new position sounds good, and if it is going to be stable, go for it. I wish you luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 07:27:07 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 15, 2018, 04:59:30 AM
Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 04:38:59 AM
Anyway, last thing I remember seeing on the clock was 0350 before I feel asleep.

Then, seemingly all of a sudden, it was 0410 and I was bursting for a pee . . .

Sometimes it's better not to try too hard and just read something or watch an old movie.

True, but I get serious eye ache sometimes doing that. ''Twer it wsrmer I would get up and fiddle eith my bits. My project bits that is. My electronic prject bits . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on March 15, 2018, 12:20:08 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM
I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.

Whoa, that sounds like a great move! Do you think it's a long-term job? Would you enjoy it?
Don't stay with your current job purely out of loyalty. It seems like very few businesses are loyal to their employees, so it seems like Every Man For Himself out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:50:39 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM
I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.

Yeah, go for it, Tom! 50 is but still young yet experienced.

I am struggling to get my head around Java, trouble working out exactly how to handle the brackets!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 08:11:31 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on March 15, 2018, 12:20:08 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM
I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.
Whoa, that sounds like a great move! Do you think it's a long-term job? Would you enjoy it?
Don't stay with your current job purely out of loyalty. It seems like very few businesses are loyal to their employees, so it seems like Every Man For Himself out there.

It would be a long-term job. It should be fun to do some cloud based programming. Got to lean a lot of new stuff, but at least it is very interesting and challenging. My current job is great as well and I like my colleagues, but my salary isn't up to the market standard any more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 08:30:59 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 08:11:31 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on March 15, 2018, 12:20:08 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on March 15, 2018, 05:30:33 AM
I'm seriously considering changing jobs again. Sure, I'm over 50, but what the heck. I haven't had a raise of salary for more than 13 years. A software company, that works for my wife's company, is looking for senior Java programmers and they are interested in me. I could earn 20,000 EUR more per year and will have a company car.
Whoa, that sounds like a great move! Do you think it's a long-term job? Would you enjoy it?
Don't stay with your current job purely out of loyalty. It seems like very few businesses are loyal to their employees, so it seems like Every Man For Himself out there.

It would be a long-term job. It should be fun to do some cloud based programming. Got to lean a lot of new stuff, but at least it is very interesting and challenging. My current job is great as well and I like my colleagues, but my salary isn't up to the market standard any more.

The added benefits would sway me if I were in your situation...is there anything else keeping you from going from "seriously considering" to "I've decided"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 16, 2018, 12:24:14 AM

One of our local grocery store chains is shutting down and selling most of their stores. It happens and the chain is offering severance to all of their employees being laid off. But, they also stipulated that any employee who takes a job with another chain will lose the package.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 16, 2018, 12:51:16 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 16, 2018, 12:24:14 AM
One of our local grocery store chains is shutting down and selling most of their stores. It happens and the chain is offering severance to all of their employees being laid off. But, they also stipulated that any employee who takes a job with another chain will lose the package.

That's some bs right there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 16, 2018, 12:55:15 AM

It just doesn't make any sense. SuperValu is getting out of the retail business so it's not like former employees will be going to competitors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 16, 2018, 07:12:22 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 16, 2018, 12:24:14 AM
One of our local grocery store chains is shutting down and selling most of their stores. It happens and the chain is offering severance to all of their employees being laid off. But, they also stipulated that any employee who takes a job with another chain will lose the package.

I have heard of companies that only pay severance if you work for them right up until their last day of operation. Even that sounds petty but if you are going to continue your income without a break comoensation might be considered less critical to you. Possibly uour "esrly absence", if without notice, might strictly be considered breach of contrsct - and vlosing companies usually want to reduce expenditure.

But they are lucky to be offered a severance payment at all. Wonder if those working for Toys R Us will do so?

But it still sucks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2018, 04:00:51 PM

Just before I went to train with the Home Guard a while back I set a batch of what was supposed to turn into pilsner beer. Came back from the four days of training expecting the beer to be more than halfway done fermenting, but apparently it was too cold in the basement of the house for the yeast to get busy. I took it upstairs where it is warmer and it started to ferment, but very slowly. Was only ready to bottle today, which is twice as long as it should have taken.
But testing the beer showed an ABV of close to 12%! :o If that is accurate I may have accidentally rediscovered barley wine.
Very interested to sample this once it's done maturing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 18, 2018, 04:20:26 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 18, 2018, 04:00:51 PM
Just before I went to train with the Home Guard a while back I set a batch of what was supposed to turn into pilsner beer. Came back from the four days of training expecting the beer to be more than halfway done fermenting, but apparently it was too cold in the basement of the house for the yeast to get busy. I took it upstairs where it is warmer and it started to ferment, but very slowly. Was only ready to bottle today, which is twice as long as it should have taken.
But testing the beer showed an ABV of close to 12%! :o If that is accurate I may have accidentally rediscovered barley wine.
Very interested to sample this once it's done maturing.

Um, surely "barley wine" is an ale, traditionally only made without those foreign things called hops that a pilsner requires?

I miss the days of brown ale, sweetish, nutty, silky . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 20, 2018, 12:18:33 AM

Looking at some of the threads in the science section I think it's interesting just how much I've changed in six years. When I first came here I would've been knee deep in it, maybe waist deep, running with the argument. The same could be said of the politics section. Now, I just don't care! :D

I told someone last week that all I really want anymore is a small family, a small house, a small garage, and a big dog. They said my idea sounded just about perfect. I don't even want a TV. Keep the world at bay and be around the people I care about. Now, just gotta find those people... And pick out a house... Then build the garage... Maybe a stray dog will show up...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2018, 11:35:48 AM

^ A lot of life is just "noise", IMO and wanting a simple life is a worthy goal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 20, 2018, 04:29:08 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2018, 11:35:48 AM
^ A lot of life is just "noise", IMO and wanting a simple life is a worthy goal.

"Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy."

St. Francis

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 20, 2018, 09:58:49 PM

Welp, looks like my plan to buy a car in May just got fast tracked because my car broke down this morning, and I don't know if it's fixable. Now I have to make it through the week by somehow getting rides to my job 35 miles away. Good news is that I've already been approved for an auto loan so worst case scenario I just get my car early

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 20, 2018, 11:32:21 PM

Mini, right? Could indeed be an expensive fix. Or very cheap. Have you had anybody look at it yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 12:52:09 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 20, 2018, 11:32:21 PM
Mini, right? Could indeed be an expensive fix. Or very cheap. Have you had anybody look at it yet?

Yeah, 2004 Cooper. My stepdad is taking it to a garage for me on Friday. The problem is that it's a CVT and they are notorious for blowing up spectacularly. I knew that when I bought the car which is why I was planning on trading it in May. I think it found out about my plans and just decided to crap out prematurely

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 21, 2018, 01:56:06 AM

Best of luck Bud. Get a manual next time, or at least a traditional automatic!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 03:17:50 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 21, 2018, 01:56:06 AM
Best of luck Bud. Get a manual next time, or at least a traditional automatic!

Would love to get a manual, but my new job has me in a larger city and I do not want to be messing around with shifting in rush hour traffic.

This (https://www.miniorlandpark.com/new/MINI/2018-MINI-Hardtop+2+Door-35710c6d0a0e0ae700f0924420573863.htm) is the car I am looking at specifically. I side eyed the steptronic automatic for a while but after chatting with the folks in my MINI club and various forums I think I'll be okay. Definitely getting an extended warranty though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM

Quote from: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 03:17:50 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 21, 2018, 01:56:06 AM
Best of luck Bud. Get a manual next time, or at least a traditional automatic!

Would love to get a manual, but my new job has me in a larger city and I do not want to be messing around with shifting in rush hour traffic.

This (https://www.miniorlandpark.com/new/MINI/2018-MINI-Hardtop+2+Door-35710c6d0a0e0ae700f0924420573863.htm) is the car I am looking at specifically. I side eyed the steptronic automatic for a while but after chatting with the folks in my MINI club and various forums I think I'll be okay. Definitely getting an extended warranty though.

That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 21, 2018, 06:14:17 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM
That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

I would like to see the plate - I must have missed it if you posted a picture of it before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 21, 2018, 07:06:42 PM

Quote from: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 03:17:50 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 21, 2018, 01:56:06 AM
Best of luck Bud. Get a manual next time, or at least a traditional automatic!

Would love to get a manual, but my new job has me in a larger city and I do not want to be messing around with shifting in rush hour traffic.

This (https://www.miniorlandpark.com/new/MINI/2018-MINI-Hardtop+2+Door-35710c6d0a0e0ae700f0924420573863.htm) is the car I am looking at specifically. I side eyed the steptronic automatic for a while but after chatting with the folks in my MINI club and various forums I think I'll be okay. Definitely getting an extended warranty though.

Cute little car!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2018, 07:17:11 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 21, 2018, 06:14:17 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM
That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

I would like to see the plate - I must have missed it if you posted a picture of it before.

It's really cool.

Buddy actually had a contest here at HAF for someone to come up with a personalized plate for her new car (Mini-Cooper), winners submission was taken to the DMV.

I forget who won, but they must have been really smrt, as the winning plate design was extremely witty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 21, 2018, 07:19:48 PM

SMLLKAR

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 09:20:00 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 07:17:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 21, 2018, 06:14:17 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM
That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

I would like to see the plate - I must have missed it if you posted a picture of it before.

It's really cool.

Buddy actually had a contest here at HAF for someone to come up with a personalized plate for her new car (Mini-Cooper), winners submission was taken to the DMV.

I forget who won, but they must have been really smrt, as the winning plate design was extremely witty.

I remember who won...I thought we'd never hear the end of it, just like what happened in the case of the number of views on a 'balls' thread a while back. ::)

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:00:38 PM

So against my better judgement, I have enrolled in 6 classes, each of which seems to involve a monstrous amount of reading and work. I shall have to write an epitaph for my Free Time soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:14:06 PM

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 10:15:16 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on March 21, 2018, 07:06:42 PM

Cute little car!

It has a turbocharger so it's not cute it's mean. ;)

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM

That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

Don't worry Bruno, the SMLLLKAR plate will be transferred to the new car. I promise I will take pictures when I (hopefully) get it on Saturday. I already have a name picked out too, I'm calling it Jezza.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:16:02 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:14:06 PM
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

That is so sad. :'(

Living in the past and in the future, never in the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:28:26 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:16:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:14:06 PM
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

William Henry Davies

That is so sad. :'(

Living in the past and in the future, never in the moment.

Naw, just suggesting that time should be reserved for daydreaming and wool gathering, detaching oneself from everyday hassle!

Or, as Omar Khayyam had it (as translated by Justin McCarthy (1888)):

Give me a flagon of red wine, a book of verses, a loaf of bread, and a little idleness. If with such store I might sit by thy dear side in some lonely place, I should deem myself happier than a king in his kingdom.

Though he does involve another there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 21, 2018, 10:30:04 PM

Buddy the Mini is a cute little machine that is criminally overpriced.

I have no illusions about changing your mind....... however.......Consider a Subau Imprezza. It is much more reliable, has a better safety record, gets good gas mileage, and costs far less than the ostentatious Mini. Something on the order of ten grand less. Not only that but the Subaru is an all wheel drive vehicle that will be an advantage in bad weather like snow, ice, or thunderstorm. You could drive it into the horse pasture and conceivably drive it back out. Try that with a Mini.

OK....OK you are stoked with the Mini. Not the smartest vehicle to buy but if it satisfies a passion....you gotta do what you gotta do.

In a feeble effort at humor, here is a limerick about tiny cars............... ::)

There was an old man from Boston
He traded his Ford for an Austin
He had room for his ass and a gallon of gas
But his balls hung out and he lost 'em.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:34:06 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 21, 2018, 10:30:04 PM
Buddy the Mini is a cute little machine that is criminally overpriced.

I have no illusions about changing your mind....... however.......Consider a Subau Imprezza. It is much more reliable, has a better safety record, gets good gas mileage, and costs far less than the ostentatious Mini. Something on the order of ten grand less. Not only that but the Subaru is an all wheel drive vehicle that will be an advantage in bad weather like snow, ice, or thunderstorm. You could drive it into the horse pasture and conceivably drive it back out. Try that with a Mini.

OK....OK you are stoked with the Mini. Not the smartest vehicle to buy but if it satisfies a passion....you gotta do what you gotta do.

In a feeble effort at humor, here is a limerick about tiny cars............... ::)

There was an old man from Boston
He traded his Ford for an Austin
He had room for his ass and a gallon of gas
But his balls hung out and he lost 'em.

Oi! I have a tiny csr (Toyota Aygo) and am very happy with it . . . Mostly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 21, 2018, 10:34:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:00:38 PM
So against my better judgement, I have enrolled in 6 classes, each of which seems to involve a monstrous amount of reading and work. I shall have to write an epitaph for my Free Time soon.

Silver; That is a load even if two of the six are about elementary underwater basket weaving. I will pray for you.....to the FSM of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:36:25 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:28:26 PM
Give me a flagon of red wine, a book of verses, a loaf of bread, and a little idleness. If with such store I might sit by thy dear side in some lonely place, I should deem myself happier than a king in his kingdom.

I love that! ;D

:notsure: Though...what kind of bread are we talking about here? Hopefully wholesome wheat bread or something grainy... :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:38:29 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 21, 2018, 10:34:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:00:38 PM
So against my better judgement, I have enrolled in 6 classes, each of which seems to involve a monstrous amount of reading and work. I shall have to write an epitaph for my Free Time soon.

Silver; That is a load even if two of the six are about elementary underwater basket weaving. I will pray for you.....to the FSM of course.

Thanks, Icarus! :grin:

It seems I have made myself a pair of wings and probably flew too close to the sun. Perhaps I will plummet to my death, perhaps not.

(I do love being overly dramatic! :P)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2018, 11:22:07 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 21, 2018, 10:30:04 PM
Buddy the Mini is a cute little machine that is criminally overpriced.

I have no illusions about changing your mind....... however.......Consider a Subau Imprezza. It is much more reliable, has a better safety record, gets good gas mileage, and costs far less than the ostentatious Mini. Something on the order of ten grand less. Not only that but the Subaru is an all wheel drive vehicle that will be an advantage in bad weather like snow, ice, or thunderstorm. You could drive it into the horse pasture and conceivably drive it back out. Try that with a Mini.

OK....OK you are stoked with the Mini. Not the smartest vehicle to buy but if it satisfies a passion....you gotta do what you gotta do.

In a feeble effort at humor, here is a limerick about tiny cars............... ::)

There was an old man from Boston
He traded his Ford for an Austin
He had room for his ass and a gallon of gas
But his balls hung out and he lost 'em.

I appreciate the input Icarus. I do have my heart set on another MINI though. I've been driving my moms 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and I miss the speed and handling of my car. They are so much fun to drive and with all the safety specs that BMW added they really are just as good as any other car on the road. I've never had any problems with a FWD in the snow that we get up here. Plus I've made so many friends and have a blast with the Mini clubs in my area.

I did do some research and the F series MINIs don't have the reliability issues that previous generations had so I think I'll be okay.

I guess I should add that I don't pay sticker price. I get invoice pricing for being a member of the area Mini club as well as a discount because my previous car is a Mini. It knocks a few grand off the price.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 22, 2018, 04:33:07 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 09:20:00 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 07:17:11 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 21, 2018, 06:14:17 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 21, 2018, 06:01:07 PM
That car looks kool Buddy, and hopefully you'll just be transferring that awesome license plate you have from the old vehicle to the new one!

I would like to see the plate - I must have missed it if you posted a picture of it before.

It's really cool.

Buddy actually had a contest here at HAF for someone to come up with a personalized plate for her new car (Mini-Cooper), winners submission was taken to the DMV.

I forget who won, but they must have been really smrt, as the winning plate design was extremely witty.

I remember who won...I thought we'd never hear the end of it, just like what happened in the case of the number of views on a 'balls' thread a while back. ::)

;D

Thanks. I don't remember that contest, but it was probably before my time.

Believe it or not, my last car had the licence plate HERMES. I know if I post a photo of it, I will be exposing myself to cruel ridicule from everyone here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 22, 2018, 05:25:10 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 10:36:25 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 21, 2018, 10:28:26 PM
Give me a flagon of red wine, a book of verses, a loaf of bread, and a little idleness. If with such store I might sit by thy dear side in some lonely place, I should deem myself happier than a king in his kingdom.

I love that! ;D

:notsure: Though...what kind of bread are we talking about here? Hopefully wholesome wheat bread or something grainy... :grin:

Crusty olive bread for my preference.

Not sure if it was unleaven bread for old Omar. He lived in an age before some Islamic spoilsport declared alcohol haram, "forbidden". Interesting man, not only for his poetry.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Khayyam

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 23, 2018, 12:56:51 PM

I just found out that I can get on HAF from work ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2018, 05:05:17 PM

Quote from: Buddy on March 23, 2018, 12:56:51 PM
I just found out that I can get on HAF from work ;D

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 24, 2018, 12:48:16 AM

Buddy you may be able to access HAF from work but if you are discovered to be fraternizing with evil heathens....you are toast.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 24, 2018, 03:07:13 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 24, 2018, 12:48:16 AM
Buddy you may be able to access HAF from work but if you are discovered to be fraternizing with evil heathens....you are toast.

My coworkers are actually non religious! As if this job couldn't get better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 10:31:37 PM

I'm looking for distractions instead of focusing on finishing my project, which has to be sent to the Ethics Committee this month. :whistling:

Why is this forum so slow on Sunday? (https://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs/160/whatsapp/116/neutral-face_1f610.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:05:50 PM

What sort of distractions do you seek?! A trifling joke, funny picture, deep and meaningful philosophical discussion? Let me know and I'll see what I can do...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:08:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:05:50 PM
What sort of distractions do you seek?! A trifling joke, funny picture, deep and meaningful philosophical discussion? Let me know and I'll see what I can do...

Anything!

:notsure: That probably came off as desperate, but I am bored out of my wits, so...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:13:03 PM

You gotta give me some direction. I'm a wizard, not a miracle worker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:14:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:13:03 PM
You gotta give me some direction. I'm a wizard, not a miracle worker.

Ok, have you got any funny pictures? :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:15:55 PM

I just saw a really hilarious on... flamingos on a Tźrex fossil. Clever caption too. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:18:29 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:15:55 PM
I just saw a really hilarious on... flamingos on a Tźrex fossil. Clever caption too. ;)

Heh yeah, Facebook can offer some comedy gems every now and then! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 25, 2018, 11:22:17 PM

Plastic Trying to live with less. You Americans seem to have a lot more sites and products than we do. I have managed to buy some freezer-safe glass jars from eBay but I think even those have come from the USA. I'm getting into making my own soups with very low salt and sugar and needed the straight-up cylindrical jars that don't have shoulders. There are at least plenty of freezer-safe square and oblong storage containers available here. I have bought a reusable coffee cup to use in Costa; some non-plastic dental floss and a stain-removing bar for the laundry. There are also some biodegradable bin liners which I have found online tonight, so they'll be my next purchase, as well as cotton and beeswax food wraps. It's a start and we have a variety of bags and boxes we use for supermarket shopping. I signed a petition asking that supermarkets reduce the ridiculous amount of plastic they use; who needs a plastic-wrapped cucumber? I'm new at this, so any further ideas welcome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM

Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? I don't mean the way they look or feel, I'm talking about the actual number.

Earlier this week I was talking to a girl at work about trying to lose some weight - I think it would really help my bad hips - and she insisted that I didn't need to drop any pounds. I asked what she thought I weighed and a horrified look came over her face.

She refused until I guessed hers, which I pegged perfectly, and then was still reluctant to wager a guess. She finally did, and was off by about fifty pounds. I'm a lot heavier than I look. I just don't see the big deal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:26:49 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 25, 2018, 11:22:17 PM
Plastic Trying to live with less. You Americans seem to have a lot more sites and products than we do. I have managed to buy some freezer-safe glass jars from eBay but I think even those have come from the USA. I'm getting into making my own soups with very low salt and sugar and needed the straight-up cylindrical jars that don't have shoulders. There are at least plenty of freezer-safe square and oblong storage containers available here. I have bought a reusable coffee cup to use in Costa; some non-plastic dental floss and a stain-removing bar for the laundry. There are also some biodegradable bin liners which I have found online tonight, so they'll be my next purchase, as well as cotton and beeswax food wraps. It's a start and we have a variety of bags and boxes we use for supermarket shopping. I signed a petition asking that supermarkets reduce the ridiculous amount of plastic they use; who needs a plastic-wrapped cucumber? I'm new at this, so any further ideas welcome.

I dunno Ess. Those cucumbers are plastic wrapped to people a false sense of security and let them last a little longer. They don't come that way by the case. On a positive note, the plastic produced is to a large extent a byproduct of fuel refining. So long a gas and diesel are in use we might as well find something to do with the waste.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:33:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? I don't mean the way they look or feel, I'm talking about the actual number.

Earlier this week I was talking to a girl at work about trying to lose some weight - I think it would really help my bad hips - and she insisted that I didn't need to drop any pounds. I asked what she thought I weighed and a horrified look came over her face.

She refused until I guessed hers, which I pegged perfectly, and then was still reluctant to wager a guess. She finally did, and was off by about fifty pounds. I'm a lot heavier than I look. I just don't see the big deal.

I think a lot of people are self-conscious about their weight because society in general judges people based on the number, and they don't want to be judged or come off as judging others, based on a number which is not even necessarily indicative of the percentage of body fat a person has.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:36:26 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on March 25, 2018, 11:22:17 PM
Plastic Trying to live with less. You Americans seem to have a lot more sites and products than we do. I have managed to buy some freezer-safe glass jars from eBay but I think even those have come from the USA. I'm getting into making my own soups with very low salt and sugar and needed the straight-up cylindrical jars that don't have shoulders. There are at least plenty of freezer-safe square and oblong storage containers available here. I have bought a reusable coffee cup to use in Costa; some non-plastic dental floss and a stain-removing bar for the laundry. There are also some biodegradable bin liners which I have found online tonight, so they'll be my next purchase, as well as cotton and beeswax food wraps. It's a start and we have a variety of bags and boxes we use for supermarket shopping. I signed a petition asking that supermarkets reduce the ridiculous amount of plastic they use; who needs a plastic-wrapped cucumber? I'm new at this, so any further ideas welcome.

Afraid I can't help there. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:48:40 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:56:20 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:33:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? I don't mean the way they look or feel, I'm talking about the actual number.

Earlier this week I was talking to a girl at work about trying to lose some weight - I think it would really help my bad hips - and she insisted that I didn't need to drop any pounds. I asked what she thought I weighed and a horrified look came over her face.

She refused until I guessed hers, which I pegged perfectly, and then was still reluctant to wager a guess. She finally did, and was off by about fifty pounds. I'm a lot heavier than I look. I just don't see the big deal.

I think a lot of people are self-conscious about their weight because society in general judges people based on the number, and they don't want to be judged or come off as judging others, based on a number which is not even necessarily indicative of the percentage of body fat a person has.

I just find it odd, I guess. It's probably partly because what I find attractive is far from what Hollywood finds attractive, at least in a superficial sense. The idea that someone should hit a "target" weight strikes me as silly unless you're a prize fighter or have a medical reason. If you look good you look good and if you feel good so much the better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:57:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:48:40 PM
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So long as the fresh he'll is better than what I went through on saturday, I'll take it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 12:06:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:56:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:33:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? I don't mean the way they look or feel, I'm talking about the actual number.

Earlier this week I was talking to a girl at work about trying to lose some weight - I think it would really help my bad hips - and she insisted that I didn't need to drop any pounds. I asked what she thought I weighed and a horrified look came over her face.

She refused until I guessed hers, which I pegged perfectly, and then was still reluctant to wager a guess. She finally did, and was off by about fifty pounds. I'm a lot heavier than I look. I just don't see the big deal.

I think a lot of people are self-conscious about their weight because society in general judges people based on the number, and they don't want to be judged or come off as judging others, based on a number which is not even necessarily indicative of the percentage of body fat a person has.

I just find it odd, I guess. It's probably partly because what I find attractive is far from what Hollywood finds attractive, at least in a superficial sense. The idea that someone should hit a "target" weight strikes me as silly unless you're a prize fighter or have a medical reason. If you look good you look good and if you feel good so much the better.

Agreed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 12:10:22 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:57:29 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 11:48:40 PM
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So long as the fresh he'll is better than what I went through on saturday, I'll take it!

Just having to work on the weekend to me is hell (doesn't hell have layers or something? :notsure:) Something quick and easy would be the first layer of hell, an all-nighter would be the last.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 12:15:25 AM

I just realized that spring break starts tomorrow. So that means I'm in for freshly minted hell for a week... times TWO! Two weeks of pure hell. I gotta get outta here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 12:19:56 AM

If you don't mind my asking, what do you do?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 12:57:31 AM

I work in a restaurant in a tourist town. Hate it but I'm not the most employable guy out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 26, 2018, 05:16:03 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:26:49 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on March 25, 2018, 11:22:17 PM
Plastic Trying to live with less. You Americans seem to have a lot more sites and products than we do. I have managed to buy some freezer-safe glass jars from eBay but I think even those have come from the USA. I'm getting into making my own soups with very low salt and sugar and needed the straight-up cylindrical jars that don't have shoulders. There are at least plenty of freezer-safe square and oblong storage containers available here. I have bought a reusable coffee cup to use in Costa; some non-plastic dental floss and a stain-removing bar for the laundry. There are also some biodegradable bin liners which I have found online tonight, so they'll be my next purchase, as well as cotton and beeswax food wraps. It's a start and we have a variety of bags and boxes we use for supermarket shopping. I signed a petition asking that supermarkets reduce the ridiculous amount of plastic they use; who needs a plastic-wrapped cucumber? I'm new at this, so any further ideas welcome.

I dunno Ess. Those cucumbers are plastic wrapped to people a false sense of security and let them last a little longer. They don't come that way by the case. On a positive note, the plastic produced is to a large extent a byproduct of fuel refining. So long a gas and diesel are in use we might as well find something to do with the waste.

There is a process that breaks plastics back down into an oil product and hydrogen (which goes back to fuelling the process). Not sure whst the end use of the "oil" is but it sin't landfill, though it probably ends up in the atmodphere. The unts are "palletised" and can be installed in waste processing plants as "plug and play" units they ssy. Almost any mix of plastics works.

Another use is as part of the binder in road surfacing. It amalgamates with the tar under heat and pressure.

But, yes, better to find ways to do without it. Are paper grocery bags, rather than plastic carrier bags, a norm in the States - used to see them in films. Less easy to carry four or six of at a time though. . . I remember to always have reusable bags in the car now and get annoyed at over packaging. I want a law that says supermarkets must accept and dispose of unrecycleable packaging at their own cost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 26, 2018, 05:22:57 AM

JJ, it's a crying shame thst you cannot get employment using your evident practical skills. Thst's if you wanted that if vourse, some "hobbies" do not translate into whst we want to actually work at. I loved silver jewellery work as a hobby but hated commissions or making standard stuff for sale - but I needed them to fund the speculative stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 26, 2018, 06:14:35 AM

Quote from: Dave on March 26, 2018, 05:22:57 AM
JJ, it's a crying shame thst you cannot get employment using your evident practical skills. Thst's if you wanted that if vourse, some "hobbies" do not translate into whst we want to actually work at. I loved silver jewellery work as a hobby but hated commissions or making standard stuff for sale - but I needed them to fund the speculative stuff.

Yes, that is a sad waste of talent.

I also tried my hand at jewellery when I was still working full time, so could only do it for six hours a week. I made one or two OK things. This is a silver bangle I made; it was inspired by Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao:

(https://i.imgur.com/zFIUTcf.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:08:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? ...

I have no idea, but my wife is. She has never and will never tell me her weight!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:11:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:08:39 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? ...
I have no idea, but my wife is. She has never and will never tell me her weight!

Do like me and make a guess. If you're right you'll know based on the reaction.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:13:08 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:11:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:08:39 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? ...
I have no idea, but my wife is. She has never and will never tell me her weight!

Do like me and make a guess. If you're right you'll know based on the reaction.

I don't want to die.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:14:45 PM

I never said you'd get a good reaction!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 01:15:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:13:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:11:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:08:39 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? ...
I have no idea, but my wife is. She has never and will never tell me her weight!

Do like me and make a guess. If you're right you'll know based on the reaction.
I don't want to die.

:rofl: That response made my day! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on March 26, 2018, 10:10:57 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 26, 2018, 01:11:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:08:39 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 11:23:24 PM
Okay, here's something that's been on my mind. Why are people so self conscious about their weight? ...
I have no idea, but my wife is. She has never and will never tell me her weight!

Do like me and make a guess. If you're right you'll know based on the reaction.

I've met his wife. Not worth the risk! ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2018, 11:00:00 PM

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I want the world to be my backyard. :sad sigh:

Title: Say Anything Thread
Post by: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:43:33 AM

Can we have a thread that is a casual conversation and just talk about whatever?

I just watched a podcast about the Cuban mafia and it's ties to the CIA and the Italian mob. Was very interesting and almost made you want to get involved more because one of the guests was describing a hand signal that means to watch the person they are pointing at and then later on the other guest used the same hand signal to point at this first guest. It was this kind of thing that had me put into the hospital way back when.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:48:59 AM

Technically it is if you don't have a fence.

Title: Re: Say Anything Thread
Post by: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:55:36 AM

Humans- Are we the last of the best or the beginning of the worst? All the other human species have died, how will we go out? Will we birth a more evolved species or will we be the last withered end of a flame?

Title: Re: Say Anything Thread
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2018, 06:33:50 AM

Quote from: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:43:33 AM
Can we have a thread that is a casual conversation and just talk about whatever?
...

Yes, it's called 'What's on your mind' I've merged your thread in with it.

Title: Re: Say Anything Thread
Post by: Magdalena on March 27, 2018, 06:56:38 AM

Quote from: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:55:36 AM
Humans- Are we the last of the best or the beginning of the worst?

I hope we are the last of the worst and the begining of the best. :notsure:

Quote from: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:55:36 AM
All the other human species have died, how will we go out?

I don't understand the question. Please forgive me.

Quote from: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:55:36 AM
Will we birth a more evolved species

But you just said, "All the other human species have died..."

Quote from: Arturo on March 27, 2018, 04:55:36 AM
or will we be the last withered end of a flame?

Like, The Big Crunch, huh!? :-\
Or something like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on March 27, 2018, 04:23:26 PM

I have a few online job training courses due today and I don't want to do them. They're so boring.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2018, 05:40:53 PM

Quote from: Buddy on March 27, 2018, 04:23:26 PM
I have a few online job training courses due today and I don't want to do them. They're so boring.

The sooner you start the sooner you'll finish. Remember you have a new car to pay for!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 27, 2018, 05:56:49 PM

Quote from: Buddy on March 27, 2018, 04:23:26 PM
I have a few online job training courses due today and I don't want to do them. They're so boring.

Boring doesn't encapsulate how I feel about job-related, Online Training. I've had to take numerous courses the last couple months for both Ford and FCA (Chrysler) here at work...some of these courses are 8-15 hours long.
What I hate is that they force you to be interactive with the most mundane shit...like how to scroll down a screen to see additional data currently out of view.

Co-Worker next to me laughs at my antics sometimes because I just can't believe how mundane the training can be...and your not allowed to skip ahead or they deduct points from your final score.

I have to begin another one this week....fucking hate it. (Don't mind the learning, even the time, just can't stomach the mundane crap...fuck)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on March 27, 2018, 06:00:30 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 27, 2018, 05:56:49 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 27, 2018, 04:23:26 PM
I have a few online job training courses due today and I don't want to do them. They're so boring.

Boring doesn't encapsulate how I feel about job-related, Online Training. I've had to take numerous courses the last couple months for both Ford and FCA (Chrysler) here at work...some of these courses are 8-15 hours long.
What I hate is that they force you to be interactive with the most mundane shit...like how to scroll down a screen to see additional data currently out of view.

Co-Worker next to me laughs at my antics sometimes because I just can't believe how mundane the training can be...and your not allowed to skip ahead or they deduct points from your final score.

I have to begin another one this week....fucking hate it. (Don't mind the learning, even the time, just can't stomach the mundane crap...fuck)

I had been volunteered to take some training courses on Accessibility for web sites. Two days at 9 hours a day, but they started 3 hours after I get to work, so I had to stay late 3 hours for those two days. I had already read and put into practice all of the accessibility stuff when I helped to fix the website a few months prior. So it was super boring to go over stuff that I had already researched intensely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on March 27, 2018, 08:38:43 PM

I had to do a safeguarding course once and got so fed up struggling with the online version that I chose to use a precious half a day of the half-term holiday to go on a course given by a human being, The coffee was good and a certificate was awarded just for attending.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 28, 2018, 05:07:25 AM

Hearing about all these experiences makes me very happy that I was never subjected to any online training courses when I was working full-time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 28, 2018, 05:22:08 AM

I'll have an online training course in April, about IT-security and I'm not looking forward to that one either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 12:07:33 AM

Did you know that in Italy one should never cut their spaghetti? I think I would have some serious problems with Italian table etiquette, I couldn't properly twirl spaghetti on my fork to save my life. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 01:38:41 AM

It gives them the opportunity to point and laugh at strangers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 30, 2018, 01:44:30 AM

The drill is to use a spoon in conjunction with a fork Silver. You can twirl the pasta rather neatly that way...... I will wager that you already knew that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 30, 2018, 01:44:54 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 12:07:33 AM
Did you know that in Italy one should never cut their spaghetti? I think I would have some serious problems with Italian table etiquette, I couldn't properly twirl spaghetti on my fork to save my life. ::)

I've tried -- no matter how few strands I start out with, I end up with way too much spaghetti on my fork. Cutting it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:02:50 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 30, 2018, 01:44:30 AM
The drill is to use a spoon in conjunction with a fork Silver. You can twirl the pasta rather neatly that way...... I will wager that you already knew that.

You would lose that wager, Icarus! :P I'll give that a try next time, hopefully with pasta that isn't swimming in sauce, that stuff gets thrown everywhere. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 30, 2018, 02:38:53 AM

I lived in Italy for 3 years, so twirling spaghetti is second nature to me. Chopsticks, however, are a different matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 30, 2018, 05:39:05 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 30, 2018, 02:38:53 AM
I lived in Italy for 3 years, so twirling spaghetti is second nature to me. Chopsticks, however, are a different matter.

When I was a kid, my Dad used to take us to a Japanese restaurant where you ate with chopsticks or you didn't eat. I find chopsticks surprisingly easy to use. Still can't twirl spaghetti.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2018, 08:05:02 AM

When I was in the RAF we used to est at a Chniese resturant in Gloucester where we had "pea rsces". This entailed earing a weighed number of peas, one at a time, from a small bowl, on a large plate, with chopsticks. The Chinese, being keen gamblers, would do their best to endure we all got the same number of peas. Then put money on us.

If the manager's choice came first that person got his meal free.

But both Chinese and sphagetti esting styles are just not good Western manners. With the former you choose your selection of goodies from all the fishes into your little bowl. You then lift that bowl to your mouth and use the sticks to "shovel" its contents in. With sphag be prepared to lean out over the plate or bowl and bite off any dangling bits from your spoon/fork load, letting them fall back. But it helps to ensure the sphag is as "untangled" as possible before twiddling, then you can select just three or four noodles to wind up nestly.

I have an "engineers" approach to eating, study-analyse-consider-solve!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 30, 2018, 09:57:33 AM

Just so long as you don't disrespect our Noodly Master the FSM.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 11:22:51 AM

Quote from: OldGit on March 30, 2018, 09:57:33 AM
Just so long as you don't disrespect our Noodly Master the FSM.

Oh no, when I try to twirl spaghetti I do it with reverence and utmost respect. :let'seat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2018, 11:49:22 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 11:22:51 AM
Quote from: OldGit on March 30, 2018, 09:57:33 AM
Just so long as you don't disrespect our Noodly Master the FSM.

Oh no, when I try to twirl spaghetti I do it with reverence and utmost respect. :let'seat:

And I suck in that dangling noodle with a small prayer (that the end will not flick sauce onto my shirt or it dribbles down my chin.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:04:28 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 30, 2018, 11:49:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 11:22:51 AM
Quote from: OldGit on March 30, 2018, 09:57:33 AM
Just so long as you don't disrespect our Noodly Master the FSM.

Oh no, when I try to twirl spaghetti I do it with reverence and utmost respect. :let'seat:

And I suck in that dangling noodle with a small prayer (that the end will not flick sauce onto my shirt or it dribbles down my chin.)

I never do that because it's almost certain that some sauce will end up on me...like on my hair or something. :bleh: No, I cut the dangling noodle with my teeth and let it fall back onto my plate. Not the best table manners I know, but Italian food can be quite a challenge. :deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM

I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:44:05 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
... I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you drink coffee? That might help with the withdrawal symptoms, if you have any (headaches, etc).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2018, 02:51:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Losing excess weight and controlling sugar input are good ideas for lots of people, JJ. I seem to have found a happy medium for the moment, not suffered from the obvious symptoms of either hypos or hypers and no comments on my 6 monthly checks. But then I did lose 26lbs and switch to sucralose and complex starches.

Keep an eye on it but, unfortunately, when in hypo, low sugar, you might not be in any condition to be objective about it! Keep a couple of high glucose sweets in your pocket, they won't add many calories, will not seriously affect a hyper but may mitigate a hypo. If you feel yourself getting unreasonably grumpy sweeten youself!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2018, 03:17:47 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you know anybody who is diabetic? If you do the ask if they'll test your blood glucose for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2018, 03:36:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2018, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.
Do you know anybody who is diabetic? If you do the ask if they'll test your blood glucose for you.

And ask the friend for advice as to when you should have such a test, how long after a mesl os sweetened drink. I have to fast for at least 12 hours before my blood test.

(Then I go to the resturant just down from the surgery and pig out on a full English breakfast!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
... I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you drink coffee? That might help with the withdrawal symptoms, if you have any (headaches, etc).

The caffeine isn't what's getting me but even if it was I think I'd choose death before coffee. Vile, nasty stuff. It does small lovely though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:14:03 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 30, 2018, 02:51:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Losing excess weight and controlling sugar input are good ideas for lots of people, JJ. I seem to have found a happy medium for the moment, not suffered from the obvious symptoms of either hypos or hypers and no comments on my 6 monthly checks. But then I did lose 26lbs and switch to sucralose and complex starches.

Keep an eye on it but, unfortunately, when in hypo, low sugar, you might not be in any condition to be objective about it! Keep a couple of high glucose sweets in your pocket, they won't add many calories, will not seriously affect a hyper but may mitigate a hypo. If you feel yourself getting unreasonably grumpy sweeten youself!

That's part of my plan. Glass of lemonade or the like when I feel myself falling into a murderous mood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:15:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2018, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.
Do you know anybody who is diabetic? If you do the ask if they'll test your blood glucose for you.

I do, but none of them test their blood. I might try to go to the doctor next week. Been saving to remove my broken wisdom teeth though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2018, 09:53:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2018, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
I think I might be diabetic. Started noticing some odd things and looked up the symptoms. The only common diagnosis was diabetes as far as I can find. Si I cut out soda, cakes, candy, etc and wondered around work like a siphilitic moron for two days. I finally tried w glass of lemonade and all the fog disappeared.

I can't go to the doctor yet but I have a new push to lose weight and cut out sugar. Fifty pounds and no sweets unless I get stupid in the face again. I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.
Do you know anybody who is diabetic? If you do the ask if they'll test your blood glucose for you.

I do, but none of them test their blood. I might try to go to the doctor next week. Been saving to remove my broken wisdom teeth though.

It is terrible that you have to make choices like the, JJ. I might have to pay for dental treatment, beyond basic and excluding medical emergencies, but, despite its problems, our NHS is literally a life saving service. The first line care provision especially. I paid into the fund over the years that I did not need much treatment but reap that "investment", and more, now.

Excepting those who make money out of providing medical care I cannot imagine any sane person who would argue against a publically funded "free to all at point of need" system.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 01:12:43 AM

That's life Dave. The poorest SOB here is still better off than a lot of people around the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 03:49:06 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 01:12:43 AM
That's life Dave. The poorest SOB here is still better off than a lot of people around the world.

Yeah, that is true. But it could be a bit more complex if you get into the ideology and economics . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 31, 2018, 01:15:59 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 30, 2018, 09:57:33 AM
Just so long as you don't disrespect our Noodly Master the FSM.

Hello Git, you're looking well.

If spag bothers you, pasta does come in more user friendly noodly shapes.

Is that balsphemous?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 02:02:32 PM

As an expansion ('cos I just thought of it) to my last, JJ, apart from your medical ills you are also suffering from ideolicalitis and politicopathology - two sicknesses it is hard to cure.

Later: Oh, yes, and possibly IBS, which produces vast quantities of crap and wind

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:37:45 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
... I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you drink coffee? That might help with the withdrawal symptoms, if you have any (headaches, etc).

The caffeine isn't what's getting me but even if it was I think I'd choose death before coffee. Vile, nasty stuff. It does small lovely though.

:unsure: Ok, so coffee's off the list.

Diet Mt. Dew?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 02:37:55 PM

I'm allergic to bullshit. Which is why I now stay far, far away from political discussions. The reaction takes the form of getting very worked up and angry about things I have no control over, followed by deep despair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 02:42:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
... I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you drink coffee? That might help with the withdrawal symptoms, if you have any (headaches, etc).

The caffeine isn't what's getting me but even if it was I think I'd choose death before coffee. Vile, nasty stuff. It does small lovely though.

:unsure: Ok, so coffee's off the list.

Diet Mt. Dew?

:puke:

Diet anything is disgusting. And at any rate, it's more the taste than the caffeine I like. Mt. Dew is one of those things that I find very satisfying but, like bourbon, I know I have to stay away from. I have very strange tastes. When I stopped drinking liquor I tried really hard to find a nonalcoholic bourbon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:46:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 02:42:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 30, 2018, 02:44:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 30, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
... I've really been missing my Mt. Dew.

Do you drink coffee? That might help with the withdrawal symptoms, if you have any (headaches, etc).

The caffeine isn't what's getting me but even if it was I think I'd choose death before coffee. Vile, nasty stuff. It does small lovely though.

:unsure: Ok, so coffee's off the list.

Diet Mt. Dew?

:puke:

Diet anything is disgusting. And at any rate, it's more the taste than the caffeine I like. Mt. Dew is one of those things that I find very satisfying but, like bourbon, I know I have to stay away from. I have very strange tastes. When I stopped drinking liquor I tried really hard to find a nonalcoholic bourbon.

It's an acquired taste, I think, drinking diet soft drinks. Though it does take some time to get used to. And yes, some of them are a little like drinking cough syrup. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 02:49:04 PM

You know what's even worse than diet soda? These new "throwback" sodas made with white sugar. Once you grow accustomed to hfcs white sugar is quite unpalatable. I tried a throwback Mt. Dew when they first came out and immediately wanted to throw it back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:56:15 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2018, 02:49:04 PM
You know what's even worse than diet soda? These new "throwback" sodas made with white sugar. Once you grow accustomed to hfcs white sugar is quite unpalatable. I tried a throwback Mt. Dew when they first came out and immediately wanted to throw it back!

'Throwback' sodas have not yet invaded Brazil, as far as I know. We do have a new version of coca cola made with the sugar substitute stevia which tastes bad...just so bad...there's just no way somebody out there likes that stuff. :headshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 03:17:12 PM

I rarely drink anything fuzzy, and am supposed to stay clear of cafeine, but I do like Diet Coke. I am genetically unable to taste the Aspartame sweetner in it so, for me, it has a refreshing bitter tang. Seems there us a sucralose version out now - I will steer clear of that, prefer the bitterness.

I do drink Indian tonic water, also bitter to the taste, but only when diluted with gin and with a slice of lemon or (better) lime..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 04:13:05 PM

Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2018, 03:17:12 PM
I rarely dtink anything fuzzy, and am supposed to stay clear of cafeine, but I do like Diet Coke. I am genetically unable to taste the Aspartame sweetner in it so, for me, it has a refreshing bitter tang. Seems there us a sucralose version out now - I will steer clear of that, prefer the bitterness.

I do drink Indian tonic water, also bitter to the taste, but only when diluted with gin and with a slice of lemon or (better) lime..

I also like Diet Coke (used to prefer Diet Pepsi but after they changed the sweetener...bleh). Diet Pepsi Twist is my favourite. :smilenod:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sondadelivery.com.br%2Fimg.aspx%2Fsku%2F467383%2F530%2FSem-Titulo-5.jpg&hash=09ead02e0e3ba974ce2f8731f4ddd98136b1200a)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 31, 2018, 08:22:33 PM

^ Is it common practice to label Brazilian consumer products with English words? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 08:49:51 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 31, 2018, 08:22:33 PM
^ Is it common practice to label Brazilian consumer products with English words? :notsure:

Not common ('zero' is also zero in Portuguese, though 'twist' is not), but every now and then you have someone who names their business using English words, which can result in some brand names such as:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/pt/7/7d/Logo-china_in_china.jpg)

(literal word for word translation)

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The English version looks weird to me...does it look weird to you? It looks like it's lacking something...China in box something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 09:01:28 PM

Even just an "a" would help, but it'd have to be s damn big bix!

Is "China in a box" anything to do with Chinese inspired foods?

The Chinese themselves are great at literal transliterations to English that lose relevance but gain in hilarity!

(https://imgur.com/6fpVFVE.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 09:12:37 PM

Yes, I thought it would have to be either that, "China in a box" or "China in box something". It is a Chinese fast food chain. Probably "China in boxes" considering people probably don't order just one box. ::)

Another funny word that got adopted in Brazilian Portuguese (don't know about the Portuguese, it seems to me like they're more puristic in general than Brazilians when it comes to the language) is shopping. The word has basically become a noun as people have dropped the 'mall' or 'center' which should follow.

So if you ever come across a Brazilian asking for directions to the closest shopping don't let it confuse you. :P

Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2018, 09:01:28 PM
(https://imgur.com/6fpVFVE.jpg)

:rofl: Ow, my sides!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2018, 02:42:08 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
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The good old post-fact era, in which we all live and for which God Emperor The Big T gets blamed...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on April 03, 2018, 07:09:28 PM

The fact that I was in the bathroom and there was a SPIDER on the toilet paper roll! Once you know that can actually happen, it never leaves your mind. :chairhide:

It doesn't help that if I hadn't been paying attention and hadn't caught that it was there, I might not be here anymore. ~~But that might have been for the best, to save me from the Hell that is the end of a Spring semester.~~

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 03, 2018, 07:28:10 PM

Quote from: Harmonie on April 03, 2018, 07:09:28 PM
The fact that I was in the bathroom and there was a SPIDER on the toilet paper roll! Once you know that can actually happen, it never leaves your mind. :chairhide:

It doesn't help that if I hadn't been paying attention and hadn't caught that it was there, I might not be here anymore. ~~But that might have been for the best, to save me from the Hell that is the end of a Spring semester.~~

:o How big was it? And did you flamethrower the bog roll with a spray can and a lighter to eradicate it? Immediately?! Yes?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on April 04, 2018, 12:30:53 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 03, 2018, 07:28:10 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 03, 2018, 07:09:28 PM
The fact that I was in the bathroom and there was a SPIDER on the toilet paper roll! Once you know that can actually happen, it never leaves your mind. :chairhide:

It doesn't help that if I hadn't been paying attention and hadn't caught that it was there, I might not be here anymore. ~~But that might have been for the best, to save me from the Hell that is the end of a Spring semester.~~

:o How big was it? And did you flamethrower the bog roll with a spray can and a lighter to eradicate it? Immediately?! Yes?!

It was actually really small, but it was brown. I know not to mess with brown spiders! So it and the piece of toilet paper it was on got flushed down the toilet in no time. No need to burn anything down. lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 04, 2018, 12:37:04 AM

Harmonie that spider is more afraid of you than you are of it. Just brush it off of your essential convenience item and don't give it another thought. They are rarely other than harmless little critters who are only trying to make a living.

Consider that many of the arachnid types are good little fellows.. They do away with bugs like flies and some of them destroy roaches and other undesirables. Don't smash 'em, just shoo them away.

P.S. This advice does not apply to some of those wicked Australian spiders. But you don't live in Australia..........do you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2018, 01:28:25 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 06, 2018, 01:31:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2018, 01:28:25 PM
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:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on April 06, 2018, 02:23:46 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 04, 2018, 12:37:04 AM
Harmonie that spider is more afraid of you than you are of it. Just brush it off of your essential convenience item and don't give it another thought. They are rarely other than harmless little critters who are only trying to make a living.

Consider that many of the arachnid types are good little fellows.. They do away with bugs like flies and some of them destroy roaches and other undesirables. Don't smash 'em, just shoo them away.

P.S. This advice does not apply to some of those wicked Australian spiders. But you don't live in Australia..........do you?

To be honest, I was fairly certain the spider was already dead.

I don't mess with spiders. Especially not brown ones. I know that brown recluses can appear where I live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 06, 2018, 11:56:53 PM

A brown recluse is a recluse. He does not display himself in public if it can be avoided.

Now if you want to be a little bit paranoid, think of a nice dark place where one of those little dudes might hide. Those shoes that you haven't worm for ages, have been in the dark closet. That could a luxurious place for a timid little brown recluse. Now you decide to wear those shoes and you put your foot into the chamber that the spider has long believed that it was his castle.. He is pissed. You are gonna die. :hug: We will miss you.

OK that was bullshit. Just funnin' you. Consider that the spider has to make a living which means that he has to get nourishment. He ain't gonna find much nourishment in that shoe. He will hide himself when at rest but not when he is searching for food which is a full time job for spiders and other creepy crawlies. A brown recluse is not a deadly spider. He does have the ability to inject some nasty chemical into your skin if forced to do so. He has to knaw on the attack site at some length to get a troublesome deposit of the toxin deposited on your toe...or wherever. He does not have saber like teeth like some of the other breeds of arachnids. .....So don't sweat the danger of being caused harm by one of those little brown spiders. You are more likely to be struck by lightning or spirited away by aliens, than to have a dangerous encounter with a little spider.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 01:31:43 AM

I'm really nervous these days. Jumpy. The wind rustled some leaves outside and it startled me. ::) That just isn't something that happens to me.

I don't know what's going on but I don't like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 01:40:29 AM

You need a vacation. Maybe one outside Brazil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 01:47:49 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 01:40:29 AM
You need a vacation. Maybe one outside Brazil.

I think you're spot on! :thumbsup: I'm planning on taking a vacation probably around September next year. Hopefully.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 02:13:02 AM

Where are you headed? I need a vacation too. Going on two years for me. I think I'd like to go to Utah and maybe stay for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 02:16:36 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 02:13:02 AM
Where are you headed? I need a vacation too. Going on two years for me. I think I'd like to go to Utah and maybe stay for a while.

What's in Utah? Family? Peace and quiet? :grin:

I would very much like to visit Portugal, where most of my family comes from. I have never been there, and people who have have liked it very much. It takes a little financial planning though, which is why I won't be able to go before next year. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 02:24:24 AM

Utah is far away and that's where I want to be. Far away. It could be Brazil or South Africa as far as I'm concerned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 02:28:39 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2018, 02:24:24 AM
Utah is far away and that's where I want to be. Far away. It could be Brazil or South Africa as far as I'm concerned.

I know the feeling of wanting to be far away. :pensive:

:notsure: Between Brazil and the Antarctic...I would choose the Antarctic. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 07, 2018, 02:49:50 PM

I'm bored. Hoping that work picks up soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on April 07, 2018, 02:52:34 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 06, 2018, 11:56:53 PM
A brown recluse is a recluse. He does not display himself in public if it can be avoided.

Now if you want to be a little bit paranoid, think of a nice dark place where one of those little dudes might hide. Those shoes that you haven't worm for ages, have been in the dark closet. That could a luxurious place for a timid little brown recluse. Now you decide to wear those shoes and you put your foot into the chamber that the spider has long believed that it was his castle.. He is pissed. You are gonna die. :hug: We will miss you.

OK that was bullshit. Just funnin' you. Consider that the spider has to make a living which means that he has to get nourishment. He ain't gonna find much nourishment in that shoe. He will hide himself when at rest but not when he is searching for food which is a full time job for spiders and other creepy crawlies. A brown recluse is not a deadly spider. He does have the ability to inject some nasty chemical into your skin if forced to do so. He has to knaw on the attack site at some length to get a troublesome deposit of the toxin deposited on your toe...or wherever. He does not have saber like teeth like some of the other breeds of arachnids. .....So don't sweat the danger of being caused harm by one of those little brown spiders. You are more likely to be struck by lightning or spirited away by aliens, than to have a dangerous encounter with a little spider.

You are such a spider apologist. :lol:

I always check shoes, jackets, etc. that I haven't worn in a while. One time when I got out a jacket one of those yellow caterpillars with the stingers was in one of the pockets! You can never be too careful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 03:45:36 PM

I spy with my googly eye...a new subforum! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 10:33:23 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30411861_10155357150265233_1306572970983169184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeGJQItdeufm80OjlGBWqg84j9r7bpNdBGXJbBbrqDXo1jwovWwKXN8AcJ3SqgcOgO6TAC8dm1O5-gPe2AXQvblh8zmNDigcwg2avBM6FZCgoQ&oh=72f5d067ce59b3e49aba8ba365f4b822&oe=5B6CE93B)

At first glance I saw a gorilla! Must be the Bruno Effect...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 08, 2018, 06:00:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 10:33:23 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30411861_10155357150265233_1306572970983169184_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeGJQItdeufm80OjlGBWqg84j9r7bpNdBGXJbBbrqDXo1jwovWwKXN8AcJ3SqgcOgO6TAC8dm1O5-gPe2AXQvblh8zmNDigcwg2avBM6FZCgoQ&oh=72f5d067ce59b3e49aba8ba365f4b822&oe=5B6CE93B)

At first glance I saw a gorilla! Must be the Bruno Effect...

Thank you, the Bruno Effect is becoming noticed elsewhere as well. For example websites are now hiring us to manage server issues.
(https://i.imgur.com/lFVmukD.png)

p.s. Screenshots don't really frighten us unless they have kats in them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM

<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:38:58 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

Let me guess...you made a bet with Bruno? :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 09, 2018, 02:44:01 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:38:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

Let me guess...you made a bet with Bruno? :lol:

Perdão?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:49:22 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 09, 2018, 02:44:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:38:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

Let me guess...you made a bet with Bruno? :lol:

Perdão?

I'm curious. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 09, 2018, 02:44:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 02:38:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

Let me guess...you made a bet with Bruno? :lol:

Perdão?

I'm curious. :P

Yes, I made a bet with Bruno. :headshake:
He said, "pick one:"
The half naked Catholic Amazon Woman or this one:
(https://i.imgur.com/dv9iFXO.jpg)
:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 06:41:46 PM

:sidesmile:

:snicker:

:snicker1:

:rofl:

:deadpan:

Please don't kill me. :couchhide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 09, 2018, 06:59:31 PM

For a moment I thought that was Frida Kahlo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 10:47:01 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 09, 2018, 06:59:31 PM
For a moment I thought that was Frida Kahlo.

I first heard of Frida Kahlo after watching the trailer for the old movie Salma Hayek starred in.

Frida makes an appearance in Pixar's new 'Coco' movie ;D:

(https://www.washingtonpost.com/resizer/LWd0L9lrrPuZyB1ZVTW_YNydNQY=/480x0/arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/KG5XOAEPB45VFFT2BKGP6XPAYI.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2018, 01:34:49 AM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/vguRpQzGag7M5h4UVt/giphy.gif)

Thank god it's ended, but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be worse. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 05:53:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 06:41:46 PM
:sidesmile:

:snicker:

:snicker1:

:rofl:

:deadpan:

Please don't kill me. :couchhide:

:eyebrow:
Do you know who this --Half Naked Catholic Amazon Woman is? :eyebrow:

:sherlock2:
Wait a minute...

Bruno! What the heck, man!?
:sulk:

QuoteThe Magdalena is the title of a series of women descended from Jesus Christ via his marriage to Mary Magdalene. The Magdalena inherits great powers from the royal bloodline and acts as a warrior in the defence of the Catholic Church.

You're so funny...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frs30.pbsrc.com%2Falbums%2Fc343%2Fzeuslord5000%2FSmilies%2520and%2520Emoticons%2F4825166d.gif%3Fw%3D280%26amp%3Bh%3D210%26amp%3Bfit%3Dcrop&hash=87aa140baa86d8dd695fd7de9504fd2c50596415)

...One week, Bruno, only one week. :picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2018, 06:54:41 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 05:53:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 06:41:46 PM
:sidesmile:

:snicker:

:snicker1:

:rofl:

:deadpan:

Please don't kill me. :couchhide:

:eyebrow:
Do you know who this --Half Naked Catholic Amazon Woman is? :eyebrow:

:sherlock2:
Wait a minute...

Bruno! What the heck, man!?
:sulk:
QuoteThe Magdalena is the title of a series of women descended from Jesus Christ via his marriage to Mary Magdalene. The Magdalena inherits great powers from the royal bloodline and acts as a warrior in the defence of the Catholic Church.

You're so funny...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frs30.pbsrc.com%2Falbums%2Fc343%2Fzeuslord5000%2FSmilies%2520and%2520Emoticons%2F4825166d.gif%3Fw%3D280%26amp%3Bh%3D210%26amp%3Bfit%3Dcrop&hash=87aa140baa86d8dd695fd7de9504fd2c50596415)

...One week, Bruno, only one week. :picard facepalm:

:rofl: I do now!

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 05:53:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2018, 06:41:46 PM
:sidesmile:

:snicker:

:snicker1:

:rofl:

:deadpan:

Please don't kill me. :couchhide:

:eyebrow:
Do you know who this --Half Naked Catholic Amazon Woman is? :eyebrow:

:sherlock2:
Wait a minute...

Bruno! What the heck, man!?
:sulk:
QuoteThe Magdalena is the title of a series of women descended from Jesus Christ via his marriage to Mary Magdalene. The Magdalena inherits great powers from the royal bloodline and acts as a warrior in the defence of the Catholic Church.

You're so funny...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frs30.pbsrc.com%2Falbums%2Fc343%2Fzeuslord5000%2FSmilies%2520and%2520Emoticons%2F4825166d.gif%3Fw%3D280%26amp%3Bh%3D210%26amp%3Bfit%3Dcrop&hash=87aa140baa86d8dd695fd7de9504fd2c50596415)

...One week, Bruno, only one week. :picard facepalm:

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 10, 2018, 09:38:00 PM

The dealership is picking up my old Mini today. I'm actually really sad to see it go. Charlie was a great car and I'm going to miss him. I think I'd be less sad if they didn't have to take it away on a trailer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 10, 2018, 09:46:52 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 10, 2018, 09:38:00 PM
The dealership is picking up my old Mini today. I'm actually really sad to see it go. Charlie was a great car and I'm going to miss him. I think I'd be less sad if they didn't have to take it away on a trailer.

Yeah, it can suck giving up a car you really like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 11:09:45 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

(https://media2.giphy.com/media/OmJ69sAsH30wE/200w.webp)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 11, 2018, 02:37:33 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

(https://i.giphy.com/media/OmJ69sAsH30wE/200w.gif)

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/Mp4hQy51LjY6A/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 11, 2018, 03:55:36 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 11, 2018, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

(https://i.giphy.com/media/OmJ69sAsH30wE/200w.gif)
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/Mp4hQy51LjY6A/giphy.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/JWJiqL6.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 05:26:57 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 11, 2018, 03:55:36 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 11, 2018, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

(https://i.giphy.com/media/OmJ69sAsH30wE/200w.gif)
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/Mp4hQy51LjY6A/giphy.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/JWJiqL6.gif)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PFn9Uu-pb8w%2FUFUCunBSfnI%2FAAAAAAAAC9A%2F9efAo7qT99I%2Fs1600%2Fdinner-table-reactions.gif&hash=0a53fa0df7e945c27947199496f6ff0f1e792eae)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 11, 2018, 05:50:54 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 05:26:57 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 11, 2018, 03:55:36 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 11, 2018, 02:37:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 10, 2018, 02:09:35 PM

:yes!:

:heyhey:

:violin:

Mags you can always switch to the picture of me and Selma. 8)

(https://i.giphy.com/media/OmJ69sAsH30wE/200w.gif)
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/Mp4hQy51LjY6A/giphy.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/JWJiqL6.gif)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PFn9Uu-pb8w%2FUFUCunBSfnI%2FAAAAAAAAC9A%2F9efAo7qT99I%2Fs1600%2Fdinner-table-reactions.gif&hash=0a53fa0df7e945c27947199496f6ff0f1e792eae)

[gifv]https://i.imgur.com/66mt9ft.mp4[/gifv]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 09:45:46 PM

Speaking of avatars...

P. Bruno, is your avatar a hand?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 12, 2018, 02:31:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 09:45:46 PM
Speaking of avatars...

P. Bruno, is your avatar a hand?

Yes that is correct M. Agdalena

More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"

The Great Ape Project (GAP) is an appeal of 36 scientist from different disciplines aiming at the legal equalisation of the non-human great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans) with humans. The appeal is expressed by a number of essays stating zoological, genetical, ethological, anthropological, ethical and psychological knowledge and, based on these arguments, demanding the abolition of the species barrier between human beings and great apes. The central point of the initiative is the "Declaration on Great Apes", claiming the inclusion of great apes in the "community of equals" and thus securing three basic rights for all great apes:

1. The Right of Life
2. The Protection of Individual Liberty
3. The Prohibition of Torture.

Not only experiments with great apes and their capture from the wilderness will be banned, but it is also intended to enfranchise as many great apes as possible from research laboratories and zoos. As a legal basis for the achievement of basic rights most of the authors plead for the idea of conferring the moral status of "persons" on great apes. Criticism of the GAP is due to its anthropocentrism. Rejection is especially expressed by advocates of pathocentric ethics who argue that the species barrier will not be abolished but only shifted, running then between the great apes and the remaining living beings. However, the GAP resulted in a greater retention in the use of great apes for experiments in several industrial countries. Additionally, the popular literature published by ethologists in the passed decades has supported a more responsible attitude of the public towards primates.
Despite of all efforts the survival of the great apes is greatly endangered within their native countries.

#ApeLivesMatter

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:16:16 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 12, 2018, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 09:45:46 PM
Speaking of avatars...

P. Bruno, is your avatar a hand?

Yes that is correct M. Agdalena

More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"

The Great Ape Project (GAP) is an appeal of 36 scientist from different disciplines aiming at the legal equalisation of the non-human great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans) with humans. The appeal is expressed by a number of essays stating zoological, genetical, ethological, anthropological, ethical and psychological knowledge and, based on these arguments, demanding the abolition of the species barrier between human beings and great apes. The central point of the initiative is the "Declaration on Great Apes", claiming the inclusion of great apes in the "community of equals" and thus securing three basic rights for all great apes:

1. The Right of Life
2. The Protection of Individual Liberty
3. The Prohibition of Torture.

Not only experiments with great apes and their capture from the wilderness will be banned, but it is also intended to enfranchise as many great apes as possible from research laboratories and zoos. As a legal basis for the achievement of basic rights most of the authors plead for the idea of conferring the moral status of "persons" on great apes. Criticism of the GAP is due to its anthropocentrism. Rejection is especially expressed by advocates of pathocentric ethics who argue that the species barrier will not be abolished but only shifted, running then between the great apes and the remaining living beings. However, the GAP resulted in a greater retention in the use of great apes for experiments in several industrial countries. Additionally, the popular literature published by ethologists in the passed decades has supported a more responsible attitude of the public towards primates.
Despite of all efforts the survival of the great apes is greatly endangered within their native countries.

#ApeLivesMatter

Hhmm...
(https://media.giphy.com/media/zn3PDAZxYRt5u/giphy.gif)

P.B.
Tell me...
Is that hand just part of a bigger picture?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 13, 2018, 03:28:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:16:16 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 12, 2018, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 09:45:46 PM
Speaking of avatars...

P. Bruno, is your avatar a hand?

Yes that is correct M. Agdalena

More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"

The Great Ape Project (GAP) is an appeal of 36 scientist from different disciplines aiming at the legal equalisation of the non-human great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans) with humans. The appeal is expressed by a number of essays stating zoological, genetical, ethological, anthropological, ethical and psychological knowledge and, based on these arguments, demanding the abolition of the species barrier between human beings and great apes. The central point of the initiative is the "Declaration on Great Apes", claiming the inclusion of great apes in the "community of equals" and thus securing three basic rights for all great apes:

1. The Right of Life
2. The Protection of Individual Liberty
3. The Prohibition of Torture.

Not only experiments with great apes and their capture from the wilderness will be banned, but it is also intended to enfranchise as many great apes as possible from research laboratories and zoos. As a legal basis for the achievement of basic rights most of the authors plead for the idea of conferring the moral status of "persons" on great apes. Criticism of the GAP is due to its anthropocentrism. Rejection is especially expressed by advocates of pathocentric ethics who argue that the species barrier will not be abolished but only shifted, running then between the great apes and the remaining living beings. However, the GAP resulted in a greater retention in the use of great apes for experiments in several industrial countries. Additionally, the popular literature published by ethologists in the passed decades has supported a more responsible attitude of the public towards primates.
Despite of all efforts the survival of the great apes is greatly endangered within their native countries.

#ApeLivesMatter

Hhmm...
(https://media.giphy.com/media/zn3PDAZxYRt5u/giphy.gif)

P.B.
Tell me...
Is that hand just part of a bigger picture?

M. Agdalena,

No it's not, it's just of the hand.

Kind regards,

Papasito Bruno

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rift Zone on April 13, 2018, 03:48:44 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 12, 2018, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 11, 2018, 09:45:46 PM
Speaking of avatars...

P. Bruno, is your avatar a hand?

Yes that is correct M. Agdalena

More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"

The Great Ape Project (GAP) is an appeal of 36 scientist from different disciplines aiming at the legal equalisation of the non-human great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans) with humans. The appeal is expressed by a number of essays stating zoological, genetical, ethological, anthropological, ethical and psychological knowledge and, based on these arguments, demanding the abolition of the species barrier between human beings and great apes. The central point of the initiative is the "Declaration on Great Apes", claiming the inclusion of great apes in the "community of equals" and thus securing three basic rights for all great apes:

1. The Right of Life
2. The Protection of Individual Liberty
3. The Prohibition of Torture.

Not only experiments with great apes and their capture from the wilderness will be banned, but it is also intended to enfranchise as many great apes as possible from research laboratories and zoos. As a legal basis for the achievement of basic rights most of the authors plead for the idea of conferring the moral status of "persons" on great apes. Criticism of the GAP is due to its anthropocentrism. Rejection is especially expressed by advocates of pathocentric ethics who argue that the species barrier will not be abolished but only shifted, running then between the great apes and the remaining living beings. However, the GAP resulted in a greater retention in the use of great apes for experiments in several industrial countries. Additionally, the popular literature published by ethologists in the passed decades has supported a more responsible attitude of the public towards primates.
Despite of all efforts the survival of the great apes is greatly endangered within their native countries.

#ApeLivesMatter

Cool. Didn't India succeed in doing something like that for dolphins? -having them recognized as sentient beings and thus granted the same rights as humans? [-cool as fuck!] Anyway, I'm with you on that, I fully back giving them equal rights and justice to their life, land, and liberty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 04:18:28 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 03:28:03 PM
More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"
...

One more question, El Guapo...
What is the ape holding in his hand?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 04:18:28 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 03:28:03 PM
More correctly it is my fist held up in solidarity for the "Great Ape Project"
...
One more question, El Guapo...
What is the ape holding in his hand?

Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:

A jazz cigarette?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

A member of an American rock band from San Jose, California?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:12:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

An American rock band from San Jose, California?

Why not? I used to live there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:20:39 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

An American rock band from San Jose, California?
Why not? I used to live there.

Ha-ha! Really?
You lived in the same place where The Doobie Brothers are from? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:44:02 PM

For those of you who don't know who they are:
:dance1:

:tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:49:17 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:20:39 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

An American rock band from San Jose, California?
Why not? I used to live there.
Ha-ha! Really?
You lived in the same place where The Doobie Brothers are from? :)

I got there much later, but my parents had that record.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 13, 2018, 08:57:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:

(https://i.imgur.com/IfM2vLd.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:58:58 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:49:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:20:39 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

An American rock band from San Jose, California?
Why not? I used to live there.
Ha-ha! Really?
You lived in the same place where The Doobie Brothers are from? :)
I got there much later, but my parents had that record.

Wow... :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 09:38:42 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 08:57:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:

(https://i.imgur.com/IfM2vLd.gif)

Interesting... :chin:

The Urban Dictionary says a 'doobie' is Scooby-Doo's middle name.

:snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2018, 02:37:45 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:40:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

I see mags is cosplaying a vampire for awhile....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 06:07:25 PM

Quote from: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

I see mags is cosplaying a vampire for awhile....

:picard facepalm:
She is not a vampire, she is a nun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2018, 06:18:58 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

I see mags is cosplaying a vampire for awhile....
:picard facepalm:
She is not a vampire, she is a nun.

A true caped crusader. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 15, 2018, 08:50:30 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2018, 06:18:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

I see mags is cosplaying a vampire for awhile....
:picard facepalm:
She is not a vampire, she is a nun.

A true caped crusader. :lol:

Yes. :lol:

Apparently, she's like...a combination of Batman, (with her abundant supply of sharp crosses in her utility belt.) She is also a little bit of a, Little Red Ridding Hood, and The Big Bad Ape, and some Jesus"- kick-ass-DNA.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rift Zone on April 15, 2018, 01:46:55 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 08:10:02 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 13, 2018, 08:04:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 13, 2018, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 13, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
Just a twig,...which represents our connection to the jungle and the world. Or a doobie...can't remember which. 8)

A doobie?
:deadpan:
A jazz cigarette?

An American rock band from San Jose, California?
Why not? I used to live there.

Davin! you know the ways of Silicon Valley! cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:26:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 15, 2018, 08:50:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2018, 06:18:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: Arturo on April 14, 2018, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 14, 2018, 08:40:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 09, 2018, 01:56:35 PM
<===
I lost a bet to someone here. This will be my avatar for one week. I don't know who she is, but...
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V2f5sFRA9VjI4/200w.gif)

I'm so happy...Monday morning I will get rid of this avatar...I will wear clothes again!!! :frolic:

I see mags is cosplaying a vampire for awhile....
:picard facepalm:
She is not a vampire, she is a nun.

A true caped crusader. :lol:
Yes. :lol:

Apparently, she's like...a combination of Batman, (with her abundant supply of sharp crosses in her utility belt.) She is also a little bit of a, Little Red Ridding Hood, and The Big Bad Ape, and some Jesus"- kick-ass-DNA.

:grin:

You seem quite acquainted with your avatar, Mags. :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:58:11 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30709380_1269858173117480_8211051062686121984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e6d4c835ccd320f717b7da5cd5542ae1&oe=5B2AC2E4)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2018, 03:18:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30709380_1269858173117480_8211051062686121984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e6d4c835ccd320f717b7da5cd5542ae1&oe=5B2AC2E4)

Yup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rift Zone on April 15, 2018, 06:10:22 PM

in the standard model of qm, the photon is the particle that carries the electromagnetic force... this means magnets should glow, independent of black body radiation, which is cool AF... except magnets don't glow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:04:51 AM

It's on my mind that the CD and memory stick that were used to copy over some precious footage on video cassette will at some stage be old and useless technology, so where should I have them copied to now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2018, 12:06:03 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
It's on my mind that the CD and memory stick that were used to copy over some precious footage on video cassette will at some stage be old and useless technology, so where should I have them copied to now?

The Cloud?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:08:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2018, 12:06:03 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
It's on my mind that the CD and memory stick that were used to copy over some precious footage on video cassette will at some stage be old and useless technology, so where should I have them copied to now?

The Cloud?

Is that going to be around for the foreseeable do you think? Being rather electronically clueless, I am not sure if I can trust it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2018, 12:14:11 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:08:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2018, 12:06:03 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
It's on my mind that the CD and memory stick that were used to copy over some precious footage on video cassette will at some stage be old and useless technology, so where should I have them copied to now?

The Cloud?

Is that going to be around for the foreseeable do you think? Being rather electronically clueless, I am not sure if I can trust it.

I have no idea...probably something else will come around to replace it eventually. It is the newest thing out there though, as far as I know. On the plus side you can access your files from any computer, smartphone, tablet, etc, and unlike physical CDs and pendrives or memory sticks you don't misplace your uploaded files.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 16, 2018, 12:28:23 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on April 16, 2018, 12:04:51 AM
It's on my mind that the CD and memory stick that were used to copy over some precious footage on video cassette will at some stage be old and useless technology, so where should I have them copied to now?

External hard drives are currently the safest. Home written CDs only last a few years and solid state drives are more expensive/Gbyte at the moment. The Cloud relies on its economics and someone else's security.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on April 16, 2018, 01:11:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30709380_1269858173117480_8211051062686121984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e6d4c835ccd320f717b7da5cd5542ae1&oe=5B2AC2E4)

Sometimes?

Heck, I'm instantly more cautious of someone when they say that they are a Christian/go to church.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 16, 2018, 04:08:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:26:30 PM
You seem quite acquainted with your avatar, Mags. :snicker:

"Meh..."

It doesn't matter anymore, it's gone now.
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/Mp4hQy51LjY6A/200w.gif)

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 16, 2018, 04:57:15 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30709380_1269858173117480_8211051062686121984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=e6d4c835ccd320f717b7da5cd5542ae1&oe=5B2AC2E4)

Yup.
I've been living with one *"of those" for 16 happy years. :tellmemore:

*The one with tattoos. Not the one who goes to church. :smileshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on April 16, 2018, 12:26:02 PM

Quote from: Rift Zone on April 15, 2018, 06:10:22 PM
in the standard model of qm, the photon is the particle that carries the electromagnetic force... this means magnets should glow, independent of black body radiation, which is cool AF... except magnets don't glow.

Basic error. A photon is not an actual particle. It is a specific excitation of the electromagnetic field that propagates through space at speed c and exhibits particle like behaviour in certain circumstances, but not in others. Because your premise is false, your conclusion is likewise false.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 16, 2018, 12:30:16 PM

https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=414

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Rift Zone on April 17, 2018, 07:29:32 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on April 16, 2018, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: Rift Zone on April 15, 2018, 06:10:22 PM
in the standard model of qm, the photon is the particle that carries the electromagnetic force... this means magnets should glow, independent of black body radiation, which is cool AF... except magnets don't glow.

Basic error. A photon is not an actual particle. It is a specific excitation of the electromagnetic field that propagates through space at speed c and exhibits particle like behaviour in certain circumstances, but not in others. Because your premise is false, your conclusion is likewise false.

fake photons, huh? hmm... that would explain the lack of glow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2018, 01:54:28 PM

Today was supposed to be my day off but I have a three hour online meeting over fraud that I have to go to. Luckily I get to go to the local branch in the town that I live instead of driving to the branch that I work at 35 miles away. It's kind of weird being with a new group of people though.

Edit- It was scheduled for 9am EST and they changed it to 10am last minute. Now I'm sitting here looking busy because I don't feel like going home for 20 minutes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 18, 2018, 03:25:56 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 18, 2018, 01:54:28 PM
Today was supposed to be my day off but I have a three hour online meeting over fraud that I have to go to. Luckily I get to go to the local branch in the town that I live instead of driving to the branch that I work at 35 miles away. It's kind of weird being with a new group of people though.

Edit- It was scheduled for 9am EST and they changed it to 10am last minute. Now I'm sitting here looking busy because I don't feel like going home for 20 minutes.

There used to be a little app available that, with a hot key, immediately flipped the game you were playing into a letter, spreadsheet or something else that looked like work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2018, 04:33:24 PM

I usually just have the teller program running in the background so I can hit Alt+tab and hide HAF. Of course, the bank I work for is pretty relaxed and if there are no customers to be helped we are allowed to surf the web.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 03:36:13 PM

This has been a very rough week. I'm feeling even less like myself than I usually do. At least, I think I am. Not actually sure what normal feels like anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2018, 04:35:30 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 03:36:13 PM
This has been a very rough week. I'm feeling even less like myself than I usually do. At least, I think I am. Not actually sure what normal feels like anymore.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 22, 2018, 06:27:47 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 03:36:13 PM
This has been a very rough week. I'm feeling even less like myself than I usually do. At least, I think I am. Not actually sure what normal feels like anymore.

Sorry to hear that and hope you will get through it without too much stress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 22, 2018, 07:08:49 PM

Yeah, work your way through it, JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 07:21:03 PM

I would if I knew how, Dave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 22, 2018, 07:29:21 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 07:21:03 PM
I would if I knew how, Dave.

If you want to, it can be very therapeutic to share with a bunch of caring people like the HAF. I for one really admire and respect you for your creativity and obvious talent for getting things done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 22, 2018, 08:04:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 03:36:13 PM
This has been a very rough week. I'm feeling even less like myself than I usually do. At least, I think I am. Not actually sure what normal feels like anymore.

Normal is what you make it. Do no harm to yourself or others and keep on from there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 22, 2018, 08:14:41 PM

I'll second both Hermes and Tank, JJ.

Everyone's experience is unique, mate, but some of us have been in a similar place. Sometimes when uou explain things to another, or others, you see the path forward for yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 08:21:09 PM

Normal for me is wishing that the truck coming the other way would cross over into my lane. And that's just a casual thought. This week through to taday have been almost completely empty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2018, 08:36:26 PM

That's a horrible way to feel, JJ. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 22, 2018, 09:07:37 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 08:21:09 PM
Normal for me is wishing that the truck coming the other way would cross over into my lane. And that's just a casual thought. This week through to taday have been almost completely empty.

Been there, felt like driving, very fast, straight at a very thick brick wall on the way to work. I was in the RAF so that was about 45 years ago, but each time it happened I looked for any reason, no matter how small, outside of myself, a task, a person (I had no dependent animals) to aim for. There is always something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2018, 09:18:48 PM

If you don't mind my asking, JJ, has this week been more stressful than previous ones? Also, are these casual thoughts more OCD-like or more rooted in depression? I don't mean to pry, of course you don't have to answer if you don't want to.

Thoughts like that shouldn't have to be anyone's 'normal', either way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 10:10:17 PM

It has been more stressful. If I had to describe the thoughts it'd be like a mix between the two.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2018, 10:46:11 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 22, 2018, 10:10:17 PM
It has been more stressful. If I had to describe the thoughts it'd be like a mix between the two.

Burnout? :notsure:

I think I know what you're going through. I went through the same years ago, until I decided that I didn't have to feel that way, that depression is a disease and not a sense of weakness or lack of willpower, and sought professional help. After a few trials with a few different medications things got a lot better. Prozac (Fluoxetine) made me feel a whole lot worse, Effexor (Venlafaxine) worked wonders. The latter didn't have the same effect for my brother, though, who suffers from prolonged depression. It's a hit and miss scenario, and depends on each person.

I don't know how you feel about medication, but I strongly feel that nobody should have to live their lives depressed. Feeling sadness here and there is normal, but when you can't seem to pull yourself out of it for days, weeks, months or years on end then there's something wrong.

Sorry about that, I am feeling a little emotional these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 23, 2018, 10:33:48 PM

You know, I considered going to a doctor today. The problem is that I don't have a regular doctor so it'd have to be the Medexpress place down the street from work and from what I've read they don't handle this sort of thing. Close proximity to a mental hospital has me worried they might do something drastic. I don't know what to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 23, 2018, 11:01:47 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 23, 2018, 10:33:48 PM
... Close proximity to a mental hospital has me worried they might do something drastic. I don't know what to do.

Drastic?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 24, 2018, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 23, 2018, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 23, 2018, 10:33:48 PM
... Close proximity to a mental hospital has me worried they might do something drastic. I don't know what to do.
Drastic?

Drastic like calling the cops to haul me to the hospital.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 24, 2018, 02:08:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 24, 2018, 12:48:00 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 23, 2018, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 23, 2018, 10:33:48 PM
... Close proximity to a mental hospital has me worried they might do something drastic. I don't know what to do.
Drastic?

Drastic like calling the cops to haul me to the hospital.

Being taken to a hospital by the cops against your will doesn't sound that great.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 24, 2018, 02:14:46 AM

:notsure: Are there no other options? Outpatient psychiatric clinics you could go to?

I don't know much about involuntary hospitalisation in the US, but I imagine if they think you're a danger to yourself it could be a real possibility.

If you're not a real danger to yourself, then...Hypothetically, if it were me in your situation I would seek out a professional help, but avoid speaking of suicidal feelings or thoughts right away, so that the doctor didn't think I was a danger to myself. I usually test the waters before trusting. They usually do ask if there's suicidal ideation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 24, 2018, 05:07:27 AM

I'm bored...

My grandma went to the hospital the same day we had the "earthquake" in Michigan. She was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and she's been given meds and a prescription to physical therapy. But with her track record of self-care lately, I don't see that happening. At least continuously anyways. She will try to fix it herself and then fail, or ask some idiot for help like my obese aunt with so many grand kids, I don't know who is who.

Anyways, I'm going to go back up to the read the recent parts of this thread. I saw something about psychiatric hospitalization and I've been to them plenty of times - so I may have something to contribute. brb...maybe

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 24, 2018, 05:13:03 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 24, 2018, 12:48:00 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 23, 2018, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 23, 2018, 10:33:48 PM
... Close proximity to a mental hospital has me worried they might do something drastic. I don't know what to do.
Drastic?

Drastic like calling the cops to haul me to the hospital.

They likely wouldn't have the cops but an ambulance take you. If you really need to take a break then take a break. But don't let that build up and over come you. This shit is all about balance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on April 25, 2018, 02:26:47 PM

So, JJ, I'm speaking way out of my comfort zone here, but after two suicides at my son's middle school, there has been a lot more awareness of depression and suicidal thoughts around here. Part of that conversation was a meeting that we had the other night, facilitated by mental health professionals from a nearby facility. I was heartened to learn that they offer absolutely free mental health evaluations, 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
They emphasized that it's their goal to recommend what they see as the best course of action for each person, whether it is merely counseling, or admitting a person immediately. I trust that each member of this center truly has a person's best interests in mind and they wouldn't go to extremes unless they really saw the need.
I wonder if you might have someone close by like that. Even maybe far away would be a possibility?
I feel like it might be beneficial and comforting to talk to a professional, even for a half hour, and get their thoughts on what's going on inside your mind.
I really do wish you peace. I like you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 26, 2018, 01:14:41 AM

I'm looking for someone Dragonia. Somewhat difficult to find though.

Today I'm actually feeling pretty good. Cutting myself earlier today showed me that my sharpening technique is just about perfect, I got two good tires on the finishing harrow, and now I'm tending the burn pile. The weather is nice now that the thunderstorms have cleared out, very few mosquitos are out and it isn't time for mayflies yet. Steelers Wheel is on the radio too. Oh, and the moon is almost full. Just watching the fire burn down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on April 26, 2018, 02:28:54 AM

^^^ it sounds lovely and productive. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 26, 2018, 02:36:35 AM

And of course, with new calves on the ground the goddamn coyotes come out. I might be out here all night if Nute doesn't show.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on April 26, 2018, 06:35:18 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 26, 2018, 01:14:41 AM

Cutting myself earlier today showed me that my sharpening technique is just about perfect, ...

You're one for silver linings, aren't you...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 26, 2018, 07:49:03 PM

I'm trying to be a more positive sort of guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 26, 2018, 07:58:57 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 26, 2018, 07:49:03 PM
I'm trying to be a more positive sort of guy.

Yeah, wsy to do it!

Just watch them there windmills though, can be nasty buggers if they get the wind up! Liable to turn on you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 02:10:41 AM

I was browsing postings on my work's job board today because we were slow and there were quite a few that I was qualified for in the Harrisburg PA area. It took a lot of willpower to not apply for all of them. I want to move out there so bad. I was okay with leaving it alone until my boyfriend was like, let's look at houses for fun aannd there are actually a few decent ones that we could afford.

The rational part of my brain was telling me that now is not the time for house hunting and that I need to pay my car off a bit and settle into my current job a bit more

The impulsive part of me wants to have my own house and a dog

We've decided that we will revisit the idea next year when our lease is up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 27, 2018, 02:52:16 AM

He seems intent on staying, despite the fact that you are intent on moving.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 27, 2018, 04:33:58 AM

Quote from: Dave on April 26, 2018, 07:58:57 PM
.... Liable to turn on you.

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2018, 06:58:02 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 02:10:41 AM
...

We've decided that we will revisit the idea next year when our lease is up.

May I suggest this is not a great idea. Never ever put yourself under avoidable time stress. If you wait then you will have to make choices out of necessity and need, this will limit your opportunities and put you on the back foot in negotiations. You're a first time buyer which makes you a valuable commodity to the lender and the seller. You'll only be a first time buyer once. Don't throw that value away. Just go visit properties you have no intention of buying then you learn to say 'No'. Get used to what real estate agents do and say. The tricks they use etc. Learn now so you do not get bitten in the future. Get to know a few real estate agents so you know how to 'read them'. Get to know how your partner does in a negotiation situation. Discuss what was right and wrong about the places you visit. Understand what you are both looking for so you don't end up somewhere one of you hates.

Don't waste the next 12 months, use it to learn about what you want and how to get it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2018, 07:03:30 AM

QuoteDon't waste the next 12 months, use it to learn about what you want and how to get it.

Wise words, Tank.

Yes, Buddy, talk gently until you are both singing the same song.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 01:47:58 PM

No we are both on board with moving and he's totally okay with finding another job. I am the one who thinks that right now isn't the best time. I want to stay with the branch I am working at a few more months before I start looking to transfer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2018, 02:04:57 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 01:47:58 PM
No we are both on board with moving and he's totally okay with finding another job. I am the one who thinks that right now isn't the best time. I want to stay with the branch I am working at a few more months before I start looking to transfer.

That's fine, but now is the time to learn about the house and moving market. Not 2 weeks before you have to do it for the first time. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2018, 02:05:29 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 01:47:58 PM
No we are both on board with moving and he's totally okay with finding another job. I am the one who thinks that right now isn't the best time. I want to stay with the branch I am working at a few more months before I start looking to transfer.

Sounds good :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 02:13:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2018, 02:04:57 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 01:47:58 PM
No we are both on board with moving and he's totally okay with finding another job. I am the one who thinks that right now isn't the best time. I want to stay with the branch I am working at a few more months before I start looking to transfer.
That's fine, but now is the time to learn about the house and moving market. Not 2 weeks before you have to do it for the first time. :D

Yeahhh that's probably a good idea. There are a few openings for mortgage loan officers in my area that I am thinking about pursuing in the future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 27, 2018, 03:05:30 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 02:13:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 27, 2018, 02:04:57 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 01:47:58 PM
No we are both on board with moving and he's totally okay with finding another job. I am the one who thinks that right now isn't the best time. I want to stay with the branch I am working at a few more months before I start looking to transfer.
That's fine, but now is the time to learn about the house and moving market. Not 2 weeks before you have to do it for the first time. :D

Yeahhh that's probably a good idea. There are a few openings for mortgage loan officers in my area that I am thinking about pursuing in the future.

My GF and I were looking at houses for more than a year before we bought a house. We looked on our own at houses that were on sale, went to a few open houses (not something you should do before you get a realtor unless you don't want the house, because by going to an open house the realtor there, the one selling the house becomes your realtor to buy the house and they won't likely have your best interests at heart when it comes to the price of the house), and we got a realtor and looked at houses in earnest for about eight weeks before we found one that mostly suited us. It took another month to close. And it took another month and a half to work on the house before we moved in. All of that was not time I figured on when looking for a house. I thought maybe a few months, but it was intense from late December until we moved in. But part of that was that we painted the inside of the house and laid 900 sqft of tile (much easier to do that without furniture in it). Our apartment lease was up in August and we moved in at the end of May, we gave them the month's notice as per the contract and paid the early cancellation fee.

That's the short version. So I agree with the other advice. Table it, but not completely, keep your eye out. Maybe about four to six months to your lease being up get a realtor and start viewing houses. We saw some really weird shit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 03:16:04 PM

That's good to know. Thanks Davin! Our lease this year is up in June and we are renewing so we will probably be aiming for June of next year. I am lucky because even though Pennsylvania is pretty far from Indiana, the area we are looking in is about 8 miles from my family and they know the area well. I will also most likely go though my bank for the mortgage because I get discounts on rates.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 27, 2018, 04:14:23 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 03:16:04 PM
That's good to know. Thanks Davin! Our lease this year is up in June and we are renewing so we will probably be aiming for June of next year. I am lucky because even though Pennsylvania is pretty far from Indiana, the area we are looking in is about 8 miles from my family and they know the area well. I will also most likely go though my bank for the mortgage because I get discounts on rates.

If you are thinking of going to an area go to the local police station and ask them about the places they would or would not live in. They have no axe to grind and know the bad areas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 04:20:53 PM

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 27, 2018, 04:27:46 PM

We made using this site part of our decision process for each house. See if it works for your area or if there is something similar.

http://communitycrimemap.com/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 04:39:16 PM

Interesting. It shows the city I am looking at only has one crime so that's good to know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 27, 2018, 04:49:23 PM

I miss living in a place like that. Crime is really the only thing I don't like about living in a big city. Well that and all the people. Too many people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2018, 04:58:33 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 27, 2018, 04:49:23 PM
I miss living in a place like that. Crime is really the only thing I don't like about living in a big city. Well that and all the people. Too many people.

And all their kids, all their cars . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 27, 2018, 06:07:14 PM

Quote from: Dave on April 27, 2018, 04:58:33 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 27, 2018, 04:49:23 PM
I miss living in a place like that. Crime is really the only thing I don't like about living in a big city. Well that and all the people. Too many people.

And all their kids, all their cars . . .

I don't mind most kids. But I'm very excited for driverless cars, that technology can't come soon enough. Traffic would be so much better because a lot of it is due to shitty decisions made by people. And I'd take planes less if I could sit back and do other things while the car is making it's way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2018, 06:18:37 PM

Quote from: Dave on April 27, 2018, 04:58:33 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 27, 2018, 04:49:23 PM
I miss living in a place like that. Crime is really the only thing I don't like about living in a big city. Well that and all the people. Too many people.

And all their kids, all their cars . . .

Yeah that's one thing I hate about my apartment. There are so many kids and they run wild. My boyfriend had the side mirror on his car broken by one of them last year and we couldn't do a damn thing because we had no proof.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 28, 2018, 03:26:18 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 27, 2018, 06:07:14 PM
I don't mind most kids. But I'm very excited for driverless cars, that technology can't come soon enough. Traffic would be so much better because a lot of it is due to shitty decisions made by people. And I'd take planes less if I could sit back and do other things while the car is making it's way.

A voice has just told me, all those recent mass murders via vehicle were made be by the driverless vehicle Thingoids.
I don't know if you're in the pay of the Thingoids Davin, or if you're just following a logical trail they set specifically for you, based on everything you've ever done that Google saw you do.
I'm not sure if I'll go public on this though, humans controlling cars, it should be relegated to the past, greater good, greater good greater good greater good greater good

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 28, 2018, 03:30:38 PM

Driverless cars can be said to have to potential to speed up traffic by a lot due to greater coordination capabilities. Cars can communicate with cars to tell them what it's going to do instead of the guessing game that people play and restrictions due to blind spots and possibly tired or intoxicated drivers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2018, 03:35:25 PM

^ At the simplest level it reminds me of birds in a flock. It seems there are simple rules that make flying in an apparently chaotic group possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 28, 2018, 06:01:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2018, 03:35:25 PM
^ At the simplest level it reminds me of birds in a flock. It seems there are simple rules that make flying in an apparently chaotic group possible.

Except birds don't get drunk or fly while eating a hamburger with one hand and talk on the phone with the other. Their focus is mainly on the coordination of the group.

If you have ducks it's even more simple because they migrate twice a year in small groups.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 28, 2018, 06:51:01 PM

Geese flying in V formation always move me.

Cooperation and sharing on the wing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2018, 09:38:08 PM

Quote from: Arturo on April 28, 2018, 06:01:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2018, 03:35:25 PM
^ At the simplest level it reminds me of birds in a flock. It seems there are simple rules that make flying in an apparently chaotic group possible.

Except birds don't get drunk or fly while eating a hamburger with one hand and talk on the phone with the other. Their focus is mainly on the coordination of the group.

If you have ducks it's even more simple because they migrate twice a year in small groups.

Obviously, but what I meant is that they probably don't even pay attention to the whole group, just the few birds around each one. Simple rules beget more complex behaviour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM

Driverless cars have a long way to go still. In Arizona a woman got hit because the car didn't see her. She was jay-walking at night on a dark part of the road, but I think that the car should still have stopped for her anyway. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

Even if you take away the jaywalking at night on a dark portion of the road, like what if it was a fallen rock or something that fell off the back of a another vehicle or a stopped car? Unless I can trust that the cars won't hit any object, whether the object is obeying the laws or not, the cars should still be considered in testing and development.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2018, 05:07:46 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
Driverless cars have a long way to go still. In Arizona a woman got hit because the car didn't see her. She was jay-walking at night on a dark part of the road, but I think that the car should still have stopped for her anyway. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

Even if you take away the jaywalking at night on a dark portion of the road, like what if it was a fallen rock or something that fell off the back of a another vehicle or a stopped car? Unless I can trust that the cars won't hit any object, whether the object is obeying the laws or not, the cars should still be considered in testing and development.

Be interesting to know just what sensor systems, in detail, these cars have. I woukd have thought sensors would stand a better chance of spotting a black clad hunan on a dark night the the Mk 1 eyeball. Is the video avaikable?

My one near miss with a pedestrian was when a wonan, walking in tge same direction as I was driving, side stepped into the road to get round a bunch of people on a crowded pavement. She was only in the road for three or four steps. I was approaching a controlled junction with other traffic on my right (remember we drive on the left) so was, thankfully, not going fast. I hit the brakes about two ibched from her - she never even noticed and hitting the horn was a waste ot time. Had I been 5mph faster . . .

In such circumstances I was probably aware of the possibility such an eventuality subconsciously, I try to consciously "read the road" anyway. Is there any chance that an AI could do anything like that? My bet is that "predictive prevention" allowing for all driving conditions for car AI systems is a long way off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 30, 2018, 06:18:57 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
Driverless cars have a long way to go still. In Arizona a woman got hit because the car didn't see her. She was jay-walking at night on a dark part of the road, but I think that the car should still have stopped for her anyway. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

Even if you take away the jaywalking at night on a dark portion of the road, like what if it was a fallen rock or something that fell off the back of a another vehicle or a stopped car? Unless I can trust that the cars won't hit any object, whether the object is obeying the laws or not, the cars should still be considered in testing and development.

Maybe they can have motion detectors? Like if something pops in that wasn't there before the AI can know to avoid it. They have technology like that already but I forget what it's called or what it's used for. It's not motion detection though but similar in concept. They use it in cars now actually when they are backing up so the vehicle stops without hitting something like a child.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2018, 06:39:19 PM

Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
.. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

...

There is a potential problem here. Suppose the roads start filling up with cars with reaction times better than the human drivers around them? We can't afford for the AIs to do any better than the bottom quartile of the human drivers around them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on April 30, 2018, 07:32:49 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2018, 06:39:19 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
.. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

...
There is a potential problem here. Suppose the roads start filling up with cars with reaction times better than the human drivers around them? We can't afford for the AIs to do any better than the bottom quartile of the human drivers around them.

I thought about that too and there might be some sort of thing like they did with switching the United States off of TV air waves and pursuing all digital television. All the cars might have to be fitted with a add-on AI that allows them to take control of the car and act as if it were a smart car.

That's what happened here with TV. They gave out coupons and we have these boxes now that are giving you free digital TV as if it were on an air wave. I'm not sure how that works but the picture is definitely clearer when you have one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 30, 2018, 08:23:42 PM

Quote from: Dave on April 30, 2018, 05:07:46 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
Driverless cars have a long way to go still. In Arizona a woman got hit because the car didn't see her. She was jay-walking at night on a dark part of the road, but I think that the car should still have stopped for her anyway. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

Even if you take away the jaywalking at night on a dark portion of the road, like what if it was a fallen rock or something that fell off the back of a another vehicle or a stopped car? Unless I can trust that the cars won't hit any object, whether the object is obeying the laws or not, the cars should still be considered in testing and development.

Be interesting to know just what sensor systems, in detail, these cars have. I woukd have thought sensors would stand a better chance of spotting a black clad hunan on a dark night the the Mk 1 eyeball. Is the video avaikable?

My one near miss with a pedestrian was when a wonan, walking in tge same direction as I was driving, side stepped into the road to get round a bunch of people on a crowded pavement. She was only in the road for three or four steps. I was approaching a controlled junction with other traffic on my right (remember we drive on the left) so was, thankfully, not going fast. I hit the brakes about two ibched from her - she never even noticed and hitting the horn was a waste ot time. Had I been 5mph faster . . .

In such circumstances I was probably aware of the possibility such an eventuality subconsciously, I try to consciously "read the road" anyway. Is there any chance that an AI could do anything like that? My bet is that "predictive prevention" allowing for all driving conditions for car AI systems is a long way off.

The video can be seen here:
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/tempe/watch-tempe-police-release-video-of-deadly-uber-crash

As a warning, the woman hit did die.

Yes, I agree there is still a bit to go on driverless cars, but we aren't too far away. I think a breakthrough or two will work, maybe 5 years if we're lucky but I'd guess closer to 15 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 30, 2018, 08:34:11 PM

Quote from: Arturo on April 30, 2018, 06:18:57 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
Driverless cars have a long way to go still. In Arizona a woman got hit because the car didn't see her. She was jay-walking at night on a dark part of the road, but I think that the car should still have stopped for her anyway. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

Even if you take away the jaywalking at night on a dark portion of the road, like what if it was a fallen rock or something that fell off the back of a another vehicle or a stopped car? Unless I can trust that the cars won't hit any object, whether the object is obeying the laws or not, the cars should still be considered in testing and development.

Maybe they can have motion detectors? Like if something pops in that wasn't there before the AI can know to avoid it. They have technology like that already but I forget what it's called or what it's used for. It's not motion detection though but similar in concept. They use it in cars now actually when they are backing up so the vehicle stops without hitting something like a child.

They have a bunch of sensors on them, they don't advertise them readily though, probably because they're more concerned about being the one with the best system than working together to create the best system.

Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2018, 06:39:19 PM
Quote from: Davin on April 30, 2018, 04:35:30 PM
.. Watching the video, I don't think that a human driver would have done better than the AI, but I think that the AI should have done better than it did.

...
There is a potential problem here. Suppose the roads start filling up with cars with reaction times better than the human drivers around them? We can't afford for the AIs to do any better than the bottom quartile of the human drivers around them.

I don't know, I think having a faster reaction time with better, more accurate and precise control over the car will only work out better. I mean as long as they are able to solve the current issues. I mean as long as the cars are not trying to drive to the edge of their abilities and remain driving with enough time/distance for humans to be able to react.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 02, 2018, 05:46:57 PM

So I was reading an article about a guy who invented a new biodegradable (https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/edinburgh-inventor-creates-biodegradable-water-bottle-to-fight-plastic-problem-1-4731899) bottle to cut down on waste.

But I wonder if that is the way to go. It seems like waste is becoming more and more of a problem and waiting for the things to degrade takes too long, even the things that can be recycled takes a lot of extra stuff to break it down and put it back into something else that isn't always as good as the original stuff.

So why can't we try to make more durable and easily cleaned containers and have like a service at like grocery stores or whatnot where you just take a bottle in, put it into a machine, and it gets filled with the desired liquid and then sealed. Reuse seems like a better way to go than biodegrading. At least I think it would be a smaller footprint.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 05:56:03 PM

Soda Stream is kind of like that. I think a dispensary system would work well too, if you could get people to think ahead a bit. It's just so convenient to walk into any gas station and grab your favorite drink without worrying about what happens to the bottle when you're done. I know I was a chronic offender for most of my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2018, 06:31:05 PM

Refillables is great for drinks, but there are loads of other plastics that can't be recycled back into bottles and packages. Some get turned into bridges, like the one over the stream behind my place. But now one company is turning these into roads, replacing some of the bitumen that has to be obtained via other environmentally nasty methods.

https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/meet-entrepreneur-turning-plastic-bottles-roads/entrepreneurs/article/1444010

There are also those recently found bugs that produce enzimes that break some plastics down into constituent compounds thst are nore easy to recycle and reduce our reliance on oil.

Be nice to get companies to reduce packaging, especially thst which serves only a cosmetic function.

When I were a kid every soda bottle also cost a deposit that was refunded on returning the bottle to a shop and you could get beer, wine, port, sherry etc by taking your own container to the booze shop for filling from a barrel!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 02, 2018, 07:46:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 05:56:03 PM
Soda Stream is kind of like that. I think a dispensary system would work well too, if you could get people to think ahead a bit. It's just so convenient to walk into any gas station and grab your favorite drink without worrying about what happens to the bottle when you're done. I know I was a chronic offender for most of my life.

Yeah, that is one of the reasons for what I was thinking. Can't make people take such a sharp turn, but if the new thing weren't so inconvenient and didn't cost much more over all, it might be easier to succeed. If people could get or bring in a bottle at convenience stores or anywhere and fill it up, then be able to return the bottle to be cleaned and reused, it might work better. I don't know, most times these ideas don't prove out. The each bottle could contain unique identifiers that get linked to an account, so that they would know when bottles are returned and credited to the account. They would be paying mostly for the liquid.

Quote from: Dave on May 02, 2018, 06:31:05 PM
Refillables is great for drinks, but there are loads of other plastics that can't be recycled back into bottles and packages.[...]

It would be great for other things too, like flour, cereal, candy. Almost everything. I take my cereal straight from the store, and put it into an airtight plastic cereal thing that I just wash whenever it gets empty. I could skip the box and bag inside it by just pouring it straight in at the store.

It wouldn't reduce waste to zero, the containers won't last forever, and there will still be other things that wouldn't work with it, so they could still be used for bridges. If I had a few million I'd get a proof of concept tested and developed. Equipment, chemists, and nutritionists aren't free. I could develop the IS and IT portions on my own.

Any way, I'll just have to sit here and hope the waste problems gets sorted by people with better means and ideas than I have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 03, 2018, 04:56:18 AM

I want to move to a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where there is zero plant life of any sort. I could build myself a hut out of driftwood, fish for my dinner, and befriend a volleyball. All that would be worthwhile if I didn't have to suffer from allergies again. Avoiding scurvy might be tricky but I'd just have to count on the folks at HAF to drop bottles of lime juice and cans of sauerkraut into the sea whenever any of you visit the beach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 04, 2018, 02:14:56 PM

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And tomorrow is, "Cinco to Drinko!" :maracas:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 04, 2018, 04:51:40 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 04, 2018, 10:34:50 PM

Way back in the bronze age when I was a kid, the beverages were in glass bottles. Plastic did not exist in any form that would make a liquid or solid container. Bottles were recycled and there was always a small deposit that the buyer had to make when he bought the beverage.

One of the regular pursuits of kids was to collect bottles wherever they could be found. We then took them to almost any store where they could be redeemed for about two cents per bottle. Kids and sometimes adults were dedicated bottle scavengers and the world was kept fairly orderly because of the redemption value of the glass containers.

Coca Cola bottles had a distinguished shape and the bottoms of the bottles had raised lettering that identified the city where the bottle originated. The bottler was therefore identified as in Atlanta, Cleveland, Norfolk or wherever. Even my small town of Lakeland had its own Coca Cola bottler and the requisite identification on the bottom.

For a time after the plastic invasion, there were collectors of glass Coke bottles. The deal was to collect bottles from as many cities as you could. Travelers often discarded bottles from all over the country and those made good finds for the collectors.

Milk bottles were another deposit bearing container. Some but not all had the names of the dairy on the bottom of the typically quart sized bottle. Those were the days when the Milk man would deliver your milk to your front door very early in the mornings. As an aside note: That was long ago and the milk was not homogenized. That meant that cream would rise to the top of the bottle and could be extracted for some use, or the bottle could be shaken sufficient to re mix the cream. Peanut butter was also in glass jars and not homogenized. The peanut oil would separate and rise to the top. The user had to stir the mixture so as to blend the oil with the peanut pulp.

Very few bottles of milk, soda, or whiskey found their way into the trash heap and eventually the landfill. Damn few of them ever ended up in the ocean. The exception is the the ones with notes in the bottle that would improbably, but at least possibly, communicate with JJ on his island with his friend Wilson the volleyball.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 05, 2018, 07:42:56 PM

It's Cinco, I'm in San Antonio - BEAUTIFUL DAY. Two Margaritas on the river, and now lunch. Hallelujah!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2018, 12:14:59 AM

I just had a cat saunter into my apartment while I was having a pizza delivered. She was definitely not my cat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 06, 2018, 12:49:26 AM

^ Well maybe that kitty likes pizza, Buddy. Be a good neighbor and share.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 08, 2018, 02:39:42 AM

I'm afraid I might be falling for the same thing I have before. It's probably no big deal but I went out with a girl tonight to buy her a cup of coffee as a friend. I know she has a boyfriend and they were in the process of getting together when I met them not long ago. But this is very reminiscent of what happened just before I went to the psychiatric hospital the first time. And it was related to a lot of stress around that time as well.

But this is probably nothing to worry about because this is a different person but still. I feel like people just hang around me because I have money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 14, 2018, 10:44:37 PM

One of the things that got to my mind with the other thread that I made. Coal miners. Trump's given thing with making Coal miners and steel miners, ect. got me to thinking.

Aren't robots going to take those jobs?

So I did a search and yep. Pretty much going to be done by robots. Maybe there is a method to his madness? Or maybe he just got lucky because he is flailing around like an chicken with his head cut off everytime he speaks. He might have that knowledge stuffed somewhere into his subconscious but doesn't announce it because he is a chaotic mess of a person.

We will see how this goes. Things like this should be given a graceful change. Not a forced one that could collapse and cripple the entire world economy forever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 15, 2018, 03:03:38 PM

Turnip is good at promising things. He hardly ever keeps them. He pandered to blue collar workers for their votes, the blue collar workers fell for it. It wasn't luck, it was taking advantage of the hope of workers fearing that they would no longer be able to provide for their families.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 15, 2018, 03:31:39 PM

Quote from: Davin on May 15, 2018, 03:03:38 PM
Turnip is good at promising things. He hardly ever keeps them. He pandered to blue collar workers for their votes, the blue collar workers fell for it. It wasn't luck, it was taking advantage of the hope of workers fearing that they would no longer be able to provide for their families.

Well that's what any good politician would do. And just about any crooked company would do when to get you to buy their product.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 15, 2018, 05:24:35 PM

Quote from: Arturo on May 14, 2018, 10:44:37 PM
One of the things that got to my mind with the other thread that I made. Coal miners. Trump's given thing with making Coal miners and steel miners, ect. got me to thinking.

Aren't robots going to take those jobs?

Just going to be a bit of a pedantic smart-ass: You don't mine steel. It is an alloy. You mine iron, then turn it into steel in a steel mill. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 15, 2018, 07:48:34 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 15, 2018, 05:24:35 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 14, 2018, 10:44:37 PM
One of the things that got to my mind with the other thread that I made. Coal miners. Trump's given thing with making Coal miners and steel miners, ect. got me to thinking.

Aren't robots going to take those jobs?
Just going to be a bit of a pedantic smart-ass: You don't mine steel. It is an alloy. You mine iron, then turn it into steel in a steel mill. ;D

I was thinking of the carts that they use. But regardless, those jobs are like a couple years away from being done by robots completely. The jobs will still be there, but the human element will start to be phased out. In fact, that might be why the politics in my father's last company that he worked for let him go and had a lazy guy (according to my Dad the guy never actually worked at all) in charge of very important things. My Father is an amazingly hard worker and always does a great fucking job. Even according to his co-workers, they always tell him wherever he works that the place will fall apart if he ever leaves. But they let him go anyways. They might be phasing his forte to robots as we speak. His previous job as a sign builder he quit because he couldn't work with the new owner. And he started doing truck driving until he landed the job at the factory where they laid him off. Now he is still working there but as a contractor whose job is also going to be phased out. But later rather than sooner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 16, 2018, 10:04:33 PM

So, yesterday I got the message that my grandmother died.
Not a big surprise. She had a significant brain hemmorage about a year ago and was pretty much gone already. Lately she had been declining and noone was surprised when she packed it in.

From a certain point of view I am glad she finally died. She always vocally refused any thought of being in a care facility, so the past year was not the way she would have wanted it. And she really died last year when her brain blew it's gasket. Personality, memories, agency...that all went out the window. That's not living.
And this whole situation has been quite a strain on my mother.

At lest she's at peace now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 16, 2018, 10:52:47 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 16, 2018, 10:04:33 PM
So, yesterday I got the message that my grandmother died.
Not a big surprise. She had a significant brain hemmorage about a year ago and was pretty much gone already. Lately she had been declining and noone was surprised when she packed it in.

From a certain point of view I am glad she finally died. She always vocally refused any thought of being in a care facility, so the past year was not the way she would have wanted it. And she really died last year when her brain blew it's gasket. Personality, memories, agency...that all went out the window. That's not living.
And this whole situation has been quite a strain on my mother.

At lest she's at peace now.

I'm sorry to hear this, Guardian85. :therethere:

~My condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 16, 2018, 11:50:03 PM

That's tough Guardian. I've lost people I was close to who had ended up in a similar situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2018, 12:00:00 AM

Sorry to hear about that Guardian.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 17, 2018, 04:27:50 AM

My condolences, Guardian85.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 17, 2018, 06:35:31 AM

Even when you are expecting it and know it is "for the best" the loss is somehow not diminished.

My condolences, Guardisn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 17, 2018, 08:56:10 AM

Sad to hear about your and your family's loss, Guardian85. However inevitable, death is rarely welcome. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 17, 2018, 02:37:10 PM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/829777275608371200/lc7ERr2D_400x400.jpg)

My mother had Alzheimers, my father died besieged by disease.
I didn't feel bereft when they died but I miss them now and then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 17, 2018, 03:25:00 PM

My condolences, Guardian85.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2018, 04:06:56 PM

I had sex with an ex-stripper last night. And uh...I'm afraid about STDs. I took a shower and washed my junk but still think I should get tested.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 17, 2018, 04:28:36 PM

Being an ex stripper, or any occupation other than prostitute, doesn't really add risk. You should always wear a glove. Even though I always use a condom, I get checked periodically when I'm not in a monogamous relationship, I think that's a good idea.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2018, 05:36:00 PM

Quote from: Davin on May 17, 2018, 04:28:36 PM
Being an ex stripper, or any occupation other than prostitute, doesn't really add risk. You should always wear a glove. Even though I always use a condom, I get checked periodically when I'm not in a monogamous relationship, I think that's a good idea.

Technically strippers aren't prostitutes. But they do that behind the scenes. Other creative industries are the same. Basically legal prostitutes. Same deal in the fitness industry (although not all places force you to do this, some do). So I'm not familiar with this girl but I did just meet her yesterday and she brought up that she used to be a stripper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 18, 2018, 01:28:00 PM

I recommend that you subscribe to this guy on YouTube. He always has a lot of great stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 18, 2018, 06:07:36 PM

Sorry to hear that, G85. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 18, 2018, 06:25:41 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 18, 2018, 06:07:36 PM
Sorry to hear that, G85. :(

Hey hey it's the resident neuroscience publisher! Can I start calling you a neuroscientist yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 18, 2018, 09:35:23 PM

Saw a "news" report about someone named Marlke and that they decided who would walk them down the aisle. Why is this newsworthy? Who in their right mind gives a flying fuck?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 18, 2018, 10:31:17 PM

:tellmemore:
GOOF, Grumpy Order of Old Farts, comes to mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2018, 08:02:00 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 16, 2018, 10:04:33 PM
So, yesterday I got the message that my grandmother died.
Not a big surprise. She had a significant brain hemmorage about a year ago and was pretty much gone already. Lately she had been declining and noone was surprised when she packed it in.

From a certain point of view I am glad she finally died. She always vocally refused any thought of being in a care facility, so the past year was not the way she would have wanted it. And she really died last year when her brain blew it's gasket. Personality, memories, agency...that all went out the window. That's not living.
And this whole situation has been quite a strain on my mother.

At lest she's at peace now.

Condolences to you and your family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2018, 08:03:03 PM

I have two dogs. Both do not like cats. Sitting here with door to garden open. Both dogs are sitting on my wife. My wife says "There's a cat in here!" And there was! It had wandered in out of the garden! It saw the dogs, they didn't see it and cool as a cucumber it wandered out again!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 20, 2018, 10:45:54 PM

Quote from: No one on May 18, 2018, 09:35:23 PM
Saw a "news" report about someone named Marlke and that they decided who would walk them down the aisle. Why is this newsworthy? Who in their right mind gives a flying fuck?

Well just because you don't agree with the idea of a monarchy, (I don't myself at least not in a forelock-touching I-know-my-place bowing and curtseying kind of a way; I wouldn't want to meet any of them because I wouldn't curtsy) doesn't mean others should agree. We live in a (imperfect) democracy and hundreds of thousands of people love royalty and the pageantry around them. However deluded they may be, however much they don't understand that they are kept down by the ruling class generally; they are still franchised members of the population. Someone I know who worked in a children's ward of a Liverpool hospital, (not a monarchist himself) was amazed at how the mood lifted when Princess Anne came to visit: I repeat, people love them and I don't feel I should sneer at them. (And I LOVED the dress she said defiantly).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 21, 2018, 01:13:24 AM

It seems to me that it is perfectly rational to admire admirable people. Fawnng over them is seldom necessary since we have arrived at the age of reason ( I'm going to get an argument about that I reckon). Membership in the royal family may or may not qualify them as admirable. I suspect that Dianna was one of the admirables, at least that is the general consensus. Henry the eighth comes to mind as a not so lovable royal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2018, 02:15:47 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 20, 2018, 08:03:03 PM
I have two dogs. Both do not like cats. Sitting here with door to garden open. Both dogs are sitting on my wife. My wife says "There's a cat in here!" And there was! It had wandered in out of the garden! It saw the dogs, they didn't see it and cool as a cucumber it wandered out again!!!

Let's hope you never need to count on them to guard the house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2018, 03:59:17 AM

This afternoon my brother and I were working on the big truck and moved to his tailgate to tap the adapter we were making. No hiccups, aside from him dropping the tap into a gallon of bar lube, but I reached for my ratchet and accidentally picked up the damn dead snake he had lying there. He was saving it to put on someone else's boat in the morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2018, 06:13:33 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2018, 02:15:47 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 20, 2018, 08:03:03 PM
I have two dogs. Both do not like cats. Sitting here with door to garden open. Both dogs are sitting on my wife. My wife says "There's a cat in here!" And there was! It had wandered in out of the garden! It saw the dogs, they didn't see it and cool as a cucumber it wandered out again!!!

Let's hope you never need to count on them to guard the house.

Quite so!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 21, 2018, 07:54:45 PM

The "Not-quite-neighbours-from-hell-but-I-wish-they-would-go-there" in The Noisy House over the road are on my mind.

Slightly torn between getting very fed up with the constant screams of the 11ish eldest daughter of the house, plus the shouting of her friends, and their playing on scooters and playing (too close to other people's cars) with soccer balls etc. on a road (which whilst not busy, has quite regular traffic, some going over the speed limit) and the fact that they are getting good exercise and are not glued to a TV or games consol.

I bave never heard the parents tell them not to play in the road.

There are other issues with this family, especially for their immediate neighbours, visitors parking on or accross their drives without permission etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2018, 09:08:26 PM

While it's good that they play outside that shouldn't come at the expense of the neighborhood's cars or sanity. I'd say something to someone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 21, 2018, 09:42:34 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2018, 09:08:26 PM
While it's good that they play outside that shouldn't come at the expense of the neighborhood's cars or sanity. I'd say something to someone.

He is a big bloke and, do far, has shown no respect for anyone here. He owned his own fish and chip shop until he got shut down over health issues. I spent an hour talking to his immediate neighbour, a nice wonan, after he shouted and swore at her when she complained about his visitors parking on her drive. She was in tears but I got her to contact the village warden. I also got her advice from the Citizen's Advice Bureau and suggested she keep a well detsiled diary, including how she felt during and after events. But her brother, not a little bloke himself, had a word with the nasty one and asked him to appologise. Seems he did, sort of. He is just a selfish and antisocial person.

At 5ft 3in, 73 yoa and about ~~120lbs~~ 140lbs (he would (still) make two of me) with a dicky ticker . . . A shove on my left shoulder, where my cardiac implant is just under the skin, could do me serious damage - certainly an ambulance ride just to be sure. I have learned to avoid anger, stress, aggravation etc, causes me angina and breathlessness. Try to keep it at "annoyed" level.

I have reported the neighbour next to me, they stripped out the garden of all the bushes, old furniture etc, and threw it over the fence onto public land. That is fly-tipping and against the local bye-laws. The council are sending an officer (probably the village warden again) to check it.

I try not to be anti-immigrant (my next door neighbour is Czech, even bigger than him over the road, about my age and cannot speak much below a shout) and let some cultural things slide a bit, but there are limits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on May 21, 2018, 09:49:27 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 20, 2018, 10:45:54 PM
Quote from: No one on May 18, 2018, 09:35:23 PM
Saw a "news" report about someone named Marlke and that they decided who would walk them down the aisle. Why is this newsworthy? Who in their right mind gives a flying fuck?

Well just because you don't agree with the idea of a monarchy, (I don't myself at least not in a forelock-touching I-know-my-place bowing and curtseying kind of a way; I wouldn't want to meet any of them because I wouldn't curtsy) doesn't mean others should agree. We live in a (imperfect) democracy and hundreds of thousands of people love royalty and the pageantry around them. However deluded they may be, however much they don't understand that they are kept down by the ruling class generally; they are still franchised members of the population. Someone I know who worked in a children's ward of a Liverpool hospital, (not a monarchist himself) was amazed at how the mood lifted when Princess Anne came to visit: I repeat, people love them and I don't feel I should sneer at them. (And I LOVED the dress she said defiantly).

I wrote down some thoughts on the modern concept of monarchy way back when. I think it still holds water today.
http://randomramblings-guardian85.blogspot.no/2010/06/thoughts-on-royalty.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2018, 10:43:18 AM

Think that I am going to have to buy a 14"tablet!

I find spending time on my laptop very tiring, ultimately painful, in a muscular way so I tend to use the tablet (10") in an, er, more relaxed posture. Despite my lousy capabilities with the on screen keyboard!

However, the text window of this forum format is only about 2/3rds of the available space on screen and the text itself is a bit small for my ailing eyes. The text in quote boxes is even smaller! Even if I expand the image of the text box to the limits of the screen reading it is still quite fatiguing. Making it larger means sliding the image from side to side to scan the whole width, not good. Even using a "magnifier" is not good for large blocks of text. It is so easy to select text size in most digital systems and there is no real extra cost in terms of "paper" or storage.

I need a tablet that gives me a larger text image, that 40% from 10" to 14" makes a lot of difference. At the monent none of my glasses, three pairs for different distance use, seem to work, I need the bigger picture. And there is no obvious "accessibility" on this format.

Whilst I am on the subject I have grown to hate those web sites that use thin sans serif fonts, sometimes with less than good contrast against the "paper", in size 6 - 8, with the "expandability" function turned off. Definitely "sightist"! May look pretty or individual but obviously designed for a limited market.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on May 22, 2018, 01:00:25 PM

Dave,on your PC, when using a web browser, have you tried pressing Ctrl-+ (Ctrl and the plus key), this causes the browser to display the contents using a larger font, without expanding the actual width of the page.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2018, 01:54:26 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on May 22, 2018, 01:00:25 PM
Dave,on your PC, when using a web browser, have you tried pressing Ctrl-+ (Ctrl and the plus key), this causes the browser to display the contents using a larger font, without expanding the actual width of the page.

Want the same thing on my tablet!

As I said I rarely use my laptop for this purpose. Tablet, by the side of me on the sofa, is far more accessible all the time (even if text is not always so.) Damn thing even goes to bed with me! Check the times of my posts and you will find many at 2am or 4am my time - my bladder's favourite times to get me awake and to the bog. Strangely my mind often works too well at that time, as well as my bladder, often can't get back to sleep without getting things writ down.

Best compromise is to expand the text box a bit larger than the screen, by just enough that a short stroke with the finger or stylus, 2", slides the edges into view. As implied before, a 30 - 40% size increase is enough for reasonably comfortable reading. Blast those sites that do not allow image expansion!

PS: next time I find a non-expandable site will fire up the laptop, get that site up and see if your tip works then. Have not tried finger spreading on the laptop, but the larger screen gives larger text usually - certainly if I divert it to the 22" TV I use as a second screen!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2018, 02:26:39 PM

Sounds like you need a mini projector.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2018, 03:07:06 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2018, 02:26:39 PM
Sounds like you need a mini projector.

I had actually thought if that . . .

Know of one that works with a tablet with no video out? Hmm, is there Bluetooth or Wifi mini projector I wonder?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2018, 05:28:37 PM

Perhaps this is the solution, a 10" Android tablet with built in projector!

(https://imgur.com/n00xSOG.jpg)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-YOGA-Tab-10-01-Inch-Tablet/dp/B01MT75RSZ/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1527006157&sr=1-4&keywords=Projecting+tablet

Have to paint the ceiling over the bed a lighter colour though, it's currently a deep red.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2018, 06:14:00 PM

Quote from: Dave on May 22, 2018, 05:28:37 PM

...

Have to paint the ceiling over the bed a lighter colour though, it's currently a deep red.

I dread to ask. Did you paint it that colour and if so why?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2018, 06:40:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 22, 2018, 06:14:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 22, 2018, 05:28:37 PM

...

Have to paint the ceiling over the bed a lighter colour though, it's currently a deep red.
I dread to ask. Did you paint it that colour and if so why?

'Cos I think it's sexy!. :devil2:

Well, that was 25 odd years ago when my get-up was still capable of going . . .

The rest of the room (don't forget it is a glorified bedsitter with arches, and curtains, round the bed) is white to look bigger and airier but I did not want a white bed area. Don't like pastel colours, insipid, yellow is also bright, orange seems, hmm . . . Greens, naw. Blue is a bit too "cold", black is - black. Deep red is warm. Got some bedding that matches it, another set in black for contrast.

I like it and, these days, that's all that matters!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2018, 12:19:20 AM

Quote from: Arturo on May 18, 2018, 06:25:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 18, 2018, 06:07:36 PM
Sorry to hear that, G85. :(

Hey hey it's the resident neuroscience publisher! Can I start calling you a neuroscientist yet?

In training. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 27, 2018, 02:21:40 PM

I joined a latino discord server where they are all speaking mostly Spanish. I still don't know spanish but I can practice there. Reading it that is until I get in a voice channel.

Mags. This is for you.

(https://mind-exchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stares-in-spanish.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1f/eb/44/1feb44bddb296fa269a192db1ca78e80.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 28, 2018, 04:19:37 AM

Finding a doctor is proving to be extremely difficult. The only recommendation I've gotten so far is an excellent gynecologist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 29, 2018, 01:51:01 AM

My friend with DID is not speaking to me. And they are expressing concern that they don't want to hurt me. And that they (and their voices) are blaming me for something that happened between us and a third party that excommunicated us. My friend does have a right to be upset. I did something that I said that I would not do. I didn't want to do it. But I wanted to leave and the third party contacted me and said I'm hurting people and wanted to know why I was leaving so I had to do what I said I would not or the third party would not let me leave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on May 29, 2018, 06:12:27 PM

I don't know how people can go through life. I'm sure they feel as bad as I do but they somehow get to be higher functioning. They have jobs, a place, friends, some of them even go to college, finish, and work with a good amount of money. All I have is this place that I pay for out of my social security. I really wish I could work but I can't seem to motivate myself to get onto the things I need to do. I don't know how people can manage all their stress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 01, 2018, 02:33:31 AM

I'm hoping that xSilverPhinx is all right. Haven't seen her on here in a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 01, 2018, 03:25:43 PM

My sister is coming up on Sunday with her family. They are coming to see my Brother-In-Law's other daughter and her graduation from high school. Or something like that. I thought I would have a new bed by the time they got here but I guess not. They will have to see my sleeping bag on the floor haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 01, 2018, 07:54:40 PM

Man my Dad is such a disappointment. He always makes me worry about his fucking money problems. He said he was going to get a new job after he lost his last one from being laid off. So far he hasn't. Which is just a repeat of when I lived with him when he got remarried to a huge bitch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2018, 03:24:59 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 01, 2018, 02:33:31 AM
I'm hoping that xSilverPhinx is all right. Haven't seen her on here in a while.

I'm fine, just been really busy this past couple of weeks. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 03, 2018, 03:18:50 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2018, 03:24:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 01, 2018, 02:33:31 AM
I'm hoping that xSilverPhinx is all right. Haven't seen her on here in a while.

I'm fine, just been really busy this past couple of weeks. :)

Good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 04, 2018, 02:22:21 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 03, 2018, 03:18:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2018, 03:24:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 01, 2018, 02:33:31 AM
I'm hoping that xSilverPhinx is all right. Haven't seen her on here in a while.

I'm fine, just been really busy this past couple of weeks. :)

Good.

And how have you been? :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 04, 2018, 02:57:27 AM

Better than I was, perhaps not as good as I could be. I've managed to drop from 240 pounds to 204 which is something, I suppose. I don't feel or seem to look any different though so I suspect my scale may have been tampered with...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on June 07, 2018, 04:14:01 AM

Just popping in to say hi to you all. I miss you and the conversations when it's been too long.
And it's so hard to catch up with all of the threads!
Where did Bruno go? I didn't see any posts from him.
Anyway, life has been hard this past month and it's been hard to even think about lighthearted banter, so that's why I've been absent.
....oh, and then I come here and see that Justin, the new guy, lives in the exact spot where all of my heartbreak is coming from. It's a small world. But Hi Justin anyway :)
I'll try to not be as much of a stranger. Hugs to you all!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 07, 2018, 04:48:06 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on June 07, 2018, 04:14:01 AM
Just popping in to say hi to you all. I miss you and the conversations when it's been too long.
And it's so hard to catch up with all of the threads!
Where did Bruno go? I didn't see any posts from him.
Anyway, life has been hard this past month and it's been hard to even think about lighthearted banter, so that's why I've been absent.
....oh, and then I come here and see that Justin, the new guy, lives in the exact spot where all of my heartbreak is coming from. It's a small world. But Hi Justin anyway :)
I'll try to not be as much of a stranger. Hugs to you all!

Hello Dragonia. Good to hear from you, but I'm sorry to hear that you have not been too happy. I sincerely hope life will show a better face soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 07, 2018, 04:52:29 AM

Good to have you back again Dragonia. I hope things turn around for you soon. Not sure where Bruno has been... or Mags for that matter...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2018, 05:50:05 AM

Goid to hear from you, Dragonia . . . Not so good to hear that life has been a pain though. Hoping things will get better for you.

Was wondering about Bruno myself. But all you HAF ladies have been missed - we need you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Project4Two on June 07, 2018, 06:15:36 PM

A new job. I really, really need a new job. But then the anxiety kicks in and I realize I hate change and it feels like the entire world would be turned upside down if I had to find a new routine. Even though I know it would be better for me and my sanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 07, 2018, 10:42:43 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on June 07, 2018, 04:14:01 AM
Just popping in to say hi to you all. I miss you and the conversations when it's been too long.
And it's so hard to catch up with all of the threads!
Where did Bruno go? I didn't see any posts from him.
Anyway, life has been hard this past month and it's been hard to even think about lighthearted banter, so that's why I've been absent.
....oh, and then I come here and see that Justin, the new guy, lives in the exact spot where all of my heartbreak is coming from. It's a small world. But Hi Justin anyway :)
I'll try to not be as much of a stranger. Hugs to you all!

You're always welcome here. If you're only able to include this place in your orbit once in a while, so be it. Sorry to hear about the heartbreak. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Project4Two on June 08, 2018, 10:41:48 PM

Quote from: Dragonia on June 07, 2018, 04:14:01 AM
Just popping in to say hi to you all. I miss you and the conversations when it's been too long.
And it's so hard to catch up with all of the threads!
Where did Bruno go? I didn't see any posts from him.
Anyway, life has been hard this past month and it's been hard to even think about lighthearted banter, so that's why I've been absent.
....oh, and then I come here and see that Justin, the new guy, lives in the exact spot where all of my heartbreak is coming from. It's a small world. But Hi Justin anyway :)
I'll try to not be as much of a stranger. Hugs to you all!

I'm Justin. And I'm the new guy. Me?!?

Hello! Even if its not me. And for the record it is a small world and this place can be kind of a dick sometimes. Need me to kick something/somebody? Or at least give a mean intimidating look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 09, 2018, 01:56:49 AM

Dragonia, more that a few of us care about you. Please allow me to be near the top of that list. Keep the faith dear lady....no not that kind of churchy faith stuff. The faith that you are the master of your fate and the captain of your soul. Alright so I plagiarized lines from Invictus. You do get the idea? Right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 09, 2018, 03:16:45 AM

Quote from: Project4Two on June 08, 2018, 10:41:48 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 07, 2018, 04:14:01 AM
Just popping in to say hi to you all. I miss you and the conversations when it's been too long.
And it's so hard to catch up with all of the threads!
Where did Bruno go? I didn't see any posts from him.
Anyway, life has been hard this past month and it's been hard to even think about lighthearted banter, so that's why I've been absent.
....oh, and then I come here and see that Justin, the new guy, lives in the exact spot where all of my heartbreak is coming from. It's a small world. But Hi Justin anyway :)
I'll try to not be as much of a stranger. Hugs to you all!

I'm Justin. And I'm the new guy. Me?!?

Hello! Even if its not me. And for the record it is a small world and this place can be kind of a dick sometimes. Need me to kick something/somebody? Or at least give a mean intimidating look.

If I was closer I'd ride with you. You bring your dog, I bring my dog, and the four of us whip wholesale ass to make things right. Or... just look intimidating, if that's what's required. I can look quite frightening if the right mood strikes me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM

I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2018, 04:36:10 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

JJ, I seriously think you need a nedical check-up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 11, 2018, 05:06:49 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

Not sure how old you are but it sounds like you have to get this checked out. You may be on the verge of a nervous break down if you continue. You may be under a lot of stress and too much work is on your plate at the moment. You may have to let someone else take over for awhile while you rest and recuperate or the consequences could be far worse than if you try to keep your work ethic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2018, 01:33:15 PM

Quote from: Dave on June 11, 2018, 04:36:10 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

JJ, I seriously think you need a nedical check-up.

I would if I could. The only doctor I used to go to isn't an option anymore. That bridge went up in flames weeks ago. Walking back into that office wouldn't end well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2018, 01:35:44 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 11, 2018, 05:06:49 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

Not sure how old you are but it sounds like you have to get this checked out. You may be on the verge of a nervous break down if you continue. You may be under a lot of stress and too much work is on your plate at the moment. You may have to let someone else take over for awhile while you rest and recuperate or the consequences could be far worse than if you try to keep your work ethic.

Funny you should men my age. Last week I was training a new person at work and the subject of age came up. She thought I was forty-eight or forty-nine. I had turned thirty-one two days before that conversation!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 11, 2018, 02:38:55 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2018, 01:35:44 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 11, 2018, 05:06:49 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

Not sure how old you are but it sounds like you have to get this checked out. You may be on the verge of a nervous break down if you continue. You may be under a lot of stress and too much work is on your plate at the moment. You may have to let someone else take over for awhile while you rest and recuperate or the consequences could be far worse than if you try to keep your work ethic.

Funny you should men my age. Last week I was training a new person at work and the subject of age came up. She thought I was forty-eight or forty-nine. I had turned thirty-one two days before that conversation!

Young people have a propensity to overestimate an older person's age.

But going back to the subject- you should at least check your vital signs. Take your heart rate.

You can use your wrist or your artery as long as you feel the pulse.

Quote
"Gently place 2 fingers of your other hand on this artery. Do not use your thumb, because it has its own pulse that you may feel. Count the beats for 30 seconds, and then double the result to get the number of beats per minute."
source: WebMD https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/watching-rate-monitor

Your pulse should be between 60 and 100 when you finish. Or between 40 and 60 if you work out a lot like I do. But no less than 40.

You can check your respiratory rate and temperature by yourself. But you'll need a machine for your blood pressure.

I'll give you the source to the wikipedia article on this. It should tell you what the healthy balances are. Although temperature is not mentioned, it should be 36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vital_signs

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2018, 03:47:57 PM

I am concerned that JJ needs more than a pulse check. Blood pressure would be nice, here pharmacies do that for free. An EKG would be better.

Fatigue and shortage of breath came to me before even angina, actually the angina hit during periods of just walking rather than lifting etc.
Early signs were needing a rest and a breather halfway through making the bed.

However, though a high BP is a classical symptom of oncoming heart problems my experience is that low blood pressure, my current problem, has very similar effects - low stamina, shortage of breath and angina. Can be a big job convincing other than my familiar health professionals (still training my new GP) that I tend towards hypotension rather than hypertension.

My current BP is between 90/49 and 99/57 - I am keeping an eye on it, systolic is dropping slowly. Resting pulse is held at 60 by my pacemaker (allowed to rise to 120 on exercise before the implant starts getting seriously interested) and my saturated oxygen runs in the upper 90% range. Got an EKG check with the practice nurse next week but would like a sonograph and/or a MUGA scan, haven't had either for 3 or 4 years.

I have BP monitor, pulse oxymeter, decent ear thermometer etc. Contemplated my own EKG monitor but not sure enough that I could interpret traces safely - ones with built in "smart" analysis software are a bit expensive!

JJ, please be careful and please call for help, somehow, if it starts seriously affecting your life and work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 11, 2018, 05:01:58 PM

Quote from: Dave on June 11, 2018, 03:47:57 PM
I am concerned that JJ needs more than a pulse check. Blood pressure would be nice, here pharmacies do that for free. An EKG would be better.

Shortage of fatigue and shortage of breath came to me before even angina, actually the angina hit during periods of just walking rather than lifting etc.
Early signs were needing a rest and a breather halfway through making the bed.

However, though a high BP is a classical symptom of oncoming heart problems my experience is that low blood pressure, my current problem, has very similar effects - low stamina, shortage of breath and angina. Can be a big job convincing other than my familiar health professionals (still training my new GP) that I tend towards hypotension rather than hypertension.

My current BP is between 90/49 and 99/57 - I am keeping an eye on it, systolic is dropping slowly. Resting pulse is held at 60 by my pacemaker (allowed to rise to 120 on exercise before the implant starts getting seriously interested) and my saturated oxygen runs in the upper 90% range. Got an EKG check with the practice nurse next week but would like a sonograph and/or a MUGA scan, haven't had either for 3 or 4 years.

I have BP monitor, pulse oxymeter, decent ear thermometer etc. Contemplated my own EKG monitor but not sure enough that I could interpret traces safely - ones with built in "smart" analysis software are a bit expensive!

JJ, please be careful and please call for help, somehow, if it starts seriously affecting your life and work.

Stuff like that is what happened right before my psychotic break down that sent me to the hospital for the first time. Mine was mostly stress however and the weed I was smoking was likely just the straw on the camel's back. It was likely going to happen anyways but the weed just speed things up. I had hypertension bordering on heart attack while I was screaming for 3-6 hours. I lost track of time because I blacked out before I ever went to the hospital. I woke up laying down I think while my Dad was on the phone. I remember that as if it were a dream. And then I blacked out again and woke up in a hospital bed while my Dad and Aunts were looking at me while sitting down.

But the physical signs were all there. I just didn't recognize them because I didn't have anything like that before so I didn't know what the signs were prior to that event and several following. Most people don't because schizophrenia is such a rare disease. And psychosis is almost as rare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on June 11, 2018, 08:57:45 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 11:55:00 PM
I am completely worn out. Today I had some work I needed to do but couldn't keep going. Every time I got ready to get started I sat down again. This morning I planned on an early start and was out doing a little cleanup at the grinder but kept having to sit back down. Then I took a nap and didn't get to the shop until after two this afternoon.

My nap didn't help much and I kept having to stop, just for a minute, which led to me never getting started on the main job. By four I gave up and went to mama's house for another nap on her couch. I still need to get out there but can't bring myself to do it.

Maybe you're just getting the flu. But make sure your will is up to date.... y'know, just in case. :boring:
You are, after all, a ripe old 31!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on June 11, 2018, 09:54:33 PM

Oh, and by the way, you guys are awesome. I appreciate the willingness to kick ass or give mean looks.
***Hugs***

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 13, 2018, 03:50:22 AM

I was much, much better off today. Didn't sleep a wink last night but had plenty of energy and was actually focused for a change at work. I could've left at eight and only done a ten hour day but decided to close and pulled the full twelve. Lunch wasn't very satisfying, but food hasn't really been good lately and at least I got to eat something.

Tonight could've turned into another dumpster fire but I managed to hold things together and keep everyone else going. My timing was almost perfect and even though my big scheme for the night failed due to an abrupt change everyone was positive for the entire night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2018, 07:50:33 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 13, 2018, 03:50:22 AM
I was much, much better off today. Didn't sleep a wink last night but had plenty of energy and was actually focused for a change at work. I could've left at eight and only done a ten hour day but decided to close and pulled the full twelve. Lunch wasn't very satisfying, but food hasn't really been good lately and at least I got to eat something.

Tonight could've turned into another dumpster fire but I managed to hold things together and keep everyone else going. My timing was almost perfect and even though my big scheme for the night failed due to an abrupt change everyone was positive for the entire night.

A good day :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 12:52:12 PM

Do unto cats
as you would
have cats do
unto you.

I'd ~~kill~~ disappear them 'cause they're a cat.
I'd accept a cat disappearing me because I was a cat, if I was a cat, the greater good...

It's taking me a while to get through this episode of QI

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 01:07:10 PM

You can't trust tree rings.
Meerkats teach their young how to deal with scorpions.
Shame they never learned to use a stick.
Ye...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 01:38:44 PM

I'm getting close to a thousand posts,
I might get a spoon. :) :D ;D

One spoon to rule them all, one spoon to find them, One spoon to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Shut up Greeny!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2018, 03:41:39 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 01:38:44 PM
I'm getting close to a thousand posts,
I might get a spoon. :) :D ;D

One spoon to rule them all, one spoon to find them, One spoon to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Shut up Greeny!

Just think how many post you have actually made. The Magic Pudding made 4,913, you'd be well on your way to, if not beyond, 6,000 posts by now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2018, 03:42:18 PM

Oh look that was my 29,666th post.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 13, 2018, 03:44:01 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/Ks3nkfz.jpg)

Nobody noticed this but me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2018, 03:46:19 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 13, 2018, 03:44:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ks3nkfz.jpg)

Nobody noticed this but me.

Yes you only get the one chance at that title! Good spot!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 04:10:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 13, 2018, 03:41:39 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 13, 2018, 01:38:44 PM
I'm getting close to a thousand posts,
I might get a spoon. :) :D ;D

One spoon to rule them all, one spoon to find them, One spoon to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Shut up Greeny!

Just think how many post you have actually made. The Magic Pudding made 4,913, you'd be well on your way to, if not beyond, 6,000 posts by now.

Have I not told you I'm a counter?
I reset, born anew.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on June 14, 2018, 02:15:08 AM

Quote from: Arturo on June 13, 2018, 03:44:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ks3nkfz.jpg)

Nobody noticed this but me.

Holy crap! That is cool! Thanks for catching it! :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2018, 02:22:06 AM

What is the meaning of the number 666999?

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dragonia on June 14, 2018, 02:32:52 AM

:picard facepalm: :d'oh!: :picard facepalm:

SO bad!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 14, 2018, 07:02:14 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on June 14, 2018, 02:15:08 AM
Quote from: Arturo on June 13, 2018, 03:44:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ks3nkfz.jpg)

Nobody noticed this but me.

Holy crap! That is cool! Thanks for catching it! :devil:

(https://78.media.tumblr.com/ced06a0e470af3dc1367df8f632885f0/tumblr_mfk8mq1N4g1s01khio1_500.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2018, 01:21:27 AM

Quote from: Dragonia on June 14, 2018, 02:32:52 AM
:picard facepalm: :d'oh!: :picard facepalm:

SO bad!

:this:

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM

I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson on his podcast and it was very interesting. It was about Men and Kids who grow up without fathers but I listened to it anyways because my Father was always there. And I think I got some insights into the way I am. Even though I had no Mother for a long time, I learned what kids learn from their Mothers and their Fathers. Fathers create the reward system with rough housing with their kids and the kids like that so the Fathers can then use that to delay the gratification. Mothers are more like "here you go" and point them directly to the object they want and because of that kids who are raised by their Mothers are more likely to have ADHD.

So that has a lot of implications for me and the way my brain works. And I can start to develop more techniques to soothe my troubled mind and negotiate with the world. Mostly Men have the ability to say no, but it's not "No never" it's "No, not right now." which explains the typical Father archetype of kids wanting to go to their Fathers and being brushed off until later. Which is where the "Daddy didn't hug me enough" thing came from. But I think I was not bothered by that as a child because I knew that the good would come later. What I need to know now is how the Mother works in a relationship with the child. And by doing that I think I understand how my Step Mother thought a little bit, and through that, myself.

So what I need to do now is step back into the realm of the Father and act like a man, instead of a woman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 19, 2018, 01:02:35 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson . . .

Personally I wouldn't believe a damn thing that mendacious clickbait merchant says without doing my own research.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:16:36 PM

Quote from: Recusant on June 19, 2018, 01:02:35 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson . . .

Personally I wouldn't believe a damn thing that mendacious clickbait merchant says without doing my own research.

It's very difficult to do research on psychology because 1) it's a very useful way to control people by lying to them and 2) most things I find only because I type "psychology" into the search box which further supports the problem in number 1)

However I do have the ability to know a few people in this field because of my unique personal situation. And some of the things that I try out from this guy are not that bad in fact. They have helped me with quite a few things but I think he puts an uncalled for emphasis on the self help thing he is selling because lots of people think about that daily and that's something you can get help with from a counselor who actually knows you and is probably more likely to help you.

And he does do a lot of criticizing of Men, and kind of rude as well. But at the same time says he wants to help them. So that personally turns me off but I listen to him because I think he is a valuable asset just like I listen to alot people on here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 19, 2018, 03:29:02 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson on his podcast and it was very interesting. It was about Men and Kids who grow up without fathers but I listened to it anyways because my Father was always there. And I think I got some insights into the way I am. Even though I had no Mother for a long time, I learned what kids learn from their Mothers and their Fathers. Fathers create the reward system with rough housing with their kids and the kids like that so the Fathers can then use that to delay the gratification. Mothers are more like "here you go" and point them directly to the object they want and because of that kids who are raised by their Mothers are more likely to have ADHD.

So that has a lot of implications for me and the way my brain works. And I can start to develop more techniques to soothe my troubled mind and negotiate with the world. Mostly Men have the ability to say no, but it's not "No never" it's "No, not right now." which explains the typical Father archetype of kids wanting to go to their Fathers and being brushed off until later. Which is where the "Daddy didn't hug me enough" thing came from. But I think I was not bothered by that as a child because I knew that the good would come later. What I need to know now is how the Mother works in a relationship with the child. And by doing that I think I understand how my Step Mother thought a little bit, and through that, myself.

So what I need to do now is step back into the realm of the Father and act like a man, instead of a woman.

That sounds like bullshit to me. ADHD is not caused by parenting. It's a brain disorder. Jordan Peterson is not a person to be trusted, he bullshits too much and commits fallacy after fallacy.

You're not going to find good techniques for how your brain works from using bad information. And Peterson provides bad information.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 04:46:40 PM

Quote from: Davin on June 19, 2018, 03:29:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson on his podcast and it was very interesting. It was about Men and Kids who grow up without fathers but I listened to it anyways because my Father was always there. And I think I got some insights into the way I am. Even though I had no Mother for a long time, I learned what kids learn from their Mothers and their Fathers. Fathers create the reward system with rough housing with their kids and the kids like that so the Fathers can then use that to delay the gratification. Mothers are more like "here you go" and point them directly to the object they want and because of that kids who are raised by their Mothers are more likely to have ADHD.

So that has a lot of implications for me and the way my brain works. And I can start to develop more techniques to soothe my troubled mind and negotiate with the world. Mostly Men have the ability to say no, but it's not "No never" it's "No, not right now." which explains the typical Father archetype of kids wanting to go to their Fathers and being brushed off until later. Which is where the "Daddy didn't hug me enough" thing came from. But I think I was not bothered by that as a child because I knew that the good would come later. What I need to know now is how the Mother works in a relationship with the child. And by doing that I think I understand how my Step Mother thought a little bit, and through that, myself.

So what I need to do now is step back into the realm of the Father and act like a man, instead of a woman.
That sounds like bullshit to me. ADHD is not caused by parenting. It's a brain disorder. Jordan Peterson is not a person to be trusted, he bullshits too much and commits fallacy after fallacy.

You're not going to find good techniques for how your brain works from using bad information. And Peterson provides bad information.

You would have to watch the video. The statistics they gave were that the parenting techniques had a correlation. You can say that environment has no effect on brain chemistry or development but you would be absolutely wrong.

And you could say what you want about whatever I do, but you don't know what that is or how it's affected my health. And I say it's been for the better. So if you want to sit there and say that is hasn't, then you can fuck right off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 19, 2018, 04:55:23 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 19, 2018, 03:29:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson on his podcast and it was very interesting. It was about Men and Kids who grow up without fathers but I listened to it anyways because my Father was always there. And I think I got some insights into the way I am. Even though I had no Mother for a long time, I learned what kids learn from their Mothers and their Fathers. Fathers create the reward system with rough housing with their kids and the kids like that so the Fathers can then use that to delay the gratification. Mothers are more like "here you go" and point them directly to the object they want and because of that kids who are raised by their Mothers are more likely to have ADHD.

So that has a lot of implications for me and the way my brain works. And I can start to develop more techniques to soothe my troubled mind and negotiate with the world. Mostly Men have the ability to say no, but it's not "No never" it's "No, not right now." which explains the typical Father archetype of kids wanting to go to their Fathers and being brushed off until later. Which is where the "Daddy didn't hug me enough" thing came from. But I think I was not bothered by that as a child because I knew that the good would come later. What I need to know now is how the Mother works in a relationship with the child. And by doing that I think I understand how my Step Mother thought a little bit, and through that, myself.

So what I need to do now is step back into the realm of the Father and act like a man, instead of a woman.
That sounds like bullshit to me. ADHD is not caused by parenting. It's a brain disorder. Jordan Peterson is not a person to be trusted, he bullshits too much and commits fallacy after fallacy.

You're not going to find good techniques for how your brain works from using bad information. And Peterson provides bad information.

You would have to watch the video. The statistics they gave were that the parenting techniques had a correlation. You can say that environment has no effect on brain chemistry or development but you would be absolutely wrong.

And you could say what you want about whatever I do, but you don't know what that is or how it's affected my health. And I say it's been for the better. So if you want to sit there and start saying I'm this or that, and that proves that the information I've been provided is trash, then you can fuck right off.

Ah well, you've got your warning back, Arturo. There is no question that you know your unasked-for rudeness to a fellow member isn't going to fly here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 19, 2018, 05:03:51 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 04:46:40 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 19, 2018, 03:29:02 PM
Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 01:41:33 AM
I just watched a video from Jordan Peterson on his podcast and it was very interesting. It was about Men and Kids who grow up without fathers but I listened to it anyways because my Father was always there. And I think I got some insights into the way I am. Even though I had no Mother for a long time, I learned what kids learn from their Mothers and their Fathers. Fathers create the reward system with rough housing with their kids and the kids like that so the Fathers can then use that to delay the gratification. Mothers are more like "here you go" and point them directly to the object they want and because of that kids who are raised by their Mothers are more likely to have ADHD.

So that has a lot of implications for me and the way my brain works. And I can start to develop more techniques to soothe my troubled mind and negotiate with the world. Mostly Men have the ability to say no, but it's not "No never" it's "No, not right now." which explains the typical Father archetype of kids wanting to go to their Fathers and being brushed off until later. Which is where the "Daddy didn't hug me enough" thing came from. But I think I was not bothered by that as a child because I knew that the good would come later. What I need to know now is how the Mother works in a relationship with the child. And by doing that I think I understand how my Step Mother thought a little bit, and through that, myself.

So what I need to do now is step back into the realm of the Father and act like a man, instead of a woman.
That sounds like bullshit to me. ADHD is not caused by parenting. It's a brain disorder. Jordan Peterson is not a person to be trusted, he bullshits too much and commits fallacy after fallacy.

You're not going to find good techniques for how your brain works from using bad information. And Peterson provides bad information.

You would have to watch the video. The statistics they gave were that the parenting techniques had a correlation. You can say that environment has no effect on brain chemistry or development but you would be absolutely wrong.

I wouldn't be absolutely wrong, I'd be entirely correct. There is no reliable evidence that shows that ADHD is caused by bad parenting.

Quote from: ArturoAnd you could say what you want about whatever I do, but you don't know what that is or how it's affected my health. And I say it's been for the better. So if you want to sit there and say that is hasn't, then you can fuck right off.

Yep, I get to say what I want, you get to say what you want. There are many better sources than that hack Peterson for improving yourself. Sources that do not rely on fallacies and dishonest tactics.

If it works for you and you're so certain and confident about that, then why the hostility? Why not just laugh off the ignorant guy from the internet? Usually people react in such a way because somewhere inside themselves, they also know the criticism is true and the only defense against it is to lash out angrily. But why hold onto something so tightly that you refuse to consider that it is probably wrong?

For ADHD, these people are great: https://www.youtube.com/howtoadhd and unlike the hack Peterson, they use real data and facts and research without misrepresenting things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 07:23:36 PM

No you would still be wrong. You are shaped by the people you are around whether you like it or not. That's pointed out several times in different areas of life.

And sure go ahead and say what you want about me. You can read my mind. But that's still a logical fallacy and a cognitive distortion outlined by psychology to use as a reference in therapy. As if everyone is supposed to react in the way you expect them to when you think you know how they are. That's drawing a lot of biased assumptions on your part based on your past experiences. Psychology is less than an exact science. Just because 30% of children raised mostly by women vs 15% of children raised mostly by men have ADHD doesn't mean that the parents are the blame. If that were the case then 100% of kids would have ADHD who don't have adequate parenting. It's not like the kids don't have influence from other people the parent knows like their relatives or friends that could teach them those things.

And it's not like I'm assuming everything this guy says is correct. So you can fuck off again with your assumptions. I don't give a fuck. You don't know me but you act like you do. And that's what pisses me off. Because you want to say this or that about me and it's not true. Spreading lies and slander about me right in a public place while I am right here. I could care less if one of you ban me. I clearly don't need this place or conversation either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 19, 2018, 08:11:16 PM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 07:23:36 PM
No you would still be wrong. You are shaped by the people you are around whether you like it or not. That's pointed out several times in different areas of life.

Being shaped by people =/= getting a brain disorder from people. So I am still right. In order to show that I'm wrong, you'll to need to address what I actually said.

Quote from: Arturo
And sure go ahead and say what you want about me. You can read my mind.

I've made no claims into your mind.

Quote from: ArturoBut that's still a logical fallacy and a cognitive distortion outlined by psychology to use as a reference in therapy.

That made no sense. If you're going to accuse me of committing a fallacy, state which one and how I committed it. Otherwise it's no big deal, I'll just ignore it.

Quote from: Arturo
As if everyone is supposed to react in the way you expect them to when you think you know how they are. That's drawing a lot of biased assumptions on your part based on your past experiences. Psychology is less than an exact science.

I caution you to read exactly what I said and to not muddy it up with your failure to comprehend it.

Quote from: Arturo
Just because 30% of children raised mostly by women vs 15% of children raised mostly by men have ADHD doesn't mean that the parents are the blame. If that were the case then 100% of kids would have ADHD who don't have adequate parenting. It's not like the kids don't have influence from other people the parent knows like their relatives or friends that could teach them those things.

You're going to have to cite your sources for those claims.

Quote from: Arturo
And it's not like I'm assuming everything this guy says is correct. So you can fuck off again with your assumptions. I don't give a fuck. You don't know me but you act like you do. And that's what pisses me off. Because you want to say this or that about me and it's not true. Spreading lies and slander about me right in a public place while I am right here. I could care less if one of you ban me. I clearly don't need this place or conversation either.

I don't act like I know you... the hilarious irony is that you're acting like you know me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 20, 2018, 04:59:20 AM

Trump may drive me to meditation, before my blood pressure makes my heart explode.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 08:55:56 AM

Arturo, what is, in terms of mental problems and their availability to a "cure", the difference between pathological and psychological?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 10:15:14 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 20, 2018, 04:59:20 AM
Trump may drive me to meditation, before my blood pressure makes my heart explode.

This may make it worse.

My local library charges a penalty if you get sand in their books, for sandy books.

QuoteSAND DAMAGE Recovers $2.50 (http://mnclibrary.org.au/feescharges/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 20, 2018, 10:29:50 AM

Quote from: Arturo on June 19, 2018, 07:23:36 PM
No you would still be wrong. You are shaped by the people you are around whether you like it or not. That's pointed out several times in different areas of life.

And sure go ahead and say what you want about me. You can read my mind. But that's still a logical fallacy and a cognitive distortion outlined by psychology to use as a reference in therapy. As if everyone is supposed to react in the way you expect them to when you think you know how they are. That's drawing a lot of biased assumptions on your part based on your past experiences. Psychology is less than an exact science. Just because 30% of children raised mostly by women vs 15% of children raised mostly by men have ADHD doesn't mean that the parents are the blame. If that were the case then 100% of kids would have ADHD who don't have adequate parenting. It's not like the kids don't have influence from other people the parent knows like their relatives or friends that could teach them those things.

And it's not like I'm assuming everything this guy says is correct. So you can fuck off again with your assumptions. I don't give a fuck. You don't know me but you act like you do. And that's what pisses me off. Because you want to say this or that about me and it's not true. Spreading lies and slander about me right in a public place while I am right here. I could care less if one of you ban me. I clearly don't need this place or conversation either.

You're very unlikely to get banned unless that is your aim and you go out of your way to get that result, but you have succeeded in getting a second warning. Carry on with the abusive language, and you'll be treated to a vacation from this site.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 20, 2018, 12:10:00 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 10:15:14 AM

My local library charges a penalty if you get sand in their books, for sandy books.

And so they should.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 12:16:24 PM

YAY!
I just realised it's the winter solstice, so tonight is the longest night, summer will be on its way soon! I can't wait, I'm not keen on the cold. How you guys in places like the mid west of the USA or parts of Canada can stand your winters boggles my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 20, 2018, 12:31:04 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 12:16:24 PM
YAY!
I just realised it's the winter solstice, so tonight is the longest night, summer will be on its way soon! I can't wait, I'm not keen on the cold. How you guys in places like the mid west of the USA or parts of Canada can stand your winters boggles my mind.

I second everything you say - looking forward to summer. Although it's quite warm today (21°C) and a low of 6 is expected tonight, I'm feeling this winter more than previous years. I suspect it may be owing to the anticoagulant medication I'm on until next Friday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 12:41:08 PM

I haven't just wasted 12 minutes making a useless jpg.

(https://i.imgur.com/FTsvK9Q.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 12:48:10 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 12:41:08 PM
I haven't just wasted 12 minutes making a useless jpg.

(https://i.imgur.com/bF55wZa.jpg)

Ah, just another Windows (dis)improvement then!

There are things that used to be freebies you now have to pay for (like a decent unzipping progtam that is simple to use), other very useful little apps seem to have either disappeared or, like your example, now need a map to find.

I dread the day that the screen clipper goes that way!

Microshit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 20, 2018, 12:53:53 PM

I'd be interested in taking a look at the video which you mentioned Arturo. Would you be willing to provide a link, please?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 12:58:52 PM

7 Zip is still free, 99.5% sure
Sometimes the simplest thing is to right click a zip file and chose open with, then select windows explorer.

You can open disc images, (ISOs) the same way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 01:05:49 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 20, 2018, 12:31:04 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 12:16:24 PM
YAY!
I just realised it's the winter solstice, so tonight is the longest night, summer will be on its way soon! I can't wait, I'm not keen on the cold. How you guys in places like the mid west of the USA or parts of Canada can stand your winters boggles my mind.

I second everything you say - looking forward to summer. Although it's quite warm today (21°C) and a low of 6 is expected tonight, I'm feeling this winter more than previous years. I suspect it may be owing to the anticoagulant medication I'm on until next Friday.

I think it is a colder winter here, winters have been late starting recently.
August is traditionally the coldest, with chilly westerlies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 01:24:12 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 12:58:52 PM
7 Zip is still free, 99.5% sure
Sometimes the simplest thing is to right click a zip file and chose open with, then select windows explorer.

You can open disc images, (ISOs) the same way.

Yeah, ifbit is a self-exploding zip files. Had a couple that needed help getting unpacked and Windows was not interested. The old Zip prog seemed to be on trial then pay-for, al least after a month I got connstant nag notices to fork out for the real thing - then the trial version died.

Not that it was as easy as just chosing the file to unpack and then a destination; the default seemed to be to pack a new file and getting to unpack took finding some "3rd party" help online.

Is it not impossible to increase function without making operation increasingly more complex, maybe even simpler? I always thought that was the way computer progress worked!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 01:31:11 PM

I just googled best free zip program and

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-winzip-alternative

7 zip is top of the list.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 01:35:12 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 01:31:11 PM
I just googled best free zip program and

https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-winzip-alternative

7 zip is top of the list.

Ta, will give it a go!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 01:39:06 PM

You could read the linked article, I didn't, there may be something that suits you better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 20, 2018, 02:01:27 PM

I've been a 7-Zip for a few years. It does what I need, but will check the article anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 02:06:58 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 20, 2018, 01:39:06 PM
You could read the linked article, I didn't, there may be something that suits you better.

It's only very rarely I need an unzip app, last one was first for several years I think.

I had bought a digital 'scope and flash memories needed a special format to be used on it. The msker's srnt me sn spp to do the formatting. Whst a cock-up, took three attempts to unzip and install the app, it was entirely in Chinese, produced an unreadable error message and fucked the flash memory so much it was a bin job (actually I converted it into a USB breakout adaptor pending the design idea for a laptop "disturbance" alarm system.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 02:10:51 PM

I might be missing something, but I just use the native support for zip files in Windows. It's been there since XP, I'm now using Windows 10 and it's still there. If I want to compress a file or folder I just right-click on it in Explorer and select "send to" then "compressed (zipped) folder". To unzip an archive I just right click on it and select "extract all", or if all I want is to see what's in it double-clicking opens the zip file as a "folder".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 02:18:27 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 02:10:51 PM
I might be missing something, but I just use the native support for zip files in Windows. It's been there since XP, I'm now using Windows 10 and it's still there. If I want to compress a file or folder I just right-click on it in Explorer and select "send to" then "compressed (zipped) folder". To unzip an archive I just right click on it and select "extract all", or if all I want is to see what's in it double-clicking opens the zip file as a "folder".

Yup, that has applied to 99% of the apps and docs that I have installed but there seem to be a few Windows does not recognise. Most of them auto-explode when you double click on the downloaded .zip file, but not all. As usual Chinese stuff seems to be the worst for this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 20, 2018, 02:24:26 PM

Yeah, I've had some issues with Chinese files. For example I recently bought an adapter to program one of my amateur radio transceivers via a USB port. The software was in a zip file and I had to remove the Chinese characters from the file name before I could unzip it. Similarly, I had to do the same before I could get the extracted .exe file to run. I think that it was a problem with the double-byte character set not being supported on my English (AU) version of Windows.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 20, 2018, 06:41:25 PM

Last night at work, my supervisor asked me to send out an email explaining how to use the new NDC* change spreadsheet that is replacing the endless number of NDC change emails. It really is difficult to strike a balance between explaining things so that everyone understands it and not dumbing it down to the point that people are insulted. The only thing that changed is the form in which we get the information, but for some reason several of my coworkers are freaking out over it.

*NDC = National Drug Code, a unique, identifying number for each drug intended for human consumption. The same drug made by different manufacturers will have a completely different NDC number. If we have to change brands for some reason, we have to let the system know that, thus the need for human intervention in the form of our NDC change process.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 06:46:42 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 20, 2018, 06:41:25 PM
Last night at work, my supervisor asked me to send out an email explaining how to use the new NDC* change spreadsheet that is replacing the endless number of NDC change emails. It really is difficult to strike a balance between explaining things so that everyone understands it and not dumbing it down to the point that people are insulted. The only thing that changed is the form in which we get the information, but for some reason several of my coworkers are freaking out over it.

*NDC = National Drug Code, a unique, identifying number for each drug intended for human consumption. The same drug made by different manufacturers will have a completely different NDC number. If we have to change brands for some reason, we have to let the system know that, thus the need for human intervention in the form of our NDC change process.

That is just the sort of communucations problem I used to love! How to get things across in a way that is explicit without seeming to spoon-feed them using a cement pump!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on June 20, 2018, 07:01:49 PM

Quote from: Dave on June 20, 2018, 06:46:42 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 20, 2018, 06:41:25 PM
Last night at work, my supervisor asked me to send out an email explaining how to use the new NDC* change spreadsheet that is replacing the endless number of NDC change emails. It really is difficult to strike a balance between explaining things so that everyone understands it and not dumbing it down to the point that people are insulted. The only thing that changed is the form in which we get the information, but for some reason several of my coworkers are freaking out over it.

*NDC = National Drug Code, a unique, identifying number for each drug intended for human consumption. The same drug made by different manufacturers will have a completely different NDC number. If we have to change brands for some reason, we have to let the system know that, thus the need for human intervention in the form of our NDC change process.

That is just the sort of communucations problem I used to love! How to get things across in a way that is explicit without seeming to spoon-feed them using a cement pump!

It is quite a bit different from writing an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) where you work from the viewpoint of someone who has never done the task before. In that case, it is understood that it is supposed to be simplistic. But if you are writing what amounts to a job aid for people who already know the job, but are puzzled by a slight change, it gets a bit trickier, especially if you have some notoriously thin-skinned people in your department.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 20, 2018, 07:37:33 PM

Quote from: Velma on June 20, 2018, 07:01:49 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 20, 2018, 06:46:42 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 20, 2018, 06:41:25 PM
Last night at work, my supervisor asked me to send out an email explaining how to use the new NDC* change spreadsheet that is replacing the endless number of NDC change emails. It really is difficult to strike a balance between explaining things so that everyone understands it and not dumbing it down to the point that people are insulted. The only thing that changed is the form in which we get the information, but for some reason several of my coworkers are freaking out over it.

*NDC = National Drug Code, a unique, identifying number for each drug intended for human consumption. The same drug made by different manufacturers will have a completely different NDC number. If we have to change brands for some reason, we have to let the system know that, thus the need for human intervention in the form of our NDC change process.

That is just the sort of communucations problem I used to love! How to get things across in a way that is explicit without seeming to spoon-feed them using a cement pump!
It is quite a bit different from writing an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) where you work from the viewpoint of someone who has never done the task before. In that case, it is understood that it is supposed to be simplistic. But if you are writing what amounts to a job aid for people who already know the job, but are puzzled by a slight change, it gets a bit trickier, especially if you have some notoriously thin-skinned people in your department.

Yeah, thin skins usually mean nits get picked where they do not even exist. I understand your problem yet, of course, have no direct knowledge of it but I have met similar things - especially ones where, "But we have always done it this way, why the change . . ." applies. In my case it often did not help that I was an outsider - often the best person to find a solution if one approaches sympathetically and not with a battering ram.

Took me a fifteen minutes in a coffee break to work out how to reduce four A4 sheets of text explaining the relationships between the various scales of 1st edition (1870 -1890) Ordinance Survey maps for Gloucestershire to a single A3 sheet using graphical mapping instead of words. Took a whole two hours to produce the whole graphic, including the stock order numbers. Also applied, in principle, to all other sets just by changing the sheet numbers.

It also reduced the instruction unit from half an hour to about five minutes. Explicit, a graphic tells a thousand words.

Really enjoyed that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM

Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 25, 2018, 02:36:09 AM

I think I do remember you. I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2018, 04:14:50 AM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi, Deidre, you must have been before I joined. Or my memory is worse thsn I thought!

What's this "work" thing? Seems to ring a distant bell but . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2018, 04:40:46 AM

I have wanted to go to the National Arboretum for some time to play with my new camera.

However, from memory I know that you can go quite a long time there without seeing another person, except at blossom time and fall. Been there a couple of times since my heart attack but, now that I start feeling uncomfortable after walking a quite short distance (200 yards is good with a 20 minute sit-down rest before attrmpting the next 100 yard stage etc.), I find myself unwilling to go to such places alone. They do hire electric buggies out but you are very restricted where you can go - and the rougher bits are always the best.

I have no friends whom I can invite for the trip who do not suffer mobility or other problems themselves. Neither Jane nor Carol can walk as far as me and Carol would just want to plonk herself down in one place with her stool, easel, canvas and paints for a few hours! She would need a buggy to transport all the kit!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on June 25, 2018, 09:53:10 AM

Welcome back, Deirdre! Yes, I remember you, but it's been a while.

As for the buggies at the arboretum, Dave, I find them very good and I tend to ignore the rule forbidding off-road use. Best to take one out in the morning, since they don't recharge them at lunchtime.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2018, 10:49:20 AM

Quote from: OldGit on June 25, 2018, 09:53:10 AM
Welcome back, Deirdre! Yes, I remember you, but it's been a while.

As for the buggies at the arboretum, Dave, I find them very good and I tend to ignore the rule forbidding off-road use. Best to take one out in the morning, since they don't recharge them at lunchtime.

Do they let buggie drivers out on their own, without an able carer do you know?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 01:53:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Lol thank you all for the nice welcome back! ^_^

Well, for starters...I got married last year. :) And life has been good overall. How are you all doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:56:32 PM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Lol thank you all for the nice welcome back! ^_^

Well, for starters...I got married last year. :) And life has been good overall. How are you all doing?

Well I now have three grandsons. All my kids are now married. I have started gardening a little other than cutting grass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:59:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:56:32 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Lol thank you all for the nice welcome back! ^_^

Well, for starters...I got married last year. :) And life has been good overall. How are you all doing?

Well I now have three grandsons. All my kids are now married. I have started gardening a little other than cutting grass.

Congrats! That's great. :)

Flower gardening or veggies?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 03:02:57 PM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:56:32 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Lol thank you all for the nice welcome back! ^_^

Well, for starters...I got married last year. :) And life has been good overall. How are you all doing?

Well I now have three grandsons. All my kids are now married. I have started gardening a little other than cutting grass.

Congrats! That's great. :)

Flower gardening or veggies?

Shrubs like buddleia to attract butterflies and other insects, a 'meadow' lawn and bird feeders. Not your typical garden.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 25, 2018, 03:25:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 03:02:57 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:59:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:56:32 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2018, 08:36:49 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

Hi :)

Since you were last here the forum imploded and forgot a lot of stuff. It forgot all your original posts, so while I do remember you I don't remember a lot about you. So here is a clean sheet of paper if you wouldn't mind filling it in please :)

Welcome Back
Chris

Lol thank you all for the nice welcome back! ^_^

Well, for starters...I got married last year. :) And life has been good overall. How are you all doing?

Well I now have three grandsons. All my kids are now married. I have started gardening a little other than cutting grass.

Congrats! That's great. :)

Flower gardening or veggies?
Shrubs like buddleia to attract butterflies and other insects, a 'meadow' lawn and bird feeders. Not your typical garden.

Going to have a "rough corner" with small branches, twigs and leaves for hibernating hedgehogs? We built an amphibian hotel in Jane's garden, several foot lengths of old plastic guttering, upside down, bedded iwith leafmould and covered with twigs and leafmould, behind the greenhouse. Field mice like these for nesting as well.

Bee hotels are good as well, of course.

Had I a garden it would be almost full of such - so long as there was enough room for a comfy chair and a table for the vino of course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 04:03:53 PM

I have 3 bug hotels one of which if loaded with solitary bee lava and another that is filling up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:37:52 AM

A bug hotel? Hmmm...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2018, 02:27:27 AM

Welcome back Deidre. Also congrats on your nuptials.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2018, 06:05:54 AM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:37:52 AM
A bug hotel? Hmmm...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wildlife-World-Solitary-Bee-Hive/dp/B001HIYW44

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 26, 2018, 08:36:04 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2018, 06:05:54 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:37:52 AM
A bug hotel? Hmmm...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wildlife-World-Solitary-Bee-Hive/dp/B001HIYW44

Coo, that's a ***** bug hotel!

Seen them vary from a bundle of various sized pieces of bamboo to a wooden block with various sized holes drilled in it. Usually with some kind of roof to keep the rain off. A colony of wasps took over a birdbox in Jane's previous garden.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 01:03:42 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 26, 2018, 02:27:27 AM
Welcome back Deidre. Also congrats on your nuptials.

Thank you! Hope things are good with you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2018, 11:13:33 PM

^ Deidre, I am happy as a clam. Old as dirt but doing well.

I hope that your new husband is cool with having a spiritual deviant for a forever companion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 27, 2018, 01:36:56 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 26, 2018, 11:13:33 PM
^ Deidre, I am happy as a clam. Old as dirt but doing well.

I hope that your new husband is cool with having a spiritual deviant for a forever companion.

Well...I'm spiritual again. lol But not religious. Since I left here, my grandmother died a few years ago, and it really caused me to question everyyything. I guess how I'd put it now, is emotionally, I'm spiritual, but logically, I lean towards atheism. I went through quite a tough time after she died, and discussed my feelings with other atheists. They understood why I felt like I did. My husband is not very spiritual though. ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on June 27, 2018, 06:48:19 AM

Just wondering what's become of Bruno and Mags.

Anyone heard from them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2018, 09:54:28 AM

Quote from: Dave on June 27, 2018, 06:48:19 AM
Just wondering what's become of Bruno and Mags.

Anyone heard from them?

Mags has gone. She PM'ed me a week or so ago. I am not at liberty to discuss details in public, but it would be inappropriate a straight question like this.
Can't say for Bruno.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 27, 2018, 01:24:09 PM

Many SSD bargains are sprouting up lately, I'm resisting them so far.
I've resisted them so far.
Why don't you go infest someone else's posts with your greenness?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:29:49 PM

Earworm.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:32:21 PM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

I remember you!

:welcomeback:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 27, 2018, 06:35:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:29:49 PM
Earworm.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Which version is in your head?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 27, 2018, 07:09:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:32:21 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 25, 2018, 02:32:16 AM
Hi all :) Remember me? I forgot my password and wasn't able to log in, but then I remembered. lol

What's on my mind...hmm....the upcoming work week. :/

I remember you!

:welcomeback:

I "like" this post ^_^

Happy Wed, all!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 28, 2018, 01:20:33 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2018, 06:35:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:29:49 PM
Earworm.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Which version is in your head?

I didn't even know there is more than one version. :notsure:

This one:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 28, 2018, 02:18:58 AM

I too have wondered about the absence of Mags and Bruno. Both of them are sorely missed and I do hope that Mags can find happiness in whatever world she lives. I admired her considerably. I'd like her to know that. If not, at least I know that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 28, 2018, 03:17:22 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 28, 2018, 01:20:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2018, 06:35:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:29:49 PM
Earworm.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Which version is in your head?

I didn't even know there is more than one version. :notsure:

This one:

Marilyn Manson did a cover that I like better than the original. They are both good songs though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 28, 2018, 03:18:18 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 28, 2018, 02:18:58 AM
I too have wondered about the absence of Mags and Bruno. Both of them are sorely missed and I do hope that Mags can find happiness in whatever world she lives. I admired her considerably. I'd like her to know that. If not, at least I know that.

I hope she's okay. I really liked Mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on June 28, 2018, 04:00:55 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 28, 2018, 01:20:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2018, 06:35:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 27, 2018, 03:29:49 PM
Earworm.

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I travel the world
And the seven seas,
Everybody's looking for something.

Which version is in your head?

I didn't even know there is more than one version. :notsure:

This one:

Sounds like a remix of the original.

Some other versions I like:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 28, 2018, 06:21:51 PM

Working from home tomorrow. Yay! ^_^

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2018, 07:43:08 PM

Quote from: Deidre32 on June 28, 2018, 06:21:51 PM
Working from home tomorrow. Yay! ^_^

What do you do?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 29, 2018, 03:27:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2018, 07:43:08 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 28, 2018, 06:21:51 PM
Working from home tomorrow. Yay! ^_^
What do you do?

I work in marketing/advertising.

What's on my mind, now...that horrible shooting. I watched the news earlier, and I can't believe it. It's becoming the norm now, to see mass shootings every other month. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Deidre32 on June 29, 2018, 01:41:53 PM

Finally, it's Friday. Long week was long. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 29, 2018, 01:46:22 PM

The Brits are selling us some boats.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44649959 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44649959)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 29, 2018, 03:33:09 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 29, 2018, 01:46:22 PM
The Brits are selling us some boats.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44649959 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44649959)

Yes, but they're going to be built by ASC (formerly the Australian Submarine Corporation) in Adelaide, so they'll take twice as long as planned and will cost at least twice as much as initially thought and will have enormous teething troubles. But hey...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2018, 06:28:52 AM

Off to Liverpool for Fri, Sat & Sun. Going to see the Terracotta Worriers among other things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 06, 2018, 05:52:44 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 28, 2018, 03:18:18 AM
Quote from: Icarus on June 28, 2018, 02:18:58 AM
I too have wondered about the absence of Mags and Bruno. Both of them are sorely missed and I do hope that Mags can find happiness in whatever world she lives. I admired her considerably. I'd like her to know that. If not, at least I know that.

I hope she's okay. I really liked Mags.

She responded to a PM I sent and said "if you act like my enemy, you become my enemy." I don't think it was directed at me, as my interactions with her were lighthearted. I'm puzzled what she meant, and she hasn't responded again. It's disappointing - I liked her, too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on July 08, 2018, 12:47:59 AM

My cousin who really never knows how to constrain what he says on FB has recently become an atheist. I'm getting a lot of second-hand embarrassment over here. I'm not out, and never intend to be, so it should be interesting to see how if ever any of my family members respond to this (unlikely) or at least how they mention him in conversation. The problem is, if there was ever any example of atheism that would help them see that atheists aren't so bad, it's not going to be the route he's taking, because he is just so heavy-handed and never knows what is appropriate or not to say, and when to say it or not say it. He already has that reputation, even with things that family pretty much universally agrees on, like disliking Trump.

As I said, I'm just getting major second-hand embarrassment watching him make post after post about it. *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 08, 2018, 04:46:08 AM

Please relax Harmonie. You are not responsible for the behavior of other people, particularly not a relative as distant as a cousin. Your other relatives will pass their judgement as their faith requires. Meanwhile do play the Oboe or other woodwinds and make the beautiful music that you love and so many of us appreciate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:13:54 AM

Hey! Hermes, how's the hip hold--up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 08, 2018, 09:22:06 AM

Quote from: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:13:54 AM
Hey! Hermes, how's the hip hold--up!

Nice of you to ask, Dave - I appreciate it. I am making steady progress and am getting more mobile every day. I haven't seen the dramatic recovery one hears of on the internet, but I think it's because I am usually not very active, so not in top physical condition. What has been spectacular is the immediate disappearance of the terrible arthritic pain in the hip I had to endure for more than two years. Luckily, I am not in much post-operative pain either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 08, 2018, 11:41:02 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 08, 2018, 09:22:06 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:13:54 AM
Hey! Hermes, how's the hip hold--up!

Nice of you to ask, Dave - I appreciate it. I am making steady progress and am getting more mobile every day. I haven't seen the dramatic recovery one hears of on the internet, but I think it's because I am usually not very active, so not in top physical condition. What has been spectacular is the immediate disappearance of the terrible arthritic pain in the hip I had to endure for more than two years. Luckily, I am not in much post-operative pain either.

Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2018, 05:17:27 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 08, 2018, 09:22:06 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:13:54 AM
Hey! Hermes, how's the hip hold--up!

Nice of you to ask, Dave - I appreciate it. I am making steady progress and am getting more mobile every day. I haven't seen the dramatic recovery one hears of on the internet, but I think it's because I am usually not very active, so not in top physical condition. What has been spectacular is the immediate disappearance of the terrible arthritic pain in the hip I had to endure for more than two years. Luckily, I am not in much post-operative pain either.

All good news. Glad to hear you are on the mend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2018, 05:30:52 PM

Anything interesting happened in the last 3 days?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 08, 2018, 09:07:56 PM

We are in an era of news overload. If the newspaper, radio, and TV are not enough, our damned I- phones hammer us with news, much of which we do not want or need to hear. (pausing for deep breath)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2018, 02:47:52 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 08, 2018, 09:22:06 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:13:54 AM
Hey! Hermes, how's the hip hold--up!

Nice of you to ask, Dave - I appreciate it. I am making steady progress and am getting more mobile every day. I haven't seen the dramatic recovery one hears of on the internet, but I think it's because I am usually not very active, so not in top physical condition. What has been spectacular is the immediate disappearance of the terrible arthritic pain in the hip I had to endure for more than two years. Luckily, I am not in much post-operative pain either.

That's great news, Hermes! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2018, 02:49:26 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 08, 2018, 05:30:52 PM
Anything interesting happened in the last 3 days?

:smileshake:

Things have been rather slow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 10, 2018, 02:15:15 AM

I'm thinking it's probably time to find another house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 12, 2018, 09:02:34 AM

Oh well. Trip to Dublin off due to RyanAir cancellation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 15, 2018, 07:05:50 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 12, 2018, 09:02:34 AM
Oh well. Trip to Dublin off due to RyanAir cancellation.

I am sorry to hear that. Is it too late to make other plans?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2018, 09:31:24 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 15, 2018, 07:05:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 12, 2018, 09:02:34 AM
Oh well. Trip to Dublin off due to RyanAir cancellation.
I am sorry to hear that. Is it too late to make other plans?

We just did day trips in the end. But as we are getting almost all the money back we have a 700 pound fun fund! So we can do what we like pretty much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM

I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 18, 2018, 01:51:08 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

You'll be OK, it's my experience that right mindedness is an ephemeral state rarely attained often pretended/acted/faked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2018, 02:01:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

JJ, I got the impression you have a day job in addition to fixing the farm gear?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 03:55:40 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 18, 2018, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

JJ, I got the impression you have a day job in addition to fixing the farm gear?

I do. I found a few openings. One is a finger jointer operator Monday through Thursday and the other is a CNC saw operator. I'm not "qualified" for either but recon I can apply and then try to follow up. I can try.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2018, 04:33:49 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 18, 2018, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

JJ, I got the impression you have a day job in addition to fixing the farm gear?

I do. I found a few openings. One is a finger jointer operator Monday through Thursday and the other is a CNC saw operator. I'm not "qualified" for either but recon I can apply and then try to follow up. I can try.

Yeah, go for it! You have the practical mind to do that and better - but bread today is better than cake tomorrow . . . possibly!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 04:58:25 PM

I've been thinking about this for a while and now that I've finally told a few people the anxiety I've been feeling has subsided a lot. Like, I think I might be able to sleep tonight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 18, 2018, 06:14:31 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 18, 2018, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

You'll be OK, it's my experience that right mindedness is an ephemeral state rarely attained often pretended/acted/faked.

Quite so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2018, 09:12:51 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 18, 2018, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2018, 02:50:40 AM
I think I'm going to have to find a new job. I don't know who in their right mind would hire me though.

JJ, I got the impression you have a day job in addition to fixing the farm gear?

I do. I found a few openings. One is a finger jointer operator Monday through Thursday and the other is a CNC saw operator. I'm not "qualified" for either but recon I can apply and then try to follow up. I can try.

Go for it, JJ! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2018, 09:42:33 PM

Today's Wednesday...and here I was thinking it was Tuesday. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 18, 2018, 09:45:29 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2018, 09:42:33 PM
Today's Wednesday...and here I was thinking it was Tuesday. :notsure:

Ah, shucks! 'Tis better when it's Wednesday and you are thinking it's Tuesdsy - one less day to the weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2018, 09:47:13 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 18, 2018, 09:45:29 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 18, 2018, 09:42:33 PM
Today's Wednesday...and here I was thinking it was Tuesday. :notsure:

Ah, shucks! 'Tis better when it's Wednesday and you are thinking it's Tuesdsy - one less day to the weekend.

My thoughts exactly! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2018, 06:28:17 AM

It's Thursday now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 20, 2018, 05:03:18 PM

For the three weeks I am here in Oz I never seem to know what day it is; it's just wall to wall granddaughters. I'm relying on Mr M back in the UK to remind me when to get on the plane home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2018, 01:57:13 AM

At 1.50am, during a trip to the loo, whether or not that was gunfire I heard through the open window.

I am not unfamiliar with the sound of distant small arms fire and there are no military training areas within 20 or 30 miles of here. There were about ten erratically spaced reports over 30 seconds or less, my memory of military training is that it went on for a lot longer.

Around here such noises are normally only heard during the day in the game shooting season when the wind is right.

Will check the news tomorrow,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 21, 2018, 02:14:16 AM

Could it have been firecrackers or something similar?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2018, 07:15:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 21, 2018, 02:14:16 AM
Could it have been firecrackers or something similar?

Could have been, there has been nothing in the news. But they must have been pretty big firecrackers. With a gunshot at distance the sound gets "smeared" out, deeper components travel slowly than high frequency ones so it is almost like a very short echo. Never heard that effect from a firework and have heard plenty of those!

A shotgun has fewer high frequency and more lower components.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2018, 07:29:15 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 21, 2018, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 21, 2018, 02:14:16 AM
Could it have been firecrackers or something similar?

Could have been, there has been nothing in the news. But they must have been pretty big firecrackers. With a gunshot at distance the sound gets "smeared" out, deeper components travel slowly than high frequency ones so it is almost like a very short echo. Never heard that effect from a firework and have heard plenty of those!

A shotgun has fewer high frequency and more lower components.

Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2018, 07:55:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 21, 2018, 07:29:15 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 21, 2018, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 21, 2018, 02:14:16 AM
Could it have been firecrackers or something similar?

Could have been, there has been nothing in the news. But they must have been pretty big firecrackers. With a gunshot at distance the sound gets "smeared" out, deeper components travel slowly than high frequency ones so it is almost like a very short echo. Never heard that effect from a firework and have heard plenty of those!

A shotgun has fewer high frequency and more lower components.

Interesting.

Ideally guns should produce little more than a pop. All the work of the propellant oudhing the bullet is done in the bsrrel, once the bullet leaves the muzzle it effectively coasts then starts to decelerate. The bang is surplus gas being disipated, plays little part in adding impetus to the bullet. But, as these things go, better to give the biggest shove you can and waste a little energy to ensure the bullet gets as far as fast as it can.

This does not apply to a system, made in the 60s, where the propellant was in the bullet, no cartridge case, it was still accelerating yards after leaving the muzzle! But it had to be a long bullet to get the range and therefore heavier - bit contradictory. But at short range it was, in effect, a mini explosive rocket with an almost flat trajectory.

Note: in my RAF days I was keen on guns, used to buy "Guns & Ammo" regularly, and we had to learn a bit about the sound/distance/type thing in combat training (such as it was, we were only expected to be the very last line of defence. But I did ride "shotgun" and stand armed guard a few times in Cyprus and Bahrein.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2018, 09:28:11 PM

This is a link to characteristics in a game but a good illustration of the sounds of gunshots. Air temperature, humidity and wind can modify these.

Here the "smearing" sounds more like a sort of bass "hiss" after the crack but I liken it more to clapping at the end of a largish but short pipe in real life. He also raises the good point that, effectively, low notes travel further than high notes.

https://youtu.be/ToSjxK7Y0UU

See what these guys have to research into to bring realism into shoot 'em up games!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2018, 10:01:32 PM

I know that I am going way OT here, but here is the "rocket gun"

https://youtu.be/cJAXpyt8-oQ

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 22, 2018, 04:43:26 AM

Oops, too early am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 22, 2018, 05:20:45 AM

Quote from: Dave on July 22, 2018, 04:43:26 AM
Oops, too early am.

You beat me to it this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 22, 2018, 08:03:00 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 22, 2018, 05:20:45 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 22, 2018, 04:43:26 AM
Oops, too early am.

You beat me to it this morning.

Mornin', Hermes, woke up at about 4am, too hot. Actually often wake up then.

Hit "quote" rather than "modify".

Been very quiet here lately.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 22, 2018, 09:01:30 AM

Quote from: Dave on July 22, 2018, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 22, 2018, 05:20:45 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 22, 2018, 04:43:26 AM
Oops, too early am.

You beat me to it this morning.

Mornin', Hermes, woke up at about 4am, too hot. Actually often wake up then.

Hit "quote" rather than "modify".

Been very quiet here lately.

I would love some warmer weather. It is 10:00 here and sunny, but only about 10°.

Yes, it has been quiet. I think I will start being a bit more active now that I am almost back to normal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 23, 2018, 12:19:45 AM

Damn it all Hermes. That is only about 50 degrees F and for my tropical carcass it is too damned cold for late July. Who knew that SA was in the intemperate zone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 02:05:40 AM

You need to head North to Virginia Gene. It's a bit chilly tonight at 85°F...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 05:57:40 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 23, 2018, 12:19:45 AM
Damn it all Hermes. That is only about 50 degrees F and for my tropical carcass it is too damned cold for late July. Who knew that SA was in the intemperate zone?

Well, Johannesburg is at 1700 m above sea level, so at night it can get to -5°C or lower. Some years we even have some snow, but none so far this winter. At least winters are sunny, so it gives the illusion of warmth. Unfortunately, our architects seem to think we live in a warm country, so houses are generally not really well-insulated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 23, 2018, 06:44:56 AM

It has been nice here, barely above 80F. No rain either, although it was a bit cloudy on Sunday. I think the drastic weather change may have had a hand in my flair last week. Fortunately, it is getting better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:16:07 AM

How's Zilla doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 07:55:14 PM

While sitting through a presentation today I had a coughing fit, wheezing, tears and all. My throat felt ticklish and no amount of desperate coughing seemed to make it stop. I didn't have any water with me but just as I was about to get up and leave I remembered I had bought some cough drops with me.

There is a cough drop god.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2018, 08:10:21 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 07:55:14 PM
While sitting through a presentation today I had a coughing fit, wheezing, tears and all. My throat felt ticklish and no amount of desperate coughing seemed to make it stop. I didn't have any water with me but just as I was about to get up and leave I remembered I had bought some cough drops with me.

There is a cough drop god.

I have never believed in water as an aid to stop a cough, or any other windpipe problem like food "going down the wrong way". Stuff stuck in the gullet, yes, but for the windpipe surely you need as much lack of obstruction as possible? A mouth full of water ciuld have you drowning if your system reacted the wrong way!

I have an ocassional swallowing problem where food ends up in the esophagus, got a pretty good cough reaction - projectile coughing! Sometimes it goes far enough down to cause the epiglottis to spasm shut - breathing in becomes a problem. But I have learned not to panic, take very slow breaths, hold for a few seconds and relax, then cough the air out a bit. Think its the epiglottis because breathing out would push it open and is not such a problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 23, 2018, 10:36:20 PM

Temp where I work, in Temple, Texas, is 110 right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 10:53:04 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 23, 2018, 08:10:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 07:55:14 PM
While sitting through a presentation today I had a coughing fit, wheezing, tears and all. My throat felt ticklish and no amount of desperate coughing seemed to make it stop. I didn't have any water with me but just as I was about to get up and leave I remembered I had bought some cough drops with me.

There is a cough drop god.

I have never believed in water as an aid to stop a cough, or any other windpipe problem like food "going down the wrong way". Stuff stuck in the gullet, yes, but for the windpipe surely you need as much lack of obstruction as possible? A mouth full of water ciuld have you drowning if your system reacted the wrong way!

I have an ocassional swallowing problem where food ends up in the esophagus, got a pretty good cough reaction - projectile coughing! Sometimes it goes far enough down to cause the epiglottis to spasm shut - breathing in becomes a problem. But I have learned not to panic, take very slow breaths, hold for a few seconds and relax, then cough the air out a bit. Think its the epiglottis because breathing out would push it open and is not such a problem.

:secrets1: Well, what I really wanted to do was swallow a mouthful of something rough, like sandpaper, to alleviate the ticklish sensation which is incredibly annoying. But since I knew there was a drinking fountain down the corridor and no sandpaper in the vicinities, I automatically thought of water. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 24, 2018, 04:11:38 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 10:53:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 23, 2018, 08:10:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2018, 07:55:14 PM
While sitting through a presentation today I had a coughing fit, wheezing, tears and all. My throat felt ticklish and no amount of desperate coughing seemed to make it stop. I didn't have any water with me but just as I was about to get up and leave I remembered I had bought some cough drops with me.

There is a cough drop god.

I have never believed in water as an aid to stop a cough, or any other windpipe problem like food "going down the wrong way". Stuff stuck in the gullet, yes, but for the windpipe surely you need as much lack of obstruction as possible? A mouth full of water ciuld have you drowning if your system reacted the wrong way!

I have an ocassional swallowing problem where food ends up in the esophagus, got a pretty good cough reaction - projectile coughing! Sometimes it goes far enough down to cause the epiglottis to spasm shut - breathing in becomes a problem. But I have learned not to panic, take very slow breaths, hold for a few seconds and relax, then cough the air out a bit. Think its the epiglottis because breathing out would push it open and is not such a problem.

:secrets1: Well, what I really wanted to do was swallow a mouthful of something rough, like sandpaper, to alleviate the ticklish sensation which is incredibly annoying. But since I knew there was a drinking fountain down the corridor and no sandpaper in the vicinities, I automatically thought of water. :P

Try carrying a few small balls of 0 grade steel wool - just in case!

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2018, 06:02:05 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 23, 2018, 10:36:20 PM
Temp where I work, in Temple, Texas, is 110 right now.

Time for a wet T Shirt

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 24, 2018, 04:20:08 PM

Packing, transporting and carrying loads of boxes from 4 AM till 6 PM with temperatures above 30 degrees is not my idea of a fun vacation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 24, 2018, 05:24:32 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 24, 2018, 04:20:08 PM
Packing, transporting and carrying loads of boxes from 4 AM till 6 PM with temperatures above 30 degrees is not my idea of a fun vacation.

Vacation?

:headscratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 24, 2018, 07:21:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:16:07 AM
How's Zilla doing?

He's doing okay, considering. His health issues seem to be stable for the moment. This Friday he is having another stent put in his eye to try to bring down the pressure. We will see how it goes. It is supposed to be a 15 minute procedure, but we've heard that before. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 25, 2018, 12:50:16 AM

This monthls issue of Scientific American has an extensive article titled: Bringing Darwin Back.

The piece begins with the plight of a school teacher who is marooned in a tiny charter school in the outback region of southwestern Georgia. The town is named Baconton. Population 900. It is an agrarian town that mainly thrives on the production of pecans.

The teacher in the article is Dr. Patti Howell. She teaches the sciences, including biology, to 10th, 11th, 12th grade high school students. That part of the state of Georgia is profoundly religious. The Baptist faith is not just prevalent, it is obligatory. There are regions of this country and certainly in rural Georgia where that is the norm. Ms. Howell is tasked with the need for teaching the details of Evolution. That is what one would describe as being between a rock and a hard spot. She did not get her PHD teaching credentials by doing her thesis on Intelligent design or creationism.

I am hurting for her. If she teaches reality, she will be criticized at the very least, losing her job at the worst. Yes I have that on my mind today. I would like to start an insurrection on her behalf but if I was able to do that (I believe that I am capable of that) she would be even more at risk..... Some things in life are No Fair!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 25, 2018, 02:36:27 AM

Where, why, how, and when?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2018, 02:39:14 AM

In a past life insurrection was something of a specialty of mine. It almost never goes according to plan though. Maybe I just wasn't as good as I thought I was...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:37:52 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 25, 2018, 12:50:16 AM
This monthls issue of Scientific American has an extensive article titled: Bringing Darwin Back.

The piece begins with the plight of a school teacher who is marooned in a tiny charter school in the outback region of southwestern Georgia. The town is named Baconton. Population 900. It is an agrarian town that mainly thrives on the production of pecans.

The teacher in the article is Dr. Patti Howell. She teaches the sciences, including biology, to 10th, 11th, 12th grade high school students. That part of the state of Georgia is profoundly religious. The Baptist faith is not just prevalent, it is obligatory. There are regions of this country and certainly in rural Georgia where that is the norm. Ms. Howell is tasked with the need for teaching the details of Evolution. That is what one would describe as being between a rock and a hard spot. She did not get her PHD teaching credentials by doing her thesis on Intelligent design or creationism.

I am hurting for her. If she teaches reality, she will be criticized at the very least, losing her job at the worst. Yes I have that on my mind today. I would like to start an insurrection on her behalf but if I was abl
e to do that (I believe that I am capable of that) she would be even more at risk..... Some things in life are No Fair!

Is the story of the teacher real or a fiction to highlight the issue?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:39:33 AM

Quote from: Velma on July 24, 2018, 07:21:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:16:07 AM
How's Zilla doing?
He's doing okay, considering. His health issues seem to be stable for the moment. This Friday he is having another stent put in his eye to try to bring down the pressure. We will see how it goes. It is supposed to be a 15 minute procedure, but we've heard that before. ::)

In his eye!!! FFS medical knowledge moves on apace!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 25, 2018, 07:41:06 AM

Quote from: No one on July 25, 2018, 02:36:27 AM
Where, why, how, and when?

London, arousal, on a bed, tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2018, 08:01:13 AM

Wasn't some sort of federal law making teaching evolution mandatory passed? Or did that only require it was offered as an alternative to creationism?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2018, 04:40:21 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 25, 2018, 08:01:13 AM
Wasn't some sort of federal law making teaching evolution mandatory passed? Or did that only require it was offered as an alternative to creationism?

Not to my knowledge. There was a US Supreme Court Ruling in 1968 (Epperson v. Arkansas) that said that a state law forbidding the teaching of evolution was a violation of the First Amendment, but no federal statutes have been passed, I don't believe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2018, 04:44:01 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 25, 2018, 04:40:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 25, 2018, 08:01:13 AM
Wasn't some sort of federal law making teaching evolution mandatory passed? Or did that only require it was offered as an alternative to creationism?

Not to my knowledge. There was a US Supreme Court Ruling in 1968 (Epperson v. Arkansas) that said that a state law forbidding the teaching of evolution was a violation of the First Amendment, but no federal statutes have been passed, I don't believe.

Ah, that is probably what I misremember!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 26, 2018, 02:26:55 AM

[/quote]
Is the story of the teacher real or a fiction to highlight the issue?
[/quote]

The story of the teacher is painfully real. One can use Google search to find the lovely little town of Baconton. It can also find the names and specialties of the Baconton Community Charter school., their football team, their grade averages as compared to the state averages, the names and specialties of the teachers,and pictures of the disproportionate number of well manicured hard shell Baptist churches in such a tiny town.

When observing the many pictures of the homes and other buildings and landscapes of the community, it would be easy to entertain the possibility for living there.

I expect that some of our members, like Dragonia among others, is more than familiar with the desirable climate, landscape, and other positive features of that area. She lives not very far away from Baconton. Both she and I are also aware that there are an incredible number of otherwise intelligent people who are so far out in spiritual left field as to be dangerous to our hopes for survival.

As a long term admirer of teachers, I am hurting for Ms Howell and all the other beleaguered science teachers in Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, The Dakotas, and elsewhere.

Not to worry I will get over my emotional episode. I will remind myself that one must take the bitter with the sweet

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2018, 06:26:57 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 26, 2018, 02:26:55 AM

Quote
Is the story of the teacher real or a fiction to highlight the issue?

The story of the teacher is painfully real. One can use Google search to find the lovely little town of Baconton. It can also find the names and specialties of the Baconton Community Charter school., their football team, their grade averages as compared to the state averages, the names and specialties of the teachers,and pictures of the disproportionate number of well manicured hard shell Baptist churches in such a tiny town.

When observing the many pictures of the homes and other buildings and landscapes of the community, it would be easy to entertain the possibility for living there.

I expect that some of our members, like Dragonia among others, is more than familiar with the desirable climate, landscape, and other positive features of that area. She lives not very far away from Baconton. Both she and I are also aware that there are an incredible number of otherwise intelligent people who are so far out in spiritual left field as to be dangerous to our hopes for survival.

As a long term admirer of teachers, I am hurting for Ms Howell and all the other beleaguered science teachers in Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, The Dakotas, and elsewhere.

Not to worry I will get over my emotional episode. I will remind myself that one must take the bitter with the sweet

This makes me sad and angry that such wilful ignorance can persist in our world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 26, 2018, 09:05:34 AM

^

I also find it incredible that people in a nation that has such a high opinion of itself can be so primitive in their thoughts at the same time. A total lack of both insight and the ability to see beyond their own noses without imposing their narrow prejudices as their measure.

No, on second thoughts the self-aggrandisement and the narrow outlook are entirely compatible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2018, 10:48:34 AM

Quote from: Dave on July 26, 2018, 09:05:34 AM
^

I also find it incredible that people in a nation that has such a high opinion of itself can be so primitive in their thoughts at the same time. A total lack of both insight and the ability to see beyond their own noses without imposing their narrow prejudices as their measure.

No, on second thoughts the self-aggrandisement and the narrow outlook are entirely compatible.

Think about it. They have such a high opinion of themselves because they are self-centred and egocentric. Exactly the same traits that make them deny evolution. I am always grateful that I know so many Americans that are not like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 26, 2018, 11:32:32 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 26, 2018, 10:48:34 AM
Think about it. They have such a high opinion of themselves because they are self-centred and egocentric. Exactly the same traits that make them deny evolution.

Yup

Quote from: Tank on July 26, 2018, 10:48:34 AM
I am always grateful that I know so many Americans that are not like that.

And, yup, again

Sorry that my comment could be taken it imply the whole population. And, of course, we have our share of primitive thinkers - just not so many and we, mostly, keep them contained.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 28, 2018, 04:10:04 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 26, 2018, 06:26:57 AM
Quote from: Icarus on July 26, 2018, 02:26:55 AM

Quote
Is the story of the teacher real or a fiction to highlight the issue?

The story of the teacher is painfully real. One can use Google search to find the lovely little town of Baconton. It can also find the names and specialties of the Baconton Community Charter school., their football team, their grade averages as compared to the state averages, the names and specialties of the teachers,and pictures of the disproportionate number of well manicured hard shell Baptist churches in such a tiny town.

When observing the many pictures of the homes and other buildings and landscapes of the community, it would be easy to entertain the possibility for living there.

I expect that some of our members, like Dragonia among others, is more than familiar with the desirable climate, landscape, and other positive features of that area. She lives not very far away from Baconton. Both she and I are also aware that there are an incredible number of otherwise intelligent people who are so far out in spiritual left field as to be dangerous to our hopes for survival.

As a long term admirer of teachers, I am hurting for Ms Howell and all the other beleaguered science teachers in Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, The Dakotas, and elsewhere.

Not to worry I will get over my emotional episode. I will remind myself that one must take the bitter with the sweet

This makes me sad and angry that such wilful ignorance can persist in our world.

Once upon a time, many years ago, someone explained it to me. The less you know, the less you think there is to know, so you overestimate how much you actually know in the grand scheme of things. The more you know, the more likely it is that you understand just how much knowledge there is out there and how little of it you will ever know. It also accounts for why people who know so little are so confident and loud about their "knowledge" while those who really do know a lot have so little confidence and tend to keep quiet. It is easy to be loud and brash when you think you know so much. It is a bit more difficult to be loud and brash when you realize that you could spend two hundred years learning and still have more to know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 28, 2018, 04:45:49 PM

QuoteThe less you know, the less you think there is to know, so you overestimate how much you actually know in the grand scheme of things. The more you know, the more likely it is that you understand just how much knowledge there is out there and how little of it you will ever know.

I don't think it is perfect logic (it makes no allowance for the part IQ has to play in perception) but I like it, Velma!

I will print it out, frame it and hang it on my wall, maybe in a more generalised form. There could be a philosophy thread in that . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on July 28, 2018, 05:34:39 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 28, 2018, 04:45:49 PM
QuoteThe less you know, the less you think there is to know, so you overestimate how much you actually know in the grand scheme of things. The more you know, the more likely it is that you understand just how much knowledge there is out there and how little of it you will ever know.

I don't think it is perfect logic (it makes no allowance for the part IQ has to play in perception) but I like it, Velma!

I will print it out, frame it and hang it on my wall, maybe in a more generalised form. There could be a philosophy thread in that . . .

Thank you...and no, it doesn't really make allowance for IQ, but that is more of a view of a forest rather than an examination of individual trees. I think it can be a useful idea if you keep in mind that it is a generalization.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 28, 2018, 09:15:58 PM

QuoteThe less you know, the less you think there is to know, so you overestimate how much you actually know in the grand scheme of things. The more you know, the more likely it is that you understand just how much knowledge there is out there and how little of it you will ever know.

That's the Dunning-Kruger Effect in a nutshell! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 28, 2018, 09:55:12 PM

We have a national leader who demonstrates the thrust of Velma's post. That individual behaves, reasons, and speaks as if dumb as a basket of rocks but he claims to be a "stable genius".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 02:34:37 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 28, 2018, 09:55:12 PM
We have a national leader who demonstrates the thrust of Velma's post. That individual behaves, reasons, and speaks as if dumb as a basket of rocks but he claims to be a "stable genius".

Does that mean he is full of horse shit, with a similar IQ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM

Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 04:05:47 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

We can only hope.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:08:19 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 04:05:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

We can only hope.

It's a scenario that's becoming increasingly likely. Upcoming generations are less and less religious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 06:14:06 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:08:19 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 04:05:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

We can only hope.

It's a scenario that's becoming increasingly likely. Upcoming generations are less and less religious.

But brainwashing in some sects can be so, so pesuasive! A little fear goes a long way in a developing mind and can leave a permanent scar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:24:28 PM

Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 06:14:06 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:08:19 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 04:05:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

We can only hope.

It's a scenario that's becoming increasingly likely. Upcoming generations are less and less religious.

But brainwashing in some sects can be so, so pesuasive! A little fear goes a long way in a developing mind and can leave a permanent scar.

I agree it can but at the same time I do believe that many of these children, as they grow older, will break the chains and either become atheists or reach the conclusion that god is benevolent (discard the OT, for instance). I think it takes a lot of brainwashing to remain a fundamentalist Christian who believes in a Divine Daddy who will punish them -- out of love. ::) It's easier to brainwash people who are isolated from other groups, such as in the rural and/or conservative areas and small towns where every outsider is seen with suspicion.

Since these newer generations are going to have access to the internet at very young ages a little curiosity could go a long way in throwing them on a different path from their upbringing. It's not like in the pre-internet era when information wasn't as readily accessible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 07:07:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:24:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 06:14:06 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:08:19 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 04:05:47 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

We can only hope.

It's a scenario that's becoming increasingly likely. Upcoming generations are less and less religious.

But brainwashing in some sects can be so, so pesuasive! A little fear goes a long way in a developing mind and can leave a permanent scar.

I agree it can but at the same time I do believe that many of these children, as they grow older, will break the chains and either become atheists or reach the conclusion that god is benevolent (discard the OT, for instance). I think it takes a lot of brainwashing to remain a fundamentalist Christian who believes in a Divine Daddy who will punish them -- out of love. ::) It's easier to brainwash people who are isolated from other groups, such as in the rural and/or conservative areas and small towns where every outsider is seen with suspicion.

Since these newer generations are going to have access to the internet at very young ages a little curiosity could go a long way in throwing them on a different path from their upbringing. It's not like in the pre-internet era when information wasn't as readily accessible.

Yes, that is true in most communities where a variety of opinion is available. There are two local fairh schools infant/primary level. They are very popular because if their excellent ratings. But most of the kids I know of that went to these are fairly "normal" kids - some good, some real little wotsits. So, given a mix of influences you get a mix of. Parents who want their kuds to go to well rated first schools probably continue to take an interest in their kid's eduation.

Kids in very religious families are probably less likely to be exposed to a mix of experiences or other kids. And posdibly have their education more "constrained" than "expanded". But, hopefully the reduction in overly religious people will reverse that, provided parents continue to give open guidance. However, the family over the road seem to be the worse kind, I doubt that they have an honest religious cell amongst them, the kids are allowed to play ball, cycle and skate all over thevroad. Discipline is only applied if the kids annoy or pester the parents. I would almost wish they were a bit honestly religious rather than like they are (if they can't be reasonable secularists of some variety)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 29, 2018, 10:47:38 PM

Google translate has been smoking funny cigarettes or maybe just messing with us. See this......https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/j5npeg/why-is-google-translate-spitting-out-sinister-religious-prophecies

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 11:40:57 PM

I always knew Google translate was evil...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2018, 07:39:45 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

Well I'm sure you'll offer a guiding and rational hand if he needs one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 30, 2018, 04:37:55 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 30, 2018, 07:39:45 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

Well I'm sure you'll offer a guiding and rational hand if he needs one.

Sadly not. I don't know the people; they just happen to attend the church my son goes to in Oz. I am booked to fly home tomorrow eve, local time so my mind will be full of the granddaughters I'm leaving behind 😢

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2018, 06:25:59 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on July 30, 2018, 04:37:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 30, 2018, 07:39:45 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 29, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2018, 03:27:45 PM
Today I went to church with my son and family. A boy was baptised by his grandmother, a pastor. A filmed interview was shown in which the grandmother asked him about his love for Jesus and asked him why he wanted to be baptised. 'Because I want to live for Jesus for all my life,' he said. He was five years old.

Brainwashing at its ~~best~~ worst!

He was such a bright sparky kid who appeared highly intelligent. I wonder when/if he'll realise what a crock of excrement it all is.

Well I'm sure you'll offer a guiding and rational hand if he needs one.

Sadly not. I don't know the people; they just happen to attend the church my son goes to in Oz. I am booked to fly home tomorrow eve, local time so my mind will be full of the granddaughters I'm leaving behind 😢

It is a bugger that they are so far away :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM

Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2018, 07:51:14 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM
Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.

How bizarre! Keep us posted on developments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM

They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 31, 2018, 12:07:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM
Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.

Oh dear. Good luck and please keep us informed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2018, 12:32:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

So they found nothing and your arm is still not working?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 31, 2018, 01:42:20 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

Wow, that's odd. Some kind of pinched nerve maybe?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on July 31, 2018, 01:44:38 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

Yeah, keep us informed, mate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 01:53:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

So they found nothing and your arm is still not working?

Pretty much. They want me to see an orthopedist but none of the scans showed anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 03:37:56 PM

Quote from: Buddy on July 31, 2018, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

Wow, that's odd. Some kind of pinched nerve maybe?

Nerve damage is what the doctor thought. I hope not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 31, 2018, 04:52:01 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM
Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.

:o That's odd. Your arm became like that out of the blue?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 31, 2018, 06:03:51 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 01:53:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

So they found nothing and your arm is still not working?

Pretty much. They want me to see an orthopedist but none of the scans showed anything.

When will you see him/her?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 31, 2018, 11:13:47 PM

Let's hope that you are OK soon JJ.

Sometime time ago I developed an excruciating pain in my right arm. Sufficiently painful to go to the ER where they gave me a shot of morphine after doing a bunch of X ray pix. Nothing wrong with the arm. Later the orthopedist told me that the arm is not the problem, it is the neck. No shit Batman? My arm hurts not my neck. I used a simple traction rig for the neck as prescribed by the doc. Problem went away in a few days. Neck? Yep! It seems that the human body has a lot of dependent connections as described in the lyrics in the song that has: "the knee bone connected to the thigh bone, now hear the word of the Lord".

Good luck with that malady JJ. We all wish you well, like quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 12:31:43 AM

Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 01:53:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2018, 12:32:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
They gave me a sling after xrays and a cat scan. I should've just gone home for all the good it did me. Now I'll be off to work another twelve hour shift before I know it. And wearing a sling at that.

So they found nothing and your arm is still not working?

Pretty much. They want me to see an orthopedist but none of the scans showed anything.

When will you see him/her?

I'm not sure if I can. I'm going to have enough trouble paying for the ER visit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 01:29:57 AM

A possibility has been raised though; since it happened at work I can probably cover the costs through workers compensation. I hate to even think about doing that but I might just have to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2018, 02:13:57 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 01:29:57 AM
A possibility has been raised though; since it happened at work I can probably cover the costs through workers compensation. I hate to even think about doing that but I might just have to.

Do what you gotta do. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 01, 2018, 04:18:30 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2018, 02:13:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 01:29:57 AM
A possibility has been raised though; since it happened at work I can probably cover the costs through workers compensation. I hate to even think about doing that but I might just have to.

Do what you gotta do. :shrug:

Yes, JJ, if it is avsilable go for it - one way or another you will have paid for it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 07:53:12 PM

Well, my arm has a bit more mobility now. The downside is that in addition to the numbness that hasn't gone away completely I now have pain in my shoulder, neck and back. I got lucky and have an appointment with the orthopedist tomorrow morning. It was either tomorrow or next month!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2018, 08:27:58 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 07:53:12 PM
Well, my arm has a bit more mobility now. The downside is that in addition to the numbness that hasn't gone away completely I now have pain in my shoulder, neck and back. I got lucky and have an appointment with the orthopedist tomorrow morning. It was either tomorrow or next month!

Progress!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 01, 2018, 08:38:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 01, 2018, 08:27:58 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2018, 07:53:12 PM
Well, my arm has a bit more mobility now. The downside is that in addition to the numbness that hasn't gone away completely I now have pain in my shoulder, neck and back. I got lucky and have an appointment with the orthopedist tomorrow morning. It was either tomorrow or next month!
Progress!

Yup!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 02, 2018, 04:53:17 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM
Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.

How scary. Hope it turns out to be a temporary condition Jumbojack

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2018, 07:57:01 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on August 02, 2018, 04:53:17 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 31, 2018, 07:06:05 AM
Sitting in the ER wondering if they forgot I'm here. Lost the use of my left arm at work tonight and it looks like I'm going to be making a house payment to this hospital for twenty years to have them tell me there's nothing they can do.
How scary. Hope it turns out to be a temporary condition Jumbojack

I see ~~your~~ you're back home now after racking up yet more air miles you globe trotter you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 12:01:31 PM

Well, I'm off to the orthopedist. I really hate doctors so wish me luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2018, 12:12:23 PM

You are probably gone by now but - "Good luck!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2018, 02:27:31 PM

Good luck JJ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 04:45:42 PM

It went better than my last doctor visit but I still came close to walking out. I'll probably need surgery though and I'm scheduled at a "discount" mri facility to confirm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2018, 05:01:41 PM

Let's hope they find something fixable, or it just goes away. But I am guessing it will be an expensive "cure" whichever applies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2018, 08:00:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 04:45:42 PM
It went better than my last doctor visit but I still came close to walking out. I'll probably need surgery though and I'm scheduled at a "discount" mri facility to confirm.

Did they give you any idea what is wrong?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 10:06:47 PM

Likely a herniated disc in my neck. I have to schedule an mri before they decide on surgery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2018, 05:07:43 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 10:06:47 PM
Likely a herniated disc in my neck. I have to schedule an mri before they decide on surgery.

Bummer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:42:17 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 10:06:47 PM
Likely a herniated disc in my neck. I have to schedule an mri before they decide on surgery.

Do you have any idea what caused it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 07:46:09 PM

The first sentence in the OP on this thread from 2007 by Steve Reason:

"So is this a good idea for a thread?"

860 pages and 11 years later, I'd say it was a good idea.

What ever happened to Mr. Reason? I wonder if he is aware of his legacy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:08:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:42:17 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2018, 10:06:47 PM
Likely a herniated disc in my neck. I have to schedule an mri before they decide on surgery.
Do you have any idea what caused it?

They do not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:10:14 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 07:46:09 PM
The first sentence in the OP on this thread from 2007 by Steve Reason:

"So is this a good idea for a thread?"

860 pages and 11 years later, I'd say it was a good idea.

What ever happened to Mr. Reason? I wonder if he is aware of his legacy.

Steve's last post here was about losing his home in Oregon. I've wondered aloud whether he found his feet again but nobody seems to have heard from him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2018, 09:16:31 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 07:46:09 PM
The first sentence in the OP on this thread from 2007 by Steve Reason:

"So is this a good idea for a thread?"

860 pages and 11 years later, I'd say it was a good idea.

What ever happened to Mr. Reason? I wonder if he is aware of his legacy.

Steve's last post here was about losing his home in Oregon. I've wondered aloud whether he found his feet again but nobody seems to have heard from him.

I remember that. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 11:57:08 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 09:16:31 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 07:46:09 PM
The first sentence in the OP on this thread from 2007 by Steve Reason:

"So is this a good idea for a thread?"

860 pages and 11 years later, I'd say it was a good idea.

What ever happened to Mr. Reason? I wonder if he is aware of his legacy.

Steve's last post here was about losing his home in Oregon. I've wondered aloud whether he found his feet again but nobody seems to have heard from him.

I remember that. :(

Philosophical reflection: we usually do not realize our impact on the world. We may die in pain and obscurity, but we have made some level of impact and significance. I hope that Steve Reason has realized his contribution.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 04, 2018, 06:15:53 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 11:57:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 09:16:31 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2018, 09:10:14 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 03, 2018, 07:46:09 PM
The first sentence in the OP on this thread from 2007 by Steve Reason:

"So is this a good idea for a thread?"

860 pages and 11 years later, I'd say it was a good idea.

What ever happened to Mr. Reason? I wonder if he is aware of his legacy.

Steve's last post here was about losing his home in Oregon. I've wondered aloud whether he found his feet again but nobody seems to have heard from him.

I remember that. :(

Philosophical reflection: we usually do not realize our impact on the world. We may die in pain and obscurity, but we have made some level of impact and significance. I hope that Steve Reason has realized his contribution.

I also hope Steve Reason has sorted his problems out and is comfortable with life. IIRC was a member of The Thinking Atheist who lost his home in a natural disaster, the other members did something to help - they certainly gave him lots of "moral support" and there may have been some "material" support.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 04, 2018, 09:43:17 PM

I can't decide if I want to take one of the very few pain pills I have been issued to make it through tonight at work or endure the agony. It feels like my arm is falling off, twisting like a corded telephone at the end of its tangled line. My sling helps with that unsettling feeling and the accompanying nausea but brings different pain in my shoulder and neck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 04, 2018, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 04, 2018, 09:43:17 PM
I can't decide if I want to take one of the very few pain pills I have been issued to make it through tonight at work or endure the agony. It feels like my arm is falling off, twisting like a corded telephone at the end of its tangled line. My sling helps with that unsettling feeling and the accompanying nausea but brings different pain in my shoulder and neck.

Ouch, JJ. I understand what unremitting pain feels like and you have my sympathies, mate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 04:54:57 AM

I elected to wait until I got home. Damn it was tough though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 06, 2018, 06:38:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 04:54:57 AM
I elected to wait until I got home. Damn it was tough though.

Any news on the MRI and possible surgery?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 07:45:48 PM

The pt exercises gave me enough relief that I'm going to self treat for a while at least. Which reminds me, I need to cancel those appointments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 06, 2018, 07:48:23 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 07:45:48 PM
The pt exercises gave me enough relief that I'm going to self treat for a while at least. Which reminds me, I need to cancel those appointments.

Go carefully, JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2018, 07:59:35 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 06, 2018, 07:45:48 PM
The pt exercises gave me enough relief that I'm going to self treat for a while at least. Which reminds me, I need to cancel those appointments.

Good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM

Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 08, 2018, 02:11:51 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

Just remember that they are pretty ignorant about the topic. I personally found that the more the students knew, the more I enjoyed teaching the class. College students, the big thing is keeping them off their phones. A speech class one of my sons had, the prof told them up front that if a cell phone rang in class, that was an automatic reduction of one grade letter. Draconian, it may seem, but all those distractions take away from what the rest of the students are paying for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 03:00:08 AM

Quote from: Fireball on August 08, 2018, 02:11:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

Just remember that they are pretty ignorant about the topic. I personally found that the more the students knew, the more I enjoyed teaching the class. College students, the big thing is keeping them off their phones. A speech class one of my sons had, the prof told them up front that if a cell phone rang in class, that was an automatic reduction of one grade letter. Draconian, it may seem, but all those distractions take away from what the rest of the students are paying for.

Yes, I have to keep in mind the fact that they're most likely learning about the particular topic for the first time. My problem is that I somewhat unconsciously assume people know what I'm talking about -- as if information was transmitted via osmosis. ::)

While freshmen students are certainly not blank slates, I need to be careful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 08, 2018, 05:07:13 AM

Simple fix. Ask them if they understand what you have just told them. Don't believe them when they say yes. Tell one or more of them to explain, in their own words, what you have just told them. Students do like to participate....well at least most of them do. If you get a good response from your request for their individual explanation then you are on your way to becoming the best teacher in the whole place.

Good luck, relax Fernanda, you are steering the ship at this point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2018, 06:45:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

Congrats! I know this is obvious advice, but try to anticipate any possible questions you may get and prepare yourself for them. I found that I really started learning my subject properly when I began my lecturing career.
Also, encourage a seminar type of atmosphere and tell them to stop and ask questions immediately, instead of waiting until the end of the lecture. Don't be afraid if the lecture then takes a slightly different course to the one you had planned. Don't try to hide the fact that you don't know the answer to any questions, but just take it in your stride and calmly say that you will check and let them know next time.
Lastly, eye contact is very important, so keep scanning the room and look all of them in the eye. A smile now and then will make them and you feel much better, especially when it is a difficult topic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2018, 07:38:46 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 07, 2018, 11:38:38 PM
Just came from a meeting with one of the two professors who will be supervising me as I teach a class in their undergraduate course. Turns out there are more than 50 mostly freshmen students enrolled in the course.

I just know I'm going to have a panic attack when the time finally comes for me to teach a class. :-\

And try to give yourself some "leeway", enough room for the questions yet with a "adjustable" bit at the end in case there are few questions. This could be in the form of a summary, which can be short and simple or long and comprehensive. Or even totally dumped!

I wonder if there is a sort of ratio? Say, if you have an hour to deliver you write a 45 minute lecture full of the essential stuff and the rest for questions or "filler"?

But, I am sure that you will survive the experience and look back at it with nostalgia!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 08, 2018, 01:24:58 PM

Start the class like this...
https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw

Your students will never forget you if you do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:11:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 08, 2018, 01:24:58 PM
Start the class like this...
https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw

Your students will never forget you if you do.

:lol: I need to get myself a clipboard!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:13:32 PM

Quote from: Icarus on August 08, 2018, 05:07:13 AM
Good luck, relax Fernanda, you are steering the ship at this point.

Damn, and how do you steer that thing? I never went to ship steering school! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:19:31 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 08, 2018, 06:45:02 AM
Congrats! I know this is obvious advice, but try to anticipate any possible questions you may get and prepare yourself for them. I found that I really started learning my subject properly when I began my lecturing career.
Also, encourage a seminar type of atmosphere and tell them to stop and ask questions immediately, instead of waiting until the end of the lecture. Don't be afraid if the lecture then takes a slightly different course to the one you had planned. Don't try to hide the fact that you don't know the answer to any questions, but just take it in your stride and calmly say that you will check and let them know next time.
Lastly, eye contact is very important, so keep scanning the room and look all of them in the eye. A smile now and then will make them and you feel much better, especially when it is a difficult topic.

Good tips! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:23:47 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 08, 2018, 07:38:46 AM
And try to give yourself some "leeway", enough room for the questions yet with a "adjustable" bit at the end in case there are few questions. This could be in the form of a summary, which can be short and simple or long and comprehensive. Or even totally dumped!

I wonder if there is a sort of ratio? Say, if you have an hour to deliver you write a 45 minute lecture full of the essential stuff and the rest for questions or "filler"?

But, I am sure that you will survive the experience and look back at it with nostalgia!

I have no idea how I'm going to stucture my class. Some logical structure is good of course, but as Hermes said there's no point in over planning things. Things never turn out as planned, heh. As for "filler", I don't know how that would work, maybe based on the feedback I get I could spend some more time on questions that are raised and try to clear doubts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 04:01:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:23:47 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 08, 2018, 07:38:46 AM
And try to give yourself some "leeway", enough room for the questions yet with a "adjustable" bit at the end in case there are few questions. This could be in the form of a summary, which can be short and simple or long and comprehensive. Or even totally dumped!

I wonder if there is a sort of ratio? Say, if you have an hour to deliver you write a 45 minute lecture full of the essential stuff and the rest for questions or "filler"?

But, I am sure that you will survive the experience and look back at it with nostalgia!

I have no idea how I'm going to stucture my class. Some logical structure is good of course, but as Hermes said there's no point in over planning things. Things never turn out as planned, heh. As for "filler", I don't know how that would work, maybe based on the feedback I get I could spend some more time on questions that are raised and try to clear doubts.

Yes, I duppose I was thinking if a lecture rather than a lesson with questions as you go along.

But then, you might put your lesson over so well there are no questions to ask! Er, well . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 09, 2018, 04:47:52 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:23:47 PM
I have no idea how I'm going to stucture my class. Some logical structure is good of course, but as Hermes said there's no point in over planning things. Things never turn out as planned, heh. As for "filler", I don't know how that would work, maybe based on the feedback I get I could spend some more time on questions that are raised and try to clear doubts.

In my field, and it may not work in yours, I sometimes start a lecture with a little problem and ask for ideas on possible solutions from the attendees. That's a good way to involve the quiet ones if you single them out and ask them for suggestions. That wakes up almost everyone and puts them in a receptive state of mind to absorb the contents of the lecture, which then presents a solution or two to the problem given at the beginning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:

If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 08:15:33 AM

A retired RAF officer, brought back to lecture technicians on how to teach, would enter in his first lesson and say, "Good morning, gentlemen," as he looked at the class. Then he would draw a hat/coat hook on the blackboard and hang his hat and coat on it.*

"Now I have your attention.That is the first lesson over with, what shall we talk about?" Best lecturer I ever met. "I do not swear but you are talking a load of oblate spheroids!" was typical of him.

I have heard of lecturers doing magic tricks or using a boating foghorn to gain attention on their first day with the class.

* there were two nails, painted with blackboard paint, that we could not see. Difficult with whiteboards or electronic displays. Ymm, you could always, unannounced, flash up something appropriate but either really gruesome or vibrant or funny, if such exists, onto a digital display.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 09, 2018, 08:42:55 AM

Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
A retired RAF officer, brought back to lecture technicians on how to teach, would enter in his first lesson and say, "Good morning, gentlemen," as he looked at the class. Then he would draw a hat/coat hook on the blackboard and hang his hat and coat on it.*

"Now I have your attention.That is the first lesson over with, what shall we talk about?" Best lecturer I ever met. "I do not swear but you are talking a load of oblate spheroids!" was typical of him.

I have heard of lecturers doing magic tricks or using a boating foghorn to gain attention on their first day with the class.

* there were two nails, painted with blackboard paint, that we could not see. Difficult with whiteboards or electronic displays. Ymm, you could always, unannounced, flash up something appropriate but either really gruesome or vibrant or funny, if such exists, onto a digital display.

I used to put 'giveaway offers' on my presentations. One bullet point would be like 'The first person to do 'zyx' gets a free...'. And it was never the same bullet point so when I changed slides everybody in the room would read all the slide. These were sales people so they were competitive by nature so it worked really well. Even the directors couldn't resists it :rofl:

Personal pet peeve with presenters. The presenter knows what is on the slide I DO NOT!!!! FFS give me a chance to look at the slide and absorb it BEFORE you start talking about it!!!! >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 09, 2018, 06:57:01 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 08, 2018, 01:24:58 PM
Start the class like this...
https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw

Your students will never forget you if you do.

:lol: I need to get myself a clipboard!

;D My brother told me that the first time he had to speak to a large group, first one of his legs started jerking uncontrollably and then the other one did so that he ended up gyrating around like Elvis Presley. Your students would probably remember that one too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 07:49:27 PM

The higher ups are visiting our branch today which means I can't read my book. I'm bored.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 09, 2018, 08:04:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:

If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

When I taught school (physics and math) back in the '90s for two years, I started out with a one-way discussion on how the class was going to be run. I explained that there was a lot of material to present, and I'm not going to take any time out of my lecture to give attention to any miscreants (depending on the severity, ofc) or people talking. The student will get their initials written on the board, and a tick mark next to those initials for repeat infractions. I wouldn't send them out of the room, as they would miss too much material. However, making it to three strikes was still considered equivalent to getting sent out, which carried a penalty of reduction by one third of a letter grade in that semester. I never made it to three strikes with any of the students. Of course, that was high school, but from what I've experienced with college freshmen, it won't be all that different.

The ones who waltzed in twenty minutes late and asked if they missed anything were told no, and to sit down and not interrupt my lecture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 10, 2018, 03:00:35 AM

I give presentations to up to 200 people in my job. Know your subject, be flexible, go with the flow, and just be you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2018, 06:31:16 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 07:49:27 PM
The higher ups are visiting our branch today which means I can't read my book. I'm bored.

You need a fake cover like 'Banking for Millennials'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on August 10, 2018, 11:26:41 AM

I don't want to teach you suck eggs. My experience with giving lectures/presentations is that they work best when you know your subject really well. I use slides/PowerPoint/whiteboard etc but only put the topic headings on the slides. I then discuss the subject "off the cuff" using the slides as a guide to keep me more or less on track. This approach allows you to take questions as you go and avoids the dreaded "death by PowerPoint" where the presenter simply reads out what the attendees can read for themselves. Not sure how relevant this is to what you're doing, but nothing helps you give a presentation better than giving one about something you are passionate about and know thoroughly. I'm sure you'll do very well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2018, 12:06:04 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on August 10, 2018, 11:26:41 AM
I don't want to teach you suck eggs. ...

Oh come on you love doing that!!! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2018, 01:14:23 PM

Hey! Silver, does this help.?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 10, 2018, 02:15:21 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 06:31:16 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 07:49:27 PM
The higher ups are visiting our branch today which means I can't read my book. I'm bored.

You need a fake cover like 'Banking for Millennials'.

That's a great idea. I just ended up browsing Amazon and adding things I don't need to my wishlist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2018, 02:42:03 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 10, 2018, 02:15:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 06:31:16 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 07:49:27 PM
The higher ups are visiting our branch today which means I can't read my book. I'm bored.

You need a fake cover like 'Banking for Millennials'.

That's a great idea. I just ended up browsing Amazon and adding things I don't need to my wishlist.

Just teasing the Amazon AI then? :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 10, 2018, 03:23:02 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 02:42:03 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 10, 2018, 02:15:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 06:31:16 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 07:49:27 PM
The higher ups are visiting our branch today which means I can't read my book. I'm bored.

You need a fake cover like 'Banking for Millennials'.

That's a great idea. I just ended up browsing Amazon and adding things I don't need to my wishlist.

Just teasing the Amazon AI then? :D

Haha no. Just boredom browsing for things that look interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:37:04 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 10, 2018, 01:14:23 PM
Hey! Silver, does this help.?

I'll check that out when I get home. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:39:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:
If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Maybe I ought to get me a whip. :lol:

:domanatrix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:42:00 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 09, 2018, 06:57:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 08, 2018, 01:24:58 PM
Start the class like this...
https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw

Your students will never forget you if you do.

:lol: I need to get myself a clipboard!

;D My brother told me that the first time he had to speak to a large group, first one of his legs started jerking uncontrollably and then the other one did so that he ended up gyrating around like Elvis Presley. Your students would probably remember that one too.

That seems more like me!

I had to give a 10 minute class yesterday to a supervising professor and when I tried to write on the whiteboard my arm was shaking so much all I could produce were unreadable squiggles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:48:00 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 10, 2018, 03:00:35 AM
I give presentations to up to 200 people in my job. Know your subject, be flexible, go with the flow, and just be you.

200 people? :watching:

I have to give a class to 55, and even that is making me a nervous wreck.

I wish it were that easy. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2018, 05:51:53 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:
If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Maybe I ought to get me a whip. :lol:

:domanatrix:

And a mask, a basque, fishnets and spike heeled thigh boots?

:devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:53:01 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on August 10, 2018, 11:26:41 AM
I don't want to teach you suck eggs. My experience with giving lectures/presentations is that they work best when you know your subject really well. I use slides/PowerPoint/whiteboard etc but only put the topic headings on the slides. I then discuss the subject "off the cuff" using the slides as a guide to keep me more or less on track. This approach allows you to take questions as you go and avoids the dreaded "death by PowerPoint" where the presenter simply reads out what the attendees can read for themselves. Not sure how relevant this is to what you're doing, but nothing helps you give a presentation better than giving one about something you are passionate about and know thoroughly. I'm sure you'll do very well.

That's the ideal I think...I usually rely heavily on PowerPoint slides to structure my presentations, but try to make them as "clean" as possible, that is, with less text and with suitable figures. The supervising professor is old school, however, and prefers that we use the whiteboard instead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:54:02 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 10, 2018, 05:51:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:
If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Maybe I ought to get me a whip. :lol:

:domanatrix:

And a mask, a basque, fishnets and spike heeled thigh boots?

:devil:

That's a bit much :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2018, 06:09:02 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2018, 05:39:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 09, 2018, 06:32:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2018, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2018, 06:24:04 AM
Wow you lucky woman! 50 people who will be hanging on your every word, totally in the palm of your hand! Think of the power! Did Flamboyance Nightingale ever have such an opportunity? I'm jealous >:(

That's the ideal scenario, but I think what's really going to happen is their eyes are going to be glued to their phones. Their loss, what I'm going to teach is going to be in their midterms. :devil:
If anybody looks at their phone STOP TALKING. As long as one phone is out DON'T SAY A BLOODY WORD!!!

Fuck them! It's your space, it's your time. If they think they have something better to do KICK THEM OUT!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Maybe I ought to get me a whip. :lol:

:domanatrix:

It would undoubtedly get, and hold, their attention 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 06:34:27 PM

It can be a bit unsettling to have a knight and Nobel Prize winner in one's audience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2018, 07:41:18 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 06:34:27 PM
It can be a bit unsettling to have a knight and Nobel Prize winner in one's audience.

Why? At least you know there is one person, other than you, that will understand what you're talking about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 07:53:52 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 07:41:18 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 06:34:27 PM
It can be a bit unsettling to have a knight and Nobel Prize winner in one's audience.

Why? At least you know there is one person, other than you, that will understand what you're talking about.

It sounds weird, but I wasn't very nervous. My own professor was shitting himself, though, especially when I disagreed with Professor Sir Derek Barton during question time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2018, 08:39:55 PM

Not quite at that level but I know the situation.

We had annual inspections of the gear snd staff knowledge in the RAF. One year a Squadron Leader did ours. He had postcards with questions on them which he shuffled and then started to ask. He told me I got the answer to one wrong, when I knew I was right - had carried out that procedure earlier. So I respectfully insisted that I was right. Chiefie was having kittens behind the inspector.

Anyway, out came the manual and I was correct. The officer, saying nothing, carefully tore that card into little bits and dumped it. Then smiled at me and left.

Least, I think it was a smile, could have been a grimace. Chiefie just glared at me and walked out shaking his head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM

Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2018, 07:45:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM
Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

So, carpé diem! Go dive that sky, msn!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 11, 2018, 02:17:25 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 10, 2018, 01:14:23 PM
Hey! Silver, does this help.?

It does help loads! Thanks! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 11, 2018, 02:19:35 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 07:53:52 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 07:41:18 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 10, 2018, 06:34:27 PM
It can be a bit unsettling to have a knight and Nobel Prize winner in one's audience.

Why? At least you know there is one person, other than you, that will understand what you're talking about.

It sounds weird, but I wasn't very nervous. My own professor was shitting himself, though, especially when I disagreed with Professor Sir Derek Barton during question time.

Every audience member is equal in my eyes. Knight or Nobel Prize winner, freshman college student or postdoc researcher, they all have the capacity to judge just how lousy my lecture is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 11, 2018, 02:21:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM
Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

When I was younger I wanted to go skydiving too, but then it started to look really scary as I grew up!

That's definitely off my bucket list!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 02:35:17 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 11, 2018, 07:45:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM
Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

So, carpé diem! Go dive that sky, msn!

The trouble is finding enough people who also want to go to make the cost more reasonable. Paying for six spots on a plan for one to go up is quite spendy...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2018, 03:59:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 02:35:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 11, 2018, 07:45:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM
Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

So, carpé diem! Go dive that sky, msn!

The trouble is finding enough people who also want to go to make the cost more reasonable. Paying for six spots on a plan for one to go up is quite spendy...

If I were you I would contact the place you would like to do this and say you'll make up the numbers of another group. There may be a group of 5 in exactly the same spot as you. Get them to add you to a call list.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2018, 04:29:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2018, 03:59:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 02:35:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 11, 2018, 07:45:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 11, 2018, 04:41:26 AM
Skydiving is on my mind. I've never even flown before but I really want to go skydiving.

So, carpé diem! Go dive that sky, msn!

The trouble is finding enough people who also want to go to make the cost more reasonable. Paying for six spots on a plan for one to go up is quite spendy...

If I were you I would contact the place you would like to do this and say you'll make up the numbers of another group. There may be a group of 5 in exactly the same spot as you. Get them to add you to a call list.

It would seem to make commercial sense to have a scheme like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on August 12, 2018, 04:41:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 10, 2018, 12:06:04 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on August 10, 2018, 11:26:41 AM
I don't want to teach you suck eggs. ...

Oh come on you love doing that!!! :rofl:

Dang! You know me so well... :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 13, 2018, 01:20:19 AM

Quote from: Dave on August 10, 2018, 08:39:55 PM
Not quite at that level but I know the situation.

We had annual inspections of the gear snd staff knowledge in the RAF. One year a Squadron Leader did ours. He had postcards with questions on them which he shuffled and then started to ask. He told me I got the answer to one wrong, when I knew I was right - had carried out that procedure earlier. So I respectfully insisted that I was right. Chiefie was having kittens behind the inspector.

Anyway, out came the manual and I was correct. The officer, saying nothing, carefully tore that card into little bits and dumped it. Then smiled at me and left.

Least, I think it was a smile, could have been a grimace. Chiefie just glared at me and walked out shaking his head.

Yeah, showing up a "superior" can blow up in one's face. That chief probably got his ass handed to him in a way that had nothing to do with the actual "offense". Seen it man times. Back in the early '90s, I volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America. My sons were that age, and I wanted to be in on the shenanigans. I had an ulterior motive- I wanted to become a better public speaker, and this gave me a low pressure way to better myself. Just before my eldest son got to that age, I was working in Systems Engineering, supporting US MILSATCOM. Please don't hate me. :) Anyway, I had to present some system-level performance characteristics to a bunch of military, some of whom were Generals. Some can ask pretty tough questions, but they usually rely on their consultants for it, because they pretty much don't know antenna gain from Gain laundry detergent. I knew my stuff cold- I could probably have recited it backwards, if asked. Even so, I was so nervous that I had a serious case of hives when the day arrived. Sailed through, but I knew that I had to get better at it, if only for my personal health. All that crowd handling skill paid off when I got laid off when peace broke out in '91, and I ended up teaching for a couple of years in that 5.5 year span of under- and un-employment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM

It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:10:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

It takes me a while to get moving. I don't sleep well to begin with and what little sleep I do get leaves me feeling very, very stiff. I have to start by moving my legs around and sort of go from there. When nature calls early I wind up hobbling to the bathroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2018, 05:51:47 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

It takes me a while to get moving. I don't sleep well to begin with and what little sleep I do get leaves me feeling very, very stiff. I have to start by moving my legs around and sort of go from there. When nature calls early I wind up hobbling to the bathroom.

I'll match your hobbling with a stumbling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 16, 2018, 08:45:12 AM

After noting that the BBC are using "BC" instead of "BCE" (I am sure they used to use "BCE" before) it got me thinking about some politician ssying, "We are a christian nation."

"We are a nation in which the predominant religious tradition is christian" looks a bit more accurate. But I doubt that I am the first to think so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 17, 2018, 01:21:16 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

It takes me a while to get moving. I don't sleep well to begin with and what little sleep I do get leaves me feeling very, very stiff. I have to start by moving my legs around and sort of go from there. When nature calls early I wind up hobbling to the bathroom.

I'm like that when it's cold, but mainly because I can't seem to relax my muscles when temperatures are low so I wake up feeling like I just ran a marathon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 17, 2018, 11:04:54 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 17, 2018, 01:21:16 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

It takes me a while to get moving. I don't sleep well to begin with and what little sleep I do get leaves me feeling very, very stiff. I have to start by moving my legs around and sort of go from there. When nature calls early I wind up hobbling to the bathroom.

I'm like that when it's cold, but mainly because I can't seem to relax my muscles when temperatures are low so I wake up feeling like I just ran a marathon.

Cold in Brazil!!! You don't know the meaning of the word!!! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 17, 2018, 11:26:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 17, 2018, 11:04:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 17, 2018, 01:21:16 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 14, 2018, 06:37:35 AM
It being 6.30am I have very recently been in the waking phase. There was a time when I awoke 100% ready to go. Now I need at least 15 minutes to decide anything more complex than whether or not, and how, to turn over.

I know the feeling...yesterday I awoke with a scare because I had set my alarm to 6 a.m. and decided to stay an extra 5 mins in bed without the Snooze function. Half an hour later woke up and literally jumped out of bed!

It takes me a while to get moving. I don't sleep well to begin with and what little sleep I do get leaves me feeling very, very stiff. I have to start by moving my legs around and sort of go from there. When nature calls early I wind up hobbling to the bathroom.

I'm like that when it's cold, but mainly because I can't seem to relax my muscles when temperatures are low so I wake up feeling like I just ran a marathon.

Cold in Brazil!!! You don't know the meaning of the word!!! :rofl:

Cold by Brazilian standards! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM

A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 18, 2018, 09:57:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

If she refuses anything for them offer a donation to a charity that she supports, or is appropriate to her brother. I fo this with others with stuff I am taking to a charity shop and they ask for it, "You can have it if you make donation to a charity."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 18, 2018, 10:37:38 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 18, 2018, 09:57:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

If she refuses anything for them offer a donation to a charity that she supports, or is appropriate to her brother. I fo this with others with stuff I am taking to a charity shop and they ask for it, "You can have it if you make donation to a charity."

Right. Maybe the donation is the best way to go. We're talking a ton of money. I made my living for several years as a mechanic, and still have the tools. Every time that Snap-On truck pulled into the driveway, I had to buy something. One never seems to have all the necessary tools. It was like crack, couldn't resist the truck! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 19, 2018, 01:55:11 AM

Quote from: Fireball on August 18, 2018, 10:37:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 18, 2018, 09:57:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

If she refuses anything for them offer a donation to a charity that she supports, or is appropriate to her brother. I fo this with others with stuff I am taking to a charity shop and they ask for it, "You can have it if you make donation to a charity."

Right. Maybe the donation is the best way to go. We're talking a ton of money. I made my living for several years as a mechanic, and still have the tools. Every time that Snap-On truck pulled into the driveway, I had to buy something. One never seems to have all the necessary tools. It was like crack, couldn't resist the truck! :o

That's a good idea, because it is a ton of money if she has what she says she does.

As to the Chrome Crack Dealer, I won't get on the truck. Even when I'm looking for something in particular I send someone else with a part number and cash to get EXACTLY what I need and nothing more. It's too easy to finance a grand for twenty bucks a week.

Which reminds me... I need to send my guy to pick up something. They sell an indexing pry bar that I need in my life right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 19, 2018, 02:35:16 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 19, 2018, 01:55:11 AM
Quote from: Fireball on August 18, 2018, 10:37:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 18, 2018, 09:57:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

If she refuses anything for them offer a donation to a charity that she supports, or is appropriate to her brother. I fo this with others with stuff I am taking to a charity shop and they ask for it, "You can have it if you make donation to a charity."

Right. Maybe the donation is the best way to go. We're talking a ton of money. I made my living for several years as a mechanic, and still have the tools. Every time that Snap-On truck pulled into the driveway, I had to buy something. One never seems to have all the necessary tools. It was like crack, couldn't resist the truck! :o

That's a good idea, because it is a ton of money if she has what she says she does.

As to the Chrome Crack Dealer, I won't get on the truck. Even when I'm looking for something in particular I send someone else with a part number and cash to get EXACTLY what I need and nothing more. It's too easy to finance a grand for twenty bucks a week.

Which reminds me... I need to send my guy to pick up something. They sell an indexing pry bar that I need in my life right now.

You're a mechanic? Cool! I'll have to remember that "Chrome Crack Dealer" title! :D I know what you mean about the payment plan...it's so seductive, and we can justify it by need, which makes it easy to stay hooked. It took a lot of sacrifice to pay that guy off before I went to the other job. I don't think I had any beer for a month after that...which would have been about $8, in '76. That was right after I got out of the US Navy, and I needed a lot of tools beyond the basic stuff I had at the time. Before I joined the Navy, my tools had been provided (as they were in the Navy, for that matter).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 19, 2018, 03:12:25 AM

I'm not a "professional" mechanic, but I do wind up working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Everything from big tractors to sewing machines. I'm probably as well tooled as a lot of pros though. It's very satisfying to have exactly what you need to do a job.

Plus, I'm addicted to wrenches... This is partly because I like them, partly because sacrificial spares for cutting and welding into different shapes are so handy. Need a thin wrench? No problem, just grind one down until it fits! Need a crowsfoot? No problem, just cut the end off of a wrench and an extension and zap those bad boys together!

You see some crazy shit in farm shops. My oldest brother and I broke a 36" cast iron pipe wrench one day and nearly smashed the back window out of his truck doing it. One of those jobs where a torch was needed but not handy...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2018, 08:18:04 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

It's a gift horse! Don't look it in the mouth. Just make sure when she needs some help you can give, give it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2018, 08:53:05 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 19, 2018, 08:18:04 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 18, 2018, 09:47:24 PM
A lady I work with offered me all of her deceased brother's Snap On tools and his box. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's the deal of a lifetime but I wouldn't feel right taking them for nothing.

It's a gift horse! Don't look it in the mouth. Just make sure when she needs some help you can give, give it.

That's a good one - return the favour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2018, 10:04:26 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 19, 2018, 03:12:25 AM
I'm not a "professional" mechanic, but I do wind up working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Everything from big tractors to sewing machines. I'm probably as well tooled as a lot of pros though. It's very satisfying to have exactly what you need to do a job.

Plus, I'm addicted to wrenches... This is partly because I like them, partly because sacrificial spares for cutting and welding into different shapes are so handy. Need a thin wrench? No problem, just grind one down until it fits! Need a crowsfoot? No problem, just cut the end off of a wrench and an extension and zap those bad boys together!

You see some crazy shit in farm shops. My oldest brother and I broke a 36" cast iron pipe wrench one day and nearly smashed the back window out of his truck doing it. One of those jobs where a torch was needed but not handy...

Thank goodness Snap On does not bother us amateurs! I have enough trouple in any DIY tool store. And Amazon,

With you on the modified wrenches. Had to install some high pressure immersion heaters in a test rig. Needed a special spanner at about £50. One very old (and rusty) 3" AF Imperial spanner, 20 minutes on a mill, 10 minutes with a gas torch, a 7lb hammer and the biggest vise I could find on site (and great enjoyment) later I had a spanner the right size, thin enough where it counted but still full thickness round the outer edge for strength.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 19, 2018, 11:56:00 AM

Quote from: Dave on August 16, 2018, 08:45:12 AM
After noting that the BBC are using "BC" instead of "BCE" (I am sure they used to use "BCE" before) it got me thinking about some politician ssying, "We are a christian nation."

"We are a nation in which the predominant religious tradition is christian" looks a bit more accurate. But I doubt that I am the first to think so.

I found an old article (https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-lay-scientist/2011/sep/25/1) from The Guardian about this:

QuoteThe BBC has not issued editorial guidance on the date systems... Both AD and BC, and CE and BCE are widely accepted date systems and the decision on which term to use lies with individual production and editorial teams.

I still tend to use BC/AD myself, for the same reason the author of the Guardian piece does--it's what I've used all my life, and the Christian origin doesn't bother me. Of course I don't have any problem with BCE/CE, if somebody prefers that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2018, 03:44:31 PM

Quote from: Recusant on August 19, 2018, 11:56:00 AM
Quote from: Dave on August 16, 2018, 08:45:12 AM
After noting that the BBC are using "BC" instead of "BCE" (I am sure they used to use "BCE" before) it got me thinking about some politician ssying, "We are a christian nation."

"We are a nation in which the predominant religious tradition is christian" looks a bit more accurate. But I doubt that I am the first to think so.

I found an old article (https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-lay-scientist/2011/sep/25/1) from The Guardian about this:

QuoteThe BBC has not issued editorial guidance on the date systems... Both AD and BC, and CE and BCE are widely accepted date systems and the decision on which term to use lies with individual production and editorial teams.

I still tend to use BC/AD myself, for the same reason the author of the Guardian piece does--it's what I've used all my life, and the Christian origin doesn't bother me. Of course I don't have any problem with BCE/CE, if somebody prefers that.

Interesting, thanks, Recusant. One might have thought they had a policy on dating terms but, despite the churches complaining otherwise, Aunty Beeb is still a bit Middle Class Anglican.

I suppose I got stuck on BCE/CE when doing research and writing the reports for the city archaeology public involvement projects - the city archaeologist's preference was that system.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 20, 2018, 05:29:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 19, 2018, 03:12:25 AM
I'm not a "professional" mechanic, but I do wind up working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Everything from big tractors to sewing machines. I'm probably as well tooled as a lot of pros though. It's very satisfying to have exactly what you need to do a job.

Plus, I'm addicted to wrenches... This is partly because I like them, partly because sacrificial spares for cutting and welding into different shapes are so handy. Need a thin wrench? No problem, just grind one down until it fits! Need a crowsfoot? No problem, just cut the end off of a wrench and an extension and zap those bad boys together!

You see some crazy shit in farm shops. My oldest brother and I broke a 36" cast iron pipe wrench one day and nearly smashed the back window out of his truck doing it. One of those jobs where a torch was needed but not handy...

Don't grind wrenches to be thinner! Buy some tappet wrenches instead. https://www.amazon.com/tappet-wrench/s?page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atappet%20wrench

I have a "gas wrench/hacksaw", too- oxyacetylene rig. Nothing metal stops the Fireball. :devil2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 20, 2018, 06:38:39 PM

Why do I volunteer for things?

I am editing and proof reading a book for a friend, a sort of history of the village and its surrounding area from pre-historic times - illustrated with her paintings of the older and the more notable village buildings. Luckily it is only about 140 pages of text. Covered the first 14 pages so far today. So glad to have a second screen for Google to research things that look a bit iffy. Worst error so far: saying that the Neolithic was the early Stone Age!

She is a lovely lady but not exactly computer literate! Indents and tabs are strangers to her. She also has a habit of repeating things in different paragraphs. With all the highlighted parts, including repeats, bits that need checking or rethinking, my corrections and comments Mondrian might be happy with it!

Having to do it in Open Office and can't find the strike-out icon - need it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 20, 2018, 06:58:13 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 20, 2018, 06:38:39 PM
Why do I volunteer for things?

I am editing and proof reading a book for a friend, a sort of history of the village and its surrounding area from pre-historic times - illustrated with her paintings of the older and the more notable village buildings. Luckily it is only about 140 pages of text. Covered the first 14 pages so far today. So glad to have a second screen for Google to research things that look a bit iffy. Worst error so far: saying that the Neolithic was the early Stone Age!

She is a lovely lady but not exactly computer literate! Indents and tabs are strangers to her. She also has a habit of repeating things in different paragraphs. With all the highlighted parts, including repeats, bits that need checking or rethinking, my corrections and comments Mondrian might be happy with it!

Having to do it in Open Office and can't find the strike-out icon - need it!

A good example of making a rod for your own back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 20, 2018, 08:02:32 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 20, 2018, 06:58:13 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 20, 2018, 06:38:39 PM
Why do I volunteer for things?

I am editing and proof reading a book for a friend, a sort of history of the village and its surrounding area from pre-historic times - illustrated with her paintings of the older and the more notable village buildings. Luckily it is only about 140 pages of text. Covered the first 14 pages so far today. So glad to have a second screen for Google to research things that look a bit iffy. Worst error so far: saying that the Neolithic was the early Stone Age!

She is a lovely lady but not exactly computer literate! Indents and tabs are strangers to her. She also has a habit of repeating things in different paragraphs. With all the highlighted parts, including repeats, bits that need checking or rethinking, my corrections and comments Mondrian might be happy with it!

Having to do it in Open Office and can't find the strike-out icon - need it!

A good example of making a rod for your own back.

Ah, well, I have always said that I enjoy editing and proof reading and in two psychometric tests, in 1974 and 2004, such jobs were high on the suggested career lists. Strangely, though I went off scale, 100%+ according to the graphic, in the mechanical section of the second test it still listed law, publishing, editing, teaching, researching etc - no mention of engineering or science at all!

I was already retired and, since we got a 50% discount, I just did it to see how it compared with the earlier one. Very closely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 20, 2018, 09:21:41 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 20, 2018, 06:38:39 PM

Having to do it in Open Office and can't find the strike-out icon - need it!

Oh no! Editing is not possible without strike-outs, esp. red ones! And you do it 'cause you're a nice guy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 20, 2018, 09:58:29 PM

Email from my author friend - she agrees with 99% of my comments on the first section. Phew. Be interesting to see where we differ.

Only 90% of the book to go . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 09:44:15 AM

Well, I'm off! Taking off, that is. Being in a plane so high off the ground scares me a little.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2018, 09:48:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 09:44:15 AM
Well, I'm off! Taking off, that is. Being in a plane so high off the ground scares me a little.

Thinking of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 06:07:28 PM

Quote from: Dave on August 21, 2018, 09:48:41 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 09:44:15 AM
Well, I'm off! Taking off, that is. Being in a plane so high off the ground scares me a little.

Thinking of you.

On solid ground! :whew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2018, 06:14:30 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 06:07:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 21, 2018, 09:48:41 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 09:44:15 AM
Well, I'm off! Taking off, that is. Being in a plane so high off the ground scares me a little.

Thinking of you.

On solid ground! :whew:

Goody!

/Thinking

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 22, 2018, 05:43:50 AM

Quote from: Dave on August 21, 2018, 06:14:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 06:07:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 21, 2018, 09:48:41 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2018, 09:44:15 AM
Well, I'm off! Taking off, that is. Being in a plane so high off the ground scares me a little.

Thinking of you.

On solid ground! :whew:

Goody!

/Thinking

:grin:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 22, 2018, 01:14:53 PM

My 1st daughter came home from a much larger town/city to stay for six months a few back.
She left for university eight years ago, (did phycology) she visited frequently.
She's the smaller person in this photo:
(https://i.imgur.com/2G9nLhr.jpg)

She's got an internship/job that pays :)

Daughter two is off to South Africa to compete in another world championship.
That's her grooving on a plastic trumpet.
(https://i.imgur.com/jOkYs8c.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2018, 01:28:28 PM

Awwww. Two beautiful little sproutlings!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 24, 2018, 04:49:48 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 22, 2018, 01:14:53 PM
My 1st daughter came home from a much larger town/city to stay for six months a few back.
She left for university eight years ago, (did phycology) she visited frequently.
She's the smaller person in this photo:
(https://i.imgur.com/2G9nLhr.jpg)

She's got an internship/job that pays :)

Daughter two is off to South Africa to compete in another world championship.
That's her grooving on a plastic trumpet.
(https://i.imgur.com/jOkYs8c.jpg)

Gorgeous pics

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:07:42 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 22, 2018, 01:14:53 PM
My 1st daughter came home from a much larger town/city to stay for six months a few back.
She left for university eight years ago, (did phycology) she visited frequently.
She's the smaller person in this photo:
(https://i.imgur.com/2G9nLhr.jpg)

She's got an internship/job that pays :)

Daughter two is off to South Africa to compete in another world championship.
That's her grooving on a plastic trumpet.
(https://i.imgur.com/jOkYs8c.jpg)

Adorable!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:03:02 AM

September is a rainy month, so I went to the local store to buy an umbrella. I have a tolerance threshold for searching for items in a supermarket, which isn't very high. So after searching for a couple of minutes I approached a store clerk and asked him where the umbrellas were.

"Onde estão as umbrellas?"

"Huh?" :wtf:

"Umbrellas. Onde estão?"

:no idea:

It was then that it hit me that I was saying 'umbrellas' in English. ::) I faked dementia and walked down a random aisle in search of the things I had forgotten the Portuguese word for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 03:23:42 AM

At least you spelled it correctly!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:26:15 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 03:23:42 AM
At least you spelled it correctly!

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:28:29 AM

You should talk to the forum's resident brainist about this dementia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:33:21 AM

Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:28:29 AM
You should talk to the forum's resident brainist about this dementia.

:unsure: Are you implying the dementia was real? :foottap:

:P

It happens. Every now and then I forget words in Portuguese and in English...that's why the best option is to speak a mixture of the two languages! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM

I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM

Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 05, 2018, 05:45:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:33:21 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:28:29 AM
You should talk to the forum's resident brainist about this dementia.

:unsure: Are you implying the dementia was real? :foottap:

:P

It happens. Every now and then I forget words in Portuguese and in English...that's why the best option is to speak a mixture of the two languages! :grin:

Is that Portulish or Engluguese depending on which one dominates?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:52:53 AM

What's on the Gray Mind..? Ratties, spite and evil deeds, of course! He is the God of those things, after all. Mostly ratties, though. Specifically, this rattie;

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 05, 2018, 10:07:44 AM

Are you then a figment of imagination, Asmo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 10:58:35 AM

Yep. :smilenod: One of the benefits of omnipresence, is that it makes one a figment of imagination as well as a bunch of other stuff... Pervert comes to mind... :unsure:

...Nevermind that! Yep. Totally a figment! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2018, 10:59:51 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:03:02 AM
September is a rainy month, so I went to the local store to buy an umbrella. I have a tolerance threshold for searching for items in a supermarket, which isn't very high. So after searching for a couple of minutes I approached a store clerk and asked him where the umbrellas were.

"Onde estão as umbrellas?"

"Huh?" :wtf:

"Umbrellas. Onde estão?"

:no idea:

It was then that it hit me that I was saying 'umbrellas' in English. ::) I faked dementia and walked down a random aisle in search of the things I had forgotten the Portuguese word for.

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 05, 2018, 12:11:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:52:53 AM
What's on the Gray Mind..? Ratties, spite and evil deeds, of course!

~~Have you ever replaced your pet rat?~~
You insensitive bastard, Asmo's rat was irreplaceable.

OK, I'll try again.
After your rat, your most excellent rat, the most excellent that ever was or will be, crossed the giant rainbow, did you between then and now get another rat?

Multiverse

OK, I'll try again.

After your rat, your most excellent rat, the most excellent that ever was or will be in this universe and all existing and possible universes crossed the giant rainbow, did you between thens and nows, get another rat?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 01:03:21 PM

The Asmo, the Great GOD of ratties (Also, evil deeds, spitefulness and stuffy noses, among other things) is... Well, there is no other word for it, really, regrettably rattieless :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 01:06:07 PM

You should get one then. You can have a big one if you like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 01:22:21 PM

Yes, I'm considering getting a couple of ratties for some joy. Being the God of (currently bronchitis-induced) misery is, after all, a miserable job. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:23:12 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 05, 2018, 05:45:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:33:21 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:28:29 AM
You should talk to the forum's resident brainist about this dementia.

:unsure: Are you implying the dementia was real? :foottap:

:P

It happens. Every now and then I forget words in Portuguese and in English...that's why the best option is to speak a mixture of the two languages! :grin:

Is that Portulish or Engluguese depending on which one dominates?

It can be either one. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:27:43 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:52:53 AM
What's on the Gray Mind..? Ratties, spite and evil deeds, of course! He is the God of those things, after all. Mostly ratties, though. Specifically, this rattie;

That's impressive, as rats have an innate fear of cats. However, there was that study in which rat pups who were neglected/not cared for as much by their mothers lost their fear of cats... :thoughtful:

But in the case of the rattie in the video, probably just socialisation with the cat from an early age. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, they say...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:28:49 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

:grin: Tell me, is the dementia real? I'm worried. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:57:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:28:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

:grin: Tell me, is the dementia real? I'm worried. :notsure:

Not in your case :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 06, 2018, 12:54:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:57:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:28:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

:grin: Tell me, is the dementia real? I'm worried. :notsure:

Not in your case :grin:

I think Phinx's "I Want A New War Song" thread indicates she isn't demented, yet.
If she was she'd probably be rediscovering her adolescent favourites.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 02:15:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:57:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:28:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

:grin: Tell me, is the dementia real? I'm worried. :notsure:

Not in your case :grin:

:whew: Thank you! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 02:17:06 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 06, 2018, 12:54:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:57:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 12:28:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 03:41:54 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 03:38:56 AM
I was simply saying the brain is an odd device. And perhaps the forum's brainist, could assist you in understanding why it is so odd.

That it is. :smilenod:

This is beyond my expertise. I shall seek out the forum's brainist! ;D

You called? :grin:

:grin: Tell me, is the dementia real? I'm worried. :notsure:

Not in your case :grin:

I think Phinx's "I Want A New War Song" thread indicates she isn't demented, yet.
If she was she'd probably be rediscovering her adolescent favourites.

:lol: It was just one song!

:snooty:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 02:19:01 PM

I just applied for a higher position in the company that would have me working only 2 miles from home. I'm so nervous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 02:26:17 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I just applied for a higher position in the company that would have me working only 2 miles from home. I'm so nervous.

That's great, Buddy! Fingers crossed. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:56:19 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I just applied for a higher position in the company that would have me working only 2 miles from home. I'm so nervous.

Courage mon ami, courage!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2018, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I just applied for a higher position in the company that would have me working only 2 miles from home. I'm so nervous.

Why? What would be so bad about working that close to home? You could sell your car and get a bike. Or even walk!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on September 06, 2018, 07:05:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2018, 06:52:00 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 02:19:01 PM
I just applied for a higher position in the company that would have me working only 2 miles from home. I'm so nervous.

Why? What would be so bad about working that close to home? You could sell your car and get a bike. Or even walk!

Megan selling the SMLLKAR?
Somehow I doubt it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 07:32:27 PM

LOL. As much as I paid for the car, I'm driving it until the wheels fall off.

I'm nervous because it's a position as a banker and I'm just a teller now. Not sure how qualified I would be for the position. It is nice though because I work for this branch whenever they need help so I know everyone there already.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:39:52 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 06, 2018, 07:32:27 PM
LOL. As much as I paid for the car, I'm driving it until the wheels fall off.

I'm nervous because it's a position as a banker and I'm just a teller now. Not sure how qualified I would be for the position. It is nice though because I work for this branch whenever they need help so I know everyone there already.

Well best of luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 06, 2018, 10:11:13 PM

If my experience with bankers is any indication it can't be that hard. Show up around eight, punch people's info into loan applications, have a long lunch, repeat the info entering, and then jet at around four. You should be more than qualified.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM

Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 01:47:56 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

A horrible that was going to take power now isn't. Yay :frolic:
Literally stabbing a political rival in the guts has to be deplored, at least publicly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:48:07 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

Yes, the guy is a load of shit, but stabbing him is just wrong. I just find it more than a little ironic that he advocates for free access to guns for the Brazilian population -- if he had been shot in the belly he would most likely be dead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:51:47 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 01:47:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

A horrible that was going to take power now isn't. Yay :frolic:
Literally stabbing a political rival in the guts has to be deplored, at least publicly.

It has got me thinking...if someone had killed Hitler before he was elected would that be wrong given the amount of suffering Hitler's Party caused? Sorry to drag Hitler into this, not that the Brazilian Trump is as bad or even as clever, but he is alt-right...:notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 07, 2018, 02:18:23 PM

Got Penicillin for my very dramatic, highly contagious and extremely deadly bronchitis. Now, to see if it's survivable after all... 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 07, 2018, 02:21:34 PM

Knowing what we know now, yes killing hitler would have be a justifiable preemptive strike. But, if he was killed before he was known for what he's known for, he'd be just another poor murder victim.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 02:48:30 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:51:47 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 01:47:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

A horrible that was going to take power now isn't. Yay :frolic:
Literally stabbing a political rival in the guts has to be deplored, at least publicly.

It has got me thinking...if someone had killed Hitler before he was elected would that be wrong given the amount of suffering Hitler's Party caused? Sorry to drag Hitler into this, not that the Brazilian Trump is as bad or even as clever, but he is alt-right...:notsure:

Everything is so partisan these days.
The thought of the other side taking power...
They are They are They are They are not us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on September 07, 2018, 03:00:08 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

Yes, the guy is a load of shit, but stabbing him is just wrong. I just find it more than a little ironic that he advocates for free access to guns for the Brazilian population -- if he had been shot in the belly he would most likely be dead.

Yeah, but these sorts generally don't understand irony...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 07, 2018, 05:20:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 07, 2018, 02:18:23 PM
Got Penicillin for my very dramatic, highly contagious and extremely deadly bronchitis. Now, to see if it's survivable after all... 8)

Hope you get better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2018, 05:33:29 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 07, 2018, 05:20:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 07, 2018, 02:18:23 PM
Got Penicillin for my very dramatic, highly contagious and extremely deadly bronchitis. Now, to see if it's survivable after all... 8)

Hope you get better.

I second that, keep taking the tablets, Asmo!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 07, 2018, 08:47:55 PM

Right now, I work night shift. However, there is a day shift position coming open. It has regular hours and I would no longer be on the production floor. The pay is a bit better too. Although with the higher pay comes more responsibility. I'm still a bit ambivalent about it, however.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 11:38:22 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 02:48:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:51:47 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 07, 2018, 01:47:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2018, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 01:01:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 11:24:18 PM
Our very own "Brazilian Trump" was stabbed while on campaign.

There's a good chance he'll die from septicemia since his intestines were cut and its contents leaked into the body cavity. If he doesn't die there's a good chance he'll rack up a load more votes and win the Presidential race.

I have mixed feelings about this.

Like you don't wish either to apply?

Perhaps he will be so sick he doesn't want to carry on?

Naw, too much to hope for . . .

Some BBC commentators have taken up the "Brazil's Trump" tag.

A horrible that was going to take power now isn't. Yay :frolic:
Literally stabbing a political rival in the guts has to be deplored, at least publicly.

It has got me thinking...if someone had killed Hitler before he was elected would that be wrong given the amount of suffering Hitler's Party caused? Sorry to drag Hitler into this, not that the Brazilian Trump is as bad or even as clever, but he is alt-right...:notsure:

Everything is so partisan these days.
The thought of the other side taking power...
They are They are They are They are not us.

Oh, I refuse to be associated with alt-right Christian apologists with an unhealthy fetish for guns.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 08, 2018, 03:01:44 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2018, 11:38:22 PM

Oh, I refuse to be associated with alt-right Christian apologists with an unhealthy fetish for guns.

I draw the line at the unhealthy gun fetish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 08, 2018, 04:52:24 PM

This ain't so laid back but . . .

I am sitting here lookibg at a few hundred quid's worth of photographic kit, ignoring whats in the cupboard. Lovely toys, fascinating but. Whst do I do with this kit? Not a lot.

Then a memory came from about 50 years ago, I was tskingca photo of my motger in the garden, she asked me if I had ecer thought of buying a ciné camera. I said, "No, because I would have to make properly produced films, not just holiday movies etc. No time for that in the RAF."

There is something of this now. I cannot be bothered taking photos of things that a thousand others, or more, have taken before me. But I am far less able now to go roving the wild or unusual places looking for new things, creative shots (which I am not that good at!) The photo comp with "Row" as a subject was good for me, a chsnce to be a bit creative there (plus the luck of finding a couple having a public shouting match!).

Been looking at the idea of "still life" compositions, need a backdrop for what I want to do and no space in my little room (stuffed with furniture as it is) to set on up. Really need some grass or grass-like stuff - thinking of dyeing a towel . . .

It's a problem of the psyche as much as anything, if I had another room for a "studio/workshop" would it be better? At least I could leave stuff set up then, not have to put all the photographic stuff away to use the computer etc! I love my toys, but need to find suitable employment for them. And me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 08, 2018, 06:07:13 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 08, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
This ain't so laid back but . . .

I am sitting here lookibg at a few hundred quid's worth of photographic kit, ignoring whats in the cupboard. Lovely toys, fascinating but. Whst do I do with this kit? Not a lot.

Then a memory came from about 50 years ago, I was tskingca photo of my motger in the garden, she asked me if I had ecer thought of buying a ciné camera. I said, "No, because I would have to make properly produced films, not just holiday movies etc. No time for that in the RAF."

There is something of this now. I cannot be bothered taking photos of things that a thousand others, or more, have taken before me. But I am far less able now to go roving the wild or unusual places looking for new things, creative shots (which I am not that good at!) The photo comp with "Row" as a subject was good for me, a chsnce to be a bit creative there (plus the luck of finding a couple having a public shouting match!).

Been looking at the idea of "still life" compositions, need a backdrop for what I want to do and no space in my little room (stuffed with furniture as it is) to set on up. Really need some grass or grass-like stuff - thinking of dyeing a towel . . .

It's a problem of the psyche as much as anything, if I had another room for a "studio/workshop" would it be better? At least I could leave stuff set up then, not have to put all the photographic stuff away to use the computer etc! I love my toys, but need to find suitable employment for them. And me.

I don't think one needs expensive equipment to create good photos. On the other hand, I also think technically-minded people like you and I (to a degree) can get much pleasure from simply handling and appreciating good tools, without feeling we necessarily have to produce anything. Perhaps yours is just another valid way to pursue an interest in photography.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 08, 2018, 07:41:42 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 08, 2018, 06:07:13 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 08, 2018, 04:52:24 PM
This ain't so laid back but . . .

I am sitting here lookibg at a few hundred quid's worth of photographic kit, ignoring whats in the cupboard. Lovely toys, fascinating but. Whst do I do with this kit? Not a lot.

Then a memory came from about 50 years ago, I was tskingca photo of my motger in the garden, she asked me if I had ecer thought of buying a ciné camera. I said, "No, because I would have to make properly produced films, not just holiday movies etc. No time for that in the RAF."

There is something of this now. I cannot be bothered taking photos of things that a thousand others, or more, have taken before me. But I am far less able now to go roving the wild or unusual places looking for new things, creative shots (which I am not that good at!) The photo comp with "Row" as a subject was good for me, a chsnce to be a bit creative there (plus the luck of finding a couple having a public shouting match!).

Been looking at the idea of "still life" compositions, need a backdrop for what I want to do and no space in my little room (stuffed with furniture as it is) to set on up. Really need some grass or grass-like stuff - thinking of dyeing a towel . . .

It's a problem of the psyche as much as anything, if I had another room for a "studio/workshop" would it be better? At least I could leave stuff set up then, not have to put all the photographic stuff away to use the computer etc! I love my toys, but need to find suitable employment for them. And me.

I don't think one needs expensive equipment to create good photos. On the other hand, I also think technically-minded people like you and I (to a degree) can get much pleasure from simply handling and appreciating good tools, without feeling we necessarily have to produce anything. Perhaps yours is just another valid way to pursue an interest in photography.

Hmm, thanks, Hermes. The same goes for my eorkshop, I can't resist tools and spend more yime up there setting things up, making even more tools! There is aljmit as yo how much DIY one can do in a tiny flat, one normally only gets to design and install a kitchen a couple of times in one's life. Shelves are, well, just shelves. Anything I make has to fit through the loft hatch or be in components.

So, I keep reminding friends that I have the ways and means to change tap washers, install locks, door bells, repair chairs etc etc just so I can get something "productive" done. Sharpened loads of knives, shears, scissors, pruners etc lately.

Suppose I should really do some Youtube stuff, share some tips and experience out there, but I am strangely reticent about it. Bo problem at all standing in front of an audience but a camera? Would need to get some movie editing software as well . . .

There is this crazy "dichotomy" in me between being very practical yet all psychometric aptitude testing, over 40 years, points towards literary work, research etc. My avatar says it all . . .(oh, 'cept I can't play the guitar, tried once but, no go.)

So I spend some time in the attic, some time playing with the camera and some time editing Carol's book - half of which is checking her historical and factual references and statements (she ended up with Norman England having 148-153% of the land owned by the various classes in society!) and spelling(! :) )/grammatical errors or suggesting alternative words or phrasing. Carol complained that I was being "too pedantic" to start with, until she really read my changes - now she accepts almost all of them. Damned hard work though, takes a couple hours to do 6 or 7 pages. Then my neck and back need a rest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 08, 2018, 09:29:08 PM

Probably the most successful youtube creator who focuses on tools and projects never shows anything more revealing than his wrists on camera. It's a popular way to get content out there and you don't have to have big "toys" to produce good, useful videos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 08, 2018, 10:05:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 08, 2018, 09:29:08 PM
Probably the most successful youtube creator who focuses on tools and projects never shows anything more revealing than his wrists on camera. It's a popular way to get content out there and you don't have to have big "toys" to produce good, useful videos.

Yeah, I see that, no talking needed if you assume the audience already knows most of the stuff!

A smartphone can record half decent images, either of my cameras will be better than that. Should have filmed making my new worktop, the one with all the holes. Then filmed using it. Not a lot of experience filming/editing and don't really want another add-on project at the moment!

At the moment the attic is at a decent work temperature. A couple of weeks ago it was only about one hour in the morning before it got too hot. In the winter it will get too cold all day, except for emergencies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 08, 2018, 10:28:41 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 07, 2018, 02:18:23 PM
Got Penicillin for my very dramatic, highly contagious and extremely deadly bronchitis. Now, to see if it's survivable after all... 8)

So far, so good?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 08, 2018, 10:29:22 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 07, 2018, 08:47:55 PM
Right now, I work night shift. However, there is a day shift position coming open. It has regular hours and I would no longer be on the production floor. The pay is a bit better too. Although with the higher pay comes more responsibility. I'm still a bit ambivalent about it, however.

What sort of work is it? Office stuff?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 09, 2018, 02:42:32 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 08, 2018, 10:05:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 08, 2018, 09:29:08 PM
Probably the most successful youtube creator who focuses on tools and projects never shows anything more revealing than his wrists on camera. It's a popular way to get content out there and you don't have to have big "toys" to produce good, useful videos.

Yeah, I see that, no talking needed if you assume the audience already knows most of the stuff!

A smartphone can record half decent images, either of my cameras will be better than that. Should have filmed making my new worktop, the one with all the holes. Then filmed using it. Not a lot of experience filming/editing and don't really want another add-on project at the moment!

At the moment the attic is at a decent work temperature. A couple of weeks ago it was only about one hour in the morning before it got too hot. In the winter it will get too cold all day, except for emergencies.

The small shop channels are cool. So are the big ones. One fellow named Jeremy Fielding has a small shed where he builds all kinds of projects using mostly scrounged electric motors. Very neat stuff.

Then you have Brian Block, a man who put a 47,000 pound horizontal boring mill in his barn. Without. Any. Help. He also dropped a radial arm drill that was so big it broke the concerte and snapped the drill in half. He probably could've used some help for that one!

He fixed it though. Welding cast iron overhead is a bitch too...

Then there are the in between channels like Physics Anonymous. Their main project is a fabricated surface grinder but that one seems to have run out of steam lately. They did some neat work leveling the ladder framework they built for the ways though. Lots of fiddling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 09, 2018, 05:24:16 AM

^

Yes, JJ, the ingenuity of some of these people is a real joy. I also love some of the cobbled together stuff in "less developed" countries, there are some really practical and inventive thinkers out there.

Hmm, there are thise who might think taking such pleasure in the workshop achievments of others a bit nerdy - but it beats the hell out of watching 22 people kick a ball about or wstch and listen to some group twanging guitars and banging drums. OK, there is less tribal element but some of us just ain't tribalists! At least our guys (and a few gals) have a useful, tangible product that can be every bit as satisfying to the psyche..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2018, 04:43:12 PM

So sleepy... :yawn:

I woke up way too early today (6h30).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 11, 2018, 05:04:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
So sleepy... :yawn:

I woke up way too early today (6h30).

Hope you made good, productive use of all that extra waking time, Silver!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2018, 05:12:57 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 11, 2018, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 11, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
So sleepy... :yawn:

I woke up way too early today (6h30).

Hope you made good, productive use of all that extra waking time, Silver!

Well, an hour was spent getting to campus so I wouldn't call that part productive, but for practically the rest I was assisting a class (I'm practically an unpaid teacher's assistant now). The class started at 8h30 so I've got some residual sleepy dust in my eyes, but even so I guess it was a productive morning. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2018, 05:11:59 AM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/41543486_1612804888826166_6822280882242453504_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&oh=836c091743dc8df0bfb0569d86662072&oe=5C2511EF)

Yep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2018, 06:01:47 AM

OMA, I just put that up on the FB HAF page, thinking of you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2018, 12:32:38 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2018, 06:01:47 AM
OMA, I just put that up on the FB HAF page, thinking of you!

:lol:

By all means, spread the comic! :grin: Procrastination needs to be seen in a different light!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 12, 2018, 12:38:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 12, 2018, 12:32:38 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2018, 06:01:47 AM
OMA, I just put that up on the FB HAF page, thinking of you!

:lol:

By all means, spread the comic! :grin: Procrastination needs to be seen in a different light!

Is the antonym of 'procastination' 'anticrastionation'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 12, 2018, 02:56:29 PM

I'd like to be able to procrastinate, I just never get around to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM

I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 13, 2018, 04:33:37 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

Oh? Into pumkins are you, Buddy?

:grin:

Looks like it would make a great roller blind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 04:52:22 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 13, 2018, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

Oh? Into pumkins are you, Buddy?

:grin:

Looks like it would make a great roller blind.

Oh yeah, They're my favorite. :lol:

If I do buy it, I will probably use it for lining a skirt or shirt. I love doing a plain color on the outer layer and a fun print on the inside

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 13, 2018, 05:56:08 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 13, 2018, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

Oh? Into pumkins are you, Buddy?

:grin:

Looks like it would make a great roller blind.

Oh yeah, They're my favorite. :lol:

If I do buy it, I will probably use it for lining a skirt or shirt. I love doing a plain color on the outer layer and a fun print on the inside

Like the guy wearing fur lined trousers who smiles at the cold weather, and everyone wonders why! Only special people find out why. Hidden pleasure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 14, 2018, 04:18:48 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

:lol: Depending on the texture, I would make a scarf or shawl out of it. It would go with my Halloween Witch look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on September 14, 2018, 03:08:20 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

It's not showing any photos to Aussie viewers. :bigspecs:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 09:15:46 PM

I'm feeling exceptionally low today. I should've been a good day too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 14, 2018, 11:17:15 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

I know what you mean. I do wood working, and when I go to the "wood boutique"- a store where they sell stuff at a ridiculous markup, because no one else carries it- if I find a piece of wood with some spectacular figure in the grain, I will buy it. I've been doing this for years, so that I would have a supply when I retired. At the time of purchase, I had no idea what I would build with it. There are special totes that I built to hold the wood so that it wouldn't warp, which would render it useless. They are 1 foot wide, 2 feet long and 6 inches deep. All full, and there are 8, I think. It's a sickness. :D Now that I'm retired, I'm digging into them, when I can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 15, 2018, 05:17:23 AM

Quote from: Fireball on September 14, 2018, 11:17:15 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 13, 2018, 03:46:52 PM
I was browsing a fabric website to kill some time and came across this (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0536881/alexander-henry-haunted-house-belindas-big-kitty-smoke).

I honestly have no idea what I would use it for but I need it.

I know what you mean. I do wood working, and when I go to the "wood boutique"- a store where they sell stuff at a ridiculous markup, because no one else carries it- if I find a piece of wood with some spectacular figure in the grain, I will buy it. I've been doing this for years, so that I would have a supply when I retired. At the time of purchase, I had no idea what I would build with it. There are special totes that I built to hold the wood so that it wouldn't warp, which would render it useless. They are 1 foot wide, 2 feet long and 6 inches deep. All full, and there are 8, I think. It's a sickness. :D Now that I'm retired, I'm digging into them, when I can.

Dave and I recently discussed the similar phenomenon of photographers who get more pleasure from owning and handling lenses and other photo gear than actually taking photos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 15, 2018, 08:17:42 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 09:15:46 PM
I'm feeling exceptionally low today. I should've been a good day too.

[[[[man hug]]]]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 17, 2018, 08:39:31 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2018, 09:15:46 PM
I'm feeling exceptionally low today. I should've been a good day too.

That sucks, JJ. Hope you are feeling better today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 17, 2018, 08:46:48 PM

(https://christophereppig.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/twisted-doodle.png?w=433&h=624)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 17, 2018, 11:03:37 PM

A little over two weeks until I give my first class to almost 60 undergraduates. I almost feel sick every time I think about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 17, 2018, 11:44:28 PM

If you want to graduate from almost feeling sick to full blown nausea Argentium, just imagine them naked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 18, 2018, 12:54:11 AM

Quote from: No one on September 17, 2018, 11:44:28 PM
If you want to graduate from almost feeling sick to full blown nausea Argentium, just imagine them naked.

Hee hee, that's just what I was thinking. But I taught high school, which would have been just a bit inappropriate. :D

Anyway, Silver, just remember that you know more than they do, by orders of magnitude. You'll do fine. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM

Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2018, 02:23:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

Seconded with enthusiasm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:38:42 AM

Quote from: No one on September 17, 2018, 11:44:28 PM
If you want to graduate from almost feeling sick to full blown nausea Argentium, just imagine them naked.

;D I can't risk feeling nauseous while giving the class! Besides, what if a Freudian slip betraying my thoughts finds its way into my speech? :-X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 12:50:56 AM

You're definitely smarter than me but, in that situation, I suggest honesty. Simply say that you don't know and then figure out the answer after class. Once you're a world renowned lecturer in about twenty years it'll be tough for a student to stump you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 01:33:26 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 12:50:56 AM
You're definitely smarter than me but, in that situation, I suggest honesty. Simply say that you don't know and then figure out the answer after class. Once you're a world renowned lecturer in about twenty years it'll be tough for a student to stump you.

I'm really not that smart, I can barely get by at times! I like your answer! :thumbsup: And you're right, I should just say something like 'that's a good question. So good in fact, that I don't have an answer, but will do a little research and answer it next week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 19, 2018, 08:22:46 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 01:33:26 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 12:50:56 AM
You're definitely smarter than me but, in that situation, I suggest honesty. Simply say that you don't know and then figure out the answer after class. Once you're a world renowned lecturer in about twenty years it'll be tough for a student to stump you.

I'm really not that smart, I can barely get by at times! I like your answer! :thumbsup: And you're right, I should just say something like 'that's a good question. So good in fact, that I don't have an answer, but will do a little research and answer it next week.

They ssy that an instructor need only be two steps head of the class to be safe - but there is always the bright smart-ass who reads ahead (or is on the second time round and enjoys taunting instructors.)

"An excellent question and one that deserves exploration - perhaps you could do that research as an extra assignment and tell us all about it next week?" seems the perfect response if you can pull it off!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2018, 01:58:50 PM

I had a kid one time in a physics class that got a book and did some reading, then asked some questions in class, on the first day. I gave him an "isn't that cute?" smirk and explained that we wouldn't be covering that in that class. It was actually out of scope. We were covering electrostatics and he had some questions about Quantum Mechanics. He had enough trouble with E=IR that I wasn't too concerned about having to cover the math for QM. Some kids just do that to derail the lecture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 19, 2018, 04:07:48 PM

I woke up incredibly tired this morning and when I went to check my FitBit to see how I slept, it shows that I was awake for an hour and a half. I have no memory of this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:25:25 PM

How does it know you were awake?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 19, 2018, 05:27:18 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:25:25 PM
How does it know you were awake?

I think it senses movement and heartbeat. It can tell awake vs light sleep vs deep sleep

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:35:00 PM

That's a little creepy. But I kinda want one. Just to find out how much I'm actually sleeping. Can't be much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 19, 2018, 05:51:14 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:35:00 PM
That's a little creepy. But I kinda want one. Just to find out how much I'm actually sleeping. Can't be much.

It is actually really helpful. I go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day and I couldn't figure out why I was still always tired. Turns out I am a really restless sleeper and I don't go into deep sleep very much. Plus I use it to keep track of steps and exercise. Helped me lose ten pounds this summer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 08:30:57 PM

I might try one of the knockoff fit bits. $130 is a little steep for something I couldn't wear most of the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 19, 2018, 09:10:53 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 19, 2018, 05:27:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:25:25 PM
How does it know you were awake?

I think it senses movement and heartbeat. It can tell awake vs light sleep vs deep sleep

With my sleep patterns (lousy, up to three visits to the bathtoom, constant turning to relieve the pain in my hips, shortage of breath "fits", those disturbances causing lots of dreams . . .) it would get rather confused and unreliable I suspect!

But, I suppose the name "fitbit" indicates it is not for us falling-apart-at-the-joints ancient ones. My cardiac inplant keeps tabsbon my hesrt rste but I cannot interogate that myself. Have slept with a recording pulse-oximeter clamped to my finger. Oxygen usually just within range but, due to the implant's programming my pulse can go from 60mpb (pacemaker resting rate) to 100bpm just turning over in bed. At 120bpm the implant starts its therapeutic protcol - that can end with a defib shock if it fails to slow the pace . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 11:12:10 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 19, 2018, 05:27:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2018, 05:25:25 PM
How does it know you were awake?

I think it senses movement and heartbeat. It can tell awake vs light sleep vs deep sleep

What about nightmares? Those will raise your heartbeat and perhaps cause you to move as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 01:41:49 AM

It's kind of hard to explain over text so I took a screenshot of the app here (https://m.imgur.com/a/WV3gFlQ). That's a normal night of sleep for me.

(https://i.imgur.com/iGIGtDL.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 20, 2018, 04:25:42 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 01:41:49 AM
It's kind of hard to explain over text so I took a screenshot of the app here (https://m.imgur.com/a/WV3gFlQ). That's a normal night of sleep for me.

I am wondering what they are actually measuring to determine those sleep states, thought it took an EEG to do so. I am assuming this is a ""wristwatch" type device?

Even pulse rate is not that reliable from other than reliable - tight - skin contact or via clip on light sensors. Even then that would not be a decent indicator of sleep state. Not saying it is a con, just musing on possibilities considering the technoligy I know of.

A little later: seems the science community are as sceptical as me:

QuoteMany fitness trackers measure not only the number of steps you take every day and the calories you burn, but also your sleep habits, with some trackers even claiming to measure the time you spend in each stage of sleep.

Although it might be fun to pore over the data, sleep experts say they are skeptical of fitness wristbands' accuracy in measuring sleep.

Popular trackers, such as the Fitbit Force, include a sleep mode that aims to provide users with some insight into their shuteye, such as how long they slept, and how many times they were restless or woke up. Some trackers go a step further: the Jawbone UP breaks down sleep time into deep and light stages, and the Basis B1 recently launched a new sleep analysis that aims to measure REM sleep in addition to deep and light sleep stages.

Fitness trackers' ability to measure sleep often comes from sensors called accelerometers, which detect a wearer's motion, along with the speed and direction of that motion.

Experts say that while most trackers can in theory tell when a person is awake versus asleep, they are prone to mistakes. And as far as distinguishing sleep stages, trackers that include only an accelerometer as their sensor, "can't do what they claim," said Hawley Montgomery-Downs, a sleep researcher and associate professor at West Virginia University, who has studied the accuracy of sleep trackers. [Best Fitness Tracker Bands]

That's because although an accelerometer monitors your movement, "you move the same amount whether you're in deep sleep, or lighter stages of sleep," Montgomery-Downs said.

https://www.livescience.com/42710-fitness-trackers-sleep-monitoring-accuracy.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 04:30:20 AM

Fitbit charge 2. I'm not going to argue that it's the most accurate, but for the most part it is pretty spot on for recording when I wake up. It clocks the times that I'll get woken up by the cats when u forget to kick them out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 20, 2018, 04:38:20 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 04:30:20 AM
Fitbit charge 2. I'm not going to argue that it's the most accurate, but for the most part it is pretty spot on for recording when I wake up. It clocks the times that I'll get woken up by the cats when u forget to kick them out.

Thanks, Buddy, but I did what I ought to have done before asking, looked up the general idea of the devices - see my addition to my post.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 20, 2018, 05:24:10 AM

This is a fascinating subject!

QuoteCardiovascular Activity One of the possible functions of sleep is to give the heart a chance to rest from the constant demands of waking life. As compared to wakefulness, during non-REM sleep there is an overall reduction in heart rate and blood pressure. During REM sleep, however, there is a more pronounced variation in cardiovascular activity, with overall increases in blood pressure and heart rate. Additionally, changes in blood flow that cause erections to occur in males or swelling of the clitoris in females is characteristic of REM sleep The underlying reason for these considerable neural and physiological variations in REM sleep is currently unknown, and may be a by-product of REM-related changes in nervous system activity or related to dream content.

http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/science/what/characteristics

Maybe, with enough processing of body movement and heart rate, via a decent algorithm of course, you could get a, sort of, approximation of sleep quality on a good ~~day~~ night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 20, 2018, 05:47:36 AM

My clamp on the finger oxy/pulse gizmo is fun to use but I suspect that it lies. I can put in on one finger of my right hand and get a reading and when transferred to the left hand the reading is different. I can cheat the gizmo by using deep inhalations that almost surely raises my oxy reading. My device has a graph that displays my pulse rate and the inevitable glitches in the heart rate. It seems that I have long had an irregular heart beat. I hesitate to call it arithmia but that is probably what it is. That has been going on for some twenty years or more and I have not had any chest pains or other indications of heart episodes. Nonetheless it does capture my attention. At this age I reality tells me that Imay not be long for this world. Meanwhile I do whatever I want to do without any noticeable distress. Rowing machine, bike riding, kayak paddling and so on does not seem to change my ability to function.

One of these days I will have a fatal episode and one of the things that concerns me is that I will not be able to continue my forays into the HAf forum. I am going to miss you guys when that happens. Meanwhile ...............I wish my forum friends the best of everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 20, 2018, 08:05:31 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 20, 2018, 05:47:36 AM
One of these days I will have a fatal episode and one of the things that concerns me is that I will not be able to continue my forays into the HAf forum. I am going to miss you guys when that happens. Meanwhile ...............I wish my forum friends the best of everything.

Icarus, I've also thought about that. Before my hip replacement I asked my daughter to inform HAF if I should die under the knife. Perhaps I should put an "inform HAF" clause in my will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 20, 2018, 08:53:55 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 20, 2018, 05:47:36 AM
My clamp on the finger oxy/pulse gizmo is fun to use but I suspect that it lies. I can put in on one finger of my right hand and get a reading and when transferred to the left hand the reading is different.

The pulse rate should be the same, blood pressure can be assymetrical so the amplitude and shape of the plethismographic display might be different.

QuoteI can cheat the gizmo by using deep inhalations that almost surely raises my oxy reading. My device has a graph that displays my pulse rate and the inevitable glitches in the heart rate. It seems that I have long had an irregular heart beat. I hesitate to call it arithmia but that is probably what it is. That has been going on for some twenty years or more and I have not had any chest pains or other indications of heart episodes. Nonetheless it does capture my attention. At this age I reality tells me that Imay not be long for this world. Meanwhile I do whatever I want to do without any noticeable distress. Rowing machine, bike riding, kayak paddling and so on does not seem to change my ability to function.

One of these days I will have a fatal episode and one of the things that concerns me is that I will not be able to continue my forays into the HAf forum. I am going to miss you guys when that happens. Meanwhile ...............I wish my forum friends the best of everything.

Do you get short of breath? Trouble is, unless there is a sudden, gross change in heart rhythm, as I suffered, it can be dismissed as "just getting older". Which, of course, it is . . . I would strongly advise you to get it checked, Icarus, if it is atrial fibrillation it can csuse clots to form in the heart. Apart from the impact on the wallet over there warfarin is pretty low on side effects, you may bleed a little longer with cuts (I don't), the necessary regular checks are the worst one!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2018, 04:30:22 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 01:41:49 AM
It's kind of hard to explain over text so I took a screenshot of the app here (https://m.imgur.com/a/WV3gFlQ). That's a normal night of sleep for me.

Your REM phase looks normal-ish, in total around 2 hours should be spent in REM for someone your age. It's funny that the app signals that you woke up during the last REM cycle, typically in EEGs REM brainwaves are very similar to those you have when awake. Though yeah, I know the tracker doesn't record brainwaves...

The tracker's accuracy aside, a good night's sleep for someone in their 20s will typically have that amount of REM sleep, have less and you'll feel you've got a sleep deficit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2018, 04:33:49 PM

Quote from: Icarus on September 20, 2018, 05:47:36 AM
One of these days I will have a fatal episode and one of the things that concerns me is that I will not be able to continue my forays into the HAf forum. I am going to miss you guys when that happens. Meanwhile ...............I wish my forum friends the best of everything.

I really hope that day, inevitable for all of us, is way into the future, Icarus!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 21, 2018, 05:47:25 AM

Thanks xSP. I hope so too. Living is good. Not living spoils all the fun, love, happiness, fascination with this earth and its wonderous beauty, friendships, spirited conversations, apple pie, motherhood, and all the rest. My glass is more than half full. If I believed in the almighty, I would thank him/her/it with regularity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 21, 2018, 04:19:24 PM

Quote from: Icarus on September 21, 2018, 05:47:25 AM
Thanks xSP. I hope so too. Living is good. Not living spoils all the fun, love, happiness, fascination with this earth and its wonderous beauty, friendships, spirited conversations, apple pie, motherhood, and all the rest. My glass is more than half full. If I believed in the almighty, I would thank him/her/it with regularity.

:cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 21, 2018, 04:28:49 PM

Yesterday evening I went on a family outing to the cinema with my mother, sister and niece to watch the kid's film 'The House With A Clock On Its Walls'. Before it started, they ran the trailers for films like 'The Nun' and 'Halloween', both of which are definitely not movies for children. :deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2018, 05:17:03 PM

They probably don't do it on purpose ::) but that's kind of how I think it is. Movies have always had trailers for stuff kids shouldn't be exposed to at the kid movies. It's also sad the way movie ratings have devolved. When I was 17, a friend and I went to the drive-in to see a movie called "Cry of the Banshee", which was rated R, for 18 or older. The worst scene of the movie was where a rabid dog was walking the street, snarling and foaming at the mouth. Now, PG shows have people getting shot full of holes and dying. Go figure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 22, 2018, 12:49:26 AM

Silver, those trailers are in English language. Is that common in your society? Do most of the viewers speak English well enough to comprehend the plot?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 01:16:59 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2018, 05:17:03 PM
They probably don't do it on purpose ::) but that's kind of how I think it is. Movies have always had trailers for stuff kids shouldn't be exposed to at the kid movies. It's also sad the way movie ratings have devolved. When I was 17, a friend and I went to the drive-in to see a movie called "Cry of the Banshee", which was rated R, for 18 or older. The worst scene of the movie was where a rabid dog was walking the street, snarling and foaming at the mouth. Now, PG shows have people getting shot full of holes and dying. Go figure.

Yeah, they probably didn't read the memo that it's a movie for pre-teens. ::) My niece is 9 and was told to cover her eyes, otherwise there's a good chance she won't get any sleep this week.

But guns, bullets and death are so commonplace nowadays in films (and in video games and the news), it's not like it's actually scaring anybody anymore. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 01:22:48 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 01:16:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2018, 05:17:03 PM
They probably don't do it on purpose ::) but that's kind of how I think it is. Movies have always had trailers for stuff kids shouldn't be exposed to at the kid movies. It's also sad the way movie ratings have devolved. When I was 17, a friend and I went to the drive-in to see a movie called "Cry of the Banshee", which was rated R, for 18 or older. The worst scene of the movie was where a rabid dog was walking the street, snarling and foaming at the mouth. Now, PG shows have people getting shot full of holes and dying. Go figure.

Yeah, they probably didn't read the memo that it's a movie for pre-teens. ::) My niece is 9 and was told to cover her eyes, otherwise there's a good chance she won't get any sleep this week.

But guns, bullets and death are so commonplace nowadays in films (and in video games and the news), it's not like it's actually scaring anybody anymore. ;)

'tis a sad state of affairs indeed, on how inured people are to that violence and bloodshed. It's why I don't watch TV. I call it death porn. My wife watches that schlock all the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 01:29:36 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 22, 2018, 12:49:26 AM
Silver, those trailers are in English language. Is that common in your society? Do most of the viewers speak English well enough to comprehend the plot?

Films can be dubbed in Portuguese (awful to watch actors speak in a voice that is not their own and doesn't even sync properly with their lips) or subtitled. Most literate adults prefer to watch subtitled films but even if a person can read well and fast enough, most lack competence in the English language to understand without subtitles.

Since most people in Brazilian society as a whole are subpar readers, most will prefer dubbed films. Even the most widely watched news network only airs dubbed films.

Young people nowadays are generally way better speakers than older generations, but even so it depends a lot on a person's education and just how important parents thought putting them through extra language classes was. I don't know just how well they can follow a plot relying just on their listening skill, though. Listening is a skill that needs to be practised in order to train one's ear, and when there are subtitles available, who's gonna listen to what's being said?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 01:31:13 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 01:22:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 01:16:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2018, 05:17:03 PM
They probably don't do it on purpose ::) but that's kind of how I think it is. Movies have always had trailers for stuff kids shouldn't be exposed to at the kid movies. It's also sad the way movie ratings have devolved. When I was 17, a friend and I went to the drive-in to see a movie called "Cry of the Banshee", which was rated R, for 18 or older. The worst scene of the movie was where a rabid dog was walking the street, snarling and foaming at the mouth. Now, PG shows have people getting shot full of holes and dying. Go figure.

Yeah, they probably didn't read the memo that it's a movie for pre-teens. ::) My niece is 9 and was told to cover her eyes, otherwise there's a good chance she won't get any sleep this week.

But guns, bullets and death are so commonplace nowadays in films (and in video games and the news), it's not like it's actually scaring anybody anymore. ;)

'tis a sad state of affairs indeed, on how inured people are to that violence and bloodshed. It's why I don't watch TV. I call it death porn. My wife watches that schlock all the time.

That's a good reason. :smilenod: I don't watch TV because they only air crap but I don't mind all the violence anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 06:46:47 AM

Had some slightly worrying symptoms earlier. Waiting for ambulance. Don't worry if you hear nothing for a day or two, may be going in for observation. Internet a variable thing in our hospital.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 08:26:14 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 06:46:47 AM
Had some slightly worrying symptoms earlier. Waiting for ambulance. Don't worry if you hear nothing for a day or two, may be going in for observation. Internet a variable thing in our hospital.

I only saw this now. If you can access the internet, please keep us updated on what's going on. Best of luck, Dave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 09:26:16 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 06:46:47 AM
Had some slightly worrying symptoms earlier. Waiting for ambulance. Don't worry if you hear nothing for a day or two, may be going in for observation. Internet a variable thing in our hospital.

I only saw this now. If you can access the internet, please keep us updated on what's going on. Best of luck, Dave.

Thanks, Hermes.

Yup, still got free access to Internet on this phone. Typing might be worse though.

In A&E/ER waiting for doc. Feel OKish now, not hooked up to EC/KG. Allowed to go and get my own coffee and biscuits, rules have changed a bit.

But it seemed to come and go before, just hoping it goes and gets lost!

Someobpne ejsewhere evidently suffering badly judging by noise.

Time for another coffee, will keep in touch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 11:06:11 AM

Very impressed with new ambulance tech. Gone are the large paper form, huge ecg machine and seperate blood pressure one - now one small box for that both connects by NFC to hand held touch screen minicomputer that can send data to the hospital before I arrive.

Not yet fully iintegrated, can't call up old ecgs and compare but step in tight direction.

Waiting nore blood results and specialist opinion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 12:04:25 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 11:06:11 AM
Very impressed with new ambulance tech. Gone are the large paper form, huge ecg machine and seperate blood pressure one - now one small box for that both connects by NFC to hand held touch screen minicomputer that can send data to the hospital before I arrive.

Not yet fully iintegrated, can't call up old ecgs and compare but step in tight direction.

Waiting nore blood results and specialist opinion.

Thanks for the update. Whatever it is, it has had a good effect on your typing.

Have those pesky CNN reporters been bothering you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:08:29 PM

Second blood tests went in right direction - less of the nasty protein stuff in the blood than in the first.

They threw me out in the wind and rain . . . But I only had to wait ten minutes for a bus to town. Where I treated myself to egg, bacon and chips.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 01:24:34 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:08:29 PM
Second blood tests went in right direction - less of the nasty protein stuff in the blood than in the first.

They threw me out in the wind and rain . . . But I only had to wait ten minutes for a bus to town. Where I treated myself to egg, bacon and chips.

Good news! Glad you're OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 01:41:14 PM

Alright Dave, once you get that breakfast down I want you back in the attic. Pronto!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:41:44 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 01:24:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:08:29 PM
Second blood tests went in right direction - less of the nasty protein stuff in the blood than in the first.

They threw me out in the wind and rain . . . But I only had to wait ten minutes for a bus to town. Where I treated myself to egg, bacon and chips.

Good news! Glad you're OK.

Thanks again, Hermes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:44:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 01:41:14 PM
Alright Dave, once you get that breakfast down I want you back in the attic. Pronto!

Can I have a cuppa and deal with my neighbour/snailmail/email/posts first please, JJ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 22, 2018, 02:28:12 PM

That was quite a scare, Dave! Glad it turned out ok!

(admit it, you just wanted to ride in the ambulance, didn't you? :grin: :P ;) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 02:31:40 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:44:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 01:41:14 PM
Alright Dave, once you get that breakfast down I want you back in the attic. Pronto!

Can I have a cuppa and deal with my neighbour/snailmail/email/posts first please, JJ?

Couple what?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 22, 2018, 02:47:20 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 02:31:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:44:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 01:41:14 PM
Alright Dave, once you get that breakfast down I want you back in the attic. Pronto!

Can I have a cuppa and deal with my neighbour/snailmail/email/posts first please, JJ?

Couple what?

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 03:18:35 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 02:31:40 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:44:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2018, 01:41:14 PM
Alright Dave, once you get that breakfast down I want you back in the attic. Pronto!

Can I have a cuppa and deal with my neighbour/snailmail/email/posts first please, JJ?

Couple what?

Tsk, forgot you speak American . . .

'Cuppa' or 'cupper' = 'cup of (usually) tea"

Mint infusion in my case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 03:23:12 PM

Yike. Do keep us posted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 03:34:42 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 03:23:12 PM
Yike. Do keep us posted!

Feeling A3 now thanks, DL, (haven't been A1 for 20 years) just a tad tired after a long night, but feeling fit and safe enough to do light jobs in workshop.

But was not going to take any chances last night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on September 22, 2018, 06:27:11 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 03:34:42 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 03:23:12 PM
Yike. Do keep us posted!

Feeling A3 now thanks, DL, (haven't been A1 for 20 years) just a tad tired after a long night, but feeling fit and safe enough to do light jobs in workshop.

But was not going to take any chances last night.

Glad you are at home and feeling better. Don't overdo it in the workshop! :foottap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 22, 2018, 08:31:21 PM

Quote from: Velma on September 22, 2018, 06:27:11 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 03:34:42 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2018, 03:23:12 PM
Yike. Do keep us posted!

Feeling A3 now thanks, DL, (haven't been A1 for 20 years) just a tad tired after a long night, but feeling fit and safe enough to do light jobs in workshop.

But was not going to take any chances last night.
Glad you are at home and feeling better. Don't overdo it in the workshop! :foottap:

No, nursie!

Thinking back on it after diversionary occupational therapy and a long, meditative, soak in the tub.

Started about 3.30am. I had gone to the loo and could not get back to sleep - a common thing for me. So I went online on the forum see what you lot were up to. As often, with nothing practical to occupy it my excuse for a brain went into pseudo-intellectual mode. . Felt perfectly OK, nothing to really bother me - until a sort of tension in my abdomen and a, "I don't like this" feeling. Looking back it may have been a random anxiety attack, I had them after the shocks from my ICD. Then it was full blown flight or fight, so I 'fought' (can't fly far in a smallish room), shadow boxing on the spot, but with leg work and ducking and diving, whilst reciting the whole of my cursing vocabulary, in creative combibations, until I felt knackered.

The symptoms can be confused with those of heart problems and, inevitably, they interact, can create 'positive feedback' as each 'feeds' the other. My blood pressure was going from <90 to > 120 and back over shortish periods. Previously it had hit >150 from ~80 and I felt both high fear and anger.

I have not had a full blown anxiety attack for several years now, but that does not mean they have gone away. It may have just been a randon thing - hope so. But I will learn from this experience, as I did previously.

Then, perhaps I had been suffering from delayed banana withdrawal. The last thing I eat every day, about 8.30pm, is part two of my daily fruit ration - the banana. Since I had had a large glass of vino and half an olive loaf during the evening I had left out those extra calories. Oh, woe. I will have my fix tonight for sure!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 09:36:17 PM

Now it's only a week until my class. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement.

(You're all probably sick and tired of me rambling on and on about the classes but it's almost constantly on my mind! :P It'll be over soon, I promise, then I'll find something else to ramble on about.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:03:21 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 09:36:17 PM
Now it's only a week until my class. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement.

(You're all probably sick and tired of me rambling on and on about the classes but it's almost constantly on my mind! :P It'll be over soon, I promise, then I'll find something else to ramble on about.)

Well, it's good to talk about things like this, Silver, and few places better, and safer perhaps, than here - most if us (especially the vintage and veteran ones) have been there!

On 'tother hand - you know that if you talk yourself round in circles on the same points too often you can set up an emotional whirlpool and disappear down the hole in the middle.

Try to take a break and do something very different.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 10:15:02 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:03:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 09:36:17 PM
Now it's only a week until my class. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement.

(You're all probably sick and tired of me rambling on and on about the classes but it's almost constantly on my mind! :P It'll be over soon, I promise, then I'll find something else to ramble on about.)

Well, it's good to talk about things like this, Silver, and few places better, and safer perhaps, than here - most if us (especially the vintage and veteran ones) have been there!

On 'tother hand - you know that if you talk yourself round in circles on the same points too often you can set up an emotional whirlpool and disappear down the hole in the middle.

Try to take a break and do something very different.

Yes, you're right. I'm gonna take a break from this for a while and watch a movie or something.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:17:48 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:03:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 09:36:17 PM
Now it's only a week until my class. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement.

(You're all probably sick and tired of me rambling on and on about the classes but it's almost constantly on my mind! :P It'll be over soon, I promise, then I'll find something else to ramble on about.)

Well, it's good to talk about things like this, Silver, and few places better, and safer perhaps, than here - most if us (especially the vintage and veteran ones) have been there!

On 'tother hand - you know that if you talk yourself round in circles on the same points too often you can set up an emotional whirlpool and disappear down the hole in the middle.

Try to take a break and do something very different.

Yes, you're right. I'm gonna take a break from this for a while and watch a movie or something.

Just make sure it is something incredibly funny or outrageous - and F-A to do with unis, teaching or medicine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 10:28:42 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:17:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 25, 2018, 10:03:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2018, 09:36:17 PM
Now it's only a week until my class. To say that I'm nervous is an understatement.

(You're all probably sick and tired of me rambling on and on about the classes but it's almost constantly on my mind! :P It'll be over soon, I promise, then I'll find something else to ramble on about.)

Well, it's good to talk about things like this, Silver, and few places better, and safer perhaps, than here - most if us (especially the vintage and veteran ones) have been there!

On 'tother hand - you know that if you talk yourself round in circles on the same points too often you can set up an emotional whirlpool and disappear down the hole in the middle.

Try to take a break and do something very different.

Yes, you're right. I'm gonna take a break from this for a while and watch a movie or something.

Just make sure it is something incredibly funny or outrageous - and F-A to do with unis, teaching or medicine!

Will do! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 12:38:37 AM

I couldn't sustain my attention enough to watch a full episode of a new series I found on Netflix. Oh, I'm hopeless. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM

I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 26, 2018, 06:50:24 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

That was a close call. If any ligaments were damaged, a delayed reaction is possible and you may only start feeling pain after a few hours. That happened to me years ago, when I lost my footing, but managed to stay upright. In the process my hip was damaged internally, but I only started feeling severe pain the next day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 07:00:49 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

Bloody hell, JJ!

That sounds like a terrifying experience. Hoping you don't suffer any serious physical after effects. Well, not any at all really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:23:09 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Respond 'That's a great question! I haven't got a clue. Make a note and speak to me afterwards and we'll find out.' Then after the lecture they will either not contact you, in which case you can look for the answer if it really was a good question and you do want to know the answer. Or if they turn up send them on a mission to find the answer and tell you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:25:43 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

Fucking hell!!! Good to hear Jesus doesn't want you as a little ray of sunshine just yet!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:32:47 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 22, 2018, 01:08:29 PM
Second blood tests went in right direction - less of the nasty protein stuff in the blood than in the first.

They threw me out in the wind and rain . . . But I only had to wait ten minutes for a bus to town. Where I treated myself to egg, bacon and chips.

I've been missing all the action! Glad you are Ok!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:40:50 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

Whoa JJ, what a scare! Glad you seem to be relatively OKish, but be mindful of the possibility that stress hormones can lessen the pain for a while, and you might actually have hurt yourself pretty badly. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:41:27 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Respond 'That's a great question! I haven't got a clue. Make a note and speak to me afterwards and we'll find out.' Then after the lecture they will either not contact you, in which case you can look for the answer if it really was a good question and you do want to know the answer. Or if they turn up send them on a mission to find the answer and tell you.

That's a good answer! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:44:40 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Respond 'That's a great question! I haven't got a clue. Make a note and speak to me afterwards and we'll find out.' Then after the lecture they will either not contact you, in which case you can look for the answer if it really was a good question and you do want to know the answer. Or if they turn up send them on a mission to find the answer and tell you.

That's a good answer! :grin:

Just because somebody asks you a question it does not oblige you to find the answer, particularly in a university. Students should realise that part of why universities exist is to learn how to learn and do their own research.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:56:27 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:44:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Respond 'That's a great question! I haven't got a clue. Make a note and speak to me afterwards and we'll find out.' Then after the lecture they will either not contact you, in which case you can look for the answer if it really was a good question and you do want to know the answer. Or if they turn up send them on a mission to find the answer and tell you.

That's a good answer! :grin:

Just because somebody asks you a question it does not oblige you to find the answer, particularly in a university. Students should realise that part of why universities exist is to learn how to learn and do their own research.

That's true. Most of the students are fresh out of High School so they're still rather dependent on the teacher, though.

I could say that whatever they ask will be put in their final exam. :scheming: That might motivate them to research the answer themselves! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 11:11:18 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:56:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:44:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:41:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 12:42:09 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 18, 2018, 01:15:26 AM
Silver, dear lady, please get over the improbable possibility of failure or whatever it is that strikes fear into your heart and mind. We HAFers have known you for a long time and it is clear that you are a smart as hell woman who has a keen sense of humor, and communicates well. So WTF is the problem here. Just get out there and do your thing. Those 60 underclassmen will either get it or they wont. You will have delivered the subject information with reasonable skill and previous knowledge. So crack a few jokes to ease the tension and get their attention. :cheers:

I don't know, what if they ask a question I don't know the answer to? I'm not that smart... :-\

Respond 'That's a great question! I haven't got a clue. Make a note and speak to me afterwards and we'll find out.' Then after the lecture they will either not contact you, in which case you can look for the answer if it really was a good question and you do want to know the answer. Or if they turn up send them on a mission to find the answer and tell you.

That's a good answer! :grin:

Just because somebody asks you a question it does not oblige you to find the answer, particularly in a university. Students should realise that part of why universities exist is to learn how to learn and do their own research.

That's true. Most of the students are fresh out of High School so they're still rather dependent on the teacher, though.

I could say that whatever they ask will be put in their final exam. :scheming: That might motivate them to research the answer themselves! :grin:

Oooh, wicked!

I love it!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 12:04:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:56:27 AM
...

I could say that whatever they ask will be put in their final exam. :scheming: That might motivate them to research the answer themselves! :grin:

I would think it would stop then asking questions and while that could appear good in the short term believe my when I say that presenting to an audience that just sits there and says nothing is awful!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 02:52:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2018, 12:04:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:56:27 AM
...

I could say that whatever they ask will be put in their final exam. :scheming: That might motivate them to research the answer themselves! :grin:

I would think it would stop then asking questions and while that could appear good in the short term believe my when I say that presenting to an audience that just sits there and says nothing is awful!

Yeah, I suppose you're right.

I'll just have to find another outlet for my evil teacher tendencies. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 26, 2018, 03:18:35 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
I was nearly killed tonight while helping hook a bushog up to a tractor. I called to put the lift down and he dumped the clutch. My left leg was pulled under and the only thing that saved me was grabbing onto the tire to pull me out as the tractor jumped forward. If it had been in reverse I certainly wouldn't be here right now.

For the first hour afterwards I was afraid that my leg, knee, or hip had fractured but there's no serious swelling and the pain has subsided, somewhat. I can put weight on that leg, if only gingerly. Something popped, hard, both when I was being pulled under and when I was being pulled out. I landed hard on my left leg coming out.

So now, in addition to my clicking hip I seem to have a clicking knee. When I walk around I sound like a cheesy skeleton from the Evil Dead movies. Click click, click click, click click...

Woah, that's pretty scary! Be sure to get that clicking business checked out. It could be as simple as a tendon out of its groove.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 05:16:19 PM

I am majorly freaking out right now. My boyfriend has been missing since last night. I can't get ahold of him and neither can his family. He told me he was going to a friend's yesterday and he just never came home. I'm seriously about to call the police but I don't know if that is overreacting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:32:36 PM

It's not overreacting if that sort of thing is out of character for him. I hope he comes home soon. Have you contacted his friend?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 05:37:41 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 05:32:36 PM
It's not overreacting if that sort of thing is out of character for him. I hope he comes home soon. Have you contacted his friend?

I agree with JJ, but here you have to wait 24hours. Contacting the friend is a good idea.

Hoping he comes home soon with his tsil between his legs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 26, 2018, 05:42:11 PM

Tail between legs is a fair outcome. Hope it turns out well, Buddy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2018, 06:31:39 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 05:16:19 PM
I am majorly freaking out right now. My boyfriend has been missing since last night. I can't get ahold of him and neither can his family. He told me he was going to a friend's yesterday and he just never came home. I'm seriously about to call the police but I don't know if that is overreacting.

Call the friend. Call the police.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 06:47:03 PM

I'm at the police station now. I've contacted his family, friends, and coworkers and nobody has seen or heard from him. It's not like him to up and vanish without telling me. I am so scared that something happened. I called the hospital but he's not there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 07:21:32 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 06:47:03 PM
I'm at the police station now. I've contacted his family, friends, and coworkers and nobody has seen or heard from him. It's not like him to up and vanish without telling me. I am so scared that something happened. I called the hospital but he's not there

Hope is little more effective than prayer, but I offer my hopes and thoughts to you, Buddy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 08:00:37 PM

Thanks guys. He was found safe and sound. Might not stay like that for long because I am furious right now. A simple call or text and we could have avoided this while situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:42:05 PM

Whoa, that was quite a scare, Buddy! :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM

Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:45:30 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 08:00:37 PM
Thanks guys. He was found safe and sound. Might not stay like that for long because I am furious right now. A simple call or text and we could have avoided this while situation.

I replied to this, dunno what hsppened to it.

Give him stick, Buddy, but very glad he is back safe(ish).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 09:02:50 PM

I think you need go call in Hugh Laurie, Dave. He'd fix you right up...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 09:04:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 26, 2018, 09:02:50 PM
I think you need go call in Hugh Laurie, Dave. He'd fix you right up...

Pity they don't make any more House episodes. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 26, 2018, 10:09:26 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

There is history of stress and anxiety going back to childhood, partly genetic I think. Only one actual panic attack in 2004 or 5. Then maybe 4 anxiety attacks after my ICD shocks. Not normally a panicker, no idea what triggered this off.

The medics have only tried the usual so far. I just feel so tired.

Keyboard keeps throwing up accented letters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 10:24:04 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 10:09:26 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

There is history of stress and anxiety going back to childhood, partly genetic I think. Only one actual panic attack in 2004 or 5. Then maybe 4 anxiety attacks after my ICD shocks. Not normally a panicker, no idea what triggered this off.

The medics have only tried the usual so far. I just feel so tired.

Keyboard keeps throwing up accented letters.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 27, 2018, 01:06:26 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

My MiL gets all jittery if she gets dehydrated (91 YO). Took us a couple of ER and doctor visits to sort that out. Something to think about. She's allowed NO caffeine, and we can't give her chocolate, either. We're not considered "nice" sometimes! :LOL:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 27, 2018, 02:09:55 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 26, 2018, 08:00:37 PM
Thanks guys. He was found safe and sound. Might not stay like that for long because I am furious right now. A simple call or text and we could have avoided this while situation.

Where was he?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 27, 2018, 01:06:26 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

My MiL gets all jittery if she gets dehydrated (91 YO). Took us a couple of ER and doctor visits to sort that out. Something to think about. She's allowed NO caffeine, and we can't give her chocolate, either. We're not considered "nice" sometimes! :LOL:

That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

Rarely drink coffee, that and tea only if out and decaff not availabale. Mint infusion is caffrine free. I do drink chocolate, have done for sges, with no adverse effects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:47:38 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Feels like a "tension lump" but that usually affects my abs, this is "deeper" and just below the arch of the ribcage. Could be the diaphragm, that might also account for some of the breathing probs, the feeling of a need to make a concious effort to inhale.

If I experience angina it is in the same area, hmm, time to try a squirt of GTN to see what happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 10:51:39 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Feels like a "tension lump" but that usually affects my abs, this is "deeper" and just below the arch of the ribcage. Could be the diaphragm, that might also account for some of the breathing probs, the feeling of a need to make a concious effort to inhale.

If I experience angina it is in the same area, hmm, time to try a squirt of GTN to see what happens.

Get checked for a hiatus hernia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 27, 2018, 11:40:32 AM

You know the good old top-down party control D&D-based RPGs for PC, from the mid-nineties-to-mid-noughties? Like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights? Well, they may be making a bit of a comeback. I've got my hands on Divinity - Original sin 2 and so far (End of act one) I find it to be both beautifully crafted and true to that particular style of game.

I'm pleased to see the sub-genre returning and reinventing itself in new worlds and stories. Even more pleased am I to see that controls of such a game need not be clunky on consoles. Yes, they take getting used to, but the overall control scheme is... Effective, if not as efficient as a keyboard and mouse would have been. I think that it's kind of an important development, because many within the gaming community think console gaming hurts PC gaming, often citing Westwood games and the like as examples of how and why. I won't go into that debate here and now, but maybe PC and console gaming can coexist even in genres and play styles where they originally did not, and maybe there is hope for base building strategy genre's return as well. (The genre is neither dead nor dying, in my opinion - it's just becoming more "niche." Still, I've spent many hours happily conquering the galaxy in Endless Space 2, for example, so there are modern turn-based strategy gems out there.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 11:57:42 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Feels like a "tension lump" but that usually affects my abs, this is "deeper" and just below the arch of the ribcage. Could be the diaphragm, that might also account for some of the breathing probs, the feeling of a need to make a concious effort to inhale.

If I experience angina it is in the same area, hmm, time to try a squirt of GTN to see what happens.

Get checked for a hiatus hernia.

Ftom NHS page with my annotations.

With a hiatus hernia you may:
have a painful burning feeling in your chest, often after eating (heartburn) X (not burning)
bring up small amounts of food or bitter-tasting fluids (acid reflux) X (suffered that just before heart sttsck!)
have bad breath. X
burp and feel bloated. (often burp anyway, nothing extra, a bit bloated at its worse.)
feel or be sick. X
have difficulty or pain when swallowing. X

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 12:31:00 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 11:57:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Feels like a "tension lump" but that usually affects my abs, this is "deeper" and just below the arch of the ribcage. Could be the diaphragm, that might also account for some of the breathing probs, the feeling of a need to make a concious effort to inhale.

If I experience angina it is in the same area, hmm, time to try a squirt of GTN to see what happens.

Get checked for a hiatus hernia.

Ftom NHS page with my annotations.

With a hiatus hernia you may:
have a painful burning feeling in your chest, often after eating (heartburn) X (not burning)
bring up small amounts of food or bitter-tasting fluids (acid reflux) X (suffered that just before heart sttsck!)
have bad breath. X
burp and feel bloated. (often burp anyway, nothing extra, a bit bloated at its worse.)
feel or be sick. X
have difficulty or pain when swallowing. X

Another symptom is waking up in the early hours with a dreadful feeling that there is a rock in one's chest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 12:53:59 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 12:31:00 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 11:57:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:47:38 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 09:26:46 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 09:17:25 AM
That's part of the anomally here, I am not getting juttery, or twitchy - just feeling uncomfortable and tending to hyperventilate. Having ssid thst when my waterworks woke me at 1am I was perfectly relaxed and comfortable - and I did not take a diazepam last night. By 5am I, once agsin, had that "lump" feeling in my gut. Still there.

If you can feel an actual lump higher up, it may be a hiatus hernia.

Feels like a "tension lump" but that usually affects my abs, this is "deeper" and just below the arch of the ribcage. Could be the diaphragm, that might also account for some of the breathing probs, the feeling of a need to make a concious effort to inhale.

If I experience angina it is in the same area, hmm, time to try a squirt of GTN to see what happens.

Get checked for a hiatus hernia.

Ftom NHS page with my annotations.

With a hiatus hernia you may:
have a painful burning feeling in your chest, often after eating (heartburn) X (not burning)
bring up small amounts of food or bitter-tasting fluids (acid reflux) X (suffered that just before heart sttsck!)
have bad breath. X
burp and feel bloated. (often burp anyway, nothing extra, a bit bloated at its worse.)
feel or be sick. X
have difficulty or pain when swallowing. X

Another symptom is waking up in the early hours with a dreadful feeling that there is a rock in one's chest.

Nope, woke at 1am feeling very comfortable. Dozed on/off til 5am when slight discomfort. Not ruling out some kind of gastric problem tbough.

My GP does not do tele consultations but have left message for him, don't fancy driving to surgery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 27, 2018, 05:24:02 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 10:09:26 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 26, 2018, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 26, 2018, 08:43:40 PM
Same thing on my mind as for the past three dsys - anxiety/panic attacks that aren't really.

Typically I do not seem to be following the usual pattern of symptoms. I am monitoring my BP etc and those stay within my normal limits all day. There is no one thing that is "playing on my mind". There is the editing job and the half dozen workshop projects . . . All competing for time but that has been so for quite a while.

But, today, though my "vitals" were level, inclding blood oxygen, I have been trying to control the random periods of the feeling of being short of breath. I feel a bit annoyed at these times but not anxious or in panic. A paper bag has variable results, diazapam has no apparent effect - may even make it worse!

Ho, bloody, hum.

:notsure: Have you had other possible causes ruled out?

There is history of stress and anxiety going back to childhood, partly genetic I think. Only one actual panic attack in 2004 or 5. Then maybe 4 anxiety attacks after my ICD shocks. Not normally a panicker, no idea what triggered this off.

The medics have only tried the usual so far. I just feel so tired.

Keyboard keeps throwing up accented letters.

Dads Army and Jones comes to mind. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM

GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 07:38:44 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

Three days is a long time to wait for X-ray results. In the meantime don't exert yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 08:01:18 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 27, 2018, 07:38:44 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

Three days is a long time to wait for X-ray results. In the meantime don't exert yourself.

Normal is 7 -10 days in NHS. think that is for a specialist to review them. Radiographers are, I think, trained to spot gross problems and fast track the process. Usually within the week but weekend in the way before my GP sees them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 08:07:54 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

I'm worried about you, Dave :( It may be difficult, but try to relax. When you're anxious you can find yourself in a positive feedback loop that will only exacerbate your anxiety further.

:notsure: Probably don't breath into a paper bag, while hyperventilation can induce anxiety, the increase in CO2 will turn your blood slightly more acid, and may cause pH sensors in your brain to try and regulate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 08:31:50 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 08:07:54 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

I'm worried about you, Dave :( It may be difficult, but try to relax. When you're anxious you can find yourself in a positive feedback loop that will only exacerbate your anxiety further.

:notsure: Probably don't breath into a paper bag, while hyperventilation can induce anxiety, the increase in CO2 will turn your blood slightly more acid, and may cause pH sensors in your brain to try and regulate.

Thought the paper bag was standard for hyperventilating. You left things hanging, Silver, is acid blood bad? What are the effects of regulation?

Yes, it is very hard to keep calm, everything in the lower brain screams for action it seems. I can rationalise my way out of an anxiety attack, with or without shadox boxing and cursing. Have not found a strategy for panic that works. It has all relieved a bit since I had a hot choc, maybe that's the medicine? But it is the aches as much as anything, nothing releives those.

Tesco delivered early, chap brought the crate up the stairs, unloaded and went back down. I was about to ask neighbour Andy to lock the door when there was a crash. Andy had fallen, no way he could get up. Called the driver back up, big lad, he eventually got Andy's 90kg sitting on the bed. If he had not been there I would have had to call for an ambulance!

Not sure if it was chocolate, Andy's fall or exertion on stairs but I suddenly felt strong nausea, nothing further though.

Left with just the aches at the moment, the rest come in "waves".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 09:11:34 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 08:31:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 08:07:54 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 06:21:34 PM
GP not willing to take any further actions until xray results availabole. Fair enough but that could be another three days.

I can see why this is so bloody awful, my instruments say that I have adequate blood oxygen, my blood pressure is normal, pulse controlled by implant so that is 60bpm unless I have been moving around.

But the bloody reptile brain (correct me if necessary, Silver) is convinced that I am suffocating. A Battle of the Brains ensues and it all gets irrational if I relax too far.

Full of energy early this morning, now it is difficult to lift my arm and tiring to type. Neck, shoulders and legs ache. Can't decide whether this or the anal fistula were worse, at least with the latter lying still on my side was a relief. With this there is far less pain but absolutely no rest position that lasts more than minutes.

Trouble is some of it mimics cardiac sympyoms. Though I assume the ECGs were OK one cannot help wonder. 20 years ago two GPs refused to accepted that I had a heart problem, blaming my symptoms on neurosis and hiatus hernia.

I'm worried about you, Dave :( It may be difficult, but try to relax. When you're anxious you can find yourself in a positive feedback loop that will only exacerbate your anxiety further.

:notsure: Probably don't breath into a paper bag, while hyperventilation can induce anxiety, the increase in CO2 will turn your blood slightly more acid, and may cause pH sensors in your brain to try and regulate.
Thought the paper bag was standard for hyperventilating. You left things hanging, Silver, is acid blood bad? What are the effects of regulation?

Yes, it is very hard to keep calm, everything in the lower brain screams for action it seems. I can rationalise my way out of an anxiety attack, with or without shadox boxing and cursing. Have not found a strategy for panic that works. It has all relieved a bit since I had a hot choc, maybe that's the medicine? But it is the aches as much as anything, nothing releives those.

Tesco delivered early, chap brought the crate up the stairs, unloaded and went back down. I was about to ask neighbour Andy to lock the door when there was a crash. Andy had fallen, no way he could get up. Called the driver back up, big lad, he eventually got Andy's 90kg sitting on the bed. If he had not been there I would have had to call for an ambulance!

Not sure if it was chocolate, Andy's fall or exertion on stairs but I suddenly felt strong nausea, nothing further though.

Left with just the aches at the moment, the rest come in "waves".

It can be dangerous to breathe into a paper bag without knowing the cause of your hyperventilation. In some cases, it can even be counter-productive. When blood becomes a little more acid it can result in acidosis, which can cause damage to cells, tissues and even organs if not fixed. One compensatory mechanism that the brain triggers when the blood is more acid than baseline is hyperventilation in order to get more O2 in and remove the excess CO2. If you don't know the cause for your hyperventilation, then it's probably best not to make your blood more acid by breathing into a bag. Generally the lungs and heart work harder to compensate, but you mentioned your heart rate is under control, so... :notsure:

Did the doctors ask for a urine sample as well?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 09:31:09 PM

QuoteYes, it is very hard to keep calm, everything in the lower brain screams for action it seems. I can rationalise my way out of an anxiety attack, with or without shadox boxing and cursing. Have not found a strategy for panic that works. It has all relieved a bit since I had a hot choc, maybe that's the medicine? But it is the aches as much as anything, nothing releives those.

They say taking control of your breathing helps with anxiety and panic attacks -- take deep breaths, inhale and hold it in for a couple of seconds then slowly let it out. Are you able to do that or do feelings of suffocation make it near impossible?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:16:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
QuoteYes, it is very hard to keep calm, everything in the lower brain screams for action it seems. I can rationalise my way out of an anxiety attack, with or without shadox boxing and cursing. Have not found a strategy for panic that works. It has all relieved a bit since I had a hot choc, maybe that's the medicine? But it is the aches as much as anything, nothing releives those.

They say taking control of your breathing helps with anxiety and panic attacks -- take deep breaths, inhale and hold it in for a couple of seconds then slowly let it out. Are you able to do that or do feelings of suffocation make it near impossible?

I have a degree of control over my breathing and that is the sort of pattern I have been using. It's just a bloody pain whrn there are "waves" of breathlessness a couple or three minutes apart. I accept what the authorities ssy, I eon't die from it - the vitals are all OK. But it just feels thst wsy! With anxiety I can displace the "emotional energy" in some way, haven''t found that trick with panic yet.

I am keeping a closer eye on my weight, some of the symptoms match those of increasing heart failure. Still got slim ankles though!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 10:31:23 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 27, 2018, 10:16:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 09:31:09 PM
QuoteYes, it is very hard to keep calm, everything in the lower brain screams for action it seems. I can rationalise my way out of an anxiety attack, with or without shadox boxing and cursing. Have not found a strategy for panic that works. It has all relieved a bit since I had a hot choc, maybe that's the medicine? But it is the aches as much as anything, nothing releives those.

They say taking control of your breathing helps with anxiety and panic attacks -- take deep breaths, inhale and hold it in for a couple of seconds then slowly let it out. Are you able to do that or do feelings of suffocation make it near impossible?
I have a degree of control over my breathing and that is the sort of pattern I have been using. It's just a bloody pain whrn there are "waves" of breathlessness a couple or three minutes apart. I accept what the authorities ssy, I eon't die from it - the vitals are all OK. But it just feels thst wsy! With anxiety I can displace the "emotional energy" in some way, haven''t found that trick with panic yet.

I am keeping a closer eye on my weight, some of the symptoms match those of increasing heart failure. Still got slim ankles though!

Yes, panic can be a bitch, and stress and anxiety are definitely among the modern world's greatest evils.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2018, 10:35:13 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on September 27, 2018, 11:40:32 AM
You know the good old top-down party control D&D-based RPGs for PC, from the mid-nineties-to-mid-noughties? Like Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights? Well, they may be making a bit of a comeback. I've got my hands on Divinity - Original sin 2 and so far (End of act one) I find it to be both beautifully crafted and true to that particular style of game.

I'm pleased to see the sub-genre returning and reinventing itself in new worlds and stories. Even more pleased am I to see that controls of such a game need not be clunky on consoles. Yes, they take getting used to, but the overall control scheme is... Effective, if not as efficient as a keyboard and mouse would have been. I think that it's kind of an important development, because many within the gaming community think console gaming hurts PC gaming, often citing Westwood games and the like as examples of how and why. I won't go into that debate here and now, but maybe PC and console gaming can coexist even in genres and play styles where they originally did not, and maybe there is hope for base building strategy genre's return as well. (The genre is neither dead nor dying, in my opinion - it's just becoming more "niche." Still, I've spent many hours happily conquering the galaxy in Endless Space 2, for example, so there are modern turn-based strategy gems out there.)

:sad sigh: I haven't played a real game in years. Just the occasional Audiosurf, and Mah Jong.

I feel like playing Age of Empires 2 again, that was a good game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 28, 2018, 12:59:47 AM

Get better Dave. Whatever you have to do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2018, 05:53:41 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 28, 2018, 12:59:47 AM
Get better Dave. Whatever you have to do.

Not a lot I can do myself, except avoiding other than normal sources of emotional stress. That includes getting stressed over the stress caused by the condition! External, objective danger etc still does not affect me.

But, comming up to 6am and no symptoms so far, usually started by now. Quite relaxed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2018, 06:32:51 AM

Quote from: Dave on September 28, 2018, 05:53:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 28, 2018, 12:59:47 AM
Get better Dave. Whatever you have to do.

Not a lot I can do myself, except avoiding other than normal sources of emotional stress. That includes getting stressed over the stress caused by the condition! External, objective danger etc still does not affect me.

But, comming up to 6am and no symptoms so far, usually started by now. Quite relaxed.

Good to hear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2018, 07:00:25 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 28, 2018, 06:32:51 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 28, 2018, 05:53:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 28, 2018, 12:59:47 AM
Get better Dave. Whatever you have to do.

Not a lot I can do myself, except avoiding other than normal sources of emotional stress. That includes getting stressed over the stress caused by the condition! External, objective danger etc still does not affect me.

But, comming up to 6am and no symptoms so far, usually started by now. Quite relaxed.

Good to hear.

Thanks, 0700 and all's still well. Might even get the washing up done today.

Might.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 28, 2018, 08:57:15 AM

Washing-up (almost completely) finished. None of previous symptoms but feel a tad depressed/tired now - mind working but just don't want to do anything.

But gotta get off ass and washed and shaved 'cos my beard is itching something rotten!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2018, 02:59:42 PM

Good to hear that you're feeling better, Dave! :dance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on September 29, 2018, 12:14:08 PM

Back in hospital, went slightly pear shaped Friday - but getting somewhere.

Just seen a cardiologist, he thinks combination of three minor things, chest infection > liver prob > heart prob has conspired to muddy the water. Adjusting meds for couple or three days more obs.

Hopefully panic attacks side effect but some doctors seize on such as prime cause because it is obvious and easy.

Shortness of bresth today has been "normal" for me for medium exertion - just constant at rest. None of the feelings of being suffocated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 29, 2018, 12:32:00 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 29, 2018, 12:14:08 PM
Back in hospital, went slightly pear shaped Friday - but getting somewhere.

Just seen a cardiologist, he thinks combination of three minor things, chest infection > liver prob > heart prob has conspired to muddy the water. Adjusting meds for couple or three days more obs.

Hopefully panic attacks side effect but some doctors seize on such as prime cause because it is obvious and easy.

Shortness of bresth today has been "normal" for me for medium exertion - just constant at rest. None of the feelings of being suffocated.

That's bad news, Dave. So sorry to hear the news. Please look after yourself and follow all instructions to ensure a speedy recovery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 29, 2018, 02:59:37 PM

Yikes. I hope this is resolved quickly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2018, 05:46:54 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 29, 2018, 12:14:08 PM
Back in hospital, went slightly pear shaped Friday - but getting somewhere.

Just seen a cardiologist, he thinks combination of three minor things, chest infection > liver prob > heart prob has conspired to muddy the water. Adjusting meds for couple or three days more obs.

Hopefully panic attacks side effect but some doctors seize on such as prime cause because it is obvious and easy.

Shortness of bresth today has been "normal" for me for medium exertion - just constant at rest. None of the feelings of being suffocated.

Here's hopping this all gets satisfactorily resolved.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 29, 2018, 09:08:11 PM

Quote from: Dave on September 29, 2018, 12:14:08 PM
Back in hospital, went slightly pear shaped Friday - but getting somewhere.

Just seen a cardiologist, he thinks combination of three minor things, chest infection > liver prob > heart prob has conspired to muddy the water. Adjusting meds for couple or three days more obs.

Hopefully panic attacks side effect but some doctors seize on such as prime cause because it is obvious and easy.

Shortness of bresth today has been "normal" for me for medium exertion - just constant at rest. None of the feelings of being suffocated.

That sucks, one more here hoping you have a speedy recovery!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 30, 2018, 04:42:47 AM

And one more who cares about your health and longevity. Stiff upper lip Dave. We are here for you in spirit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on September 30, 2018, 10:53:17 AM

Not much I can do from over here. If I was nearby I'd offer to smuggle you in a hip-flask of your favourite fire water. I guess you'll just have to make do with the thought instead. Get well mate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 30, 2018, 01:08:32 PM

Just read in the local paper that the oppressed Dutch Pastafarians are taking their state to the human rights court over the whole noodly mess. Does any-one know the details? I seem to remember something about this a month or two ago, but I was drowning in work and spaghetti sause at the time, so... Little attention was paid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 10:11:21 PM

I'm going to give my first lecture tomorrow morning. :panic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 01, 2018, 11:30:37 PM

^ You go, Girl. My crystal ball says that you will do well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 11:38:09 PM

Quote from: Icarus on October 01, 2018, 11:30:37 PM
^ You go, Girl. My crystal ball says that you will do well.

I'll have to trust your crystal ball is right -- I lost my trusty 8-ball a long time ago so I'm in the dark when it comes to foretelling the future. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 02, 2018, 12:32:07 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I'm going to give my first lecture tomorrow morning. :panic:

I think you'll do fine, but I'm still looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow night. :watching:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 12:59:19 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 02, 2018, 12:32:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I'm going to give my first lecture tomorrow morning. :panic:

I think you'll do fine, but I'm still looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow night. :watching:

:grin:

If I don't mention how it went tomorrow it's because I'm actively repressing those memories. Just to let you know. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 02, 2018, 04:20:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 12:59:19 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 02, 2018, 12:32:07 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I'm going to give my first lecture tomorrow morning. :panic:

I think you'll do fine, but I'm still looking forward to hearing all about it tomorrow night. :watching:

:grin:

If I don't mention how it went tomorrow it's because I'm actively repressing those memories. Just to let you know. :P

Break a leg! It is a type of performance art after all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 02, 2018, 08:01:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I'm going to give my first lecture tomorrow morning. :panic:

You'll do fine. Stop panicking!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM

Well, that was an interesting experience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 02, 2018, 02:42:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM
Well, that was an interesting experience.

You survived! How'd it go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 02, 2018, 03:47:51 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM
Well, that was an interesting experience.

We need a blow-by-blow account, please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 04:46:50 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 02, 2018, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM
Well, that was an interesting experience.

You survived! How'd it go?

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 02, 2018, 03:47:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 02:08:13 PM
Well, that was an interesting experience.

We need a blow-by-blow account, please.

Stay tuned! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 02, 2018, 09:22:14 PM

Starts here! http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15299.msg380762#msg380762 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15299.msg380762#msg380762)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 04, 2018, 01:53:08 PM

...It looks like yet another 14-hour day at work. One of these days, I'll become one of them bitter, washed-out IT consultants who apply and get hired for pretty much every single middle-management IT gig for the government. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 05, 2018, 09:19:27 AM

As I posted in this thread in May of last year, my father was murdered. Thursday, the murderer was convicted and sentenced to life + 10 years. It seems to have brought some peace to my aunt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2018, 09:35:45 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 09:19:27 AM
As I posted in this thread in May of last year, my father was murdered. Thursday, the murderer was convicted and sentenced to life + 10 years. It seems to have brought some peace to my aunt.

I remember you telling us that last year :'(

"entenced to life + 10 years" how does this work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:20:45 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 09:19:27 AM
As I posted in this thread in May of last year, my father was murdered. Thursday, the murderer was convicted and sentenced to life + 10 years. It seems to have brought some peace to my aunt.

I'm glad of that at least. How are you doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:22:07 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 09:35:45 AM
"entenced to life + 10 years" how does this work?

I think it has something to do with the chances of parole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2018, 01:02:28 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 09:35:45 AM
"entenced to life + 10 years" how does this work?

I think it has something to do with the chances of parole.

Ah! That makes some sense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 05, 2018, 03:25:14 PM

Woah. Sorry to see this about your father. I hope that sentence is structured so that the perp never sees the outside world again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:01:52 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:20:45 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 09:19:27 AM
As I posted in this thread in May of last year, my father was murdered. Thursday, the murderer was convicted and sentenced to life + 10 years. It seems to have brought some peace to my aunt.

I'm glad of that at least. How are you doing?

I'm fine. My father had become a stranger to me over the years, so this more of a footnote for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM

That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.

I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:50:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

I took it as a sign that it was time for a new avatar. :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2018, 09:19:17 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:50:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.
I took it as a sign that it was time for a new avatar. :frolic:

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 05, 2018, 09:43:29 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:50:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.
I took it as a sign that it was time for a new avatar. :frolic:

Good choice. Cat related avatars are the best. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 05, 2018, 10:19:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 09:19:17 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:50:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.
I took it as a sign that it was time for a new avatar. :frolic:
:rofl:

I'd had that avatar for some time now. It really was time for a change.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:30:53 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 05, 2018, 09:43:29 PM

Good choice. Cat related avatars are the best. ;D

Esp. when the cat is sticking its cute tongue out!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 06, 2018, 02:19:45 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 10:30:53 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 05, 2018, 09:43:29 PM

Good choice. Cat related avatars are the best. ;D

Esp. when the cat is sticking its cute tongue out!

I have so many pictures of Lilith with her tongue hanging out. She used to do it all the time as a kitten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on October 06, 2018, 03:20:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Wow I never noticed, it must be an evil conspiracy :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 07, 2018, 02:54:56 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on October 06, 2018, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Wow I never noticed, it must be an evil conspiracy :)

It must be! :panic:

In other news...Larry got a new desk, which he really needed. Now I have new desk envy. I have absolutely no need for a new desk. I just want one because he got one. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2018, 01:09:52 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 07, 2018, 02:54:56 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 06, 2018, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Wow I never noticed, it must be an evil conspiracy :)
It must be! :panic:

In other news...Larry got a new desk, which he really needed. Now I have new desk envy. I have absolutely no need for a new desk. I just want one because he got one. ;D

Get more books, then you will need a new desk to stack them on! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 08, 2018, 07:00:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2018, 01:09:52 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 07, 2018, 02:54:56 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 06, 2018, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Wow I never noticed, it must be an evil conspiracy :)
It must be! :panic:

In other news...Larry got a new desk, which he really needed. Now I have new desk envy. I have absolutely no need for a new desk. I just want one because he got one. ;D

Get more books, then you will need a new desk to stack them on! :grin:

Now there's an idea that just might work. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2018, 07:38:10 AM

Quote from: Velma on October 08, 2018, 07:00:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2018, 01:09:52 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 07, 2018, 02:54:56 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 06, 2018, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 05, 2018, 08:43:56 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 05, 2018, 08:13:43 PM
That's odd. My avatar has disappeared.
I wondered about that too. Tom62's disappeared a while ago.

Wow I never noticed, it must be an evil conspiracy :)
It must be! :panic:

In other news...Larry got a new desk, which he really needed. Now I have new desk envy. I have absolutely no need for a new desk. I just want one because he got one. ;D

Get more books, then you will need a new desk to stack them on! :grin:
Now there's an idea that just might work. ;D

Any excuse :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2018, 11:22:14 PM

Found out a couple of friends voted for the fascist candidate for Brazilian candidate. Don't really know how to proceed from here.

It's a great opportunity to discuss and learn what exactly they expect from a fascist heading the government, but feelings of disgust towards them make having any conversation a little difficult at the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 08, 2018, 11:46:56 PM

If you value their friendship continue to do so and avoid politics with them. As someone who holds rather... unorthodox political opinions if I didn't do that I'd have fewer friends than I do now. And I don't have many.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 09, 2018, 01:31:18 AM

^ Sound advice!

Never discuss religion or politics with friends that you wish to keep.

PSST! You can vent all you like here at HAF We are all on your team.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 09, 2018, 01:52:04 AM

Yeah, I guy I know in my carving club who is one day less than a year older than I started spouting off about his views..."Welfare Queens", "we should be able to pay our own medical bills or die", etc., shit like that. The irony is that he has medical care for life from his old employer. Blind to the truth, sad to say. I'm looking for like-minded friends in my retirement, but it seems the ones I've run into so far buy into the R-party line, hard. Yuck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2018, 09:02:33 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 09, 2018, 01:52:04 AM
Yeah, I guy I know in my carving club who is one day less than a year older than I started spouting off about his views..."Welfare Queens", "we should be able to pay our own medical bills or die", etc., shit like that. The irony is that he has medical care for life from his old employer. Blind to the truth, sad to say. I'm looking for like-minded friends in my retirement, but it seems the ones I've run into so far buy into the R-party line, hard. Yuck.

We do not have quite the same divide here, more on claa/education/occupation lines than purely political. Finding Rodger as a convsation companion (three years older than I) was the best hospital boon since they last saved my life (even accepting it might of been medical error that put my life at risk in this instance. He is an evidently well educated and read man, far more than I, but less willing to synthesize or theorise - we fit.

Soon will come that awkward moment for us British chaps of a certain vintage - as delicate as we can be, like new lovers edging around seeking a possible second date. It will probably be, "I have really enjoyed our conversations, will really miss them . . . Hoping the other will off some communication link.

Not for us the, "Hey, that was great, let's do it again sometime!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2018, 01:31:43 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 08, 2018, 11:46:56 PM
If you value their friendship continue to do so and avoid politics with them. As someone who holds rather... unorthodox political opinions if I didn't do that I'd have fewer friends than I do now. And I don't have many.

Quote from: Icarus on October 09, 2018, 01:31:18 AM
^ Sound advice!

Never discuss religion or politics with friends that you wish to keep.

PSST! You can vent all you like here at HAF We are all on your team.

Yes, I've decided to not bring up the subject with ~~the fascists~~ them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2018, 01:53:21 AM

It's tough at first but worth it in the end, I think anyway. I used to get into political discussions with my oldest friend and it never ended well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2018, 02:35:42 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 10, 2018, 01:53:21 AM
It's tough at first but worth it in the end, I think anyway. I used to get into political discussions with my oldest friend and it never ended well.

It's what they say, religion, politics and soccer are topics that should probably be avoided.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 10, 2018, 09:31:07 PM

So the Asher couple, the Northern Ireland owners of a bakery, have finally won the case, this time at the Supreme Court, brought by a gay couple because the Ashers wouldn't bake a wedding cake for them because they wanted a gay comment on it. The judge said that it wasn't a case of discrimination; no-one should have to promote a message with which they disagreed.

I'm a bit ambivalent about this; after all, to whom would it have been promoted when the wedding was a private function? We all have beliefs about different things and there are messages about all sorts of different issues that we wouldn't want to put on a cake if we were bakers; it could all get rather out of hand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 10, 2018, 09:41:17 PM

Thinking about it a bit more, the bakers are simply the agents of the customer. The message on the cake is nothing to do with them; they can't be thought of as the producers/promoters of the message; their views are irrelevant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 11, 2018, 04:52:50 AM

^ well said Essie mae

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2018, 09:30:01 AM

I agree also.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2018, 12:30:20 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 10, 2018, 09:41:17 PM
Thinking about it a bit more, the bakers are simply the agents of the customer. The message on the cake is nothing to do with them; they can't be thought of as the producers/promoters of the message; their views are irrelevant.

So if you were a printer and a person asked you to print a publication supporting something you, for whatever reason, were vehemently opposed to would you not feel you should have the freedom to turn them away?

On reflection I agree with this ruling. I think the bakers are a disgusting pair of religiously fuelled theistic twats. But I think the judge in this case is right to allow person A to refuse what person B asks them to do if they do not agree with it.

I have changed my view on this situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 11, 2018, 07:18:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2018, 12:30:20 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 10, 2018, 09:41:17 PM
Thinking about it a bit more, the bakers are simply the agents of the customer. The message on the cake is nothing to do with them; they can't be thought of as the producers/promoters of the message; their views are irrelevant.

So if you were a printer and a person asked you to print a publication supporting something you, for whatever reason, were vehemently opposed to would you not feel you should have the freedom to turn them away?

On reflection I agree with this ruling. I think the bakers are a disgusting pair of religiously fuelled theistic twats. But I think the judge in this case is right to allow person A to refuse what person B asks them to do if they do not agree with it.

I have changed my view on this situation.

In the States, the tipping point seems to be if the baker would have done it for other customers -- customers whose statement he agreed with. If he wouldn't have put anything but Happy Birthday or Congratulations on a cake for any customer, then he's safe not putting Heil Hitler on a cake a Nazi orders, etc.

I'm still of two minds about this. I understand being discriminating about who and how you bake a cake for someone is a slippery slope to other forms of discrimination, and it really chaffs that religion can be used to get some people out of obeying the anti-discrimination laws, but on the other hand it still annoys me that every baker or wedding photographer or whoever isn't free to choose their clients.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 11, 2018, 08:53:03 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 11, 2018, 12:30:20 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 10, 2018, 09:41:17 PM
Thinking about it a bit more, the bakers are simply the agents of the customer. The message on the cake is nothing to do with them; they can't be thought of as the producers/promoters of the message; their views are irrelevant.

So if you were a printer and a person asked you to print a publication supporting something you, for whatever reason, were vehemently opposed to would you not feel you should have the freedom to turn them away?

On reflection I agree with this ruling. I think the bakers are a disgusting pair of religiously fuelled theistic twats. But I think the judge in this case is right to allow person A to refuse what person B asks them to do if they do not agree with it.

I have changed my view on this situation.

Yes I read that as well by Peter Tatchell and I also have changed my mind. After all, the gay man was a regular customer before the wedding cake order.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 15, 2018, 02:35:51 AM

I spent the entire day being a lazy ass. I hung out, on the couch mostly, with my dog. He's happy - especially after eating about three pounds of roast beef. I really wish I could've done something today though. Today was the start of some "hemp oil" pain relieving cream hocus-pocus for my neck and arm. I'm not sure it's having any effect but I'm willing to try anything at this point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2018, 03:38:52 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 15, 2018, 02:35:51 AM
I spent the entire day being a lazy ass. I hung out, on the couch mostly, with my dog. He's happy - especially after eating about three pounds of roast beef. I really wish I could've done something today though. Today was the start of some "hemp oil" pain relieving cream hocus-pocus for my neck and arm. I'm not sure it's having any effect but I'm willing to try anything at this point.

One has to have a day where "nothing" gets accomplished. At the very least you maybe got some decompression time. The last few years of my working life, before I retired (almost 4 years ago, yay!), I was so busy and sleep-deprived that I was literally bouncing off the cupboards in my garage, walking through. I got up at 4:25 AM, showered and hit the road, and returned at 5:30 PM on a good day. I regularly worked Saturdays and Sundays. My personal best was 500 hours of overtime in one year. For accounting purposes, 160 hours equal one month. By that measure, I worked 15 months that year. Now add in the requirement that I take my allotted vacation of 4 weeks in that same year. I used to be able to sell it back before the new Slave Masters bought that company. That packs the 500 hours overtime into 11 months. When we requested vacation time during the week, we also had to specify which days of the weekend we wouldn't be there! It took about a year and a half to get wound most of the way down from that regime. I can now sleep in, without bolting upright in bed with a concern about things at my job at 2 AM, which has happened more times than I care to admit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 16, 2018, 12:58:20 AM

Mr M's brother died recently and our garage is now full of the contents of his brother's flat. Mr M has now brought around 400 vinyl LPs into our little house because he says they'll get ruined in the garage. I am not a houseproud person but I can't cope with a lot of clutter; it makes me feel ill so there is a atmosphere of froideur. I don't want to say too much because he is still raw from his loss. I am cataloguing as quickly as possible for selling and we are trying to find the best way of doing so. From looking at specialist websites it looks as if one or two of them could go for a couple of hundred pounds, but most would be just a pound or two. There are also hundreds of first-day covers, hundreds of football programs and hundreds of railway magazines. It seems such a huge undertaking to shift all this stuff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 16, 2018, 03:45:01 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 16, 2018, 12:58:20 AM
Mr M's brother died recently and our garage is now full of the contents of his brother's flat. Mr M has now brought around 400 vinyl LPs into our little house because he says they'll get ruined in the garage. I am not a houseproud person but I can't cope with a lot of clutter; it makes me feel ill so there is a atmosphere of froideur. I don't want to say too much because he is still raw from his loss. I am cataloguing as quickly as possible for selling and we are trying to find the best way of doing so. From looking at specialist websites it looks as if one or two of them could go for a couple of hundred pounds, but most would be just a pound or two. There are also hundreds of first-day covers, hundreds of football programs and hundreds of railway magazines. It seems such a huge undertaking to shift all this stuff.

Sorry for your loss. I guess I have to ask why this person thinks that this is your job? If it were me, I'd contact a person who is an expert in whatever field and take a lot price. I hope that this doesn't seem rude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 16, 2018, 06:29:15 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 16, 2018, 12:58:20 AM
Mr M's brother died recently and our garage is now full of the contents of his brother's flat. Mr M has now brought around 400 vinyl LPs into our little house because he says they'll get ruined in the garage. I am not a houseproud person but I can't cope with a lot of clutter; it makes me feel ill so there is a atmosphere of froideur. I don't want to say too much because he is still raw from his loss. I am cataloguing as quickly as possible for selling and we are trying to find the best way of doing so. From looking at specialist websites it looks as if one or two of them could go for a couple of hundred pounds, but most would be just a pound or two. There are also hundreds of first-day covers, hundreds of football programs and hundreds of railway magazines. It seems such a huge undertaking to shift all this stuff.

My condolensces to Mr M but I understand your position at a second hand level. A friend became the inheritor of a large, very large, collection of kid's comics. Given time they could have been sold individually for a large amount of money, or even auctioning them in lots but . . .

She probably got 10% or less of their value from selling en-masse to a dealer - but she got her living room back and enough for a new couch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 17, 2018, 12:51:04 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 16, 2018, 03:45:01 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 16, 2018, 12:58:20 AM
Mr M's brother died recently and our garage is now full of the contents of his brother's flat. Mr M has now brought around 400 vinyl LPs into our little house because he says they'll get ruined in the garage. I am not a houseproud person but I can't cope with a lot of clutter; it makes me feel ill so there is a atmosphere of froideur. I don't want to say too much because he is still raw from his loss. I am cataloguing as quickly as possible for selling and we are trying to find the best way of doing so. From looking at specialist websites it looks as if one or two of them could go for a couple of hundred pounds, but most would be just a pound or two. There are also hundreds of first-day covers, hundreds of football programs and hundreds of railway magazines. It seems such a huge undertaking to shift all this stuff.

Sorry for your loss. I guess I have to ask why this person thinks that this is your job? If it were me, I'd contact a person who is an expert in whatever field and take a lot price. I hope that this doesn't seem rude.

Not at all DL. If I don't do it, I just know it will get left, although once I get things moving, Mr M will probably take over. I hope to get a reasonable amount as we have had to pay for the funeral and the amount of his pension we will be getting won't cover it. Sadly my BiL died of alcoholism and self neglect, so a funeral plan was not on his radar. I think the best way for the vinyls is to take a stall at a specialist fair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 17, 2018, 12:54:47 AM

Quote from: Dave on October 16, 2018, 06:29:15 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 16, 2018, 12:58:20 AM
Mr M's brother died recently and our garage is now full of the contents of his brother's flat. Mr M has now brought around 400 vinyl LPs into our little house because he says they'll get ruined in the garage. I am not a houseproud person but I can't cope with a lot of clutter; it makes me feel ill so there is a atmosphere of froideur. I don't want to say too much because he is still raw from his loss. I am cataloguing as quickly as possible for selling and we are trying to find the best way of doing so. From looking at specialist websites it looks as if one or two of them could go for a couple of hundred pounds, but most would be just a pound or two. There are also hundreds of first-day covers, hundreds of football programs and hundreds of railway magazines. It seems such a huge undertaking to shift all this stuff.
My condolensces to Mr M but I understand your position at a second hand level. A friend became the inheritor of a large, very large, collection of kid's comics. Given time they could have been sold individually for a large amount of money, or even auctioning them in lots but . . .

She probably got 10% or less of their value from selling en-masse to a dealer - but she got her living room back and enough for a new couch.

Thanks Dave. We are not too worried about getting loads for them, but the pension payout that he left to Mr M won't cover the funeral costs. Still looking at options, early days yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 17, 2018, 01:31:40 AM

Sorry to hear about your brother in law, Esse Mae. Having an apparently incurable alcoholic in my close family, I can relate...it's just so sad to see someone go down that route and throw their relationships, health and eventually life away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 17, 2018, 02:53:46 PM

I have a second interview for a promotion at the branch near where I live tomorrow. Since they get a lot of Spanish speaking customers there, I thought it would be a good idea to start doing some Spanish lessons. We'll see how that goes because I don't have a good track record with language learning lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2018, 03:14:47 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 17, 2018, 02:53:46 PM
I have a second interview for a promotion at the branch near where I live tomorrow. Since they get a lot of Spanish speaking customers there, I thought it would be a good idea to start doing some Spanish lessons. We'll see how that goes because I don't have a good track record with language learning lol.

As Trump will probably outlaw the Spanish language at some point learning Spanish will be a valuable asset in the underground/resistance at some point in the future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 18, 2018, 12:03:56 AM

^ Tanks reply ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 18, 2018, 12:30:33 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 17, 2018, 01:31:40 AM
Sorry to hear about your brother in law, Esse Mae. Having an apparently incurable alcoholic in my close family, I can relate...it's just so sad to see someone go down that route and throw their relationships, health and eventually life away.

Indeed, especially as he was very funny and good company when younger. He had polio at 2 yrs of age and had to wear a caliper as a result. He had no calf muscle in his right leg and a lifelong limp. A broken engagement in his early 20s broke his heart. The girl's RC parents would not countenance her marrying the son of a Northern Ireland Protestant. He never had another serious relationship. The rot really set in when his motorbike was stolen and he retreated even more into himself. A sedentary lifestyle and heavy drinking took its toll; so tragic. I feel for you knowing that there is absolutely nothing you can do as you watch them destroy themselves. I know of someone who has been going to AA for about 8 years and it is absolutely brilliant what they've done for her, but of course she was prepared to admit she was an alcoholic and decided to stop on her own volition.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 19, 2018, 05:18:12 AM

Woke up in the middle of the night to find one of my parents' cats disemboweling a mouse. I definitely did not miss living in the sticks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2018, 07:48:54 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 19, 2018, 05:18:12 AM
Woke up in the middle of the night to find one of my parents' cats disemboweling a mouse. I definitely did not miss living in the sticks.

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dave on October 20, 2018, 04:25:56 PM

Small signs of decline?

Due to illness have not been to Tesco for a week, relied on deliveries and friends.

Noticed a few small things: the carton the milk comes in now has fewer colours, simpler graphics and more whitespace. The walnut halves usedvto be in a thick bag with a reseal zip - no more, thin bag, no resealability.

Will watch with interest for other changes in the packaging of their brand stuff. Reminds me a bit of a companyvI worked for trying to cut corners: they bought a thousand plastic office rules from India that were 1/8th inch short, you could not use a fountain pen or felt tip on the new A4 pads - they were good as blotting paper and trying to file stainless steel with the new files left grooves in the files . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 20, 2018, 08:34:04 PM

Over the past couple of weeks I've been reading House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. It is one of those books that got rave reviews from reviewers and readers alike. It also defies easy classification. At first glance, it is a horror novel, but I found it in the literary fiction section at Barnes & Noble. Here's the Goodreads link to it: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24800.House_of_Leaves?from_search=true

The reason it took me two weeks to finish it was because my opinion varied greatly from the general consensus. At one point, I even double checked the ISBN number to make sure I was reading the same book that everyone else had. I kept reading, thinking at at some point I'd find out what made so many people love it so. That never happened. To me, the plot was insipid and the characters evoked no strong feelings one way or the other. Early this morning, I finished it with a great sigh of relief.

The reason I'm so disappointed is that, from the description, it appeared to be right up my alley. Eh, not every reader is going to love every book.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:04:05 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 08:34:04 PM
The reason I'm so disappointed is that, from the description, it appeared to be right up my alley. Eh, not every reader is going to love every book.

I hate when that happens. Unfortunately, now I think I'll have to read it, just so we can compare notes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 20, 2018, 11:41:06 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:04:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 08:34:04 PM
The reason I'm so disappointed is that, from the description, it appeared to be right up my alley. Eh, not every reader is going to love every book.

I hate when that happens. Unfortunately, now I think I'll have to read it, just so we can compare notes!

Check it out from the library. I do not think there is an ebook version. There are parts of the book that have odd formatting and would lose their intended impact in digital form.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:45:29 PM

Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 11:41:06 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:04:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 08:34:04 PM
The reason I'm so disappointed is that, from the description, it appeared to be right up my alley. Eh, not every reader is going to love every book.

I hate when that happens. Unfortunately, now I think I'll have to read it, just so we can compare notes!
Check it out from the library. I do not think there is an ebook version. There are parts of the book that have odd formatting and would lose their intended impact in digital form.

Yep, no ebook and it's still $20 in paperback, even from Thriftbooks. The library it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Velma on October 20, 2018, 11:57:00 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:45:29 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 11:41:06 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 20, 2018, 11:04:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 20, 2018, 08:34:04 PM
The reason I'm so disappointed is that, from the description, it appeared to be right up my alley. Eh, not every reader is going to love every book.

I hate when that happens. Unfortunately, now I think I'll have to read it, just so we can compare notes!
Check it out from the library. I do not think there is an ebook version. There are parts of the book that have odd formatting and would lose their intended impact in digital form.

Yep, no ebook and it's still $20 in paperback, even from Thriftbooks. The library it is.

Be warned...it is a large book. It is 700+ large pages. I found myself unable to hold it upright for long (thank you, arthritis). Most of the time I read it at a table or used my lap desk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM

My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 04:36:29 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM
My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

Cherchez la femme?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 05:03:52 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 04:36:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM
My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

Cherchez la femme?

You see, that was only at the end of the day... I think I need a vacation. Not sure where to go or what to do though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 05:10:37 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 05:03:52 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 04:36:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM
My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

Cherchez la femme?

You see, that was only at the end of the day... I think I need a vacation. Not sure where to go or what to do though.

Have you been to Europe? This is a very personal opinion and others will disagree, but if you can only visit one city in Europe, go to Paris.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 05:48:48 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 05:10:37 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 05:03:52 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 21, 2018, 04:36:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM
My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

Cherchez la femme?

You see, that was only at the end of the day... I think I need a vacation. Not sure where to go or what to do though.

Have you been to Europe? This is a very personal opinion and others will disagree, but if you can only visit one city in Europe, go to Paris.

I have not and, honestly, probably shouldn't. A past relationship should have resulted in me moving to the UK but it didn't work out like either of us hoped. At least for right now certain wounds are too fresh to travel to Europe.

As far as a vacation goes, I haven't taken time off work in... three years, I think. I haven't had a Saturday off in four probably.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 06:46:15 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2018, 01:27:09 AM
My mood has been all over the place today. I went from being almost impossibly low, to fairly steady, and then was thrown a curve ball tonight that does have me impossibly confused. *Sigh* I wish that dealing with people was easier.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 06:47:43 PM

Feeling so sleepy...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 06:50:35 PM

Have a nap in your hammock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 06:54:35 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 06:50:35 PM
Have a nap in your hammock.

I'm too sleepy at the moment to wish I had a hammock. :P

This morning I was 'fishing' with my head...struggling to keep my eyes open and nodding, only to jerk my head up quickly as I realised what was happening

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 10:24:03 PM

At that point, paint your eyelids to look like your eyeballs and prop your head on your hand. Snooze attentively.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 11:43:06 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 10:24:03 PM
At that point, paint your eyelids to look like your eyeballs and prop your head on your hand. Snooze attentively.

And creep people out? :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 11:44:18 PM

I have got to be the biggest screw up on two continents. It looks like I'm buying the water heater I was trying to fix. Probably destroyed the damn thing. Fuck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 22, 2018, 11:43:06 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 22, 2018, 10:24:03 PM
At that point, paint your eyelids to look like your eyeballs and prop your head on your hand. Snooze attentively.

And creep people out? :lol:

I know what needs to be done.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 24, 2018, 05:46:12 AM

Wanna read about some of the worlds most dedicated lunatics with a death wish? Try this one........https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2018/10/flood-escape-deepest-cave-veryovkina-abkhazia/?user.testname=none

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2018, 12:29:08 PM

Quote from: Icarus on October 24, 2018, 05:46:12 AM
Wanna read about some of the worlds most dedicated lunatics with a death wish? Try this one........https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2018/10/flood-escape-deepest-cave-veryovkina-abkhazia/?user.testname=none

Nope, nope, nope, nope and nope!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 25, 2018, 05:35:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2018, 12:29:08 PM
Quote from: Icarus on October 24, 2018, 05:46:12 AM
Wanna read about some of the worlds most dedicated lunatics with a death wish? Try this one........https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/2018/10/flood-escape-deepest-cave-veryovkina-abkhazia/?user.testname=none

Nope, nope, nope, nope and nope!

Seconded! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 26, 2018, 05:34:10 PM

I have one more week at my old branch until I officially start my new position, but I have been coming in to work at my new branch on my days off. I love the new commute. It's gone from 45 minutes to less than 5 and I can ride my bike in the summer.

Plus, I just found out that I will have my own office. And I was just excited to get my own business cards.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 26, 2018, 11:29:57 PM

Way to go Buddy. We are proud of you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2018, 08:26:28 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 26, 2018, 05:34:10 PM
I have one more week at my old branch until I officially start my new position, but I have been coming in to work at my new branch on my days off. I love the new commute. It's gone from 45 minutes to less than 5 and I can ride my bike in the summer.

Plus, I just found out that I will have my own office. And I was just excited to get my own business cards.

Well done. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2018, 02:38:24 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 26, 2018, 05:34:10 PM
I have one more week at my old branch until I officially start my new position, but I have been coming in to work at my new branch on my days off. I love the new commute. It's gone from 45 minutes to less than 5 and I can ride my bike in the summer.

Plus, I just found out that I will have my own office. And I was just excited to get my own business cards.

:heyhey: :woohoo!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 27, 2018, 03:05:11 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 27, 2018, 04:19:30 PM

No good movies to watch in the theatre this weekend. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 28, 2018, 04:36:43 PM

The house next door was burglarized last night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on October 28, 2018, 05:19:14 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 26, 2018, 05:34:10 PM
I have one more week at my old branch until I officially start my new position, but I have been coming in to work at my new branch on my days off. I love the new commute. It's gone from 45 minutes to less than 5 and I can ride my bike in the summer.

Plus, I just found out that I will have my own office. And I was just excited to get my own business cards.

:thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 28, 2018, 07:33:09 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 28, 2018, 04:36:43 PM
The house next door was burglarized last night.

That's one of the reasons I have a dog. I suppose I love him too...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 28, 2018, 08:09:16 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 28, 2018, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 28, 2018, 04:36:43 PM
The house next door was burglarized last night.

That's one of the reasons I have a dog. I suppose I love him too...

Mine died early this year. I wish I could get another dog, another German Shepherd to be exact. But I can't. :( I don't have the time or the energy, and it wouldn't be fair to the dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 28, 2018, 08:41:51 PM

I'm sorry to hear that and sorry I brought that up. My boy is almost a shepherd and I'm afraid he won't be around too much longer. They can definitely be a handful as pups and do require more attention than most owners are willing to give.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 28, 2018, 09:11:24 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 28, 2018, 08:41:51 PM
I'm sorry to hear that and sorry I brought that up. My boy is almost a shepherd and I'm afraid he won't be around too much longer. They can definitely be a handful as pups and do require more attention than most owners are willing to give.

No worries, it still saddens me but not as much as it did a few months ago. We had her euthanised because she had lost the use of her legs and had stopped eating. Besides that, she had massive bed sores that got infected with maggots even though we constantly sprayed products to keep the flies away and kill the vermin. Because of her condition, I was as mentally prepared for her passing as I could be, but it was still difficult once the vet gave her the overdose.

The worse part is I still second guess myself all the time. Was there anything I should have done differently? :-\

Anyway, in my experience it's a good idea to have more than one pup -- and lots of open space for them to run around like the crazy beasts they are. One pup alone demands a lot of attention, but with other canine playmates it becomes easier.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 29, 2018, 12:46:27 PM

My HAF profile has my local time as 7 hours ahead of the actual time here! I don't seem to be able to change it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 29, 2018, 01:29:09 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on October 29, 2018, 12:46:27 PM
My HAF profile has my local time as 7 hours ahead of the actual time here! I don't seem to be able to change it.

Did you click on 'auto detect'? That should automatically detect which time-zone you're in. Go to your profile, click on 'Look and 'Layout'. There you will find 'Time Offset' where you can change the time-zone you're in.

If you're having too much trouble I can try and change it for you, if you want.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 29, 2018, 06:33:37 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 29, 2018, 01:29:09 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 29, 2018, 12:46:27 PM
My HAF profile has my local time as 7 hours ahead of the actual time here! I don't seem to be able to change it.

Did you click on 'auto detect'? That should automatically detect which time-zone you're in. Go to your profile, click on 'Look and 'Layout'. There you will find 'Time Offset' where you can change the time-zone you're in.

If you're having too much trouble I can try and change it for you, if you want.

All done; thanks for that

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2018, 12:59:01 AM

I've split the posts regarding election results in Brazil, posts can be found here: http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14352.105 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14352.105)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 31, 2018, 01:57:52 AM

Fernanda; When, or if, you are shopping around for a place to be, Then take a look at these hallowed places of higher learning............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QB7kgcqcaY Don't stop there. We have many more spectacularly beautiful places with world class research facilities. Many of them do have research grant programs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2018, 08:58:41 PM

Those campi look great, Icarus!

But I don't know. Part of me feels I should stay in Brazil...be part of a resistance or something. The other part of me feels I will most likely destroy my life if I did. Dilemma...

:(

Who knows what the future will bring?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 31, 2018, 10:46:35 PM

If you are on the losing side of a resistance movement the chances of destroying your life are very high. It takes serious determination and ideological commitment to be involved in something like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2018, 11:31:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 31, 2018, 10:46:35 PM
If you are on the losing side of a resistance movement the chances of destroying your life are very high. It takes serious determination and ideological commitment to be involved in something like that.

Yes, I know. But it feels like the right thing to do. Like I should do something.

But the question is...do what? What could I possibly do? I don't believe in rallies and peaceful manifestations. People call for those all the time on social media and they don't amount to anything. They're not like strikes which affect strategic areas of the economy.

Not to mention, rallies are likely to be criminalised (they're going to try and pass an anti-terrorism Act in Brazil which includes peaceful rallies under terrorism). If I'm going to endanger myself it might as well be in a way I think will be more effective.

One of the Turd's minions, the military man who will be the minister of education, wants to mandate that creationism be taught in schools and that history of the military dictatorship in Brazil be revised.

So yeah. I'm feeling incredibly edgy. Both my emotional and more rational sides lean in that direction -- that something needs to be done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 01, 2018, 10:16:35 PM

You have answered your own questions.

You are much too valuable an intellect to get involved in the political scene. That is not just a complimentary remark.

You are almost powerless to affect the political atmosphere in your country. You do have considerable potential to influence the fate of humanity by doing what you are doing. Yours is by far a more important and far reaching field of endeavor than that of the "turd" or any of his henchmen.

In plainer language; CYOAF. That is military language that translates to; Cover your own ass first. Rather than an almost certainly fruitless tilt at windmills, take care of the destiny of xSP as a first order of business.

You are thinking of bailing out of your native country while a lot of hapless Venezuelans are migrating to places like Pacaraima Brazil. Those Warao people people probably are not aware that the nation of Brazil is being corrupted as is their Venezuela.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2018, 10:53:58 PM

I don't know, Icarus. I understand that you're coming from a rational point if view, and if I didn't feel so nervous and angry as I do now perhaps I would decide to steer clear. However, if it comes to another military dictatorship, how can I flee the country while my family and friends stay? I really, really hope it never comes to that totalitarian scenario but if it does I don't think I could live with myself if I fled.

I don't know how much I could do, and how effective my efforts could be, but I can't do nothing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 02, 2018, 12:52:21 AM

Just be careful. Before you know it we might be seeing you on the news leading an angry mob in a chant with a bullhorn...

:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:
:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:
:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 02, 2018, 01:10:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 02, 2018, 12:52:21 AM
Just be careful. Before you know it we might be seeing you on the news leading an angry mob in a chant with a bullhorn...

:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:
:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:
:blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah:

;)

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 02, 2018, 12:47:06 PM

My last day at my current branch is tomorrow, and today everyone got together and got me flowers and a really sweet card. I'm going to miss them so much

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 02, 2018, 01:44:31 PM

That was nice of them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 04, 2018, 10:14:58 PM

Giant hornet nest in the old house. A full can of spray didn't do anything but piss em off. I could hear the bastards buzzing through the wall after I made a break for it and was back outside. Tomorrow I go to war...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 05, 2018, 01:47:14 AM

Give 'em hell JJ. Those evil uninvited intruders are mean little bastards who take joy and perhaps pleasure from inflicting severe pain on humans. If you can somehow lay you hands on some Dursban, then the jig is up for the little demons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 05, 2018, 01:50:37 AM

I'm thinking brake cleaner. Two cans two hands, pound am hard and then run in a zigzag pattern back to safety.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2018, 01:21:44 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 04, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Giant hornet nest in the old house. A full can of spray didn't do anything but piss em off. I could hear the bastards buzzing through the wall after I made a break for it and was back outside. Tomorrow I go to war...

:o Have any H-bombs in stock?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 06, 2018, 01:38:10 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2018, 01:21:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 04, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Giant hornet nest in the old house. A full can of spray didn't do anything but piss em off. I could hear the bastards buzzing through the wall after I made a break for it and was back outside. Tomorrow I go to war...

:o Have any H-bombs in stock?

Sprays don't seem to be capable of penetrating the thick paper shell of the nest and I have no access to the opening without being extremely vulnerable to attack. They're clever bastards and built the opening behind some items on a shelf.

So, I think I'm going to have to make an opening. I'll borrow my brothers full auto airport rifle to knock some holes in the nest and be ready with several cans of spray. I might even "wet" the outside with chlorinated brake cleaner to prevent any surprise sorties. The best is too tough for liquid penetration but if like to see them fly through those fumes...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 06, 2018, 10:42:54 PM

Don't underestimate those wicked little demons JJ. They fight dirty and they have venom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 07, 2018, 12:03:09 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 06, 2018, 10:42:54 PM
Don't underestimate those wicked little demons JJ. They fight dirty and they have venom.

Anything that hunts preying mantis and steals food from spider's webs is something to be cautious about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2018, 12:12:38 AM

Nukes. Just sayin'...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 07, 2018, 05:02:38 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2018, 12:12:38 AM
Nukes. Just sayin'...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 07, 2018, 06:04:50 AM

Quote from: Buddy on November 02, 2018, 12:47:06 PM
My last day at my current branch is tomorrow, and today everyone got together and got me flowers and a really sweet card. I'm going to miss them so much

No surprise there you are a lovely person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2018, 02:28:20 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 07, 2018, 05:02:38 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2018, 12:12:38 AM
Nukes. Just sayin'...

:lol: Exactly that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2018, 07:54:34 PM

I've got goosebumps out of the blue on my left arm. So strange! It isn't cold or anything... :scratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 08, 2018, 08:16:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2018, 07:54:34 PM
I've got goosebumps out of the blue on my left arm. So strange! It isn't cold or anything... :scratch:

It's God trying to attract your attention.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2018, 10:11:55 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 08, 2018, 08:16:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2018, 07:54:34 PM
I've got goosebumps out of the blue on my left arm. So strange! It isn't cold or anything... :scratch:

It's God trying to attract your attention.

Oh, thank goodness! For a moment I thought it was a ghost.

Wait... :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 09, 2018, 01:14:17 AM

Hmmmmm...........That sometimes happens when you are .....Umm, how shall I say this..........sexually stimulated.

As the resident brainiac, you are surely aware that certain stimulations produce physical modifications. Heart beat, perspiration, goosebumps etc.

Please ....I do not mean to get out of bounds here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2018, 01:29:58 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2018, 01:14:17 AM
Hmmmmm...........That sometimes happens when you are .....Umm, how shall I say this..........sexually stimulated.

As the resident brainiac, you are surely aware that certain stimulations produce physical modifications. Heart beat, perspiration, goosebumps etc.

Please ....I do not mean to get out of bounds here.

Heh, I am aware, but that was not the case. There's nothing sexually stimulating about reading a text on cancer biomarkers...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 08:18:58 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2018, 01:29:58 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2018, 01:14:17 AM
Hmmmmm...........That sometimes happens when you are .....Umm, how shall I say this..........sexually stimulated.

As the resident brainiac, you are surely aware that certain stimulations produce physical modifications. Heart beat, perspiration, goosebumps etc.

Please ....I do not mean to get out of bounds here.

Heh, I am aware, but that was not the case. There's nothing sexually stimulating about reading a text on cancer biomarkers...

Speak for yourself...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 09:10:50 PM

I'm just about ready to try going to the doctor again. I might even try medication if he offers it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 10, 2018, 09:53:45 PM

Turkey, egg whites, swiss, mayo, salt and pepper, toasted everything bagel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2018, 02:22:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 09:10:50 PM
I'm just about ready to try going to the doctor again. I might even try medication if he offers it.

Sounds like a step forward. Doctors and medication have their uses, tho I have to admit I hate having anything to do with either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 11, 2018, 02:46:41 AM

Quote from: No one on November 10, 2018, 09:53:45 PM
Turkey, egg whites, swiss, mayo, salt and pepper, toasted everything bagel.

Just the egg whites? You left out the best part.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 11, 2018, 03:29:32 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2018, 02:22:25 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 09:10:50 PM
I'm just about ready to try going to the doctor again. I might even try medication if he offers it.

Sounds like a step forward. Doctors and medication have their uses, tho I have to admit I hate having anything to do with either.

I just hope this doesn't go quite as badly as the last few times I've seen a doctor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2018, 05:35:58 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2018, 03:29:32 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2018, 02:22:25 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 09:10:50 PM
I'm just about ready to try going to the doctor again. I might even try medication if he offers it.

Sounds like a step forward. Doctors and medication have their uses, tho I have to admit I hate having anything to do with either.

I just hope this doesn't go quite as badly as the last few times I've seen a doctor.

Yeah, there's always that -- it could just turn into the same old-same old. Fingers crossed tho.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2018, 12:32:23 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 08:18:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2018, 01:29:58 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2018, 01:14:17 AM
Hmmmmm...........That sometimes happens when you are .....Umm, how shall I say this..........sexually stimulated.

As the resident brainiac, you are surely aware that certain stimulations produce physical modifications. Heart beat, perspiration, goosebumps etc.

Please ....I do not mean to get out of bounds here.

Heh, I am aware, but that was not the case. There's nothing sexually stimulating about reading a text on cancer biomarkers...

Speak for yourself...

;D Okay...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2018, 12:33:45 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2018, 03:29:32 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 11, 2018, 02:22:25 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2018, 09:10:50 PM
I'm just about ready to try going to the doctor again. I might even try medication if he offers it.

Sounds like a step forward. Doctors and medication have their uses, tho I have to admit I hate having anything to do with either.

I just hope this doesn't go quite as badly as the last few times I've seen a doctor.

Fingers crossed too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 15, 2018, 07:03:39 PM

Going to watch the new Fantastic Animals movie with my family. Whenever there's a kid-friendly movie we take my niece in hopes of indoctrinating her into the cinephile culture. ;D

(I didn't think the first movie was all that great but I'll give the sequel a chance).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2018, 04:47:13 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 15, 2018, 07:03:39 PM
Going to watch the new Fantastic Animals movie with my family. Whenever there's a kid-friendly movie we take my niece in hopes of indoctrinating her into the cinephile culture. ;D

(I didn't think the first movie was all that great but I'll give the sequel a chance).

That didn't go as well as we hoped. The movie itself wasn't that bad, IMO better than the first one, but my niece got very upset toward the end. She said the movie got her thinking about death. Perhaps it was a little too dark for a nine year old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2018, 04:53:40 PM

Speaking of death and kids, just heard in the news that a mother a 10 year old daughter died inside a car. It's raining a lot in the region and they both drowned inside the car, locked in an embrace. Very sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 16, 2018, 05:43:01 PM

Did they drive into a river?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 16, 2018, 07:43:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 16, 2018, 05:43:01 PM
Did they drive into a river?

I don't know exactly what happened, the web is full of speculation, but if I had to guess, they probably tried to cross a street such as this and the car was swept away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 17, 2018, 02:09:22 AM

Well my left arm is dead again. I'm getting more and more worried that surgery might have to happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 17, 2018, 02:07:25 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 17, 2018, 02:09:22 AM
Well my left arm is dead again. I'm getting more and more worried that surgery might have to happen.

Well get it done in case leaving it is making it worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 17, 2018, 02:19:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 17, 2018, 02:07:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 17, 2018, 02:09:22 AM
Well my left arm is dead again. I'm getting more and more worried that surgery might have to happen.

Well get it done in case leaving it is making it worse.

Tank is right, don't put it off. I was dreading my hip replacement 6 months ago, but today I am very glad that I did it. My quality of life has improved greatly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2018, 03:28:22 PM

Yes, if surgery is recommended, I'd do it. I didn't realize I carpal tunnel syndrome until it was quite "advanced", as the doctor said. I had both hands' release surgery last year, and they are still recovering, albeit slowly. Part from severity and part from being 65 YO at the time of the surgeries. I'd say that if surgery is required, sooner is better than later, to avoid lasting damage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 17, 2018, 06:18:29 PM

I agree with Tank, Hermes and Dark Lightning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 19, 2018, 02:23:45 AM

I think y'all are right. Scares me to death but I'm going to have to do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2018, 07:55:33 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 19, 2018, 02:23:45 AM
I think y'all are right. Scares me to death but I'm going to have to do it.

You are. So just do it. Get it organised today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on November 19, 2018, 10:55:16 AM

Today, the number of granddaughters I have doubled! Renette's "baby sister" entered the world and is now known as Freyja. Much upcitement!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2018, 11:34:02 AM

Congrats on the new bundle of joy, Bluenose!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on November 19, 2018, 12:37:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2018, 11:34:02 AM
Congrats on the new bundle of joy, Bluenose!

Thank you very much.

Born at 38 weeks gestation by planned cesarean. For various reasons my DIL cannot havea natural delivery and so it was originally planned for next week, but severe Branston-Hivks contractions last week put a stop to that and it was brought forwarda a week and 6DIL was givena a couple of steroid jabs to boost bub's lungs, and also to promote DIL's recuperation from her torn and over stretched ligaments and joints. Baby weighed in at3.6 kg (just under 8 lbs) so she was fully cooked. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2018, 02:13:33 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on November 19, 2018, 10:55:16 AM
Today, the number of granddaughters I have doubled! Renette's "baby sister" entered the world and is now known as Freyja. Much upcitement!

Congratulations!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 19, 2018, 03:23:03 PM

"Fully Cooked" :lol: Sounds like baked to perfect sweetness, to me. Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 19, 2018, 08:56:09 PM

Congratulations, Bluenose. Granddaughters rock!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 19, 2018, 11:16:38 PM

Congratulations Bluenose. Granddaughters are great! That is a very good weight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 20, 2018, 03:16:07 AM

:cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 20, 2018, 05:49:11 AM

Mazel tov! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 20, 2018, 11:09:04 AM

Ye gods!!!! It's 2018 and an Indian health minister called Himanta Bissau Sama says we get cancer because of the sins of our parents or our own sins from a previous life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 20, 2018, 09:47:05 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 20, 2018, 11:09:04 AM
Ye gods!!!! It's 2018 and an Indian health minister called Himanta Bissau Sama says we get cancer because of the sins of our parents or our own sins from a previous life.

>:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on November 21, 2018, 11:07:45 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on November 20, 2018, 11:09:04 AM
Ye gods!!!! It's 2018 and an Indian health minister called Himanta Bissau Sama says we get cancer because of the sins of our parents or our own sins from a previous life.

There's no cure for stupid, but gaffer tape can muffle the sounds...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2018, 11:22:10 AM

It could go further.

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/20/1413842074213_wps_19_Colorado_Elementary_Schoo.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on November 21, 2018, 05:49:18 PM

Oh yes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 02:21:06 AM

Well I'm stuck waiting to hear back about the worker's comp claim that may or may not have been put through. The doctors won't see me until they get paid. On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is neutral comfort and 10 is blackout pain I reached a 9 today. For a bit I was really worried I might pass out but I made it through on my feet.

I'm thinking about trying to get something for the nausea before work tomorrow. Not being able to keep track of a limb is a very unsettling feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 24, 2018, 03:01:59 AM

Man that sucks. I hope it comes out OK. I'm looking at potential foot surgery if the podiatrist can't find enough of or the right kind of injections. That's always been special (both feet have already been surgically altered). Good luck with your claim!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 24, 2018, 04:30:44 AM

I second the "that sucks". Definitely go for a pain killer, tho I wish there was more they could do for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2018, 01:37:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2018, 11:22:10 AM
It could go further.

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Would it work if we taped them to a rocket on its way to Mars? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2018, 01:40:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 02:21:06 AM
Well I'm stuck waiting to hear back about the worker's comp claim that may or may not have been put through. The doctors won't see me until they get paid. On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is neutral comfort and 10 is blackout pain I reached a 9 today. For a bit I was really worried I might pass out but I made it through on my feet.

I'm thinking about trying to get something for the nausea before work tomorrow. Not being able to keep track of a limb is a very unsettling feeling.

I can only imagine how unsettling it must be! :(

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 24, 2018, 03:52:22 PM

Today is my first day actually helping customers as a banker. I feel like I've forgotten everything I've learned in training.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 24, 2018, 07:35:04 PM

Quote from: Buddy on November 24, 2018, 03:52:22 PM
Today is my first day actually helping customers as a banker. I feel like I've forgotten everything I've learned in training.

A bit of practice and it will become second nature.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 10:15:05 PM

I left work early today. The nausea from the pain made me sick in the parking lot. Still no word from the worker's comp. I really don't want to do this anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2018, 12:17:20 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 10:15:05 PM
I left work early today. The nausea from the pain made me sick in the parking lot. Still no word from the worker's comp. I really don't want to do this anymore.

Is there something you can take for the pain, without the need for a prescription?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 25, 2018, 02:02:26 PM

That's terrible! I hope you get some help soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 25, 2018, 03:50:26 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2018, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 10:15:05 PM
I left work early today. The nausea from the pain made me sick in the parking lot. Still no word from the worker's comp. I really don't want to do this anymore.

Is there something you can take for the pain, without the need for a prescription?

Ibuprofen helps a bit. Not much though. I'm seriously considering getting some pot. It's been a long time since I was into that though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 27, 2018, 06:46:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 25, 2018, 03:50:26 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2018, 12:17:20 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 24, 2018, 10:15:05 PM
I left work early today. The nausea from the pain made me sick in the parking lot. Still no word from the worker's comp. I really don't want to do this anymore.

Is there something you can take for the pain, without the need for a prescription?

Ibuprofen helps a bit. Not much though. I'm seriously considering getting some pot. It's been a long time since I was into that though.

Can you get CBD in your state? I got some when I was desperate with migraines and it helped some.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 27, 2018, 09:58:12 PM

I don't think I can. I mean, I know I can but not legally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2018, 12:48:10 AM

My sister is getting sued for conning one of her clients. She advertises her services as a tutor, asks to be paid upfront (hundreds, sometimes thousands of bucks), gives one or two classes...and disappears. Her clients never see the colour of their money again.

Strangely, I don't feel bad for her. She deserves what she's getting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 12:56:10 AM

I have a brother who does similar things. He once convinced a dealer to front him $200 worth of bull seen he never intended to pay for. That's an awkward conversation to have with the dealer when you're getting the tanks filled with liquid nitrogen...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2018, 08:52:03 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2018, 12:48:10 AM
My sister is getting sued for conning one of her clients. She advertises her services as a tutor, asks to be paid upfront (hundreds, sometimes thousands of bucks), gives one or two classes...and disappears. Her clients never see the colour of their money again.

Strangely, I don't feel bad for her. She deserves what she's getting.

If you can't do the time don't do the crime!

Are you sure you two share the same father?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2018, 09:16:26 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2018, 08:52:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2018, 12:48:10 AM
My sister is getting sued for conning one of her clients. She advertises her services as a tutor, asks to be paid upfront (hundreds, sometimes thousands of bucks), gives one or two classes...and disappears. Her clients never see the colour of their money again.

Strangely, I don't feel bad for her. She deserves what she's getting.

If you can't do the time don't do the crime!

Are you sure you two share the same father?

Yes, though our father has disowned her. Not that it matters to her, they haven't spoken in years...besides the couple of times she asked him for money. He says no and she severs all contact with him.

She's a monster -- and has caused us a lot of grief.

I hope she gets sued until she learns that actions do have consequences, a concept she seems unable to grasp.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2018, 09:19:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 12:56:10 AM
I have a brother who does similar things. He once convinced a dealer to front him $200 worth of bull seen he never intended to pay for. That's an awkward conversation to have with the dealer when you're getting the tanks filled with liquid nitrogen...

Sorry, do you mean bull semen? :notsure:

The awkwardness of the conversation you're referring to will vary depending on if that was a typo or not. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 11:00:54 PM

Yep, frozen bull semen for artificial insemination!

Had to do an edit to fix the autocorrect...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2018, 02:34:08 AM

I'm trying ebay again to see if I can pick up some needed equipment at a good price. I'm going for the "worn" examples in hopes that the collectors will be less likely to bid up the price. Time will tell if I am successful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2018, 02:06:48 PM

Ebay has been extremely hit or miss the last few years. I have a really hard time actually finding decent used equipment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2018, 02:31:28 PM

Anytime I've bid on something other bidders swoop in and jack the price way, WAY up at the end. Might stick with it this time and try persistence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 30, 2018, 12:50:28 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 11:00:54 PM
Yep, frozen bull semen for artificial insemination!

Had to do an edit to fix the autocorrect...

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on November 30, 2018, 04:40:44 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 29, 2018, 02:31:28 PM
Anytime I've bid on something other bidders swoop in and jack the price way, WAY up at the end. Might stick with it this time and try persistence.

I've found that the best option is to not bid on any auction items early on, it only tells others that someone's interested. Then log in a couple of minutes before the end of the auction, decide how much you're prepared to pay, set the upper limit of your bid and then bid just over the current highest bid about 5-10 seconds before the end of the auction. I have found this to be a successful strategy on quite a few occasions without spending more than I am prepared to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 30, 2018, 09:57:56 PM

Jeebus, the local cops shot a 2 by 4 welding man at the ferry so now the boat is out of service. I guess I can sleep in my car tonight...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2018, 08:16:13 PM

Definitely feeling euphoric. Listening to a new playlist on a Sunday afternoon after eating some chocolate makes for a strange mix.

I feel like :blahblah:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 02, 2018, 10:42:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 30, 2018, 09:57:56 PM
Jeebus, the local cops shot a 2 by 4 welding man at the ferry so now the boat is out of service. I guess I can sleep in my car tonight...

Did you have to sleep in the car?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 02, 2018, 10:57:00 PM

No, they had reopened by the time I got off work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on December 02, 2018, 11:42:23 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2018, 08:39:28 AM

Do you know if the chap they shot was killed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2018, 07:38:08 PM

HAF's been kind of slow today. :(

This can't go on. I expect to see lots of posts when I come home from school/work! :domanatrix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 04, 2018, 10:02:58 PM

Quote from: Chikatome on December 03, 2018, 08:39:28 AM
Do you know if the chap they shot was killed?

He survived the shooting but was taken to Riverside Hospital. Whether he survives his stay there is up in the air.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2018, 07:38:08 PM
HAF's been kind of slow today. :(

This can't go on. I expect to see lots of posts when I come home from school/work! :domanatrix:

What exactly would you like me to post about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 05, 2018, 12:41:29 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 04, 2018, 10:02:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2018, 07:38:08 PM
HAF's been kind of slow today. :(

This can't go on. I expect to see lots of posts when I come home from school/work! :domanatrix:

What exactly would you like me to post about?

Anything. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 05, 2018, 01:28:26 PM

Does anyone else have words that they just can't pronounce? I get tongue tied every time I try to say rear-wheel drive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2018, 01:45:29 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 05, 2018, 01:28:26 PM
Does anyone else have words that they just can't pronounce? I get tongue tied every time I try to say rear-wheel drive.

Not that I am aware of. But that may change as there are lots of words I have yet to here.
Did you sort out your wet boot problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 05, 2018, 02:33:52 PM

I used to have trouble with "tournament" but have gotten better. My father pronounced quite a few words in odd ways and it rubbed off on me. I speak softly and fairly slowly though, so that helps a lot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 05, 2018, 04:37:28 PM

Quote from: Tanksinatra on December 05, 2018, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 05, 2018, 01:28:26 PM
Does anyone else have words that they just can't pronounce? I get tongue tied every time I try to say rear-wheel drive.
Not that I am aware of. But that may change as there are lots of words I have yet to here.
Did you sort out your wet boot problem.

My car is at the dealer now they kicked up a fuss because I didn't have the carpeted cover as I had thrown it out. It was moldy and disgusting so I didn't want it to stay in my car. I had to call my boyfriend to fish it out of the garbage so I can bring it to the dealership when I return the loaner l.

It has not been a good few weeks

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 06, 2018, 01:38:37 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 05, 2018, 01:28:26 PM
Does anyone else have words that they just can't pronounce? I get tongue tied every time I try to say rear-wheel drive.

In English I sometimes forget to pronounce 'pronunciation' correctly, saying 'pronounce-iation' instead. But hell, when I get nervous I speak quickly, and words sort of come out as a jumbled string of incomprehensible verbiage. :lol:

Brazilians in general have a tough time with words such as 'year' (saying 'ear' instead) and 'whirlwind' (too many grouped consonants.). 'Two' and 'chew' may sound the same, ~~chew~~ too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 06, 2018, 02:17:34 AM

It's 15 past midnight and I feel too tired to sleep. Never thought that was possible -- but it is. The alarm clock's been set, I'm supposed to wake up in 6 hours, and I know with each passing minute I'll regret not lying on my bed staring at the ceiling while trying to doze off.

:count sheep:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2018, 02:39:21 AM

I find its better to run on zero sleep than very little sleep compared to what you would normally get in a night. Something kicks in to keep you going. A certain, quiet ferocity awakens. It might just be stress but it works well for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 06, 2018, 03:16:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 06, 2018, 02:39:21 AM
I find its better to run on zero sleep than very little sleep compared to what you would normally get in a night. Something kicks in to keep you going. A certain, quiet ferocity awakens. It might just be stress but it works well for me.

Agreed. Though that quiet ferocity usually does result in me generally biting someone's head off. It's like operating on Primal Mode. :hulk:

Thankfully I don't turn green. I don't do green.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2018, 12:33:45 AM

I don't know if it's the sleep deprivation or something else, but I feel a little edgy today, and easily irritable. This morning, during my hour-long commute people talking on the bus next to me really got on my nerves. Today I should have just stayed home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 07, 2018, 12:49:49 AM

I feel like that every day once I get to work! It's usually due to one particular colleague. That special person who can get on your nerves without even trying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 07, 2018, 05:47:38 AM

Silver, some earbuds with pleasing music can partially blot out the annoying talk of the other bus riders. No?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2018, 08:01:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2018, 12:33:45 AM
I don't know if it's the sleep deprivation or something else, but I feel a little edgy today, and easily irritable. This morning, during my hour-long commute people talking on the bus next to me really got on my nerves. Today I should have just stayed home.

It must be something about today. I was soooo close to just not coming into work today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 07, 2018, 10:11:32 PM

Murderous rage setting in at work! MIGHT NOT BE GOOD.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2018, 11:48:47 PM

Quote from: Icarus on December 07, 2018, 05:47:38 AM
Silver, some earbuds with pleasing music can partially blot out the annoying talk of the other bus riders. No?

Yes, I usually listen to music during commutes, that day was no different. But I could still hear their blabbering even with the music playing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2018, 11:49:52 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 07, 2018, 10:11:32 PM
Murderous rage setting in at work! MIGHT NOT BE GOOD.

:chairhide:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 08, 2018, 02:10:29 AM

All's well again. You can come out from under the chair. Not sure how I managed to calm myself down, but I did it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 08, 2018, 03:13:59 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 08, 2018, 02:10:29 AM
All's well again. You can come out from under the chair. Not sure how I managed to calm myself down, but I did it.

Yabut, that dumpster out back is still whimpering in fear... :P

I've had times before I sort of got my temper under control where some things got mighty broken. I've learned what the triggers are and when to avoid the trouble. I think that most of it came from my upbringing (and overcoming most of it), because my three sons don't evince much of this behavior. It wasn't easy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2018, 03:53:23 PM

I just opened my first account for a customer completely solo. It was so nerve wracking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2018, 04:51:13 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 08, 2018, 03:53:23 PM
I just opened my first account for a customer completely solo. It was so nerve wracking.

Way to go Buddy!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 09, 2018, 01:22:08 AM

I already advised you, onward and upward Buddy. Proud of you. You go girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2018, 04:53:28 AM

Sleep. :exhausted:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2018, 11:35:31 PM

Feeling sad today over Dave's death. He had been suffering for weeks and I really hope he didn't suffer even more as he passed away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:23:08 AM

Remember a few years ago when we did a HAF candy exchange? We should do something like that again

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 12:36:14 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:23:08 AM
Remember a few years ago when we did a HAF candy exchange? We should do something like that again

Candy exchange? :scratch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:54:34 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 12:36:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:23:08 AM
Remember a few years ago when we did a HAF candy exchange? We should do something like that again

Candy exchange? :scratch:

Didn't we do something like that a few years ago? Or was I thinking of something else? Maybe it was another forum

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 01:09:18 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:54:34 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 12:36:14 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 12:23:08 AM
Remember a few years ago when we did a HAF candy exchange? We should do something like that again

Candy exchange? :scratch:

Didn't we do something like that a few years ago? Or was I thinking of something else? Maybe it was another forum

It's possible. My memory is so lousy I most probably wouldn't remember anyway. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 12, 2018, 07:15:14 AM

It was here. I remember that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2018, 07:53:54 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2018, 11:35:31 PM
Feeling sad today over Dave's death. He had been suffering for weeks and I really hope he didn't suffer even more as he passed away.

Apparently he went to sleep and didn't wake up. When your time comes it's about as good as it gets. My mum suffered an aneurysm while she was asleep. The doctors said she would have known nothing at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 12, 2018, 05:28:11 PM

Quote from: TankYouVeryMuch on December 12, 2018, 07:53:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2018, 11:35:31 PM
Feeling sad today over Dave's death. He had been suffering for weeks and I really hope he didn't suffer even more as he passed away.

Apparently he went to sleep and didn't wake up. When your time comes it's about as good as it gets. My mum suffered an aneurysm while she was asleep. The doctors said she would have known nothing at all.

Agreed. That's how I would like to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM

I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2018, 02:59:22 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:snicker1: Added bonus: it's one of the cheapest hobbies out there. The only thing it takes a lot of time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2018, 08:34:27 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:03:28 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:05:53 PM

It's too hot outside to take the bus home. :headshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 04:13:48 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:lol:

I got this (https://www.etsy.com/listing/556051875/fuck-off-full-kit-hand-embroidery-kit?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1) beautiful kit. It will hang by our front door.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2018, 04:15:16 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:snicker1:
Yeah, right up until you stab yourself!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:16:07 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 04:13:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:lol:

I got this (https://www.etsy.com/listing/556051875/fuck-off-full-kit-hand-embroidery-kit?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1) beautiful kit. It will hang by our front door.

Love it. Especially useful as JW and Mormon repellant. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 04:17:03 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2018, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:snicker1:
Yeah, right up until you stab yourself!

I already sew as a hobby, stabbing myself is almost second nature by now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2018, 04:25:39 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 04:13:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:03:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 12, 2018, 10:50:58 PM
I've decided to take up embroidery, because nothing says stress relief like stabbing something 2000 times

:lol:

I got this (https://www.etsy.com/listing/556051875/fuck-off-full-kit-hand-embroidery-kit?ref=shop_home_active_8&crt=1) beautiful kit. It will hang by our front door.

Ohhhh....I want one!

Or maybe a door mat... ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:37:53 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:05:53 PM
It's too hot outside to take the bus home. :headshake:

Trying to gather the courage to go outside and get in a ~~wheeled oven~~ bus for an hour in this scorching heat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 05:11:09 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:37:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2018, 04:05:53 PM
It's too hot outside to take the bus home. :headshake:

Trying to gather the courage to go outside and get in a ~~wheeled oven~~ bus for an hour in this scorching heat.

We have the opposite problem. It's cold as tits here and having to start the car 15 minutes early is the worst

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2018, 06:22:10 PM

Just checked airline prices from Chicago to London for next November. 600 dollars round trip via Iceland Air. Hmmmmm

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 11:41:55 PM

What the hell, I might have taken up embroidery if I had known there were such creative kits.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 12:01:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 11:41:55 PM
What the hell, I might have taken up embroidery if I had known there were such creative kits.

There's a lot of interesting patterns out there -- this is not your grandma's embroidery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2018, 10:53:07 PM

Took my mother to the hospital so she could get some varicose veins in her left leg removed. They make patients and people accompanying them wait practically the whole day. I left her there with my sister to go to the lab for a few hours in the afternoon and when I returned she had still not undergone surgery.

Why do they do that? :wtf: Make people wait the entire day? Surely there are better ways to organise patient surgeries so that people don't have to wait long.

Anyway, poor mom. It's hot as hell and she has her left leg all covered in gauze wraps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 19, 2018, 04:21:11 PM

Here they usually give you a time to come back. The last time I took someone for surgery I went out and ran errands for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2018, 04:56:44 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 19, 2018, 04:21:11 PM
Here they usually give you a time to come back. The last time I took someone for surgery I went out and ran errands for a while.

Makes way more sense, but here, and in the public health system, they don't even say what time people will go into surgery because people at the bottom of the list can be bumped up if they show up at the hospital on the day they're told to. Older people have preferential treatment over younger ones. You guarantee a time slot for the day, but there's no telling which.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 02:56:46 AM

Nothing's on my mind besides how tired I am.

:notsure: This is what meditation must feel like. I just stare at the wall and my mind goes empty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2018, 03:30:42 AM

Sounds like just plain animal fatigue. I get to the point where I just stare at the wall when I'm really tired. Coffee only helps so much; then I just have to crash and really sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 20, 2018, 04:21:51 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 12:01:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 11:41:55 PM
What the hell, I might have taken up embroidery if I had known there were such creative kits.

There's a lot of interesting patterns out there -- this is not your grandma's embroidery.

A long time ago I designed a piece of embroidery to be executed under my supervision. I drew the design on canvas and then chose the colours, the positions of which I then indicated when it was being embroidered. So it was being designed in real time, which led to a few changes of mind and unpicking, much to the frustration of my ex, who was doing the actual needlework. No, this was not the cause of the divorce. Here is a photo of the work in progress.

(https://i.imgur.com/IQLwp7y.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 20, 2018, 05:04:14 AM

I have no idea what that's supposed to be but I LIKE IT!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 20, 2018, 05:11:03 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 20, 2018, 05:04:14 AM
I have no idea what that's supposed to be but I LIKE IT!

Thank you. As for what it is, all I can tell you is that the primary seed or inspiration for the design was the shape of the bone in a roast leg of lamb. After that I just applied variations on the shape and chose colour combinations I found appealing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 10:55:11 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2018, 03:30:42 AM
Sounds like just plain animal fatigue. I get to the point where I just stare at the wall when I'm really tired. Coffee only helps so much; then I just have to crash and really sleep.

Yeah, I slept for a few hours and seem to be reasonably recharged. :woohoo!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 10:55:58 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 20, 2018, 04:21:51 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 12:01:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 11:41:55 PM
What the hell, I might have taken up embroidery if I had known there were such creative kits.

There's a lot of interesting patterns out there -- this is not your grandma's embroidery.

A long time ago I designed a piece of embroidery to be executed under my supervision. I drew the design on canvas and then chose the colours, the positions of which I then indicated when it was being embroidered. So it was being designed in real time, which led to a few changes of mind and unpicking, much to the frustration of my ex, who was doing the actual needlework. No, this was not the cause of the divorce. Here is a photo of the work in progress.

(https://i.imgur.com/IQLwp7y.jpg)

That's an interesting pattern, Hermes! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 20, 2018, 12:30:31 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 10:55:58 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 20, 2018, 04:21:51 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 14, 2018, 12:01:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 13, 2018, 11:41:55 PM
What the hell, I might have taken up embroidery if I had known there were such creative kits.

There's a lot of interesting patterns out there -- this is not your grandma's embroidery.

A long time ago I designed a piece of embroidery to be executed under my supervision. I drew the design on canvas and then chose the colours, the positions of which I then indicated when it was being embroidered. So it was being designed in real time, which led to a few changes of mind and unpicking, much to the frustration of my ex, who was doing the actual needlework. No, this was not the cause of the divorce. Here is a photo of the work in progress.

(https://i.imgur.com/IQLwp7y.jpg)

That's an interesting pattern, Hermes! 8)

Thanks, it is only half done at that stage. I see I don't have a photo of the completed piece, but it is hanging in my ex-wife's house, so next time I'm there I will take one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2018, 02:23:16 PM

^ Cool! Now I have a hankering for lamb kebab. It'll have to wait until tomorrow, though. We're having a potluck at my carving class today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 21, 2018, 02:52:55 AM

That looks stunning Hermes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 21, 2018, 03:44:49 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 21, 2018, 02:52:55 AM
That looks stunning Hermes!

Thank you, Buddy. It was a huge task; she embroidered her fingers to the bone, but it was worth it in the end. I once calculated how many thousands of stitches it needed, but I forget the number now. Designing one's own, rather than buying a ready-made kit from a shop, gives one a piece that nobody else owns, no matter how successful it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 21, 2018, 05:53:34 AM

I just finished wrapping what I think is an incredibly clever gift for someone at work. I have to give it to them tomorrow because they will likely be at a bowling tournament on Monday. There isn't much that I want from others besides friendship but I truly enjoy helping people find things that have long eluded them. Helping people in any way is a great joy for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2018, 08:20:01 PM

It feels strange that I'm on holiday -- I don't know what to do with the free time!

To do list for the following days:

1) Sleep
2) Play videogames
3) Binge watch Netflix series
4) Sleep some more

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 21, 2018, 08:27:22 PM

Which Netflix series?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2018, 08:30:07 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 21, 2018, 08:27:22 PM
Which Netflix series?

Vikings and Altered Carbon for now. :popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2018, 11:18:59 AM

I've been feeling like getting a cactus. It really represents how I feel right now, in general.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 23, 2018, 12:15:08 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2018, 11:18:59 AM
I've been feeling like getting a cactus. It really represents how I feel right now, in general.

Are you going to give it a name?

I chopped down my mango tree.
I warned it, give me mangos or you go.
It didn't so it's gone.
I really think it was trying, it produced heaps of flowers.
It's all the possum's fault, they eat the flowers before they can mangoise.
It was very close to the septic tank and it was a sprawling thing that limited the view.
It produced mangos one year in its twenty five year life.

It had a creeper vine tangled throughout it.
You know the trap where a log suspend by ropes comes swinging into pummel the interloper? It tried that one on me, it missed, good attempt though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2018, 12:38:58 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 23, 2018, 12:15:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2018, 11:18:59 AM
I've been feeling like getting a cactus. It really represents how I feel right now, in general.

Are you going to give it a name?

I chopped down my mango tree.
I warned it, give me mangos or you go.
It didn't so it's gone.
I really think it was trying, it produced heaps of flowers.
It's all the possum's fault, they eat the flowers before they can mangoise.
It was very close to the septic tank and it was a sprawling thing that limited the view.
It produced mangos one year in its twenty five year life.

It had a creeper vine tangled throughout it.
You know the trap where a log suspend by ropes comes swinging into pummel the interloper? It tried that one on me, it missed, good attempt though.

:lol: You sure it wasn't the possums that tried to swing that log at you?

:notsure: Spike? I don't know...I never was good with names.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 23, 2018, 02:02:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2018, 08:30:07 PM
Vikings and Altered Carbon for now. :popcorn:

Vikings is excellent.
The theme song is a good paddling tune.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2018, 02:45:42 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 23, 2018, 02:02:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2018, 08:30:07 PM
Vikings and Altered Carbon for now. :popcorn:

Vikings is excellent.
The theme song is a good paddling tune.

I think I'll start with that, then. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2018, 09:13:15 PM

I have an incredible amount of trash.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2018, 09:21:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2018, 09:13:15 PM
I have an incredible amount of trash.

I undoubtedly have more!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2018, 10:17:19 PM

Yesterday was trash pick-up day. I had 2 barrels of trash and one of recyclables. I'm cleaning up around the property, so have a lot of trash. My wife keeps bring stuff home, I keep throwing it out. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2018, 11:24:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2018, 09:21:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2018, 09:13:15 PM
I have an incredible amount of trash.

I undoubtedly have more!

:snicker1: This is the third time this year I'm throwing trash out. :P

I got a new pair of shoes from my mother (god bless her soul) and so threw away a 100 L plastic bag full of pairs that have been sitting in the closet unused since god knows when.

Loads of paper has also gone into the recyclables. Who knew in this day and age we can still collect so much paper? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 01:01:22 AM

You need a burn barrel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2018, 01:19:49 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 01:01:22 AM
You need a burn barrel.

That's a great idea! :chin: I shall sacrifice my trash to the Garbage God.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 02:31:40 AM

Add a supercharger - use the discharge air from a vacuum cleaner - and you'll burn cleanish with very little ash. A spark arrestor is highly recommended.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2018, 03:01:09 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 02:31:40 AM
Add a supercharger - use the discharge air from a vacuum cleaner - and you'll burn cleanish with very little ash. A spark arrestor is highly recommended.

You sound experienced in burning matters.

What I've gotta ask though is: if I burn it all, will I appease the Garbage God so they can give me plentiful more stuff to hoard? :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 04:51:48 PM

A Hoarder's Hoard is always replinishing itself. Just like the water cycle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2018, 05:52:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 26, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
A Hoarder's Hoard is always replinishing itself. Just like the water cycle.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2018, 12:43:12 AM

Alright you two. Don't you know that burning stuff adds to the global pollution index that will destroy the planet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 27, 2018, 02:05:24 AM

C'mon Gene, we're just a couple of rebels who want to watch the world burn!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2018, 01:07:43 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 27, 2018, 02:05:24 AM
C'mon Gene, we're just a couple of rebels who want to watch the world burn!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/12SWjrn44m5URi/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM

My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2018, 08:44:12 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

I can go with that too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2018, 02:17:32 AM

Some of that stuff smells very nice indeed, and it doesn't bother my sinuses the way that perfume does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 28, 2018, 03:10:56 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

Is it true that clove oil will get rid of silverfish?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2018, 05:09:42 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 28, 2018, 03:10:56 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

Is it true that clove oil will get rid of silverfish?

I don't know about clove oil, but I've found anything minty generally repels bugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2018, 06:02:35 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2018, 05:09:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 28, 2018, 03:10:56 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

Is it true that clove oil will get rid of silverfish?

I don't know about clove oil, but I've found anything minty generally repels bugs.

I've been told that too, but never tried it. I've also been told that lavender repels mosquitos.

If only things under my care didn't die so quickly. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2018, 07:51:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2018, 06:02:35 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2018, 05:09:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 28, 2018, 03:10:56 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 27, 2018, 05:41:49 PM
My mom recently got into the whole essential oils thing. Thankfully she's not in the whole "oils cure cancer" group, but more like, "This one helps you sleep, this one makes you energized." So I decided I would try a few to support her. I don't know if they do anything for moods, but they make my room smell nice so I'll take it.

Is it true that clove oil will get rid of silverfish?

I don't know about clove oil, but I've found anything minty generally repels bugs.

I've been told that too, but never tried it. I've also been told that lavender repels mosquitos.

If only things under my care didn't die so quickly. ::)

I don't know about lavender repelling mosquitoes (I depend on spiders for that) - but it will make the room smell nice so I guess it doesn't matter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 29, 2018, 02:00:09 AM

Make friends with the Bats. Some of their species eradicate mosquitos in wholesale quantities. Bats good- bugs bad...................(except for the good bugs that are important to our survival) Nature is a bitch ain't she?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 30, 2018, 10:15:27 PM

Sick as a dog today. Only good thing to come about it is that my wonderful mom made me homemade chicken soup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2018, 10:29:27 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 30, 2018, 10:15:27 PM
Sick as a dog today. Only good thing to come about it is that my wonderful mom made me homemade chicken soup.

Oh dear. Glad the soup helped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 30, 2018, 10:55:56 PM

About to leave Durango Colorado after a few days in the snow. Flying while drunk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2018, 06:07:30 PM

:whew: Almost finished summer cleaning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 31, 2018, 06:34:52 PM

Trade you some cold for some hot. I wish that would work!

Ground off a couple of sections of webbing on my old cast iron table saw, so that I can adapt it to be a router table. Now I need to mount the router, but that's just three holes to drill and countersink. My old router table is a PoJ. I'm going to sell it on Craigslist. :thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 31, 2018, 08:20:35 PM

I pulled off a pretty dick move with my apartment complex but whatever. I dropped off the rent payment and made sure every inch of the check was covered with sticky notes saying what apartment it was going to. I'm not proud of being an asshole but I'm still pretty mad about them losing last month's rent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 31, 2018, 08:25:45 PM

You should have sent a certified letter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 31, 2018, 08:38:58 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 31, 2018, 06:34:52 PM
Trade you some cold for some hot. I wish that would work!

Ground off a couple of sections of webbing on my old cast iron table saw, so that I can adapt it to be a router table. Now I need to mount the router, but that's just three holes to drill and countersink. My old router table is a PoJ. I'm going to sell it on Craigslist. :thumbsup2:

That's really clever. I might steal that idea one of these days. I take it you'll be reusing the fence?

You should post photos in the Workshop thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 31, 2018, 09:04:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 31, 2018, 08:38:58 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 31, 2018, 06:34:52 PM
Trade you some cold for some hot. I wish that would work!

Ground off a couple of sections of webbing on my old cast iron table saw, so that I can adapt it to be a router table. Now I need to mount the router, but that's just three holes to drill and countersink. My old router table is a PoJ. I'm going to sell it on Craigslist. :thumbsup2:

That's really clever. I might steal that idea one of these days. I take it you'll be reusing the fence?

You should post photos in the Workshop thread.

The fence is a PoJ as well. It's a gimmicky plastic one. I'm looking for a better fence but will probably end up making my own. I'll get some pics up in the Workshop thread in a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2019, 02:10:04 PM

There have been a few instances of a loud noise sounding like an explosion lately. It's been all over the local news because it can be heard across multiple counties and nobody can find an explanation for the sound. Freaky

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 02, 2019, 02:22:36 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 02, 2019, 02:10:04 PM
There have been a few instances of a loud noise sounding like an explosion lately. It's been all over the local news because it can be heard across multiple counties and nobody can find an explanation for the sound. Freaky

Sounds like a Netflix movie script.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2019, 02:28:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 02, 2019, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 02, 2019, 02:10:04 PM
There have been a few instances of a loud noise sounding like an explosion lately. It's been all over the local news because it can be heard across multiple counties and nobody can find an explanation for the sound. Freaky

Sounds like a Netflix movie script.

I know. It's the most interesting thing to happen in a while

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 06, 2019, 02:29:34 AM

My most reliable help at work has a severe drinking problem. I've noticed he was coming in buzzed from time to time over the last few weeks and had heard some chatter but tonight he was really plastered. Claimed it was from lack of sleep but... it was obvious. I'm going to try to have a talk with him on Monday. I'd really hate to lose him. He's very young, nice enough, and a hard worker. Not exactly sure how to handle this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 06, 2019, 04:21:35 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 06, 2019, 02:29:34 AM
My most reliable help at work has a severe drinking problem. I've noticed he was coming in buzzed from time to time over the last few weeks and had heard some chatter but tonight he was really plastered. Claimed it was from lack of sleep but... it was obvious. I'm going to try to have a talk with him on Monday. I'd really hate to lose him. He's very young, nice enough, and a hard worker. Not exactly sure how to handle this.

Are you in an industry where he can injure others or himself if he comes to work under the influence? You'll have to weigh that against "young, nice enough, and a hard worker". If someone gets hurt, your liability goes way up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 06, 2019, 04:39:32 AM

It's doubtful he could hurt anyone, but the situation has to be addressed. I'm told that he has some stuff going on at home but don't know much more than that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on January 08, 2019, 08:33:55 PM

What's on my mind today is that two people independently told me within 5 mins of each other that I look like Theresa May. Two complete strangers also said it to me when I was in London back in in the summer. Think I'll become a curly redhead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM

Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:19:50 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 08, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
What's on my mind today is that two people independently told me within 5 mins of each other that I look like Theresa May. Two complete strangers also said it to me when I was in London back in in the summer. Think I'll become a curly redhead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM

I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:05:58 PM

I had the talk with my helper at work yesterday. It was just about as uncomfortable a thing to do I can imagine. Hopefully he'll straighten up. He apologized several times. I make a terrible "boss" if you could really call me that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:08:25 PM

Quote from: Essie Mae on January 08, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
What's on my mind today is that two people independently told me within 5 mins of each other that I look like Theresa May. Two complete strangers also said it to me when I was in London back in in the summer. Think I'll become a curly redhead.

Just be thankful you weren't compared to Margaret Thatcher...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:24:37 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Yes, I'm learning that the hard way. Who gave her permission to grow so fast? ;D It seems like only a couple a years ago when she was this helpless thing who did nothing but eat and sleep all day. Now she is making up her own mind on a variety of subjects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 12:33:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:24:37 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Yes, I'm learning that the hard way. Who gave her permission to grow so fast? ;D It seems like only a couple a years ago when she was this helpless thing who did nothing but eat and sleep all day. Now she is making up her own mind on a variety of subjects.

It seems like only a couple of years ago because it was only a couple of years ago. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:36:10 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Thanks, JJ. I feel like I'm in a strange place emotionally, it doesn't feel like sadness or depression, more like the stress is overwhelming sometimes. Yesterday I felt like just rolling up on the floor and crying for no reason I can pinpoint...just out of the blue like that. I don't know what's going on, this is new territory.

I've taken a break from the lab but couldn't distance myself from family problems, so the holidays were emotionally draining. Maybe once I go back to my 'normal' life things will get better. I've just got to look after myself I guess. I'm afraid of having serious mental health problems and possibly lose everything I've fought for.

But anyway, I don't want to burden others with my problems, it's just nice to have a place I can rant sometimes. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:39:18 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 12:33:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:24:37 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Yes, I'm learning that the hard way. Who gave her permission to grow so fast? ;D It seems like only a couple a years ago when she was this helpless thing who did nothing but eat and sleep all day. Now she is making up her own mind on a variety of subjects.

It seems like only a couple of years ago because it was only a couple of years ago. ;)

No, JJ. :snooty: You'll realise that the older you get the faster time seems to pass. When I, at nearly 33 years of age say 2 years, in actual chronological terms I mean 6 years, 3 months 24 days. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM

I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 01:15:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:39:18 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 12:33:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:24:37 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Yes, I'm learning that the hard way. Who gave her permission to grow so fast? ;D It seems like only a couple a years ago when she was this helpless thing who did nothing but eat and sleep all day. Now she is making up her own mind on a variety of subjects.

It seems like only a couple of years ago because it was only a couple of years ago. ;)

No, JJ. :snooty: You'll realise that the older you get the faster time seems to pass. When I, at nearly 33 years of age say 2 years, in actual chronological terms I mean 6 years, 3 months 24 days. :smilenod:

Ha, you're only as old as you feel and at 31 going on 55 time should pass in a blink... Hang on, what was I doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 01:26:26 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM
I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

Damn, that sucks! :(

Luckily the dog didn't touch the child.

Two females, though? Are they spayed? When I had two female dogs they would synchronise their cycles and both get very aggressive towards each other just prior to being on heat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 01:28:50 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM
I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

That's unfortunate. Shelter animals should have their warts disclosed. Hopefully they find the dog a home that is suitable. .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 01:33:47 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 01:15:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:39:18 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 09, 2019, 12:33:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 12:24:37 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:18:42 PM
Yesterday I brushed my niece's arm with my hand to remove a bug fat fly that was walking on it.

'No!' she said angrily. 'I like it when they tickle me!'

'Flies are really dirty', I replied. 'They carry all sorts of tiny invisible bugs that give people diseases'.

'No, they don't. There's no such thing as tiny, invisible bugs.'

:headshake:

(Maybe I should have said something more like 'so small we can't see the with only our eyes' instead of 'invisible'...)

She's turning out to be a fine sceptic. Maybe there's hope she'll be a scientist one day?

Though...since she isn't cursed with older siblings she still believes in Santa at the ripe old age of nine... ;D

Yes, you have to be very careful how you explain things to children. They're more clever than most people give them credit for but when they have a concept like "invisible" set one way in their heads it can be difficult to backtrack when an explanation doesn't sink in they way you had hoped.

Yes, I'm learning that the hard way. Who gave her permission to grow so fast? ;D It seems like only a couple a years ago when she was this helpless thing who did nothing but eat and sleep all day. Now she is making up her own mind on a variety of subjects.

It seems like only a couple of years ago because it was only a couple of years ago. ;)

No, JJ. :snooty: You'll realise that the older you get the faster time seems to pass. When I, at nearly 33 years of age say 2 years, in actual chronological terms I mean 6 years, 3 months 24 days. :smilenod:

Ha, you're only as old as you feel and at 31 going on 55 time should pass in a blink... Hang on, what was I doing?

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 09, 2019, 01:48:28 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM
I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

I'm so sorry to hear that, with a history of attacking the big dog's chances aren't good. It's true shelter workers should be forth-coming with all information about an animal up for adoption, good or bad. I don't know whether withholding info is deliberate to increase chances of adoption, or if some information really just falls thru the cracks. The shelters around here are staffed mainly by volunteers who often seem disorganized.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 03:31:38 AM

We're now looking at a no-kill shelter or adoption by a person who has no other dog, or it may be possible to train the dog to not attack the other dogs. That is up in the air. They've all been spayed, so coming into heat shouldn't be an issue. My original post was after a conversation with my wife and the vet; subsequent to that my wife came up with the other ideas. It's actually a pretty cool dog, except for these attacks on the one dog. We've always had little pot-licker dogs who were there solely for companionship. The beagle/dachshund mix would likely kill any back yard intruder. That's a welcome attribute if we had back yard intruders that were a threat, but this is a suburban neighborhood without that sort of threat. I don't want the dog dead. We'll be working through the issues. We're going to put her in the side yard while my son is gone. She'll have room to run and a warm bed, and will sleep inside at night. I'm retired, but not home all day. We'll try to work it out. This post is a little bit free-thinking style, so may be a little incoherent...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 09, 2019, 03:38:29 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Well said, and I second every word of that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 04:18:09 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 09, 2019, 03:38:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Well said, and I second every word of that.

Thanks Hermes. Just typing that rant made me feel better, that you guys read it is a huge plus. I apologise, however. I don't want to 'contaminate' anyone with my negativity. It will pass. I'm sure it will. :smilenod:

Maybe I should start a journal. Putting my thoughts somewhere helps.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:05:35 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM
I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

That's a rotten thing to happen. And as you are well aware dogs can be complex and do react to in different ways to different situations. It could be that in a previous dynamic the dog had not reacted the way it does in the dynamic it finds itself in now. All that said I would have done exactly what you did. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:08:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:05:58 PM
I had the talk with my helper at work yesterday. It was just about as uncomfortable a thing to do I can imagine. Hopefully he'll straighten up. He apologized several times. I make a terrible "boss" if you could really call me that.

Well you've broken the ice on the subject so now he knows you know. The best advice I can offer is pick him up gently each and every time you suspect there is an issue. Don't ignore it or it can escalate to the point where it blows up in your face. Offer any help and assistance you can in your position.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:09:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

Relax and do something you like. Dig out your games consul! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:10:47 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Hear hear!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 01:22:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:09:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

Relax and do something you like. Dig out your games consul! :D

Yeah, I've been wanting to do that since I got the thing, but as with everything I kept putting it on hold. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 03:02:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 09, 2019, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2019, 12:48:47 AM
I'm bummed out. Our family rescued a dog almost a year ago from the local animal shelter. It has occasionally bullied one of the other dogs. Not a big deal, just growling. But today she attacked the little dog and I had to take it to the vet. Fortunately the little dog just has the doggy equivalent of a black eye. But it is swollen enough to required steroids, and pain medication as well. This dog was chosen to be a companion for my son, who is depressed, among other things. We have noticed that the little dog (Chihuahua) has been mostly staying in the master bedroom. Two days ago she left there, and the big dog growled at her. My son and I both scolded the big dog. In talking with the vet and my wife, we have decided that the dog has to go back to the shelter. The part that bothers me the most is that we were told that the big dog (a beagle/dachshund mix) was taken to the shelter because she "growled at the kids if they tried to take her toys". Well, duh, of course she would, so what would we suspect? I am convinced that we were underinformed, whether by the people at the shelter or the surrendering family not giving them the whole truth. No telling what the chain of events was with those conversations, but this time the shelter people will be fully informed. If it had been a child, the dog would have gone back at the first instance. But we would be watching a child all day, not leaving it alone for a few hours like we would a pet dog. Interestingly enough, it doesn't give our other dog any kind of grief.

That's a rotten thing to happen. And as you are well aware dogs can be complex and do react to in different ways to different situations. It could be that in a previous dynamic the dog had not reacted the way it does in the dynamic it finds itself in now. All that said I would have done exactly what you did. :(

Thanks! We're still trying to figure out what to do. My wife thinks training may help. Last resort will be to take the dog to a no-kill shelter. It's true about it being a different situation, too. The dog may not have done such a thing to a child, I just don't know. For now we are keeping them apart from each other at all times. We'll likely end up using the side yard as a dog run with a dog house in it for day use. The dog sleeps in my son's room at night, and the door is closed.

The swelling is going down nicely on the chihuahua, so that's good. There appears to be no nerve damage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 10, 2019, 06:42:18 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 04:18:09 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 09, 2019, 03:38:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Well said, and I second every word of that.

Thanks Hermes. Just typing that rant made me feel better, that you guys read it is a huge plus. I apologise, however. I don't want to 'contaminate' anyone with my negativity. It will pass. I'm sure it will. :smilenod:

Maybe I should start a journal. Putting my thoughts somewhere helps.

I third all that. And the journal sounds like a very good idea -- I've found putting nagging thoughts down on paper sometimes helps me get rid of them, or at least be able to think them thru better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2019, 03:45:24 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 10, 2019, 06:42:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2019, 04:18:09 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 09, 2019, 03:38:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 08, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 08, 2019, 09:28:43 PM
I'm feeling burnt out, like I need to take a break from everything. I haven't been posting much here and haven't been socialising much irl either. Mostly just keeping to myself a wallowing in my own negative thoughts. :(

What sort of negative thoughts? You have a LOT to be proud of. You went back to school when a lot of people would've thought that they were too old. You are successfully building a career in your field as a published scientist. You are gaining experience as a lecturer and teacher, and if your own assessment is accurate you were pretty good at it out of the gate.

If you need to take a step back and recharge, do it but don't stop moving forward or let yourself become your own worst enemy. In addition to being proud of yourself and what you've managed to achieve you should know without question that there are others who are very proud of you as well. I can't be the only one. The membership of HAF can't be the only ones either.

Well said, and I second every word of that.

Thanks Hermes. Just typing that rant made me feel better, that you guys read it is a huge plus. I apologise, however. I don't want to 'contaminate' anyone with my negativity. It will pass. I'm sure it will. :smilenod:

Maybe I should start a journal. Putting my thoughts somewhere helps.

I third all that. And the journal sounds like a very good idea -- I've found putting nagging thoughts down on paper sometimes helps me get rid of them, or at least be able to think them thru better.

Yeah, I'm going to give that a try. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM

So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2019, 04:17:32 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM
So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2019, 04:22:17 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM
So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg

Full or empty?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:34:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2019, 04:22:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM
So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg
Full or empty?

It's full. He has a farm and his ostriches unexpectedly laid some eggs. I'm going to put it in my mom's chicken coop as a joke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2019, 06:03:03 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:34:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2019, 04:22:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM
So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg
Full or empty?

It's full. He has a farm and his ostriches unexpectedly laid some eggs. I'm going to put it in my mom's chicken coop as a joke.

Love it! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 10, 2019, 08:29:09 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:34:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2019, 04:22:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2019, 04:09:44 PM
So a customer at work just gave me an ostrich egg
Full or empty?

It's full. He has a farm and his ostriches unexpectedly laid some eggs. I'm going to put it in my mom's chicken coop as a joke.

;D She's going to be looking for one damaged chicken!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 02:41:57 AM

I should probably go sleep but I just don't feel sleepy. I know I just know I'm going to regret this tomorrow morning though.
Tomorrow the alarm's going go off at 7h30 (in less than 7 hours) and I'm going to stagger out of bed like this :zombie: and I mean literally like this.

Does anyone else take a while to fully wake up? A couple of days ago I got out of bed and was searching in for my flip-flops with my feet when I tripped on nothing because brain.exe could not be found. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 02:45:42 AM

Waking up isn't a problem. Getting moving is. The legs don't Ben well early on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 14, 2019, 04:43:35 AM

Some of us are not happy waker uppers Silver. I count myself as one of those who is not good at shaking the sleep out of my carcass in the early morning. I am bright eyed and bushy tailed at 1 AM however. There is much more to the circadian rhythms than is accounted for by a damned clock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2019, 08:03:07 AM

I am one of those people who is pretty much 90% functional when I wake up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 12:34:13 PM

Yep, as I already knew beforehand, I regretted not going to bed earlier. The alarm did go off at 7h30 but I only briefly opened my bloodshot eyes to turn it off. I woke up an hour later...and late. Good thing I got to the bus stop a mere 10 seconds before the bus did!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 15, 2019, 12:56:28 AM

I've been going to the gym somewhat consistently for about 6 months now. Thought that I was in okay shape. I would warm up on the treadmill, do some weight machines, and suffer through the elliptical for fifteen minutes. Lately I've been taking advantage of the free classes and started going to a combination cardio and free weights class. Oh. My. God. It is kicking my ass so hard. I must be some kind of masochist though because I keep coming back twice a week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2019, 10:23:03 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50151399_10218558533936590_3518879285572009984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa13-1.fna&oh=e9888380f59c12b50ad5c43341461d52&oe=5CB602FF)

Trying to be more like a cabybara.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 16, 2019, 01:53:48 AM

Buddy, keep doing what you are doing. The human body is built for exercise and even exertions. See the current issue of Scientific American. The extensive article is titled: Evolved To Exercise. Do it or die too soon.

Way back in time humans could not outrun their prey of animals that they used for food. What did they do? they kept running/chasing until the animal was exhausted and become unable to continue... and then protein laden food. Humans have more endurance than many of the animals that might be chased for the purpose of food or whatever reason. Why do you suppose that the Ethiopians can run so fast and for so long. They and their neighboring east Africans consistently win the big time marathons? Exercise is key to longevity and health.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 16, 2019, 09:28:35 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 15, 2019, 10:23:03 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa13-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50151399_10218558533936590_3518879285572009984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa13-1.fna&oh=e9888380f59c12b50ad5c43341461d52&oe=5CB602FF)

Trying to be more like a cabybara.

That's a worthy aspiration I suppose.
I've seen video of piranhas enjoying their company too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 16, 2019, 10:07:02 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 16, 2019, 01:53:48 AM
Buddy, keep doing what you are doing. The human body is built for exercise and even exertions. See the current issue of Scientific American. The extensive article is titled: Evolved To Exercise. Do it or die too soon.

Way back in time humans could not outrun their prey of animals that they used for food. What did they do? they kept running/chasing until the animal was exhausted and become unable to continue... and then protein laden food. Humans have more endurance than many of the animals that might be chased for the purpose of food or whatever reason. Why do you suppose that the Ethiopians can run so fast and for so long. They and their neighboring east Africans consistently win the big time marathons? Exercise is key to longevity and health.

Perhaps.
Then again those old time us didn't live very long.
If they'd been as long lived as us they'd probably be worse whinges and moaners than we are.

My knee's playing up again, the witch doctor said I should have given up chasing wildebeest but you've gotta eat.
Ye
And eating, the chewing, it isn't getting any easier.
You need to get yourself a new young wife to do your chewing.
Ye but to attract a new wife I need to bring home the wildebeest.
Oh ye, it's vicious circles and then you lay still, don't move any more and start to reek.
Ye, hmmm, makes you think.
Pious from over the hill is talking about an after reek and a big man in the sky.
Grog from across the creek has made some ~~polyfermentedmilkorfruitortoador~~ grog.
Let's go see Grog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM

Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 17, 2019, 08:30:01 AM

I want one of these, or a pair.

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tree-kangaroo-1-5a16bc0a6ea42__700.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 17, 2019, 09:48:25 AM

^^^ Tree kangeroo! They appear to be as placid as the look. There was one at Chester zoo that was having problems getting around because its claws had got too long. With most animals you'd have to tranquillise them to do the job. In this case one keeper fed it fruit while the other clipped its claws. No problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 17, 2019, 12:37:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Tell them that there's a prize or a giveaway. New lab coats, surgical gloves, maybe even a brand new car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 17, 2019, 12:39:14 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 17, 2019, 08:30:01 AM
I want one of these, or a pair.

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tree-kangaroo-1-5a16bc0a6ea42__700.jpg)

If I walked out my door and was surprised by one of those I'd probably trip over my feet trying to get back in the house. That critter creeps me out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 17, 2019, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 17, 2019, 12:39:14 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 17, 2019, 08:30:01 AM
I want one of these, or a pair.

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tree-kangaroo-1-5a16bc0a6ea42__700.jpg)

If I walked out my door and was surprised by one of those I'd probably trip over my feet trying to get back in the house. That critter creeps me out.

Because you know you are complicit as do the tree kangaroos.
They're plainly asking why but you have no answer to offer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2019, 08:12:08 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 17, 2019, 08:30:01 AM
I want one of these, or a pair.

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tree-kangaroo-1-5a16bc0a6ea42__700.jpg)

Well, I don't think I've ever seen any of those before! What a cute creature!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2019, 08:12:57 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 17, 2019, 12:37:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Tell them that there's a prize or a giveaway. New lab coats, surgical gloves, maybe even a brand new car.

Hmm...it'll have to be surgical gloves! :lol:

(only thing within the budget)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2019, 06:56:40 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Looks like it's gonna happen! :heyhey:

I didn't get 30 people on board with the idea but I saw that airline tickets are really cheap for June (which they usually aren't).

I found a cheap and well-situated studio apartment too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2019, 07:21:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2019, 06:56:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Looks like it's gonna happen! :heyhey:

I didn't get 30 people on board with the idea but I saw that airline tickets are really cheap for June (which they usually aren't).

I found a cheap and well-situated studio apartment too!

Excellent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2019, 08:56:48 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2019, 06:56:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Looks like it's gonna happen! :heyhey:

I didn't get 30 people on board with the idea but I saw that airline tickets are really cheap for June (which they usually aren't).

I found a cheap and well-situated studio apartment too!

Hurray! I'd like to see pictures, please.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2019, 05:40:32 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2019, 08:56:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2019, 06:56:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 16, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Trying to get some people hyped up for an international neuroscience/psychology congress in my hometown. If we get a group of 30 people together we all get a 30% discount.

I would go by myself but it's so damn expensive. The university only partially covers the costs. :-\

Looks like it's gonna happen! :heyhey:

I didn't get 30 people on board with the idea but I saw that airline tickets are really cheap for June (which they usually aren't).

I found a cheap and well-situated studio apartment too!

Hurray! I'd like to see pictures, please.

Ok! I won't be sight-seeing much I'm afraid, I've already bought the plane tickets and will be staying there just long enough for the conference. A bunch of scientists pumping themselves with coffee is basically all I'll be seeing. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM

I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 19, 2019, 10:20:14 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.

Don't kick anybody!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 19, 2019, 10:52:41 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.

Whoa, impressive!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 19, 2019, 10:54:06 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2019, 05:40:32 PM

Ok! I won't be sight-seeing much I'm afraid, I've already bought the plane tickets and will be staying there just long enough for the conference. A bunch of scientists pumping themselves with coffee is basically all I'll be seeing. :lol:

Pictures of scientists guzzling coffee are acceptable, as are pics of the well situated apartment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 01:54:53 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2019, 10:20:14 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.
Don't kick anybody!

The instructor said I'd be barefoot or in socks. Not sure they'd let me in barefoot because that left big toe is jacked up. The break isn't that bad but I lost the nail a few weeks ago. Still not sure why that happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 01:58:29 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 19, 2019, 10:52:41 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.

Whoa, impressive!

Eh, it's just a class. I'm sure I'll be sore and embarrassed by the time it's over, but that's life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 20, 2019, 07:53:12 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 01:54:53 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2019, 10:20:14 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.
Don't kick anybody!

The instructor said I'd be barefoot or in socks. Not sure they'd let me in barefoot because that left big toe is jacked up. The break isn't that bad but I lost the nail a few weeks ago. Still not sure why that happened.

It's common to loose a nail on a toe injury. I've done it on a stubbed toe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 09:47:59 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2019, 09:23:57 PM
I'm signed up for a Krav Maga class on Monday night. Hopefully I can take the abuse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 09:49:52 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 19, 2019, 10:54:06 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2019, 05:40:32 PM

Ok! I won't be sight-seeing much I'm afraid, I've already bought the plane tickets and will be staying there just long enough for the conference. A bunch of scientists pumping themselves with coffee is basically all I'll be seeing. :lol:

Pictures of scientists guzzling coffee are acceptable, as are pics of the well situated apartment.

Ok. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:04:02 AM

Bran muffins made without raisins are an abomination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 10:18:10 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:04:02 AM
Bran muffins made without raisins are an abomination.

Heh, I don't know. I think little raisins contaminate any and everything they touch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:53:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 10:18:10 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:04:02 AM
Bran muffins made without raisins are an abomination.

Heh, I don't know. I think little raisins contaminate any and everything they touch.

Another one! A friend of mine calls flies "sky raisins" and still I put raisins in every damn thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 10:59:11 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:53:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 10:18:10 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 10:04:02 AM
Bran muffins made without raisins are an abomination.

Heh, I don't know. I think little raisins contaminate any and everything they touch.

Another one! A friend of mine calls flies "sky raisins" and still I put raisins in every damn thing.

:lol: 'Sky raisins' -- I think I'll steal that! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:09:14 PM

Skraisins. To go with the craisins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:25:24 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:09:14 PM
Skraisins. To go with the craisins.

But craisins are good, don't you think? :yum:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM

Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:33:18 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

My normal sister dips craisins in chocolate to make...craisin drops? :notsure: They're really good!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 11:58:40 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:33:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

My normal sister dips craisins in chocolate to make...craisin drops? :notsure: They're really good!

What kind of chocolate? Dark, milk or white?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2019, 12:16:19 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2019, 11:58:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:33:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

My normal sister dips craisins in chocolate to make...craisin drops? :notsure: They're really good!

What kind of chocolate? Dark, milk or white?

Milk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 21, 2019, 01:20:28 AM

Either raisins or Craisons are required ingredients with oatmeal cereals. A bit of dark brown sugar too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 21, 2019, 01:48:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 21, 2019, 01:20:28 AM
Either raisins or Craisons are required ingredients with oatmeal cereals. A bit of dark brown sugar too.

Yep, at the very least some kind of dried fruit. And maybe nuts, if you feel like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 21, 2019, 03:18:33 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/eLepgqm.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 21, 2019, 10:14:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:33:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

My normal sister dips craisins in chocolate to make...craisin drops? :notsure: They're really good!

Just about anything would be good coated with chocolate though. Just about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2019, 10:27:30 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 21, 2019, 03:18:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/eLepgqm.jpg)

Ha! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2019, 10:28:05 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 21, 2019, 10:14:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 20, 2019, 11:33:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 20, 2019, 11:28:45 PM
Not really, no. Cranberry juice isn't too bad but the fruit is unpleasant.

My normal sister dips craisins in chocolate to make...craisin drops? :notsure: They're really good!

Just about anything would be good coated with chocolate though. Just about.

This is true. It is known.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 22, 2019, 01:49:11 AM

Holy shit that class was fun. I mean, seriously fun. I feel great right now!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 22, 2019, 07:32:54 AM

How has Bert not murdered Ernie yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2019, 07:47:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2019, 01:49:11 AM
Holy shit that class was fun. I mean, seriously fun. I feel great right now!

Excellent news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 22, 2019, 09:26:12 AM

I plan to do this trip tomorrow, Settlement Point to Saltwater Lake.
I've never made it to the this second lake before.
I'm starting 20 minutes closer than usual so that will help.
It's tricky measuring distance (it winds around a lot), looks like 30-40km return.
I'll start at 10:15, a very high tide at this location at 11:15.
Up the creek the tide won't start ebbing for an extra hour or two.
I'll paddle up for two hours max with tide assistance all the way and probably against half the way back.
Wind doesn't sound too bad.
I don't expect much from Saltwater Lake, I don't particularly like the first lake, I do like Limburners Creek though.
Will I run out of time or oomf, will the creek be over grown? maybe.

https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.3971769,152.9021598,3918m/data=!3m1!1e3 (https://www.google.com/maps/@-31.3971769,152.9021598,3918m/data=!3m1!1e3)

(https://i.imgur.com/Tf18XCu.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/IjeZAh6.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 22, 2019, 10:11:59 AM

We await a pictorial record of your outing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 22, 2019, 10:53:00 AM

This is the creek

(https://i.imgur.com/lsXirfw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3mGwtpS.jpg)

It gets narrower which is fun as long as it's passable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 22, 2019, 12:49:27 PM

How fast can you move in that kayak, on a good day?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 23, 2019, 07:27:57 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2019, 12:49:27 PM
How fast can you move in that kayak, on a good day?

That's a question.

QuoteSea conditions have a tremendous effect on paddling speed. If you normally paddle 2.5 knots, but there is a 2.5 knot opposing current, you'll paddle in place! On the other hand, if the current is in the direction you want to go, you'll paddle at 5 knots! Current speeds of 1.5 knots or more are common in the Hawkesbury River....

So how fast can a sea kayak be paddled? Experienced and fit paddlers in long, narrow, PE or Composite boats should have no problem holding 4 to 5 knots for long stretches in average conditions, which is practically a jog.

My boat isn't amongst the fastest but it isn't bad. 4 knots = 7.41 km so maybe I can do 7km. Considerably faster than walking pace anyway. When I measure trips and look at times it often looks faster because I tend to time a favourable tide. A fast favourable current can be used and unfavourable ones avoided.

No I didn't make it to the elusive 2nd lake, paddled for about 4:20 humid 32C.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 23, 2019, 12:08:01 PM

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She was her mothers joy,
she was herself.
She isn't any more,
a body found
Some It killed her for a fuck.
We need a pain amplifier,
'n a way to keep 'em alive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 23, 2019, 01:15:55 PM

I hope that wany anyone close to you. I doesn't lessen the tragedy but that sort of pain for a loved one must be difficult to bear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 23, 2019, 02:06:48 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 23, 2019, 01:15:55 PM
I hope that wany anyone close to you. I doesn't lessen the tragedy but that sort of pain for a loved one must be difficult to bear.

Ye it must be.
She isn't anyone I knew before I heard of her in the news.
I've grown two daughters, a lot goes into it.
Pregnancy, birth, baby, she's one, two,three four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty one, that's as far as she got.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 23, 2019, 11:35:13 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2019, 01:49:11 AM
Holy shit that class was fun. I mean, seriously fun. I feel great right now!

Wonderful! Not too much of the black and blue then?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 23, 2019, 11:37:20 PM

Quote from: No one on January 22, 2019, 07:32:54 AM
How has Bert not murdered Ernie yet?

Deep and abiding love. They've obviously been married for decades.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 23, 2019, 11:39:58 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 23, 2019, 02:06:48 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 23, 2019, 01:15:55 PM
I hope that wany anyone close to you. I doesn't lessen the tragedy but that sort of pain for a loved one must be difficult to bear.

Ye it must be.
She isn't anyone I knew before I heard of her in the news.
I've grown two daughters, a lot goes into it.
Pregnancy, birth, baby, she's one, two,three four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty one, that's as far as she got.

How awful, and how much worse that there's so much of it in the world. I hate to think of how much her family must be suffering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 26, 2019, 09:41:39 PM

I'm going to be signing up for four nights a week for six months of Krav Maga on Monday. Something came up on Wednesday so I missed that class but I'm going to try and get as much out of this as I can going forward.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 26, 2019, 11:28:07 PM

I miss some of the good people who have not been here for a while. I am thinking of Dragonia at this moment but there are others who have apparently gone by the wayside.

How can we recapture their interest and participation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 26, 2019, 11:49:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 26, 2019, 09:41:39 PM
I'm going to be signing up for four nights a week for six months of Krav Maga on Monday. Something came up on Wednesday so I missed that class but I'm going to try and get as much out of this as I can going forward.

Kick 'em in the nuts and poke their eyes. The goal is to end the fight quickly, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 27, 2019, 01:22:48 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 26, 2019, 11:49:39 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 26, 2019, 09:41:39 PM
I'm going to be signing up for four nights a week for six months of Krav Maga on Monday. Something came up on Wednesday so I missed that class but I'm going to try and get as much out of this as I can going forward.

Kick 'em in the nuts and poke their eyes. The goal is to end the fight quickly, right?

I have seen people try to "poke" eyes during a fight and it usually results in broken fingers...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2019, 02:02:28 AM

I spit a cloud of spray and when they blink, I blow out a kneecap. Then I run like hell. In my experience (I haven't been in a decent fight in decades) fleet feet are a good thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 27, 2019, 07:10:56 AM

A very high ranking Judo master that I once knew had it this way. He was asked why he would run from a fight. He replied: I can run but still have great confidence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2019, 07:29:19 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 26, 2019, 09:41:39 PM
I'm going to be signing up for four nights a week for six months of Krav Maga on Monday. Something came up on Wednesday so I missed that class but I'm going to try and get as much out of this as I can going forward.

That sounds brilliant!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 27, 2019, 10:15:11 AM

:en route:

We need a Dave one.

Does the Enroute one mean something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 27, 2019, 12:22:44 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/FXI53rV.jpg)

How long does a fire on a stick last?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 11:22:11 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 27, 2019, 12:22:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FXI53rV.jpg)

How long does a fire on a stick last?

Um... :notsure:

As long as there's are combustible substances to burn? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 12:01:44 AM

I really have to find a way to kill time between getting off work at four and the start of these classes at nearly eight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 02:02:59 AM

And I damn well better develop more endurance in my shoulders. By the end of the hour tonight I couldn't hold my arms up!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2019, 07:52:42 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 02:02:59 AM
And I damn well better develop more endurance in my shoulders. By the end of the hour tonight I couldn't hold my arms up!

This was from your martial arts classes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 12:29:34 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2019, 07:52:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 02:02:59 AM
And I damn well better develop more endurance in my shoulders. By the end of the hour tonight I couldn't hold my arms up!

This was from your martial arts classes?

Indeed. The embarrassment will serve as motivation I hope.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2019, 12:33:13 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 12:29:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 29, 2019, 07:52:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 02:02:59 AM
And I damn well better develop more endurance in my shoulders. By the end of the hour tonight I couldn't hold my arms up!

This was from your martial arts classes?

Indeed. The embarrassment will serve as motivation I hope.

And it should also strengthen your shoulders!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 01:28:14 PM

Yeah, I feel like I just flew south for the winter. Not really sore or painful. A day should help and then I'll be back in on Wednesday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 01, 2019, 09:36:14 PM

I'm looking into some gloves for my class. I don't mind using their gloves but my hands get very dry in the winter and I'd hate for the skin to crack and bleed inside the "community" gear. If I get off work early enough I'll try to swing by a sporting goods store and try a few pair on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:35:41 PM

Martial art classes sound fun. :tellmemore:

Minus the poked eyes and broken fingers of course. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 04, 2019, 12:06:35 AM

It is fun. Lots and lots of fun. Eyes don't seem to get poked and I suspect that broken fingers are very rare but you do feel like a goose who just landed on Florida after flying south for the winter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2019, 12:18:01 AM

Long rant ahead:

Every now and then something happens to remind me that dealing with people can be a difficult and annoying process. A couple of days ago a lab colleague and someone I consider to be a friend tried to sow intrigue between the supervisor of our 'sister lab' ( who is an ex-student of my supervisor), myself and my supervisor.

Long story short, my colleague told me that the other supervisor mentioned to my supervisor that I was not serious about my work, and that I was slacking at home instead of going to the lab.

I was enraged at this assertion and wanted to spew nothing but venom at the other supervisor. My supervisor is spending a year in Canada as a visiting professor and doesn't know that I'm the only one of his three students that goes to the lab practically every weekday and sometimes on the weekend, is training the undergrads and organising study groups with them besides helping his other two students who don't go to the lab with article writing and statistical analyses.

But wait, I thought as I got my temper under control...it's a well-known fact that my colleague absolutely hates the other supervisor...

I did what she didn't expect and asked my supervisor if it was true what the other had said. Turns out it wasn't true, it was a malicious rumor that she started to cause trouble.

:wtf:

This girl, my colleague, is a difficult person and I'm basically the only one who tolerates her. She already tried to cause trouble for one of the undergrads before, and apparently is now trying to target me.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2019, 12:19:22 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 04, 2019, 12:06:35 AM
... you do feel like a goose who just landed on Florida after flying south for the winter.

These expressions of yours are very interesting, JJ! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2019, 01:03:56 AM

I forget the name of the comedian who said, "I just flew in from Chicago, and boy are my arms tired!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 04, 2019, 01:20:52 AM

Your adversary appears to have a problem with cooperative and dedicated endeavor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2019, 01:33:25 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 04, 2019, 01:20:52 AM
Your adversary appears to have a problem with cooperative and dedicated endeavor.

Yeah, she's just such an angry individual. What I'm trying to figure out is why she's trying to involve me in her intrigues if I'm basically the only friend she has? Besides being angry, she wants to micromanage other people, which is what started an epic fight with the undergrad I mentioned previously, who basically told her to fuck off. She didn't need to try and get me to loathe the other professor to get me on her side and continue to defend her from attacks coming from basically everyone!

My supervisor asked me to tell him the source of the malicious rumor and I did in a heartbeat. I felt bad about it after, but only for a while. Maybe it should have taken at least two heartbeats to rat her out. ::)

Made me feel better though. If there's one thing I loathe, it's being manipulated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 04, 2019, 04:28:17 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2019, 01:03:56 AM
I forget the name of the comedian who said, "I just flew in from Chicago, and boy are my arms tired!"

I feel like that was Rodney Dangerfield.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 04, 2019, 05:27:16 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 04, 2019, 04:28:17 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2019, 01:03:56 AM
I forget the name of the comedian who said, "I just flew in from Chicago, and boy are my arms tired!"

I feel like that was Rodney Dangerfield.

I does sound like him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2019, 12:55:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:35:41 PM
Martial art classes sound fun. :tellmemore:

Minus the poked eyes and broken fingers of course. :P

Unless you are doing the poking and breaking :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 05, 2019, 02:27:19 AM

I got my ass kicked again tonight. This time my arms held up. It was fall breaks and getting back on my feet that bested me. I'll practice tomorrow and do better on Wednesday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 05, 2019, 04:22:50 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 05, 2019, 02:27:19 AM
I got my ass kicked again tonight. This time my arms held up. It was fall breaks and getting back on my feet that bested me. I'll practice tomorrow and do better on Wednesday.

Kick some ass! In my prime, it was fists, feet and pool cues. I don't recommend pool cues. They lead to legal trouble. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 05, 2019, 05:03:57 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 05, 2019, 04:22:50 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 05, 2019, 02:27:19 AM
I got my ass kicked again tonight. This time my arms held up. It was fall breaks and getting back on my feet that bested me. I'll practice tomorrow and do better on Wednesday.

Kick some ass! In my prime, it was fists, feet and pool cues. I don't recommend pool cues. They lead to legal trouble. :???:

I'd certainly like to, but bad hips and what looked suspiciously like a break dancing move made for a difficult night. Maybe I should have taken those dance classes first...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 05, 2019, 05:06:23 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2019, 01:33:25 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 04, 2019, 01:20:52 AM
Your adversary appears to have a problem with cooperative and dedicated endeavor.
everyone![/i]

My supervisor asked me to tell him the source of the malicious rumor and I did in a heartbeat. I felt bad about it after, but only for a while. Maybe it should have taken at least two heartbeats to rat her out. ::)

Remember the important military concept of CYOAF....(cover your own ass first)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 02:11:01 AM

Tonight's class went very well. I stayed up and the guy I was working with collapsed. They got him back up though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 07, 2019, 02:33:36 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 02:11:01 AM
Tonight's class went very well. I stayed up and the guy I was working with collapsed. They got him back up though.

:sshocked: Wow, tough class. But :clapping: you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2019, 07:55:23 AM

Well my car of 13 years and 110,000 miles is off to the big car park in the sky this weekend. And it has been done for by the most trivial of things. Somewhere the insulation on a wire has worn through and is shorting on the chassis. This results in a blown fuse on start up. The RAC man pulled the harness about so the car will now start (and once going it keeps going) but when the harness settles back the fuse will blow again. So it's last trip will be this weekend. But on the up side I'll be getting a newer old car :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 11:00:46 AM

The Asmo, what likes old clunkers for the purpose of cruising around in, shall kidnap a small child in order to secure some hands, with which to then salute your old car on its Last Ride.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM

I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 11:19:14 AM

I get it. I still miss the hell out of my first Opel Omega. That's the one I crashed into another car, so... Kind-of my own damned fault, although the municipality could have run a grader over the ice tracks, but nevermind that. It was thoroughly liked, that car, and I've been looking for one just like it in as good a condition as I can get ever since I came into posession of a reasonable salary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 12:41:54 PM

Why can't they just fix the wire? 110,000 miles is nothing. You know what fuse is blowing, so you know which circuit is killing the car. Find someone to trace the wire. It takes a little time with a circuit breaker and the amp tool but it's not difficult and an hour or two of labor finding the short is cheaper than a new car.

Also, what's an RAC man?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 12:45:07 PM

I suspect it may be a case of having to change the whole harness, although one could run a wire parallel to the rest and just disconnect the old, sparky one. In my case, I too have let cars go over relatively minor issues, them often being "the straw that made the wheels fall off."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2019, 12:50:41 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

How old is this thing?
It was a thing some decades back, don't buy UK cars, they don't get the electrics right.
Surely you're getting them right by now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2019, 12:54:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 12:45:07 PM
I suspect it may be a case of having to change the whole harness, although one could run a wire parallel to the rest and just disconnect the old, sparky one. Still, in my case, I too have let cars go over relatively minor issues, them often being "the straw that made the wheels fall off."

You're correct. One could keep it going but to do so would just keep it waiting for the next thing. The breaks are a bit iffy, the internal trim is getting tacky, internal bulbs are blowing, one headlight main beam has lost its bulb support wire, the motor that sets one main beam angle has died. The next service is a major on and the one after that (120,000 miles) requires the engine cam belt replacing (more than the value of the car) clutch can't have much life in it now. So it's been a death of a thousand cuts. :(

The RAC is the Royal Automobile club. It's the roadside rescue service that I use. They are some very good people who spend their lives fixing cars.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2019, 12:56:43 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2019, 12:50:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

How old is this thing?
It was a thing some decades back, don't buy UK cars, they don't get the electrics right.
Surely you're getting them right by now?

2005.

It's been reliable apart from one congenital fault with the cylinder head gasket.

UK cars are infinity better than they used to be as far as reliability is concerned.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2019, 01:00:26 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 12:41:54 PM
Why can't they just fix the wire? 110,000 miles is nothing. You know what fuse is blowing, so you know which circuit is killing the car. Find someone to trace the wire. It takes a little time with a circuit breaker and the amp tool but it's not difficult and an hour or two of labor finding the short is cheaper than a new car.

Also, what's an RAC man?

I probably could get the wire fixed but to do so would require paying somebody to do it and it's just not worth it. As I said it's not just the wire but some other serious stuff on the horizon that would be the issue. I was intending to put it through its Ministry of Transport (MOT) test in the nest two weeks and then sell it anyway. So it would have gone within the next couple of months.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 01:25:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 12:45:07 PM
I suspect it may be a case of having to change the whole harness, although one could run a wire parallel to the rest and just disconnect the old, sparky one. Still, in my case, I too have let cars go over relatively minor issues, them often being "the straw that made the wheels fall off."

Harness replacement is reserved for severe damage to the whole harness, like in a flood. A dead short just involes finding the short - not difficult, but takes a bit of time - and repairing the wire by whatever means you prefer. Depending on location and loom size you might get away with a crimp, but soldering in a new wire is often the best choice.

Determine which circuit is shorting, get thyself a power distribution diagram ,and look for sources of heat and vibration first. If nothing turns up, break out the circuit breaker and detection tool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 01:28:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 12:56:43 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2019, 12:50:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

How old is this thing?
It was a thing some decades back, don't buy UK cars, they don't get the electrics right.
Surely you're getting them right by now?

2005.

It's been reliable apart from one congenital fault with the cylinder head gasket.

UK cars are infinity better than they used to be as far as reliability is concerned.

Head gasket you say? We have a product you dump in the radiator that'll fix that right up! ;D

Seriously though, if they sell such things in your area don't do it. At least, not on a car you like...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 01:39:10 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 01:25:43 PM
Harness replacement is reserved for severe damage to the whole harness, like in a flood. A dead short just involes finding the short - not difficult, but takes a bit of time - and repairing the wire by whatever means you prefer. Depending on location and loom size you might get away with a crimp, but soldering in a new wire is often the best choice.

Determine which circuit is shorting, get thyself a power distribution diagram ,and look for sources of heat and vibration first. If nothing turns up, break out the circuit breaker and detection tool.

Sure. My thinking in this case is, failed insulation on one cable may well mean faulty insulation on others. If it's all dried up and brittle in there, my workshop, at least, will recommend replacing the whole damned mess. If it's "simple" mechanical damage, yeah, they'll just splice it. Rather, I'll just splice it and not even go to a mechanic, but that's beside the point.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2019, 02:20:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 12:56:43 PM

UK cars are infinity better than they used to be as far as reliability is concerned.

We don't make cars any more. We had Ford, GM, Mitsubishi, Nissan?, Toyota

Back when the global financial crisis happened we borrowed, we allowed our dollar go from 70c Us to $1.10

I don't know, truly I don't, I bask in my ignorance.
Couldn't we have printed/pseudo made money to keep our currency 70% of the $US, and not had to borrow?

70c to $1.10 what were they thinking?
We are back at 70c now, sans a car industry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 07, 2019, 03:18:55 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2019, 12:50:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

How old is this thing?
It was a thing some decades back, don't buy UK cars, they don't get the electrics right.
Surely you're getting them right by now?

Lucas Electric, the Prince of Darkness. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 07, 2019, 11:34:55 PM

I have been told that the reason Brits drink warm beer is because they have Lucas refrigerators. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2019, 01:05:16 AM

;D And the fight was on!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 08, 2019, 01:33:11 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 01:39:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 07, 2019, 01:25:43 PM
Harness replacement is reserved for severe damage to the whole harness, like in a flood. A dead short just involes finding the short - not difficult, but takes a bit of time - and repairing the wire by whatever means you prefer. Depending on location and loom size you might get away with a crimp, but soldering in a new wire is often the best choice.

Determine which circuit is shorting, get thyself a power distribution diagram ,and look for sources of heat and vibration first. If nothing turns up, break out the circuit breaker and detection tool.
Sure. My thinking in this case is, failed insulation on one cable may well mean faulty insulation on others. If it's all dried up and brittle in there, my workshop, at least, will recommend replacing the whole damned mess. If it's "simple" mechanical damage, yeah, they'll just splice it. Rather, I'll just splice it and not even go to a mechanic, but that's beside the point.

How often do you see insulation failing of its own accord? I work on tractors from the sixties with original wiring that's dirty, but sound. Maybe there are differences in the type of jacketing used across the pond but we scavenge partial harnesses from vans and large trucks to use in repairs. I've seen house wiring from the fifties and earlier that's falling apart but that's a long time ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2019, 04:39:39 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2019, 11:34:55 PM
I have been told that the reason Brits drink warm beer is because they have Lucas refrigerators. ;)

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2019, 01:05:16 AM
;D And the fight was on!

:watching:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 08, 2019, 04:40:45 PM

Feeling really tired. It's been a long week. Good thing I have a three-day weekend! :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 06:40:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
I like my MG ZS. I will miss it :'(

I still miss my first car. Best car I ever had, that Hyundai Coupe. Shame I smashed it into an Opel back then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 06:43:09 PM

In other news, when bachelors are bored apparently they turn their dining rooms into man-caves.
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What one can do with a couple of cargo pallets, a bit of hardwood floor board and some planks.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 08:24:28 PM

You need beer on tap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 08:52:08 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 08:24:28 PM
You need beer on tap.

Thought about that. Since I brew my own, I could theoretically start using pressure tanks.
Needs more gear, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 09:19:26 PM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 08:24:28 PM
You need beer on tap.
Thought about that. Since I brew my own, I could theoretically start using pressure tanks.
Needs more gear, though.

How available is co2 in Norway? Pain to get here if you don't use enough to justify truck delivery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 09:43:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 09:19:26 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 09, 2019, 08:24:28 PM
You need beer on tap.
Thought about that. Since I brew my own, I could theoretically start using pressure tanks.
Needs more gear, though.

How available is co2 in Norway? Pain to get here if you don't use enough to justify truck delivery.

Probably get me one of those old timey english pump taps. But I don't think co2 should be that hard to come by.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 10, 2019, 12:32:09 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 06:43:09 PM
What one can do with a couple of cargo pallets, a bit of hardwood floor board and some planks.....

Are you going to stain it, or leave it two-tone?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 10, 2019, 12:38:51 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on February 10, 2019, 12:32:09 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 09, 2019, 06:43:09 PM
What one can do with a couple of cargo pallets, a bit of hardwood floor board and some planks.....

Are you going to stain it, or leave it two-tone?

I have given some thought to staining the bar top to make it look more....rustic, perhaps?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 10, 2019, 01:40:36 AM

You could "antique" it, if you're feeling frisky. Get some chain and go to work on it. Definitely rustic that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2019, 10:03:15 AM

Well I have a new ('ish) car. Quite different from the last one but I'm pleased with it.

In other news the wind blew the Internet over for 24 hours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 10, 2019, 11:58:56 AM

I'm surprised the internet lasted a whole day. :jaded rimshot:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 10, 2019, 11:43:45 PM

Across my street is huge opulent church building. It has basketball courts and two Soccer fields that are very well kept. It was a Baptist church for a long time but little by little it went broke because the congregation was becoming smaller.

The church closed and a school outfit Named Geneva Schools bought the building. Geneva is a private school that caters to the very wealthy families. My neighbors were concerned that vehicle traffic would become a daily problem. That did not happen and we in the neighborhood are pleased..............

But wait damned minute. The school did not need all of that big church space and they leased part of it to an outfit that is part of the Hillsong family of churches. Mighty preparations were made to accommodate the church. Plenty of money spent as evidenced by the presence of construction companies and their big equipment.

Today, Sunday, was the grand opening of the Grace City church which is of the Hillsong variety. Oh shit the auto traffic both this morning and this evening was unbelievable. Probably a thousand cars showed up. This evening the traffic cops showed up to manage the congestion.

I had wondered who the fuck the Hillsong family is. A search on the internet revealed that they are an international mega church outfit. They are of the Pentecostal persuasion, their congregation is almost exclusively 20s and 30s. Their music is loud rock, hip hop, and rap. Jesus likes noise it seems. He also persuades the congregation tithe. I would like to be a good neighbor but I do not think that I will like this new development.

So there! That's what is on my mind today. ............and thank you for allowing me to unload my feelings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 12:12:53 AM

I don't think I could stand a mega church across the street. Nope. Couldn't do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 11, 2019, 09:00:43 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 08, 2019, 01:33:11 AM
How often do you see insulation failing of its own accord? I work on tractors from the sixties with original wiring that's dirty, but sound. Maybe there are differences in the type of jacketing used across the pond but we scavenge partial harnesses from vans and large trucks to use in repairs. I've seen house wiring from the fifties and earlier that's falling apart but that's a long time ago.

Twice on ten-fifteen year old cars. It may have been a brand weakness (two different car makers, but both German, and both may have been buying their harnesses from the same place), but me, I blame the road salt. They spray metric fucktons of the stuff on the roads in winter. Some harnesses have this greasy stuff inside, and the salt "dries it out," then plastics become brittle aaand... A car with no menner of lights in one case, and an almost-engine-bay-fire in another.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2019, 09:15:52 AM

Well I am now the satisfied owner of a Kia Venga. Described on the Top Gear website as "A nice car but as exciting as a dry cracker." 4 years old, full Kia service history, one owner, 17,000 miles on the clock and still in warranty until the end of 2021. Lovely seating position and good cup holders. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 11, 2019, 09:22:35 AM

Congrats!

I've test driven a Hyundai i20 meself, and was positively surprised. It growls and splutters without really accomplishing anything at all, which is kind-of fun, and with just the driver, the acceleration and braking are not too bad. the plastics are cheap and the seats lack lumbar support, but overall, being a cheap-ish small car... Yeah, it being what it is, I've had more fun in it than I did in a Volvo S90, it being what it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2019, 03:00:02 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2019, 09:15:52 AM
Well I am now the satisfied owner of a Kia Venga. Described on the Top Gear website as "A nice car but as exciting as a dry cracker." 4 years old, full Kia service history, one owner, 17,000 miles on the clock and still in warranty until the end of 2021. Lovely seating position and good cup holders. :D

Congrats! Can it fit people and luggage in the back without dragging? :snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 11, 2019, 03:07:47 PM

More importantly, do you have to saw people's legs off in order to fit them in the back seat, and can The Asmo have... The severed, uh... Legs? For good and valid reasons, you see. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 03:19:20 PM

Kia makes good cars today. They were junk, utter and complete junk back in the 90s, but today vehicle quality approaches Toyota levels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 11, 2019, 03:47:07 PM

KIA used to have a pretty bad rep, but has improved immensely in recent years. My wife and one son have Souls :snicker1: and I have a Forte. All have the 100k mile/10 year warranty, since when anything breaks on these newer cars it seems like a minimum $1k fix is the usual cost. We'll drive them after the warranties expire, but one big repair outside warranty and they get punted to charity instead. Back before all the electronics, I could fix vehicles myself. Those days are over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2019, 06:10:29 PM

It can tow 1.3 tonnes braked and .7 tonne unbraked. The boot has a false floor, and spare (micro) tyre, so all the boot crap goes under the false floor, leaving the surprisingly large boot empty. Two 6ft'ers could sit in the back easily due to the high roof. You could get 3 across the back but you'd have to be good friends. 60/40 split fold down seats. It's not big but uses all the space very well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2019, 07:01:42 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2019, 06:10:29 PM
It can tow 1.3 tonnes braked and .7 tonne unbraked. The boot has a false floor, and spare (micro) tyre, so all the boot crap goes under the false floor, leaving the surprisingly large boot empty. Two 6ft'ers could sit in the back easily due to the high roof. You could get 3 across the back but you'd have to be good friends. 60/40 split fold down seats. It's not big but uses all the space very well.

Congrats!
I see the "dull as a dry cracker" thing, but if you look at function over form it's certainly a decent set of wheels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2019, 07:56:36 PM

jj, how is your toe?
How are your arms doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 11, 2019, 08:14:05 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 10, 2019, 11:43:45 PM
Across my street is huge opulent church building. It has basketball courts and two Soccer fields that are very well kept. It was a Baptist church for a long time but little by little it went broke because the congregation was becoming smaller.

The church closed and a school outfit Named Geneva Schools bought the building. Geneva is a private school that caters to the very wealthy families. My neighbors were concerned that vehicle traffic would become a daily problem. That did not happen and we in the neighborhood are pleased..............

But wait damned minute. The school did not need all of that big church space and they leased part of it to an outfit that is part of the Hillsong family of churches. Mighty preparations were made to accommodate the church. Plenty of money spent as evidenced by the presence of construction companies and their big equipment.

Today, Sunday, was the grand opening of the Grace City church which is of the Hillsong variety. Oh shit the auto traffic both this morning and this evening was unbelievable. Probably a thousand cars showed up. This evening the traffic cops showed up to manage the congestion.

I had wondered who the fuck the Hillsong family is. A search on the internet revealed that they are an international mega church outfit. They are of the Pentecostal persuasion, their congregation is almost exclusively 20s and 30s. Their music is loud rock, hip hop, and rap. Jesus likes noise it seems. He also persuades the congregation tithe. I would like to be a good neighbor but I do not think that I will like this new development.

So there! That's what is on my mind today. ............and thank you for allowing me to unload my feelings.

Bloody nightmare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 09:02:45 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 11, 2019, 07:56:36 PM
jj, how is your toe?
How are your arms doing?

The toe is mostly healed but causes a bit of rise on that leg during kicks. I have to work through that. My arms are holding up great now. Stronger shoulders seem to help my neck as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2019, 10:48:57 PM

Just got a 3 dollar refund check from the state of Indiana. How ever am I going to spend all this money?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 11:34:14 PM

I'd recommend something that'll rot your teeth and fry your brain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:48:38 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 11:34:14 PM
I'd recommend something that'll rot your teeth and fry your brain.

;D I don't know of one single substance that could do that, especially at $3. On a side note, I burned a See's gift card today to buy my wife a box of truffles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2019, 08:08:52 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 11:34:14 PM
I'd recommend something that'll rot your teeth and fry your brain.

;D I don't know of one single substance that could do that, especially at $3. On a side note, I burned a See's gift card today to buy my wife a box of truffles.

First you call her a washing machine and now you buy her pig food!!! What is wrong with you man!!! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2019, 08:31:35 AM

Quote from: Buddy on February 11, 2019, 10:48:57 PM
Just got a 3 dollar refund check from the state of Indiana. How ever am I going to spend all this money?

Put it in a savings account. Your great-great-great-grandchildren may then buy a used car with the accumulated interest... OR the market may crash, in which case you'll be $3 worse off. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 12, 2019, 09:11:21 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2019, 08:08:52 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 11:34:14 PM
I'd recommend something that'll rot your teeth and fry your brain.

;D I don't know of one single substance that could do that, especially at $3. On a side note, I burned a See's gift card today to buy my wife a box of truffles.

First you call her a washing machine and now you buy her pig food!!! What is wrong with you man!!! :rofl:

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2019, 03:24:25 PM

Wh..! The Asmo's keen culturally-sensitive nose smells MUH SOJINY! >:(

There must be a banhammer here somewh... Oh..? It's THE ASMO, The Asmo smells, you say? Oh well... Nevermind, then. And here He was, all ready to broom them degenerates..! :pensive:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 03:28:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2019, 08:08:52 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 11, 2019, 11:34:14 PM
I'd recommend something that'll rot your teeth and fry your brain.

;D I don't know of one single substance that could do that, especially at $3. On a side note, I burned a See's gift card today to buy my wife a box of truffles.

First you call her a washing machine and now you buy her pig food!!! What is wrong with you man!!! :rofl:

<.< >.> She's gone to work. No, she really doesn't need any chocolate. :-[ But that's what she wanted. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2019, 08:55:30 PM

Now the bloody fridge/freezer has gone to white good heaven!

Fuckity, fuckity, fuck!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 12, 2019, 09:16:30 PM

Tech just doesn't agree with you right now, does it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2019, 06:23:44 AM

Apparently not >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 13, 2019, 01:40:08 PM

What you need, is to threaten it with a hammer. I do half my job that way, and it "works" surprisingly often :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 14, 2019, 03:54:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 12, 2019, 08:55:30 PM
Now the bloody fridge/freezer has gone to white good heaven!

Fuckity, fuckity, fuck!!!!

They should really add a "Restart" button to those things. Seems to work wonders. :popcorn:

(Yes, I am technologically challenged :P )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 14, 2019, 03:57:37 PM

Yesterday it rained so I brought my umbrella to the lab and ended up leaving it behind when I went home. It's bright and sunny outside now and I am going to end up looking like a first-class looney when I take it home this sunny, cloudless afternoon with no chance of rain. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 14, 2019, 03:58:15 PM

Quote from: Buddy on February 11, 2019, 10:48:57 PM
Just got a 3 dollar refund check from the state of Indiana. How ever am I going to spend all this money?

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 14, 2019, 08:04:58 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 14, 2019, 03:57:37 PM
Yesterday it rained so I brought my umbrella to the lab and ended up leaving it behind when I went home. It's bright and sunny outside now and I am going to end up looking like a first-class looney when I take it home this sunny, cloudless afternoon with no chance of rain. ::)

Put on dark sunglass and act like you're blind. Use it as you feeler stick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 14, 2019, 11:18:12 PM

Pretend to be as fashion model. Have the umbrella raised when you are outdoors in the sunshine. Everyone knows that fashion models must avoid sun damage to their skin.

If that does not work for you then adopt the "don't give a rats ass about what people might think" attitude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 15, 2019, 12:36:37 AM

Some years ago I'd put the car in to have something done and did some walking around town while it was done. There was a passing bit of rain so I took an umbrella. When it wasn't raining it was sunny and hot. I asked here at the time, is it allowable to use your umbrella for a sun shelter and the consensus was no it isn't. Seems stupid to me, you've got it with you anyway, you'd cross to the shady side of the street if possible but using an umbrella for shade is unacceptable, unless you're an Edwardian female.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2019, 03:54:03 AM

Just buy an umbrella that is brightly colored. It'll look like a parasol when the sun is registering "magma", and it'll be cheery when it's raining. Win-win!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2019, 08:00:04 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2019, 03:54:03 AM
Just buy an umbrella that is brightly colored. It'll look like a parasol when the sun is registering "magma", and it'll be cheery when it's raining. Win-win!

This!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 15, 2019, 08:13:02 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 15, 2019, 08:00:04 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 15, 2019, 03:54:03 AM
Just buy an umbrella that is brightly colored. It'll look like a parasol when the sun is registering "magma", and it'll be cheery when it's raining. Win-win!

This!

I was thinking of going for this look.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/ac/9c/0eac9c9a84874f11de770793d2082acc.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 12:58:02 PM

I ended up attempting flight with my umbrella, like this:

(https://images.flickdirect.com/entertainment-news/4589.jpg)

I figured if I was going to look crazy I might as well go full-on crazy. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 16, 2019, 01:19:03 PM

I won't take

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 12:58:02 PM
I figured if I was going to look crazy I might as well go full-on crazy. :grin:

The rain has stopped , I'll put down the umbrella.
Hey, it's getting hot put the umbrella back up
Sorry Green, I live in the real world where little makes sense, I just can't, I don't know why.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 01:25:19 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 16, 2019, 01:19:03 PM
I won't take
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 12:58:02 PM
I figured if I was going to look crazy I might as well go full-on crazy. :grin:

The rain has stopped , I'll put down the umbrella.
Hey, it's getting hot put the umbrella back up
Sorry Green, I live in the real world where little makes sense, I just can't, I don't know why.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 19, 2019, 09:14:32 PM

I'm really hoping to get out of work early enough to make the fight club. Everybody, cross your fingers!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2019, 05:37:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 19, 2019, 09:14:32 PM
I'm really hoping to get out of work early enough to make the fight club. Everybody, cross your fingers!

Maybe if your co-workers knew you were going to 'fight club' they'd let you go early? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 20, 2019, 07:19:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 19, 2019, 09:14:32 PM
I'm really hoping to get out of work early enough to make the fight club. Everybody, cross your fingers!

My fingers are crossed, and I agree with Tank -- just dropping the mention of Krav Maga with a completely straight face might help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 20, 2019, 07:55:05 PM

I did manage to escape last night, just in the nick of time too. Back again tonight but a bit earlier.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2019, 01:57:51 PM

McLaren team members treated after Barcelona garage fire (https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mclaren-team-members-treated-after-barcelona-garage-fire.1u1RW1Q2DEzTrchrdDP3Zw.html)

This happened just behind my son who was in the same area of the garage. Fortunately he was unhurt and the three mechanics have used the incident as an excuse to get drunk :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on February 26, 2019, 04:17:46 PM

We have an appointment with a bank tomorrow morning for a pre-approval to see what price range to look in then we are meeting with a realtor tomorrow evening to look at two properties that just came on the market yesterday. Very anxious about the whole thing because I have no idea what I am doing but at least I work with people who are experienced about mortgages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 27, 2019, 05:04:54 AM

How much are you looking to spend?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 27, 2019, 09:58:50 AM

A local Cardinal, (3rd highest ranking Catholic in Christendom apparently) is off to jail for kiddy fiddling.
He is appealing, sorry I'll rephrase that.
He is very unappealing but he is appealing his conviction.
I'm not sure how the jury decided his guilt beyond reasonable doubt when it was a he said/he said thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 27, 2019, 10:13:00 AM

Quotehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-20/search-for-missing-european-backpackers-scaled-back-shelly-beach/10827102 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-20/search-for-missing-european-backpackers-scaled-back-shelly-beach/10827102)
New South Wales Police have scaled back a search for two European backpackers feared drowned off a Port Macquarie beach on the state's mid-north coast.
Englishman Hugo Palmer, 20, and his French companion Erwan Ferrieux, 21, were travelling along the east coast before they were reported missing at the weekend.
Personal items — including towels, sunglasses and car keys — belonging to the tourists were found in their hire car at Shelly Beach on Sunday night.

A couple more to the Peaceful Ocean's tally sadly.
Many visitors don't seem to understand water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 27, 2019, 10:14:33 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 27, 2019, 09:58:50 AM
A local Cardinal, (3rd highest ranking Catholic in Christendom apparently) is off to jail for kiddy fiddling.
He is appealing, sorry I'll rephrase that.
He is very unappealing but he is appealing his conviction.
I'm not sure how the jury decided his guilt beyond reasonable doubt when it was a he said/he said thing.

The plaintive must have been more a believable and credible witness at the trial.
But I agree, with the febrile attitude to Catholic priests an unfounded accusation must be a terrible worry for the people who have never done anything like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 28, 2019, 12:24:07 PM

WTF
I scan the latest HAF posts, there's only seven since I posted yesterday.
Ye well there's nothing happening.
For the first time two nuclear states are doing dog fights in the sky.

I had another line, it was excellent but in my exuberance I lost it.
Try and try, na, it's lost.
Is there a word for that?
Might it start with "Dem" end in "tia"
Shut up green
It starts with people and ends in tears.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 28, 2019, 10:41:34 PM

Me too BP. I have noticed that lately there is too little traffic on the forum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 01, 2019, 06:38:03 PM

It has been quiet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on March 01, 2019, 09:21:23 PM

Yes, it has been quiet. Don't worry, another troll will come along by and by to spice things up! :bogey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2019, 11:55:00 AM

I've noticed it's been really quiet around here too. I've dropped in every now and then to read a couple of posts but haven't been contributing. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 06, 2019, 12:16:39 PM

I watched the Westworld TV series, I knew it couldn't of only been me.

(https://i.imgur.com/1ZCZYWr.jpg)

https://twitter.com/samir/status/1011246824592674818?lang=en (https://twitter.com/samir/status/1011246824592674818?lang=en)

See, others are thinking it and actually doin it.

(https://i.imgur.com/OhuF04X.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM

:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 07, 2019, 01:43:39 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM
:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

I'm making scones as my Nana taught me
Touch it feel it, this is the texture we want
I'm making the tea, the water will be boiled
Not over boiled.
The cups have no saucers, they are mere mugs
Tradition is lost but I'll pour Mags a proper cup

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2019, 01:59:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM
:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

:frolic::cheerful dance 2: :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2019, 12:39:18 AM

I love Mags even though we had some minor disagreements in the past. Magdalena is smart, admirably creative, and articulate. What's not to like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 01:17:56 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM
:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FinishedOldfashionedChevrotain-small.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 08, 2019, 01:21:29 AM

The mats at the gym have torn my left big toe to ribbons. Gotta find some tape that's slippery to wrap the bandage in. I had my toe bandaged, taped, and superglue the tape in place and the mats ripped it all right off.

That's good that Mags is coming back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 01:27:57 AM

What's on your mind today?

All of you have been on my mind. It's nice to be back. You're all unforgettable.

:love: :grouphug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 01:57:30 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 07, 2019, 01:43:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM
:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

I'm making scones as my Nana taught me
Touch it feel it, this is the texture we want
I'm making the tea, the water will be boiled
Not over boiled.
The cups have no saucers, they are mere mugs
Tradition is lost but I'll pour Mags a proper cup

Scones and tea with not over boiled water sound wonderful!
I'll bring my psychedelic spoon.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Mh8jTmycSuoWA/giphy.gif)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgFF6Skf.png&hash=3a18f2ac0016d91dd6e11d3fa833656bad9c864c)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 02:05:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2019, 12:39:18 AM
I love Mags even though we had some minor disagreements in the past. Magdalena is smart, admirably creative, and articulate. What's not to like.

Are you sure you're talking about this Magdalena? :headscratch:

:cheersfortwo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 02:17:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2019, 01:59:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2019, 08:46:23 AM
:frolic: Mags is coming back! :frolic:

:frolic::cheerful dance 2: :frolic:

:cheerful dance 2: :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 02:20:04 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 08, 2019, 01:21:29 AM
The mats at the gym have torn my left big toe to ribbons. Gotta find some tape that's slippery to wrap the bandage in. I had my toe bandaged, taped, and superglue the tape in place and the mats ripped it all right off.

That's good that Mags is coming back.

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 08, 2019, 03:33:49 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 01:27:57 AM
What's on your mind today?

All of you have been on my mind. It's nice to be back. You're all unforgettable.
:love: :grouphug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 05:10:49 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 08, 2019, 03:33:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 01:27:57 AM
What's on your mind today?

All of you have been on my mind. It's nice to be back. You're all unforgettable.
:love: :grouphug:

Ç'est magnifique!!
(https://i.imgur.com/sXWDlzG.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 05:15:45 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on March 01, 2019, 09:21:23 PM
Yes, it has been quite. Don't worry, another troll will come along by and by to spice things up! :bogey:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/9rhNJScGSlneHpLtnz/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on March 08, 2019, 10:34:30 AM

Look what you miss when you're not paying attention.

W E L C O M E B A C K M A G S ! :cheerful dance 2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 08, 2019, 08:44:32 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 02:05:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2019, 12:39:18 AM
I love Mags even though we had some minor disagreements in the past. Magdalena is smart, admirably creative, and articulate. What's not to like.
Are you sure you're talking about this Magdalena? :headscratch:

:cheersfortwo:

I'm sure he is -- Welcome Back!! :cheerful dance 2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 10:16:27 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on March 08, 2019, 10:34:30 AM
W E L C O M E B A C K M A G S ! :cheerful dance 2:

Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 08, 2019, 08:44:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 08, 2019, 02:05:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2019, 12:39:18 AM
I love Mags even though we had some minor disagreements in the past. Magdalena is smart, admirably creative, and articulate. What's not to like.
Are you sure you're talking about this Magdalena? :headscratch:

:cheersfortwo:

I'm sure he is -- Welcome Back!! :cheerful dance 2:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohhwj7sLpVzoaqsDe/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2019, 10:49:26 PM

Sandy is correct............Yes, this Magdalena!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 11, 2019, 02:45:03 AM

here is an article that might be of interest to Our collective favorite Brazilian lady. She knows who she is. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-beat-procrastination-backed-by-science

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on March 11, 2019, 04:36:52 AM

I went to see the new Captain Marvel film yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though super hero movies are not my favourite genre. No spoilers, but I'll never look at ginger tabby cats quite the same way again! LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Unsapien on March 11, 2019, 07:26:11 PM

Contemplating on the idea of a "good failure".

Being smart enough to know when digging in farther is unlikely to produce any better results, and knowing when to drop the shovel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 12, 2019, 05:09:19 PM

Hello Mags! So glad to see you again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 12, 2019, 05:13:05 PM

Quote from: Unsapien on March 11, 2019, 07:26:11 PM
Contemplating on the idea of a "good failure".

Being smart enough to know when digging in farther is unlikely to produce any better results, and knowing when to drop the shovel.

I try to follow the "inner voice". That voice has been honed by millions of years of evolution, and has encountered multiple life-threatening and disastrous situations, yet my ancestors survived well enough to produce me. The inner voice knows danger before my conscious mind does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 12, 2019, 05:38:52 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 12, 2019, 05:09:19 PM
Hello Mags! So glad to see you again.

Awwww. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 12, 2019, 07:50:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 12, 2019, 05:38:52 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 12, 2019, 05:09:19 PM
Hello Mags! So glad to see you again.
Awwww. :hug:

The feeling is mutual!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 14, 2019, 07:53:22 AM

Facebook is back and in other news the wheely bins in our street are having a weather conference in windy corner!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2019, 01:29:41 PM

I'm thinking about starting Brazilian jiu jitsu next week. I'd only be able to make it on Wednesdays but it looks like fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2019, 11:33:26 PM

Today was a a painfully bad day for me and my wife Elaine. Our beloved little Austrailian Shepherd had come to the end of his 18 year life. He was in great pain and had become immobile. We had to do what we had to do this morning. He died peacefully with an overload of anasthetic before the fatal injection. I am writing this with tears, a flood of tears, in my eyes because I loved him dearly and he returned that deep affection many times over. I desperately want to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I know that it is not really there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2019, 11:51:14 PM

Sorry to hear that, Icarus. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 15, 2019, 01:05:42 AM

Damn, that is sad. My condolences, Icarus. Hasn't been a good few weeks for HAF dogs. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 15, 2019, 02:27:29 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 14, 2019, 11:33:26 PM
Today was a a painfully bad day for me and my wife Elaine. Our beloved little Austrailian Shepherd had come to the end of his 18 year life. He was in great pain and had become immobile. We had to do what we had to do this morning. He died peacefully with an overload of anasthetic before the fatal injection. I am writing this with tears, a flood of tears, in my eyes because I loved him dearly and he returned that deep affection many times over. I desperately want to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I know that it is not really there.

I'm sorry to hear this, Icarus. Very sad. I'll never forget your dog died March 14 (3-14), National Pi Day. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 15, 2019, 03:02:27 AM

So sorry for your loss, Icarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2019, 04:08:05 AM

Nothing I say can possibly help, Icarus, but know that I feel for you and your wife.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 15, 2019, 06:25:03 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 14, 2019, 11:33:26 PM
Today was a a painfully bad day for me and my wife Elaine. Our beloved little Austrailian Shepherd had come to the end of his 18 year life. He was in great pain and had become immobile. We had to do what we had to do this morning. He died peacefully with an overload of anasthetic before the fatal injection. I am writing this with tears, a flood of tears, in my eyes because I loved him dearly and he returned that deep affection many times over. I desperately want to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I know that it is not really there.

Crying with you :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on March 15, 2019, 07:26:17 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 14, 2019, 11:33:26 PM
Today was a a painfully bad day for me and my wife Elaine. Our beloved little Austrailian Shepherd had come to the end of his 18 year life. He was in great pain and had become immobile. We had to do what we had to do this morning. He died peacefully with an overload of anasthetic before the fatal injection. I am writing this with tears, a flood of tears, in my eyes because I loved him dearly and he returned that deep affection many times over. I desperately want to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I know that it is not really there.

When we lose one of our beloved pets it leaves a hole in our soul. The only thing I have found is that although nothing can fill that hole, I still miss pets that passed away 50 years ago, new pets seem magically able to burrow new spaces for themselves. You still miss the old pet, but the new ones do help. It amazes how they can expand the amount of love you have without stealing any of that you still have for the one that is no longer there. I hope you can find a new furry friend to fill your life with joy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 15, 2019, 10:01:01 AM

Losing a beloved pet is sad. Sorry for your loss, Icarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 16, 2019, 12:51:37 AM

Sincerest thanks to all of you for your compassion.

I will survive but will never ever forget my dedicated canine friends. There have been many of them over my many years. I am grief stricken every time I lose one. I am not supposed to react this way because of the loss of a "mere animal". My canine companions have been far more than mere animals.

Thank you all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on March 16, 2019, 08:33:17 AM

Anyone who says you should not react that way over a "mere animal" needs to take a good hard look at themselves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 16, 2019, 08:44:34 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on March 16, 2019, 08:33:17 AM
Anyone who says you should not react that way over a "mere animal" needs to take a good hard look at themselves.

Seconded!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 16, 2019, 10:20:01 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 14, 2019, 11:33:26 PM
Today was a a painfully bad day for me and my wife Elaine. Our beloved little Austrailian Shepherd had come to the end of his 18 year life. He was in great pain and had become immobile. We had to do what we had to do this morning. He died peacefully with an overload of anasthetic before the fatal injection. I am writing this with tears, a flood of tears, in my eyes because I loved him dearly and he returned that deep affection many times over. I desperately want to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I know that it is not really there.

I'm so sorry Icarus, I know how terribly painful this is. How lucky he was tho, to have such a long, happy life with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 17, 2019, 11:03:35 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 16, 2019, 12:51:37 AM
Sincerest thanks to all of you for your compassion.

I will survive but will never ever forget my dedicated canine friends. There have been many of them over my many years. I am grief stricken every time I lose one. I am not supposed to react this way because of the loss of a "mere animal". My canine companions have been far more than mere animals.

Thank you all.

Very sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 17, 2019, 11:17:26 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 16, 2019, 12:51:37 AM
...I am not supposed to react this way because of the loss of a "mere animal"...

Says who? Of course it's totally normal for anyone to be grief-stricken at the loss of a pet. We form strong and lasting emotional attachments and treat them as family. They are not "mere animals".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 19, 2019, 08:41:52 AM

My daughter got some pink unicorn slippers last week, I warned her they may become invisible and be impossible to find.
Now she's walking around, calling out where are my slippers? I told her so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 19, 2019, 10:46:47 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 19, 2019, 08:41:52 AM
My daughter got some pink unicorn slippers last week, I warned her they may become invisible and be impossible to find.
Now she's walking around, calling out where are my slippers? I told her so.

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 19, 2019, 07:01:42 PM

;D Tell her that they are inside her camouflage style socks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 20, 2019, 09:28:57 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 17, 2019, 11:17:26 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 16, 2019, 12:51:37 AM
...I am not supposed to react this way because of the loss of a "mere animal"...

Says who? Of course it's totally normal for anyone to be grief-stricken at the loss of a pet. We form strong and lasting emotional attachments and treat them as family. They are not "mere animals".

Alternatively, we're nothing but "mere animals" ourselves and what difference does it make whether someone we love has four legs or two?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2019, 10:54:45 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 20, 2019, 09:28:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 17, 2019, 11:17:26 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 16, 2019, 12:51:37 AM
...I am not supposed to react this way because of the loss of a "mere animal"...

Says who? Of course it's totally normal for anyone to be grief-stricken at the loss of a pet. We form strong and lasting emotional attachments and treat them as family. They are not "mere animals".

Alternatively, we're nothing but "mere animals" ourselves and what difference does it make whether someone we love has four legs or two?

Yes, that is true.

Icarus, don't let anyone lessen your feelings for your beloved pet. Mine had to be euthanised last year and to this day I have a gaping hole in my heart. If anyone came to me and told me that I was weak for feeling that way I would've told them to shove their head up their ass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2019, 02:06:36 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2019, 10:54:45 PM
Icarus, don't let anyone lessen your feelings for your beloved pet. Mine had to be euthanised last year and to this day I have a gaping hole in my heart.

This. I'm still mourning DeeDee, who died three years ago. We were together some thirteen years and if I believed in souls, I'd say we were soul mates.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2019, 04:49:21 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 21, 2019, 02:06:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2019, 10:54:45 PM
Icarus, don't let anyone lessen your feelings for your beloved pet. Mine had to be euthanised last year and to this day I have a gaping hole in my heart.

This. I'm still mourning DeeDee, who died three years ago. We were together some thirteen years and if I believed in souls, I'd say we were soul mates.

Awwwww... :tellmemore:
What a sweet thing to say! :hanky:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2019, 09:42:57 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/HeyudUw.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 06:49:24 PM

Going to pick my mother, sister and niece up at the airport in about an hour and a half. I'm feeling really anxious, with worst-case scenarios constantly popping into my head. ::)

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 07:35:59 PM

I'll just have to hope for the best for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 07:40:55 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 07:35:59 PM
I'll just have to hope for the best for you.

Thanks JJ :spock:

:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 09:45:07 PM

Well, it was uneventful. :whew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 31, 2019, 09:53:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 09:45:07 PM
Well, it was uneventful. :whew:

Excellent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 11:51:05 PM

I just donated money to a camp for kids who lost family to cancer. I did it in Dave's name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2019, 11:58:07 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 11:51:05 PM
I just donated money to a camp for kids who lost family to cancer. I did it in Dave's name.

:postoday:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2019, 12:45:36 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 11:51:05 PM
I just donated money to a camp for kids who lost family to cancer. I did it in Dave's name.

Awwww. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 01, 2019, 04:33:19 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 11:51:05 PM
I just donated money to a camp for kids who lost family to cancer. I did it in Dave's name.

You are a good person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2019, 09:25:38 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2019, 11:51:05 PM
I just donated money to a camp for kids who lost family to cancer. I did it in Dave's name.

Good man!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 01, 2019, 04:01:31 PM

That was a very nice thing to do!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 07:49:27 PM

I woke up later than usual today, 6:30 instead of 5:30, washed sheets and hung them out to dry and proceeded to fall back asleep until 2:30 this afternoon. I'm still in shock that I was able to do that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2019, 08:10:16 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 07:49:27 PM
I woke up later than usual today, 6:30 instead of 5:30, washed sheets and hung them out to dry and proceeded to fall back asleep until 2:30 this afternoon. I'm still in shock that I was able to do that.

I'm in shock that you usually wake up at 5:30! :o The earliest I set my alarm is 6:30, and after hitting the snooze button countless times I usually get up at 7:30. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 08:21:08 PM

I don't sleep well at all but waking up at 5:30 happens like, we'll like clockwork. I wake throughout the night at random times but 5:30 is as regular as a train.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2019, 01:54:04 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 08:21:08 PM
I don't sleep well at all but waking up at 5:30 happens like, we'll like clockwork. I wake throughout the night at random times but 5:30 is as regular as a train.

Weird how that works. :notsure:

I'm just not a morning person. I try my best but it just ain't happening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM

I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 14, 2019, 11:47:11 PM

Came across a study from Brazil the other day about what type of weight training helps with overall health.

"Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life" | EurekAlert (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/esoc-atl040819.php)

QuoteProlong your life by increasing your muscle power. That's the main message of a study presented today at EuroPrevent 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

"Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter," said study author Professor Claudio Gil Araújo, director of research and education, Exercise Medicine Clinic - CLINIMEX, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "Our study shows for the first time that people with more muscle power tend to live longer."

Power depends on the ability to generate force and velocity, and to coordinate movement. In other words, it is the measure of the work performed per unit time (force times distance); more power is produced when the same amount of work is completed in a shorter period or when more work is performed during the same period. Climbing stairs requires power - the faster you climb, the more power you need. Holding or pushing a heavy object (for example a car with a dead battery) needs strength.

[Continues . . . (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/esoc-atl040819.php)]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2019, 01:57:14 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 14, 2019, 11:47:11 PM
Came across a study from Brazil the other day about what type of weight training helps with overall health.

"Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life" | EurekAlert (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/esoc-atl040819.php)

QuoteProlong your life by increasing your muscle power. That's the main message of a study presented today at EuroPrevent 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

"Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter," said study author Professor Claudio Gil Araújo, director of research and education, Exercise Medicine Clinic - CLINIMEX, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "Our study shows for the first time that people with more muscle power tend to live longer."

Power depends on the ability to generate force and velocity, and to coordinate movement. In other words, it is the measure of the work performed per unit time (force times distance); more power is produced when the same amount of work is completed in a shorter period or when more work is performed during the same period. Climbing stairs requires power - the faster you climb, the more power you need. Holding or pushing a heavy object (for example a car with a dead battery) needs strength.

[Continues . . . (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/esoc-atl040819.php)]

I will raise a heavy glass to the good health of my fellow HAFers. :cheers: Repeatedly. :teadrink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:41:42 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM
I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

That sounds damn good value. In the UK it would be £15 a month as an absolute minimum.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 15, 2019, 03:25:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM
I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

That sounds damn good value. In the UK it would be £15 a month as an absolute minimum.

I wish there were more affordable gyms in our area. I'm a member of the bougie gym which is 50USD a month with the corporate discount. It's totally worth it though IMO.

JJ, I wholly recommend strength training. I've been doing the free weights for a few months now and it's great.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 02:27:34 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM
I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

That sounds damn good value. In the UK it would be £15 a month as an absolute minimum.

I have a feeling I'll have to insist on just getting the basic plan. And insist, and insist, and insist... while they try to sell me on their better offerings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 02:31:17 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 15, 2019, 03:25:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM
I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

That sounds damn good value. In the UK it would be £15 a month as an absolute minimum.

I wish there were more affordable gyms in our area. I'm a member of the bougie gym which is 50USD a month with the corporate discount. It's totally worth it though IMO.

JJ, I wholly recommend strength training. I've been doing the free weights for a few months now and it's great.

I have a new goal that I'm going to shoot for. I want to compete in a cage fight. At least one, just to see. And if I want to do that I'm going to have to get a looooot more athletic and overcome some injuries, old and new. I'm currently looking for a dance coach...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2019, 11:02:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 02:31:17 AM
Quote from: Buddy on April 15, 2019, 03:25:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 09:48:50 PM
I'm thinking about joining a local gym. $10 per month for a basic membership that's available 24/7. I feel like strength training would be a big boost for me.

That sounds damn good value. In the UK it would be £15 a month as an absolute minimum.

I wish there were more affordable gyms in our area. I'm a member of the bougie gym which is 50USD a month with the corporate discount. It's totally worth it though IMO.

JJ, I wholly recommend strength training. I've been doing the free weights for a few months now and it's great.

I have a new goal that I'm going to shoot for. I want to compete in a cage fight. At least one, just to see. And if I want to do that I'm going to have to get a looooot more athletic and overcome some injuries, old and new. I'm currently looking for a dance coach...

Sounds like...fun?

I'm curious though, if you don't mind. Why do you want to compete in a cage fight? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 11:18:53 PM

To see if I can do it and survive. I've been in street fights before but I recently realized that any fight like that isn't really a fight. It's an angry brawl that ends in shame and embarrassment for one or both people. A fight against a trained fighter seems like it would be different. I want the experience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2019, 11:22:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 11:18:53 PM
To see if I can do it and survive. I've been in street fights before but I recently realized that any fight like that isn't really a fight. It's an angry brawl that ends in shame and embarrassment for one or both people. A fight against a trained fighter seems like it would be different. I want the experience.

Ok. I think I understand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 17, 2019, 01:19:26 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2019, 11:22:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 16, 2019, 11:18:53 PM
To see if I can do it and survive. I've been in street fights before but I recently realized that any fight like that isn't really a fight. It's an angry brawl that ends in shame and embarrassment for one or both people. A fight against a trained fighter seems like it would be different. I want the experience.

Ok. I think I understand.

I think I do too but it's probably more due to being dropped as a baby. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 17, 2019, 02:35:13 AM

JJ, forget that bullshit cage fight stuff. You are a talented, intelligent, productive, and creative man. Proving or disproving your physical prowess, or barbarism, as the case may be, is a pursuit far beneath you dignity.

I am a second degree Blackbelt for Judo, a first degree black belt for Jiu Jitsu or as it is sometimes called Brazillian. One of the things that I have been taught is that of all the martial arts, the "gentle way" is the mantra of Judo, Krag Maga, karate, Tai kwan do, Kung Fu and the rest.

One of the most rememberable lessons that I learned from the top ranking Judoka in the Americas was this: He was asked why he did not wish to fight. His reply was: I am certain that I can run from a fight while holding the greatest of confidence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2019, 05:38:04 PM

Dumb question, but does England and/or other parts of Europe have rideshare services like Uber or Lyft?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2019, 06:52:30 PM

Quote from: Buddy on April 20, 2019, 05:38:04 PM
Dumb question, but does England and/or other parts of Europe have rideshare services like Uber or Lyft?

You're American, you're forgiven. We do have Uber and Lyft.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2019, 06:58:07 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2019, 06:52:30 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 20, 2019, 05:38:04 PM
Dumb question, but does England and/or other parts of Europe have rideshare services like Uber or Lyft?

You're American, you're forgiven. We do have Uber and Lyft.

Awesome. Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2019, 09:10:43 PM

Uber is surely Traffic God's gift to humankind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2019, 12:00:19 AM

Just got to play first responder to a car accident right in my front yard. Thankfully no one was hurt too bad, but the girl who got hit was panicking pretty bad when I got to her car.

But apparently I'm a dick because I told my boyfriend to get out of my way in a rush to grab my shoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 24, 2019, 01:41:18 AM

But of course you are. Don't you know he's supposed to rush out and lift the cars off of trapped victims in an adrenaline fuelled act of heroism?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2019, 02:06:40 AM

I mean, looking back now that the adrenaline has worn off I was really aggressive in the way I told him to move, bu for once I refused to apologize. There was literally someone stuck in her car in our front lawn and I needed to help. It turned into a huge fight and I feel bad about getting so heated over something small but it was really upsetting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 24, 2019, 03:31:19 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 24, 2019, 02:06:40 AM
I mean, looking back now that the adrenaline has worn off I was really aggressive in the way I told him to move, bu for once I refused to apologize. There was literally someone stuck in her car in our front lawn and I needed to help. It turned into a huge fight and I feel bad about getting so heated over something small but it was really upsetting.

You saw something that you considered life-threatening and reacted to it. Good for you, reacting in a positive manner to a perceived emergency. I can't tell you how many times I've seen something go to shit, where people just stood there wide-eyed saying, "Loooook!" while I'm trying to get by them to stop a further catastrophe. You'll make a good mom! My wife gets all kinds of "in your face" when people pull shit on my kids. Well, "got". Our youngest will be 30 this year. Something to consider for your future together.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 24, 2019, 05:49:25 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 24, 2019, 12:00:19 AM
Just got to play first responder to a car accident right in my front yard. Thankfully no one was hurt too bad, but the girl who got hit was panicking pretty bad when I got to her car.

But apparently I'm a dick because I told my boyfriend to get out of my way in a rush to grab my shoes.

Your young man seems to need a little bit of instruction in partner respect. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 24, 2019, 05:51:25 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 24, 2019, 02:06:40 AM
I mean, looking back now that the adrenaline has worn off I was really aggressive in the way I told him to move, bu for once I refused to apologize. There was literally someone stuck in her car in our front lawn and I needed to help. It turned into a huge fight and I feel bad about getting so heated over something small but it was really upsetting.

Don't sweat it. Learn the lessons and move on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 25, 2019, 05:01:46 AM

Since I can't do a whole lot right now I decided to stretch for half an hour straight. I don't feel bad having done it but man, oh man, did it wear me out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 25, 2019, 09:56:07 AM

I got a new computer case because, because, um err, it was a bargain and anyway my old case didn't have any usb3 ports on the front. I don't think it's really my type of case, it doesn't have anywhere to put a dvd drive :???:
Glass sides with my easy going approach to cable management. :-\

This is somebody else's setup.

(https://www.ttstoreusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CA-1H8-00M1WN-00_c981e9e6389f4bffa2ec0bc3ddcb50f5.jpg)

I don't have any of that wizard's lab type stuff but it looked empty.
So this is my set up.

(https://i.imgur.com/81eCMg6.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2019, 10:21:34 AM

^^^ :rofl: love it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 25, 2019, 11:11:23 AM

Does the doggy byte?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2019, 11:25:54 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 25, 2019, 11:11:23 AM
Does the doggy byte?

I don't know it's not my dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 25, 2019, 11:36:54 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 25, 2019, 11:11:23 AM
Does the doggy byte?

Depends on mood, there was a delivery guy last week he only bit four times.

I'm thinking he's probably blocking the wind flow, I think I'll do something with Lego.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 12:36:38 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on April 25, 2019, 09:56:07 AM
I got a new computer case because, because, um err, it was a bargain and anyway my old case didn't have any usb3 ports on the front. I don't think it's really my type of case, it doesn't have anywhere to put a dvd drive :???:
Glass sides with my easy going approach to cable management. :-\

This is somebody else's setup.

(https://www.ttstoreusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CA-1H8-00M1WN-00_c981e9e6389f4bffa2ec0bc3ddcb50f5.jpg)

Whoa! That looks like it should go to the plumber rather than the IT technician when it breaks! :o

Quote
I don't have any of that wizard's lab type stuff but it looked empty.
So this is my set up.

(https://i.imgur.com/81eCMg6.jpg)

:lol: Very Pennyesque!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2019, 12:37:24 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 25, 2019, 11:11:23 AM
Does the doggy byte?

It probably patches software. :deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 10:19:08 PM

My desk is a mess so I won't take a picture of my entire setup, just of Lizzie here, chilling on my monitor.

(https://i.imgur.com/o7NWUFB.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 27, 2019, 10:33:11 PM

Is that a real lizard? Looks cool, anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 10:36:09 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 27, 2019, 10:33:11 PM
Is that a real lizard?

:secrets1: Only late at night, when the lights go out, do the toys come alive.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2019, 05:36:52 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 28, 2019, 06:53:25 AM

...And it says on the tag: 100% polyester. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2019, 02:11:11 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 28, 2019, 06:53:25 AM
...And it says on the tag: 100% polyester. :grin:

Don't be fooled by the tag, it's 100% polyzard. :deadpan:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2019, 06:25:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 28, 2019, 06:53:25 AM
...And it says on the tag: 100% polyester. :grin:

:-[ I can read, honest! I totally missed that tag! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 28, 2019, 09:45:58 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2019, 06:25:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 28, 2019, 06:53:25 AM
...And it says on the tag: 100% polyester. :grin:

:-[ I can read, honest! I totally missed that tag! :lol:

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 28, 2019, 11:19:09 PM

Just left the scene of a bad motorcycle accident. She pulled out in front of me followed by someone in a jeep and by the time I came around the next turn she was already on the asphalt, badly injured. Someone in a Hyundai had pulled out in front of her. I called 911 for them and waited until she was flown away and they cleared the road. I felt so helpless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2019, 02:24:27 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 28, 2019, 11:19:09 PM
Just left the scene of a bad motorcycle accident. She pulled out in front of me followed by someone in a jeep and by the time I came around the next turn she was already on the asphalt, badly injured. Someone in a Hyundai had pulled out in front of her. I called 911 for them and waited until she was flown away and they cleared the road. I felt so helpless.

You did good, JJ. I don't think there's much else you can do in that situation other than to call for an ambulance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 29, 2019, 02:43:46 AM

It was just a bad day, and I'm a belt and suspenders kind of guy. Skills and supplies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 29, 2019, 05:11:40 AM

Shit, that's horrible. I hope she comes out of it OK. I quit riding my motorcycle and sold it in '72 because of this kind of stuff, and gave up riding my bicycle on public streets after some close calls and one strike (which only got my handlebar, about 1/2" from my fingers), a hit and run. Done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2019, 06:09:40 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 28, 2019, 11:19:09 PM
Just left the scene of a bad motorcycle accident. She pulled out in front of me followed by someone in a jeep and by the time I came around the next turn she was already on the asphalt, badly injured. Someone in a Hyundai had pulled out in front of her. I called 911 for them and waited until she was flown away and they cleared the road. I felt so helpless.

Good man. Good job. Did the best you could.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 29, 2019, 08:21:21 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2019, 06:09:40 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 28, 2019, 11:19:09 PM
Just left the scene of a bad motorcycle accident. She pulled out in front of me followed by someone in a jeep and by the time I came around the next turn she was already on the asphalt, badly injured. Someone in a Hyundai had pulled out in front of her. I called 911 for them and waited until she was flown away and they cleared the road. I felt so helpless.

Good man. Good job. Did the best you could.

Absolutely. Many people would have done far less, or nothing at all. If she was conscious at all, even just going in and out, it would have been a huge comfort to have another human being staying by her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 01:06:00 AM

I just went for a long walk with my headphones on, listening to music. I walked until my phone died and then I kept right on walking. I feel pretty good right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:14:13 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 01:06:00 AM
I just went for a long walk with my headphones on, listening to music. I walked until my phone died and then I kept right on walking. I feel pretty good right now.

That's great. Back in the day when I had too much time on my hands, I would walk for at least a couple of hours daily, listening to music on my mp4 player, until I was mugged a couple of times and decided it wasn't worth it.

I do miss that "walker's high" though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:16:24 AM

I hate that there are places in the world like that. You should be able to go for a frigging walk in peace. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:23:33 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:16:24 AM
I hate that there are places in the world like that. You should be able to go for a frigging walk in peace. >:(

Yeah! >:(

Because what are the options? Go to a gym to walk on a treadmill facing a television set with our mentally challenged president on talking about how he's going to lessen violence with imbecilic policies. ::)

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:38:27 AM

You know, you're in the land of the Gracie family and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Not that it would help with muggers but a fight club is a lot of fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:48:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:38:27 AM
You know, you're in the land of the Gracie family and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Not that it would help with muggers but a fight club is a lot of fun.

Hmmm... :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:51:54 AM

I'd even bet you can get a free class at your local gym. Good stress relief, full contact, but low impact. Very empowering too, from what I've seen. As soon as I'm able I plan on giving it a shot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:59:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:51:54 AM
I'd even bet you can get a free class at your local gym. Good stress relief, full contact, but low impact. Very empowering too, from what I've seen. As soon as I'm able I plan on giving it a shot.

Yeah, they probably do offer some free classes. I'll check it out. Nothing like throwing people around like ragdolls to relieve some stress, heh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:56:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:23:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:16:24 AM
I hate that there are places in the world like that. You should be able to go for a frigging walk in peace. >:(

Yeah! >:(

Because what are the options? Go to a gym to walk on a treadmill facing a television set with our mentally challenged president on talking about how he's going to lessen violence with imbecilic policies. ::)

:sad sigh:

Hey! Another mentally challenged president! >:( Sheeze. Too bad about the muggings. If you lived in the US maybe you could get a permit to carry a concealed weapon. J/K, that's a really good way to get really hurt, when some hijo de perra comes up behind you, clubs you and then takes your gun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 30, 2019, 05:16:12 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:56:41 AM
hijo de perra

*AHEM*
Translation: Sun of a beach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 01:30:22 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:56:41 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 02:23:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 02:16:24 AM
I hate that there are places in the world like that. You should be able to go for a frigging walk in peace. >:(

Yeah! >:(

Because what are the options? Go to a gym to walk on a treadmill facing a television set with our mentally challenged president on talking about how he's going to lessen violence with imbecilic policies. ::)

:sad sigh:

Hey! Another mentally challenged president! >:( Sheeze. Too bad about the muggings. If you lived in the US maybe you could get a permit to carry a concealed weapon. J/K, that's a really good way to get really hurt, when some hijo de perra comes up behind you, clubs you and then takes your gun.

And that's exactly what he used as one of the main promises of his campaign -- lax gun laws in Brazil, which will result in a lot of unprepared people purchasing guns and increasing gun-related deaths overall.

Gun lobbyists must be very happy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 01:30:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2019, 05:16:12 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:56:41 AM
hijo de perra
*AHEM*
Translation: Sun of a beach.

:snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:27:34 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2019, 05:16:12 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 30, 2019, 03:56:41 AM
hijo de perra
*AHEM*
Translation: Sun of a beach.

:lol: That's Ipanema!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 03:37:12 PM

How common are firearms in Brazil?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 10:22:58 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 30, 2019, 03:37:12 PM
How common are firearms in Brazil?

At the moment ordinary civilians cannot have a permit to own guns or carry concealed weapons.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 01, 2019, 12:21:43 PM

I spent some hours over the weekend in Illustrator designing a shelf cabinet thingy and pricing timber.
Timber is expensive these days, I don't like paying four times more than I did 30 years ago.
So I search for timber on Gumtree (#1 classifieds site in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore) and timber furniture pops up and there's this cabinet for $20, fk it, that'll do. Saves me a lot of bother and $$

(https://i.imgur.com/Uuo2G0S.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 07:52:12 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 01, 2019, 12:21:43 PM
I spent some hours over the weekend in Illustrator designing a shelf cabinet thingy and pricing timber.
Timber is expensive these days, I don't like paying four times more than I did 30 years ago.
So I search for timber on Gumtree (#1 classifieds site in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore) and timber furniture pops up and there's this cabinet for $20, fk it, that'll do. Saves me a lot of bother and $$

(https://i.imgur.com/Uuo2G0S.jpg)

Seems like a good deal. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 09:46:27 PM

More stickies to pull off from a sonogram, but still no idea what's wrong. I think I'm just past my ideal shelf life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 10:09:32 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 09:46:27 PM
More stickies to pull off from a sonogram, but still no idea what's wrong. I think I'm just past my ideal shelf life.

:therethere: You're too young to be past your ideal shelf life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:26:00 PM

The sonogram did indicate that I'm almost four months pregnant... could be related...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 10:30:38 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:26:00 PM
The sonogram did indicate that I'm almost four months pregnant... could be related...

:lol: Oh dear.

That would explain a lot! :snicker: Like you craving the best BBQ in all the world! :grin:

;)

Seriously though, out of curiosity, did you do a complete blood count test as well?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:42:22 PM

They took my blood at the ER - I'm still bruised to prove it - and the doctor looked things over today. He said they looked fine. Funny though, the ER records said I had in fact suffered a heart attack! He couldn't figure out how they reached that conclusion and told me to ignore it. For what it's worth, when it left the ER on Easter they told me I hadn't had a heart attack.

Best medical system in the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 10:45:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:42:22 PM
They took my blood at the ER - I'm still bruised to prove it - and the doctor looked things over today. He said they looked fine. Funny though, the ER records said I had in fact suffered a heart attack! He couldn't figure out how they reached that conclusion and told me to ignore it. For what it's worth, when it left the ER on Easter they told me I hadn't had a heart attack.

Best medical system in the world.

So you're 4 months pregnant and had a heart attack, even though you aren't and didn't. :notsure: That is odd.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:58:17 PM

Between the wild stories I tell and the confusing information I've gotten I don't know what to believe. *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:40:36 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:58:17 PM
Between the wild stories I tell and the confusing information I've gotten I don't know what to believe. *sigh*

Whatever you do believe in just please don't devolve into Homo sapiens hypochondriac. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 01:41:53 AM

I hate doctors too much for that to happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 01:44:28 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 01:41:53 AM
I hate doctors too much for that to happen.

:secrets1: Me too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 02, 2019, 09:39:22 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/nMZne6f.jpg)

The snakes are a bit too stealthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 02, 2019, 01:33:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 01, 2019, 10:26:00 PM
The sonogram did indicate that I'm almost four months pregnant... could be related...

The next messiah is coming from an atheist. Something, something irony

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 02, 2019, 03:16:33 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 01, 2019, 12:21:43 PM
I spent some hours over the weekend in Illustrator designing a shelf cabinet thingy and pricing timber.
Timber is expensive these days, I don't like paying four times more than I did 30 years ago.
So I search for timber on Gumtree (#1 classifieds site in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore) and timber furniture pops up and there's this cabinet for $20, fk it, that'll do. Saves me a lot of bother and $$

(https://i.imgur.com/Uuo2G0S.jpg)

$20? One can't buy enough of even shitty pine to make one, for that kind of money. We have a Habitat for Humanity store in town that sells donated items. Contractors tearing out cabinets, etc., donate rather than go to a land fill. Also regular people donate furniture. I've purchased some things there for cheap, like three 1"X12"X8' red oak planks for $15. They have a set of mahogany doors that they're asking a prince's ransom for. I'm waiting for the price to go low enough, then I'll buy them for the wood. The center panels look like a pillowed figure, but they're melamine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2019, 10:02:57 PM

I'm going to the Fight Club tonight, he'll or high water I'm making it and making it through.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 11:48:15 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 02, 2019, 09:39:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/nMZne6f.jpg)

The snakes are a bit too stealthy.

It's full of lizards! :love:

Here's a pic of Big Lizzy, who fought Little Lizzy to the death in the dead of night and took her place on the monitor:

(https://i.imgur.com/wcHLgzW.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 01:47:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2019, 11:48:15 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 02, 2019, 09:39:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/nMZne6f.jpg)

The snakes are a bit too stealthy.

It's full of lizards! :love:

Here's a pic of Big Lizzy, who fought Little Lizzy to the death in the dead of night and took her place on the monitor:

(https://i.imgur.com/wcHLgzW.jpg)

I hide lots of those plastic lizards in my plants. ;D They look cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2019, 02:54:15 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 01:47:04 AM
I hide lots of those plastic lizards in my plants. ;D They look cool.

Do they also have those beautiful black beady eyes? :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 03:38:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2019, 02:54:15 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 01:47:04 AM
I hide lots of those plastic lizards in my plants. ;D They look cool.

Do they also have those beautiful black beady eyes? :tellmemore:

No. :(
My plastic lizards look like BP's lizards.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:21:20 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 03:38:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2019, 02:54:15 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2019, 01:47:04 AM
I hide lots of those plastic lizards in my plants. ;D They look cool.

Do they also have those beautiful black beady eyes? :tellmemore:
No. :(
My plastic lizards look like BP's lizards.

Nothing that can't be remedied with a pair of tiny googly eyes for each one! ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/SrgJtuz.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2019, 03:16:08 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2019, 08:11:28 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:08:45 PM

Since we're on the topic of lizards, I woke up to find Wooden Lizzie precariously balanced on my monitor. I think she ate Big Lizzie. :sad sigh:

(https://i.imgur.com/G9lZZhu.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2019, 02:30:18 PM

There can be only one Great Lizard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:53:56 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 04, 2019, 02:30:18 PM
There can be only one Great Lizard.

I agree. It's like freakin' Game of ~~Thrones~~ Monitors. But for lizards. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2019, 03:04:05 PM

Next up, a real monitor lizard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 03:05:09 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2019, 03:04:05 PM
Next up, a real monitor lizard.

Maybe one day! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2019, 08:11:54 PM

Today has been a better day so far. I didn't get to eat but still better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 03:01:14 AM

Looking to kill time while I was restricted I opened Duolingo again and started learning Portuguese again. Nearly useless here but good mental exercise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 03:01:14 AM
Looking to kill time while I was restricted I opened Duolingo again and started learning Portuguese again. Nearly useless here but good mental exercise.

:grin: When can I expect to hold a conversation with you in Portuguese?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 01:37:51 PM

Why not start now? It'd have to be fairly simple but I'm told that immersion is the best way to learn. Just don't expect my Portuguese to ever be as good as your English. Hell, I think your English is better than my English and I've been speaking it all my life...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 03:17:19 PM

I seem to have developed a twitch in my left eye. Most likely stress related, but still annoying

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 03:19:45 PM

Try some yoga. Seriously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 03:29:48 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 03:19:45 PM
Try some yoga. Seriously.

I do yoga about 2x a week now. I've been really lax about going to the gym lately so I think that has a lot to do with my stress levels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 04:32:25 PM

Whats great about yoga is that you can do it at home. I try to hit the flexibility points I'm looking for twice a day. Once when I wake up and right after I get home at night. I sleep better and it makes facing the day a little easier. The breathing really helps too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 05:17:42 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 01:37:51 PM
Why not start now? It'd have to be fairly simple but I'm told that immersion is the best way to learn. Just don't expect my Portuguese to ever be as good as your English. Hell, I think your English is better than my English and I've been speaking it all my life...

I agree immersion helps a lot. It's one of the reasons why I keep coming back to HAF. You guys are really tolerant of my mistakes. :smilenod:

:lol: I highly doubt it, JJ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 05:33:59 PM

JJ is right, your English is really good. If you hadn't told us where you are I would have assumed you're a native English speaker

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 09:34:53 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 03:17:19 PM
I seem to have developed a twitch in my left eye. Most likely stress related, but still annoying

I had the very same problem a couple of months ago. :twitch: Whenever I had to talk to people they would be very distracted and wouldn't take me seriously. ::) After about a week of having an over-expressive eye the twitch went away on its own. Thank god. I was seriously considering getting a pirate patch.

Ok, maybe people didn't and don't take me seriously for other reasons. :P :nanana:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 09:41:22 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 06, 2019, 05:33:59 PM
JJ is right, your English is really good. If you hadn't told us where you are I would have assumed you're a native English speaker

Thanks, Buddy! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM

I am constantly amazed at the skill with which non English speakers speak English. Silver is just one of my admired bilingual or multi lingual persons. We have Tom, Asmo, G85, and several others who are fluent English speakers. I cannot be sure about our Mags but her native country is not an English speaking one. She is damn good at gringo speak. All except the Brits who do have some peculiar ways with their language. Dammit they think that a truck is a lorry, a toilet is a loo, a baby buggy is a pram, and a whole other bunch of things that they have deliberatly mislabeled....... ::).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 07, 2019, 01:37:29 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 06, 2019, 05:17:42 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 06, 2019, 01:37:51 PM
Why not start now? It'd have to be fairly simple but I'm told that immersion is the best way to learn. Just don't expect my Portuguese to ever be as good as your English. Hell, I think your English is better than my English and I've been speaking it all my life...

I agree immersion helps a lot. It's one of the reasons why I keep coming back to HAF. You guys are really tolerant of my mistakes. :smilenod:

:lol: I highly doubt it, JJ!

Aside from sausage stuffing shenanigans I can't recall a single error in either your grammar or vocabulary. Even that was just a turn of phrase that went awry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 02:54:45 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM
I constantly amazed at the skill with which non English speakers speak English. Silver is just one of my admired bilingual or multi lingual persons. We have Tom, Asmo, G85, and several others who are fluent English speakers. I cannot be sure about our Mags but her native country is not an English speaking one. She is damn good at gringo speak.
...

I will take that as a compliment, thank you. :deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 05:34:38 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM
...
All except the Brits who do have some peculiar ways with their language. Dammit they think that a truck is a lorry, a toilet is a loo, a baby buggy is a pram, and a whole other bunch of things that they have deliberatly mislabeled....... ::).

And for some strange reason, things are, "bloody" bloody this, bloody that. :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 07, 2019, 10:31:18 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 05:34:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM
...
All except the Brits who do have some peculiar ways with their language. Dammit they think that a truck is a lorry, a toilet is a loo, a baby buggy is a pram, and a whole other bunch of things that they have deliberatly mislabeled....... ::).
And for some strange reason, things are, "bloody" bloody this, bloody that. :worried:

Dang, those Brits do talk funny.
Y'all shouldn't mention it though or they'll be get'n all uppity I reckon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 03:11:11 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 05:34:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM
...
All except the Brits who do have some peculiar ways with their language. Dammit they think that a truck is a lorry, a toilet is a loo, a baby buggy is a pram, and a whole other bunch of things that they have deliberatly mislabeled....... ::).
And for some strange reason, things are, "bloody" bloody this, bloody that. :worried:

Yes. :smilenod: What is with all the blood I wonder? :notsure:

I have a theory:

a) Brits apparently like eating weird blood sausages called Black Pudding.
b) In movies, villains very often speak with a British accent.
c) Vampires are generally villains.
d) Vampires feed on blood.

Therefore:

Brits are vampires...? :notsure:

The premises leading up to the conclusion may be a little faulty but I believe the conclusion is solid. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 07, 2019, 08:08:08 PM

Doesn't "bloody" refer to the crucifiction? Sort of an expletive, but I may be incorrectly remembering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 09:42:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 03:11:11 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 05:34:38 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 07, 2019, 01:26:37 AM
...
All except the Brits who do have some peculiar ways with their language. Dammit they think that a truck is a lorry, a toilet is a loo, a baby buggy is a pram, and a whole other bunch of things that they have deliberatly mislabeled....... ::).
And for some strange reason, things are, "bloody" bloody this, bloody that. :worried:

Yes. :smilenod: What is with all the blood I wonder? :notsure:

I have a theory:

a) Brits apparently like eating weird blood sausages called Black Pudding.
b) In movies, villains very often speak with a British accent.
c) Vampires are generally villains.
d) Vampires feed on blood.

Therefore:

Brits are vampires...? :notsure:

The premises leading up to the conclusion may be a little faulty but I believe the conclusion is solid. :smilenod:

I think you're bloody right. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 07, 2019, 09:50:35 PM

Quite right. You're bloody well right...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 09:06:09 PM

I don't think I'm going to class today. Just woke up and the last time I slept until four in the afternoon I was a teenager. Damn I'm tired. Just wanted a little nap this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 08, 2019, 10:40:23 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 09:06:09 PM
I don't think I'm going to class today. Just woke up and the last time I slept until four in the afternoon I was a teenager. Damn I'm tired. Just wanted a little nap this morning.

This does not sound right. I urge you to get some thorough tests done to find out what is causing your lack of energy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 08, 2019, 10:42:44 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 08, 2019, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 09:06:09 PM
I don't think I'm going to class today. Just woke up and the last time I slept until four in the afternoon I was a teenager. Damn I'm tired. Just wanted a little nap this morning.

This does not sound right. I urge you to get some thorough tests done to find out what is causing your lack of energy.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 11:03:03 PM

I go back to the cardiologist on Wednesday and he said he's going to refer me to a general practitioner. So it'll probably be a month or so before I get to see a regular doctor. That's if this GP is taking on new patients. Very few of them are around here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2019, 01:26:02 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 11:03:03 PM
I go back to the cardiologist on Wednesday and he said he's going to refer me to a general practitioner. So it'll probably be a month or so before I get to see a regular doctor. That's if this GP is taking on new patients. Very few of them are around here.

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 09, 2019, 05:27:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 11:03:03 PM
I go back to the cardiologist on Wednesday and he said he's going to refer me to a general practitioner. So it'll probably be a month or so before I get to see a regular doctor. That's if this GP is taking on new patients. Very few of them are around here.

I'm hoping it's a good sign that the cardiologist is sending you to a GP rather than another specialist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 09, 2019, 04:07:41 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on May 09, 2019, 05:27:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 08, 2019, 11:03:03 PM
I go back to the cardiologist on Wednesday and he said he's going to refer me to a general practitioner. So it'll probably be a month or so before I get to see a regular doctor. That's if this GP is taking on new patients. Very few of them are around here.

I'm hoping it's a good sign that the cardiologist is sending you to a GP rather than another specialist.

That means his heart isn't the issue, methinks. That's good news, though it can be frustrating to have to wait so long to see the GO.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 10, 2019, 12:15:24 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 07, 2019, 09:50:35 PM
Quite right. You're bloody well right...

No you're bloody not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2019, 12:27:46 AM

Quote from: Essie Mae on May 10, 2019, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 07, 2019, 09:50:35 PM
Quite right. You're bloody well right...

No you're bloody not.

Are you telling me brits are not bloody vampires?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 10, 2019, 01:34:34 AM

I see that my Supertramp reference wasn't appreciated. :chin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2019, 01:58:34 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 10, 2019, 01:34:34 AM
I see that my Supertramp reference wasn't appreciated. :chin:

So that's where it's from! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 11, 2019, 02:19:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 10, 2019, 01:34:34 AM
I see that my Supertramp reference wasn't appreciated. :chin:

I feel your pain. My "Her Majesty" Beatles reference on "Archie" was not appreciated, either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 11, 2019, 10:41:33 AM

It's 2:39 AM in Los Angeles. I can't sleep. :count sheep:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 11, 2019, 03:28:15 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 11, 2019, 10:41:33 AM
It's 2:39 AM in Los Angeles. I can't sleep. :count sheep:

"A car parking fringe benefit will generally arise if an employer provides car parking to an employee and all the following conditions are satisfied:

the car is parked at premises that are owned or leased by, or otherwise under the control of, the provider (usually the employer)
the car is parked for a total of more than four hours between 7.00am and 7.00pm on any day
the car is owned by, leased to, or otherwise under the control of, an employee, or is provided by the employer
the parking is provided in respect of the employee's employment
the car is parked at or near the employee's primary place of employment on that day
the car is used by the employee to travel between home and work (or work and home) at least once on that day
there is a commercial parking station that charges a fee for all-day parking within 1 kilometre of the premises on which the car is parked and
the commercial parking station fee for all-day parking is more than the car parking threshold, and
at the beginning of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) year, the commercial parking station fee for all-day parking was more than the car parking threshold."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 11, 2019, 07:00:35 PM

And then, :shhh: someone is sleeping!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 11, 2019, 10:07:43 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 11, 2019, 07:00:35 PM
And then, :shhh: someone is sleeping!

:shhh: Let her sleep...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 12, 2019, 04:38:34 PM

Is Mags still sleeping? :worried:

If so it's all BPII's fault. :foottap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 12, 2019, 10:39:18 PM

:lol:

I studied math and physics without falling asleep, but that legal stuff worked on me!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2019, 05:23:36 AM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/4Z9jjKGJVM9Ck8E4cN/giphy.gif)

BPII :grrr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 13, 2019, 04:43:59 PM

Generally, there is nothing that will put you to sleep quicker than reading a statute, an HR/Compliance rule, or a government regulation. I'm an attorney, and even I find it boring. The people who come up with that stuff are dangerous at some level.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 13, 2019, 05:49:13 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 13, 2019, 04:43:59 PM
Generally, there is nothing that will put you to sleep quicker than reading a statute, an HR/Compliance rule, or a government regulation. I'm an attorney, and even I find it boring. The people who come up with that stuff are dangerous at some level.

When I give people who open new accounts their disclosures I always tell them to keep them for a night that they can't sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 13, 2019, 06:01:32 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 13, 2019, 05:49:13 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 13, 2019, 04:43:59 PM
Generally, there is nothing that will put you to sleep quicker than reading a statute, an HR/Compliance rule, or a government regulation. I'm an attorney, and even I find it boring. The people who come up with that stuff are dangerous at some level.

When I give people who open new accounts their disclosures I always tell them to keep them for a night that they can't sleep.

Ha! Yeah, long forms will do the trick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 16, 2019, 02:51:58 PM

Our Bob has died, prime minister 11 March 1983 – 20 December 1991.
Nostalgia aside those were better days, other places suffered Reagan and Thatcher we had Bob.
Vale Bob.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 18, 2019, 08:38:48 PM

I just requested off two days in June for the gas and steam engine show. Long term forecast is calling for rain though. Thunderstorms, specifically.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2019, 07:49:49 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 18, 2019, 08:38:48 PM
I just requested off two days in June for the gas and steam engine show. Long term forecast is calling for rain though. Thunderstorms, specifically.

I hope the weather turns out ok and thus we'll get lots of photos!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 21, 2019, 06:49:44 PM

I'm in charge today at work. How terrifying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 07:03:33 PM

Resist the urge tarde tyranny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 21, 2019, 10:28:00 PM

Sometimes I wonder if I'm in some kind of Truman Show turned soap opera. I had to close a loan for a customer and I've never done that before. Both my manager and the only other banker were out today so I was completely on my own. I ended up fucking it up so bad that I had to call my manager on her cell to help me fix it. Then the poor guy had to come back because I missed a signature.

I thought for sure that the guy was going to hate me and think I was a total idiot. Then I get a text from my manager that he had texted her and asked for my number.

This is the second time this month that a customer has done that.

I think I need a neon sign in my office that says "I'm gay"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 02:09:49 AM

Hire a model to take a picture with and put it on your desk. When people as if that's your sister say, "Noooo, that's my girlfriend..."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 22, 2019, 02:58:19 AM

Nah, she's in Indiana or someplace. A stock photo of a guy will keep the wolves at bay. Nothing wrong with being gay, it's just a matter of self-preservation to have a guy picture. Though it certainly shouldn't be necessary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 22, 2019, 05:07:15 AM

Quote from: Buddy on May 21, 2019, 10:28:00 PM
Sometimes I wonder if I'm in some kind of Truman Show turned soap opera. I had to close a loan for a customer and I've never done that before. Both my manager and the only other banker were out today so I was completely on my own. I ended up fucking it up so bad that I had to call my manager on her cell to help me fix it. Then the poor guy had to come back because I missed a signature.

I thought for sure that the guy was going to hate me and think I was a total idiot. Then I get a text from my manager that he had texted her and asked for my number.

This is the second time this month that a customer has done that.

I think I need a neon sign in my office that says "I'm gay"

:snicker1: I had similar experiences when I was younger, because I don't "look gay", but I don't hold back my opinions, so the situation is soon cleared up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2019, 12:11:38 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 21, 2019, 10:28:00 PM
Sometimes I wonder if I'm in some kind of Truman Show turned soap opera. I had to close a loan for a customer and I've never done that before. Both my manager and the only other banker were out today so I was completely on my own. I ended up fucking it up so bad that I had to call my manager on her cell to help me fix it. Then the poor guy had to come back because I missed a signature.

I thought for sure that the guy was going to hate me and think I was a total idiot. Then I get a text from my manager that he had texted her and asked for my number.

This is the second time this month that a customer has done that.

I think I need a neon sign in my office that says "I'm gay"

The women will ask for your number then. Lots of them :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 02:53:03 PM

Cardiologist again this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2019, 03:19:10 PM

I'm having some TMJ problems, which is an issue for someone who likes steak and apples (not together). Painful to chew. It's a bit better, but I may have to go see an oral surgeon if it doesn't heal on its own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 04:06:10 PM

Well, I got to the cardiologist this morning and was informed that he wouldn't be there today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 22, 2019, 04:24:10 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 04:06:10 PM
Well, I got to the cardiologist this morning and was informed that he wouldn't be there today.

JFC does your doctor's office even have doctors?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2019, 04:24:35 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 04:06:10 PM
Well, I got to the cardiologist this morning and was informed that he wouldn't be there today.

And they wonder why you have heart problems!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 04:52:46 PM

He's a doctor but obviously a really bad one. And his staff is just plain fucking stupid. I've dealt with bad doctors before but this is just ridiculous.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 23, 2019, 11:08:39 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2019, 04:52:46 PM
He's a doctor but obviously a really bad one. And his staff is just plain fucking stupid. I've dealt with bad doctors before but this is just ridiculous.

:gingerly banging head:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 23, 2019, 11:31:58 AM

Anyone heard from Old Git?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 23, 2019, 07:06:17 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 23, 2019, 11:31:58 AM
Anyone heard from Old Git?

I noticed his presence on Facebook this morning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 25, 2019, 07:36:51 PM

Anyone heard from Asmo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 25, 2019, 07:39:21 PM

I woke up at 4:00 AM and Dave came to mind. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2019, 07:48:49 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 25, 2019, 07:39:21 PM
I woke up at 4:00 AM and Dave came to mind. :sad sigh:

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2019, 02:29:00 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 25, 2019, 07:39:21 PM
I woke up at 4:00 AM and Dave came to mind. :sad sigh:

:console:

I thought about Dave during my morning walk. I saw a ship in the fog and for some reason that triggered memories of him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2019, 09:09:20 PM

Had a busy week at work last week, a three day weekend, and I go on vacation all of next week. To say that I am unmotivated to do anything is an understatement. :fingertap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM

I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 30, 2019, 04:49:44 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

I wish you a very successful operation tomorrow. I hope your experience will be as good as mine was a year ago, when I had my left hip replacement. The hospital staff were astonished that I never needed any pain drugs after the op, not even on the first day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 30, 2019, 05:04:08 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

:console:
I hope everything turns out fine, Dark Lightning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 30, 2019, 05:31:42 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

I hope they hop to it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2019, 11:17:04 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 31, 2019, 12:03:38 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 30, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
I'm going to have 3 toes on my left foot surgically altered tomorrow. My blood pressure was high today when I went for my pre-op physical, mainly because it took me 45 minutes to drive 12 miles. >:( I've also been calling for weeks (with no call back!) to find out if I could get one of those neat scooters instead of crutches, as my hands haven't totally recovered from my carpal tunnel release surgery two years ago (despite being told that one year was the expected recovery time), only to be pleasantly surprised to find out that the clinic loans out those scooters for free, and one was returned while I waited for my pain drugs (which I fervently hope that I don't need!). I despise opiates. I'm already using Naproxen at least twice every day, so only needing Tylenol is just a joke. I got Hydrocodone with Tylenol. I hope I don't get too jacked on it. I told the doctor that I refused to take Vicodin. That stuff is terrible for me.

Good Luck Dark Lightning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 31, 2019, 12:24:57 AM

Thanks, everybody! I'm still recovering from the anesthesia. Slept lousy last night, so I just woke up from a two hour nap. It is only a mild throb at the moment, so I'm propping it up. They said keep the foot even with or above my heart when possible. They told me no alcohol or coffee for 24 hours. Man, I want a cup of coffee! :lol: Don't need booze, I'm already woozy enough. The surgeon said it came out great, so I'm pleased about that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on May 31, 2019, 08:14:16 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 31, 2019, 12:24:57 AM
Thanks, everybody! I'm still recovering from the anesthesia. Slept lousy last night, so I just woke up from a two hour nap. It is only a mild throb at the moment, so I'm propping it up. They said keep the foot even with or above my heart when possible. They told me no alcohol or coffee for 24 hours. Man, I want a cup of coffee! :lol: Don't need booze, I'm already woozy enough. The surgeon said it came out great, so I'm pleased about that.

So pleased to hear it's going well. Once you're over the immediate post-op effects you'll feel much better. All the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2019, 12:30:27 PM

Good to hear you're recovering well, DL! I asked my crystal 8-ball before and it confirmed that you would recover just fine, so rest assured. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 31, 2019, 02:59:18 PM

Thanks, folks! A good night's sleep helped a lot. I may actually have to take one of the pain pills, but I'm going to try just Tylenol first. The stuff they gave me during surgery did a good job until this morning. I only took one 500 mg Tylenol before bed last night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 01, 2019, 05:22:33 AM

Had to get a new phone today. Not happy to unexpectedly shell out the cash but it is nice having a phone that just works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 01, 2019, 02:22:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 01, 2019, 05:22:33 AM
Had to get a new phone today. Not happy to unexpectedly shell out the cash but it is nice having a phone that just works.

What kind of phone did you get?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 01, 2019, 03:03:35 PM

Google Pixel 3. It's alright so far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 03, 2019, 03:11:24 AM

Flossing your teeth is hard. I had never tried before tonight. The dog was looking at me like I had lost my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 03, 2019, 05:21:54 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 03, 2019, 03:11:24 AM
Flossing your teeth is hard. I had never tried before tonight. The dog was looking at me like I had lost my mind.

Flossing at least once a day is a very important life habit, because it can prevent gum disease. Gum problems are one of the most common and very serious diseases that many people are totally unaware of. One of the consequences of poor oral maintenance is heart disease, which is why I called called poor gum hygiene a very serious issue. This is apart from the danger of tooth loss caused by bone infection below the gum line. Watch some YouTube videos on the correct technique to use to floss. I can recommend two more things to do: get yourself a good electric toothbrush like the Braun, and also see an oral hygienist twice a year for a professional teeth cleaning job. Also, use a very good toothpaste like Oral-B Professional. I am not being a drama queen; good oral hygiene is really extremely important.

Since my hip replacement a year ago I've had two cleanings and, as recommend by my surgeon and my periodontist, I now have to take an antibiotic before every cleaning session for the rest of my life. There is a danger that the dislodged bacteria enter the bloodstream and infect the hip implant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2019, 09:37:12 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 03, 2019, 03:11:24 AM
Flossing your teeth is hard. I had never tried before tonight. The dog was looking at me like I had lost my mind.

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2019, 09:40:09 AM

I spent Friday at a wedding as the 'unofficial' photographer which meant I went around doing the informal stuff. 1,200 photos at 16.5gb. Lots of good stuff though. Had a great time. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2019, 09:55:11 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 03, 2019, 03:11:24 AM
Flossing your teeth is hard. I had never tried before tonight. The dog was looking at me like I had lost my mind.

It isn't hard, just boring. Soon you'll floss like a ninja. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2019, 09:56:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2019, 09:40:09 AM
I spent Friday at a wedding as the 'unofficial' photographer which meant I went around doing the informal stuff. 1,200 photos at 16.5gb. Lots of good stuff though. Had a great time. :)

Sounds like fun...are you sure you weren't a photographer in a past life? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2019, 10:26:25 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 03, 2019, 09:56:10 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2019, 09:40:09 AM
I spent Friday at a wedding as the 'unofficial' photographer which meant I went around doing the informal stuff. 1,200 photos at 16.5gb. Lots of good stuff though. Had a great time. :)

Sounds like fun...are you sure you weren't a photographer in a past life? :grin:

I may well have been :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 04, 2019, 01:07:20 AM

I just found out that my dog is very I'll. This is bad, very bad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 04, 2019, 01:55:30 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 04, 2019, 01:07:20 AM
I just found out that my dog is very I'll. This is bad, very bad.

Very sorry to hear that JJ. Not a fun time in any way whatsoever.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 04, 2019, 02:18:52 AM

He's okay. I think he just bumped his hip and went wobbly because of it. Greeted me at the door like usual. Not as fast as in years past but very enthusiastic. I gave him some aspirin in a joint supplement chew. Will keep a close eye though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 04, 2019, 02:26:35 AM

Take care of your best friend JJ. I am confident that you will do that. People are fickle, but dogs are proven to be in for the long haul....no matter what.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 04, 2019, 02:27:40 AM

I do the best I can. That may not be much but I give it my all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 05, 2019, 02:05:27 PM

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OO0AAOSwMrpc8epg/s-l800.webp)

$20 thats $14 US

I could do something with it
But we probably wouldn't
Ye probley

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 05, 2019, 02:22:48 PM

It's amazing how many entertainment centers are found in junk stores. It used to be the key piece of living room furniture but the flatscreen killed them off. Who wants a giant wardrobe in their family room, even if it has built in VHS tapes racks?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 05, 2019, 02:54:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 05, 2019, 02:22:48 PM
It's amazing how many entertainment centers are found in junk stores. It used to be the key piece of living room furniture but the flatscreen killed them off. Who wants a giant wardrobe in their family room, even if it has built in VHS tapes racks?

There's lead light glass
how many hinges?
Paint it white, paint it white you entrepreneurs

https://iorr.org/talk/read.php?1,1861694 (https://iorr.org/talk/read.php?1,1861694)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2019, 03:26:35 PM

Wowzers, that's some plunder, right there! I've gutted some cabinets to use for other projects, given the high cost of wood these days. I bought a 1" X 6" X 8' poplar board and paid $20. I was pissed. I bought a 2-drawer "dresser" from the local Habitat for Humanity Restore. I usually wait for the price to drop, but this was made of some of the best-figured quarter-sawn white oak, and is solid lumber, not veneer. I'm going to turn it into a chest to sit on my work bench, for my carving tools. Paid $160, but that much of that highly figured QSWO would be about triple that in raw form, if one can find it. Here's a crappy pic. I had to use a flashlight since the ceiling lights in my "shop" have this in shadow. It's up on top of a cabinet, and I can't get up to take a pic of the top, currently.

(https://i.imgur.com/pqFGRp1.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2019, 04:24:09 PM

The wood is beautiful and it looks very solidly constructed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 05, 2019, 05:26:10 PM

Cut out that center panel and let children get behind it to 1) sell lemonade in the summer; 2) do puppet shows; 3) have silly photographs taken of them; or 4) pretend to be a bank teller, etc. dispensing money or something else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2019, 10:48:53 PM

Hah! Yes, the thing is really solid! You can see how thick the sides and top are. It's like that all the way through, even the drawer fronts. I showed a picture of my QSWO carving chest elsewhere. It cost almost $300 for the wood in that chest, and I had to go to three different stores to find it all. >:( And then here's this for half the price and far better figure.

My next acquisition from that Restore is some mahogany. They have a bunch of doors with some sort of fiber board with a wild grain painted on, or maybe it's melamine. The frames are solid mahogany! Whatever, they've had them for months and the doors haven't sold. I'm waiting for them to drop the prices. It's $50 for the cheapest (and smallest) door (they are up to $200 for the larger ones with mirrors), which works out to $2 per board foot for the mahogany frames. But I'm still too cheap, as I'd like to have all the wood and don't want to pay that much. They'll come down eventually, I'm hoping.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 05, 2019, 11:02:25 PM

I am with DL for salvaging fine wood, or even ordinary wood. The prices for high quality wood are astronomical insofar as we amateur craftsmen are concerned.

Dumpster diving is beneath my dignity but as a cheap skate I do it anyway. There are often some treasures in that nasty dumpster. In addition, there are people who put furniture, cabinets, and such things out on the curb for the city refuse haulers to pick up. Most of it is junk stuff with veneer over particle board, but often enough there are some really valuable lumber in some of those older items.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on June 05, 2019, 11:43:37 PM

I've got an old cherry wood high boy dresser. Kinda old and dinged up.

I was thinking of painting it, but I'm not very handy.

Light sanding and paint with a brush? Or is it more difficult?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 06, 2019, 01:10:16 AM

Scrub it really well first. Stripper might not be a bad idea to cut the oils that are built up on it. Then sand it as nice as you want, prime, and paint.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2019, 05:15:39 AM

Quote from: joeactor on June 05, 2019, 11:43:37 PM
I've got an old cherry wood high boy dresser. Kinda old and dinged up.

I've known a few high boys in my long life. But not old and dinged up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 06, 2019, 01:31:06 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2019, 05:15:39 AM
Quote from: joeactor on June 05, 2019, 11:43:37 PM
I've got an old cherry wood high boy dresser. Kinda old and dinged up.

I've known a few high boys in my long life. But not old and dinged up.

You should of kept in touch, or maybe not I suppose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2019, 03:06:43 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 06, 2019, 01:31:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2019, 05:15:39 AM
Quote from: joeactor on June 05, 2019, 11:43:37 PM
I've got an old cherry wood high boy dresser. Kinda old and dinged up.

I've known a few high boys in my long life. But not old and dinged up.

You should of kept in touch, or maybe not I suppose.

No, ships that pass in the night, if you get my "drift".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 06, 2019, 04:16:32 PM

I think I want to learn how to play an instrument. Might pick up a bass. I like the bass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: joeactor on June 06, 2019, 07:52:00 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 06, 2019, 01:10:16 AM
Scrub it really well first. Stripper might not be a bad idea to cut the oils that are built up on it. Then sand it as nice as you want, prime, and paint.

Thanks JJ - that actually sounds like something I could manage ;-)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2019, 09:53:31 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 06, 2019, 04:16:32 PM
I think I want to learn how to play an instrument. Might pick up a bass. I like the bass.

Drums. Loud and fun :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 07, 2019, 01:43:28 PM

Drumd are big though. Suppose I could set up some buckets!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 08, 2019, 09:31:24 PM

The restaurant shut down due to a water main break. Thousands are without water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 09, 2019, 07:04:07 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 08, 2019, 09:31:24 PM
The restaurant shut down due to a water main break. Thousands are without water.

:panic:
No water!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2019, 12:29:43 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 07, 2019, 01:43:28 PM
Drumd are big though. Suppose I could set up some buckets!

Ringo Star started with a snare and a cymbal. Added a foot base drum later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2019, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 08, 2019, 09:31:24 PM
The restaurant shut down due to a water main break. Thousands are without water.

That's a big restaurant!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 11, 2019, 06:24:05 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2019, 12:30:21 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 08, 2019, 09:31:24 PM
The restaurant shut down due to a water main break. Thousands are without water.
That's a big restaurant!!!

Very big. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:44:39 PM

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM

My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2019, 11:49:55 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM
My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

Well that's some good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2019, 09:38:46 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM
My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

Masseuse?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2019, 11:33:24 PM

I just feel all this energy pent up inside I don't know what to do I feel like listening to music and singing totally off key as I dance awkwardly and I don't know maybe jump and bark at the moon or at people passing by the gate. :jumps:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 02:16:58 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2019, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM
My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

Masseuse?

I wouldn't feel comfortable with a stranger touching me like that. *shivers*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 02:20:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2019, 11:33:24 PM
I just feel all this energy pent up inside I don't know what to do I feel like listening to music and singing totally off key as I dance awkwardly and I don't know maybe jump and bark at the moon or at people passing by the gate. :jumps:

Do the Green Sally Squat challenge. Just go up and down when you're told to:

You will not make it to the end...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 30, 2019, 03:05:32 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM
My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

:o Duuude. Numbness is the worst thing that can happen! Pain is better. If you can't feel it, things can be injured and/or atrophy and you won't even know it. It's nice to see that you have the feeling back. :nod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2019, 03:05:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 02:20:00 AM
You will not make it to the end...

You're right, I don't have that much energy. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 03:56:53 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on June 30, 2019, 03:05:32 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 27, 2019, 01:11:09 AM
My neck screwed up again on Saturday and I finally bit the bullet and bought a traction balloon. Relieving the pressure really seems to help. I pinched myself and was able to feel it for the first time in eleven months.

:o Duuude. Numbness is the worst thing that can happen! Pain is better. If you can't feel it, things can be injured and/or atrophy and you won't even know it. It's nice to see that you have the feeling back. :nod:

Indeed. I've been doing a total of about thirty minutes of traction a day and the difference is amazing. Using my left arm was an act of will for a long time. Now I can see how weak it has become.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 03:57:20 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2019, 03:05:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 02:20:00 AM
You will not make it to the end...

You're right, I don't have that much energy. :grin:

But did you at least try?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2019, 10:04:23 AM

Long story short. Too much caffeine this morning. Hyper!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 01, 2019, 01:32:31 PM

Have a Benadryl. It'll take the pep right out of your step.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2019, 03:52:34 PM

Afternoon here now. Time has taken the buzz off :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM

Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
Anyways, hope you're all well, sorry to hear about your neck jumbojak. Maybe I'll be back soon, maybe not for another year or two, but I do miss you all and I'll still be lurking occasionally. And I'm sure I'll need some help navigating how to raise secular kids in this country over the next few years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 03, 2019, 07:34:26 AM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
Anyways, hope you're all well, sorry to hear about your neck jumbojak. Maybe I'll be back soon, maybe not for another year or two, but I do miss you all and I'll still be lurking occasionally. And I'm sure I'll need some help navigating how to raise secular kids in this country over the next few years.

Another girl!?
Congratulations. :frolic:
Good to know you're still alive and kicking. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2019, 02:49:04 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
Anyways, hope you're all well, sorry to hear about your neck jumbojak. Maybe I'll be back soon, maybe not for another year or two, but I do miss you all and I'll still be lurking occasionally. And I'm sure I'll need some help navigating how to raise secular kids in this country over the next few years.

Thanks for dropping by :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 03, 2019, 03:23:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 03:57:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2019, 03:05:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 30, 2019, 02:20:00 AM
You will not make it to the end...

You're right, I don't have that much energy. :grin:

But did you at least try?

I tried for the first minute. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 03, 2019, 03:24:15 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
Anyways, hope you're all well, sorry to hear about your neck jumbojak. Maybe I'll be back soon, maybe not for another year or two, but I do miss you all and I'll still be lurking occasionally. And I'm sure I'll need some help navigating how to raise secular kids in this country over the next few years.

:computerwave: Hey Firebird! Congrats!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 03, 2019, 10:33:25 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 03, 2019, 11:02:32 PM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
Hey everyone, kinda been lurking for the past few days. Known its been a while, I barely have any free time between work and parenting, so it seemed like a perfect time to start a new hobby too (playing guitar, I'm terrible but it's fun). Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
Anyways, hope you're all well, sorry to hear about your neck jumbojak. Maybe I'll be back soon, maybe not for another year or two, but I do miss you all and I'll still be lurking occasionally. And I'm sure I'll need some help navigating how to raise secular kids in this country over the next few years.

So, now you'll need twice the time you spent before? I think you'll have to press the older one into service taking care of the little one...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 04, 2019, 03:03:41 AM

God to see you again FB. Best of luck with the parenting thing. It is not easy and it increases the obligation to be a responsible person, but it does have its rewards.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on July 04, 2019, 04:08:11 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 03, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
So, now you'll need twice the time you spent before? I think you'll have to press the older one into service taking care of the little one...

Funny, that was my boss's recommendation too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 04, 2019, 06:49:57 AM

Quote from: Firebird on July 03, 2019, 05:02:15 AM
...
Also, after 2.5 years of being a parent to a cute little wiseass, I've realized a couple of things:
- I love being a parent
- It's fucking hard, and I would never think less of anyone who chooses not to do it. Even just one kid takes up our entire lives.

So with that in mind, I'm happy to announce we're having another girl in September.
...

Wow! Time flies!
Remember this?

Quote from: Firebird on November 20, 2016, 04:08:54 AM
Hi friends! I finally feel like I can come up for air again, breathe, and look around a bit. The election threw me for a spin, but if there's anything that can save this year from sucking, it's my little girl. She was born a month ago Thursday and is doing great. Here's a few pics, as promised:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhttps%3A%2F&hash=0aead45da876eccc50c3ce2eadca0e8f7baf982e)

:tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2019, 01:41:18 AM

It's 21:40 and I need caffeine! :desert:

Something tells me it's a bad idea at this hour, though. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 13, 2019, 02:54:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2019, 01:41:18 AM
It's 21:40 and I need caffeine! :desert:

Something tells me it's a bad idea at this hour, though. :notsure:

If I had caffeine (assuming for the sake of argument that I was even conscious at that hour), I'd be up all night!. On the other hand, my wife and one of our sons can drink coffee or hot chocolate and then go to bed. I cannot consume caffeine after 12:30 if I expect to get to sleep by 9 PM. By the same token, if I don't have caffeine at 12:30, I will fall asleep long before that...... :offtobed:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2019, 03:56:16 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 13, 2019, 02:54:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2019, 01:41:18 AM
It's 21:40 and I need caffeine! :desert:

Something tells me it's a bad idea at this hour, though. :notsure:

If I had caffeine (assuming for the sake of argument that I was even conscious at that hour), I'd be up all night!. On the other hand, my wife and one of our sons can drink coffee or hot chocolate and then go to bed. I cannot consume caffeine after 12:30 if I expect to get to sleep by 9 PM. By the same token, if I don't have caffeine at 12:30, I will fall asleep long before that...... :offtobed:

Turned out to be a bad idea...I tossed and turned all night with googly eyes wide open.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 14, 2019, 08:21:33 PM

I tried getting some sun on my legs so I can wear shorts in public but I may have overdone it a bit. Have another forty five minutes of mowing to go too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM

I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2019, 06:22:34 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Good work!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 19, 2019, 07:13:11 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Wow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 03:01:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Sounds like fun! :tellmemore:

(Getting hooked, not caught in triangle chokes :P)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 19, 2019, 03:31:10 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Sounds like fun! :tellmemore:

(Getting hooked, not caught in triangle chokes :P)

You should try it. It is a very humbling experience but fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 04:23:29 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2019, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Sounds like fun! :tellmemore:

(Getting hooked, not caught in triangle chokes :P)

You should try it. It is a very humbling experience but fun.

Only if I'm the one giving triangle chokes! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 19, 2019, 08:39:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 04:23:29 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2019, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2019, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
I had my first Jiu-Jitsu class yesterday. Lost track of how many times I was caught in triangle chokes, but I think I might be hooked...

Sounds like fun! :tellmemore:

(Getting hooked, not caught in triangle chokes :P)

You should try it. It is a very humbling experience but fun.

Only if I'm the one giving triangle chokes! ;D

You'd get there eventually...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM

With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you), I was excited to receive in the mail this week my "mini museum" which contains a very small piece of the foil that covered the Apollo 11 command module. This foil was mostly burnt off during re-entry and some of the engineers who decommissioned the capsule were given sections of what remained. One of these auctioned his piece and it is some of that which I have in my hot little hand. I could open the acrylic box and touch it, but it is very fragile so I'm happy to just look on my tiny piece of history! 8) :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 20, 2019, 03:32:47 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you), I was excited to receive in the mail this week my "mini museum" which contains a very small piece of the foil that covered the Apollo 11 command module. This foil was mostly burnt off during re-entry and some of the engineers who decommissioned the capsule were given sections of what remained. One of these auctioned his piece and it is some of that which I have in my hot little hand. I could open the acrylic box and touch it, but it is very fragile so I'm happy to just look on my tiny piece of history! 8) :grin:

Hot damn, that's pretty cool!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 20, 2019, 04:49:38 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you), I was excited to receive in the mail this week my "mini museum" which contains a very small piece of the foil that covered the Apollo 11 command module. This foil was mostly burnt off during re-entry and some of the engineers who decommissioned the capsule were given sections of what remained. One of these auctioned his piece and it is some of that which I have in my hot little hand. I could open the acrylic box and touch it, but it is very fragile so I'm happy to just look on my tiny piece of history! 8) :grin:

I would love to see a photo of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 20, 2019, 05:25:49 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 20, 2019, 04:49:38 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you), I was excited to receive in the mail this week my "mini museum" which contains a very small piece of the foil that covered the Apollo 11 command module. This foil was mostly burnt off during re-entry and some of the engineers who decommissioned the capsule were given sections of what remained. One of these auctioned his piece and it is some of that which I have in my hot little hand. I could open the acrylic box and touch it, but it is very fragile so I'm happy to just look on my tiny piece of history! 8) :grin:

I would love to see a photo of it.

Wow! :tellmemore: Me too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 20, 2019, 02:38:37 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you), I was excited to receive in the mail this week my "mini museum" which contains a very small piece of the foil that covered the Apollo 11 command module. This foil was mostly burnt off during re-entry and some of the engineers who decommissioned the capsule were given sections of what remained. One of these auctioned his piece and it is some of that which I have in my hot little hand. I could open the acrylic box and touch it, but it is very fragile so I'm happy to just look on my tiny piece of history! 8) :grin:

That's awesome! 8) I wish I had such a relic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 20, 2019, 03:01:57 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing coming up tomorrow (it's already the 20th in Aus, but that's time zones for you)

That's bothered me a bit since I was 7 or 6 and 364 days, or 7 and a day, I'm not sure. Anyway my birthday is July 20 but local time the men landed on the moon on the 21st. I don't think this kind of distinction is made for any other historical happening.
But well done us, we've made it around old Sol another time.
Yes, well done us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 10:17:40 PM

For those that asked

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN3fULXkRpGEsdYS7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN3fULXkRpGEsdYS7)

Let me know if this doesn't work

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 20, 2019, 10:36:29 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 10:17:40 PM
For those that asked

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN3fULXkRpGEsdYS7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN3fULXkRpGEsdYS7)

Let me know if this doesn't work

It works! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 21, 2019, 05:39:16 AM

Thanks, I could see it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 21, 2019, 08:18:57 AM

Ah, yes, there it is! I see it. :bigspecs:
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on July 21, 2019, 01:41:22 PM

Silver, Hermes and Mags, I know it's not very big, but that's not the point (not that you guys said that it was). I can't believe I now own a part of that wonderful machine that did so much all those years ago. I am over the moon about it. (Pun intended)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2019, 04:37:55 PM

Quote from: Bluenose on July 21, 2019, 01:41:22 PM
Silver, Hermes and Mags, I know it's not very big, but that's not the point (not that you guys said that it was). I can't believe I now own a part of that wonderful machine that did so much all those years ago. I am over the moon about it. (Pun intended)

Just because it's a small piece of history, doesn't make is any less cooler. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 21, 2019, 09:33:25 PM

That is actually a pretty amazing bit of history. I don't know that If I got a big chunk that I would part with any. It could only be that size once.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 22, 2019, 07:31:57 AM

Bluenose, when you used the words:

Quote from: Bluenose on July 20, 2019, 01:17:23 AM
... "mini museum" and "a very small" piece of the foil

I had a feeling it was small.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/dadd7c03cb06c64337c6203b52de8bed/tenor.gif)

I still think it's amazing. :smilenod:

Edit: Fixed spelling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on July 22, 2019, 09:02:50 PM

I saw a play called 'Small Island' on Saturday, based on the book, which I have never read. The language in places was shocking; hearing insults aimed at the people of the West Indies who came over on ships such as The Windrush. I can just about remember the 'No Blacks, no Irish' notices on lodging houses, or maybe I've just seen it in films. I don't know why any of them wanted to stay here after the way they were treated. I haven't heard those insults in years. I feel quite haunted by it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 23, 2019, 12:22:00 AM

Relax Essie. You are in no way responsible for the shabby behavior of your predecessors. If you need some solace about the way the Brits behaved a few generations back, then consider how the Romans of earlier times treated their "lessers" They fed them to the lions.

My nation is equally culpable. For a lot of years we kept Africans as slaves. In the early twentieth century we treated immigrant Irish, Italians, Slavs, Chinese, and a few others as if they were dirt. I am not proud of that history but neither you nor I had anything to do with the things that happened in the past. One of our founding documents declares that; All men are created equal. However for some length of time black people were regarded as only three fifths human.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 01:34:53 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 23, 2019, 12:22:00 AM
Relax Essie. You are in no way responsible for the shabby behavior of your predecessors. If you need some solace about the way the Brits behaved a few generations back, then consider how the Romans of earlier times treated their "lessers" They fed them to the lions.

My nation is equally culpable. For a lot of years we kept Africans as slaves. In the early twentieth century we treated immigrant Irish, Italians, Slavs, Chinese, and a few others as if they were dirt. I am not proud of that history but neither you nor I had anything to do with the things that happened in the past. One of our founding documents declares that; All men are created equal. However for some length of time black people were regarded as only three fifths human.

...and that 3/5 of a person was used to give slave owners more voting power; it sure wasn't to avail the black people of any benefit, since they were still slaves.

My (namesake) family's ancestors immigrated to Canada from France in the 1880s and filtered down into the US later. My ancestors possibly "owned" slaves in Europe. I accept no guilt for what ancestors did. I know people who think that that is the case. "Sins of the (X8) grandfather", I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2019, 06:29:26 AM

I have no doubt I have both slave owners and abolitionists in my ancestory.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 02:20:14 PM

Guilt and pride at the same time. Sounds like religion. :D

Point taken, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2019, 02:51:41 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 02:20:14 PM
Guilt and pride at the same time. Sounds like religion. :D

Point taken, though.

I once had a Black African guy have a real go at me because I said that if he cursed me for my slaver ancestors he had to praise me for my abolitionist ancestors. It is very rarely that the word 'apoplectic' truly applies but in this case I was glad I was on a different continent. :snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM

If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery. It's things like that that make me not carry too much guilt or pride for what my forebears have done.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 23, 2019, 10:00:31 PM

This conversation started to make me feel uncomfortable, I think I know why now. My grandfather was born in Spain and moved to El Salvador in 1921. I was born there, he raised me. When people find out, I get all sorts of complaints about the invasion and rape of Latin America by the Spaniards. He had nothing to do with it, I had nothing to do with it, but it's as if people get a chance to complain about it to our DNA, or the "ghosts" of our ancestors through us? --I don't know. :sad sigh:
They say thing like, "So...you have the blood of the conquistador running through your veins?"
--As if most of us don't, in Latin America? :(
I didn't ask for this. It makes me very sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 23, 2019, 10:24:25 PM

What was done before you doesn't matter. It's how you behave that counts. Most people are willing to see that. Some, unfortunately, are not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Guardian85 on July 23, 2019, 10:56:02 PM

Don't feel so bad, Mags.
If everybody thought like that, I couldn't be friends with Chris and his wife. :cartoonviking:

Imagine how silly that would be...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:44:54 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2019, 10:24:25 PM
What was done before you doesn't matter.

Well, it does if you're the victim and the wounds haven't healed yet.

Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2019, 10:24:25 PM
It's how you behave that counts. Most people are willing to see that. Some, unfortunately, are not.

True.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:46:36 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 23, 2019, 10:56:02 PM
Don't feel so bad, Mags.
If everybody thought like that, I couldn't be friends with Chris and his wife. :cartoonviking:

Imagine how silly that would be...

Thanks for that, Guardian85.
Grudges, man...they can be a pain in the...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...

This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 24, 2019, 02:06:26 AM

It would be a useful exercise for all of us to get our shit together. I am referring to the great unwashed out there who are ignorant of the reality that we are all in this together. There are meatheads out there who might hang some guilt on Magdalena for being an ancestor of Conquistadors. What a crock of shit that is. My own ancestors might have been among Marie Antionette's peers who allowed that we should; Let them eat cake.

I do wish that we could put all that behind us. This is a different and more enlightened world. Well, more enlightened by some, but sadly not all of us.

I have some confidence that my HAF peers will give the middle finger to those who claim that we are to be plaimed for the behavior of generations past. here is mine.... :f you:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 24, 2019, 02:45:28 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...
This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

Not my tribe, screw 'em! >:( The things that people do to each other.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/an-african-country-reckons-with-its-history-of-selling-slaves/2018/01/29/5234f5aa-ff9a-11e7-86b9-8908743c79dd_story.html?utm_term=.3baed5e8c4c7

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 02:51:50 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 24, 2019, 02:06:26 AM
It would be a useful exercise for all of us to get our shit together. I am referring to the great unwashed out there who are ignorant of the reality that we are all in this together. There are meatheads out there who might hang some guilt on Magdalena for being an ancestor of Conquistadors. What a crock of shit that is. My own ancestors might have been among Marie Antionette's peers who allowed that we should; Let them eat cake.

I do wish that we could put all that behind us. This is a different and more enlightened world. Well, more enlightened by some, but sadly not all of us.

I have some confidence that my HAF peers will give the middle finger to those who claim that we are to be plaimed for the behavior of generations past. here is mine.... :f you:

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/wYyTHMm50f4Dm/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51a5d37b7b4495054497333d2cd&rid=giphy.gif)
I can't do that.
They/we have every right to be angry for what Spain did to a whole continent. I can't give my people who are still angry about it the middle finger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 03:03:16 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 24, 2019, 02:45:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...
This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

Not my tribe, screw 'em! >:( The things that people do to each other.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/an-african-country-reckons-with-its-history-of-selling-slaves/2018/01/29/5234f5aa-ff9a-11e7-86b9-8908743c79dd_story.html?utm_term=.3baed5e8c4c7

I read that Francisco Félix de Souza was a Brazilian born to Portuguese colonists and a slave trader, you said that Africans were selling Africans into slavery. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 24, 2019, 03:10:54 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...
This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

Why is that hard to believe? Slavery as an institution is thousands of years old. Slave traders evolved from slave takers as economies grew more sophisticated. When the goal is to make as much money as possible it doesn't matter if you're selling a person to a neighboring warlord or driving them to the coast for the white guys on boats.

That's not to say that the white guys never went inland to enslave whoever was convenient. They certainly did. But locals doing the same is almost natural in a society where slavery is morally acceptable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 03:18:17 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 24, 2019, 03:10:54 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...
This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

Why is that hard to believe?
...

Maybe a small group did, but not most of them.

There was slavery, and there was slavery.
CNN - Evidence of Africans' part in slavery - Oct. 20, 1995

http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/9510/ghana_slavery/ (http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/9510/ghana_slavery/)

Quote
...
"Slavery did exist in Africa," says Irene Odotei of the University of Ghana.

In many African cultures, slavery was an accepted domestic practice, but it was slavery of a different kind. In Africa, the slave usually had rights, protection under law, and social mobility.

"Many house owners would call their slaves as their daughters or sons," says Perbi. "They became part of the kin or family or lineage of the owners."
...

But while Africans may have sold their own people into slavery, researchers say the kings and chiefs had no idea of the brutality of slavery on the other side of the ocean. If they had, they say, maybe the slave trade across the Atlantic would never have grown so huge, or lasted for so many years.
...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2019, 08:10:42 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery. It's things like that that make me not carry too much guilt or pride for what my forebears have done.

Quite so. Slavery existed well before it was industrialised.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2019, 08:12:45 AM

Quote from: Guardian85 on July 23, 2019, 10:56:02 PM
Don't feel so bad, Mags.
If everybody thought like that, I couldn't be friends with Chris and his wife. :cartoonviking:

Imagine how silly that would be...

Well we're probably all related to some extent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2019, 08:14:40 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2019, 01:50:34 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 23, 2019, 06:38:11 PM
If he's on the African continent, there is a possibility that some of his ancestors were selling fellow Africans into slavery.
...
This is sad, and hard to believe. :(

African slave traders. (https://www.thoughtco.com/african-slave-traders-44538)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2019, 01:54:00 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on July 23, 2019, 10:00:31 PM
This conversation started to make me feel uncomfortable, I think I know why now. My grandfather was born in Spain and moved to El Salvador in 1921. I was born there, he raised me. When people find out, I get all sorts of complaints about the invasion and rape of Latin America by the Spaniards. He had nothing to do with it, I had nothing to do with it, but it's as if people get a chance to complain about it to our DNA, or the "ghosts" of our ancestors through us? --I don't know. :sad sigh:
They say thing like, "So...you have the blood of the conquistador running through your veins?"
--As if most of us don't, in Latin America? :(
I didn't ask for this. It makes me very sad.

While past peoples did as they wanted in the regions they colonised, to me it makes just as much sense to blame those with 'the blood of the conquistador running through their veins' (which, like you said, is a huge portion of the Latin American population) as it does for a god to make all of humanity pay for the sins of Adam and Eve.

Most of my ancestors came from the Iberian peninsula and though they (in the past) exploited people and natural resources in Latin America I won't carry their 'sins'. For all I know, my forebearers during the middle ages might have burnt people at the stake for thinking differently and having different customs and cultures. Ruthless people in a no man's land plundering, raping, pillaging...murdering. Those were other times and I wasn't there to make their choices, so I can't be held accountable for them.

But, yeah...I guess I'll not pursue knowledge of my genealogy past my great-grandparents. ::) Who knows what monsters I'd find.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 25, 2019, 05:00:15 AM

We are born into this existence with no preconceptions about what happened before, or will happen after we cease to exist. By the time we die we have received all kinds of "education" about what "we" were and what "we" will become. Well, I'm "me", and I'm here in my lifetime. I take NO responsibility for what my forbears did, and NO responsibility for my spawn, once they reach majority and I am no longer legally responsible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 25, 2019, 09:17:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2019, 01:54:00 AM
While past peoples did as they wanted in the regions they colonised, to me it makes just as much sense to blame those with 'the blood of the conquistador running through their veins' (which, like you said, is a huge portion of the Latin American population) as it does for a god to make all of humanity pay for the sins of Adam and Eve.
...

That's a good point.
Who am I gonna complaint about it, Adam's rib? :sulk:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM

Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2019, 11:06:31 PM

I saw that. If you want me to jump on anybody who doesn't react well just say the word. I've got your back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 11:26:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2019, 11:06:31 PM
I saw that. If you want me to jump on anybody who doesn't react well just say the word. I've got your back.

Haha thanks. Knowing my family, they won't say anything to me directly but they will gossip like there's no tomorrow. I only see them once a year so I don't care too much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 26, 2019, 03:17:40 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM
Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Congratulations. :clapping: Let's hope the surprises from relatives are mostly good ones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 26, 2019, 04:20:29 AM

Good for you Buddy. Your orientation, sexual or otherwise, is not the subject for adjudication by others. There may well be some pain in the interim but you are who you are and no one has any authority or right to judge you for the way you are put together. You go girl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 26, 2019, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM
Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Good for you! One feels so much more at peace after coming out, at least in my experience. Plus, the parades are fun.

This one was 4km from my home.

(https://i.imgur.com/78mdEii.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 26, 2019, 05:17:09 AM

This is why I love you guys :hug:

Hermes- I actually went to my first pride event this year in Indianapolis. Had a fantastic time. I got this sticker for shits and gigs and as much as I want to display it proudly I know my car would get keyed so now I just have it sitting on a shelf where I admire it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTDkp3zf.jpg&hash=cb6eaf4e668bf20007e8f7718bc6e886c54fb8be)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 26, 2019, 05:33:28 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 26, 2019, 05:17:09 AM
This is why I love you guys :hug:

Hermes- I actually went to my first pride event this year in Indianapolis. Had a fantastic time. I got this sticker for shits and gigs and as much as I want to display it proudly I know my car would get keyed so now I just have it sitting on a shelf where I admire it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTDkp3zf.jpg&hash=cb6eaf4e668bf20007e8f7718bc6e886c54fb8be)

I have been attending the Johannesburg Gay Pride parade for many years. I've never been to the The Cape Town festival, which is equally famous and huge. I've always had a rainbow flag sticker on my previous cars, but haven't got around to putting one on the new car. They are quite common here and there is no fear of vandalism. For some unknown reason attitudes here have been quite relaxed for many years, unlike the rest of the continent. I'm not overly patriotic, but I am very proud that we were one of the first countries to legalize same-sex unions.

This was another one very close to my apartment.

(https://i.imgur.com/GxCH0TI.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 26, 2019, 05:45:24 AM

Wow, looks like beautiful weather for a parade.

I'm currently awaiting a rainbow grill badge for my car. Thankfully where I am isn't too bad about being outright awful to the gays, but they get touchy when their Christianity gets challenged so the satanist sticker is a no go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 26, 2019, 06:59:15 AM

And then there is also this, so be prepared.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2019, 07:49:12 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 11:26:19 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2019, 11:06:31 PM
I saw that. If you want me to jump on anybody who doesn't react well just say the word. I've got your back.

Haha thanks. Knowing my family, they won't say anything to me directly but they will gossip like there's no tomorrow. I only see them once a year so I don't care too much.

Thoughts and prayers, thought and prayers. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on July 26, 2019, 08:00:29 AM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM
Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Good for you, Buddy. Anyone doesn't like it, too effing bad, it's none of their beeswax. Send them my way I'll give them a piece of my mind...

Title: Re:Sins of the Father
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 26, 2019, 12:35:26 PM

Europe was a tough place, Spain got invaded by Romans but then Rome fell.
The Moors invaded but the Spanish got organised, toughened up and threw them out.
Then they slackened off and got invaded by the French.
That was/is the game, in our present day enlightened state we wring our hands over the sins of our fathers. That's OK in moderation, doing a bit of positive discrimination for the descendents of the dispossessed is OK too.
Not all humans are vicious dogs but it's join the pack or be eaten so most join.
But everything's good now, we spread the smallpox then but now we've healed it!
And weaponised it too probably.
During WWII when Japan was doing their expansionist thing their army captured a load of Australian nurses, officers had some fun and then the soldiers, then they herded them towards the sea and had some machine gun practice.
And then we dropped a couple of nukes on some other Japanese.
I think the lesson that can be drawn from all of this is don't lose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 26, 2019, 02:42:04 PM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM
Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Good for you! Having to hide something is always annoying to me. I love that Satanic Temple sticker, though I wouldn't put it on my vehicles. But then, I don't put anything on my vehicles that doesn't have to be there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on July 26, 2019, 05:11:31 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 26, 2019, 02:42:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 10:34:18 PM
Feeling dangerous and just came out on Facebook. Let's see how this goes.

Good for you! Having to hide something is always annoying to me. I love that Satanic Temple sticker, though I wouldn't put it on my vehicles. But then, I don't put anything on my vehicles that doesn't have to be there.

Half the fun of owning a car is putting stickers on! My current car only has 4 at the moment and it looks bare.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 27, 2019, 09:47:07 PM

Quote from: Buddy on July 25, 2019, 11:26:19 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2019, 11:06:31 PM
I saw that. If you want me to jump on anybody who doesn't react well just say the word. I've got your back.

Haha thanks. Knowing my family, they won't say anything to me directly but they will gossip like there's no tomorrow. I only see them once a year so I don't care too much.

Has anyone said anything yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 28, 2019, 10:31:00 PM

I bought myself a new pair of boots today. Went out to price some for my nephew - his mom bought him boots two sizes too large right before he stopped growing - and decided to try a few on to see how they fit. Ariat makes a nice pair of boots but I had to wait for them to bring the lefts out of the back when I was trying them on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 01, 2019, 02:02:16 AM

Had to borrow a go for Jiu-Jitsu tonight and I'll be damned if my training partners didn't bleed all over the damn thing. A little hepatitis never hurt anybody but now I have to wash it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 01, 2019, 02:15:02 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2019, 02:02:16 AM
Had to borrow a go for Jiu-Jitsu tonight and I'll be damned if my training partners didn't bleed all over the damn thing. A little hepatitis never hurt anybody but now I have to wash it.

Friendly advice: Wash it in cold water. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 01, 2019, 02:54:16 AM

Yes ma'am. I wash everything cold. And line dry too. Should probably fix the dryer one of these days... Any tips for removing blood?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 01, 2019, 03:19:47 AM

The best blood removal chemical is the saliva of the donor...acquisition methods are up to you. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 01, 2019, 04:01:09 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 01, 2019, 02:54:16 AM
Yes ma'am. I wash everything cold. And line dry too. Should probably fix the dryer one of these days... Any tips for removing blood?

That was my advice for removing blood. Wash it with cold water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2019, 03:50:57 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 01, 2019, 03:19:47 AM
The best blood removal chemical is the saliva of the donor...acquisition methods are up to you. :P

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2019, 03:59:03 PM

It's a problem I face every now and then: removing blood stains (not my own) from clothes. I never tried washing blood off in cold water but if it's white fabric, dipping the stain in hydrogen peroxide helps. It should be easy to come by as it's commonly used as an antiseptic and to bleach hair. I haven't tested it in coloured fabric yet and don't know its effects.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 02, 2019, 02:49:10 AM

Friend wife insists that blood is the most easily removed with an ice cube. I concur. It works most of the time, just not invariably depending on how long the stain has been in the fabric. Apply the ice cube for a few minutes and then rinse in cold water.

You could try some WD-40. No joke it does help remove certain stains. Then there is Oxy Clean which works on many stains.

JJ the correct spelling is; Gi, as in Judo gi. pronounced ghee. I have a rather expensive Gi that I am not ever likely to use again. I would be pleased to give it to you except that you are a big guy and I am only medium sized. Anyway the offer is there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2019, 03:55:34 AM

Yes, Gi... The autocorrect demon strikes again!

I'm a heavy guy, but not particularly big. At 5'10" tall most people guess my weight at between 170 to 180 pounds. My actual weight hovers around 215, due largely to enormously muscular legs. My calves are like tree trunks and my thighs are something akin to a concrete pylon.

You never know, it might fit. If it doesn't I could send it back or pass it along to someone else. Or frame it and hang it up. That would be cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 03, 2019, 02:41:55 AM

Sooo I kinda writhe the hospital a half page rant on the hospital survey that I got in the mail about how rude the OR staff was and turned out a member of said staff was in our group of people going up to Mini on the Mack. Yikes

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 03, 2019, 02:48:40 AM

I doubt they will even recognize you. Not sure they could with HIPPA.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 03, 2019, 02:59:44 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 03, 2019, 02:48:40 AM
I doubt they will even recognize you. Not sure they could with HIPPA.

Might recognize her, but if they know what's good for them they will say nothing to her about it. That's a good way to get fired and not rehired, besides the legal ramifications.

I complained about my treatment at the hands of a medical assistant during a doctor's visit last October. When I went in for a pre-surgical appointment six months later, the MA recognized me. I could tell by his body language and behavior that he knew who had made the complaint, and was pretty pissed. Of course, I was quite explicit about what happened, so it would have been difficult to not know who had complained. He was covertly insolent, but mellowed out during the succeeding visits, post-surgery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2019, 04:42:09 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 03, 2019, 02:41:55 AM
Sooo I kinda writhe the hospital a half page rant on the hospital survey that I got in the mail about how rude the OR staff was and turned out a member of said staff was in our group of people going up to Mini on the Mack. Yikes

:o :o :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2019, 04:47:07 PM

Saturday is passing so quickly... (https://emojipedia-us.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/thumbs/72/whatsapp/215/face-with-pleading-eyes_1f97a.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 03, 2019, 04:56:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2019, 04:47:07 PM
Saturday is passing so quickly... (https://emojipedia-us.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/thumbs/72/whatsapp/215/face-with-pleading-eyes_1f97a.png)

It became yesterday 1:53 ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2019, 05:03:00 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 03, 2019, 04:56:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2019, 04:47:07 PM
Saturday is passing so quickly... (https://emojipedia-us.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/thumbs/72/whatsapp/215/face-with-pleading-eyes_1f97a.png)

It became yesterday 1:53 ago.

Yeah but you live in the weird part of the world. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 04, 2019, 04:20:07 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2019, 03:59:03 PM
It's a problem I face every now and then: removing blood stains (not my own) from clothes. I never tried washing blood off in cold water but if it's white fabric, dipping the stain in hydrogen peroxide helps. It should be easy to come by as it's commonly used as an antiseptic and to bleach hair. I haven't tested it in coloured fabric yet and don't know its effects.

Pretty sure it would be a disaster. Test on hidden part.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2019, 04:21:22 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 03, 2019, 02:41:55 AM
Sooo I kinda writhe the hospital a half page rant on the hospital survey that I got in the mail about how rude the OR staff was and turned out a member of said staff was in our group of people going up to Mini on the Mack. Yikes

Ooops!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2019, 11:56:26 PM

The local prosecutor wants me to write a statement on how the theft of my credit cards affected me and how he should think about his sentence. So now I have to figure out how to professionally tell someone that they're sick and to go fuck themselves with the biggest cactus he can find.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 04, 2019, 11:58:40 PM

Why not say exactly that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 05, 2019, 12:01:18 AM

I doubt the court would let me spew profanities at him for as long as I want.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 05, 2019, 03:03:47 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 05, 2019, 12:01:18 AM
I doubt the court would let me spew profanities at him for as long as I want.

Well, be polite about it! Saying that "the perp should be forced to do deep knee bends on a fire hydrant, with no lube" contains no profanities. Know what I mean? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 04:18:04 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 04, 2019, 11:56:26 PM
...and to go fuck themselves with the biggest cactus he can find.

OK...That is not an image I want in my head. :la la la la:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 04:20:43 AM

...Or this one. :la la la la:

Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 05, 2019, 03:03:47 AM
..."the perp should be forced to do deep knee bends on a fire hydrant, with no lube"
...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 04:23:02 AM

I will never steal a credit card in your town. :nu-uh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 05, 2019, 05:22:56 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 04:23:02 AM
I will never steal a credit card in your town. :nu-uh:

Please don't. It's a huge hassle for everyone involved. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 05:33:49 AM

Quote from: Buddy on August 05, 2019, 05:22:56 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 05, 2019, 04:23:02 AM
I will never steal a credit card in your town. :nu-uh:

Please don't. It's a huge hassle for everyone involved. :lol:

I can imagine!
And the punishment for that crime is a total pain in the ass---literally speaking. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on August 05, 2019, 08:51:41 AM

I don't know how old he is but make life as inconvenient as possible for them; a curfew tag and confiscation of his cell phone at the very least. Sure he can replace it but it's a real faff. And if he actually has his own credit and debit cards, take them away as well.It takes about 5 days here to obtain replacements. I don't think our courts would supply cacti or fire hydrants for such purposes. Creative though. As for the inconvenience to you, for even a few days not being able to have the purchase protection insurance that comes from buying goods with a credit card or hire a car or buy goods and services on credit etc etc is a major pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 06, 2019, 12:05:00 AM

I'm going to have to get a lunchbox for Mondays. Breakfast is long gone by four and I can't be certain I'll have a chance to eat before then. Jiu-Jitsu isn't a good idea when you're on the verge of hunger shakes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 06, 2019, 11:41:28 PM

^ Nor is it a good idea to practice with a full belly. Imagine the effect of a hard Sutemi or a quickly executed Tome nage by an opponent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 07, 2019, 01:23:52 AM

I'm more concerned with knee on belly pressure right now!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 07, 2019, 03:23:46 PM

The wards of the state, they get "cared" for until their 18 and then set on their way.
My babes, well into their twenties and still they are a project.
I hope the wards find someone to buy them some Michelins, no strings attached.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM

I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 14, 2019, 06:29:30 PM

Spent all morning in the hospital with my friend's dad. He had his femoral artery cleaned out and we're waiting for the all clear to get him home. I have to keep an eye on him until the morning so I'll miss class tonight. No cuddle time until Monday. *sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 14, 2019, 06:48:48 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Good to hear from you again. It's been too long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 14, 2019, 09:58:49 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/NXpaZVFIJmTAc/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 15, 2019, 12:58:50 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Excellent!

:party:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 15, 2019, 07:45:43 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Hi :computerwave: :beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 15, 2019, 10:13:19 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Can you stay for a while? We'll buy doughnuts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 15, 2019, 06:05:39 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 15, 2019, 10:13:19 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Can you stay for a while? We'll buy doughnuts.

Hey Sandy :)

I can stay a little while, but instead of doughnuts how about a nice farmers crate of fresh pears?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2019, 08:16:55 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 15, 2019, 06:05:39 PM
I can stay

:cheerleader:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 15, 2019, 06:05:39 PM
a little while,
...

:sadcheer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 16, 2019, 09:44:13 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 15, 2019, 06:05:39 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 15, 2019, 10:13:19 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Can you stay for a while? We'll buy doughnuts.

Hey Sandy :)

I can stay a little while, but instead of doughnuts how about a nice farmers crate of fresh pears?

I'll see what I can do. Farm fresh oranges will definitely be on offer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 18, 2019, 01:37:53 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Father Bruno! :wave hi:

:welcomeback:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 20, 2019, 01:19:52 AM

Interesting turn of events in class. I seem to be the guy who is paired up with "problem students" for lack of a better phrase. When someone lacks actual skill and muscles their way through a round or a drill I get assigned to that person to try to help fix what they're doing wrong and take the abuse in the meantime.

These old bones of mine are getting tired...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 20, 2019, 04:26:56 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 20, 2019, 01:19:52 AM
Interesting turn of events in class. I seem to be the guy who is paired up with "problem students" for lack of a better phrase. When someone lacks actual skill and muscles their way through a round or a drill I get assigned to that person to try to help fix what they're doing wrong and take the abuse in the meantime.

These old bones of mine are getting tired...

That is a compliment; it means your abilities are trusted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 05:28:23 AM

I've been thinking...
If my relationship ends right now and I join one of those, "50 and over" dating sites...How's something like this for my online dating profile? :notsure:

(https://pics.me.me/reasons-to-date-me-1-no-one-will-try-to-16197844.png)

Yes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 08:44:35 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 05:28:23 AM
I've been thinking...
If my relationship ends right now and I join one of those, "50 and over" dating sites...How's something like this for my online dating profile? :notsure:

Quite honestly, I think it leaves too much open to interpretation. For instance, exactly what kind of "funny" are we talking about?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 09:39:00 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 08:44:35 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 05:28:23 AM
I've been thinking...
If my relationship ends right now and I join one of those, "50 and over" dating sites...How's something like this for my online dating profile? :notsure:

Quite honestly, I think it leaves too much open to interpretation. For instance, exactly what kind of "funny" are we talking about?

Hmmmm...
It does leave too much open to interpretation... :chin:

OK, well...No dark humor, no fart jokes, no physicality, no knock-knock jokes.

I do make myself the butt of a joke. I am creative with absurd or silly situations, I can twist language around with humorous results, I poke fun at everyday life. I can do all this in two different languages. I am good with accents as well.

Man! Finding love online is almost like writing a resume. Nevermind, I'll just dress sexy and go to a bar.
:felix:

I can see myself debating with someone over a joke on a dating site.
:argue:

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 22, 2019, 10:58:06 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 05:28:23 AM
I've been thinking...
If my relationship ends right now and I join one of those, "50 and over" dating sites...How's something like this for my online dating profile? :notsure:

All my life I've been very happy to be alone and never ever sought relationships, unlike a friend of mine who was always desperately looking for a lover. Whenever we went out clubbing, I was always the one who "got lucky", while he went home alone. I usually ended up in a serious relationship, no matter how much I tried to avoid it. So my point is: if you set out determined to stay single, you will attract guys like flies to a treacle tart. Maybe that was an unfortunate word to use, but I think you know what I mean.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 22, 2019, 11:46:19 AM

Being over fifty is no obstacle to finding someone. You are a wonderful person Mags. Dating online sucks and draws out the creeps, but I'm sure you will find someone if it comes to that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 04:12:19 PM

That's good advice, hermes2015. "If you're determined to stay single, you will attract guys like flies to a treacle tart." --Got it. :grin:

Thanks for the compliment, jj. That's a nice thing to say. "...if it comes to that." I think the keyword here is, "if."
:secrets1: --I'm not there yet. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 10:25:55 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 22, 2019, 09:39:00 AM
Hmmmm...
It does leave too much open to interpretation... :chin:

OK, well...No dark humor, no fart jokes, no physicality, no knock-knock jokes.

I do make myself the butt of a joke. I am creative with absurd or silly situations, I can twist language around with humorous results, I poke fun at everyday life. I can do all this in two different languages. I am good with accents as well.

Man! Finding love online is almost like writing a resume. Nevermind, I'll just dress sexy and go to a bar.
:felix:

If you were to really do this (and I emphasize the "if"), I'd definitely bring up the two languages, it's impressive -- esp. in the States were most of us can barely speak one language.

I like the dressing sexy idea, but not the bars -- too many men with their wedding rings in their pockets there. How about a dance club? I can seriously see you doing this and knocking them all dead:

QuoteI can see myself debating with someone over a joke on a dating site.
:argue:

:sad sigh:

Yeah, too grim.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 23, 2019, 01:42:29 AM

If you do get there you have options. I'm sure of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 23, 2019, 02:41:38 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 10:25:55 PM
-- too many men with their wedding rings in their pockets there.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/f0b3adef08e3443778993d4ba2606290/tenor.gif)

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 10:25:55 PM
How about a dance club?

Sure! That sounds like fun.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ZZ7FLAgQadQuQ/200.gif)

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2019, 10:25:55 PM
I can seriously see you doing this and knocking them all dead:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wYyTHMm50f4Dm/giphy.gif)
I can't do that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 23, 2019, 02:45:15 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 23, 2019, 01:42:29 AM
If you do get there you have options. I'm sure of it.

Maybe.
But now that I think about it, I don't think I want to think about it anymore.
Very complicated.
:felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2019, 09:05:47 AM

I handed in my notice yesterday. So unless they make me an offer I can't refuse (unlikely) I will leave next Friday the 30th August into semi-retirement. I say semi-retirement as I won't be 'crystallizing' my pension for a while yet. My wife retires at the end of September and her severance/pension-lump-sum allows me to stop full time work now. But if something in the contract line pops up I'll consider it. So the dogs will get a lot more walking :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 23, 2019, 10:25:17 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 23, 2019, 09:05:47 AM
I handed in my notice yesterday. So unless they make me an offer I can't refuse (unlikely) I will leave next Friday the 30th August into semi-retirement. I say semi-retirement as I won't be 'crystallizing' my pension for a while yet. My wife retires at the end of September and her severance/pension-lump-sum allows me to stop full time work now. But if something in the contract line pops up I'll consider it. So the dogs will get a lot more walking :)

I think you will enjoy full or semi-retirement. I find the days are too short since retirement and I'm sure it will be the same for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 10:48:02 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 23, 2019, 02:45:15 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 23, 2019, 01:42:29 AM
If you do get there you have options. I'm sure of it.
Maybe.
But now that I think about it, I don't think I want to think about it anymore.
Very complicated.
:felix:

Na, it's not complicated.
Just remember men don't like weak women
they get bored so quick
And they don't like strong women
'Cause they're hip to their tricks

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2019, 12:27:42 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 23, 2019, 10:25:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 23, 2019, 09:05:47 AM
I handed in my notice yesterday. So unless they make me an offer I can't refuse (unlikely) I will leave next Friday the 30th August into semi-retirement. I say semi-retirement as I won't be 'crystallizing' my pension for a while yet. My wife retires at the end of September and her severance/pension-lump-sum allows me to stop full time work now. But if something in the contract line pops up I'll consider it. So the dogs will get a lot more walking :)

I think you will enjoy full or semi-retirement. I find the days are too short since retirement and I'm sure it will be the same for you.

I'm looking forward to being my own source of motivation :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 01:18:27 PM

The five day working week is wrong.
Two or three are enough for me.
Work more to earn more so you can buy more shit to reward yourself for the hours you'll never get back.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 23, 2019, 01:30:34 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 01:18:27 PM
The five day working week is wrong.
Two or three are enough for me.
Work more to earn more so you can buy more shit to reward yourself for the hours you'll never get back.

When I was lecturing at the Lebanese University in Beirut I arranged all my classes from Tuesday to Thursday, giving me lovely 4-day weekends to do my own thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 02:24:26 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 01:18:27 PM
The five day working week is wrong.
Two or three are enough for me.
Work more to earn more so you can buy more shit to reward yourself for the hours you'll never get back.

Some have to work three days to pay the rent.

I know, I'd say it's time for a revolution but they seldom work out well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 23, 2019, 02:45:05 PM

I took my wife's car in for service last Tuesday. While I was in the waiting room another guy started talking to me about how people retire at 65 (+/-) years old and then live another 20 years or so. He is 76. He complained that people shouldn't spend 25% of their years idle like that. He is working the census to make enough money to travel to Europe this year and China next year. I guess not having enough money is making him bitter. Hell, I figured that I'd die before I could retire. I intend to enjoy what time I have left, regardless of how other people feel about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 23, 2019, 04:02:13 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 10:48:02 AM
...
Just remember men don't like weak women

And they don't like strong women

:notes:
OK.
Thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 23, 2019, 11:32:37 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 23, 2019, 01:18:27 PM
The five day working week is wrong.
Two or three are enough for me.
Work more to earn more so you can buy more shit to reward yourself for the hours you'll never get back.

Agreed. The money most of us make is never enough to make up for the time and freedom we sacrifice to make it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 24, 2019, 04:26:06 AM

I like what Bill Gates has to say about giving away money.

https://sixpenceee.com/post/182644996914/i-love-everything-about-this

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 24, 2019, 02:38:55 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 24, 2019, 04:26:06 AM
I like what Bill Gates has to say about giving away money.

https://sixpenceee.com/post/182644996914/i-love-everything-about-this

Hear, hear! I guess I should quit bitching about the high cost of an operating system, since at least some of that money goes to a good cause.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 28, 2019, 03:21:01 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 18, 2019, 01:37:53 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 14, 2019, 06:18:14 PM
I was driving by yesterday, had the windows down while listening to some Van Morrison (Astral Weeks), when I thought I caught a whiff of either "White Widow or Afghan Kush"...I immediately thought of Magdalena.

So I thought I would stop by the forum, and say hello to everyone here.

So hi.

Father Bruno! :wave hi:

:welcomeback:

Hi xSP....sorry, but I just saw this. Nice to see you again and thanks for the welcome. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 28, 2019, 02:13:04 PM

Bruno! How have you been?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 28, 2019, 02:52:15 PM

Brandon Stark/Leto Atreides II similarities.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 28, 2019, 06:36:11 PM

Quote from: Buddy on August 28, 2019, 02:13:04 PM
Bruno! How have you been?

Hey BudHorse ;D

I'm good...been a busy and challenging year and a half, but things are really going really well at the moment.

Hope you are good...still got the Mini-Cooper with the specialized Bruno plate? 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on August 28, 2019, 07:25:26 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 28, 2019, 06:36:11 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 28, 2019, 02:13:04 PM
Bruno! How have you been?

Hey BudHorse ;D

I'm good...been a busy and challenging year and a half, but things are really going really well at the moment.

Hope you are good...still got the Mini-Cooper with the specialized Bruno plate? 8)

That's really good to hear.

Still got the Cooper with the SMLLKAR plates. It gets lots of compliments

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 03, 2019, 03:12:54 AM

Y'all. I can't stop gushing about my nephew. He is the cutest thing there is and I can't wait to see him grow up. He's already starting to look around and my brother sent a picture of him looking particularly grumpy and he looks just like his dad. I have so much love for my little buddy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 07, 2019, 07:23:23 PM

I got my first strip today.

(https://scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/69568794_2399893840106745_5094943910233374720_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQlUe-m7ND-Zf1hv8OkwXjDpNIVMKsLQVNBgrQVPodKAFO6yedxfWuQ_xA_22LYSGhDd4Q-0poD8b0oTP7JUXM5Q&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&oh=b5f585b88c6335bdd440ec108f1c066f&oe=5E0CEC83)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 07, 2019, 08:23:43 PM

Well done!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 07, 2019, 09:32:11 PM

:cheerleader:
Congratulations, jj!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 08, 2019, 04:16:30 AM

Great news. but is it called a strip or a stripe?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 08, 2019, 04:34:33 AM

Stripe. I really need to learn how to spell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 15, 2019, 05:06:10 AM

I went to a party with a bunch of law students tonight. I was the odd man out but it was fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 15, 2019, 06:23:56 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 15, 2019, 05:06:10 AM
I went to a party with a bunch of law students tonight. I was the odd man out but it was fun.

I hope you were a bad influence on those innocent youngsters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 15, 2019, 06:35:26 AM

I'm really not that much older than they are. A very nice girl managed to tempt me with cookies though. I was one day into a three day fast... She might be trying Jiu-Jitsu.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 15, 2019, 08:19:19 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 15, 2019, 06:35:26 AM
I'm really not that much older than they are. A very nice girl managed to tempt me with cookies though. I was one day into a three day fast... She might be trying Jiu-Jitsu.

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 15, 2019, 08:31:27 PM

Three day fast? Yikes JJ are you into the Ramadon thing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 15, 2019, 08:44:04 PM

I've been doing intermittent fasting recently. It has helped with multiple issues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:33:31 AM

I got my old job a a waitress back at the same restaurant I worked before I started at the bank. Only doing 2-3 nights a week on top of my normal work hours so it should be easy money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2019, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:33:31 AM
I got my old job a a waitress back at the same restaurant I worked before I started at the bank. Only doing 2-3 nights a week on top of my normal work hours so it should be easy money.

Presumably you won't be taking the shit you had to put up with last time?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:22:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 18, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:33:31 AM
I got my old job a a waitress back at the same restaurant I worked before I started at the bank. Only doing 2-3 nights a week on top of my normal work hours so it should be easy money.

Presumably you won't be taking the shit you had to put up with last time?

Hopefully not. Worst case scenario is that I hate it and find something else. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2019, 12:38:28 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:22:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 18, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 12:33:31 AM
I got my old job a a waitress back at the same restaurant I worked before I started at the bank. Only doing 2-3 nights a week on top of my normal work hours so it should be easy money.

Presumably you won't be taking the shit you had to put up with last time?

Hopefully not. Worst case scenario is that I hate it and find something else. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Well you've had a lot more life experience since the last time you were there and that will show in your general attitude to being pushed around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 18, 2019, 01:57:39 PM

Yeah 2019 me is a lot more mentally stable and able to handle stress than 2017 me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:44:28 AM

There is something that kept on bothering me.

I'm planning to buy either a road bike or a mountain bike lol.

Which is more fun?

Also after I bought a bike I will record the footage using my go pro 7 that I bought online (https://www.adoramarentals.com/p-~gphero7k/GOPRO-HERO7-12MP-4K-CAMERA-KIT).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 08:09:00 AM

Quote from: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:44:28 AM
There is something that kept on bothering me.

I'm planning to buy either a road bike or a mountain bike lol.

Which is more fun?

Also after I bought a bike I will record the footage using my go pro 7 that I bought online (https://www.adoramarentals.com/p-~gphero7k/GOPRO-HERO7-12MP-4K-CAMERA-KIT).

A mountain bike will kill you when you ride down a mountain.
A mountain bike will kill you when you ride up a mountain.
A road bike won't kill you but the truck/SUV that hits you will.
Bikes are lethal! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 20, 2019, 02:48:00 PM

I used to ride my bike all over the city I live in. After several close calls (such as a city bus running a red light while I was in the crosswalk, and getting hit and run while at the curb in the bike lane proper- just the handlebar, fortunately) I put it away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 04:23:25 PM

My coworker acquired my phone and is now trying to find me a girlfriend on Tinder

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM

I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:10:23 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 04:23:25 PM
My coworker acquired my phone and is now trying to find me a girlfriend on Tinder

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 08:29:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

That's there's a difference between a girlfriend and a juicy piece of... Well, you know...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 08:55:39 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 08:29:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

That's there's a difference between a girlfriend and a juicy piece of... Well, you know...

jj I'm horrified!!! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 08:29:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

That's there's a difference between a girlfriend and a juicy piece of... Well, you know...

por que no los dos?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 09:10:43 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 08:29:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

That's there's a difference between a girlfriend and a juicy piece of... Well, you know...

por que no los dos?

Indeed ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 20, 2019, 09:13:03 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM
por que no los dos?

Buddy!
(https://i.imgur.com/vN6biZB.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 09:16:12 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 20, 2019, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM
por que no los dos?
Buddy!
(https://i.imgur.com/vN6biZB.gif)

The girl done grown up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 09:22:48 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 08:29:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 07:11:09 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 20, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
I'm a bit out of the loop but isn't tinder not the place you look for something long term?

And your point is? ;D

That's there's a difference between a girlfriend and a juicy piece of... Well, you know...

por que no los dos?

I'm sorry but I only understand English and Portuguese.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 20, 2019, 09:32:12 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2019, 09:16:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 20, 2019, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 08:57:02 PM
por que no los dos?
Buddy!
(https://i.imgur.com/vN6biZB.gif)

The girl done grown up.

Our baby!
:cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 12:47:15 AM

Grew up to be an independent woman. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 21, 2019, 12:56:21 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 12:47:15 AM
Grew up to be an independent woman. :thumbsup:

Yes. :hanky:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 02:40:05 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 21, 2019, 12:56:21 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 12:47:15 AM
Grew up to be an independent woman. :thumbsup:
Yes. :hanky:

I haven't been here long enough to see the whole growing up thing with Buddy, so I'm not as touched by it, I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 21, 2019, 04:34:55 AM

Buddy, you go girl!

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 21, 2019, 08:56:25 AM

Why can't I sleep? No matter what I try it won't come.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 21, 2019, 12:39:09 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 02:40:05 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 21, 2019, 12:56:21 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2019, 12:47:15 AM
Grew up to be an independent woman. :thumbsup:
Yes. :hanky:

I haven't been here long enough to see the whole growing up thing with Buddy, so I'm not as touched by it, I guess.

I think Buddy was 16 when she joined the forum 9 or 10 years ago. She has grown up here, into the lovely young woman that she is, right before our eyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM

Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 21, 2019, 07:33:19 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

We won't mention Sweden. Ooops I did! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 21, 2019, 08:21:08 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 21, 2019, 08:56:25 AM
Why can't I sleep? No matter what I try it won't come.

Who knows with insomnia? It could be something very specific or just some weird chemical glitch. I've been awake 36 hours now, but since I don't work any more it doesn't matter so I've spent most of that time sewing and binge-watching "Fear the Walking Dead".

When I was working I often just stayed up and hoped that I'd be tired enough the next night to start sleeping again. If I really needed to sleep, a long, hot bath and a couple of night-time aspirin sometimes helped.

Is your doctor helpful about insomnia?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 10:07:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2019, 07:33:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

We won't mention Sweden. Ooops I did! :rofl:

That still haunts me. I don't know what the hell 15 year old me was thinking

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 21, 2019, 10:10:00 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 12:32:01 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 21, 2019, 08:21:08 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 21, 2019, 08:56:25 AM
Why can't I sleep? No matter what I try it won't come.

Who knows with insomnia? It could be something very specific or just some weird chemical glitch. I've been awake 36 hours now, but since I don't work any more it doesn't matter so I've spent most of that time sewing and binge-watching "Fear the Walking Dead".

When I was working I often just stayed up and hoped that I'd be tired enough the next night to start sleeping again. If I really needed to sleep, a long, hot bath and a couple of night-time aspirin sometimes helped.

Is your doctor helpful about insomnia?

I don't have a doctor. I gave up on them this spring. Useless...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 22, 2019, 07:39:20 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 10:07:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2019, 07:33:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

We won't mention Sweden. Ooops I did! :rofl:

That still haunts me. I don't know what the hell 15 year old me was thinking

Evidence suggests it wasn't thinking at all!!! :love: :love: :love: :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 22, 2019, 12:12:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 22, 2019, 07:39:20 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 10:07:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2019, 07:33:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

We won't mention Sweden. Ooops I did! :rofl:

That still haunts me. I don't know what the hell 15 year old me was thinking

Evidence suggests it wasn't thinking at all!!! :love: :love: :love: :hug:

Now this is intriguing! Are the rest of us allowed to hear the juicy details?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 22, 2019, 12:55:16 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 22, 2019, 12:12:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 22, 2019, 07:39:20 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 10:07:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 21, 2019, 07:33:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 01:03:51 PM
Im freaking dying at your replies :lol:

I was 15 I think when I joined, so you guys got to witness all my teenage angst haha.

We won't mention Sweden. Ooops I did! :rofl:

That still haunts me. I don't know what the hell 15 year old me was thinking

Evidence suggests it wasn't thinking at all!!! :love: :love: :love: :hug:

Now this is intriguing! Are the rest of us allowed to hear the juicy details?

Only if Buddy wants to tell us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 01:57:46 AM

Quote from: Tank on September 22, 2019, 12:55:16 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 22, 2019, 12:12:36 PM

Now this is intriguing! Are the rest of us allowed to hear the juicy details?

Only if Buddy wants to tell us.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b587b516ec01ca7fbdefb4b4d6c5bf61/tenor.gif?itemid=4767744)

Just kidding!

So when I first joined the forum, I was super paranoid that some internet crazy would find out who I was and come murder me or something. So the most logical thing to do was to tell everyone that I was from Sweden. Because that makes total sense?????

Obviously, I threw all paranoia out the window when I actually flew to England to meet some of the Internet crazies.

It still haunts me to this day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:10:26 AM

Wait... So you're not Built Fjord Tough?!?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 23, 2019, 04:31:56 AM

Oh. the things we do when we're young.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2019, 07:12:31 AM

Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 01:57:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 22, 2019, 12:55:16 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 22, 2019, 12:12:36 PM

Now this is intriguing! Are the rest of us allowed to hear the juicy details?

Only if Buddy wants to tell us.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b587b516ec01ca7fbdefb4b4d6c5bf61/tenor.gif?itemid=4767744)

Just kidding!

So when I first joined the forum, I was super paranoid that some internet crazy would find out who I was and come murder me or something. So the most logical thing to do was to tell everyone that I was from Sweden. Because that makes total sense?????

Obviously, I threw all paranoia out the window when I actually flew to England to meet some of the Internet crazies.

It still haunts me to this day.

I think by the time you came to the UK your mum was way more worried than you were?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 23, 2019, 01:04:26 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 12:32:01 AM

I don't have a doctor. I gave up on them this spring. Useless...

That's too bad, I think they do have their uses altho dealing with them can often be frustrating at best, incredibly time-consuming and very expensive (even with insurance).

Have you managed to get any sleep yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 01:38:38 PM

I have. Saturday night I took a bigger dose of Benadryl which got the first few hours out of the way and I rested most of the day yesterday. Back to the gym tonight...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 03:02:17 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 01:38:38 PM
I have. Saturday night I took a bigger dose of Benadryl which got the first few hours out of the way and I rested most of the day yesterday. Back to the gym tonight...

Have you ever tried a weighted blanket? I've been having a hard time sleeping lately and I tried one for the first time last night and slept better than I had in ages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM

I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 05:31:03 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM
I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

I don't know about all weighted blankets, but this one didn't make me too warm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM
I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

I don't know about all weighted blankets, but this one didn't make me too warm.

I might try to get one. I have a bit more sparring gear to lay hands on first though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 23, 2019, 10:36:24 PM

Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/

This is funny. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 24, 2019, 04:11:53 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 10:28:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM
I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

I don't know about all weighted blankets, but this one didn't make me too warm.

I might try to get one. I have a bit more sparring gear to lay hands on first though.

Silly me. I thought blankets were sparring gear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 24, 2019, 04:19:42 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 24, 2019, 04:11:53 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 10:28:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM
I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

I don't know about all weighted blankets, but this one didn't make me too warm.

I might try to get one. I have a bit more sparring gear to lay hands on first though.

Silly me. I thought blankets were sparring gear.

I think that depends on whether you want to look at your training partner or not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 24, 2019, 05:01:22 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 24, 2019, 04:19:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 24, 2019, 04:11:53 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 10:28:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 03:43:27 PM
I would like a quilt but the weather is still a bit warm. I came across one in a tortilla pattern that would let you sleep as snug as a burrito.

I don't know about all weighted blankets, but this one didn't make me too warm.

I might try to get one. I have a bit more sparring gear to lay hands on first though.

Silly me. I thought blankets were sparring gear.

I think that depends on whether you want to look at your training partner or not.

There is also the BED effect: beauty enhanced by darkness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 24, 2019, 06:01:44 AM

Whats on my mind tonight? This kid. She is cherub who is so much more than a 16 year old little girl. She is articulate charming, and dynamic. May the FSM bless the Vikings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2019, 07:57:34 AM

She told them, and us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 10:36:42 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 24, 2019, 06:01:44 AM
Whats on my mind tonight? This kid. She is cherub who is so much more than a 16 year old little girl. She is articulate charming, and dynamic. May the FSM bless the Vikings.

I'm not sure about your wording as to her being more than a mere girl. Many sixteen year old girls are articulate, charming and dynamic. I do agree that she is bloody awesome though. I suspect others aren't going to see what we do, they won't be using the words articulate and charming, it'll be ones like shrill and hysterical.

I saw the Global climate strike in Sydney on Friday, 80,000 attendees.
Of course our prime ~~minister~~ asshole doesn't approve such behaviour.

Quote"Each day I send my kids to school and I know other members' kids should also go to school but we do not support our schools being turned into parliaments," Morrison told parliament on Monday.

"What we want is more learning in schools and less activism in schools."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 02:20:54 PM

Quote from: Buddy on September 23, 2019, 01:57:46 AM
So when I first joined the forum, I was super paranoid that some internet crazy would find out who I was and come murder me or something. So the most logical thing to do was to tell everyone that I was from Sweden. Because that makes total sense?????

Obviously, I threw all paranoia out the window when I actually flew to England to meet some of the Internet crazies.

It still haunts me to this day.

I feel I've been robbed.
Your story seemed so much more interesting with the taken from civilised Sweden to live in barbaric USA basis.
I never totally believed though, I still think you could be a male, 52ish by now, Texan and a truck driver, though maybe banned from driving by now.
The telltale signs are there if you look.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 24, 2019, 03:19:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 23, 2019, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/
This is funny. :lol:

It looks delicious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Red_Cloud on September 24, 2019, 05:12:01 PM

"Sometimes I Sits and Thinks, and Sometimes I Just Sits" Winnie the Pooh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2019, 06:04:38 PM

The Tao of Pooh!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2019, 06:08:19 PM

Quote from: Davin on September 24, 2019, 03:19:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 23, 2019, 10:36:24 PM
Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/
This is funny. :lol:
It looks delicious.

It looks so real.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:47:53 AM

Sorry for not contributing a barrage of posts and threads...I'm far from home and don't have my computer with me. I promise when I get back you all with get a Silverphinx overload! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:49:09 AM

Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/

Is that what you get when creative people are hungry? :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 01, 2019, 01:10:22 AM

This one is for JJ that I suspect might be overdoing the physical stuff at his gym (dojo).

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/09/bro-do-you-even-grease-the-groove/598837/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 01, 2019, 01:13:34 AM

This is totally going to make me sound like a selfish child but I don't care. I finally had to put my foot down with my mom tonight. She's always been overprotective to the point of sheltering me my whole life. Usually I don't mind her worrying but now it's getting out of hand.

I've been wanting to start going out and maybe start casually dating again. Since Indiana isn't exactly teeming with lesbians I thought I would go to some gay bars down in Indianapolis. When I told my mom my plans to go out she got upset and told me that I can't go out by myself and that I need to take my brother with me. To a gay bar. Where I'm trying to get a date. Obviously I flat out refused, which upset her.

I try my best to be understanding but that was completely ridiculous. I have flown to other countries alone. I regularly got on business trips for days at a time alone. I think I know how to not get murdered by now. Now she's upset with me. I know it's super petty to rant about it but the overprotective behavior has gotten so much worse since I moved back in with them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 01, 2019, 01:33:37 AM

I don't think it's pretty at all. You are young but you are grown and don't need your brother with you to go out. If I was in your shoes I wouldn't have told her my intentions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 01, 2019, 02:03:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:49:09 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/

Is that what you get when creative people are hungry? :lol:

Yes, if I see my significant other wrapped in one of these, it gives the words: "I desire you." A whole different meaning, doesn't it?
:yum: :let'seat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 01, 2019, 02:33:14 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 01, 2019, 01:33:37 AM
I don't think it's pretty at all. You are young but you are grown and don't need your brother with you to go out. If I was in your shoes I wouldn't have told her my intentions.

I was less of a, "I'm going to this place to pick up girls," and more of a, "hey this place looks cool, maybe I'll go next time I'm in Indy," conversation. I used to never worry about telling her my plans because it was fun to have someone to get excited with. Now I don't even want to talk about my trip to Europe with her anymore because it always gets ruined with the safety talk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 01, 2019, 03:28:46 AM

Petty... Not pretty. That came out wrong.

It's your life and you have to live it. Safety is important, but it's up to us to learn to live dangerously as safely as possible. To a certain extent, what mama don't know won't hurt her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:39:30 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 01, 2019, 01:13:34 AM
This is totally going to make me sound like a selfish child but I don't care. I finally had to put my foot down with my mom tonight. She's always been overprotective to the point of sheltering me my whole life. Usually I don't mind her worrying but now it's getting out of hand.

I've been wanting to start going out and maybe start casually dating again. Since Indiana isn't exactly teeming with lesbians I thought I would go to some gay bars down in Indianapolis. When I told my mom my plans to go out she got upset and told me that I can't go out by myself and that I need to take my brother with me. To a gay bar. Where I'm trying to get a date. Obviously I flat out refused, which upset her.

I try my best to be understanding but that was completely ridiculous. I have flown to other countries alone. I regularly got on business trips for days at a time alone. I think I know how to not get murdered by now. Now she's upset with me. I know it's super petty to rant about it but the overprotective behavior has gotten so much worse since I moved back in with them.

It's not petty at all, you're an adult now and it really is irritating when parents treat you like a child. Mothers will be mothers though, and some will worry even when you're well into adulthood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:40:20 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 01, 2019, 02:03:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:49:09 AM
Quote from: Davin on September 23, 2019, 08:43:50 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0018/4985/1939/products/unnamed-43_480x384.jpg?v=1566803409)
https://www.officialburritoblanket.com/

Is that what you get when creative people are hungry? :lol:
Yes, if I see my significant other wrapped in one of these, it gives the words: "I desire you." A whole different meaning, doesn't it?
:yum: :let'seat:

Indeed, heh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 06, 2019, 07:41:18 AM

Dave.
His birthday celebration would've been on Monday, October 07. He would've been 75.
--That's all.
:sad sigh:

This beer bottle label reminded me of him. El Dia de los Muertos.
(https://dashndelish.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hipstamaticphoto-563246308.730388.jpg)

"Cheers, Dave."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 06, 2019, 01:12:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 06, 2019, 07:41:18 AM
Dave.
His birthday celebration would've been on Monday, October 07. He would've been 75.
--That's all.
:sad sigh:

Good old Dave. :cow:
Why the cow?
It is known, cows can wave to people in the after life.
Apologies, it is known. :cow:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2019, 04:44:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 06, 2019, 07:41:18 AM
Dave.
His birthday celebration would've been on Monday, October 07. He would've been 75.
--That's all.
:sad sigh:

This beer bottle label reminded me of him. El Dia de los Muertos.
(https://dashndelish.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hipstamaticphoto-563246308.730388.jpg)

"Cheers, Dave."

:(

It still feels weird that Dave has gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 06, 2019, 05:31:43 PM

He was such a good guy and prolific poster, his absence is really noticeable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 06, 2019, 06:57:45 PM

*imbibes some red wine in his memory*

Here's to Dave. :blue tear:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on October 06, 2019, 10:08:13 PM

I's better have another (red) then. Cheers Dave🍷

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 06, 2019, 10:10:19 PM

I have a copy of Dave's eulogy. I still haven't been able to read it. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 07, 2019, 02:32:29 AM

We might have a wee dram of red wine around here. I buy a bottle every month or so. Not big on wine, but I'll tip one up in Dave's memory. I'd rather see him around than so many others! (not here, though- people here are either cool or gone- nice dichotomy!) ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM

I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2019, 08:11:04 PM

Great news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 08, 2019, 08:18:32 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM
I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

That's wonderful! Moving is such a headache, but the end result of being all settled in is one of the best feelings.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2019, 01:26:21 AM

Yeah ;D

I'm not too keen on apartments, instead I much prefer houses, but feel this place could be a good thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Red_Cloud on October 09, 2019, 05:35:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2019, 01:26:21 AM
Yeah ;D

I'm not too keen on apartments, instead I much prefer houses, but feel this place could be a good thing.

What you want is a tepee SP, as used by North American Indians of the Plains and Great Lakes regions.
What a wonderful way to have lived! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2019, 07:24:28 AM

Quote from: Red_Cloud on October 09, 2019, 05:35:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2019, 01:26:21 AM
Yeah ;D

I'm not too keen on apartments, instead I much prefer houses, but feel this place could be a good thing.

What you want is a tepee SP, as used by North American Indians of the Plains and Great Lakes regions.
What a wonderful way to have lived! :smilenod:

Here you go.

(https://goglamping.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/glamping-warwickshire-toasty-tipis-12-574x389.jpg)

The Toasty Tipi is a true one of a kind glamping experience (https://goglamping.net/glamping-warwickshire-toasty-tipis/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 02:41:12 PM

I think a yurt is a more practical way to live. I want one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 09, 2019, 03:25:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM
I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

How are you going to decorate? Do you like bright, bold colours?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM

I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2019, 07:35:04 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM
I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

:shocked: what with rolling with marines and trying Portuguese sausage I'm beginning to...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 09, 2019, 07:56:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 09, 2019, 07:35:04 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM
I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

:shocked: what with rolling with marines and trying Portuguese sausage I'm beginning to...

...think that jj is on his way to becoming The Most Interesting Man In The World."
(https://imgflip.com/s/meme/The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World.jpg)
:notsure:
Yes?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 08:01:08 PM

Quite possibly. I'm learning grappling, boxing, kickboxing, Portuguese, and have begun studying chess. I want to take up an instrument as well. I was thinking about a cheap piano but I'm drawn to the bass. *Thun Thun Thun Thun... Thun Thun Thun thun.... Boooooow....*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 09, 2019, 09:47:34 PM

One can purchase a "Bass Box" instead of hiring a bass player. It goes "Plink, plunk, plink, plunk ad infinitum, ad nauseum..." ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 10, 2019, 01:40:47 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 06, 2019, 10:10:19 PM
I have a copy of Dave's eulogy. I still haven't been able to read it. :-[

Understandable. My Dad's been dead nearly 10 years and I still haven't been able to watch the vid of his memorial service.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:08:14 AM

Quote from: Red_Cloud on October 09, 2019, 05:35:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 09, 2019, 01:26:21 AM
Yeah ;D

I'm not too keen on apartments, instead I much prefer houses, but feel this place could be a good thing.

What you want is a tepee SP, as used by North American Indians of the Plains and Great Lakes regions.
What a wonderful way to have lived! :smilenod:

:notsure: I don't know, Red Cloud. Doesn't look too roomy. I just keep imagining myself walking towards the edges and my face colliding with the "wall". Since I'm a naturally klutzy person it wouldn't work for me at all. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:09:58 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 09, 2019, 03:25:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM
I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

How are you going to decorate? Do you like bright, bold colours?

Depends. I like it as long as it doesn't feel too cartoony. I'm mostly into black, wood and silver (of course! :grin:).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:11:11 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM
I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

Never had that! But the Portuguese are famous for their food. Good food. :yum:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:12:20 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 08:01:08 PM
Quite possibly. I'm learning grappling, boxing, kickboxing, Portuguese, and have begun studying chess. I want to take up an instrument as well. I was thinking about a cheap piano but I'm drawn to the bass. *Thun Thun Thun Thun... Thun Thun Thun thun.... Boooooow....*

Go for the bass. :tellmemore:

:rockin':

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:06:35 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 09, 2019, 09:47:34 PM
One can purchase a "Bass Box" instead of hiring a bass player. It goes "Plink, plunk, plink, plunk ad infinitum, ad nauseum..." ;D

I wouldn't be hiring myself out. Any music I made would be for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:07:46 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:11:11 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM
I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

Never had that! But the Portuguese are famous for their food. Good food. :yum:

Apparently it's a staple of the Azores. According to her at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:08:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:12:20 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 08:01:08 PM
Quite possibly. I'm learning grappling, boxing, kickboxing, Portuguese, and have begun studying chess. I want to take up an instrument as well. I was thinking about a cheap piano but I'm drawn to the bass. *Thun Thun Thun Thun... Thun Thun Thun thun.... Boooooow....*

Go for the bass. :tellmemore:

:rockin':

Yes ma'am...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 04:13:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:07:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:11:11 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 06:00:21 PM
I had Portuguese charice sausage for the first time this morning. Man that was good.

Never had that! But the Portuguese are famous for their food. Good food. :yum:

Apparently it's a staple of the Azores. According to her at least.

Cool, lots of Azorians in southern Brazil, maybe I'll find some myself to try. :let'seat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 04:20:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:08:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:12:20 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 09, 2019, 08:01:08 PM
Quite possibly. I'm learning grappling, boxing, kickboxing, Portuguese, and have begun studying chess. I want to take up an instrument as well. I was thinking about a cheap piano but I'm drawn to the bass. *Thun Thun Thun Thun... Thun Thun Thun thun.... Boooooow....*

Go for the bass. :tellmemore:

:rockin':

Yes ma'am...

Heh, just a suggestion. :P ;)

Or...why not both? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:35:53 AM

I wonder if I could pull off a one-man-band thing and play both at the same time? Hmm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 04:38:56 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:35:53 AM
I wonder if I could pull off a one-man-band thing and play both at the same time? Hmm.

Worth a try, I think. :popcorn: What's the worst that can happen? :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:45:21 AM

Broken piano? Shattered bass? I'm sure it'll be fine...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 04:52:08 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 04:45:21 AM
Broken piano? Shattered bass? I'm sure it'll be fine...

It'll be fine, even if the instruments suffer erm, minor damage. ;D

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 10, 2019, 05:40:48 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:09:58 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 09, 2019, 03:25:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM
I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

How are you going to decorate? Do you like bright, bold colours?

Depends. I like it as long as it doesn't feel too cartoony. I'm mostly into black, wood and silver (of course! :grin:).

I was just wondering whether the Portuguese love of bright colours has influenced your taste in Brazil. When I travel there are some Portuguese TV channels in some hotels, and I always notice that the talk and game show sets are decorated in very bright, primary colours. The same goes for the clothing of the audiences. I assumed it was a Portuguese trait, because the opposite is true of French and German TV shows. I haven't seen much Scandinavian TV, but I would imagine they also favour more subdued schemes.

My own taste is mainly for black and white neutral schemes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Red_Cloud on October 10, 2019, 11:23:11 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:08:14 AM
:notsure: I don't know, Red Cloud. Doesn't look too roomy. I just keep imagining myself walking towards the edges and my face colliding with the "wall". Since I'm a naturally klutzy person it wouldn't work for me at all. ;D

Yippee! . . I have found you just the place you need SP. This roomy Gothic Mansion (https://i.ibb.co/BNW1SLB/Gothic-Mansion.jpg)
has all the mod cons, like this Iron Maiden.(https://i.ibb.co/M678Yc5/Iron-Maiden.jpg)
I have the caged variety, (https://i.ibb.co/1TS55n1/Caged.jpg)
which I got from Aldi some years ago. I keep it in my man cave, but you are most welcome to have it SP.
You could invite all us godless heathens to a huge house-warming party on Halloween. Its only 3 weeks away now isn't it?
I look forward to your invitation. :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 09:07:00 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 10, 2019, 05:40:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:09:58 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 09, 2019, 03:25:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2019, 07:24:58 PM
I'm moving out. Found this great 10th-floor apartment -- quieter and with a great view of the lake nearby -- but still walking distance from the bus stop and supermarket.

It's exciting but at the same time I hate the moving process, packing everything and filling the car with junk so I can take it over to the new place, then unpacking everything so the apartment feels like home.

How are you going to decorate? Do you like bright, bold colours?

Depends. I like it as long as it doesn't feel too cartoony. I'm mostly into black, wood and silver (of course! :grin:).

I was just wondering whether the Portuguese love of bright colours has influenced your taste in Brazil. When I travel there are some Portuguese TV channels in some hotels, and I always notice that the talk and game show sets are decorated in very bright, primary colours. The same goes for the clothing of the audiences. I assumed it was a Portuguese trait, because the opposite is true of French and German TV shows. I haven't seen much Scandinavian TV, but I would imagine they also favour more subdued schemes.

My own taste is mainly for black and white neutral schemes.

:notsure: Personally, I prefer more subdued traits myself, but I have seen some Brazilians dress in a way that would get others wondering if they were colourblind. But then again maybe they are, I can't say for sure. :sidesmile:

I haven't been to Portugal yet, so I don't really know if it's the case there as well, but here some cities are very colourful, like Olinda, with its rows of brightly coloured colonial houses:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/79/b2/8b/79b28b36e88b782b8db3066507fa58d9.jpg)

My mother loves bright colours...she painted the house she lives in yellow, with blue window frames, doors and gate. The house next door is bright purple. But that's a bit of an oddity in Porto Alegre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 09:08:39 PM

Quote from: Red_Cloud on October 10, 2019, 11:23:11 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 03:08:14 AM
:notsure: I don't know, Red Cloud. Doesn't look too roomy. I just keep imagining myself walking towards the edges and my face colliding with the "wall". Since I'm a naturally klutzy person it wouldn't work for me at all. ;D

Yippee! . . I have found you just the place you need SP. This roomy Gothic Mansion (https://i.ibb.co/BNW1SLB/Gothic-Mansion.jpg)
has all the mod cons, like this Iron Maiden.(https://i.ibb.co/M678Yc5/Iron-Maiden.jpg)

:notsure: Does it come in silver? :grin:

If I'm going to host a party everything's got to be perfect. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 10, 2019, 09:28:40 PM

I'm wondering how Buddy is getting on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2019, 09:38:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 10, 2019, 09:28:40 PM
I'm wondering how Buddy is getting on.

Me too. I'm hoping she's just been too busy these past few days...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 09:58:45 AM

QuoteIn the novelist's satirical reworking of Kafka's classic story, an insect wakes up to discover to its horror that it has turned into the prime minister...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/22/the-cockroach-an-extract-from-ian-mcewans-brexit-inspired-novella (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/22/the-cockroach-an-extract-from-ian-mcewans-brexit-inspired-novella)

Could be a new worldwide phenomenon.
I think it's an old one but becoming more prevalent due to the interaction of global warming and global dumbing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 01:08:02 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 09:58:45 AM
QuoteIn the novelist's satirical reworking of Kafka's classic story, an insect wakes up to discover to its horror that it has turned into the prime minister...

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/22/the-cockroach-an-extract-from-ian-mcewans-brexit-inspired-novella (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/22/the-cockroach-an-extract-from-ian-mcewans-brexit-inspired-novella)

Could be a new worldwide phenomenon.
I think it's an old one but becoming more prevalent due to the interaction of global warming and global dumbing.

:rofl: I love satire! I might buy a copy (if I find one in English ::) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 03:29:05 PM

Feels like a quiet Sunday...I guess the heat has people staying inside in the air-conditioned shade and not out on the streets where they will most likely melt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 12, 2019, 03:42:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 03:29:05 PM
Feels like a quiet Sunday...I guess the heat has people staying inside in the air-conditioned shade and not out on the streets where they will most likely melt.

Saturday. It's Saturday...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 03:43:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 12, 2019, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 03:29:05 PM
Feels like a quiet Sunday...I guess the heat has people staying inside in the air-conditioned shade and not out on the streets where they will most likely melt.

Saturday. It's Saturday...

JJ don't make me feel like the heat has fried my brain! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 03:49:59 PM

Don't mention Armenia.

What's that?

Nothen, it didn't happen so don't mention it or I'll have to kill you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 04:09:52 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 03:49:59 PM
Don't mention Armenia.

What's that?

Nothen, it didn't happen so don't mention it or I'll have to kill you.

What about Armenia? :popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 04:33:03 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 03:49:59 PM
Don't mention Armenia.

What's that?

Nothen, it didn't happen so don't mention it or I'll have to kill you.

What about Armenia? :popcorn:

Since you're asking it was the "the Ottoman government's systematic extermination of 700,000 to 1.5 million Armenians"

It's not polite to talk about it though.

Hitler knew of it, said something like "Who today remembers the Armenian extermination?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 05:08:48 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 04:33:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2019, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 12, 2019, 03:49:59 PM
Don't mention Armenia.

What's that?

Nothen, it didn't happen so don't mention it or I'll have to kill you.

What about Armenia? :popcorn:

Since you're asking it was the "the Ottoman government's systematic extermination of 700,000 to 1.5 million Armenians"

It's not polite to talk about it though.

Hitler knew of it, said something like "Who today remembers the Armenian extermination?"

Holy fuck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 02:39:43 AM

I think I might have destroyed my left knee. The sad thing is, if I wasn't paying for health insurance I might be able to afford a doctor. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 19, 2019, 02:27:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 02:39:43 AM
I think I might have destroyed my left knee. The sad thing is, if I wasn't paying for health insurance I might be able to afford a doctor. :(

That sucks JJ. Does it at least partially cover a visit?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 03:30:54 PM

The only thing I seem to get is a discount on emergency room visits. The actual bill has to be paid in full. So, they get almost $500 a month to do absolutely nothing. I don't understand it, but I will never have health insurance again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 19, 2019, 07:24:43 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 03:30:54 PM
The only thing I seem to get is a discount on emergency room visits. The actual bill has to be paid in full. So, they get almost $500 a month to do absolutely nothing. I don't understand it, but I will never have health insurance again.

That's insane. Is your insurance through your employer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 08:41:11 PM

Yeah, it's through work. Like I said, I really don't understand how it works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 19, 2019, 09:56:59 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 08:41:11 PM
Yeah, it's through work. Like I said, I really don't understand how it works.

My mom works for a health insurance company. If you want a second pair of eyes to go over anything let me know

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2019, 10:19:10 PM

i am offered health insurance through my company. it's three hundred dollars a week for me and my family, some $15,000 per year.

instead of paying that, i put two kids on university health insurance, skipped dental and vision, and found insurance on the open market for $550 per month that covers major medical for me, my wife, and three other kids.

people talk about the tax increase that universal healthcare would impose on people. unless my taxes increase more than $15,000, i would be money ahead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 20, 2019, 12:33:56 AM

Never get sick, never get hurt. It's a simple concept.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 20, 2019, 12:55:01 AM

that's the plan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 20, 2019, 03:34:08 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 19, 2019, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 19, 2019, 08:41:11 PM
Yeah, it's through work. Like I said, I really don't understand how it works.

My mom works for a health insurance company. If you want a second pair of eyes to go over anything let me know

I'm just over dealing with them. I'll fix myself, myself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 20, 2019, 03:35:30 AM

Quote from: No one on October 20, 2019, 12:33:56 AM
Never get sick, never get hurt. It's a simple concept.

Nothing wagered, nothing gained. I have a lot of gains I want to make and that means putting things on the line. In this case the thing is my body. It's not good for much anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2019, 06:38:25 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 20, 2019, 12:55:01 AM

that's the plan.

Through no fault of the camera that was probably the least exciting video I have seen in a while. I doubt that was the case for the rider! Were you the rider? Loved the Team Prehistoric name.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 20, 2019, 05:23:14 PM

lol

i have limited editing capacity. tht's a fifty five year old motorcycle setting the world speed record in 2018 at 134 mph, for any machine of its type.

if you slow it down you can see the flags go by on the right at the mile, and another set at the mile point five.

two months later it went 135.

got to work on video quality tho. yes thats me on it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 20, 2019, 11:50:51 PM

BR, The string thing on the right I would presume leads to a kill switch. Actually, if you fall off it wont' make a rats ass whether the engine stops or not. ....or is that a nitro switch?

I presume that these record attempts are for naked bikes only. ...........You fork legs are raised in the triple clamps which will change the rake and trail characteristics. Scary. What kind of tires are you risking your poor ass with? Way back in the day the Yamaha TZ750s were going faster than the tires could endure. They were super bad ass four cylinder two strokes. Pleased to say that GP and super bike tires are much better now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 21, 2019, 12:22:42 AM

i remember the TZ750s. state of the art. if you wanted to competitive, thats what you had to have. kenny roberts flat tracked one of those on dirt ovals until it was banned as too wickedly dangerous.

i run in a naked class, stock frame, gasoline. no aero, no nitrous, no nitromethane. a fairing would give 5 mph, and nitromethane machines like mine can go 175. but thats not what im looking for. the naked modified class is as simple as you can get, totally minimalist. therez satisfaction in going very very fast without the aids other people think essential.

the red wire on my machine leads to a deadman switch, as you figured out. on the left is a toggle- on, off. those and one 18-inch piece of wire leading to the magneto make up the entire electrical syztem.

tires on this run were continental street radials. lowering both front and rear the same kept rake and trail constant. since then i've changed the wheels to old 1980s japanese superbike front wheels, 17 inches. they take 22-inch goodyear automobile drag racing front tirez, which all by themzelves lower the machine quite a bit. givez meand some peace of mind, too, because the goodyears are rated to 300 mph.

right now the seat is only a about four inches higher than my knees, and i have perhaps an inch and a half of clearance under the pipes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 21, 2019, 10:37:03 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 20, 2019, 05:23:14 PM
lol

i have limited editing capacity. tht's a fifty five year old motorcycle setting the world speed record in 2018 at 134 mph, for any machine of its type.

if you slow it down you can see the flags go by on the right at the mile, and another set at the mile point five.

two months later it went 135.

got to work on video quality tho. yes thats me on it.

Well done!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 21, 2019, 07:34:12 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 20, 2019, 12:55:01 AM

that's the plan.

Balls of steel! Fastest I ever went on a motorcycle was 105, on my '68 Harley. That was when I was 20 and immortal. It was scary enough, especially as it was on a back country road (paved, of course).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 22, 2019, 12:02:46 AM

no no

the balls of steel award goes to this guy who showed up one day when my machine was still in its early stages.

(https://i.imgur.com/5fvBjyEl.jpg)

it's a 1950's ford 9N farm tractor with a an old ford flathead V8 installed, a period modification. those are boeing 747 front tires on it under the mudguards. he went 110 mph. originally it looked like this:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tractorshed.com%2Fgallery%2Fuptest%2Fa20407.jpg&hash=0baa21e75d05c5d3f424eb26334d7b96f4a92cee)

i came up later, and prayed please let me be faster than the tractor, please, please . . .

and i did 112, so i went home un-humiliated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 22, 2019, 03:07:37 PM

:lol: I've driven and repaired 9N tractors (back in the '70s). I wouldn't drive one over the top speed that a stock tractor would make, and then only on flat level ground. Which, I guess the salt flats qualify as. Takes all kinds, I guess.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 25, 2019, 01:29:35 PM

QuoteWho is to say that pleasure is useless

I don't know, you're confusing me. :unsure:

The definition of useful is that which leads to pleasure.

It is known.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2019, 08:01:18 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 25, 2019, 01:29:35 PM
QuoteWho is to say that pleasure is useless

I don't know, you're confusing me. :unsure:

The definition of useful is that which leads to pleasure.

It is known.

It is known. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 26, 2019, 02:25:34 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 25, 2019, 01:29:35 PM
QuoteWho is to say that pleasure is useless

I don't know, you're confusing me. :unsure:

The definition of useful is that which leads to pleasure.

It is known.

I'd say what is useful is what is beneficial, whether or not it's pleasurable. Dentistry springs immediately to mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 26, 2019, 03:04:32 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 26, 2019, 02:25:34 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 25, 2019, 01:29:35 PM
QuoteWho is to say that pleasure is useless

I don't know, you're confusing me. :unsure:

The definition of useful is that which leads to pleasure.

It is known.

I'd say what is useful is what is beneficial, whether or not it's pleasurable. Dentistry springs immediately to mind.

Hmm, that's an interesting point.
Yet, if you think about it and if you're a right thinking person, you'll agree dentistry is useful insomuch as it enables the pleasure of pain free eating.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 26, 2019, 03:47:58 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 26, 2019, 03:04:32 AM
Hmm, that's an interesting point.
Yet, if you think about it and if you're a right thinking person, you'll agree dentistry is useful insomuch as it enables the pleasure of pain free eating.

True, but there's often a lot of pain getting to that point so I think it's pretty much 6 of one and half dozen of the other. And here's something weird, I know people who actually prefer to live with a painful tooth than go to the dentist. It's not on point but I've always found that interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 26, 2019, 04:31:47 PM

Impostor syndrome is a bitch

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 26, 2019, 04:53:13 PM

Quote from: Buddy on October 26, 2019, 04:31:47 PM
Impostor syndrome is a bitch

Ye
https://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/peE3n75GdQ (https://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/peE3n75GdQ)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM

I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 27, 2019, 04:05:20 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM
I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

I think you should have been here in Johannesburg yesterday for the 2019 Gay Pride Festival.

(https://i.imgur.com/qtjYUwO.jpg)

It was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz South Africa.

(https://i.imgur.com/Q7OwnEo.jpg)

Not my photos, because I did not make it this year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 27, 2019, 04:39:05 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM
I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

If you want it get it.

ETA: Just don't like, assault anybody...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 27, 2019, 04:59:14 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 27, 2019, 04:39:05 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM
I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

If you want it get it.

ETA: Just don't like, assault anybody...

There's a whole ritual involved in the mating dance one does in a gay bar. The eyes play an important part, and how one makes eye contact can mean the difference between sleeping alone or not that night. For a quicky, in the darkroom at the back it's more of a free for all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 06:11:05 AM

For the first time ever I made the first move. And it was awesome. I'll definitely have to use this costume next Halloween

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 27, 2019, 06:24:16 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 06:11:05 AM
For the first time ever I made the first move. And it was awesome. I'll definitely have to use this costume next Halloween

Mazel tov.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2019, 07:40:43 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM
I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

Tease!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2019, 07:42:24 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 06:11:05 AM
For the first time ever I made the first move. And it was awesome. I'll definitely have to use this costume next Halloween

Double tease!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2019, 07:53:44 AM

Clocks went back overnight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on October 27, 2019, 08:14:36 AM

^
Yeah, and I gotta wait an extra hour for the start of the second Rugby World Cup semi final - Wales V South Africa.

England smashed the favourites, New Zealand, yesterday in a dominant display.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 27, 2019, 08:57:02 AM

Quote from: Siz on October 27, 2019, 08:14:36 AM
^
Yeah, and I gotta wait an extra hour for the start of the second Rugby World Cup semi final - Wales V South Africa.

England smashed the favourites, New Zealand, yesterday in a dominant display.

That was quite a match.

I want Wales to win. And then lose in the final :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on October 27, 2019, 09:25:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 27, 2019, 08:57:02 AM
Quote from: Siz on October 27, 2019, 08:14:36 AM
^
Yeah, and I gotta wait an extra hour for the start of the second Rugby World Cup semi final - Wales V South Africa.

England smashed the favourites, New Zealand, yesterday in a dominant display.

That was quite a match.

I want Wales to win. And then lose in the final :D

Ditto.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 27, 2019, 02:40:30 PM

the bezt halloween party i ever went to was in beatty, nevada. people drove 150 miles to the place because it was the closest bar

i tried to set up the glaciologizt from china with a chicken, but he ran out the door. language difficulties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 03:19:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 27, 2019, 07:42:24 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 06:11:05 AM
For the first time ever I made the first move. And it was awesome. I'll definitely have to use this costume next Halloween

Double tease!!

Haha don't get too excited. Nothing NSFW happened, but I did get my kiss from two cute girls at once so my expectations were exceeded.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 27, 2019, 08:11:32 PM

Wild thang! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2019, 01:28:29 PM

I have been hooked by the Aldi WIGIG offers. 2 this week. A spotting scope (https://www.maginon.com/maginon-20-60x60) for £25 and a 4MP PIR (IR) triggered wildlife camera (https://www.maginon.com/maginon-wk-4-hdw-wifi) video and still, £65.

The scope is more than adequate for the money and the times I'll use it. And I can't wait to set the camera up to spy on my pond, squirrel and bird feeders!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 01:45:37 PM

I love how they describe Scopes and whatnot as rubber "armored".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2019, 01:50:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 01:45:37 PM
I love how they describe Scopes and whatnot as rubber "armored".

Marketing!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 02:35:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 02, 2019, 01:50:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 01:45:37 PM
I love how they describe Scopes and whatnot as rubber "armored".

Marketing!!!

I suppose it's better than saying they dip it in hot snot that sets up to a squishy consistency...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 02, 2019, 02:48:38 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 02:35:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 02, 2019, 01:50:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 02, 2019, 01:45:37 PM
I love how they describe Scopes and whatnot as rubber "armored".

Marketing!!!

I suppose it's better than saying they dip it in hot snot that sets up to a squishy consistency...

You're learning!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 02, 2019, 10:25:00 PM

Red_Cloud.
Where did he go?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on November 03, 2019, 06:16:46 AM

Quote from: Buddy on October 27, 2019, 01:44:21 AM
I'm three drinks in at this gay bar Halloween party and looking very cute. If I don't get kissed tonight I will be severely disappointed

Hope you did!
Also hope you don't mind me asking, but since you mentioned you were gay before but also dated at least one guy, what do you consider yourself? Gay? Bi? Shut the fuck up Firebird?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 03, 2019, 06:56:29 PM

I don't mind question firebird. :) I had come out as lesbian before I met my ex and when I did meet him I thought maybe I was bi instead. After being with him for a while I learned that I was definitely not bi. It's the main reason why we split

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 04, 2019, 01:21:53 AM

Buddy, You are definitely cool with us no matter which way you go. But you already knew that didn't you?

I was watching MSNBC on Halloween night. Rachael Maddow began her program by saying that she has dressed in her Halloween costume. She was wearing what she always wears, black dress, very little jewelry and minimum make up. She said that she had "dressed as a middle aged, overweight, lesbian". That cracked me up funny as it must have done for her legion of viewers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 04, 2019, 05:42:54 AM

^Now that is what I call a sense of humour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on November 05, 2019, 03:55:08 AM

Quote from: Buddy on November 03, 2019, 06:56:29 PM
I don't mind question firebird. :) I had come out as lesbian before I met my ex and when I did meet him I thought maybe I was bi instead. After being with him for a while I learned that I was definitely not bi. It's the main reason why we split

Glad you feel more certain about who you are. Sucks that you had to break up with him, but I hope it wasn't too painful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 08:50:52 AM

Mormons killed in Mexico.

Am I going to be the interviewer or the Mormonish family friend?

You can be the interviewer.

Nine members of a family from a Mormon community were killed.

Yes, terrible, those beautiful little children.

But some survived in another car.

Yes, praise the lord.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 06, 2019, 01:37:34 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 08:50:52 AM
Mormons killed in Mexico.

Am I going to be the interviewer or the Mormonish family friend?

You can be the interviewer.

Nine members of a family from a Mormon community were killed.

Yes, terrible, those beautiful little children.

But some survived in another car.

Yes, praise the lord.

Why were you there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 01:52:30 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 06, 2019, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 08:50:52 AM
Mormons killed in Mexico.

Am I going to be the interviewer or the Mormonish family friend?

You can be the interviewer.

Nine members of a family from a Mormon community were killed.

Yes, terrible, those beautiful little children.

But some survived in another car.

Yes, praise the lord.

Why were you there?

To be the Mormon that ~~thanked~~ praised god for sparing some whilst others were slaughtered.

She sounded like a lovely person, maybe I shouldn't mock her coping mechanism...
Maybe we should.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 06, 2019, 04:36:21 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 06, 2019, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 06, 2019, 08:50:52 AM
Mormons killed in Mexico.

Am I going to be the interviewer or the Mormonish family friend?

You can be the interviewer.

Nine members of a family from a Mormon community were killed.

Yes, terrible, those beautiful little children.

But some survived in another car.

Yes, praise the lord.

Why were you there?

To be the Mormon that ~~thanked~~ praised god for sparing some whilst others were slaughtered.

She sounded like a lovely person, maybe I shouldn't mock her coping mechanism...
Maybe we should.

I'm not going to mock someone who has suffered a tragedy. I simply question the wisdom of being in a place where you know you have dangerous people out to get you. They were sitting ducks for these psychopaths. It borders on being naive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 06, 2019, 08:50:23 PM

hard to escape them. i used to camp on the beach at puerto penasco, in northern sonora. little town, dirt roads, small shops. several hours from phoenix.

multiple shooting there earlier this year. two dead, three injured. looks a lot like the mormon thing.

https://www.kyma.com/news/two-dead-and-three-injured-following-shooting-in-rocky-point/724295860

people get shot just about everywhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 07, 2019, 02:06:15 PM

Fire. About 1pm there was smoke nearby to the north with a northerly breeze blowing.
Went around the corner to talk the fireys, "should I be worried?"
No, not particularly but with the stay vigilant proviso.
I came home and things weren't looking to good so I started getting stuff ready for an exit.
Low flames appeared at back of my land, 100m away, time to start moving stuff into the car.
Flames are level with my shed, climbing high into the tall eucalypts.
Time for expletives and a last rush to the car.
Spent some time up the road a bit, meet my wife.
Go to have a look at the chard remains of our house and hallelujah, it still stands, it's a miracle, ALL the fieries say so, come back in a couple of hours.
Off to the sanctuary that is Macdonalds, a km or two away.
Sit in the shade on some artificial grass watching the smoke and the ubiquitous phone, our house is a new media star.
Eat some Macas, wasn't bad actually but we probly didn't need the large chips but it was the dollar deal of the day.

Back home, plan is go stay with my daughter, seek sanctuary as climate change refugees, the air is FOWL!.
The fieries say we should stay and keep watch overnight so we're staying, did I mention the air is fowl?
My nice newish metal 6x6m garage is all warped, most that was in it is cactus.
My 16 ft pink plastic sea kayak is no more, haven't even identified its remains yet.
The scene is apocalyptic, patches of orange in the night, occasionally a tree will fall.
We had this feature, a five foot across log, old, old, solid serious red hardwood, that's going to burn for a while.
Put the vegies I peeled ready for dinner in the fridge for tommorow, YE! the electricity still works, praise the lord.
Theirs fire trucks in the drive way for hours, they go away and my wife calls them back cause the evil orange is growing next door, they stay an hour and go again.
It's Thursday night, get sozzled and watch a TV series night. We've finished Killing Eve so we're on to Dirk Gently, the Douglas Adams character.
That's done though and I'm alone, doing the long night watch for the dreaded orange.
The air is fowl.
My years supply of beer stored in my subfloor was saved.
Praise the lord.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 07, 2019, 02:36:00 PM

Well, that was an eventful several hours. Very happy to hear that you and yours are OK, and that your abode still stands! :yes!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 07, 2019, 02:41:43 PM

Lucky you! Fires are everywhere here in southern California. I haven't had to sweat it, yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 07, 2019, 03:06:39 PM

Wow that was a near thing!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 07, 2019, 03:12:28 PM

I did the rounds, whistling Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.
I met the neighbour that's seldom there, we're going to barbecue.
My metal garage still stands, but not at the same angles the designer intended.
I've got a locked metal filing cabinet in it I keep my power tools in, I thought they might be alright, the filing cabinet still stands!
There's an aluminium ladder up against the back of the garage, the top half is melted away, it's gone.
Maybe my Makita belt sander, planer, drill, my little Husky chain saw are interesting melded copper and plastic blobs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 07, 2019, 04:32:44 PM

eucalyptus are not good neighbors.

good deal on surviving.

did it burn away the fuel around your place or are you still at risk?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 07, 2019, 04:44:39 PM

I don't think we are at risk, it's cold.
Much fuel was burnt away, there's still scrunchy leaves out there though.
It's going to be a hot day, 34C but we're safer than we were yesterday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 07, 2019, 05:30:20 PM

You should write a book. Always capitalize on near tragedy.

And why were there so many FOWL in the air? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 07, 2019, 09:39:03 PM

Good to hear that everyone is fine, Bad Penny II. The whole thing sounds scary. :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 10:22:06 PM

Wow BPII! What a scare! Glad you're ok

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 07, 2019, 10:38:16 PM

Dammit BPII... Dammit.
...And other ineloquent expressions of horror/sadness/concern...

But also this:

Glad we didn't lose you. Could you pre-write some posts for submission in the event of Bad Penny being spent?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 07, 2019, 11:10:51 PM

That sounds like it was close. Stay safe down there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 08, 2019, 09:06:43 AM

Thanks to those who expressed concern and to those who didn't, you're on my list.

Quote from: Siz on November 07, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Could you pre-write some posts for submission in the event of Bad Penny being spent?

Well I am past my prime anyway.
In case of my demise I suggest someone just inserts old random posts of mine.
They're unlikely to be relevant but I don't think anyone will notice any difference.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 08, 2019, 01:53:08 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 08, 2019, 09:06:43 AM
Thanks to those who expressed concern and to those who didn't, you're on my list.

Quote from: Siz on November 07, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
Could you pre-write some posts for submission in the event of Bad Penny being spent?

Well I am past my prime anyway.
In case of my demise I suggest someone just inserts old random posts of mine.
They're unlikely to be relevant but I don't think anyone will notice any difference.

Past your prime what?

Relevance is entirely overrated. And besides, you can't be expected to jump for clients who don't pay on time.

I'll do my best not to notice for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 01:38:17 AM

An older Asian woman has been hitting on me whenever I go to Target. It's a strange feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 10, 2019, 01:57:15 AM

JJ, Unless the older Asian woman is a geriatric case, perhaps you should respond in a positive way. Even if she is a geriatric she might become a friendly, wise, and perhaps valuable friend. Your call.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 02:20:34 AM

She's not geriatric. Frickin cougar, honestly. I might just give it a shot. What can it hurt?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 10, 2019, 03:31:23 AM

My experiences with cougars were rewarding. Yep, I have been attacked by one or more of them....I am pleased to say. ( well not lately because there can be no nubile women older than me.......sigh.)

If you are a nautical person you will be familiar with the expression: having your pole varnished. Enough said. If an old fashioned taxidermest it is : having your horn scraped. In your case, as a mechanical person, it might be; checking someones oil. ....... Dammit, I fear that I have lapsed into some sort of prurient impropriety. I will try to behave after this.... I promise. fingers crossed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 03:44:20 AM

In my active years I was a magnet for Asians, who were constantly hitting on me. This was no problem for me, because I am mainly attracted to smooth young Asians guys. I have always wondered why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners, with some guys liking bears, others like otters, while people like me have a taste for Asian twinks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:08:49 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 03:44:20 AM
In my active years I was a magnet for Asians, who were constantly hitting on me. This was no problem for me, because I am mainly attracted to smooth young Asians guys. I have always wondered why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners, with some guys liking bears, others like otters, while people like me have a taste for Asian twinks.

I have also wondered about why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners. I prefer Latino men. Brown is Beautiful. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 04:21:18 AM

Otters...?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 04:22:17 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 03:44:20 AM
In my active years I was a magnet for Asians, who were constantly hitting on me. This was no problem for me, because I am mainly attracted to smooth young Asians guys. I have always wondered why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners, with some guys liking bears, others like otters, while people like me have a taste for Asian twinks.
I have also wondered about why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners. I prefer Latino men. Brown is Beautiful. :tellmemore:

I can understand that. I once knew (yes, in that sense) a Peruvian guy in Paris, who claimed to be of genuine Inca descent. He certainly looked the part with his high cheek bones and beautiful golden-brown skin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:24:50 AM

The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:42:38 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 04:22:17 AM
...He certainly looked the part with his high cheek bones and beautiful golden-brown skin.

Quote from: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:24:50 AM
The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/8599601e72d0fac95cdbf6396094687f/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:44:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 04:21:18 AM
Otters...?

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:52:06 AM

I'm guessing if bears are big hairy men, otters are very small hairy men.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 04:55:40 AM

Quote from: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:52:06 AM
I'm guessing if bears are big hairy men, otters are very small hairy men.

Sounds reasonable, but I don't feel brace enough to Google"gay otter" and find out for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 05:40:10 AM

Quote from: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:52:06 AM
I'm guessing if bears are big hairy men, otters are very small hairy men.

Spot on.

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 05:42:09 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 04:55:40 AM
Quote from: No one on November 10, 2019, 04:52:06 AM
I'm guessing if bears are big hairy men, otters are very small hairy men.

Sounds reasonable, but I don't feel brace enough to Google"gay otter" and find out for sure.

:snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2019, 05:42:31 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 03:44:20 AM
In my active years I was a magnet for Asians, who were constantly hitting on me. This was no problem for me, because I am mainly attracted to smooth young Asians guys. I have always wondered why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners, with some guys liking bears, others like otters, while people like me have a taste for Asian twinks.
I have also wondered about why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners. I prefer Latino men. Brown is Beautiful. :tellmemore:

Attraction is weird. It's a running joke at work that I might be a narcissist because every woman I find attractive is small with short dark hair. Bonus if there's dark lipstick.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 05:55:27 AM

Quote from: Buddy on November 10, 2019, 05:42:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 10, 2019, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 03:44:20 AM
In my active years I was a magnet for Asians, who were constantly hitting on me. This was no problem for me, because I am mainly attracted to smooth young Asians guys. I have always wondered why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners, with some guys liking bears, others like otters, while people like me have a taste for Asian twinks.
I have also wondered about why we have such different preferences in our choice of sex partners. I prefer Latino men. Brown is Beautiful. :tellmemore:

Attraction is weird. It's a running joke at work that I might be a narcissist because every woman I find attractive is small with short dark hair. Bonus if there's dark lipstick.

Opposites, in my case. I am a mesomorphic, fairly hairy white who is attracted to slightly built, smooth Asian guys. By the grace of the universe they are also attracted to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2019, 05:59:25 AM

Wanna send some of that universe grace my way? I've given up on Tinder and somehow it seems as though every lesbian in my area is already taken.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 06:16:26 AM

Quote from: Buddy on November 10, 2019, 05:59:25 AM
Wanna send some of that universe grace my way? I've given up on Tinder and somehow it seems as though every lesbian in my area is already taken.

Well, it is so weird. I'll confess that I looked in the mirror one day after my divorce and told myself I was going to be very lonely. By some miracle I was totally wrong and had an incredible run for many years. In fact, I was extremely promiscuous, and how I remained negative is a mystery to me. My goal was to remain single and sleep with as many as I could to make up for lost time, because I was never unfaithful when I was married. That was immature, but that's how I behaved. Perhaps the secret of "success" is to be determined to remain uninvolved and not to project a vibe of desperation to meet a life partner. My friends and I once tried to work out how many one night stands we had through the years, and the numbers were astonishing. No wonder we have a bad reputation with the straights.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:17:50 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 01:38:17 AM
An older Asian woman has been hitting on me whenever I go to Target. It's a strange feeling.

Take the baseball bat off her!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:21:01 AM

i grew up in southeast asia, and imprinted on chinese and tall indian women

so i came to america and married a short blond nordic

go figure

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:24:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 02:20:34 AM
She's not geriatric. Frickin cougar, honestly. I might just give it a shot. What can it hurt?

She turns out to be an old style witch and poisons you and then cuts out your heart to send to her relatives in China as an aphrodisiac for her 100 year old great grandfather.

Seriously, don't play with peoples affections unless you are prepared to fall for them or them for you. If it ends up one sided somebody will get hurt. But you know that already. That said you're both adults and presumably both single. Just take responsibility for your actions and be scrupulous honest about them. That way asymmetric relationships can just about work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 10:01:29 AM

Darwin designed people so the maximum number of people could attain a partner who is highly attractive. The Objective People Attractiveness Rating Agency rates a person as a five. Another 5 rated person with a preference for that persons type may rate them as an 8.5. If both have preference for the others look they get a bargain, hence the potential for maximum happiness.

Ye but humans are screwed up, a person may lack self confidence so go for someone they don't rate highly, someone else may have rated them high, the potential for max happiness is lost.

Oh ye, it does fall down a bit there, but that's not Darwin's fault.

You'd think there'd only be one perfect example of a thing but I don't think that applies to woman, there's many very different looks that are just absolutely perfect.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 06:46:09 PM

I just got volunteered for a Thanksgiving Day charity strength training event. They don't realize how wimpy I am.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 11, 2019, 12:18:51 AM

My mom and I are visiting my SIL and nephew to help out while my brother is on a business trip. This poor kid is so confused because I look like my brother but not quite.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 10:16:07 PM

:banging head: I have a love-hate relationship with Google Translate. On one hand it makes life easier and more time-efficient but on the other it really muddles my mind. I guess it's because when I add a phrase in Portuguese it makes sense, so the output in English also seems to make sense sometimes, at least momentarily. However, all it takes is getting up to fetch a glass of water and coming back to notice that it's a really weird looking phrase in English! ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 12, 2019, 03:25:40 AM

That reminds me of when I taught school (math and physics) many years ago, and I thought that a person who was fluent in both (American) English and German should be able to translate concepts that the German physics teachers were bringing to the American physics teachers. Boy, was I wrong. It ended up being a three-way between the German physics teacher, the translator, and me, the American physics teacher. She would translate something, and I'd consider what was likely meant (because words in physics have a different definition from the rest of the world a lot of times, it seems), and then ask for clarification through the interpreter. When I look at Google translate, that's what it reminds me of. I was under the impression that when I majored in physics at the university that I had to study two years of either German or Russian, but it would appear that I completely skated out of that requirement. I did take a semester of conversational French (because it was the only foreign language offered in summer school the year that I was able to fit it into my schedule); the only thing I remember now is the prof talking about "voulez-vous", which was a thing that women always got asked- "do you want to...?" :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM

So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 12, 2019, 05:06:28 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

Gosh, you had me going there for a while (wipes brow). It could be the theme of a good new thread: "Remembering guys I've had deep and meaningful relationships with for an hour or two."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 05:07:03 AM

You should start a wine blog. Or write romance novels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 05:15:54 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 12, 2019, 05:06:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

Gosh, you had me going there for a while (wipes brow). It could be the theme of a good new thread: "Remembering guys I've had deep and meaningful relationships with for an hour or two."

Quote from: jumbojak on November 12, 2019, 05:07:03 AM
You should start a wine blog. Or write romance novels.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgiphygifs.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fmedia%2F3i7zenReaUuI0%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=eff02dbcf36e5ce7540ff5185822dcd2f7a2dec3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 12, 2019, 05:45:19 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 12, 2019, 05:06:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

Gosh, you had me going there for a while (wipes brow). It could be the theme of a good new thread: "Remembering guys I've had deep and meaningful relationships with for an hour or two."

Ye I was wondering what was going on, why is she out looking for love? I was wondering what happened to Mag's "my man."
I was ready to change his designation from "Most Respected Significant Other of a HAFer" to UTTER UTTER BASTARD! along with Ali and Juliet's UTTER UTTER BASTARDS.
Glad we didn't have to do that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on November 12, 2019, 08:22:16 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 12, 2019, 05:45:19 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 12, 2019, 05:06:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

Gosh, you had me going there for a while (wipes brow). It could be the theme of a good new thread: "Remembering guys I've had deep and meaningful relationships with for an hour or two."

Ye I was wondering what was going on, why is she out looking for love? I was wondering what happened to Mag's "my man."
I was ready to change his designation from "Most Respected Significant Other of a HAFer" to UTTER UTTER BASTARD! along with Ali and Juliet's UTTER UTTER BASTARDS.
Glad we didn't have to do that.

Glad you didn't mention the Lion-tamer... ;)

Ali's moved on happily, it appears. Haven't heard anything of Juliet for a while... but she's determined, of course, so should be fine...!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 08:34:08 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 12, 2019, 05:45:19 AM
...I was wondering what happened to Mag's "my man."
I was ready to change his designation from "Most Respected Significant Other of a HAFer" to UTTER UTTER BASTARD!
...

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 11:06:51 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

That's brilliant, Mags! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 12:09:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

1986 waz very good, if you can still find any

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:19:07 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 11:06:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

That's brilliant, Mags! :lol:

Thank you.
:boaterhat:
:snicker:
The words people use to describe everything about wine sounds like they're in love with someone. ::)

I enjoy writing about my wine. Remember this one from 2017? :grin:

Quote from: Magdalena on January 15, 2017, 12:40:48 AM
I spent the whole night with a young one from Argentina. :sad sigh:

He was young and robust, not smooth at all, a bit rough. Not refined and a little bit immature. Muscular and vigorous, very powerful body. Intellectually satisfying, but flamboyant and arrogant, in one word, "opulent." Good looking, but more like man-ballerina. Dumb, which is typical of those who are too young.

No cashmere in my mouth either. Let's just say, "took up all the room in my mouth and hanged in awkward places."

From now on, I will only spend the night with those who are more mature. They seem to be more elegant. They are more refined and harmonious. They can be lively and some even have vitality, but they are mellow, delicate and smooth.

I learned my lesson the hard way. :pensive:
From now on, only mature and noble Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. :-\

By the way, these are the "thick and slow legs" I was talking about:
(https://wine4soul.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/winelegs1.jpg)

And...

Swirling wine:
"...making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious."
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3sdxFAXn6pj4jqOa18/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:29:02 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 12:09:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

1986 waz very good, if you can still find any

You know...My friend gave me a bottle of wine from 1986. :grin:
On a Sunday night, she said, "I was saving it for a special occasion but you can have it." I said, "Wow! Thanks!"
The next day I said to my man, "It's Monday, that's a special occasion, right?" :grin:
We opened it, but unfortunately, it had not been stored the way it should have so it tasted like vinegar. :cryandrun:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 05:00:30 PM

remember that guy who bought the bottle of wine from thomas jefferson's cellar, put down when jefferson was still alive?

paid $200,000 for it at auction. was showing it off at a party afterwards and dropped it. broke open and spilled.

so as i recall, he got down on his hands and knees and sucked it out of the carpet so he would at least have been able to drink some.

didn't mention the taste, curiously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 05:58:04 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 05:00:30 PM
remember that guy who bought the bottle of wine from thomas jefferson's cellar, put down when jefferson was still alive?

paid $200,000 for it at auction. was showing it off at a party afterwards and dropped it. broke open and spilled.

so as i recall, he got down on his hands and knees and sucked it out of the carpet so he would at least have been able to drink some.

didn't mention the taste, curiously.

:lol:
Poor guy.
No, I don't remember him.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/full/9279259648/h4F1F75F6/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 08:20:34 PM

no mention of the carpet

http://www.grocerywine.net/2009/06/most-expensive-broken-bottle-of-wine-or-one-more-reason-to-drink-your-wine-as-soon-as-you-get-home/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 09:03:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:19:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 11:06:51 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:58:53 AM
So, again, I spent the whole night with a California Native. Last time it was with an Argentinian or was it an Italian? I can't remember. :headscratch:

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Very mature, aggresive and sweet. Wasn't "green" or too young and immature --which is not good. Had personality, substance, and integrity. Thick and slow legs, --And you guys know what they say about that type, right? :lol:
No? :sadcheer:
Oh. :(
--It's just something you're either gonna enjoy or hate.

Anyways...
I said, "Shall we dance?"
I felt like swirling --with such strong body who wouldn't? I didn't want to be arrogant and showy. You know, didn't want to be making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious.

After that, my senses were tingling and we kissed. Very full and generous in my mouth. Perfect harmony, powerful feeling. The word, "lingers" comes to mind. I was in love. Smelled great too. A bit of tobacco, butterscotch, mocha, and chocolate. :tellmemore:

Anyways,
Certainly made me feel warm and relaxed. I was telling my man about it, he said: "Put a cork in it, and go to sleep." I did. :sad sigh:

-- I'll just finish my bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon tomorrow.

That's brilliant, Mags! :lol:
Thank you.
:boaterhat:
:snicker:
The words people use to describe everything about wine sounds like they're in love with someone. ::)

I enjoy writing about my wine. Remember this one from 2017? :grin:

Quote from: Magdalena on January 15, 2017, 12:40:48 AM
I spent the whole night with a young one from Argentina. :sad sigh:

He was young and robust, not smooth at all, a bit rough. Not refined and a little bit immature. Muscular and vigorous, very powerful body. Intellectually satisfying, but flamboyant and arrogant, in one word, "opulent." Good looking, but more like man-ballerina. Dumb, which is typical of those who are too young.

No cashmere in my mouth either. Let's just say, "took up all the room in my mouth and hanged in awkward places."

From now on, I will only spend the night with those who are more mature. They seem to be more elegant. They are more refined and harmonious. They can be lively and some even have vitality, but they are mellow, delicate and smooth.

I learned my lesson the hard way. :pensive:
From now on, only mature and noble Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. :-\

By the way, these are the "thick and slow legs" I was talking about:
(https://wine4soul.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/winelegs1.jpg)

And...

Swirling wine:
"...making grandiose motions like I'm getting ready to lasso a bull or something like that— it can be seen as a bit obnoxious."
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3sdxFAXn6pj4jqOa18/giphy.gif)

Yes, I remember that other post :grin: You should write more of these wine stories. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2019, 02:56:09 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2019, 09:03:21 PM
Yes, I remember that other post :grin: You should write more of these wine stories. :smilenod:

I don't know, the wine has to inspire me. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2019, 02:59:24 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 12, 2019, 08:20:34 PM
no mention of the carpet

http://www.grocerywine.net/2009/06/most-expensive-broken-bottle-of-wine-or-one-more-reason-to-drink-your-wine-as-soon-as-you-get-home/

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgiphygifs.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fmedia%2FADr35Z4TvATIc%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=f770f70dd9c593dd784feda367324b18f3ed6236)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2019, 11:23:11 PM

I haven't been feeling too well this past week. A bit depressed. I think I'll take the day off tomorrow and sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 19, 2019, 11:48:04 PM

I am going to be concerned about your emotional state Silver. You do have a lot on your plate and perhaps even more than you have revealed to your forum family. If it matters, you can be sure that there are a lot of us who admire and love you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 01:26:28 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2019, 11:48:04 PM
I am going to be concerned about your emotional state Silver. You do have a lot on your plate and perhaps even more than you have revealed to your forum family. If it matters, you can be sure that there are a lot of us who admire and love you.

Thanks, but no need to worry, Icarus. Really. I'll get through this. I don't know what exactly is causing me to feel down these past few days...perhaps it's everything, all at once. :sadcheer: Or nothing in particular. I feel like I can't pinpoint the problem(s) and because I can't see them clearly, I can't solve them. :(

Hopefully a day's rest is what I need. It's only Tuesday but it's been a long week (worked full-time this weekend).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 20, 2019, 02:46:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2019, 11:23:11 PM
I haven't been feeling too well this past week. A bit depressed. I think I'll take the day off tomorrow and sleep.

I hope a day off with lots of rest will do the trick and you will feel much better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 20, 2019, 06:50:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 01:26:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2019, 11:48:04 PM
I am going to be concerned about your emotional state Silver. You do have a lot on your plate and perhaps even more than you have revealed to your forum family. If it matters, you can be sure that there are a lot of us who admire and love you.

Thanks, but no need to worry, Icarus. Really. I'll get through this. I don't know what exactly is causing me to feel down these past few days...perhaps it's everything, all at once. :sadcheer: Or nothing in particular. I feel like I can't pinpoint the problem(s) and because I can't see them clearly, I can't solve them. :(

Hopefully a day's rest is what I need. It's only Tuesday but it's been a long week (worked full-time this weekend).

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 20, 2019, 08:19:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 01:26:28 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 19, 2019, 11:48:04 PM
I am going to be concerned about your emotional state Silver. You do have a lot on your plate and perhaps even more than you have revealed to your forum family. If it matters, you can be sure that there are a lot of us who admire and love you.

Thanks, but no need to worry, Icarus. Really. I'll get through this. I don't know what exactly is causing me to feel down these past few days...perhaps it's everything, all at once. :sadcheer: Or nothing in particular. I feel like I can't pinpoint the problem(s) and because I can't see them clearly, I can't solve them. :(

Hopefully a day's rest is what I need. It's only Tuesday but it's been a long week (worked full-time this weekend).

Take a break. You can't save the world on you own :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 11:28:54 AM

Yeah, I think I'll binge on Netflix today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 20, 2019, 05:18:46 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 11:28:54 AM
Yeah, I think I'll binge on Netflix today.

That sounds like a good plan. Comedy specials are fun to watch without having to think too hard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 09:05:39 PM

Quote from: Buddy on November 20, 2019, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2019, 11:28:54 AM
Yeah, I think I'll binge on Netflix today.

That sounds like a good plan. Comedy specials are fun to watch without having to think too hard.

I'll have to leave binge-watching to Plan B, for another day. Slept all through this one. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 09:17:18 PM

yoiu know what?

sleep is a wonderful de-stresser.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 20, 2019, 11:05:42 PM

You must have pretty burned out, to sleep like that. Feel better, now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2019, 12:11:22 AM

Yes, I feel better now. I've even been able to add a bit to my master's thesis which is due in February or March, so I'm feeling uncharacteristically productive today. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 21, 2019, 12:14:13 AM

Dermatitis is on my mind today. It looks like I slept on a fire ant's nest. Gotta keep going though... *Sigh*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 21, 2019, 02:19:49 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:19:07 PM. . . By the way, these are the "thick and slow legs" I was talking about:
(https://wine4soul.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/winelegs1.jpg)

Here's a video for you, Magdalena, and anybody else who's ever wondered about the legs of wine. :sidesmile:

She insists on talking about "tears," which I find slightly annoying, but will happily overlook because as she notes at the start, she's not a wine drinker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2019, 04:37:06 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 21, 2019, 02:19:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2019, 04:19:07 PM. . . By the way, these are the "thick and slow legs" I was talking about:
(https://wine4soul.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/winelegs1.jpg)

Here's a video for you, Magdalena, and anybody else who's ever wondered about the legs of wine. :sidesmile:

She insists on talking about "tears," which I find slightly annoying, but will happily overlook because as she notes at the start, she's not a wine drinker.

Cool video.
Thanks, Recusant!
I've always wondered about the legs of wine. I'm always staring at them. :shifty:
Wine Tears? Yeah, that doesn't sound right. Also, I had no idea whiskey had legs as well. I guess you learn something new every day. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 22, 2019, 04:07:31 AM

A ~~Somalier~~ booze expert once told me that the "Legs" in whisky is to be avoided when possible. He told me that it is Fusel oil produced with amyl alcohol during fermentation. That component influences taste and may be part of the cause of hangovers.

It is easy to see if the booze bottle is of clear glass or plastic. Shake the bottle and then let it rest. The legs do look a bit oily. Buy the bottle or brand that has the least evidence of that phenomena?

I have no idea whether this is good information. Perhaps some of my more sophisticated friends can enlighten me. I plead my case for the chemical analysis to, who else but, Hermes

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 22, 2019, 05:49:23 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 22, 2019, 04:07:31 AM
A ~~Somalier~~ booze expert once told me that the "Legs" in whisky is to be avoided when possible. He told me that it is Fusel oil produced with amyl alcohol during fermentation. That component influences taste and may be part of the cause of hangovers.

It is easy to see if the booze bottle is of clear glass or plastic. Shake the bottle and then let it rest. The legs do look a bit oily. Buy the bottle or brand that has the least evidence of that phenomena?

I have no idea whether this is good information. Perhaps some of my more sophisticated friends can enlighten me. I plead my case for the chemical analysis to, who else but, Hermes

I cannot confirm the truth of that personally. but I was told the same by my now-deceased organic chemistry professor when I was an undergraduate in another life. I can only assume that it is correct.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 25, 2019, 02:51:38 AM

Mags: Please translate these words for me....Mara Salvatrucha. I read that somewhere. I was told that is the MS13 abbreviation. Just curiosity about words that are not in my vocabulary. The few Spanish words that I know are profanities.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 25, 2019, 04:41:43 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 25, 2019, 02:51:38 AM
Mags: Please translate these words for me....Mara Salvatrucha. I read that somewhere. I was told that is the MS13 abbreviation. Just curiosity about words that are not in my vocabulary. The few Spanish words that I know are profanities.

Mara means, gang, or a group of people. Salvatrucha is a slang way of saying Salvadoran.
So, it literally means, a group of Salvadorans.

The criminal gang, MS-13, uses those words to identify themselves. They originated in Los Angeles, California, in the 1970s and 1980s. The gang protected Salvadoran immigrants from other gangs in the L.A. area.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 25, 2019, 05:24:20 AM

I think it's time for a fancy belt buckle to go with my fancy boots that I spent tonight cleaning and oiling. I'd like a crow and found one on Amazon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2019, 11:36:50 AM

there are four rod bolts in my race bike motor. i explicitly remember tightening only three of them. the chances that i did not tighten that last bolt are a hundred to one, but if i didnt its another blow up.

although the motor is assembled and ready to run, im going to have to take it apart again and make sure i torqued that bolt just to have peace of mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 25, 2019, 12:42:56 PM

Just be glad they aren't TTY.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2019, 12:47:55 PM

what doez TTY mean?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 25, 2019, 01:10:10 PM

Torque to yield. You'd be buying all new bolts and waiting on them. TTY bolts are basically single use. The torque spec stretches them enough that you can't reuse them. At least, not with peace of mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 25, 2019, 03:23:22 PM

BTDT with the rechecking of bolts and nuts. When I worked as a mechanic, I couldn't tell you how many times I crawled under a vehicle to check that I had tightened the oil pan drain plug. There never was a loose one. You get into a zone doing the work and then later don't remember, kind of like highway hypnosis.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2019, 05:06:43 PM

my 4 rod bolts cost us$70.

not torque to yield.

i wont uze them twice

theyre prwtty good bolts ,, ARP 2000 seris but i hd serious blow up with somwtht werwwupposex tb be within tbeir wervicw life so i nolongertrustthem.
sorry wet phone

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 26, 2019, 12:16:50 AM

Thank you for the translation Mags. My Curiosity is satisfied....until I read some other Spanish words that I can not translate. You are my Muse; one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne........ Surely one or more of those daughters spoke fluent Salvadoran Spanish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 26, 2019, 05:41:08 AM

BR I was under the impression that pretty much all the ARP fasteners were TTY spec.

When I was in the manufacturing business I built precision measuring instruments. Among those instruments were a tool that used a dial indicator to measure the yield dimension of rod bolts or other critical fasteners like main bearing caps.

My main product was an indicator that measures tension in a fabric or membrane. Because I am a hopeless gear head I did make some stuff like the bolt measuring tools.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 26, 2019, 06:48:49 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 26, 2019, 12:16:50 AM
Thank you for the translation Mags. My Curiosity is satisfied....until I read some other Spanish words that I can not translate.

:boaterhat: You're welcome.

Quote from: Icarus on November 26, 2019, 12:16:50 AM
You are my Muse; one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne........ Surely one or more of those daughters spoke fluent Salvadoran Spanish.

If Zeus is my father, that means Dionysus is my brother.

That's beautiful.
Thank you.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/24e5ca79df3f5e48e5e8f31ef3dc7df8/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 26, 2019, 04:35:48 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 26, 2019, 05:41:08 AM
BR I was under the impression that pretty much all the ARP fasteners were TTY spec.

When I was in the manufacturing business I built precision measuring instruments. Among those instruments were a tool that used a dial indicator to measure the yield dimension of rod bolts or other critical fasteners like main bearing caps.

how did that work?

th eparticular rod bolts i use aren't torque to yield, but i measure them before i ever use them and then tighten using a stretch gauge

(https://i.imgur.com/0vIbcdxl.jpg)

the bolts are necked down to 5/16, as if they were torque to yield, but i stretch them to 0.005, still under the yield point.. they're supposed to be good for 4 torques, or until they grow 0.001 from oiginal. but i won't use them twice anymore.

Quote
My main product was an indicator that measures tension in a fabric or membrane. Because I am a hopeless gear head I did make some stuff like the bolt measuring tools.

it's hard to get a micrometer with pin anvils on both sides. i ended up ordering two sets of tips to get what i needed.

(https://i.imgur.com/uKnUXB3l.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 26, 2019, 05:25:58 PM

I leave my phone unattended for five minutes with my boss and suddenly I have a tinder date on Friday. Hope I don't get murdered

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2019, 09:26:58 PM

Quote from: Buddy on November 26, 2019, 05:25:58 PM
I leave my phone unattended for five minutes with my boss and suddenly I have a tinder date on Friday. Hope I don't get murdered

:rofl:

If you stop posting we'll know why!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 27, 2019, 12:28:34 AM

BR; torque to yield (tty) is a really bad designation but it has been used by non techno mavens as a descriptive. Any material that is exposed to any sort of stress, in this case tension stress, will deform. Materials all have a characteristic called Youngs Modulus. It is in the engineering jargon called Modulus of Elasticity. The symbol, small case e, is normally used in the evaluations of ultimate strength of a material.

Yield strength is a whole different deal. At some point in the examination of the elastic modulus, that is when the material finally fails, we have reached yield strength. Yield point is when the the material has been so much stressed that it begins to come unglued. The characteristic of steel and similar materials is that when stressed near the yield point it begins to contract in such a way that the area of the stressed part becomes smaller and then violates the elastic modulus which leads to failure. One can see proof of that concept at work when pulling taffy.

I have a sneaking suspicion that BR, and several others of you, knows all that stuff. What the hell, rocks and other materials obey the same rules. We have reliable information about the modulus of elasticity, and yield points of all the materials that we use in an engineering scheme. ARP bolts are made of a high strength steel alloy that has its own strength characteristics. The elastic modulus is well determined and the recommended stretch of rod bolts or other fasteners at critical junctions is well within, and far below, the yield strength.

Physics lecture completed. The class is now excused to get on with more important things.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 01:35:33 AM

I'm thinking about selling all of my tools and equipment. Maybe becoming a nomad of sorts, or at least able to be nomadic if I so choose. I have most of what you'd need to start a Fab shop, a farm shop at any rate.

I realized today that all of that is probably dragging me down. I don't have an affinity for money but my stuff is far too precious to me. I'll never be able to make the sorts of changes that I need to make if I'm worried about it.

Take a weekend or two to get everything ready and then list it at firesale prices. Everything must go! Or at least, that's what I'm thinking about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on November 27, 2019, 02:50:39 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2019, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 26, 2019, 05:25:58 PM
I leave my phone unattended for five minutes with my boss and suddenly I have a tinder date on Friday. Hope I don't get murdered

:rofl:

If you stop posting we'll know why!

At this point I think I'm in the back seat of my own life. Stuff keeps happening and I just roll with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 27, 2019, 03:32:34 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 01:35:33 AM
I'm thinking about selling all of my tools and equipment. Maybe becoming a nomad of sorts, or at least able to be nomadic if I so choose. I have most of what you'd need to start a Fab shop, a farm shop at any rate.

I realized today that all of that is probably dragging me down. I don't have an affinity for money but my stuff is far too precious to me. I'll never be able to make the sorts of changes that I need to make if I'm worried about it.

Take a weekend or two to get everything ready and then list it at firesale prices. Everything must go! Or at least, that's what I'm thinking about.

You sound like me. After I got my last degree, I wanted to get out of academia and chemistry to become a sculptor. To the horror of my science professors, I was accepted as a student at the Central School of Art and Design in London, but life had other plans for me. I think there is some creativity in you that feels stifled by your daily work routine. I am not saying you should take any drastic steps, but think you should perhaps at least take a sabbatical for half a year or longer and try something new. Travel to Europe or the East and get rejuvenated!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 27, 2019, 07:35:31 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 01:35:33 AM
I'm thinking about selling all of my tools and equipment. Maybe becoming a nomad of sorts, or at least able to be nomadic if I so choose. I have most of what you'd need to start a Fab shop, a farm shop at any rate.

I realized today that all of that is probably dragging me down. I don't have an affinity for money but my stuff is far too precious to me. I'll never be able to make the sorts of changes that I need to make if I'm worried about it.

Take a weekend or two to get everything ready and then list it at firesale prices. Everything must go! Or at least, that's what I'm thinking about.

This is madness, it's the devil trying to lead you astray, you've got to expect this when you're posting in your 6660s.
Keep your stuff, store it and travel if you must but keep your stuff, stuff is good, stuff is precious.
I don't like travelling myself, you can never take enough of your stuff with you and you know you'll need what you leave at home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2019, 08:28:01 AM

Quote from: Buddy on November 27, 2019, 02:50:39 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2019, 09:26:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 26, 2019, 05:25:58 PM
I leave my phone unattended for five minutes with my boss and suddenly I have a tinder date on Friday. Hope I don't get murdered

:rofl:

If you stop posting we'll know why!

At this point I think I'm in the back seat of my own life. Stuff keeps happening and I just roll with it.

Welcome to adulthood..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2019, 08:29:50 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 27, 2019, 03:32:34 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 01:35:33 AM
I'm thinking about selling all of my tools and equipment. Maybe becoming a nomad of sorts, or at least able to be nomadic if I so choose. I have most of what you'd need to start a Fab shop, a farm shop at any rate.

I realized today that all of that is probably dragging me down. I don't have an affinity for money but my stuff is far too precious to me. I'll never be able to make the sorts of changes that I need to make if I'm worried about it.

Take a weekend or two to get everything ready and then list it at firesale prices. Everything must go! Or at least, that's what I'm thinking about.

You sound like me. After I got my last degree, I wanted to get out of academia and chemistry to become a sculptor. To the horror of my science professors, I was accepted as a student at the Central School of Art and Design in London, but life had other plans for me. I think there is some creativity in you that feels stifled by your daily work routine. I am not saying you should take any drastic steps, but think you should perhaps at least take a sabbatical for half a year or longer and try something new. Travel to Europe or the East and get rejuvenated!

This.

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Post by: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 03:24:00 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 27, 2019, 03:32:34 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 01:35:33 AM
I'm thinking about selling all of my tools and equipment. Maybe becoming a nomad of sorts, or at least able to be nomadic if I so choose. I have most of what you'd need to start a Fab shop, a farm shop at any rate.

I realized today that all of that is probably dragging me down. I don't have an affinity for money but my stuff is far too precious to me. I'll never be able to make the sorts of changes that I need to make if I'm worried about it.

Take a weekend or two to get everything ready and then list it at firesale prices. Everything must go! Or at least, that's what I'm thinking about.

You sound like me. After I got my last degree, I wanted to get out of academia and chemistry to become a sculptor. To the horror of my science professors, I was accepted as a student at the Central School of Art and Design in London, but life had other plans for me. I think there is some creativity in you that feels stifled by your daily work routine. I am not saying you should take any drastic steps, but think you should perhaps at least take a sabbatical for half a year or longer and try something new. Travel to Europe or the East and get rejuvenated!

I would love to go east for a while. Either Thailand or Burma. It's be a while before I can make it happen though.

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Post by: billy rubin on November 27, 2019, 05:43:35 PM

when i was a kid burma was a closed country. people that i knew who went to rangoon to set up offices had to import everything they needed to make it go. not even pencils were available there, you had to bring them with you.

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Post by: billy rubin on November 27, 2019, 06:02:24 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 27, 2019, 12:28:34 AM
BR; torque to yield (tty) is a really bad designation but it has been used by non techno mavens as a descriptive. Any material that is exposed to any sort of stress, in this case tension stress, will deform. Materials all have a characteristic called Youngs Modulus. It is in the engineering jargon called Modulus of Elasticity. The symbol, small case e, is normally used in the evaluations of ultimate strength of a material.

Yield strength is a whole different deal. At some point in the examination of the elastic modulus, that is when the material finally fails, we have reached yield strength. Yield point is when the the material has been so much stressed that it begins to come unglued. The characteristic of steel and similar materials is that when stressed near the yield point it begins to contract in such a way that the area of the stressed part becomes smaller and then violates the elastic modulus which leads to failure. One can see proof of that concept at work when pulling taffy.

I have a sneaking suspicion that BR, and several others of you, knows all that stuff. What the hell, rocks and other materials obey the same rules. We have reliable information about the modulus of elasticity, and yield points of all the materials that we use in an engineering scheme. ARP bolts are made of a high strength steel alloy that has its own strength characteristics. The elastic modulus is well determined and the recommended stretch of rod bolts or other fasteners at critical junctions is well within, and far below, the yield strength.

Physics lecture completed. The class is now excused to get on with more important things.....

im no engineer, so i only have a converstional relationship with stress/straiin relationships. i can't even remember how to draw up a mohrs circle anymore, and that was indeed with rocks, back when i was a geologist. so i am at thge limits of my understanding. but as i understand clamping force, the goal of torquing these bolts is to stretch them far enough into the elastic region so that they remain tight over the top at the end of the exhaust stroke and throughout the intake stroke, when the rod bolts are unloaded and under tension.. the manufacturer recommends seating the bolts and then stretching 0.005 to 0.0055. theoretically this is well below the yield point of permanent deformation, but ARP still says to measure the bolts and discard them when they show 0.001 inches of elongation. i assume that is simply the result of molecular creep.

my own recent blow up was with bolts that had only been torqued three times, perhaps 100 miles of full-throttle application:

(https://i.imgur.com/LZuSRGEl.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/BwCS4VDl.jpg)

rod was fine, one of the bolts wasn't tight and the other sheared, apparently.

here's a hundred bucks worth of bolts i now use for set up. none of these hacve ever been in a running engine, but they've all been tightened at least one time.

(https://i.imgur.com/obiIL99l.jpg)

i appreciate your comments, by the way. like i said, my undersatnding of this stuff is conversational.

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Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2019, 02:46:09 PM

I shaved for the first time in a decade last night. Nobody recognizes me.

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Post by: hermes2015 on December 06, 2019, 03:37:48 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 06, 2019, 02:46:09 PM
I shaved for the first time in a decade last night. Nobody recognizes me.

Do you look younger now? That is often the case.

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Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2019, 04:05:57 PM

Fifteen years younger, according to people I've seen so far.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 06, 2019, 06:43:06 PM

Baby face, you've got the cutest little baby face... ;D

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2019, 01:50:23 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 06, 2019, 02:46:09 PM
I shaved for the first time in a decade last night. Nobody recognizes me.

Are you going undercover or something? Don't worry, your secret is safe with us. :P

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Post by: jumbojak on December 07, 2019, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2019, 01:50:23 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 06, 2019, 02:46:09 PM
I shaved for the first time in a decade last night. Nobody recognizes me.

Are you going undercover or something? Don't worry, your secret is safe with us. :P

Seems like it. Even people I've know for years aren't sure it's me until I speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 07, 2019, 10:19:04 PM

Dave.
Today, one year ago:
Last Active: December 07, 2018, 12:23:05 PM.
Passed Monday 10th Dec 2018 age 74.
I said I would not forget him, so here I am remembering his advice...

QuoteTomorrow is precious, don't ruin it by fouling up today.

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Post by: Icarus on December 08, 2019, 02:35:56 AM

Well said Mags. Dave had some wisdom to leave us with.

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Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 08, 2019, 02:52:21 AM

Dave was a great guy. I raise a glass in his honor and memory.

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Post by: hermes2015 on December 08, 2019, 03:11:27 AM

Dave made a lasting impression on many of us.

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Post by: Icarus on December 08, 2019, 03:19:45 AM

I like the place where I live. It is Lakeland Florida. Named appropriately because we have a lot of lakes inside the city limits. lot more lakes in the immediate vicinity. Take a tour with this vid...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y50Hjd4wOds Any HAFer who visits will be my honored guest.

I would be pleased to learn of the places where our other members live. Please post your videos of you own locations if available.

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Post by: No one on December 08, 2019, 04:40:44 AM

(https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2015/02/03/globe_west_2048_sq-3c11e252772de81daba7366935eb7bd4512036b8-s1400-c85.jpg)

Third stone from the sun.

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Post by: Magdalena on December 08, 2019, 06:22:44 AM

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/dELGKWcfByKg8/giphy.gif)

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 08, 2019, 02:52:21 AM
Dave was a great guy. I raise a glass in his honor and memory.

Quote from: Icarus on December 08, 2019, 02:35:56 AM
Well said Mags. Dave had some wisdom to leave us with.

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 08, 2019, 03:11:27 AM
Dave made a lasting impression on many of us.

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Post by: No one on December 08, 2019, 06:28:28 AM

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Post by: billy rubin on December 08, 2019, 01:17:53 PM

Quote from: No one on December 08, 2019, 04:40:44 AM
(https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2015/02/03/globe_west_2048_sq-3c11e252772de81daba7366935eb7bd4512036b8-s1400-c85.jpg)

Third stone from the sun.

that image makez the earth appear spherical. are you sure its source is reliable?

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Post by: No one on December 08, 2019, 02:51:12 PM

Yes, I took it myself.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 08, 2019, 02:55:07 PM

Dave's not here, man. :( It was funny when Cheech and Chong did it.

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Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2019, 12:25:54 AM

Quote from: No one on December 08, 2019, 04:40:44 AM
(https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2015/02/03/globe_west_2048_sq-3c11e252772de81daba7366935eb7bd4512036b8-s1400-c85.jpg)

Third stone from the sun.

Pretty.

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Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2019, 04:36:38 PM

Very pretty. Makes me want to take a trip to the gulf coast

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Post by: billy rubin on December 09, 2019, 09:30:50 PM

here we go. i have a video of where i live. trouble is lots of the interesting things where i live all happen at night. but this is through my bedroom window this summer

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Post by: No one on December 10, 2019, 12:39:27 AM

Through the bedroom window, huh? Nice try. I am not falling for that.

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Post by: billy rubin on December 10, 2019, 01:21:20 AM

well, it was dark outside.

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Post by: Icarus on December 10, 2019, 02:35:12 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 09, 2019, 04:36:38 PM
Very pretty. Makes me want to take a trip to the gulf coast

Buddy my city is not on the Gulf coast. It is inland about 45 minutes from the Disney, Universal Studios, and other tourist attractions.....or magnificent rip offs as the case may be. About 25 minutes from Legoland, 40 minutes from Busch Gardens. If that kind of stuff is your bag then Lakeland is the central starting point for such things. Alternatively the B bar ranch and many other nature trails and parks are nearby. B bar ranch borders Lake Hancock that has thousands of alligators. Surely you'd be impressed. The weather is usually pretty hot in the summer months but is most pleasant in the fall and most of the winter....Temps in the high sixties and low 70s mostly. We have a civic center who attracts many Broadway attractions and not far away is the Ringling Museum of art, the Florida Symphony orchestra, is nearby and the Imperial symphony is here in Lakeland. Of course there are many venues for young (crazy) people who dig rock. There is a alternative community of LGBT people who are pretty cool. as well.

If you are ever inclined to take a vacation to the Peninsula state, you can be my house guest. ( If you think that the cute little Mini can make it that far .. About 980 miles from Indianapolis)..My weird, single mother, Grand Daughter had a Mini that she loved, until she figured out that it was not the most appropriate vehicle to transport her infant son)

Damn! I sound like the Chamber of Commerce ..............Not my intention.

Not to be selective here, I would welcome any of my other HAF friends. Hey, we are all in this together are we not?

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2019, 02:53:41 AM

I was working at Cape Canaveral in '01 and my family came out to visit during spring break. We went to Gatorland, which turned out to be a lot less kitschy than I thought it would be. We enjoyed it! How far are you from there?

Not trying to triangulate your location, BTW.

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Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2019, 02:44:39 PM

Quote from: Icarus on December 10, 2019, 02:35:12 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 09, 2019, 04:36:38 PM
Very pretty. Makes me want to take a trip to the gulf coast

Buddy my city is not on the Gulf coast. It is inland about 45 minutes from the Disney, Universal Studios, and other tourist attractions.....or magnificent rip offs as the case may be. About 25 minutes from Legoland, 40 minutes from Busch Gardens. If that kind of stuff is your bag then Lakeland is the central starting point for such things. Alternatively the B bar ranch and many other nature trails and parks are nearby. B bar ranch borders Lake Hancock that has thousands of alligators. Surely you'd be impressed. The weather is usually pretty hot in the summer months but is most pleasant in the fall and most of the winter....Temps in the high sixties and low 70s mostly. We have a civic center who attracts many Broadway attractions and not far away is the Ringling Museum of art, the Florida Symphony orchestra, is nearby and the Imperial symphony is here in Lakeland. Of course there are many venues for young (crazy) people who dig rock. There is a alternative community of LGBT people who are pretty cool. as well.

If you are ever inclined to take a vacation to the Peninsula state, you can be my house guest. ( If you think that the cute little Mini can make it that far .. About 980 miles from Indianapolis)..My weird, single mother, Grand Daughter had a Mini that she loved, until she figured out that it was not the most appropriate vehicle to transport her infant son)

Damn! I sound like the Chamber of Commerce ..............Not my intention.

Not to be selective here, I would welcome any of my other HAF friends. Hey, we are all in this together are we not?

Hmmm next time I take a trip to Key West I'll have to make a pit stop 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 11, 2019, 12:10:53 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 08, 2019, 03:19:45 AM
I like the place where I live. It is Lakeland Florida. Named appropriately because we have a lot of lakes inside the city limits. lot more lakes in the immediate vicinity. Take a tour with this vid...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y50Hjd4wOds Any HAFer who visits will be my honored guest.

I would be pleased to learn of the places where our other members live. Please post your videos of you own locations if available.

Lakeland seems like a nice place to live. :tellmemore: I like lakes. :smilenod: I live near a huge one.

Here's where I currently live, Porto Alegre (which translates to something like 'Joyous Port')

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Post by: Icarus on December 11, 2019, 12:27:26 AM

DL Gatorland is not far away.

have no qualms about telling where I live. It is a burgeoning city on the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

Florida was once the relatively undiscovered land similar to Camelot. Then came the damned Mouse.

When I was in high school the state population was at about an even one million. Alright that was a really long time ago. The state was a pristine place where nary a McDonalds could be found. Now our population has expanded past twenty million residents with traffic jams and toll roads to match.

When Disney (the damned Mouse) came here, the mass migration seemed to begin. Disney was not solely responsible but their presence seemed to be the catalyst that sparked a geometric progression of population expansion.

SO far so good. This is a big place and there are still areas with peace and harmony that is reminiscent of the older way of life. On the other hand there are areas that have gone completely apeshit. One such place is called The Villages. It is in central inland Florida that greedy developers made into a large community. The Villages are composed of several sub communities each of which has its' own politico-philosophical bent. Mainly retired people from the northern states who are opinionated, rude, and exclusionary. If you ain't a Trumper then you are not welcome in the Villages. Sheeeesh. If I die and go to hell God would make me live in one of the Villages.

Oh, looky here I am carrying on about Trumpers. I apologize for that lapse of common decency. That must have something to do with the glass of Canadian Whiskey near my keyboard.

Anyway, Welcome to Florida and all its glitz and its resultant expansion problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 11, 2019, 09:54:09 AM

Here is a video from the place where I currently live.

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Post by: Icarus on December 12, 2019, 02:34:01 AM

Places of elegance Tom. The old world charm is evident and appreciated.

I have been led to believe that the beer and Schnitzel is also worthy of note.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 12, 2019, 06:52:09 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 12, 2019, 02:34:01 AM
Places of elegance Tom. The old world charm is evident and appreciated.

I have been led to believe that the beer and Schnitzel is also worthy of note.

It is a nice, rather unspectacular, small city near Wiesbaden. Great for hiking, because it is in the middle of a forest. The region is better know for their wines (mainly white wines like Riesling) than for their beers.
It is hard to find a restaurant that serves a real good schnitzel. The real Wiener schnitzel is made from veal. Most restaurants however serve convenience food schnitzel made from pork or chicken meat.
The quality difference is astounding.

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Post by: Bad Penny II on December 12, 2019, 08:19:09 AM

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Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2019, 08:31:19 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 12, 2019, 08:19:09 AM

So there are good days and bad? Or days when everything is on fire, and days when only the usual things are? Sounds like California.

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Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2019, 09:43:20 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2019, 08:31:19 AM
So there are good days and bad? Or days when everything is on fire, and days when only the usual things are? Sounds like California.

It is a bit better than it was.
Back in July a fire started and it got into some lowlands, damp swamp areas in normal times. The fire will just keep smouldering underground in the peat until substantial rain, say 4" puts it out. So that's been a constant smokey thing, particularly if the wind is coming from the wrong direction or at night when it's still. You have to develop canny window opening skills and be vigilant to changes in wind direction. Now and then the fire will spread to other not so low areas and do its thing.

It's not really like California climatically, Googling:
Los Angeles gets an average 14.93 inches
Port Macquarie average rainfall 1562mm or 61" so its not normally a dry place, we have rainforest in places.

Some will say the indigenous people knew how to manage things by planned burning. That would be good if we were nomadic and people complain about smoke when hazard reduction burns are done and there is always the risk the fire will escape and dry short winters don't provide much opportunity and and and.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 13, 2019, 04:09:23 PM

That looks more like Florida. If a fire starts in some areas, it will leave a long smoky trail as it burns. It takes about 6" of rain in some cases to raise the water level high enough to extinguish the fire. I was working in Florida in '06 and a fire burned for months, slowly crawling along. At least I think that it was in '06. It's been a long time.

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Post by: Tank on December 16, 2019, 09:45:56 AM

Shopping day today. What would anybody like?

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Post by: billy rubin on December 16, 2019, 11:37:03 AM

curry leaves.

ive never cooked with curry leavez and have no idea what to do with them.

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2019, 06:03:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 16, 2019, 09:45:56 AM
Shopping day today. What would anybody like?

Money. ;D

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2019, 06:05:12 PM

I prayed to Santa for some more free time next year.

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Post by: Buddy on December 16, 2019, 07:30:16 PM

Is my icon visible? I can see it on my work computer but not my phone

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Post by: No one on December 16, 2019, 08:46:05 PM

Maybe your icon graduated to full on ninja.

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Post by: Buddy on December 16, 2019, 09:15:51 PM

Quote from: No one on December 16, 2019, 08:46:05 PM
Maybe your icon graduated to full on ninja.

Can you see it?

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 16, 2019, 09:40:52 PM

I see no one but I don't see you, Buddy. No avatar.

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Post by: Tank on December 16, 2019, 10:01:17 PM

Quote from: Buddy on December 16, 2019, 07:30:16 PM
Is my icon visible? I can see it on my work computer but not my phone

Not for me. It's probably cached on your computer from before the last outage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 16, 2019, 10:24:28 PM

The kimora is on my mind today. It's a shoulder lock that I'm starting to see everywhere. Not just at class either. Aggressively standing akimbo? I see the kimora. It's weirdly satisfying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 17, 2019, 04:26:37 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 16, 2019, 10:24:28 PM
The kimora is on my mind today. It's a shoulder lock that I'm starting to see everywhere. Not just at class either. Aggressively standing akimbo? I see the kimora. It's weirdly satisfying.

Been there, done that, but we didn't call it kimura back then. You are right: it is very satisfying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:48:40 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 16, 2019, 10:24:28 PM
The kimora is on my mind today. It's a shoulder lock that I'm starting to see everywhere. Not just at class either. Aggressively standing akimbo? I see the kimora. It's weirdly satisfying.

Is that like the Tetris Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect) but with Jiu-Jitsu? :grin:

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:59:39 PM

So...I packed up my things and went to the beach to get away from the lab for a while. Just two days -- I'll be returning after lunch today.

:hammock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 19, 2019, 03:22:43 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:48:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 16, 2019, 10:24:28 PM
The kimora is on my mind today. It's a shoulder lock that I'm starting to see everywhere. Not just at class either. Aggressively standing akimbo? I see the kimora. It's weirdly satisfying.

Is that like the Tetris Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect) but with Jiu-Jitsu? :grin:

Possibly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 21, 2019, 12:47:44 AM

We Americans complain a lot about our health care industry. As well we should or at least we believe that we should.

I live in the same Cul De Sac as doctor "A". He is an ER doc at a large hospital in my city. . He is a nice guy, with a lovely wife, but sometimes he is oddly aloof. Take a look at this account of what happens and is continually happening in our most urgent care facilities.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/16/health/emergency-room-medicine.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab.

I think that I will now cut him some slack and apply a bit more sympathy too.

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Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 02:40:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 19, 2019, 03:22:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:48:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 16, 2019, 10:24:28 PM
The kimora is on my mind today. It's a shoulder lock that I'm starting to see everywhere. Not just at class either. Aggressively standing akimbo? I see the kimora. It's weirdly satisfying.

Is that like the Tetris Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect) but with Jiu-Jitsu? :grin:

Possibly.

Cool. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 23, 2019, 02:19:22 AM

Flirting with customers is all fun and games until you catch feelings for one.

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/vwI4mYEHP8k0w/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ad1743d9b8f88e32d84065c02b0a5d8ab4ca49edb&rid=giphy.gif)

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Post by: jumbojak on December 23, 2019, 02:26:29 AM

Better a customer than a coworker.

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Post by: Buddy on December 23, 2019, 02:28:29 AM

100% true. I'll never make that mistake again

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Post by: billy rubin on December 23, 2019, 02:44:55 AM

i made that mistake too

now i have five kids

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Post by: hermes2015 on December 23, 2019, 03:28:41 AM

I am so happy that I never lusted after any co-workers my whole working life. There were a few trainees I would not have kicked out of my bed, though.

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Post by: Inertialmass on December 23, 2019, 05:52:57 AM

I'm not disputing -- just genuinely confused here.

Teacher and student: No! Prosecuting District Attorney and Defense Lawyer: No! Boss and underling: Probably not!

But if a pair of coworkers are hierarchically equal, what the heck is wrong with a little romance or even a little lust? Likewise typically the social power balance between consuming customer and retail sales rep is roughly equal -- no? -- so I'm genuinely missing why there'd be any moral culpability in a little hanky-panky here?

I ask 'cause they say my grandparents hooked up and married following clerk-customer relationships. What's it make me if such pairings are evil??? :)

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Post by: Tank on December 23, 2019, 07:27:34 AM

:rofl:

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Post by: jumbojak on December 23, 2019, 11:50:58 AM

They aren't evil, just a really bad idea. Things go south and you are stuck with that person.

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Post by: billy rubin on December 23, 2019, 12:51:07 PM

lol

ive been stuck 28 years

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Post by: Buddy on December 23, 2019, 01:25:15 PM

Oh there's no moral dilemma here. I'm one of the few people at my branch who hasn't slept with a customer. The only thing stopping me from asking them out is the fact that I'm a huge chicken.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 23, 2019, 10:31:27 PM

The Lisa Page saga is an example of a perfectly good workplace arrangement that went south. It went south when our glorious leader tried to humiliate that couple at a large gathering of his disciples. . The Prez was doing the Harry loves Sally routine but not as well as Meg Ryan did.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2019, 08:52:47 PM

Random thought of the day. If Caesar's Salads were sentient and capable of grazing, would they taste better? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 24, 2019, 09:05:40 PM

That might depend on what they graze on.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2019, 09:07:07 PM

Quote from: No one on December 24, 2019, 09:05:40 PM
That might depend on what they graze on.

:notsure:

...Grass?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 24, 2019, 09:32:43 PM

I like a Caesar salad. Excellent Mexican cuisine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 24, 2019, 10:06:15 PM

allright

my turn i guess

(https://miro.medium.com/max/2300/1*qyhua3giJFAx_kOdFoWHzw.jpeg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2019, 10:27:57 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 24, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
allright

my turn i guess

(https://miro.medium.com/max/2300/1*qyhua3giJFAx_kOdFoWHzw.jpeg)

That's a very strange painting. Whose is it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 24, 2019, 10:30:52 PM

old salvador

(https://uploads5.wikiart.org/images/salvador-dali.jpg!Portrait.jpg)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dalí

more proof that catalonia is weird

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2019, 10:34:32 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 24, 2019, 10:30:52 PM
old salvador

(https://uploads5.wikiart.org/images/salvador-dali.jpg!Portrait.jpg)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dalí

more proof that catalonia is weird

:lol: I had a feeling it was the master of the surreal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 03:39:55 AM

Some of Dali's work is almost indistinguishable from Yves Tanguy's paintings, who is less well-known (because less of a showman than Dali), but more to my taste as a painter.

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNQAOswhdh0M1oOEMYGcG40jMaafHw:1577244905956&q=tanguy+artist&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjund-S78_mAhUKecAKHeDFBt8QiR56BAgLEBQ&biw=1920&bih=958

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM

In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 25, 2019, 06:20:36 AM

Yes, but it requires speaking into the microphone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 07:25:07 AM

Quote from: No one on December 25, 2019, 06:20:36 AM
Yes, but it requires speaking into the microphone.

:lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:19:39 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

No, it's listening to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 12:08:17 PM

i had absolutely never heard of yves tanguy.

did he havevany kind of a social relationship with dali?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 12:38:12 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

Uh huh, sure you are... It's was a very strange experience. I still can't get an actual date for some reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 12:49:27 PM

well, life is odd sometim3s.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 01:11:06 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 03:39:55 AM
Some of Dali's work is almost indistinguishable from Yves Tanguy's paintings, who is less well-known (because less of a showman than Dali), but more to my taste as a painter.

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNQAOswhdh0M1oOEMYGcG40jMaafHw:1577244905956&q=tanguy+artist&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjund-S78_mAhUKecAKHeDFBt8QiR56BAgLEBQ&biw=1920&bih=958

That's really cool. I'm embarrassed to say I had never heard of Yves Tanguy before. :blush:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 01:12:00 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 01:13:10 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

Heh ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 02:16:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

:o

I made exactly the same face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2019, 02:20:06 PM

how do you know they were random?

it may be that they were both space aliens sizing you up for abduction to their spaceship to use for breeding purposes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 02:48:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:19:39 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

No, it's listening to it.

I would call that aural sex.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 02:48:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 09:19:39 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 25, 2019, 06:05:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 05:03:39 AM
In the last three weeks I have had two random women offer me oral sex in a popular stores branch near my work. I'll never look at those dressing rooms in quite the same way. Or likely ever use them again.

I'm so innocent. Does oral sex mean talking about sex?

No, it's listening to it.

I would call that aural sex.

I fucking hate homophones!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 25, 2019, 08:19:05 PM

And here I thought you were enlightened. Homophoneophobia has no place in the values in an honorable and tolerant society.

Good day to you sir!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 12:54:20 PM

It feels like a Sunday, but it's not. :deadpan:

I don't really know what to do with myself...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 26, 2019, 03:49:34 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 12:54:20 PM
It feels like a Sunday, but it's not. :deadpan:

I don't really know what to do with myself...

Do what you do every Sunday - skip church.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 06:21:01 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 26, 2019, 03:49:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 12:54:20 PM
It feels like a Sunday, but it's not. :deadpan:

I don't really know what to do with myself...

Do what you do every Sunday - skip church.

Check! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 27, 2019, 07:08:19 AM

...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years, and in all those years, the jokes you've told me over the years, only 1 % of them made me laugh."

I thought:
(https://media.tenor.com/images/8b906728d6f1f199155e2dd64ec5dc48/tenor.gif)
You know...considering I've been sharing with him only you guy's jokes, and translating them from English to Spanish and culturally as well.

1% ...That's something.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 28, 2019, 02:33:37 AM

They want me to enter a Jiu-Jitsu tournament along with some other members of the gym. The tournament scheduled in Virginia Beach this March. A two hour drive to lose in the first two minutes seems like a whole lotta effort for little reward.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:07:32 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 27, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years, and in all those years, the jokes you've told me over the years, only 1 % of them made me laugh."

I thought:
(https://media.tenor.com/images/8b906728d6f1f199155e2dd64ec5dc48/tenor.gif)
You know...considering I've been sharing with him only you guy's jokes, and translating them from English to Spanish and culturally as well.

1% ...That's something.
:grin:

There must be something wrong with his funny bone, if he gave you that estimation. I'd say about 86% of your jokes have made me laugh, and that number isn't higher because there isn't the added benefit of tone of voice and nonverbal cues when on a forum. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 28, 2019, 02:33:37 AM
They want me to enter a Jiu-Jitsu tournament along with some other members of the gym. The tournament scheduled in Virginia Beach this March. A two hour drive to lose in the first two minutes seems like a whole lotta effort for little reward.

You might be surprised!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:09:54 PM

Today is Saturday, but it feels like a Tuesday. :notsure: Or maybe a Thursday. I'm not sure anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 28, 2019, 01:14:37 PM

etes vous une etranger?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 28, 2019, 01:37:11 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 28, 2019, 01:14:37 PM
etes vous une etranger?

Wee (pronounced oui).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 28, 2019, 05:23:34 PM

It's the first day of the rest of your life, Argentium. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 07:23:46 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:07:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 27, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years, and in all those years, the jokes you've told me over the years, only 1 % of them made me laugh."

I thought:
(https://media.tenor.com/images/8b906728d6f1f199155e2dd64ec5dc48/tenor.gif)
You know...considering I've been sharing with him only you guy's jokes, and translating them from English to Spanish and culturally as well.

1% ...That's something.
:grin:

There must be something wrong with his funny bone, if he gave you that estimation. I'd say about 86% of your jokes have made me laugh, and that number isn't higher because there isn't the added benefit of tone of voice and nonverbal cues when on a forum. :grin:

:hug: 86%! That's so sweet.

I make my man laugh, a lot, he was referring to the jokes we post here...You know..."A German a Mexican and an Australian walk into a bar and..." Or, "Knock, knock..." --That type of comedy is difficult because like I said I have to translate the joke from English to Spanish and then I have to translate it culturally as well. By the time I'm done, 15 minutes have gone by, I get a small chuckle from him, and that's how he finds only 1% of my forum jokes funny. :-\.

~But the cultural bridge that I build, that's priceless. :grin:
I think that's how The Most Interesting Man in the World is able to have inside jokes with total strangers. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 28, 2019, 07:34:08 PM

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...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years

So you met him when you were 11?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 07:54:37 PM

Quote from: No one on December 28, 2019, 07:34:08 PM
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...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years

So you met him when you were 11?

:snicker:
I wish I had.

How about you, is there no one in No one's life?
:popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 28, 2019, 08:35:26 PM

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How about you, is there no one in No one's life?

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM

Quote from: No one on December 28, 2019, 08:35:26 PM
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How about you, is there no one in No one's life?

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(https://media1.giphy.com/media/26BRJacsGgySuobVC/giphy.gif)
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
Quote from: No one on December 28, 2019, 08:35:26 PM
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How about you, is there no one in No one's life?

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QuoteSuper-secret decoder ring not included.
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/26BRJacsGgySuobVC/giphy.gif)
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2019, 03:13:06 AM

Quote from: No one on December 28, 2019, 05:23:34 PM
It's the first day of the rest of your life, Argentium. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)

It feels that way since I was born. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2019, 03:15:02 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 07:23:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:07:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 27, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years, and in all those years, the jokes you've told me over the years, only 1 % of them made me laugh."

I thought:
(https://media.tenor.com/images/8b906728d6f1f199155e2dd64ec5dc48/tenor.gif)
You know...considering I've been sharing with him only you guy's jokes, and translating them from English to Spanish and culturally as well.

1% ...That's something.
:grin:

There must be something wrong with his funny bone, if he gave you that estimation. I'd say about 86% of your jokes have made me laugh, and that number isn't higher because there isn't the added benefit of tone of voice and nonverbal cues when on a forum. :grin:
:hug: 86%! That's so sweet.

I make my man laugh, a lot, he was referring to the jokes we post here...You know..."A German a Mexican and an Australian walk into a bar and..." Or, "Knock, knock..." --That type of comedy is difficult because like I said I have to translate the joke from English to Spanish and then I have to translate it culturally as well. By the time I'm done, 15 minutes have gone by, I get a small chuckle from him, and that's how he finds only 1% of my forum jokes funny. :-\.

~But the cultural bridge that I build, that's priceless. :grin:
I think that's how The Most Interesting Man in the World is able to have inside jokes with total strangers. :notsure:

Ah, ok. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 08:10:16 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
Quote from: No one on December 28, 2019, 08:35:26 PM
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How about you, is there no one in No one's life?

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QuoteSuper-secret decoder ring not included.
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/26BRJacsGgySuobVC/giphy.gif)
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

You're right. :thoughtful:

Knowing No one, it could be Klingon language. (TlhIngan Hol). :reading:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 09:30:16 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2019, 03:15:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 07:23:46 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2019, 01:07:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 27, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
...So...
My man says to me, today:
"I want to let you know that we've been together almost 18 years, and in all those years, the jokes you've told me over the years, only 1 % of them made me laugh."

I thought:
(https://media.tenor.com/images/8b906728d6f1f199155e2dd64ec5dc48/tenor.gif)
You know...considering I've been sharing with him only you guy's jokes, and translating them from English to Spanish and culturally as well.

1% ...That's something.
:grin:

There must be something wrong with his funny bone, if he gave you that estimation. I'd say about 86% of your jokes have made me laugh, and that number isn't higher because there isn't the added benefit of tone of voice and nonverbal cues when on a forum. :grin:
:hug: 86%! That's so sweet.

I make my man laugh, a lot, he was referring to the jokes we post here...You know..."A German a Mexican and an Australian walk into a bar and..." Or, "Knock, knock..." --That type of comedy is difficult because like I said I have to translate the joke from English to Spanish and then I have to translate it culturally as well. By the time I'm done, 15 minutes have gone by, I get a small chuckle from him, and that's how he finds only 1% of my forum jokes funny. :-\.

~But the cultural bridge that I build, that's priceless. :grin:
I think that's how The Most Interesting Man in the World is able to have inside jokes with total strangers. :notsure:

Ah, ok. :grin:

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2019, 03:15:02 AM
... tone of voice and nonverbal cues when on a forum. :grin:

...There's another hurdle, right there. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

:sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 06:52:25 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

:sidesmile:

:grin:
You mean, "m4 3arz ar3 bu4ning."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 07:25:46 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 06:52:25 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

:sidesmile:

:grin:
You mean, "m4 3arz ar3 bu4ning."

This just made me realize how pleased I am to be normal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 29, 2019, 08:02:21 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 07:25:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 06:52:25 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

:sidesmile:

:grin:
You mean, "m4 3arz ar3 bu4ning."

This just made me realize how pleased I am to be normal.

:rofl: I'd love to know by what measure you consider yourself 'normal'! And we wouldn't want you any other way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 29, 2019, 08:07:09 PM

Normal is as normal does, Tank. Everyone is normal in their own unique way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on December 30, 2019, 12:26:34 AM

Quote from: No one on December 29, 2019, 08:07:09 PM
Normal is as normal does, Tank. Everyone is normal in their own unique way.

Speak for yourself. I've embraced the weird.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 30, 2019, 01:22:34 AM

That then weirdness is normal for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 30, 2019, 04:06:41 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 29, 2019, 08:02:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 07:25:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 29, 2019, 06:52:25 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2019, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 29, 2019, 02:49:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 28, 2019, 08:56:32 PM
It does looks like something billy rubin would write... :thoughtful:

No, not enough Zs.

my earz are burning

:sidesmile:

:grin:
You mean, "m4 3arz ar3 bu4ning."

This just made me realize how pleased I am to be normal.

:rofl: I'd love to know by what measure you consider yourself 'normal'! And we wouldn't want you any other way.

Thanks, Tank. :boaterhat:

But I guess I am a teeny bit delusional.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 30, 2019, 08:03:33 AM

Quote from: Buddy on December 30, 2019, 12:26:34 AM
Quote from: No one on December 29, 2019, 08:07:09 PM
Normal is as normal does, Tank. Everyone is normal in their own unique way.

Speak for yourself. I've embraced the weird.

But it found you first!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 01, 2020, 01:59:45 AM

Oh, my Asmo, it's only 5:59 PM here in LA.
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/3o7TKVVUS5haJ9qSVW/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 01, 2020, 03:03:15 AM

Well, it's 7:01 here in Simi Valley, and my wife is watching a musical. :can't find the barf emoji: >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 01, 2020, 03:09:23 AM

12:09 here!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 04:16:24 AM

Now we have to get used to writing 2020 instead of 2019. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 02, 2020, 01:26:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 04:16:24 AM
Now we have to get used to writing 2020 instead of 2019. ::)

It's worse than that.
When it was 2019 enter 25/12 and IT knows what you mean.
Now it is 2020 you have to enter 25/12/19, I hate January.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 08:02:11 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 02, 2020, 01:26:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 04:16:24 AM
Now we have to get used to writing 2020 instead of 2019. ::)

It's worse than that.
When it was 2019 enter 25/12 and IT knows what you mean.
Now it is 2020 you have to enter 25/12/19, I hate January.

I just can't get my head around dates during the holidays. Here I was thinking it was Wednesday... ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 02, 2020, 08:05:19 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 08:02:11 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 02, 2020, 01:26:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 04:16:24 AM
Now we have to get used to writing 2020 instead of 2019. ::)

It's worse than that.
When it was 2019 enter 25/12 and IT knows what you mean.
Now it is 2020 you have to enter 25/12/19, I hate January.

I just can't get my head around dates during the holidays. Here I was thinking it was Wednesday... ::)

I thought it was Monday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 08:06:44 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 02, 2020, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 08:02:11 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 02, 2020, 01:26:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 02, 2020, 04:16:24 AM
Now we have to get used to writing 2020 instead of 2019. ::)

It's worse than that.
When it was 2019 enter 25/12 and IT knows what you mean.
Now it is 2020 you have to enter 25/12/19, I hate January.

I just can't get my head around dates during the holidays. Here I was thinking it was Wednesday... ::)

I thought it was Monday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 08, 2020, 06:48:39 AM

(https://i.imgflip.com/3l9yp4.jpg)

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/R2RhX28uhh4FW/source.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2020, 03:03:44 AM

Unseen footage of Brazilian president Jair 'Bozo' Bolsonaro (right) and Hopefully-Soon-To-Be-Dumped Trump (left):

:mwah!:

(I just had to use this emoticon!)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 09, 2020, 04:07:53 AM

OK, I don't watch a lot of TV. OK, let me clarify. When I got married, I didn't even have a TV. TV is pretty much bread and circuses (thank you very much, Robert A. Heinlein!). So, my wife is watching this show tonight, called, "Game of Games". Do any of you watch this kind of tripe!? Bloody hell that stuff is stupid. I guess holding my nose to the grind stone for 45 years has left me unable to appreciate what passes for entertainment on TV these days. Am I alone in the wilderness with this? Hello, <tap-tap> is the mike on?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 09, 2020, 03:24:33 PM

no you are not alone

i havent had a television set for the lazt 27years, and not willingly for quite a while before that.

every few years i turnone onin a hotel and am horrified at how muchworse its gotton. two measures i use:

in a typical evening drama, how long do you need to wait before you see someone violently murdered on screen? used tobe an exception now itswhere stuff starts. we have bee. conditioned to accept violence as normative.

in a sixty-second commercial, how many visual cuts are made inthe screenplay? used th be six or eight. now its fifty or more. i cant even follow a modern car commercial-- myprocessor doeznt work that fast. i suspect nobody elses does either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 10, 2020, 06:33:59 PM

I'm debating on if anyone would notice if I took a powernap at my desk. :boring:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2020, 06:51:27 PM

Go for it Bud, none of us here will notice or let alone care if you do take one. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 10, 2020, 07:17:05 PM

when we first got married and my wife wasn't getting much sleep, she would prop her head up on her hands pointed at her computer screen and nap that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 11, 2020, 01:52:32 AM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2020, 06:33:59 PM
I'm debating on if anyone would notice if I took a powernap at my desk. :boring:

Or would they care if you framed it as "powernap"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 01:58:22 AM

The real question is whether anyone would notice if anyone did anything at all. I suspect that whatever anyone does is, for the most part, irrelevant to everyone else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 11, 2020, 03:34:27 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 01:58:22 AM
The real question is whether anyone would notice if anyone did anything at all. I suspect that whatever anyone does is, for the most part, irrelevant to everyone else.

I didn't take you for a Nihilist!
:query:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 05:23:48 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 11, 2020, 03:34:27 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 01:58:22 AM
The real question is whether anyone would notice if anyone did anything at all. I suspect that whatever anyone does is, for the most part, irrelevant to everyone else.

I didn't take you for a Nihilist!
:query:

Nihilist rhymes with Realist. 40+ years in the work force tends to make one a bit cynical.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 11, 2020, 06:42:02 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 05:23:48 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 11, 2020, 03:34:27 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 01:58:22 AM
The real question is whether anyone would notice if anyone did anything at all. I suspect that whatever anyone does is, for the most part, irrelevant to everyone else.

I didn't take you for a Nihilist!
:query:

Nihilist rhymes with Realist. 40+ years in the work force tends to make one a bit cynical.

I agree 100%

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2020, 09:49:02 PM

Quote from: Buddy on January 10, 2020, 06:33:59 PM
I'm debating on if anyone would notice if I took a powernap at my desk. :boring:

If you do it right, you won't notice them noticing you anyway. :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 14, 2020, 05:22:49 PM

this has been puzzling me all morning.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wTKNQhnh/20200110-095149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4N4ZgGz)

i've noticed that aluminum castings often have this cross-hatched pattern inside, both structural and cover castings.

why is it there? it's common on japanese stuff. less so elsewhere. ^^this is a chaincase cover for a fifty-year old BSA motorcycle. none of the triumphs i ever take apart have it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Siz on January 14, 2020, 05:41:48 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on January 14, 2020, 05:22:49 PM
this has been puzzling me all morning.

(https://i.postimg.cc/wTKNQhnh/20200110-095149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4N4ZgGz)

i've noticed that aluminum castings often have this cross-hatched pattern inside, both structural and cover castings.

why is it there? it's common on japanese stuff. less so elsewhere. ^^this is a chaincase cover for a fifty-year old BSA motorcycle. none of the triumphs i ever take apart have it.

Reinforcement.
Waffling - mimicking thicker material, without the thicker material. Used in construction for centuries.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 14, 2020, 07:07:37 PM

interesting that the british would use it here. they were not generally sophisticated about casting technology. or about anything, for that matter.

i have one motor with the foundry techn ician's initials appeaing inside the castings, raised, in reverse, where he scratched them into the sand before pouring the metal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2020, 07:24:20 PM

You can get the same strength using less material with reinforcement ribs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 14, 2020, 07:47:38 PM

the reason i was curious was because they don't seem deep enough to actually apply significant strength. i was wondering as to whetherthey had something to do with holding the sand in place s th e metal cooled.

that was a 67-68. here's the same motor, by 1972:

(https://i.imgur.com/cq29Pe9l.png)

they gave up on it, ap[parently.

they improved the oil drain as well. th eold ones use a cover screw with a recess in the cover casting to serve s a drain and another as a level plug. they always leak, and i have a huge puddle under my 1969 B44. by 1972 they still were drinin oil through a cover screw, but had a large boss with a small driullway to use as a level. the americans were on th emoon already, and BSA had not yet discovered drain plugs.

but here's a 67 primary cover. no cross-hatching, but plenty of strengthening ribs. same year.

(https://i.imgur.com/ou9hmWrl.png)

what were they thinking?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 15, 2020, 02:51:23 AM

The Brits also used Kraft paper gaskets so as to guarantee that the new bike would leak oil onto the showroom floor. Baking tins, under the bikes, were standard fixtures on the showroom floor. I think that the Luddites in Britain were still up to their mischief. They used cork clutch linings too. Smoothest clutch ever until you let it slip just s little bit which scorched the cork surfaces and made the bike useless because it would not engage with the burned cork bits.

Despite all that, most of the Brit bikes were better performers than our hallowed Harley and Indians of the day. Then came the Japanese bikes and proceeded to knock all our dicks into the dirt.

P.S. The new Triumphs do not leak oil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 15, 2020, 03:13:43 AM

almost everything i use now still has cork clutches. i smear them all with white lithium grease before installing, and it seems to smooth their take-up action. i have a dry primary in my race bike. nice unit. i burned the clutch in it until it smoked on a bad test run a while back. block-sanded all the fibre plates and took it to the track. went 135.

but time marches on, icarus. the japanese are wonderful at fast machinery. my girls hold the one-mile LSR record in maine with an old kawasaki 250, at 103 mph, bouncing off the rev limiter at 14,000 rpm. this summer they'll be back, with a smaller rear sprocket and some jetting and suspension changes. if they do 108 they'll have the overall 250 production record.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 15, 2020, 04:03:52 AM

I know it's cliche to say so but old machines don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 15, 2020, 04:09:59 AM

lol

my shop is well marked, then

i keep kitty litter in a five gallon bucket in there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2020, 03:45:50 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 15, 2020, 04:03:52 AM
I know it's cliche to say so but old machines don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

That's not an "oil leak", that's the purposely lubed primary chain. ;D Yeah, my Harley marked its territory, too. I used wood shavings. We couldn't afford luxuries like kitty litter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 15, 2020, 04:23:10 PM

Actual oil dry is cheaper than litter in my experience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 15, 2020, 04:48:03 PM

portland cement works well but you have to sweep it up or it sets on just humidity

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2020, 06:11:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 15, 2020, 04:23:10 PM
Actual oil dry is cheaper than litter in my experience.

Quite true, but the wood shavings were free!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on January 18, 2020, 04:22:41 PM

I've signed up to start taking horseback riding lessons again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Lark on January 18, 2020, 04:47:22 PM

What is happening with the new Photo Challenge ???????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 09:34:43 PM

Damn it's hot! :desert:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:57:12 PM

Things are looking up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:57:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 09:34:43 PM
Damn it's hot! :desert:

You should have a steaming gourd of maté...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:58:13 PM

Quote from: Lark on January 18, 2020, 04:47:22 PM
What is happening with the new Photo Challenge ???????

The them is "blue" right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 09:59:28 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:57:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 09:34:43 PM
Damn it's hot! :desert:

You should have a steaming gourd of maté...

I can't fathom how people can drink that stuff in the summer!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 10:08:55 PM

The heat brings on cooling sweat. Bout like eating hot peppers on a hot day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 10:12:06 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 10:08:55 PM
The heat brings on cooling sweat. Bout like eating hot peppers on a hot day.

That makes twisted sense :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 10:35:27 PM

I learned that from a British girl and if there's one thing the British know better than anyone else, it's how to get tricked by the locals native to warmer regions into eating and drinking hot shit when you could cook eggs on a dark patch of dirt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 19, 2020, 10:39:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 10:35:27 PM
I learned that from a British girl and if there's one thing the British know better than anyone else, it's how to get tricked by the locals native to warmer regions into eating and drinking hot shit when you could cook eggs on a dark patch of dirt.

Sounds like a sport! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 20, 2020, 02:44:38 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:58:13 PM
Quote from: Lark on January 18, 2020, 04:47:22 PM
What is happening with the new Photo Challenge ???????

The them is "blue" right?

Yes. Tank gave the theme here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16371.msg395836#msg395836), and set the number (five) here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16371.msg395970#msg395970)--entries go to him via PM or email.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 21, 2020, 12:18:07 AM

Quote from: Recusant on January 20, 2020, 02:44:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 19, 2020, 09:58:13 PM
Quote from: Lark on January 18, 2020, 04:47:22 PM
What is happening with the new Photo Challenge ???????

The them is "blue" right?

Yes. Tank gave the theme here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16371.msg395836#msg395836), and set the number (five) here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16371.msg395970#msg395970)--entries go to him via PM or email.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 23, 2020, 01:04:43 PM

The latest Greta V Trump thing.
Previously Greta was asked was her father writing her stuff.
Has anyone asked Trumpy whose writing his stuff?
No, he's the president, he can't be expected to write his own stuff.
He sounds like a rapist saying his victim should shut up and like it.

That's good, repeat.

He sounds like a rapist saying his victim should shut up and like it.

That's good but make it bigger next time.

He sounds like a rapist saying his victim should shut up and like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 23, 2020, 02:38:46 PM

It's jaw dropping to see Trump take the office of the President of the United states down to the level of fighting with a teenager. It's not like this administration is wanting for scandals, but this in particular is pretty shitty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 23, 2020, 04:55:51 PM

when has anything he haz ever done risen any higher?

this is the guy who elevated twitter to an official government agency.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 25, 2020, 08:30:31 AM

Quote from: Davin on January 23, 2020, 02:38:46 PM
It's jaw dropping to see Trump take the office of the President of the United states down to the level of fighting with a teenager. It's not like this administration is wanting for scandals, but this in particular is pretty shitty.

The great entrepreneur's lowering of standards could lead to even worse leaders in the future.
Then he'd be an entréemanure.
People have been shot for less than that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2020, 09:56:25 PM

I don't know if we have any serious football fans here at HAF (American Football that is), but a friend of mine is a huge San Francisco 49ers fan, and he mistakenly bought tickets for the Super Bowl on the same day he is supposed to get married.

Tickets cost him $3500 USD!

I can't go, but if anyone here is interested in taking his place for free let me know.

It's going to be held at St. Mary's Church here in Detroit.

Her name is Karen, she's 5'2 and a super nice girl. (I mean really nice)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 27, 2020, 10:38:32 PM

:lol: :rimshot:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 01, 2020, 04:08:22 AM

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/83806997_3406097039465688_1310088076093030400_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=HEx7jAn2lZcAX_IU6zA&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=8219bfbcd106ff563fb375a102f6c0f5&oe=5EC9DE60)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 01, 2020, 04:18:48 AM

Often have pretty much that exact same thought jj, but I imagine, someone witnessed a bear, or honey badger consuming a hive, and since hunger is the best sauce.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 01, 2020, 04:12:08 PM

What about oysters though? That's what really bothers me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 06, 2020, 07:51:19 AM

Hooray, we're back well done.

I won't say anything else bad about oysters, I won't risk the wrath of Big Oyster again.
I apologise, I shouldn't have put the forum at risk, everyone knows how those shuckers are worse than Putin.

I am Spartacus!

I am Spartacus!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2020, 10:46:18 AM

speaking of spartacus, old kirk douglas finally augered in at 103.

hell of a career

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 05:33:19 PM

Why did I kick myself for thinking the way I did?

Why are you saying that, you ask? Read on.

I was on the bus just now on my way home from the lab, listening to music. As the bus passed a construction site it stopped to pick up two brown guys -- possibly in their early twenties, unkempt in their general demeanor. I was sitting near the back of the bus and as they brashly moved passed me I thought, no, I was certain, that they were going to rob everyone who was sitting in that vehicle. They just fit the stereotype of the so-called "chicken thief" so well...

"Should I get off at the next stop?" The more fearful side of me thought. Suddenly I was very aware of my cellphone on my bag in front of me.

"Don't be ridiculous, you're just being prejudiced," another part of me thought in reply. "They're the victims of your racist thinking."

"Yeah, maybe I am," I conceded as I was disappointed in myself for thinking that those two brash, unkempt, young, brown men were going to rob everyone. I decided to stay put.

Still, I hid my cellphone inside my bag and just stared outside the window as the bus carried on its way. A few minutes later, the two guys got off, as as they did a young man who was sitting behind me shouted hysterically that they had robbed him. They had taken his cellphone, his bag and his shoes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 06, 2020, 08:09:43 PM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Argentium:
Why did I kick myself for thinking the way I did?

Why are you saying that, you ask? Read on.

I was on the bus just now on my way home from the lab, listening to music. As the bus passed a construction site it stopped to pick up two brown guys -- possibly in their early twenties, unkempt in their general demeanor. I was sitting near the back of the bus and as they brashly moved passed me I thought, no, I was certain, that they were going to rob everyone who was sitting in that vehicle. They just fit the stereotype of the so-called "chicken thief" so well...

"Should I get off at the next stop?" The more fearful side of me thought. Suddenly I was very aware of my cellphone on my bag in front of me.

"Don't be ridiculous, you're just being prejudiced," another part of me thought in reply. "They're the victims of your racist thinking."

"Yeah, maybe I am," I conceded as I was disappointed in myself for thinking that those two brash, unkempt, young, brown men were going to rob everyone. I decided to stay put.

Still, I hid my cellphone inside my bag and just stared outside the window as the bus carried on its way. A few minutes later, the two guys got off, as as they did a young man who was sitting behind me shouted hysterically that they had robbed him. They had taken his cellphone, his bag and his shoes.

Instincts play an important role. That being said, I witness this thought process quite regularly. It is difficult not to be swayed towards negatively branding those that so competently favor a certain archetype. Everyone is culpable of such an offense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 08:27:15 PM

Quote from: No one on February 06, 2020, 08:09:43 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Argentium:
Why did I kick myself for thinking the way I did?

Why are you saying that, you ask? Read on.

I was on the bus just now on my way home from the lab, listening to music. As the bus passed a construction site it stopped to pick up two brown guys -- possibly in their early twenties, unkempt in their general demeanor. I was sitting near the back of the bus and as they brashly moved passed me I thought, no, I was certain, that they were going to rob everyone who was sitting in that vehicle. They just fit the stereotype of the so-called "chicken thief" so well...

"Should I get off at the next stop?" The more fearful side of me thought. Suddenly I was very aware of my cellphone on my bag in front of me.

"Don't be ridiculous, you're just being prejudiced," another part of me thought in reply. "They're the victims of your racist thinking."

"Yeah, maybe I am," I conceded as I was disappointed in myself for thinking that those two brash, unkempt, young, brown men were going to rob everyone. I decided to stay put.

Still, I hid my cellphone inside my bag and just stared outside the window as the bus carried on its way. A few minutes later, the two guys got off, as as they did a young man who was sitting behind me shouted hysterically that they had robbed him. They had taken his cellphone, his bag and his shoes.

Instincts play an important role. That being said, I witness this thought process quite regularly. It is difficult not to be swayed towards negatively branding those that so competently favor a certain archetype. Everyone is culpable of such an offense.

That's just the thing, I felt bad for thinking that way but in the end I was right -- they didn't rob everybody on that bus but they did take one kid's bag and shoes. I feel a little torn between thinking I was wrong to judge based on a stereotype and knowing that in the end I had correctly judged who what kind of people they were.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 06, 2020, 09:00:40 PM

They were bottom feeding filth, fuck them! You were right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 09:23:12 PM

Quote from: No one on February 06, 2020, 09:00:40 PM
They were bottom feeding filth, fuck them! You were right.

That they were!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2020, 10:06:36 PM

it's always a bit depressing when you give in to your prejudices and then they turn out to be right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 11:43:49 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 06, 2020, 10:06:36 PM
it's always a bit depressing when you give in to your prejudices and then they turn out to be right.

That's true. :-\

But soon after the fact, something really cool happened that restored my momentary loss of faith in humanity. Some people on the bus chipped in so the boy who had been robbed could buy a pair of flip flops and pay for a bus ride home. I thought that was awesome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 06, 2020, 11:58:20 PM

Sadly, oftentimes it takes people behaving at their worst to stimulate humanity's better nature.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 12:34:51 AM

Quote from: No one on February 06, 2020, 11:58:20 PM
Sadly, oftentimes it takes people behaving at their worst to stimulate humanity's better nature.

Unfortunately it is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 07, 2020, 12:42:55 AM

Humans suck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 12:46:34 AM

Quote from: No one on February 07, 2020, 12:42:55 AM
Humans suck!

Not all humans! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 07, 2020, 12:54:23 AM

Persons are good, people, are not.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 07, 2020, 03:23:48 AM

Quote from: No one on February 07, 2020, 12:54:23 AM
Persons are good, people, are not.

Indeed. Meet people one on one, they're OK (mostly- I know some people who are assholes in their own right, all alone). Get a crowd of them and they're just assholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2020, 09:45:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 05:33:19 PMAs the bus passed a construction site it stopped to pick up two brown guys -- possibly in their early twenties, unkempt in their general demeanor. I was sitting near the back of the bus and as they brashly moved passed me I thought, no, I was certain, that they were going to rob everyone who was sitting in that vehicle. They just fit the stereotype of the so-called "chicken thief" so well...

"Should I get off at the next stop?" The more fearful side of me thought. Suddenly I was very aware of my cellphone on my bag in front of me.

"Don't be ridiculous, you're just being prejudiced," another part of me thought in reply. "They're the victims of your racist thinking."

"Yeah, maybe I am," I conceded as I was disappointed in myself for thinking that those two brash, unkempt, young, brown men were going to rob everyone. I decided to stay put.

Still, I hid my cellphone inside my bag and just stared outside the window as the bus carried on its way. A few minutes later, the two guys got off, as as they did a young man who was sitting behind me shouted hysterically that they had robbed him. They had taken his cellphone, his bag and his shoes.

You didn't feel wary just because they were brown, there was other stuff going on.
Projecting a threatening presence would serve them well when they demand peoples stuff.

OK, the old fav, confirmation bias.
Do you think you have fears of brown people that turn out to be unfounded but aren't given any significance?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 11:57:17 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 07, 2020, 09:45:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 06, 2020, 05:33:19 PMAs the bus passed a construction site it stopped to pick up two brown guys -- possibly in their early twenties, unkempt in their general demeanor. I was sitting near the back of the bus and as they brashly moved passed me I thought, no, I was certain, that they were going to rob everyone who was sitting in that vehicle. They just fit the stereotype of the so-called "chicken thief" so well...

"Should I get off at the next stop?" The more fearful side of me thought. Suddenly I was very aware of my cellphone on my bag in front of me.

"Don't be ridiculous, you're just being prejudiced," another part of me thought in reply. "They're the victims of your racist thinking."

"Yeah, maybe I am," I conceded as I was disappointed in myself for thinking that those two brash, unkempt, young, brown men were going to rob everyone. I decided to stay put.

Still, I hid my cellphone inside my bag and just stared outside the window as the bus carried on its way. A few minutes later, the two guys got off, as as they did a young man who was sitting behind me shouted hysterically that they had robbed him. They had taken his cellphone, his bag and his shoes.

You didn't feel wary just because they were brown, there was other stuff going on.
Projecting a threatening presence would serve them well when they demand peoples stuff.

OK, the old fav, confirmation bias.
Do you think you have fears of brown people that turn out to be unfounded but aren't given any significance?

I don't think so. At least, not that I'm aware of. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM

I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2020, 07:43:24 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

The new format didn't work for everybody so Recusant switched back to the original.
Entirely coincidently the forum went on the fritz at GoDaddy and Asmo sorted that out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 08, 2020, 11:21:32 AM

i had already switched it back to the default from my profile and didnt notice the return, except for the restore to an earlier backup. seems fine now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 08, 2020, 09:47:49 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

Please see this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16441.0) in the Announcements board. I've written to Asmodean about whether the new theme had anything to do with the site failure. If it didn't, I'll try to put it in place again. I know that it created problems for Tank and hermes2015, and if the new theme gets a clean bill of health from Asmodean, I'll immediately revert their account setting (and any others who experienced problems) to this theme.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 09, 2020, 01:17:38 AM

Sincere thanks to Recusant and Asmodean for keeping this forum functional. The trial format was attractive but not an essential quality. Perhaps it might have been more attractive to prospective new members . People are attracted to pretty pictures and pretty art more so than rational thought or intellectual content.

In any case I will be pleased to have the site written in Sanscrit or Swahili if I am still permitted to participate.

Thanks all! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 03:07:21 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 08, 2020, 09:47:49 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

Please see this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16441.0) in the Announcements board. I've written to Asmodean about whether the new theme had anything to do with the site failure. If it didn't, I'll try to put it in place again. I know that it created problems for Tank and hermes2015, and if the new theme gets a clean bill of health from Asmodean, I'll immediately revert their account setting (and any others who experienced problems) to this theme.

Thank you for all your efforts, Recusant. I am comfortable with the old theme, so no need to change me back to the new one. I notice, though, that the automatic spell checker is not working.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2020, 09:23:56 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 03:07:21 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 08, 2020, 09:47:49 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

Please see this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16441.0) in the Announcements board. I've written to Asmodean about whether the new theme had anything to do with the site failure. If it didn't, I'll try to put it in place again. I know that it created problems for Tank and hermes2015, and if the new theme gets a clean bill of health from Asmodean, I'll immediately revert their account setting (and any others who experienced problems) to this theme.

Thank you for all your efforts, Recusant. I am comfortable with the old theme, so no need to change me back to the new one. I notice, though, that the automatic spell checker is not working.

Oh Fick, that's em Biggered!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 09, 2020, 10:37:20 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2020, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 03:07:21 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 08, 2020, 09:47:49 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
I am thinking; What the hell happened?

One day I opened the forum and there was a really nice layout that differed from the usual one. The new one was colorful and pleasing to observe.........I was thinking at that time that we are displaying a classy looking layout. The very next day when I called up the forum.........Nothing but a blank page.....and the next day the same.. I went into mourning, I cannot access the HAF forum. Did the fundies sabotage the forum?

The next day The old format came shining through and I am once again a happy camper. WTF! Is it possible that the FSM is testing my faith?

Please see this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16441.0) in the Announcements board. I've written to Asmodean about whether the new theme had anything to do with the site failure. If it didn't, I'll try to put it in place again. I know that it created problems for Tank and hermes2015, and if the new theme gets a clean bill of health from Asmodean, I'll immediately revert their account setting (and any others who experienced problems) to this theme.

Thank you for all your efforts, Recusant. I am comfortable with the old theme, so no need to change me back to the new one. I notice, though, that the automatic spell checker is not working.

Oh Fick, that's em Biggered!

Get it right man!

QuoteA noble spirit embiggens the smallest man

I thought spell check was browser based.
Anyway, well done those who toil so we can ... what's the word I'm after?
Maunder?
Not quite what I was thinking.
OK, maybe one of these suit.

QuoteSynonyms for drivel
applesauce [slang], balderdash, baloney (also boloney), beans, bilge, blah (also blah-blah), blarney, blather, blatherskite, blither, bosh, bull [slang], bunk, bunkum (or buncombe), claptrap, codswallop [British], crapola [slang], crock, drool, fiddle, fiddle-faddle, fiddlesticks, flannel [British], flapdoodle, folderol (also falderal), folly, foolishness, fudge, garbage, guff, hogwash, hokeypokey, hokum, hoodoo, hooey, horsefeathers [slang], humbug, humbuggery, jazz, malarkey (also malarky), moonshine, muck, nerts [slang], nonsense, nuts, piffle, poppycock, punk, rot, rubbish, senselessness, silliness, slush, stupidity, taradiddle (or tarradiddle), tommyrot, tosh, trash, trumpery, twaddle

I like flapdoodle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 01:07:04 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 09, 2020, 10:37:20 AM
...
I thought spell check was browser based.
...

Oh thanks, there's a thought. I did have issues with my browser and had to revert to default settings. I will investigate and report back.

Edited later: Yes, that was the problem. I reinstalled the English language pack for Firefox and now the spell checker is working. Thanks again for your suggestion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 09, 2020, 01:17:02 PM

spel check?

whats that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 01:22:40 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 09, 2020, 01:17:02 PM
spel check?

whats that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 10, 2020, 11:45:17 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 09, 2020, 01:17:02 PM
spel check?

whats that?

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 10, 2020, 11:55:35 AM

What day is it today? Is today Monday? :reading:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on February 10, 2020, 01:22:37 PM

Indeed, as Teal'c would say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 10, 2020, 01:40:23 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 10, 2020, 01:22:37 PM
Indeed, as Teal'c would say.

And yet here I am at home in my jammies! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 10, 2020, 07:27:17 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 09, 2020, 03:07:21 AMThank you for all your efforts, Recusant. I am comfortable with the old theme, so no need to change me back to the new one. I notice, though, that the automatic spell checker is not working.

I wasn't clear enough, then. If I'm given the assent of our Argillaceous Grey Eminence and go ahead with another attempt at changing the default theme, I will in the same session revert you and Tank to "Curve," which is now the default theme, as well as anybody else who wishes it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 10, 2020, 07:30:17 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 09, 2020, 10:37:20 AM. . . I like flapdoodle.

I do too, though I try to use it sparingly. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 13, 2020, 02:59:41 PM

My wife's birthday.
I made her a carrot cake, sometime in the process my recipe pad flipped over to banana cake but that didn't detract.
Lots of carrot, lots of nuts, 2 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of oil, and some water cause it was too dry to make a cake, phili cheese icing.
Leg of lamb and roasted vegies.

Neil is touring, last saw him 30 years ago, book cheap tickets to see him in a smallish venue on our wedding anniversary in May
The concurrence of dates, pay homage to the gods and they will reward the faithful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2020, 07:24:53 AM

So...
There I am, walking down the street, minding my own business when I see something shiny...So I picked it up.
I found this:
(https://www.romancatholicman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-benedict-medal1-770x439_c.jpg)
It's a ST. BENEDICT MEDAL WITH EXORCISM & BLESSING.
:run!:

Who was St. Benedict?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 17, 2020, 07:55:01 AM

The patron saint of hollandaise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 17, 2020, 09:17:13 AM

Quote from: No one on February 17, 2020, 07:55:01 AM
The patron saint of hollandaise.

And defectors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2020, 10:44:28 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2020, 07:24:53 AM
So...
There I am, walking down the street, minding my own business when I see something shiny...So I picked it up.
I found this:
(https://www.romancatholicman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-benedict-medal1-770x439_c.jpg)
It's a ST. BENEDICT MEDAL WITH EXORCISM & BLESSING.
:run!:

Who was St. Benedict?

Who cares? It's shiny! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2020, 10:56:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2020, 10:44:28 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2020, 07:24:53 AM
So...
There I am, walking down the street, minding my own business when I see something shiny...So I picked it up.
I found this:
(https://www.romancatholicman.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/st-benedict-medal1-770x439_c.jpg)
It's a ST. BENEDICT MEDAL WITH EXORCISM & BLESSING.
:run!:

Who was St. Benedict?

Who cares? It's shiny! ;D

True. :lol:
I was just curious, I just wanted to find out what it meant to whoever lost it. I've been reading about this "saint".
Someone tried to poison him. :picard facepalm:
That can't be good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 17, 2020, 11:02:40 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 17, 2020, 09:17:13 AM
And defectors.

i see what you did there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2020, 03:57:46 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 17, 2020, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 17, 2020, 09:17:13 AM
And defectors.

i see what you did there

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dede on February 19, 2020, 05:45:58 PM

what's on my mind today? how glad I am that I found you HAF'ers! I've been reading old threads, and every so often I break into chuckles because of the funniness of what i read ... repeatedly I've thought 'Wow, wish I could LIKE that, so the author could know that I appreciated it'. Some of it dates from many years ago, and I've figured it would be silly if I used the Quote function and commented on it ... or would it not?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2020, 06:01:53 PM

Quote from: Dede on February 19, 2020, 05:45:58 PM
what's on my mind today? how glad I am that I found you HAF'ers! I've been reading old threads, and every so often I break into chuckles because of the funniness of what i read ... repeatedly I've thought 'Wow, wish I could LIKE that, so the author could know that I appreciated it'. Some of it dates from many years ago, and I've figured it would be silly if I used the Quote function and commented on it ... or would it not?

Feel free to comment on old posts. You get a warning that the last comment was over 120(?) days ago, ignore this and post away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dede on February 19, 2020, 06:19:28 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 19, 2020, 06:01:53 PM
Quote from: Dede on February 19, 2020, 05:45:58 PM
what's on my mind today? how glad I am that I found you HAF'ers! I've been reading old threads, and every so often I break into chuckles because of the funniness of what i read ... repeatedly I've thought 'Wow, wish I could LIKE that, so the author could know that I appreciated it'. Some of it dates from many years ago, and I've figured it would be silly if I used the Quote function and commented on it ... or would it not?

Feel free to comment on old posts. You get a warning that the last comment was over 120(?) days ago, ignore this and post away.

Thank you, Tank, for the guidance ... I'll do that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 19, 2020, 07:26:40 PM

Quote from: Dede on February 19, 2020, 05:45:58 PM
what's on my mind today? how glad I am that I found you HAF'ers! I've been reading old threads, and every so often I break into chuckles because of the funniness of what i read ... repeatedly I've thought 'Wow, wish I could LIKE that, so the author could know that I appreciated it'. Some of it dates from many years ago, and I've figured it would be silly if I used the Quote function and commented on it ... or would it not?

I agree with your assessment of HAF. Marshall McLuhan's global village is a reality: we are a family here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 19, 2020, 07:43:11 PM

(https://cdn.britannica.com/s:1500x700,q:85/93/66193-004-85B5F79C/Tod-Browning-cast-Freaks.jpg)

yes, welcome aboard

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 19, 2020, 07:47:22 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 19, 2020, 07:43:11 PM
(https://cdn.britannica.com/s:1500x700,q:85/93/66193-004-85B5F79C/Tod-Browning-cast-Freaks.jpg)

yes, welcome aboard

That was an incredibly touching movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 19, 2020, 08:03:26 PM

well, except for the last ten or twenty seconds when it sort of shot itself inthe foot

its been a longtime, but as i recall, the performers were treated with respect. you could not make that film today

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dede on February 19, 2020, 10:52:36 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 19, 2020, 07:43:11 PM
yes, welcome aboard

Thank you, Billy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dede on February 19, 2020, 10:55:06 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 19, 2020, 07:47:22 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 19, 2020, 07:43:11 PM

yes, welcome aboard

That was an incredibly touching movie.

What is the movie's name? I have all kinds of gaps in my cultural knowledge and have never seen it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 19, 2020, 10:59:15 PM

It's Freaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)), from 1932.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dede on February 20, 2020, 01:58:15 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 19, 2020, 10:59:15 PM
It's Freaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)), from 1932.

Thank you Recusant ... Wow! I spent the past hour reading about the film, and the actors' lives and the various tragic ways in which they had been afflicted; their paths to becoming sideshow performers.

Interesting to read that in the 1960s, Freaks was rediscovered and enjoyed a long run as one of the first midnight movies; that it become a cult classic, and in 1994 was selected by the National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 20, 2020, 04:13:01 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 19, 2020, 10:59:15 PM
It's Freaks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)), from 1932.

Right! I was showing my age there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 20, 2020, 04:38:51 AM

Speaking of freaks, where is Ecurb Noselrub?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2020, 09:07:34 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 20, 2020, 04:38:51 AM
Speaking of freaks, where is Ecurb Noselrub?

He's having a general break from all social media. He dropped me a line a month or so ago so we didn't worry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 20, 2020, 12:26:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 20, 2020, 09:07:34 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 20, 2020, 04:38:51 AM
Speaking of freaks, where is Ecurb Noselrub?

He's having a general break from all social media. He dropped me a line a month or so ago so we didn't worry.

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 11, 2020, 05:29:20 AM
I live in the USA. I've been here for 64 of my 67 years. It's certainly no worse than any place else I've been. If you try to take 330,000,000 people of every sort and try to make a nation out of them, I'd say we've done as well as anyone else could. Everyone else can fuck off.

That was his last post.
I quoted the "Everyone else can fuck off" for a while in my sig and I attributed him.
I think resorting to "Everyone else can fuck off" is understandable but I don't like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 20, 2020, 01:55:28 PM

buddy also is AWOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2020, 03:15:05 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 20, 2020, 01:55:28 PM
buddy also is AWOL

She dips in and out. She's ok though I'm friends with her on Facebook.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 20, 2020, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 20, 2020, 03:15:05 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 20, 2020, 01:55:28 PM
buddy also is AWOL

She dips in and out. She's ok though I'm friends with her on Facebook.

ah

thank you

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 21, 2020, 01:34:58 AM

We have not heard from Essie Mae or Maria Evrie for a while either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2020, 01:02:55 PM

I don't think I'm going to be able to hand in my thesis on time. :( But I'm not going to lose my sanity over it. I'd rather ask for an extension and hand in a final draft I'm happy with than a half-finished version just so I can get one more month's worth of my grant.

:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 25, 2020, 01:04:34 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2020, 01:02:55 PM
I don't think I'm going to be able to hand in my thesis on time. :( But I'm not going to lose my sanity over it. I'd rather ask for an extension and hand in a final draft I'm happy with than a half-finished version just so I can get one more month's worth of my grant.

:sad sigh:

That sounds like a sensible strategy. Don't be sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2020, 02:34:09 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 25, 2020, 01:04:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2020, 01:02:55 PM
I don't think I'm going to be able to hand in my thesis on time. :( But I'm not going to lose my sanity over it. I'd rather ask for an extension and hand in a final draft I'm happy with than a half-finished version just so I can get one more month's worth of my grant.

:sad sigh:

That sounds like a sensible strategy. Don't be sad.

Just a little frustrated, but that's ok. I'm not disappointed with myself. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 01, 2020, 10:53:19 PM

I've...ahem...taken a slightly different approach to writing the introduction to my thesis. I've read a few from the program and they all strike me as...'boring' isn't quite the word, but 'dry'. Loads of information presented in a format that doesn't even try to be interesting. Does academic writing really have to be that way?

I'm taking a bit of a risk here, and perhaps the evaluators will either love it or hate it, but I don't know. I'd rather write something in a format I would find interesting if I were the reader.

;D I'm just spicing up the introduction though, which is generally the least interesting part (usually people skip straight to the results and discussion). Hopefully I won't regret my decision, heh. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 01, 2020, 11:04:14 PM

Very cool. I'd think that as long as you accomplish the necessary task of presentation in your introduction, writing it in a more readable style should at least not detract from the evaluation. Probably depends on the personalities of the those who'll be reading it, but I admit I don't know a lot about the inside game of higher education. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 01, 2020, 11:27:04 PM

people can get picky. i wrote my ecology thesis in the active voice, and during the oral defense the visiting member from the forestry department commented that the passive voice was what he was used to.

the passive voice is a problem in englishbecause it doesn't distinguish whether the agent of an action is the author or someone else:

. . . Silenis bassleri was found in the upper strata of the mulde location . . .

style is an issue in some venues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2020, 12:09:47 AM

Quote from: Recusant on March 01, 2020, 11:04:14 PM
Very cool. I'd think that as long as you accomplish the necessary task of presentation in your introduction, writing it in a more readable style should at least not detract from the evaluation. Probably depends on the personalities of the those who'll be reading it, but I admit I don't know a lot about the inside game of higher education. :)

My thoughts exactly. :grin: There's still a lot of referenced information for the basis and justification of my own work so it's not like I've completely abandoned the long established way. I'd imagine unless the evaluators are purists it shouldn't be a problem. But you never know. Maybe they're not too fond of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass or the everyday examples I've used to explain a few concepts. Maybe anything that looks a little less 'academic' and a little more like public dissemination of science will get some to turn their noses up and disapprove. But I don't know. Time will tell. :grin:

But again, that's just the introduction. The manuscript sandwiched between the introduction and discussion is seriously dry and purely 'academic'. I wouldn't dare submit anything other than that format to a peer-reviewed journal, I'm just an unknown. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2020, 12:15:37 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 01, 2020, 11:27:04 PM
people can get picky. i wrote my ecology thesis in the active voice, and during the oral defense the visiting member from the forestry department commented that the passive voice was what he was used to.

the passive voice is a problem in englishbecause it doesn't distinguish whether the agent of an action is the author or someone else:

. . . Silenis bassleri was found in the upper strata of the mulde location . . .

style is an issue in some venues.

Sure is. I used 'you' in the introduction of my end of course undergraduate work and one of the evaluators commented that was inadequate. But he still gave me high marks so it's all good. :grin:

I also took a more relaxed approach then which was otherwise well received by the evaluators and my supervisor. However, I am aware that a master's thesis is something a little more serious. So it's a bit of a risk.

Oh well, living dangerously I guess. :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 02, 2020, 03:09:43 AM

I just "fixed" my oldest daughters dvd/tv by blowing the breath of life into it. Now my youngest daughter believes I have magic.

I told my oldest daughter she just wasn't holding her mouth right when she tried to put the disk in. Anyway, she is now watching the first episode of Brooklyn 99. Long live Cpt. Holt!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 02, 2020, 07:06:32 PM

Quote from: Mr. B on March 02, 2020, 03:09:43 AM
I just "fixed" my oldest daughters dvd/tv by blowing the breath of life into it. Now my youngest daughter believes I have magic.
...

:lol:

That's funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 02, 2020, 08:11:43 PM

My MiL had a blood vessel break inside her brain last Tuesday. :( She's now in hospice care. 92 YO, she had a pretty good run at life. The nice feature, if one wants to call such a thing "nice", is that as the bleeding continues she will lose awareness and won't feel any pain. I know I'd prefer something like that instead of suffering pain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 03, 2020, 12:00:41 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 02, 2020, 08:11:43 PM
My MiL had a blood vessel break inside her brain last Tuesday. :( She's now in hospice care. 92 YO, she had a pretty good run at life. The nice feature, if one wants to call such a thing "nice", is that as the bleeding continues she will lose awareness and won't feel any pain. I know I'd prefer something like that instead of suffering pain.

Awww. :therethere:
I'm sorry to hear this, Dark Lightning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 03, 2020, 12:27:45 AM

that's unfortunate, but 92 really is a good run.

i just buried a member of my meeting today. she was 96 and died so quick her son said he couldn't get the half mile to where she was living before she was gone, after he was called.

he built her a really nice walnut box to be buried in. after the ceremony in thegraveyard, everybody took off except me and the grave people. i'm on the graveyard committee, so i stuck around while they lowered her in to make sure his box fit inside the concrete vault the village makes us use. i suppose i would have had to jump up and down on it if it were a tight fit.

but it went in with about three inches on the sides and about an inch to spare on the top.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 03, 2020, 12:51:20 AM

Thanks, folks! I really liked this gal. We all have to go sometime, and she's had a safe slide down with Alzheimer's and dementia, what with my wife being all over the care and caretakers. You don't want to screw up when my wife has an interest, she'll be all over you, too! Fortunately I'm about as anal-retentive as they come. Now, if she'd just pick her stuff up off the floor and put it away! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 03, 2020, 01:04:09 PM

Sorry to hear that, DL :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 03, 2020, 03:16:44 PM

Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 03, 2020, 11:32:57 PM

Condolences for your family's loss. It sounds as if it was good and peaceful though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 04, 2020, 01:03:01 AM

voted for Bernie today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 01:18:21 AM

can't imagine he's any more popular in tennessee than in ohio

i had a co-worker explain to me the other day that rich people in america like joe biden kidnapped infants, beat them until their tissue was full of "endorphins," then transfused the blood as a health tonic.

not a bernie kind of place around here

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 04, 2020, 02:25:54 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 01:18:21 AM
can't imagine he's any more popular in tennessee than in ohio

i had a co-worker explain to me the other day that rich people in america like joe biden kidnapped infants, beat them until their tissue was full of "endorphins," then transfused the blood as a health tonic.

not a bernie kind of place around here

WTF?

1. I've never heard that particular rumor about any politician. I've heard rumors of child sex trafficking but damn.

2. What do rumors about rich people like Joe Biden using the blood of children to reinvigorate themselves have to do with how popular or unpopular Sanders is in states like Tennessee or Ohio?

People in Ohio don't like people running for President who are not accused of sucking blood from the young?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2020, 02:45:17 AM

Quote from: Recusant on March 03, 2020, 11:32:57 PM
Condolences for your family's loss. It sounds as if it was good and peaceful though.

If she could talk, she would say, "I'm not dead, yet!" :D She's in hospice and declining, but thank you for the condolences. I think it's worse to watch someone slowly fade than to just pop off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 04, 2020, 03:10:49 AM

Mr. B; Billy Rubin is just messing with us. He has a warped sense of humor that can put you off until you get to know his comedic ways.

On the other hand the Appalachian people who live deep in the boondocks do appear to have some peculiar ideas about political types. :faints:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 04, 2020, 04:13:51 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2020, 02:45:17 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 03, 2020, 11:32:57 PM
Condolences for your family's loss. It sounds as if it was good and peaceful though.

If she could talk, she would say, "I'm not dead, yet!" :D She's in hospice and declining, but thank you for the condolences. I think it's worse to watch someone slowly fade than to just pop off.

I agree with your last sentiment. My wife's mother and father are older than my parents but their health is generally much better than my parents. However, there are some issues of concern.

I remember watching all my grandparents slowly decay. Years of treatment and frequent hospitalizations and untold suffering before they passed. My great grandmother on my mother's side was a different story. She lived alone and took care of herself for several decades. Her passing was a surprise. She woke up one normal day, put the water on the stove to boil for her morning tea, sat down in her chair, turned her morning shows on the tv and went to sleep.

That's how I want to go.

I offer my sincere condolences for you and yours during this trying time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 01:01:52 PM

Quote from: Mr. B on March 04, 2020, 02:25:54 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 01:18:21 AM
can't imagine he's any more popular in tennessee than in ohio

i had a co-worker explain to me the other day that rich people in america like joe biden kidnapped infants, beat them until their tissue was full of "endorphins," then transfused the blood as a health tonic.

not a bernie kind of place around here

WTF?

1. I've never heard that particular rumor about any politician. I've heard rumors of child sex trafficking but damn.

2. What do rumors about rich people like Joe Biden using the blood of children to reinvigorate themselves have to do with how popular or unpopular Sanders is in states like Tennessee or Ohio?

People in Ohio don't like people running for President who are not accused of sucking blood from the young?

bernie is an old guy. the bloodsuckers in politics use that technique to prolong tgeir lives. so old guys like biden and bernie cant win in my neighborhood. if they did, no ones children would be safe.

he told me that that is where all the missing children are going.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2020, 03:51:44 PM

Quote from: Mr. B on March 04, 2020, 04:13:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2020, 02:45:17 AM
Quote from: Recusant on March 03, 2020, 11:32:57 PM
Condolences for your family's loss. It sounds as if it was good and peaceful though.

If she could talk, she would say, "I'm not dead, yet!" :D She's in hospice and declining, but thank you for the condolences. I think it's worse to watch someone slowly fade than to just pop off.

I agree with your last sentiment. My wife's mother and father are older than my parents but their health is generally much better than my parents. However, there are some issues of concern.

I remember watching all my grandparents slowly decay. Years of treatment and frequent hospitalizations and untold suffering before they passed. My great grandmother on my mother's side was a different story. She lived alone and took care of herself for several decades. Her passing was a surprise. She woke up one normal day, put the water on the stove to boil for her morning tea, sat down in her chair, turned her morning shows on the tv and went to sleep.

That's how I want to go.

I offer my sincere condolences for you and yours during this trying time.

Thanks! That would be a good way to go, as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 04:06:07 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 04, 2020, 03:10:49 AM
Mr. B; Billy Rubin is just messing with us. He has a warped sense of humor that can put you off until you get to know his comedic ways.

On the other hand the Appalachian people who live deep in the boondocks do appear to have some peculiar ideas about political types. :faints:

i didnt say i agreed with tbe guy. but its a reality around where i live that this sort of craziness is considered legitimate.

the guy alzo connected george soros with the bloodzucking, so to me it appears to be a modern version of the old jewz-eating-christian-children thing.

bernie is also jewish, i think. so its inevitable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2020, 10:37:41 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2020, 02:45:17 AM
If she could talk, she would say, "I'm not dead, yet!" :D She's in hospice and declining, but thank you for the condolences. I think it's worse to watch someone slowly fade than to just pop off.

im sorry that its going to continue a while. thats always hard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 08, 2020, 10:38:37 PM

My son works for McLaren F1 and sets off to the Australian GP on Monday with no idea if it will actually take place as Ferrari are based in Milan which has just been quarantined and Ross Braun has said that unless all teams compete none will race. He could fly all the way there and back for no reason. He's not a happy bunny. As he flies business class I have limited sympathy for his situation! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 09, 2020, 02:19:54 AM

As long as he gets paid for his troubles it's all good. Seriously though, 1/4 of Italy being under quarantine? Along side of all the millions quarantined in China? I'm trying to wrap my head around this current outbreak. I don't know whether or not I should panic or take it like I did SARS or MERS.

Change nothing or change everything? I have some money at the moment because of Tax returns but there are a lot of things I need to take care of, so should I dismiss my debts and home repairs/car repairs and use the cash available to buy enough food supplies medical masks and hand sanitizer to last a month for a family of five?

What happens if the administration imposes a federal quarantine on 1/4th of the United States? We don't have daycare and we can't afford to miss work.

How serious is this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 09, 2020, 03:19:11 AM

We don't really know yet how serious it is, but my bet is on not so serious. We had SARS and some other diseases sweep through but not causing "biblical" sized death counts. Using the buy-bull as a reference only in the literary sense, here. I don't think that the chump has any sort of idea about what is happening or what to do, and he's been trashing the infrastructure, so that there will be less ability to respond, going forward. And his fan base will be cheering all the way to their early graves. This administration is complete "Bread and Circuses", minus the bread. It's disgusting, to say the least. I hope he gets it, myself. It would serve him right, though I doubt that he would appreciate the service.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 09, 2020, 06:45:51 PM

the virus may be a plague for me.

oil is $32 per barrel

if this keeps up my employment is problematic

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 10, 2020, 12:10:16 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 09, 2020, 06:45:51 PM
the virus may be a plague for me.

oil is $32 per barrel

if this keeps up my employment is problematic

I feel you. The factory I work at relies a lot of imported parts from China. We make heaters mostly and orders are already slowing down for the summer season. Every week for the past two months there have been voluntary furlough sheets posted on the bulletin board. The company already terminated a whole bunch of new hires last month and I heard today that the new batch of temps have been put on a hiring freeze, meaning they should at this point have been hired on permanently but the company wants to wait a little while longer just incase they need to let them go back to their temp agencies.

Things could get rough. They fired one of the team leads last week while I was off. He didn't take it too well. Made threats. They had extra security at the gate and local police as well at the gate everyday last week. I'm not worried about the virus itself. I'm worried about the fall out if too many people start panicking because of layoffs or shutdowns or mass quarantines.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2020, 12:01:45 AM

Why are people taking all the toilet paper from the stores? I wanted to buy toilet paper today and there was no toilet paper.
This is crazy! :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 11, 2020, 01:05:37 AM

(https://external-preview.redd.it/eASQQ3cj9BHxNj542M5zwXaC6eoPXjPCk5LsCeU2Zqo.jpg?auto=webp&s=ed6e195ea942a2d1cfbd84da11ec18c3ce0b1101)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2020, 01:19:34 AM

^^^
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SentimentalSpectacularJenny-size_restricted.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 11, 2020, 01:53:36 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 11, 2020, 12:01:45 AM
Why are people taking all the toilet paper from the stores? I wanted to buy toilet paper today and there was no toilet paper.
This is crazy! :sad sigh:

I usually shop at CostCo for the savings. But this business with lines outside their stores for cheaper TP and some bottled water kept me away. I went to a Stater Brother's market and everything in the paper goods aisle was fully stocked. I didn't bother to check for hand sanitizer, though. :shrug:

On a side note, why aren't we hearing about this disease in Russia? I find myself hard pressed to believe that they completely dodged this disease.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 11, 2020, 03:03:20 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 11, 2020, 01:53:36 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 11, 2020, 12:01:45 AM
Why are people taking all the toilet paper from the stores? I wanted to buy toilet paper today and there was no toilet paper.
This is crazy! :sad sigh:

I usually shop at CostCo for the savings. But this business with lines outside their stores for cheaper TP and some bottled water kept me away. I went to a Stater Brother's market and everything in the paper goods aisle was fully stocked. I didn't bother to check for hand sanitizer, though. :shrug:

On a side note, why aren't we hearing about this disease in Russia? I find myself hard pressed to believe that they completely dodged this disease.

I just went to Ralphs. :shrug:

Yesterday all they had left was 4 rolls for .77¢. Today they didn't even have that! >:(
I bet someone who already has 10 packages of 30 ct rolls took the .77¢ ones as well. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 11, 2020, 02:01:58 PM

People are so stupid. :sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2020, 02:47:52 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 11, 2020, 02:01:58 PM
People are so stupid. :sigh:

I agree. Luckily where I live the toilet paper craze hasn't started...yet.

It's a matter of time before people start stockpiling the stuff in their homes like it's holy water or something. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 11, 2020, 04:55:18 PM

People here are stockpiling pasta, toilet paper, canned food and other stuff. The corona virus is getting closer to home. In the northern regions of Italy the situation is completely out of control. We expect a major outbreak here in Germany within the next 2-3 weeks. There is no trust in the government at all that they could control the outbreak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 11, 2020, 05:44:20 PM

its interesting to me that toilet paper has taken on such a symbolic importance to people.

i don't have an indoor toilet at my house, so we use sawdust buckets and and two big compost piles out back to process our poop. lots of people consider that primitive, but its worked okay for going on twenty years.

if we run out of toilet paper, there is no shortage of large hay bales behind the house that would actually compost a lot better than the paper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 11, 2020, 06:09:05 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on March 11, 2020, 04:55:18 PM
People here are stockpiling pasta, toilet paper, canned food and other stuff. The corona virus is getting closer to home. In the northern regions of Italy the situation is completely out of control. We expect a major outbreak here in Germany within the next 2-3 weeks. There is no trust in the government at all that they could control the outbreak.

I think it's unrealistic to expect that any government is going to control the outbreak within their borders. There's just no controlling the spread of epidemics in today's global world (plus, it has already spread...). The best a government can hope for is to buy some time and not overburden their health services too much until more is understood about the virus and how to combat it.

Governments should not be giving people the impression that it's under control, I think. But I get that they're trying to keep people from panicking...not that people aren't panicking anyway, as seen in the toilet paper hoarding crisis. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 12, 2020, 12:54:10 AM

Flu like symptoms do are not always accompanied by diarrhoea. To the credit of the citizenry, they are planning ahead., just in case. The citizens who have a bidet are not bothered by the run on TP. Kimberly Clark and other TP manufacturers must be grinning like Cheshire cats.

P.S. you can make your own hand sanitizer with the ethyl alcohol contained in the 150 proof rum that you can get at your local booze store. That stuff is high octane at least 75% alky. Apply the solution liberally to your hands not to your gullet.

Both E Bay and Amazon have denied the listings for hand sanitizers. It seems that there were some greedy bastards that were advertising three dollar bottles of sanitizers for $300. ................Is there no limit to the greed that a few humans will display? That reminds me of the unconscionable pig fucker, Martin Shkrelli....or whatever his name is. He is the one who raised the price of a modestly priced, essential drug, 5000 percent. I am pleased to observe that the miserable bastard is now in prison...........Sometimes justice prevails.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 12, 2020, 01:35:17 AM

One of the unfortunate side effects of this new virus is that it has been found to involve other organs when it progresses, and diarrhea is possible in that case. There was a case in an apartment building in China where a woman progressed to that symptom and the neighbors got it from the floor drains...to which I will say, I don't understand how their drain systems work. I do know that we had floor drains in the restrooms where I used to work, and when they smelled badly I called facilities to remind them to remind the janitorial staff to fill the floor drain traps, because they obviously weren't doing it. :???: Talk about a disease vector! Fumes from the drains? Sounds like a Sci-Fi plot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 12, 2020, 01:47:58 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 12, 2020, 01:35:17 AMSounds like a Sci-Fi plot.

Dr Norman Swan, I have a lot of time for him, for years he has been making sense of health related stuff in an excellent manner.
He doesn't think much of the USA approach, he says they should be categorised with Iran and Italy.

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/who-officially-declares-covid-19-a-pandemic/12048240 (https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/who-officially-declares-covid-19-a-pandemic/12048240)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 13, 2020, 12:20:13 AM

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815097733/the-pandemic-response-that-a-public-health-expert-wants-and-the-one-he-got

Jeremy Konyndyk argues that travel bans are worse than useless. He says, "because what it does it doesn't really afford us any protection. Once the disease is here, once the disease is spreading in our country. That is the greatest threat. Banning travel anywhere in the world at this point is a bit like locking the door after the killer is already in the house."

Dr. Norman Swanson says that the United States should be at the top of the list for a travel ban because there have been three out of four cases identified as having come from America to Australia and the lack of testing in America.

Travel bans good?

Travel bans bad?

Mass quarantine good?

Mass quarantine bad?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2020, 01:20:01 AM

Today I go to the store to buy bleach to wash the white clothes and there is no bleach! >:(
All of it is gone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 13, 2020, 03:14:15 AM

John Q. Public is an idiot, Full Stop.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 13, 2020, 04:53:57 AM

Mags, go to the swimming pool supply place. They sell a pool product that they simply call chlorine. It is sodium hypochlorite the same as Clorox. In any case read the label. The swimming pool stuff is usually stronger. Dilute as needed. By the way it is much cheaper at the pool supply place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2020, 05:10:32 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 13, 2020, 04:53:57 AM
Mags, go to the swimming pool supply place. They sell a pool product that they simply call chlorine. It is sodium hypochlorite the same as Clorox. In any case read the label. The swimming pool stuff is usually stronger. Dilute as needed. By the way it is much cheaper at the pool supply place.

Good advice, Icarus, thank you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 14, 2020, 04:54:48 AM

My gym is closed, my aqua jogging and thai chi courses are cancelled until further notice; more and more people around me are being quarantined; my company makes preparations for all staff to work from home; countries are closing their borders, etc. etc. This Corona virus starts to turn into a very bad horror movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 14, 2020, 12:36:47 PM

i thought about working from home, but my truck is really too big to park anywhere on my road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2020, 03:27:47 PM

This sufi story has been circulating the interwebs:

Nasrudin and the Plague

The Plague was on its way to Baghdad when it met Nasrudin, who asked where it was going.

"Baghdad, to kill ten thousand people," the Plague replied.

After some time the Plague met Nasrudin again. Very angry, the mullah said to him, "You lied to me. You said you would kill ten thousand people and instead you killed a hundred thousand."

And the Plague answered, "I didn't lie, I killed ten thousand. The rest died of fear".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 14, 2020, 03:51:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2020, 03:27:47 PM
This sufi story has been circulating the interwebs:

Nasrudin and the Plague

The Plague was on its way to Baghdad when it met Nasrudin, who asked where it was going.

"Baghdad, to kill ten thousand people," the Plague replied.

After some time the Plague met Nasrudin again. Very angry, the mullah said to him, "You lied to me. You said you would kill ten thousand people and instead you killed a hundred thousand."

And the Plague answered, "I didn't lie, I killed ten thousand. The rest died of fear".

It's not working for me, is there a youtube with expressive puppets or something?
Plague didn't lie, it killed 10,000.
Why would Plague bother to explain itself to angry angry Mullah anyway?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2020, 04:15:44 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 14, 2020, 03:51:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2020, 03:27:47 PM
This sufi story has been circulating the interwebs:

Nasrudin and the Plague

The Plague was on its way to Baghdad when it met Nasrudin, who asked where it was going.

"Baghdad, to kill ten thousand people," the Plague replied.

After some time the Plague met Nasrudin again. Very angry, the mullah said to him, "You lied to me. You said you would kill ten thousand people and instead you killed a hundred thousand."

And the Plague answered, "I didn't lie, I killed ten thousand. The rest died of fear".

It's not working for me, is there a youtube with expressive puppets or something?

Unfortunately I'm not aware of any youtube vid with expressive puppets or something, but if you go to the toilet paper aisle in any supermarket I'm assuming you'll get in the atmospheric mood to better appreciate the story ;D

(If you're lucky you might even see people fighting over such precious amenities...nothing like seeing pulled hair, snarls and clawed skin to really put things into perspective)

QuotePlague didn't lie, it killed 10,000.
Why would Plague bother to explain itself to angry angry Mullah anyway?

Now don't you go ruining the story for me too with your questions! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 14, 2020, 07:10:12 PM

Implications. So, the Mullah gave plague permission to kill 10,000 people but was upset because 10x that amount died?

What is the moral of the story? Don't let plague into your city or don't get uspset if things get out of control?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 14, 2020, 07:40:46 PM

To me the point of the parable is clear: Fear of a thing can be more dangerous than the thing feared. The mullah was just a convenient Socratic device. A mullah could be seen as a respected member of the community, representative of the whole. Could have been a water carrier, but then why would an important thing like the plague bother talking to a water carrier? I don't see an implication that the mullah gave the plague permission--clearly it wasn't his to give or withhold.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 14, 2020, 09:27:56 PM

Quote from: Recusant on March 14, 2020, 07:40:46 PM
To me the point of the parable is clear: Fear of a thing can be more dangerous than the thing feared. The mullah was just a convenient Socratic device. A mullah could be seen as a respected member of the community, representative of the whole. Could have been a water carrier, but then why would an important thing like the plague bother talking to a water carrier? I don't see an implication that the mullah gave the plague permission--clearly it wasn't his to give or withhold.

So, I'm focusing on the wrong area in that parable. Okay.

There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Well, I do not fear the current pandemic. I am starting to get a little concerned about other people's reaction to it. I'm starting to feel their fear and wondering how it's going to affect my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 14, 2020, 09:38:43 PM

Though I admire Roosevelt, that particular aphorism has always seemed to me not only trite but simple-minded and inaccurate. Sounds good, but doesn't bear close examination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2020, 09:39:23 PM

Quote from: Recusant on March 14, 2020, 07:40:46 PM
To me the point of the parable is clear: Fear of a thing can be more dangerous than the thing feared. The mullah was just a convenient Socratic device. A mullah could be seen as a respected member of the community, representative of the whole. Could have been a water carrier, but then why would an important thing like the plague bother talking to a water carrier? I don't see an implication that the mullah gave the plague permission--clearly it wasn't his to give or withhold.

This is how I read it as well. A mullah, or anybody for that matter, can't control such a force of nature that is a plague. So if he gave it permission or not is not relevant. If the character was a powerful magical being or god then perhaps it would be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 14, 2020, 09:42:30 PM

cool

more nasrudin fans

ive had muslims ask me just what in the hell a quaker was

when i explain that they are the sufis of christianity, they all go, ah . . . now we understand . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 14, 2020, 10:25:05 PM

Quote from: Recusant on March 14, 2020, 09:38:43 PM
Though I admire Roosevelt, that particular aphorism has always seemed to me not only trite but simple-minded and inaccurate. Sounds good, but doesn't bear close examination.

Indeed. There is a difference between fear and situational awareness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 16, 2020, 10:51:35 PM

What I really find baffling is how can anybody decide to travel abroad in the current pandemic situation? Countries are closing their borders and some people seem to think, "Hmm...I guess now's an excellent time to go to Bangkok!"

Seriously, a friend of my sister's is all the way in Thailand right now and one of my mother's students has made travel plans to go on a cruise to India.

:picard facepalm:

I seriously think some people don't have two brain cells to call their own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2020, 08:50:12 AM

My younger daughters mother in law went to Egypt and is now stuck there. WTF!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 18, 2020, 12:13:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 17, 2020, 08:50:12 AM
My younger daughters mother in law went to Egypt and is now stuck there. WTF!

:picard facepalm:

I guess I'll just add that to the list of things I'll never understand.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 18, 2020, 10:41:07 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 18, 2020, 12:13:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 17, 2020, 08:50:12 AM
My younger daughters mother in law went to Egypt and is now stuck there. WTF!

:picard facepalm:

I guess I'll just add that to the list of things I'll never understand.

She is now stuck there till mid April.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 19, 2020, 03:37:26 AM

I'm thinking that I'm going to have to go to CostCo this weekend to get some things that I can get elsewhere but for substantially more money. I'll just have to bite the bullet and wait in line. I generally can go there (3.5 miles one way), shop and get back home in 45 minutes. The wife and I went to a local market but the selection and cost were not acceptable. I have to laugh- there was a line at the prepared chicken oven at CostCo yesterday (my son tells me) and one of his fellow employees walked up and grabbed one without realizing that there was a line. He got yelled at, and when he went to put it back, got yelled at more! I know how I'm getting my food, now! ;D Expecting a long line, I'll be taking a walker that I can sit in. Arthritic feet are making my life miserable. I think that I will enlist the entire family and fan out through the store to get what we need. This whole scenario is just so stupid that it defies belief. >:( It reminds me of the SARS "epidemic" where only 800 people died.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 22, 2020, 02:16:11 AM

I'm so bored I shaved my head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 22, 2020, 03:15:29 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 22, 2020, 02:16:11 AM
I'm so bored I shaved my head.

That's a liberating experience. Now you can submit a self-portrait to the HAF Spheres photo challenge.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 22, 2020, 07:29:31 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 22, 2020, 03:15:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 22, 2020, 02:16:11 AM
I'm so bored I shaved my head.

That's a liberating experience. Now you can submit a self-portrait to the HAF Spheres photo challenge.

:rofl: Now there is a thought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 22, 2020, 03:35:02 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 22, 2020, 02:16:11 AM
I'm so bored I shaved my head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM

I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2020, 01:19:44 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

OldGit! :computerwave: Good to see you again! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 24, 2020, 01:55:51 PM

Indeed, very good to hear from the Old Geezer!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 24, 2020, 02:40:57 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

Really good to see you here again, sir. :welcomeback:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 24, 2020, 02:41:48 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

Glad you are alive and kicking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 24, 2020, 05:19:13 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

OldGit!
Hi! :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 24, 2020, 09:02:11 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

Hi. How are you doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 24, 2020, 09:50:39 PM

Quote from: OldGit on March 24, 2020, 12:09:07 PM
I see the old site is fixed, so I'll drop in again. Greetings to one and all

Good to see you back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 25, 2020, 02:00:33 AM

I/we missed you OG. I am Most pleased that you have emerged again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 31, 2020, 10:08:25 PM

So,
I went to the store yesterday to buy some things I needed and this happened...

Signs have been placed on the floor to "teach" people who don't know how long a distance of 6 feet is. An old man comes and stands next to me. I asked him, "do you want to go ahead of me?" He looks at the signs on the floor and says, "I don't give a fuck about these signs, we're all gonna die eventually anyway."

I just went to the sign behind me and let him go before me. But that wasn't enough for him, so he went and stood next to the person paying.

A woman saw the whole thing and said to me, "Like my mother used to say, some people just won't kneel."

Most people are running away from death, and this guy is desperately looking for it.
:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 31, 2020, 10:08:25 PM
So,
I went to the store yesterday to buy some things I needed and this happened...

Signs have been placed on the floor to "teach" people who don't know how long a distance of 6 feet is. An old man comes and stands next to me. I asked him, "do you want to go ahead of me?" He looks at the signs on the floor and says, "I don't give a fuck about these signs, we're all gonna die eventually anyway."

I just went to the sign behind me and let him go before me. But that wasn't enough for him, so he went and stood next to the person paying.

A woman saw the whole thing and said to me, "Like my mother used to say, some people just won't kneel."

Most people are running away from death, and this guy is desperately looking for it.
:sad sigh:

If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off. If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 01, 2020, 12:08:57 AM

the solution is to turn around and tell hgim

i tested positive for the virus earlier this week and i'm buying supplies for my hospital room right now.. if you keep standing this close to me i might give it to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 01, 2020, 12:45:48 AM

The idiot virus has infected roughly 99.999998% of the human population.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2020, 03:56:42 PM

I'm going to make homemade pizza tonight. I hope the kitchen is still there and functional when I'm finished. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.

:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:

It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:17:17 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2020, 03:56:42 PM
I'm going to make homemade pizza tonight. I hope the kitchen is still there and functional when I'm finished. ;D

L for love.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/46d11c12bfedf5c05e1f37c5d928e70a/tenor.gif)

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 12:15:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.

Yeah, sounds like an idiot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 12:16:29 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:17:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2020, 03:56:42 PM
I'm going to make homemade pizza tonight. I hope the kitchen is still there and functional when I'm finished. ;D

L for love.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/46d11c12bfedf5c05e1f37c5d928e70a/tenor.gif)

:grin:

:lol:

(Mission Pizza was a success! :grin:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 02, 2020, 12:50:52 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.

Yeah, sounds like an idiot.

Covidiot? Don't be too intimidated by people who have been in the military. Some of them are the biggest candy-asses you will ever meet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 02, 2020, 01:51:08 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 02, 2020, 12:50:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.

Yeah, sounds like an idiot.

Covidiot? Don't be too intimidated by people who have been in the military. Some of them are the biggest candy-asses you will ever meet.

Thank you for that information. It's good to know.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 02, 2020, 01:55:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 12:16:29 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:17:17 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2020, 03:56:42 PM
I'm going to make homemade pizza tonight. I hope the kitchen is still there and functional when I'm finished. ;D

L for love.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/46d11c12bfedf5c05e1f37c5d928e70a/tenor.gif)

:grin:

:lol:

(Mission Pizza was a success! :grin:)

:yes!:
~It's that L for love, it always works. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 02, 2020, 02:19:50 AM

Speaking of love... :far out:

Has anyone heard from Asmodean/Alex/The/Omni-everything/ El Asmojito?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 02, 2020, 02:38:43 AM

Love stinks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 02, 2020, 03:28:37 AM

Quote from: No one on April 02, 2020, 02:38:43 AM
Love stinks!

Yeah, yeah! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 02, 2020, 03:54:18 AM

(https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Grin.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 02, 2020, 08:45:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 02, 2020, 02:19:50 AM
Speaking of love... :far out:

Has anyone heard from Asmodean/Alex/The/Omni-everything/ El Asmojito?

:sadshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM

Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 02, 2020, 09:40:23 PM

Quote from: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.

Thank you.
Please let us know. I might go to Facebook and bother him too.
;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2020, 12:36:31 PM

Goodness gracious today is Friday!

ETA: I had to second check that it is indeed Friday...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2020, 06:40:34 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2020, 12:36:31 PM
Goodness gracious today is Friday!

ETA: I had to second check that it is indeed Friday...

Friday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 03, 2020, 07:50:00 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2020, 06:40:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2020, 12:36:31 PM
Goodness gracious today is Friday!

ETA: I had to second check that it is indeed Friday...

Friday!

It doesn't feel like Friday. :sad sigh:
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/8ac0fa5a0735400dcbeab1c181a4c8c6/tenor.gif?itemid=12783783)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 03, 2020, 08:01:18 PM

today iz tuezday for me. no weekend for four more days

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 03, 2020, 08:39:46 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 03, 2020, 09:29:20 PM

Quote from: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.

I sent Him a PM, but He hasn't responded yet.
Maybe He's waiting for a sacrifice. We haven't sacrificed anything for Him in a very long time. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 12:37:56 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 03, 2020, 09:29:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.
I sent Him a PM, but He hasn't responded yet.
Maybe He's waiting for a sacrifice. We haven't sacrificed anything for Him in a very long time. :notsure:

:notsure:

We could offer him some minions... :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 04, 2020, 12:48:34 AM

Minions aren't what they used to be. The current generation is simply slime, filth, putrescence, and downright lazy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 12:55:30 AM

Quote from: No one on April 04, 2020, 12:48:34 AM
Minions aren't what they used to be. The current generation is simply slime, filth, putrescence, and downright lazy.

Not to mention the planned obsolescence. ::) They just don't make 'em like they used to.

No wonder the Asmo has been unable to take Luxembourg till now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2020, 04:48:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: No one on April 04, 2020, 12:48:34 AM
Minions aren't what they used to be. The current generation is simply slime, filth, putrescence, and downright lazy.

Not to mention the planned obsolescence. ::) They just don't make 'em like they used to.

No wonder the Asmo has been unable to take Luxembourg till now.

Yes but he didn't have to deploy CV-19 to achieve his aims did he ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 03:09:15 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 04, 2020, 04:48:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: No one on April 04, 2020, 12:48:34 AM
Minions aren't what they used to be. The current generation is simply slime, filth, putrescence, and downright lazy.

Not to mention the planned obsolescence. ::) They just don't make 'em like they used to.

No wonder the Asmo has been unable to take Luxembourg till now.

Yes but he didn't have to deploy CV-19 to achieve his aims did he ?

:worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 03:13:10 PM

Today is *mumblemumble*day.

I guess it's a good day to print out a calendar so I can cross out each day as it passes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 11:54:03 PM

Want people to keep their distance? Get one of these:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 06, 2020, 03:24:11 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 03, 2020, 09:29:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.
I sent Him a PM, but He hasn't responded yet.
Maybe He's waiting for a sacrifice. We haven't sacrificed anything for Him in a very long time. :notsure:

Dear diary,

Day three and the Gray God has not responded.
:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2020, 06:29:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2020, 03:24:11 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 03, 2020, 09:29:20 PM
Quote from: Recusant on April 02, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
Heard from him in early February, shortly after he got the site back up from its most recent downtime. Since then, no. I may try bothering him again sometime soon.
I sent Him a PM, but He hasn't responded yet.
Maybe He's waiting for a sacrifice. We haven't sacrificed anything for Him in a very long time. :notsure:

Dear diary,

Day three and the Gray God has not responded.
:sad sigh:

:worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 06, 2020, 07:12:01 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.

Late reply but still.

It's not only about him risking himself, he's doing things that risk others. It's one thing for him to risk his own life and health, but he's being an asshole by deciding to risk other people's health and life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 07, 2020, 05:12:46 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2020, 06:55:59 AM

That's been doing the rounds on Facebook recently. Makes me laugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 07, 2020, 08:24:05 AM

People using faceplace makes me laugh as well. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FTongue%2520Wink.png&hash=aabb14574049673ad2605325d39b74f42cd1a972)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 07, 2020, 08:44:18 AM

Quote from: Davin on April 06, 2020, 07:12:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.
Late reply but still.

It's not only about him risking himself, he's doing things that risk others. It's one thing for him to risk his own life and health, but he's being an asshole by deciding to risk other people's health and life.

True.

By moving far away from him I could be saving his life but I don't think he gets that.

There is still no toilet paper at the nearest supermarket so I went somewhere else. At the other store, in another city, people were still not doing much to stop the spread. I saw two families, four people, getting cilantro at the same time. Couldn't they wait? Really!!

I saw 80-year-old women with their families buying food. Shouldn't they be home? People paying are still standing very close to each other.

I don't get it. When will they change their behavior? What are they waiting for? :spooked:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 07, 2020, 10:50:35 AM

brains.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 07, 2020, 12:50:47 PM

Insurance companies are returning premiums because there are fewer people driving. Air is clearing up over polluted cities because there are fewer cars or factories churning out pollutants. Maybe Covid-19 is nature's way of getting a breath of fresh air. Maybe we are the virus. Nature would do better without us. Maybe it is culling us out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 07, 2020, 01:51:50 PM

ive got to dig out the plastic tinhorn under the lne to my warehouse today

the neighbor who bladed the lane left it too steep and the stone all washed down into the bar ditch

once it was the shallow enpough the frost heaved the pipe up into the way.

ill have to pull it out then dig down deeper and see if i can locate somepowdered stone to seal it before i bury it ion crushed rock agaion

wouldn't have this problem if the tinhorn was an old metal one. but these new plastic culverts are double-walled, and so they float

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on April 07, 2020, 03:23:41 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 07, 2020, 08:44:18 AM
Quote from: Davin on April 06, 2020, 07:12:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 01, 2020, 07:11:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If that guy were standing next to me I would get really angry and tell him to back off.
:secrets1: I think he is a war veteran, I didn't want to get him angry.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:27:55 PM
If he wants to die that's fine, but it's really irresponsible of him to stand close to others who are doing what they need to do (such as buying supplies) while trying not to get infected by idiots who may be contaminated and are standing too close. :rant1:
It is very irresponsible behavior, I agree with you. Maybe he feels invincible. "If bullets didn't kill him, nothing will"--attitude.
Late reply but still.

It's not only about him risking himself, he's doing things that risk others. It's one thing for him to risk his own life and health, but he's being an asshole by deciding to risk other people's health and life.
True.

By moving far away from him I could be saving his life but I don't think he gets that.

There is still no toilet paper at the nearest supermarket so I went somewhere else. At the other store, in another city, people were still not doing much to stop the spread. I saw two families, four people, getting cilantro at the same time. Couldn't they wait? Really!!

I saw 80-year-old women with their families buying food. Shouldn't they be home? People paying are still standing very close to each other.

I don't get it. When will they change their behavior? What are they waiting for? :spooked:

It shouldn't be that big of a deal to be careful for a little while. These aren't difficult things to do and it doesn't harm anyone to do them.

Sometimes people don't change their behavior until it's too late.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 07, 2020, 08:01:18 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 07, 2020, 12:50:47 PM
Insurance companies are returning premiums because there are fewer people driving. Air is clearing up over polluted cities because there are fewer cars or factories churning out pollutants. Maybe Covid-19 is nature's way of getting a breath of fresh air. Maybe we are the virus. Nature would do better without us. Maybe it is culling us out.

I agree, and so I think the honorable thing for our species to do is deny our programming. Stop reproducing. Walk hand in hand into extinction, one last midnight. Brothers and sisters opting out of a raw deal!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 08, 2020, 05:16:17 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 07, 2020, 12:50:47 PM
Insurance companies are returning premiums because there are fewer people driving. Air is clearing up over polluted cities because there are fewer cars or factories churning out pollutants. Maybe Covid-19 is nature's way of getting a breath of fresh air. Maybe we are the virus. Nature would do better without us. Maybe it is culling us out.

I could agree with that. Basically we're just a bunch of jackasses constantly screwing things up. There are a few individual exceptions here and there, but we humans are pretty much jackass central. And I apologize to the actual jackasses for using their name like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2020, 12:50:27 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 08, 2020, 05:16:17 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 07, 2020, 12:50:47 PM
Insurance companies are returning premiums because there are fewer people driving. Air is clearing up over polluted cities because there are fewer cars or factories churning out pollutants. Maybe Covid-19 is nature's way of getting a breath of fresh air. Maybe we are the virus. Nature would do better without us. Maybe it is culling us out.

I could agree with that. Basically we're just a bunch of jackasses constantly screwing things up. There are a few individual exceptions here and there, but we humans are pretty much jackass central. And I apologize to the actual jackasses for using their name like that.

Heh, I think we're just a bunch of primates with outdated 'software' that were too successful for our own good. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2020, 03:34:51 PM

Ok...it's a weekday today. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 09, 2020, 05:34:10 AM

Boil all that down and the grim reality is that we have overpopulated this earth.

The catholic church can take some of the blame, not all of it but part of it. I lived in Connecticuut a long time ago. Any form of birth control, like condoms were not legal to sell. Had to drive to Rhode Island to get items of that kind. The Connecticut Yankees finally came to their senses and rescinded that religion based law.

I am a bitter long time Floridian. Florida was once a place with magnificent flora and fauna, clear skies, and lakes with crystal clear water that contained edible fish. It was as if we lived in Camelot...........but we did not know it at the time. We had a state population of about one million and it is geographically a really big state. We were spread out and pleased with that reality. Now we have 22 times that many people. No wonder there is traffic congestion, air pollution, and a diminishing supply of potable water. Our lakes are trashed. There is mercury and other contaminates that make the fresh water fish a questionable food choice.

Yeah, I know. Old mans nostalgia and bitch, bitch, bitch. :rant1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 09, 2020, 07:22:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2020, 12:50:27 PM

Heh, I think we're just a bunch of primates with outdated 'software' that were too successful for our own good. :shrug:

Yeah, but I'm in a bad mood and "primate" didn't sound bad enough (and again, I apologize to actual jackasses).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 09, 2020, 05:38:32 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 09, 2020, 05:34:10 AM
Boil all that down and the grim reality is that we have overpopulated this earth.

The catholic church can take some of the blame, not all of it but part of it. I lived in Connecticuut a long time ago. Any form of birth control, like condoms were not legal to sell. Had to drive to Rhode Island to get items of that kind. The Connecticut Yankees finally came to their senses and rescinded that religion based law.

I am a bitter long time Floridian. Florida was once a place with magnificent flora and fauna, clear skies, and lakes with crystal clear water that contained edible fish. It was as if we lived in Camelot...........but we did not know it at the time. We had a state population of about one million and it is geographically a really big state. We were spread out and pleased with that reality. Now we have 22 times that many people. No wonder there is traffic congestion, air pollution, and a diminishing supply of potable water. Our lakes are trashed. There is mercury and other contaminates that make the fresh water fish a questionable food choice.

Yeah, I know. Old mans nostalgia and bitch, bitch, bitch. :rant1:

Yes, way too many people. I've never contributed to the gene pool, I've just raised other people's mistakes. I now consider them and their kids "mine", but my genetic story ends with me. So, that's one good thing I've done. Now, if I can just make the jump to an electric vehicle....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 09, 2020, 06:13:30 PM

One day the planet shake humans off like a bad case lice, and all be right with the world.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2020, 09:48:57 PM

Not-so-random Thought of the Day:

Should I barricade myself inside my room against the coming zombie invasion? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 09, 2020, 09:52:52 PM

Just go to your local government's headquarters, zombies like brains, you'll be safe there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2020, 09:56:59 PM

Quote from: No one on April 09, 2020, 09:52:52 PM
Just go to your local government's headquarters, zombies like brains, you'll be safe there.

:puppysnicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 12:07:21 AM

So, I found myself in the cute animals corner of Youtube and this appeared on my recommended videos list:

Title of the video: Koala Gets Kicked Out Of Tree and Cries!

:notsure: I'd bet almost nobody here knows what a crying koala sounds like! :lol:

(Poor little koala...)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2020, 12:59:28 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 12:07:21 AM
So, I found myself in the cute animals corner of Youtube and this appeared on my recommended videos list:

Title of the video: Koala Gets Kicked Out Of Tree and Cries!

:notsure: I'd bet almost nobody here knows what a crying koala sounds like! :lol:

(Poor little koala...)

I don't speak koalan, but that sounds and looks more like a temper tantrum.

I could be wrong... :notsure:
Let's ask the experts: BN and BPII.

:smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 13, 2020, 02:35:46 AM

We (me) who are not Aussies have mostly believed that Koalas are precious and cuddly little creatures. We did not know that some of them are bullies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 13, 2020, 02:50:33 AM

Whatchu talkin' 'bout?! Them drop bears are dangerous!. FWIW, I've also seen where they'll tear you a new one if you mess with them. ;D

Warning: Graphic Images!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 13, 2020, 02:56:33 AM

Most politicians have two from birth. Where would they put the thrid one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 02:57:08 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 13, 2020, 02:50:33 AM
Whatchu talkin' 'bout?! Them drop bears are dangerous!. FWIW, I've also seen where they'll tear you a new one if you mess with them.

I agree! I have watched Ewoks: the battle for Endor and man, are those koalas fearsome! :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 11:57:13 PM

I walked a few blocks today wearing my homemade face mask to go to the bank and supermarket, just after noon when the sun high and the heat was at its most intense. It was the first time I went outside with my mask. I knew more or less what to expect -- I frequently use face masks in the air-conditioned lab -- but outside it's a whole different experience.

Damn hot breathing trapped hot air under the scorching sun.

By the time I got to the supermarket my hair was matted against my sweaty forehead (I had given up trying to remove the stray locks with my shoulder) and all I could hear was myself breathing inside that god awful mask. I wondered if it sounded like that to the people around me. There was a pebble in my shoe which really added to the grumpy mood.

I must have looked like a feverish zombie myself, sweaty and half-limping my way through the aisles, picking up groceries and tossing them into my cart while sounding like freaking Darth Vader.

Needless to say some people looked a little frightened and made way for me when I got too close. :blue tear:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 14, 2020, 12:15:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 11:57:13 PM
I walked a few blocks today wearing my homemade face mask to go to the bank and supermarket, just after noon when the sun high and the heat was at its most intense. It was the first time I went outside with my mask. I knew more or less what to expect -- I frequently use face masks in the air-conditioned lab -- but outside it's a whole different experience.

Damn hot breathing trapped hot air under the scorching sun.

By the time I got to the supermarket my hair was matted against my sweaty forehead (I had given up trying to remove the stray locks with my shoulder) and all I could hear was myself breathing inside that god awful mask. I wondered if it sounded like that to the people around me. There was a pebble in my shoe which really added to the grumpy mood.

I must have looked like a feverish zombie myself, sweaty and half-limping my way through the aisles, picking up groceries and tossing them into my cart while sounding like freaking Darth Vader.

Needless to say some people looked a little frightened and made way for me when I got too close. :blue tear:

Well, that's a good way to keep people at their social distance from you, if not farther :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 12:21:00 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 14, 2020, 12:15:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 11:57:13 PM
I walked a few blocks today wearing my homemade face mask to go to the bank and supermarket, just after noon when the sun high and the heat was at its most intense. It was the first time I went outside with my mask. I knew more or less what to expect -- I frequently use face masks in the air-conditioned lab -- but outside it's a whole different experience.

Damn hot breathing trapped hot air under the scorching sun.

By the time I got to the supermarket my hair was matted against my sweaty forehead (I had given up trying to remove the stray locks with my shoulder) and all I could hear was myself breathing inside that god awful mask. I wondered if it sounded like that to the people around me. There was a pebble in my shoe which really added to the grumpy mood.

I must have looked like a feverish zombie myself, sweaty and half-limping my way through the aisles, picking up groceries and tossing them into my cart while sounding like freaking Darth Vader.

Needless to say some people looked a little frightened and made way for me when I got too close. :blue tear:

Well, that's a good way to keep people at their social distance from you, if not farther :P

Yeah, that's true. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 14, 2020, 12:24:57 AM

Is it considered bad form in Brazil to take one's shoe off and dislodge a troublesome pebble, or did you not notice it until you'd got inside the market?

I can understand not taking off a shoe in a supermarket. Perhaps it was too much trouble to suspend the shopping and step outside. :thoughtful:

If you consider these questions impertinent, xSilverPhinx, it's your own doing. You gave such a vivid description of your adventure, I found myself visualizing the situation and giving it due consideration. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 14, 2020, 12:28:43 AM

Next time I am in Australia I will carefully avoid Drop bears. I had always assumed that they were cuddly little critters who eat tree leaves.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 12:44:38 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 14, 2020, 12:24:57 AM
Is it considered bad form in Brazil to take one's shoe off and dislodge a troublesome pebble, or did you not notice it until you'd got inside the market?

I can understand not taking off a shoe in a supermarket. Perhaps it was too much trouble to suspend the shopping and step outside. :thoughtful:

If you consider these questions impertinent, xSilverPhinx, it's your own doing. You gave such a vivid description of your adventure, I found myself visualizing the situation and giving it due consideration. :smilenod:

Heh, not impertinent. ;D I understand, pebbles have a way of wedging themselves in our minds as well when they're in our shoe. :P If the pebble also wedged itself into your mind, I consider my recounting a job well done. :smug: :sidesmile:

It isn't bad form taking your shoe off to remove a pebble while outside, but I don't think it is adequate in a supermarket. I've never seen any adult remove their shoe in that setting, so I didn't. Worst thing is, there isn't an aisle, corner or bathroom stall inside one could hide in to quickly remove the damn thing.

So I quietly suffered the pebble's existence until I left the premises. Quietly breathing like I was dying, that is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 14, 2020, 12:48:58 AM

I'm pretty sure I've paused more than once to eject a pebble in an inappropriate setting, but then that's the sort of thing a barbarian would do. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 14, 2020, 12:51:36 AM

A barbarian would be more severe, possibly eliminate, or even eradicate said offender.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 12:54:53 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 14, 2020, 12:48:58 AM
I'm pretty sure I've paused more than once to eject a pebble in an inappropriate setting, but then that's the sort of thing a barbarian would do. :(

:notsure: I'm thinking you're wise to eject the pebble even in inappropriate settings, Recusant. Suffering a pebble because of social etiquette is just about as dumb as one can get. ;D

Next time I'm going to feign dementia and just remove it. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 14, 2020, 01:21:51 AM

Planning my work day at 2 AM. There is this establishing new network project I've been trying and failing to do for months now. Low service availability area and what have you. But, as Samuel Beckett put it;

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

...And so I shall.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 01:27:37 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 14, 2020, 01:21:51 AM
Planning my work day at 2 AM. There is this establishing new network project I've been trying and failing to do for months now. Low service availability area and what have you. But, as Samuel Beckett put it;

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

...And so I shall.

2 AM? :watching: I don't know how you do it. Last time I pulled an all-nighter was about 5 years ago, when I used to be a night owl. And it wasn't for the lack of trying either. I tried to stay awake all night last week (because it's quieter so I could get some work done) and didn't make it past 02:30 AM. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 14, 2020, 01:42:49 AM

When my mind is overly busy problem-solving, I can't sleep. In such cases, I tend to give up and just... Work. There really is no deeper secret to it, but I expect I'll be pretty useless towards the end of my regular work day because of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 14, 2020, 02:02:24 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 14, 2020, 12:28:43 AM
Next time I am in Australia I will carefully avoid Drop bears. I had always assumed that they were cuddly little critters who eat tree leaves.

:lol: It's all about the stealth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 14, 2020, 02:47:53 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 11:57:13 PM
I walked a few blocks today wearing my homemade face mask to go to the bank and supermarket, just after noon when the sun high and the heat was at its most intense. It was the first time I went outside with my mask. I knew more or less what to expect -- I frequently use face masks in the air-conditioned lab -- but outside it's a whole different experience.

Damn hot breathing trapped hot air under the scorching sun.

By the time I got to the supermarket my hair was matted against my sweaty forehead (I had given up trying to remove the stray locks with my shoulder) and all I could hear was myself breathing inside that god awful mask. I wondered if it sounded like that to the people around me. There was a pebble in my shoe which really added to the grumpy mood.

I must have looked like a feverish zombie myself, sweaty and half-limping my way through the aisles, picking up groceries and tossing them into my cart while sounding like freaking Darth Vader.

Needless to say some people looked a little frightened and made way for me when I got too close. :blue tear:

see i can't tell which are your weird dreams and which are just your weird life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 01:22:53 PM

:lol: billy rubin, sometimes neither can I! :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 14, 2020, 01:26:25 PM

The Asmo's dreams are the opposite of weird. Luxembourg in flames, or the mountain on which it sits turning into a volcano, with much the same outcome, or the Sun going red giant... with much the same outcome...

What's weird about it? Tell Him that! :nu-uh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 14, 2020, 01:30:30 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 13, 2020, 11:57:13 PM
I walked a few blocks today wearing my homemade face mask to go to the bank and supermarket, just after noon when the sun high and the heat was at its most intense. It was the first time I went outside with my mask. I knew more or less what to expect -- I frequently use face masks in the air-conditioned lab -- but outside it's a whole different experience.

Damn hot breathing trapped hot air under the scorching sun.

By the time I got to the supermarket my hair was matted against my sweaty forehead (I had given up trying to remove the stray locks with my shoulder) and all I could hear was myself breathing inside that god awful mask. I wondered if it sounded like that to the people around me. There was a pebble in my shoe which really added to the grumpy mood.

I must have looked like a feverish zombie myself, sweaty and half-limping my way through the aisles, picking up groceries and tossing them into my cart while sounding like freaking Darth Vader.

Needless to say some people looked a little frightened and made way for me when I got too close. :blue tear:

Wearing a mask makes me feel sick - like I'm breathing my own exhaust. I can't stand it.

Also, looking scary has it's advantages - people won't mess with you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 01:50:25 PM

Nothing weird about those, Your Greyness. :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 01:53:13 PM

Bruce, yeah I know what you mean. There was definitely an excess of carbon dioxide feeling going on there. Not pleasant at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 15, 2020, 02:50:57 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2020, 01:53:13 PM
Bruce, yeah I know what you mean. There was definitely an excess of carbon dioxide feeling going on there. Not pleasant at all.

I splurged on one of those masks with an air filter -- at least, I ordered it, it's supposed to arrive next week. I'm hoping it'll be worth the price because, yeah, my homemade mask makes me a little woozy after a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 15, 2020, 02:56:26 AM

I've been binge-watching the old, b&w Perry Mason series, and only just found that William Hopper (who plays Paul Drake) was Hedda Hopper's son. For some reason this is blowing my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 01:43:27 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 15, 2020, 02:56:26 AM
I've been binge-watching the old, b&w Perry Mason series, and only just found that William Hopper (who plays Paul Drake) was Hedda Hopper's son. For some reason this is blowing my mind.

:grin: It's weird when we learn of these associations, isn't it? Just the other day I learnt the younger brother of the "father of American psychology" William James (who had a lot to say about memory, even if outdated now) was none other than the novelist Henry James. What a prominent family...It blew my mind as well. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 16, 2020, 09:38:18 PM

Word problem of the day: Trying to figure out if there is any real definitional difference between "equal" and "coequal."

Does this sound correct? Equal—> same value; Coequal—>same level of importance

:P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 16, 2020, 09:55:46 PM

Equal is a matter of magnitude or quantity. Coequal is a matter of mutual equality (social) or mutual sameness. I suppose the latter is often, if not always, a special case (or subset) of the former. EDIT: messed up the former/latter order. Fixed. A shot of tar and a shot of bourbon may be equal quantities of fluid, but drinking one is not coequal to drinking the other.

Don't take my word blindly though - this understanding hangs on the butt-hairs of my intuition, and so the fact that I would have used these words thusly... Well... There are better sources when it comes to the very fine points of English.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 16, 2020, 10:14:01 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 16, 2020, 09:55:46 PM
Equal is a matter of magnitude or quantity. Coequal is a matter of mutual equality (social) or mutual sameness. I suppose the latter is often, if not always, a special case (or subset) of the former. EDIT: messed up the former/latter order. Fixed. A shot of tar and a shot of bourbon may be equal quantities of fluid, but drinking one is not coequal to drinking the other.

Don't take my word blindly though - this understanding hangs on the butt-hairs of my intuition, and so the fact that I would have used these words thusly... Well... There are better sources when it comes to the very fine points of English.

Your explanation is good, thanks...So coequal implies having equal status within different systems, while equal implies having equal status within one system, right?

For example: The legislative branch is not equal to the executive branch because they have different duties, responsibilities, and structures. However. They are coequal because one is not more important than the other, and they also have checks and balances.

This makes sense to me now. Earlier I had to really think about it, and the Webster definitions just made it worse.

Now my head hurts.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 16, 2020, 11:00:38 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 16, 2020, 10:14:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 16, 2020, 09:55:46 PM
Equal is a matter of magnitude or quantity. Coequal is a matter of mutual equality (social) or mutual sameness. I suppose the latter is often, if not always, a special case (or subset) of the former. EDIT: messed up the former/latter order. Fixed. A shot of tar and a shot of bourbon may be equal quantities of fluid, but drinking one is not coequal to drinking the other.

Don't take my word blindly though - this understanding hangs on the butt-hairs of my intuition, and so the fact that I would have used these words thusly... Well... There are better sources when it comes to the very fine points of English.

Your explanation is good, thanks...So coequal implies having equal status within different systems, while equal implies having equal status within one system, right?

For example: The legislative branch is not equal to the executive branch because they have different duties, responsibilities, and structures. However. They are coequal because one is not more important than the other, and they also have checks and balances.

This makes sense to me now. Earlier I had to really think about it, and the Webster definitions just made it worse.

Now my head hurts.

I'd say Asmodean has given a fine delineation of the terms. Coequal has a more specific meaning than equal. Equal can convey the same meaning as coequal, but the reverse isn't necessarily the case, as for instance in mathematics, where the term coequal is superfluous. Coequal is generally used when referring to people or their institutions, while equal has broader applications. If this wasn't wooly and boring enough, hold my beer:

Apparently the distinction goes back to the original Latin, where coæquālis means "of equal age, companion in age," while aequus/aequālis means "level, even, just." In English, the meaning of coequal broadened somewhat, while never becoming fully equivalent with equal. (Inference from etymologies given in the Oxford English Dictionary.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 16, 2020, 11:58:22 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 01:43:27 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 15, 2020, 02:56:26 AM
I've been binge-watching the old, b&w Perry Mason series, and only just found that William Hopper (who plays Paul Drake) was Hedda Hopper's son. For some reason this is blowing my mind.

:grin: It's weird when we learn of these associations, isn't it? Just the other day I learnt the younger brother of the "father of American psychology" William James (who had a lot to say about memory, even if outdated now) was none other than the novelist Henry James. What a prominent family...It blew my mind as well. 8)

And here's something else, Alice James, the somewhat well-known diarist, was their sister.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 17, 2020, 11:20:19 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 16, 2020, 11:58:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2020, 01:43:27 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 15, 2020, 02:56:26 AM
I've been binge-watching the old, b&w Perry Mason series, and only just found that William Hopper (who plays Paul Drake) was Hedda Hopper's son. For some reason this is blowing my mind.

:grin: It's weird when we learn of these associations, isn't it? Just the other day I learnt the younger brother of the "father of American psychology" William James (who had a lot to say about memory, even if outdated now) was none other than the novelist Henry James. What a prominent family...It blew my mind as well. 8)

And here's something else, Alice James, the somewhat well-known diarist, was their sister.

:chin: I'm not familiar with Alice James' work, but that's something Google can fix. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 18, 2020, 05:04:27 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 16, 2020, 11:00:38 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 16, 2020, 10:14:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 16, 2020, 09:55:46 PM
Equal is a matter of magnitude or quantity. Coequal is a matter of mutual equality (social) or mutual sameness. I suppose the latter is often, if not always, a special case (or subset) of the former. EDIT: messed up the former/latter order. Fixed. A shot of tar and a shot of bourbon may be equal quantities of fluid, but drinking one is not coequal to drinking the other.

Don't take my word blindly though - this understanding hangs on the butt-hairs of my intuition, and so the fact that I would have used these words thusly... Well... There are better sources when it comes to the very fine points of English.

Your explanation is good, thanks...So coequal implies having equal status within different systems, while equal implies having equal status within one system, right?

For example: The legislative branch is not equal to the executive branch because they have different duties, responsibilities, and structures. However. They are coequal because one is not more important than the other, and they also have checks and balances.

This makes sense to me now. Earlier I had to really think about it, and the Webster definitions just made it worse.

Now my head hurts.

I'd say Asmodean has given a fine delineation of the terms. Coequal has a more specific meaning than equal. Equal can convey the same meaning as coequal, but the reverse isn't necessarily the case, as for instance in mathematics, where the term coequal is superfluous. Coequal is generally used when referring to people or their institutions, while equal has broader applications. If this wasn't wooly and boring enough, hold my beer:

Apparently the distinction goes back to the original Latin, where coæquālis means "of equal age, companion in age," while aequus/aequālis means "level, even, just." In English, the meaning of coequal broadened somewhat, while never becoming fully equivalent with equal. (Inference from etymologies given in the Oxford English Dictionary.)

Ah, thank you for that as even the distinction you laid out in the original Latin helped clarify this even more for me, and I agree Asmo did do a wonderful job, but I do apologize as I think I spilled your beer ::)

This all came about yesterday afternoon during a video conference I was on, the meeting host was discussing some ERP software programs and the company platform. We were just over an hour and a half into the call, and although I was listening to the host, I was a bit more absorbed in what was displayed on the screen when I heard him say something more or less to the affect of,..."these are not only equal, they are coequal".
That caught my attention, and I even interrupted the host and asked him to repeat what he had just said, but rather than repeating he took a somewhat different route to convey what he was trying to explain, but I remember thinking the phrase "these are not only equal, they are coequal" was not the correct usage at all.

It stuck in my head, and I even wrote it down in my notes, it just bugged me for some reason.

Now I feel liberated. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 18, 2020, 05:15:04 AM

Sounds like the term he was searching for was "superequal." :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 18, 2020, 08:26:22 AM

thats the most unique thing ive heard all day

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM

Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 19, 2020, 03:23:44 AM

Singer? Brother? Dare I say... Huskvarna?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 19, 2020, 03:42:07 AM

My wife has five sewing machines. The latest is a Babylock Destiny. It cost more than every tool I own...and I can fix my vehicles with some and build homes with some. And then there are the carving tools. SMH

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 19, 2020, 04:15:19 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

You just have to watch Making the Cut to get some inspiration.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 19, 2020, 06:10:50 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

They're all over YouTube. I like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_NmpdgWWA&list=WL&index=10&t=0s

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2020, 08:29:27 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 19, 2020, 03:23:44 AM
Singer? Brother? Dare I say... Huskvarna?!

Cheap and simple Brother LS14s (https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4602576)

It does what it says on the tin :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2020, 08:41:17 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 19, 2020, 06:10:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

They're all over YouTube. I like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_NmpdgWWA&list=WL&index=10&t=0s

Brilliant! Thank you for posting this!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 19, 2020, 05:22:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2020, 08:41:17 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 19, 2020, 06:10:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

They're all over YouTube. I like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_NmpdgWWA&list=WL&index=10&t=0s

Brilliant! Thank you for posting this!

Hey Tank,

My sister in-law has been making these for weeks, she works in the healthcare industry so she has been making them not only coworkers, but friends and family, my wife and her coworkers.

The one change she made was adding a slot were you can remove the pipe cleaner, wire, or whatever else you use to mold the mask tight against the bridge of the nose as washing was causing them to get twisted or move within the layers.

Here's a picture of some of the masks she has made, and the tweezers in the photo show were the slot was added so you can take the pipe cleaner out when washing or to change it.

She also makes some of her masks with the elastic, and some with ties...I like the elastic for short term wearing as I can put it on and off quickly if going to the store or market, but the ones with the ties like in the video seem to me to be more secure for longer wearing. Plus they fit a wider range of heads shapes, or hairstyles.

(https://i.imgur.com/0ByQ7fu.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 19, 2020, 08:58:43 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 19, 2020, 05:22:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 19, 2020, 08:41:17 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 19, 2020, 06:10:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

They're all over YouTube. I like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_NmpdgWWA&list=WL&index=10&t=0s

Brilliant! Thank you for posting this!

Hey Tank,

My sister in-law has been making these for weeks, she works in the healthcare industry so she has been making them not only coworkers, but friends and family, my wife and her coworkers.

The one change she made was adding a slot were you can remove the pipe cleaner, wire, or whatever else you use to mold the mask tight against the bridge of the nose as washing was causing them to get twisted or move within the layers.

Here's a picture of some of the masks she has made, and the tweezers in the photo show were the slot was added so you can take the pipe cleaner out when washing or to change it.

She also makes some of her masks with the elastic, and some with ties...I like the elastic for short term wearing as I can put it on and off quickly if going to the store or market, but the ones with the ties like in the video seem to me to be more secure for longer wearing. Plus they fit a wider range of heads shapes, or hairstyles.

(https://i.imgur.com/0ByQ7fu.jpg)

That's a good idea about the wire being removable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 01:26:24 AM

Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

:notsure:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/vectors/coronavirus-seamless-background-vector-id1201972263?s=612x612)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2020, 06:54:49 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 01:26:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

:notsure:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/vectors/coronavirus-seamless-background-vector-id1201972263?s=612x612)

That's not what I meant but I LOVE IT!!! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 12:22:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2020, 06:54:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 01:26:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
Well I now own a sewing machine! It's fun. So now I have to find a pattern for face masks :)

:notsure:

(https://media.gettyimages.com/vectors/coronavirus-seamless-background-vector-id1201972263?s=612x612)

That's not what I meant but I LOVE IT!!! :rofl:

:lol:

I dunno, you said 'pattern' and I immediately thought, what better than having a lot of cute coronaviruses stamped all over your face mask? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 09:39:05 PM

I'm thinking, is it a good idea to keep a journal/diary during this pandemic? I could call it The Corona Diaries. :deadpan: People are estimating this health crisis will last till 2022, to a greater or lesser degree, so there will be plenty of random and not-so-random stuff going through my mind during till then. Perhaps it is a good idea to write some of it down.

Like some of my dreams. I'm having some really bat shit crazy dreams. :deadpan:

Or the soap operaesque scenarios my family is going through right now. Health experts say we need soap to fight the virus, but I doubt soap operas have any place in all this... ::)

Or maybe the ongoing zombie apocalypse in general.

I don't know. :notsure: I'm just rambling. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 20, 2020, 10:33:41 PM

Day 1859. The bog roll is all gone. Whatever glint of hope there was before, there's none now. The Zs are a-coming.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 20, 2020, 10:53:03 PM

In my head, I'm calling it the "Cabrona" virus. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 20, 2020, 11:59:58 PM

the price of oil in america has gone negative.

west texas intermediate closed on may futures at US$-37.61 per barrel.

this means that futures holders are paying people to take th eoil off their hands because they don't have storage.

should straighten out at around 20-something in a day or so, but when oil is that low, my job security goes through the floor.

but we have no debts and i paid ff the farm about ten years ago wghen we came into some money, so we'll ride it out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2020, 01:07:38 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 20, 2020, 10:53:03 PM
In my head, I'm calling it the "Cabrona" virus. :P

Ha! Good one. :lol:
I use that word almost every day.
Cabron. (Masculine)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 21, 2020, 01:14:58 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 21, 2020, 01:07:38 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 20, 2020, 10:53:03 PM
In my head, I'm calling it the "Cabrona" virus. :P
Ha! Good one. :lol:
I use that word almost every day.
Cabron. (Masculine)

Yeah, I only used the feminine so that it rhymed better. ;D

At another website, there was a discussion about the chump's (my name for Trump) lies. I've given to calling his mouth a "lie hole". Every time the chump opens his lie hole, Jesus strangles a kitten. #savethekittens

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2020, 01:41:37 AM

Google Translate says 'cabron' means 'dumbass'. Is this true? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 21, 2020, 02:21:58 AM

I have an Adler compound feed (walking foot, walking needle) sewing machine. I was in the heavy fabric manufacturing business many years ago and I still have one of the 50 machines that was in my small factory.

The Adler is entirely capable of sewing masks and I have made a few of them. That machine head weighs about 60 pounds and the drive motor is 0.8 (3/4 HP) Kilowatt and weighs another 50 pounds. . The machines main purpose was sewing heavy fabrics, canvasses, thick plastics, etc. It has a giant sized bobbin.

I also have a big box of folders that I had made some 40 years ago. Folders are little sheet metal doo- dads that Folds fabrics ahead of the needle so that you can make a hemmed seam or sew four plies to make straps and a variety of other things all in one pass to the needle. Your garments are made using folders of several kinds.

Industrial machines of this sort can sew at 5000 needle strokes per minute when appropriate. In the industry it is common to have air jets, sometimes water jets, blowing on the needle to keep it cooler. The needle can get red hot otherwise and the heat melts synthetic threads or burns cotton thread. Gotta keep that needle cool.

A good home style machine is a joy and a pleasure for those that become hooked on sewing. Big machines like my Adler creates less joy because they are almost always used in an industrial setting where the operation is a job, not a pleasure.

P.S. Billy R you probably know that back in the day, Adler also built some very fine motorcycles mostly of the two stroke variety. as a matter of fact, the early Yamaha twin two strokes were almost direct copies of the German Adler engine design.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 21, 2020, 05:40:04 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 09:39:05 PM
I'm thinking, is it a good idea to keep a journal/diary during this pandemic?

I say yes. :bigspecs:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2020, 06:24:19 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 21, 2020, 02:21:58 AM
I have an Adler compound feed (walking foot, walking needle) sewing machine. I was in the heavy fabric manufacturing business many years ago and I still have one of the 50 machines that was in my small factory.

The Adler is entirely capable of sewing masks and I have made a few of them. That machine head weighs about 60 pounds and the drive motor is 0.8 (3/4 HP) Kilowatt and weighs another 50 pounds. . The machines main purpose was sewing heavy fabrics, canvasses, thick plastics, etc. It has a giant sized bobbin.

I also have a big box of folders that I had made some 40 years ago. Folders are little sheet metal doo- dads that Folds fabrics ahead of the needle so that you can make a hemmed seam or sew four plies to make straps and a variety of other things all in one pass to the needle. Your garments are made using folders of several kinds.

Industrial machines of this sort can sew at 5000 needle strokes per minute when appropriate. In the industry it is common to have air jets, sometimes water jets, blowing on the needle to keep it cooler. The needle can get red hot otherwise and the heat melts synthetic threads or burns cotton thread. Gotta keep that needle cool.

A good home style machine is a joy and a pleasure for those that become hooked on sewing. Big machines like my Adler creates less joy because they are almost always used in an industrial setting where the operation is a job, not a pleasure.

P.S. Billy R you probably know that back in the day, Adler also built some very fine motorcycles mostly of the two stroke variety. as a matter of fact, the early Yamaha twin two strokes were almost direct copies of the German Adler engine design.

You're a true font of knowledge.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 21, 2020, 09:56:02 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2020, 01:41:37 AM
Google Translate says 'cabron' means 'dumbass'. Is this true? :notsure:

Yes, well, dumbass is good. :lol:

It has many meanings depending on how one uses it.

Cabrón
Comes from cabra which means male goat, or big male goat. It's also slang for a man whose wife or girlfriend has been unfaithful without him knowing about it, of course. So, calling another man cabron can be extremely insulting or offensive. It can also be translated as a bastard, motherfucker, asshole, and a son of a bitch.
It's one of those multipurpose words. :grin:

Other ways to use the word:
Encabronado
An angry man.

Encabronar
To get very angry or annoyed.

Está cabron.
It's fucked up.
Or
It's difficult.

Estás cabron.
You're a sly or cunning man.

And a new word by Dark Lightning: Cabrona Virus.
:lol:

:sad sigh:
It's 1:54 AM.
I can't sleep.

Tomorrow, well, today is my man's birthday. We've been celebrating since the 18th. What else can we do? :shrug:

I'm making camarones a la diabla tomorrow...today...
:visit morpheus:

Goodnight

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 21, 2020, 01:31:21 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 21, 2020, 02:21:58 AM
I have an Adler compound feed (walking foot, walking needle) sewing machine. I was in the heavy fabric manufacturing business many years ago and I still have one of the 50 machines that was in my small factory.

The Adler is entirely capable of sewing masks and I have made a few of them. That machine head weighs about 60 pounds and the drive motor is 0.8 (3/4 HP) Kilowatt and weighs another 50 pounds. . The machines main purpose was sewing heavy fabrics, canvasses, thick plastics, etc. It has a giant sized bobbin.

I also have a big box of folders that I had made some 40 years ago. Folders are little sheet metal doo- dads that Folds fabrics ahead of the needle so that you can make a hemmed seam or sew four plies to make straps and a variety of other things all in one pass to the needle. Your garments are made using folders of several kinds.

Industrial machines of this sort can sew at 5000 needle strokes per minute when appropriate. In the industry it is common to have air jets, sometimes water jets, blowing on the needle to keep it cooler. The needle can get red hot otherwise and the heat melts synthetic threads or burns cotton thread. Gotta keep that needle cool.

A good home style machine is a joy and a pleasure for those that become hooked on sewing. Big machines like my Adler creates less joy because they are almost always used in an industrial setting where the operation is a job, not a pleasure.

P.S. Billy R you probably know that back in the day, Adler also built some very fine motorcycles mostly of the two stroke variety. as a matter of fact, the early Yamaha twin two strokes were almost direct copies of the German Adler engine design.

is there anything that you haven't been at some time or another?

im wondering how many of you there really are

and i didn't know abou tthese

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7c/17/02/7c1702b327c146364a095e85a0805fd6.jpg)

shades of sunbeam

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2020, 04:14:59 AM

Billy, I have had a fortunate long period of time to amass a whole cornucopia of experiences. Thus I have tasted the fruits of many varieties. As I am pushing ninety, all that nostalgia is getting to me.

The Adler scrambler, not the one you pictured,........now regarded as motocross bike, was a superb bit of development in the fifties and sixties. The Adler ring ding was powerful. Its one oddity was that the clutch was mounted on the crankshaft and not on the secondary shaft as is now the norm. There was some good reasoning for doing it that unconventional way. The Krauts have always been thinkers in the field of dynamic physics.

As for sewing machines, there is, or was, the elegant Bernina. A Swiss made machine that never quite gained acceptance in the US. Partly because it was expensive, but it was made as precisely as the Swiss are reputed to do.

For whatever it might be worth to new sewing machine enthusiasts, I am also a fairly competent sewing machine mechanic who will be pleased to advise you of the solutions to the minor problems that you might encounter. Newbies do have some questions about how and why the machine works well or fails to do so....................More cornucopia stuff at your service if desired.

I reckon I need to be posting this kind of stuff in the Workshop thread that our Dave originated. What the hell..... I will post some other things in that thread in a few days. I have been jeopardizing my fingers with a table saw while making a compass rose. More jeopardy still, while building a radio controlled model boat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 22, 2020, 04:25:03 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 22, 2020, 04:14:59 AM
Billy, I have had a fortunate long period of time to amass a whole cornucopia of experiences. Thus I have tasted the fruits of many varieties. As I am pushing ninety, all that nostalgia is getting to me.

The Adler scrambler, not the one you pictured,........now regarded as motocross bike, was a superb bit of development in the fifties and sixties. The Adler ring ding was powerful. Its one oddity was that the clutch was mounted on the crankshaft and not on the secondary shaft as is now the norm. There was some good reasoning for doing it that unconventional way. The Krauts have always been thinkers in the field of dynamic physics.

As for sewing machines, there is, or was, the elegant Bernina. A Swiss made machine that never quite gained acceptance in the US. Partly because it was expensive, but it was made as precisely as the Swiss are reputed to do.

For whatever it might be worth to new sewing machine enthusiasts, I am also a fairly competent sewing machine mechanic who will be pleased to advise you of the solutions to the minor problems that you might encounter. Newbies do have some questions about how and why the machine works well or fails to do so....................More cornucopia stuff at your service if desired.

I reckon I need to be posting this kind of stuff in the Workshop thread that our Dave originated. What the hell..... I will post some other things in that thread in a few days. I have been jeopardizing my fingers with a table saw while making a compass rose. More jeopardy still, while building a radio controlled model boat.

Dood. I bought a SawStop Jobsite saw after many years of placing my fingers closer to the blade than I would prefer. I don't know what said saw would cost you there (~$1400 where I am) but the first time that brake triggers, it's worth every penny! Embarrassingly enough, I triggered it by just barely contacting the miter fence to the blade. :-[

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2020, 10:15:04 PM

Sounds like a good investment DL. My saw "don't pay no mind".......................... It will rip flesh as readily as it rips wood.

The lyrics of an old folk song, from the civil war era, described two brothers. One wore blue the other wore gray. The lyric punch line was "the cannon ball don't pay no mind".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 22, 2020, 10:49:53 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 22, 2020, 10:15:04 PM
Sounds like a good investment DL. My saw "don't pay no mind".......................... It will rip flesh as readily as it rips wood.

The lyrics of an old folk song, from the civil war era, described two brothers. One wore blue the other wore gray. The lyric punch line was "the cannon ball don't pay no mind".

:lol: And that's the "rip" (rub) with power tools. It cost me $200 for a new blade and brake when this thing triggered. I almost wish that it had been a nick on my finger...no, I really really don't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 26, 2020, 05:31:15 AM

One for Asmo. :computerwave:
I remember ~~you~~ He wanted a better picture of it a long time ago.

(https://media.mnn.com/assets/images/2011/10/Sombrero-Messier_Spitzer.jpg.1000x0_q80_crop-smart.jpg)

Quote...
The Sombrero Galaxy, named after its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is 28 million light-years away from Earth. At the center of this galaxy, a black hole is believed to exist that's 1 billion times larger than our sun.

https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/photos/10-images-from-nasas-spitzer-telescope/spectacular-sombrero
(https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/photos/10-images-from-nasas-spitzer-telescope/spectacular-sombrero)

Edit: Corrected my huge mistake. :d'oh!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 26, 2020, 05:46:48 AM

With vixens I'm smitten
the glorious smell of barbequed kitten.
Halle Berry all tied up with strings
these are a few of my favorite things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2020, 08:38:08 AM

In visible light.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/M104_ngc4594_sombrero_galaxy_hi-res.jpg/1920px-M104_ngc4594_sombrero_galaxy_hi-res.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 26, 2020, 08:24:49 PM

^ god throws frisbies into space?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 26, 2020, 09:08:54 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 26, 2020, 05:31:15 AM
One for Asmo. :computerwave:
I remember ~~you~~ He wanted a better picture of it a long time ago.

(https://media.mnn.com/assets/images/2011/10/Sombrero-Messier_Spitzer.jpg.1000x0_q80_crop-smart.jpg)
Quote...
The Sombrero Galaxy, named after its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is 28 million light-years away from Earth. At the center of this galaxy, a black hole is believed to exist that's 1 billion times larger than our sun.
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/photos/10-images-from-nasas-spitzer-telescope/spectacular-sombrero
(https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/photos/10-images-from-nasas-spitzer-telescope/spectacular-sombrero)

Edit: Corrected my huge mistake. :d'oh!:

Quote from: Tank on April 26, 2020, 08:38:08 AM
In visible light.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/M104_ngc4594_sombrero_galaxy_hi-res.jpg/1920px-M104_ngc4594_sombrero_galaxy_hi-res.jpg)

Wow. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2020, 09:11:35 PM

My niece wants to be, in her words, "a powerful Youtuber." Later, I'm going to help her install a screen and audio capture software so she can record herself playing online games, and a video-editing software so she can upload polished content to her yet to be created YT channel.

I think it's great she has an attainable idea of what she wants to do at her age. When I was 10, I was sure I was going to be an astronaut or a veterinarian. Not that a 10 yo has to know what they want to do. She's been saying she wants to be a Youtuber since she was like, 6. ;D

I guess at that age it doesn't really matter if they are successful or not. It could go a long way in teaching her some valuable life skills such as committing to something and being productive (auntie should take her own advice). :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:44:12 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 29, 2020, 09:11:35 PM
...
(auntie should take her own advice). :grin:

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:47:37 AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20 (https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20)
That's creative. :tellmemore:
Why didn't I think of this!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 30, 2020, 02:04:49 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:47:37 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20 (https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20)
That's creative. :tellmemore:
Why didn't I think of this!?

The wine thing? Yes, certainly, but... Why? When in a video conference or some such, who will check what's in your cup? I mean, they might suspect after cup number five or six that there may be something - not sure what, but some... Thing going on there, but beyond that...

Also, don't people usually take out the tiny bag full of grounds out of the cup before drinking tea? I know I do, but I'm a absolute heathen when it comes to tea etiquette, so yeah... We need a English person, what to explain what is and isn't proper to us.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 09:46:50 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2020, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:47:37 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20 (https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20)
That's creative. :tellmemore:
Why didn't I think of this!?
The wine thing? Yes, certainly, but... Why? When in a video conference or some such, who will check what's in your cup? I mean, they might suspect after cup number five or six that there may be something - not sure what, but some... Thing going on there, but beyond that...

Also, don't people usually take out the tiny bag full of grounds out of the cup before drinking tea? I know I do, but I'm a absolute heathen when it comes to tea etiquette, so yeah... We need a English person, what to explain what is and isn't proper to us.

"Nitpicky?"
"Hell, yes."
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 01, 2020, 04:49:58 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2020, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:47:37 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20 (https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20)
That's creative. :tellmemore:
Why didn't I think of this!?
The wine thing? Yes, certainly, but... Why? When in a video conference or some such, who will check what's in your cup? I mean, they might suspect after cup number five or six that there may be something - not sure what, but some... Thing going on there, but beyond that...

Also, don't people usually take out the tiny bag full of grounds out of the cup before drinking tea? I know I do, but I'm a absolute heathen when it comes to tea etiquette, so yeah... We need a English person, what to explain what is and isn't proper to us.

We always take the bag out of the cup and put it into a saucer, or a specially provided little bowl, before drinking the tea. What I notice in American movies, though, is that people often just leave it in the cup with the tag dangling outside over the rim. I also notice that they like to leave the teaspoon in the cup or mug as well, which makes me think they're going to poke it into their eyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 01, 2020, 06:55:09 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 01, 2020, 04:49:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 30, 2020, 02:04:49 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 30, 2020, 04:47:37 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20 (https://mobile.twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1254874082346258435?s=20)
That's creative. :tellmemore:
Why didn't I think of this!?
The wine thing? Yes, certainly, but... Why? When in a video conference or some such, who will check what's in your cup? I mean, they might suspect after cup number five or six that there may be something - not sure what, but some... Thing going on there, but beyond that...

Also, don't people usually take out the tiny bag full of grounds out of the cup before drinking tea? I know I do, but I'm a absolute heathen when it comes to tea etiquette, so yeah... We need a English person, what to explain what is and isn't proper to us.

We always take the bag out of the cup and put it into a saucer, or a specially provided little bowl, before drinking the tea. What I notice in American movies, though, is that people often just leave it in the cup with the tag dangling outside over the rim. I also notice that they like to leave the teaspoon in the cup or mug as well, which makes me think they're going to poke it into their eyes.

:lol:
...Or their nose.

Well, I'm not an English person, but I do know that a proper cup of tea is made with loose tea leaves, not a teabag. One must also use a tea strainer and a tea strainer holder.

:reading:

Also, bone china is better, for some strange reason, it enhances the flavor. And it doesn't matter if one pours the milk in the cup before pouring the hot tea. It used to matter when the teacups were so delicate the hot tea would crack it, but that's not the case anymore.

Teabags? I would remove it from the cup...unless I want it very strong, then I would let the bag steep in the cup longer, but leave it in there for too long and it becomes bitter.

Where is Claire? :sad sigh:
She could explain it better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM

Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:

:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 08:38:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:
:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

:grin: Well, that answers the paradox of how you know so much about tea while not particularly liking it. :P

In my case, I just didn't develop a taste for it. I like maté but hardly ever drink it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 02, 2020, 08:53:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:
:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

I love that GIF. I have a smaller version, but the big one works better. :lol:

As for tea, I enjoy it very much, and drink it multiple times a day when I'm in the land of tea-drinkers. However, I prefer it without milk, which most of them find nearly unthinkable. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 10:35:49 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 08:38:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:
:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

:grin: Well, that answers the paradox of how you know so much about tea while not particularly liking it. :P

In my case, I just didn't develop a taste for it. I like maté but hardly ever drink it.

Ah! Maté. Yes.
I've never had it. I hear it's popular in South America. But I heard it's an herb, not a traditional tea "leaf".

I'm down for brewing herbs...or smoking them.

:devil2:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 10:51:13 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 02, 2020, 08:53:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:
:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

I love that GIF. I have a smaller version, but the big one works better. :lol:

As for tea, I enjoy it very much and drink it multiple times a day when I'm in the land of tea-drinkers. However, I prefer it without milk, which most of them find nearly unthinkable. ;)

English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast with no milk!? That's like drinking coffee--black!
You are brave. :lol:

There is a tea that is not that bad without sugar or cream or lemon, it's an Oolong tea, or a brown tea, the Darjeeling tea. (Some think it's a black tea, I dissagree, there is a huge difference. There's a reason it's called, "The Champagne of teas."
~Doesn't look like a black tea to me. :smileshake:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Darjeeling-tea-first-flush-in-cup.jpg/220px-Darjeeling-tea-first-flush-in-cup.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 12:08:16 AM

whats brave aboutblack coffee?

i make mine coonass style, somewhere close to espresso, or so my numbrr one daughter tells me. shedoeznt like me brewing her costa rican stuff because i go through it sofast

when a quarter bounces on the surface youve got it about right

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 12:17:43 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 10:35:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 08:38:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 02, 2020, 07:21:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2020, 03:13:46 AM
Maturity mode add-on: Disabled

Tea? :bleh:

Maturity mode add-on: Enabled

Carry on. :teadrink:
:lol:
:secrets1: I don't like tea either.

I only know about it because I served it at one of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for many, many years.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActiveAjarCopperhead-size_restricted.gif)

:grin: Well, that answers the paradox of how you know so much about tea while not particularly liking it. :P

In my case, I just didn't develop a taste for it. I like maté but hardly ever drink it.
Ah! Maté. Yes.
I've never had it. I hear it's popular in South America. But I heard it's an herb, not a traditional tea "leaf".

I'm down for brewing herbs...or smoking them.

:devil2:

:grin:

Heh, yes. Down here in southern Brazil they call it 'erva', which also means 'weed' (yes, that kind of weed too ;) )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 03, 2020, 12:31:45 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 12:08:16 AM
whats brave abroutblack coffee?

i make mine coonass style, somewhere close to espresso, or so my numbrr one daughter tells me. shedoeznt like me brewing her costa rican stuff because i go through it sofast

when a quarter bounces on the surface youve got it about right

I don't know what this means, coonass style, I've never heard this word before, can I order a coonass style coffee at Starbucks? Where will they think I'm from if I ask for one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 03, 2020, 05:02:01 AM

I love coffee, with good old Darjeeling and Earl Grey tea a close second, all without milk or sugar. The exception is cappuccino, which I order even in the evening, to the horror and strong disapproval of Italian acquaintances. I don't care, because I enjoy cappuccino at all hours, not just with my breakfast.

Oh, and a cup of camomile tea (no honey!) goes down well from time to time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 09:27:21 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 03, 2020, 12:31:45 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 12:08:16 AM
whats brave abroutblack coffee?

i make mine coonass style, somewhere close to espresso, or so my numbrr one daughter tells me. shedoeznt like me brewing her costa rican stuff because i go through it sofast

when a quarter bounces on the surface youve got it about right

I don't know what this means, coonass style, I've never heard this word before, can I order a coonass style coffee at Starbucks? Where will they think I'm from if I ask for one?

lol

i used to work mudboats and geophysical ships when i was a kid, down in central and southmerica. the coonasses are the acadians. the french slpeaking americans that live mostly in the mississippi delta. only pkace in the states i know where you have to speak french to get directions.

their coffee is legenday, amongother things. black and about as strong as you can get crosiing french and american southern culture. plus the cooking. all the ships cooks were coonazsez named bill. and one of them made the best chickenfried steak ive ever had. grits not zo much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2020, 09:31:59 AM

I have worked in the US for 6 months and I can understand why Americans often dislike tea. Lipton's 'tea' is awful. If that isn't bad enough you can't easily get boiling water either!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:16:58 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 03, 2020, 05:02:01 AM
I love coffee, with good old Darjeeling and Earl Grey tea a close second, all without milk or sugar. The exception is cappuccino, which I order even in the evening, to the horror and strong disapproval of Italian acquaintances. I don't care, because I enjoy cappuccino at all hours, not just with my breakfast.

Oh, and a cup of camomile tea (no honey!) goes down well from time to time.

I love cappuccino! :yum: Not really a big fan of coffee though, despite many people telling me it's the first habit I would acquire in grad school. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 01:24:05 PM

the first habit one acquires in grad school is the ability to tolerate arragance among people who. have no social skills

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 02:36:57 PM

my number one daughter has a boyfriend while she is away at school. the first acknowledged relationship. she is 22 years old.

i am hoping he is not like me, or at least has more sense than i did

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 03, 2020, 05:26:08 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 02:36:57 PM
my number one daughter has a boyfriend while she is away at school. the first acknowledged relationship. she is 22 years old.

i am hoping he is not like me, or at least has more sense than i did

Don't put yourself down. You come across as an eminently practical chap, with good taste in music!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 03, 2020, 09:28:10 PM

lol

my taste in music consists mostly of an intense curiosity becaue i don't understand it.

but i figured my daughter was using her head when i found the chocolate flavoured condoms in her truck. although i dunno about the chocolate part.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 04, 2020, 01:15:04 AM

Tank, we ordinary American slobs do have some discretion about our tea. My household tea is Twinings. It is distinctly different from the Lipton brand that you rightfully disparage. WHaaat? Of course to hell we can make boiling water. one minute 45 seconds in my microwave does the trick. I often wake up at three in the morning to take care of my bladders urging. By the time I have reslved that issue, I become conscious, I have a taste for tea....not coffee as most Americans favor. Three in the morning and I am having tea? Yep. I favor the tea accompanied by cheese crackers. My strong preference would be to have some scones with my tea, but what the hell, Nabisco does not make scones......neither does friend wife.

You may be repulsed or at least bewildered by our taste for iced tea. Iced tea is mostly a southern traditional drink. The tea of choice for the better quality brew is a brand called Luzianne. That brand is a product of the Coonass culture that Billy mentioned before. It is, by most accounts, better tasting than other brands such as Lipton. Our state of Louisiana, where the coonasses and the cajuns live, is a weird place but their food and beverages are in a world of their own. That is where the Luzianne tea is blended.............for all I know they may be adding cremated bayou crawdads to the leaves but it is good anyway.

For what it is worth, there is a pleasing taste difference when using distilled water to make our tea. Ordinary city water has chlorine and other chemicals added. Just fine for brushing ones teeth but not the best for tea, or coffee making.

Cajuns: a contraction of the description, Arcadians. Many moons ago the Arcadian french commoners were treated badly by the British elite who believed that they owned the territory exclusively. The frogs decided to move the hell out of that territory into a more friendly place. Many of them chose to move to the swampy territories of Louisiana where they could get land cheaply and enjoy some degree of respect. Coonasses were a distinctly separate tribe who made the journey to that Gulf state. In fact there is still some rivalry between the two cultures.

In any case the French Arcadians, and perhaps some from France itself, settled there and one of their common traits was the creation of their particular type of music. Bayou music is characterized by odd ball instruments that the people seem to play with considerable skill. Billy will tell us that the Appalachian folk also display some skills in crafting their own instruments and playing them well.

America is indeed a melting pot of cultures and customs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2020, 12:19:56 PM

the coonasses will never melt. theyre the homogeneouz big chunkz floating around. i still work with coonasses in the oil fieldz up here in ohio

rich culture

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2020, 01:48:04 PM

Cajun culture is weird... This girl I'm dating is from Louisiana. Nice girl. Very pretty and sweet - at least to me - but she insists that I am a Yankee. In fact, they seem to all think that the South stops halfway up the state of Louisiana. Yes, that's right. The only Southerners in the whole country are in the state of Louisiana. It's bizarre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2020, 04:24:32 PM

in britan all americanz are yanks. they dont often see the real ones

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 03:25:47 AM

To me Americans are...Americans. :shrug: Heh. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 05, 2020, 03:32:50 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 03:25:47 AM
To me Americans are...Americans. :shrug: Heh. ;D

Yanqui go home! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 04:19:14 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 05, 2020, 03:32:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 03:25:47 AM
To me Americans are...Americans. :shrug: Heh. ;D

Yanqui go home! :lol:

~~Yanqui~~ Ianque. :grin:

All Americans are ianques. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 05, 2020, 05:36:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 04:19:14 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 05, 2020, 03:32:50 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 03:25:47 AM
To me Americans are...Americans. :shrug: Heh. ;D

Yanqui go home! :lol:

~~Yanqui~~ Ianque. :grin:

All Americans are ianques. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 05, 2020, 10:04:37 AM

So, I finally convinced my man to watch the movie,
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), with me.
I see this character, England's king...
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ever-after-cinderella/images/2/2e/Francis-0.PNG/revision/latest/top-crop/width/360/height/450?cb=20180623181757)

...and I said to him: "Oh, look! That's what Tank from the forum looks like." He asked, "Does he dress like that too?"
:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 05, 2020, 10:38:48 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2020, 10:04:37 AM
So, I finally convinced my man to watch the movie,
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), with me.
I see this character, England's king...
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ever-after-cinderella/images/2/2e/Francis-0.PNG/revision/latest/top-crop/width/360/height/450?cb=20180623181757)

...and I said to him: "Oh, look! That's what Tank from the forum looks like." He asked, "Does he dress like that too?"
:snicker:

That is Tank. It isn't common knowledge here that Tank is a renowned thespian.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 05, 2020, 07:15:22 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 05, 2020, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2020, 10:04:37 AM
So, I finally convinced my man to watch the movie,
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), with me.
I see this character, England's king...
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ever-after-cinderella/images/2/2e/Francis-0.PNG/revision/latest/top-crop/width/360/height/450?cb=20180623181757)

...and I said to him: "Oh, look! That's what Tank from the forum looks like." He asked, "Does he dress like that too?"
:snicker:

That is Tank. It isn't common knowledge here that Tank is a renowned thespian.

He is? :snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2020, 07:34:13 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 05, 2020, 10:38:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 05, 2020, 10:04:37 AM
So, I finally convinced my man to watch the movie,
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), with me.
I see this character, England's king...
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ever-after-cinderella/images/2/2e/Francis-0.PNG/revision/latest/top-crop/width/360/height/450?cb=20180623181757)

...and I said to him: "Oh, look! That's what Tank from the forum looks like." He asked, "Does he dress like that too?"
:snicker:

That is Tank. It isn't common knowledge here that Tank is a renowned thespian.

Well I do like ladies ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 12, 2020, 06:12:01 PM

QuoteWell I do like ladies

Ah yes, the fairer gender. The ones who makes me smile.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 12, 2020, 06:31:33 PM

I have therapy tomorrow and don't know what to talk about. The session lasts an hour and there is nothing that comes to mind. I'm happy, given the circumstances live has given me, well adjusted and I just don't know what there is to bring up. It may be different the day after tomorrow when I visit my oncologist and maybe not. However, tomorrow I'm going on video conference with a blank mind. I also need a pajama top.

She wanted me to go outside for ten minutes and take in everything. She wants me to do this daily. I forgot. I guess I could talk about my absent mindedness. There isn't anything new in my little world.

I suppose we can talk about my fatigue but then she'll have me do some other activity.

I'm a terminally ill cancer patient. We are concentrating more on my comfort than anything else. I really don't want to add more stuff to do. I suppose I'll think of something.

Right now, I'm thinking of taking a nap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2020, 06:41:07 PM

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2020, 06:31:33 PM
I have therapy tomorrow and don't know what to talk about. The session lasts an hour and there is nothing that comes to mind. I'm happy, given the circumstances live has given me, well adjusted and I just don't know what there is to bring up. It may be different the day after tomorrow when I visit my oncologist and maybe not. However, tomorrow I'm going on video conference with a blank mind. I also need a pajama top.

She wanted me to go outside for ten minutes and take in everything. She wants me to do this daily. I forgot. I guess I could talk about my absent mindedness. There isn't anything new in my little world.

I suppose we can talk about my fatigue but then she'll have me do some other activity.

I'm a terminally ill cancer patient. We are concentrating more on my comfort than anything else. I really don't want to add more stuff to do. I suppose I'll think of something.

Right now, I'm thinking of taking a nap.

It's a shame you are more aware of your impending demise than most of us. How has this situation effected you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 12, 2020, 07:14:07 PM

Oy. Sorry to see this, Randy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 12, 2020, 07:44:40 PM

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2020, 06:31:33 PM
I have therapy tomorrow and don't know what to talk about. The session lasts an hour and there is nothing that comes to mind. I'm happy, given the circumstances live has given me, well adjusted and I just don't know what there is to bring up. It may be different the day after tomorrow when I visit my oncologist and maybe not. However, tomorrow I'm going on video conference with a blank mind. I also need a pajama top.

She wanted me to go outside for ten minutes and take in everything. She wants me to do this daily. I forgot. I guess I could talk about my absent mindedness. There isn't anything new in my little world.

I suppose we can talk about my fatigue but then she'll have me do some other activity.

I'm a terminally ill cancer patient. We are concentrating more on my comfort than anything else. I really don't want to add more stuff to do. I suppose I'll think of something.

Right now, I'm thinking of taking a nap.

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this, Randy. :felix:
I don't know what to say.
~I'll just sit here in silence while you take a nap.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 12, 2020, 09:22:49 PM

QuoteIt's a shame you are more aware of your impending demise than most of us. How has this situation effected you?

It's affected me quite a bit physically. It seems that each year I get physically worse. Mentally I'm holding up.

There was a scare a few weeks ago. My oncologist set me up with a palliative care team. They came to the house and immediately started talking about hospice. That didn't make sense to me as I'm still on chemotherapy. One of the team looked at something written down and told me my last one is coming up. Then we started talking about my funeral and a DNR. It scared the living daylights out of me. Hospice, for those who aren't aware is for people who have less than six months to live.

My oncologist straightened them out. I'm not ready for hospice and my chemo sessions are continuing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 12, 2020, 09:26:32 PM

well, shit.

i have no experience with what you are going through, but i'm glad you're still eligible for treatment.

you said you were terminal. is the chemo just to slow things down or is there a possibility of recovery?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 12, 2020, 09:37:16 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 12, 2020, 07:44:40 PM
I'm sorry to hear you're going through this, Randy. :felix:
I don't know what to say.
~I'll just sit here in silence while you take a nap.

I've finished my nap and on a breathing treatment at the moment. Okay, I just finished it. It takes too long to type via hunt-and-peck. Two hands are better than one in this case.

There isn't much anyone can say. i certainly don't think anyone is going to say "Congratulations!" I've been fighting this cancer (I've had one prior that went into remission) for about five years I think. I've lost track. It metastasized to my liver, hip bone, and it's now surrounding my gallbladder. The best they can do is slow the growth. They've exhausted everything in their arsenal.

I'm grateful for everything the medical profession has done for me. I may have gained a couple of years, I don't know. I never asked how much time I have left. I don't feel like counting down the days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 12, 2020, 09:46:34 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 12, 2020, 09:26:32 PM
well, shit.

i have no experience with what you are going through, but i'm glad you're still eligible for treatment.

you said you were terminal. is the chemo just to slow things down or is there a possibility of recovery?

The chemo is simply to slow things down. There is no chance to stop the thing. I started with cancer on the base of my tongue and underwent a combination of chemo and radiation. It went into remission for I guess four months. It came back with a vengeance. I now have six tumors in my liver, one on my hip bone, and it looks like, from the x-ray, it's surrounding my gallbladder. It's spreading fast now.

My quality of life has gone down quite a bit from when I was healthy. The radiation cooked my neck and throat. I haven't been able to eat in years so I've got a tube in the middle of my stomach for feeding. I'm connected to a pump for it.

I'm not allowed (though I do, shhhhh) to drink anything more than water. I feel a little better psychologically by having a morning cup of coffee. It's difficult to swallow so I never can finish it. But just the act alone kind of makes me feel more human.

I didn't mean for all this to come out. I simply thought there would be questions and maybe this will help answer them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 13, 2020, 12:07:34 AM

hey, for the journey you're on i have a great deal of respect for your state of mind.

no easy row to row, for sure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2020, 12:22:17 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2020, 09:46:34 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 12, 2020, 09:26:32 PM
well, shit.

i have no experience with what you are going through, but i'm glad you're still eligible for treatment.

you said you were terminal. is the chemo just to slow things down or is there a possibility of recovery?

The chemo is simply to slow things down. There is no chance to stop the thing. I started with cancer on the base of my tongue and underwent a combination of chemo and radiation. It went into remission for I guess four months. It came back with a vengeance. I now have six tumors in my liver, one on my hip bone, and it looks like, from the x-ray, it's surrounding my gallbladder. It's spreading fast now.

My quality of life has gone down quite a bit from when I was healthy. The radiation cooked my neck and throat. I haven't been able to eat in years so I've got a tube in the middle of my stomach for feeding. I'm connected to a pump for it.

I'm not allowed (though I do, shhhhh) to drink anything more than water. I feel a little better psychologically by having a morning cup of coffee. It's difficult to swallow so I never can finish it. But just the act alone kind of makes me feel more human.

I didn't mean for all this to come out. I simply thought there would be questions and maybe this will help answer them.

Well, Randy, thank you for sharing your experience with us, I have a feeling I'm gonna learn a lot from you. Thank you for that.

Quote from: Randy on May 12, 2020, 09:46:34 PM
I'm not allowed (though I do, shhhhh) to drink anything more than water. I feel a little better psychologically by having a morning cup of coffee. It's difficult to swallow so I never can finish it. But just the act alone kind of makes me feel more human.

I know what you mean, feeling human, it's the best feeling in the world...all that comes with it, the good, the bad, and the ugly, I know what you mean. Today, for the first time in my life I tried a malt liquor. :snicker: I had always wanted to try one and today I did.

I'm glad you came here and shared your story with us.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 13, 2020, 03:07:43 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 13, 2020, 12:07:34 AM
hey, for the journey you're on i have a great deal of respect for your state of mind.

no easy row to row, for sure.

My mind is a scattered mess. My state of mind seems good all in all. I told my therapist about an emotional breakdown I had early last month and she was surprised it hadn't happened sooner.

I keep my mind occupied with all sorts of things although things like playing the guitar I can no longer do. The fatigue really taxes me. However, the things I can do, even if it is watching a series on Hulu like tonight, make me feel good.

I do my best to keep positive. I know this thing is going to kill me but hey, I could always die of the COVID-19 and then worrying about the cancer would be over anyway. The way things are going in the States it wouldn't surprise me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 13, 2020, 03:17:51 AM

QuoteWell, Randy, thank you for sharing your experience with us, I have a feeling I'm gonna learn a lot from you. Thank you for that.

I hope to learn a lot from this group. I may not be able to do much anymore with the knowledge but I can't help it. I enjoy learning something new.

Quote
Quote from: Randy on Today at 04:46:34 PM

I'm not allowed (though I do, shhhhh) to drink anything more than water. I feel a little better psychologically by having a morning cup of coffee. It's difficult to swallow so I never can finish it. But just the act alone kind of makes me feel more human.

I know what you mean, feeling human, it's the best feeling in the world...all that comes with it, the good, the bad, and the ugly, I know what you mean. Today, for the first time in my life I tried a malt liquor. :snicker: I had always wanted to try one and today I did.

I'm glad you did. How was it? I love beer! I haven't been able to have it in years but that doesn't stop me from thinking about it. My favorites were Guinness and Yuengling Black & Tan. They weren't malts by any stretch of the imagination but it was what I kept my entertainment room refrigerator stocked with.

Quote
I'm glad you came here and shared your story with us.

Thank you. I wasn't going to say anything about it because the cancer doesn't define me. Actually, I'm not sure I can be defined. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 13, 2020, 04:47:11 AM

Dear Randy, nothing I attempt to say can express what I feel about the news you have shared with us. Even if I am at a loss for words, please know that I feel deeply for you.

We are a loving family — I hope our support will help you through this in some way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2020, 07:05:10 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 13, 2020, 03:17:51 AM
...
I'm glad you did. How was it? I love beer!

Strong!
Very strong.
:run!:

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Quote from: Randy on May 13, 2020, 03:17:51 AM
Thank you. I wasn't going to say anything about it because the cancer doesn't define me. Actually, I'm not sure I can be defined. :-\

I don't think the cancer defines you either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 13, 2020, 01:59:19 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 13, 2020, 04:47:11 AM
Dear Randy, nothing I attempt to say can express what I feel about the news you have shared with us. Even if I am at a loss for words, please know that I feel deeply for you.

We are a loving family — I hope our support will help you through this in some way.

Thank you, Hermes. I've been reading posts, a lot of them. I found a lot of them entertaining. As long as I can think and type I'll be here.

Ugh, my feeding bag is empty and my caretaker is still asleep. It's almost nine o'clock in the morning here. Oh well, at least I'm not bothered with dressing changes and swapping out the inner cannula. Oh, I also have a trach now hence the need for the cannula.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. You have an eclectic family here and I'm enjoying the exchange of texts. I hope to get up to speed where I can get involved at some point. It's not like I have a job or anything of the sort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2020, 10:58:00 PM

Randy, so sorry to hear that you're suffering. :( I too hope you stick around and maybe find some solace here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 14, 2020, 12:48:32 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2020, 10:58:00 PM
Randy, so sorry to hear that you're suffering. :( I too hope you stick around and maybe find some solace here.

The suffering is minor right now. Eating is impossible and drinking anything requires effort. But I'm in no pain. I get asked that every week from my palliative care team and have their hotline number just in case. They can send someone out 24 hours a day to stop the pain. Fortunately, my cancer hasn't grown to that stage yet. Or maybe it has and I just don't know it.

Back in December I cracked three ribs. How I don't know. Anyway I didn't feel it. The scar tissue or whatever it is could be seen in an x-ray in January. Since I had an x-ray in early December and there wasn't any then, most likely it happened mid-month.

But so far, no pain. I will have some eventually as the cancer continues to grow and spread. But I'm not there yet. I like being lucid.

We've cut back on my chemotherapy down to half dosage. I don't know why but I have another round of it coming tomorrow morning and will ask the doctor when I see her. It could be that this is all that's needed now to slow the growth. I'm not sure but I feel better since the cut back.

I plan to stick around on the board for a long time. With that said, I plan to stick around a long time period. I've got several locks and an alarm system to keep the grim reaper out. 8)

Edit: I found out why I am on half dosage; my low white blood cell count. They give me something to increase it every time I go. It injects itself twenty-seven hours later. It's some kind of protein. Apparently it is no longer increasing it enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 14, 2020, 09:26:23 AM

excellent.

welcome aboard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 14, 2020, 06:48:31 PM

Smoothies! My caregiver was looking at some and thought I might like one. The place delivers. Having just got home from chemo with a bad taste in my mouth I think I can go for one. I'm looking at the menu now. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 19, 2020, 06:11:33 PM

The smoothie was bland for some reason. Maybe I should have added a sweetener to it. Today I added sugar to my coffee when this time it wasn't needed. I can't judge what my taste is going to be like.

Anyway, what's on my mind today is what am I going to do with it. My nurse came by yesterday to break up the monotony. Today, as far as I know, nothing is scheduled.

I may read some more of the Fantastic Four comics online, take a nap, check the forum, and watch Runaways. I'm almost done with season two.

I don't have the energy to do much anymore. I don't know why that is. I would have thought that a decrease in chemo dosage would elevate my energy some but it hasn't. The more I do the more I want to sleep. So I try not to do a whole lot so that I can enjoy the days as they come.

That's what's on my mind today. It is pretty boring but I'm enjoying it. I wish I had the energy to continue working on my fourth comic book but it takes a lot out of me, just like playing the guitar and several other things. I try not to tax myself mentally anymore as it has become a bit of a challenge. I'll still answer a question or two on Quora at times if I think it isn't going to be an ongoing debate.

Okay, Fantastic Four, nap, Runaways, and forum, maybe Quora but I haven't decided yet.

I'm tired. Maybe the nap first.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 23, 2020, 07:05:09 AM

I hope P B is doing OK after Michigan's disastrous dam failure 3 days ago...on top of everything else that's going on.
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 23, 2020, 02:41:38 PM

I hope so too. I had not heard of the dam failure which is surprising since I've tried keeping up with the news as of late. I'm going to look for it now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 25, 2020, 08:25:03 PM

Quote from: Randy on May 14, 2020, 12:48:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2020, 10:58:00 PM
Randy, so sorry to hear that you're suffering. :( I too hope you stick around and maybe find some solace here.

The suffering is minor right now. Eating is impossible and drinking anything requires effort. But I'm in no pain. I get asked that every week from my palliative care team and have their hotline number just in case. They can send someone out 24 hours a day to stop the pain. Fortunately, my cancer hasn't grown to that stage yet. Or maybe it has and I just don't know it.

Back in December I cracked three ribs. How I don't know. Anyway I didn't feel it. The scar tissue or whatever it is could be seen in an x-ray in January. Since I had an x-ray in early December and there wasn't any then, most likely it happened mid-month.

But so far, no pain. I will have some eventually as the cancer continues to grow and spread. But I'm not there yet. I like being lucid.

We've cut back on my chemotherapy down to half dosage. I don't know why but I have another round of it coming tomorrow morning and will ask the doctor when I see her. It could be that this is all that's needed now to slow the growth. I'm not sure but I feel better since the cut back.

I plan to stick around on the board for a long time. With that said, I plan to stick around a long time period. I've got several locks and an alarm system to keep the grim reaper out. 8)

Edit: I found out why I am on half dosage; my low white blood cell count. They give me something to increase it every time I go. It injects itself twenty-seven hours later. It's some kind of protein. Apparently it is no longer increasing it enough.

I've been away for a couple of weeks and am just now reading about your plight. You certainly seem to be taking matters in stride, and you come across as a very brave person (even though you may not feel that way). If we can do anything at all to help, let us know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 26, 2020, 12:38:28 AM

Thanks Bruce. I've been told that I'm brave before. Some days, like today, I don't feel it. I'm not scared unless I look towards the future.

My nurse practitioner from the palliative care team talked to my oncologist's NP and got some information she'd like to discuss with me on Wednesday. She wants to talk about their plans for me. I'm apprehensive. Oddly enough, this fits the topic. This is what is on my mind today.

So rather than worry about it (since worrying doesn't do me any good) I get involved in things that entertain me. I'm about to look up something on either Amazon Prime Video or Netflix that's good and action packed, something to take me out of the world for a little bit.

I enjoy this forum. I check it at least twice a day and interject when I can. I don't get as involved as I used to about things as I'm fatigued both from chemo and the cancer. I sleep more than I'm awake and I'd really not like to have my energy zapped if I can help it.

Lastly, about the forum, I don't have to worry about people telling me they are praying for me or something like that. The last person who told me that several times finally got to hear me say, "Try something else. Your prayers aren't working." I continue to get worse which is expected. It's slow but I can look back and see how things progressed.

Grrr. I let this become another book. I'll leave it and only try to make things this long with something worth reading like Rescusant. Now he has some posts that take time to read and only with coffee since I can't have beer. :hammock: <-- Not a beer but close enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 26, 2020, 03:53:58 AM

Egad. I let myself get long-winded sometimes, but usually I attempt to be concise. If you're talking about the science stories, well, that's on you. :lol:

I appreciate you spending time with us, and won't dwell on regrets. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 26, 2020, 11:41:06 AM

Quote from: Recusant on May 26, 2020, 03:53:58 AM
I let myself get long-winded sometimes

If verbosity were a sin, I'd be the devil. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 26, 2020, 02:07:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 26, 2020, 11:41:06 AM
Quote from: Recusant on May 26, 2020, 03:53:58 AM
I let myself get long-winded sometimes
If verbosity were a sin, I'd be the devil. ;D

All hail the great Asmo the Evil!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 26, 2020, 02:21:48 PM

:this: deserves a

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 26, 2020, 02:26:24 PM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 26, 2020, 10:34:07 PM

Quote from: Randy on May 26, 2020, 12:38:28 AM
since I can't have beer. :hammock: <-- Not a beer but close enough.

Probably a stupid question, but does the beer just not mix well with the chemo, or is it the disease itself that makes it intolerable to drink? Maybe too hard to swallow? Can you drink anything alcoholic? Sorry if you've already addressed this, and hope I'm not out of line asking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 27, 2020, 12:25:28 AM

I've been told that there are no stupid questions although a few have raised my eyebrow in disbelief. This question hasn't been asked before.

I don't know if there is a problem with chemotherapy and alcohol, there could be I suppose. It's just that I take nine medications at night and five during the day. Of course they all talk about alcohol and side effects, at least I think all of them do. I know that quite a few do. I think most of them just increase the drowsiness which I don't mind.

I don't know if it is intolerable to drink. My taste has been wonky since I started chemo some years back. With my throat closing up drinking anything is hard but I do it anyway to give me some sense of normality. I don't know how a beer would taste or which kind I should choose.

I guess there is a problem with me maybe having to explain it to a nurse or doctor if they ever found out. How they would find out I don't know but knowing my luck they will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 12:24:40 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 26, 2020, 12:38:28 AM
...

My nurse practitioner from the palliative care team talked to my oncologist's NP and got some information she'd like to discuss with me on Wednesday. She wants to talk about their plans for me. I'm apprehensive. Oddly enough, this fits the topic. This is what is on my mind today.
...

So, Randy, I hope I'm not being nosy, but did you get any good news today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 28, 2020, 12:57:14 AM

That's okay. Be as nosy as you'd like. :)

It's kind of what I expected although I got my blood cells mixed up. It's my platelet count that's low and that's why they cut the dosage.

It's kind of both good and bad. The good news is that pretty soon (not sure yet) I won't have to go for any more treatments. The bad news is that they have run out of treatments to give so there won't be anymore. That's why she set up the palliative care which will later become hospice, hopefully much later!

I expected them not to be able to treat me anymore coming up. After all, I've been doing this for years now and I pretty much figured I was coming to the end of the line.

The doctor said I was "stable" which I hope means that the growth as slowed to a crawl. I don't think it is arrested although I could be wrong and I hope I am.

The way it has been going for me with different treatment options is that the first x-ray shows it shrinking. The second x-ray shows it's doing nothing. The third x-ray shows it growing again and we switch to another treatment. I'm kind of expecting the next CT scan to show it is growing again but that won't be for about two months.

So, I'm somewhat apprehensive (read a little scared). I had hoped the information I gleaned today would have something positive other than the stable part. To think that within two to three months I may have my final treatment and then we just manage the symptoms as they get worse is... well... a bit upsetting to say the least.

But it is nothing different than when I got the diagnosis all those years ago. It scared me then and then I got used to it. I'll get used to this as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 01:56:45 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 28, 2020, 12:57:14 AM
That's okay. Be as nosy as you'd like. :)

It's kind of what I expected although I got my blood cells mixed up. It's my platelet count that's low and that's why they cut the dosage.

It's kind of both good and bad. The good news is that pretty soon (not sure yet) I won't have to go for any more treatments. The bad news is that they have run out of treatments to give so there won't be anymore. That's why she set up the palliative care which will later become hospice, hopefully much later!

I expected them not to be able to treat me anymore coming up. After all, I've been doing this for years now and I pretty much figured I was coming to the end of the line.

The doctor said I was "stable" which I hope means that the growth as slowed to a crawl. I don't think it is arrested although I could be wrong and I hope I am.

The way it has been going for me with different treatment options is that the first x-ray shows it shrinking. The second x-ray shows it's doing nothing. The third x-ray shows it growing again and we switch to another treatment. I'm kind of expecting the next CT scan to show it is growing again but that won't be for about two months.

So, I'm somewhat apprehensive (read a little scared). I had hoped the information I gleaned today would have something positive other than the stable part. To think that within two to three months I may have my final treatment and then we just manage the symptoms as they get worse is... well... a bit upsetting to say the least.

But it is nothing different than when I got the diagnosis all those years ago. It scared me then and then I got used to it. I'll get used to this as well.

Well, Randy, I don't know what to say. But, I am sending you the best vibes I can find. Maybe you don't speak "hippie" but it means, I'm thinking about you getting better and maybe naively hoping with every fiber in me for what some call, a miraculous recovery.
I don't know you, but you sound like a good guy and a brave person from whom I'm learning so much about what it means to live in the present.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 28, 2020, 02:35:30 AM

Thank you, Magdalena. I understand what you mean and I appreciate it.

I learned to live in the present from watching my father die. He was 58 and was saving up for his retirement. He rarely took a day off much less a whole week. He never went to the mountains, or stayed at a beach. He never went to a fancy restaurant and had a glass of red wine with a steak. In the end, the future never came.

I've lived fully as best as I could with what I had to work with. I am far from rich but I am debt free. I have been for years and saving money was easy. I saved in a special savings account money that I would use for vacations.

My checking account grew as well and I'd buy stuff for my entertainment room such as the 65" plasma TV which was on sale because it was a demo model. I grabbed it before anyone else did and knew I had the money for it.

I've played the guitar and sang for small crowds for free simply because I enjoy music. Of course, the applause is something that exhilarates me.

I could go on and on but the point is, it's okay to save for the future but never forget to live for the moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM

What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 29, 2020, 12:13:09 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

That was heinous. Murder in plain sight of witnesses. I hope that the book gets thrown at him and the rest. Sickening. I saw a still of the situation, but have no interest in watching a person die. If Minneapolis doesn't/can't do the right thing, the FBI should step in and take care of it. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 29, 2020, 12:54:18 AM

From what I've read the FBI is already investigating.

I didn't watch any videos of it. I think it would give me nightmares or something. I'm not sure. I've never seen anyone give their last breath.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2020, 01:40:03 AM

I haven't watched the video either. I can't, yet.

The riots remind me of the LA riots when the Rodney King beating by the LAPD took place. People were furious!

Will this ever end? Someone needs to stop giving racist mother fuckers a badge, a gun, and permission to "interpret" and "enforce" the law in such a brutal manner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 29, 2020, 02:12:55 AM

Yes, it does remind me of the King murder. If I remember correctly, they were at first exonerated and then the riots started happening. People were dragging others out of their vehicles and beating them up, smashing windows, starting fires... Why? It was senseless. Yes, I know people were mad but there are better ways to handle anger.

And now we have arson again and this time they haven't even gone to trial. I didn't read the rest of the article to know if there was more. So what does that do? It adds more people to jail. Yes, a firing seems to be a slap on the wrist but let the feds do their investigation. I'm pretty sure the evidence will convict them.

I read that the culprits were cooperating with the investigation. I guess they are hoping for a lighter sentence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 29, 2020, 02:53:55 AM

Quote from: Randy on May 29, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
Yes, it does remind me of the King murder. If I remember correctly, they were at first exonerated and then the riots started happening. People were dragging others out of their vehicles and beating them up, smashing windows, starting fires... Why? It was senseless. Yes, I know people were mad but there are better ways to handle anger.

And now we have arson again and this time they haven't even gone to trial. I didn't read the rest of the article to know if there was more. So what does that do? It adds more people to jail. Yes, a firing seems to be a slap on the wrist but let the feds do their investigation. I'm pretty sure the evidence will convict them.

I read that the culprits were cooperating with the investigation. I guess they are hoping for a lighter sentence.

Quote from: Randy on May 29, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
Yes, it does remind me of the King murder...

:secrets1: He wasn't murdered, but he was severely beaten.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 29, 2020, 03:25:53 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 29, 2020, 02:53:55 AM
Quote from: Randy on May 29, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
Yes, it does remind me of the King murder. If I remember correctly, they were at first exonerated and then the riots started happening. People were dragging others out of their vehicles and beating them up, smashing windows, starting fires... Why? It was senseless. Yes, I know people were mad but there are better ways to handle anger.

And now we have arson again and this time they haven't even gone to trial. I didn't read the rest of the article to know if there was more. So what does that do? It adds more people to jail. Yes, a firing seems to be a slap on the wrist but let the feds do their investigation. I'm pretty sure the evidence will convict them.

I read that the culprits were cooperating with the investigation. I guess they are hoping for a lighter sentence.

Quote from: Randy on May 29, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
Yes, it does remind me of the King murder...
:secrets1: He wasn't murdered, but he was severely beaten.

That's right. I got that mixed up pretty badly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 29, 2020, 05:22:51 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 29, 2020, 12:13:09 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

That was heinous. Murder in plain sight of witnesses. I hope that the book gets thrown at him and the rest. Sickening. I saw a still of the situation, but have no interest in watching a person die. If Minneapolis doesn't/can't do the right thing, the FBI should step in and take care of it. >:(

I saw the video yesterday. It was plain murder. The officers should be brought to justice. I understand that lots of people re angry about this (me included), but what I don't understand is why situations like this results in looting. This doesn't help "the cause".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2020, 07:03:57 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

If the law fails the people the people have to take the law into their own hands. What else can you expect?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 29, 2020, 11:42:58 AM

how doez the FBI have any jurisdiction?

no state lines were crossed. its a local issue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 29, 2020, 03:15:36 PM

I don't know. Maybe because the police were involved? From what I've read the FBI is involved. It was yesterday's article so it's not up there now. I looked at other news agencies to see if I could find it.

I did find this though:

QuoteThey said the "robust criminal investigation" is being spearheaded by the department's Civil Rights Division and the local FBI field office.

"Upon conclusion of the FBI's investigation," they added, "the U.S. Attorney's Office will determine whether federal criminal charges are supported by the evidence. If it is determined that there has been a violation of federal law, criminal charges will be sought."

Full article: https://www.npr.org/2020/05/28/863630502/investigation-into-george-floyds-death-a-top-priority-for-justice-department (https://www.npr.org/2020/05/28/863630502/investigation-into-george-floyds-death-a-top-priority-for-justice-department)

They are doing something with an investigation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 29, 2020, 03:25:33 PM

ah

federal chargez.

i dont see how, according to this:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wklaw.com/10-ways-murder-becomes-a-federal-crime/amp/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 29, 2020, 03:32:35 PM

Yes, I don't either. I don't know the law well enough obviously. I'm a simple computer programmer (retired) and hardly a lawyer. I thought maybe they were carrying it out because police were involved. I'm going to look around more and see what I can find about the case.

Edit: Here is another article stating the FBI is taking the lead.

QuoteMinneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said at a press conference Tuesday morning that he contacted the FBI to investigate after receiving unspecified "additional information" about the incident. "They will be taking the lead in this investigation," he said. "This is very impactful to so many involved and as chief we will be cooperating fully. The Minneapolis Police Department will cooperate fully."

https://heavy.com/news/2020/05/george-floyd-minneapolis-minnesota-video/ (https://heavy.com/news/2020/05/george-floyd-minneapolis-minnesota-video/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2020, 07:46:28 PM

A local news station aired the video of the white cop slowly murdering the black man. Truly shocking

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 29, 2020, 08:48:22 PM

I think I posted this here in another thread. I saw the still picture. There is no way I'm watching a person perish in front of my own eyes. That's just horrible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 29, 2020, 08:58:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 29, 2020, 07:03:57 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

If the law fails the people the people have to take the law into their own hands. What else can you expect?

I expect people not to dishonour the death of George Floyd by destroying their own neighbourhood. What kind of justice is served by stealing TV's, destroying cars, shops of small business owners, burning down houses and fighting? That is taking advantage of the situation, not justice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 29, 2020, 09:00:49 PM

Humans suck Tom, they will use any stage to showcase this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 29, 2020, 09:58:12 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on May 29, 2020, 08:58:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 29, 2020, 07:03:57 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
What's on my mind?
George Floyd.
Minneapolis.
:felix:

If the law fails the people the people have to take the law into their own hands. What else can you expect?

I expect people not to dishonour the death of George Floyd by destroying their own neighbourhood. What kind of justice is served by stealing TV's, destroying cars, shops of small business owners, burning down houses and fighting? That is taking advantage of the situation, not justice.

its not clear that the looters came from that neighborhood. some apparently drove in from elzewhere just to loot. just something i came across. no substantiation

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 29, 2020, 10:04:33 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1eRCYS08w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy1eRCYS08w)

there are some people in there who dont look much like residents

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 30, 2020, 01:11:14 AM

Minneapolis under curfew after ex-officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with third-degree murder

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/29/us/minneapolis-george-floyd-friday/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/29/us/minneapolis-george-floyd-friday/index.html)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 30, 2020, 03:42:59 AM

One consequence of what happened in Minnesota is that it may have spelled doom for Amy Klobuchar as a possible VP mate for Biden. Her history as a prosecutor there - "tough on crime" - might be seen as being too much on the oppressor's side. This probably helps Kamala Harris' chances. Blacks want Biden to choose a black - Harris is black and female, which is sure to excite the Democratic base. My only question is what value she brings - she is from California, which is reliably Democratic. Harris can't help him win a critical state. Biden needs to win in the Midwest, where Klobuchar could help him. The whole object is to defeat Trump. Decisions, decisions...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 31, 2020, 01:40:52 AM

What's on my mind today: Bills.

More specifically, medical bills. My daughter gets the mail about once per month and I just got handed a stack of them. I must learn to stay out of hospitals more often.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 31, 2020, 02:02:12 AM

dead people.

the governor of my state has calledout the national guard to police the streets in columbus, ohio.

after city police pepper-sprayed a US member of congress, standing on the sidewalk in her district.

fifty years ago calling in the ohio national guard did not go well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2020, 09:13:34 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 31, 2020, 02:02:12 AM
dead people.

the governor of my state has calledout the national guard to police the streets in columbus, ohio.

after city police pepper-sprayed a US member of congress, standing on the sidewalk in her district.

fifty years ago calling in the ohio national guard did not go well.

What was she doing? Being black?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 31, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

yes.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/30/joyce-beatty-pepper-sprayed-racism-protests-290931

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 31, 2020, 02:10:24 PM

there is some suspicion that the white people involved in causing intial riot damage were police officers

this is unconfirmed, but in my mind, quite possible in my country

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2020, 01:41:35 PM

No violence so far in my area. There are fires in Austin, however, about an hour south. We have the worst possible leader for these times - except maybe Brazil. Trump has the unique capacity to make any situation worse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 01, 2020, 02:08:17 PM

its his secret superpower.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 01, 2020, 02:38:22 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 01, 2020, 02:08:17 PM
its his secret superpower.

I thought it was the ability to look like a Cheeto. So he has another superpower. Diabolical!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 01, 2020, 08:04:41 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2020, 01:41:35 PM
No violence so far in my area. There are fires in Austin, however, about an hour south. We have the worst possible leader for these times - except maybe Brazil. Trump has the unique capacity to make any situation worse.

Trump, Bolsonaro...both shit from the same dog walker's worm-infested poop bag.

One huge difference between the two though is Bolsonaro is clearly flirting with the idea of installing a military dictatorship in Brazil with himself at the helm. I think such a regime is becoming more and more likely, but don't think the military will accept Bolsonaro as dictator. He's unhinged and a loose cannon. The vice-president is a general, much smarter than Bolsonaro and therefore dangerous in a different way. He shares many of the same icky views and ideologies.

Brazil has become a real horror show this year, and we haven't even reached the climax yet.

I'm just hoping Brazilian institutions are strong enough to repel this malignant tumor of a "president" and maintain a democratic regime. The Congress and Surpeme Court are both under threat. It remains to be seen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:31:01 AM

I've been down lately. :sad sigh:

It just feels as if the world is just so heavy. It just feels as if it's crushing me and there's nothing I can do.

Well, I guess it could be worse... :sad sigh:
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e907ce16664cc2b46cb2b31ae6f757de/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 05, 2020, 04:50:36 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:31:01 AM
I've been down lately. :sad sigh:

It just feels as if the world is just so heavy. It just feels as if it's crushing me and there's nothing I can do.

Well, I guess it could be worse... :sad sigh:
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e907ce16664cc2b46cb2b31ae6f757de/tenor.gif)

I could be down a lot but I usually find things that are light and cheery. I avoid stressful things as much as possible and drink things I like.

The world is heavy. Drop it with a loud "thud". I know, it's easier said than done. Hang in there. You can also talk to me if you'd like. I'm a good listener. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:10:59 AM

Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 04:50:36 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:31:01 AM
I've been down lately. :sad sigh:

It just feels as if the world is just so heavy. It just feels as if it's crushing me and there's nothing I can do.

Well, I guess it could be worse... :sad sigh:
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e907ce16664cc2b46cb2b31ae6f757de/tenor.gif)

I could be down a lot but I usually find things that are light and cheery. I avoid stressful things as much as possible and drink things I like.

The world is heavy. Drop it with a loud "thud". I know, it's easier said than done. Hang in there. You can also talk to me if you'd like. I'm a good listener. :)

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a144beb842203e3e6772e0f5732ff2f6/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 05, 2020, 11:58:12 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:10:59 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 04:50:36 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:31:01 AM
I've been down lately. :sad sigh:

It just feels as if the world is just so heavy. It just feels as if it's crushing me and there's nothing I can do.

Well, I guess it could be worse... :sad sigh:
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e907ce16664cc2b46cb2b31ae6f757de/tenor.gif)

I could be down a lot but I usually find things that are light and cheery. I avoid stressful things as much as possible and drink things I like.

The world is heavy. Drop it with a loud "thud". I know, it's easier said than done. Hang in there. You can also talk to me if you'd like. I'm a good listener. :)
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a144beb842203e3e6772e0f5732ff2f6/tenor.gif)

QuoteYou can also talk to me if you'd like. I'm a good listener.

I mean it. I'm usually online, well unless I'm sleeping or watching a video. You also have my e-mail address. Speaking of sleep I may try again. I had the hiccups for a couple of hours.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2020, 06:48:01 PM

Mags. :(

The world does seem to be a shitty place right now. Wherever you look there's intolerance, sickness, stupidity and violence, and they seem to be escalating.

It's in moments like these when I remember a quote from the first Lord of the Rings movie, when Frodo and Gandalf are in the dark depths of Moria and the hobbit tells the wizard he wished he didn't live to see all that was happening.

"So do all who live to see such times but that is not for them to decide, all you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you," Gandalf replied.

The world's a better place with you bringing smiles to people's faces. You have the power to make it less shitty, so I hope it's what you choose to do with the time that's given to you. :)

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 05, 2020, 06:56:46 PM

The world is fine, humans are the problem.

And look at the bright side Mrs. 247, at least you are not me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:10:36 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2020, 06:48:01 PM
Mags. :(

The world does seem to be a shitty place right now. Wherever you look there's intolerance, sickness, stupidity and violence, and they seem to be escalating.

It's in moments like these when I remember a quote from the first Lord of the Rings movie, when Frodo and Gandalf are in the dark depths of Moria and the hobbit tells the wizard he wished he didn't live to see all that was happening.

"So do all who live to see such times but that is not for them to decide, all you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you," Gandalf replied.

The world's a better place with you bringing smiles to people's faces. You have the power to make it less shitty, so I hope it's what you choose to do with the time that's given to you. :)

:hug:

Thanks, xSilverPhinx. :hug:
You are right, "The world's a better place with you bringing smiles to people's faces. You have the power to make it less shitty..."

~That is a lot of power. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:13:54 PM

Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 11:58:12 AM
I mean it. I'm usually online, well unless I'm sleeping or watching a video. You also have my e-mail address. Speaking of sleep I may try again. I had the hiccups for a couple of hours.

Thank you, Randy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2020, 01:43:17 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:10:36 PM
~That is a lot of power. :grin:

You know it! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 06, 2020, 02:37:45 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2020, 01:43:17 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:10:36 PM
~That is a lot of power. :grin:

You know it! :grin:

I like it! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2020, 04:24:30 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 07, 2020, 03:49:17 PM

The chaos. We have the COVID-19, George Floyd, Donald Trump, et al. Surely there must be some good news out there. This is just depressing to know we are in this situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 07, 2020, 04:44:07 PM

i just got an email from the organizer of the loring land speed races.

july is on if enough peoppe cough up the registration feez

great newz!

but i have to break into 136 mph to get back the record for the fastrst triumph 650 in the world.

135 isnt good enough anymore

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 10:41:20 PM

I feel like watching V for Vendetta again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 07, 2020, 10:48:42 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 10:41:20 PM
I feel like watching V for Vendetta again.

That's a good one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 11:14:18 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2020, 10:48:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 10:41:20 PM
I feel like watching V for Vendetta again.
That's a good one.

I just feel like it's perfect for the times, you know? :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 08, 2020, 12:35:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 11:14:18 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 07, 2020, 10:48:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 07, 2020, 10:41:20 PM
I feel like watching V for Vendetta again.
That's a good one.

I just feel like it's perfect for the times, you know? :-\

I've watched it once, maybe a couple of years ago. I'm not sure. These days I try to watch something to escape the world even for a little while. I'll probably finish watching Upload and tomorrow find a movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 08, 2020, 03:06:47 AM

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Randy:
Surely there must be some good news out there.

Humanity will never let you down.

No matter how low they sink, even to the point where it would be absurd to think they could sink lower. Someone always steps up.

There's always that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 08, 2020, 03:31:30 AM

No One You are right of course. The news is generally full of bad news. But my friends haven't changed nor has my family. If humanity were all bad I doubt we would have made it this far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 08, 2020, 04:12:22 AM

Persons are tolerable. People suck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 08, 2020, 04:38:39 PM

Reminds me of a quote although I forget where I heard it. "Persons are intelligent. People are stupid."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2020, 09:18:24 PM

Fuck everybody fuck everything I fucking don't know why I fucking bother sometimes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 08, 2020, 09:53:56 PM

Words to live by.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 08, 2020, 11:04:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2020, 09:18:24 PM
Fuck everybody fuck everything I fucking don't know why I fucking bother sometimes.

:oooh-me!:
I know why.
Because you have a beautiful, kind heart and the world needs people like you otherwise the world would be even more fucked up. That's why you bother sometimes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 09, 2020, 12:54:00 AM

alternatively, because you might as well. there's lots of people making it worse for everybody. no reason to let them have all the say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2020, 09:57:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 08, 2020, 11:04:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2020, 09:18:24 PM
Fuck everybody fuck everything I fucking don't know why I fucking bother sometimes.
:oooh-me!:
I know why.
Because you have a beautiful, kind heart and the world needs people like you otherwise the world would be even more fucked up. That's why you bother sometimes.

:hug: :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2020, 09:58:02 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 09, 2020, 12:54:00 AM
alternatively, because you might as well. there's lots of people making it worse for everybody. no reason to let them have all the say.

:snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 09, 2020, 03:21:50 PM

This thread made it to 1000 pages. The first post asked "is this a good idea?" Apparently, it was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM

Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2020, 07:17:56 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 09, 2020, 03:21:50 PM
This thread made it to 1000 pages. The first post asked "is this a good idea?" Apparently, it was.

I'd been watching that too. It evidently was a good idea ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 09, 2020, 07:31:34 PM

They were looking for the "gay" gene. Seems like a complete waste of time and resources. Finding, isolating, and destroying the "absolute fucktard" gene seems far more appropriate.

But what do I know?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 09, 2020, 08:31:51 PM

Regarding the "gay" gene; I wonder who's looking for it? From what I've read about it (https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/08/genetics-may-explain-25-same-sex-behavior-giant-analysis-reveals (https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/08/genetics-may-explain-25-same-sex-behavior-giant-analysis-reveals)) there isn't a particular gene.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 09, 2020, 08:35:10 PM

I get that, my point was why not search for the "asshole" gene, they are much more detrimental to society at large.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 09, 2020, 09:00:19 PM

Ah! I see what you mean now. Yes, and find a cure for it while they're at it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2020, 09:04:28 PM

Quote from: No one on June 09, 2020, 08:35:10 PM
I get that, my point was why not search for the "asshole" gene, they are much more detrimental to society at large.

The arsehole gene operates very early in the embryo. The anus is the first discernable structure to develop in vertebrates.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 09, 2020, 09:14:13 PM

And I'm some of those, it never stops growing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 09, 2020, 09:24:05 PM

Quote from: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM
Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

I tried therapy years ago and gave it up for much the same reason. Hard to feel I was getting any bang for my buck when the therapist and I just sat there staring at each other for 45 minutes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 09, 2020, 09:24:21 PM

Quote from: No one on June 09, 2020, 09:14:13 PM
And I'm some of those, it never stops growing.

:rimshot:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 09, 2020, 11:41:08 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 09, 2020, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM
Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

I tried therapy years ago and gave it up for much the same reason. Hard to feel I was getting any bang for my buck when the therapist and I just sat there staring at each other for 45 minutes.

It's frustrating because I need it in order to get medication prescribed but, like today, there simply was nothing to talk about. Considering everything I find myself in good spirits. Not much changes in my little corner of the world. I've told nurses and doctors that I am fine. Just please prescribe my medication.

Now maybe later I'll want to talk about depressing stuff and I guess that is expected. But I'm not there yet and would like to stay that way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 09, 2020, 11:50:30 PM

thats interesting. back when i was an opium addict in southeast asia (i was a pretty headstrong teenager) my folks took me to a psychiatrist to see what the problem was. (there was no problem, i simply really really liked opium.)

i tend to have an addictive mentality. good thing i'm a long way away from it now.

anyway, the psychiatrist reported back that there were no mental health issues, that i smoked opium because i liked it.

if it was legal and i didn't drive a truck for a living (drug tests), i have about 15 acres that would be blooming in poppies right now and every year after.

besides, theyre beautiful

(https://pixy.org/src/25/thumbs350/257312.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 10, 2020, 04:05:07 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 09, 2020, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM
Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

I tried therapy years ago and gave it up for much the same reason. Hard to feel I was getting any bang for my buck when the therapist and I just sat there staring at each other for 45 minutes.

I made mine earn every single penny that I paid her.
:blahblah: :la la la la:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 10, 2020, 04:14:20 AM

https://youtu.be/y2DvB9BuHGg

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 10, 2020, 04:28:04 AM

Just want to inform those who enjoy this sort of thing, here... :grin:

Jupiter and Saturn form a triangle with the moon tonight. Here's how to see it.

QuoteCatch the trio together from midnight 'til dawn.
Jupiter, Saturn and the crescent moon will form a triangle in the night sky overnight on June 8-9, 2020. The trio will rise in the southeast shortly before midnight and fade from view when dawn breaks.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.space.com/amp/moon-jupiter-saturn-conjunctions-june-2020.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 11, 2020, 12:13:00 AM

An I phone app called; Skyview lite is free. It is fun to play with. It names almost all the celestial objects when you align them in a target circle. It also identifies space junk that can be seen on your screen. The app works indoors or outdoors and if you point the phone toward the ground it still shows objects at the bottom of our world at that particular time. I can spot the triangle or other planetary arrangements with that little app.

The upgrade is $4.99 and includes a satellite spotter and identifier. Find the location of the ISS at any time. There are a gazillion sattelites along with bits of space junk out there that you can find and identify with the upgraded app.

These are really interesting little gimmicks for your phone. Boredom fix when you are standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for your appointment with the dentist who will almost surely make you wait 45 minutes past your appointment time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 11, 2020, 01:25:10 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 10, 2020, 04:05:07 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 09, 2020, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM
Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

I tried therapy years ago and gave it up for much the same reason. Hard to feel I was getting any bang for my buck when the therapist and I just sat there staring at each other for 45 minutes.
I made mine earn every single penny that I paid her.
:blahblah: :la la la la:

:grin:

:rofl: I can so easily imagine this!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2020, 02:42:03 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 10, 2020, 04:05:07 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 09, 2020, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 09, 2020, 04:00:18 PM
Therapy. It's been on my mind all weekend really. I have an appointment at 1:30pm today and I haven't a clue as to what to talk about. Not much happens in my little world. This may be a short session. :-\

I tried therapy years ago and gave it up for much the same reason. Hard to feel I was getting any bang for my buck when the therapist and I just sat there staring at each other for 45 minutes.
I made mine earn every single penny that I paid her.
:blahblah: :la la la la:

:grin:

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 11, 2020, 02:44:24 AM

My therapy session lasted about thirty minutes. No depression, no anxiety, nothing to report. I'm tired all the time but that is probably due to physical reasons, maybe medicine related as well.

Then she asked me if I wanted to talk again in a week or two weeks. Two weeks is fine although, as I've stated before, not much happens in my little world.

She asked me how I was dealing with all the news that's been happening and I deal with it like I do any news these days. Nothing typically gets my emotions going anymore. I mostly just want to sleep or at least lie here in the quiet and think. There really isn't anything for me to talk about with regards to a therapist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2020, 06:32:46 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 11, 2020, 12:13:00 AM
An I phone app called; Skyview lite is free. It is fun to play with. It names almost all the celestial objects when you align them in a target circle. It also identifies space junk that can be seen on your screen. The app works indoors or outdoors and if you point the phone toward the ground it still shows objects at the bottom of our world at that particular time. I can spot the triangle or other planetary arrangements with that little app.

The upgrade is $4.99 and includes a satellite spotter and identifier. Find the location of the ISS at any time. There are a gazillion sattelites along with bits of space junk out there that you can find and identify with the upgraded app.

These are really interesting little gimmicks for your phone. Boredom fix when you are standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for your appointment with the dentist who will almost surely make you wait 45 minutes past your appointment time.

That sounds fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2020, 06:33:37 AM

Quote from: Randy on June 11, 2020, 02:44:24 AM
My therapy session lasted about thirty minutes. No depression, no anxiety, nothing to report. I'm tired all the time but that is probably due to physical reasons, maybe medicine related as well.

Then she asked me if I wanted to talk again in a week or two weeks. Two weeks is fine although, as I've stated before, not much happens in my little world.

She asked me how I was dealing with all the news that's been happening and I deal with it like I do any news these days. Nothing typically gets my emotions going anymore. I mostly just want to sleep or at least lie here in the quiet and think. There really isn't anything for me to talk about with regards to a therapist.

Good to see you are keeping your equilibrium.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 11, 2020, 01:59:29 PM

Coffee. It's something that I used to drink a lot of before my tastes changed. I'm having a cup this morning. I don't know why. I suppose it's to give me something to do while I work on something. It still tastes awful.

It seems like the cold drinks taste better than the hot ones do. I found I like iced coffee although I can't make it. Right now I'm drinking Caramel Vanilla Creme by Green Mountain. I keep thinking that if I get the sugar just right maybe it will taste good. So far it hasn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 11, 2020, 02:10:54 PM

Quote from: Randy on June 11, 2020, 01:59:29 PM
Coffee. It's something that I used to drink a lot of before my tastes changed. I'm having a cup this morning. I don't know why. I suppose it's to give me something to do while I work on something. It still tastes awful.

It seems like the cold drinks taste better than the hot ones do. I found I like iced coffee although I can't make it. Right now I'm drinking Caramel Vanilla Creme by Green Mountain. I keep thinking that if I get the sugar just right maybe it will taste good. So far it hasn't.

I consume liters of coffee every week, so years ago I weaned myself off sugar and milk. Now the only milky coffee that passes my lips is cappuccino sans sugar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 11, 2020, 02:19:27 PM

As a programmer I found myself drinking coffee a lot without sugar and just a bit of cream. Maybe if I can find the right blend like, I don't know, a breakfast blend that would help. Right now, thanks to chemo, my taste buds are all out of whack and I'm just now getting back to drinking it.

I don't program anymore. It's just too draining these days. The more I do the more tired I get so I tend to take it easy. But a morning cup of coffee seems to start my day off right.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 12, 2020, 11:17:06 PM

Sleep. For some reason I can't seem to get enough of it. I got sick about two weeks ago (the nutrition bag was contaminated) and I slept most of the day. From that point on, I sleep almost all the time now.

For example: I went to bed around 11:00pm, and woke around 8:30am. I went back to sleep sometime after 9:40am and was awakened at around 2:30. I went back to sleep and awoke around 4:00pm. I'm tired now.

I'll talk to my healthcare teams about it all. There was a time when I couldn't sleep and now it is all I seem to do.

That's what's on my mind today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 12, 2020, 11:19:28 PM

Maybe you're finally getting that ketchup with that burger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 12, 2020, 11:38:52 PM

Quote from: No one on June 12, 2020, 11:19:28 PM
Maybe you're finally getting that ketchup with that burger.

It's funny that you mention that. I should post what I'm thinking about in Dreams however.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 08:34:50 PM

I'm just thinking about how this pandemic could change the profile of businesses in the near future.

My mother and sister teach English for a living, and have joint ownership of an English school. Its heydays have come and gone and now it's but a shadow of its former self. Added to the new fears involving physical interactions in close proximity, the exchange rate for foreign currencies such as the US dollar and Euro have skyrocketed. Most Heads of State, if they have any sense, will close off their country's border to people coming from Brazil for a while to come due to the pandemic, so anything related to travel (such as English as a second language classes) will probably take forever to recover as that's the main reason people seek out classes.

It's highly unlikely the school will prosper again so my mother is thinking of slowly weaning herself off giving classes for a living and opening a coffee shop instead. My sister believes she can still live off giving online classes but she never really was the adaptable type. ::) I'm in the middle, encouraging my mother to look into the new venture but at the same time, telling her to check the numbers to see if it's viable.

This could be interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 13, 2020, 09:19:27 PM

If conspiracy theorists think life is a Hollywood movie, why hasn't a wealthy, smoking hot blonde with amnesia, who I can convince is my wife, not knocked on my door yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 13, 2020, 09:52:12 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 08:34:50 PM
It's highly unlikely the school will prosper again so my mother is thinking of slowly weaning herself off giving classes for a living and opening a coffee shop instead.

When I was younger I had wanted to open a bookstore and thought about selling coffee there, kind of like Barnes & Noble. I figured that I would get more acquainted with people that way and do some reading from time to time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 10:06:19 PM

Quote from: Randy on June 13, 2020, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 08:34:50 PM
It's highly unlikely the school will prosper again so my mother is thinking of slowly weaning herself off giving classes for a living and opening a coffee shop instead.
When I was younger I had wanted to open a bookstore and thought about selling coffee there, kind of like Barnes & Noble. I figured that I would get more acquainted with people that way and do some reading from time to time.

I would totally work in a bookstore/coffee shop. ;D Just think of the smells! :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 14, 2020, 04:27:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 10:06:19 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 13, 2020, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 13, 2020, 08:34:50 PM
It's highly unlikely the school will prosper again so my mother is thinking of slowly weaning herself off giving classes for a living and opening a coffee shop instead.
When I was younger I had wanted to open a bookstore and thought about selling coffee there, kind of like Barnes & Noble. I figured that I would get more acquainted with people that way and do some reading from time to time.

I would totally work in a bookstore/coffee shop. ;D Just think of the smells! :grin:

Even the coffee will smell enticing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 14, 2020, 02:57:16 PM

There are too many things on my mind today. I spent the last couple of minutes trying to select one to talk about and since I can't seem to do that I'll just make a summary.

Coffee again: I just made a cup. I think the aftertaste of the sugar is what is throwing me off. I wish I had non-flavored coffee. I'd drink it without.

Rift Zone: He was full of himself. How he got to 364 postings is beyond me. I'm a layman when it comes to the sciences and even I found the stuff he was spouting was incoherent ramblings.

The Boys: A series I've been watching. I posted about it on another thread.

The coffee shop or bookstore: I guess there isn't much demand for bookstores these days but there is always a demand for coffee. It's like one of the major food groups.

Prescription oops: I sent my caretaker to have a prescription filled only to find out I still had more. Why neither of us noticed the bag next to the bed is beyond me. At least I had another prescription I needed filled so it wasn't a wasted trip.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 03:04:11 PM

Ugh... Rift Zone and his 'revolutionary ground-breaking theories'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 14, 2020, 07:59:31 PM

Seems I'm open to close every day since going back to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 14, 2020, 08:20:11 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 14, 2020, 07:59:31 PM
Seems I'm open to close every day since going back to work.

That's not good. But at least there is an income now!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 09:02:27 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 14, 2020, 07:59:31 PM
Seems I'm open to close every day since going back to work.

:wave hi: jj! I was thinking of you the other day. How have you been?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 16, 2020, 02:06:36 AM

I was doing great until tonight. Second week back at the gym and I got slammed. Not very high but I think I have a mild concussion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 16, 2020, 02:14:57 AM

slammed?

this isnt bowflex, i think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:16:40 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2020, 02:06:36 AM
I was doing great until tonight. Second week back at the gym and I got slammed. Not very high but I think I have a mild concussion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 16, 2020, 04:46:31 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 09:02:27 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 14, 2020, 07:59:31 PM
Seems I'm open to close every day since going back to work.

:wave hi: jj! I was thinking of you the other day. How have you been?

I suspect JJ has been fine, but denying us his presence in the hope that we will start a thread "Wherefore Art Thou JJ?", only with dancing ladies, not Asian guys.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 16, 2020, 10:16:56 AM

Red headed ladies? Red headed ladies with green eyes? Red headed ladies with green eyes and........ um......... extremely healthy lungs?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:09:34 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on June 16, 2020, 04:46:31 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 09:02:27 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 14, 2020, 07:59:31 PM
Seems I'm open to close every day since going back to work.

:wave hi: jj! I was thinking of you the other day. How have you been?

I suspect JJ has been fine, but denying us his presence in the hope that we will start a thread "Wherefore Art Thou JJ?", only with dancing ladies, not Asian guys.

:fishing:
:hooked:

I don't know though. :P A thread for JJ with flashing lights and dancing ladies or allow him to remain quietly undisturbed among us? What would you prefer, JJ? :grin:

A flashy thread with dancing ladies can...erm...be arranged... :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:11:05 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2020, 02:06:36 AM
I was doing great until tonight. Second week back at the gym and I got slammed. Not very high but I think I have a mild concussion.

How are you feeling now?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 16, 2020, 09:51:01 PM

Still very foggy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 17, 2020, 05:37:37 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 16, 2020, 02:14:57 AM
slammed?

this isnt bowflex, i think.

Something like this:

https://youtu.be/57J54Dkbk5I
(https://youtu.be/57J54Dkbk5I)

Though I was on the ground when I was lifted and not lifted nearly so high. I'm still trying to remember what happened between the time I came up off the mats and when I was sitting in a chair asking what time it was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 17, 2020, 12:11:51 PM

ouch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2020, 12:21:16 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 16, 2020, 09:51:01 PM
Still very foggy.

That sounds like concussion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 17, 2020, 03:31:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 17, 2020, 05:37:37 AM
Though I was on the ground when I was lifted and not lifted nearly so high. I'm still trying to remember what happened between the time I came up off the mats and when I was sitting in a chair asking what time it was.

Have you had an examination? Tank is right, it could be a concussion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 18, 2020, 02:15:46 AM

JJ the guy made a foolish mistake. No wonder that he got slammed. His competitor was bigger and probably stronger. Leg locking as in the video is a very amateurish move. When your feet are off the mat you have lost all control of your opponent in such a case. A front leg lock when on the mat is a different deal but not a smart maneuver when fighting a larger, stronger opponent. A rear leg lock gives you some control or at least an opportunity to use your hands as in a submission move such as Hadaka Jimi C. That is a choke or carotid artery attack that is at this time not in vogue for the use by cops.

With a big guy like that you can push him so that he pushes back with more force. You are moving backwards in response which sets up an opportunity for basic easy throws such as Tomoe Nagi or Uki Otoshi.

long ago Sensei Rosson ne Icarus (IJF Nidan , Shodan) can tell it easily but certainly can no longer put his money where his mouth is. Sorry about your hard earned experience with the slam.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 18, 2020, 04:47:47 PM

Quote from: Randy on June 17, 2020, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 17, 2020, 05:37:37 AM
Though I was on the ground when I was lifted and not lifted nearly so high. I'm still trying to remember what happened between the time I came up off the mats and when I was sitting in a chair asking what time it was.
Have you had an examination? Tank is right, it could be a concussion.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 18, 2020, 06:21:00 PM

headaches, blurred or double vizion?

nausea?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 18, 2020, 09:17:18 PM

Bit of a headache but I'm sure I'll be fine. Gotta work one way or the other.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2020, 01:30:21 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 18, 2020, 09:17:18 PM
Bit of a headache but I'm sure I'll be fine. Gotta work one way or the other.

:unsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 27, 2020, 02:58:04 PM

What's on my mind today: Medical bills, coffee, and autobiography - not in that order.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 27, 2020, 06:25:57 PM

Is there a prize for replicating the proper sequence?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 27, 2020, 06:44:36 PM

Yes, but the prize goes to me anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 27, 2020, 10:21:26 PM

Seems like it's fixed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 27, 2020, 11:12:19 PM

Actually, my system is broken. One of the items I haven't done.

Yes, I know what you meant. :))

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 27, 2020, 11:28:23 PM

boris johnson.

does he rally have not have the ability to cut his hair himself?

the recent picture i saw of him at parliament made him look like he was wearing a blonde beatle wig

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 27, 2020, 11:45:35 PM

Groovy, man.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2020, 06:34:48 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 27, 2020, 11:28:23 PM
boris johnson.

does he rally have not have the ability to cut his hair himself?

the recent picture i saw of him at parliament made him look like he was wearing a blonde beatle wig

It's never been any different. I can only presume that it is so light weight it can't hold a style of any kind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 28, 2020, 09:19:12 PM

Nah, it's a signature look for him. As Tank says, that's been how Johnson's hair has looked for decades at least. Variations on "unkempt". I'm not going to look for old photos of the repellent git, but it goes back at least to the mid-90s.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2020, 01:16:58 AM

Yeah...the disheveled hair look doesn't work for him. I like to imagine that not even his own hair stands him and is desperate to get away in any direction possible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on June 29, 2020, 01:25:28 AM

I can imagine his hair packing its bags and taking the next train out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2020, 09:51:18 AM

Quote from: Randy on June 29, 2020, 01:25:28 AM
I can imagine his hair packing its bags and taking the next train out.

It is. One strand at a time :snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 01, 2020, 11:07:35 PM

yes!

i would do that in a heartbeat

apparently he has the motot mounted high enough to keep the front end down

at high speeds theres always a tendency to lighten the front end on a wheel driven machine. this thing turns all the rules upside down

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 02, 2020, 01:32:51 AM

^ That's a nice looking car. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 02, 2020, 03:10:59 AM

In all fairness, that Ferrari isn't a fast car off the line. Though that IS one fast motorcycle ride. El tienes cojones mas fuerte.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 06, 2020, 11:13:03 PM

Yikes !!!! My HAF screen shows no posts after July 4. Whassup?

Let me guess, the site has been damaged by heat from all the fireworks that were used on the fourth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 07, 2020, 03:10:49 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 06, 2020, 11:13:03 PM
Yikes !!!! My HAF screen shows no posts after July 4. Whassup?

Let me guess, the site has been damaged by heat from all the fireworks that were used on the fourth.

Are you able to see this thread (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16649.0)? It was fairly quiet here over the weekend. For HAF, that means it was like a library, or like libraries used to be.

Yes, that was a :geezersay: comment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 07, 2020, 04:36:51 PM

vegetables

https://imgur.com/gallery/ctvBYX2

turn on the sound

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 07, 2020, 10:50:36 PM

Yes, I can see that thread. I also find the fresco odd but interesting. As noted, it could possibly cause Christians some bother. Is Pence aware of its presence?

After hanging around this forum for years, I had never observed such a tranquil interval.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 09, 2020, 06:35:21 AM

It's often quieter here during the summer months, but yes, very sleepy over the weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 09, 2020, 10:39:05 AM

should i start another thread about evidence for the flat earth?

lol

thatll l8ven things up

ive about run out of arguments, though

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 09, 2020, 03:21:55 PM

I have a full body bone scan coming up in about an hour. I'll go to the hospital, receive a shot, wait three hours and then go for the scan. My radiation treatment falls in between those hours so I hope I have no delays.

What's on my mind is what they might find. I hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2020, 06:07:09 PM

Quote from: Randy on July 09, 2020, 03:21:55 PM
I have a full body bone scan coming up in about an hour. I'll go to the hospital, receive a shot, wait three hours and then go for the scan. My radiation treatment falls in between those hours so I hope I have no delays.

What's on my mind is what they might find. I hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Good luck. Hope it's good news.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2020, 06:38:54 PM

Quote from: Randy on July 09, 2020, 03:21:55 PM
I have a full body bone scan coming up in about an hour. I'll go to the hospital, receive a shot, wait three hours and then go for the scan. My radiation treatment falls in between those hours so I hope I have no delays.

What's on my mind is what they might find. I hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

*Fingers crossed!*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2020, 06:41:48 PM

Quote from: Icarus on July 07, 2020, 10:50:36 PM
After hanging around this forum for years, I had never observed such a tranquil interval.

Quote from: Recusant on July 09, 2020, 06:35:21 AM
It's often quieter here during the summer months, but yes, very sleepy over the weekend.

Have you guys been slacking? :foottap:

;) :P

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, real life has a pesky habit of getting in the way at times...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 09, 2020, 10:19:04 PM

break a leg, randy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 09, 2020, 10:59:27 PM

Quote from: Randy on July 09, 2020, 03:21:55 PM
I have a full body bone scan coming up in about an hour. I'll go to the hospital, receive a shot, wait three hours and then go for the scan. My radiation treatment falls in between those hours so I hope I have no delays.

What's on my mind is what they might find. I hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Please let us know how it went.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 10, 2020, 12:42:27 AM

I probably won't know the results until next Thursday when I see my doctor. I've got to wait a whole week. :(

The pain in my hip flared up going to the garage today and then walking up the stairs to the hospital entrance, then walking away from the hospital. Inside I was in a wheelchair so I didn't have to aggravate it. It still hurts some and I'm lying down in my bed.

The scanning process was awful. One has to lie flat on their back for over an hour on a slab made of some material akin to cinder blocks. That is my interpretation of it at least. One is told not to move and the scan is slow. I coughed a few times but apparently it was okay because they continued the process.

They got three different angles of my head. I don't know why that is. They didn't do that with other parts of the body. And each of those scans takes several minutes. I was told to turn my head some to the left. The scar tissue in my neck prevents me from turning it much at all and what little I can turn it is painful. So I had to hold that position for a while.

I thought they would use a CT scan. Instead it is a flat plate that moves slowly over my 6'2" body. Some days I wish I weren't so tall. :-\

Then I had trouble getting my cough under control. I don't know why my trach is acting up. It is functioning properly but there was liquid coming out from it which I'm used to but not this much. He blew some oxygen in it a few times to dry it out I suppose.

I'm kind of sick right now. I don't know if it is the radiation or the chemo but I am having bouts of nausea. Today has not been a fun day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 10, 2020, 02:33:41 AM

Egad. Cancer is such a rough dance partner. :ouch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 10, 2020, 03:26:33 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 10, 2020, 02:33:41 AM
Egad. Cancer is such a rough dance partner. :ouch:

Some cancers like CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) a person can live with and maybe outlive it. Head and Neck cancers are one of the worst. It is the second leading cause of suicides in cancer patients.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 10, 2020, 08:34:39 PM

Leukemia has got two people that were close to me. Sure there are less severe versions, but . . .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 11, 2020, 12:10:01 AM

But you're right, Recusant. There are other forms of leukemia out there that are just as deadly. Cancer is nothing to put off or dismiss. It eats the life right out of one. I know this first hand. :(

Mine was supposed to be easy to get rid of. It rarely metastasizes. I'm one of the rare ones.

Someone told me recently, who also has cancer, he hates the term "fighting cancer". I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because in our cases we can't win. He prefers "living with cancer". As for me, I can take it or leave it. I still feel like I'm fighting it and living with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 18, 2020, 06:17:05 AM

All of you are on my mind. All of you are always on my mind. But Icarus has been on my mind lately. Things in Florida are bad right now. Stay safe, my friends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 18, 2020, 07:01:22 AM

I've said it before, I have energizing crystals, also I have put salt around the perimeter of my dwelling. The evil 19 is powerless against such a combination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 18, 2020, 02:30:26 PM

yes.

everybody use common sense, okay?

try not to do stupid stuff

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 18, 2020, 02:44:59 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on July 18, 2020, 02:30:26 PM
yes.

everybody use common sense, okay?

try not to do stupid stuff

Now he tells me! I've been doing stupid stuff all my life!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 19, 2020, 05:43:13 AM

Thank you for your concern Mags. You are a sweetheart. (don't tell your husband that I said that)

I have become a hermit of sorts and seldom leave home. I have enough maintenance work on my house to keep me busy and at home for a long time. Currently, I have to remove 13 interior doors for sanding and re-varnishing. That'll take a while and is sure to keep me away from smoke filled saloons and miscellaneous bawdy houses where the risk is high.

We have a sufficient number of local dunderheads who refuse to wear a mask. None of them come even close to me. The majority of our citizens are observing the common sense methods with masks, distancing, hand washing and all the rest.

I reach out to my HAF friends and urge them to be damned careful about exposing themselves to the virus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 19, 2020, 07:51:16 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 19, 2020, 05:43:13 AM
Thank you for your concern Mags. You are a sweetheart. (don't tell your husband that I said that)

:snicker:

Quote from: Icarus on July 19, 2020, 05:43:13 AM
I have become a hermit of sorts and seldom leave home. I have enough maintenance work on my house to keep me busy and at home for a long time. Currently, I have to remove 13 interior doors for sanding and re-varnishing. That'll take a while and is sure to keep me away from smoke filled saloons and miscellaneous bawdy houses where the risk is high.

We have a sufficient number of local dunderheads who refuse to wear a mask. None of them come even close to me. The majority of our citizens are observing the common sense methods with masks, distancing, hand washing and all the rest.

I reach out to my HAF friends and urge them to be damned careful about exposing themselves to the virus.

Good to hear you are doing well. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 19, 2020, 07:53:46 AM

Quote from: No one on July 18, 2020, 07:01:22 AM
I've said it before, I have energizing crystals, also I have put salt around the perimeter of my dwelling. The evil 19 is powerless against such a combination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 22, 2020, 01:06:15 AM

Starbucks Frappuccino: It is the only drink I like right now. Maybe after chemo is done (which I hope not soon) my taste will return and other things will taste good again.

It comes in 9oz and a 13.7oz bottles. There are various flavors. My caretaker just brought to me a caramel flavored one. Ah, the nectar of the flying spaghetti monster. :not worthy: Well, actually that's beer but I can't have that yet so I'm substituting. I'm sure his holy meatballs will understand.

When I get to the afterlife it will have a beer volcano with nobody telling me I can't drink anymore. I don't know if it will have bottled Starbucks Frappuccinos but plenty of beer to be had. :drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 22, 2020, 02:28:53 AM

Quote from: No one on July 18, 2020, 07:01:22 AM
I've said it before, I have energizing crystals, also I have put salt around the perimeter of my dwelling. The evil 19 is powerless against such a combination.

I can't do crystals, and they're too expensive anyway, but I can salt the perimeter. I have an extra box of Morton's.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 22, 2020, 07:00:39 AM

I went out with a girl who is into crystals. They're surprisingly affordable...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 22, 2020, 02:01:25 PM

I went out with a girl who was into salt. Salt is pretty cheap.

(No, I didn't but it seemed to fit.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2020, 02:13:04 PM

I'm starting to believe my computer and I are telepathically connected. Last night I would repeatably get the [dark ominous music]Black Screen of Death[/dark ominous music] before the Windows logo appeared. Suffice to say I was a teeny weeny bit worried. I nudged my computer, gently at first, and thought I heard of squeak of complaint. Like it wanted to continue sleeping or something, I don't know...I don't get computers.

So of course I spent practically all night awake and thinking that in the morning I was going to jam a hammer right through the screen if it didn't improve its behaviour. Tossed and turned all night thinking about that, I did. Turns out this morning the first thing I did when I jumped out of bed was to turn it on and Voilà! No [dark ominous music]Black Screen of Death[/dark ominous music]! ;D I was elated because I wouldn't have to spend loads of money to buy a new one.

People say positive thinking can have an effect on events. I say, if that is true*, negative thoughts have just as much. :grin:

*I don't think it's true. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on July 24, 2020, 02:18:35 PM

I was a computer programmer / software engineer or whatever they call us now in my former life. Getting the [ominous music]black screen of death[/ominous music] was just as frustrating. I threatened to get a screwdriver and take it apart every time. Eventually it cooperated with me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 24, 2020, 09:12:28 PM

Covid-19 and the entitled twatwaffles that spread it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:49 AM

Quote from: Randy on July 24, 2020, 02:18:35 PM
I was a computer programmer / software engineer or whatever they call us now in my former life. Getting the [ominous music]black screen of death[/ominous music] was just as frustrating. I threatened to get a screwdriver and take it apart every time. Eventually it cooperated with me.

Those Windows screens of death used to be blue. On my Mac I've had the occasional spinning beachball. That is perhaps more elegant, but frustration as hell as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2020, 11:56:27 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:49 AM
Quote from: Randy on July 24, 2020, 02:18:35 PM
I was a computer programmer / software engineer or whatever they call us now in my former life. Getting the [ominous music]black screen of death[/ominous music] was just as frustrating. I threatened to get a screwdriver and take it apart every time. Eventually it cooperated with me.

Those Windows screens of death used to be blue. On my Mac I've had the occasional spinning beachball. That is perhaps more elegant, but frustration as hell as well.

Is that spinning beachball meant to be a target for when you decide it's time to hit your screen with a bat? ;)

My computer seems to be normal now. I shall have to sacrifice of the Asmo's minions to thank the FSM.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2020, 01:45:43 AM

So far, so good. I think I thought enough about beating some sense into my computer and it hasn't given me the [ominous music]black screen of death[/ominous music] since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2020, 12:38:40 PM

Another of my Nigerian friends is in a police station facing charges of blasphemy >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 07, 2020, 01:00:19 PM

Do you know what he did to get that charge, Tank?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2020, 01:38:02 PM

Quote from: Randy on August 07, 2020, 01:00:19 PM
Do you know what he did to get that charge, Tank?

It's a she and she is a vocal feminist who pissed off some local Muslims with her rape awareness posts >:(

Angry with them not you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 07, 2020, 08:24:38 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 07, 2020, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 07, 2020, 01:00:19 PM
Do you know what he did to get that charge, Tank?

It's a she and she is a vocal feminist who pissed off some local Muslims with her rape awareness posts >:(

Angry with them not you.

I understand. Is rape okay in the quran? I guess it is otherwise there wouldn't be a blaspheme law for it. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2020, 09:13:39 PM

Quote from: Randy on August 07, 2020, 08:24:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 07, 2020, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 07, 2020, 01:00:19 PM
Do you know what he did to get that charge, Tank?

It's a she and she is a vocal feminist who pissed off some local Muslims with her rape awareness posts >:(

Angry with them not you.
I understand. Is rape okay in the quran? I guess it is otherwise there wouldn't be a blaspheme law for it. :shrug:

They just accused her of blasphemy to get her in trouble because she's a vocal feminist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 08, 2020, 01:39:45 AM

Derail: Tank may enjoy this bit about clever Brits and their go fast cars.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-gordon-murray-t50-s-rear-fan-revives-technology-used-by-radical-f1-and-can-am-race-cars-ar189190.amp.html

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2020, 09:13:45 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 08, 2020, 01:39:45 AM
Derail: Tank may enjoy this bit about clever Brits and their go fast cars.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-gordon-murray-t50-s-rear-fan-revives-technology-used-by-radical-f1-and-can-am-race-cars-ar189190.amp.html

The back end resembles the Bat Mobile :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 08, 2020, 03:19:56 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2020, 09:13:45 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 08, 2020, 01:39:45 AM
Derail: Tank may enjoy this bit about clever Brits and their go fast cars.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-gordon-murray-t50-s-rear-fan-revives-technology-used-by-radical-f1-and-can-am-race-cars-ar189190.amp.html

The back end resembles the Bat Mobile :)

Holy exhaust pipe, Batman, you're right!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 14, 2020, 12:48:29 AM

Tomorrow I have a CT scan to check the lesion growth. It happens early in the morning and I have to prepare by getting 32oz of water in my system an hour and a half before the scan. It's going to be done with contrast.

Every time I get one I get nervous. It always can be the one that stops treatment and the doctor says there is nothing more that can be done. I'm very close to reaching that milestone now since if it is stopped, there isn't anything else to be done but make me as comfortable as possible.

Anyway, I'm nervous now and watching movies to get my mind off of it.

Edit: I won't know the results for another six days. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 14, 2020, 01:53:23 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 14, 2020, 12:48:29 AM
Tomorrow I have a CT scan to check the lesion growth. It happens early in the morning and I have to prepare by getting 32oz of water in my system an hour and a half before the scan. It's going to be done with contrast.

Every time I get one I get nervous. It always can be the one that stops treatment and the doctor says there is nothing more that can be done. I'm very close to reaching that milestone now since if it is stopped, there isn't anything else to be done but make me as comfortable as possible.

Anyway, I'm nervous now and watching movies to get my mind off of it.

Edit: I won't know the results for another six days. :(

This is difficult to read, Randy. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have to go through it.
:console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 14, 2020, 03:44:52 AM

Damn.That's pretty depressing. I have what I hope to hell is a cold, though I will admit that it is just as easy to catch Covid as it is to catch a cold. I took serious precautions when my wife and I went to a celebration of life for my nephew who shot his girlfriend and them himself a couple of weeks ago. His eldest brother and the rest of his religious eejit friends were not wearing masks. :( We should have simply stayed away. I'll keep you all posted if it turns out to be Covid. Not a happy camper, right now. >:(

On that note, what I published in that Covid thread regarding my nephew and his girl friend turns out to not be true. They had been planning on committing mutual suicide for two years before it happened. I can't decide between disappointed, disgusted or just plain sad or angry that they went through that kind of effort without asking for help within the family. It boggles my mind. My nephew was such an easy-going, jolly kind of guy that I just can't believe that his life would come to this kind of an end. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 14, 2020, 04:42:25 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 14, 2020, 12:48:29 AM
Tomorrow I have a CT scan to check the lesion growth. It happens early in the morning and I have to prepare by getting 32oz of water in my system an hour and a half before the scan. It's going to be done with contrast.

Every time I get one I get nervous. It always can be the one that stops treatment and the doctor says there is nothing more that can be done. I'm very close to reaching that milestone now since if it is stopped, there isn't anything else to be done but make me as comfortable as possible.

Anyway, I'm nervous now and watching movies to get my mind off of it.

Edit: I won't know the results for another six days. :(

Randy, I'll be thinking of you. Be strong.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 14, 2020, 09:44:12 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 14, 2020, 12:48:29 AM
Tomorrow I have a CT scan to check the lesion growth. It happens early in the morning and I have to prepare by getting 32oz of water in my system an hour and a half before the scan. It's going to be done with contrast.

Every time I get one I get nervous. It always can be the one that stops treatment and the doctor says there is nothing more that can be done. I'm very close to reaching that milestone now since if it is stopped, there isn't anything else to be done but make me as comfortable as possible.

Anyway, I'm nervous now and watching movies to get my mind off of it.

Edit: I won't know the results for another six days. :(

It's times like this I really wish magic worked. Hoping for the best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 14, 2020, 09:57:29 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 14, 2020, 12:48:29 AM
Tomorrow I have a CT scan to check the lesion growth. It happens early in the morning and I have to prepare by getting 32oz of water in my system an hour and a half before the scan. It's going to be done with contrast.

Every time I get one I get nervous. It always can be the one that stops treatment and the doctor says there is nothing more that can be done. I'm very close to reaching that milestone now since if it is stopped, there isn't anything else to be done but make me as comfortable as possible.

Anyway, I'm nervous now and watching movies to get my mind off of it.

Edit: I won't know the results for another six days. :(

If I thought it would work I'd be sending thoughts and prayers. As it is just know we're wishing you well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 14, 2020, 01:27:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I took an Ativan for anxiety this time. I'm tense and nervous. I have one more glass of water to inject and then I need to get dressed. Less than an hour and forty-five minutes to go. And then the waiting! If the doctor calls early (which she never has before) I might be a basket case with the results or have a sigh of relief. I go through this every three or four months.

A few months back they reduced the dosage. My body could no longer handle it. It was reduced by half. That concerns me because that could be all the cancer needs to start growing rapidly. :sigh: I don't know if knowing is good. I know that knowing is not good. I'd be awake a lot of nights because it's on my mind.

If wishes or a positive attitude worked I'd heap those on my concerns.

Either the Ativan has kicked in and isn't working or it hasn't kicked in yet. I took it fifty minutes ago so it should have had enough time. I wish I could drink a couple of pints of ale to take the edge off.

Time for more water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 14, 2020, 05:35:06 PM

I'm back. I've been back for an hour or so now.

They had to stick me three times trying to find a usable vein. They found one partially usable but only if someone turned the needle just right. So when I was in the cylinder he had to hold it while pumping the contrast. He was successful fortunately. I've been stuck before only to have the medicine go under my skin instead. That burns badly! Anyway, today it wasn't the case.

My doctor should know something by Monday. Now whether she feels like calling to tell me about it is another story. I'll probably end up waiting until Thursday as always. I don't know what I'd do with the knowledge any earlier. Maybe she knows of a trial from Emory. I doubt it but there's always hope I suppose, I just don't depend on it.

At this point I don't know whether to be apprehensive, nervous, scared... I'll probably go through several phases between action movies. I plan to either sleep through it, or entertain myself heavily. Worrying does no good so I shouldn't. That's why I'm doing other things.

Someone told me a long time ago that there is a 100% certainty that something will happen. It just takes a lot of other things to happen along the way to build to that certainty. I may not have said that right but anyway, if I haven't approached it, I'm awful close.

Going to find something to watch. Later everyone!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 14, 2020, 05:50:35 PM

I respect you and I respect your approach, Randy. I appreciate your willingness to keep us up to date on the things you're doing.* Good to hear that the person doing the vein-hunting was successful and managed to avoid causing fruitless pain. I hope the results are surprisingly good. :)

*Yes that was a mild attempt at humor; I hope you're not offended. I really do appreciate you taking the time to share a chronicle of your life dealing with cancer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2020, 06:47:28 PM

I agree with Recusant, Randy. Please keep us posted. There are people here who care.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 14, 2020, 09:24:24 PM

Thanks Recusant and Silver. I will keep everyone informed. Hopefully it will stay quiet and I'll have nothing to report except good news. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 20, 2020, 04:38:10 PM

I said I'd keep everyone informed though I don't know if this is the thread for it.

My tumors are growing especially in the liver where I have a lot of them. We stopped the Taxol therapy today. We're going to try something called Gemcitabine. It was confusing but I think she said I'll go on it for eight weeks and then I don't know what else. But they are setting up the schedule so I'll just follow it.

There isn't anything about the drug that seems to pertain to my cancer type. I don't know if this is a stab in the dark or desperation talking. She said something about trying to slow the growth rate down to increase my longevity. She also said that once the tumors get too big my liver will be compromised and there isn't anything that can be done. I guess I'm living on borrowed time but I'll take it.

Side effects of the drug: hair loss (I just grew mine back!), low white blood cells, low platelets, liver problems (I really don't need any more of these), nausea and vomiting (have drugs in hand), headache and flu-like symptoms, proteins in urine, rash; dry, itchy skin, mild swelling, mild joint, muscle pain, or cramps, and diarrhea.

There are some other things listed here which sound scary but I won't list them.

My largest tumor was 2.3 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm and now it is 3.7 x 3.2 x 4.3, a significant growth.

I expected this or at least was mentally prepared for it. I knew that my body would get used to the Taxol and the tumors would grow eventually. I knew that every time I went for a CT scan with contrast that this could be the one. This time it was.

I'm still in no pain although if this Gemcitabine doesn't work I will be. I think my oncologist is grasping at straws but she's not ready to give up on me and I'm glad for that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 20, 2020, 06:27:39 PM

Not a lot of good news there :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 20, 2020, 09:31:56 PM

I reread the radiology report. They also found additional tumors in the liver. :( I wasn't expecting that although I suppose I should have.

I did some research on the drug she's putting me on. It isn't usually given to people with my kind of cancer. Remember that mine is a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma or HNSCC. It has metastasized into my liver, hip, and maybe the gallbladder. (They don't know what that thing is around it but it is neither here nor there now.) Anyway, that's why I said I think she's grasping at straws. I'll know on the next CT scan if it is working.

You know, cancer sucks royally. It sucks, blows, bites, and is just unrelenting. I think I'm getting to some stage where I get angry. It's no longer worry or fear, it's rage. I want to hit something.

Life often isn't fair. It just is. I've learned to accept that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on August 20, 2020, 11:58:32 PM

Thank you again, Randy, for being willing to continue keeping the updates coming. It sounds grim, and anger is as good a response as any, and better than some. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 21, 2020, 12:50:20 AM

I found something on Gemcitabine and HNSCC: Gemcitabine in the treatment of advanced head and neck cancer (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16149285/). It sounds promising. I guess we'll know in about four months if it is working. I'll take slowing it down if it is all I can get!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 21, 2020, 01:40:30 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 21, 2020, 12:50:20 AM
I found something on Gemcitabine and HNSCC: Gemcitabine in the treatment of advanced head and neck cancer (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16149285/). It sounds promising. I guess we'll know in about four months if it is working. I'll take slowing it down if it is all I can get!

It does sound promising.
"...One complete remission, two partial remissions..."

Quote from: Randy on August 20, 2020, 09:31:56 PM
...

You know, cancer sucks royally. It sucks, blows, bites, and is just unrelenting. I think I'm getting to some stage where I get angry. It's no longer worry or fear, it's rage. I want to hit something.

Life often isn't fair. It just is. I've learned to accept that.

I can see how frustrating it must be to have to go through this. Please try to stay positive, Randy, Fighting the feeling of anger and rage takes a lot of energy. If you want to hit something, go ahead. I would. After that, go back to your peace. There's time for everything. Yes?
:console:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 21, 2020, 12:37:12 PM

I've been thinking about y'all lately. Too busy to post but y'all are on my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 21, 2020, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: Randy on August 20, 2020, 04:38:10 PM
I said I'd keep everyone informed though I don't know if this is the thread for it.

My tumors are growing especially in the liver where I have a lot of them. We stopped the Taxol therapy today. We're going to try something called Gemcitabine. It was confusing but I think she said I'll go on it for eight weeks and then I don't know what else. But they are setting up the schedule so I'll just follow it.

There isn't anything about the drug that seems to pertain to my cancer type. I don't know if this is a stab in the dark or desperation talking. She said something about trying to slow the growth rate down to increase my longevity. She also said that once the tumors get too big my liver will be compromised and there isn't anything that can be done. I guess I'm living on borrowed time but I'll take it.

Side effects of the drug: hair loss (I just grew mine back!), low white blood cells, low platelets, liver problems (I really don't need any more of these), nausea and vomiting (have drugs in hand), headache and flu-like symptoms, proteins in urine, rash; dry, itchy skin, mild swelling, mild joint, muscle pain, or cramps, and diarrhea.

There are some other things listed here which sound scary but I won't list them.

My largest tumor was 2.3 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm and now it is 3.7 x 3.2 x 4.3, a significant growth.

I expected this or at least was mentally prepared for it. I knew that my body would get used to the Taxol and the tumors would grow eventually. I knew that every time I went for a CT scan with contrast that this could be the one. This time it was.

I'm still in no pain although if this Gemcitabine doesn't work I will be. I think my oncologist is grasping at straws but she's not ready to give up on me and I'm glad for that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 21, 2020, 02:57:08 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 21, 2020, 01:40:30 AM
Quote from: Randy on August 21, 2020, 12:50:20 AM
I found something on Gemcitabine and HNSCC: Gemcitabine in the treatment of advanced head and neck cancer (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16149285/). It sounds promising. I guess we'll know in about four months if it is working. I'll take slowing it down if it is all I can get!
It does sound promising.
"...One complete remission, two partial remissions..."

They only had eight people in that trial and six of them reported in. I'd feel better if they had a hundred people for the trials reporting.

My cancer is too advanced to expect a remission. The best I can hope for is the eight months (give or take) of extended life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 21, 2020, 04:29:58 PM

You may have already covered this, but is a liver transplant a possibility?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 21, 2020, 07:10:46 PM

Quote from: Randy on August 20, 2020, 09:31:56 PM
Anyway, that's why I said I think she's grasping at straws.

Grasping at straws sounds entirely acceptable.

QuoteYou know, cancer sucks royally. It sucks, blows, bites, and is just unrelenting. I think I'm getting to some stage where I get angry. It's no longer worry or fear, it's rage. I want to hit something.

And so does this. And mix putting holes in walls with eating giant ice cream sundaes or key lime pies for dinner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 21, 2020, 07:18:40 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 21, 2020, 07:10:46 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 20, 2020, 09:31:56 PM
Anyway, that's why I said I think she's grasping at straws.

Grasping at straws sounds entirely acceptable.

QuoteYou know, cancer sucks royally. It sucks, blows, bites, and is just unrelenting. I think I'm getting to some stage where I get angry. It's no longer worry or fear, it's rage. I want to hit something.

And so does this. And mix putting holes in walls with eating giant ice cream sundaes or key lime pies for dinner.

I haven't been able to eat anything for around five years now. All my nutrition comes from a tube in my stomach that is attached to a pump. But man I could go for an ice cream sundae or key lime pie!

I haven't hit anything. I thought about hitting my pillow but it didn't do anything to me and seems kind of defenseless.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 21, 2020, 10:48:24 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 21, 2020, 12:37:12 PM
I've been thinking about y'all lately. Too busy to post but y'all are on my mind.

I had been wondering what was keeping you occupied.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2020, 01:22:39 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 21, 2020, 07:18:40 PM

I haven't been able to eat anything for around five years now. All my nutrition comes from a tube in my stomach that is attached to a pump. But man I could go for an ice cream sundae or key lime pie!

I haven't hit anything. I thought about hitting my pillow but it didn't do anything to me and seems kind of defenseless.

Well, that's awful. I was wondering if you were on a restricted diet, but that's far worse. I wonder if they make key lime scented candles -- at least you could smell it.

I don't like hitting pillows -- there's no real emotional payoff and you're right, they are defenseless. There was a time I bought cheap, breakable things and kept them around for whenever I needed to break something. I'd also collect glass to take to the recycling place and throw into the big glass collection bin. Lots of emotional payoff in smashing glass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 22, 2020, 01:58:49 AM

I'm pretty sure there is a scented candle out there for key lime pie. They seem to have a scent for all the pleasant things. Although when I think about it a scented candle will probably make me wish for a pie. I'm thinking about it now and I miss it and other pies that come to mind. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2020, 02:11:51 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 22, 2020, 01:58:49 AM
I'm pretty sure there is a scented candle out there for key lime pie. They seem to have a scent for all the pleasant things. Although when I think about it a scented candle will probably make me wish for a pie. I'm thinking about it now and I miss it and other pies that come to mind. :(

Yeah. Have to focus on finding non-food pleasures to indulge, something I find difficult to even imagine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 22, 2020, 02:23:17 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 22, 2020, 02:11:51 AM
Quote from: Randy on August 22, 2020, 01:58:49 AM
I'm pretty sure there is a scented candle out there for key lime pie. They seem to have a scent for all the pleasant things. Although when I think about it a scented candle will probably make me wish for a pie. I'm thinking about it now and I miss it and other pies that come to mind. :(

Yeah. Have to focus on finding non-food pleasures to indulge, something I find difficult to even imagine.

My taste buds are pretty much shot. Most everything tastes bad although I have found one thing I like and that's the Starbucks Frappuccino that comes in a bottle. I'm not supposed to drink anything either because of potential aspiration. So far I've avoided doing that although I don't know how. It could be because I cough up anything that enters my trachea.

Eating is out of the question. Simply nothing will go down no matter how much I chew it. So for now it's Starbucks. Oh, Yoo-Hoos too. They taste alright. Soda burns the back of my throat so I can't sample different ones.

I've tried drinking a number of things and these two things are the only ones I like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 22, 2020, 03:58:34 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 21, 2020, 12:37:12 PM
I've been thinking about y'all lately. Too busy to post but y'all are on my mind.

Hi jj. :computerwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 22, 2020, 04:22:32 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 21, 2020, 12:37:12 PM
I've been thinking about y'all lately. Too busy to post but y'all are on my mind.

Good to hear from you. What have you been up to?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 22, 2020, 11:01:18 AM

Quote from: Randy on August 22, 2020, 01:58:49 AM
I'm pretty sure there is a scented candle out there for key lime pie. They seem to have a scent for all the pleasant things. Although when I think about it a scented candle will probably make me wish for a pie. I'm thinking about it now and I miss it and other pies that come to mind. :(

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 22, 2020, 11:02:01 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 21, 2020, 12:37:12 PM
I've been thinking about y'all lately. Too busy to post but y'all are on my mind.

:wave hi: JJ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 22, 2020, 10:59:11 PM

Hang in there, Randy! Not very good news, though. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 23, 2020, 12:50:37 AM

The Asmo's countrymen are demonstrably creative.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:46:51 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 21, 2020, 04:29:58 PM
You may have already covered this, but is a liver transplant a possibility?

I'm sorry, Bruce. I completely missed this one somehow.

A liver transplant hasn't been brought up. The last surgeon in April didn't want to operate on me to take out my gallbladder because of my health. He wasn't sure my body could handle it. So even if there were one I probably couldn't have it anyway.

You have to remember that the cancer started at the base of my tongue and metastasized into my liver where it's growing and multiplying. Maybe they don't think it will work and that's why it wasn't brought up? I have no idea. I could ask my doctor when I see her again in about three weeks. The next two weeks I go from lab work to infusion straight away. I think she said it will be eight weeks on and one week off but I've read conflicting posts from around the cancer researchers. Maybe she's giving me a milder dose and extending the number of weeks. My body can't take much these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 25, 2020, 12:24:08 AM

Thanks for responding. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 27, 2020, 03:02:24 PM

What's on my mind: I start a new chemo regimen today. From what I understand it's going to be rougher than the one I was on. I'll probably lose my hair again, have nausea followed by vomiting, the things that chemo patients usually go through. I'll do this, I think, eight weeks straight, take off a week, and repeat.

I'll verify the eight weeks though as I've read conflicting reports but I think this is what my oncologist said. It could be the same reason I was on half dosage of my previous one. Maybe she's lowering the dosage and spreading it out for eight weeks due to my body's frailty.

This is the chemo we're grasping at straws I fear. It starts in an hour.

Cancer and it's treatments can take away a lot of things but one thing they haven't been able to do is take away my sense of humor. I love to laugh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 27, 2020, 03:15:45 PM

with everything going on inyour life i am frankly astonished at your peace of mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on August 28, 2020, 12:48:54 AM

I don't know about peace of mind as such Billy. I have to have diversions, like this forum for example, to keep from becoming a basket case.

Right now I don't feel so good. It just started a few minutes ago and the coughing didn't help any. i forgot to take my morning medication because the time I have set aside for it coincides with the chemo.

I don't think it's the chemo affecting me right now, I think it is too soon. I think it is the missed medication. One of the tablets is for acid and what I just coughed up a minute ago was that very thing. My nightly medication has that tablet as well and I'll be taking it in an hour and a half.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 31, 2020, 04:50:18 PM

Whether you have peace of mind or not, I think you are brave.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 01, 2020, 12:56:10 AM

Thanks Bruce. 8) At the moment the nausea that I just awoke with is fading away thanks to pharmaceuticals and a tree that grows bottles of Sprite. I estimate another fifteen minutes and the nausea will be gone.

I've got a second round of chemo coming up on Thursday. If my hunch is correct the effects will be accumulative as I think the agent is. I dread it if it is and will certainly dread the eighth in the cycle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2020, 03:12:15 PM

Quote from: Randy on September 01, 2020, 12:56:10 AM
Thanks Bruce. 8) At the moment the nausea that I just awoke with is fading away thanks to pharmaceuticals and a tree that grows bottles of Sprite. I estimate another fifteen minutes and the nausea will be gone.

I've got a second round of chemo coming up on Thursday. If my hunch is correct the effects will be accumulative as I think the agent is. I dread it if it is and will certainly dread the eighth in the cycle.

Keep us posted!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM

The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, Covid, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 12, 2020, 09:07:17 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, Covid, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Probably. 2020 sucks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 10:02:01 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, Covid, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

:o Careful what you ask for!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 10:59:32 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 10:02:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, COVID, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

:o Careful what you ask for!

(https://www.jokejive.com/images/jokejive/29/299ba0e2446cef34bbeeac7a9d5b26e4.jpeg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 11:03:17 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2020, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, Covid, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Probably. 2020 sucks!

OR...or...rain and floods.

:fingertap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM

At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 11:49:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 10:59:32 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 10:02:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, COVID, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

:o Careful what you ask for!

(https://www.jokejive.com/images/jokejive/29/299ba0e2446cef34bbeeac7a9d5b26e4.jpeg)

:lol: So true!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 11:50:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 11:03:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2020, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, Covid, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Probably. 2020 sucks!

OR...or...rain and floods.

:fingertap:

Why not both!?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM

Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:08:16 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 11:50:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 11:03:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2020, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, COVID, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Probably. 2020 sucks!

OR...or...rain and floods.

:fingertap:

Why not both!?

Sure, why not?
Let's add a tsunami and a hurricane, I mean, Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th to November 30th.
:reading:

I think I'm feeling a little bit negative.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:51:32 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.

(https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NOV19-Gervais-Laughing.gif)
I feel sorry for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 04:15:29 AM

Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

That sounds stressful.
--As if you need that. ::)
Can your nurse refer you to other resources?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 13, 2020, 02:10:05 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 04:15:29 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:
That sounds stressful.
--As if you need that. ::)
Can your nurse refer you to other resources?

Well, a social worker thinks she can get my application approved for financial aid. I've tried three times and failed three times. Somehow I make too much money even though my account is dwindling. Anyway, if approved they will cover some of the chemo sessions. It won't cover everything else though.

I have three nurses, one from Home Care (I think that's the name) and two from Crossroads. Neither I've seen in over a month now. I hope they aren't charging me for not visiting. I think they are billing through the hospital also.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 10:49:08 PM

Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 02:10:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 04:15:29 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:
That sounds stressful.
--As if you need that. ::)
Can your nurse refer you to other resources?
Well, a social worker thinks she can get my application approved for financial aid. I've tried three times and failed three times. Somehow I make too much money even though my account is dwindling. Anyway, if approved they will cover some of the chemo sessions. It won't cover everything else though.

I have three nurses, one from Home Care (I think that's the name) and two from Crossroads. Neither I've seen in over a month now. I hope they aren't charging me for not visiting. I think they are billing through the hospital also.

I don't mean to be nosy, but...Can your family help you with something?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 13, 2020, 11:22:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 10:49:08 PM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 02:10:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 04:15:29 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:
That sounds stressful.
--As if you need that. ::)
Can your nurse refer you to other resources?
Well, a social worker thinks she can get my application approved for financial aid. I've tried three times and failed three times. Somehow I make too much money even though my account is dwindling. Anyway, if approved they will cover some of the chemo sessions. It won't cover everything else though.

I have three nurses, one from Home Care (I think that's the name) and two from Crossroads. Neither I've seen in over a month now. I hope they aren't charging me for not visiting. I think they are billing through the hospital also.
I don't mean to be nosy, but...Can your family help you with something?

It's quite alright. My parents are dead as are my older relatives. The only one I have left to turn to is my daughter and she has money problems of her own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 01:34:28 AM

Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

Randy, have you tried Social Security Disability? It may not work for cancer, but worth asking. You might start a Go Fund Me page. In any event, I'll be happy to send a donation, or just send you a check directly for something. May not be much, but I'll do what I can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 02:59:07 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:51:32 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.
(https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NOV19-Gervais-Laughing.gif)
I feel sorry for you.

Thanks. I have a Biden sign in my yard, but there is an interesting phenom a few blocks away. One house has a Trump "shrine" (flags, signs, etc.), and then across the street there is a "veteran for Biden" that has outdone him - he's got everything from the American flag, to a big Biden poster across the front of his house, and multiple signs talking about everything from BLM to every other cause. I respect this household because he lives, like I live, in Trumpland. It's good to see people fighting back.

I foresee great turmoil around the election. Violence and intimidation would not surprise me. I'm going to have to think very carefully about how to react. Our post office has closed down the drive-by mail drops, forcing older and disabled folks to get out of their cars and walk into the post office to mail letters. We have had those mail drops forever, and now, suddenly, just before the election, the USPS decides it must shutter them. Such bullshit, and then to have to endure all of Trump's Brown Shirts honking and acting obnoxiously - it's enough to make a guy want to get mean. But I have to think about it carefully - as Dylan said, "a hard rain's gonna fall."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 14, 2020, 08:15:31 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 02:59:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:51:32 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.
(https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NOV19-Gervais-Laughing.gif)
I feel sorry for you.

Thanks. I have a Biden sign in my yard, but there is an interesting phenom a few blocks away. One house has a Trump "shrine" (flags, signs, etc.), and then across the street there is a "veteran for Biden" that has outdone him - he's got everything from the American flag, to a big Biden poster across the front of his house, and multiple signs talking about everything from BLM to every other cause. I respect this household because he lives, like I live, in Trumpland. It's good to see people fighting back.

I foresee great turmoil around the election. Violence and intimidation would not surprise me. I'm going to have to think very carefully about how to react. Our post office has closed down the drive-by mail drops, forcing older and disabled folks to get out of their cars and walk into the post office to mail letters. We have had those mail drops forever, and now, suddenly, just before the election, the USPS decides it must shutter them. Such bullshit, and then to have to endure all of Trump's Brown Shirts honking and acting obnoxiously - it's enough to make a guy want to get mean. But I have to think about it carefully - as Dylan said, "a hard rain's gonna fall."

You should hang a Trump piñata in front of your house.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 14, 2020, 08:18:27 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 01:34:28 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

Randy, have you tried Social Security Disability? It may not work for cancer, but worth asking. You might start a Go Fund Me page. In any event, I'll be happy to send a donation, or just send you a check directly for something. May not be much, but I'll do what I can.

Awwwww, Ecurb Noselrub, that's very sweet of you. :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 14, 2020, 02:54:54 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 14, 2020, 08:15:31 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 02:59:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:51:32 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.
(https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NOV19-Gervais-Laughing.gif)
I feel sorry for you.

Thanks. I have a Biden sign in my yard, but there is an interesting phenom a few blocks away. One house has a Trump "shrine" (flags, signs, etc.), and then across the street there is a "veteran for Biden" that has outdone him - he's got everything from the American flag, to a big Biden poster across the front of his house, and multiple signs talking about everything from BLM to every other cause. I respect this household because he lives, like I live, in Trumpland. It's good to see people fighting back.

I foresee great turmoil around the election. Violence and intimidation would not surprise me. I'm going to have to think very carefully about how to react. Our post office has closed down the drive-by mail drops, forcing older and disabled folks to get out of their cars and walk into the post office to mail letters. We have had those mail drops forever, and now, suddenly, just before the election, the USPS decides it must shutter them. Such bullshit, and then to have to endure all of Trump's Brown Shirts honking and acting obnoxiously - it's enough to make a guy want to get mean. But I have to think about it carefully - as Dylan said, "a hard rain's gonna fall."

You should hang a Trump piñata in front of your house.
:grin:

How is that distinguishable from a regular jackass? There you go Bruce, you could put up a donkey piñata and pretend it is the chump hanging in effigy. The Magats likely won't make the connection! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 14, 2020, 03:59:18 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 01:34:28 AM
Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

Randy, have you tried Social Security Disability? It may not work for cancer, but worth asking. You might start a Go Fund Me page. In any event, I'll be happy to send a donation, or just send you a check directly for something. May not be much, but I'll do what I can.

I'm on Social Security Disability and I have a form for financial aid with the hospital this morning. I'm going to see what they can do first. The social worker thinks she can push it through although I've tried three times already. She wants me to fill the form out differently to get them to recognize that I don't make enough for living expenses and all the medical bills.

I thank you, Bruce. It is truly appreciated.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 05:17:52 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 14, 2020, 02:54:54 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 14, 2020, 08:15:31 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 14, 2020, 02:59:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:51:32 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 12, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
At least you don't have to put up with a Trump boat parade on the lake near your house. Obnoxious bunch of creatures. Unfortunately, no boats sank this time.
(https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NOV19-Gervais-Laughing.gif)
I feel sorry for you.

Thanks. I have a Biden sign in my yard, but there is an interesting phenom a few blocks away. One house has a Trump "shrine" (flags, signs, etc.), and then across the street there is a "veteran for Biden" that has outdone him - he's got everything from the American flag, to a big Biden poster across the front of his house, and multiple signs talking about everything from BLM to every other cause. I respect this household because he lives, like I live, in Trumpland. It's good to see people fighting back.

I foresee great turmoil around the election. Violence and intimidation would not surprise me. I'm going to have to think very carefully about how to react. Our post office has closed down the drive-by mail drops, forcing older and disabled folks to get out of their cars and walk into the post office to mail letters. We have had those mail drops forever, and now, suddenly, just before the election, the USPS decides it must shutter them. Such bullshit, and then to have to endure all of Trump's Brown Shirts honking and acting obnoxiously - it's enough to make a guy want to get mean. But I have to think about it carefully - as Dylan said, "a hard rain's gonna fall."

You should hang a Trump piñata in front of your house.
:grin:

How is that distinguishable from a regular jackass? There you go Bruce, you could put up a donkey piñata and pretend it is the chump hanging in effigy. The Magats likely won't make the connection! ;D

I like the piñata idea. Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 15, 2020, 12:28:10 AM

Quote from: Randy on September 13, 2020, 01:16:57 AM
Bills - Medical bills to be precise. I've got a stack of them that I have opened and another stack that I'm scared to open. I don't know how I'm going to pay for all this. My savings is about gone.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the end of it, I could make payment arrangements. But they are going to keep piling up with each chemotherapy treatment and each visit to radiology and whatever else is necessary.

Bankruptcy was mentioned to me but it won't stop the bills from coming and I don't like the idea of doing that anyway.

I've about run out of options if I haven't already. :rant:

:( Damn that sucks, Randy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 15, 2020, 03:04:37 AM

I had two yard signs in my lawn yesterday, One was a Biden-Harris sign. The other was a sign indicating that I do not want to defund my police department. Some sleazy MFeR stole my Biden sign. They left the police support sign,,,,why?????
If it was a poor person who wanted the sign for their yard then I can almost (not quite) forgive them.,. If it was a Trump asshole who stole my damned sign then I hope that they rot in hell.

That ain't all....A small group of protesters are demonstrating on busy street corner. My city has an ordinance that requires masks when in facilities that can not exercise social distancing. The dimwit demonstrators are holding up signs that say: Masks do not work, Covid is a hoax, face diapers are a curse, etc.

My county is marginally Republican, many of which are Trumpers.. I truly want to respect my fellow citizens. Not easy because they surely have shit for brains.

Except for that ....Have a nice day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 15, 2020, 01:46:04 PM

Wow, Icarus. People will stoop to anything it seems like. It looks like this is going to be a heated election.

"Face diapers are a curse", what does that even mean? How can wearing something be a curse? :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 15, 2020, 09:36:48 PM

No one has stolen my Biden sign, yet. I have 4 more of them as reserves just in case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 16, 2020, 12:14:48 AM

I have dreamed up several wicked schemes to foil sign thieves. At the lower end of the scale...coat the bottom of the wire frame sign holder with peanut butter, where it will be lifted........next up, coat it with dog shit, ....onward...... fasten razor blades to the lower edges of the wire,.... more serious ... where the wire holder is inserted in the ground, insulate the wire with PVC pipe....then attach wires from my cattle guard transformer,......it gets worse.....a trip line that ignites explosives (comp C maybe) as in jungle warfare.

Naaah! not serious about the lethal stuff. The dog shit option is suitable. Maybe some paint in troughs in places where the thief would need to step. I suspect that sign thieves do their stunts in the dark of night.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 16, 2020, 01:03:03 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 16, 2020, 12:14:48 AM
I have dreamed up several wicked schemes to foil sign thieves. At the lower end of the scale...coat the bottom of the wire frame sign holder with peanut butter, where it will be lifted........next up, coat it with dog shit, ....onward...... fasten razor blades to the lower edges of the wire,.... more serious ... where the wire holder is inserted in the ground, insulate the wire with PVC pipe....then attach wires from my cattle guard transformer,......it gets worse.....a trip line that ignites explosives (comp C maybe) as in jungle warfare.

Naaah! not serious about the lethal stuff. The dog shit option is suitable. Maybe some paint in troughs in places where the thief would need to step. I suspect that sign thieves do their stunts in the dark of night.

I like the peanut butter and dog shit ideas (not together!) but the paint will probably get tracked all over. The cattle fence transformer would be comedy gold! :lol:

We had a neighbor vandalizing our property. Putting up an array of cameras took care of that nicely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 16, 2020, 01:28:13 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 16, 2020, 12:14:48 AM
I have dreamed up several wicked schemes to foil sign thieves. At the lower end of the scale...coat the bottom of the wire frame sign holder with peanut butter, where it will be lifted........next up, coat it with dog shit, ....onward...... fasten razor blades to the lower edges of the wire,.... more serious ... where the wire holder is inserted in the ground, insulate the wire with PVC pipe....then attach wires from my cattle guard transformer,......it gets worse.....a trip line that ignites explosives (comp C maybe) as in jungle warfare.

Naaah! not serious about the lethal stuff. The dog shit option is suitable. Maybe some paint in troughs in places where the thief would need to step. I suspect that sign thieves do their stunts in the dark of night.

You have an evil mind there, Icarus. I like it. :devil:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2020, 06:07:45 PM

A friend of mine was arrested, not for stealing signs but for vandalizing them. She went out with her boyfriend and would hit every church in the county, rearranging the letters on their signs. My favorite was one where they had enough to change the original message of faith to, "BEER DRINKING CHALLENGE NEXT SUNDAY" or something to that effect. I don't think she got actual jail time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 16, 2020, 07:35:07 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2020, 06:07:45 PM
A friend of mine was arrested, not for stealing signs but for vandalizing them. She went out with her boyfriend and would hit every church in the county, rearranging the letters on their signs. My favorite was one where they had enough to change the original message of faith to, "BEER DRINKING CHALLENGE NEXT SUNDAY" or something to that effect. I don't think she got actual jail time.

:lol: I'll bet a lot of people got disappointed that there wasn't actually going to be a beer drinking challenge. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 17, 2020, 02:08:35 AM

in washington state the calvinist communities dont dance

so the highschool proms advertze

prom night. live music and rhythmic interpretation.

so i have been told by a calvinist from there

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 17, 2020, 01:54:34 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2020, 06:07:45 PM
A friend of mine was arrested, not for stealing signs but for vandalizing them. She went out with her boyfriend and would hit every church in the county, rearranging the letters on their signs. My favorite was one where they had enough to change the original message of faith to, "BEER DRINKING CHALLENGE NEXT SUNDAY" or something to that effect. I don't think she got actual jail time.

That would be the only reason I'd attend church. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 17, 2020, 04:42:29 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on September 17, 2020, 02:08:35 AM
in washington state the calvinist communities dont dance

so the highschool proms advertze

prom night. live music and rhythmic interpretation.

so i have been told by a calvinist from there

Calvinist communities? Small enclaves or actual towns?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 18, 2020, 01:33:04 PM

pretty much tbe latter, i was told. small farming townz.

a coworker explained to me how relaxing it wS to live in a commu ity where everybody was a member of the CRC. people were all on the same page.

indigenous culture, so to speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 19, 2020, 08:00:33 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 13, 2020, 02:08:16 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 12, 2020, 11:50:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 11:03:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2020, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 12, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
The smoke from the California fires has been giving me allergies and it's making my nose bleed. It's really bad. All my windows are closed but we can still smell the smoke. So, COVID, fires, Trump, what's next, an earthquake?
:felix:

Probably. 2020 sucks!

OR...or...rain and floods.

:fingertap:

Why not both!?

Sure, why not?
Let's add a tsunami and a hurricane, I mean, Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th to November 30th.
:reading:

I think I'm feeling a little bit negative.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/be/84/32be844b4851c2388f657f33bfdc5568.gif)
We had a strong earthquake, just now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 09:01:31 PM

It was just a small jolt! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 19, 2020, 09:35:28 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
It was just a small jolt! :smilenod:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/be/84/32be844b4851c2388f657f33bfdc5568.gif)
Not if you were at the epicenter like I was.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 11:56:38 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 19, 2020, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
It was just a small jolt! :smilenod:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/be/84/32be844b4851c2388f657f33bfdc5568.gif)
Not if you were at the epicenter like I was.

OK, that's our earthquake for the year! We can check that one off the list. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 20, 2020, 03:18:24 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 11:56:38 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 19, 2020, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
It was just a small jolt! :smilenod:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/be/84/32be844b4851c2388f657f33bfdc5568.gif)
Not if you were at the epicenter like I was.

OK, that's our earthquake for the year! We can check that one off the list. :thumbsup:

(https://i.imgflip.com/43o2nn.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2020, 10:47:07 AM

The way 2020 is going Trump is bound to get a second term.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 20, 2020, 03:27:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 20, 2020, 10:47:07 AM
The way 2020 is going Trump is bound to get a second term.

Too true! What's one more catastrophe, at this point? :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 21, 2020, 01:50:20 AM

DL, one more? There are lots more.

For example; Trump pulled out of WHO. The WHO is doing a deal labeled Covax. It involves 50 or more countries who have signed an agreement. . When a vaccine is developed for general use it will best be first used in places where the virus is most virulent. If that happens to be Uganda or some such place then they will get the first vaccines that become available. The least infected or less dangerous locations or countries will be at the back side of the list. But this is a global pandemic. We must defeat it in the most logical fashion. The "Stable Genius" has put us in last place if the vaccine is developed in some other nation, which is certainly a possibility.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 21, 2020, 03:49:14 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 21, 2020, 01:50:20 AM
DL, one more? There are lots more.

For example; Trump pulled out of WHO. The WHO is doing a deal labeled Covax. It involves 50 or more countries who have signed an agreement. . When a vaccine is developed for general use it will best be first used in places where the virus is most virulent. If that happens to be Uganda or some such place then they will get the first vaccines that become available. The least infected or less dangerous locations or countries will be at the back side of the list. But this is a global pandemic. We must defeat it in the most logical fashion. The "Stable Genius" has put us in last place if the vaccine is developed in some other nation, which is certainly a possibility.

When I see what one mendacious person can wreak on a country, I am appalled that people in the rest of the government let it slide. Of course, we see it all over the world, but I had hopes it wouldn't happen here. I never thought I'd see the day when I lived in a banana republic. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 22, 2020, 02:57:25 PM

in my neighborhood of appalachia some of my more outspoken co-workers are talking about the need for armed insurrection if trump is denied the second term he deserves.

i've called them on it on occasion and they are surprised to meet someone who doesn't share their opinion. this is rural america, where i will drive by fifty "vote trump" yard signs in a single work day, but have seen a total of three "vote biden" yard signs since the democratic convention.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 23, 2020, 01:05:48 AM

It seems that there more than a few Biden yard signs have disappeared in my area of town. Mine vanished a few days ago but the other one remained. The other one was a sign that said that we supported our law enforcement people. The sign listed the LPD, PCSO, FWC, FHP. ( Lakeland police department, Polk County sheriffs department, Florida wildlife commission, Florida Highway patrol.) To be sure there are some jackasses who work for those agencies. For the most part the cops are decent people who have a dangerous and often frustrating job. I respect them and appreciate that they do have my back when the chips are down.

Someone stole my"Support The Blue" sign. I must not jump to conclusions but I might have some suspicions; as follows. My house is across the street from a large church. A Hillsong church. They are a sort of far right, Pentacostal trending, outfit. Each time one of my signs disappeared, it was after one of the night church services. Coincidence maybe.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 23, 2020, 02:28:52 PM

put up a sign that says

fuck the pigs

and see 2hether they take that one

you have the opportunity for interesting sociological research

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 23, 2020, 02:33:48 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 19, 2020, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 19, 2020, 09:01:31 PM
It was just a small jolt! :smilenod:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/be/84/32be844b4851c2388f657f33bfdc5568.gif)
Not if you were at the epicenter like I was.

earyhquakes can mess up your whole week. i remember.

out here in ohio the closest thing we have are the coal mines underneath. when they pull out the jacks and move on, the ground subsidez az much as a foot. foundations and roads crack, ponds drain, springs and wells go dry, and your doors and windows no longer open or shut.

oops, they say

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 23, 2020, 09:43:04 PM

I'm starting to experience hearing loss. A conversation is OK, but if there is a lot of other noise things get muffled. The ENT tells me it's probably noise exposure - in other words, I'm starting to pay the price for my loud rock music. Better start listening to Herman's Hermits on low volume instead of AC/DC.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 23, 2020, 11:23:09 PM

Bruce, around six years ago I had good hearing. Then I went through chemo with an agent called Cisplatin. Within a year I lost a good part of my hearing. I can no longer hear things like bells or a ding from an elevator. Everyone's voice is muffled and if they speak too fast it becomes gibberish.

I have hearing aids and some batteries but I don't use them now because Medicare does not cover audiology and those batteries are expensive. I think they are like $300 USD per box. The hearing aids did get rid of the muffled sound though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 24, 2020, 11:16:39 PM

Randy: what the hell kind of batteries cost $300 per box? The batteries for my hearing aids cost $10 for a package of 16 batteries. The batteries last for about 5 days if I use the hearing aids all the time.

Bruce: I feel your pain. Hearing loss goes with ageing I think. Having been exposed to loud noises probably hastens the loss. The hearing aid business is a racket for scoundrels. When I set out to buy hearing aids, I got prices that were pretty steep. An Audibel dealer quoted me $7200 per pair. Sams club priced theirs at $3750. I finally bought some pretty good ones for $2400. There a ot of ads that say that hearing aids cost $295 each. The add does not tell you that the cheapie ones do not fix your 20 decibel loss. I suspect that the circuitry and hardware cost to manufacture high end hearing instruments is not more than $100 per pair. Nice profit margin, I would say.

Hearing aids bring their own problems. The problems are fixable by the user but annoying. Almost everyone's ears produce Gunk commonly called earwax. Stuffing the earpieces inside the ear canal cause the gunk to clog the tiny little speakers that hide inside the silicone "bloomers" that surround them. Worse, the bloomers cause the gunk to be pushed toward the inner ear and cause clogs that render the hearing aid useless. Now we have to unclog the ear canal. PITA. That is not usually a complicated process but it too is a chore that has to be done. The bloomers need to be sterilized periodically. Ho hum another little routine that we did not have to follow when we were young and foolish.

I have a tee shirt that says: "speak louder, I have spent too much time at the race track."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 25, 2020, 04:10:17 AM

I once listened to Justin Bieber, now I have hearing aids.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 25, 2020, 03:35:03 PM

Quote from: Icarus on September 24, 2020, 11:16:39 PM
Randy: what the hell kind of batteries cost $300 per box? The batteries for my hearing aids cost $10 for a package of 16 batteries. The batteries last for about 5 days if I use the hearing aids all the time.

I'm going by memory. I have to get these from my audiologist. They last about three weeks each.

Each box contains several eight count battery packages. I usually get a bunch of free packets though when I visit. Come to think of it, I don't know how big the box is. Maybe it's the audiologist's cost. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 26, 2020, 02:00:00 AM

Last night someone ran over my Biden sign in my front yard with a bike. I put up another one, but the idea that there is that attitude in my neighborhood is a bit disconcerting. This is bringing out the worst in everyone. It's not pretty here now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 26, 2020, 04:26:43 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 26, 2020, 02:00:00 AM
Last night someone ran over my Biden sign in my front yard with a bike. I put up another one, but the idea that there is that attitude in my neighborhood is a bit disconcerting. This is bringing out the worst in everyone. It's not pretty here now.

I put no sort of signs on any of my property. I've seen Mickey Mouse stickers defaced on cars, even back in the '70s. There is no pleasing everyone, and it seems like there is no pleasing anyone, these days. The days of someone walking by and saying that "you're an eedjit for posting that sign" are long gone. I put up cameras on the front of my house many years ago to deter a neighbor from vandalizing our property. No politics, just some sort of mental issues, which the cameras took care of.

FWIW, when the chump loses (again) the BS is going to skyrocket. I personally expect that it won't be any worse than when Obama was elected and was hanged and burned in effigy (which is bad enough). There's a lot of rhetoric, but most of those people are law-abiding enough to just bitch in a local venue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 27, 2020, 09:06:29 AM

Well it's Sunday.
What to do?
Go to church?
Fuck off!
Cut the grass?
Fuck off!
Do some wood working?
Possibly!
Walk the dogs?
Probably.
Watch the Russian Grand Prix?
Definitely!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 27, 2020, 01:43:31 PM

Well Tank at least you have your priorities straight.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 27, 2020, 03:14:42 PM

Wash my car. I've been wanting to do it for a week, but other stuff has taken priority. I could take it to the robo-wash, but that went from $5 to $8 for the basic wash. Scroom, I'll do it myself. Then I'll start with the fucking off. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 27, 2020, 04:29:04 PM

Well so far I did cut the grass in the end. Did some wood working (box and work bench). And watched Demolition Man. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on September 28, 2020, 12:29:34 AM

I thought you were going to watch the Russian Grand Prix. It was a definite on your list.

I have to admit though, Demolition Man may be a good replacement. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2020, 12:33:09 AM

Heh! ;D

For me, today was a gleefully unproductive day. :grin: I had an online meeting up till 1 a.m. and woke up at 10. In the afternoon I slept some more. Sunday, lazy Sunday. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2020, 08:54:55 AM

Quote from: Randy on September 28, 2020, 12:29:34 AM
I thought you were going to watch the Russian Grand Prix. It was a definite on your list.

I have to admit though, Demolition Man may be a good replacement. :grin:

I watched the Grad Prix and Demolition man ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 07, 2020, 05:43:56 PM

Finished doing a lousy voice-over for my video-poster. :whew: (Online) congresses these days...

I wanted to do it in English but my supervisor said it was best not to. :'( Oh well, there's always the international congress next year. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 08, 2020, 01:27:05 AM

I bought a truck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 08, 2020, 01:30:31 AM

What kind of truck JJ? Tell us more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 08, 2020, 04:14:05 AM

It's a 2016 Ram 1500. Long bed, regular cab, in white. I probably look like a painter or a carpenter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 08, 2020, 05:10:42 AM

On Rainy days and Mondays?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 08, 2020, 05:11:17 AM

Can you help me move?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 08, 2020, 06:42:59 AM

^^^
:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 08, 2020, 12:17:41 PM

Sure, I'll help you guys move.

It was long, long past time for a new vehicle. My last one was so far gone it was nearly to the point of being dangerous at any speed. Part of me wants to set up a shooting range and put her out there as an obstacle and target, but I probably won't actually do that. Probably...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 08, 2020, 04:04:44 PM

<cough> Tannerite <cough>

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 08, 2020, 04:24:46 PM

Do you have fever or chills to go along with that cough?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 08, 2020, 06:28:17 PM

;D Nope. Though I did have a fever in April, along with flu-like symptoms. I don't recall losing a sense of taste or smell, but then when one is sick enough, they might not pay much attention. I didn't know about those symptoms back then. I'm going have an in-person visit with my doctor soon, and I'm going to get tested for covid antibodies as part of the visit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on October 09, 2020, 01:12:21 AM

I cannot catch COVID-19 through the internet can I?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 09, 2020, 03:11:43 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 08, 2020, 04:04:44 PM
<cough> Tannerite <cough>

I LIKE that idea. I wonder if anyone I know is having a baby...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 09, 2020, 03:25:46 PM

Quote from: Randy on October 09, 2020, 01:12:21 AM
I cannot catch COVID-19 through the internet can I?

Probably not, but you can catch Trumpian Information Disease (TID) through the media by watching Fox News.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on October 10, 2020, 12:29:19 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 09, 2020, 03:25:46 PM
Quote from: Randy on October 09, 2020, 01:12:21 AM
I cannot catch COVID-19 through the internet can I?

Probably not, but you can catch Trumpian Information Disease (TID) through the media by watching Fox News.

It's a good thing Fox News is banned in our household. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 10, 2020, 02:48:33 AM

I routinely watch MSNBC, CNN, Cspan, BBC, and Fox to get the different bits of news and or commentary. I am trying to be non committal but it ain't easy to lend credence to the Fox points of view. I think that Rupert Murdock is a scheming devil who demands that his network fuck up the information system just for fun....and profit. There are a bunch of humans out there that truly believe that Fox is the only reliable information source.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 11, 2020, 07:24:49 PM

Happy because tomorrow's a holiday! :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 12, 2020, 03:13:03 AM

Tomorrow is a legal holiday here in the US. It is not a big time holiday but it is observed by the Postal service and a few other government organizations. Columbus Day is mostly a Catholic invention to honor the dude that did not actually discover America.

Silver, did he also not discover Brazil?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 12, 2020, 03:21:30 AM

Donald Trump discovered Brazil. After all, he is the best discoverer, nobody has ever done more for discovering Brazil than Donald Trump.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2020, 12:30:54 PM

Quote from: Icarus on October 12, 2020, 03:13:03 AM
Tomorrow is a legal holiday here in the US. It is not a big time holiday but it is observed by the Postal service and a few other government organizations. Columbus Day is mostly a Catholic invention to honor the dude that did not actually discover America.

Silver, did he also not discover Brazil?

Tomorrow's also a Catholic holiday here, though I'm not sure which. Somethin' to do with patron saints or somethin'. :notsure:

Columbus isn't celebrated in Brazil, the Portuguese dude who also did not discover Brazil goes by the name of Pedro Alvarez Cabral. Who knows how late he was to the party...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 12, 2020, 12:31:34 PM

Quote from: No one on October 12, 2020, 03:21:30 AM
Donald Trump discovered Brazil. After all, he is the best discoverer, nobody has ever done more for discovering Brazil than Donald Trump.

Pffft, I have a better claim to being Brazil's discoverer than that bag of shit! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 12, 2020, 04:28:52 PM

i always celebrate columbus day

my grandfather's first and middle names were Christopher Columbus

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 12, 2020, 05:10:24 PM

I celebrate columbus day by slaughtering my neighbors and claiming what once belonged to them as mine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on October 12, 2020, 09:44:50 PM

Quote from: No one on October 12, 2020, 05:10:24 PM
I celebrate columbus day by slaughtering my neighbors and claiming what once belonged to them as mine.

It's not really Columbus Day unless you also enslave them, ship them off in cages to be seen as curiosities, give them all kinds of new diseases, and do it all for profit. Then when people start saying that maybe those are bad things just say it's not about that and then proudly say that you're celebrating it twice as hard now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2020, 11:20:29 PM

What's with some people worshipping Christopher Columbus anyway? By all accounts he was a terrible person, besides all the atrocities he and his people committed.

It's an odd Eurocentric view for a non-European country.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 15, 2020, 02:59:49 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 14, 2020, 11:20:29 PM
What's with some people worshipping Christopher Columbus anyway? By all accounts he was a terrible person, besides all the atrocities he and his people committed.

It's an odd Eurocentric view for a non-European country.

It's a big deal to a lot of Italian-Americans. They promoted him as the discoverer of America (tho he wasn't) and an ideal representative of Italians when Italians were still getting a lot of crap as immigrants in this country. I have friends who actually take it as a personal insult if anyone criticizes Columbus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 17, 2020, 04:56:07 AM

"Jesus turned water into wine and Country Boys turned water into Shine."

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/cfa565328ed522877d7d456683821205/tenor.gif)

Time for me to turn both of them into water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 17, 2020, 05:39:21 AM

:rimshot: :cheers: :thumbsup2: :lol:

You go, girl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on October 19, 2020, 06:47:38 PM

:rofl: :notworthy: I'm not worthy to be in your presence although I will have some water thank you. (I can't drink alcohol anymore - too many medications.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 19, 2020, 10:57:38 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 17, 2020, 05:39:21 AM
:lol:

Quote from: Randy on October 19, 2020, 06:47:38 PM
:rofl:

:tellmemore:
I just love to watch you guys laugh like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 21, 2020, 07:21:51 PM

I think I need a bigger pan or two. (https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/122269342_3368260979936688_6008821531799479464_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=0rKKkS5WT3kAX-O3PEN&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&tp=14&oh=e816a399c438447998f888d991260629&oe=5FB4D1DE)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 21, 2020, 09:15:18 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 21, 2020, 07:21:51 PM
I think I need a bigger pan or two. (https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/122269342_3368260979936688_6008821531799479464_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=0rKKkS5WT3kAX-O3PEN&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&tp=14&oh=e816a399c438447998f888d991260629&oe=5FB4D1DE)

:lol: That looks delicious, JJ! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 22, 2020, 07:55:17 AM

Is that yoghurt on top? It looks delicious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 22, 2020, 10:17:20 AM

600 streaming services, and there is nothing to watch.

Well, there is, if one would go for lazy, vacuous and/or ideology-laden (often vacuously so) crap with actors of negative charisma multipliers (that's a Dungeons and Dragons reference, for... Well, reference)

Actually, that's not entirely accurate. The Blacklist, for example, turned out to be fun. That thing with Legolas in it was not too intolerable either, although I lost interest some four episodes in. What I would really like, however, is some good, new, intellectually-challenging and/or thought-provoking Sci-Fi, and from what I can find, there just isn't any.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 22, 2020, 12:06:18 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 22, 2020, 07:55:17 AM
Is that yoghurt on top? It looks delicious.

Ricotta. It's skillet lasagna. Forty five minutes after you start and there's a tasty meal that's guaranteed to piss off every Italian who sees your creation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 24, 2020, 02:37:30 AM

I just watched the new Borat movie. Seeing Rudy Giuliani ready to receive a blowjob on a random hotel bed was simultaneously revolting and... Hilarious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 25, 2020, 01:25:09 AM

I would have thought that white stuff to be mashed potatoes JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 25, 2020, 01:39:47 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 22, 2020, 10:17:20 AM
600 streaming services, and there is nothing to watch.

I gave up cable TV for exactly that reason, and subscribed to Hulu and BritBox. And now I'm wondering if it's worth keeping them either since I seem to be using my DVDs entirely for visual entertainment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on October 26, 2020, 02:01:54 AM

I live in my daughter's house and she gave up cable long before I got here. There's enough streaming media to keep us busy it seems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 26, 2020, 05:50:46 AM

Quote from: Randy on October 26, 2020, 02:01:54 AM
I live in my daughter's house and she gave up cable long before I got here. There's enough streaming media to keep us busy it seems.

What do you enjoy watching? I've gotten a kick out of Buffalo Bill on BritBox.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on October 27, 2020, 12:15:32 AM

At the moment I haven't found anything new yet since The Boys finished their season. I've got to restart Netflix. I want to watch the final season of Lucifer but right now they have the season divided.

On Pluto TV I watched some of the old Dr. Who shows starring Tom Baker. That is until it locked up on me. My caregiver didn't have that problem. Then I went back to work on my personal project. It keeps me challenged and occupied.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 27, 2020, 08:32:22 AM

The Boys were fucking diabolical ;D
Good Omens was good a Pratchet & Gaiman thing with David Tenant in it.
Hanna, two series, OK.
His Dark Materials, haven't got around to it, too much entertainment too little time.
Star Trek Picard was good.
Star Trek Discovery is OK, the lead is a bit annoying, so fricking emotional, much better when she was being Vulcan.
American Gods is good.
Killing Eve is excellently excellent.
What We Do In The Shadows, best comedy series since Black Books probably.
The Witcher was fun, I might design a "Stifle your mewling" tee shirt.
The Dark Crystal???
Watchmen, watched a few, not like the movie, may improve.
There is a new Simon Pegg/Frost series, Truth Seekers, involving ghosts I think, could be good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 27, 2020, 02:31:59 PM

interesting. i cant remember the last time i turned on a television set. about 12 years ago in a motel, i think.

i do sometomes see videos on a computer, and i watched some of the american presidential debatez that way.

television evolves continuously, in ways that i dont think are eazy to notice unless your experience with it is sparse. one thing i have seen clearly is a de emphasis on talk and more on very competent visual presentationz. especially in advertizing. used to be a television commercial would present a product in just a few camera sequencez, with a voice over talking about the product. now if you count, the camera cuts to a new sequence every second or two and concentrates on prezenting information with images rather than words. i wonder what that says about how we process information now.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8NqsQOyedEs

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fiu8p5vshFc

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM

My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 30, 2020, 10:25:23 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:

I know you're dying to play with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2020, 10:38:04 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 30, 2020, 10:25:23 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:

I know you're dying to play with it.

I would if I could fit in it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2020, 12:21:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:

I know, right? ::) When I was a kid I dreamed of having a portable TV I could take with me during car rides, nowadays kids have their cellphones, tablets and stuff, with which they can be constantly entertained. It's almost as if boredom is a thing of the past.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 04, 2020, 02:03:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:

That sounds like quite a go cart. How old is the kid that will receive this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 05, 2020, 02:00:07 PM

What's on my mind is this damn election. I hope it is over today. It's like watching a race where neither runner can get to the finish line. Maddening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2020, 02:13:33 PM

Quote from: Randy on November 04, 2020, 02:03:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 30, 2020, 07:55:56 AM
My daughter hid a Christmas present for one of her kids at our house last night. It's an electric go cart with coil suspension and everything!

Kids today don't know they're born :geezer!:
That sounds like quite a go cart. How old is the kid that will receive this?

4 and 7. Young one is big older one is small.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 05, 2020, 02:47:15 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 05, 2020, 02:00:07 PM
What's on my mind is this damn election. I hope it is over today. It's like watching a race where neither runner can get to the finish line. Maddening.

it will never end. 2020 will juzt go on forever

like the flying dutchman we will pay for our iniquities eternally

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 05, 2020, 04:41:22 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 05, 2020, 02:47:15 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 05, 2020, 02:00:07 PM
What's on my mind is this damn election. I hope it is over today. It's like watching a race where neither runner can get to the finish line. Maddening.

it will never end. 2020 will juzt go on forever

like the flying dutchman we will pay for our iniquities eternally

Seems that way. There is a lot that is broken about our country.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 05, 2020, 05:26:59 PM

it will be okay in the end. just keep the bigger picture in mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU1QPtOZQZU

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 06, 2020, 12:35:37 AM

^ Billy that is just a mean spirited video. You know very well that such an event might interrupt Trumps' golf game.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 06, 2020, 08:57:11 PM

I... Don't mind 2020.

A lot of sickness and death and politics, but then, there is always sickness and death and politics. Also, rioting and looting.

For someone, somewhere, life is pretty dark at any given time. For me... Few things changed since last year, and that's just how I wanted it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 06, 2020, 11:22:57 PM

I'm still trying to get used to everyone wearing masks... well almost everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2020, 09:14:01 AM

Should I take the dogs for a long or short walk?
What wood should I use to build a beer caddy for my son in laws Christmas present?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 12, 2020, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2020, 09:14:01 AM
Should I take the dogs for a long or short walk?
What wood should I use to build a beer caddy for my son in laws Christmas present?

More important -- What beer should you fill the caddy with?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2020, 04:13:13 PM

Quote from: Randy on November 12, 2020, 02:40:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2020, 09:14:01 AM
Should I take the dogs for a long or short walk?
What wood should I use to build a beer caddy for my son in laws Christmas present?
More important -- What beer should you fill the caddy with?

Well as I won't be drinking it I think cheap shite is the order of the day :snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 13, 2020, 12:00:36 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2020, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: Randy on November 12, 2020, 02:40:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2020, 09:14:01 AM
Should I take the dogs for a long or short walk?
What wood should I use to build a beer caddy for my son in laws Christmas present?
More important -- What beer should you fill the caddy with?
Well as I won't be drinking it I think cheap shite is the order of the day :snicker1:

Edit: I placed my comment between the quotes above. Here it is:
That makes sense. Save the good stuff for yourself. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2020, 08:02:53 AM

2020 is looking up Dominic Cummings is fucking off and the Yorkshire Ripper has died.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2020, 03:35:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2020, 08:02:53 AM
2020 is looking up Dominic Cummings is fucking off and the Yorkshire Ripper has died.

And Biden won. Silver linings, and all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2020, 05:39:55 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2020, 03:35:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2020, 08:02:53 AM
2020 is looking up Dominic Cummings is fucking off and the Yorkshire Ripper has died.

And Biden won. Silver linings, an all.

I knew something else had happened :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 17, 2020, 08:41:40 AM

Some time ago I visited a place an hour south, they had a netted off swimming area close to the river mouth. I noted there was a large gap at the side, a shark could easily get in there. A few months later it was in the news, a juvenile great white had got in there, it was filmed swimming about.

This below is in the local historic cemetery, where the bat colony is.

(https://i.imgur.com/JhFctux.jpg)

There is gap at the bottom of that fence, something could get out!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on November 17, 2020, 02:11:30 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 17, 2020, 08:41:40 AM
Some time ago I visited a place an hour south, they had a netted off swimming area close to the river mouth. I noted there was a large gap at the side, a shark could easily get in there. A few months later it was in the news, a juvenile great white had got in there, it was filmed swimming about.

This below is in the local historic cemetery, where the bat colony is.

(https://i.imgur.com/JhFctux.jpg)

There is gap at the bottom of that fence, something could get out!

Or in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 17, 2020, 03:01:17 PM

Quote from: Davin on November 17, 2020, 02:11:30 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 17, 2020, 08:41:40 AM
Some time ago I visited a place an hour south, they had a netted off swimming area close to the river mouth. I noted there was a large gap at the side, a shark could easily get in there. A few months later it was in the news, a juvenile great white had got in there, it was filmed swimming about.

This below is in the local historic cemetery, where the bat colony is.

(https://i.imgur.com/JhFctux.jpg)

There is gap at the bottom of that fence, something could get out!
Or in.

Yes of course, you see them sitting on the publicly provided seating.
Minions, they must be, why else would they be sitting there?
I will add your input to my letter to the local council

When consulted American Expert Davin shuddered and grabbed a near chair for support, gathered himself and said, "Or in"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on November 17, 2020, 03:29:46 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 17, 2020, 03:01:17 PM

Yes of course, you see them sitting on the publicly provided seating.
Minions, they must be, why else would they be sitting there?
I will add your input to my letter to the local council

When consulted American Expert Davin shuddered and grabbed a near chair for support, gathered himself and said, "Or in"

I don't think that will help your case, but I'll try. Maybe if my title were "American Fence Trespassing Expert, Retired."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2020, 03:57:38 PM

I've been feeling desperate and heartbroken today.

When I got my new puppy Joy, the very next day I took her to the vet for a check-up before vaccinations as she looked a little malnourished and was covered in fleas. The vet told me it was better to wait 7 days before vaccinating her and prescribed a vermifuge and an anti-flea-and-tick pill, which I gave her. Soon after taking the pills she would vomit and pass loose stools for the following days, which we thought to be an adverse reaction to the medication. She was eating and drinking water though, so we didn't worry as much as we probably should have. The vet prescribed antibiotics, probiotics, something to protect her stomach and a nutritional supplement so that Joy could become healthy and happy again.

When I took Joy to the vet again last week for a follow-up the vet suspected canine distemper. For those who don't know, canine distemper is a serious and highly contagious viral disease that attacks several systems of the body: respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological. Joy had an antibody test done, which was negative for distemper, but due to a possible false negative the vet suggested she also did a PCR test, which we did.

I got the results today. Positive for canine distemper virus. With an elevated viral load.

(https://i.imgur.com/UjtXMm0.png)

Being an immunocompromised puppy (she also had a blood test done...she has a low leukocyte count), this could be potentially fatal, especially if the virus attacks her central nervous system. The statistics are not good.

I don't know what to do. I contacted a veterinary hospital and they don't institutionalise confirmed cases because of the contagiousness of the disease, and if Joy's health takes a turn for the worse I will have to try and manage at home.

Right now she is doing fine, though. She's eating (a lot) and drinking, playing and generally up to no good when she isn't taking a nap. I really hope she doesn't get worse as the infection evolves, but for now all I can do is continue to give her prescribed antibiotics and everything else to make her pain-free and combat secondary infections.

:'( :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2020, 04:48:14 PM

well zhit

you cant win for losing, i guess

do what you can and take each day as a gift.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2020, 04:57:32 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 25, 2020, 04:48:14 PM
well zhit

you cant win for losing, i guess

do what you can and take each day as a gift.

Yeah, all I can do is manage the symptoms and wait it out. :( I've grown very fond of Joy and really hope she pulls through this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 25, 2020, 05:12:17 PM

Poor Joy. Being immuno compromised is a terrible thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 25, 2020, 06:10:16 PM

I am so sorry to hear the news about Joy. Let's hope that she will be one of the many dogs that recover fully without any long term health issues after she recovers. You will most probably have to nurse her at home, because it is highly contagious and I think most animal hospitals will not want to admit her.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2020, 06:45:35 PM

Quote from: Randy on November 25, 2020, 05:12:17 PM
Poor Joy. Being immuno compromised is a terrible thing.

Yeah, I'm giving her a high-protein diet and the supplements to boost her immune system, and I'm looking out for signs that her lungs have been compromised. So far she's breathing fine and isn't coughing. Hopefully the antibiotics are suppressing opportunistic infections there.

For instance, when she came to me I found it odd that there was a lot of discharge from her eyes. I was cleaning them 4 to 5 times a day. I have owned other dogs before and never saw that much, but didn't think too much of it, but it was one symptom that raised suspicions in the vet. Now, with the antibiotics, the discharge seems to have lessened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2020, 06:56:18 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 25, 2020, 06:10:16 PM
I am so sorry to hear the news about Joy. Let's hope that she will be one of the many dogs that recover fully without any long term health issues after she recovers. You will most probably have to nurse her at home, because it is highly contagious and I think most animal hospitals will not want to admit her.

Yes, I have no problem nursing her at home (I'm staying home till next year after all), and have checked with one animal hospital and they told me they do not admit dogs with distemper there. I suspect it's the same with other hospitals as well. Now that she tested positive, I won't even be taking her to the clinic, to protect her and other dogs from other infections.

If she got infected at the foster's then she'll be going into the third week since infection about now. So far there seems to be only gastrointestinal damage. Other than that she seems to be feeling ok. She couldn't contain her energy and just ran around in circles just now, nipping at my heels and purposely toppled her water bowl over, making a huge mess. I swear that dog will tear the house down if I so much as glance away! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 25, 2020, 07:55:27 PM

I really, really, really, hope she gets better!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 25, 2020, 09:39:18 PM

That's bad news about your pup. I hope she recovers OK!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 25, 2020, 11:27:08 PM

Here's hoping that Joy recovers soon. Your love will surely count heavily toward her recovery. Meanwhile I am sad for you and for her. :grouphug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 26, 2020, 12:57:43 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2020, 03:57:38 PM
Right now she is doing fine, though. She's eating (a lot) and drinking, playing and generally up to no good when she isn't taking a nap. I really hope she doesn't get worse as the infection evolves, but for now all I can do is continue to give her prescribed antibiotics and everything else to make her pain-free and combat secondary infections.

:'( :sad sigh:

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this. All we can do is hope for the best for both of you, which I will certainly be doing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 26, 2020, 06:26:24 PM

Thanks guys. She's still pretty active, eating and drinking. No obvious signs that it's spread to her lungs or brain. Today we noticed she has pink eye so I'm going to see with the vet which eye droplets I should get.

I contacted the ONG I got Joy from to notify them of the test results so that they could notify the people who had taken in Joy's littermates and what I got were defensive "she-wasn't-sick-when-she-left-here" excuses, pushing the blame, and questioning if she really had distemper even though the lab results say she does, which pissed me off! But that matters little now. What matters is I need to look after Joy, so that's what I'll do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on November 27, 2020, 12:42:13 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 26, 2020, 06:26:24 PM
Thanks guys. She's still pretty active, eating and drinking. No obvious signs that it's spread to her lungs or brain. Today we noticed she has pink eye so I'm going to see with the vet which eye droplets I should get.

I contacted the ONG I got Joy from to notify them of the test results so that they could notify the people who had taken in Joy's littermates and what I got were defensive "she-wasn't-sick-when-she-left-here" excuses, pushing the blame, and questioning if she really had distemper even though the lab results say she does, which pissed me off! But that matters little now. What matters is I need to look after Joy, so that's what I'll do.

Passing blame to you? Some people have all the nerve. You did the right thing. It's too bad they don't do something about it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 27, 2020, 01:28:17 PM

Quote from: Randy on November 27, 2020, 12:42:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 26, 2020, 06:26:24 PM
Thanks guys. She's still pretty active, eating and drinking. No obvious signs that it's spread to her lungs or brain. Today we noticed she has pink eye so I'm going to see with the vet which eye droplets I should get.

I contacted the ONG I got Joy from to notify them of the test results so that they could notify the people who had taken in Joy's littermates and what I got were defensive "she-wasn't-sick-when-she-left-here" excuses, pushing the blame, and questioning if she really had distemper even though the lab results say she does, which pissed me off! But that matters little now. What matters is I need to look after Joy, so that's what I'll do.
Passing blame to you? Some people have all the nerve. You did the right thing. It's too bad they don't do something about it.

I won't be wasting my breath talking to them again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 28, 2020, 01:26:26 AM

Not the first time I have heard this claim of innocence by a back yard breeder. Most of them or at least many of them have damned little information or actual care for their pups or the parent animals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 06:58:25 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 28, 2020, 01:26:26 AM
Not the first time I have heard this claim of innocence by a back yard breeder. Most of them or at least many of them have damned little information or actual care for their pups or the parent animals.

Yes, according to ONG I adopted Joy from, she and her littermates weren't exactly well looked after, so much so that the puppy came to me malnourished and sick. Getting a sick puppy (from a rescue) was a real risk and one I was willing to take, I just wasn't aware of the extent of her illness before getting confirmation from the lab test results. I adore Joy but there's the emotional and financial drain distemper causes.

For now Joy is doing well. The vet came over and was even surprised at how active she is, so I'm going to take that as a possible sign the viral strain isn't as aggressive and even though Joy is still very young she might survive this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 02, 2020, 05:58:27 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 06:58:25 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 28, 2020, 01:26:26 AM
Not the first time I have heard this claim of innocence by a back yard breeder. Most of them or at least many of them have damned little information or actual care for their pups or the parent animals.

Yes, according to ONG I adopted Joy from, she and her littermates weren't exactly well looked after, so much so that the puppy came to me malnourished and sick. Getting a sick puppy (from a rescue) was a real risk and one I was willing to take, I just wasn't aware of the extent of her illness before getting confirmation from the lab test results. I adore Joy but there's the emotional and financial drain distemper causes.

For now Joy is doing well. The vet came over and was even surprised at how active she is, so I'm going to take that as a possible sign the viral strain isn't as aggressive and even though Joy is still very young she might survive this.

Good luck to you and your puppy.

I had a rescue puppy die from that, it was very sad. He was a small Australian mixed with a smaller unknown breed. He was active and happy, no issues at all until the signs that it reached his brain.

Weird how I went through pretty much the same thing with people I adopted him from. He was supposed to have had all his shots. I didn't even want a refund or anything, I just wanted to let them know since it is very infectious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2020, 07:42:45 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 02, 2020, 05:58:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 06:58:25 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 28, 2020, 01:26:26 AM
Not the first time I have heard this claim of innocence by a back yard breeder. Most of them or at least many of them have damned little information or actual care for their pups or the parent animals.

Yes, according to ONG I adopted Joy from, she and her littermates weren't exactly well looked after, so much so that the puppy came to me malnourished and sick. Getting a sick puppy (from a rescue) was a real risk and one I was willing to take, I just wasn't aware of the extent of her illness before getting confirmation from the lab test results. I adore Joy but there's the emotional and financial drain distemper causes.

For now Joy is doing well. The vet came over and was even surprised at how active she is, so I'm going to take that as a possible sign the viral strain isn't as aggressive and even though Joy is still very young she might survive this.

Good luck to you and your puppy.

I had a rescue puppy die from that, it was very sad. He was a small Australian mixed with a smaller unknown breed. He was active and happy, no issues at all until the signs that it reached his brain.

Weird how I went through pretty much the same thing with people I adopted him from. He was supposed to have had all his shots. I didn't even want a refund or anything, I just wanted to let them know since it is very infectious.

Thanks, so far she's been lucky as in it has been mild and mostly limited to her gastrointestinal tract (besides her sneezing fits and discharge from the eyes). But I read neurological symptoms can appear up to 3 months after infection, so I'm not celebrating yet. My worst fear is that it reaches her nervous system...not much can be done after that.

Tomorrow I'm taking her to the vet to get some more blood tests done, and depending on the results we'll vaccinate her soon.

I'm getting another puppy (German Shepherd, just like my last one) in February. This time from a breeder. It was born two days ago, and theoretically I'm picking him up when he's 60 days old, but since he'll have only two out of three shots by then and the virus can shed in the urine and faeces of previously infected dogs for up to 3 months I'm a really worried about bringing the new pup home. Last thing I want is to endanger him. I think I'm going to have to pay the breeder to keep him in his kennel until the pup's had all his shots before I bring him home.

(We really need a loads-of-money-is-being-spent emoji. :-\ )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 03, 2020, 02:40:21 PM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/83/03/e5/8303e5de43d1424c04f18f90bc8f9df9.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 07, 2020, 02:38:50 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 03, 2020, 02:40:21 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/83/03/e5/8303e5de43d1424c04f18f90bc8f9df9.jpg)

:lol: Sort of like that, but without the grin. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 05:07:20 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Can we add this to the emoji zoo please? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2020, 10:59:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Can we add this to the emoji zoo please? :grin:

Yes you can :)

EDIT: I thought you were an Admin already. Well you are now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 11:42:05 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2020, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Can we add this to the emoji zoo please? :grin:

Yes you can :)

EDIT: I thought you were an Admin already. Well you are now.

I was demoted so you could ban me back when I couldn't control my impulses to constantly surf HAF. :P

I was able to add the emoji! :frolic:

:money:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 09, 2020, 12:06:43 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 11:42:05 AM

I was demoted so you could ban me back when I couldn't control my impulses to constantly surf HAF. :P

How can you possibly constantly surf HAF?
The waves are so far apart.
Is it a waiting for a wave thing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 12:29:05 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 09, 2020, 12:06:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 11:42:05 AM

I was demoted so you could ban me back when I couldn't control my impulses to constantly surf HAF. :P

How can you possibly constantly surf HAF?
The waves are so far apart.
Is it a waiting for a wave thing?

When waves are far apart and they finally come they are all the more exciting ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 09, 2020, 01:38:01 PM

Honestly, the best surf and turf is baby mermaid and baby human. Especially if they've been feed strictly Unicorn milk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2020, 04:25:13 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2020, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Can we add this to the emoji zoo please? :grin:

Yes you can :)

EDIT: I thought you were an Admin already. Well you are now.

I was demoted so you could ban me back when I couldn't control my impulses to constantly surf HAF. :P

I was able to add the emoji! :frolic:

:money:

Ahhh I hadn't gone quite as daffy as I thought I had.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 06:25:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2020, 04:25:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 11:42:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2020, 10:59:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 05:07:20 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 08, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/frBuUqa.png)

Can we add this to the emoji zoo please? :grin:

Yes you can :)

EDIT: I thought you were an Admin already. Well you are now.

I was demoted so you could ban me back when I couldn't control my impulses to constantly surf HAF. :P

I was able to add the emoji! :frolic:

:money:

Ahhh I hadn't gone quite as daffy as I thought I had.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 10, 2020, 02:08:54 PM

I think I want to pick up paragliding. It's only a few grand for the gear, so I'm going to try saving up for it, and there's a sweet spot to launch from not too far from where I live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 10, 2020, 02:16:14 PM

Is there a "bunny slope" for beginners?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 10, 2020, 05:44:22 PM

I've been trying out a second pair of hearing aids. These "new" ones (Oticon Ruby 2) sound a bit better, but they only work with an iPhone, for streaming audio and making phone calls.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:33:04 PM

I'm going to try some therapy first, before I go to hearing aids. That's where I'll end up, though. Working around machinery has given me some hearing loss and tinnitus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2020, 02:56:34 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:33:04 PM
I'm going to try some therapy first, before I go to hearing aids. That's where I'll end up, though. Working around machinery has given me some hearing loss and tinnitus.

I have the same problem, except mine was probably caused from too much loud music. I've tried supplements for the tinnitus, which came on suddenly a few months ago, but it hasn't worked. I'll probably go for hearing aids early next year.

You know, there is a stigma with hearing aids, which is ridiculous. There is little or no stigma for glasses or contacts. Both do the same thing, just for different organs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 08:06:42 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2020, 02:56:34 PM
I have the same problem, except mine was probably caused from too much loud music.
...

Wow!
(https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/history-of-headphones-1895.jpg)

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 11, 2020, 08:21:48 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2020, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:33:04 PM
I'm going to try some therapy first, before I go to hearing aids. That's where I'll end up, though. Working around machinery has given me some hearing loss and tinnitus.

I have the same problem, except mine was probably caused from too much loud music. I've tried supplements for the tinnitus, which came on suddenly a few months ago, but it hasn't worked. I'll probably go for hearing aids early next year.

You know, there is a stigma with hearing aids, which is ridiculous. There is little or no stigma for glasses or contacts. Both do the same thing, just for different organs.

I think that is has to do with deaf people not speaking...being dumb (speaking) in the literal sense spilling over to being dumb in the pejorative sense (stupid). That may be part of the reason that I'm hesitating on getting them, as I think about it, because I've seen how a lot of deaf people are treated. I matriculated at California State University in Northridge, and there was a school for the deaf there. Some people are pretty immature, but that's part of the university experience, I guess. I'd seen some of the kids mocking the deaf people. ::) I had foot surgery a year ago May and was using one of the riding carts at CostCo, and got some pretty rude treatment from other shoppers, like walking right in front of the cart and stopping. So hearing isn't the only disparaged condition.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 11, 2020, 11:38:33 PM

Ecurb, DL, I have used hearing aids for several years and have not observed any absence of decency by others. If I had noticed anything like that I would have merely assigned the thought; " ignorant asshole", to them......or something even less polite.

I have not seen much or any disrespect for people in wheel chairs or blind people. Morbidly obese people are the ones who are more often disrespected. They are too often regarded as being irresponsibly gluttonous, which may or may not be the the case.

I still have a Body mass index (BMI) of about 24 so I am pretty trim. In spite of my good fortune I cannot, in the name of common decency, condemn the obese.....nor the people with thick glasses, hearing aids, oxygen cannisters, or crutches. For those who are rudely critical I assign a profane mental description, which is not a nice thing to think.

There might be some sort of unwarranted stigma about needing hearing aids. The manufacturers build some of them that they call CIEC models. That means completely in ear canal. Thus there is no visible presence. The others that have a small module that hides behind the ear is not noticeable. If you wear glasses the ear pieces of the glasses almost hide the module. The tiny wire that connects the module to the ear insert is almost invisible.

Vanity be damned. That ain't the holdup. It is the exorbitant prices that we are forced to pay..

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 12, 2020, 01:40:01 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 11, 2020, 11:38:33 PM
Ecurb, DL, I have used hearing aids for several years and have not observed any absence of decency by others. If I had noticed anything like that I would have merely assigned the thought; " ignorant asshole", to them......or something even less polite.

I have not seen much or any disrespect for people in wheel chairs or blind people. Morbidly obese people are the ones who are more often disrespected. They are too often regarded as being irresponsibly gluttonous, which may or may not be the the case.

I still have a Body mass index (BMI) of about 24 so I am pretty trim. In spite of my good fortune I cannot, in the name of common decency, condemn the obese.....nor the people with thick glasses, hearing aids, oxygen cannisters, or crutches. For those who are rudely critical I assign a profane mental description, which is not a nice thing to think.

There might be some sort of unwarranted stigma about needing hearing aids. The manufacturers build some of them that they call CIEC models. That means completely in ear canal. Thus there is no visible presence. The others that have a small module that hides behind the ear is not noticeable. If you wear glasses the ear pieces of the glasses almost hide the module. The tiny wire that connects the module to the ear insert is almost invisible.

Vanity be damned. That ain't the holdup. It is the exorbitant prices that we are forced to pay..

Bolding mine. Indeed, my MiL's hearing aids cost close to $8k! She got free batteries for 2 or 3 years, though. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 13, 2020, 04:10:16 AM

Free batteries are a poor substitute for such a price. Batteries, if you shop for them at places like Sam's club or Costco, are not wickedly expensive. A pair of batteries, one for each earpiece, will last me for about 5 to 6 days. They cost about 31 to 35 cents each. A little math............365/5 =73 annual changes. 73 x (2 x35) = $51.10 per year.

On the other hand if you buy name brand batteries, in those little packets, from Walgreens or CVS or Your Super market grocery store, the price is way more serious . Some of the Hearing aid sellers also sell batteries at deep discount prices.

Three years worth of batteries amounts to a pittance when big dollars are involved. Eight grand is outright larceny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 13, 2020, 05:14:27 AM

Batteries from CVS. :-[ We did it a couple of times. We use a lot of LR44 batteries. They are 3 for $5 or $6 at the hardware store. I bought 40 online for $8, shipped, this year. They have a sell by date of 2020, and I have one card of 10 left. If we were still able to go to the local Senior Center, I'd just give away the remainder if I couldn't use them. At 20¢ apiece, what do I care? I'll probably do the same with hearing aid batteries.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2020, 10:19:35 AM

Just been to see the grandsprouts playing football (soccer) this morning. Very wet, very cold and very muddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 13, 2020, 10:25:24 AM

The previous hearing aids that I tried had rechargeable batteries. I find them more practical and better for the environment than the non-rechargable ones. I agree with Icarus that these things are frigging expensive The way I see it, these things are nothing more than Apple Airpods with a microphone. The costs to produce them should probably be between 50 to 200 dollars, depending on features like Bluetooth support etc. This makes the hearing aid industry a highly profitable business.

Interestingly enough the audiologist had also a "special" offer for batteries. The same batteries I found on Amazon for less than a quarter of the price! Talking about ripping people off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 13, 2020, 03:33:15 PM

Rechargeable batteries look like a good way to go. Once I get hearing aids it'll definitely be something to look into. When I talked to the Audiologist last week, I was at a point where I didn't want them. But looking online at the exercises that are supposed to improve (diminish) tinnitus, they look like woo, to me. Does anyone have experience with exercises to reduce tinnitus?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2020, 09:24:07 AM

Meandering thoughts of an ape with just enough brains to be dangerous.

"Humanity no longer needs mythology to understand its place in the Universe.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Universe was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Earth was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that humanity is descended from a single pair of created ancestors. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

To believe something without evidence is irrational. To understand that humanity does not know or understand everything is rational.

Religions are institutionalised superstitions, in other words emotionally satisfying guesswork. Science is institutionalised curiosity, in other words the structured seeking of knowledge and understanding based on evidence.

Irrational belief is pointless and meaningless. Rational understanding is the foundation of progress. Humanity progresses because of rational thought not believing the myths of our ancestors."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 12:16:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2020, 02:56:34 PM
I have the same problem, except mine was probably caused from too much loud music.
...
Wow!
(https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/history-of-headphones-1895.jpg)

:grin:

:lol: That disembodied head looks satisfied enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 14, 2020, 02:15:45 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 12:16:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2020, 02:56:34 PM
I have the same problem, except mine was probably caused from too much loud music.
...
Wow!
(https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/history-of-headphones-1895.jpg)

:grin:

:lol: That disembodied head looks satisfied enough.

Looks like money can buy happiness. Too bad you have to be wired in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 15, 2020, 02:46:40 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 14, 2020, 09:24:07 AM
Meandering thoughts of an ape with just enough brains to be dangerous.

"Humanity no longer needs mythology to understand its place in the Universe.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Universe was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Earth was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that humanity is descended from a single pair of created ancestors. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

To believe something without evidence is irrational. To understand that humanity does not know or understand everything is rational.

Religions are institutionalised superstitions, in other words emotionally satisfying guesswork. Science is institutionalised curiosity, in other words the structured seeking of knowledge and understanding based on evidence.

Irrational belief is pointless and meaningless. Rational understanding is the foundation of progress. Humanity progresses because of rational thought not believing the myths of our ancestors."

That just about covers it Tank. One is to wonder why so many of we mortals are so dedicated to the flawed logic that has to include an omnipotent being in the sky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2020, 02:22:09 PM

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130606001_10159112060117340_6695503867399977293_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=EpzdvM8zww8AX8UGyEQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=ec8d1b91dea5fceed53824437d6e39a4&oe=6000BE43)

Those lovely eyes :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2020, 02:29:30 PM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 16, 2020, 04:06:38 PM

:lol: I didn't catch that at first. Looks like this artist invented them!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2020, 04:26:37 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2020, 02:22:09 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130606001_10159112060117340_6695503867399977293_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=EpzdvM8zww8AX8UGyEQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=ec8d1b91dea5fceed53824437d6e39a4&oe=6000BE43)

Those lovely eyes :tellmemore:

Forget the monster, that baby is so out of proportion! His head is like a neck tumor...and his back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 16, 2020, 06:06:17 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2020, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2020, 02:22:09 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130606001_10159112060117340_6695503867399977293_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=EpzdvM8zww8AX8UGyEQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=ec8d1b91dea5fceed53824437d6e39a4&oe=6000BE43)

Those lovely eyes :tellmemore:

Forget the monster, that baby is so out of proportion! His head is like a neck tumor...and his back!

Aliens!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 17, 2020, 02:26:36 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 14, 2020, 09:24:07 AM
Meandering thoughts of an ape with just enough brains to be dangerous.

"Humanity no longer needs mythology to understand its place in the Universe.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Universe was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Earth was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that humanity is descended from a single pair of created ancestors. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

To believe something without evidence is irrational. To understand that humanity does not know or understand everything is rational.

Religions are institutionalised superstitions, in other words emotionally satisfying guesswork. Science is institutionalised curiosity, in other words the structured seeking of knowledge and understanding based on evidence.

Irrational belief is pointless and meaningless. Rational understanding is the foundation of progress. Humanity progresses because of rational thought not believing the myths of our ancestors."

what is "progress?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM

Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2020, 08:51:27 AM

Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

Did somebody hack your account?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2020, 10:49:49 AM

The Russians. Haven't you heard?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2020, 10:53:11 AM

Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 10:49:49 AM
The Russians. Haven't you heard?

No one told me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 11:22:12 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2020, 08:51:27 AM
Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

Did somebody hack your account?

That's not out of character, ask him how well humans are progressing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2020, 01:11:07 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 17, 2020, 08:51:27 AM
Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

Did somebody hack your account?

That's not out of character, ask him how well humans are progressing.

:snicker:
You guys are funny.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2020, 01:32:45 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 16, 2020, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 16, 2020, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 16, 2020, 02:22:09 PM
(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/130606001_10159112060117340_6695503867399977293_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=EpzdvM8zww8AX8UGyEQ&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=ec8d1b91dea5fceed53824437d6e39a4&oe=6000BE43)

Those lovely eyes :tellmemore:

Forget the monster, that baby is so out of proportion! His head is like a neck tumor...and his back!

Aliens!

:lol:
I can't stop looking at this painting.

Look at the baby's hand! It's just fingers attached to an arm. And the skin color, totally different.

This painter did not make the gods happy. :sadshake:

We should start a "Holy crap, look at this painting" thread. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2020, 02:01:48 PM

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)This guy:
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Mr. Pam:
Did somebody hack your account?

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Bad Penny Bad Penny:
That's not out of character, ask him how well humans are progressing.

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Raps 247:
You guys are funny.

But looks aren't everything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 17, 2020, 08:42:46 PM

Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

that definitin requires a system of values that elevates one condition over another

what feature of the universe underlies the distinction?

not to be argumentative, but i've always wondered what makes some things "better" than other things.

good, bad, right, wrong, that stuff.

pain and hunger versus notpain, nothunger, is biologically straightforward, but the other stuff is pretty nebulous to me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on December 17, 2020, 09:28:18 PM

Go live in a cave, hunt and gather your bare necessities. Give up electricity, running water, modern medicine, then tell me which living arrangement is "better".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 17, 2020, 10:20:07 PM

Quote from: No one on December 17, 2020, 05:14:28 AM
Advancement, growth, development, steady unceasing enhancement.

Leaving the dark, stagnating wilderness of ignorance for the bright, alert expanse of knowledge.

actually ive lived for extended periods without electricity, and only got year-round running water about three years ago

none of that was a function of a stagnating wilderness of ignorance. i had no less knowledge without running water than i do with it.

still don't have an indoor bathroom, but ignorance isn't the reason, just money

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 18, 2020, 01:58:42 PM

I should be meeting the girlfriend's dad in three hours. He asked me to bring tools so it looks like I'll be swapping out a ball joint on his car...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:20:44 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 18, 2020, 01:58:42 PM
I should be meeting the girlfriend's dad in three hours. He asked me to bring tools so it looks like I'll be swapping out a ball joint on his car...

Or you'll be under the car when he drops it on you!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM

My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on December 18, 2020, 03:51:01 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

I'm sorry to hear that Tank. Were you two close? You also said that it was expected. What did he die of?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:57:57 PM

Quote from: Randy on December 18, 2020, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.
I'm sorry to hear that Tank. Were you two close? You also said that it was expected. What did he die of?

We weren't particularly close. They live a 4 hour drive away so we didn't get together often. He was very unfit and diabetic. He'd had a verity of cancer's that he'd been cleared for but some secondaries cropped up that were inoperable. So it was terminal. They had put a bed in at his house and they were expecting him to come home next week. He took a turn for the worse and just didn't make it. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on December 18, 2020, 04:03:53 PM

I should hear something about the clinical trial today and whether I'm eligible. I'm anxious to find out. I know the odds aren't in my favor that I'll get in but they are trying.

Also on my mind: pain relief. It's been a week since the medicine was prescribed but the pharmacy still doesn't have it. So my doctor went to another pharmacy and today they just let me know that they don't have it either so it's back to the doctor to try another one. It's ridiculous. I can't be the only one in pain so they should have an abundance of the little pills.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 18, 2020, 08:45:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

Sorry to see this. No matter if it's expected, it's always painful to lose someone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 18, 2020, 08:46:47 PM

Quote from: Randy on December 18, 2020, 04:03:53 PM
I should hear something about the clinical trial today and whether I'm eligible. I'm anxious to find out. I know the odds aren't in my favor that I'll get in but they are trying.

Also on my mind: pain relief. It's been a week since the medicine was prescribed but the pharmacy still doesn't have it. So my doctor went to another pharmacy and today they just let me know that they don't have it either so it's back to the doctor to try another one. It's ridiculous. I can't be the only one in pain so they should have an abundance of the little pills.

I hope you get some relief, soon. Nagging pain, or any pain really, is not fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2020, 08:57:17 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 18, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

Sorry to see this. No matter if it's expected, it's always painful to lose someone.

It is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 19, 2020, 12:27:49 AM

sorry to hear that.

my dad died at the age of 69. banging my mother, as my older sister confided (my mother wouldn't have mentioned that to me).

"at least we weren't fighting, " she said

ive probably shared that before now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 02:23:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 19, 2020, 02:25:34 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 02:23:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.
I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.

Me too. This really has been an awful year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 19, 2020, 03:08:18 AM

I only saw this now, so sorry for the late condolences, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 07:46:50 AM

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlueInfamousCaimanlizard-size_restricted.gif)
I hate to say this, but there's something about this that feels familiar...to those of us with kids...during the quarantine.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/b438bb80fc5487b8c5ec12a4ecb2882b/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 21, 2020, 05:23:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 02:23:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.
I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.

\
Yes, my condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on December 21, 2020, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 02:23:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.
I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.

Sorry, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 21, 2020, 08:10:33 PM

Quote from: Davin on December 21, 2020, 07:07:41 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 19, 2020, 02:23:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.
I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.
Sorry, Tank.

Cheers all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2020, 12:37:43 AM

Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2020, 03:21:47 PM
My brother in law died today. It was not unexpected. 69 and within a week the same age as his dad.

Sorry to hear that, Tank. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 25, 2020, 07:40:27 AM

Well, just remembering Dave...
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/e0/11/cce0114799ce3bdbd82f5100b214a8c1.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2020, 03:29:30 PM

Yeah, I was thinking about him the other day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 08:07:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 25, 2020, 07:40:27 AM
Well, just remembering Dave...
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/e0/11/cce0114799ce3bdbd82f5100b214a8c1.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 03:26:55 AM

One doesn't meet many like him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeisSweet on December 31, 2020, 04:14:58 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 14, 2020, 09:24:07 AM
Meandering thoughts of an ape with just enough brains to be dangerous.

"Humanity no longer needs mythology to understand its place in the Universe.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Universe was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Earth was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that humanity is descended from a single pair of created ancestors. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

To believe something without evidence is irrational. To understand that humanity does not know or understand everything is rational.

Religions are institutionalised superstitions, in other words emotionally satisfying guesswork. Science is institutionalised curiosity, in other words the structured seeking of knowledge and understanding based on evidence.

Irrational belief is pointless and meaningless. Rational understanding is the foundation of progress. Humanity progresses because of rational thought not believing the myths of our ancestors."

This is so well put I had to read it to my spiritual wife. If this is original I like the way you think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 31, 2020, 04:36:44 PM

Quote from: LifeisSweet on December 31, 2020, 04:14:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 14, 2020, 09:24:07 AM
Meandering thoughts of an ape with just enough brains to be dangerous.

"Humanity no longer needs mythology to understand its place in the Universe.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Universe was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that the Earth was created by some sort of supernatural entity. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

There is no evidence to even remotely suggest that humanity is descended from a single pair of created ancestors. In fact quite the opposite is the case.

To believe something without evidence is irrational. To understand that humanity does not know or understand everything is rational.

Religions are institutionalised superstitions, in other words emotionally satisfying guesswork. Science is institutionalised curiosity, in other words the structured seeking of knowledge and understanding based on evidence.

Irrational belief is pointless and meaningless. Rational understanding is the foundation of progress. Humanity progresses because of rational thought not believing the myths of our ancestors."

This is so well put I had to read it to my spiritual wife. If this is original I like the way you think.

All my own work :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 31, 2020, 10:06:22 PM

drove back into the yard today and passed some old buddies

(https://i.imgur.com/4KDgzCal.jpg)

i punched cows on this ranch for a while a few years ago, caring for the bulls and then doing the rest f the ranch work, feeding, dencing, gathering, and so on. longhorns are wonderful animals. friendly,, curious, calf easily, not subject to much disease.

but purebreds like these are very expensive so most people won't eat em.

next to bees, working cows is the best job in the world

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 01, 2021, 01:16:27 AM

For several days I have been motivated to pull some weeds that grace my front yard landscape. The weeds are a sort that has "stickers" that can easily be attached to ones clothing and transported elsewhere. The pesky and common Florida weed has an abundance of small white flowers.

Every day I go out to pull those damned weeds from my Sheffalera bed. I do not pull the weeds because there are bees working tirelessly on the blooms. they are busy little critters. There seem to be three different kinds of bees. The most frequent and most busy are tiny little fellas that are not much more than a half inch long. A different few of them are larger, about three quarters to seven eighths inch long. The most peculiar one that I have seen is a medium size but he has a black wing that is longer than the wings of the other bees. I have never seen a black winged bee before. A hornet maybe. But this example was not a hornet.

I am amazed and thrilled with the effort that these little "bugs" exhibit. The smaller ones are almost always in groups of three. They do work like mad, do not compete with one another for a particular blossom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 01, 2021, 01:43:56 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 01, 2021, 01:16:27 AM
For several days I have been motivated to pull some weeds that grace my front yard landscape. The weeds are a sort that has "stickers" that can easily be attached to ones clothing and transported elsewhere. The pesky and common Florida weed has an abundance of small white flowers.

Every day I go out to pull those damned weeds from my Sheffalera bed. I do not pull the weeds because there are bees working tirelessly on the blooms. they are busy little critters. There seem to be three different kinds of bees. The most frequent and most busy are tiny little fellas that are not much more than a half inch long. A different few of them are larger, about three quarters to seven eighths inch long. The most peculiar one that I have seen is a medium size but he has a black wing that is longer than the wings of the other bees. I have never seen a black winged bee before. A hornet maybe. But this example was not a hornet.

I am amazed and thrilled with the effort that these little "bugs" exhibit. The smaller ones are almost always in groups of three. They do work like mad, do not compete with one another for a particular blossom.

Go out early in the morning when it's "cold" :lol: and the bees are not out, and pick the offenders out of the ground. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 01, 2021, 04:09:08 PM

take picturez of the insects

i am curious

florida always gets invaderz first

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/W2978KMTDGrC36AJgQ/giphy.gif)

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 05, 2021, 02:46:05 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/W2978KMTDGrC36AJgQ/giphy.gif)

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Pff. You're young enough to be one of my children, young lady. Happy birthday! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 05, 2021, 03:00:27 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM
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I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Happy birthday, dear lady!

And I agree with you: I am also in favour of 69.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:03:31 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 05, 2021, 02:46:05 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM
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I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Pff. You're young enough to be one of my children, young lady. Happy birthday! ;D

Sweet!
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 05, 2021, 03:04:57 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!

Happy Birthday!

Quote"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

I think that's really cool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:06:35 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 05, 2021, 03:00:27 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM
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I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Happy birthday, dear lady!

And I agree with you: I am also in favour of 69.

You're one for 69 too? :lol:

Thank you, my dear, elegant sir. :toff:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 05, 2021, 03:07:53 AM

happy bidet

wait

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:09:56 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 05, 2021, 03:04:57 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!

Happy Birthday!

Quote"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

I think that's really cool.

:lol:
It is cool.
Thank you. :hug:
If my math is correct, it only took me...what? 49 years :notsure:...to notice it.
:picard facepalm:
I'm a slow learner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:14:34 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on January 05, 2021, 03:07:53 AM
happy bidet

wait

That's what "happy birthday" sounds like right now...after a bottle of wine.

Happy bidet to you... :drink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 05, 2021, 04:06:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:14:34 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 05, 2021, 03:07:53 AM
happy bidet

wait
That's what "happy birthday" sounds like right now...after a bottle of wine.

Happy bidet to you... :drink:

Well, when I'm in the shower, and I pull the wand off the hook to rinse my nether regions, it's :dance: ... uh, actually, never mind. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on January 05, 2021, 04:24:15 AM

Happy Birthday!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 04:41:36 AM

Quote from: Anne D. on January 05, 2021, 04:24:15 AM
Happy Birthday!

Thanks, Anne D. :boaterhat:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 05, 2021, 07:49:18 AM

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Just getting in before midnight local time. :heyhey:

Many happy returns, Magdalena! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 09:22:19 AM

Quote from: Recusant on January 05, 2021, 07:49:18 AM
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Just getting in before midnight local time. :heyhey:

Many happy returns, Magdalena! :cheers:

Thank you, Recusant.
I love the GIF! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2021, 09:30:43 AM

Happy New Orbit Day Mags!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2021, 09:34:52 AM

7 weeks of lockdown. I'm retired and don't need to go anywhere, no kids to worry about, no job to go to and I'm pissed off. Must be a bloody nightmare for many, many families.

To vaccinate 30 million people won't be complete until Feb 2022!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 05, 2021, 10:24:42 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 03:09:56 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 05, 2021, 03:04:57 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!

Happy Birthday!

Quote"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

I think that's really cool.
:lol:
It is cool.
Thank you. :hug:
If my math is correct, it only took me...what? 49 years :notsure:...to notice it.
:picard facepalm:
I'm a slow learner.

Happy birthday, the world is spinning quite fast and you haven't fallen off yet.

I told my wife to know the age of our daughters you just have to add 6 or 9 to the year. If it's 2020 one will turn 26 and the other 29.

In 2021 one will turn 21+6=27 and the other 21+9=30
She didn't get it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 05, 2021, 02:20:23 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on January 05, 2021, 03:19:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM
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I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

You are such a young one. Why I remember it was like to be that young about eight years ago.

Happy belated birthday, Magdalena!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 04:09:09 PM

Thanks, Bad Penny II, Randy, Tank and Davin. You guys are very sweet. :grouphug:
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeisSweet on January 05, 2021, 06:01:38 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Happy Birthday Magdalena!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helenallingham.com%2FPictures%2FDancing%2520Cats.gif&hash=8213971ce017628d8a841202514abc3aa5198157)

'69 was one of my best years, and also the first year I did it!

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Tom

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM

What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:50:11 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM
What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:

Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
We're both January girls. :smug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:52:41 PM

Quote from: LifeisSweet on January 05, 2021, 06:01:38 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 01:33:31 AM

I just realized something. Today is my birthday, but that's not what I just realized, it's what I have been saying all my life!
"I'm one fo(u)r sixty-nine." :fingertap:
1/4/69.

Happy Birthday Magdalena!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helenallingham.com%2FPictures%2FDancing%2520Cats.gif&hash=8213971ce017628d8a841202514abc3aa5198157)

'69 was one of my best years, and also the first year I did it!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helenallingham.com%2FPictures%2FLions.jpg&hash=63df6ea85a3e1fe0c103fab81757276fd8d83b7c)

Tom

Thanks, LifeisSweet.

OK...A little too much information there. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 08:03:27 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM
What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
We're both January girls. :smug:

January girls are the best. :smug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 10:23:54 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM
What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
We're both January girls. :smug:

January girls are the best. :smug:

Yes, yes we are. :smug:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 11:21:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM
What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
We're both January girls. :smug:

January girls are the best. :smug:
Yes, yes we are. :smug:

:grin:

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 09, 2021, 03:03:19 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 11:21:44 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 08:03:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:57:04 PM
What's that I hear? Mag's birthday was yesterday?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/YnBntKOgnUSBkV7bQH/giphy.gif)

Happy Belated Birthday, Mags! :hug: I hope you had a great one! :cheers:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
We're both January girls. :smug:

January girls are the best. :smug:
Yes, yes we are. :smug:

:grin:

:grin:

(https://viralviralvideos.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/08/GIF-Andy-Dwyer-Parks--Recreation-shocked-GIF.gif)
I just realized Sandra Craft is also a January girl!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 09, 2021, 05:52:45 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 09, 2021, 03:03:19 AM
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I just realized Sandra Craft is also a January girl!

Yep, two more days and I'll be 66. Just 600 more years to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 09, 2021, 10:23:33 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 09, 2021, 05:52:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 09, 2021, 03:03:19 AM
(https://viralviralvideos.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/08/GIF-Andy-Dwyer-Parks--Recreation-shocked-GIF.gif)
I just realized Sandra Craft is also a January girl!

Yep, two more days and I'll be 66. Just 600 more years to go.

Yay Sandy! :dance:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 01:40:02 PM

Yesterday while I was melting on my bed with a fan pushing 40°C air onto my face I was reminiscing about good ol' times in High School. Good ol' times.

Memories of my first sophomore English class

The new teacher walked in the classroom on the first day. He was a man in his forties. His smooth clothes had been ironed out and not a strand of hair was out of place, which contrasted with the conspicuous white chalk marks on the pockets of his blue jeans. Maybe an oddball, I thought. I like oddballs.

It would have been a redeeming quality if he had been a bit on the silly side because generally I abhor English classes and having a silly teacher would make the year a little more bearable.

Without trying to say anything louder than the deafening chatter in the room he wrote his name on the blackboard, turned around and stared at the class until everybody settled in their seats. When the noise died down he scanned the room until his eyes rested on me. I was sitting somewhere in the second or third row, looking back at him.

"YOU!", he yelled, pointing a chalk stained finger at me. :palpatine:

I was taken aback.

"I can see you're afraid! But no need to be scared, English is easier than you think!"

Without pause for thought, I replied, "Don't worry, I'm not afraid." :folded:

He ignored me and went into the hardcore English stuff: how to formulate questions in English using irregular verbs. The moment he mispronounced 'read' in, "Have you read ("reed" and not "red") the book?" I just put my head on my desk and fell asleep. It was a long year. :twitch:

To this day, I wonder why he thought I was afraid of very basic English class. Maybe my wide googly eyes gave him that impression? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 12, 2021, 02:00:12 PM

A lot of people think they can red other people by their body language and behaviors. I think that even assuming that the people they are reding are typical people they tend to either be vague, saying the obvious, or more commonly just wrong. Like the dude will never be able to red you very well, we'll never know what leed him to thinking you were afraid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 02:06:55 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 12, 2021, 02:00:12 PM
A lot of people think they can red other people by their body language and behaviors. I think that even assuming that the people they are reding are typical people they tend to either be vague, saying the obvious, or more commonly just wrong. Like the dude will never be able to red you very well, we'll never know what leed him to thinking you were afraid.

Heh, yeah. ;D

Maybe he just confused boredom with fear, we will never know. :grin:

(As a side note, I wasn't offended or anything that he thought I was afraid. I thought it was sorta funny because mispronunciation issues aside, his English wasn't all that great.

Ever had a teacher who didn't know their own subject very well? What do you do in that situation?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 02:21:23 PM

I was also thinking about foreign accents. When I was an undergrad there where whispers of this professor who had "a perfect British accent". Some students were amazed at how she could pull it off, being a non-native speaker of English. I never interacted directly with her, but I knew who she was and overheard her teaching her class once when I was walking down the hall.

She did not have anything near a British (I think she was trying to sound English?) accent. Instead, what came out of her mouth was a forced, almost cartoony impersonation. I don't get it. Why even do that? Why not just own your foreign accent without trying to sound like a native speaker?

Anyway, I was thinking a lot about these these yesterday. I think it's because my brain is fried. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 12, 2021, 04:09:47 PM

When talking to people with accents (different from mine), I do a dumb thing where I start to mimic their accents... but not that well. It's difficult for me to prevent myself from doing it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 12, 2021, 04:53:27 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 12, 2021, 04:09:47 PM
When talking to people with accents (different from mine), I do a dumb thing where I start to mimic their accents... but not that well. It's difficult for me to prevent myself from doing it.

Do you have a posh phone voice? I have known a few people that go all 'royal' when they phone somebody :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 06:39:16 PM

Quote from: Davin on January 12, 2021, 04:09:47 PM
When talking to people with accents (different from mine), I do a dumb thing where I start to mimic their accents... but not that well. It's difficult for me to prevent myself from doing it.

That's interesting! I'm the opposite, when I moved south I took forever to start speaking a bit like the locals, and even so I still retain a lot of my original accent. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 10:56:52 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 02:21:23 PM
Why even do that? Why not just own your foreign accent without trying to sound like a native speaker?

I don't know, I think most people find others accents charming. Maybe it's being able to feel you've mastered a language to that degree?

At my step-mother's father's memorial service there were two priests, one of whom was originally from Spain. During his part of the service, he kept pronouncing "sheep" as "ship" -- it was wonderful.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 11:33:59 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 10:56:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 02:21:23 PM
Why even do that? Why not just own your foreign accent without trying to sound like a native speaker?

I don't know, I think most people find others accents charming. Maybe it's being able to feel you've mastered a language to that degree?

At my step-mother's father's memorial service there were two priests, one of whom was originally from Spain. During his part of the service, he kept pronouncing "sheep" as "ship" -- it was wonderful.

Probably is, but I think without an accent coach or phonologist and a lot of effort non-native speakers of languages don't ever lose their foreign accents, especially if the phonetics of their mother tongue are different. There is going to be a residual accent, and that's ok...not something to be ashamed of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 13, 2021, 01:03:53 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on January 12, 2021, 10:56:52 PM
At my step-mother's father's memorial service there were two priests, one of whom was originally from Spain. During his part of the service, he kept pronouncing "sheep" as "ship" -- it was wonderful.

3:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aObBk_FdzCA

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on January 13, 2021, 01:49:33 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 12, 2021, 04:53:27 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 12, 2021, 04:09:47 PM
When talking to people with accents (different from mine), I do a dumb thing where I start to mimic their accents... but not that well. It's difficult for me to prevent myself from doing it.

Do you have a posh phone voice? I have known a few people that go all 'royal' when they phone somebody :D

I don't think I do. Every time I notice I'm doing it, I feel like they think I'm making fun of them because it's so bad.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2021, 06:39:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 12, 2021, 04:09:47 PM
When talking to people with accents (different from mine), I do a dumb thing where I start to mimic their accents... but not that well. It's difficult for me to prevent myself from doing it.

That's interesting! I'm the opposite, when I moved south I took forever to start speaking a bit like the locals, and even so I still retain a lot of my original accent. ;D

I wish I were like that. Instead I have to try real hard to not sound like I'm mocking people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 23, 2021, 11:17:38 PM

Today, just to see how easily I could get away with it, I made funny faces under my mask. No one seemed to notice the alternating crooked smile, poked out tongue, puckered lips and bared teeth. Win. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM

I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 24, 2021, 02:23:00 AM

do not forget.

21 feet is the legally accepted minimal distance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:32:25 AM

I really hope it never comes to that. I had physical barriers to use in that situation to give me time for a response. If I wasn't concerned he might have a knife I'm fully capable of whipping wholesale ass on the side of the road. An entangled knife fight is a scary thought though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on January 24, 2021, 02:57:03 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on January 24, 2021, 02:23:00 AM
do not forget.

21 feet is the legally accepted minimal distance.

It never ceases to amaze me how you know all this stuff! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 24, 2021, 02:57:09 AM

Good to see you back, JJ! Sorry about your encounter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 24, 2021, 03:27:03 AM

Quote from: Randy on January 24, 2021, 02:57:03 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 24, 2021, 02:23:00 AM
do not forget.

21 feet is the legally accepted minimal distance.
It never ceases to amaze me how you know all this stuff! :)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tueller_Drill

1.5 seconds is the nominal time a trained shooter requires to draw aim and shoot a firearm. in that time an assailant can nominally cover 21 feet.

if an attacker is with 21 feet you have an decent argument in court for why you shot him if he attacks you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 24, 2021, 09:08:47 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 23, 2021, 11:17:38 PM
Today, just to see how easily I could get away with it, I made funny faces under my mask. No one seemed to notice the alternating crooked smile, poked out tongue, puckered lips and bared teeth. Win. ;D

:rofl: Love it!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 24, 2021, 11:55:03 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 23, 2021, 11:17:38 PM
Today, just to see how easily I could get away with it, I made funny faces under my mask. No one seemed to notice the alternating crooked smile, poked out tongue, puckered lips and bared teeth. Win. ;D

Perhaps they were distracted by your weirdly swollen eye.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 24, 2021, 12:29:34 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

Ok. The obvious question is why was he shouting at you?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 24, 2021, 01:08:15 PM

Some folks thrive on perceived toughness.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 24, 2021, 01:20:25 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:32:25 AM
I really hope it never comes to that. I had physical barriers to use in that situation to give me time for a response. If I wasn't concerned he might have a knife I'm fully capable of whipping wholesale ass on the side of the road. An entangled knife fight is a scary thought though.

It is a scary thought! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 24, 2021, 01:23:44 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 24, 2021, 11:55:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 23, 2021, 11:17:38 PM
Today, just to see how easily I could get away with it, I made funny faces under my mask. No one seemed to notice the alternating crooked smile, poked out tongue, puckered lips and bared teeth. Win. ;D

Perhaps they were distracted by your weirdly swollen eye.

Did he just say that?

(https://i1.wp.com/www.reactiongifs.com/r/agape.gif)

:lol:

It's probably true. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 25, 2021, 02:04:17 AM

Quote from: Tank on January 24, 2021, 12:29:34 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

Ok. The obvious question is why was he shouting at you?

The best I can figure is because I exist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2021, 01:19:18 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 25, 2021, 02:04:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 24, 2021, 12:29:34 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

Ok. The obvious question is why was he shouting at you?

The best I can figure is because I exist.

Wrong place, wrong time, wrong face.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeisSweet on January 25, 2021, 03:03:04 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

The world is full of idiots, and you meet most of them on the road. Something about being enclosed and protected by thousands of pounds of steel brings out the bravado. I always keep a handgun in my center console just in case. I'm sure I will never have to use it, but having it provides some sense of comfort. Here in Appalachia I have heard of several people being called a devil just for wearing a mask!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on January 25, 2021, 09:16:35 PM

Quote from: LifeisSweet on January 25, 2021, 03:03:04 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

The world is full of idiots, and you meet most of them on the road. Something about being enclosed and protected by thousands of pounds of steel brings out the bravado. I always keep a handgun in my center console just in case. I'm sure I will never have to use it, but having it provides some sense of comfort. Here in Appalachia I have heard of several people being called a devil just for wearing a mask!

I usually run them down, That's what they get for walking on the road, idiots!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 25, 2021, 11:57:52 PM

well, nobody has threatened me lately

there's still a fair number of trump 2020 yard signs around. mostly the die hards, i guess.

yesterday i drove through a town and the local ostentatious aristocracy hasd a flagpole with a large american flag and just below it a large trump no-more-bullshit flag.

at half mast.

so maybe theyre beginning to process it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 31, 2021, 05:33:32 PM

I can't get this paradox out of my head.

If you were to ask Rick Astley for his copy of the movie "Up", he cannot give it to you as he will "Never Give You Up".

However. In doing so he is actually letting you down.

Thus creating the "Astley Paradox".

Hola, Happy New Year, etc... to you all by the way 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 31, 2021, 05:45:42 PM

Hola, y prospero año nuevo, Papasito.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 31, 2021, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 31, 2021, 05:33:32 PM
I can't get this paradox out of my head.

If you were to ask Rick Astley for his copy of the movie "Up", he cannot give it to you as he will "Never Give You Up".

However. In doing so he is actually letting you down.

Thus creating the "Astley Paradox".

Hola, Happy New Year, etc... to you all by the way 8)

:snicker:
That's funny.

Good to have you back. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 31, 2021, 09:51:51 PM

Quote from: Randy on January 25, 2021, 09:16:35 PM
Quote from: LifeisSweet on January 25, 2021, 03:03:04 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

The world is full of idiots, and you meet most of them on the road. Something about being enclosed and protected by thousands of pounds of steel brings out the bravado. I always keep a handgun in my center console just in case. I'm sure I will never have to use it, but having it provides some sense of comfort. Here in Appalachia I have heard of several people being called a devil just for wearing a mask!
I usually run them down, That's what they get for walking on the road, idiots!

My contention is this: If you don't like the way I drive then stay off the sidewalk. :geezer!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on February 01, 2021, 03:27:49 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 31, 2021, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Randy on January 25, 2021, 09:16:35 PM
Quote from: LifeisSweet on January 25, 2021, 03:03:04 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2021, 02:08:48 AM
I was screamed at last night while I was pumping gas. Called a white devil mother fucker trump supporter. I'm not, for the record. Well, I'm white at any rate. This was easy enough to ignore until he started talking about coming over and hitting me. It wouldn't have ended well for him, I doubt he would've made it to within ten feet of me, but it was still unsettling.

The world is full of idiots, and you meet most of them on the road. Something about being enclosed and protected by thousands of pounds of steel brings out the bravado. I always keep a handgun in my center console just in case. I'm sure I will never have to use it, but having it provides some sense of comfort. Here in Appalachia I have heard of several people being called a devil just for wearing a mask!
I usually run them down, That's what they get for walking on the road, idiots!

My contention is this: If you don't like the way I drive then stay off the sidewalk. :geezer!:

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Essie Mae on February 01, 2021, 07:23:04 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 31, 2021, 06:24:15 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 31, 2021, 05:33:32 PM
I can't get this paradox out of my head.

If you were to ask Rick Astley for his copy of the movie "Up", he cannot give it to you as he will "Never Give You Up".

However. In doing so he is actually letting you down.

Thus creating the "Astley Paradox".

Hola, Happy New Year, etc... to you all by the way 8)
:snicker:
That's funny.

Good to have you back. :hug2:

Bloody Hell. It's like an ear worm. We all need to get out more .......

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 02, 2021, 05:01:32 AM

Cheers, Essie Mae. :kelly:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2021, 07:54:57 AM

Wow!
First we get PB, and now we get Essie Mae!?

It's raining atheists, Alleluia!
:notworthy:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 02, 2021, 04:00:10 PM

:wave hi: Papasito Bruno and Essie Mae!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2021, 05:01:10 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2021, 07:54:57 AM
Wow!
First we get PB, and now we get Essie Mae!?

It's raining atheists, Alleluia!
:notworthy:

Essie May would (Rightly so) be the gentle, warm, spring rain which is welcome...I'm more like slushy, cold rain on a dark winter night, more of a nuisance and probably not so welcome. :o

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 02, 2021, 04:00:10 PM
:wave hi: Papasito Bruno and Essie Mae!

Hola xSP!!!! Nice to see you again!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 03, 2021, 02:07:37 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 02, 2021, 05:01:10 PM..I'm more like slushy, cold rain on a dark winter night, more of a nuisance and probably not so welcome. :o

:eyebrow: Go on then, nobody minds if you brag a bit. ;)

I'm afraid it ain't so easy, primate man.

(https://i.imgur.com/4zrbG6m.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 02:15:57 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 03, 2021, 02:07:37 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 02, 2021, 05:01:10 PM..I'm more like slushy, cold rain on a dark winter night, more of a nuisance and probably not so welcome. :o

:eyebrow: Go on then, nobody minds if you brag a bit. ;)

I'm afraid it ain't so easy, primate man.

(https://i.imgur.com/4zrbG6m.gif)

:secrets1: Do you think if we allow him to twiddle his deranged psychopathic twinkle toes for a bit he'll feel more welcome? :notsure:

Maybe we should just sit back and let him brag. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 03, 2021, 04:18:54 AM

Didn't want to scrounge for another thread. Lazy of me, yes, I know. But it turns out that there may be leftover doses of the Covid vaccine available to my wife and me on Thursday. If that is the case, the second doses are assured. People are trying to get them out as quickly as possible, so this kind of thing is happening all over. Just can't wait to get my Bill Gates-designed microchips! ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2021, 05:38:42 PM

Still pissed off at the arrogance of the Muslims in Kano state in Nigeria. I don't have words to adequately describe the brain dead fuckwitery of them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2021, 08:30:58 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 02:15:57 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 03, 2021, 02:07:37 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 02, 2021, 05:01:10 PM..I'm more like slushy, cold rain on a dark winter night, more of a nuisance and probably not so welcome. :o

:eyebrow: Go on then, nobody minds if you brag a bit. ;)

I'm afraid it ain't so easy, primate man.

(https://i.imgur.com/4zrbG6m.gif)

:secrets1: Do you think if we allow him to twiddle his deranged psychopathic twinkle toes for a bit he'll feel more welcome? :notsure:

Maybe we should just sit back and let him brag. ;D

Thank you both, as I needed a good laugh 8)

Again it's good to see you again xSP and hello Recusant...I hope you are both well as can be these days. :)

Speaking of bragging, I've always loved this quote: "Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass."

Which also reminds me of one of my favorite lines from the same author, from his play "Much Ado About Nothing" (I know some have criticized Michael Keaton for his performance, but I thought he was fabulous as Dogberry in the film)

"...Gentlemen, remember that I am an ass; even though it's not written down, don't forget that I'm an ass." 8)

I should make that my new signature! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 08:55:02 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 03, 2021, 08:30:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2021, 02:15:57 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 03, 2021, 02:07:37 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 02, 2021, 05:01:10 PM..I'm more like slushy, cold rain on a dark winter night, more of a nuisance and probably not so welcome. :o

:eyebrow: Go on then, nobody minds if you brag a bit. ;)

I'm afraid it ain't so easy, primate man.

(https://i.imgur.com/4zrbG6m.gif)

:secrets1: Do you think if we allow him to twiddle his deranged psychopathic twinkle toes for a bit he'll feel more welcome? :notsure:

Maybe we should just sit back and let him brag. ;D

Thank you both, as I needed a good laugh 8)

Again it's good to see you again xSP and hello Recusant...I hope you are both well as can be these days. :)

Speaking of bragging, I've always loved this quote: "Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass."

Which also reminds me of one of my favorite lines from the same author, from his play "Much Ado About Nothing" (I know some have criticized Michael Keaton for his performance, but I thought he was fabulous as Dogberry in the film)

"...Gentlemen, remember that I am an ass; even though it's not written down, don't forget that I'm an ass." 8)

I should make that my new signature! 8)

:grin:

Being an ass can be an unfortunate side effect of bragging, but not if done in moderation! :sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 04, 2021, 12:59:53 AM

If you can do the thing that you are bragging about, it ain't bragging.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2021, 12:53:14 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 04, 2021, 12:59:53 AM
If you can do the thing that you are bragging about, it ain't bragging.

That's true. :popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 07, 2021, 01:02:30 AM

Back in the '60s, there was a TV show, where one of the actors would say, "No brag, just fact." Don't remember who or the name of the show, but I do remember the phrase. When I was still working, one of my supervisors said that I should talk myself up more. But I told him that the more noise people make the less capable they are. He laughed and agreed, but still recommended that I do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 08, 2021, 03:22:25 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 03, 2021, 05:38:42 PM
Still pissed off at the arrogance of the Muslims in Kano state in Nigeria. I don't have words to adequately describe the brain dead fuckwitery of them.

Yes, but there was little chance anyone's outrage, esp. an outsider's, would move them. We just a bunch of godless heathens after all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 08, 2021, 03:29:20 AM

DL the old time advice was : "don't hide your light under a barrel." I was not much of a braggart as a youth. My father used that expression on me more than once.

(now, in my old age, I might lie about my former wizardry or fishing prowess)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 12:52:21 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/WYJlfVT.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on February 11, 2021, 04:57:56 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 11, 2021, 12:52:21 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WYJlfVT.png)

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 15, 2021, 11:41:16 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2021, 11:44:20 AM

:rofl:

Distraction procrastination!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 15, 2021, 11:45:10 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 15, 2021, 11:44:20 AM
:rofl:

Distraction procrastination!

Exactly! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 17, 2021, 01:14:45 PM

I've been feeling agedness.
The moment might call for a bit of a run but hinges seem a bit tight.
Squats, I've discovered squats, never done them before, never needed to.
Hallelujah! praise the Lord!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 18, 2021, 01:19:06 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 17, 2021, 01:14:45 PM
I've been feeling agedness.
The moment might call for a bit of a run but hinges seem a bit tight.
Squats, I've discovered squats, never done them before, never needed to.
Hallelujah! praise the Lord!

Squats or deep knee bends are a good loosening up exercise in the morning. Try this - on your tip-toes, squat as low as you can go, and with your elbows force your knees outward, while keeping your balance. It stretches the groin, quadriceps, and calf muscles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 27, 2021, 04:37:06 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 18, 2021, 01:19:06 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 17, 2021, 01:14:45 PM
I've been feeling agedness.
The moment might call for a bit of a run but hinges seem a bit tight.
Squats, I've discovered squats, never done them before, never needed to.
Hallelujah! praise the Lord!

Squats or deep knee bends are a good loosening up exercise in the morning. Try this - on your tip-toes, squat as low as you can go, and with your elbows force your knees outward, while keeping your balance. It stretches the groin, quadriceps, and calf muscles.

Thank you, that was unpleasant, it must be good for me.

Vicarious exercise is better. https://www.facebook.com/Ultra355Australia/videos/2593780234253546/ (https://www.facebook.com/Ultra355Australia/videos/2593780234253546/)

5km run and 100km bike done today, only a 200km bike tomorrow and a 50km run on Monday to go.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 11:53:21 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 01, 2021, 07:36:00 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 28, 2021, 11:53:21 PM
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 01, 2021, 11:06:24 AM

I want one those lions, what do they go for?

That might be cultural appropriation.

Oh ye, thanks Green, I don't want to be doing any of that.

I'm no longer Green, I'm Vegan Dog now.

Really? It is longer than Green, people call me BP, maybe you could be VD... no, I suppose not... V Dog!

V Dog does appeal, but I think I'll have to do some deep introspection to determine if it is for me.

Ye OK, good luck with that, but why did I start typing anyway?

Wasps

Oh ye, right, wasps.

Do some preliminary

OK

Wife who I love dearly did a lot of complaining about being assaulted by wasps a few weeks back, the wounds were ugly and hurt for days. Of course I sympathised because i'm a caring sort, not too much, I don't want her getting addicted to sympathy.

So I was setting up a recording of TV and I noticed the reception was off, I need to tighten bolts on the antenna, it sags in big wind. Off I went to give the antenna a nudge to the true AHHHHH! a wasp nest on the antenna.

And you ran away screaming with your tongue sticking out and uvula wobbling, like Sponge Bob or one of the Simpsons

Ye, ye, maybe.

I went to the kitchen cupboard, crawly spray or flying, damn it, I'll take both.
I wish you'd seen it, I let them have it Clint like, both sprays at once.

So are you going with V Dog?

No, I think I'll remain Green

NO NO NO STOP THAT!, you're not doing your Lady Galadriel thing again.

Alright, but I do an excellent Lady Galadriel thing.
You've had your name a long time now, consider a change, Sir Robin maybe?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 01, 2021, 05:16:42 PM

What kind of wasps. There are wasps and then there are wasps. Please clarify, so I can appropriately judge your actions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 01, 2021, 05:24:54 PM

The wrong side of the tracks wasps. The worse kind!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 02, 2021, 01:15:58 PM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 05, 2021, 10:59:17 PM

ive spent all day s nursing a chicken who is likely to die.

had this rhode island rock for maybeae five or six years now? a survivor, so far.

last night i went out after dark to shut the hens in and heard a scrambling in the dark as a raccoon bailed out over the fence.

i havent completed the raccoon fencing over the top of the chicken run. my bad.

anyway, i shut the door in the dark. when i went out this morning to let em out, the rhode island was sitting on the frozen ground outside with her comb chewed off. cold, frost on the ground. shed been outside the night before but i hadnt seen her in the dark.

so i've sat next to her all day with her in a box next to the heater while she slept. i havent investigated the extent of her injuries because there's nothing to do no matter how bad they are. if she lives the day she may live the night. we ll see tomorrow.

right now i'm just keeping her warm and keeping water available to her.

i have no illusions about the value of life, but i don't like to see things die needlessly. a philosophical inconsistency,i suppose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on March 06, 2021, 01:06:20 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 05, 2021, 10:59:17 PM
ive spent all day s nursing a chicken who is likely to die.

had this rhode island rock for maybeae five or six years now? a survivor, so far.

last night i went out after dark to shut the hens in and heard a scrambling in the dark as a raccoon bailed out over the fence.

i havent completed the raccoon fencing over the top of the chicken run. my bad.

anyway, i shut the door in the dark. when i went out this morning to let em out, the rhode island was sitting on the frozen ground outside with her comb chewed off. cold, frost on the ground. shed been outside the night before but i hadnt seen her in the dark.

so i've sat next to her all day with her in a box next to the heater while she slept. i havent investigated the extent of her injuries because there's nothing to do no matter how bad they are. if she lives the day she may live the night. we ll see tomorrow.

right now i'm just keeping her warm and keeping water available to her.

i have no illusions about the value of life, but i don't like to see things die needlessly. a philosophical inconsistency,i suppose.

Aw, the poor chicken. The thing is watching something die slowly and knowing there is nothing one can do.

I had that happen with a kitten. His name was Toby and he was hit by a car. We kept him in a box on something soft (I forget what) and next to me as I worked. I looked over and saw he stopped breathing. It was sad. I know we all have to go sometime but this little kitten barely got to experience life or playing with a ball of yarn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 06, 2021, 02:31:20 AM

i do not believe in right, wrong, morals, or non morals.

the only thing i believe in is life and death.

the chicken is stiil alive.

i will stay with her until the morning.

nobody dies alone, so long as i am present.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM

Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on March 07, 2021, 03:45:39 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM
Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Animals do weird things sometimes. Who knows what is going through Joy's mind, :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 07, 2021, 06:05:35 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM
Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Perhaps it is a mothering or protecting instinct.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2021, 01:06:05 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 07, 2021, 06:05:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM
Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Perhaps it is a mothering or protecting instinct.

Are you telling me she's trying to hatch my toes or something? :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 08, 2021, 02:10:56 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2021, 01:06:05 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 07, 2021, 06:05:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM
Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Perhaps it is a mothering or protecting instinct.

Are you telling me she's trying to hatch my toes or something? :lol:

I don't have a foot fetish, but maybe if you showed a picture of her on your feet, those who do could give a judgment. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 08, 2021, 03:13:15 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2021, 01:06:05 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on March 07, 2021, 06:05:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2021, 02:05:33 AM
Why is it that when I stretch my legs under the table Joy comes bouncing over and tries to sit on my feet? She never seems to be comfortable sitting on my feet as if they were a doggy seat but she does it every time.

Perhaps it is a mothering or protecting instinct.

Are you telling me she's trying to hatch my toes or something? :lol:

Or even protecting you toes from predators.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2021, 01:02:34 PM

I'm thinking all she wants is a belly rub. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 09, 2021, 10:49:36 PM

She does to my feet what this wolf does to the other wolf's head. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 10, 2021, 08:05:15 PM

That is clearly an expression of dominance. Dogs do that too. The first move that starts a dogfight unless the dominated one chooses to retreat as this wolf did.

In the case of Joy embracing your toes it is unlikely that it is aggressive behavior. Make damned sure that it is not.

When I was an active dog trainer, one of the cardinal rules for student handlers was to let the dog know who the boss is. It is imperative that the dog understand who is the dog and who is the handler. That is not to imply rough handling of the dog unless it is absolutely necessary. This iron bound rule applies to all dogs and especially certain breeds who tend to aspire to top dog status. Those breeds include Rottweilers, GSDs, Akitas and several other breeds such as Dogo argentinium. It is not too unusual for a smaller breed to have aggressive tendencies. The Border is generally a calm intelligent, cooperative, and resourceful type but now and then one of them will have some ambition that is larger than their size.

I say again establish firmly that you are the handler and he or she is the dog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 12, 2021, 12:01:03 PM

Joy is strong-willed but she is not aggressive with people she knows. She is a bit anti-social when it comes to strangers and especially other dogs, though, probably due to her very limited socialization when younger. Because of the highly contagiousness of her disease we did not socialise her with other dogs. That will be a bit of a problem when the other pup comes home on March 28.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 12, 2021, 12:03:24 PM

Online classes are really tiring. And there are so many distractions at my fingertips...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on March 12, 2021, 05:09:16 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 12, 2021, 12:03:24 PM
Online classes are really tiring. And there are so many distractions at my fingertips...

I've tried all the advice, I haven't really found anything that really works for me. So I still doodle, which helps me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 12, 2021, 08:32:13 PM

Quote from: Davin on March 12, 2021, 05:09:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 12, 2021, 12:03:24 PM
Online classes are really tiring. And there are so many distractions at my fingertips...
I've tried all the advice, I haven't really found anything that really works for me. So I still doodle, which helps me.

I doze off :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on March 13, 2021, 07:06:40 PM

I'm nearly done with ripping all my DVD's and copying the video files on my media server. What remains are the last four X-Files seasons. On my NAS, I've now got 460 movies, 34 TV Series (approx. 1,750 episodes), 50 Music videos and 5 home videos. The worst DVDs to rip were the complete series of the Avengers TV-Series. The quality of these (made in France) DVDs were dreadful, so that I couldn't rip all episodes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 16, 2021, 11:09:38 AM

QuoteSea slugs can remove their heads and regrow their bodies, scientists discover

God bless those scientists, they're always discovering stuff.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-09/scientists-observe-sea-slugs-shedding-and-regrowing-their-bodies/13231664 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-09/scientists-observe-sea-slugs-shedding-and-regrowing-their-bodies/13231664)

QuoteScientists had thought that such a relatively large animal — the slugs are known to grow up to 15 centimetres long — could not survive without a heart to pump blood and nutrients to the brain.

But the same thing that makes this species spectacular is probably what helps it pull off the trick, Professor Yusa suspects.

When these sea slugs eat a certain type of algae they can photosynthesize their food from sunlight and oxygen, just like a plant, for about 10 days, Professor Yusa said.

I hope the scientists can adapt this for human use, I'd like to drop my body and grow a new one, and then drop my head and grow a new one.

That would be akin to cultural appropriation and hence wrong, reprehensible and, and... uncool.

Oh ye, but, but those slugs are appropriating from the poor old algae.

That is an age old traditional appropriation, this is the way for such slugs, beyond reproach, so don't.

Ye, but I'm Australian, my people got sent here for stealing stuff, by the people who stole the place, stealing is our fundamental founding tradition.

Na, application denied, have a nice day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM

I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 19, 2021, 06:46:01 AM

You are infinitely better, Raps, infinitely better.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 07:58:15 AM

Quote from: No one on March 19, 2021, 06:46:01 AM
You are infinitely better, Raps, infinitely better.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a144beb842203e3e6772e0f5732ff2f6/tenor.gif)

Why do you hide your beautiful heart? :tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 19, 2021, 08:22:12 AM

Mistaken me for someone else, you have.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 08:50:25 AM

Quote from: No one on March 19, 2021, 08:22:12 AM
Mistaken me for someone else, you have.

No, I haven't. :smileshake:

..My favorite troubadour.
From me, to you. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 19, 2021, 02:24:27 PM

You are too kind.
Much obliged.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 19, 2021, 02:51:13 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

I'd hug you if I could, Mags. You deserve it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 19, 2021, 04:28:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

:console:

Quote from: No one on March 19, 2021, 06:46:01 AM
You are infinitely better, Raps, infinitely better.

:this:

Truth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 09:54:42 PM

^^^
Awww. :tellmemore:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug2:
Thank you, Bruce. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 19, 2021, 10:25:44 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

Sometimes there's nothing worse than missing what you've never had. And judging from what I've known of you here, I'd say you're better than most people around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 01:04:27 AM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on March 19, 2021, 10:25:44 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

Sometimes there's nothing worse than missing what you've never had. And judging from what I've known of you here, I'd say you're better than most people around.

Thank you, Sandra, your words mean a lot to me. :love:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 20, 2021, 01:34:11 AM

Not to detract from raps utter awesomeness, but the deuce I dropped at birth is better than most people.

But yes, raps is a fantastic specimen of just what a human should stirve to be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 20, 2021, 02:07:10 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

Your pain is understood Mags. Please accept my sympathetic understanding. If we were closer together I would be most pleased to give you a fatherly hug that was absolutely sincere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 20, 2021, 02:12:29 AM

yes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 04:12:42 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 20, 2021, 02:07:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like. I don't even know what the MF looks like. People say I look like him...But I'm not like him.
I just wish he knew that.
:deadpan:

Your pain is understood Mags. Please accept my sympathetic understanding. If we were closer together I would be most pleased to give you a fatherly hug that was absolutely sincere.

Thank you, Icarus. That's very sweet of you. :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 20, 2021, 02:56:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 19, 2021, 04:38:49 AM
I'm feeling...stuff...I don't enjoy feeling...or thinking...I wonder what a father's hug feels like.

It probably depends on the father/child. Somewhere in the horrible to wonderful range.
I didn't do hugs with my father, or mother really, there was a gap, imposed by me I think.

Parents are the past, I do hugs with my people, wife and daughters, what does it feel like? I don't know, I squish 'em anyway.

I found this cute

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 06:25:56 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 20, 2021, 02:56:47 PM
...
Parents are the past...

Yes, to most people they are. My father is just an imaginary thing in the past, the present and future. Most people can't understand what that's like. But there's lots of us walking around in this world who never had, "a parental unit." or a "safety net" as I like to call it. It's a very intense life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 20, 2021, 07:23:00 PM

But you've met someone who makes you happy. Shitty parental units do not deserve rent free space in your head. Evict their ass. I realize it is easier said than, but as I said your Mr. Raps has filled you with what the missing douche neglected. Cherish that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 09:00:23 PM

Quote from: No one on March 20, 2021, 07:23:00 PM
...Shitty parental units do not deserve rent free space in your head. Evict their ass....

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/3ohuAvgg1hRiKtSAW4/giphy.gif)
Evict my imaginary father's ass from my head...That's heavy.

:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 20, 2021, 09:22:35 PM

How are so proficient in always posting the perfect GIF?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 09:47:33 PM

Quote from: No one on March 20, 2021, 09:22:35 PM
How are so proficient in always posting the perfect GIF?

:lol:
Maybe it comes from having no father.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 01:32:03 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 09:47:33 PM
Quote from: No one on March 20, 2021, 09:22:35 PM
How are so proficient in always posting the perfect GIF?
:lol:
Maybe it comes from having no father.

Nah, it comes from being the funny, creative person you are :grin: Absent fathers get no credit. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on March 21, 2021, 02:18:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2021, 01:32:03 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 20, 2021, 09:47:33 PM
Quote from: No one on March 20, 2021, 09:22:35 PM
How are so proficient in always posting the perfect GIF?
:lol:
Maybe it comes from having no father.

Nah, it comes from being the funny, creative person you are :grin: Absent fathers get no credit. ;D

(https://i.gifer.com/Jvgq.gif)
Okay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 23, 2021, 11:57:07 AM

This well paid manager guy (he's got some sort of fancy business qualification) comes into my office and asks me how many holiday days a guy that works three days a week is entitled to in a year, he finds the online government calculator difficult, he thinks he should get about 4.

Well you as a 5 day a week guy get 20 holiday days a year...
Lets divide 20 by five and we have ..... 4 that's how many holiday days you get for each day of the week you regularly work in a week.
You are entitled to 5 days times 4 = 20 glorious holiday days a year
Three day a week guy 3 x 4 = 12 glorious holiday days a year

He asked someone else accustomed to using the calculator ( which is cool and straightforward to use) and she came up with 84 hours, he works 7 hours a day, 84 hours divided by 7 days = 12 glorious holidays.

I find the innumerate weird, how can you trust them to do anything?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 23, 2021, 12:37:21 PM

Does everywhere label their extreme climatic happenings 1 in a hundred years?

We do here.

I'm abandoning the tired old measure of age involving irrelevant circling of a sun and adapting it to take into account the number of 1 in a 100 year events I've experienced.

I'm 842, at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 23, 2021, 04:14:42 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 23, 2021, 11:57:07 AM
This well paid manager guy (he's got some sort of fancy business qualification) comes into my office and asks me how many holiday days a guy that works three days a week is entitled to in a year, he finds the online government calculator difficult, he thinks he should get about 4.

Well you as a 5 day a week guy get 20 holiday days a year...
Lets divide 20 by five and we have ..... 4 that's how many holiday days you get for each day of the week you regularly work in a week.
You are entitled to 5 days times 4 = 20 glorious holiday days a year
Three day a week guy 3 x 4 = 12 glorious holiday days a year

He asked someone else accustomed to using the calculator ( which is cool and straightforward to use) and she came up with 84 hours, he works 7 hours a day, 84 hours divided by 7 days = 12 glorious holidays.

I find the innumerate weird, how can you trust them to do anything?

That looks like an elementary school maths problem. And this is how an elementary school student would solve it:

(Known as 'the rule of three')

5 workdays per week --> 20 days off
3 workdays per week --> x

5x=20x3
x=12 days off

Don't business schools teach basic accounting?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 23, 2021, 06:18:17 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on March 23, 2021, 11:57:07 AM
This well paid manager guy (he's got some sort of fancy business qualification) comes into my office and asks me how many holiday days a guy that works three days a week is entitled to in a year, he finds the online government calculator difficult, he thinks he should get about 4.

Well you as a 5 day a week guy get 20 holiday days a year...
Lets divide 20 by five and we have ..... 4 that's how many holiday days you get for each day of the week you regularly work in a week.
You are entitled to 5 days times 4 = 20 glorious holiday days a year
Three day a week guy 3 x 4 = 12 glorious holiday days a year

He asked someone else accustomed to using the calculator ( which is cool and straightforward to use) and she came up with 84 hours, he works 7 hours a day, 84 hours divided by 7 days = 12 glorious holidays.

I find the innumerate weird, how can you trust them to do anything?

here in america 10 days is a lot

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 23, 2021, 07:15:01 PM

I believe that I was getting 20 days paid vacation at the 25 year mark, which is when I retired from that company. We also got several days off, like Memorial Day, etc. I worked throughout uni and was either in class, working, or sleeping. I did manage to get married in that time span, though. When I graduated and found a position, I had weekends off. It took quite a bit of getting used to, after 6-1/2 years of uni.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 23, 2021, 08:00:41 PM

i remember getting out of graduate school and walking into a book store, looking around, and realizing that i could buy a book and read it, just because i wanted to.

i hadn't had time to read a book just because i wanted to in years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2021, 08:40:30 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 23, 2021, 08:00:41 PM
i remember getting out of graduate school and walking into a book store, looking around, and realizing that i could buy a book and read it, just because i wanted to.

i hadn't had time to read a book just because i wanted to in years.

Do you listen to audio books while you're driving?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 23, 2021, 11:07:47 PM

no. i sometimes have a radio, so ill listen to news if its on. i can get the BBC world service for an hour or two midday GMT.

the rest of the time i'm mostly in my head. i try to figure out things i don't understand, or consolidate information about things ive recently learned and try to see whether are useful patterns that come out of it. motor design, or honeybee ontology, or the fastest lines through a corner under different conditions. or ill memorize poetry that i think is interesting. took me years to really understand seasons and the phases of the moon. still don't understand ocean tides. my head's a mess of clutter inside, so i spend time trying to sort it out

i do need to brush up on my spanish, so that would be a good use of some electronic connection. and every spring i play recordings of frog calls so i can recognize them as they come out of hibernation.

truck driving is really a meditative environment. you can't do anything with your hands without getting fired for it (that woul dbe me, last month) so its all about whats inside you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 24, 2021, 11:35:48 PM

Billy. try to figure out the fastest way out of the corner. That usually means using the late apex technique. You cannot always do that maneuver if competitors are in the way. When done correctly you can accelerate down the straight sooner than the other guys. That is to say that you can feed in some throttle sooner. ......But what the hell, I suspect that you already know about that stuff.
...
And as for the innumerate wizard in BPs' place, the math is too easy. 5 days compared to 3 days makes a three to five ratio. Divide 3 by 5 to get the decimal 0.6 Multiply 20 days by 0.6 to get 12 days. BP probably did that in his head almost instantly.

Why are so many people put off by simple math exercises? Math is fun. OK so I may be a nut case but I use mentalmath to help me offset occasional insomnia. When you choose a random number and then try to mentally extract the cube root, whatever the previous problem might have been on you mind, is pushed aside. Works better than counting sheep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2021, 12:31:35 AM

My 2nd son was on the swim and water polo teams in high school. He used to do his calculus homework in his head when doing the back stroke, because it's mostly pretty boring and he wanted to occupy his mind. He's quite intelligent. I wish he had applied himself more at the universit(ies) he attended. He got the male side of the family's propensity for alcohol-laden partying, and after about 6 years of it, only has an A Sc in some sort of mechanical field to show for it...and works mixing paint at a local Lowe's store.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2021, 01:13:55 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2021, 12:31:35 AM
My 2nd son was on the swim and water polo teams in high school. He used to do his calculus homework in his head when doing the back stroke, because it's mostly pretty boring and he wanted to occupy his mind. He's quite intelligent. I wish he had applied himself more at the universit(ies) he attended. He got the male side of the family's propensity for alcohol-laden partying, and after about 6 years of it, only has an A Sc in some sort of mechanical field to show for it...and works mixing paint at a local Lowe's store.

Reminds me of my brother a bit. He was way ahead of the curve in maths class when he was around 8 and the teacher called in my parents to tell them that she was sure he was cheating just because he did the sums in his head. Severe depression and other life events put him behind though, and he graduated from High School at the age of 23. That's as far as he got, education-wise. He's well off though, with that logical mind and good working memory of his he became a professional poker player.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2021, 02:12:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2021, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 25, 2021, 12:31:35 AM
My 2nd son was on the swim and water polo teams in high school. He used to do his calculus homework in his head when doing the back stroke, because it's mostly pretty boring and he wanted to occupy his mind. He's quite intelligent. I wish he had applied himself more at the universit(ies) he attended. He got the male side of the family's propensity for alcohol-laden partying, and after about 6 years of it, only has an A Sc in some sort of mechanical field to show for it...and works mixing paint at a local Lowe's store.

Reminds me of my brother a bit. He was way ahead of the curve in maths class when he was around 8 and the teacher called in my parents to tell them that she was sure he was cheating just because he did the sums in his head. Severe depression and other life events put him behind though, and he graduated from High School at the age of 23. That's as far as he got, education-wise. He's well off though, with that logical mind and good working memory of his he became a professional poker player.

That's another thing. He wrote a paper in 9th grade English class that the teacher claimed he had to have plagiarized from somewhere due to the quality of that paper. He gets that from me. I could scribble out an essay before breakfast, work it over on the bus going to school, and then re-transcribe it for turning in in homeroom, before English class. The version from the bus was fine except that the penmanship suffered quite a bit from the bumpy bus ride.

If I hadn't been so small as a kid, I would have been bumped from 3rd to 4th grade. I learned this many years later, from my mother. The concern was that my small size would lead to abuse from my classmates. I didn't complete growing physically until I was over 20 YO.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 26, 2021, 01:40:07 AM

im still growing physically. i stopped getting taller ages ago but ive been getting wider for quite some time now

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2021, 09:46:33 AM

:rofl:

I've lost a few kilos without trying since I retired. Much more active than sitting behind a desk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 26, 2021, 01:02:02 PM

Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2021, 09:46:33 AM
:rofl:

I've lost a few kilos without trying since I retired. Much more active than sitting behind a desk.

Ha, me too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on March 28, 2021, 05:52:50 AM

Why is it that YouTubers find it impossible to say a number without holding up the corresponding number of fingers, as if we are all 5 years old? I held up my hand and showed five fingers when I typed that last sentence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2021, 11:12:59 AM

One :f you:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 28, 2021, 11:25:58 AM

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)hermes2015:
Why is it that YouTubers find it impossible to say a number without holding up the corresponding number of fingers....

They want people to know they can count on them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on March 31, 2021, 10:23:51 PM

Quote from: No one on March 28, 2021, 11:25:58 AM
(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)hermes2015:
Why is it that YouTubers find it impossible to say a number without holding up the corresponding number of fingers....

They want people to know they can count on them.

>groan< :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 02:21:51 PM

:deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:14:26 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 02:21:51 PM

:deadpan:

Is that your two?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM

Yep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 10:11:06 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Iago dragged a 10kg bag of dirt from inside, and both he and Joy tore the plastic open. They ate loads of dirt, as evidenced by their black poop the next morning.

I'm beginning to think he has some separation anxiety because when he isn't indoors (and lying near someone's feet) he whimpers and whines. The other night he was even howling after I put them outside to sleep. Joy on the other hand is okay with being left alone for long periods of time. When I leave them alone he usually engages in some mischief.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on April 03, 2021, 11:45:55 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 10:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Iago dragged a 10kg bag of dirt from inside, and both he and Joy tore the plastic open. They ate loads of dirt, as evidenced by their black poop the next morning.

I'm beginning to think he has some separation anxiety because when he isn't indoors (and lying near someone's feet) he whimpers and whines. The other night he was even howling after I put them outside to sleep. Joy on the other hand is okay with being left alone for long periods of time. When I leave them alone he usually engages in some mischief.

They seem to be healthy at least. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 04, 2021, 12:48:21 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 02:21:51 PM

:deadpan:

And so it begins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2021, 10:22:17 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 10:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Iago dragged a 10kg bag of dirt from inside, and both he and Joy tore the plastic open. They ate loads of dirt, as evidenced by their black poop the next morning.

I'm beginning to think he has some separation anxiety because when he isn't indoors (and lying near someone's feet) he whimpers and whines. The other night he was even howling after I put them outside to sleep. Joy on the other hand is okay with being left alone for long periods of time. When I leave them alone he usually engages in some mischief.

I would be surprised if they don't settle in over the next month or so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM

Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:10:45 PM

Quote from: Randy on April 03, 2021, 11:45:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 10:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Iago dragged a 10kg bag of dirt from inside, and both he and Joy tore the plastic open. They ate loads of dirt, as evidenced by their black poop the next morning.

I'm beginning to think he has some separation anxiety because when he isn't indoors (and lying near someone's feet) he whimpers and whines. The other night he was even howling after I put them outside to sleep. Joy on the other hand is okay with being left alone for long periods of time. When I leave them alone he usually engages in some mischief.
They seem to be healthy at least. :)

:smilenod:

They're healthy and happy. Iago is always wagging his tail. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:11:38 PM

Quote from: Sandra Craft on April 04, 2021, 12:48:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 02:21:51 PM

:deadpan:

And so it begins.

Indeed. I laugh at it now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:27 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 04, 2021, 10:22:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 10:11:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 03, 2021, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 03, 2021, 06:25:06 PM
Yep.

What have they pulled apart?

Iago dragged a 10kg bag of dirt from inside, and both he and Joy tore the plastic open. They ate loads of dirt, as evidenced by their black poop the next morning.

I'm beginning to think he has some separation anxiety because when he isn't indoors (and lying near someone's feet) he whimpers and whines. The other night he was even howling after I put them outside to sleep. Joy on the other hand is okay with being left alone for long periods of time. When I leave them alone he usually engages in some mischief.

I would be surprised if they don't settle in over the next month or so.

I'm not sure if in the next month or so. :notsure: I'm guessing maybe a year, heh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 05, 2021, 04:21:41 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

Hah! Either way I'd end up on the ground, and one of them won't hurt as much.

Back when I was a leader with the BSA, I had a 1-1/4" thick Thermarest foam cushion for under my sleeping bag. I didn't care how much it weighed when back packing, it made sleeping a joy, with my elbows and knees not grinding into the hard-ass ground. The only better sleep I got was on Catalina Island in the '90s. We rolled out a huge tarp to keep from getting wet from the sand. I just squirmed until the sand conformed to my shape. Maybe I should buy sand and do that for a bed, instead of our Sleep Number bed. :o It'd certainly be cheaper.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 12:58:35 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

But...what about all the bugs? :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 06, 2021, 12:59:43 AM

You can just pray them away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:01:19 AM

I'm damn tired, but relieved! I toiled over my research project for the past month or so, and have just sent it to be evaluated. I think I'll take the day off tomorrow, but wait...:chin:

...there are still 3 things on my to do list. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 01:03:22 AM

Quote from: No one on April 06, 2021, 12:59:43 AM
You can just pray them away.

I prefer a more realistic approach to dealing with bugs. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 06, 2021, 02:49:41 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 12:58:35 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

But...what about all the bugs? :o

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IsG7JLaXL._AC_UY218_.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 03:52:40 AM

I'm watching my Baylor Bears in the men's national championship in basketball. They are ahead of Gonzaga right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 04:28:51 AM

Baylor wins National Championship.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 06, 2021, 06:59:00 AM

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2ce429c3bf30bfbe4e1a4bfb28483f2b/tenor.gif?itemid=4930555)

Ecurb Noselrub...Is Celebrating!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 06, 2021, 09:22:51 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

On one of my early adventures, I arrived the day before a meeting to join a tree-planting crew. I'd decided that I'd sling a hammock up in the trees and spend the night in my sleeping bag. I used an inexpensive net hammock. It was OK, but in the middle of the night one of the cross-bars I'd improvised on the spot broke, thwacking me on the top of the head. I saw stars for a while, and didn't get much sleep after that. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 06, 2021, 10:30:18 AM

Is that the barbarian origin story? (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Worried.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 12:02:22 PM

Quote from: Recusant on April 06, 2021, 09:22:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2021, 03:24:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2021, 08:12:55 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 04, 2021, 02:35:14 PM
Hammock camping. I'm thinking about getting into it.

How does that work?

You sleep in a hammock instead of a tent. :D

On one of my early adventures, I arrived the day before a meeting to join a tree-planting crew. I'd decided that I'd sling a hammock up in the trees and spend the night in my sleeping bag. I used an inexpensive net hammock. It was OK, but in the middle of the night one of the cross-bars I'd improvised on the spot broke, thwacking me on the top of the head. I saw stars for a while, and didn't get much sleep after that. :lol:

:o

I'm not really into "hammocking"...there was this one time when I was a kid I fell asleep in one on the beach and woke up badly sunburnt. After that it just didn't seem fun anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2021, 12:04:49 PM

Quote from: No one on April 06, 2021, 10:30:18 AM
Is that the barbarian origin story? (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Worried.png)

Hehe! The Infidel Barbarian. Coming soon to a theatre near you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 01:52:43 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2021, 06:59:00 AM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2ce429c3bf30bfbe4e1a4bfb28483f2b/tenor.gif?itemid=4930555)

Ecurb Noselrub...Is Celebrating!

Where did you get that video of me?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 06, 2021, 02:36:53 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 01:52:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2021, 06:59:00 AM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2ce429c3bf30bfbe4e1a4bfb28483f2b/tenor.gif?itemid=4930555)

Ecurb Noselrub...Is Celebrating!

Where did you get that video of me?

From the future, this is yours, our future
The old are shrunken so they consume less
Your repulsive ugly aged head is processed
It is a totally pain free todlerising process
I'm not sure how I know this but I know it
You still arrive in a room and don't know why
Rush to another room, arrive not knowing why
This is the future, I don't know how but I know

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 06, 2021, 07:58:21 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on April 06, 2021, 02:36:53 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 01:52:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 06, 2021, 06:59:00 AM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2ce429c3bf30bfbe4e1a4bfb28483f2b/tenor.gif?itemid=4930555)

Ecurb Noselrub...Is Celebrating!

Where did you get that video of me?

From the future, this is yours, our future
The old are shrunken so they consume less
Your repulsive ugly aged head is processed
It is a totally pain free todlerising process
I'm not sure how I know this but I know it
You still arrive in a room and don't know why
Rush to another room, arrive not knowing why
This is the future, I don't know how but I know

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/191/357/445.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2021, 08:13:51 PM

Gosh, I'll be cute old toddler instead of an ugly old man. People will be happy to take care of me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 07, 2021, 03:59:41 AM

Quote from: No one on April 06, 2021, 10:30:18 AM
Is that the barbarian origin story? (https://web.stardock.net/images/smiles/themes/digicons/Worried.png)

I was only a proto-barbarian in those days. Not fully conscious of the implications of my choices. I had an intellectual understanding of the situation, but any deeper appreciation was lacking. Genuine commitment to barbarism came a couple of years later, after I'd moved to the city.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2021, 03:19:50 PM

I had suspected Iago was eating his poop and now my suspicions have been confirmed. :eeew:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2021, 07:07:18 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2021, 03:19:50 PM
I had suspected Iago was eating his poop and now my suspicions have been confirmed. :eeew:

It saves you clearing it up but it will be a hell of a mess when he explodes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2021, 08:42:25 PM

Our beagle/dachshund mix absolutely adores cat shit, even though she vomits and has diarrhea as a result. We have to be sure to clean it up before letting her out in the morning. My son wants to string an electric fence wire around the property to keep the cats out. I sure am glad we have no carpet in this house. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 12:16:41 AM

im not sure i want to participate here

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 09, 2021, 12:57:06 AM

Going back several posts I will respond to Bruce's boast about his Baylor Bears.

Not only did the Bears win the National championship, they did so with a dominant performance. The other team was regarded and tested as a potent national power. The Bears dispatched the Zags with a convincing score.

Way to go Baylor!

Cofession: I was rooting for Gonzaga.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 08:01:50 PM

new mexico. many, many years ago in the high desert on my 650, gray skies brooding over the lava and junipers as the evening gathered strength.

alone in the middle of 50 miles of two-lane blacktop. lying flat on the tank at 90 miles per hour, the sound of the engine packed solid, mile after mile along an arrow-straight highway.

cutting between the tarantulas on the pavement emerging for the night, a thousand miles of road behind me, an unexplored road ahead of me leading between the basalt-topped mesas, never getting closer as the miles ticked by and the desert came alive

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 09, 2021, 08:30:31 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 08:01:50 PM
new mexico. many, many years ago in the high desert on my 650, gray skies brooding over the lava and junipers as the evening gathered strength.

alone in the middle of 50 miles of two-lane blacktop. lying flat on the tank at 90 miles per hour, the sound of the engine packed solid, mile after mile along an arrow-straight highway.

cutting between the tarantulas on the pavement emerging for the night, a thousand miles of road behind me, an unexplored road ahead of me leading between the basalt-topped mesas, never getting closer as the miles ticked by and the desert came alive

I've sure I've seen this as a film.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 10:03:13 PM

the tarantulas alwayz come out in early evening

you can see them pop into your vision ahead of you

not so many that you hit them

but many enough that you have to change your line to run between

the american deserts are the most magical places i have ever been

where elze xan you stand and look up into a thunderztorm

and see the rain evaporate into nothing a thouzand feet over your head

or ztand on a mountain ridge at 10 000 feet and watch the dust devils a mile below you stalk the playas across 60 miles of lower sonoran between you and mexico

im just procezzing today. dont mind me

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on April 10, 2021, 01:18:44 AM

I'm terrified of tarantulas. I was very young, still in grade school, living in Oklahoma. Twice we had one in our back yard. My father (I don't know why) poured lighter fluid down in the hole and tried to burn it with his lighter. He couldn't get it to ignite so the thing came out of the hole and marched toward dad and dad backed away still trying to get his lighter to work. He finally did and it became a walking bonfire. I've been afraid of them ever since.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 10, 2021, 02:34:10 AM

Spiders and ants can be hastily dispatched with water. Boiling water.... or at least very hot water. Pour it on the mound or spider hole and the deal is done. Ants being more clever than humans or spiders will have enough of them survive in the lower reaches of the den. They will then emerge to harass us again. Keep cooking the little demons and you will eventually get them all.

Never mind...all hands, as you were,..... their cousins will start a new mound that you have not yet discovered. Spiders not so much..................except maybe in Silvers Amazonian Jungles.

One of my most memorable movies had a crusty old male researcher in the Amazon looking for cures for diseases, He found ants high in trees that had the much sought chemical component. As I recall there was a very pretty woman involved in a ...maybe....platonic role. Can't remember the actors names but they were both very good at their roles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 10, 2021, 02:38:28 AM

That flaming spider must have been really terrifying! :o Most spiders don't affect me much. Black widows are a different story. Those things are legion in southern California. I recall one of my first experiences in our garage. My dad spotted it and sprayed it with Black Flag poison from a "flit" gun- a hand-pumped aerosol sprayer. It stood there and wiped the poison off and walked away. :o It got a shoe sole, after that. It may have gone off somewhere and died later, but that was amazing to see it wipe itself off. The new formula is an organophosphate, but the formula back then was nicotine! I worked as a mechanic for many years, and given what I saw with spray insecticides, I just used spray paint, which kills them dead immediately. I always had spray paint on hand for painting replacement parts on vehicles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 10, 2021, 03:11:22 PM

tarantulas are cool. the ones in america are harmless. you can reach down and scoop them up with your hands. theyll strike at you but unless you hold them and give them spmething to brace against they just bounce back off. tbeyre not aggreszive and will crawl allover you exploring. very graceful in their movements.

the males are small, black and gold. tbe females are larger and brown. males live only a few months, femalez az many as 18 years.

they make interestin g pets, but uou have to cover the cage az they can climb smooth glass and then you have to look for them on evrry wall and ceiling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 04:11:05 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2021, 07:07:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2021, 03:19:50 PM
I had suspected Iago was eating his poop and now my suspicions have been confirmed. :eeew:

It saves you clearing it up but it will be a hell of a mess when he explodes!

:eeew: I'd rather clean it up and not have him death-breathing me after helping himself to poop buffet. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 04:12:20 PM

I don't mind spiders generally...from a distance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 10, 2021, 04:34:59 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yYC5r8xMI

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 10:02:11 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 10, 2021, 04:34:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yYC5r8xMI

Heh ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 10:17:51 PM

I'm getting sick of staying home on Saturday night. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 11, 2021, 02:13:44 AM

you could take up latin dance

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DTbOALsNIg38&ved=2ahUKEwjHurrtgPXvAhWYWM0KHXTHCDQQo7QBMAR6BAgCEAE&usg=AOvVaw2ga_8J3eh2efqtvWNMXgty

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 11, 2021, 03:41:05 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 10:17:51 PM
I'm getting sick of staying home on Saturday night. ::)

I know what you mean. :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2021, 04:32:38 AM

As a true Cancerian, I love being home any day of the week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 11, 2021, 04:46:00 AM

My Saturday nights... :sad sigh:

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/l3q2vFiBE9RugLdSM/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeWithDog on April 11, 2021, 06:43:27 AM

Tomorrows hiking trip is on my mind. Also thinking about whether I should cancel. Do I really want to go? It seems like so much work. Oh and also why do I always want to cancel things at the last minute? It seems to be anxiety. I think. Or depression. But I miss on a lot.

So really what's on my mind is this circular argument with myself that I know the answer to. So far I haven't cancelled though so that's good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 11, 2021, 07:45:21 AM

Hello, LifeWithDog. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeWithDog on April 11, 2021, 08:41:00 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 11, 2021, 07:45:21 AM
Hello, LifeWithDog. :)

Hello!

I'm newish. I had a previous account but I no longer had access to the email used and forgot the password. This was the account I had saved in my password manager so I went with it. Also I love the username lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2021, 11:12:38 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2021, 04:11:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 08, 2021, 07:07:18 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 08, 2021, 03:19:50 PM
I had suspected Iago was eating his poop and now my suspicions have been confirmed. :eeew:

It saves you clearing it up but it will be a hell of a mess when he explodes!

:eeew: I'd rather clean it up and not have him death-breathing me after helping himself to poop buffet. ;)

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2021, 11:14:12 AM

Quote from: LifeWithDog on April 11, 2021, 08:41:00 AM
Quote from: Recusant on April 11, 2021, 07:45:21 AM
Hello, LifeWithDog. :)

Hello!

I'm newish. I had a previous account but I no longer had access to the email used and forgot the password. This was the account I had saved in my password manager so I went with it. Also I love the username lol.

Welcome back :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 11, 2021, 02:06:42 PM

Hello, LifeWithDog, welcome back to the forum! I love dogs! My hyperactive Border Collie Mix, Joy, and my poop-eating German Shepherd Iago have pretty much taken over my life and I'm fine with that. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2021, 02:10:31 PM

Welcome, LifeWithDog!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 11, 2021, 02:32:01 PM

Quote from: LifeWithDog on April 11, 2021, 06:43:27 AM
Tomorrows hiking trip is on my mind. Also thinking about whether I should cancel. Do I really want to go? It seems like so much work. Oh and also why do I always want to cancel things at the last minute? It seems to be anxiety. I think. Or depression. But I miss on a lot.

So really what's on my mind is this circular argument with myself that I know the answer to. So far I haven't cancelled though so that's good.

Don't cancel, go hiking. I can't speak for you but when I'm feeling anxious and depressed getting out and active helps more than anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeWithDog on April 12, 2021, 06:58:38 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 11, 2021, 02:06:42 PM
Hello, LifeWithDog, welcome back to the forum! I love dogs! My hyperactive Border Collie Mix, Joy, and my poop-eating German Shepherd Iago have pretty much taken over my life and I'm fine with that. ;D

Me too! I have a golden retriever looking dog. That's what I usually tell people. The DNA test came back with all kinds of different stuff. Rottweiler, Labrador, Pit Bull, Boxer, Shetland Sheepdog, etc. At first I thought it was the wrong dog but the older she gets the more I can see of various breeds.

Oh and my mom recently got a new dog. An Irish Setter. He eats poop. He's not the brightest but he does mean well lol.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 12, 2021, 04:23:50 PM

yo bud

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 12, 2021, 10:45:19 PM

LiveWithDog, My beloved Irish Setter was a brilliant and analytical thinker as evidenced by her behaviour. Irish Setters are usually thought of as goofy dogs but that assessment is way out of line. I have had two of them and "Unsinkable Molly Brown" was a spectacular companion. "Buddy", the stray Irish Setter that we rescued, was one of the nicest, most appreciative, most disciplined dogs of all the varieties that I have had and loved.

I have had champion English Bulldogs, Boston terriers, Irish Setters, Australian Shephards, and Bernese Mountain dogs. I loved them all and they certainly responded with reciprocated love and devotion.

Those red setters tend to be clowns,. That does not mean that they are less intelligent, not by a long shot

I am on a nostalgia kick here and I have wonderful tales to tell about my best friends of the four foot variety. In the interest of brevity I will not regale you with them at this time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 13, 2021, 07:50:34 AM

Welcome, again, LifeWithDog.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeWithDog on April 14, 2021, 05:59:41 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 12, 2021, 10:45:19 PM
LiveWithDog, My beloved Irish Setter was a brilliant and analytical thinker as evidenced by her behaviour. Irish Setters are usually thought of as goofy dogs but that assessment is way out of line. I have had two of them and "Unsinkable Molly Brown" was a spectacular companion. "Buddy", the stray Irish Setter that we rescued, was one of the nicest, most appreciative, most disciplined dogs of all the varieties that I have had and loved.

I have had champion English Bulldogs, Boston terriers, Irish Setters, Australian Shephards, and Bernese Mountain dogs. I loved them all and they certainly responded with reciprocated love and devotion.

Those red setters tend to be clowns,. That does not mean that they are less intelligent, not by a long shot

I am on a nostalgia kick here and I have wonderful tales to tell about my best friends of the four foot variety. In the interest of brevity I will not regale you with them at this time.

I've heard really good things about the breed and he is an amazing dog. Very loyal. He's 100% attached to my mom and she really need that after her pitbull passed away. He really is the goofiest, derpiest dog I've ever met though. He has a few brilliant moments here and there and I wouldn't call him stupid at all but he just has a lot of less than brilliant moments. Its charming though. He learns semi quickly. He is an incredible match for my dog when I bring her over. Instant best friends.

Always up for some good dog tales so share away!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 15, 2021, 02:22:11 AM

Thanks LWD. I think that you may be among some people here who do like their canine companions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: LifeWithDog on April 15, 2021, 06:14:10 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 15, 2021, 02:22:11 AM
Thanks LWD. I think that you may be among some people here who do like their canine companions.

I like her more than most people lol. Much more reliable. Would be great if she cleaned up after herself or cooked a meal or two but ill let that pass!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on April 15, 2021, 09:39:45 PM

Quote from: LifeWithDog on April 15, 2021, 06:14:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on April 15, 2021, 02:22:11 AM
Thanks LWD. I think that you may be among some people here who do like their canine companions.

I like her more than most people lol. Much more reliable. Would be great if she cleaned up after herself or cooked a meal or two but ill let that pass!

If you could get her to grab you a beer from the refrigerator she'd be perfect enough. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 16, 2021, 01:45:51 AM

It has been said before, but here it is again:
Dogs rule, humans drool.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 16, 2021, 02:24:39 AM

Lotta truth there, No One. Our dogs are steadily training us apes to serve them better. Our spaniel mix goes and sits on the edge of her bed looking forlorn, until we go over and lay her blankee flat out on the bed. Then she will go into it and trample it to suit her. :lol: This is a multi-daily occurrence.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 17, 2021, 04:11:31 PM

We need a new TV
No we don't.
We need a bigger TV
The 'conomists 'd call that a want
Oh, but we trade out time, our life incrementally for dollars
What better use for our dollar than a bigger better screen?
We could do some travel.. domestically..
Turgenev posits we're the same there as we are here, so why go?
To meet new people and experience new things
But we could stay here in comfort and see there on a 75" UHD screen
I've lost the argument haven't I?
It's getting delivered Wednesday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 17, 2021, 04:45:54 PM

I find it really odd with all the killing that went on in the name of the Christian god that the days retained older names.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 17, 2021, 07:33:59 PM

conservative quakers dont use them. in my community today is seventh day, 17 fourth month.

some in my meeting also keep to the plain speech.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2021, 12:59:57 PM

Why is it that many people seem to love blue PowerPoint slides with lots of yellow text? I've noticed this seems to be a trend especially among older professors...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on April 30, 2021, 02:33:42 PM

Blue 'n yellow, nearly complimentary,
I think it's yellow purple, orange blue.
But green and red are complimentary
but you have to be sparing with reds
I don't really get it, blueish/yellowish
It's safe, use it, don't ask questions
pretend you're in tune with the hues

(https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/color_wheel.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2021, 06:49:17 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on April 30, 2021, 02:33:42 PM
Blue 'n yellow, nearly complimentary,
I think it's yellow purple, orange blue.
But green and red are complimentary
but you have to be sparing with reds
I don't really get it, blueish/yellowish
It's safe, use it, don't ask questions
pretend you're in tune with the hues

(https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/color_wheel.gif)

It should be against the law to combine those two colours in a slide, and as punishment, perps should be made to read loads of yellow text in a blue backgound. :P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 30, 2021, 08:29:55 PM

we all used to use blue backgrounds. i cant remember why, except that i think it was because we used color print negatives in handmade paper slides, and blue was the negatice.

i used to photograph fossils in 32 asa black and white panatomic x and asa 16 kodachrome color film. making slides from the negatives reversed the colors in spooky ways

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on April 30, 2021, 08:57:08 PM

Blue screens with yellow texts? That reminds me of my two old MS-DOS programming pals, Turbo Pascal and Turbo Basic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 04, 2021, 12:40:07 PM

I've been thinking about vaccine hesitancy, it is a problem here.
Virtually no one gets Covid so no one is dying.
There hasn't been much vaccination yet but there has been a couple of blood clot demises.
Who calls it the jab? we do, UK does I think.
A major campaign to popularise vaccination is needed.

This is a jabiru

(https://worldbeyond.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c940e53ef0120a90a8b68970b-800wi)

Jabie Jabiru, all I have to do is kit her out with a bandoleer full of syringes.
This could be my chance to make it big, to become as rich as Bruce.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2021, 01:02:18 PM

electricity.

when it rains, my tailights short out and blow the fuse. when its dry theyre fine. hard to troubleshoot.

rained hard yesterday, and today before dawn the lights didnt work. i said, trailer or tractor? so i unhooked the electrical pigtail from tbe trailer, replaced the fuse, and turned on the lights.

they were fine. aha, i said, its the trailer. so i turned the lights off plugged in the pigtail, and turned em on again, waiting for the fuse to blow.

excrpt it didnt, and the lights are working fine. so i still dont know what it is.

this old truck is full of quirks. theres a slow leak in one of the drive tires sp i have to pump it back up every week or so. the air horn lanyard broke so i have a piece of baling wire stuck in there to make it go, because the city horn doesnt work at all. lights on the dash go out but come back when i tap on em. the AI camera on tbe windshield keeps getting unstuck and hangs down, then my company calls to ask why the AI says im tailgatng my dashboard

but everything i need to work to make money works, and i go home next first day for a week

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2021, 03:13:25 PM

Have one of your kids spray the truck or trailer down with a hose while you wait for the fuse to blow. Do it in sections and you can narrow down the problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2021, 03:35:25 PM

in a better world that would work, but my road is too narrow to turn the trailer arpund and get back out. the only way to do it is to turn around at a Y about a quarter mile off and back down the road. so i park tbe trailer about 20 miles away and just bobtail to the house. still, if its the tractor that will do it, so ill give it a try

i saturated the pigtail connections with WD40 on top of the dielectric grease i.put in the other day snd its srill working . . .

rain forecast for this afternoon, so maybe ill see. fuses are expensive. $3.50 for a box of 10 and theres a single 30 A fuse in each one. cant park at any auto parts places

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 05, 2021, 12:39:12 PM

We are watching the Britannia TV series, you can be Brutus Green
Two guys have consumed some substance and are having a deep and meaningful discussion.
Grumble, grumble alright, I'll be the believer, do we get to have some substance? No.

I've been in this legion a while now
Been all over Egypt, Trieste, Gaul, now here
On my travels I've noticed something

Oh ye, what's that

All those places, everywhere you go the gods are different

Expand

I mean they have different names different numbers of arms, eyes heads, sometimes they're elephants, sometimes nightingales, trees, virgins. I've been thinking how can that be, how can the gods over here be different to the gods over there?

You've lost me

We have gods for everything right?
Swords

Volcanus

Shields

Cerepus

Exactly, helmet, pillow, tinder box, soap
We have Pino, god of the boot, when I put my boot on I say a pray to Pino so all day long the boot stays on, the leather doesn't fray, the buckle doesn't snap

I do the same, every morning every night

Exactly, so we have Pino, god of the boot

All hail to him

The Egyptians, they didn't know who Pino was, they didn't even have a god or goddess of the boot, but they had boots, and the Celts have boots but I bet they don't know who Pino is
And now this is my point, why is Pino only interested in our boots?

Boots are important, and we give thanks to Pino and our boots don't fall apart,

Brutus

So we say a pray to him and he keeps our boots ship shape, I mean look at them, my boots look great, and they're really comfy right now

You're missing the point, the Egyptians have Horus, the god of war, a falcon headed man with a red and white crown, we have Mars. Now all it would take for me to believe in Horus, to worship Horus rather than Mars is to be born in Egypt. I instantly think Mars is bollocks, and even if he isn't bollocks he's nowhere as powerful and amazing a Horus.
Don't you see, everywhere we go it's different

I think I know what you mean

Good, now if we think Horus is bollocks and they think Mars is bollocks, maybe both are bollocks, maybe it's all bollocks, maybe my boot is just my boot and if it breaks it's not because I've offended Pino, it's just my boot broke and that's all

Of course there's Pino, there's always been Pino

But what if there hasn't

There's always been Cerepus

But what if there hasn't?

Stop now

Jupiter I slayed my best friend, I took a blade and severed his head from his body, send a thunderbolt and strike me dead, do it now for Brutus to behold

(some time spent looking upward fearfully)

Wo

Do you see?

I want you to stop talking
Stop talking, don't say another word

We're alone Brutus, we, are alone

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2021, 12:46:35 AM

I've been feeling really down lately. I don't know if it's depression of just momentary sadness, but I feel like I can't tell anybody other than the four walls of my room. I don't know why. I don't see mental illnesses as weaknesses or character flaws by any means...but it's like I'm not allowed to feel anything other than happy? I don't want to burden my mother, for instance, with what's going on inside my head.

These past few days have been spent doing little more than watching videos on Youtube. I don't feel like doing anything else. I can't sleep when I'm tired and can't stay awake when I have to. It's all rather fucked up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2021, 01:50:42 AM

Go and get some exercise! You will thank me tomorrow. Reminds me of a story.

Psychologist talks on the phone with a near suicidal depressive patient, and advises him to go swimming for exercise, to help with his depression. Hangs up, and then panics and calls him up and asks if he can swim! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 10, 2021, 07:58:43 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 05, 2021, 12:39:12 PM
We are watching the Britannia TV series, you can be Brutus Green
Two guys have consumed some substance and are having a deep and meaningful discussion.
Grumble, grumble alright, I'll be the believer, do we get to have some substance? No.

I've been in this legion a while now
Been all over Egypt, Trieste, Gaul, now here
On my travels I've noticed something

Oh ye, what's that

All those places, everywhere you go the gods are different

Expand

I mean they have different names different numbers of arms, eyes heads, sometimes they're elephants, sometimes nightingales, trees, virgins. I've been thinking how can that be, how can the gods over here be different to the gods over there?

You've lost me

We have gods for everything right?
Swords

Volcanus

Shields

Cerepus

Exactly, helmet, pillow, tinder box, soap
We have Pino, god of the boot, when I put my boot on I say a pray to Pino so all day long the boot stays on, the leather doesn't fray, the buckle doesn't snap

I do the same, every morning every night

Exactly, so we have Pino, god of the boot

All hail to him

The Egyptians, they didn't know who Pino was, they didn't even have a god or goddess of the boot, but they had boots, and the Celts have boots but I bet they don't know who Pino is
And now this is my point, why is Pino only interested in our boots?

Boots are important, and we give thanks to Pino and our boots don't fall apart,

Brutus

So we say a pray to him and he keeps our boots ship shape, I mean look at them, my boots look great, and they're really comfy right now

You're missing the point, the Egyptians have Horus, the god of war, a falcon headed man with a red and white crown, we have Mars. Now all it would take for me to believe in Horus, to worship Horus rather than Mars is to be born in Egypt. I instantly think Mars is bollocks, and even if he isn't bollocks he's nowhere as powerful and amazing a Horus.
Don't you see, everywhere we go it's different

I think I know what you mean

Good, now if we think Horus is bollocks and they think Mars is bollocks, maybe both are bollocks, maybe it's all bollocks, maybe my boot is just my boot and if it breaks it's not because I've offended Pino, it's just my boot broke and that's all

Of course there's Pino, there's always been Pino

But what if there hasn't

There's always been Cerepus

But what if there hasn't?

Stop now

Jupiter I slayed my best friend, I took a blade and severed his head from his body, send a thunderbolt and strike me dead, do it now for Brutus to behold

(some time spent looking upward fearfully)

Wo

Do you see?

I want you to stop talking
Stop talking, don't say another word

We're alone Brutus, we, are alone

Brilliant. :bravo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2021, 05:12:18 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2021, 01:50:42 AM
Go and get some exercise! You will thank me tomorrow. Reminds me of a story.

Can't hurt. ;D I've been trying to walk at least an hour and a half almost everyday. It's all I have the time and energy for.

QuotePsychologist talks on the phone with a near suicidal depressive patient, and advises him to go swimming for exercise, to help with his depression. Hangs up, and then panics and calls him up and asks if he can swim! ;D

Hehe! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 10, 2021, 07:41:41 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2021, 01:50:42 AM
Go and get some exercise! You will thank me tomorrow. Reminds me of a story.

Psychologist talks on the phone with a near suicidal depressive patient, and advises him to go swimming for exercise, to help with his depression. Hangs up, and then panics and calls him up and asks if he can swim! ;D

I walk at least six miles a day, I work out every week day, I drink plenty of water, I have a great relationship with my girlfriend, I have a healthy relationship with friends and family, I have a great job that challenges me, I read books, I have fun and creative hobbies... I still have depression and feel down from time to time.

I can't tell you how many times I've received advice like this and can't stress enough how little it works. I feel a little to very sad from time to time for no reason at all. There is no external cause for it, and there are no external solutions. Took me a lot longer than is rational to come to the conclusion that me feeling really shitty isn't the result of me not doing "10 easy tricks to cure depression" and it's a real condition. Turns out, mental illnesses don't have simple solutions. Who knew?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2021, 12:46:35 AM
I've been feeling really down lately. I don't know if it's depression of just momentary sadness, but I feel like I can't tell anybody other than the four walls of my room. I don't know why. I don't see mental illnesses as weaknesses or character flaws by any means...but it's like I'm not allowed to feel anything other than happy? I don't want to burden my mother, for instance, with what's going on inside my head.

These past few days have been spent doing little more than watching videos on Youtube. I don't feel like doing anything else. I can't sleep when I'm tired and can't stay awake when I have to. It's all rather fucked up.

I hope the advice helps. I hope that it's temporary. But also, I hope you don't feel worse if trying it doesn't help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Randy on May 11, 2021, 05:06:54 AM

Quote from: Davin on May 10, 2021, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2021, 01:50:42 AM
Go and get some exercise! You will thank me tomorrow. Reminds me of a story.

Psychologist talks on the phone with a near suicidal depressive patient, and advises him to go swimming for exercise, to help with his depression. Hangs up, and then panics and calls him up and asks if he can swim! ;D
I walk at least six miles a day, I work out every week day, I drink plenty of water, I have a great relationship with my girlfriend, I have a healthy relationship with friends and family, I have a great job that challenges me, I read books, I have fun and creative hobbies... I still have depression and feel down from time to time.

I can't tell you how many times I've received advice like this and can't stress enough how little it works. I feel a little to very sad from time to time for no reason at all. There is no external cause for it, and there are no external solutions. Took me a lot longer than is rational to come to the conclusion that me feeling really shitty isn't the result of me not doing "10 easy tricks to cure depression" and it's a real condition. Turns out, mental illnesses don't have simple solutions. Who knew?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2021, 12:46:35 AM
I've been feeling really down lately. I don't know if it's depression of just momentary sadness, but I feel like I can't tell anybody other than the four walls of my room. I don't know why. I don't see mental illnesses as weaknesses or character flaws by any means...but it's like I'm not allowed to feel anything other than happy? I don't want to burden my mother, for instance, with what's going on inside my head.

These past few days have been spent doing little more than watching videos on Youtube. I don't feel like doing anything else. I can't sleep when I'm tired and can't stay awake when I have to. It's all rather fucked up.
I hope the advice helps. I hope that it's temporary. But also, I hope you don't feel worse if trying it doesn't help.

I've been suffering from clinical depression probably throughout my life but finally saw a doctor about it. I was less shy afterward and less nervous in crowds. I don't know why I waited so long. I'm on maintenance drugs for it for the most part. It doesn't remove depression that has a basis behind it (like watching my father die) but it does remove the irrational fear of socializing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 12, 2021, 08:37:40 AM

I hear you guys, I hear you.
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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 12, 2021, 04:37:32 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 12, 2021, 08:37:40 AM
I hear you guys, I hear you.
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:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on May 12, 2021, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: Randy on May 11, 2021, 05:06:54 AM
Quote from: Davin on May 10, 2021, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2021, 01:50:42 AM
Go and get some exercise! You will thank me tomorrow. Reminds me of a story.

Psychologist talks on the phone with a near suicidal depressive patient, and advises him to go swimming for exercise, to help with his depression. Hangs up, and then panics and calls him up and asks if he can swim! ;D
I walk at least six miles a day, I work out every week day, I drink plenty of water, I have a great relationship with my girlfriend, I have a healthy relationship with friends and family, I have a great job that challenges me, I read books, I have fun and creative hobbies... I still have depression and feel down from time to time.

I can't tell you how many times I've received advice like this and can't stress enough how little it works. I feel a little to very sad from time to time for no reason at all. There is no external cause for it, and there are no external solutions. Took me a lot longer than is rational to come to the conclusion that me feeling really shitty isn't the result of me not doing "10 easy tricks to cure depression" and it's a real condition. Turns out, mental illnesses don't have simple solutions. Who knew?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2021, 12:46:35 AM
I've been feeling really down lately. I don't know if it's depression of just momentary sadness, but I feel like I can't tell anybody other than the four walls of my room. I don't know why. I don't see mental illnesses as weaknesses or character flaws by any means...but it's like I'm not allowed to feel anything other than happy? I don't want to burden my mother, for instance, with what's going on inside my head.

These past few days have been spent doing little more than watching videos on Youtube. I don't feel like doing anything else. I can't sleep when I'm tired and can't stay awake when I have to. It's all rather fucked up.
I hope the advice helps. I hope that it's temporary. But also, I hope you don't feel worse if trying it doesn't help.
I've been suffering from clinical depression probably throughout my life but finally saw a doctor about it. I was less shy afterward and less nervous in crowds. I don't know why I waited so long. I'm on maintenance drugs for it for the most part. It doesn't remove depression that has a basis behind it (like watching my father die) but it does remove the irrational fear of socializing.

Depression comes in many flavors.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 12, 2021, 06:11:09 PM

Red car interiors, what gives? Same goes for that primer Grey exterior that is so popular.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2021, 06:18:59 PM

Quote from: No one on May 12, 2021, 06:11:09 PM
Red car interiors, what gives? Same goes for that primer Grey exterior that is so popular.

Red interiors I can get. But 'undercoat grey' just looks unfinished to me.

Three years ago Red Bull used a matt rather than gloss finish on their cars. Something to do with laminar flow. Some car makers copied the finish. Aesthetic opinion :puke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2021, 08:22:39 PM

We are conditioned to admire shiny things, just like a crow. How/why we developed a preference for shiny things may or may not matter.

Matte finish helps reduce the thickness of the boundry layer of air passing over a surface. Matte finish also has a measurably favorable effect on sail boat bottoms but the influence is very small. The degree of roughness of the matte finish has to be miniscule. A surface created by 400 grit sandpaper is barely smooth enough. The whole deal is off if there are any undulations in the surface. True even if the undulations are extremely small. FI cars are aerodynamically dirty because of exposed wheels even though massive efforts to reduce aero drag on the other components are practiced.

I suspect that Tank already knows more about this stuff than I do. That is because of his family relationship with an F1 engineer.

are the norm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 12, 2021, 11:48:38 PM

not just shiny. crows love colors too

years ago we had a pet crow that fell out of nest in the eucalyptus one windy day. we raised it and it ran around in the house. it would gather up the colored plastic build-em toy pieces the kids had and hide them in little hoards under things. when it got a nice piece it would sometimes sneak up on one of the sleeping mastiffs and jam the little toy under the dog's butt, which would wake the dog up with hilarious results as the bird ran away

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2021, 08:23:15 AM

The UK is lifting many restrictions today. Slight differences in England, Wales and Scotland. Much more mixing allowed in larger groups. Can eat in restaurants!

But the Indian variant is showing up and it appears to be more infectious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 18, 2021, 10:33:29 AM

I'm off to school

Good-oh, hey wait a minute, what's that?

That's my religious knife, can't be religious without my religious knife.

No, you can't take your religious knife to school any more. A fourteen year old kid stabbed a 16 year old kid (who was no doubt just minding his own business) yesterday. No more religious knives in schools.

Oh that's so discriminatory! I'm going.

Don't forget your sacred weed and pipe for little lunch.

ye, ye ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 26, 2021, 03:27:39 PM

I enjoyed the super blood moon, took some pics, probably rubbish.
I bottled 60ish 750ml bottles of stout for Aug 2022
Started the same amount of dark ale for May 2022

IT Crowd is decades ago but you can still be the office hero by suggesting to turn it off and on again.
Maybe it applies to relationships too?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 26, 2021, 06:27:49 PM

I thought that the "Blood Moon" was going to be tonight. It was cloudy last night, so it looks like I missed out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 26, 2021, 10:49:03 PM

i didnt see it yrsterday but watched it set at sunrise this morning. i was surprised because where it set was where i have been assuming south for the last few dsys, parked alongside the river.

i always forget that the ohio river here around here flows south only on the average. lots of places it flows due west, and it tripped me up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2021, 08:42:32 AM

HAF died so Asmo had to reboot from a 3 day old backup. Where have we seen that happen before?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 02, 2021, 03:36:06 PM

So, we've been resurrected?

After 3 days?

Does this entitle me to tax exemption?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2021, 05:29:32 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 02, 2021, 08:42:32 AM
HAF died so Asmo had to reboot from a 3 day old backup. Where have we seen that happen before?

I wondered what happened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 04, 2021, 09:14:16 PM

as usual i am concerned about my children's literary education.

i have bought my introverted reclusive number two daughter a copy of pirsigs zen and the art of motorcycle mainentance.

the number two advenurous son gets peter freuchens book of the eskimos.

the number three thoughtful son gets peter freuchens book of the seven seas.

used hardbacks, all of them, ancient books.

if i'd had more money when they were younger i would have gotten them all wyetss illustrated bounty trilogy, stevensons david balfour and the earlier ones, and maybe cooper's mohicans. wyeth was magnificent

(https://humanitiesusa.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/nc-wyeth-last-of-the-mohicans-picture.jpg)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rJFKFbJpxF4%2FURBm2bgo49I%2FAAAAAAAAE6E%2FEU8KrJLCLIw%2Fs1600%2FWyeth%2BKidnapped%2Bcover%2Billustration.JPG&hash=ecbeffaeb85d80ca1a351d628f01687eddf417ac)

(https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/image121.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2021, 08:50:07 AM

The Melting Pot.
:felix:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot)

QuoteThe melting pot is a monocultural metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" with a common culture; an alternative being a homogeneous society becoming more heterogeneous through the influx of foreign elements with different cultural backgrounds, possessing the potential to create disharmony within the previous culture. Historically, it is often used to describe the cultural integration of immigrants to the United States.[1]

QuoteIn the early 20th century, the meaning of the recently popularized concept of the melting pot was subject to ongoing debate which centered on the issue of immigration. The debate surrounding the concept of the melting pot centered on how immigration impacted American society and on how immigrants should be approached. The melting pot was equated with either the acculturation or the total assimilation of European immigrants, and the debate centered on the differences between these two ways of approaching immigration: "Was the idea to melt down the immigrants and then pour the resulting, formless liquid into the preexisting cultural and social molds modeled on Anglo-Protestants like Henry Ford and Woodrow Wilson, or was the idea instead that everyone, Mayflower descendants and Sicilians, Ashkenazi and Slovaks, would act chemically upon each other so that all would be changed, and a new compound would emerge?"[14]

QuoteThe newly popularized concept of the melting pot was frequently equated with "Americanization", meaning cultural assimilation, by many "old stock" Americans. In Henry Ford's Ford English School (established in 1914), the graduation ceremony for immigrant employees involved symbolically stepping off an immigrant ship and passing through the melting pot, entering at one end in costumes designating their nationality and emerging at the other end in identical suits and waving American flags.[25][26]

(https://media.tenor.com/images/3f30c6f9eaf9d64eb65700e8c74c8ee7/tenor.gif)

I'm more into a salad bowl idea.

QuoteThe "salad bowl" metaphor is a different view describing that immigrants who come to America combine their cultures with others, but still retain their own cultural identity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 21, 2021, 07:16:27 AM

Resistance is futile. :maskwink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2021, 06:30:57 PM

Ultimately, America is supposed to be bound together by the ideas of liberty and equality, not cultural uniformity. Hopefully, we can eventually live up to that ideal. We are now more of a mixture than a compound.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM

my clutch is making noises that i dont understand

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2021, 09:13:53 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
my clutch is making noises that i dont understand

Maybe it's learning a new language.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 22, 2021, 03:45:12 AM

shit it just took me 8 hours sitting next to the dancefloor to get a n empty box on my truck.

shut down for lightning all that time

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2021, 11:55:31 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2021, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
my clutch is making noises that i dont understand

Maybe it's learning a new language.

Maybe you're just clutching at straws.
Maybe somehow some straw got into Billy's transmission :o :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2021, 12:15:07 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 20, 2021, 08:50:07 AM
The Melting Pot.
:felix:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot)

QuoteThe melting pot is a monocultural metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" with a common culture; an alternative being a homogeneous society becoming more heterogeneous through the influx of foreign elements with different cultural backgrounds, possessing the potential to create disharmony within the previous culture. Historically, it is often used to describe the cultural integration of immigrants to the United States.[1]

I'm more into a salad bowl idea.

QuoteThe "salad bowl" metaphor is a different view describing that immigrants who come to America combine their cultures with others, but still retain their own cultural identity.

But, but Mags it was a hippie dream!
It seems you're rejecting a recipe for a get along scene

QuoteTake a pinch of white man
Wrap him up in black skin
Add a touch of blue blood
And a little bitty bit of red Indian boy
Oh like a Curly Latin kinkies
Oh Lordy, Lordy, mixed with yellow Chinkees, yeah
You know you lump it all together
And you got a recipe for a get along scene
Oh what a beautiful dream
If it could only come true, you know, you know

I've thought of that song in recent years, how thinking has diverged.
It's a shame I think, I could definitely do with a bit more melanin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on June 23, 2021, 12:24:07 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
my clutch is making noises that i dont understand

How do you know it's the clutch?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 23, 2021, 03:42:12 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on June 23, 2021, 12:24:07 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 21, 2021, 08:57:45 PM
my clutch is making noises that i dont understand

How do you know it's the clutch?

i don't. i cant figure it out. its a groaning rumble that occurs when disengage the clutch, sometimes. it will persist after i engage a gear and engage the clucth, but i can make it go away if i depress the clutch pedal again, shift into neutral, back into gear and re-engage the clutch.

its not a throwout bearing becaue its intermittent, and doesnt shriek like they do. its not related to rpm, because when it happens i can throttle up or down and th epitch and the volume doesnt change. the gearshift lever doesn't torque under load, so its not a bad side motor mount. i thought it might be a spring in the clutch disc that was out of place, but there's no shriek and the noise continues even with the clutch reengaged.

im wondering if theres a linkage misalignment that allows something to rest against the bell housing and transmit sympathetic vibrations.

it ccurs when shifting into the bttom trhee gears. i wondered whetherit was a nose bearing on the transmission input shaft, but its not always there.

so i dunno.

i brought it back and turned it over to my my bosses. one of them is a professional diese machanic, so he can do that and also the HVAC blower that died yesterday.

this tractor is maybe 23 years old, so little stuff is weird all the time. but ive been living in it for four months now, and this is the first issue that merits a serious lookover so far.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 23, 2021, 05:44:11 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2021, 12:15:07 PM
...

QuoteTake a pinch of white man
Wrap him up in black skin
Add a touch of blue blood
And a little bitty bit of red Indian boy
Oh like a Curly Latin kinkies
Oh Lordy, Lordy, mixed with yellow Chinkees, yeah
You know you lump it all together
And you got a recipe for a get along scene
Oh what a beautiful dream
If it could only come true, you know, you know

...

They tried, but you guys didn't like it either...
(https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/_71CczY9L-zD6iavqs3J5_nzEzU=/800x802/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YHJ63MXXBZQI64WDTWBXKUFSAU.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 23, 2021, 05:53:00 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 21, 2021, 07:16:27 AM
Resistance is futile. :maskwink:

(https://acegif.com/wp-content/uploads/surprised-amazed-shocked-66.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 23, 2021, 06:06:56 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 21, 2021, 06:30:57 PM
Ultimately, America is supposed to be bound together by the ideas of liberty and equality, not cultural uniformity. Hopefully, we can eventually live up to that ideal. We are now more of a mixture than a compound.

(https://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Ken-Jeong-I%E2%80%99ll-allow-it.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2021, 01:15:01 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 23, 2021, 05:44:11 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2021, 12:15:07 PM
...

QuoteTake a pinch of white man
Wrap him up in black skin
Add a touch of blue blood
And a little bitty bit of red Indian boy
Oh like a Curly Latin kinkies
Oh Lordy, Lordy, mixed with yellow Chinkees, yeah
You know you lump it all together
And you got a recipe for a get along scene
Oh what a beautiful dream
If it could only come true, you know, you know

...

They tried, but you guys didn't like it either...
(https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/_71CczY9L-zD6iavqs3J5_nzEzU=/800x802/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YHJ63MXXBZQI64WDTWBXKUFSAU.jpg)

You guys? have you seen some similar guys somewhere? Where?
I did look but gave up long ago.
I think you were right to, we don't need them.
I don't dislike The Village People
No, neither do I.

Oh that's lovely! she's found her people.
It's unlikely to last though.
You're probably right, I'm glad I've got you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2021, 02:02:46 PM

This is a lovely story, I love loves that last.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/conversations/kyle-mewburn-transition-transwoman-growing-up-transgender/13393152 (https://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/conversations/kyle-mewburn-transition-transwoman-growing-up-transgender/13393152)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 24, 2021, 01:51:54 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2021, 01:15:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 23, 2021, 05:44:11 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2021, 12:15:07 PM
...

QuoteTake a pinch of white man
Wrap him up in black skin
Add a touch of blue blood
And a little bitty bit of red Indian boy
Oh like a Curly Latin kinkies
Oh Lordy, Lordy, mixed with yellow Chinkees, yeah
You know you lump it all together
And you got a recipe for a get along scene
Oh what a beautiful dream
If it could only come true, you know, you know

...

They tried, but you guys didn't like it either...
(https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/_71CczY9L-zD6iavqs3J5_nzEzU=/800x802/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YHJ63MXXBZQI64WDTWBXKUFSAU.jpg)

You guys? have you seen some similar guys somewhere? Where?
I did look but gave up long ago.
I think you were right to, we don't need them.
I don't dislike The Village People
No, neither do I.

Oh that's lovely! she's found her people.
It's unlikely to last though.
You're probably right, I'm glad I've got you.

I'm not sure which color I should respond to. :lol:
I do agree with the, green little man,
"It's unlikely to last though."
:sad sigh:

Anyways...

There is an alternative to The Melting Pot and The Salad Bowl... :grin:
"Lunchables".

Quote"Lunchables"

was featured by Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A. on "The Wørd" segment of "The Colbert Report"
For all wørds featured, click here, for Wikiality.com's dictionary, click here.

Lunchables (noun)

1. a word that descibes the American immigrant experience much more accurately than Melting Pot or Salad Bowl; the patriotic division of America into individual sanitary compartments of like minded citizens.

:deadpan:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 24, 2021, 04:49:33 AM

Apart from the feathers on his head, one component of that salad looks quite edible.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 24, 2021, 07:02:59 AM

Is this salad tossed?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 24, 2021, 08:47:12 AM

Quote from: No one on June 24, 2021, 07:02:59 AM
Is this salad tossed?

:sidesmile:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 04:45:44 AM

My brother was in a terrible accident today. He rolled his truck four times. Broken neck, broken back, broken sternum, and broken ribs. Every airbag deployed except his.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 09, 2021, 04:55:01 AM

That is terrible. I am truly sorry to hear that. It is a very long road to recovery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 09, 2021, 05:14:20 AM

Damn, it sounds like that was a near thing. I hope things go well for him in healing up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 09, 2021, 05:44:31 AM

That was a terrible accident. I wish him well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 09, 2021, 05:58:09 AM

That is bad news, I hope that he recovers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 09, 2021, 01:24:34 PM

damn. hows the spinal cord?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2021, 02:03:30 PM

Sorry to hear this. Can he move and feel his extremities?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 09, 2021, 02:19:51 PM

Yikes! I really hope he comes out of it OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 09, 2021, 02:35:18 PM

Sorry to hear about your brother JJ...I wish him a speedy recovery.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 06:57:25 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2021, 02:03:30 PM
Sorry to hear this. Can he move and feel his extremities?

He can. They hope to move him from the hospital to inpatient physical therapy within a week. He'll be there for several months at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 09, 2021, 08:47:00 PM

well that is Good News

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 16, 2021, 01:43:24 PM

Horrible floods in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. The massive flooding that hit western Germany has killed at least 103 people and wiped out several houses. https://www.dw.com/en/death-toll-climbs-in-western-germany-flooding-live-updates/a-58284256

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 16, 2021, 03:01:22 PM

Wow, what a mess! Those poor people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 17, 2021, 05:49:40 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 16, 2021, 03:01:22 PM
Wow, what a mess! Those poor people.

The devastation is enormous. Thousands of people are still missing. I fear that we'll see more of these freak weather conditions in the future, caused by climate changes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 18, 2021, 04:35:10 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 06:57:25 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2021, 02:03:30 PM
Sorry to hear this. Can he move and feel his extremities?

He can. They hope to move him from the hospital to inpatient physical therapy within a week. He'll be there for several months at least.

How has he been progressing over the week?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 18, 2021, 04:29:02 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on July 18, 2021, 04:35:10 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 06:57:25 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2021, 02:03:30 PM
Sorry to hear this. Can he move and feel his extremities?

He can. They hope to move him from the hospital to inpatient physical therapy within a week. He'll be there for several months at least.

How has he been progressing over the week?

He did great the first day. Now he's slowed down a lot and I think is very low about poor progress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2021, 05:26:11 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 04:45:44 AM
My brother was in a terrible accident today. He rolled his truck four times. Broken neck, broken back, broken sternum, and broken ribs. Every airbag deployed except his.

Horrifying! I've only just seen this. What news?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2021, 05:31:36 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 04:45:44 AM
My brother was in a terrible accident today. He rolled his truck four times. Broken neck, broken back, broken sternum, and broken ribs. Every airbag deployed except his.

Quote from: jumbojak on July 18, 2021, 04:29:02 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 18, 2021, 04:35:10 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 09, 2021, 06:57:25 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 09, 2021, 02:03:30 PM
Sorry to hear this. Can he move and feel his extremities?

He can. They hope to move him from the hospital to inpatient physical therapy within a week. He'll be there for several months at least.

How has he been progressing over the week?

He did great the first day. Now he's slowed down a lot and I think is very low about poor progress.

:sshocked: Wow, that is indeed a terrible accident! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery (even if it takes a little longer than initially expected)!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 19, 2021, 11:23:24 PM

It looks like they're going to kick him out on Friday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 20, 2021, 02:33:27 PM

QuoteI Just Want to See His Face
The Rolling Stones

That's all right, that's all right, that's all right
Sometimes you feel like trouble, sometimes you feel down
Let this music relax your mind, let the music relax your mind
Stand up and be counted, can't get a witness
Sometimes you need somebody, if you have somebody to love
Sometimes you ain't got nobody and you want somebody to love
Then you don't want to walk and talk about Jesus
You just want to see His face
You don't want to walk and talk about Jesus
You just want to see His face
You just want to see His face
You just want to see His face
You just want to see His face
You just want to see His face

That sounds like a believer doesn't want to think about Jesus cause they've got a guy they'd rather think about.

Atheist teenage me interpreted the song as don't want talk about Jesus, just show your face Jesus, but of course he won't, because he isn't.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Just_Want_to_See_His_Face

Someone says in the Youtube comments they found god through this song
Were they being facetious?
You'd think they must be but who can tell?
The beliefs of believers are often bizarre.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 20, 2021, 05:55:21 PM

The term "legally blind" signifies that some are illegally blind. How does that work?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 20, 2021, 07:35:30 PM

Quote from: No one on July 20, 2021, 05:55:21 PM
The term "legally blind" signifies that some are illegally blind. How does that work?

You have to go to a school for the blind, graduate, get a diploma, pass a state exam, and receive a license to be legally blind. It's like practicing law. Then you can have the blind leading the blind, as well as defending them, and it's sanctioned by the state.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 20, 2021, 08:36:26 PM

i dunno

i am legally male.

what would be my circumstances were i illegally male?

is the alternative legally female?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 20, 2021, 10:36:26 PM

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)this guy:
The term "legally blind" signifies that some are illegally blind. How does that work?

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Ecurb eht eciuj:
You have to go to a school for the blind, graduate, get a diploma, pass a state exam, and receive a license to be legally blind. It's like practicing law. Then you can have the blind leading the blind, as well as defending them, and it's sanctioned by the state.

The state of disarray?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 20, 2021, 11:54:16 PM

Quote from: No one on July 20, 2021, 10:36:26 PM
(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)this guy:
The term "legally blind" signifies that some are illegally blind. How does that work?

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)Ecurb eht eciuj:
You have to go to a school for the blind, graduate, get a diploma, pass a state exam, and receive a license to be legally blind. It's like practicing law. Then you can have the blind leading the blind, as well as defending them, and it's sanctioned by the state.

The state of disarray?

Sure, any state will do. Of course, each state has it's own requirements for legal blindness. The state of ignorance is the easiest to get licensed in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 21, 2021, 05:22:53 AM

:this:

Ecurb is a sage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 21, 2021, 09:54:52 AM

Anyone can be, it just takes thyme.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2021, 05:28:20 PM

I see you know your onions!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 21, 2021, 06:18:41 PM

Hmmm. I don't think rosemary can be sage - she just can't cut the mustard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 21, 2021, 06:37:55 PM

I'm guessing this is a something she doesn't relish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 21, 2021, 06:57:37 PM

It's gong to take me some time to ketchup to your puns, guys.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 21, 2021, 06:59:45 PM

You never sausage a thing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on July 22, 2021, 12:44:46 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2021, 11:23:24 PM
It looks like they're going to kick him out on Friday.

This is good, yes?
Is someone gonna continue to take care of him at home?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 22, 2021, 01:07:41 AM

Right! I'm hoping that this means the breakage wasn't too bad. As opposed to sending him home to die, or convalesce for years. My youngest brother fell and broke his back many years ago. When he went to the ER, they wanted to hospitalize him. He didn't manage to graduate High School, so didn't understand what the word "fracture" meant. ::) I do know a guy who fell out of a tree and broke his back, but only needed a brace. He was back at work after falling out of a tree, and he was in his 60s. We always seem to expect quad- or paraplegia with broken backs, but some people manage to escape that. I hope your brother is one of them, JJ. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 22, 2021, 12:47:17 PM

The key is whether the spinal cord was damaged. If it is damaged in the initial injury or by subsequent swelling or infection, you have problems. Otherwise, it's just a matter of the bones healing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2021, 02:59:39 AM

How is your brother doing, jj?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 27, 2021, 04:44:22 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 27, 2021, 02:59:39 AM
How is your brother doing, jj?

I was about to ask JJ as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 27, 2021, 04:45:06 AM

My mind and eyes are on Tom Daley.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 27, 2021, 03:58:32 PM

Hannah Hourly is a favorite of mine!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2021, 09:56:17 PM

My pup Joy is going to be spayed tomorrow. I'm a little worried...Anaesthesia can be a little treacherous at times.

(https://i.imgur.com/DLDCxob.jpg)

Here she is on a bed my grandmother made for her. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 03, 2021, 12:21:10 AM

i think she ll be fine.

she ll be a bit tender for a dsy or two tho

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2021, 08:50:54 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 03, 2021, 12:21:10 AM
i think she ll be fine.

she ll be a bit tender for a dsy or two tho

She's restless from the pain, which I imagine to be a lot. :( I gave her some pain medication so she could lie down on her bed and rest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 03, 2021, 09:51:47 PM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2021, 08:50:54 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 03, 2021, 12:21:10 AM
i think she ll be fine.

she ll be a bit tender for a dsy or two tho

She's restless from the pain, which I imagine to be a lot. :( I gave her some pain medication so she could lie down on her bed and rest.

Awww. :(
Poor thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2021, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 03, 2021, 09:51:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 03, 2021, 08:50:54 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 03, 2021, 12:21:10 AM
i think she ll be fine.

she ll be a bit tender for a dsy or two tho

She's restless from the pain, which I imagine to be a lot. :( I gave her some pain medication so she could lie down on her bed and rest.
Awww. :(
Poor thing.

Yeah :(

Today's she's much better though. She even tried to get me to throw the ball for her (fetch is her favourite game). But obviously, I wouldn't. We don't want her stitches to come undone. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/wIVtkNa.jpg)

I just have one thing to say though: never go to the pet store when feeling extremely guilty for having put your pet through a major surgery unless you want to spend a lot of money on treats. :deadpan: A lot of money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 05, 2021, 01:39:19 AM

If you have the time, I think that gentle hugs are better. :smilenod: I took our spaniel mix to the vet yesterday for a pre-dental cleaning checkup. I gave her the prescribed tranquilizer dose before we went, but she still screamed when the vet touched her. (should have seen her, last time!) :'( I managed to soothe her enough to have the vet do some checking out. She's a really smart and sensitive dog who has obviously seen some abuse in her past. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 05, 2021, 06:16:11 AM

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2021, 11:04:03 PM
...

I just have one thing to say though: never go to the pet store when feeling extremely guilty for having put your pet through a major surgery unless you want to spend a lot of money on treats. :deadpan: A lot of money.

:notes:
Got it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 06, 2021, 10:12:08 PM

She looks like a sweet puppy. Get well soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on August 07, 2021, 02:19:13 AM

Jumbojak, is your brother doing OK?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 07, 2021, 05:44:00 PM

He's doing well. Up and moving. He has the neck brace still but he's getting along nicely.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 07, 2021, 07:02:22 PM

v good

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 07, 2021, 07:20:16 PM

Indeed. Broken backs are the stuff of a downward spiral in one's life. It's good to see that that isn't necessarily the case, anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2021, 08:49:53 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 07, 2021, 05:44:00 PM
He's doing well. Up and moving. He has the neck brace still but he's getting along nicely.

That is great to hear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on August 08, 2021, 05:45:37 AM

Really good to hear. I hope his recovery continues to go well. I'm so sorry your family is dealing with this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 01, 2021, 04:06:49 PM

There's a Dentist who lives in my neighborhood who I've known, and have been seeing for years. Recently he was arrested as part of of a major drug bust. He was charged with selling illegal narcotics.

Which just goes to show you never know about folks, like who knew?

Like I said I've been going to him for years, and I had no idea he was a dentist.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 01, 2021, 04:48:14 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 01, 2021, 04:06:49 PM
There's a Dentist who lives in my neighborhood who I've known, and have been seeing for years. Recently he was arrested as part of of a major drug bust. He was charged with selling illegal narcotics.

Which just goes to show you never know about folks, like who knew?

Like I said I've been going to him for years, and I had no idea he was a dentist.

I like that one. :thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 01, 2021, 07:18:17 PM

:lol:
That's a good one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 02, 2021, 02:52:57 PM

Did you know...It takes 7seconds for food to pass from the mouth to the stomach. A human hair can hold up to 3kgs. The length of a human penis is 3 times the length of the thumb. The femur is as hard a concrete. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's. Women also blink twice as fast as men do. We use 300 muscles in our body just to maintain our balance when we stand.
Women have already finished reading this message.

The men are still staring at their thumbs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 02, 2021, 05:08:50 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 02, 2021, 02:52:57 PM
Did you know...It takes 7seconds for food to pass from the mouth to the stomach. A human hair can hold up to 3kgs. The length of a human penis is 3 times the length of the thumb. The femur is as hard a concrete. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's. Women also blink twice as fast as men do. We use 300 muscles in our body just to maintain our balance when we stand.
Women have already finished reading this message.

The men are still staring at their thumbs.

I only have two thumbs, so I don't know how to get a third one involved. I guess guys that are "all thumbs" are better at measuring in this situation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 03, 2021, 08:06:24 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 02, 2021, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 02, 2021, 02:52:57 PM
Did you know...It takes 7seconds for food to pass from the mouth to the stomach. A human hair can hold up to 3kgs. The length of a human penis is 3 times the length of the thumb. The femur is as hard a concrete. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's. Women also blink twice as fast as men do. We use 300 muscles in our body just to maintain our balance when we stand.
Women have already finished reading this message.

The men are still staring at their thumbs.

I only have two thumbs, so I don't know how to get a third one involved. I guess guys that are "all thumbs" are better at measuring in this situation.

I used both thumbs, and my big toe!

P.S.

By the way my thumbs are similar in size to Uma Thurman's in the movie, "Even Cowgirls Get the Blue". Just to give you some perspective....I know huge, amirite!? :thumbsup:

(https://i.imgur.com/RYkAiGf.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 08, 2021, 03:49:25 PM

I try not use cunt as a slur.
Right thinkers would know why.
Yet sometimes I feel myself forming the syllables.
What else is there?

You fucking trump
Don't be a trump
Ye trump, what are you going to do?

I think all the cunts in that could be replaced with trumps, it's doable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 08, 2021, 04:32:35 PM

My preferred word for that individual is "chump". :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 08, 2021, 04:51:45 PM

Is it wrong to hope that a longhorn relentlessly rams greg abbott is his shithole, then steps on his head?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 08, 2021, 06:23:23 PM

Yes. The steer shouldn't have to get feces on his horn.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 08, 2021, 06:34:03 PM

I meant the other shithole, the one he talks out of.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 13, 2021, 03:19:43 PM

Back when I was in High School I was quite active in our drama club, and had various parts in our school plays...so imagine how happy I was to hear that my nephew had gotten a part in his school play this year!

Nephew: Tio Bruno I got a part in our school play!
Me: That's awesome Tavito! I'm very proud of you, and I hope I can see the performance. What part did you get?
Nephew: They are going to live stream it, so I'll send you a link, and thanks!!
Nephew: I got the part of a man who has been married for 25 years.
Me: Very cool, maybe next time you'll get a speaking part!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 13, 2021, 03:35:01 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 13, 2021, 03:19:43 PM
Back when I was in High School I was quite active in our drama club, and had various parts in our school plays...so imagine how happy I was to hear that my nephew had gotten a part in his school play this year!

Nephew: Tio Bruno I got a part in our school play!
Me: That's awesome Tavito! I'm very proud of you, and I hope I can see the performance. What part did you get?
Nephew: They are going to live stream it, so I'll send you a link, and thanks!!
Nephew: I got the part of a man who has been married for 25 years.
Me: Very cool, maybe next time you'll get a speaking part!

;D This should go in the jokes thread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 17, 2021, 05:21:09 AM

My favourite aunt died last week. I can't attend the funeral today, due to Covid restrictions :'(. Luckily I can watch the funeral ceremony online.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 17, 2021, 07:11:55 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on September 17, 2021, 05:21:09 AM
My favourite aunt died last week. I can't attend the funeral today, due to Covid restrictions :'(. Luckily I can watch the funeral ceremony online.

I'm sorry for your loss, Tom62.
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 17, 2021, 11:23:55 AM

My sympathies, Tom62.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 17, 2021, 12:00:50 PM

The passing of a loved one is devastating.
It lays a dark and heavy cloud across the heart.
My sincerest sympathies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 17, 2021, 01:01:23 PM

Sorry to see this, Tom. It's got to be some sort of distressing, on top of the loss, that you can't even be there in person.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 17, 2021, 02:03:15 PM

Commiserations

Our parent's generation falls away and we become the old.
I hear young voices on the radio, but the owners aren't young.
The young have a different sound now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 17, 2021, 03:01:08 PM

ouch

sorry to hear about that

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 17, 2021, 03:03:55 PM

Thanks!

The ceremony just ended 5 minutes ago. It was very touching with beautiful speeches and without religion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 17, 2021, 03:32:46 PM

Sorry for your loss Tom...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on September 18, 2021, 06:28:10 AM

So sorry about your aunt, Tom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 18, 2021, 08:36:00 AM

Did anybody see this tonight?
Jupiter, the moon, and Saturn...Wow! :tellmemore:

(https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/WEBvic21_Sep18evCORRECTED-768x493.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2021, 09:51:52 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on September 17, 2021, 05:21:09 AM
My favourite aunt died last week. I can't attend the funeral today, due to Covid restrictions :'(. Luckily I can watch the funeral ceremony online.

That's a shame.

'Zoom' funerals are odd.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 19, 2021, 01:13:17 AM

Sorry to hear about your aunt, Tom62. It's never easy losing dear people. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 19, 2021, 07:59:12 AM

What does a funeral ceremony in your country looks like? If I compare the ones I've been to in the Netherlands with the ones in Germany there are a couple of differences. The Dutch ceremonies are far less formal (jeans, sneakers etc. are allowed) and most ceremonies are non religious. The speeches made contains anecdotes, humour and it is even allowed to include mild criticism. This is unheard of in Germany where people dress up in black, a priest performs the ceremony and where critical notes are not allowed. Humour is also frowned upon. In the Netherlands it is also common to show photos of the deceased person and play their favourite music between the speeches.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2021, 12:58:46 PM

It's very variable depending on the faith or not of the person. Spike Milligan is famous for asking for a particular piece of music at his funeral. A couple of bars into the tune and his friend Harry Secombe shouted at the top of his voice 'You bastard!' because he knew that Spike had used that piece because he knew Harry hated it with a passion! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 19, 2021, 04:28:06 PM

It's a fabulous day here in southeast Michigan. Sunny, about 72F,...plus there is a gentle, slight breeze. I've been sitting outside on the patio, enjoying my coffee (3rd cup). Had to do a little work/work, but nothing serious, so I've been reading for a while.

I decided to fill our bird feeders, and as I was out in the front I started chatting with one of my neighbors, and she asked me if I had any plans for the fall, and it took me a short bit to realize she was referring to Autumn, and not the fall of civilization.

Either way I don't really have any set plans yet.

8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 19, 2021, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 19, 2021, 12:58:46 PM
It's very variable depending on the faith or not of the person. Spike Milligan is famous for asking for a particular piece of music at his funeral. A couple of bars into the tune and his friend Harry Secombe shouted at the top of his voice 'You bastard!' because he knew that Spike had used that piece because he knew Harry hated it with a passion! :D

the fact that you know who harry secombe is shows that you are a dinosaur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfbY2VITqxo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 21, 2021, 02:34:38 PM

There was a meeting held in our house this past weekend to discuss an annoying and weird roommate, and I'm kind of bummed they didn't invite me. :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on September 21, 2021, 04:27:39 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 21, 2021, 02:34:38 PM
There was a meeting held in our house this past weekend to discuss an annoying and weird roommate, and I'm kind of bummed they didn't invite me. :'(

(https://c.tenor.com/BdQQB0BJdZ8AAAAM/whatever-james-franco.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on September 21, 2021, 04:39:57 PM

In actuality Bruno,
They all really like you, and were drawing up arrangements on what happens to the vanquished after the battle royale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 21, 2021, 07:35:10 PM

I'm set to compete in the American Grappling Federation Championship in Virginia Beach early next month. I don't think I have ever been so perpetually tired as I have been these last few weeks and I'm not sure if I'll recover enough to be the least bit competitive.

Yesterday I worked takedowns at the gym and then rolled for thirty minutes straight. That's fairly normal as a workload but my god, it sucked the life out of me. I left the gym a shaking mess and have to do it all over tomorrow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 22, 2021, 12:40:55 AM

grappling?

you throw steel hooks over other peoples boats and then pull on the rope?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2021, 01:24:06 AM

It's like wrestling but instead of pins your ultimate aim is a submission either through strangulation of your opponent or a joint lock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 29, 2021, 12:46:34 PM

Despite whatever wave we're up to now, sharks are still more successful than Covids around here.

There's a new technique; if someone's had their leg bit.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-24/anu-shark-bite-new-life-saving-technique-fist-in-groin-area/100488934 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-24/anu-shark-bite-new-life-saving-technique-fist-in-groin-area/100488934)

(https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/c51934302fe4066237e1cc764f30c4f9?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=3307&cropW=2480&xPos=0&yPos=101&width=862&height=1149)

The last guy had his arm bitten off and bled out so this wouldn't have helped.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 29, 2021, 10:23:40 PM

If shark attacks are that common a tourniquet seems like basic beach gear. Even if the bite is high near the groin a water bottle under the tourniquet is very effective.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2021, 10:25:35 PM

Bits?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on September 29, 2021, 10:36:37 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2021, 10:25:35 PM
Bits?

Twigs and berries, gonads, naughty bits, lady parts, dangly bits, crotch, groin, meat and veg, privy parts, loins, vulva, nuts, pudenda, stones, testes, testicles, vulva, private parts, reproductive organs, sexual organs...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2021, 11:46:23 PM

Thanks. New use to me. I usually think of DC5's "Bits and Pieces" song, which now takes on an entirely new meaning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 30, 2021, 04:05:28 AM

Quote from: Davin on September 29, 2021, 10:36:37 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 29, 2021, 10:25:35 PM
Bits?
Twigs and berries, gonads, naughty bits, lady parts, dangly bits, crotch, groin, meat and veg, privy parts, loins, vulva, nuts, pudenda, stones, testes, testicles, vulva, private parts, reproductive organs, sexual organs...

Lunch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 30, 2021, 04:22:10 AM

:lol: Works no matter one's preference!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 30, 2021, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 30, 2021, 04:22:10 AM
:lol: Works no matter one's preference!

:evilgrin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 30, 2021, 10:48:29 AM

nebraska

was pretty clearyesterday

(https://i.imgur.com/sgwkVAM.jpg)

900 miles to get here from ohio with a load of wood pellets, 850 miles back to mchigan with steel coils.

up at 0330 this morning in tne rain, but had to pull off and stop after oly a half an hour with the lightning howling over the radio and the wipers running in second place on the windshield now im waiting on an offramp forfirst light, so i can get moving again.

ive got 13.5 hours left to work today, but i aint moving from here until i can see the road

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 30, 2021, 10:54:36 AM

and a nother thing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2021, 12:34:56 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 29, 2021, 10:23:40 PM
If shark attacks are that common a tourniquet seems like basic beach gear. Even if the bite is high near the groin a water bottle under the tourniquet is very effective.

Shark attacks aren't common, a few fatal attacks may happen in the area encompassed by Bruno's map each year. Covid got someone returning from a cruise back at the start, since then none. So sharks are more deadly than Covid around here.

(https://i.imgur.com/4prvrPh.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 30, 2021, 01:31:41 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2021, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 29, 2021, 10:23:40 PM
If shark attacks are that common a tourniquet seems like basic beach gear. Even if the bite is high near the groin a water bottle under the tourniquet is very effective.

Shark attacks aren't common, a few fatal attacks may happen in the area encompassed by Bruno's map each year. Covid got someone returning from a cruise back at the start, since then none. So sharks are more deadly than Covid around here.

(https://i.imgur.com/4prvrPh.jpg)

Is it true that most people get attacked by sharks in three feet of water about ten feet from the beach?
And that... and that before people started to swim for recreation - I mean before sharks knew what they were missing - that a lot of these attacks weren't reported?
Now a shark that... that... that swims alone, a rogue...he keeps swimmin' around in a place where the feeding is good until the food supply is gone, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2021, 03:03:31 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 30, 2021, 01:31:41 PM
Is it true that most people get attacked by sharks in three feet of water about ten feet from the beach?
And that... and that before people started to swim for recreation - I mean before sharks knew what they were missing - that a lot of these attacks weren't reported?
Now a shark that... that... that swims alone, a rogue...he keeps swimmin' around in a place where the feeding is good until the food supply is gone, right?

I apologise, my first reaction was "of course not," sharks, around here at least take surfers out the back where the waves form. Or sometimes serious swimmers who trust too much in statistics. What the trump is Burno smoking?

I was so slow, but I did eventually catch the reference, the sea/The Holy See, your post is so obviously addressing the Fourth Council of Constantinople, :en route: :thumbsup:

QuoteWith the coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III in 800, his new title as Patricius Romanorum, and the handing over of the keys to the Tomb of Saint Peter, the papacy had acquired a new protector in the West. This freed the pontiffs to some degree from the power of the emperor in Constantinople, but it also led to a schism, because the emperors and patriarchs of Constantinople interpreted themselves as the true descendants of the Roman Empire dating back to the beginnings of the Church.[11] Pope Nicholas I had refused to recognize Patriarch Photios I of Constantinople, who in turn had attacked the pope as a heretic, because he put ham on his sandwiches one Friday, which really pissed off the Holy Spirit who emanated a report to God the Father and the Son. The council condemned Photius, who questioned the legality of the papal delegates presiding over the council, and ended the schism.[12] The council met in ten sessions from October 869 to February 870 and issued 27 canons.

It's so obvious, I don't know why I didn't see it right away, probably dementia of some sort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 30, 2021, 11:55:29 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on September 30, 2021, 10:48:29 AM
nebraska

was pretty clearyesterday

(https://i.imgur.com/sgwkVAM.jpg)

900 miles to get here from ohio with a load of wood pellets, 850 miles back to mchigan with steel coils.

up at 0330 this morning in tne rain, but had to pull off and stop after oly a half an hour with the lightning howling over the radio and the wipers running in second place on the windshield now im waiting on an offramp forfirst light, so i can get moving again.

ive got 13.5 hours left to work today, but i aint moving from here until i can see the road

Billy, that photo tells more than a quick glance can reveal. The Horizon line is almost straight, the road has some odd wiggles in it, the vegetation is green in the near right side, A huge amount of land has been stripped, presumably the crops have been harvested, Not many trees in that large area.............What the hell? Much of Kansas has no trees at all.....That whole scene is going to be covered with white in only a few weeks.. Fascinating picture when studied at length.

Please post more pictures in other parts of the country.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 01, 2021, 05:09:23 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 30, 2021, 03:03:31 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 30, 2021, 01:31:41 PM
Is it true that most people get attacked by sharks in three feet of water about ten feet from the beach?
And that... and that before people started to swim for recreation - I mean before sharks knew what they were missing - that a lot of these attacks weren't reported?
Now a shark that... that... that swims alone, a rogue...he keeps swimmin' around in a place where the feeding is good until the food supply is gone, right?

I apologise, my first reaction was "of course not," sharks, around here at least take surfers out the back where the waves form. Or sometimes serious swimmers who trust too much in statistics. What the trump is Burno smoking?

I was so slow, but I did eventually catch the reference, the sea/The Holy See, your post is so obviously addressing the Fourth Council of Constantinople, :en route: :thumbsup:

QuoteWith the coronation of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III in 800, his new title as Patricius Romanorum, and the handing over of the keys to the Tomb of Saint Peter, the papacy had acquired a new protector in the West. This freed the pontiffs to some degree from the power of the emperor in Constantinople, but it also led to a schism, because the emperors and patriarchs of Constantinople interpreted themselves as the true descendants of the Roman Empire dating back to the beginnings of the Church.[11] Pope Nicholas I had refused to recognize Patriarch Photios I of Constantinople, who in turn had attacked the pope as a heretic, because he put ham on his sandwiches one Friday, which really pissed off the Holy Spirit who emanated a report to God the Father and the Son. The council condemned Photius, who questioned the legality of the papal delegates presiding over the council, and ended the schism.[12] The council met in ten sessions from October 869 to February 870 and issued 27 canons.

It's so obvious, I don't know why I didn't see it right away, probably dementia of some sort.

Perhaps, thou did not yet have enough coffee, and that is why thy didn't get my reference? :offtobed:

I just watched the movie Jaws last weekend. Hadn't seen it in years. It's really a fantastic movie.
I saw it when it first came out in 75'. Went to the theatre with my Dad and one of my sisters, I was only 10 years old. The theatre was so full that I had to sit by myself as we couldn't find three seats together. It's the last film I ever saw that actually gave me nightmares, I woke up that night screaming, as I was dreaming my bed was floating in the ocean and the giant shark was swimming under my bed (I used to have horrible nightmares as a child)

That first time I saw the movie, I was simply engrossed by the fear of the shark...but as I got older and rewatched, I began to appreciate what a truly fantastic movie it really was, as well as appreciate the wonderful characters and actors in the movie.
Robert Shaw as Quint was superb, especially the scene when he retells the story of the Annapolis...one of my all time favorite movie scenes.
Of course the Mayor, portrayed so well by Murray Hamilton is really a perfect analogy to current American Conservatives, as he cares more about making money from tourism, than he does scientific experts whose advice go against his pocketbook and his ideology. No different than the way Trump reacted to Covid, or other Republicans respond to things like global warming.

Anyway it's a great movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 02, 2021, 12:56:30 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 30, 2021, 11:55:29 PM
Please post more pictures in other parts of the country.

ive mostly been in the great plains lately, western ohio, indiana, illinois, iowa, and nebraska. although i was in georgia, kentucky, and tennessee last week. geaorgia was spectacular. what a unique culture once you get out in the boondocks

today is friday, and early this morning i dropped off a load of slinkies from nebraska at a pickle plant in michigan-- detroit, bruno-- and then picked up a 41,000 pound steel coil to take to south carolina on monday. lots of different geography comiong up, so ill tak esome photos

youre right about the plains, though. beautiful place in th espring, when the flowers go insane and the twisters walk the prairie. but in th ewinter its wooly mammoth country and i don't like it at all.

i was driving through central michigan today on the wooded flatlands, and suddenly i was in the middle of small rolling hills. i said, whats this, terminal moraines? and started looking for rock piles out in the fields, which is what farmers up there do with all the boulders the glaciers dropped when they last ran through. but there werent any, and then i saw that the hills were all overgrown dunes of clean sand. i don't know anything about michigan except that it was a paleozoic depositional basin that the glaciers ground flat, so i cant say what the sand was. ill have to look itup

anywy, pictures to come

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 03, 2021, 07:14:52 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on September 18, 2021, 08:36:00 AM
Did anybody see this tonight?
Jupiter, the moon, and Saturn...Wow! :tellmemore:

(https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/WEBvic21_Sep18evCORRECTED-768x493.jpg)

It was a beautiful show, and now the Moon is a wonderful waning crescent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 04, 2021, 09:13:31 AM

Quote from: Recusant on October 03, 2021, 07:14:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 18, 2021, 08:36:00 AM
Did anybody see this tonight?
Jupiter, the moon, and Saturn...Wow! :tellmemore:

(https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/WEBvic21_Sep18evCORRECTED-768x493.jpg)

It was a beautiful show, and now the Moon is a wonderful waning crescent.

(https://skyandtelescope.org/wp-content/uploads/Moon-Venus-Oct-9-10-2021.jpg)

QuoteThe crescent Moon pairs beautifully with dazzling Venus during October.
Sky & Telescope

Wow! Venus.
So bright.
:tellmemore:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 04, 2021, 08:01:19 PM

I'm in London. I can't see shit. I'm used to going outside and seeing it all. So, I have to compensate by drinking whiskey and ale. Poor me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 06, 2021, 10:38:09 PM

I lost today, but it doesn't mean I have to like it...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 07, 2021, 01:34:23 AM

so when you go out of bounds you have to restart in the same posi tion as where uou were?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on October 07, 2021, 01:46:31 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 07, 2021, 01:34:23 AM
so when you go out of bounds you have to restart in the same posi tion as where uou were?

Yes, you restart where you were.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 07, 2021, 09:07:08 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on October 06, 2021, 10:38:09 PM
I lost today, but it doesn't mean I have to like it...

Never mind, I'm betting on you taking that guy out in the jelly round.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 11, 2021, 11:58:16 PM

Did anyone see the Fury-Wilder fight? I just saw the highlights, but man, I would hate to be hit by either one of those guys. That was a slugfest for the ages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2021, 09:12:02 AM

I'm with you there. I'll watch from the safe side of the ropes!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 13, 2021, 11:04:37 AM

I'm worried about Shatner going into space, so often when he does the Earth is threatened with destruction. What form will it take this time?

You ask valid questions, I'm concerned for the expendable passengers on his flight, I haven't seen any character development, are they as concerned for their safety as they should be?

Ye, I wonder who/what he is he going to try to have sex with.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 13, 2021, 12:49:58 PM

and the fistfight.

no matter how sophisticated the problem, captain kirk must have a fist fight before the last commercials

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 13, 2021, 02:50:59 PM

He is just going where many men and women have gone before. He has been demoted from the captain of the Enterprise, more powerful than the entire armed forces of current civilization, to a passenger on an 11 minute flight. The only thing more demeaning would be if he shits himself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2021, 04:31:54 PM

He did not shit himself apparently.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 13, 2021, 04:39:25 PM

Well, good for him. It is actually pretty impressive for a 90 year-old. He had to be able to climb 7 flights of stairs in 90 seconds. That is actually pretty good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 13, 2021, 05:56:00 PM

I sometimes wish I could be more like my Grandfather. I mean he was in his 90's, and still didn't need glasses...he just drank straight out of the bottle.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 13, 2021, 06:48:50 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 13, 2021, 05:56:00 PM
I sometimes wish I could be more like my Grandfather. I mean he was in his 90's, and still didn't need glasses...he just drank straight out of the bottle.

That's my kind of Grandpa!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2021, 06:53:00 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 13, 2021, 06:48:50 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 13, 2021, 05:56:00 PM
I sometimes wish I could be more like my Grandfather. I mean he was in his 90's, and still didn't need glasses...he just drank straight out of the bottle.

That's my kind of Grandpa!!

Are you that sort of Grandpa?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 13, 2021, 11:36:04 PM

how many Gs does it take to this? its about 9 to reac orbit, but i asdume this was just a high altitude ballistic tbing.

where did he come down?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2021, 12:13:14 AM

Man-rated launches generally run 3G max. That 9G acceleration is for electronic equipment type launches.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 14, 2021, 02:44:39 AM

3G would make my butt lose its pucker, if you will pardonthe expression

i was surprised it came back down soclose. essentially straight up and straight down.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 14, 2021, 03:46:15 AM

The controls used these days are many orders of magnitude faster and more powerful than what was used when we were kids. In the space biz previously, processers were miniscule, and tortuously flogged to achieve mission goals. They had to be rigorously tested for radiation hardness and resistance against single-event upsets which could simply sabotage the mission, from just a single cosmic ray. Check it out on wiki. It's just crazy how stringent the requirements were...and still are.

Also, if you were to put accelerometers on your truck, you'd find that hard roads are delivering above 3G loads to your anal sphincter, already. Long haul trucking (and motorcycle riding, btw) is a good way to get a bad set of hemorrhoids. I got mine from lifting stupid big weights like engine short blocks (~325 pounds) unassisted into the bed of a truck from the ground, and installing transmissions (~180 pounds, on my back, again, alone) without the benefit of a jack. I was one intense, independent cuss, in those days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 14, 2021, 12:10:21 PM

so 3Gs is really possible under ordinary life? that would make me the eqivalent of 600 pounds momentarily. pardon me again, but why dont i shit myself?

well i mean more frequently than i do now, i guess

is it just because of the brief nature of the accelleration?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 14, 2021, 02:08:16 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 13, 2021, 06:53:00 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 13, 2021, 06:48:50 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 13, 2021, 05:56:00 PM
I sometimes wish I could be more like my Grandfather. I mean he was in his 90's, and still didn't need glasses...he just drank straight out of the bottle.

That's my kind of Grandpa!!

Are you that sort of Grandpa?

Sometimes (he said, sheepishly.)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 14, 2021, 02:09:28 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 13, 2021, 11:36:04 PM
how many Gs does it take to this? its about 9 to reac orbit, but i asdume this was just a high altitude ballistic tbing.

where did he come down?

It is my understanding that he went up and came down in far west Texas, near Van Horn, on Bezos' family ranch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2021, 04:43:39 PM

My son and daughter in law have just got a dog. It's a Golden Doodle and should eventually weight about 20lb. It is called Panko and is 8 weeks old in this picture.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/5268/5CBBOD.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/6610/RYqLu0.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 15, 2021, 09:50:12 PM

OMG,...how cute is dat pupply! :dance:

I love Doodles,...always wanted to get a GorillaDoodle!!

:jumps:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 15, 2021, 10:39:26 PM

Adorable! The puppy is cute, too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 16, 2021, 07:39:09 PM

Very cute puppy!

It is a perfect day here in central Texas. 70 degrees, clear skies, not much wind. First fall day we have had. Every now and then in October or April we have these days - I will enjoy while I can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2021, 02:20:56 PM

Been out litter pick in the local area. An 'action' shot!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3129/tfEP9P.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 17, 2021, 04:25:04 PM

Nice!! Good job on keeping things clean and green.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2021, 04:26:29 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 17, 2021, 04:25:04 PM
Nice!! Good job on keeping things clean and green.

Yes. And exercise too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 18, 2021, 07:03:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 17, 2021, 02:20:56 PM
Been out litter pick in the local area. An 'action' shot!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3129/tfEP9P.jpg)

So did you get into some kind of trouble Tank, and the judge sentenced you to community service, or did you volunteer for this?

(I believe you volunteered of course, cuz' your a good man, and care about the planet, but Mags is saying you probably got into trouble :P)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 18, 2021, 07:58:08 PM

He would have orange stripes if he were in trouble. Unless green is the new orange.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2021, 08:15:11 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 18, 2021, 07:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 17, 2021, 02:20:56 PM
Been out litter pick in the local area. An 'action' shot!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3129/tfEP9P.jpg)

So did you get into some kind of trouble Tank, and the judge sentenced you to community service, or did you volunteer for this?

(I believe you volunteered of course, cuz' your a good man, and care about the planet, but Mags is saying you probably got into trouble :P)

I volunteer for this. It was an odd coincidence that I got a new iPhone in April when I also started noticing the purple 'Litter Free Leeds' rubbish bags popping up around my area. The new iPhone had a step counter. This combination worked as I'm now fitter than I have been in the last 15 years 'ish. I always had a desk job and this really is about as different as it could be. My legs, arms and shoulders have bulked up and my belly reduced. So it's all good.

I'm a member of the 'Austhorpe Wombles' (https://www.facebook.com/groups/938462243343700) on Facebook.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2021, 08:23:15 PM

Sometimes you get unexpected rewards.

On Sunday
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2462/mEQtO7.jpg)

Today
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8006/NPlrJ7.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 18, 2021, 11:02:20 PM

san miguel is a good beer, but ill never get used to seeing it in anything but those brown stubby bottles it used tocome in

https://images.app.goo.gl/HhxV4Z6KyNTmNFzN7

cant make an image app3ar

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 19, 2021, 02:45:09 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 18, 2021, 07:03:46 PM
...

So did you get into some kind of trouble Tank, and the judge sentenced you to community service, or did you volunteer for this?

(I believe you volunteered of course, cuz' your a good man, and care about the planet, but Mags is saying you probably got into trouble :P)

(https://c.tenor.com/wcMw8TW7zKAAAAAM/tommy-wiseau-the-room.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2021, 10:45:24 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on October 19, 2021, 02:45:09 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 18, 2021, 07:03:46 PM
...

So did you get into some kind of trouble Tank, and the judge sentenced you to community service, or did you volunteer for this?

(I believe you volunteered of course, cuz' your a good man, and care about the planet, but Mags is saying you probably got into trouble :P)

(https://c.tenor.com/wcMw8TW7zKAAAAAM/tommy-wiseau-the-room.gif)

I know you didn't :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 20, 2021, 12:22:54 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 18, 2021, 08:23:15 PM
Sometimes you get unexpected rewards.

On Sunday
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2462/mEQtO7.jpg)

Today
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8006/NPlrJ7.jpg)

I would keep the wrench, but I don't think I could drink or eat anything I found on the side of the rode even if the bottle appears to be intact and not tampered with...too many crazies out there!

(The partial germaphobe that I am is cringing even at the thought of it)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2021, 11:14:48 AM

A good wash and very close examination of the seals. Plus a good fizz when it's opened and I'm ok.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 20, 2021, 01:40:52 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 20, 2021, 12:22:54 AM
I would keep the wrench, but I don't think I could drink or eat anything I found on the side of the rode even if the bottle appears to be intact and not tampered with...too many crazies out there!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 20, 2021, 07:39:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 20, 2021, 11:14:48 AM
A good wash and very close examination of the seals. Plus a good fizz when it's opened and I'm ok.

You're a better man than me, I couldn't do it...once years ago, back when I still drank I was at my local pub, and the bartender who I knew quite well brought me over a beer. She said she just poured it for a guy, but he suddenly had to leave, and do I want it free of charge, not to mention it was my favorite on tap. I told her no thank you, but she was insisting I take it, and she even assured me that the bloke hadn't drank out if it, but I still didn't want it.
She realized I was a bit of a germaphobe, which she found amusing, and told me if I drank it, she would give me another one on the house as well, and I still refused.

After that whenever I came in she would fuck around with my head, once she brought me over a glass with lipstick, and grime all over it, filled with beer,...just to watch my reaction. :puke:

Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 20, 2021, 01:40:52 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 20, 2021, 12:22:54 AM
I would keep the wrench, but I don't think I could drink or eat anything I found on the side of the rode even if the bottle appears to be intact and not tampered with...too many crazies out there!

That's fitting!! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 21, 2021, 12:49:59 AM

i recall a newspaper article in the telegraph? that reported that 20 percent of the clean glassware in london pubs contained measurable traces of human feces

1971

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 21, 2021, 02:30:49 PM

Of course. That is why the beer is warm.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 21, 2021, 02:40:32 PM

The measuring of measurable traces has surely come along since 71, as I'm sure the measurable traces have.
Is there now anywhere on earth a surface that doesn't have measurable traces of human faeces?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 21, 2021, 03:31:18 PM

There sure is a lot of in the USA political scene - greater than 90%.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 23, 2021, 08:28:52 PM

Out litter picking again with 3 other Wombles. 11 bags of rubbish plus some tyres, large plastic containers and a pallet. St Crispacket, the patron saint of litter pickers blessed me with 4 bottles of beer :)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/5307/gGlEgd.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8530/HIyUSc.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2021, 01:23:28 AM

You are blessed, my son.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 24, 2021, 03:54:52 AM

That is so commendable. But don't let all the beer destroy your new svelte physique.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 24, 2021, 04:14:30 AM

ive never heard of that stuff.

you must report back

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2021, 10:18:07 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 24, 2021, 04:14:30 AM
ive never heard of that stuff.

you must report back

Nice and smooth with a good flavour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2021, 10:19:01 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 24, 2021, 03:54:52 AM
That is so commendable. But don't let all the beer destroy your new svelte physique.

Well I haven't stopped drinking so this is just a different beer :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 26, 2021, 02:07:10 PM

Quote from: Tank on October 23, 2021, 08:28:52 PM
Out litter picking again with 3 other Wombles. 11 bags of rubbish plus some tyres, large plastic containers and a pallet. St Crispacket, the patron saint of litter pickers blessed me with 4 bottles of beer :)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8530/HIyUSc.jpg)

Nice work Tank, you folks picked up quite a bit of trash,...butt who the hell is dropping/loosing beers?

Seems so irresponsible, I mean they must not be serious drinkers at all. :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 26, 2021, 02:18:23 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on October 26, 2021, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 23, 2021, 08:28:52 PM
Out litter picking again with 3 other Wombles. 11 bags of rubbish plus some tyres, large plastic containers and a pallet. St Crispacket, the patron saint of litter pickers blessed me with 4 bottles of beer :)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8530/HIyUSc.jpg)

Nice work Tank, you folks picked up quite a bit of trash,...butt who the hell is dropping/loosing beers?

Seems so irresponsible, I mean they must not be serious drinkers at all. :o

I don't really get it either. Who spends their hard earned cash and throws away the booze?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 01, 2021, 02:41:09 AM

Today was Halloween here in the US, so tonight I dressed up as a Republican, stole all of the kids candy, and when they cried, I told them to get a job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 01, 2021, 10:29:16 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 01, 2021, 02:41:09 AM
Today was Halloween here in the US, so tonight I dressed up as a Republican, stole all of the kids candy, and when they cried, I told them to get a job.

You evil SOB!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 01, 2021, 12:33:46 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 01, 2021, 10:29:16 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 01, 2021, 02:41:09 AM
Today was Halloween here in the US, so tonight I dressed up as a Republican, stole all of the kids candy, and when they cried, I told them to get a job.

You evil SOB!

Hey, I was dressed up as a complete Republican, so that meant I was also pretending to be a good Christian, as Republicans pretend to do...so I also assisting in a small way to get the children to recognize the demonic elements of Halloween...remember Halloween has been hijacked by the devil :lynch:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 01, 2021, 06:28:03 PM

I took my kid trick-or-treating last night. Not many people outside collecting candy or giving it. :sadcheer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 01, 2021, 06:38:04 PM

The crowd was small in my neighborhood, as well. I gave out about half as much candy as I did last year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 01, 2021, 07:03:50 PM

I had only 4 kids show up at our door, and they were siblings...so that was it. One knock on the door the whole night!

These kids were lucky though, as it was getting late so I told them to just take as much as they wanted. The older kids were polite, and did grab a few more, but the youngest boy started grabbing handfuls...it was funny as his older brother sort of scolded him, and the little kid pointed at me and said, "The old guy said to take as much as we wanted"!
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 01, 2021, 10:46:41 PM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 02, 2021, 12:06:32 AM

about 20 kids showed up at my door last night. All were most polite and not greedy. I was pleased with their civilized behavior.

The church across the street, the one that I do not care for, was having a Trick or Trunk event.... Hundreds of kids, Carnival rides, and all that sort of stuff. Fortunately my porch light is not easily visible from the event across the street. I had visions of having a gazillion church kids at my door, but it did not happen. (The preacher probably warned them against the murderously evil old zombie. ) Had they shown up, I would have given them whatever candy or other goodies that I had available until it was gone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 03, 2021, 05:17:30 AM

No kids arrived at our door this year. As far as I can remember the last time kids showed up for Halloween was 19 years ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 04, 2021, 07:05:36 PM

A man in Florida was rushed to a hospital via EMS, and admitted to the Emergency Ward. It was later discovered he had 25 toy horses in his rectum!

His condition is currently described as stable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 04, 2021, 07:48:28 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 04, 2021, 07:05:36 PM
A man in Florida was rushed to a hospital via EMS, and admitted to the Emergency Ward. It was later discovered he had 25 toy horses in his rectum!

His condition is currently described as stable.

Good enough to nick! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 04, 2021, 07:50:16 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 04, 2021, 07:05:36 PM
A man in Florida was rushed to a hospital via EMS, and admitted to the Emergency Ward. It was later discovered he had 25 toy horses in his rectum!

His condition is currently described as stable.

Sounds like horse shit to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 04, 2021, 08:57:08 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 04, 2021, 07:50:16 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 04, 2021, 07:05:36 PM
A man in Florida was rushed to a hospital via EMS, and admitted to the Emergency Ward. It was later discovered he had 25 toy horses in his rectum!

His condition is currently described as stable.

Sounds like horse shit to me.

I bet when the nurse told the doctor about it he/she said: "Tell him to hold his horses, I'll be right there."
:fingertap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on November 05, 2021, 02:42:29 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 04, 2021, 08:57:08 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 04, 2021, 07:50:16 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 04, 2021, 07:05:36 PM
A man in Florida was rushed to a hospital via EMS, and admitted to the Emergency Ward. It was later discovered he had 25 toy horses in his rectum!

His condition is currently described as stable.

Sounds like horse shit to me.

I bet when the nurse told the doctor about it he/she said: "Tell him to hold his horses, I'll be right there."
:fingertap:

^LOL

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 08, 2021, 12:46:43 AM

Women rightfully say that if men had to carry the fetus, then their attitudes could be different. In that case the pro Choice adherents would number much higher than they presently do. Maybe even for adherent Catholics.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 01:42:34 AM

I'll tell you straight up that I wouldn't have more than one child if I had to bear one, having observed the entire process three times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 08, 2021, 02:39:36 AM

lol

ive been there for five. all born at home.

my wife is one tough cookie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2021, 03:56:15 AM

You BMs are something else. :mb lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 04:05:45 AM

:query: Fugiza "BM"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 04:07:01 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

:notsure:

One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?

Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?
If you guessed this one is not like the others,
Then you're absolutely...right!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 04:28:14 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 04:07:01 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

:notsure:

One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?

Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?
If you guessed this one is not like the others,
Then you're absolutely...right!

:lol: If I had all those parts I would have been continuously ~~pregnant and~~ using birth control.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 04:32:55 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 04:28:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 04:07:01 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

:notsure:

One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?

Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?
If you guessed this one is not like the others,
Then you're absolutely...right!

:lol: If I had all those parts I would have been continuously ~~pregnant and~~ using birth control.

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2021, 05:20:38 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 04:05:45 AM
:query: Fugiza "BM"?

A BM is a baby maker.
:grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 08, 2021, 01:36:05 PM

lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 04:18:15 PM

^ :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 08, 2021, 11:22:33 PM

i do stuff that people consider dangerous. its not, really, or at least i dont think its very risky..

but i think this is distinctly dangerous

im trying to figure out the attraction. this guy is clearly an expert at precision flying. but why add the complication of certain death if anything goes wrong? the danger here is an unnecessary piece of the task-- it takes no more skill to fly through a two meter hole in solid rock than it does to fly through a two meter hole in a piece of paper. if the task was made more difficult in some way, and the danger was an unavoidable part of the escalation-- like in mountain climbing, or diving from a high cliff-- then it makes sense.

but this? i dont see it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2021, 11:34:50 PM

Not going to watch. I think he has a death wish. A bit of an up or downdraft, he's hamburger.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 09, 2021, 05:32:57 AM

A few lunatics are committed to do life threatening stuff to prove that they have big balls. Big balls are scaled in direct proportion to tiny brains. Flying with a wing suit is a near suicidal practice, but trying to fly through rocks is a whole other deal.

If this dude is looking for admiration from me, or other almost sane people, he ain't gonna get it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 08:40:01 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Is it Bruno? it looks like one of his pics.
But the baby isn't as hairy as I'd expect :-\
No,,, maybe the hair grows after birth :-\ :-\
Maybe Bruno has been cuckolded, and the baby isn't his :o
The baby in Bruno's belly isn't Bruno's? I'm confused.
Probably some marvel of modern medicine. :thoughtful:
Oh ye that'd be it, a marvel of modern medicine :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 01:15:25 PM

Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2021, 05:32:57 AM
A few lunatics are committed to do life threatening stuff to prove that they have big balls. Big balls are scaled in direct proportion to tiny brains. Flying with a wing suit is a near suicidal practice, but trying to fly through rocks is a whole other deal.

If this dude is looking for admiration from me, or other almost sane people, he ain't gonna get it.

I don't why they do it, I'd wish they didn't feel a need to, I would, if wishing had any effect at all.

When I was a boy I asked my dad, what's so wrong with suicide?

Well, you may have debts my lad, you just can't skip out and avoid your debts by offing yourself!

I didn't find my dad's answer or Green's interpretation compelling, I've always been solvent.

Some debts don't have to do with dollars.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2021, 02:13:37 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZzfOQKLl.png)

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Is it Bruno? it looks like one of his pics.
...

No, Bruno would've bragged about the size of his...uterus by now. ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 06:22:23 PM

Once again, the age-old question: why is the sewage system so close to the playground?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 09, 2021, 06:34:07 PM

Sounds like a design flaw.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2021, 08:11:04 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 06:22:23 PM
Once again, the age-old question: why is the sewage system so close to the playground?

God has a sick sense of humour?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 11:25:35 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2021, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 06:22:23 PM
Once again, the age-old question: why is the sewage system so close to the playground?

God has a sick sense of humour?

At least he didn't have us getting pregnant and having babies out our butts. Hallelujah!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 10, 2021, 05:26:35 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 11:25:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2021, 08:11:04 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 06:22:23 PM
Once again, the age-old question: why is the sewage system so close to the playground?

God has a sick sense of humour?

At least he didn't have us getting pregnant and having babies out our butts. Hallelujah!

Yes, well, bless him, who didn't have men getting pregnant and having babies out of their butts, forever and ever.
~Amen. :visit morpheus:

(https://i.imgflip.com/4/1vd700.jpg)
Well, there's my next Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2021, 10:42:39 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 09, 2021, 06:22:23 PM
Once again, the age-old question: why is the sewage system so close to the playground?

Quote from: No one on November 09, 2021, 06:34:07 PM
Sounds like a design flaw.

Oh come on, I've been reading your posts lusting for access to various anuses for fkn years.
Surely you're not going to claim it isn't all playground to you, aspirationally at least.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 10, 2021, 07:46:13 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2021, 02:13:37 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Is it Bruno? it looks like one of his pics.
...
No, Bruno would've bragged about the size of his...uterus by now. ::)

Nah,...if that was a picture of me you would need to enlarge the picture some to make out the penis. I have huge nuts, butt the rest of it is kinda small.

Nowhere near as small, and tiny as Crow's though. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 11, 2021, 06:32:18 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 10, 2021, 07:46:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2021, 02:13:37 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Is it Bruno? it looks like one of his pics.
...
No, Bruno would've bragged about the size of his...uterus by now. ::)

Nah,...if that was a picture of me you would need to enlarge the picture some to make out the penis. I have huge nuts, butt the rest of it is kinda small.

Nowhere near as small, and tiny as Crow's though. 8)

QuoteI have huge nuts

You have made this abundantly clear...Many, many times:
https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0 (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0)
Thank you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 11, 2021, 03:01:53 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 11, 2021, 06:32:18 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 10, 2021, 07:46:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2021, 02:13:37 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 09, 2021, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 08, 2021, 02:03:35 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 07, 2021, 07:17:37 PM

should we talk about this?

That poor baby is not coming out of the penis and the vagina and rectum are connected, so he/she will have to poop the baby out because he/she has no vulva!
Goddamit, even the baby is doing a facepalm!

Is it Bruno? it looks like one of his pics.
...
No, Bruno would've bragged about the size of his...uterus by now. ::)

Nah,...if that was a picture of me you would need to enlarge the picture some to make out the penis. I have huge nuts, butt the rest of it is kinda small.

Nowhere near as small, and tiny as Crow's though. 8)
QuoteI have huge nuts
You have made this abundantly clear...Many, many times:
https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0 (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=14228.0)
Thank you.

You are most welcome my friend, most welcome indeed!! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 11, 2021, 09:15:04 PM

Question:
(Not related to PB's huge...stuff.) ::)

Is Bitcoin a good investment?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2021, 09:20:17 PM

I asked my financial people about bit coin, and was told that it is unregulated, so they aren't even legally permitted to invest in it. Unregulated means you could lose it all in a heartbeat. I wouldn't buy into it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 11, 2021, 10:24:32 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2021, 09:20:17 PM
I asked my financial people about bit coin, and was told that it is unregulated, so they aren't even legally permitted to invest in it. Unregulated means you could lose it all in a heartbeat. I wouldn't buy into it.

And yet people still invest in it? But if you think about it, 401 K was "regulated?" and in 2008, a lot of us lost it all in a heartbeat. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2021, 10:33:04 PM

I would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin, but I'm conservative when it comes to investing. Depends on your level of risk-willingness. You feelin' lucky today?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 11, 2021, 10:41:17 PM

why do i dream about noam chompsky?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 11, 2021, 11:01:31 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 11, 2021, 10:33:04 PM
I would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin, but I'm conservative when it comes to investing. Depends on your level of risk-willingness. You feelin' lucky today?

Maybe. :grin:

An article I read said:
"401(k) funds took a beating in 2008 — and it could happen again."
I won't be trusting them, again. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me for being so trusting. :smileshake:

I guess it depends on where you are when it comes to retiring. I have a long way, so I guess I could gamble. If I lose it, I have time to replace it.
--As I did back in 2008. :sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 12, 2021, 01:36:11 AM

If you want to invest in a semi sensible way, then just use a broker/advisor/ fiduciary to buy into a mutual fund that has performed well over the years. There are several ways to invest with risk scales and reward scales. It should not be necessary to advise that those with least risk are traditionally the least profitable.

The most important part of investing is to go in for the long haul. Buy some amalgamated tutti fruit and forget about it for ten years or more. If you have had a decent bit of judgement and or luck, the stock will have appreciated and in some cases paid dividends which should be reinvested. That is called DRIP or Dividend Reinvestment Plan. See Intel, Johnson and Johnson and similar firms.

Disclaimer: I am risk averse in the extreme. I started saving in a piggy bank a long long time ago when I was paid 25 cents per hour. Losing thousands of dollars would have been devastating to me because if I had saved one penny per hour I would not have much to show for it. Result........I did not trust the market and failed to invest in a long term program. That was a damned poor decision on my part as it turns out.

I was doing pretty well in 1987...89 or whenever it was...and had some un needed funds. I let a slick broker persuade me to let him select a stock portfolio on my behalf. Yeah,.... OK. I gave him 5K. Wi thin two weeks we had an event that will forever be known as Black Friday. My 5K was now worth about a thousand dollars. It did not take long for me to realize that I had shit in my own hat. I let the investment rest without looking back. It took four years for the investment to regain its origoinal 5K value. Whew! I was relieved and cashed out, never to invest in the market again. Well damn! If I had left it alone it would now be worth about 25K. That's what is meant by staying in for the long term.

I am way too old to begin again. The funds that I have had in excess of what I needed was put into CDs and savings accounts. Sure enough the funds earned some money over time. I felt Good about my decision because the funds were guaranteed by the FDIC. I was making money with very little risk. Yeah but that was when interest rates were attractive. In the Jimmy Carter era, interest rates were as much as ten percent. Well now that has gone to hell in a handbasket. Most banks are offering something like one third of one percent interest. Meanwhile the inflation rate has gone apeshit. Interest income is not even close to inflation rate.

The bottom line is that I should have stayed , carefully invested, in market stocks and I would not have to worry about whether I might survive financially.

There I have bared my soul to my HAF friends. Do not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness. Do bet on the success, prosperity of good businesses like ....(fill in the blanks)....and stay in for the long haul.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 12, 2021, 02:36:36 AM

Investing in the stock market is for the long haul, and one must just ride the roller coaster. I don't remember how my 401(k) changed in '08; I was too busy busting my ass at work, working (literally) hundreds of hours of overtime per year. I was allowed to increase my donation to my 401(k) on a catch-up basis, by then. My wife talked me into talking to her parent's financial advisors in early '14. They got vetted by my wife's parents, over the course of 30 years, and have done very well by them. After I retired in October '14, my account dwindled by about 12% in the first couple of years. From there, it has rebounded and I have 50% more in that account than I did when I retired. One just can't push and pull money in that environment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2021, 09:18:28 AM

Only invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 02:00:24 PM

QuoteDo not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness.

QuoteI would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin.

QuoteIasked my financial people about bitcoin, and was told that it is unregulated.

QuoteOnly invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

No Bitcoin supporters.
--Got it. :notes:

Also, note to self: google Noam Chomsky. :bigspecs:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 12, 2021, 02:45:48 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 11, 2021, 10:41:17 PM
why do i dream about noam chompsky?

A close friend and fellow student was a huge Chomsky fan. I had to endure hours of his gushing about Chomsky's greatness, while I had other unmentionable things on my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 12, 2021, 08:10:35 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 02:00:24 PM
QuoteDo not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness.

QuoteI would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin.

QuoteIasked my financial people about bitcoin, and was told that it is unregulated.

QuoteOnly invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

No Bitcoin supporters.
--Got it. :notes:

QuoteCheck again on PB's huge...stuff.

Also, note to self: google Noam Chomsky. :bigspecs:

::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 12, 2021, 08:52:01 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 10:36:36 PM

^^^
I don't know...I detect a lot of sarcasm. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 10:39:35 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 12, 2021, 08:10:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 02:00:24 PM
QuoteDo not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness.

QuoteI would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin.

QuoteIasked my financial people about bitcoin, and was told that it is unregulated.

QuoteOnly invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

No Bitcoin supporters.
--Got it. :notes:

QuoteCheck again on PB's huge...stuff, to see if it's still...huge, or like bitcoin, it was a scam.
:P

Also, note to self: google Noam Chomsky. :bigspecs:

::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 13, 2021, 12:07:40 AM

I too detect a bit of sarcasm Mags.

I perceive that the speaker, in the vid, is not big on phony money. Our treasury department and/or stock market is certainly not bulletproof but I will be obliged to place my trust in them more than with some imaginary entity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 13, 2021, 12:08:39 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 10:36:36 PM
^^^
I don't know...I detect a lot of sarcasm. :notsure:

Well, it is from "Cracked". ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2021, 12:50:57 AM

i dont know much about noam chompsky except that he believed grammar was innate even in non humans. but i worked for a while as a companion animal to a chimpanzee named nim chimpsky who was once part of a study designed to test chompskys theories

iirc

the environment was so weird nim was pretty neurotic so i spent time taking him on walks in the fields mostly.

he could tell my motorcycle by the sound when i rode up to the lab

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2021, 04:27:03 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 11, 2021, 10:41:17 PM
why do i dream about noam chompsky?

Um... :notsure:
Does this have anything to do 3ity antyng?

Quotehumble azpirant to the throne3 of typos

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.timetoast.com/public/uploads/photo/14263437/image/2ec71990c984140de93379feaa869e8c)

...I'm just sayinj.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2021, 04:12:30 PM

i tink you mAy be korrect

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 13, 2021, 06:16:09 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 10:39:35 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 12, 2021, 08:10:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 02:00:24 PM
QuoteDo not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness.

QuoteI would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin.

QuoteIasked my financial people about bitcoin, and was told that it is unregulated.

QuoteOnly invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

No Bitcoin supporters.
--Got it. :notes:

QuoteCheck again on PB's huge...stuff, to see if it's still...huge, or like bitcoin, it was a scam.
:P

Also, note to self: google Noam Chomsky. :bigspecs:

::)

(https://i.imgur.com/L3JKxQD.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2021, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 13, 2021, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 10:39:35 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on November 12, 2021, 08:10:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 12, 2021, 02:00:24 PM
QuoteDo not bet you hat and your ass on Bitcoin or any such madness.

QuoteI would rather put my money in something that has a more stable history than Bitcoin.

QuoteIasked my financial people about bitcoin, and was told that it is unregulated.

QuoteOnly invest in Bitcoin what you are prepared to lose. It's a gamble and things like this have in the past tended to 'burst' in due course.

No Bitcoin supporters.
--Got it. :notes:

QuoteCheck again on PB's huge...stuff, to see if it's still...huge, or like bitcoin, it was a scam.
:P

Also, note to self: google Noam Chomsky. :bigspecs:

::)

(https://i.imgur.com/L3JKxQD.png)

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/YJ85eVpdZDy7e/giphy.webp?cid=6c09b952f876891613059dbdbf9a9c693c63eb3c05ddf284&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)
You started this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 15, 2021, 01:41:42 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/L3JKxQD.png)
[/quote]
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/YJ85eVpdZDy7e/giphy.webp?cid=6c09b952f876891613059dbdbf9a9c693c63eb3c05ddf284&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)
You started this.
[/quote]

(https://i.imgur.com/DvlRoZ5.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 15, 2021, 02:27:21 PM

Lobster
Crack crabs
Filet Mignon
Special mushrooms

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 15, 2021, 04:46:30 PM

Quote from: No one on November 15, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
Lobster
Crack crabs
Filet Mignon
Special mushrooms

No One's version of the film Beguiled, but instead of dying after eating a delicious "Surf and Turf" one has visions of god!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 15, 2021, 11:58:55 PM

Quote from: No one on November 15, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
Lobster
Crack crabs
Filet Mignon
Special mushrooms

I don't think I've ever had any of those. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 16, 2021, 08:03:42 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 15, 2021, 11:58:55 PM
Quote from: No one on November 15, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
Lobster
Crack crabs
Filet Mignon
Special mushrooms
I don't think I've ever had any of those. :notsure:

Oh, Mags. You haven't lived. Can I take you out to dinner?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 16, 2021, 08:38:11 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 16, 2021, 08:03:42 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 15, 2021, 11:58:55 PM
Quote from: No one on November 15, 2021, 02:27:21 PM
Lobster
Crack crabs
Filet Mignon
Special mushrooms
I don't think I've ever had any of those. :notsure:

Oh, Mags. You haven't lived. Can I take you out to dinner?

Oh! Yes, Please!
I can see myself, "Finally living!"
:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 21, 2021, 06:22:38 PM

Speaking of food...

Thanksgiving-Turkey Day is coming.
Anyone cooking all day, that day? I am. :computerwave: Not to celebrate the angry white man's massacre of Native Americans, but because the ham is on sale. :reading:

Right after people pray, I will say, "So, what do you guys think of Trump?"

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/tfUW8mhiFk8NlJhgEh/giphy.webp?cid=6c09b95283f60050e2b3536d900f3c1515aa10ed5d496bbf&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)

--Oh, it's gonna be great. :lol:

***Now that I think about it, I should be a Jehovah's Witness because I am a naturally annoying person.

:notsure:

:devil2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 21, 2021, 09:12:58 PM

i just got a call to ask whether i wanted to drive a load of steel to dallas and bring something back. i wont be back until thursday but the money is good and ive had too much time off while they worked on my eye

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 22, 2021, 01:06:59 AM

Good on you Billy. With the recent eye surgery, you should probably try to finiggle your trip in such a way as to avoid night driving.

Be careful out there, friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 22, 2021, 02:47:32 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 21, 2021, 09:12:58 PM
i just got a call to ask whether i wanted to drive a load of steel to dallas and bring something back. i wont be back until thursday but the money is good and ive had too much time off while they worked on my eye

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 22, 2021, 06:05:57 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 22, 2021, 02:47:32 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 21, 2021, 09:12:58 PM
i just got a call to ask whether i wanted to drive a load of steel to dallas and bring something back. i wont be back until thursday but the money is good and ive had too much time off while they worked on my eye

OMG!
I just love truck driver music.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 22, 2021, 06:12:40 AM

**ahem**
By the way, Kevin, I'm glad you came here, one day, and decided to stay.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 22, 2021, 06:37:23 AM

...OK, just one more thing.
I'm not kidding. When I came to this country, this is the very first record I bought. I actually wanted to be a truck driver at 10! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 22, 2021, 09:58:57 PM

well, thank you, people.

allow me take this moment to apologize for occasionally being an asshole.

this is a place i come to decompress. most of the rest of my life seems, sort of awkward

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 22, 2021, 10:56:41 PM

Everyone is occasionally an asshole - or worse. You're fine.

At least you don't drive your truck through a Christmas parade.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2021, 06:22:04 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 22, 2021, 10:56:41 PM
Everyone is occasionally an asshole - or worse. You're fine.

At least you don't drive your truck through a Christmas parade.

:this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 23, 2021, 06:33:10 PM

oops

crossed the mississippi and the scale house has me overgross at 82180 pounds. they put me out of service.

i thought i was good at 79900. now i cant move until they bring a giant fork lift and take off one of the plates.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 24, 2021, 09:50:37 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 23, 2021, 06:33:10 PM
oops

crossed the mississippi and the scale house has me overgross at 82180 pounds. they put me out of service.

i thought i was good at 79900. now i cant move until they bring a giant fork lift and take off one of the plates.

That's a bummer. How long will that take?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 24, 2021, 12:28:01 PM

i dont know. i did 478 miles before noonyesterday when they stopped mr. now is sunrise the next day. my boss drove 700 miles with a pickup and a trailer . soi called him and hes arranging the lift.

bad schedule issue. tomorrow is thanksgiving and i have 450 miles to go. depending on how long it takes to do i might not get thrre unti friday

was planning to be there 0800 today, but no

should not have been a problem. theres 2000 pounds icant find unless they mislabelled the weights

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 24, 2021, 12:45:06 PM

They probably forgot all the cocaine stuffed under the trailer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2021, 06:12:40 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 24, 2021, 12:45:06 PM
They probably forgot all the cocaine stuffed under the trailer.

:snicker:
Or inside the tires.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 24, 2021, 09:37:29 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2021, 06:12:40 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 24, 2021, 12:45:06 PM
They probably forgot all the cocaine stuffed under the trailer.
:snicker:
Or inside the tires.

AND inside the tyres! :snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 25, 2021, 12:35:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 24, 2021, 09:37:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2021, 06:12:40 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 24, 2021, 12:45:06 PM
They probably forgot all the cocaine stuffed under the trailer.
:snicker:
Or inside the tires.

AND inside the tyres! :snicker1:

:lol:

AND the gas tank. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 25, 2021, 01:24:54 AM

Laugh! I knew a guy back in the '90s (an electrical engineer) who got pulled over for something or other, and the police were questioning him about the tire and wheel in the bed of his truck having cocaine in it. By the time he was pulled over, there was a real popo party with five police cars. One of the officers told him that he looked nervous. He said, "Well, wouldn't you be nervous, with all this attention!?" He was late to work, obviously didn't get arrested. He got pissed and moved back to Illinois or wherever he came from. This incident was in California.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2021, 03:23:05 AM

thats more coke than ive ever seen.

saw a pound of morphine once, still in a single crystal. but 2000 poinds is hard for me to concieve of

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 25, 2021, 06:43:27 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2021, 04:11:43 PM

that is funny.

and incredibly stupid

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 25, 2021, 07:11:22 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 25, 2021, 04:11:43 PM
that is funny.

and incredibly stupid

True.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 25, 2021, 10:58:45 PM

I had to put my dog down yesterday. Lots of tears.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 25, 2021, 11:43:03 PM

i hate doing that.

you have my sympathy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2021, 11:53:19 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 25, 2021, 10:58:45 PM
I had to put my dog down yesterday. Lots of tears.

:( Having to put a pet down hurts so much. Sorry to hear you had to go through that, JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 26, 2021, 02:28:01 AM

BTDT, never a happy-making experience. You have my condolences, JJ.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 26, 2021, 02:45:50 AM

Sorry, JJ. I know it hurt.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 26, 2021, 03:28:38 AM

I can only imagine how you felt. My condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on November 26, 2021, 03:52:00 AM

Wow.

That, right there, must be so...wow.

:therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 26, 2021, 05:10:54 AM

I am sorry to hear of your loss, JJ. My condolences for having lost a true friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 26, 2021, 03:42:13 PM

There were lots of times over the last fifteen years that he was my only friend. If it wasn't for him I literally would not be here today. And now, every time I move around the house I expect to hear him sit up from his spot. I look at his bowl, his blanket. Walk in the house and it's empty. I really hate this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 26, 2021, 03:56:43 PM

Sorry about your dog, that's a sad time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 26, 2021, 07:33:50 PM

theres an elm tree over by my corncrib

there are five dogs buried under it spanning thirty years.

every one still hurts

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 26, 2021, 07:48:25 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 25, 2021, 10:58:45 PM
I had to put my dog down yesterday. Lots of tears.

I know that feeling :'(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 26, 2021, 08:52:30 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 26, 2021, 07:48:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 25, 2021, 10:58:45 PM
I had to put my dog down yesterday. Lots of tears.

I know that feeling :'(

Me too. Sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on November 27, 2021, 01:57:04 AM

I'm so sorry, JJ. That's so hard.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 27, 2021, 07:18:39 AM

What they said. :-[

Don't wait too long for another.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2021, 10:00:44 AM

I'm off on a short 'holiday' for the first time in nearly 2 years. Nothing special, a trip to a Centre Parc about an hours drive away. Most of the family and all the grandchildren will be there. And the dogs come too! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 03, 2021, 07:10:36 PM

Hurrah! Have a safe journey and a splendid time. :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 03, 2021, 08:32:31 PM

Spend all the time you can travelling with those you love. Nobody ever said, on their deathbed, "I wish I had spent more time at the office, or the factory, or working wherever." Get out, see the world, enjoy!!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 03, 2021, 10:05:39 PM

lol

i see the world for a living.

when i want a vacation i go home and lie on the couch all day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 03, 2021, 11:27:14 PM

You have a good job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 04, 2021, 02:49:02 AM

Have a good time and don't go anything I would do.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 04, 2021, 04:59:27 AM

i have just looked up "center parcs."

it seems to be some sort of extended . . . resort?

i d never heard of them. what will you do there?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 04, 2021, 09:07:57 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 04, 2021, 04:59:27 AM
i have just looked up "center parcs."

it seems to be some sort of extended . . . resort?

i d never heard of them. what will you do there?

That's a good description. They started because of the variable UK weather. They have a large tropical greenhouse with a water park in it. There are sports areas and parkland as well. They are mostly aimed at families with kids from 5 to 15 'ish. This time of year there is a Santa Land with anamatronic reindeer, snowmen and elves etc. What will we do there? Spend time with the grand children and enjoy them enjoying themselves :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 05, 2021, 02:30:59 AM

Mags, Bitcoin is not doing well. Hope you didn't invest.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 05, 2021, 04:53:04 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 05, 2021, 02:30:59 AM
Mags, Bitcoin is not doing well. Hope you didn't invest.

No, not yet.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 08, 2021, 05:28:47 PM

We've got a new government here in Germany. It is a coalition between the social democrats (SPD), Liberal (FDP) and Green Party (Die Grünen). What I like a lot is that half of them are women.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 10, 2021, 06:43:59 PM

What, if anything, do you expect to be different?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 10, 2021, 08:00:09 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 10, 2021, 06:43:59 PM
What, if anything, do you expect to be different?

Germany is well-known for being a country with a million different laws, rules and regulations about everything from signing forms to building houses. I do hope that the new government will make life easier by reducing the enormous mountains of bureaucracy. I also hope that they'll solve the infrastructural problems that Germany have. Many roads, bridges, schools and cities have not been maintained for many years. Things are really falling apart and actions must be taken. Angela Merkel had been in office for more that 16 years. This meant al least 12-14 years of standstill and even regression. I expect finally some progress.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 10, 2021, 11:03:49 PM

why is german culture so partial to rules and social order?

the japanese are similar.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 11, 2021, 08:44:53 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 10, 2021, 11:03:49 PM
why is german culture so partial to rules and social order?

the japanese are similar.

A very good question. I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks. In general they are very conservative. They don't like chances and every necessary chance takes therefore place at an enormous slow pace. Everything has to be planned, structured, documented, triple checked and organised in the greatest details. It is difficult to find any kind of pragmatic approach or flexibility that can be found elsewhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2021, 08:59:07 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 11, 2021, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 10, 2021, 11:03:49 PM
why is german culture so partial to rules and social order?

the japanese are similar.

A very good question. I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks. In general they are very conservative. They don't like chances and every necessary chance takes therefore place at an enormous slow pace. Everything has to be planned, structured, documented, triple checked and organised in the greatest details. It is difficult to find any kind of pragmatic approach or flexibility that can be found elsewhere.

"I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks." So they did learn something from two world wars! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2021, 11:47:29 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 11, 2021, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 11, 2021, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 10, 2021, 11:03:49 PM
why is german culture so partial to rules and social order?

the japanese are similar.

A very good question. I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks. In general they are very conservative. They don't like chances and every necessary chance takes therefore place at an enormous slow pace. Everything has to be planned, structured, documented, triple checked and organised in the greatest details. It is difficult to find any kind of pragmatic approach or flexibility that can be found elsewhere.

"I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks." So they did learn something from two world wars! ;D

I imagine they did learn. Hitler took outrageous risks and paid the price.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 12, 2021, 02:36:14 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 12, 2021, 02:45:55 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2021, 11:47:29 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 11, 2021, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 11, 2021, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 10, 2021, 11:03:49 PM
why is german culture so partial to rules and social order?

the japanese are similar.

A very good question. I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks. In general they are very conservative. They don't like chances and every necessary chance takes therefore place at an enormous slow pace. Everything has to be planned, structured, documented, triple checked and organised in the greatest details. It is difficult to find any kind of pragmatic approach or flexibility that can be found elsewhere.

"I think that Germans don't like surprises or taking risks." So they did learn something from two world wars! ;D

I imagine they did learn. Hitler took outrageous risks and paid the price.

The world paid an outrageous price. I'm thinking that the world's population in general is smart enough now to not allow that to happen again. We'll see how it plays out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 12, 2021, 06:55:30 AM

QuoteThe world paid an outrageous price. I'm thinking that the world's population in general is smart enough now to not allow that to happen again. We'll see how it plays out.

Germany isn't the same as before. The two world wars caused great trauma and guilt. The Germans have changed much for the better and don't like to be reminded about these dark pages of history. The most insensitive thing a foreigner can do is to tell a German a WW-II joke. I'm not afraid that Germany will ever start a world war again. I'm more worried about the USA, where neoliberal ideas are circulating to throw nuclear bombs on Russia in order to protect the Ukrainian ,,democracy".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 12, 2021, 08:09:39 AM

The chance of a Joe Biden administration dropping bombs on Russia is close to zero. The chance of a second Donald Trump administration using nuclear weapons on China or Iran is significantly higher, although I suspect that it is still low overall. I don't think you have to worry about us starting a war. However, I do agree that modern Germany is not a threat.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 13, 2021, 05:34:10 AM

If Russia invades Ukraine, then there will be crippling embargos against Russia. Russian money deposited in foreign banks will be frozen. The NATO nations are all in for this method.

Nukes or military action need not be used. A shooting war would destroy part of Putin's military force. The scheme being bandied about is to enforce a a total shutdown of commerce between NATO nations and Russia. That would seriously damage the Russian people's standard of living which would lead to some debilitating civic unrest in Russia. That would soon get the attention of the Kremlin. Starving Russians would make a fearsome enemy for the Putin regime.

Embargos and shutting down the markets for their products will, of course, hurt other nations. Case in point; A large part of the Lithuanian economy depends on rail and truck shipping from Russia to Baltic ports like Riga and Klaipeda. Russia is a large producer and seller of fertilizers among other things. Then there is the gas pipelines and the customers on the European ends. The whole shit show economic conflict would certainly damage other countries. We and they would then have to simply hitch up our britches and wait to see who blinks first. Both sides know full well that a nuclear war would not accomplish anyone's goal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2021, 09:33:16 AM

Russia can cripple Europe simply by turning off the gas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 21, 2021, 12:12:28 PM

I listen to old fashion radio stations, occasionally a Christian will complain about Frosty The Snowman not being about Christmas.
Ye, fk off, Frosty was daughter one's (who we sent to catholic school but subsequently unfound god) favourite.

Christians through multitudinous murders have the naming rights over a stolen/borrowed festival, doesn't mean they get to say what it's about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 24, 2021, 05:24:15 AM

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 24, 2021, 11:24:05 PM

Mags has somehow posted my picture. It is the bah humbug one. I have been saying all along that she is clever and that she has witches' powers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 25, 2021, 07:33:30 PM

Quote from: Icarus on December 24, 2021, 11:24:05 PM
Mags has somehow posted my picture. It is the bah humbug one. I have been saying all along that she is clever and that she has witches' powers.

:snicker:
I get that, a lot, everywhere I go. It has become a nice compliment.

Anyways, the reason I posted those things is because my mother-in-law passed away on the 23 of December. Very sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2021, 08:57:15 PM

i am sorry

death is never happy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2021, 10:05:16 PM

Ohhh, so sorry, Mags! :therethere:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2021, 10:27:06 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 25, 2021, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: Icarus on December 24, 2021, 11:24:05 PM
Mags has somehow posted my picture. It is the bah humbug one. I have been saying all along that she is clever and that she has witches' powers.

:snicker:
I get that, a lot, everywhere I go. It has become a nice compliment.

Anyways, the reason I posted those things is because my mother-in-law passed away on the 23 of December. Very sad.

There is never a good time but this would be particularly painful. Sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 26, 2021, 01:10:17 AM

I am so sorry, Mags. I am sure she was a wonderful person. My sincere condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 26, 2021, 02:09:40 AM

^^^
Thanks for your kind words, guys.
She was a nice lady, to me. She liked me a lot because I love her son very much. I think she could tell. :)
I will miss her. I will remember her the same way I remember Dave and Randy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 26, 2021, 02:47:08 AM

Sorry to hear your sad news, Mags.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 26, 2021, 04:38:45 AM

Sincere condolences for your and your family's loss, Magdalena.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 26, 2021, 06:42:42 AM

^^^
Thank you, again, for your kind words.

It's the first time I experience the death of a family member during the holidays. Not much happiness going on. Not much to celebrate either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2021, 10:59:45 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on December 26, 2021, 06:42:42 AM
^^^
Thank you, again, for your kind words.

It's the first time I experience the death of a family member during the holidays. Not much happiness going on. Not much to celebrate either.

:therethere: :hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on December 26, 2021, 09:44:59 PM

Quote from: Tank on December 26, 2021, 10:59:45 AM
:therethere: :hug:

:hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 29, 2021, 11:46:54 AM

I have an idea for tee shirt

A fancy hi def pic of a many piece manicure set.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/35/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369938_.gif)

Repent Galileo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 02, 2022, 03:40:56 PM

Happy New Year Everyone!! 8)

I was planning on logging in yesterday to wish everyone a happy new year, but I was busy cooking and baking all day long.

One of the things I baked were some gluten free synonym buns,...just like grammar used to bake!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 03, 2022, 07:40:45 AM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 29, 2021, 11:46:54 AM
I have an idea for tee shirt

A fancy hi def pic of a many piece manicure set.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/35/apparel/rcxgs/tile._CB483369938_.gif)

Repent Galileo

:thumbsup: :evilgrin: I like it, gnomic as it is.

I will admit that though I've read a fair amount on the web about Galileo, I've only read the one book specifically devoted to his case, de Santillana's The Crime of Galileo (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/950363.The_Crime_of_Galileo). My recollection of it doesn't help me here. One irrelevant bit of trivia that I recall is that at the time, "Mr. Rocco Berlinzone" was a sort of nickname or euphemism for the Jesuit order.

:thoughtful: My best guess is something along the lines of the comfy chair.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 03, 2022, 07:42:06 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on January 02, 2022, 03:40:56 PM
Happy New Year Everyone!! 8)

I was planning on logging in yesterday to wish everyone a happy new year, but I was busy cooking and baking all day long.

One of the things I baked were some gluten free synonym buns,...just like grammar used to bake!

:lol: :bravo:

Happy new year. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 10, 2022, 04:07:40 PM

I think I need a new dog. This morning I woke up to a post by a former coworker who is selling a pit bull he can't take care of. He had the boy in a puppy sized crate, curled up like a condemned prisoner. I won't take that one, but it set some thoughts in motion. Really need a friend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 10, 2022, 04:40:17 PM

some pits are good. we had one that was really nice exvept that she fought with the other dogs and broke her leg and killed the cats leaving blood all over the bedroom.

aside from that stuff, i mean, she wS a real sweetie

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2022, 05:44:19 PM

I've been busy working around the house, trying to get some things accomplished this winter. Some of it is tedious, and some of it isn't...like enlarging a hole in piece of wood is boring, but I find fastening two pieces of metal together is riveting!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 07:57:47 PM

:picard facepalm:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 13, 2022, 09:16:00 PM

Think I'll stay glued to this topic. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 10:03:11 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 13, 2022, 09:16:00 PM
Think I'll stay glued to this topic. ;D

I think you nailed that one. Good job.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 13, 2022, 11:14:38 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 10:03:11 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 13, 2022, 09:16:00 PM
Think I'll stay glued to this topic. ;D

I think you nailed that one. Good job.

Your comment dovetailed nicely! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 14, 2022, 02:45:28 AM

You will come to a sticky end. Possibly not your own.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 14, 2022, 07:32:12 PM

Pretty sure I have Covid. One of my son's unvaxxed co-workers is sicker than a dog, been out of work over a week. I had a runny nose Sunday, and yesterday began losing taste and smell senses, but not bad. Otherwise some chest congestion, nothing to worry about. No place around for kits or testing- either bought off the shelves or no appointments for over a week. I'll be better (yup) or dead, by then. At least I hope this is Covid, if this is all the worse it gets. I'm not needing any medications, yet, except my asthma inhaler, which I have yet to use today. All hail medical science! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 14, 2022, 08:00:02 PM

Several people in my family have had it. May your symptoms be gentle as a dove and may they fly away as rapidly as a falcon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 14, 2022, 08:11:02 PM

Thanks! I suspect Covid because the symptoms seem more like it than anything else I've experienced.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2022, 09:18:54 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 14, 2022, 08:11:02 PM
Thanks! I suspect Covid because the symptoms seem more like it than anything else I've experienced.

I think you are right from what I have read and heard elsewhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 15, 2022, 03:18:44 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 14, 2022, 08:11:02 PM
Thanks! I suspect Covid because the symptoms seem more like it than anything else I've experienced.

A speedy recovery to you! :maskwink:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2022, 04:10:36 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 15, 2022, 03:18:44 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 14, 2022, 08:11:02 PM
Thanks! I suspect Covid because the symptoms seem more like it than anything else I've experienced.

A speedy recovery to you! :maskwink:

Thanks! I'm actually feeling better, atm. We're going to order test kits tomorrow. I really need to make certain of my situation, both for life threat to myself, and to others. It seems that a huge portion of the US population doesn't. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 15, 2022, 05:44:44 AM

Glad to hear it's going OK, man. :thumb: :spock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 15, 2022, 10:35:56 PM

gah

get better

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM

I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 16, 2022, 03:08:51 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM
I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

My sympathies. It is always sad, even if expected. I hope your wife is coping OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 04:26:19 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 16, 2022, 03:08:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM
I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

My sympathies. It is always sad, even if expected. I hope your wife is coping OK.

Thanks! She's OK so far, but there is going to be upset downstream. I'll just hold her while she cries, same as when my parents died, and she held me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on January 16, 2022, 06:49:38 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 04:26:19 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 16, 2022, 03:08:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM
I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

My sympathies. It is always sad, even if expected. I hope your wife is coping OK.

Thanks! She's OK so far, but there is going to be upset downstream. I'll just hold her while she cries, same as when my parents died, and she held me.

That's a sweet thing to say, Dark Lightning. I'm sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 03:04:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 16, 2022, 06:49:38 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 04:26:19 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 16, 2022, 03:08:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM
I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

My sympathies. It is always sad, even if expected. I hope your wife is coping OK.

Thanks! She's OK so far, but there is going to be upset downstream. I'll just hold her while she cries, same as when my parents died, and she held me.
That's a sweet thing to say, Dark Lightning. I'm sorry for your loss.

Thanks!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 17, 2022, 10:08:00 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on January 16, 2022, 06:49:38 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 04:26:19 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 16, 2022, 03:08:51 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 16, 2022, 12:36:04 AM
I am doing OK. Got the call this morning, MiL finally punched out. We just got back home. She was scheduled to go back into hospice care, but wasn't in the system yet, so the care facility had to call 911. In hospice care, it's over when it's over. So, this way it was red lights and sirens, police all over the place, yada yada. All handled. The police were surprised that we weren't more upset. I explained that she'd had a stroke two years previous, paralyzed on the right side. We were told she wouldn't last more than a few days back then, so it wasn't in the least unexpected. Truly, with Alzheimer's, she was already gone. My wife works well when the crisis is on. She's going to melt down pretty soon, though.

My sympathies. It is always sad, even if expected. I hope your wife is coping OK.

Thanks! She's OK so far, but there is going to be upset downstream. I'll just hold her while she cries, same as when my parents died, and she held me.
That's a sweet thing to say, Dark Lightning. I'm sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss. But as you say she'd gone a while ago.:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 17, 2022, 01:16:29 PM

I'm sure your wife values your presence now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 17, 2022, 03:56:19 PM

Thanks, Tank and Bruce.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 17, 2022, 04:53:49 PM

bummer. alzheimers is a sad thing. my grandfather had no memories of anything or anybody when he died.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 18, 2022, 03:17:36 AM

Please accept my condolences DL, and especially for Ms. DL. lost my own mother to Alsheimer's many years ago. Not an easy way to go and certainly a crushing long term event for the family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 18, 2022, 04:58:18 AM

Sad news Dark Lightning, sorry for your family's loss. It's tough to live long and confront the results. Not to say that dying young is preferable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 18, 2022, 02:55:17 PM

Thanks, guys.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 18, 2022, 03:33:16 PM

We are on page 1066 of this thread. 1066 was when the Battle of Hastings took place. William the Conqueror and the Normans invaded England. The mixture of Norman French and Anglo Saxon gave us the English we now speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 18, 2022, 05:44:41 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 18, 2022, 08:01:12 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 19, 2022, 12:56:11 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 24, 2022, 02:05:27 PM

I got my blue belt in jiujitsu on Saturday. Still not sure if I actually deserve it, but it's there now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 24, 2022, 02:30:29 PM

cool

what is the sequence of belts in your art?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on January 24, 2022, 05:48:44 PM

Can smart homes have dumb waiters?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 24, 2022, 06:15:26 PM

Quote from: No one on January 24, 2022, 05:48:44 PM
Can smart homes have dumb waiters?

Yes, but they must have TTD capability.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 24, 2022, 06:42:20 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on January 24, 2022, 02:30:29 PM
cool

what is the sequence of belts in your art?

White, blue, purple, brown, and typically black. There are coral and red belts but those are out of reach for me. I'll be long dead before I can qualify. Hopefully another eight to ten years to reach black for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 25, 2022, 05:24:03 AM

JJ, I have an IJF second degree black belt that took a long time to achieve. At my age, I am not at all sure that I could fight my way out of a wet paper bag. Maybe a dry paper bag. In your case, Hang in there and work on your Kata. Judo is not about fighting. It is a way to achieve calm and peace.

One of my endeared and highest ranking judoka, was asked why he pusued excellence in the martial arts. He replied: "I can run away from a fight with great confidence".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2022, 04:42:30 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 24, 2022, 02:05:27 PM
I got my blue belt in jiujitsu on Saturday. Still not sure if I actually deserve it, but it's there now.

Well done :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2022, 05:20:19 PM

Good on ya, JJ!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on January 27, 2022, 06:54:40 PM

Cool, JJ. :thumb: :bravo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on January 29, 2022, 04:55:22 AM

Congrats, jumbojak!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 03, 2022, 11:47:01 AM

I'm listening to the radio, religious guy comes on doing the Religion and Ethics Report.
It's not really religion and ethics, it's religion and religion and religion any maybe religion in relation to ethics.
There is a substantial study, it shows women do worse in countries where males are more religious, go to church, mosque or whatever.
He seems surprised.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 03, 2022, 01:34:16 PM

"Neil Young asked Spotify to choose between him and its star podcaster, Joe Rogan."
Rogan is an antivax opportunist apparently
Joni Mitchell is joining with Neil
Polio victims both, no wonder they're ANNOYED by these fkn idiots.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2022, 01:42:29 PM

I hate covid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 05, 2022, 10:55:22 PM

Thinking Neil Young, Joe Rogan, and Joni Mitchell are scummy sellouts with their net worths living in an economically powerful country instead of those very impoverished countries where poor people literally die of COVID. BECAUSE cut-throat elites monopolized the COVID vaccine supply and prices internationally. Meanwhile, working class Americans are having their health threatened due to America's increasingly sweatshoppy working environments treating lower classes like disposable garbage with increasing wealth inequality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 06, 2022, 12:59:51 AM

You in the US? There's a lot to unpack in your statement. Maybe start a thread for all the different topics contained therein? Some of it I agree with, some not. But I am not going to get into a boomerang debate about which part of what is wrong, if you get my drift.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 06, 2022, 06:55:23 PM

It doesn't matter if you disagree. Mathematical statistics will disregard your disagreement. American society is an increasingly neanderthal dumpster fire due to increasing wealth inequality causing crime, rape, poverty, lower I.Q's, mental health illnesses, etc. Dehumanizing for-profit prisons in America are allowing ultra-wealthy tyrants to stay wealthy and unimprisoned while the working class Americans get enslaved in abusive prison systems that keep them impoverished, uncivilized, and mentally ill.

Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Joe Rogan are cut-throat sellouts to elites. That is why they have so much money. Because nobody is genuinely nice in America if they have a big net worth. They have to sell their souls to the fascist devils who rule America for getting that much money in their bank accounts.

Working conditions have been getting increasingly abusive to lower class Americans for many decades despite the worker unions. Sure, the worker unions were working for fighting against toxic elitism to some extent. But most of that has become a joke considering the increasing wealth inequality, the U.S. becoming an enemy to internet freedom rights because of censorship from elitist gag orders that contradict the 1st Amendment, the U.S. becoming an enemy to online privacy rights because of online surveillance after 9/11, elite-owned mainstream media companies controlled by corrupt people who are successfully making younger females in the U.S. ruled by their emotions rather than logic by making them become narcissistically men-hating and insecure feminists incapable of developing healthy relationships with anyone compared to females from older generations (which is why stable families that bring intellectual competence and wealth into society have become a joke in America), etc. I could go on and on, but America never had a very civilized society. It was always controlled by a tyrannical elite. There was a tyrannical elite that raped, diseased, and pillaged natives' land through bribing, lying, and deceit to create the American empire. Black slaves were forcibly created for this American empire. Women were treated like second-class citizens, especially black females in this American empire. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by the F.B.I. because he was going to expose America's monstrous rulers who profit from people's misery, especially black females. John F. Kennedy was assassinated by thugs hired by America's rulers because he was going to expose them. So, now American presidents are more easily controlled by the fascist rulers of America. That is why the new American presidents are greedy clowns pretending to care about working class Americans. They won't stop endless wars because their economic dependence on them is too much according to them personally. They would rather bomb countries, cause global warming, and make others, especially lower class ones, suffer for profit than be compassionate people that improve everyone intellectually, morally, healthily, etc.

Also, child marriage has not been completely illegalized everywhere to prevent old sickos from grooming and raping minors in America because of the wealthy sex traffickers who significantly influence American politics.

People in powerful positions are smuggling drugs from the Mexican drug cartel into Texas for profit. It's drug trafficking incarnate. It's why Texas has crime, misogyny from Mexico's religiously misogynistic culture, rape, domestic violence against women, etc. It's why some people, especially women, escape Texas to go to blue states that have more protected women's rights, such as abortion rights to control their bodies. Because women are still being treated like second-class citizens in some U.S. states compared to Iceland. Iceland has banned the discriminatory gender pay gap for example. So, employers cannot pay women less than men based on their biological sex or gender. It is to prevent treating females like pimped prostitutes. It is to prevent abusive patriarchy and predators from preying on females. Iceland treats women more compassionately than the U.S. considering Icelandic mothers have paid parental leave to prevent them from having mental health illnesses, "free" healthcare to prevent them from having illnesses, "free" education from non-broken education systems to prevent them from having lower I.Q's, accommodating schools to prevent them from having stress and lack of time to intellectually grow properly, much leisure time after working to treat people like humans rather than dehumanized physical labor raped from freethought, no dehumanizing prisons to prevent injustice, protected online privacy rights, more abortion rights to control their bodies, more internet freedom, banned child marriage because one has to be 18 years old for getting married legally, etc. The U.S. treats working class women like dehumanized physical labor raped from freethought because they don't have enough leisure time to intellectually grow outside of their jobs used for paying bills that are getting harder to pay off because of increasing wealth inequality and rising cost of living. This is why European women are smarter and less emotionally unstable than American women on average. It shows that America is a joke when it comes to female empowerment.

But to answer your question, yes. I am in the Divided States of America where fascist rulers treat working class Americans like dehumanized physical labor raped from freethought by giving them anti-intellectual schools for indoctrination that are intentionally broken to train them to become impulsive consumers and obedient workers keeping the few ultra-wealthy men wealthier than most people internationally. I say ultra-wealthy men because of internalized misogyny in the beauty industry, entertainment industry, music industry, and political industry considering there are countries where men are legally allowed to abuse women without getting imprisoned. I speak of the middle eastern countries, Asian countries, and African countries that have less protected women's rights than the northern European countries because of Islamic influence, Christian influence, and plain patriarchal influence for example.

Anyway, I can tell you are a guy. I guess you are from Southern California. California is one of those states with the lowest I.Q's in America. I will explain why. California's authorities have caused increasing wealth inequality, high taxes, rising cost of living, a communistic form of government regulation regarding entrepreneurship, this ridiculously stupid entertainment culture with vile celebrities in California promoting fake philanthropy to pretend they care about working class Americans, etc. All of that has happened while working class Californians have an increasingly harder time affording healthcare, education, rental homes, food, water, etc. Which represents increasing poverty, homelessness, crime, mental health illnesses, lower I.Q's, and other things ensuing in California as a result. It is harder to have higher I.Q's when people's needs are not being taken care of in California properly. It is why some entrepreneurs and people got out of California. Because California's detrimental communism is creating a collapsing civilization despite it having an infrastructure look superficially nice while the world burns. Even California is burning because America's oligarchical elites are causing global warming caused by the meat and dairy industry, oil companies, bombs from profitably endless wars in bombed countries, manufacturing businesses, the beauty industry, etc. California burning is why some people left that state.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 06, 2022, 07:52:48 PM

this was interesting

https://www.al.com/news/2016/06/50_states_ranked_by_intelligen.html

according to teh world population review, california is indeed a state where IQ is among th elowest in the united states

(https://i.imgur.com/bAoSFeXl.png)

IQ is a fuzzy thing to talk about, but its fairly objective IF IF and ONLY IF you remember what affects IQ scores to start with. its not a measure of intelligence without bias, and in fact, IQ scores are really just a measure of how well people do on IQ tests, which is not directly correlated with intelligence as we might talk abou tit in other contexts. i would strongly suspect that california's low IQ scores have something to do with a large percentage of respondents who speak english as a second language and wont do as well on standardized english language tests.

i was interested to see that oklahoma does so much better

however, california ranks 21st in spending per student, right there in th emiddle

https://educationdata.org/public-education-spending-statistics

i am a guy too but i am married to a non-guy

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM

According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 07, 2022, 09:30:11 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
I can't be bothered to read his rants.

I've been feeling guilty — I thought I was the only one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 07, 2022, 03:45:17 PM

Oh, no, you're not. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 04:58:37 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

The F.B.I. hid their evidence of assassinating Martin Luther King, Jr. and got away with it. Because there were no smartphones, internet, and other things during that time, the F.B.I. hid their evidence of assassinating him easily. Martin Luther King, Jr's family do not think that James Earl Ray assassinated him. Because they know the truth. The fascist F.B.I. is trying to keep their assassinations confidential and untraced. They have enough wealth (by kleptocratically taking wealth from countries through wars or sweatshops), power (by bullying other countries economically), technologies (through the misogynistic big tech industry), intelligent workers (by training them to become corrupt thugs), and charisma (from having exclusive knowledge that elites know) to bully or threaten people for their organization's self-interest.

The F.B.I. does not care about human rights. I will explain why. Working class Americans were losing their power and respect many decades ago when increasing wealth inequality, rising cost of living, feminazis damaging family stability, broken education systems designed to keep lower class citizens much dumber than elites to train them to become dehumanized physical labor stripped from freethought by preventing them much leisure time to be away from work to use their minds more freely, dehumanizing prisons abusing lower class citizens while elites stayed unimprisoned, online surveillance attacking online privacy rights after 9/11, mainstream media destroying families for profit through psychological manipulation, pharmaceutical companies making lower class citizens from younger generations sicker than older generations for profit, so-called therapists selling drugs rather than solving roots of problems caused by societal corruption, doctors keeping lower class citizens sick for profit, and war propaganda from mainstream media indoctrinating working class Americans to die young in the American military to make ultra-wealthy fascists who rule America wealthier while staying alive happened. Working class Americans are modern day slaves treated like disposable garbage with the current American business model. The current American business model dehumanizingly makes them work in a way that makes normal people have depression, anxiety, exhaustion, suicidal ideation, committed suicide, hopelessness, a passive attitude, obesity, an overweight body, physical health decay, etc. Psychopaths are more likely to not have a problem with America's current business model because of their lack of emotions and compassion. The Europeans have business models that make normal Europeans healthier, smarter, and happier than most Americans. Most Americans are distracted with television, sports, alcohol, junk food, caffeine, music, holidays, sex, and other things to give them temporary happiness or an illusion of happiness. But most of the time, Europeans are usually happier than most Americans because they don't disrespectfully treat people like disposable garbage as much as the cut-throat upper class Americans do. The current American society is self-destructive and destructive because of its fascist rulers who are supported by the F.B.I. Martin Luther King, Jr. was going to warn working class Americans what would happen today. But the fascist rulers hired their thugs to kill them. So, now the rulers are profiting off people's misery and poverty.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 05:15:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.

You are smart to some extent. But you misogynistically jumped to the conclusion that I am a male. I am a female. Good riddance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 07, 2022, 05:48:44 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 07, 2022, 03:45:17 PM
Oh, no, you're not. ;D

Ha, am I so transparent?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 07, 2022, 06:34:28 PM

Clearly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 07, 2022, 06:38:50 PM

Quote from: No one on February 07, 2022, 06:34:28 PM
Clearly.

I have been called a jellyfish on occasion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 07, 2022, 06:45:19 PM

Because you're a man o' war?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 06:47:35 PM

Thinking about leaving this dumpster fire American country permanently and renouncing my citizenship to stop paying taxes to oligarchically wealthy kleptocrats who discreetly support underaged rape in private islands while Orwellianistically monopolizing the online world by attacking investigative journalists through demonitization and censorship while treating working class Americans like disposable garbage while economically bullying countries with wars, sweatshops, abusive international trade policies, Orwellian online surveillance, etc. Harvey Weinstein, Ronan Polanski, R. Kelly, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and some other rapey predators are not the only ones that had/have power in America's political system.

I'm unsurprised when many people are causing injustice in this world and insulting Martin Luther King, Jr's dream of a better world because of their greed, abuse, modern day slavery through sweatshops and dehumanizing kleptocracy, pro-war by supporting militaries for profit, sociopathic violence glorification, demonized women via the modern version of feminism, abused males because of this anti-white man bullshit, etc. I would say at least Martin Luther King, Jr. doesn't have to see what an increasingly horrifying and traumatizing country America has become because of ethics and morals being a complete afterthought to its ruthless rulers who profit from people's poverty, misery, and deaths from endless wars. I would say at least Martin Luther King, Jr. doesn't have to witness global warming caused by these greedy and corrupt humans who leech off of Earth's resources while wanting to live yet it will not work for long-term planning. I would say at least Martin Luther King, Jr. doesn't have to witness how increasingly immoral and unethical humanity has become.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 07, 2022, 07:04:10 PM

Humans are just as shitty as ever, there is just easier access to witness the deplorable behavior.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 07, 2022, 07:16:47 PM

Quote from: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.
You are smart to some extent. But you misogynistically jumped to the conclusion that I am a male. I am a female. Good riddance.

But, TheFightSong, you also made the same mistake, you jumped to the conclusion that the Happy Atheist Forum's founder is a male.
:notsure:
...

Quote from: TheFightSong on February 02, 2022, 10:36:33 PM
...Would be nice to know if Happy Atheist Forum's founder has a registered account on here. That way I could meet him. But I bet he is busy with his life.

It's OK. It happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 07, 2022, 07:59:33 PM

Let's not bicker and argue about who killed who. This is joyous occasion!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 07, 2022, 09:09:50 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 07, 2022, 07:16:47 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.
You are smart to some extent. But you misogynistically jumped to the conclusion that I am a male. I am a female. Good riddance.

But, TheFightSong, you also made the same mistake, you jumped to the conclusion that the Happy Atheist Forum's founder is a male.
:notsure:
...
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 02, 2022, 10:36:33 PM
...Would be nice to know if Happy Atheist Forum's founder has a registered account on here. That way I could meet him. But I bet he is busy with his life.

It's OK. It happens.

I noticed that misogynistic presumption but let it slide at the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 08, 2022, 05:08:55 AM

Faulty conclusion acknowledged, Fightsong.

As a matter of fact, we do have lady conspiracy theorists that deserve to be recognized.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let us continue. Is it true that those damned Jews have satellites installed with powerful laser beams that cause west coast forest fires? Does a secret and evil cabal actually have us inject micro chips that are contained in covid vaccinations? Did Trump actually win the presidential election? Is it true that Alex Jones is our most reliable muse?

No offense intended. I have a thirst for knowledge, only trying to learn about things that I did not know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 08, 2022, 06:16:46 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2022, 05:08:55 AM
Faulty conclusion acknowledged, Fightsong.

As a matter of fact, we do have lady conspiracy theorists that deserve to be recognized.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let us continue. Is it true that those damned Jews have satellites installed with powerful laser beams that cause west coast forest fires? Does a secret and evil cabal actually have us inject micro chips that are contained in covid vaccinations? Did Trump actually win the presidential election? Is it true that Alex Jones is our most reliable muse?

No offense intended. I have a thirst for knowledge, only trying to learn about things that I did not know.

Maybe no to answer your questions as I am skeptical. But I will say that more countries are making people behave increasingly like the dumber version of The Borg from Star Trek with this privacy-raping online surveillance, censorship, dehumanizing schools made to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common, etc. to control people while pretentiously claiming to fight the "bad" guys when it is the people who strip freethought from society through dehumanizing control to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common. It is history repeating itself by letting the lower I.Q. idiots have control of society more than people with higher I.Q's and true hunger for freethought. As far as I am concerned, geniuses are being threatened by fascist government authorities in the U.S. that dehumanize people from lower classes through broken education systems while treating smart teachers like disposable garbage with increasing wealth inequality while dumb actors get paid a lot. It shows that American society does not represent critical thinking but impulsive consumerism. Idiots controlling society... again. And again. There was literally a female elementary teacher who had a formerly secret side job of having nude pictures of her taken because she wasn't making enough income from teaching to pay bills in America. She had to make that side job secret because of how pretentiously uptight the Americans are about sex despite they are animals. It shows why America has more unhealthy relationships based on unresolved insecurities about sex than other countries. That is how anti-critical thinking American society treats smart teachers compared to these stupid actors getting paid lots of dough that pretend to be smart with mindless sex appeal. It shows how stupid people are in America. It shows they care about entertainment more than critical thinking. Which makes them create a society of imbeciles more than geniuses. I don't care about these pathetic excuses from average humans anymore that make genius intellect a joke with their vile control over people to make them be treated like cheap machine parts running machines to make shallow money, shallow beauty, shallow thoughts, shallow entertainment, etc. America's authorities are greedy bullies to waiters and waitresses considering how they get unlivable wages while using the insulting excuse of tipping because they are not getting livable wages. Lower class people in America are treated like dehumanized garbage while these upper class bullies live in luxury during the pandemic.

I would not want to live in China considering its society is becoming more like The Borg due to no online privacy, no free press, banned V.P.N's, anti-intellectual schools, dehumanizing censorship, etc. It is a nightmare for open-minded writers who want to think outside the box no matter what the government authorities say without having their online anonymity and free speech jeopardized on the internet world. China is now becoming an increasingly closed-minded country with a dehumanizing social credit score system, too.

I would say closed-mindedness is becoming more normal than not with this political agenda disguised as political correctness disguised ss comedy. Now, mainstream media uses recycled jokes more than original ones, such as an anti-Trump joke. It is just predictably bland.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 08, 2022, 10:10:58 AM

Quote from: TheFightSong on February 08, 2022, 06:16:46 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2022, 05:08:55 AM
Faulty conclusion acknowledged, Fightsong.

As a matter of fact, we do have lady conspiracy theorists that deserve to be recognized.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let us continue. Is it true that those damned Jews have satellites installed with powerful laser beams that cause west coast forest fires? Does a secret and evil cabal actually have us inject micro chips that are contained in covid vaccinations? Did Trump actually win the presidential election? Is it true that Alex Jones is our most reliable muse?

No offense intended. I have a thirst for knowledge, only trying to learn about things that I did not know.
Maybe no to answer your questions as I am skeptical. But I will say that more countries are making people behave increasingly like the dumber version of The Borg from Star Trek with this privacy-raping online surveillance, censorship, dehumanizing schools made to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common, etc. to control people while pretentiously claiming to fight the "bad" guys when it is the people who strip freethought from society through dehumanizing control to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common. It is history repeating itself by letting the lower I.Q. idiots have control of society more than people with higher I.Q's and true hunger for freethought. As far as I am concerned, geniuses are being threatened by fascist government authorities in the U.S. that dehumanize people from lower classes through broken education systems while treating smart teachers like disposable garbage with increasing wealth inequality while dumb actors get paid a lot. It shows that American society does not represent critical thinking but impulsive consumerism. Idiots controlling society... again. And again. There was literally a female elementary teacher who had a formerly secret side job of having nude pictures of her taken because she wasn't making enough income from teaching to pay bills in America. She had to make that side job secret because of how pretentiously uptight the Americans are about sex despite they are animals. It shows why America has more unhealthy relationships based on unresolved insecurities about sex than other countries. That is how anti-critical thinking American society treats smart teachers compared to these stupid actors getting paid lots of dough that pretend to be smart with mindless sex appeal. It shows how stupid people are in America. It shows they care about entertainment more than critical thinking. Which makes them create a society of imbeciles more than geniuses. I don't care about these pathetic excuses from average humans anymore that make genius intellect a joke with their vile control over people to make them be treated like cheap machine parts running machines to make shallow money, shallow beauty, shallow thoughts, shallow entertainment, etc. America's authorities are greedy bullies to waiters and waitresses considering how they get unlivable wages while using the insulting excuse of tipping because they are not getting livable wages. Lower class people in America are treated like dehumanized garbage while these upper class bullies live in luxury during the pandemic.

I would not want to live in China considering its society is becoming more like The Borg due to no online privacy, no free press, banned V.P.N's, anti-intellectual schools, dehumanizing censorship, etc. It is a nightmare for open-minded writers who want to think outside the box no matter what the government authorities say without having their online anonymity and free speech jeopardized on the internet world. China is now becoming an increasingly closed-minded country with a dehumanizing social credit score system, too.

I would say closed-mindedness is becoming more normal than not with this political agenda disguised as political correctness disguised ss comedy. Now, mainstream media uses recycled jokes more than original ones, such as an anti-Trump joke. It is just predictably bland.

I find your style very hard to reply to, it is hard enough to read.
I could half agree with some of it, much of it sounds like extremist propaganda, I usually just skip it.

Calling the others all kinds of stupid is common I suppose, in these Trumpian days, simultaneously decrying the lot of the genius is a worry though.

I don't care much about privacy, as long as my dollars are safe.

Using the term "dehumanizing" repeatedly lowers the effect, I think.
The lot of an American wage slave? I think the term "dehumanizing" is appropriate.
Working your ass of for so little amidst ridiculous perceived/actual unearned affluence.
I'm glad I'm not American, I'm less glad that some try and succeed in making us more like them.

It's a shame about China, and Russia too, they are interesting places and people, I blame their EVIL leaders more than our evil leaders for the way the relationship is going though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 08, 2022, 04:44:49 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 08, 2022, 10:10:58 AM
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 08, 2022, 06:16:46 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 08, 2022, 05:08:55 AM
Faulty conclusion acknowledged, Fightsong.

As a matter of fact, we do have lady conspiracy theorists that deserve to be recognized.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let us continue. Is it true that those damned Jews have satellites installed with powerful laser beams that cause west coast forest fires? Does a secret and evil cabal actually have us inject micro chips that are contained in covid vaccinations? Did Trump actually win the presidential election? Is it true that Alex Jones is our most reliable muse?

No offense intended. I have a thirst for knowledge, only trying to learn about things that I did not know.
Maybe no to answer your questions as I am skeptical. But I will say that more countries are making people behave increasingly like the dumber version of The Borg from Star Trek with this privacy-raping online surveillance, censorship, dehumanizing schools made to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common, etc. to control people while pretentiously claiming to fight the "bad" guys when it is the people who strip freethought from society through dehumanizing control to create predictable workers that prevent genius intellect from being common. It is history repeating itself by letting the lower I.Q. idiots have control of society more than people with higher I.Q's and true hunger for freethought. As far as I am concerned, geniuses are being threatened by fascist government authorities in the U.S. that dehumanize people from lower classes through broken education systems while treating smart teachers like disposable garbage with increasing wealth inequality while dumb actors get paid a lot. It shows that American society does not represent critical thinking but impulsive consumerism. Idiots controlling society... again. And again. There was literally a female elementary teacher who had a formerly secret side job of having nude pictures of her taken because she wasn't making enough income from teaching to pay bills in America. She had to make that side job secret because of how pretentiously uptight the Americans are about sex despite they are animals. It shows why America has more unhealthy relationships based on unresolved insecurities about sex than other countries. That is how anti-critical thinking American society treats smart teachers compared to these stupid actors getting paid lots of dough that pretend to be smart with mindless sex appeal. It shows how stupid people are in America. It shows they care about entertainment more than critical thinking. Which makes them create a society of imbeciles more than geniuses. I don't care about these pathetic excuses from average humans anymore that make genius intellect a joke with their vile control over people to make them be treated like cheap machine parts running machines to make shallow money, shallow beauty, shallow thoughts, shallow entertainment, etc. America's authorities are greedy bullies to waiters and waitresses considering how they get unlivable wages while using the insulting excuse of tipping because they are not getting livable wages. Lower class people in America are treated like dehumanized garbage while these upper class bullies live in luxury during the pandemic.

I would not want to live in China considering its society is becoming more like The Borg due to no online privacy, no free press, banned V.P.N's, anti-intellectual schools, dehumanizing censorship, etc. It is a nightmare for open-minded writers who want to think outside the box no matter what the government authorities say without having their online anonymity and free speech jeopardized on the internet world. China is now becoming an increasingly closed-minded country with a dehumanizing social credit score system, too.

I would say closed-mindedness is becoming more normal than not with this political agenda disguised as political correctness disguised ss comedy. Now, mainstream media uses recycled jokes more than original ones, such as an anti-Trump joke. It is just predictably bland.

I find your style very hard to reply to, it is hard enough to read.
I could half agree with some of it, much of it sounds like extremist propaganda, I usually just skip it.

Calling the others all kinds of stupid is common I suppose, in these Trumpian days, simultaneously decrying the lot of the genius is a worry though.

I don't care much about privacy, as long as my dollars are safe.

Using the term "dehumanizing" repeatedly lowers the effect, I think.
The lot of an American wage slave? I think the term "dehumanizing" is appropriate.
Working your ass of for so little amidst ridiculous perceived/actual unearned affluence.
I'm glad I'm not American, I'm less glad that some try and succeed in making us more like them.

It's a shame about China, and Russia too, they are interesting places and people, I blame their EVIL leaders more than our evil leaders for the way the relationship is going though.

Hey Amigo!

I'm happy to see that you have something else on your mind other than, you know,...my grandiose appendage!!

Adios! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 08, 2022, 07:12:26 PM

^ :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 12:07:22 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 07, 2022, 07:16:47 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.
You are smart to some extent. But you misogynistically jumped to the conclusion that I am a male. I am a female. Good riddance.

But, TheFightSong, you also made the same mistake, you jumped to the conclusion that the Happy Atheist Forum's founder is a male.
:notsure:
...
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 02, 2022, 10:36:33 PM
...Would be nice to know if Happy Atheist Forum's founder has a registered account on here. That way I could meet him. But I bet he is busy with his life.

It's OK. It happens.

I noticed that misogynistic presumption but let it slide at the time.

(https://i.giphy.com/media/g01ZnwAUvutuK8GIQn/giphy.gif)

No:
"Thank you, that was nice of you."
?????

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 09, 2022, 01:49:50 AM

i have decided to give up gender entirely, as well as my taxon as a member of the Hominids, Homo sapiens.

from now on i will self identify as the middle eastern hoopoe, Upopa epops.

you may address me as such if you remember

a fairly iconic bird, seen here:
(https://i.imgur.com/WKPBqP0l.jpg)

well that didnt work

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM

In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.

* * *

Here's a thing--this board, the Laid Back Lounge, is described specifically as "Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character; easygoing." There are plenty of other boards at HAF where serious topics are welcome. Occasional lapses into angst and aggravation will happen, but please try to post such things to the appropriate board, not the Laid Back Lounge. Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 09, 2022, 03:57:11 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.

* * *

Here's a thing--this board, the Laid Back Lounge, is described specifically as "Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character; easygoing." There are plenty of other boards at HAF where serious topics are welcome. Occasional lapses into angst and aggravation will happen, but please try to post such things to the appropriate board, not the Laid Back Lounge. Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

:snicker1:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:10:33 AM

I live, not sure what for though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 09, 2022, 05:56:10 AM

Let's not be too hard on Fightsong. She does have some worthy arguments. So alright, do not put political stuff in the fun part of the threads.

I do not agree with all that she writes but I wish her well in any case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 06:07:13 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
...

...Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

"Don't Harsh the Mellow."
;D I like that.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBqNo-8-IjU1fV7weLs-4gRfKdDq3IAGnBqw&usqp=CAU)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:29:34 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.

* * *

Here's a thing--this board, the Laid Back Lounge, is described specifically as "Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character; easygoing." There are plenty of other boards at HAF where serious topics are welcome. Occasional lapses into angst and aggravation will happen, but please try to post such things to the appropriate board, not the Laid Back Lounge. Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:30:37 AM

Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:10:33 AM
I live, not sure what for though.

You and 90% of the rest of us. Welcome to humanity :frolic:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:32:00 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 09, 2022, 05:56:10 AM
Let's not be too hard on Fightsong. She does have some worthy arguments. So alright, do not put political stuff in the fun part of the threads.

I do not agree with all that she writes but I wish her well in any case.

Hear hear. It can take a while to shake off and bed down here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:33:28 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 06:07:13 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
...

...Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

"Don't Harsh the Mellow."
;D I like that.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBqNo-8-IjU1fV7weLs-4gRfKdDq3IAGnBqw&usqp=CAU)

I'm getting to that beard, now all I need is the T-shirt!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 09, 2022, 12:14:56 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 12:07:22 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 07, 2022, 07:16:47 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 07, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 07, 2022, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: Icarus on February 07, 2022, 06:30:35 AM
According to his screed above, Fightsong is claiming that the FBI assassinated MLK? That is a revelation. All along I was under the impression that the shooter was just a dumb cracker who hated black preachers.

I can't be bothered to read his rants.
You are smart to some extent. But you misogynistically jumped to the conclusion that I am a male. I am a female. Good riddance.

But, TheFightSong, you also made the same mistake, you jumped to the conclusion that the Happy Atheist Forum's founder is a male.
:notsure:
...
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 02, 2022, 10:36:33 PM
...Would be nice to know if Happy Atheist Forum's founder has a registered account on here. That way I could meet him. But I bet he is busy with his life.

It's OK. It happens.

I noticed that misogynistic presumption but let it slide at the time.

(https://i.giphy.com/media/g01ZnwAUvutuK8GIQn/giphy.gif)

No:
"Thank you, that was nice of you."
?????

Misogynist is an important word, using it inappropriately devalues it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 04:19:24 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:33:28 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 06:07:13 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
...

...Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

"Don't Harsh the Mellow."
;D I like that.

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBqNo-8-IjU1fV7weLs-4gRfKdDq3IAGnBqw&usqp=CAU)

I'm getting to that beard, now all I need is the T-shirt!

:grin:
I hope you get one and post a picture.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 09, 2022, 04:29:13 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 08, 2022, 10:10:58 AM
It's a shame about China, and Russia too, they are interesting places and people, I blame their EVIL leaders more than our evil leaders for the way the relationship is going though.

I would say ultra-wealthy kleptocrats are who to blame. There are countries legally claimed to have independence. But it is all a façade when they have puppet politicians controlled by ultra-wealthy men who control all countries through their military industrial-complex, abusive international trade policies forcing kleptocratic sweatshops to exist, trafficking, Orwellian online surveillance to allow ultra-wealthy men to spy other countries for bullying, etc. If you try to ban sweatshops, oil companies that cause fatal earthquakes and hurricanes, the businesses that abuse animals while causing lots of methane pollution in the air, alcoholic beverages that automatically corrupt people's brains once they are consumed while being known for liver cancer, smoking products that are known for causing people's throats to be handicapped when they try to sing with a wide vocal range while being known for lung cancer and contributing to asthma development, corn that is an inedible poison to people's bodies (it's not edible because it damages the human's digestive system by clogging it up, which makes it feel bloated), etc, the ultra-wealthy men would be dangerous. Because they want to intentionally corrupt people's health, genes, I.Q. levels, education systems, employment benefits, political systems, wealth distribution, and other things internationally for their self-interests. It is why there has been a decreasing amount of geniuses, very strong people, healthy children, and wealthy citizens. Europe has stripped most Europeans from wealth and economic freedom via decreasing purchasing power through high taxes. So, most Europeans are poor with a mediocratic welfare economy from "free" education and "free" healthcare that give them the illusion of wealth despite them having low purchasing power for economic freedom due to high taxes. So, they don't really have a lot of power due to poverty disguised as wealth through a mediocratic welfare economy from "free" education, "free" healthcare, high taxes, etc. The U.S. has lower taxes, but it also gives working class Americans an illusion of choices. Working class Americans are having an increasingly harder time affording healthcare, education, clean water, healthy food, homes, electricity, propane, air conditioning, etc. because of increasing wealth inequality including rising cost of living. Its leaders are doing nothing to improve their decaying standard of living and decaying quality of life. So, even working class Americans do not have a lot of power due to increasing poverty disguised as illusion of choices. Asian countries are the same way. African and middle eastern countries are the weakest economically, intellectually, and politically compared to the U.S, U.K. nations, China, Japan, etc. So, it's really the ultra-wealthy men controlling all countries oligarchically with their military-industrial complex, unfair wealth distribution, sweatshops, trafficking, Orwellian online surveillance after 9/11, propagandized media companies to distract the masses, oil companies, the meat and dairy industry, etc. It's an Orwellian New World Order. In the past, normal people had more online privacy protection from surveillance before 9/11, purchasing power, free speech, free press, pro-freethought schools, intellectual freedom, common sense, skills, stable families, healthy relationships, happiness, healthiness, and charisma. That was when humanity was at its prime before 9/11. But now the wealthiest elites have increasingly corrupted people internationally. Increasing anti-intellectualism in America, China, Australia, and other places with Orwellian online surveillance subordinate lower class citizens via dehumanizing censorship. Anti-white man nonsense has become part of mainstream media now. A misandristic version of feminism is part of mainstream media now. Biased political agendas are disguised as comedy in mainstream media now. Evil marketers and advertisers have successfully manipulated the females psychologically for profit by making those girls feel insecure to make them buy beauty products that cause global warming through manipulative mainstrean media now. I would say humanity has gotten worse intellectually, physically, morally, and ethically because of corrupt elites. I find everything was going downhill after 9/11 and corrupt leaders were stripping people from internet privacy via Orwellian online surveillance. It was the rise of an Orwellian New World Order internationally. Despite that happening, I didn't have a problem with an increasing amount of countries legalizing L.G.B.T.Q. rights to get rid of systemic homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, queerphobia, and nonbinaryphobia. Especially since I am a bisexual female who supports L.G.B.T.Q. rights. I believe in biological sexes. I find transgenderism to not be based on hard science that can be used for accurate data to know personality differences between biological females and biological males. But I would vote for transgender rights anyway. Otherwise, I have not been impressed by all countries lately. Advanced technology development in all countries has been increasingly stagnating because of unfair wealth distribution and rising anti-intellectualism internationally benefitting oligarchical elites only.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: TheFightSong on February 09, 2022, 04:44:29 PM

Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.

More like fallaciously jumping to conclusions while showing a misogynistic view of females. So, it is more short-sightedly stupid than reasonable.

Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
* * *

Here's a thing--this board, the Laid Back Lounge, is described specifically as "Having a relaxed or casual atmosphere or character; easygoing." There are plenty of other boards at HAF where serious topics are welcome. Occasional lapses into angst and aggravation will happen, but please try to post such things to the appropriate board, not the Laid Back Lounge. Note: Further attempts to harsh the mellow (political rants, blather about who killed whom, etc.) will be moved to a more suitable board at the discretion of staff.

This is my last time of harshening the mellow, I swear.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 04:53:16 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 09, 2022, 12:14:56 PM
Misogynist is an important word, using it inappropriately devalues it.

True.
Also: Misandry and racist. Oh, and hate. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 09, 2022, 04:53:48 PM

Quote from: TheFightSong on February 09, 2022, 04:29:13 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 08, 2022, 10:10:58 AM
It's a shame about China, and Russia too, they are interesting places and people, I blame their EVIL leaders more than our evil leaders for the way the relationship is going though.
(https://i.imgur.com/cmmQGgJ.jpg)

I haven't seen a TL;DR out in the wild for a very long time, so thanks for that ;D

There's a lot there to read and comprehend, but the following stood out to me.

QuoteAnti-white man nonsense has become part of mainstream media now.

I would say if you find yourself in disagreement with an idea, a platform or a policy related to race, just say so. If the issue is flawed, then it should be easy enough to pick it apart on the merits, right?

We are all entitled to our opinions after-all, and offering a different perspective, asking questions, analyzing pros and cons all show a basic level of respect for all parties involved, but labeling something as "Anti-white man nonsense" in this day and age to me seems as a means of arrogantly dismissing a much needed awareness that needs to take place in this country when dealing with ongoing race issues. It sort of feels like a convenient cop out to me, and sounds off the racist alarms in my head when I read something like that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 09:35:28 PM

Calm Down Never Works.
(https://c.tenor.com/hbH87E1YYZAAAAAd/calm-down-never-works-calm-down.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 09, 2022, 10:48:08 PM

:rofl: I love those videos! My wife is not impressed, though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Davin on February 11, 2022, 03:29:31 AM

I get the anger. I'm angry a lot at the state of things and how those in power or have enough money get to do almost whatever they want without facing any responsibility. What I don't get is the lashing out at other people before even knowing much about them.

Also, all that text. I don't really get the reason for all that either. Most people won't read it, especially not the ones you want to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on February 11, 2022, 06:56:14 AM

Quote from: TheFightSong on February 09, 2022, 04:44:29 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.
More like fallaciously jumping to conclusions while showing a misogynistic view of females. So, it is more short-sightedly stupid than reasonable.

I was referring to both your error and Tank's error. In both cases an incorrect assumption was made. In both cases it was nonetheless a fairly reasonable assumption.

If you strive to take offense you will usually succeed. People will see you doing it though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2022, 07:30:49 AM

Quote from: Recusant on February 11, 2022, 06:56:14 AM
Quote from: TheFightSong on February 09, 2022, 04:44:29 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 01:50:56 AM
In both cases the error regarding gender was understandable. The online atheist thing has been predominantly populated by males, and the wall of text rant is most often produced by males. Statistically, both of the presumptions were reasonable.
More like fallaciously jumping to conclusions while showing a misogynistic view of females. So, it is more short-sightedly stupid than reasonable.

I was referring to both your error and Tank's error. In both cases an incorrect assumption was made. In both cases it was nonetheless a fairly reasonable assumption.

If you strive to take offense you will usually succeed. People will see you doing it though.

Ain't that the truth!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 11, 2022, 03:57:07 PM

I was just remembering Randy.
He would've been 61 today.
:sad sigh:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2022, 05:00:08 PM

:sadcheer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 11, 2022, 05:20:40 PM

yes that was a damned shame.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 12:02:24 AM

What ever happened to Ali, Amicale, Pasta Chick, Claire Lion Tamer, the Doberman girl? We have run off a lot of women.

I think it's Tank's fault.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM

fightsong too

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 16, 2022, 01:50:35 AM

Me too. I wonder what happened to those girls that have disappeared. I enjoyed all of them. In the case of our Pakistani lady, I understand that it is in her best interests not to correspond too much with we westerners. I miss her.

One of the others was the New York Gothic girl. She was a far out type but interesting at times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 16, 2022, 08:05:55 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 12:02:24 AM
What ever happened to Ali, Amicale, Pasta Chick, Claire Lion Tamer, the Doberman girl? We have run off a lot of women.

I think it's Tank's fault.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvQWpD.png&hash=0b799f546f5a4d5c747b03bbe58ccd9e8dffdfee)

(https://i.imgur.com/8vygu.png)

Off course Whitney left us and intellectually we know she had to, but it still hurts, it gets a little less every year though.
And Tank is almost as good.
He is, and that does help.

Ali and Determined Juliet were huge fun, I think both of them had crap spouses, stupid bastards.
I don't know what happened to Maria from Cyprus.
Of course Books became Sandy and did until recently at least, still hang around sometimes.
Sweet Death would make non PC posts and sometimes be taken task, I don't think anyone would give a shit now. emoji waving SD
I don't think we were woke enough for Pasta Chick, too old and male maybe.
Of course we've still got Mags, but she must be an honorary old white bloke by now.

If it helps, I could start identifying as female.
I don't think the other forum members would ask that of you
It wouldn't really be any inconvenience, my penis being as miniscule as it is, I could probably compete in the Olympics as female.
If you had skills and ability?
Yes of course, skills and ability too.
I wouldn't even have to change my name.

I didn't forget
My dad called my Anne D too

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 01:56:59 PM

Quote from: Bad Penny II on February 16, 2022, 08:05:55 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 12:02:24 AM
What ever happened to Ali, Amicale, Pasta Chick, Claire Lion Tamer, the Doberman girl? We have run off a lot of women.

I think it's Tank's fault.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvQWpD.png&hash=0b799f546f5a4d5c747b03bbe58ccd9e8dffdfee)

(https://i.imgur.com/8vygu.png)

Off course Whitney left us and intellectually we know she had to, but it still hurts, it gets a little less every year though.
And Tank is almost as good.
He is, and that does help.

Ali and Determined Juliet were huge fun, I think both of them had crap spouses, stupid bastards.
I don't know what happened to Maria from Cyprus.
Of course Books became Sandy and did until recently at least, still hang around sometimes.
Sweet Death would make non PC posts and sometimes be taken task, I don't think anyone would give a shit now. emoji waving SD
I don't think we were woke enough for Pasta Chick, too old and male maybe.
Of course we've still got Mags, but she must be an honorary old white bloke by now.

If it helps, I could start identifying as female.
I don't think the other forum members would ask that of you
It wouldn't really be any inconvenience, my penis being as miniscule as it is, I could probably compete in the Olympics as female.
If you had skills and ability?
Yes of course, skills and ability too.
I wouldn't even have to change my name.

I didn't forget
My dad called my Anne D too

Is this...good? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 04:02:14 PM

No, it's not good, although I appreciate Bad Penny's offer to become a woman. It's just not the same. Ya gotta have women, or the place starts looking like a dump. And everyone starts talking about penises.

But I'm not really complaining.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too

My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 08:36:19 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)

Púchica, gringuito!
No jodás vós! >:(

:secrets1: Google doesn't translate this expression correctly.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 16, 2022, 09:20:21 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)
Púchica, gringuito!
No jodás vós! >:(

:secrets1: Google doesn't translate this expression correctly.

I think I get your point, sorry to disturb you mam'!

:rawr:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 10:05:25 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 09:20:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)
Púchica, gringuito!
No jodás vós! >:(

:secrets1: Google doesn't translate this expression correctly.

I think I get your point, sorry to disturb you mam'!

:rawr:

It's OK, you can disturb me, I don't mind.

Nothing can bother me today. I met my man 20 years ago today.
:tellmemore: Fine looking vato loco forever, esse.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 11:20:54 PM

It was 20 years ago today,
Vato Loco taught Mags to play,

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 11:26:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

really? anybody can be anybody on the net. fine with me.

i am actually a 94 year old galapogos tortoise in the san diego zoo who learned to type becausr i was bored with juggling. i ve had people here fooled for ages

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 11:42:13 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 11:26:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

really? anybody can be anybody on the net. fine with me.

i am actually a 94 year old galapogos tortoise in the san diego zoo who learned to type becausr i was bored with juggling. i ve had people here fooled for ages

I'm not really a butterfly, I look more like a moth.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 17, 2022, 12:42:01 AM

i have seen moths that werr exquisitely beautiful

need to find a picture here

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 02:02:08 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 11:20:54 PM
It was 20 years ago today,
Vato Loco taught Mags to play,

Does this sentence end there? :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 17, 2022, 04:10:57 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 02:02:08 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 11:20:54 PM
It was 20 years ago today,
Vato Loco taught Mags to play,
Does this sentence end there? :notsure:

Those were just the opening lines to Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles, revised to fit your love life. I did not intend to go further. But if you or anyone else wants to be Weird Al and continue, be my guest. Congratulations on your anniversary.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 07:11:11 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 17, 2022, 04:10:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 02:02:08 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 16, 2022, 11:20:54 PM
It was 20 years ago today,
Vato Loco taught Mags to play,
Does this sentence end there? :notsure:

Those were just the opening lines to Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles, revised to fit your love life. I did not intend to go further. But if you or anyone else wants to be Weird Al and continue, be my guest. Congratulations on your anniversary.

Ah, I get it now. ;)
And, thank you. You're alright. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2022, 07:41:15 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 10:05:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 09:20:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)
Púchica, gringuito!
No jodás vós! >:(

:secrets1: Google doesn't translate this expression correctly.

I think I get your point, sorry to disturb you mam'!

:rawr:
It's OK, you can disturb me, I don't mind.

Nothing can bother me today. I met my man 20 years ago today.
:tellmemore: Fine looking vato loco forever, esse.

I can't believe it Mags! You basically gave me a free pass to bug you yesterday, and I blew it!! :o

I am the youngest of three siblings. I have two older sister's, so I revel in being the baby, bratty brother...I mean I didn't ask for the job as being the youngest, but hey, you do what you gotta do!

So how did you and the old man meet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 08:53:44 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 07:41:15 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 10:05:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 09:20:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 08:36:19 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 16, 2022, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 16, 2022, 07:24:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 16, 2022, 01:12:40 AM
fightsong too
My, honorary old white bloke senses tell me that was a guy. :worried:

Hey Gringita!

Should we just call you Karen now? ::)
Púchica, gringuito!
No jodás vós! >:(

:secrets1: Google doesn't translate this expression correctly.

I think I get your point, sorry to disturb you mam'!

:rawr:
It's OK, you can disturb me, I don't mind.

Nothing can bother me today. I met my man 20 years ago today.
:tellmemore: Fine looking vato loco forever, esse.

I can't believe it Mags! You basically gave me a free pass to bug you yesterday, and I blew it!! :o

Ha! Yes, yes you did.
Too bad. You had permission to disturb me, and you blew it.
:smilenod:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 07:41:15 PM
I am the youngest of three siblings. I have two older sister's, so I revel in being the baby, bratty brother...I mean I didn't ask for the job as being the youngest, but hey, you do what you gotta do!

So how did you and the old man meet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 17, 2022, 09:21:00 PM

It was a dark and stormy night...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2022, 09:37:17 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 08:53:44 PM

I can't believe it Mags! You basically gave me a free pass to bug you yesterday, and I blew it!! :o

Ha! Yes, yes you did.
Too bad. You had permission to disturb me, and you blew it.
:smilenod:

Next time Mags, next time!! :Gaah:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 07:41:15 PM
I am the youngest of three siblings. I have two older sister's, so I revel in being the baby, bratty brother...I mean I didn't ask for the job as being the youngest, but hey, you do what you gotta do!

So how did you and the old man meet?

We met dancing. Love at first sight. And we've been on an eternal passionate honeymoon ever since. :grin:

How about you, PB? How did you and your lovely wife meet? Did you meet her here or in Honduras?
[/quote]

Dancing, that's cool...was it at club or party? Who asked who to dance first?

Yes, me and Socorro met in Honduras....I had been in country about 3-4 weeks, and a couple guys who were getting ready to rotate out wanted to fly a couple of missions before they left, so one day I was left with little to do after I dropped them off at the airfield, and then took care of some minor things. So I went to the company formation which normally I didn't attend, and the 1st Sgt was looking for a couple volunteers to go to one of the warehouses on base and observe a quarterly inventory being conducted by one of the contractors.

I figured even if it was boring it would be a good way to meet some new people, as bartering was very useful way to get stuff on the base. So I volunteered.

Socorro worked for one of the American Contractors on the base, and our paths crossed while I was at the warehouse (She was an accountant). I still remember the moment like it was yesterday! (Seriously, the way she was walking, the outfit she was wearing, the style of her hair,...and then the way she smiled at me)
She was walking outside, and the first thing I noticed about her was the remarkable way she could manage to walk along the gravel in rather high-heels...amazing. She was wearing a light-green dress, and just looked stunning...she said hello to me, and we chatted for a bit. (She actually said "Hello Handsome", to which I paused, looked behind me, and then after pointing to myself, said, "You talking to me"?....yes, I did say that, and she still wanted to talk to me after that cheeky, stupid response :P )

Later, as I was waiting for a ride to my side of the base we met up again, and spoke at some length. Eventually exchanging information, and agreeing to meet up that weekend...the rest is history.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 09:45:58 PM

Quote from: Mr. B on February 17, 2022, 09:21:00 PM
It was a dark and stormy night...

:snicker:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 10:06:57 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 09:37:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 08:53:44 PM

I can't believe it Mags! You basically gave me a free pass to bug you yesterday, and I blew it!! :o
Ha! Yes, yes you did.
Too bad. You had permission to disturb me, and you blew it.
:smilenod:

Next time Mags, next time!! :Gaah:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 07:41:15 PM
I am the youngest of three siblings. I have two older sister's, so I revel in being the baby, bratty brother...I mean I didn't ask for the job as being the youngest, but hey, you do what you gotta do!

So how did you and the old man meet?
We met dancing. Love at first sight. And we've been on an eternal passionate honeymoon ever since. :grin:

How about you, PB? How did you and your lovely wife meet? Did you meet her here or in Honduras?

Dancing, that's cool...was it at club or party? Who asked who to dance first?

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 09:37:17 PM
Yes, me and Socorro met in Honduras....I had been in country about 3-4 weeks, and a couple guys who were getting ready to rotate out wanted to fly a couple of missions before they left, so one day I was left with little to do after I dropped them off at the airfield, and then took care of some minor things. So I went to the company formation which normally I didn't attend, and the 1st Sgt was looking for a couple volunteers to go to one of the warehouses on base and observe a quarterly inventory being conducted by one of the contractors.

I figured even if it was boring it would be a good way to meet some new people, as bartering was very useful way to get stuff on the base. So I volunteered.

Socorro worked for one of the American Contractors on the base, and our paths crossed while I was at the warehouse (She was an accountant). I still remember the moment like it was yesterday! (Seriously, the way she was walking, the outfit she was wearing, the style of her hair,...and then the way she smiled at me)
She was walking outside, and the first thing I noticed about her was the remarkable way she could manage to walk along the gravel in rather high-heels...amazing. She was wearing a light-green dress, and just looked stunning...she said hello to me, and we chatted for a bit. (She actually said "Hello Handsome", to which I paused, looked behind me, and then after pointing to myself, said, "You talking to me"?....yes, I did say that, and she still wanted to talk to me after that cheeky, stupid response :P )

Later, as I was waiting for a ride to my side of the base we met up again, and spoke at some length. Eventually exchanging information, and agreeing to meet up that weekend...the rest is history.

That's a great story.
So, she spoke English in Honduras or was all this in Spanish?
I have seen your music videos, and I'm gonna agree with your lovely wife, in the most respectful way...you are handsome.

...But, not more handsome than my man. ;D

One day I told my friend, " Let's go dancing, I have a feeling I'm gonna meet the father of my children tonight." And we laughed.

We went to a night club and I said, "I don't think he is here, let's go somewhere else." So, we did.

I peeked inside the window of another nightclub, and I said, maybe here. She said, "no, I don't like this place." But I convinced her. :grin:

I saw him dancing, and I thought he was attractive, he said he saw my huge beautiful smile while I was looking at him...( later I told him that the smile was because I thought he danced funny.) :P

He kept staring at me from far away for a while. He finally asked me to dance with him, and I have never danced with anyone else ever since.

We have two handsome boys now. So, I did go out to find the father of my children that night, (that was a joke)... but I did find him.
Weird.
--Must be a witch thing. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2022, 11:23:22 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 10:06:57 PM

That's a great story.
So, she spoke English in Honduras or was all this in Spanish?
I have seen your music videos, and I'm gonna agree with your lovely wife, in the most respectful way...you are handsome.

She's bilingual and spoke English even back then,...my Spanish is horrible :P

Anyway, you are sweet Mags, but it sounds like you got the real El Guapo!

(https://i.imgur.com/XLVBYLm.gif)

Quote...But, not more handsome than my man. ;D

One day I told my friend, " Let's go dancing, I have a feeling I'm gonna meet the father of my children tonight." And we laughed.

We went to a night club and I said, "I don't think he is here, let's go somewhere else." So, we did.

I peeked inside the window of another nightclub, and I said, maybe here. She said, "no, I don't like this place." But I convinced her. :grin:

I saw him dancing, and I thought he was attractive, he said he saw my huge beautiful smile while I was looking at him...( later I told him that the smile was because I thought he danced funny.) :P

He kept staring at me from far away for a while. He finally asked me to dance with him, and I have never danced with anyone else ever since.

We have two handsome boys now. So, I did go out to find the father of my children that night, (that was a joke)... but I did find him.
Weird.
--Must be a witch thing. :notsure:

That's a nice story as well, he's a lucky guy. Do you remember the first song you danced to?...(My wife and her friends always made fun of the way I danced)

I believe the witchy thing....I always accuse Socorro of witchcraft with regards to me falling in love with her!

One weekend she accompanied a childhood friend of hers to visit one of those witch-doctors who lives up in the mountains...her friend was actually having some relationship issues and wanted the woman to cast a spell on her boyfriend. Socorro went because her friend begged her to go, and promised her a nice dinner, plus it's a beautiful small mountain village (I've actually been there, and it's really beautiful)
Socorro is Catholic, and doesn't really believe in that stuff (yeah, right) :halo:

One day the following week I stopped by to see Socorro at her office on the base, and we were sitting at her desk, and she open the drawer to get something out when I noticed a clear, plastic baggy in the drawer filled with my hair, and one of my Army patches that I gave her.
One day the week before I had stopped by to see her right after I got my hair-cut, and while sitting at her desk I jokingly rubbed my head and made the freshly cut hair fall out on her desk....instead of throwing it out, she saved it.

All of this was suspicious to me, because when I asked her about her friends visit to the witch doctor she told me her friend had to take some personal items of her boyfriend to the witch doctor so she could cast her spell!!

So I always suspect she did the same as I had never wanted to get married until I met her 8), but I'm glad she did. :-*

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 02:26:30 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 11:23:22 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 10:06:57 PM

That's a great story.
So, she spoke English in Honduras or was all this in Spanish?
I have seen your music videos, and I'm gonna agree with your lovely wife, in the most respectful way...you are handsome.

She's bilingual and spoke English even back then,...my Spanish is horrible :P

Anyway, you are sweet Mags, but it sounds like you got the real El Guapo!

(https://i.imgur.com/XLVBYLm.gif)

Ha! :lol:
That's very accurate!
:rofl:

Quote from: Magdalena on February 17, 2022, 10:06:57 PM
...But, not more handsome than my man. ;D

One day I told my friend, " Let's go dancing, I have a feeling I'm gonna meet the father of my children tonight." And we laughed.

We went to a night club and I said, "I don't think he is here, let's go somewhere else." So, we did.

I peeked inside the window of another nightclub, and I said, maybe here. She said, "no, I don't like this place." But I convinced her. :grin:

I saw him dancing, and I thought he was attractive, he said he saw my huge beautiful smile while I was looking at him...( later I told him that the smile was because I thought he danced funny.) :P

He kept staring at me from far away for a while. He finally asked me to dance with him, and I have never danced with anyone else ever since.

We have two handsome boys now. So, I did go out to find the father of my children that night, (that was a joke)... but I did find him.
Weird.
--Must be a witch thing. :notsure:

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 11:23:22 PM
That's a nice story as well, he's a lucky guy. Do you remember the first song you danced to?...(My wife and her friends always made fun of the way I danced)

No, I don't remember the first song we danced to. I was too busy...doing things I shouldn't have done... :notsure:
...instead of paying attention to the song that I was dancing to with the future father of my children.
;D

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 17, 2022, 11:23:22 PM
I believe the witchy thing....I always accuse Socorro of witchcraft with regards to me falling in love with her!

One weekend she accompanied a childhood friend of hers to visit one of those witch-doctors who lives up in the mountains...her friend was actually having some relationship issues and wanted the woman to cast a spell on her boyfriend. Socorro went because her friend begged her to go, and promised her a nice dinner, plus it's a beautiful small mountain village (I've actually been there, and it's really beautiful)
Socorro is Catholic, and doesn't really believe in that stuff (yeah, right) :halo:

One day the following week I stopped by to see Socorro at her office on the base, and we were sitting at her desk, and she open the drawer to get something out when I noticed a clear, plastic baggy in the drawer filled with my hair, and one of my Army patches that I gave her.
One day the week before I had stopped by to see her right after I got my hair-cut, and while sitting at her desk I jokingly rubbed my head and made the freshly cut hair fall out on her desk....instead of throwing it out, she saved it.

All of this was suspicious to me, because when I asked her about her friends visit to the witch doctor she told me her friend had to take some personal items of her boyfriend to the witch doctor so she could cast her spell!!

So I always suspect she did the same as I had never wanted to get married until I met her 8), but I'm glad she did. :-*

Ha!
I've heard of that hair spell!
:shocked:

My man thinks I put a spell on him as well. :snicker:
Whenever I'm cooking he asks, "So, working on a new spell?"
;)

How long have you two been married?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 18, 2022, 04:08:03 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 02:26:30 AM

How long have you two been married?

We just celebrated 31 years earlier this month! :slapfight:

What about you two?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 04:11:37 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 18, 2022, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 02:26:30 AM

How long have you two been married?

We just celebrated 31 years earlier this month! :slapfight:

What about you two?

20 :slapfight:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 18, 2022, 08:57:47 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 04:11:37 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 18, 2022, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 02:26:30 AM

How long have you two been married?

We just celebrated 31 years earlier this month! :slapfight:

What about you two?

20 :slapfight:

You two are catching up!! Anyway congrats to you and your man...20 years is awesome. He's a lucky guy 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 09:18:05 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 18, 2022, 08:57:47 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 04:11:37 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 18, 2022, 04:08:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 02:26:30 AM

How long have you two been married?

We just celebrated 31 years earlier this month! :slapfight:

What about you two?

20 :slapfight:

You two are catching up!! Anyway congrats to you and your man...20 years is awesome. He's a lucky guy 8)

Thank you, PB. Congrats to you too. :hug2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2022, 09:38:03 PM

42 :argue:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 18, 2022, 09:59:25 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 18, 2022, 09:38:03 PM
42 :argue:

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 18, 2022, 10:49:20 PM
Our 42st Anniversary was last Monday. :cheersfortwo:

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/vA5evXPactVhC/giphy.webp?cid=6c09b9529ac50adf6008236734bf7f6f007377fdeb2972e2&rid=giphy.webp&ct=g)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 18, 2022, 10:19:29 PM

coming up on our 20th in June. There was talk in the past of revisiting our honeymoon in Jamaica for our 20th but that is not looking possible at this point. Any suggestions? At this moment we are prepairing to try to buy the house I grew up in from my step father.

What did ya'll do to celebrate your 20th anniverseries?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 18, 2022, 10:49:20 PM

Our 42st Anniversary was last Monday. :cheersfortwo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on February 19, 2022, 12:08:31 AM

Congratulations, guys. :clapping:

I guess one doesn't need a god to stay married. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 19, 2022, 01:10:15 AM

Wow, 42 years is awesome...Congratulations,...that really special and awesome!!

20 years is just as awesome!

We've never in 31 years gone anywhere really special, we have on occasion spent a night or two in small towns that are close to us, like Ann Arbor and Plymouth, MI.

Usually we just try and spend the day together. We like those two cities I mentioned because the are only about 30 minutes from where we live, but they are great places to spend a day or two just walking around. We visit stores, coffee shops, when I drank a bar or two, and then somewhere decent for dinner.

It's cool just being together....we've done the same in Detroit. Only bad part is our anniversary is in early February, and so here in Michigan it's usually cold so my Honduran wife struggles, but strangely we've been lucky with good weather.

This year we stayed home. I made brunch, and then we cooked dinner together. Afterwards we watched a movie, and then video of our wedding.

I often think the simpler the plans the more enjoyable the time spent....but that's just my opinion.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 19, 2022, 01:37:50 AM

42st? Shit, it's a typo. 41st. :d'oh!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 19, 2022, 03:07:45 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 19, 2022, 01:37:50 AM
42st? Shit, it's a typo. 41st. :d'oh!:

Well now you are known as a confirmed liar. BURN BURN YES YOU'RE GONNA BURN!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 19, 2022, 03:32:42 AM

Quote from: Mr. B on February 19, 2022, 03:07:45 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 19, 2022, 01:37:50 AM
42st? Shit, it's a typo. 41st. :d'oh!:

Well now you are known as a confirmed liar. BURN BURN YES YOU'RE GONNA BURN!

In the words of Jimmy Swaggart, getting caught out on cheating on this wife, and standing in front of his congregation, crying like a big baby, "I have sinned against you!" :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 19, 2022, 04:03:40 AM

Ha!

If I were in a position to forgive you, I would.

;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 21, 2022, 03:35:06 PM

Everyone please note, if I make a comment or remark about something that happened to me 20 years ago, I mean 1990 and not 2002.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 08:27:34 PM

So noted. How would you refer to something that happened in 2012 using the phrase "years ago"?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 21, 2022, 09:01:58 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 08:27:34 PM
So noted. How would you refer to something that happened in 2012 using the phrase "years ago"?

Thanks,...here are some examples.

Hey everyone, do y'all remember a few years ago when Bad Penny's favorite song, and dance "Gangnam Style" came out? (FYI -With more than 2.5 billion views, it's the most-watched video on YouTube)

Wow, it was only several years ago, and Asmo's favorite band of all time "One Direction" were still together as a group!! (They've since broke up, "sob")

Just a few short years ago when the Hunger Games Movies first aired, and we discovered Recusant was Team Peeta, and Tanks was Team Gale!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 10:17:26 PM

Wow, I feel like I was just used as your Straight Man in a stand-up routine. Do I get paid?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 22, 2022, 01:33:39 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 10:17:26 PM
Wow, I feel like I was just used as your Straight Man in a stand-up routine. Do I get paid?

Heyyy Abbottt!!!

We'll split 70-30 ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 22, 2022, 09:37:17 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 22, 2022, 12:56:45 PM

Quote from: No one on February 22, 2022, 09:37:17 AM

Excellent...
:maracas:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 22, 2022, 04:18:27 PM

It's one of their best.

It really is just brilliant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 22, 2022, 07:30:01 PM

Quote from: No one on February 22, 2022, 04:18:27 PM
It's one of their best.

It really is just brilliant.

I had completely forgotten about Kids In The Hall...it's has to be one of the best things to ever come out of Canada besides Poutine, and Trailer Park Boys.

This was one of my favorites...My Pen, My Pen!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on February 22, 2022, 07:59:11 PM

They are on Amazon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 23, 2022, 12:56:19 AM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 21, 2022, 09:01:58 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 08:27:34 PM
So noted. How would you refer to something that happened in 2012 using the phrase "years ago"?

Thanks,...here are some examples.

Hey everyone, do y'all remember a few years ago when Bad Penny's favorite song, and dance "Gangnam Style" came out? (FYI -With more than 2.5 billion views, it's the most-watched video on YouTube)

Wow, it was only several years ago, and Asmo's favorite band of all time "One Direction" were still together as a group!! (They've since broke up, "sob")

Just a few short years ago when the Hunger Games Movies first aired, and we discovered Recusant was Team Peeta, and Tanks was Team Gale!

It wasn't too long ago I proudly remember having my own money and paying for movie tickets for me and my brother. We walked in and since I was paying I walked up and asked for two tickets to see...um...to see...I looked to my brother. He was grinning ear to ear. I couldn't remember the name of the movie to save my life. The theater only had two screens. It was a new movie with this big famous guy....Two tickets for....I was really struggling.

Great movie.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 23, 2022, 01:13:29 AM

Time Machine?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 23, 2022, 01:14:31 AM

No. Mind replacement. Not like brain swapping. More like memory hacking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on February 23, 2022, 12:03:36 PM

Quote from: No one on February 22, 2022, 09:37:17 AM

You just can't allow your Green more than a smidge of latitude
You do that and you end up like all of those ventriloquists in thrall to their dummies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2022, 04:22:18 PM

Quote from: Mr. B on February 23, 2022, 12:56:19 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 21, 2022, 09:01:58 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 21, 2022, 08:27:34 PM
So noted. How would you refer to something that happened in 2012 using the phrase "years ago"?

Thanks,...here are some examples.

Hey everyone, do y'all remember a few years ago when Bad Penny's favorite song, and dance "Gangnam Style" came out? (FYI -With more than 2.5 billion views, it's the most-watched video on YouTube)

Wow, it was only several years ago, and Asmo's favorite band of all time "One Direction" were still together as a group!! (They've since broke up, "sob")

Just a few short years ago when the Hunger Games Movies first aired, and we discovered Recusant was Team Peeta, and Tanks was Team Gale!

It wasn't too long ago I proudly remember having my own money and paying for movie tickets for me and my brother. We walked in and since I was paying I walked up and asked for two tickets to see...um...to see...I looked to my brother. He was grinning ear to ear. I couldn't remember the name of the movie to save my life. The theater only had two screens. It was a new movie with this big famous guy....Two tickets for....I was really struggling.

Great movie.

I have vague memories of watching that movie, many, many, many years ago. There is a head exploding on Mars scene, yes? :popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 23, 2022, 09:11:29 PM

Yup. A couple different times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2022, 04:48:35 PM

I always wonder how in the world people actually get eaten by sharks, I mean don't they hear the music?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 24, 2022, 08:07:38 PM

Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 04:48:35 PM
I always wonder how in the world people actually get eaten by sharks, I mean don't they hear the music?

I'll bet if you checked you would find that either they are hearing impaired or they are wearing ear plugs to keep the water out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2022, 08:29:45 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 24, 2022, 08:07:38 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on February 24, 2022, 04:48:35 PM
I always wonder how in the world people actually get eaten by sharks, I mean don't they hear the music?

I'll bet if you checked you would find that either they are hearing impaired or they are wearing ear plugs to keep the water out.

There's always an explanation, thanks...I do feel bad for the hearing impaired though, not bad enough they can't hear they're also high on the sharks preferred food chain.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on February 25, 2022, 03:48:56 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 02, 2022, 10:07:41 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/nZ0UFEN.jpg)

Have you stuffed up causation again?
No!, come on, of course they lead to a lack of discernment.
Some people with an existing lack of discernment will choose a large hard drive.
Ye sure, in that case it's merely an association but large hard drives enable which is the same as causes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 06, 2022, 04:14:31 AM

Sometimes I admire Elon Musks efforts to leave this earh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on March 06, 2022, 12:22:04 PM

Earth is fine. It's the humans that suck. And not in a good way.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 11, 2022, 03:38:26 PM

Per suggestions, a personal life conversation has been been moved to the "Members only" board.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 12, 2022, 01:59:50 AM

Good call Rec.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 12, 2022, 01:52:57 PM

I spent yesterday and the day before cutting down and cutting up trees at work. So I was tired to begin with and last night was the only person who showed up to class. So it was one thirty minute round with the coach. Having the mats to ourselves we started standing. I managed some good takedowns and throws, so did he.

This morning I am as sore as I have ever been in my life....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Mr. B on March 17, 2022, 02:19:22 AM

Figured out how to get my laptop to work again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2022, 11:28:30 AM

Quote from: Mr. B on March 17, 2022, 02:19:22 AM
Figured out how to get my laptop to work again.

Mine is still FUBAR ATM but I hope to get it back next week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 26, 2022, 09:12:58 PM

at a tourament with the number one son.

(https://i.imgur.com/WDUjUWUl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bIaQmQjl.jpg)

he forgot his period shoes and the greaves woudnt fit over his boots. so i am watching in my stocking feet

(https://i.imgur.com/u1l6pITl.jpg)

hes only half suited up so far

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 27, 2022, 11:33:41 PM

he did sword and shiled, longsword, and was signed up for battleaxe but had a wardrobe malfunction.

doing this you take woarddrobe malfunctions very seriously

anyway in sword and shield you are scored on legal hits. he was up against an old fart who knew what he was doing, so he lost out on points

when the two handed sword came up he was exhausted and Sir Six Foot Four dumped him twice

its pretty aerobic. the suit weighs thirty pounds, of which twenty is the helmet. would be more if he would wear a breastplate and plackert. there's nothing on the back except the plates in the gambuson.

actual helmets from the old days were lots lighter than the stuff people use today. they didnt understand brain injuries back then, and considered head wounds no more serious than thjose to the limbs. what people wear now is lots tougher than the henry the fourth stuff

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 30, 2022, 05:20:31 PM

Your son should look into wrestling. He missed the underhook that cost him standing position.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 30, 2022, 11:22:59 PM

easy to miss. thewhole thi g is difficult. you are not allowed to use tbe point, even thlugh the tips are blunt, and lethal points like arteriez or unprotected limb joints are also off limits. so standard fencing is not helpful.ood people use parries and shield to waed off overhand whacks and then tapthe target spots when theres an opening.

its less sword and more hammer. if i were doing this i would specialize in axe rather than sword.

on spotting tbe throw coming, im amazed any body can spot anything. visio is limited

(https://i.imgur.com/8pzhP61l.jpg)

but good martial arts people do well when grappli g and punching are permitted

his armour is from tbe ukraine shipments are delayed these days

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2022, 12:21:30 AM

What's the actual rule set? I've looked into HEMA competition but this seems very different.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2022, 12:30:12 AM

I've got to make some changes at work. They are very big on providing everything. All tools, all equipment, all gear. The problem is that my department doesn't get tools that are usable, much less sufficient. Some things don't seem to be provided at all, unless you work in the other shop.

They send me to fix an electrical problem, but don't have a meter for me and all the test lights are burned out. So I grab my meter from the truck and figure out what the problem is. Grab some cutters to fix the broken wire and... They won't cut. So I get my cutters out.

Then they give me strippers that won't strip and the cheapest connector possible. Oh, and their crimpers won't make a proper crimp. I could walk next door every five minutes and borrow tools one at a time but it's very frustrating. Even the crescent wrenches are so beat up that they don't adjust properly.

I get antsy if I'm too far away from a decent crescent wrench.

So I'll either have to bring a box of my own or get a damn order in for stuff that works.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on March 31, 2022, 05:00:59 AM

Bizarre. Sounds like the previous fellow never got anything done. Or he walked off with the decent tools, leaving rubbish in their place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 31, 2022, 03:07:37 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on March 31, 2022, 12:21:30 AM
What's the actual rule set? I've looked into HEMA competition but this seems very different.

dunno. let me find out which sanctioning organization theyre using. its not SCA, although lots of people are dual members. this group is strictly competition

this meet was mostly just social. they didnt enforce rules strictly and it wasnt part of a sanctioned series. practice mostly

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 31, 2022, 03:13:29 PM

imcf/acf

https://armoredcombatsports.com/rules/

also occasionally HMB

he says.

im reading the rules now

https://www.medieval-combat.net/rules

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on March 31, 2022, 10:40:38 PM

Quote from: Recusant on March 31, 2022, 05:00:59 AM
Bizarre. Sounds like the previous fellow never got anything done. Or he walked off with the decent tools, leaving rubbish in their place.

Their other mechanic is a bit... Odd. One of our more expensive pieces of equipment was leaking. He brought me over to check the hydraulic system. It was coolant. Like, a big green puddle under the machine. We got the radiator back today. I had to borrow a pressure test kit from the shop next door...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 06, 2022, 02:58:25 AM

Do you think James Earl Jones hates the sound of his own voice?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 06, 2022, 05:56:21 PM

Quote from: No one on April 06, 2022, 02:58:25 AM
Do you think James Earl Jones hates the sound of his own voice?

Only when he watches The Rise of Skywalker.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 08, 2022, 01:47:35 AM

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed for US Supreme Court seat

Picture of her and President Biden embracing as Senate confirms her seat!

(https://i.imgur.com/9OLEfOW.jpg)

"No, my first name ain't baby"

"It's Ketanji"

"Justice Jackson, if you're nasty!"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2022, 02:42:13 AM

Our household is pleased to see this! We're not happy about the Republican pukes' activities during the inquisition. Lindsay Graham and the turtle deserve some bitch-slapping, imo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 08, 2022, 07:38:42 AM

I was just thinking about hugs. ;D Some people just make it so awkward.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 08, 2022, 01:48:30 PM

I was once in an all female prison trading hugs for pardons. I didn't get any takers, but several of the ladies who were in for misdemeanors, decided to commute their sentences to life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 08, 2022, 07:45:56 PM

Quote from: No one on April 08, 2022, 01:48:30 PM
I was once in an all female prison trading hugs for pardons. I didn't get any takers, but several of the ladies who were in for misdemeanors decided to commute their sentences to life.

Sounds like they were ready to be in a long-term relationship. :jaded rimshot:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 08, 2022, 09:36:06 PM

It is Friday. I am going to be 70 on September 19, 2022. I still suffer the indignity of working for a living. Because, I have determined, I am a money whore. I rationalize that work keeps my mind active, that it gives me a sense of self-worth, that it creates value for my employer. But really, I'm in it for the $. Does that make me evil?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 08, 2022, 10:48:55 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 08, 2022, 09:36:06 PM
It is Friday. I am going to be 70 on September 19, 2022. I still suffer the indignity of working for a living. Because, I have determined, I am a money whore. I rationalize that work keeps my mind active, that it gives me a sense of self-worth, that it creates value for my employer. But really, I'm in it for the $. Does that make me evil?

This is a trick question right? Because as I understand it the lawyer is asking if he's evil...should we tell him? ::)
(He's going to be 70 in five months, maybe best to let it go....seems like a decent enough chap except when he's correcting grammar) 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 09, 2022, 12:27:58 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 08, 2022, 09:36:06 PM
It is Friday. I am going to be 70 on September 19, 2022. I still suffer the indignity of working for a living. Because, I have determined, I am a money whore. I rationalize that work keeps my mind active, that it gives me a sense of self-worth, that it creates value for my employer. But really, I'm in it for the $. Does that make me evil?

I don't know about your lifestyle, but I kept my head down and my nose to the grindstone and managed to retire at 62. I'm about 2 weeks younger than you. So, retired 7 years ago, and my wife retired today. She's out to dinner with some ex-coworkers atm. I retired as early as I could, because of all the early death on both sides of my family. Mostly from tobacco, which I chose not to indulge in. I've been having problems with reflux and persistent anemia (going on 12 years). My doctor ordered enough vials of blood taken that I told the phlebotomist I was already anemic, don't take too much!

I have hobbies that I indulge in- wood working and carving, and copper work (not much of that lately). I spent over 2 years catching up on tasks like rebuilding the retaining wall at the front of the house, and landscaping the front yard. I also did renovations to my MiL's house so we could rent it out.

What hobbies do you have, Bruce?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2022, 02:39:05 AM

i had money for a while. then i ran away with an employee and we went and lived in a trailer in a corn field.

then ewe had money agaion but also five klds going to quaker schools and university. so it ddnt last

then i said fuggit and decided to kill myself racing motorcycles so i wouldnt have to worry about retirement.

but im not dead yet so that isnt working out,.

but my motorcycle is really fast so its all okay

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 09, 2022, 02:55:29 AM

Not that I'm looking forward to your demise, but if you rode your motorcycle on the 405 fwy at breakneck speed, you could be dead before you know it. Back when I was commuting, there was a biker with a "Sundowners" MC patch on his jacket. He consistently white-lined past us at a fair speed. One time he side-swiped my car. I was stopped, and felt the car bobble. He looked over his shoulder, gunned it and tore off. It turned out that his boot had left an easily-buffed out mark on the rocker molding. One day, much later, traffic was all backed up, and when I got to the scene, he had gotten caught by a gardener who was towing a trailer and merging into the car pool lane, which is a real no-no, as one has to cross into lanes where trailers aren't allowed, to get there. The guy got wrapped around the axle, essentially. Gross.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2022, 04:24:03 AM

well, i used to split lanes at rush hour in the bay area every day, and then rode skyline as fast as i could on the weekends.

but i made a point of not being stupid. still, as you note, it isnt your own lack of care that can kill you.

i look at it as levels of acceptable risk. almost everything you do inlife has a level of risk associated with it that measures how likely it is to kill you. smoking cigarets, riding a motorcycle, living in a bad part of town

i picked up steel in the exact middle of the detroit slums the other day. it was like another planet.

and doing anything et all. in the end you have to examone the risks, look at the benefits, and decide where you are going to live your life.

how important is it to live a long life that never pushes an envelope, when for a certain amount of risk, you can create a life experience of far greater depth and breadth? or may be just speed, but you know what i mean

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 09, 2022, 05:32:03 AM

I was a good scientist and enjoyed what I was doing, especially when I was dealing with enthusiastic students at all the universities I was associated with. But, unlike many others, I was equally involved in the arts and design worlds. I invested much time in developing and maintaining certain non-scientific interests. I loved invitations to address architects on design matters and was for a while invited to present modules in art history at an art school. My feeling was always that developing other interests would pay off after my retirement, which it has; I now find that the days are too short. Unlike some other retirees, I am never bored. Apart from the other interests, my exploration of classical music alone takes up many hours of my time every week.

I encourage young people to be the best they can be in their professional careers, but not to be one-dimensional. I think it is as important as ensuring one's financial security.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 09, 2022, 09:23:19 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 09, 2022, 12:27:58 AM

What hobbies do you have, Bruce?

Hobby No. 1 is traveling: I've been to all 254 counties in Texas, all 50 states, and 27 countries. I'm trying to add at least one country a year.

Hobby No. 2 is languages: I am trying to get fluent in Italian. I think I'm about 80% there. I understand everything my private professor says. I also dabble, in varying degrees, in Spanish, French, Russian, German, Welsh, Koine Greek, Classical Hebrew, and (very little) Latin and Portuguese. After I master Italian, I'm moving to Spanish. This augments my travel hobby.

Hobby No. 3 is music: I can play acoustic guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, and harmonica, all for my own pleasure. Definitely not ready for prime time.

Hobby No. 4 is exercise: 6 days a week in the gym, plus some walking and mowing the front lawn with a push mower. Although you wouldn't know it by looking at my waistline.

And then I also play some online chess (I'm not that great), play brain games on Lumosity, and read. So, I try to keep active, mentally and physically.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 09, 2022, 09:31:51 PM

Wow, that's quite the repertoire! I play Sudoku and Scrabble online, and recently discovered Wordle. I think that you'll find Spanish easy after Italian. When I studied Spanish in junior high, I could read Italian, as most of the words are the same, just spelled differently. I wouldn't be able to handle rapid-fire speech by a native speaker, but I could glean the meaning out of the printed word.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2022, 10:05:31 PM

damn

all i mostly do is sit like a fat lump and pick lint out of my navel

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 10, 2022, 01:21:57 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 09, 2022, 10:05:31 PM
damn

all i mostly do is sit like a fat lump and pick lint out of my navel

BS. You travel all over the country trying to prove the world is flat. That is quite an active schedule.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 10, 2022, 05:41:57 PM

im trying not to travel as much. this last week i didnt go any farther than michigan. what a nightmare tho

arrived at an amazon warehouse site early on monday so i could get done quick, then they didnt get me unloaded until noon.
then another one loaded me 10000 pounds over weight in indiana, had to go back and get the idiots to take some off. , arrived at anotehr destination with pressing dies for amazon truck bodies and discovered the receiver didnt have a crane, so i lost a whole day. drove into bladerunner inner city detroit and picked up steel next to the crackhouses. went to pittsburgh and drove 80000 pounds around the inner city hopping curbs trying to get out.

now im taking a 47000 pound coil of steel to cincinnati and my truck is leaning. dont like that at all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2022, 05:39:34 AM

The paparazzi spotted Billy wearing this fetching bangle at the recent Trucker's Ball.

(https://i.imgur.com/gYs00Ho.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 11, 2022, 09:54:56 AM

how interesting.

i looked at that and thought, doing that to a spanner would never have occurred to me. a completely different track on the line.

remember when people would take a silver spoon and bend it into a ring?

i met a mexican oil field worker who would make intricate bracelets out of steel and copper wire. i got him to do two for my daughters. let me see whether they can find them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2022, 01:06:58 PM

When I saw that photo it reminded me of the time I was having a drink in a bar in the St. Pauli area of Hamburg. A rather handsome young man came up to me and told me that he thought I was a real spanner. When I asked what he meant by that, he said that I was a spanner because I tightened his nuts. I will leave rest of the evening to your imagination.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2022, 02:54:42 PM

^ Anything over 12 in-Lb can cause permanent damage. You used a torque wench, right?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2022, 03:14:27 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2022, 02:54:42 PM
^ Anything over 12 in-Lb can cause permanent damage. You used a torque wench, right?

:sidesmile: All I can say is, there may have been a visit to the ER at the local hospital.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2022, 04:26:20 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2022, 03:14:27 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2022, 02:54:42 PM
^ Anything over 12 in-Lb can cause permanent damage. You used a torque wench, right?

:sidesmile: All I can say is, there may have been a visit to the ER at the local hospital.

:o Ball buster! :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 12, 2022, 01:01:06 AM

Sweater muffins.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 16, 2022, 11:51:15 PM

(https://c.tenor.com/rgegj1AOR1IAAAAC/awkward-black.gif)
Okay...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 17, 2022, 01:27:17 AM

is this thing on?

https://twitter.com/NikkiMcR/status/1515130557675581442?t=E4yjrjS1rsFpVy6XhmNPLg&s=19

the american right now suggests we bake our nuts and milk cows without a bucket

i am not making this up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 17, 2022, 04:24:31 AM

Happy Easter.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FQbxpOGVsAItFK-?format=jpg&name=small)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 17, 2022, 06:04:31 AM

:lol: I like that. :thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 17, 2022, 08:17:07 AM

You laugh, but do you know how rapidly xenomorph rabbit hybrids multiply?

You don't want that Peter Cottontail, hopin' down any trail.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 17, 2022, 09:23:40 PM

Easter Bunny and Alien Face Hugger.
Be careful with your eggs.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitschy-kitschy-coo.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F04%2Feaster-bunny-alien-facehugger.jpg&hash=dd67b0cf5435033bc7d023a045f1f988ee9578c3)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 17, 2022, 11:24:32 PM

I tell my eggs what's what. They deserve the truth, they should never be coddled!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 12:52:49 AM

Eggs have a pretty dismal life, if they turn into chickens. Oh, wait. Well, unfertilized eggs get laid once, and ate once.

...and what in the actual fuck is that marzipan doing on the bunny's face? :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 02:10:25 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 12:52:49 AM
...

...and what in the actual fuck is that marzipan doing on the bunny's face? :???:

Is this a trick question? :notsure:

It's one of these...
Things...

Don't go snooping into eggs. :shrug:

By the way, in Los Angeles, 20 eggs cost me $8.59 the other day. Too much, no?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 02:54:01 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 02:10:25 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 12:52:49 AM
...

...and what in the actual fuck is that marzipan doing on the bunny's face? :???:
Is this a trick question? :notsure:

It's one of these...
Things...

Don't go snooping into eggs. :shrug:

By the way, in Los Angeles, 20 eggs cost me $8.59 the other day. Too much, no?

This appears to be from a movie that I have never seen; I'm not pulling your leg.

I bought 2 dozen eggs at Smart & Final the other day. My wife was with me, so I was distracted. I couldn't tell you what I paid. I almost hate to say it, but I'm at a point in my life where I don't care what food costs, since we don't really buy all that much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 03:13:34 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 02:54:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 02:10:25 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 12:52:49 AM
...

...and what in the actual fuck is that marzipan doing on the bunny's face? :???:
Is this a trick question? :notsure:

It's one of these...
Things...

Don't go snooping into eggs. :shrug:

By the way, in Los Angeles, 20 eggs cost me $8.59 the other day. Too much, no?

This appears to be from a movie that I have never seen; I'm not pulling your leg.

(https://i.gifer.com/Vqqm.gif)

Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 18, 2022, 02:54:01 AM
I bought 2 dozen eggs at Smart & Final the other day. My wife was with me, so I was distracted. I couldn't tell you what I paid. I almost hate to say it, but I'm at a point in my life where I don't care what food costs, since we don't really buy all that much.

Must be nice.

This is from a few days ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 18, 2022, 10:05:28 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 02:10:25 AM
By the way, in Los Angeles, 20 eggs cost me $8.59 the other day. Too much, no?

you need chickens. we re down to only four birds but we grt enough eggs to make custards and fertadda and rice pudding and i also eat at least half a dozen on the weekend when im home

my wife feeds them to the cats when they accumalate

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on April 19, 2022, 12:49:30 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 18, 2022, 10:05:28 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 18, 2022, 02:10:25 AM
By the way, in Los Angeles, 20 eggs cost me $8.59 the other day. Too much, no?

you need chickens. we re down to only four birds but we grt enough eggs to make custards and fertadda and rice pudding and i also eat at least half a dozen on the weekend when im home

my wife feeds them to the cats when they accumalate

Sounds nice.

I wish I could have a chicken in my apartment.
And a cow. And a pig. And a vegetable (and herb) garden.

With the gas prices, I would also like a horse or a donkey to get around in LA. :felix:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 19, 2022, 01:11:38 AM

you can do herbs on a bookshelf. we have a garden on top of the refrigerator.

wheat sprouts on the kitchen counter. anything in a pot somewhere. grow lights help.

ill take some photographs when i gey home.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 20, 2022, 12:50:51 AM

I'm coming to the conclusion that, no matter what I do, I just won't be good enough.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 20, 2022, 05:27:12 AM

Good enough for what, though. It is possible to set an excessively high standard, such that "not good enough" is a predetermined outcome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 25, 2022, 11:02:36 PM

I am one of those who was banned because I am a spammer (???). The Asmo suggested that my IP address may have been captured by a mischievous operative. I was out of the loop for about three days and threatened with a year of banishment. Only notion that comes to mind is that a tech savvy, militant Christian, might have figured out a way to punish me for associating with criminal atheist types. Probably a Trumpist Republican

This afternoon, just for fun, I tried to call up the forum again. It popped right up. Hmmmm, The format has changed. My IP address is as it was before. I had to return to the register section before I was allowed to post. The font type has wandered astray but I will fix it next time. So far so good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 25, 2022, 11:17:07 PM

My post,above, went through as it has done in the past. I do notice that my Location is said to be Indianapolis Indiana. Not so. I live in Lakeland Florida. I was born in Indianapolis in June of 1930. That location information is therefore a bit dated.

My IP address is also listed beside my Avatar. Why?. The number listed is not the one that I had a few hours ago. Someone is obviously taking care of this ignorant old dude. Whoever you are; Thank you.

The Asmo kindly led me to discover that one's IP address is best not advertised, although it is easy enough for a clever person to find and to tinker with it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 27, 2022, 12:46:32 AM

I am having a lot of trouble still. Can someone explain what is going on? I keep getting knocked off and having to log in again.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2022, 12:03:22 AM

i just accepted the terms of service again.

ami who i was before ?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2022, 12:03:43 AM

evidently so.

carry on

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2022, 02:30:40 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 28, 2022, 12:03:43 AMevidently so.

carry on

Yup. Carrion. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 28, 2022, 02:53:54 AM

Hi. I missed everyone lol

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2022, 04:03:06 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 28, 2022, 02:53:54 AMHi. I missed everyone lol

Wow! Talk about a blast from the past! There's been a zillion gallons of water passed under the bridge since you last posted. What have you been up to? I'm just slogging along with old age issues.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 28, 2022, 04:15:06 AM

Quote from: Buddy on April 28, 2022, 02:53:54 AMHi. I missed everyone lol

Good grief! How are you and where have you been?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 28, 2022, 05:07:56 AM

Buddy! You have been missed and we have no idea about the cause of your absence. Have you been in Jail or something? Did you wreck your Mini and go into a depressive state?

All kidding aside, we missed you girl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean Prime on April 28, 2022, 07:42:13 AM

Quote from: Icarus on April 25, 2022, 11:17:07 PMMy IP address is also listed beside my Avatar. Why?.

You and the forum admins can see the IP address on demand. Guests and other members cannot.

QuoteThe number listed is not the one that I had a few hours ago. Someone is obviously taking care of this ignorant old dude. Whoever you are; Thank you.

Some internet service providers offer dynamic public IP addresses, which basically means that your IP may change from time to time. It's normal enough, but what can sometimes happen is that the IP you get assigned is one that was previously used by spammers, bots and the like. In that case, that particular address may be on a blacklist or two.

As for your location being wrong, your IP actually points more to your internet service provider's location than to you. For instance, if you use a VPN or a proxy, your location will be listed as the apparent location of the server you are connected to - could even be on the other side of the globe. It's... Good for privacy, if nothing else.

QuoteThe Asmo kindly led me to discover that one's IP address is best not advertised, although it is easy enough for a clever person to find and to tinker with it.

There is no great harm in people knowing your public IP, but it can be spoofed (When someone uses it to pretend to be you/your computer, for example) and it can lead to you being personally identified, provided you are the one paying for your Internet subscription - otherwise, it can lead to the owner of said subscription being identified. Again, for the most part, there is no to little harm. Still, there are reasons to keep one's anonymity online.

Quote from: Buddy on April 28, 2022, 02:53:54 AMHi. I missed everyone lol

Hi! I remember you back from them olden days! ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on April 28, 2022, 01:17:14 PM

Thanks guys :) No real reason for the absence, just kind of drifted away for a bit. Been quite busy in the meantime though. Quit my soul sucking job at the bank and started working at a credit union in mortgage processing. It's 100% work from home so that's nice. Started dating my coworker. A year and a half later and still going well so no regrets yet lol. I also became a dog parent. Some regrets on that one depending on the day and what he's chewed haha. He's cute though so it at least he has that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 28, 2022, 06:34:43 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 27, 2022, 12:46:32 AMI am having a lot of trouble still. Can someone explain what is going on? I keep getting knocked off and having to log in again.

Hmm, you should look for the option to log on for the maximum time. With the previous incarnation it was possible to log on basically permanently, but now it appears that one month is the max. Probably you have already done that--please send me a PM if so and the logging out problem has continued.

* * *

Good to see you here again, Buddy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on April 29, 2022, 06:10:41 AM

Something tells me we're not in Kansas anymore.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 29, 2022, 11:52:58 AM

Quote from: Recusant on April 28, 2022, 06:34:43 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 27, 2022, 12:46:32 AMI am having a lot of trouble still. Can someone explain what is going on? I keep getting knocked off and having to log in again.

Hmm, you should look for the option to log on for the maximum time. With the previous incarnation it was possible to log on basically permanently, but now it appears that one month is the max. Probably you have already done that--please send me a PM if so and the logging out problem has continued.

* * *

Good to see you here again, Buddy!

When you log on, there is a dropdown menu in the prompter popup for how long you would like your session to last. Basically what it does, is expire your session cookie after said time. You can set it to never expire and "automatically" log in from that computer.

Professionally, I only recommend using that option on computers you alone use (Also family computers, provided a trustworthy family)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 29, 2022, 12:52:17 PM

Quote from: Recusant on April 28, 2022, 06:34:43 PMHmm, you should look for the option to log on for the maximum time. With the previous incarnation it was possible to log on basically permanently, but now it appears that one month is the max. Probably you have already done that--please send me a PM if so and the logging out problem has continued.

Yes, that solved it. For a month, anyway.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2022, 11:25:42 AM

Hi folks :)

Well I'm still in hospital and will probably be here until the end of May. They can't isolate where the infection is and until they do they can't really put a end date on IV antibiotic treatment. So at the moment I'm on 4 IV doses a day. They are going to put a 'Pik' line in, a sort of permanent cannula, so they don't have to keep adding holes to my already abused veins.

Because I tested positive for Covid I'm on my own in a single bed side ward with my own shower and loo! Thanks Covid! They say it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good. As far as the actual Covid was concerned my symptoms were no more than a very mild cold. What was disconcerting was that if I hadn't mentioned my symptoms I would not have been tested and would have been in an open ward all this time. Not ideal.

On a general note the staff of our NHS have been wonderful and the care I have received has been above reproach.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 04, 2022, 01:53:55 PM

I hope you get over it soon, Tank. My experience with the NHS during my 10 days in Charing Cross Hospital was a good one as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2022, 01:57:25 PM

Holy Smokes! I was wondering where you were. Get well soon!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2022, 04:06:55 PM

a whole month?

is tbe food any good?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2022, 04:13:53 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 04, 2022, 04:06:55 PMa whole month?

is tbe food any good?

I've already done 2 weeks. This is half way through my 3rd week as I came in on a Sunday evening.

The food is ok. Not much different from what I would get at home. My wife has done a supply run so I have plenty of fruit and biscuits etc. Once I'm Covid free (Friday) I can go to the cafeteria and supplement my rations.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2022, 04:17:52 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2022, 01:57:25 PMHoly Smokes! I was wondering where you were. Get well soon!

First my laptop died and then this happened. So a perfect storm of shite!

There isn't much I can do but sit here and suck up the antibiotics until they can't culture any pathogens from the blood they take.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2022, 04:20:31 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 04, 2022, 01:53:55 PMI hope you get over it soon, Tank. My experience with the NHS during my 10 days in Charing Cross Hospital was a good one as well.

Glad you were well looked after :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 04, 2022, 05:03:51 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2022, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 04, 2022, 01:53:55 PMI hope you get over it soon, Tank. My experience with the NHS during my 10 days in Charing Cross Hospital was a good one as well.

Glad you were well looked after :)

Yes, and I have fond memories of the swarms of fetching Filipino nurses who took good care of me. There were also one or two good female ones.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2022, 05:48:12 PM

Well today had a very pretty Indian lady strip me to the waist and smear lubricant all over my chest. The ultrasound went fine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 04, 2022, 10:00:42 PM

last time i spent any time in a hospital was from dengue fever i got camping in the orang asli reserve in malaya

multicultural. you could specify indian, chinese, malay, or european food. i usually ate chinese at home and the indian was really good curry so thats what i generally got.

tried european once and they gave me boiled leeks.

i dont like hospitals. hope uoure out ofvthere soon

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on May 05, 2022, 02:21:53 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2022, 05:48:12 PMWell today had a very pretty Indian lady strip me to the waist and smear lubricant all over my chest. The ultrasound went fine.

Glad to hear that the ultrasound went well. Hopefully you're on the mend!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2022, 11:28:11 AM

On the mend. All the infection markers are down and dropping. Just a question of when they let me out. 2 to 3 weeks by the look of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 06, 2022, 12:57:35 PM

xclnt

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 07, 2022, 07:15:14 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2022, 04:17:52 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 04, 2022, 01:57:25 PMHoly Smokes! I was wondering where you were. Get well soon!

First my laptop died and then this happened. So a perfect storm of shite!

There isn't much I can do but sit here and suck up the antibiotics until they can't culture any pathogens from the blood they take.

Glad your medical mystery seems well on its way to being irrelevant. Also glad that the little monsters you've been entertaining are not too resistant to the treatment you've been getting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on May 08, 2022, 03:59:39 AM

Chiming in late to say that it's very good to hear you're on the mend, Tank, and that you'll be getting to go home before long. I hope the hospital staff are doting on you.

And it's very cool to see you posting again, Buddy! :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 08, 2022, 04:32:37 AM

I am happy to hear that you will be back with us soon, Tank. I was wondering whether you may have picked up a bug along with the trash you gather from time to time in your neighbourhood.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2022, 11:44:11 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 08, 2022, 04:32:37 AMI am happy to hear that you will be back with us soon, Tank. I was wondering whether you may have picked up a bug along with the trash you gather from time to time in your neighbourhood.

I could have done but this was just in my back garden.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2022, 11:44:50 AM

Quote from: Anne D. on May 08, 2022, 03:59:39 AMChiming in late to say that it's very good to hear you're on the mend, Tank, and that you'll be getting to go home before long. I hope the hospital staff are doting on you.

And it's very cool to see you posting again, Buddy! :)

Thank you 😊

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 09, 2022, 01:06:53 PM

Hey Tank,

I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick, and hospitalized for so long, yuck... :(

Sounds like you are doing well though, and under good care so I wish you a very quick recovery, and hope things improve quickly.

Tonight I will offer up some fresh pasta sauce, and vegan meatballs in your honor to the the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster, may His Noodly Appendage grant you a speedy recovery. :spock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 10, 2022, 12:35:50 AM

Stumbled across this almost humorous exchange. Kinda funny but potentially serious.

Surely a bullshit video but funny anyway. I do not think that a U.S. Navy fleet commander would be so ill informed about his location.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 10, 2022, 01:30:37 AM

Yeah, that's BS, but it's cute.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 11, 2022, 04:26:10 PM

Time to stop lurking, wander in and say hi to everyone again. Been a while, hope you're all doing well. Especially Tank, sorry to hear you're laid up.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 11, 2022, 04:31:49 PM

Glad to see you back, Firebird! Hope you are doing well. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 11, 2022, 04:54:24 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 11, 2022, 04:31:49 PMGlad to see you back, Firebird! Hope you are doing well. :D

Me personally, I'm awesome. Got two little girls who take up most of my time and are hilarious little wise asses. Still working at the same place, though now just full-time coding rather than systems management. Lost 25 pounds a few years ago so I even look like less of a slob than before.

On the other hand, my country is completely going to shit, my daughters are losing their bodily autonomy, and I'm mentally screaming in frustration and wondering if there's a local secession movement nearby. But I guess you can't win them all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on May 12, 2022, 02:08:19 AM

So good to see you, Firebird :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2022, 07:00:05 AM

Welcome back Firebird.

Kinda sorta agree that your country (and mine) are going to hell in a handbasket. Our divisiveness of late, Sucks. I do believe that the far right is out of their fucking minds.

My wife, stunned me recently when she said that "I want to move to another country". That was stunning because she is a died in the wool homegirl that loves her heritage and for the most part wishes every one well (with the possible exception of the MAGA crowd).

If I attempt to trace the cause of the ongoing socio/political rift, I keep coming up with the same prospective solution; deep end evangelicals and the sleezy pols who pander to them for their own purposes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 13, 2022, 03:57:09 AM

Hey Icarus, hey Anne.
Leaving for another country has definitely crossed my mind, though not with any real seriousness yet. I used to think we were at least safe being in New England, but the talk of a federal abortion ban and the likelihood of more gun control laws being overturned by the Supreme court makes me wonder.

I do think that if we reached a certain point, we might just secede. I'd even put money on it happening in 50 years or so.

This would all be so much easier if I wasn't a parent. What was I thinking...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 09:01:04 AM

Quote from: Firebird on May 13, 2022, 03:57:09 AMThis would all be so much easier if I wasn't a parent. What was I thinking...

Well... It's your job as a parent to worry and see all them dark clouds behind every silver lining. Still, I think there is some cause for optimism for the World - at least the "Western" part of it, even if it may turn out differently from what we both want and expect.

The climate change will not destroy civilization any time soon - nor will abortion laws, firearms or Vladimir Putin. Oh there are forces, aforementioned very much among them, that will try, but then, there always are. The state of affairs is only really as grim as you let it be.

Them kids are going to be alright.

P.S. Yeah, yeah, I know. Who murdered The Asmo and is now wearing His Divine Grumpyface? Well... While I do like me some serious doom and gloom, there is also a larger picture and it... Is really no more messed up than it has been countless times before. There is suffering enough to make Yahweh cringe, to be sure, but there is also love and hope and ambition and all them things that drive and will continue to drive many a good life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on May 13, 2022, 02:57:22 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 09:01:04 AMP.S. Yeah, yeah, I know. Who murdered The Asmo and is now wearing His Divine Grumpyface? Well... While I do like me some serious doom and gloom, there is also a larger picture and it... Is really no more messed up than it has been countless times before. There is suffering enough to make Yahweh cringe, to be sure, but there is also love and hope and ambition and all them things that drive and will continue to drive many a good life.

Damn, you're going soft :lol:

I appreciate that, thank you. And yes, rationally I know this is still a pretty peaceful time in the course of human history, but irrationally I'm a bit of an emotional mess lately.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 13, 2022, 03:26:24 PM

Quote from: Firebird on May 13, 2022, 02:57:22 PMI'm a bit of an emotional mess lately.

In the world of practically-unavoidable, overly-sensationalised nonsense to make any self-respecting doomsday prophet develop some serious insecurities and penis-envy complexes about his own prophecies, that's hardly surprising.

You don't really see or hear any of the other stories. Actually, that's not quite true - you probably walk by them every day. What you don't, is get them presented to you. There is money in clicks, and people tend to click on shit with war, conflict, division or even general outrage in it. I think that's one of the leading factors in increased surface-level polarization. It's not necessarily that we fundamentally disagree on what life is all about - or even if we do, it doesn't have to be a problem, but then somebody somewhere invents or re-ignites a conflict and the whirlpool of (mis-)information starts sucking people towards whatever extremes happen to lie closest to their original position out of fear of the opposite extremes, which, according to doomsayers shall undoubtedly come to pass.

For some - they might. Still, looking at a larger picture... To poke a dead horse in the ribs, back in 2016, I was really hoping Hillary Clinton would win the elections. She didn't, and "the World was doomed! Doomed, I say!" Eight years on... Personally, I'm better off for having had Trump in the White House - financially, at least. Also, in terms of having been near-oversaturated with some superb quality entertainment. M world didn't end - neither did yours, so when the next zombie apocalypse comes and 98% of human population are totally doomed... Yeah. Statistically, I'd still expect to be one of those. If, however, I got into the 2% - a brave new world, full of brave new possibilities.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 13, 2022, 04:11:30 PM

The last US president was extremely ill informed about everything. So, it's not entirely out of the question, Icarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 13, 2022, 04:12:35 PM

on tbe otber hand, i noticed two years ago tbat i dont see very many butterflies anymore.

its because tbeyre all dead. along with lots of otber insects, and birds, and herps, and mammals.

an extinction event across all categories of animalia that approaches a meteroritic impact.

sure, the world survived after each impact, but the assemblage of organisms was very different after each.

tbe best thing for the world in most metrics would be a 99 percent reduction in tbe numbers of human beings. but that wont happen.

maybe

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 13, 2022, 05:21:46 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 19, 2022, 01:11:38 AMyou can do herbs on a bookshelf. we have a garden on top of the refrigerator.

wheat sprouts on the kitchen counter. anything in a pot somewhere. grow lights help.

ill take some photographs when i gey home.

I'm still waiting, billy rubin
:reading:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 13, 2022, 06:21:35 PM

i fergot. but ill be home later today.

i should include some photographs of the ouside garden

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 14, 2022, 04:48:27 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 13, 2022, 06:21:35 PMi fergot. but ill be home later today.

i should include some photographs of the ouside garden

Yes, please do. Also, more photos of when you are on the road.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2022, 09:15:03 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 13, 2022, 04:12:35 PMtbe best thing for the world in most metrics would be a 99 percent reduction in tbe numbers of human beings. but that wont happen.

Thing is though, it would be best for humanity in its current form. Reduce own numbers to keep the habitat as it is for as long as possible. The planet doesn't care. The Universe - even less so. They'll keep on planeting and universing regardless of what does and does not happen in the biosphere.

Personally, I think the next/current Great Extinction will result in a more persistent state of "monoculture world." There are plants and animals that will continue to thrive - and be used by humans, but there will be less variety. Perhaps vastly so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 14, 2022, 10:13:10 AM

we re already there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 14, 2022, 11:26:19 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 14, 2022, 10:13:10 AMwe re already there.

(https://comb.io/LxbJyb.gif)

The Asmo wanders off to watch Him some Futurama, because everyone needs some Bender in their life, occasionally.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 15, 2022, 03:33:33 PM

system is slow to upload. i gurss our satellites are asleep.

(https://i.imgur.com/WH9K7vsl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/T12yg3el.jpg)

top of the refrigerator has persimmons, aloe vera, bay elder, a fig tree, and used to have paw paws but my wife took them outside. the trees we wi;ll transplant. we al;so have beds otside with lots of greens- kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, basil, mints and so n. but the net is too slow to load pictures today.

ill catch up.

theres a shelf inside we have carnivorous plants on, usually some flytaps and pitcher plants. and in the downstairs bathroom we have some odd stuff like an orchid and some sort of very long grass.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 15, 2022, 03:45:20 PM

i eat a lot of garlic and we have some that iscsprouting so ill plant that

(https://i.imgur.com/0IVRjWBl.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 15, 2022, 08:54:23 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 15, 2022, 03:33:33 PMsystem is slow to upload. I gurss our satellites are asleep.

(https://i.imgur.com/WH9K7vsl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/T12yg3el.jpg)

top of the refrigerator has persimmons, aloe vera, bay elder, and a fig tree, and used to have paw paws but my wife took them outside. the trees we wi;ll transplant. we al;so have beds otside with lots of greens- kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, basil, mints and so n. but the net is too slow to load pictures today.

ill catch up.

There's a shelf inside we have carnivorous plants on, usually some flytaps and pitcher plants. and in the downstairs bathroom we have some odd stuff like an orchid and some sort of very long grass.

Nice.

Question:
When I grow certain plants indoors, tiny mosquitos looking bugs come in and fly around. How do you get rid of them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 16, 2022, 03:14:35 AM

wait its slow

(https://i.imgur.com/YMVVX2vl.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 16, 2022, 03:16:35 AM

maybe its a particular plant thsy is attravtibe. ordinary flypaper is what i use for insects that become annoying.

but my house is always full of insects anywsy. wasps, bees, gnats, flies,

we get birds flying in and out and bats too sometimes

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 07:16:25 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 15, 2022, 08:54:23 PMQuestion:
When I grow certain plants indoors, tiny mosquitos looking bugs come in and fly around. How do you get rid of them?

When The Asmo happens to forget food scraps in the car, it tends to get infested with fruit flies and such. He... Uses bug spray and a vacuum cleaner. Grumpily, because unintended labour.

...As fortune would have it, my cactus does not seem to produce any annoying insects. It just... Sits there. All sharp and spikey.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 16, 2022, 12:19:45 PM

we get mud daubers all ovrr the house in tbe summer

wonderful creatures. they all build different kinds of mud nests and suff em full of paralyzed caterpillars and spiders for the babies

some build single tubes, others do little apartment complexes. one species builds perfect little amphorae

ee have no window screens so we also get bees, hummi gbirds, wrens, starlings, whatever is curious about the house.

outside we have statlings nesting in the eaves and generally a family of sparrow hawks ocvupies the same spot every year

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 01:34:29 PM

I even have one of them electrified badminton-racket-looking things. Purely for self-defence purposes, you see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 17, 2022, 02:14:06 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 07:16:25 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 15, 2022, 08:54:23 PMQuestion:
When I grow certain plants indoors, tiny mosquitos looking bugs come in and fly around. How do you get rid of them?
When The Asmo happens to forget food scraps in the car, it tends to get infested with fruit flies and such. He... Uses bug spray and a vacuum cleaner. Grumpily, because unintended labour.

...As fortune would have it, my cactus does not seem to produce any annoying insects.

Good to know.

Quote from: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 07:16:25 AMIt just... Sits there.

I can imagine.

Quote from: Asmodean on May 16, 2022, 07:16:25 AMAll sharp and spikey.

All sharp and spikey.
Got it.

My plants bring Fungus gnats. Tiny black flies that you see buzzing around your indoor plants.

I think moisture might attract them. Your cactus is dry and that's why it doesn't attract any bugs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 17, 2022, 04:19:20 AM

Have any of you kept carnivorous plants? I would like to have one, but I never see any flies or any other insects in my place, so feeding it will be a problem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 17, 2022, 04:26:54 AM

Today I made the decision to remove five queen palms in my front yard. The tree guy made them go away in half a day. They had been in place for about twenty years and had grown very tall, 35 feet or more. My front yard has a whole new look now,

The palms were pretty, but they had become rather expensive to maintain. Cost $200 about three times a year to trim dead fronds and remove the huge seed pods. If the seed pods were left to ripen, the berries or nuts or whatever, they would drop to the ground, decay, and smell bad.

Now I have to reimagine the landscape features of the front yard in order to placate my dear neighbors.

I hope that I do not regret the decision to remove the palms and also one of the pittosporums'.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 17, 2022, 06:35:38 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 17, 2022, 04:19:20 AMHave any of you kept carnivorous plants? I would like to have one, but I never see any flies or any other insects in my place, so feeding it will be a problem.

all tbe time.

flytraps, sundews, and pitcherplants.

only pitcher plants atm. tne flytraps bloomed and died back.

we have less luck with the sundews

give em a shot. they have attractants that bring the insects in

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 18, 2022, 05:21:15 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 17, 2022, 06:35:38 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 17, 2022, 04:19:20 AMHave any of you kept carnivorous plants? I would like to have one, but I never see any flies or any other insects in my place, so feeding it will be a problem.

all tbe time.

flytraps, sundews, and pitcherplants.

only pitcher plants atm. tne flytraps bloomed and died back.

we have less luck with the sundews

give em a shot. they have attractants that bring the insects in

OK, I will see whether I can find any at the nurseries around here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 18, 2022, 10:04:43 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 17, 2022, 02:14:06 AMYour cactus is dry and that's why it doesn't attract any bugs

Dry as a non-sexual metaphor. :smilenod:

The Asmo hath learned from prior failures and doth not water His cacti any more. Unless they shrivel up like... A other non-sexual metaphor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 18, 2022, 10:12:07 PM

and triffids

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 18, 2022, 10:16:21 PM

Heh, any plant that grows outsized around here gets the appellation of "triffid". That was one corny movie!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 18, 2022, 10:28:59 PM

the book was a cult classic

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 18, 2022, 10:53:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 18, 2022, 10:04:43 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 17, 2022, 02:14:06 AMYour cactus is dry and that's why it doesn't attract any bugs
Dry as a non-sexual metaphor. :smilenod:

The Asmo hath learned from prior failures and doth not water His cacti any more. Unless they shrivel up like... An other non-sexual metaphor.

;D

You must keep it firm, sharp and spikey, lovely and thorny.

You don't want a
wet, shriveled up
Cactus. Not very attractive.

I can see why you like them. ;)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61s4tKPb4aL.jpg)

Anyways, I found out you get rid of Fungus Gnats with Peroxide.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 19, 2022, 01:23:52 AM

internally?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on May 19, 2022, 02:03:59 AM

No, that's only if you have Covid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 19, 2022, 06:35:28 AM

No, that's what Lysol is for.
...And the light inside the body.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on May 19, 2022, 06:46:27 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 18, 2022, 10:53:43 PMI can see why you like them. ;)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61s4tKPb4aL.jpg)

They are basically The Asmo, only green. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 19, 2022, 07:00:13 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on May 19, 2022, 06:46:27 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 18, 2022, 10:53:43 PMI can see why you like them. ;)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61s4tKPb4aL.jpg)
They are basically The Asmo, only green. :smilenod:

(https://happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/AsmodeanSmiley.gif)
Yes, I see the resemblance.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 19, 2022, 07:18:58 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 19, 2022, 01:23:52 AMinternally?

;D

No.

QuoteWater your plant with a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide and four parts water. The solution will kill the larvae, but is harmless to your plant. Reapply the hydrogen peroxide solution once a week until you see that the fungus gnats are gone.Jun 2, 2011

QuoteTo make a hydrogen peroxide solution, first be sure you're using the typical 3% household hydrogen peroxide, not the industrial-strength stuff!Nov 11, 2019

I'm gonna try it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 20, 2022, 12:03:34 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/fwcYLDJl.jpg)

9000 pounds of styrofoam. easy to load, not so easy to tie down.

i have no abnormal fear of heights, but i still hate walking around 14 feet over the concrete trying to arrange the straps. too many issues if i fall off.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 22, 2022, 09:37:17 PM

It's moving day.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on May 23, 2022, 02:03:51 AM

Good luck! Moving is brutal.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 23, 2022, 02:23:53 AM

moving where?

is it sn improvement?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 23, 2022, 05:03:54 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on May 22, 2022, 09:37:17 PMIt's moving day.

Good luck and don't forget to post some photos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on May 23, 2022, 11:38:06 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 23, 2022, 02:23:53 AMmoving where?

is it sn improvement?

So much of an improvement. I'm sleeping on a cot, but there are no mice, the roof is solid, and I have a ten minute drive to work.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 23, 2022, 01:09:27 PM

a good roof is importsnt

the last place i lived on california had holes on tbe roof so big i could look up at the stars at night lying in my bed

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on May 31, 2022, 10:55:51 PM

Does anyone know how Tank is doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2022, 05:14:02 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on May 31, 2022, 10:55:51 PMDoes anyone know how Tank is doing?

I think he is busy making preparations for the Queen's Jubilee.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 01, 2022, 08:49:33 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2022, 05:14:02 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 31, 2022, 10:55:51 PMDoes anyone know how Tank is doing?

I think he is busy making preparations for the Queen's Jubilee.

I hope he behaves properly at the Palace. I think he is the only HAF member who was invited.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 01, 2022, 10:10:47 PM

is it true that she is engaged to keith richards?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 02, 2022, 05:07:38 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 01, 2022, 10:10:47 PMis it true that she is engaged to keith richards?

My inside sources have confirmed it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 02, 2022, 07:50:38 AM

;D

OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2022, 11:37:50 AM

Actually, I hoped that silliness like this would motivate Tank to respond, but I guess not. The Queen demands undivided attention.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 02, 2022, 02:54:46 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2022, 11:37:50 AMActually, I hoped that silliness like this would motivate Tank to respond, but I guess not. The Queen demands undivided attention.

;D

I got a hold of him on Facebook. He went home from the hospital.
--That's good to hear.
:)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2022, 03:51:54 PM

Yes, home from the hospital just in time to celebrate!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2022, 03:53:43 PM

I turn 70 on September 19. Will Tank consider organizing my Platinum Jubilee?

The Queen ascended to the throne earlier in the year I was born. She has been Queen all my life. Looking at Charles and Camilla, I hope Liz stays on another 20 years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 06, 2022, 06:36:22 AM

To fight the high petrol cost our German government introduced two initiatives for the summer months. A 30 cents tax reduction on petrol and a 7 Euro monthly ticket for public transport (regional busses and trains).

This sounds great in theory but neglected the greed of the oil companies, who quickly increased their prices by 20-40 cents the day before and the bad conditions that the German public transport are already in. Trains don't run on time, are badly maintained, are overly full, run on bad tracks (last week a dreadful accident happened in the state of Bayern), have bad managers (mainly ex-politicians) and are badly financed for more than 70 years. What happened this holiday weekend was predictable. An enormous chaos broke out on all train stations that had trains going to popular holiday destinations.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Bluenose on June 08, 2022, 01:52:13 AM

Huge surprise yesterday. My daughter is expecting a new arrival in mid December! Yay! Never thought this would happen, but now my son's two daughters will have at least one cousin. Dancing for joy over here! :cheerleader:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 08, 2022, 03:22:44 AM

Quote from: Bluenose on June 08, 2022, 01:52:13 AMHuge surprise yesterday. My daughter is expecting a new arrival in mid December! Yay! Never thought this would happen, but now my son's two daughters will have at least one cousin. Dancing for joy over here! :cheerleader:

The world needs more Bluenoses. Good news! :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 08, 2022, 04:49:47 AM

Congratulations!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 08, 2022, 05:00:11 AM

Congratulations. Great news for the family.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 09, 2022, 03:26:02 AM

yo

id congratuate you but presumeably you werent directly involved.

so congratulations to those who were.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 09, 2022, 08:56:45 PM

whats up with tank

news?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 10, 2022, 11:42:28 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 09, 2022, 03:26:02 AMyo

id congratuate you but presumeably you werent directly involved.

so congratulations to those who were.

The Asmo, on the other hand, wishes to congratulate with not being involved.

When one has seen a child or three into adulthood and survived... One deserves a break, He thinks. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 10, 2022, 01:07:51 PM

i ve got five. youngest is 17 and just got his motorcycle permit yesterday. so hes legal to race.

the other son got his permit at the same time, but he already raced ilkegally last year

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 10, 2022, 01:11:20 PM

That's cool! I'm over twice the age of your youngest, and still contemplating my heavy MC license.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 10, 2022, 09:11:11 PM

do it

yolo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 15, 2022, 01:02:54 AM

Whassup everyone? This is the most used section of the forum. There is almost always a post or two here. Lately things have been really quiet. The last post was two days ago?

Our guy Tank is not active at this time for good reason, our lady of Brazil who was, at one time our most frequent contributor, has almost disappeared. I am worried that there is so little participation of late.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2022, 01:04:48 AM

well, i have it on good authority that most people cannot prove that the earth is round, unassisted.

just sayin

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2022, 01:09:26 AM

ive been stinking busy. this over the road life means that i am driving or sitting in parking lots 24 hours oer day for five dsys, and tben all tbe stuff other people do in sfternoons i try to crsm into a two day weekend.

essemtially my weeks are two dsys long. mskes for odd gaps in my life. ill be driving tbrough early spring, no leaves on the trees, no birds, and then duddenly the trees are leafed out and the geese are cruising with goslings. where did that month go ?

the sparrow hawks in our roof have raised four fledglings out of two clutches. noisy little bastards. weve hsd to rescue the babies over and over off tbe ground while they learn to fly. where do the days go?

or i ll look at tbe moon, just a crescent the day before new, and tbe next time i look up its past first quarter. and the n suddenly its waning

driving a truck makes your life go by fast

but i race in a month.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 15, 2022, 01:46:50 AM

I stop by a couple of times a day, but don't really have any excitement in my life to report. I was thinking about posting some progress on my wood carving/working, but I bought a newer, more powerful table saw that I can't even set up because I need to run 220 for it, and the old saw is still in the "shop". I can't carve because there's so much equipment in the way that I can't get to the carving bench. :( To top that off, the price of Baltic Birch has skyrocketed even further than in general because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It has quintupled in price, and I'm going to have to buy some at that inflated price because it may well soon be the case that it will be unlawful to buy it. Fucking Russians, anyway. That whole fiasco is going to kill many people around the world who depend on the region for their wheat. It also turns out that India is buying a lot of Russia's petroleum output cheap, and that is helping Russia stay afloat. >:( I will say that not getting the plywood I would like to buy is a true first world problem, with respect to the number of people who will die of starvation because of Putin's insanity. SHIT! Those poor people. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 15, 2022, 06:44:58 AM

Nothing much happening here as well. Just the occasional cyberattacks (two energy suppliers websites in our region are down); chaos at the airports (due to lack of personnel); chaos at the train stations (due to the 9 Euro monthly ticket) some shootings and stabbings as well as a madman killing innocent people with his car in Berlin.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:29:35 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 15, 2022, 01:02:54 AMWhassup everyone? This is the most used section of the forum. There is almost always a post or two here. Lately things have been really quiet. The last post was two days ago?

Our guy Tank is not active at this time for good reason, our lady of Brazil who was, at one time our most frequent contributor, has almost disappeared. I am worried that there is so little participation of late.

True.
It has always been quiet here during the summer.
:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:58:00 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 15, 2022, 01:04:48 AMwell, i have it on good authority that most people cannot prove that the earth is round, unassisted.

just sayin

But...but...we don't need much, just look at the planet's shadow during lunar eclipses, we can see the spherical shape of the Earth.
:sherlock2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 15, 2022, 11:01:34 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:58:00 AMBut...but...we don't need much, just look at the planet's shadow during lunar eclipses, we can see the spherical shape of the Earth.
:sherlock2:

Turtles. :smilenod: Infinite turtles, in fact. Turtles, upon which the Flat Earth rests. They are sort-of rounded. That's what you see on the Moon.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2022, 04:34:40 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:58:00 AMBut...but...we don't need much, just look at the planet's shadow during lunar eclipses, we can see the spherical shape of the Earth.
:sherlock2:

ha! a flat earth in the shape of a disk can also cast a round shadow!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 06:48:13 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 15, 2022, 04:34:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:58:00 AMBut...but...we don't need much, just look at the planet's shadow during lunar eclipses, we can see the spherical shape of the Earth.
:sherlock2:

ha! a flat earth in the shape of a disk can also cast a round shadow!

So does a round earth.
;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:01:20 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 15, 2022, 11:01:34 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 15, 2022, 07:58:00 AMBut...but...we don't need much, just look at the planet's shadow during lunar eclipses, we can see the spherical shape of the Earth.
:sherlock2:
Turtles. :smilenod: Infinite turtles, in fact. Turtles, upon which the Flat Earth rests. They are sort of rounded. That's what you see on the Moon.

I think the keyword here is, "sort-of rounded."
:???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 16, 2022, 12:10:47 AM

ihave aphotograph of a pRtialunar eclipse. ill dig it out.

the shadaw is not reallyvery clearlyround

from tbe picture the earth could also be shaped like a large wedge of cheese cut from asmallish wheel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 16, 2022, 03:02:30 AM

Thanks guys and girls. Your responses are assuring.

So alright I will be patient about exchanging commentary with my esteemed HAFers.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 16, 2022, 07:33:35 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 16, 2022, 03:02:30 AMThanks guys and girls. Your responses are assuring.

So alright I will be patient about exchanging commentary with my esteemed HAFers.

I'll sit here with you, Icarus. The summer. ;)

How about we watch the earth from space? Live.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 17, 2022, 03:24:19 AM

^ cool Mags!

My Iphone has an app that tracks, and names,satellites and identifies space junk like expended rocket bodies. It does not give me the panoramic screen view that your vid does.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 17, 2022, 07:06:46 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 17, 2022, 03:24:19 AM^ cool Mags!

My Iphone has an app that tracks, and names,satellites and identifies space junk like expended rocket bodies. It does not give me the panoramic screen view that your vid does.

It is cool. 8)
And relaxing.
And just imagine, "Turtles. :smilenod: Infinite turtles..."
beneath all that.

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 19, 2022, 01:15:00 AM

You are all wrong. The earth is banana-shaped, as Sir Bedevere clearly explained.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_i24MxyFng

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 19, 2022, 03:50:20 AM

here it is

(https://i.imgur.com/JpD0c0cl.png)

im afraid something as nebulous as ^^^this would not convince me that theearth was a ball

a giant frisbee would cast the same shadow

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 19, 2022, 06:56:03 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 19, 2022, 03:50:20 AMhere it is

(https://i.imgur.com/JpD0c0cl.png)

im afraid something as nebulous as ^^^this would not convince me that theearth was a ball

a giant frisbee would cast the same shadow

Yes.
...So will god's googly eye, bless his holy cornea, looking at us...constantly...from above.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31H8qrPztuL._AC_SY580_.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 20, 2022, 01:04:46 AM

lol

hail polyphemus

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 20, 2022, 06:45:16 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 20, 2022, 01:04:46 AMlol

hail polyphemus

;D
You're funny.

What men say, when they look up to the sky:
"im afraid something as nebulous as ^^^this would not convince me that theearth was a ball

a giant frisbee would cast the same shadow"

What bacteria says to its neighbor, when they're both under a microscope:
"god's googly eye, bless his holy cornea, looking at us...constantly...from above."

;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 23, 2022, 05:17:58 AM

Does anyone know how Tank is doing?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 23, 2022, 07:05:38 AM

I just checked, and he posted on Facebook on the 22nd, so still under way. Or rather, since we are speaking of tanks as opposed to nautical vessels, advancing. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on June 23, 2022, 07:17:27 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 23, 2022, 07:05:38 AMI just checked, and he posted on Facebook on the 22nd, so still under way. Or rather, since we are speaking of tanks as opposed to nautical vessels, advancing. ;D

:thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 23, 2022, 03:57:48 PM

i sent him a PM a few days ago. no answer yet

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2022, 10:26:39 AM

So with vacation approaching, The Flying Deutschmann once again re-discovered that Opel is now a part of Peugeot aaand immediately burned up its alternator.

I do wish the recession would end. Wants a new The Deutschmann. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 24, 2022, 03:48:43 PM

The German government is in panic mode regarding winter gas shortages. The expectation is that gas prices will triple, making it unaffordable for many people. This is what you get when you put all eggs in a single (Russian) basket and shutdown all nuclear plants. Trump warned them, but they wouldn't listen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 24, 2022, 06:33:55 PM

the germans have always been bad about percieving tbe big picture

well, maybe not percieving, but certainly planni g

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 24, 2022, 06:45:26 PM

today my countrys supreme court has demonstrated that they are political shills for a right wing minority

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 25, 2022, 03:17:00 AM

They have done that without apparent shame or common sense Billy. The shit has hit the fan and there are massive protests throughout the land.

The Roe decision has fallen under the influence of the religious right. Trump may be a dumb ass but he is certainly capable of causing massive unrest as in this case. He pretty much appointed three Supreme Court justices who were almost certain to kill the Roe vs Wade adjudication from 1978. Senator McConnel, and his toadies, were also culpable in the extreme.

The timing is questionable because we are right in the middle of the Pride celbrations. One can wonder whether the timing was intentional or not. He pride people do not have many dogs in this hunt.

In any case, the outrage felt by women across the nation will slowly subside. The outcome is that the November elections may not, probably will not, reflect the outrage of the present crop of dangerously determined women. I am on their side. A bunch of old white christian, god botherer, guys do not get to dictate the fate of any womans uterus. But they have done so.

Come November elections, let us hope that millions of women will continue to be angry and threaten to "cut off" their husbands or boyfriends if the males do not resoundingly vote the GOP candidates out.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 25, 2022, 05:20:45 AM

Interesting enough are most of my conservative atheist friends on Facebook pro-Choice and very upset that the religious extremists have taken over the GOP. There is also a fear that there will be a lot of left extremist violence in the coming months.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2022, 02:05:28 PM

interesting times, no doubt

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Harmonie on June 25, 2022, 03:14:38 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 25, 2022, 03:17:00 AMThe timing is questionable because we are right in the middle of the Pride celbrations. One can wonder whether the timing was intentional or not. He pride people do not have many dogs in this hunt.

I wouldn't be so sure - Abortion is accepted by an overwhelming majority of people in the USA, and there is a lot of intersectionality when it comes to the Pride community.

Plus, I can say that we are not immune from this problem. Even for women who are lesbian, that doesn't mean (content warning ahead) that a man...can't have his way with us anyway. This is hard to think about, but it's unfortunately something that can happen, and when abortion is banned that makes it far more traumatizing. So, abortion is an issue for lesbians, as well.

It's also an issue for bisexual women and trans men. Plenty of people in the Pride community are effected by abortion bans.

QuoteCome November elections, let us hope that millions of women will continue to be angry and threaten to "cut off" their husbands or boyfriends if the males do not resoundingly vote the GOP candidates out.

I hope so, but I fear that there will be a lot of apathy toward the Democrats. People who don't see the larger picture see Democrat inaction right now and think that electing Democrats does not do anything.

They don't realize that, yes, voting matters. Because if everyone had gotten out to vote in 2016, Trump wouldn't have been able to overpower the popular vote with the electoral college and we wouldn't be in this predicament. That's it, it's really that simple.

They also may not realize that the tightness of the Senate right now is causing problems. Democrats need a real lead in the Senate to get stuff done. But people don't see the nuance of what is going on and just think "Dems have the lead and still aren't doing anything".

Sadly, I don't think people will realize what's actually happening. I'm not optimistic about the future of the US federal government at all right now. Voter suppression combined with leftist and liberal apathy will only lead to GOP domination for the foreseeable future.

They're literally going to ruin our country for decades and I'm so mad. GET OUT AND VOTE. And KEEP ON DOING IT. Never let the right have power again. This apathy will be the end of this otherwise.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 25, 2022, 03:24:50 PM

The vagina ladened humans are already encumbered with mammory glands and estrogen, how could they possibly hope to be trusted with anything, let alone the decision to determine or even embrace what's best for them unless, my penis resolves it for them?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2022, 05:55:37 PM

Quote from: Icarus on June 25, 2022, 03:17:00 AMThe Roe decision has fallen under the influence of the religious right. Trump may be a dumb ass but he is certainly capable of causing massive unrest as in this case. He pretty much appointed three Supreme Court justices who were almost certain to kill the Roe vs Wade adjudication from 1978. Senator McConnel, and his toadies, were also culpable in the extreme.

Not going to resurrect a argument from a different thread here, but for a quick question;

I think it's always a good thing, revisiting and overturning prior bad decisions. That's a big part of why we vote and why in a democracy, there are generally different and conflicting directions to vote for. Partly, we hope to shape the future. Partly, we try to fix the mistakes made in the past.

You may think that the decision in Roe v. Wade was not a mistake, and/or that we have arrived at this point by taking all the back alleys, so to speak, but if you would assume that this decision rests upon the shoulders of "idiots and toadies," then would you mind explaining to Americans who happen to think like me on the matter how they are one or the other?

QuoteThe timing is questionable because we are right in the middle of the Pride celbrations. One can wonder whether the timing was intentional or not. He pride people do not have many dogs in this hunt.

When are we not?

A hyperbolic question, to be sure, but hey, I always get my pay raises during pride celebrations. Do I thank the gays, or may it just be because it's July?

That said, I never understood the need to celebrate or have pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting, but mothers get a day. (Two, if you include women's day) Fathers and children get nothing. Straight people - fuck them. All they are good for is having kids who will one day pay my pension. Now the Alphabet people (Who I absolutely do not equate to someone who just happens to be homosexual or trans or whatever - and considers it a personal matter), they deserve to be celebrated. For a month in a year. Plus every other day of elevating "gay shit" at the expense of anything that is not.

Personally, I'm proud of the ways I conduct my romantic affairs. I think I do so with honour and integrity. I'm proud of it privately, though I will answer many direct questions if asked. I refuse to be proud on their [the alphabet soup activists] behalf.

[/end rant]

QuoteIn any case, the outrage felt by women across the nation will slowly subside. The outcome is that the November elections may not, probably will not, reflect the outrage of the present crop of dangerously determined women. I am on their side. A bunch of old white christian, god botherer, guys do not get to dictate the fate of any womans uterus. But they have done so.

Do you expect that women universally oppose this decision? Do you expect it takes religion and testicles to support it? Do you think there is nothing more to the discussion than whose vagina it happens to be? Or who is outraged by what for how long?

What if we look at a particular case and the aborted foetus has a vagina? Would that be the case of men killing a woman with the law in hand?

Also, since I can't resist, and the question is not directed at you, what is a woman?

QuoteCome November elections, let us hope that millions of women will continue to be angry and threaten to "cut off" their husbands or boyfriends if the males do not resoundingly vote the GOP candidates out.

If women are so universally angry about this, they ought not need men to accomplish that. Some men do think as you do. If all women join them - it's more than enough.

Personally, not holding my breath. I think "you" are sitting on a numerical majority in this case, even as it stands, but there are other issues to vote over.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 25, 2022, 09:58:46 PM

Baby Oil and Booty Shorts.
:smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2022, 02:07:32 AM

It should be clear that I am on the side of the angry women. I respect them for many reasons. One of the reasons is admiration for their creativity. Todays TV news showed a horde of protesters. Many of them were carrying signs. Several of the signs claimed that: if men got pregnant, then abortions would be available at 7-11 stores.

The one that cracked me up with laughter (and agreement) was the woman who had a biblical verse on her sign. It said: Let he who hath no uterus shut the Fucketh up.

You go girls!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 11:30:54 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 26, 2022, 02:07:32 AMThe one that cracked me up with laughter (and agreement) was the woman who had a biblical verse on her sign. It said: Let he who hath no uterus shut the Fucketh up.

It's a bad argument.

...Let's make something of it. Only gun owners get a say in gun regulation. Only the religious get a say in school prayer. Only those who have a car determine speed limits.

Any-one willing to tell me how that's so totally different? I'm in a mood for a quick back-n-forth :smilenod:

Quick [EDIT] regarding signs; Creative once, perhaps, but I have heard (and even used) those exact slogans in abortion debate a decade or two ago. Today, those specific ones are really as tired as the religious lot standing around with signs full of Bible verses.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 26, 2022, 02:09:32 PM

Uh, guns, cars, and religiousness, are not fundamental human rights.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 03:23:52 PM

Quote from: No one on June 26, 2022, 02:09:32 PMUh, guns, cars, and religiousness, are not fundamental human rights.

Religion (freedom of) is.

That said, does not address the argument.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 03:23:52 PM
Quote from: No one on June 26, 2022, 02:09:32 PMUh, guns, cars, and religiousness, are not fundamental human rights.
Religion (freedom of) is.

in some places.

in malaysia you are not allowed to renounce your islamic faith.

in america, rostafarians coulnt buy marijua na.

various european countries prohibit kisher slaughter.

in france you cannot swim at the beach in clothing considered "religious."

in lebanon all marriages must be performed by a religious autbority

religious freedom isnt fundamental in any of these places

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 04:37:04 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 03:41:10 PMin some places.

in malaysia you are not allowed to renounce your islamic faith.

in america, rostafarians coulnt buy marijua na.

various european countries prohibit kisher slaughter.

in france you cannot swim at the beach in clothing considered "religious."

in lebanon all marriages must be performed by a religious autbority

religious freedom isnt fundamental in any of these places

That is true, but also missing the point. I must admit I'm having a hard time not biting and derailing the conversation here myself, with regard to abortion rights, since your argument implies that it's not a fundamental right unless it is also a right in Lebanon.

Having a uterus is not a fundamental right. It's something you are born with - or not. The right is, in a way, in getting to keep what you were born with.

Even if it was such a right, however, in whatever geography or political landscape you want to invoke, how does it in any way dictate that unless you are in whatever group that right applies to, you have no say in how it is applied?

That's the point of my example. Being armed is a constitutional right in the United States. Does that mean that unless you are, you don't get to opine on any issues related to it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 04:48:21 PM

im not arguing that other point.

im pointing out that religious freedom absolutely is not a fundamental right unless it is a right everywhere.

to say otherwise means "fundamental" is a relative term.

but i can see an argument being made that "fundamental" is actually a local term, and what is fundamental in france need not be considered fundamental in belgium . in the end this question is semantic.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 04:57:11 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 04:48:21 PMto say otherwise means "fundamental" is a relative term.

But it is.

Every society has its foundations. Whatever comes from said foundations is fundamental in that society, but may not be in a society built on a different rock, so to speak.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 07:06:04 PM

yes. a semantic argument.

what affects it is the discussion of rights in general, and where they come from. the relativist position you describe hold that rights are granted by insttutions or human culture.

the absolutist position holds that some rights are granted by an ultimate authority, and "fundamental" is a term used to descrbe a foundation underlying all human existence. this is usually a religious argument, but it doesnt have to be if someone wants to hold up nature or cosmic order as a fundamental aspect of social exstence.

an interesting side aspect of the absolutist position regarding rights is that there is no reason to limit rights to human beings, and so a cow might have a right not to be slaughtered.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2022, 07:29:43 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 07:06:04 PMan interesting side aspect of the absolutist position regarding rights is that there is no reason to limit rights to human beings, and so a cow might have a right not to be slaughtered.

That exists in a relativist framework as well. From my particular brand of approaches too, for that matter. The argument could go along these lines;

Those incapable of claiming their own rights can still be granted rights by those capable of adequately enforcing such a grant. Thus, a cow could have rights much in the same way a small child or a mentally disabled human could. Such a right is no less for it.

There is no reason to limit anyone or anything's rights at all - beyond your inclination to grant and capability of upholding them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 11:54:54 PM

it depends on what a right is . if rights exist only where they can be enforced by coercion, then they are very different in nature from rights that exist in the absence of coercion.

i dont believe rights exist at all, except as terms of convenience for whatever entitlements a society decides to recognize

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 27, 2022, 12:34:32 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 11:54:54 PMi don't believe rights exist at all, except as terms of convenience for whatever entitlements a society decides to recognize

I agree entirely. Putting a sharper point on that observation, there are many situations in which the larger part of a society has no say in how the rules are to be obeyed. Fascist and dictatorial society comes to mind. Religion is even more forceful. Consider the plight of every female in Afghanistan. Rights be damned. Do as you are told or die.

We are presently getting a taste of a rule that is in direct conflict with two thirds of our nation.

I think it possible that six of nine, the majority, of the Supremes have shit in their own mess kits with this one. Seventy million angry women may turn the tide.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 27, 2022, 01:21:52 PM

clarence thomas wants to revisit all thr privacy laws that are supported in the same way as roe was.

these include laws granting a right to contraception, same sex marriage, same sex sex, and prohibiting racial segregation..

theres another that was formerly included in the list but thst he left out-- the right to interracial marriage.

he is black and his wife is white. nobody has pointed this out yet in the media

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 27, 2022, 03:24:41 PM

Any kind of marriage, be it same sex, interracial or whatever have you, should be up to whatever faith-based community presides over an individual case, in my opinion.

Of course, that assumes that legally speaking, civil unions count for exactly the same thing, which, as I understand it, they often don't. Given that, however, my philosophy is that no marriage is better than any marriage. No need to make promises, which you have a coin's toss chance of keeping.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 27, 2022, 04:09:21 PM

i think a clear distinction should be made between a religious marriage and a civil union.

the government should have no say in how people marry each other in a religious context. likewise, a religious marriage should have no legal standing unless accompanied by a civil marriage license.

this is a no brainer to me. keep them separate and theres no interference between the two.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 27, 2022, 06:25:02 PM

Well, I finally pulled the trigger and scheduled an appointment to be sterilized. My state announced that they are making abortion illegal and if the Supreme Court is coming after contraception next then I'm not taking any chances.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 28, 2022, 12:56:04 AM

That's so sad. We should all have autonomy over our own bodies.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on June 28, 2022, 02:28:09 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2022, 05:55:37 PMThat said, I never understood the need to celebrate or have pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting, but mothers get a day. (Two, if you include women's day) Fathers and children get nothing. Straight people - fuck them. All they are good for is having kids who will one day pay my pension. Now the Alphabet people (Who I absolutely do not equate to someone who just happens to be homosexual or trans or whatever - and considers it a personal matter), they deserve to be celebrated. For a month in a year. Plus every other day of elevating "gay shit" at the expense of anything that is not.

Personally, I'm proud of the ways I conduct my romantic affairs. I think I do so with honour and integrity. I'm proud of it privately, though I will answer many direct questions if asked. I refuse to be proud on their [the alphabet soup activists] behalf.

If I and my comrades had had to fight for over half a century--enduring beatings, murder, and loss of livelihoods and reputations--to get the right to simply live openly as gay, be intimate with my partner, and marry that partner if I want, I'd be damn proud too. I must have missed the history lesson where the heterosexual males had to do that. The pride is about the hard-won right to be openly who you are, not about having "pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting" as you so dismissively put it.

As for this: "Fathers and children get nothing. Straight people - fuck them. All they are good for is having kids who will one day pay my pension.": We've had centuries upon centuries of revelry in heterosexuality, the patriarchy, and the patriarchal family. Every day has been heterosexual white male day for centuries. It's interesting that, in this comparatively tiny slice of time, meaning the last few decades, whenever nonwhite males try to take their seat at the table, some very sensitive white males have a tantrum. "It's just not fair."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 28, 2022, 03:01:29 AM

Quote from: Buddy on June 27, 2022, 06:25:02 PMWell, I finally pulled the trigger and scheduled an appointment to be sterilized. My state announced that they are making abortion illegal and if the Supreme Court is coming after contraception next then I'm not taking any chances.

I'm glad you're doing what's right for you, just sad that you have to take such a drastic step to keep control over your body.
Luckily we're in a "safe" state for now, but I'm researching what it will take to move to Canada just in case things continue to go south. I've got two little girls and there's no fucking way I'm going to let them grow up in a Christian-fascist country without bodily autonomy. The rest of my liberal family thinks I'm overreacting somewhat, but I'm dead serious. I really hope it doesn't come to that, and I'd wager it won't, but then again I would never have wagered on Roe being overturned 10 years ago. If nothing else, I'll open a bank account there so we have a source of funds in case we have to leave quickly for some reason.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Firebird on June 28, 2022, 03:06:59 AM

Quote from: Anne D. on June 28, 2022, 02:28:09 AMIf I and my comrades had had to fight for over half a century--enduring beatings, murder, and loss of livelihoods and reputations--to get the right to simply live openly as gay, be intimate with my partner, and marry that partner if I want, I'd be damn proud too. I must have missed the history lesson where the heterosexual males had to do that. The pride is about the hard-won right to be openly who you are, not about having "pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting" as you so dismissively put it.

Agreed. And I say that as a straight white guy.
The only people who need to celebrate who I rub my genitals against are the ones directly involved.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 28, 2022, 05:41:06 AM

I find the idea that the Supreme Court would ban contraception ridiculously paranoid. Even the most conservative spokesmen on social media (like Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro) think that if you don't want to get pregnant then you should use contraceptives.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on June 28, 2022, 06:36:12 AM

I used to think like Asmo-jito:

QuoteI never understood the need to celebrate or have pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting,
...

...
And one day, I found out that "pride" stands for:
Personal Rights in Defense and Education (PRIDE).
:-\

QuotePersonal Rights in Defense and Education (PRIDE)
was a gay political organization. Established in 1966 as a radical gay political organization that from its origination set a new tone for gay political groups like the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), ACT UP, and the Radical Faeries.[1][2] PRIDE led aggressive, unapologetic, demonstrations against the oppression by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) of gay gatherings or same-sex meetings in the city of Los Angeles.[3][4] PRIDE's monthly single-page newsletter evolved into The Advocate, the nation's longest-running gay news publication.[2]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Rights_in_Defense_and_Education (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Rights_in_Defense_and_Education)

So, it's not about butthole pride, or pride in rubbing genitals against other consenting adults, it never was...PRIDE was basically to raise awareness of their struggles.

Like some movement styles, peaceful and/or violent, this one, ended:

Quote...In late 1968 PRIDE under tremendous pressure from all sides (gay and straight) to cease its aggressive radical approach and activities[16] was dissolved by its founders.[16]

...Or maybe it just transformed. ;)

Asmo also asked:
"What is a woman?"
Um...XX?

What is a man?
XY?

Yes?

:notsure:

Looks like we're all
"Alphabet people"
XX, XY, LGBTQIA+.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2022, 01:07:30 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on June 28, 2022, 06:36:12 AMAsmo also asked:
"What is a woman?"
Um...XX?

What is a man?
XY?

Yes?

:notsure:

Looks like we're all
"Alphabet people"
XX, XY, LGBTQIA+.

Oh, The Asmojito is not only refreshingly good to drink, but also can answer His own question clearly and directly. You are not far off the mark, but what you describe is biological male/female. There is more to being a man or a woman, although not that much more. Still, every component is necessary.

A woman is an adult human female. I have no problem expanding that to include adult human males who mimic (transition to/identify/pass for) female on a case-by-case basis. A man is an adult human male. On a case by case basis, just as before, he could also be an adult human female mimicking being male.

Quote from: Anne D. on June 28, 2022, 02:28:09 AMIf I and my comrades had had to fight for over half a century--enduring beatings, murder, and loss of livelihoods and reputations--to get the right to simply live openly as gay, be intimate with my partner, and marry that partner if I want, I'd be damn proud too.

Certainly, though it sounds like a American thing. My rant was directed at my own neck of the woods, where "nobody" has really given a shit since before I was born. Oh, sure, you get bullied for being gay as a kid - but then, you also do for wearing glasses or having braces or anything else that sets you apart from the flock. Now, being a near-sighted homosexual kid with crooked teeth... Yeah. There are easier lives. So when you make it into adulthood and succeed by whatever measure you apply, then yes, totally celebrate yourself. Then, you have accomplished something.

When it comes to marriage, I'm not sure how forcing religious institutions to go against their teachings just so a gay couple can disgust their imaginary friend is something to celebrate, but then again, I'm not into the whole marriage thing and happy to leave it to those who believe in contracts with gods. Although, if you do and happen to be gay, are you then not all sorts of sinner? Why would you then even want to make an oath of sin, so to speak? Again, this is just a bit of mental diarrhoea. Personally, I think if two adults want to make living together a official thing, they can find whatever government official meddles with such in their area and sign a bloody contract. Have a big party after, complete with virginity veils on non-virgins and a Jesus-shaped cake, if that's your fancy.

QuoteI must have missed the history lesson where the heterosexual males had to do that. The pride is about the hard-won right to be openly who you are, not about having "pride in the ways consenting adults rub their genitals against other consenting adults in a private setting" as you so dismissively put it.

"Being openly who you are" is not a right, for starters. It is a combination of specific privileges.

That said though, who you have sex with is a private matter - unless you rape someone or get raped, and/or one of the parties is incapable of consent.

I wouldn't mind Pride at all if it was a dignified affair of people celebrating their ability to be gay and not have to pay for it - well, unless the right follower of the right religion happens upon the right bar at the wrong moment. There is more to it though, is there not? People of varying degrees of public nudity making sexual displays en masse - heck, even little kids twerking in the streets. How is that not about rubbing genitals together, rather than being able to be open about the sex of the person you do it with?

QuoteAs for this: "Fathers and children get nothing. Straight people - fuck them. All they are good for is having kids who will one day pay my pension.": We've had centuries upon centuries of revelry in heterosexuality, the patriarchy, and the patriarchal family.

Natural enough, given that for most of human history, strength was a strength, and males tend to have more.

QuoteEvery day has been heterosexual white male day for centuries.

No. Individuals tend to celebrate their individual accomplishments - or lie about sexual conquests. There has not been a heterosexual huwhite male day where I am like... Ever, to the best of what I can find.

QuoteIt's interesting that, in this comparatively tiny slice of time, meaning the last few decades, whenever nonwhite males try to take their seat at the table, some very sensitive white males have a tantrum. "It's just not fair."

Well, the Huwhite business is certainly new, at least where I'm at, since there were practically no non-white people here until mid-last century.

I'll be rather blunt in laying out my philosophy, so it's worth mentioning that my use of the word "you" is impersonal. Don't read it as an attack on you-you. It is not.

To me, it's not a matter of tantrums or fairness. In fact, it's rather a cold and calculated affair. I'm out for number one. I have my ambitions and move towards them, making every necessary (and some unnecessary) sacrifice I deem acceptable to achieve that goal. I expect you to be, too. Regardless of who you are. I don't expect you to pave my road for me - and I will not pave yours for you. Unless you are my kid, or someone I have a personal interest in. Then, I might try.

That said, I don't care who's at my table, provided that they earn their seat. And by that, I don't necessarily mean "earn the right to sit down," but also "earn the right to remain seated." If it's my table - then they have to earn it with me.

The point is, the accomplishments of those who came before you may get you into the room with me, but from there - it's all on you. I expect the same in return.

Are you the most intersectional victim on the planet, but want to be taken seriously as a C-level executive? It won't take more to convince me than you being more effective at it than the current C-person, and if your hill is steeper than his - well, climb it like he climbs his, like I climb mine, like those with less steep hills than that climb theirs. Climb, or settle for less. That is on you. The world - and yes, the huwhite heterosexual patriarchy - owes you nothing. So if you want what someone has, climb as high as they are - then higher. Then, you may just dislodge them, whoever they are - yes, even a heterosexual white man.

You may need to burn bridges to get there - burn family and friends, even, but then, you having to make difficult choices for your ambition is not the world's problem any more than me making difficult choices for mine is.

There are clubs of straight, white men, but straight, white men are not a club. It works for them as it does for everyone else. Some end up junkies giving blowjobs for heroin. Others end up at the top of the world. Others still tumble from those great heights into the aforementioned great lows. Most end up somewhere in-between. some are even satisfied with that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on June 28, 2022, 02:14:17 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 28, 2022, 01:07:30 PMI'll be rather blunt in laying out my philosophy, . . .

To me, it's not a matter of tantrums or fairness. In fact, it's rather a cold and calculated affair. I'm out for number one. I have my ambitions and move towards them, making every necessary (and some unnecessary) sacrifice I deem acceptable to achieve that goal. I expect you to be, too. Regardless of who you are. I don't expect you to pave my road for me - and I will not pave yours for you. Unless you are my kid, or someone I have a personal interest in. Then, I might try.

. . .

The point is, the accomplishments of those who came before you may get you into the room with me, but from there - it's all on you. I expect the same in return.

Are you the most intersectional victim on the planet, but want to be taken seriously as a C-level executive? It won't take more to convince me than you being more effective at it than the current C-person, and if your hill is steeper than his - well, climb it like he climbs his, like I climb mine, like those with less steep hills than that climb theirs. Climb, or settle for less. That is on you. The world - and yes, the huwhite heterosexual patriarchy - owes you nothing. So if you want what someone has, climb as high as they are - then higher. Then, you may just dislodge them, whoever they are - yes, even a heterosexual white man.

You may need to burn bridges to get there - burn family and friends, even, but then, you having to make difficult choices for your ambition is not the world's problem any more than me making difficult choices for mine is.

Kudos to you on having just completed Atlas Shrugged. This "bold" uber-libertarian philosophy is noticeably absent from your description of your views on access to abortion and contraception. There you're all for the community stepping in and everyone getting a say about the individual's choice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2022, 02:35:10 PM

Quote from: Anne D. on June 28, 2022, 02:14:17 PMKudos to you on having just completed Atlas Shrugged. This "bold" uber-libertarian philosophy is noticeably absent from your description of your views on access to abortion and contraception. There you're all for the community stepping in and everyone getting a say about the individual's choice.

[EDIT] What I should have pointed out, I suppose, is that I make a distinction between your problem, and one that involves someone else unconsenting or in opposition. I am the epitome of liberal when it comes to things that only involve your own sweet self and/or any consenting and capable of consent party you're doing whatever with. Pregnancy takes more than a woman to achieve (unless parthenogenesis in humans is a thing, but even then, more than likely a very special case to be dealt with as such) and involves a new human life, which is incapable of claiming its own. If "I" grant that life certain rights, "I" don't owe it anything beyond what "I" have committed to. It will still have its hill to climb - or not. And a steep one at that, probably.[EDIT: /end edit]

My philosophy is neither bold nor libertarian, in the sense that it was not modelled on an existing political or philosophical doctrine - it's mine, and, if nothing else, it is internally consistent.

"The world owes you nothing" is one thought. "The world will prevent you from doing X if it can" is another.

To use my above example, a given community may well be a club of people with similar goals and ideals. People, however, are not a club nor a monolith. They are individuals, looking out for their individual interests. Often at the cost of the interests of others. That's the world, and I make no apologies for it.

So, if "I" had to climb the steep abortion hill to dislodge "you," then "you" too can climb harder to then dislodge "me." I'll even commit to honouring the game - as long as it is within my interests to do so (As a member of the society, that's ad-perpetuum, or unless there is a civil war or some such - this particular one was a rhetorical point rather than a practical one)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Buddy on June 28, 2022, 02:44:23 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on June 28, 2022, 05:41:06 AMI find the idea that the Supreme Court would ban contraception ridiculously paranoid. Even the most conservative spokesmen on social media (like Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro) think that if you don't want to get pregnant then you should use contraceptives.

The problem is that the right is specifically going after IUDs next, as they think that they cause abortions. I have an IUD, it's been the best option for me not just as a contraceptive but also helps me deal with debilitating endometriosis and a host of other fun hormonal ailments. It would be devastating if I lost access to that and being in a red state, it's a likely possibility.

I'll admit I've been trying for years to get sterilization done and this is has been a big motivator for me to actually push to find a doctor who would do it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2022, 03:09:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 28, 2022, 02:35:10 PMThe problem is that the right is specifically going after IUDs next, as they think that they cause abortions. I have an IUD, it's been the best option for me not just as a contraceptive but also helps me deal with debilitating endometriosis and a host of other fun hormonal ailments. It would be devastating if I lost access to that and being in a red state, it's a likely possibility.

Is it not an option to hop on something with wheels and go to a state where you can have the procedure?

Or can states within the same federation refuse their residents to partake in activities, legal where they are, if said activities are illegal where they live?

Law-related curiosity out of the way, we do find motivation and inspiration in the weirdest things, don't we..? However it came about, I wish you the best of luck on your quest. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 28, 2022, 03:47:18 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on June 28, 2022, 05:41:06 AMI find the idea that the Supreme Court would ban contraception ridiculously paranoid. Even the most conservative spokesmen on social media (like Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro) think that if you don't want to get pregnant then you should use contraceptives.

The US Supreme Court needn't ban contraception, and likely will not. As we see with abortion, all it needs to do is withdraw federal protection of the right to access to contraception and leave it to the regressive governments in states to ban it. Justice Thomas specifically referred to the ruling that recognized the right of access to contraceptives as one that the Christian zealot right wing justices would want to "reconsider."

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on June 29, 2022, 01:24:53 AM

Good luck, Buddy. I feel like we're living in the Handmaid's Tale.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 29, 2022, 06:07:35 PM

yes.

im rooting for you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 29, 2022, 08:43:39 PM

Quote from: Recusant on June 28, 2022, 03:47:18 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on June 28, 2022, 05:41:06 AMI find the idea that the Supreme Court would ban contraception ridiculously paranoid. Even the most conservative spokesmen on social media (like Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro) think that if you don't want to get pregnant then you should use contraceptives.

The US Supreme Court needn't ban contraception, and likely will not. As we see with abortion, all it needs to do is withdraw federal protection of the right to access to contraception and leave it to the regressive governments in states to ban it. Justice Thomas specifically referred to the ruling that recognized the right of access to contraceptives as one that the Christian zealot right wing justices would want to "reconsider."

Common, no one would stop you to buy a lifetime supply of condoms at Amazon or elsewhere.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2022, 09:45:09 PM

They have an shelf life though, don't they? Or are them best before dates for limiting liability and/or increasing sales?

In any case, maybe not buy that lifetime supply all at once. :???:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 29, 2022, 11:21:03 PM

get the family pack

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 30, 2022, 12:12:25 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 29, 2022, 11:21:03 PMget the no family pack

Bolding mine! :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 30, 2022, 06:38:38 PM

im back in oklahoma.

some of my ancedtors walked here on the trail of tears, courtesy of andrew jackson some 150 years ago. my grandfather drove a wagon here at the age of ten in 1892.

im out in the prairie now, with the south wind blowing a steady 17mph, like it does most every day, all year. clear blue sky. yesterday i crossed the cimarron river, then the the north canadian. this morning i drove over the surfacevtrace of the old chisolm trail, the landvroute for cattle drives from texas to the railroads in kansas.

havent seen the chisolm trail in over fifty years.

last night i slept at a well pad near the pipeline i was delivering to. sandy haematite, the red dirt of the american west. covered in the little footprints and trails of kangaroo rats, dipodomys ordii. most dipodomys live farther west in tbe deserts, but ordii is an eastern pioneer.

a dove of a species i didnt recognize called in the evening, then in the morning again.

i lost a wheel bearing in this old trailer again, but spotted the problem before i lost the wheels. im parked now on a windy hilltop waiting for the axle surgeon.

this had been an 1100 mile trip that was pretty unremarkable, but losing wheels and axles is always a problem with old equipment.

but its beautiful up here. makes me wonder why i moved away 45 years ago. gots lits of photographs, but cant upload anythin

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on July 01, 2022, 02:47:28 AM

Would love to see some pictures when you're able to upload them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 01, 2022, 06:45:09 AM

Indeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 01, 2022, 08:01:40 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 29, 2022, 11:21:03 PMget the family pack

I guess you mean an ,,anti-family" pack ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 01, 2022, 02:32:40 PM

Quote from: Anne D. on July 01, 2022, 02:47:28 AMWould love to see some pictures when you're able to upload them.

okurahoma

as my old japanese kanguage teacher used to say

(https://i.imgur.com/XR5is3dl.jpg)

kangaroo rat burrows

(https://i.imgur.com/2jFlYM6l.jpg)

and tracks

(https://i.imgur.com/NKbRVzcl.jpg)

hard to see in the higher sunlight. k rats are wonderful things. you can pick em up right off the ground if youre quick. ive never been bitten by one.

they never drink and synthesize all their water metabolically from dry food. ive kept them in dry terrariums for years and just fed them dry birdseed.

lots if adaptations for dry areas. and common. ive set a hundred live traps out in a time, run them at midnight when all were full, and run em again at sunrise when they were full again.

at dawn you can watch them scurry around by the dozens without getting up off your rock.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 01, 2022, 02:36:42 PM

locoweed

(https://i.imgur.com/6kXzGubl.jpg)

datura sp.

makes cows go insane

too early in the year for the big white trumpet shaped flowers.

if you eat a little of this you experience psychedelic symptoms. too much and you get brain damage. more and you die.

in the teachings of don juan, carlos castaneda described using datura to contact the spirit world

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 01, 2022, 02:39:51 PM

stopped at the stockyard sale barn to see why i was losing wheel bearings and somebody unloaded this good looking palomino

(https://i.imgur.com/jKJEwNpl.jpg)

on the other hand, i drove the next 160 miles like this

(https://i.imgur.com/jdt8Duel.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on July 02, 2022, 12:58:17 AM

The pucker factor is high on that one Billy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 02, 2022, 01:45:01 AM

^ :this:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 02, 2022, 02:12:33 AM

lol

the axle surgeon welded on a new stub for me this morni g.

it was either deliver that way or sit in the stockyard for two days waiting, and i was a thousand miles from home with a motorcycle race in ten days. . now ive had to have axles welded twice on this trailer. two more and it will be new.

i spent the night in that well pad and csught the landing gear in a high cattleguard trying to get out . bent it forward. but we got that more or less straightened out by pulling it backwards with a skidsteer and another chain. that could have been bad, i freely admit

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 02, 2022, 02:43:48 AM

I've worked on brakes on trucks that size, but not many, I will admit. None of them experienced what you have had happen.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on July 02, 2022, 05:03:23 AM

Pretty pics. Thanks, billy. Looks like Oklahoma has those gorgeous wide open sky views, just like Texas. I miss Texas on occasion, but not enough to move back : )

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 02, 2022, 04:01:47 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 02, 2022, 02:43:48 AMI've worked on brakes on trucks that size, but not many, I will admit. None of them experienced what you have had happen.

well thebrakes were okay. i justlost the outer wheel bearing and tossed the rollers.

the stuff i drive isnt new. im in a truck wash in tulsa rigbt now trying to get the oklahoma dust rinsed off my radiator to get the motor temperature down.

right now it runs 200 to 210 degrees on a flat.

99 F isnt helping

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 02, 2022, 05:14:03 PM

My response perhaps wasn't clear. Setting proper bearing clearances after installing the brake drum is part of the work of a brake job. Doing it wrong yields results like seen on that trailer. That can result from the bearings adjusted too tight, or too loose. I suspect that the individual working on brakes, for example, slides the tires and drum as an assembly to replace the shoes. It's faster, and easier on the back. A couple of greased 2 X 4 boards make that job easier. But it also makes it more difficult to get the preload correct on the bearings when reinstalling that heavy assembly. I worked on a fleet of trucks with brakes like that, and didn't have the luxury of using the 2 X 4 "system" very often. They'd drive the truck until the drums were ruined, and then bring the truck in. Then, the wheels have to come off the drum. And it's a real thrill to back the brake shoe adjustment off far enough to get the rivets out of the grooves they scored in the drum, so that the drum could be removed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 02, 2022, 09:58:00 PM

Quote from: Anne D. on July 02, 2022, 05:03:23 AMPretty pics. Thanks, billy. Looks like Oklahoma has those gorgeous wide open sky views, just like Texas. I miss Texas on occasion, but not enough to move back : )

the prairies are beautiful, especially the natural parts where the grasses grow four feet tall.

coyotes, porcupines, armadillos, skunks, raccoons, great blue herons, great egrets, scissor tailed flycaychers, meadowlarks(the western kind) plus all the impossible hawks and falcons.

and if uoure away from a pumpjack, its dead silent.

dead. silent.

maybe 20 decibels?

ypu can hear the wind rustling the cottonwood leaves 100 yards away.

and the wind blows all the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on July 05, 2022, 02:59:12 AM

It's Independence Day here. Tons of fireworks and firecrackers in my neighborhood even though it's not sunset yet. Kids in the alley keep letting off firework after firework, and I'm hoping no one blows off a hand in the process. If past years are a predictor, there should be a cool neighborhood "big fireworks" show after dark.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 05, 2022, 10:58:29 AM

I'm currently back in my home country for a two week vacation. Yesterday we went to SpaSereen for a sauna, swim and relaxation day. No clothes were allowed inside the spa other than bathrobes. Today my wife and I take it a bit easy, since we both got sunburned. We'll barbecue in the evening and that is just it. Tomorrow we'll make a guided boattrip on the river ,,De Vecht".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 26, 2022, 12:28:20 PM

Sounds nice. Me, I'm just back from my vacation which was rather an uneventful affair - mostly by design, but also because Flying Deutschmann the Piece of Shit Car was out shopping for shiny new parts for the first week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 26, 2022, 01:21:47 PM

My wife and I bought a new car. The "old" Ford B-Max was slowly braking down (gearbox), needed new tyres, engine belt and water pump. Next week we will pick the new car (Mazda CX-30 2.0 Sky Active) up at the car dealer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on July 27, 2022, 02:11:34 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 26, 2022, 01:21:47 PMMy wife and I bought a new car. The "old" Ford B-Max was slowly braking down (gearbox), needed new tyres, engine belt and water pump. Next week we will pick the new car (Mazda CX-30 2.0 Sky Active) up at the car dealer.

Those are nice-looking cars. I like the shape of the body.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 27, 2022, 09:23:18 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 26, 2022, 01:21:47 PMMy wife and I bought a new car. The "old" Ford B-Max was slowly braking down (gearbox), needed new tyres, engine belt and water pump. Next week we will pick the new car (Mazda CX-30 2.0 Sky Active) up at the car dealer.

Congrats!

I'm getting a 2018-2020 Opel Insignia when I can sell enough stock without loss to buy one loan-free. So in this economy, prolly like... 2032? Sigh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2022, 06:37:12 PM

Nothing much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 03, 2022, 08:55:32 AM

It appears that someone got access to my internet connection and downloaded a porn movie illegally. I've just received a letter from a lawyer who wants to get 900 € from me. I'd love to know her w that happened because I'm using a firewall and WPA2 security.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2022, 09:25:18 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 03, 2022, 08:55:32 AMIt appears that someone got access to my internet connection and downloaded a porn movie illegally. I've just received a letter from a lawyer who wants to get 900 € from me. I'd love to know her w that happened because I'm using a firewall and WPA2 security.

Scammers >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 03, 2022, 09:37:08 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 03, 2022, 08:55:32 AMIt appears that someone got access to my internet connection and downloaded a porn movie illegally. I've just received a letter from a lawyer who wants to get 900 € from me. I'd love to know her w that happened because I'm using a firewall and WPA2 security.

I recently saw an app that allows you to see who is accessing your connection, but I can't remember where it was. If I find it again, I will let know.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2022, 09:46:01 AM

You don't need an app for that. Your router logs connected clients.

You will not see who it is though. If the app promises you that, it is a scam.

Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2022, 09:25:18 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 03, 2022, 08:55:32 AMIt appears that someone got access to my internet connection and downloaded a porn movie illegally. I've just received a letter from a lawyer who wants to get 900 € from me. I'd love to know her w that happened because I'm using a firewall and WPA2 security.

Scammers >:( >:( >:(

...Or copyright trolls, which largely amounts to the same thing. It's very hard to prove that you did anything illegal even if you did when it comes to such matters. They'd be stupid to sue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 03, 2022, 09:57:40 AM

I see. I also found this site:

Find who is stealing your Wi-Fi and what you can do to block them (https://www.acrylicwifi.com/en/blog/find-who-is-stealing-wifi-and-what-you-can-do-to-block-them/)

Perhaps it will be of some use.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2022, 10:31:08 AM

At a glance, they have good enough info. they just misrepresent the "who" bit.

Yes, if I connect my device to your network, your network will be able to identify my device by the information it broadcasts. You will not, however, have any evidence as to me being on the other end of the bandwidth theft.

If you think that someone is stealing your Internet, do the following;

0. (Prophylactically speaking) Never, ever, ever give your network login information to anybody unless you want them to access your network. By "want," I mean precisely that; you proactively want them on your network. Do not give your keys to your service provider, technicians, banks, government agencies, neighbours, scammers or people pretending to be any of the above for any reason beyond the one I mentioned here. You do not ever have to share such information, unless you had a face to face meeting with a judge in a court room about the matter.

1. Change your router's admin password. Choose a password that makes no dictionary sense, but makes some sense to you. For example, in stead of AsmoTheGreat, try @sm0Th3gR8! (EDIT: Do NOT use that one. It's on a public forum you probably frequent if you read this. Thus, it is tainted.)

2. Change your Wi-Fi key. Use the same sort of key pattern as above (NOT the same key) - it can make sense to you, but it should appear random to anything or anyone else.

(3.) Create a dedicated guest network if you sometimes allow wi-Fi access to visitors or others outside your household. Create a separate password for that. Switch off the guest network when not in use.

(4.) Set up MAC filtering. You can easily find out the unique IDs your own devices use on the network. "Whitelist" those - blacklist all others.

If you want to do any/all of that on your network, I can offer some more expanded/targeted advice, although I insist that you never, ever, ever give me your login credentials either.

EDIT: Public service announcement below;

These days, scammers be a-scammin' absolutely fucking everywhere. For that reason, I find myself compelled to re-state something I say often, and have probably said here before.

Never, ever, ever give your login information for any service with a unique user account to any one. If your aged grandmother needs access, create a shared account if possible - get her her own if not.

When someone asks you for your username and (especially) password, the answer is "no." Be they "Microsoft," "your bank" or "the FBI." No. When someone asks you for information they should have available, the answer is "no." When someone asks you to verify information, they have to provide the information to be verified, and you should not tell them anything beyond "correct" or "incorrect." (Never, ever, ever expand on your answer and never, ever, ever verify your password. "And I can see that your password is ___" - "No." - hang up and change password if they were correct. Never use that password again - anywhere) When something prompts you to log in where you do not expect it - don't. If you have logged in somewhere with an unexpected result (Nothing at all happened, or you just got a message saying "thank you," or got redirected to Google or some such) change your password. No, not tomorrow. Now.

Enable two-factor authentication wherever it is supported.

To be extra secure, if you are receiving remote help and your assistant asks you to log onto something, disconnect the remote assistance session, log on, then reconnect.

If you are at all unsure that you are doing what you are supposed to - stop. Contact whatever service it is directly. Ask them. (For instance, if "your bank" is acting fishy, call their central number or drive over to your local office and ask)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 03, 2022, 11:22:01 AM

Thank you so much for those guidelines, Asmo. I am reasonably computer and software literate, but know very well that the learning process is never-ending.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2022, 11:57:34 AM

Sure, and I was not talking to any-one here specifically. Scammers get better at their trade, and it is very easy to find yourself scammed. There are things to do before and during the scam to make it harder for them, and there are things to do after. Probably the worst thing to do though, is to think oneself immune.

Even I have to go back to my lists of dos and don'ts on occasion - and I work with this stuff more than is healthy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 04, 2022, 08:47:19 AM

I found out that the IP-Address in the lawyer's mail is wrong. The geolocation of their IP-Address wasn't in Bad Schwalbach but in somewhere in Wiesbaden-Biebriech, which is more than 20km away. That makes it rather unlikely that their claim is legit or that my Wifi got hacked. My wife will handle the legal "paperwork", because the internet connection is on her name. Nevertheless I'll follow Asmo's guidelines as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 12:56:35 PM

they probably send that same letter to a dozen people every day. i would just ignore them.

you might consider contacting the police about this. they might be interested in yiur "lawyers.'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2022, 01:04:38 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 04, 2022, 08:47:19 AMI found out that the IP-Address in the lawyer's mail is wrong. The geolocation of their IP-Address wasn't in Bad Schwalbach but in somewhere in Wiesbaden-Biebriech, which is more than 20km away. That makes it rather unlikely that their claim is legit or that my Wifi got hacked. My wife will handle the legal "paperwork", because the internet connection is on her name. Nevertheless I'll follow Asmo's guidelines as well.

If they are some sort of corporate their IP may point to their network service partner or main office. For instance, my current IP will not point to my actual location, but to a hub on the opposite side of the county.

That said, even a copyright troll whose IP points directly down their butt crack is no more legitimate for that. Unfortunately, there are a lot of them these days.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2022, 01:04:59 PM

Getting a new fence around my garden at the end of August. Oh the excitement!

And probably a new kitchen and bathroom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 01:16:48 PM

my boss came by with a skudsteer and we remodelled the bathroom the other day. still need to enclose the sides

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2022, 02:59:27 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 01:16:48 PMmy boss came by with a skudsteer and we remodelled the bathroom the other day. still need to enclose the sides

What is a skudsteer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 03:02:56 PM

sorry these things

skidsteer

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 03:04:14 PM

dammit

really useful because you can hook all kinds of different attachments to the front

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2022, 03:14:40 PM

Got it. I'd never heard the term before.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 04, 2022, 03:37:02 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 12:56:35 PMthey probably send that same letter to a dozen people every day. i would just ignore them.

you might consider contacting the police about this. they might be interested in yiur "lawyers.'

I've got still much to learn about IP addresses, Internet security etc. My assumption that the geographical location is fixed was dead wrong. The internet provider assigns these IP addresses dynamically. That means that the geographical location changes over time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2022, 03:57:37 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 04, 2022, 03:14:40 PMGot it. I'd never heard the term before.

the wheels dont steer. you turn the vehicle like a . . . tank, by rotating the wheels on different sidwz opposite each other, and skidding the vehicle to the new heading.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 05, 2022, 06:50:07 AM

Yes! This is it!

My dislike of Smart fortwo. Imagine a Bobcat, except it has no fun and useful hydraulics and can do 80.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 09, 2022, 06:34:30 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 17, 2022, 03:24:19 AM^ cool Mags!

My Iphone has an app that tracks, and names,satellites and identifies space junk like expended rocket bodies. It does not give me the panoramic screen view that your vid does.

Icarus,
Would you like to just sit here with me and look at the moon?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 11, 2022, 04:52:19 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2022, 10:06:33 AM

The utter stupidity of faith and belief. I am horrified by supposedly intelligent people supporting the contention that gods actually exist. No evidence, shit logic and infinite gullibility. The damage belief does to humanity is incalculable. We really are apes with just enough brains to be dangerous. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on August 11, 2022, 10:24:26 AM

Thinking is difficult. It's best to concede such burdens to the more qualified.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 11, 2022, 12:44:47 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2022, 10:06:33 AMThe utter stupidity of faith and belief. I am horrified by supposedly intelligent people supporting the contention that gods actually exist. No evidence, shit logic and infinite gullibility. The damage belief does to humanity is incalculable. We really are apes with just enough brains to be dangerous. :(

T, my friend... Various "they" support all sorts of insidious religious and religion-like shit. From the top of my head,

The original sin. This one is especially fashionable these days.
Much of what passes for modern politics
Communism. That one deserves its own spot for the faith it takes no matter how many a crusade crash and burn.
Gender wage gap due to discrimination
Mob "justice"
Race supremacy
Pretty much every single conspiracy ever dreamed up beneath a tinfoil hat.

Even "Diversity is strength!" is little more than a reimagining of "Deus lo vult!" these days.

The list is ooh, so long and at the end of the day, far too many otherwise intelligent adherents believe that shit either because it sounds/feels right (or, just to add some sinister to my rant, because someone else finds that it sounds/feels wrong) or because someone with an aura of authority told them so, or because it is the prevalent belief in their general vicinity.

Me? At best, I call the lot of it simplistic bullshit. We have reduced our world views to slogans and buzzwords and woe be on ye, who dares thread outside their quick, yet primitive messages. "I'm a this, therefore that." That's fucking scary to me.

But... I suppose I can't expect humanity to generally be sceptical. We evolved as tribal creatures, and so we tend to intuitively accept authority and the need for authority and conform our views to fit in with a group and all that nonsense. Of course, it sucks for those of us who do not, but that's... Our problem, I think.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2022, 01:50:43 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 11, 2022, 12:44:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 11, 2022, 10:06:33 AMThe utter stupidity of faith and belief. I am horrified by supposedly intelligent people supporting the contention that gods actually exist. No evidence, shit logic and infinite gullibility. The damage belief does to humanity is incalculable. We really are apes with just enough brains to be dangerous. :(
...

But... I suppose I can't expect humanity to generally be sceptical. We evolved as tribal creatures, and so we tend to intuitively accept authority and the need for authority and conform our views to fit in with a group and all that nonsense. Of course, it sucks for those of us who do not, but that's... Our problem, I think.

4/5ths of the Earths population haven't grown out of accepting childhood indoctrination. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 11, 2022, 02:00:34 PM

Heh... It's worse than that, I suspect. They haven't grown out of letting themselves be indoctrinated anew, either.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 11, 2022, 04:00:57 PM

when i was religious it wasnt because of indoctrination. i hsd to go looking.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2022, 04:11:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 11, 2022, 12:44:47 PM...

Even "Diversity is strength!" is little more than a reimagining of "Deus lo vult!" these days.

...

I just want to post the complete quote:

QuoteIt is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength.
—Maya Angelou

I see no,
"Deus lo vult!" :sherlock2:

I see humanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 11, 2022, 04:49:15 PM

dammit. off work for ten days because the wheel fell off my tractor. theres a replacement axle in the shop, but its an awkward job to do the kingpins that way.

got a call. want to haul four loads of aluminum sows this week, $700 per losd, 190 miles round trip? use the other truck?

sure!

i get 30 percent of that $700, $210 per load to me.

one mile from the shipper i broke tbe driveshaft in the other truck. 10 mph, light throttle. whats the deal with this? my mechanic is mystified, the driveshaft broke with nothing apparently wrong. so we put in the driveshaft from my first truck on the side of the road, and i picked up and delivered a day late.

then the truck wouldnt climb hills. put it in gear and the tach would spin up but the truck wouldnt move.

clutch, i said.

limped back and it is the rebuilt transmissoon, 3 months old, is junk. tailshaft bearing wallowed out, which explains the driveshaft.

under warranty, but junk nonetheless.

so now both trucks are dead, im not working, and the bank account is dwindling.

but the weather is really nice, im up to date with almost all the bills, and i have enough money to buy groceries one more time.

and theres no snow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 08:27:13 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2022, 04:11:14 PMI just want to post the complete quote:
QuoteIt is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength.
—Maya Angelou

I see no,
"Deus lo vult!" :sherlock2:

I see humanity.

Fair enough. Beauty, however, is as subjective as it gets. As for strength, how, precisely?

Or, let me rephrase the question; how should those parents justify their teachings to their children? When a five-year-old Asmo-to-be is told "Diversity is strength" and asks "why?" What is your answer?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 09:40:18 AM

There was this other thread about... A thing. The Asmo knows. He may have completely forgotten where it was and what He was ranting about, and now He cannot find it, but He shall, see if He shall not!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 12, 2022, 05:30:32 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 12, 2022, 08:27:13 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2022, 04:11:14 PMI just want to post the complete quote:
QuoteIt is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity, there is beauty, and there is strength.
—Maya Angelou

I see no,
"Deus lo vult!" :sherlock2:

I see humanity.
Fair enough. Beauty, however, is as subjective as it gets. As for strength, how, precisely?

Or, let me rephrase the question; how should those parents justify their teachings to their children? When a five-year-old Asmo-to-be is told "Diversity is strength" and asks "why?" What is your answer?

:superman:
Good question.

I would say, Asmojito, we live in a diverse world.
You and your dad have beautiful gray skin, that's an example of diversity because not everyone in the world has gray skin.
:asmo: :asmo:

Look around you, the world has a wide variety of plants, animals, people, languages, skin color, genders, ideas, opinions, perspectives, skills, talents, etc. We benefit from this because diversity triggers cognitive thinking.

One day, you will disagree with someone whose background is different from yours, and if you listen, it helps you reflect on your assumptions and helps you to look at the world from a fresh and new perspective.

I know it can be challenging, especially if you haven't been exposed to a diverse environment, it can lead to conflicts and if you've only been around people with the same background as yours or who hold the same opinions, they can't teach you the importance of
inclusion and acceptance.

One step at a time, my little Asmojito, don't look at the world as a melting pot where everyone changes and becomes like you, instead, look at it as a salad bowl where everyone should be able to co-exist and retain their originality.

:grouphug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 12, 2022, 08:34:02 PM

Diversity is okay as long as it doesn't mean to exclude others. It also doesn't mean that you should create parallel societies, all with their own rules. In some universities it has now become quite common to separate people by race, gender, etc. That is for me the exact opposite of diversity, namely segregation. What also doesn't seem popular anymore is the diversity of ideas. More often than not, people who have different ideas are not really welcome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 12, 2022, 11:13:35 PM

thered quite a bit of truth in that, unforyunately

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 13, 2022, 03:57:59 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 12, 2022, 08:34:02 PMDiversity is okay as long as it doesn't mean to exclude others. It also doesn't mean that you should create parallel societies, all with their own rules.

I had never heard of this term before, parallel societies, I had to google it. I didn't know this had a name, but I have seen this here. I said to someone, "Some people complain about some immigrants refusing to integrate into this society, why do you think this is?" He said, "Because we don't fucking feel like it."
:yeahok:

Quote from: Tom62 on August 12, 2022, 08:34:02 PMIn some universities it has now become quite common to separate people by race, gender, etc. That is for me the exact opposite of diversity, namely segregation.

I think you meant to say, integration, not diversity. The opposite of integration is segregation.

There is diversity but instead of uniting they're dividing or segregating.

Why would they do that?

Quote from: Tom62 on August 12, 2022, 08:34:02 PMWhat also doesn't seem popular anymore is the diversity of ideas. More often than not, people who have different ideas are not really welcome.

Nowadays it's hard to tell if the idea is the one that's not welcomed or the person.
:notsure:

Different ideas challenge us to "check ourselves". It's difficult to even contemplate the idea that we could be wrong.

I think I won't get to see a unified world, we are very far from it...like billy rubin said, "unfortunately." :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 13, 2022, 04:51:36 AM

"unfortuneatel;"y is the correct word.

i grew up in a world wher nobody looked like me. nobody had a culture like i had come from, nobody had a future that i was headed towards. i was always a stranger in a strange land, and it was normal to me.

as a result of that, i never expectd anybody to share the life experiences i had, and i never expected anybody t be headed towards the cultural future that i was headed towards.

everybody i met was a new experience, without preconceptions or expectations. everybody i knew was someone who i interacted with based on whatever they brought to that daym, that time.

i lived and socialized among cantonese, sikhs, dravidians, tamils, malays, indonesians, europeans, hndus, christians, muslims, pagans, you name it.

i was always fscinated to learn what this diversity of humaniuty would bring me. and it taught me that people were different, and that there was no reason to expect anyone to share my own views as to what was normative,.

\dunno whether thats useful in todays society, but it certainly enabled me to grow at my own time and place..

it taught me tolerance. not acceptance of evil, but recognition that humanity was not a single flow, but rather a braided stream of living. not always pretty, not always kind, but always worth searching for commonality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 13, 2022, 05:51:14 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 13, 2022, 04:51:36 AM"unfortuneatel;"y is the correct word.

i grew up in a world wher nobody looked like me. nobody had a culture like i had come from, nobody had a future that i was headed towards. i was always a stranger in a strange land, and it was normal to me.

as a result of that, i never expectd anybody to share the life experiences i had, and i never expected anybody t be headed towards the cultural future that i was headed towards.

everybody i met was a new experience, without preconceptions or expectations. everybody i knew was someone who i interacted with based on whatever they brought to that daym, that time.

i lived and socialized among cantonese, sikhs, dravidians, tamils, malays, indonesians, europeans, hndus, christians, muslims, pagans, you name it.

i was always fscinated to learn what this diversity of humaniuty would bring me. and it taught me that people were different, and that there was no reason to expect anyone to share my own views as to what was normative,.

\dunno whether thats useful in todays society, but it certainly enabled me to grow at my own time and place..

it taught me tolerance. not acceptance of evil, but recognition that humanity was not a single flow, but rather a braided stream of living. not always pretty, not always kind, but always worth searching for commonality.

Wow! Impressive.

Quotei lived and socialized among cantonese, sikhs, dravidians, tamils, malays, indonesians, europeans, hndus, christians, muslims, pagans, you name it.

We are different, but we also share similarities, more with some than with others. I too have always been fascinated with the diversity of humanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 13, 2022, 10:18:45 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 13, 2022, 04:51:36 AM"unfortuneatel;"y is the correct word.

i grew up in a world wher nobody looked like me. nobody had a culture like i had come from, nobody had a future that i was headed towards. i was always a stranger in a strange land, and it was normal to me.

as a result of that, i never expectd anybody to share the life experiences i had, and i never expected anybody t be headed towards the cultural future that i was headed towards.

everybody i met was a new experience, without preconceptions or expectations. everybody i knew was someone who i interacted with based on whatever they brought to that daym, that time.

i lived and socialized among cantonese, sikhs, dravidians, tamils, malays, indonesians, europeans, hndus, christians, muslims, pagans, you name it.

i was always fscinated to learn what this diversity of humaniuty would bring me. and it taught me that people were different, and that there was no reason to expect anyone to share my own views as to what was normative,.

\dunno whether thats useful in todays society, but it certainly enabled me to grow at my own time and place..

it taught me tolerance. not acceptance of evil, but recognition that humanity was not a single flow, but rather a braided stream of living. not always pretty, not always kind, but always worth searching for commonality.

It's a shame we don't all get to grow up with that sort of experience.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 16, 2022, 09:35:24 AM

Found the thread I meant to resume, finally!

...I think. Found one of them, at least. :headscratch:

Quote from: Magdalena on August 12, 2022, 05:30:32 PM:superman:
Good question.

I would say, Asmojito, we live in a diverse world.
You and your dad have beautiful gray skin, that's an example of diversity because not everyone in the world has gray skin.
:asmo: :asmo:

Look around you, the world has a wide variety of plants, animals, people, languages, skin color, genders, ideas, opinions, perspectives, skills, talents, etc. We benefit from this because diversity triggers cognitive thinking.

How? That *point* dude is Korean, and I neither care nor see why I should. The chef at my favourite fast food joint doesn't really speak Norwegian, and I most certainly don't speak his language. It's an inconvenience - nothing more.

I can certainly see how diversity of opinion would cause an intellectually-honest person to think and evaluate their own and others' ideas, but gender, skin colour and language? How?

QuoteOne day, you will disagree with someone whose background is different from yours, and if you listen, it helps you reflect on your assumptions and helps you to look at the world from a fresh and new perspective.

Indeed. Is diversity of opinion, which I value highly, by the way, a strength though? Remember, it also encompasses things like Communism, the Ku Klux Klan, the Jewish conspiracy, critical race theory and a whole mess of other bad ideas - or just academic ideas that translate to practice with disastrous results.

Personally, I think it is a net gain, but that is very much a matter of perspective. For instance, these days, there are interests - powerful ones, at that - who do their best to homogenise thought and opinion in various questions. Some do it for what they perceive to be "the greater good." They certainly do not see diversity of opinion as a strength - be they totalitarian rulers, killing their way through the opposition, or keyboard warriors on Twitter, trying to "cancel" any-one they find disagreeable.

QuoteI know it can be challenging, especially if you haven't been exposed to a diverse environment, it can lead to conflicts and if you've only been around people with the same background as yours or who hold the same opinions, they can't teach you the importance of
inclusion and acceptance.

So why is inclusion and acceptance important?

QuoteOne step at a time, my little Asmojito, don't look at the world as a melting pot where everyone changes and becomes like you, instead, look at it as a salad bowl where everyone should be able to co-exist and retain their originality.

:grouphug:

The world is not a melting pot - it is a camo suit, where each pocket of colour itself has a camo pattern to one degree or another. Those which are melting pots tend to have few jarring contrasts and be generally more... Gray. There is value in that, depending on your preferences.

All in all, the little Asmojito is grumpily of the opinion that His question went largely unanswered.

For what reason(s) is diversity a strength? Let's grant that the world is diverse - is it somehow strong because of diversity, or may it perhaps lead to its destruction one day? Maybe both?

To tie it in with the theme of what I was referring to, the answer that assumes and/or asserts its own conclusion is how faith works. "Diversity is strength." Now let us try and find out why. "Because diversity is strength." Now let us try to find out why. Etc.

EDIT: I guess I should provide some scaffolding to this.

Assuming that diversity is strength, and strength is desirable, therefore diversity is desirable; (This is me falsifying the claim, by the way)

The ancient Greeks, Romans and the Norse, among others, had diverse pantheons of gods. All swallowed up - be it by sword or treaty - by the comparatively homogenous God of Abraham. This speaks to the monotheistic religions gaining an upper hand on the polytheistic ones despite (or maybe even because of) their diversity.

The United States has race riots. Japan does not. This speaks to a homogenous society being more stable than a diverse one. Is volatility a pillar of strength?

India has a great diversity of... Just about everything, actually. Why is it less stable then, as a nation, than comparatively homogenous Norway? (We can go by fragile state index if delving in-depth)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 16, 2022, 10:33:15 AM

It looks like I'll be moving into a tent at the end of the month.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 16, 2022, 01:25:32 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 16, 2022, 10:33:15 AMIt looks like I'll be moving into a tent at the end of the month.

Oh Shit! Not out of choice I assume?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 16, 2022, 01:25:54 PM

A tent? If I may, a tent as in, "a vacation somewhere with mosquitos," or "the house burned down and the insurance won't pay?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 16, 2022, 03:32:00 PM

is this new job actually a better job?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 16, 2022, 05:09:24 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 16, 2022, 09:35:24 AMFound the thread I meant to resume, finally!

...I think. Found one of them, at least. :headscratch:

Quote from: Magdalena on August 12, 2022, 05:30:32 PM:superman:
Good question.

I would say, Asmojito, we live in a diverse world.
You and your dad have beautiful gray skin, that's an example of diversity because not everyone in the world has gray skin.
:asmo: :asmo:

Look around you, the world has a wide variety of plants, animals, people, languages, skin color, genders, ideas, opinions, perspectives, skills, talents, etc. We benefit from this because diversity triggers cognitive thinking.
How? That *point* dude is Korean, and I neither care nor see why I should. The chef at my favourite fast food joint doesn't really speak Norwegian, and I most certainly don't speak his language. It's an inconvenience - nothing more.

I can certainly see how diversity of opinion would cause an intellectually-honest person to think and evaluate their own and others' ideas, but gender, skin colour and language? How?

QuoteOne day, you will disagree with someone whose background is different from yours, and if you listen, it helps you reflect on your assumptions and helps you to look at the world from a fresh and new perspective.
Indeed. Is diversity of opinion, which I value highly, by the way, a strength though? Remember, it also encompasses things like Communism, the Ku Klux Klan, the Jewish conspiracy, critical race theory and a whole mess of other bad ideas - or just academic ideas that translate to practice with disastrous results.

Personally, I think it is a net gain, but that is very much a matter of perspective. For instance, these days, there are interests - powerful ones, at that - who do their best to homogenise thought and opinion in various questions. Some do it for what they perceive to be "the greater good." They certainly do not see diversity of opinion as a strength - be they totalitarian rulers, killing their way through the opposition, or keyboard warriors on Twitter, trying to "cancel" any-one they find disagreeable.

QuoteI know it can be challenging, especially if you haven't been exposed to a diverse environment, it can lead to conflicts and if you've only been around people with the same background as yours or who hold the same opinions, they can't teach you the importance of
inclusion and acceptance.
So why is inclusion and acceptance important?

QuoteOne step at a time, my little Asmojito, don't look at the world as a melting pot where everyone changes and becomes like you, instead, look at it as a salad bowl where everyone should be able to co-exist and retain their originality.

:grouphug:
The world is not a melting pot - it is a camo suit, where each pocket of colour itself has a camo pattern to one degree or another. Those which are melting pots tend to have few jarring contrasts and be generally more... Gray. There is value in that, depending on your preferences.

All in all, the little Asmojito is grumpily of the opinion that His question went largely unanswered.

For what reason(s) is diversity a strength? Let's grant that the world is diverse - is it somehow strong because of diversity, or may it perhaps lead to its destruction one day? Maybe both?

To tie it in with the theme of what I was referring to, the answer that assumes and/or asserts its own conclusion is how faith works. "Diversity is strength." Now let us try and find out why. "Because diversity is strength." Now let us try to find out why. Etc.

EDIT: I guess I should provide some scaffolding to this.

Assuming that diversity is strength, and strength is desirable, therefore diversity is desirable; (This is me falsifying the claim, by the way)

The ancient Greeks, Romans and the Norse, among others, had diverse pantheons of gods. All swallowed up - be it by sword or treaty - by the comparatively homogenous God of Abraham. This speaks to the monotheistic religions gaining an upper hand on the polytheistic ones despite (or maybe even because of) their diversity.

The United States has race riots. Japan does not. This speaks to a homogenous society being more stable than a diverse one. Is volatility a pillar of strength?

India has a great diversity of... Just about everything, actually. Why is it less stable then, as a nation, than comparatively homogenous Norway? (We can go by fragile state index if delving in-depth)

I can see why Trump said he wanted more Norwegians to come live in the US instead of Haitians.

I'm just curious as to what percentage of the Norwegian population your opinion represents.

QuoteAll in all, the little Asmojito is grumpily of the opinion that His question went largely unanswered.

—Or, he didn't hear what he's used to hearing at home, so, it doesn't make any sense.
Yet.

I told my little boy, Someone wants to know: "So why are diversity, inclusion, and acceptance important?"
He said:
"I mean...If you have to ask..."::)

—Without it, you get exactly what the Happy Atheist Forum is right now. Look at your members. But I'm sure that's exactly how the forum's administrator wants it.

I believe stubbornness on my part is the reason why I'm the only Latina in this homogeneous club. My opinions or ideas have brought nothing new or of value to the table.

I get it.
I actually got it a long time ago.
But that can change.

(https://i.gifer.com/Hm0.gif)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 16, 2022, 09:11:26 PM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2022, 05:09:24 PM—Without it, you get exactly what the Happy Atheist Forum is right now. Look at your members. But I'm sure that's exactly how the forum's administrator wants it.

I believe stubbornness on my part is the reason why I'm the only Latina in this homogeneous club. My opinions or ideas have brought nothing new or of value to the table.

I get it.
I actually got it a long time ago.
But that can change.

Even though I am a white male, I'm also a bit of an odd duck here, being one of "them", you know. For me it wasn't stubbornness as much as it was learning to see things from another perspective. Atheism was pretty much foreign to my world, so being here and on the old Sam Harris forum taught me a lot. It's like going to school in a foreign country.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 16, 2022, 11:03:50 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 16, 2022, 01:25:54 PMA tent? If I may, a tent as in, "a vacation somewhere with mosquitos," or "the house burned down and the insurance won't pay?"

That's a great way of putting it. Seems like I may have time for now but it may not be long. This has been a very confusing few months. But, with housing costs through the roof I wouldn't be able to make a rent payment, and live. Not without a second full time job and then I couldn't train which is simply unacceptable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 17, 2022, 03:53:59 AM

Mags, your ideas have certainly brought something of value to the table. It cannot be a flavorful salad unless we include several kinds of ingredient.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 17, 2022, 04:35:07 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 16, 2022, 11:03:50 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 16, 2022, 01:25:54 PMA tent? If I may, a tent as in, "a vacation somewhere with mosquitos," or "the house burned down and the insurance won't pay?"

That's a great way of putting it. Seems like I may have time for now but it may not be long. This has been a very confusing few months. But, with housing costs through the roof I wouldn't be able to make a rent payment, and live. Not without a second full time job and then I couldn't train which is simply unacceptable.

I hope things work out well for you. Keep us up to date with developments.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 17, 2022, 04:46:17 AM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 16, 2022, 09:11:26 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2022, 05:09:24 PM—Without it, you get exactly what the Happy Atheist Forum is right now. Look at your members. But I'm sure that's exactly how the forum's administrator wants it.

I believe stubbornness on my part is the reason why I'm the only Latina in this homogeneous club. My opinions or ideas have brought nothing new or of value to the table.

I get it.
I actually got it a long time ago.
But that can change.

Even though I am a white male, I'm also a bit of an odd duck here, being one of "them", you know. For me it wasn't stubbornness as much as it was learning to see things from another perspective. Atheism was pretty much foreign to my world, so being here and on the old Sam Harris forum taught me a lot. It's like going to school in a foreign country.

I can understand very well what you mean. I have to admit that I've derived perverse pleasure on occasion from my own multiply-odd-duck status as a gay, half-Jewish atheist white male. :wave hi:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 17, 2022, 08:37:49 AM

Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2022, 05:09:24 PMI can see why Trump said he wanted more Norwegians to come live in the US instead of Haitians.

That's as may be, but the underlying question is valid. Is "Diversity is strength" a statement of faith? My argument here is that it is, the way it is being used in discourse today.

Far too many people to my liking (for what it's worth) shy away from even considering potential reasons why it must or must not be. It's... "Repeat it until you believe it." Yeah... No... Way too sceptical for that.

And even when you do get some generic politician "answer," it almost invariably tends to be limited to ethnic diversity. Yes, immigration can be a solution to certain problems, such a low birth rates and ageing population. Ethnic diversity as a by-product of immigration, however... Neither here nor there, if you ask me. Someone's skin tone in itself contributes nothing to the society one way or the other.

QuoteI'm just curious as to what percentage of the Norwegian population your opinion represents.

One. As in, one dude.

Still, seeing how I have not actually brought anything controversial to the table, beyond most heretically questioning the orthodoxy, I think a lot of people would broadly consider my questions valid.

If I had to estimate, I'd say that around 5% would just call me racist and be done with it - even though I was not the one to bring race to the table. Another 10% would softly side with the 5 and deem the question "heretical." The rest... either don't care one way or another, or would try to answer it as they see it. There is no one answer to it - what some view as strength, others might view as something else, so you'd get pretty much as many opinions as people.

As long as the conflicting variables are accounted for, I'm happy regardless of conclusion.

Quote"I mean...If you have to ask..."::)

Of course, you do. Well, if you are a sceptically-minded sort of person. What's the alternative? Just believe, obey and be silent?

Quote—Without it, you get exactly what the Happy Atheist Forum is right now. Look at your members. But I'm sure that's exactly how the forum's administrator wants it.

I believe stubbornness on my part is the reason why I'm the only Latina in this homogeneous club. My opinions or ideas have brought nothing new or of value to the table.

How do you know though? That you are the only Latina, that is? Personally, I know the ethnicity of only a couple of members here. You, because you told me. Tank, because... Prolly because I saw his picture somewhere. One or two others.

That said, this forum is a very "niche" bubble, and that niche is not an ethnic one. I frequent a couple of other forums and Discord servers, occupying other niches, and what I see is that if whatever niche it occupies is hot, the place gets loads of traffic. When it cools down, so does the activity. Happened on gaming sites, political servers... "Everywhere."

Our target audience here is mostly atheists or theists who want to engage with atheists for purposes other than gaining converts. Atheists who want/need to talk about religion and/or freedom from it are comparatively few these days - the debate has long-since cooled down, so there are fewer people who have any reason for seeking this place out, joining it and contributing to the discussions we do have.

To put it this way, I doubt too many people will go looking for an atheist community in order to engage with me on the subject of abortion rights, even though that debate is both hot and volatile.

To sum it all up, I don't think it's a diversity issue when it comes to membership or the opinion thereof. Yes, "we" broadly agree on the god question. Beyond that though... We have people of different political backgrounds, nationalities, interests and hobbies, levels of education, social statuses, ages, etc. It's plenty diverse, even on a superficial level.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 17, 2022, 08:53:11 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 16, 2022, 11:03:50 PMThat's a great way of putting it. Seems like I may have time for now but it may not be long. This has been a very confusing few months. But, with housing costs through the roof I wouldn't be able to make a rent payment, and live. Not without a second full time job and then I couldn't train which is simply unacceptable.

I know what you mean, if to a lesser degree. Over here, the electricity prices went up a few hundred percent "over night" and stayed there, thank Putin, followed by housing prices following the sky-rocketing inflation... Expensive is beginning to be too mild a term.

Last year, I was considering buying an apartment or maybe even a small house in them cheaper suburbs sometime next year or the year after. Now though... Can't afford the loan - not on a single salary. I guess I could invest all I have and take out a smaller loan, but then I would have no cushion at all for when the mortgage rate goes up again (and again and again) or when the damned car needs new cogs and sprockets and... Getting too old to live off instant noodles just to be able to say that I'm a home owner.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 18, 2022, 03:02:12 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 17, 2022, 08:37:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 16, 2022, 05:09:24 PMI can see why Trump said he wanted more Norwegians to come live in the US instead of Haitians.
That's as may be, but the underlying question is valid. Is "Diversity is strength" a statement of faith? My argument here is that it is, the way it is being used in discourse today.

Far too many people to my liking (for what it's worth) shy away from even considering potential reasons why it must or must not be. It's... "Repeat it until you believe it." Yeah... No... Way too sceptical for that.

And even when you do get some generic politician "answer," it almost invariably tends to be limited to ethnic diversity. Yes, immigration can be a solution to certain problems, such a low birth rates and ageing population. Ethnic diversity as a by-product of immigration, however... Neither here nor there, if you ask me. Someone's skin tone in itself contributes nothing to the society one way or the other.

QuoteI'm just curious as to what percentage of the Norwegian population your opinion represents.
One. As in, one dude.

Still, seeing how I have not actually brought anything controversial to the table, beyond most heretically questioning the orthodoxy, I think a lot of people would broadly consider my questions valid.

If I had to estimate, I'd say that around 5% would just call me racist and be done with it - even though I was not the one to bring race to the table. Another 10% would softly side with the 5 and deem the question "heretical." The rest... either don't care one way or another, or would try to answer it as they see it. There is no one answer to it - what some view as strength, others might view as something else, so you'd get pretty much as many opinions as people.

As long as the conflicting variables are accounted for, I'm happy regardless of conclusion.

Quote"I mean...If you have to ask..."::)
Of course, you do. Well, if you are a sceptically-minded sort of person. What's the alternative? Just believe, obey and be silent?

Quote—Without it, you get exactly what the Happy Atheist Forum is right now. Look at your members. But I'm sure that's exactly how the forum's administrator wants it.

I believe stubbornness on my part is the reason why I'm the only Latina in this homogeneous club. My opinions or ideas have brought nothing new or of value to the table.
How do you know though? That you are the only Latina, that is? Personally, I know the ethnicity of only a couple of members here. You, because you told me. Tank, because... Prolly because I saw his picture somewhere. One or two others.

That said, this forum is a very "niche" bubble, and that niche is not an ethnic one. I frequent a couple of other forums and Discord servers, occupying other niches, and what I see is that if whatever niche it occupies is hot, the place gets loads of traffic. When it cools down, so does the activity. Happened on gaming sites, political servers... "Everywhere."

Our target audience here is mostly atheists or theists who want to engage with atheists for purposes other than gaining converts. Atheists who want/need to talk about religion and/or freedom from it are comparatively few these days - the debate has long-since cooled down, so there are fewer people who have any reason for seeking this place out, joining it and contributing to the discussions we do have.

To put it this way, I doubt too many people will go looking for an atheist community in order to engage with me on the subject of abortion rights, even though that debate is both hot and volatile.

To sum it all up, I don't think it's a diversity issue when it comes to membership or the opinion thereof. Yes, "we" broadly agree on the god question. Beyond that though... We have people of different political backgrounds, nationalities, interests and hobbies, levels of education, social statuses, ages, etc. It's plenty diverse, even on a superficial level.

Asmo es como un niño que no encuentra la luna en las aguas tranquilas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 03:51:50 AM

i think one of the fundamental strengths of diversity in ones social environment is that it breeds tolerance and an understanding that sometimes issues with superficially obvious solutions are not quite so obvious if one learns more about other points of view.

this works racially, economically, ethnically, and in most areas that ican t6hink of. homogeneous communities work well within their narrow confines, but less so when challenged to work outside their box.

japan is a good example. highly unified, racially and ethnically insular. famous for oppression of others. the nordics are very different, but that may be changing as more diversity appears and assimilation becomes less dominant than accomodation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 18, 2022, 08:10:43 AM

There is no moon to be found there, if I have puzzled out the sentence and its meaning correctly.

The best you can hope for, is a reflection of the moon, predicated on more than just the tranquillity of water. It also requires a certain time of day and type of cloud cover, not to mention certain purity of water. A proper algae infestation, for example, can make it not reflect that well.

Pedantry aside, I assume that's a saying. I think I may have heard some variation of it, but can't quite contextualise it. In any case, here's a different saying; selv en Asmo kan sitere Skriften etter sitt behov.

So, it is indeed true: I cannot find something not there to be found.

Quote from: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 03:51:50 AMi think one of the fundamental strengths of diversity in ones social environment is that it breeds tolerance and an understanding that sometimes issues with superficially obvious solutions are not quite so obvious if one learns more about other points of view.

I agree. That is a strength, which is in fact in line with the original quote. Here is the rub though; how does it balance against its counterparts, such as class struggle, racial tensions and inequality? Yes, you can find good aspects to diversity without looking too hard. However, without accounting for the rest, how is that different from invoking the ultimate goodness of God? Has a torture dungeon. Flooded the whole planet. Sent his kid in to be executed. Created mosquitos. Never picks up the damned phone. But hey, if you please him, you'll have infinite cookies when you die, so how can you say he's not good?

For me personally, diversity is a means to an end. I like moving ever up and forward in certain facets of life, knowledge and so forth. I find it interesting and would probably find a much more stagnant, homogenous world kind-of boring. That, however, is a statement of preference, not fact. So, I am willing to live with the by-products of that diversity, which furthers that goal. I think the price is worth paying. This is again not a factual statement, but a political one - you would not be wrong to say "No, I don't think it's worth it." This says nothing about it being a good thing (Or a strength or whatever term one might use one way or the other)

So, to bastardise the quote from the original reply, is it time for parents to teach young people early on that in God, there is beauty, and there is strength? Maybe. What they teach their own kids is their concern. However, I would advocate mentioning that there is more to the story than strength and beauty.

Quotethis works racially, economically, ethnically, and in most areas that ican t6hink of. homogeneous communities work well within their narrow confines, but less so when challenged to work outside their box.

japan is a good example. highly unified, racially and ethnically insular. famous for oppression of others. the nordics are very different, but that may be changing as more diversity appears and assimilation becomes less dominant than accomodation.

I have no bone to pick with this, which I have not done a few lines up, beyond pointing out that the Nordics are indeed different. Sweden is not Norway is not Denmark is not Iceland is (especially) not Finland, if you wish to include it. Similar in many respects, perhaps, but we are different peoples.

I do assume that you and most people here, in fact, realise that - and that it doesn't matter. However, I have been in a discussion or two where people have tried to justify the concept of "huwhite culture" to me using precisely my local geopolitical cluster. It's not a monolith. There is Norwegian culture and Swedish culture and so forth. "Nordic" culture is, in this sense, the similarities between the individual ones, which are less than the whole of an individual culture - and we share even less with equally huwhite Finns, Poles, Russians or Estonians. It doesn't relate to the current discussion though - I just saw my chance to be peevish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 09:28:01 AM

i use "nordic" to refer to usual groups but also to the latvian lithuanian and estonian cultures on the bsltic. the mainstream nordics have interesting similarities and differences, but hold similarities to be stronger. thats why "nordics" used to have their iwn exits through immigration in airpirts and could skip the lines maybe still do, post 9/21?

evdn within a culture there are the usual subgroupz. in swefen thrres dalarna versus gotland, for example

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 18, 2022, 10:05:11 AM

I think we are far closer, culturally speaking, to the Germans and the Dutch than we are to the Lithuanians or the Finns, and I'm not just talking language groups here.

EDIT: I was going to ask what 9/21 was, but puzzled it out.

We have our own exits at the airports for domestic flights only.* For international flights - we exit through customs, like everyone else. It's no different from the vast majority of countries I've ever flown to or in. If some other nation has designated exits for people traveling on a "Nordic" passport, I'd say it probably is due to some treaty or other between said nation and that of the passport holder. Even if it's not though, it doesn't point to cultural similarities, beyond possibly being perceived as having different trustworthiness than everyone else (Otherwise, why the need for different processing?)

*We can fly to places like Sweden and Denmark from basically domestic gates (As in, no passport check - upon landing, we still go through "Arrivals International") We cannot do the same with the Baltics, though the Schengen rules do apply and we can technically travel without passport. (The mode and provider of travel - here, the airlines - may demand an ID document approved by both the nation of departure and that of the destination. Outside Finland, Sweden and Denmark, for us, that's pretty much either a national ID card for Schengen or a passport for "everywhere")

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 02:49:03 PM

maybe so

the last estonian i met was named valdar janussen, sp perhaps my experience is not typical

i have been under the impression that the coastal baltic was pretty much a viking melting pot

still, even viking ireland is irish and not viking

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 18, 2022, 03:21:25 PM

Iiiin a way. Estonians are closer to Finns, and perhaps even Russians, than they are to Norwegians or Swedes. I think Estonians and Finns can even understand each other to a similar sort of degree as Norwegians and, if not Swedes, Danes.

I suppose if you want to get closest to the Viking era, then Iceland is probably the better place for it. And yeah, we do share a tradition or two, but there are also noticeable differences in our ways of being, of conducting ourselves with others, how much we trust authority, each other and the outside world, etc.

So if the Viking era is a branch, we are all distinct twigs. I suppose you can compare it with the "Anglosphere," only the Viking era is even further removed than, say, the European settlement of Australia, the Americas or South Africa.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 03:36:28 PM

ive never been to iceland.

i am told it used to be covered in birch forests, and the current endless meadows are avresult of viking deforestation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on August 18, 2022, 04:36:14 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 18, 2022, 08:10:43 AMThere is no moon to be found there, if I have puzzled out the sentence and its meaning correctly.

The best you can hope for, is a reflection of the moon, predicated on more than just the tranquillity of water. It also requires a certain time of day and type of cloud cover, not to mention certain purity of water. A proper algae infestation, for example, can make it not reflect that well.

Pedantry aside, I assume that's a saying. I think I may have heard some variation of it, but can't quite contextualise it. In any case, here's a different saying; selv en Asmo kan sitere Skriften etter sitt behov.

So, it is indeed true: I cannot find something not there to be found.

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Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 05:24:23 PM

not just los ninos

https://www.thoughtco.com/poet-li-po-2725342

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 19, 2022, 08:02:31 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 03:36:28 PMive never been to iceland.

i am told it used to be covered in birch forests, and the current endless meadows are avresult of viking deforestation.

Heh... Perhaps - we are talking a long-ass time, and I have read somewhere that the continental Europe was deforested sometime in or around the Middle Ages.

They used to do stuff like build ships out of wood, so there may be something to it. I doubt Iceland was covered in forest as such though - more suspect that it had some smaller forests here and there, which were cut down for various construction, heating and other such needs.

Iceland as it is today is a pretty cool place though. They have lava and hot springs and eat them weird sharks and sheep testicles and have the most appalling hard liquor (Though I'm far from a connoisseur of such things) Also, you can rent one of them cars with oversized tyres and wheel around, look at nature... Yeah. A fine destination. Still, if you prefer bustling civilization... That, Iceland has not. Even the capital is a relatively small city. Oh, it does have "everything," but it's... Smaller.

Quote from: billy rubin on August 18, 2022, 05:24:23 PMnot just los ninos

https://www.thoughtco.com/poet-li-po-2725342

Yeah, apparently scholars believe that one drank himself to death. :lol: How very fascinating that the legend attributes his death to a drunken suicide, while "the scholars" do to suicide by drink - OR, death by longevity.

Sounds like a interesting character. I may want to research further.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 19, 2022, 04:15:11 PM

https://www.skogur.is/en/forestry/forestry-in-a-treeless-land/history-of-forests-in-iceland

At the time of human settlement almost 1150 years ago, birch forest and woodland covered 25-40% of Iceland's land area. The relatively tall (to 15 m) birch forests of sheltered valleys graded to birch and willow scrub toward the coast, on exposed sites and in wetland areas and to willow tundra at high elevations.

As in agrarian societies everywhere, the settlers began by cutting down the forests to create fields and grazing land. Sheep were important as a source of wool from the outset, but by about 1300 they had become a staple source of food for Icelanders as well. At the same time, the Catholic Church (also the political power at the time) started obtaining woodland remnants, a clear indication that they had become valuable resources because of their increasing rarity. Sheep grazing prevented regeneration of the birchwoods after cutting and the area of woodland continued to decline. A cooling climate (the little ice age) is sometimes cited as a possible cause for woodland decline as are volcanic eruptions and other types of disturbance, but on closer inspection they can not explain the overall deforestation that took place. Cooling temperatures might have lowered tree line elevation, but they do not explain deforestation of the lowlands, where temperatures have been sufficient for birchwoods throughout historical times. Natural disturbance is sporadic and limited in area and thus cannot account for the permanent destruction of 95% of the original forest cover. In Iceland as elsewhere, regeneration failure due to livestock grazing is the principal cause of deforestation.

....

not long ago

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2022, 05:47:59 PM

Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 19, 2022, 09:53:17 PM

yes.

iceland's almost universal meadows are a human creation.

on the other hand, the desertifiction of north africa is apparently less a human-caused phenomenon and actually a cyclic alternation of wet and dry. forecast to be wet agaion in 15 000 years. i was taught matter of factly that human activities cause the sahara

so the world is complicated

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 20, 2022, 12:12:21 AM

^ If livestock is, however indirectly, responsible for forest degradation and also responsible for significant amounts of earth warming methane..................Then we had better learn to like veggies more than we like animal flesh.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 20, 2022, 01:21:34 AM

thats fine with me

im vegetarian when i can be and vegan if its possible. have been for 30 years. i hate the stuff.

i have to eat dried meat i thr truck becausr its concentrated and i have no room, but when im home i stay away from it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 21, 2022, 06:33:14 PM

To give a service tip started in the coffee shops of London. Customers would put money in a tin marked To Insure Prompt Service = TIPS.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2022, 08:39:26 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 19, 2022, 04:15:11 PMnot long ago

In this sense, 500 years is a long time, not to mention 1000.

A birch lives for some 100-150 years, so if planted at year zero, 500 years later, every single tree in that forest would have been replaced four-five times over, if not more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 22, 2022, 11:43:44 PM

Our indigenous people thought highly of birch trees. They somehow stripped off the bark, all in one circular piece. They then fashioned canoes from the birch bark. Great skill with a tomahawk must have been in play.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 23, 2022, 03:15:48 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on August 22, 2022, 08:39:26 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 19, 2022, 04:15:11 PMnot long ago
In this sense, 500 years is a long time, not to mention 1000.

A birch lives for some 100-150 years, so if planted at year zero, 500 years later, every single tree in that forest would have been replaced four-five times over, if not more.

yes. they could have done it, if their heads had been in that space. but the culture ignored it, and the sheep ate all the shoots. no seeds, no trees. extinct over large parts of the former range.

same thing in california today. the area inland from the san francisco bay was all climax valley oak forests. but the spanish cut almost all the trees down. since then the cattle ate all the shoots until there were no oaks left to re-populate. so what we have now is large areas of grasslands with a few dispersed oaks, all of which are over three hundred years old. some people are trying to re-grow seedlings, but when the old ones die it will be three hundred years before any get as big as the big ones now in the cut-over areas.

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^^^always isolated, old trees, arid grasslands.

it used to all look like this

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1620/25992134652_7b8d9b06b8_b.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2022, 07:37:11 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 22, 2022, 11:43:44 PMOur indigenous people thought highly of birch trees. They somehow stripped off the bark, all in one circular piece. They then fashioned canoes from the birch bark. Great skill with a tomahawk must have been in play.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 24, 2022, 06:58:49 AM

Our balcony on the first floor supposed to be cat-proof. The previous owner had Maine Coons cats as well and installed a cat-proof fence. Zelda, our youngest cat, however saw that as an interesting challenge. Yesterday and she managed to create a small hole at the bottom of the fence for her to crawl through. To our surprise, our neighbour found her in his garden below. Luckily she didn't break any of her bones. I've fixed the hole, but won't let her out again on the balcony when neither my wife or I are present.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 24, 2022, 08:05:31 AM

Back when The Asmo had them ratties, He tried to rat-proof parts of His apartment. Futile effort. They are fast, tiny and have them fingers with which to unscrew things.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 26, 2022, 10:52:50 AM

The fence around my back garden is being replaced. There have been two odd effects. They can't do the job in one day so the garden was open and we were worried our dog would do a runner. She took one look at the open garden and came straight back in! She does not like no fence! Personally I love there being no fence! It all feels so much more open and inviting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on August 27, 2022, 01:15:54 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 26, 2022, 10:52:50 AMShe took one look at the open garden and came straight back in! She does not like no fence!

Very interesting. It reminds me of when we lived in an apartment rather than a house and the cat was always trying to escape out the door. One day he was successful but then just ended up cowering in a corner of the hall yowling. He was quite distressed and did not know what to do with his newfound freedom. For some reason, in the house he's never shown as much interest in escaping.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 27, 2022, 01:36:24 AM

my folks used to have a high fence around their house but the bir iron gate was always open.

the family dachshund would take time off from killing the cobras to bark at people as they walked along the fence outside. when they got to the open gate he would fall silent as they walked past the entrance.

when they got to the fenced part he would race to catch up and then bark at them through the fence again

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2022, 11:33:14 AM

Animals are amusing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 29, 2022, 11:34:11 AM

My other half just tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms, nothing serious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2022, 11:54:20 AM

Yeah, it's going around. As fortune would have it, it's not nearly as dangerous for the vast majority of us as the media would have us believe - especially at the height of the pandemic hype.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 30, 2022, 05:45:53 AM

two members of my meeting died.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2022, 10:37:38 AM

Wife is feeling better today. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 30, 2022, 11:49:20 AM

De Asbo is as sdotty as a fibe year obd. Oh, bisery! :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 30, 2022, 06:30:18 PM

covid is a bitch

i went through a mild case and i can detect reduced lung capacity as a result.

gettin better maybe

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 31, 2022, 08:09:47 AM

The Asmo's snottiness is not covid-related, it appears.

Driving to work today, I went my usual route past a school, and there were like a couple of hundred kids on the sidewalk along the road with posters advocating safe driving. Many of their slogans were utter nonsense, as such things often are, of course. For instance, "reckless driving is out!" Really, Billy? Is it indeed? At the very moment when some fool cyclist down the road is, through no effort but his own, very near to being sandwiched to death between a bus and a delivery van? Cost me a good ten minute delay, that one.

...Ranting about people who should not exist on the same asphalt as I aside, I actually thought that thing was a good idea. They always do stuff like put up posters around schools this time of year about drivers being mindful of kids. Putting faces on it seems... More potent, as messages go. "Please don't run me over" with an actual me attached is... Personal. My business. A transaction within the social contract.

So yeah... Good for the school. I hope their message reaches at least some of all the "wrong" people.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on September 01, 2022, 06:44:01 AM

Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2022, 10:37:38 AMWife is feeling better today. :)

Splendid news. May the trend continue. :spock: :thumb:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2022, 09:20:08 AM

Quote from: Recusant on September 01, 2022, 06:44:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2022, 10:37:38 AMWife is feeling better today. :)

Splendid news. May the trend continue. :spock: :thumb:

LOL. Now I don't feel 100% :-\

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2022, 10:42:08 AM

The Asmo is being denied coffee by a particularly spiteful coffee machine. Now that's suffering. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2022, 03:41:51 PM

If everybody at church today? It's bloody quiet around here!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 18, 2022, 04:07:42 PM

I was thinking about going. Decided to make breakfast biscuits instead. Sorry Chris, scones...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 18, 2022, 05:12:07 PM

we re all lookibg at the insane news from britain. my wife follows somebody on twitter whose heating gas price went from 50 pounds a month to 1300 pounds?

whats with that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2022, 05:34:52 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on September 18, 2022, 05:12:07 PMwe re all lookibg at the insane news from britain. my wife follows somebody on twitter whose heating gas price went from 50 pounds a month to 1300 pounds?

whats with that?

Wholesale gas prices went through the roof because Russia cut off supplies in revenge for European support of Ukraine/

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2022, 05:36:01 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on September 18, 2022, 04:07:42 PMI was thinking about going. Decided to make breakfast biscuits instead. Sorry Chris, scones...

You're learning! :rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 18, 2022, 07:44:55 PM

You can still put gravy on them. :smilenod:

Nearly finished staining my new gate. This is the third gate, and I'm going to have about 1 cc of stain left over. That stain has components/companies that got caught up in the freezing weather in Texas and new product is not available yet. So, I'm happy that there was enough. I hadn't planned on making this gate, but upon inspection of the old gate, I went ahead and made it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 18, 2022, 10:46:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on September 18, 2022, 05:34:52 PMWholesale gas prices went through the roof because Russia cut off supplies in revenge for European support of Ukraine/

well, we have the same issue in america. the idiots here think that opening up more wells fopr production will lower the domestic price of fuel, but not one of them understands how the economics of petroleum work.

we already have lots of approved leases that are not being drilled. th eoil companies are doing fine dribbling out what they produce and keeping the price up. and if they did choose to increase production, oil is th eultimate fluid commodity-- ithe domestic price wont go down, because the oil companies won't charge any less domstically than they can get for the same oil on the commodities market overseas. whatever oil can be sold for in europe is what it will sell for in the united states. they may be rapacious capitalists, but theyb know what theyre doing.

im no economist, but this is self-evident.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2022, 04:10:56 AM

So much firewood is being bought in continental Europe that I understand it's all sold out. You could make a mint exporting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 19, 2022, 06:33:49 AM

My wife and I are making emergency plans in case of gas shortages and blackouts. There is little hope that our government can do anything positive to stop a huge wave of bankruptcies as well as people freezing to death in winter because they can't pay their energy bills. The green minister for economic affairs and energy, a former author and philosopher, is extremely incompetent. On several occasions he made an enormous fool of himself on German TV

.
Inflation is sky rocking; energy bills are up 1000% and here is a moron who hasn't got a clue what he is supposed to be doing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 19, 2022, 07:40:20 AM

You are not alone in that, Tom, and we are the ones producing the stuff.

People expect energy bills of something like 2000€ per month come winter - that's nearly what, say, a gas station clerk is left with after taxes but way before mortgage, food or gasoline.

The government is subsidising at a rate of about 50% up to a certain maximum. Still, multiply a number by ten, then cut it in half and it still comes up five times larger than it was originally. A lot of people cannot afford that. A lot of businesses cannot either - the very businesses where those people work for that pay check with which not to afford them electrons.

I'm not saying that the government should buy our way out of this situation, however, I hope the political classes learn from this - both Right, Left and Centre, and especially them Greens.

We do need a reliable backbone for the electricity supply. It's all good and well to shut down coal and crude-powered generators and replace nukes with wind farms. Put all your eggs in unstable baskets, however, and sometimes the bottom may just fall out, dispatching them eggs onto some really hard concrete underneath.

Southern Norway's issue is that our water reservoirs are empty-ish and we are not connected to the better-situated Northern grid. We are, however, connected to the continent, who have made themselves so dependent on Russia that... It's kind-of disgusting, really. Even if we assume a much better Russia, why would a nation willingly do something like that? It's still a single point of failure by design.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 19, 2022, 11:52:46 AM

Watching the funeral of QEII. I know she was the head of the Church of England but FFS the God bothering is getting on my tits!!! >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 20, 2022, 02:29:12 AM

Me too Tank. I respect that the queen was an important even revered person in the British world. The overdone programming of all the pomp and circumstance is also getting on my nerves.

God bless the queen. By all reports she was an exceptional lady. Can we now let up on the ceremonious excesses?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 20, 2022, 02:39:13 AM

cant have a monarchy without all the trimmings

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 24, 2022, 12:13:44 AM

I turned 70 on Sept. 19. That was the day the Queen was buried. She took the throne a few months before I was born, and was buried on my birthday. I got to actually see her less than a year before she died. For some reason, that gives me a connection with her. I don't mind "the trimmings". She represented Jolly Old England. May her memory live in perpetuity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on September 24, 2022, 12:18:35 AM

England is America's Mother. We rebelled against her and established our independence, like all children. But now, we love her. Or, at least, I do. 1066 was the beginning of our language, our government, our philosophy, our law. Elizabeth was like a mother, or grandmother, or great-great-great whatever. England should be proud of her, and what she stands for. I can go on, but now must use this Friday evening to experiment with different spirit-concoctions.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 24, 2022, 04:29:37 AM

I join you in experimenting with spirit concoctions, Ecurb. Here's to health wealth and happiness.. Our HAF friends as well. :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on September 24, 2022, 02:40:32 PM

Happy belated Birthday, Bruce.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 24, 2022, 03:37:30 PM

shitfire a milestone

happy birthday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on September 24, 2022, 04:53:10 PM

A belated happy birthday! Hope you will have many more.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2022, 05:28:10 PM

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on September 24, 2022, 12:13:44 AMI turned 70 on Sept. 19. That was the day the Queen was buried. She took the throne a few months before I was born, and was buried on my birthday. I got to actually see her less than a year before she died. For some reason, that gives me a connection with her. I don't mind "the trimmings". She represented Jolly Old England. May her memory live in perpetuity.

Happy New Orbit Day Bruce!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on September 24, 2022, 06:01:53 PM

Belated happy birthday wishes, EN :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 27, 2022, 03:01:42 AM

On my mind is that this section ordinarily a frequented one, has not had a posting for two days.

Another thing on my mind is that we have not heard from Books and Cats for quite a while, She has over the long term tried to keep up some interest in the book reading section. We drone types have failed to support her admirable efforts.

Sandra, if you are out there, I appreciate your noble quest. :sadwave:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 04, 2022, 10:40:13 PM

Thanks for the good wishes. I, too, miss Books, Cats.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 07, 2022, 12:08:51 PM

The Asmo hath survived a very deadly, highly contagious and utterly miserable case of cold.

...He's still a bit whiney about the unfairness of it all though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 12, 2022, 11:13:44 AM

Fuckity, fuckity fuck!

Central heating isn't >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 13, 2022, 10:33:04 AM

On the positive side, if the central heating was, then it would at the rate of about what..? A pound per liter?

Europe totally needs more nuclear power plants.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2022, 10:54:21 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 13, 2022, 10:33:04 AMOn the positive side, if the central heating was, then it would at the rate of about what..? A pound per liter?

Europe totally needs more nuclear power plants.

I'm pretty sure most of another Ukrainian power plant could well be blowing this way before too long.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 13, 2022, 11:34:10 AM

Then we can all be cold, but with a healthy glow-in-the-dark look. The Asmo... Approves. Partly. He dislikes cold. He does like glowing things though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 24, 2022, 02:20:53 AM

On my mind? There is this. I like this place. It has become important to me. I like the people who contribute whether I agree or disagree.

Here it is October 23...It is Sunday,about 9 PM and there has been almost no activity on this forum. Are you guys and girls all in church or something ?

Could we attract some new participants from programs such as FFRF. I sure do miss, Sandy, Pasta Chick, BP, Claire, Silver and the others who have come and gone. Harmonie where are you? Buddy are you out there? Where is our Cypriot friend? The young French lad? We even had a Russian gentleman who came here a time or two.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 24, 2022, 04:05:20 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 24, 2022, 02:20:53 AMOn my mind? There is this. I like this place. It has become important to me. I like the people who contribute whether I agree or disagree.

Here it is October 23...It is Sunday,about 9 PM and there has been almost no activity on this forum. Are you guys and girls all in church or something ?

Could we attract some new participants from programs such as FFRF. I sure do miss, Sandy, Pasta Chick, BP, Claire, Silver and the others who have come and gone. Harmonie where are you? Buddy are you out there? Where is our Cypriot friend? The young French lad? We even had a Russian gentleman who came here a time or two.

I agree with you, Icarus, that it would be nice to have some new members here. Although I haven't been very active lately, I do check in every day when I wake up to see what's new at HAF. The rest of the day I just stay connected in the background while doing other design-related stuff on my desktop PC. Solving the engineering details of the new life size sculpture (called the Bird Feeder) I am working on, help to distract me from disturbing events in the world out there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 24, 2022, 04:16:40 AM

Fresh meat would be good! ;D I've been busy repairing the damage that our renters left at the rental house and getting it ready for sale. I'm old enough now that a lot of the work that I used to do has to be hired. I have, however, been cleaning and painting the place. I've been so busy with this that I haven't really had an opportunity to rewire the garage so that I can use my new table saw that I bought in April. I sold my old table saw and haven't cut any wood in many months. Meanwhile, my wife is doing all her quilting in a room dedicated to solely that. >:(

Assertiveness training...stat! I'm at a point where I'm going to tell her that she's going to have to do that shit all by herself, as I'm feeling a bit used, at this point. It's about 90% me Vs 10% her for this effort.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2022, 12:16:28 PM

If we are to get new members our existing members need to ask their friends/family to join in. We also need to put links to the forum in appropriate places.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 24, 2022, 02:13:09 PM

we should off a porno board. that appears to be very popular on the net.

i could offer some of my own self portraits, but i suspect my audience would be somewhat limited

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 24, 2022, 02:24:53 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on October 24, 2022, 02:13:09 PM...audience would be somewhat limited

This.

It's too general to attract a bubble-seeking audience, and too bubbly to attract the general audience. I have been pondering ways of re-entering the realms of public relevance, and perhaps there are some which do not involve large, well-rounded breasts. Thing is though, in the current discourse climate, who would we attract? One of the vocal minorities? The apathetic majority? The French?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2022, 03:55:58 PM

...So my mom's seriously ill and tomorrow, the doctors are going to start what I understand to be a last, desperate attempt at achieving any sort of favourable outcome - which in itself may result in death. Gets a person in a solemnly contemplative mood, it does. Of course, one could argue that that is my default mood to begin with, but still... Here it is. The circle of life in all its glory, in god's just universe - where those who want more life and have something worth living for die before they ever get enough, while those who have long since gone from drive to inertia trudge on and on because what else is there? And so, the generations come and go. The great events, once fresh in our collective memory fade away with the fading minds and bodies of those last people to live through them, then the last people to personally have known them... So forth.

Some set their footprints in stone, of sorts; this old power substation from the 1920s or that veteran car - its owner's pride and joy... None of those who designed and built it are with us today, but the signs of their passing remain, until eventually, even most monuments to the individual lives come and gone seize up their gears or turn to dust - imperceptibly, at first, but with the same result. Some are even helped along. The Buddhas of Bamiyan have stood the test of time - but not of blind faith. Just one example in a sea of examples and in the end, it all comes down to this - a legacy not yet forgotten, and a fitting conclusion to a mildly depressed Asmo's musings;

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Pale_Blue_Dot.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 25, 2022, 05:03:34 PM

mmm

hang in there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2022, 05:58:59 PM

Thanks. I'm fine though. Gloomy... Works for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 25, 2022, 11:59:28 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2022, 03:55:58 PM...So my mom's seriously ill and tomorrow, the doctors are going to start what I understand to be a last, desperate attempt at achieving any sort of favourable outcome - which in itself may result in death. Gets a person in a solemnly contemplative mood, it does. Of course, one could argue that that is my default mood to begin with, but still... Here it is. The circle of life in all its glory, in god's just universe - where those who want more life and have something worth living for die before they ever get enough, while those who have long since gone from drive to inertia trudge on and on because what else is there? And so, the generations come and go. The great events, once fresh in our collective memory fade away with the fading minds and bodies of those last people to live through them, then the last people to personally have known them... So forth.

Some set their footprints in stone, of sorts; this old power substation from the 1920s or that veteran car - its owner's pride and joy... None of those who designed and built it are with us today, but the signs of their passing remain, until eventually, even most monuments to the individual lives come and gone seize up their gears or turn to dust - imperceptibly, at first, but with the same result. Some are even helped along. The Buddhas of Bamiyan have stood the test of time - but not of blind faith. Just one example in a sea of examples and in the end, it all comes down to this - a legacy not yet forgotten, and a fitting conclusion to a mildly depressed Asmo's musings;

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Pale_Blue_Dot.png)

Well said, sir. Having lost friends and family and contemplating the continuance of that pattern, I am of like mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 26, 2022, 12:09:11 AM

Quote from: Icarus on October 24, 2022, 02:20:53 AMOn my mind? There is this. I like this place. It has become important to me. I like the people who contribute whether I agree or disagree.

Here it is October 23...It is Sunday,about 9 PM and there has been almost no activity on this forum. Are you guys and girls all in church or something ?

Could we attract some new participants from programs such as FFRF. I sure do miss, Sandy, Pasta Chick, BP, Claire, Silver and the others who have come and gone. Harmonie where are you? Buddy are you out there? Where is our Cypriot friend? The young French lad? We even had a Russian gentleman who came here a time or two.

Oh the list is long, those who no longer grace these pages. As for growing membership . . . Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, they make good money getting eyeballs and keystrokes. The competition is fierce. Every once in a while a perceptive and unusual individual finds us, and if we are fortunate they stay a while. Atheist discussion boards are splendid in my opinion. That opinion is not widely shared. On the other hand this place is approaching 20 years in existence, and so what if it is mostly a few folks grumbling and entertaining each other. There are worse things. :spaghetti:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 26, 2022, 03:21:59 AM

Thinking of you in a difficult time, Asmo. Keep us informed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 26, 2022, 07:35:23 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2022, 03:55:58 PM...So my mom's seriously ill and tomorrow, the doctors are going to start what I understand to be a last, desperate attempt at achieving any sort of favourable outcome - which in itself may result in death. Gets a person in a solemnly contemplative mood, it does. Of course, one could argue that that is my default mood to begin with, but still... Here it is. The circle of life in all its glory, in god's just universe - where those who want more life and have something worth living for die before they ever get enough, while those who have long since gone from drive to inertia trudge on and on because what else is there? And so, the generations come and go. The great events, once fresh in our collective memory fade away with the fading minds and bodies of those last people to live through them, then the last people to personally have known them... So forth.

Some set their footprints in stone, of sorts; this old power substation from the 1920s or that veteran car - its owner's pride and joy... None of those who designed and built it are with us today, but the signs of their passing remain, until eventually, even most monuments to the individual lives come and gone seize up their gears or turn to dust - imperceptibly, at first, but with the same result. Some are even helped along. The Buddhas of Bamiyan have stood the test of time - but not of blind faith. Just one example in a sea of examples and in the end, it all comes down to this - a legacy not yet forgotten, and a fitting conclusion to a mildly depressed Asmo's musings;

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Pale_Blue_Dot.png)

I'm sorry to hear your mom's seriously ill. I can see how that's enough reason to go from "a solemnly contemplative mood"
[default mood, to begin with,
one could argue that of course] – to a "mildly depressed" one.

I sincerely hope the outcome is a favourable one.
Please keep us posted.

Maybe talking to us about it can help you go from your mildly depressed mood to your regular Gray, Grumpy, and Gloomy mood...Which works for you.
...Somehow.
:worried:

~That beautiful pale blue dot. I like it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 28, 2022, 08:53:02 AM

The treatment is done. "It's too early to tell," they say, in tones that reek of platitude. Still, there is nothing to do but wait and see, so wait and see we shall.

Quote from: Magdalena on October 26, 2022, 07:35:23 AMMaybe talking to us about it can help you go from your mildly depressed mood to your regular Gray, Grumpy, and Gloomy mood...Which works for you.
...Somehow.
:worried:

I appreciate the sentiment, but you don't need to worry about me - there is considerable strength beneath the hardness, so I can take an occasional barrage without cracking.

This particular one has been going on for a long time. Appears to be coming to conclusion now, barring some unexpected developments. I'm not one to hope against hope and a certain amount of fatalism in my attitude towards things I cannot control makes for a fine shield against the harsher realities of human existence.

Oh, there are some suitably-gloomy emotional considerations there; will my mom ever see home again? Will she even get to see a picture of the renovations she started once they are done? Will she get to grow strawberries in her little garden again? Perhaps - probably - not, and that's sad... And looking at the bigger picture, it will one day, perhaps one of these days, be my job to walk back her footprints with a broom, so to speak. End subscriptions and bank accounts, inform the government, the postal services, etc. Put a period at the end of the sentence that was her life. Such is the burden of being someone's child. Always was. After all, we have a word specifically for someone who has lost their parents - but not the reverse. That's... How it's supposed to be.

If any-one wants to, I'll talk about the situation freely, but... It's cancer. It's a bit of a downer, as subjects go, an I have no inclanation to inflict it upon an audience not actively seeking that conversation. So if you want to talk about it for you - I shall, and to the best of my ability. You don't need to do it for me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 28, 2022, 07:34:02 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 28, 2022, 08:53:02 AMThe treatment is done. "It's too early to tell," they say, in tones that reek of platitude. Still, there is nothing to do but wait and see, so wait and see we shall.

Quote from: Magdalena on October 26, 2022, 07:35:23 AMMaybe talking to us about it can help you go from your mildly depressed mood to your regular Gray, Grumpy, and Gloomy mood...Which works for you.
...Somehow.
:worried:
I appreciate the sentiment, but you don't need to worry about me - there is considerable strength beneath the hardness, so I can take an occasional barrage without cracking.

This particular one has been going on for a long time. Appears to be coming to conclusion now, barring some unexpected developments. I'm not one to hope against hope and a certain amount of fatalism in my attitude towards things I cannot control makes for a fine shield against the harsher realities of human existence.

Oh, there are some suitably-gloomy emotional considerations there; will my mom ever see home again? Will she even get to see a picture of the renovations she started once they are done? Will she get to grow strawberries in her little garden again? Perhaps - probably - not, and that's sad... And looking at the bigger picture, it will one day, perhaps one of these days, be my job to walk back her footprints with a broom, so to speak. End subscriptions and bank accounts, inform the government, the postal services, etc. Put a period at the end of the sentence that was her life. Such is the burden of being someone's child. Always was. After all, we have a word specifically for someone who has lost their parents - but not the reverse. That's... How it's supposed to be.

If any-one wants to, I'll talk about the situation freely, but... It's cancer. It's a bit of a downer, as subjects go, an I have no inclanation to inflict it upon an audience not actively seeking that conversation. So if you want to talk about it for you - I shall, and to the best of my ability. You don't need to do it for me.

I'm sorry to hear your mom has cancer and that she, as well as you, have been battling it for a long time. I'm sure there's considerable strength beneath the hardness to help you shield against the harsher realities of human existence.
Most of us come equipped with it.

I don't know much about cancer, I haven't had anyone close to me suffer from it either, so I can't offer you advice or share my experience with you so that we can "relate", but I can listen to you. We all need someone to talk to, that's why we come here. But we also need someone willing to listen, in this case, someone who is willing to sit with you through your gloomy days.
Why would someone do that?
—I don't know, just because.

I know I don't need to do it for you... Or for me. That's just something people do, I think they call it sympathy, but because of the distance, it's more of a passive sympathy, not an active one, all we can do is be here for you to let you know that you are not alone.

QuoteOh, there are some suitably-gloomy emotional considerations there; will my mom ever see home again? Will she even get to see a picture of the renovations she started once they are done? Will she get to grow strawberries in her little garden again? Perhaps - probably - not, and that's sad... And looking at the bigger picture, it will one day, perhaps one of these days, be my job to walk back her footprints with a broom, so to speak. End subscriptions and bank accounts, inform the government, the postal services, etc. Put a period at the end of the sentence that was her life. Such is the burden of being someone's child. Always was. After all, we have a word specifically for someone who has lost their parents - but not the reverse. That's... How it's supposed to be.

Very moving words, Alex.

I, unlike you, am one to hope against hope, so perhaps later on you can tell us about the strawberries that are growing in her little garden again.

As you said, "there is nothing to do but wait and see." That's where things are at this moment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Magdalena on October 28, 2022, 07:35:21 PM

Quote from: Recusant on October 26, 2022, 12:09:11 AM... On the other hand this place is approaching 20 years in existence, and so what if it is mostly a few folks grumbling and entertaining each other. There are worse things. :spaghetti:

I agree.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 06, 2022, 12:05:09 PM

I slept outside last night, right beside the fire pit. It was refreshing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 06, 2022, 12:12:04 PM

That sounds nice and relaxing. We seem to be in the middle of the rainy season, so it's mostly a lot of indoors, punctuated by running to and from cars.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 06, 2022, 01:37:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 06, 2022, 12:12:04 PMThat sounds nice and relaxing. We seem to be in the middle of the rainy season, so it's mostly a lot of indoors, punctuated by running to and from cars.

It was relaxing. Bit chilly when the fire burned down but quite nice. You can still see the dry outline in the gravel where I slept.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 09, 2022, 05:15:02 PM

A channel I follow on YouTube just had one of their videos pulled for manual review and age restriction. The video was produced by Dr. Chris Raynor and covered the dangers and potential health problems associated with obesity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on November 09, 2022, 05:31:01 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2022, 05:15:02 PMA channel I follow on YouTube just had one of their videos pulled for manual review and age restriction. The video was produced by Dr. Chris Raynor and covered the dangers and potential health problems associated with obesity.

I wonder why they did that. My wife is obese and she suffers a lot. High blood pressure, pain in her knees and other joints, not able to walk for more than 500 meters without a rest, etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 10, 2022, 02:04:19 PM

Yeah, I've been meaning to have a look at LazerPig's take on alleged T34s in the Ukraine conflict... Also totally age restricted. Memo to myself: VPN over to a country where YT cannot ask for ID, then click on "Yes, I'm like really, really old."

Not trying to make light of a legitimate medical/health conversation (Or the Ukraine war, for that matter) - just... YouTube seems to be doing that sort of stuff absolutely everywhere - even in muh silly historical/tank videos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on November 10, 2022, 05:46:38 PM

(https://www.trackie.com/track-and-field/img/layout/icon_quote.jpg)The Barbarian:
... On the other hand this place is approaching 20 years in existence, and so what if it is mostly a few folks grumbling and entertaining each other. There are worse things.

Seriously dude, what's worse than people?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 10, 2022, 08:45:06 PM

Quote from: No one on November 10, 2022, 05:46:38 PMSeriously dude, what's worse than people?

:headscratch: Ooh! I know! Worse people. ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2022, 09:22:06 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on November 09, 2022, 05:31:01 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2022, 05:15:02 PMA channel I follow on YouTube just had one of their videos pulled for manual review and age restriction. The video was produced by Dr. Chris Raynor and covered the dangers and potential health problems associated with obesity.

I wonder why they did that. My wife is obese and she suffers a lot. High blood pressure, pain in her knees and other joints, not able to walk for more than 500 meters without a rest, etc.

There's a big push right now to deplatform anyone who would have that sort of discussion. Some people are even going so far as pushing the idea that an obese person is just as healthy being obese as they would be were they not. It is a strange world we are living in.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 11, 2022, 07:18:35 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2022, 09:22:06 PMSome people are even going so far as pushing the idea that an obese person is just as healthy being obese as they would be were they not. It is a strange world we are living in.

It's a world where it's wrong to make people's tiny-little feelings be uncomfortable with their poor life choices. It's a bit like some smokers going "Yeah, I don't need to hear it from you," well, keep smoking and don't listen then! I'll say what I want - you'll do with that information what you want. The pandering is sickening at times.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on November 16, 2022, 08:34:12 AM

My forum suicide seems to have failed.
Changed password to something I wouldn't remember, changed email.
Perhaps Firefox remembered even though I didn't tell it to.
Or maybe this is the afterlife...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on November 16, 2022, 08:41:57 AM

I haven't noticed Icarus around since before The Great Shemozzle of 22.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on November 16, 2022, 10:07:54 AM

Green this post never got posted when it should of.

Ye, this afterlife seems to be a bit glitchy.

There doesn't seem to be anyone around, the forum in the "real" world was always quiet at this time, at least after Phinx heartlessly abandoned us. I wonder if this after life forum is in some kind of analogously similar zone, of time... or something.

You're having a lot of thoughts today.

Hey Green!
So you're dead too?

I suppose :-\

I think being freed of that mortal coilyness must free up the thinken processes.

Ye, shame Phinx isn't here to explain it to us.
I was impressed by your use of "analogously"

Ye I know, I thought I'd just go for it and fk, no red squiggles, I like this afterlife.
I never got any instructions though, and I think I should of 'cause Alec Baldwin and Gina Davis got some in Beetlejuice.

There's no FAQ I can see, you should probably start a thread and ask for advice.

Very sage Green, I'll do that.

Do you think I should go sage?

No, I don't think that is sage or sage is available anyway.

Well that sucks, ask them if this afterlife only offers such a limited choice of hue.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 16, 2022, 12:12:36 PM

Quote from: Cugel on November 16, 2022, 08:34:12 AMMy forum suicide seems to have failed.

Yeah, those don't survive creating a new account either. If you are determined to be on a social media (-ish) sort of platform, it's rather hard to keep yourself away and near-impossible for others to keep you away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on November 16, 2022, 12:27:18 PM

I can keep away, I've kept away.
Anyway, why didn't you get a new rat?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 16, 2022, 03:29:02 PM

Ooh! Now that's one for philosophers, the ages and aged philosophers.

Why, indeed?

I think a part of it is commitment to another living creature. Added responsibility I do not particularly want, though will have to give for the good parts of it that I do want. That's a fine balancing act that flips faster than a high energy electromagnetic wave.

Another part is just... Time. Sometimes I do have more than enough of it, but when I don't - then I'm sorely short of it indeed, which kind-of ties to the above.

A probably-equal part is just never really getting around to it and just figuring it out.

I don't know... There are probably other reasons there as well. I have not considered it too hard.

And yes, I am aware that you are capable of long hiatuses/quitting. I do it myself sometimes, though usually for reasons that have nothing to do with quitting or the forum or, importantly, the community in it. Real life. It tends to get real sometimes, and then... Nothing?

In any case, happy Failed Forum Suicide! That doesn't sound right... But hey, it does sound like something an Asmo would say, so... Happy that there and welcome back!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 16, 2022, 08:01:42 PM

I have not been active for a little while because I was somewhat distracted.

I have had a house guest from Lithuania for about ten days. He is a young man with a huge store of talents. We first became aquainted via the internet. I was advising him about small boat design and construction.

Justinas is a classical guitarist, and teacher. He took my advice and involved himself in a more profitable line of work in the engineering disciplines. We have been close friends for more than ten years. That is the case even though I am 60 years older that he is.

We had a helluva good time that included axe throwing, a visit to Cape Canaveral to watch the launch of one of the SpaceX beasts, Sailing my small boat, and a whole bunch of other activities.

Justinas was aware that Americans are gun crazy. He had never fired a gun of any kind. He was curious. I took him to a local firing range and had a coach show him how not to shoot himself in the foot. His accuracy was astounding. Four inch grouping at 10 meters with my two and a quarter inch barrel S&W 38. 20 shots with the 38 and 40 shots with a 22 High Standard. Amazing. Russians are in trouble if they attack Lithuania.

We had great fun.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 16, 2022, 11:21:22 PM

you were shooting a high standard 22?

at what, the wooly mammoths that roamed the earth when it was made?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 16, 2022, 11:22:44 PM

i take that back. i had no idea they stayed in business until 2018.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 16, 2022, 11:28:37 PM

ive been looking for one of these

(https://i.imgur.com/cs5J3Q0l.jpg)

beretta cheetah, a 9mm-short semiauto made mostly in the 1980s. vversions in 380 can come as a single or double stacked magazine.

i once shot a version of this pistol and i was asounded at how accurate i was with it. a natural pointer, like how the colt single action army supposedly is.

i work as a gabage man these days, delivering and picking up roll-off boxes in some pretty bad parts of towns in th epre-dawn, and i gave my ruger 380 to my daughter because she was living in parking lots in her truck

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 17, 2022, 12:28:23 AM

Get yourself a Glock Billy. Glocks are now made by Glock, S&W, Sig... You can even get a Glock made by Beretta.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 17, 2022, 01:20:22 AM

ive thought about glocks, but ive never shot one to have an opinion. the cheetahs are mostly an aesthetic thing.

my old 1911 was a great gun. couldnt hit anything, but i could beat you to death with it if you got close enough

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2022, 01:32:03 AM

One of my sons has a Glock 19. I don't like the long trigger travel distance. My hands are stiff from years of manual labor and encroaching arthritis. I much prefer my "N-Frame" S&W Model 28 wheel gun with Pachmayr grips. It fits my big mitt quite well.

As for shooting, I refuse to pay quintuple+ rates for ammunition, so I haven't been to a gun range in over two years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 17, 2022, 01:24:49 PM

i owned a ruger secuity six for a while. it was sensitive to ammunition quality for its accuracy.

havent had a revolver since

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 19, 2022, 01:46:09 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on November 17, 2022, 01:20:22 AMive thought about glocks, but ive never shot one to have an opinion. the cheetahs are mostly an aesthetic thing.

my old 1911 was a great gun. couldnt hit anything, but i could beat you to death with it if you got close enough

The cheetah looks good, but if this is something you plan to bet your life on a polymer, striker fired pistol is the ticket. Just about all of them are good these days. I almost bought an M&P last year but prefer the grip angle of a Glock Glock, if you catch my meaning.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 19, 2022, 01:47:09 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2022, 01:32:03 AMOne of my sons has a Glock 19. I don't like the long trigger travel distance. My hands are stiff from years of manual labor and encroaching arthritis. I much prefer my "N-Frame" S&W Model 28 wheel gun with Pachmayr grips. It fits my big mitt quite well.

As for shooting, I refuse to pay quintuple+ rates for ammunition, so I haven't been to a gun range in over two years.

Ammo prices are much more reasonable now. Then again, you're in California, right? Things could be very different there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 19, 2022, 02:35:44 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on November 19, 2022, 01:47:09 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2022, 01:32:03 AMOne of my sons has a Glock 19. I don't like the long trigger travel distance. My hands are stiff from years of manual labor and encroaching arthritis. I much prefer my "N-Frame" S&W Model 28 wheel gun with Pachmayr grips. It fits my big mitt quite well.

As for shooting, I refuse to pay quintuple+ rates for ammunition, so I haven't been to a gun range in over two years.

Ammo prices are much more reasonable now. Then again, you're in California, right? Things could be very different there.

Yes, California. I haven't looked in awhile. I guess I should do that. Then again, killing paper is only a hobby. These days I'm cleaning up a rental house for sale. I can't believe what contractors pull, these days. We want the floor in the kitchen/laundry/adjacent bath replaced. They won't pull up the linoleum, because the house was built in the '50s. Never mind that the flooring was replaced in the '80s and there is no asbestos in the underlayment. So, here is this 70-year old man scraping the floor. >:( Fucking bunch of candy-asses. ::) I can't wait until we are rid of that house.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 19, 2022, 04:25:45 AM

I'm with you DL. Some of the contractors in my neck of the woods really believe that their shit don't stink. More than a few of them seem to believe that their skills (sometimes imaginary skills) are as essential and valuable as say....brain surgery or heart transplants.

I am admittedly biased here, but it seems that the authentic skilled craftsmen are more than likely to be as old as you and me. :geezer!:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 19, 2022, 04:46:17 AM

My 33 year old son does good work. He works as a handy man on the days that he isn't at the box store that is his main source of income. He has an AS in engineering, and I'd rather he did that. I'm reminded of the ages-old complaint about the younger generation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2022, 10:13:11 AM

Early last year one of my wife's friends husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. He survived a little over a year, but in my opinion the last few months were not really very high quality. Pete was an artist, a potter. Today we are going to his workshop to buy the last of his pieces. I love his work so very mixed feelings today. Will post pictures later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on November 19, 2022, 12:10:55 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 19, 2022, 02:35:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 19, 2022, 01:47:09 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2022, 01:32:03 AMOne of my sons has a Glock 19. I don't like the long trigger travel distance. My hands are stiff from years of manual labor and encroaching arthritis. I much prefer my "N-Frame" S&W Model 28 wheel gun with Pachmayr grips. It fits my big mitt quite well.

As for shooting, I refuse to pay quintuple+ rates for ammunition, so I haven't been to a gun range in over two years.

Ammo prices are much more reasonable now. Then again, you're in California, right? Things could be very different there.

Yes, California. I haven't looked in awhile. I guess I should do that. Then again, killing paper is only a hobby. These days I'm cleaning up a rental house for sale. I can't believe what contractors pull, these days. We want the floor in the kitchen/laundry/adjacent bath replaced. They won't pull up the linoleum, because the house was built in the '50s. Never mind that the flooring was replaced in the '80s and there is no asbestos in the underlayment. So, here is this 70-year old man scraping the floor. >:( Fucking bunch of candy-asses. ::) I can't wait until we are rid of that house.

Right now most contractors have more work than they know what to do with and that won't last forever. Part of the problem is a lack of help. So if you have a choice between a low margin floor tear out and a high margin install you take the install. I don't understand why the culture is one of making excuses rather than saying, "Respectfully, I have better things to do right now." But that's probably what's happening.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 19, 2022, 03:15:22 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 19, 2022, 10:13:11 AMEarly last year one of my wife's friends husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. He survived a little over a year, but in my opinion the last few months were not really very high quality. Pete was an artist, a potter. Today we are going to his workshop to buy the last of his pieces. I love his work so very mixed feelings today. Will post pictures later.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7735/pCKiqU.jpg)

The tea pot is one of only seven he ever made.
The little dragon on the pot reminds me of Errol the swamp dragon in Guards guards!!! by Terry Pratchett.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 19, 2022, 04:28:23 PM

wow

back when i was in graduate school the de[partment artist wold make pitchers and jugs, with attached miiature elves and animaculi. i asked to buy one once and she just gave me a magnificent pitcher with a menagerie.

like so many of the interesting things in my life, it was broken and went the way of the world long ago.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 19, 2022, 07:29:19 PM

Fantastic work, in more ways than one. He was a talented artist and potter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 19, 2022, 11:02:52 PM

Finished tearing the floor coverings off at the rental house. My #2 son is as much of an animal as I was at that age. It would've take me a couple of days in my current condition (just old) to do what he did in a few hours. Now we reschedule the flooring company to come in and finish the installation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2022, 10:54:00 PM

https://www.tiktok.com/@sir_mousecot/video/7129641630977559850

dunno if this will link

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 21, 2022, 12:44:01 AM

^ It did.

The mouse is a hustler.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 21, 2022, 01:16:07 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 19, 2022, 10:13:11 AMEarly last year one of my wife's friends husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. He survived a little over a year, but in my opinion the last few months were not really very high quality. Pete was an artist, a potter. Today we are going to his workshop to buy the last of his pieces. I love his work so very mixed feelings today. Will post pictures later.

Pancreatic cancer is horrible. Sorry about your friend, but it is good that a piece of him survives in his work. It makes you think: "What will I leave behind?"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2022, 10:07:46 AM

:rofl: That is the weirdest and fumiest thing I have seen in a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2022, 08:54:18 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 19, 2022, 03:15:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 19, 2022, 10:13:11 AMEarly last year one of my wife's friends husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and given 3 to 6 months to live. He survived a little over a year, but in my opinion the last few months were not really very high quality. Pete was an artist, a potter. Today we are going to his workshop to buy the last of his pieces. I love his work so very mixed feelings today. Will post pictures later.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7735/pCKiqU.jpg)

The tea pot is one of only seven he ever made.
The little dragon on the pot reminds me of Errol the swamp dragon in Guards guards!!! by Terry Pratchett.

Apparently the teapot was inspired by the music of Gong, in particular the Flying Teapot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 28, 2022, 09:04:29 AM

I love the glazes on these beautiful pieces. You were lucky to get them.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2022, 09:19:35 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on November 28, 2022, 09:04:29 AMI love the glazes on these beautiful pieces. You were lucky to get them.

His Etsy page. (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeterSwailesCeramics)

There may be nothing on there now but if you are interested I can see what is still available.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on November 28, 2022, 11:31:03 AM

Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2022, 09:19:35 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 28, 2022, 09:04:29 AMI love the glazes on these beautiful pieces. You were lucky to get them.

His Etsy page. (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeterSwailesCeramics)

There may be nothing on there now but if you are interested I can see what is still available.

Thank you. I will visit the page.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 03, 2022, 06:39:24 AM

We are not the greatest country in the world....Maybe in times past?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W86k1cmCuGo

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on December 03, 2022, 08:55:57 AM

Quote from: Icarus on December 03, 2022, 06:39:24 AMWe are not the greatest country in the world....Maybe in times past?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W86k1cmCuGo

How do you define great?

When was the golden age?

The professional thinkers around here seem to think the US has been on balance, a positive force for the last century. Probably not all South American perspectives would be positive. The more powerful a county the greater ability to be a bastard I suppose.

You might get by with a high proportion of idiots if they didn't insist on an idiot driving the bus. I don't know how to quell idiot resentment, how not to deplore the deplorable? I don't think a second coming of Jesus would help, probably meet the same fate, unless he really does favour big guns and bigotry.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 04, 2022, 09:10:41 PM

YouTube demobilization strikes again. This time for one of Dr Raynor's videos that hasn't even been released yet. This one is on the effects of fentanyl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 05, 2022, 12:54:51 PM

Youtube thinks it's YouTube's job to protect you from misinformation... And in the next breath, they try to sell you a resistor-based space heater that is "more" "efficient" than other resistor-based space heaters because... Ceramics? And after trying to sell you that, they sell you a "Japanese" "artisan" knife that is totally not mass-produced from cheap-o knife Chinesium and re-branded by a bunch of Lithuanians.

My message to them is quite simple; you want curated content? Good and well. Start with your scammy-ass ads - there's a lot of fake news right there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 05, 2022, 10:11:31 PM

Seems to be back up. We'll see if it sticks...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2022, 12:37:24 AM

Sorry, not demobilized, demonetized . That's a big deal for creators. Video production isn't cheap. It's a way to push people out. YouTube is still a great resource. There truly is nothing like it, but recently the ideological bent has gotten out of hand.

Constitutional auditors are finding their channels labeled as members of the Sovereign Citizen Movement. 2A channels are finding their content hidden. It's only very recently that you can cite CDC statistics. This is nuts.

I remember when YouTube was a resource for footage from Iraq and Afghanistan. Like, helmet camera footage from soldiers who were there. Now, commentary on that footage is taken down when the commenters are sharing their thoughts on the footage that they were present for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2022, 12:38:33 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 05, 2022, 12:54:51 PMYoutube thinks it's YouTube's job to protect you from misinformation... And in the next breath, they try to sell you a resistor-based space heater that is "more" "efficient" than other resistor-based space heaters because... Ceramics? And after trying to sell you that, they sell you a "Japanese" "artisan" knife that is totally not mass-produced from cheap-o knife Chinesium and re-branded by a bunch of Lithuanians.

My message to them is quite simple; you want curated content? Good and well. Start with your scammy-ass ads - there's a lot of fake news right there.

Don't forget about buying into the Scottish nobility with a one square foot piece of land.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 06, 2022, 09:03:25 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on December 06, 2022, 12:38:33 AMDon't forget about buying into the Scottish nobility with a one square foot piece of land.

YES! Thank you for reminding The Asmo about the whole lord/laird/lard scam! It's not so much in ads as I have seen, but "everyone" is taking their sponsorships. I never thought I'd see the day when I miss Raid bloody Shadow Legends - at least that lot gives you exactly the crappy mobile game they advertise with the added possibility of sinking an endless stream of cash into it - as advertised. >:(

Anyhoo, The Asmo, He is reading the local news feeds and it appears that an dude was newly convicted of a "Grossly negligent rape." One must ask, must one not, just how does an person rape someone negligently? Like, what did he neglect that is not commonly neglected in that sort of business? :notsure:

[Inside the Asmo's head]...I mean, negligent homicide could be something like texting while driving through a kindergarten class on an outing. You neglected your duties as a driver and thereby did it badly. Does negligent rape imply that the dude in question... What? Had a micropenis?[/insidehead]

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on December 06, 2022, 09:46:34 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 06, 2022, 09:03:25 AMOne must ask, must one not, just how does an person rape someone negligently?

The answer seems obvious to me, he got lucky for first time in thirty years.
Took his thirty year old condom out of his wallet, put it where it goes.
Condom failed, he is guilty of rapine, max negligento.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 06, 2022, 10:01:38 AM

..! That would certainly explain it. :smilenod: Remember, kids, condoms have an shelf life. Rape responsibly. Buy some fresh rubbies.

Disclaimer: I do not condone nor encourage illegal activities with or without new condoms bla bla bla satire bla bla.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 06, 2022, 08:11:25 PM

"Grossly negligent" in this instance can refer to a (false) belief on the part of the perpetrator that consent had been given. Can also refer to an instance where consent had not been established, but the perpetrator did not intend to commit rape. Not sure of the details of the local law.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on December 07, 2022, 11:28:40 AM

Daughter 2 completed her first full ironman on Sunday.

Swim 2.4m / 3.8km
Bike 112m / 180km
Run 26.2 m / 42.2km
Total 140.6m / 226km

Just under 10 hours, quickest female was around 9hr.

Fkn crazy, how, why did I fail to impart the proper Oz lackadaisical approach to life?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 07, 2022, 12:07:13 PM

Quote from: Recusant on December 06, 2022, 08:11:25 PM"Grossly negligent" in this instance can refer to a (false) belief on the part of the perpetrator that consent had been given. Can also refer to an instance where consent had not been established, but the perpetrator did not intend to commit rape. Not sure of the details of the local law.

You are of course correct - it was a matter of consent not having been established, it's just that "negligence" in rape cases does sound a bit like someone was walking around with their penis hanging out, tripped over and fell into someone else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2022, 01:06:33 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on December 07, 2022, 11:28:40 AMDaughter 2 completed her first full ironman on Sunday.

Swim 2.4m / 3.8km
Bike 112m / 180km
Run 26.2 m / 42.2km
Total 140.6m / 226km

Just under 10 hours, quickest female was around 9hr.

Fkn crazy, how, why did I fail to impart the proper Oz lackadaisical approach to life?

Astonishing!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 09, 2022, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on December 07, 2022, 11:28:40 AMDaughter 2 completed her first full ironman on Sunday.

Swim 2.4m / 3.8km
Bike 112m / 180km
Run 26.2 m / 42.2km
Total 140.6m / 226km

Just under 10 hours, quickest female was around 9hr.

Fkn crazy, how, why did I fail to impart the proper Oz lackadaisical approach to life?

One hundred forty miles in ten hours implies an average speed of about 14 MPH. Neither swim nor run would be possible at that speed and distance. That implies that the 112 miles on the bike had to average something like 20+MPH. That is possible only for a skilled and determined athlete.

Here is a salute from afar to the Pudding daughter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 10, 2022, 01:02:04 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on December 07, 2022, 11:28:40 AMDaughter 2 completed her first full ironman on Sunday.

Swim 2.4m / 3.8km
Bike 112m / 180km
Run 26.2 m / 42.2km
Total 140.6m / 226km

Just under 10 hours, quickest female was around 9hr.

Fkn crazy, how, why did I fail to impart the proper Oz lackadaisical approach to life?

how does a human being do that?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 10, 2022, 03:14:32 AM

She has obviously inherited some good genes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2022, 03:35:20 AM

Indeed. The Pudding rows(?) that kayak for many miles. She must've got some of those genes. Good job by the daughter! I could run and bike, but was never a good swimmer.

On my mind? My wife went on a quilting cruise to "forget her troubles", what with her mother dying last January, and having to evict the tenants from our rental house, who left a week ahead of the Sheriff with many thousands in arrears that we'll likely never see...and she came down with Covid on that cruise! She's still testing positive, and I'm frantically looking for where to sleep. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on December 10, 2022, 08:22:49 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 10, 2022, 03:14:32 AMShe has obviously inherited some good genes.

I don't thinks so, there's probably some mutation involved.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 10, 2022, 11:25:48 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on December 10, 2022, 08:22:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 10, 2022, 03:14:32 AMShe has obviously inherited some good genes.

I don't thinks so, there's probably some mutation involved.

Luckily, the robust Tank genes prevailed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on December 11, 2022, 04:48:06 AM

Damn DL, sorry to hear about all that bad news. Here's hoping that you will find a warm and secure place to sleep.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2022, 12:13:00 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2022, 03:35:20 AMIndeed. The Pudding rows(?) that kayak for many miles. She must've got some of those genes. Good job by the daughter! I could run and bike, but was never a good swimmer.

On my mind? My wife went on a quilting cruise to "forget her troubles", what with her mother dying last January, and having to evict the tenants from our rental house, who left a week ahead of the Sheriff with many thousands in arrears that we'll likely never see...and she came down with Covid on that cruise! She's still testing positive, and I'm frantically looking for where to sleep. >:(

Shit that's not good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 11, 2022, 01:18:48 PM

Well, my youngest brother bugged out, don't know where to or for how long. If I had known he was going to be gone, I'd've tossed a sheet onto his bed and slept there. I must say though, that we've probably had it sweep through here without even knowing it. Hundreds of people go through the store my son works at. There's a vanishingly small likelihood that he hasn't been exposed, and therefor, us too. :shrug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 05, 2023, 08:29:37 AM

Ah shit, the Dwarves are going to get befuddled again.
Lawyers?
Na, Mirkwood, spiders and possibly a racial propensity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2023, 08:34:06 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on January 05, 2023, 08:29:37 AMAh shit, the Dwarves are going to get befuddled again.
Lawyers?
Na, Mirkwood, spiders and possibly a racial propensity.

I wish I spoke 'stralian.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 05, 2023, 09:16:26 AM

I watched the first Hobbit movie, I'm now watching the second Hobbit movie because of Hermes and his eight Wagnerian double bases.

Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2023, 08:34:06 AMI wish I spoke 'stralian.

There is a test you have to pass, this is an old version, the new version is much the same but it's OK to be a poof.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2023, 11:17:56 AM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 05, 2023, 02:08:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on January 05, 2023, 09:16:26 AMThere is a test you have to pass, this is an old version, the new version is much the same but it's OK to be a poof.

The Asmo approves of the word "poofter" and wishes there were more ways for Him to sneak it into His day-to-day conversations. Not even as a substitute for gay or any such - it just sounds... Exactly the right amount of amusing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 05, 2023, 03:20:49 PM

:lol: Even I, the HAF poofter in residence, found it amusing.

John Le Mesurier was a fine actor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 05, 2023, 11:33:19 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 05, 2023, 03:20:49 PM:lol: Even I, the HAF poofter in residence, found it amusing.

John Le Mesurier was a fine actor.

The blame probably lies with The Goblin King (Barry Humphries).

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 16, 2023, 09:55:45 AM

...So apparently, the class differences in the world are increasing and Oxfam has the solution: Tax the rich more.

Will people never learn that when you tax the people who can send the bill forward, then they do? Or that when even the poorest can "easily" afford a product, its price is likely to rise because obviously there is more coin to be had there?

You won't solve poverty by moving money - better Socialists of every stripe have already tried. Free trade. It lifts all boats - and yes, it lifts the bulkier craft far better than straw canoes. Overregulation raises the sea level, while leaving the abovementioned floatation devices firmly anchored to the sea floor. Who will it drown first, you think? Something already barely above the waves, or something big enough to potentially break its anchor chains rather than go down?

...I'm losing control over my own metaphor, so quitting while ahead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on January 16, 2023, 10:37:29 AM

Hey, you were really in the flow with your metaphorin there, got a bit choppy towards the end though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 16, 2023, 11:01:33 AM

Yeah... I decided to give it up while it was good. I am kinda' known for giving birth to some pretty-damned-amazing metaphors - then murdering them by tiring them out - all within the same argument. :smilenod:

Also, ba-dum-tss! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PM

Well, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on January 28, 2023, 03:14:13 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PMWell, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

Sorry to hear that. Hope you don't feel too bad and enjoy the little freedoms one has to give up in a relationship.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on January 28, 2023, 03:59:06 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PMWell, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

I'm sorry, jumbojak, unless you're feeling relieved or elated, in which case, congratulations. Either way, change in and of itself is hard. Good luck to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 28, 2023, 04:36:43 AM

A bit of Irony. Some of my local hillbilly ultra conservative christians have formed a group that they have labeled CCDF....Concerned Citizens Defending Freedom. Their big deal is to ban certain books from school libraries. They claim that the books are evil. The books have historical content among other things. One of the books is titled: The Bluist Eyes. The author Toni Morrison, a black woman, is a Nobel prize winner for Literature.

The Irony as I see it. The US Postal Service has recently made available, with Morrissons picture emblazoned on a USPS stamp. It is enough to say that My dumb fuck governor DeSantis is all aboard for banning Morrison's book, and numerous others, of the same ilk. The book is about a young black girl who wants to drink enough milk to make her white and that she would have blue eyes.

It seems that the USPS is not in concert with the shit head dummies that inhabit so much of my state and several other southern states.

I am sad to say that my Department of Education is being pilloried by the ignorant bastard far right wingers.

There! That is on my mind, along with a couple of other things.

Among the other things is that my dear wife is dead set on taking a boat cruise from Dubai and other ports into the red sea and thence through the Suez canal to north Africa,Egypt,Israel, Cyprus, Turkey and then Greece. Problem is that she is neither historically, biblically, or geographically appreciative of the nuances of the 21 day trip. That and the cost is more than chump change. What the hell if that makes her happy then I will manage to survive while she is gone. Actually I don't mind cooking for myself. I am definitely not going to Dubai on a cruise ship.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2023, 09:51:12 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on January 28, 2023, 03:14:13 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PMWell, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

Sorry to hear that. Hope you don't feel too bad and enjoy the little freedoms one has to give up in a relationship.

Honestly, we were seeing each other so infrequently that I'm not really gaining much. We were basically friends who saw each other once every two weeks and watched a show she liked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2023, 09:52:57 PM

Quote from: Anne D. on January 28, 2023, 03:59:06 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PMWell, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

I'm sorry, jumbojak, unless you're feeling relieved or elated, in which case, congratulations. Either way, change in and of itself is hard. Good luck to you.

It's a feeling of, "Meh..." At this point. So now I just need to lose thirty pounds or so and go back on the prowl.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 30, 2023, 08:39:12 AM

:smilenod: That sounds like something taken verbatim out of The Gray Tome of All Things The Asmo. He'd award it a seal, but it ran away.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2023, 09:16:43 AM

Not sure 'prowl' is the best choice of verb!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 30, 2023, 11:29:59 AM

Ah... Screw <insert current year> - prowl it is. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 30, 2023, 09:15:43 PM

Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2023, 09:16:43 AMNot sure 'prowl' is the best choice of verb!

Well, you have to find them. I'm not terribly picky. No more married women. They have to live on the same continent. And preferably, no yappy dogs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 30, 2023, 09:38:17 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 30, 2023, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2023, 09:16:43 AMNot sure 'prowl' is the best choice of verb!

Well, you have to find them. I'm not terribly picky. No more married women. They have to live on the same continent. And preferably, no yappy dogs.

Best ever advice to yourself; No more married women. Some of those jealous husbands are armed and dangerous.

As for the dogs....... Get yourself, or maybe borrow, a nice dog with good behavior. Dogs are almost like chick magnets for women who also have dogs.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on January 31, 2023, 12:16:32 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 30, 2023, 09:38:17 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 30, 2023, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2023, 09:16:43 AMNot sure 'prowl' is the best choice of verb!

Well, you have to find them. I'm not terribly picky. No more married women. They have to live on the same continent. And preferably, no yappy dogs.

Best ever advice to yourself; No more married women. Some of those jealous husbands are armed and dangerous.

As for the dogs....... Get yourself, or maybe borrow, a nice dog with good behavior. Dogs are almost like chick magnets for women who also have dogs.

I'm armed and mostly harmless, but haven't been on a date with someone not going through a divorce in ten years. It hasn't worked out so well.

I would like a dog. Can't have one right now though. I dearly love dogs who aren't yappy ankle biters.

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Post by: hermes2015 on January 31, 2023, 03:13:48 AM

Quote from: Icarus on January 30, 2023, 09:38:17 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 30, 2023, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2023, 09:16:43 AMNot sure 'prowl' is the best choice of verb!

Well, you have to find them. I'm not terribly picky. No more married women. They have to live on the same continent. And preferably, no yappy dogs.

Best ever advice to yourself; No more married women. Some of those jealous husbands are armed and dangerous.

As for the dogs....... Get yourself, or maybe borrow, a nice dog with good behavior. Dogs are almost like chick magnets for women who also have dogs.

African Grey parrots are magnets as well. Every time I go to my local supermarket with Lulu on my shoulder, I am guaranteed to be accosted by at least two women who start cooing over her. Some are very persistent and even follow me around and try to get friendly with me. I've even had blatant proposals. In my case, informing them that I bat for the other team has been a useful defence strategy.

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Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2023, 10:22:14 AM

The Asmo is navigating the hospital system for rule out appy and this and that and gets fingers shoved up His Divine Bottom :(

Slowly falling apart. Fun times.

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Post by: No one on January 31, 2023, 10:28:32 AM

Ask if you can smell their fingers when they're done.

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Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2023, 11:00:34 AM

Oh, they've been done a while. Now, I'm partaking in that most time-honoured of hospital activities. Waiting.

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Post by: No one on January 31, 2023, 12:07:40 PM

Do they need special tools to probe lumpy grey grumps?

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Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2023, 12:23:14 PM

Why... Yes. All sorts of needles and probes and that there *point* somethingorother.

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Post by: jumbojak on January 31, 2023, 09:11:17 PM

The waiting is the best part. Last time I was in I figured out how to make the EKG flatline, and return to normal at a whim. Nobody cared.

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Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2023, 06:45:00 AM

Well, if you finger the electrode just so...

Actually over here, someone will come if I pull the string. I try not to, though at this point, boredom is becoming a concern. They'll get to my appendix-less (yep. So much for "rule out.") self when the time and conditions say that they should.

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Post by: Asmodean on February 01, 2023, 05:02:29 PM

...So The Asmo's been shipped home at the cost of one appendix and one dignity point. That's before the financials of it all, but not too terrible.

No good drugs to show for it, as misfortune would have it. And holes. Holes in His Divine Magnificense. What if He leaks now?! The Asmo wanders off to fill The Asmo with something and see if He is still a suitable fluids container. >:(

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Post by: No one on February 01, 2023, 05:36:23 PM

Earlier, while out and about, i was fortunate enough to witness some lady perform a 97 point turn to park her minivan. It was something.

Who gives these hoomans licenses?

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Post by: Tank on February 01, 2023, 09:14:23 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 01, 2023, 05:02:29 PM...So The Asmo's been shipped home at the cost of one appendix and one dignity point. That's before the financials of it all, but not too terrible.

No good drugs to show for it, as misfortune would have it. And holes. Holes in His Divine Magnificense. What if He leaks now?! The Asmo wanders off to fill The Asmo with something and see if He is still a suitable fluids container. >:(

Good to hear there were no serious side effects!

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Post by: Anne D. on February 02, 2023, 12:38:37 PM

Quote from: No one on February 01, 2023, 05:36:23 PMEarlier, while out and about, i was fortunate enough to witness some lady perform a 97 point turn to park her minivan. It was something.

Who gives these hoomans licenses?

Entirely possible it was me, no one. Apologies. Although you must have mistaken my hatchback for a minivan.

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Post by: No one on February 02, 2023, 02:29:24 PM

I thought you were more of a 66.6 point turn person.

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Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 02, 2023, 10:44:04 PM

My granddaughter cannot back up to save her life, so 97 point turns are a way of life for her.

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Post by: No one on February 03, 2023, 05:25:32 AM

Kids these days, am I right? You have a camera, sometimes it's a 360 view.

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Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2023, 06:31:58 AM

The Asmo doesn't even have a thing that beeps at Him when He reverses. He's still mildly ashamed every time a turn takes more than four points.

...But then, He also declares failure if the car is not equidistant from the borders of the parking spot and generally has a touch of OCD about parking.

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Post by: Tank on February 03, 2023, 08:05:23 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2023, 06:31:58 AMThe Asmo doesn't even have a thing that beeps at Him when He reverses. He's still mildly ashamed every time a turn takes more than four points.

...But then, He also declares failure if the car is not equidistant from the borders of the parking spot and generally has a touch of OCD about parking.

Necessity, being a rep in London, made me very good at parking. I once went to a friends place and had to park in an ultra tight spot. When we went into his flat (apartment) he told me they had an underground car park. He came with me to mu car to let me into the car park. When we got to my car his reaction was, 'Fuck, you've been blocked in!' Hehehehee

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Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2023, 12:28:00 PM

Yeah, I got that a couple of times. I don't "Paris-park" if I can avoid it, but can manage far less vehicular distancing than ye-average-person-from-round-here.

Actually, I tend to park from the principle of "don't be annoying to other drivers - unless they've parked like shit. Then, if you parking well means they cannot get in - so be it."

The wonders of having an aging car that can take a ding or two to the door lists. :D

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Post by: Tank on February 04, 2023, 04:25:17 PM

Well there is a good adage. Always park next to a car more expensive than yours.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2023, 05:32:05 PM

Living in California, I used to drive old beat cars so that I didn't have to worry about dents or scratches, after having some that were nicely fixed up and painted getting damaged. I bought my first new car in '04, a brand new '05 Toyota Corolla. It replaced a '68 Buick hot rod and paid for itself with the difference in fuel mileage, plus it had air conditioning. The last day I drove the Buick it was 105º F in the shade, and I had no shade, on the ride home. I had had enough of sitting in traffic in that heat.

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Post by: billy rubin on February 04, 2023, 05:54:06 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2023, 09:31:06 PMWell, I'm single again. Probably just as well. I had outlived my usefulness for her. And her dog hated me.

shit

sorry for that

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Post by: billy rubin on February 04, 2023, 06:05:23 PM

on backing up, had to back up my 30 000 pound 33-foot long truck 100 feet down an alley in wheeling west virginia the other day.

wheeling is always tight, but this was silly. less tha a foot of clearances thw whole way and i had to squeeze through a gap between a fence and a power pole with less than one inch of clearance on either side.

i always have to do stuff in narrow places, but that one was silly.

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Post by: Asmodean on February 05, 2023, 03:57:21 PM

If there is one thing I have massive respect for when it comes to lorrying, it's the drivers' ability to back a semi through a corner, around a parked car and seamlessly up to a loading dock using nothing but mirrors. Mad skills. :smilenod:

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Post by: Tank on February 05, 2023, 08:14:06 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 05, 2023, 03:57:21 PMIf there is one thing I have massive respect for when it comes to lorrying, it's the drivers' ability to back a semi through a corner, around a parked car and seamlessly up to a loading dock using nothing but mirrors. Mad skills. :smilenod:

:this:

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Post by: billy rubin on February 05, 2023, 09:11:21 PM

its just practice. i get out and look a lot too. cant see everything

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Post by: Icarus on February 06, 2023, 01:59:59 AM

I too salute the big rig drivers who are so good a putting the trailer into difficult places.

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Post by: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AM

Well, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

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Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 04:17:08 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AMWell, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

Be very careful. In my experience, it is a bad idea. But then we live in different worlds!

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Post by: No one on February 18, 2023, 04:56:00 AM

How can a baby hooman simultaneously look like both parents, while also looking like neither?

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Post by: Tank on February 18, 2023, 10:11:02 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 04:17:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AMWell, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

Be very careful. In my experience, it is a bad idea. But then we live in different worlds!

Seconded.

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Post by: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 12:32:03 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 04:17:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AMWell, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

Be very careful. In my experience, it is a bad idea. But then we live in different worlds!

I know. I don't know why I agreed. At least why I agreed so soon.

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Post by: Tank on February 18, 2023, 12:36:13 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 12:32:03 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 04:17:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AMWell, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

Be very careful. In my experience, it is a bad idea. But then we live in different worlds!

I know. I don't know why I agreed. At least why I agreed so soon.

Lead by your little brain?

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Post by: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 12:48:20 PM

Quote from: Tank on February 18, 2023, 12:36:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 12:32:03 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 04:17:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 03:27:41 AMWell, I'm pretty sure that The Ex wants to rekindle things. Since the breakup she texts me every day, multiple times a day. She has even been calling me. Next week I agreed to go to the local amusement park on Saturday. I'm not sure why I agreed, but now that I have I'll see where it goes. So confusing.

Be very careful. In my experience, it is a bad idea. But then we live in different worlds!

I know. I don't know why I agreed. At least why I agreed so soon.

Lead by your little brain?

No, not really. I want something else, and I doubt I'll get that from her. Could be fear. I've struck out three times since we officially ended things. Should probably work on getting over my fear of dying alone.

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Post by: No one on February 18, 2023, 01:56:27 PM

Look on the bright side, everyone dies alone.

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Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 02:28:13 PM

Quote from: No one on February 18, 2023, 01:56:27 PMLook on the bright side, everyone dies alone.

And only the young die young.

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Post by: No one on February 18, 2023, 02:33:05 PM

Guess i am living forever then.

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Post by: hermes2015 on February 18, 2023, 02:44:57 PM

Ah, but only the old die old.

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Post by: billy rubin on February 18, 2023, 06:16:41 PM

this death business. i keep wondering, what are people afraid of?

i wouldnt be looking forward to an end of life of helpless degeneration. thats not fun.

but an end to existence? i dont get it. people are afraid of dying because they . . . wont exist to worry about it? because they are afraid that not being able to think means that they will think regretful things? what?

i think people are afraid of death because they dont believe that things will be over, and theyre worried they wont like it.

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Post by: jumbojak on February 18, 2023, 06:36:22 PM

I'm not the least bit afraid of dying. It wouldn't bother me much if it happened right now.

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Post by: No one on February 18, 2023, 06:54:08 PM

It's not death that concerns me, it's how that death will be implemented.

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Post by: hermes2015 on February 19, 2023, 03:18:36 AM

You guys have summed up exactly what I feel about death.

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Post by: Anne D. on February 20, 2023, 12:16:36 AM

Quote from: No one on February 18, 2023, 06:54:08 PMIt's not death that concerns me, it's how that death will be implemented.

This.

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Post by: billy rubin on February 20, 2023, 12:20:30 AM

well, im sure ive said ghis, but if i am given a choice, i want the last ten seconds of my life to be at 150mph.

people used to talk about a "good death," and ive picked mine out.

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Post by: Icarus on February 20, 2023, 01:39:25 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on February 20, 2023, 12:20:30 AMwell, if i am given a choice, i want the last ten seconds of my life to be at 150mph.

people used to talk about a "good death," and ive picked mine out.

My local bike racing group had a de-facto prime mover person. His name was Duane. He was a weird dude that was plenty smart about what makes bikes go fast. He had been a military USAF aircraft mechanic in England. Married to a certifiable crazy British woman.

Duane hung in there for many years but in the end he chose to take his own life. His Norton race bike was capable of teary eyed speed. At a Clubman's road race here in Florida he chose to end it all in a deliberate collision with the Armco. He was an extraordinarily skilled rider who did not make mistakes. He left this world at about 120 MPH. May he rest in peace.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on February 20, 2023, 02:08:10 AM

That kind of a choice leaves a mess for some unfortunate person(s) to clean up. I'm hoping that my demise doesn't cause more than my immediate family some grief or clean-up work. I have a friend who is a retired police officer, and he says that killing one's self is incredibly painful for the deceased's family. An accident is one thing. Blowing one's brains out or stringing their guts over a long run of barbed wire lacks class. That last refers to a race I got in with a neighbor, he in his truck, me on my motorcycle. We were racing on a winding road, and I passed him when he slowed down...because the road dropped several feet and turned right at the same time. I ended up on the wrong side of the road, in the dirt and gravel, with a barbed wire fence inches away. :o Yeah, that's not the only stupid shit I did back when I was young and immortal.

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Post by: billy rubin on February 20, 2023, 04:16:45 AM

well, i dont intend to kill myself, but nobody gets out of this alive, you know?

id rather they spent an hour hosing down the runway than spend a month watching me cough my lungs away on a ventilator

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Post by: Asmodean on February 20, 2023, 07:22:43 AM

:smilenod: I can relate to that.

Like... I don't find the prospect of death taking bloody years appealing. If life has insufficient quality, then I no longer want quantity. An "instant" to a few seconds is just fine by me. Then, scrape me off, burn the bits and dump the ashes - preferably somewhere I can quite literally sprout a daisy, but since I'm already dead, a landfill will do just as well.

...I'm with Johnny FD on that. If you are unaware, he's a travel vlogger based in Ukraine. some time ago, he had a conversation with some volunteers about what should be done with their remains, should the misfortune strike. Johnny... Summed up my view on the issue rather neatly.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 01, 2023, 08:27:21 AM

Now, here's a religion after The Asmo's cold, black heart! Behold St. Javelina, spreading holiness by force :smilenod:;

(https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA181lqu.img?w=768&h=512&m=6)

...Apparently, from a building in Kyiv.

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Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2023, 02:35:52 AM

This afternoon, at exactly 6 Pm EST, my lifelong best friend, Jack Hoover,took his last breath. I was there in the room at the hospital where that took place. His demise was not unexpected as he had been ill of a an indeterminate malady for several months.

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Post by: hermes2015 on March 08, 2023, 02:54:03 AM

Sorry to hear that, Icarus. My sympathies.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on March 08, 2023, 03:20:46 AM

"Indeterminate" malady? It'll probably be some form of cancer when an autopsy is performed. I knew a guy online who was sick with "sepsis" for many months before dying. His autopsy showed cancer, don't remember the variety. Sorry for the loss of your friend, Icarus. :therethere:

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Post by: Tank on March 08, 2023, 01:06:09 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2023, 02:35:52 AMThis afternoon, at exactly 6 Pm EST, my lifelong best friend, Jack Hoover,took his last breath. I was there in the room at the hospital where that took place. His demise was not unexpected as he had been ill of a an indeterminate malady for several months.

That's a great shame. Sorry for your loss. :therethere:

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Post by: Anne D. on March 08, 2023, 04:04:50 PM

I'm sorry about your friend, Icarus.

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Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2023, 11:27:10 PM

Thank you all for the sympathetic responses.

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Post by: Recusant on March 10, 2023, 04:30:32 AM

Lifelong in your case Icarus speaks of an exceptionally durable friendship. Such friends are a rare treasure. My condolence and sympathy for your deep loss. :(

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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on March 12, 2023, 05:23:29 AM

It's 4 pm Sunday afternoon and I'm drinking beer and listening to the Beatles, I'll have to get around to that Kinsks song eventually. 'Till now I didn't drink beer before 7pm but I'm making a policy change. Early morning is the time for paddling, I don't like paying those skin cancer skinners, too late, I know it's not a real solution John. Beer drinking into the late hours isn't conducive. I can look out the window at the greenery, still black euc trunks.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 13, 2023, 07:29:17 AM

The Asmo is getting most viciously snowed in again. Coincidentally, He has to drive all over the region for work in the next couple of days. >:(

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Post by: No one on March 13, 2023, 08:24:47 AM

What did his lumpy grayness to do anger the Murphyic gods so?

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Post by: Tank on March 13, 2023, 10:17:39 AM

He has failed to destroy Luxembourg again. :(

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Post by: Asmodean on March 13, 2023, 11:07:42 AM

Yes. :( Was a bad The Asmo. :sadshake:

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Post by: billy rubin on March 13, 2023, 03:49:17 PM

Quote from: Icarus on March 08, 2023, 02:35:52 AMThis afternoon, at exactly 6 Pm EST, my lifelong best friend, Jack Hoover,took his last breath. I was there in the room at the hospital where that took place. His demise was not unexpected as he had been ill of a an indeterminate malady for several months.

i am very sorry.

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Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2023, 02:43:39 AM

I need to go fishing.

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Post by: Tank on March 14, 2023, 01:44:59 PM

Decorating is a pain nowadays :(

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Post by: Anne D. on March 16, 2023, 02:57:38 AM

What are you decorating, Tank? Can you just "supervise" the decorating?

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Post by: hermes2015 on March 16, 2023, 03:03:31 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2023, 01:44:59 PMDecorating is a pain nowadays :(

That depends on who your decorating assistant is! :evilgrin: But do tell more.

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Post by: Tank on March 16, 2023, 09:06:48 AM

Quote from: Anne D. on March 16, 2023, 02:57:38 AMWhat are you decorating, Tank? Can you just "supervise" the decorating?

Quote from: hermes2015 on March 16, 2023, 03:03:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2023, 01:44:59 PMDecorating is a pain nowadays :(

That depends on who your decorating assistant is! :evilgrin: But do tell more.

We moved into this house in 1986. I replaced the worktops and floor in the kitchen about 15 years ago. But now the whole kitchen from floor to ceiling is being replaced. All cupboards and fittings etc. New cooker but all the other white good are the same. It's is a right mess and going to get worse up to Sunday night and things should get better from then on. The kitchen units are being delivered Friday morning and the joiner starts on Monday so we'll be sittings among the kitchen in our front over the weekend. ;D

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Post by: hermes2015 on March 16, 2023, 10:34:43 AM

Good luck, Tank. It will be worth the inconvenience in the end.

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Post by: Tank on March 16, 2023, 01:25:35 PM

Finished 95% of the painting. Old cooker collected by scrap man. Gas supply capped off. 75% of old kitchen units removed, broken down and taken to the tip. Remainder of units going today and then start on ripping up the old floor covering. Get some new electrical fittings ready for Friday.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 16, 2023, 02:55:23 PM

The Asmo is about to get snowed upon again. >:(

He shall smite the climate with His Divine Diesel Engine, see if He shall not!

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Post by: Recusant on March 16, 2023, 06:18:57 PM

Commiserations. Had heavy snow here two days ago. Lower latitude though, so presumably less obnoxious.

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Post by: billy rubin on March 16, 2023, 09:05:11 PM

warm in the afternoons, but still below freezing in the mornings.

too nasty to take a motorcycle to work yet. i dont mind cold, but below freezing means ice.

im dumb, but not as dumb as i used to be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2023, 12:35:42 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on March 16, 2023, 09:05:11 PM...

im dumb, but not as dumb as i used to be.

I think that's called wisdom.

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Post by: Asmodean on March 17, 2023, 09:23:53 AM

Yes. Ice. And snow. And general misery upon The Asmo. >:(

Chaos in traffic, wet socks since the first step out the door... Sigh.

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Post by: No one on March 17, 2023, 01:14:11 PM

Doesn't misery love grumpery? Is the feeling not reciprocated?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 17, 2023, 02:35:54 PM

No. There is no misery in The Gray Tome, unless specifically inflicted upon European mountain dutchies of smallish size for indeterminate sinful behaviour. >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on March 23, 2023, 07:40:33 AM

Today is International Atheism Day, or as it should more correctly be known 'No Bullshit Day!'. Have a great day :)

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Post by: Asmodean on March 23, 2023, 09:16:29 AM

Happy... That there! ;D

The Asmo has an rental van for work these days, and He could get used to it. It's all... New and shiny and... Goods-vehicle-like. The Asmo approves greatly. :smilenod:

Now, off to do some lorrying... Sort of.

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Post by: Icarus on March 30, 2023, 10:40:44 PM

Friend wife is a foodie. She suggested that we go to an out of the mainstream restaurant. I am not a foodie and do not much care for restaurant food. Hmnnn, which one shall we try? How about one of these?......

Not at all sure that I can post this article successfully....Here goes a try...

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/restaurants-at-the-end-of-the-world?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=747285bab8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_03_28_03_59&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-747285bab8-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=747285bab8&mc_eid=3b6a429c72

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 01, 2023, 10:27:38 PM

gravel!

(https://i.imgur.com/ZlMlQd1l.jpg)

the road to the warehouse was impassable, so i bribed two of the kids with promises of breakfat to go buy limestone with me.

we put 3500 pounds on the mudholes halfway down, and then another 3000 plus on the parts closer to the door.

i used 1s and 2s for this, high grade limestone cobbles in orange and potato size. when this gets pounded down i may get a truck in to drop 20 or 30 tons more. but this was all i could do in my pickup truck. maybe smaller stuff soon.

hopefully this will let me get a motorcycle in and out, and i can start taki g one to work instead of the truck. the bikes all get 40 plus mpg, and tbe truck only 12.5. at 220 miles per week that adds up

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 02, 2023, 02:03:18 AM

I have the highest regard for self sufficient people. :clapping:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 02, 2023, 02:21:54 AM

well, what i would really like to have is for the stoneyard to bring a dump truck, back in, and just lift the box while they drive out. that would spread a layer all the way until the box was empty. might take several loads.

but the dump truck cant get in until we fill the bad spots, so this is the bare minimum. i have a 6 foot box blade to spread with but had to abandon my tractor in califirnia when we moved.

a shame. i liked that tractor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on April 05, 2023, 11:49:55 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/bc6Wejg.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 05, 2023, 10:21:39 PM

I think you need to cut a swale for some drainage. If it stays wet like that you'll just pound the stone below the mud.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 11, 2023, 08:56:28 AM

The Asmo is back from His yearly murdering of Jesus... And fixing His divine Car to the tune of some 3500 bucks. He's both pleased and grumpy, though mostly grumpy. But also a little pleased.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2023, 10:29:37 AM

FFS! What was wrong with the car?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on April 11, 2023, 10:32:05 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 11, 2023, 08:56:28 AMAnd fixing His divine Car to the tune of some 3500 bucks.

You seem to spend a lot on vehicles.
If that is so, why is it so?
Does it have to do with salty roads?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 11, 2023, 01:19:54 PM

Quote from: jumbojak on April 05, 2023, 10:21:39 PMI think you need to cut a swale for some drainage. If it stays wet like that you'll just pound the stone below the mud.

yes

im ditching the side with the truck

wheels every time i go in. ive got most of it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 11, 2023, 01:21:36 PM

Yes, in part it does. Rust repair is very labour intensive, and in a country where a workshop hour (with one mechanic) is about 80-90 bucks, it does add up quickly, even with "quantity discounts."

What I'm doing this time though, is our/EU's version of "MOT" - a semi-yearly technical checkup and while my car has no faults in that regard, my mechanic knows me well enough to also use the opportunity to kick a few tyres and nudge a few bolts.

So, my inlet manifold be leaking coolant - not catastrophically so, but there is a leak. Additionally, my timing belt needs changing - not for the belt itself, but for a sketchy pulley in the timing assembly, which also means a new water pump and such like. Also, one of my mirrors is coming apart because of over-dried plastic. That one is most likely a salt issue.

Again, nothing catastrophic, but though it is somewhat on the scrapyard side of its normal life expectancy, if there is a fault on the car - I fix it. I still lose far less each year than I would on a depreciating 2-3 year old car.

I do have some ambitions of upgrading to a 2018-19 of the same model as I have today, however, those are about 20K bucks, and to get one, I'd have to sell some stocks - either some of my "dividend stocks" at a loss, or my "performance stocks" at an inopportune time.

So... The Flying Deutschmann is getting its spa time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 13, 2023, 08:23:30 AM

Inlet manifold is leaking coolant??? What sort of car is this? Inlet manifolds do not have coolant. In fact they usually operate with a lower temperature than the rest of the engine because ambient air is flowing through the passages at a high rate of speed.

If the engine is turbocharged, then there may be some reason for intake manifold cooling, but not likely. In a place that is really cold.....the Arctic circle maybe, The intake manifold may have heaters or use heat from the cooling system. In that case, then yes, the intake manifold may have some hot anti freeze routed through it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 13, 2023, 10:01:51 PM

It's a CDTi Ecotec engine.

I don't think I've ever owned a modern (mmmore or less) engine where coolant and the inlet manifold did not interact. For that matter, have not owned a modern naturally-aspirated engine either. They've all been forced induction for the past like... Four cars?

Not certain about why they have coolant. Witchcraft of logistical/routing variety, probably. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 14, 2023, 12:06:49 AM

$5200 car needs a $3000 used transmission, plus fuel lines, front lower control arms, and transmission lines. total cost atound $5200.

I could have bought a $10000 car and saved aggravation.

for $4000 i could get a rebuilt transmisdion. not enough money.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 14, 2023, 07:54:28 AM

Yeah... That's kind-of my story these days.

I am, however, reluctant to upgrade the car at a stock loss, since I'd have to terminate some of my long-term positions prematurely. So... One fixes the old car to the tune of almost what it's worth.

Still, I do like The Deutschmann, and there usually is more coin to be had from where it comes from, so... Not fixing it with a heavy heart.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2023, 08:31:22 AM

It'll be interesting to see what happens when we can only buy new electric cars in the UK in 2035.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2023, 09:44:33 AM

I was standing having a pee in a public toilet at the cinema the other day and another chap tried to fart quietly. The result was a thin, high pressure, long duration, high pitched squeak. I couldn't help it, I burst out laughing. So did he. What people must have thought had happened!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2023, 12:27:31 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2023, 08:31:22 AMIt'll be interesting to see what happens when we can only buy new electric cars in the UK in 2035.

Think of it this way; by that time, the brand-new Tesla on the road today is 12 years of rusting old, and probably costs what 12 year old heaps of rust do.

For most people, going electric this way can happen on their own time. Persoanlly, I'm hoping to skip battery powered for, preferably, a better refined HFC. For now though, diesel is an amazing fuel. Pretty safe, high energy density, readily available and replenishable... I like.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on April 15, 2023, 03:28:50 PM

Quote from: Icarus on April 13, 2023, 08:23:30 AMInlet manifold is leaking coolant??? What sort of car is this? Inlet manifolds do not have coolant. In fact they usually operate with a lower temperature than the rest of the engine because ambient air is flowing through the passages at a high rate of speed.

If the engine is turbocharged, then there may be some reason for intake manifold cooling, but not likely. In a place that is really cold.....the Arctic circle maybe, The intake manifold may have heaters or use heat from the cooling system. In that case, then yes, the intake manifold may have some hot anti freeze routed through it.

GM 3800 V6 engines were famous for coolant leaks in the intake manifold. They were great engines, but without the upgraded felpro gasket set it was a ticking time bomb. First the heat stops working. Then the crankcase gets enough coolant to wipe out a bearing. Had it happen to me years ago. The previous owner had the manifold gaskets replaced but used new old stock factory gaskets. I was trying to find the leak when it spun a bearing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 15, 2023, 03:43:45 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 15, 2023, 12:27:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2023, 08:31:22 AMIt'll be interesting to see what happens when we can only buy new electric cars in the UK in 2035.
Think of it this way; by that time, the brand-new Tesla on the road today is 12 years of rusting old, and probably costs what 12 year old heaps of rust do.

look up the cost of new batteries for a used tesla.

https://climatebiz.com/tesla-battery-replacement-cost/

a used tesla is worth no more than scrap value. its no longer a car, economically.

ele tric-only is a sea change, because the cost of refurbishing a used elecyric car is nearly the cost of a new ICE car.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 18, 2023, 07:23:37 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 15, 2023, 03:43:45 PMlook up the cost of new batteries for a used tesla.

That's only relevant if you own said batteries. There are systems already in place for sort-of-like leasing them.

I think that will be the ticket to a "scrappy" EV for we who don't like buying new cars because let's face it - if you don't have to, it's a terrible investment.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on April 21, 2023, 11:59:08 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/GqqAvDR.jpeg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 21, 2023, 04:17:06 PM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 24, 2023, 02:38:24 PM

How would one even know that they indeed cooked her before consumption?

Ooh, the things going on in Evokville... Terrible. Terrible, The Asmo tells you! :sadshake:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 24, 2023, 07:58:08 PM

Ewoks are cute, just ask the kids.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 24, 2023, 08:44:48 PM

What's on my mind today? Well, plenty of nothing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 05:20:11 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on April 24, 2023, 08:44:48 PMWhat's on my mind today? Well, plenty of nothing.

I was wrong. I had plenty of bullshit to spread.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2023, 09:03:25 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 05:20:11 AMI was wrong. I had plenty of bullshit to spread.

Or, as it's also known, farming, the season for which is rapidly approaching and I really should get a new HEPA filter for the car. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 09:37:08 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 25, 2023, 09:03:25 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 05:20:11 AMI was wrong. I had plenty of bullshit to spread.
Or, as it's also known, farming, the season for which is rapidly approaching and I really should get a new HEPA filter for the car. :smilenod:

haha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 09:13:47 PM

Bulldust gets in my eyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 26, 2023, 01:49:11 AM

I have had to get inventive at times but I am enjoying myself. That's my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on April 28, 2023, 03:22:12 PM

I believe in shit because shit happens.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on May 01, 2023, 09:49:20 AM

Information imparts reality to deep knowledge

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on May 01, 2023, 09:56:57 AM

If I say I like science repeatedly, will people think I'm smart?
I don't think so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2023, 11:41:24 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on May 01, 2023, 09:56:57 AMIf I say I like science repeatedly, will people think I'm smart?
I don't think so.

Some of the less smart will.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 01, 2023, 12:20:33 PM

Since when do people think?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 02, 2023, 08:32:05 AM

I think, therefore I might not be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 02, 2023, 08:10:32 PM

Thinking passes the time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2023, 09:57:21 AM

Well we are crowning our new king here in the UK today. It's wall-to-wall coverage on most TV channels. I'm not a monarchist but I will be watching as this is history in the making and it could be the only coronation that will happen in my lifetime.

:popcorn:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 06, 2023, 10:23:48 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 06, 2023, 09:57:21 AMWell we are crowning our new king here in the UK today. It's wall-to-wall coverage on most TV channels. I'm not a monarchist but I will be watching as this is history in the making and it could be the only coronation that will happen in my lifetime.

:popcorn:

You youngsters! This is my second one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on May 06, 2023, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 06, 2023, 09:57:21 AMWell we are crowning our new king here in the UK today. It's wall-to-wall coverage on most TV channels. I'm not a monarchist but I will be watching as this is history in the making and it could be the only coronation that will happen in my lifetime.

:popcorn:

I've been practising the pledge all have to say all day "I swear that I will pay true allegiance to Your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law - so help me God." Honest I have, so help me god.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2023, 11:22:32 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on May 06, 2023, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 06, 2023, 09:57:21 AMWell we are crowning our new king here in the UK today. It's wall-to-wall coverage on most TV channels. I'm not a monarchist but I will be watching as this is history in the making and it could be the only coronation that will happen in my lifetime.

:popcorn:

I've been practising the pledge all have to say all day "I swear that I will pay true allegiance to Your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law - so help me God." Honest I have, so help me god.

I have been practicing not saying it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 06, 2023, 12:09:24 PM

My allegiance lies with tacos, and RUSH.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 06, 2023, 12:47:27 PM

do people there really take it seriously?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on May 06, 2023, 12:54:27 PM

People fawn over such nonsense.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2023, 01:50:08 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 06, 2023, 12:47:27 PMdo people there really take it seriously?

Yes. Lots take it really seriously.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 06, 2023, 01:51:58 PM

Quote from: No one on May 06, 2023, 12:09:24 PMMy allegiance lies with tacos, and RUSH.

Me too! Geoffrey is a great actor.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 06, 2023, 03:05:11 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 06, 2023, 01:50:08 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 06, 2023, 12:47:27 PMdo people there really take it seriously?

Yes. Lots take it really seriously.

odd. we dont have anything comparable in the states. but maybe its just me. im pretty cut off from performance culture.

part of it is removing television sets from my life some three decades ago. it means im totally ignorant of much of what we call dominant culture here and frequently dont know what people mean when they converse using common cultural references.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on May 06, 2023, 05:23:34 PM

I enjoy the pomp and pageantry and seeing the ladies' outfits and jewelry. But I'd feel differently if my tax dollars were paying for that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 06, 2023, 05:51:11 PM

Does Camilla become queen in the Brit scheme of things? Is Camilla the one that was once accused of being "the other woman"?

I have not been kept up to speed on such monumentally important things because my wife is away at this time. She is riding around on a big cruise ship in the Caribbean with visits to various ports. The BVI (British Virgin Islands) may be all atwitter.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2023, 05:58:13 PM

Quote from: Anne D. on May 06, 2023, 05:23:34 PMI enjoy the pomp and pageantry and seeing the ladies' outfits and jewelry. But I'd feel differently if my tax dollars were paying for that.

Tax dollars are a moot point as the royal family and the history they represent and look after bring in massive revenues in tourism. And the Duchy of Cornwall is a massive tax source. So they probably break even.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2023, 06:00:55 PM

Quote from: Icarus on May 06, 2023, 05:51:11 PMDoes Camilla become queen in the Brit scheme of things? Is Camilla the one that was once accused of being "the other woman"?

...

Camilla is the Queen and she was the other woman, of that there is no doubt whatsoever. There has been a great deal of bad feeling towards her and Charles for their behaviour.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 06, 2023, 08:36:33 PM

Poetically, I am going through a drought.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 06, 2023, 10:11:17 PM

Sometimes I take note of the way I speak. I try to speak and write with correct sentences and parts of speech. I frequently fail.

I observe that southerners, particularly, violate the old fashioned rule against ending a sentence with a preposition. " where are you going to", "where is he at" and a variety of other examples.

There are unfamiliar words that I might learn. Hermes, in another thread, used the word;pastiche. Both Billy and I had to find an explanation for that word. We did. The word was perfectly legitimate and described the concept well. I do not resent the use of words with which I am unfamiliar. When there are several obscure words in the same sentence I have to wonder whether the speaker is trying to confuse me. That may, or may not, be pedantic behavior. But that depends on the audience of course. (Remind me. Never begin a sentence with the word; but.

Words are fun and or enlightening......most of the time. If you have nothing else to do, take a look at this video concerning word origin.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/interesting-etymologies-everyday-words?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 07, 2023, 12:04:03 AM

i once came across an internet site that asked you to choose betwen four or so synonyms for a given word, about twenty five? questions?

then a map appeared that showed a scatter cloud over where you were from.

i was astonished. i left america at the age of nine to go to southeast asia, cnsorted with internationals for the next ten years-- britain, singapore, kuala lumpur, all the expatriates that lived there . . .

and the map pinpointed me to central oklahoma. spot on for where i was born, but have mostly never lived.

il see if i can find it

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 07, 2023, 12:12:28 AM

here it is

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html

i did it again. oklahoma/kansas (both winners) and also mississippi (no clue)

this wont work unless unless youre a colonist

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 07, 2023, 02:57:17 AM

It at least got middle America. I was born in Minneapolis, but the results weren't all that close- hundred of miles away. I lived in southern California from '55 until '73 when I joined the Navy, and again later, with about 3 years spent in Florida, which was work-related. Oh, and about 1 year in Idaho, in ~'75.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 07, 2023, 03:38:19 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 07, 2023, 12:12:28 AMhere it is

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html

i did it again. oklahoma/kansas (both winners) and also mississippi (no clue)

this wont work unless unless youre a colonist

Languages and word usage are fascinating. I just woke up and shall look at the site when my brain starts functioning after a caffeine boost.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 07, 2023, 04:27:06 AM

In a parallel universe I was born in New York! :lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/YhiaXGf.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 11, 2023, 08:22:37 PM

It's early, and I have
a walk into town ahead
of me for more baccy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 12, 2023, 02:15:06 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on May 07, 2023, 04:27:06 AMIn a parallel universe I was born in New York! :lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/YhiaXGf.jpg)

Nifty maps Hermes.

Many moons ago, this young Florida kid was sent to New England (the north east states) for military training school. I had to learn a new way of communicating. At first I thought that all those damned Yankees were always angry. It took a while for me to get into the swing of things and to realize that they were not angry. It was their normal way of speaking. Meanwhile, I was lampooned as a hillbilly because of my own dialect and social behavioral expectations.

In time I came to know these people and began to appreciate them. In fact I became madly in love with one of them and eventually married the worlds most wonderful woman. We moved to Florida and in 30 years of consorting with southerners, she never did lose Connecticut Yankee pronunciation traits. Loraine died suddenly in 1984, massive coronary event. The loss left me totally devastated.

Time went by and eventually I became involved with a mid western woman ( Kansas City Missouri). She has a different way of expressing herself and I was obliged to learn a whole other way to understand nuanced meaning.

The point of this tale is that we may mot be on the same level of understanding with other people, despite our best intentions. Murder episodes and wars are started because of our inability to communicate with clarity and sincerity. .

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2023, 10:26:53 AM

My son has decided he prefers F1 to rocket science and has re-signed as Principal Race Engineer for Lando Norris at McLaren. So it's back to globe trotting most of the time. Mclaren are testing out a new team structure, which I'm not at liberty to discuss until it becomes public knowledge, but it looks like a very good idea. Part of the deal is travel for his family so we'll get to see our granddaughter quite regularly. His first race will be Spa in Belgium. He's a lot happier after dabbling with something else, which is great. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 15, 2023, 05:50:41 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 12, 2023, 02:15:06 AMNifty maps Hermes.

Many moons ago, this young Florida kid was sent to New England (the north east states) for military training school. I had to learn a new way of communicating. At first I thought that all those damned Yankees were always angry. It took a while for me to get into the swing of things and to realize that they were not angry. It was their normal way of speaking. Meanwhile, I was lampooned as a hillbilly because of my own dialect and social behavioral expectations.

In time I came to know these people and began to appreciate them. In fact I became madly in love with one of them and eventually married the worlds most wonderful woman. We moved to Florida and in 30 years of consorting with southerners, she never did lose Connecticut Yankee pronunciation traits. Loraine died suddenly in 1984, massive coronary event. The loss left me totally devastated.

Time went by and eventually I became involved with a mid western woman ( Kansas City Missouri). She has a different way of expressing herself and I was obliged to learn a whole other way to understand nuanced meaning.

The point of this tale is that we may mot be on the same level of understanding with other people, despite our best intentions. Murder episodes and wars are started because of our inability to communicate with clarity and sincerity. .

Thank you for that, Icarus. It would be interesting to see to what extent the various influences you describe have affected the response from the dialect analysis. As for me, I spent the majority of my life on the west coast and despite a fair bit of wandering since, the analysis reflects that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 15, 2023, 05:53:51 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2023, 10:26:53 AMMy son has decided he prefers F1 to rocket science and has re-signed as Principal Race Engineer for Lando Norris at McLaren. So it's back to globe trotting most of the time. Mclaren are testing out a new team structure, which I'm not at liberty to discuss until it becomes public knowledge, but it looks like a very good idea. Part of the deal is travel for his family so we'll get to see our granddaughter quite regularly. His first race will be Spa in Belgium. He's a lot happier after dabbling with something else, which is great. :)

Splendid to hear that his work will allow for family travel, and best of luck to him and his team. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2023, 01:33:11 PM

Quote from: Recusant on May 15, 2023, 05:53:51 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2023, 10:26:53 AMMy son has decided he prefers F1 to rocket science and has re-signed as Principal Race Engineer for Lando Norris at McLaren. So it's back to globe trotting most of the time. Mclaren are testing out a new team structure, which I'm not at liberty to discuss until it becomes public knowledge, but it looks like a very good idea. Part of the deal is travel for his family so we'll get to see our granddaughter quite regularly. His first race will be Spa in Belgium. He's a lot happier after dabbling with something else, which is great. :)

Splendid to hear that his work will allow for family travel, and best of luck to him and his team. :)

Well they asked him to go back. So he's got a good deal :) He's the only person I know who went to Vagas and came back with more money. If he needs a bit of cash he plays poker online.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 17, 2023, 06:59:20 PM

My mind tends to wander. I should be reading right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 26, 2023, 05:33:01 AM

There is no order to anything, it is all chaos.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 26, 2023, 10:30:56 PM

Tank, this weekend is Memorial day in the US. The Indianapolis 500 is traditionally run on this day. McClaren has four cars entered. I am puzzled that McClaren would choose to spend a huge sum of money in order to race here.

The cars are godawful fast. This year the qualifying speeds were in the 234 MPH range. McClaren cars qualified near the front. Indy cars are similar but only "sort of" like F1 cars. They are faster than F1s when running on circular tracks but not as fast on street circuits. The Indy 500 is a really big deal here.

For a curious reason, NASCAR has a 600 Mile race In Charlotte North Carolina on the same day. The NASCAR race begins in the early evening while the Indy race begins shortly after mid day. There have been some drivers who competed in both races, which is a form of madness. Distance between the two tracks is about 400 miles as the ~~crow~~ Gulfstream Jet flies. Both venues will be sold out and TV will broadcast both races in their entirety. Motor heads will be burned out and partially blinded by so much TV watching.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2023, 10:21:50 AM

I've been watching the Indy cars this year and it's interesting to see how the sport is reported. How the qualifying is done. And the amount of practice is insane! F1 get 3 hours of 3 one hour practices at each race, Indy 500 gets 40 hours 'ish! As you say the aero on Indy is very straight-line oriented. The engines produce 750hp. The F1 cars have a 650hp 1.6l V6 turbo charged ICE and electric boost of 350hp, so 1,000hp on tap, yet they only rarely get over 210 mph. I would love to see an Indy car go around Monaco!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 28, 2023, 01:31:47 AM

Cars, cars! Motorheads need to lubricate their brains with better oil.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 28, 2023, 04:37:07 AM

Tank, Indy cars do run on street circuits during the racing season. I think that they are not equal to FI cars on those circuits. But for the rules, perhaps they could be. The engines are a little bit larger than the F1 engines but do not have electric boost.

F1 engines make somewhere in the region of 400 HP per liter. Indy engines make only about 325 Hp/liter. The difference can be assigned to the rules limited boost of the Indy engines. In most cases the Indy engines, whether Chevrolet or Honda,use the McClaren TAG 400i engine control module (ECM))

An interesting difference is that Indy cars do not have power steering while F1 cars do have that feature. The Indy driver had better be physically fit in order to wrestle that projectile through a race that may last for nearly 90 minutes. Not that the F1 drivers are not physically fit by any means. They are all athletes in their own way. Their capacity for assessing risk weighed against common sense is quite another thing.

Then there is the NASCAR engine. 5.9 liter pushrod, carbureted, beasts that make in excess of 700 HP. They are marvels of durability but they fall well short of the sophisticated engines at something like 130 HP per liter. Despite that, the cars that resemble ordinary passenger cars, can often exceed 210 MPH.

Americans are out of their minds about racing cars, motorcycles and racing boats too. North America is a big place but there are racetracks within an hours drive all over the nation. Those tracks vary in length from one quarter mile to three eighths mile to half mile in length, or circumference if you prefer. Actually almost all of them are oval shaped. Saturday night racing is a disease that pervades much of our nation. During the season there is a race every Saturday night at thousands of venues across America. The cars are of various descriptions and divided into classes.. There are big dollar cars that use powerful V8 engines and there are fierce competitors who race small cars, usually with a limit of 2.4 liter engines. Now and then the race promoter will have an event that races school buses. The more madcap race is the figure eight race that runs on a track that has cars crossing an intersection at the middle of the figure eight. We will race anything. Even turtles or cock roaches. Once in a while we will have an event that races riding lawn mowers.

Most of the Saturday nite tracks are asphalt paved. There are also many dirt tracks that are just as exciting and a lot dirtier than than the paved tracks. Among the premier dirt track racers are what is known as Sprint cars. They are open wheeled single cockpit cars with 700 HP alcohol burning engines, Some of them have wings overhead of the driver. They are incredibly fast. Most of them weigh only 1600 pounds (725kg). My local track is quarter mile asphalt, At least 50 to 60 competitors will show up with regularity. It can be said with some degree of confidence: American red neck racers are everywhere.

I do hope to learn that the Brits are not so foolishly afflicted.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2023, 07:40:39 AM

"I do hope to learn that the Brits are not so foolishly afflicted."

I suspect some are but we just don't have the space. Also we have become Health & Safety obsessed. So anything remotely dangerous is frowned upon :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 28, 2023, 07:14:01 PM

Quote from: MarcusA on May 28, 2023, 01:31:47 AMCars, cars! Motorheads need to lubricate their brains with better oil.

i agree.

cars are boring compared to motorcycles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 28, 2023, 11:40:13 PM

Is religion just good politics?

Idiots just love religion, and there is plenty of them around.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 30, 2023, 01:37:05 AM

I want to become a priest when I was younger but I realised then that you needed to believe in God to be a priest. Dazed and confused, for now I know that believing in God is not part of the criteria for being a priest. haha

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 31, 2023, 10:31:38 PM

My mind is mine.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 31, 2023, 11:02:28 PM

i am an ordained priest in the universal light church. agnostics fit right in.

if you as an atheist become ordained you will have expanded tje envelope even further.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 31, 2023, 11:05:56 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on May 31, 2023, 11:02:28 PMi am an ordained priest in the universal light church. agnostics fit right in.

if you as an atheist become ordained you will have expanded tje envelope even further.

No, thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on May 31, 2023, 11:33:59 PM

Repeating myself is the correcting of a previous mistake.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 01, 2023, 12:26:25 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on May 31, 2023, 11:05:56 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 31, 2023, 11:02:28 PMi am an ordained priest in the universal light church. agnostics fit right in.

if you as an atheist become ordained you will have expanded tje envelope even further.

No, thanks.

thats okay.

its not for everyone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 01, 2023, 12:45:53 AM

I once was lost, but now I see truth all around me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 07:25:33 PM

Mom was buried today, so I'll be mostly-absent through the weekend.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 01, 2023, 07:29:33 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 07:25:33 PMMom was buried today, so I'll be mostly-absent through the weekend.

I am sorry to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 08:08:28 PM

Such is life... It is a journey with a beginning and an end, and some journeys are both shorter and harder than others.

It's... Strange. New, in a way, as states of affairs go. One of life's constants is... No more. Still, I have adopted something akin to a zen attitude to such changes a long time ago, so when reality hits me with the sight of a literal coffin going down to its final resting place, it's... How do I put it? It is how it is, and therefore how it must be. There is nothing more to be said or done - that time has passed. The Sun still keeps on rising and life goes on - until it doesn't.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2023, 08:56:05 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 07:25:33 PMMom was buried today, so I'll be mostly-absent through the weekend.

Hang in there mate :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 01, 2023, 10:08:23 PM

Traumatic loss never truly disappears. It eventually just simmers under the surface. Ready to be awakened. Even unprovoked. Sometimes just because.

It is my sincere hope the fortune of happiness finds you sooner than later.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 10:16:10 PM

I appreciate the sentiment. I'm OK. A bit guilty somewhere in the bowels of my frozen heart for being so, but OK regardless. Overly-philosophical as I tend to get, but in a sort-of pragmatic, me-like way. Might write a poem, I think. About the good old wheel of time really being a quern - and that's OK.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 01, 2023, 11:01:23 PM

The void of death has no answers. There is no correct way to feel.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 02, 2023, 01:25:32 AM

im not there, and i have no answers.

but death is never sensible

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 02, 2023, 10:55:00 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 10:16:10 PMI appreciate the sentiment. I'm OK. A bit guilty somewhere in the bowels of my frozen heart for being so, but OK regardless. Overly-philosophical as I tend to get, but in a sort-of pragmatic, me-like way. Might write a poem, I think. About the good old wheel of time really being a quern - and that's OK.

I was like that, I remember telling the hospital guy on the phone he didn't have to be sympathetic. It is sad, a place you always could go to isn't any more. In my case though both parents deteriorated before death so it was kind of a relief. Lots of people must pretend, you should be able to hire some professional mourners, like in ancient Rome.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 02, 2023, 02:59:31 PM

Yeah... I actually semi-seriously contemplated seeking professional help in appearing suitably-emotional, but then decided that I just have no such bone in my body, and that it would be a disservice to the whole ceremony for me to fake it. Mom does not care any more, and those who do... Well, they also know me well enough to know when I try to act.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 02, 2023, 04:13:48 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 02, 2023, 02:59:31 PMYeah... I actually semi-seriously contemplated seeking professional help in appearing suitably-emotional, but then decided that I just have no such bone in my body, and that it would be a disservice to the whole ceremony for me to fake it. Mom does not care any more, and those who do... Well, they also know me well enough to know when I try to act.

It's probably enough to be just be a bit glummer than usual.
I selected an appallingly emotional song for my mother's service.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 02, 2023, 06:00:27 PM

You have my sympathies, it's never easy to lose a parent. Carry on, estimable sir.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2023, 09:00:06 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 01, 2023, 10:16:10 PMI appreciate the sentiment. I'm OK. A bit guilty somewhere in the bowels of my frozen heart for being so, but OK regardless. Overly-philosophical as I tend to get, but in a sort-of pragmatic, me-like way. Might write a poem, I think. About the good old wheel of time really being a quern - and that's OK.

My Father was diagnosed with cancer when I was 12. He died just after my 17th birthday. It really didn't hit me until I was 23 when I realised he would never know I got married. He'd never meet my wife of any children I would have. I was driving at the time. I pulled over and bawled my eyes out. So don't fret about feeling nothing, it's not unusual.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 03, 2023, 09:18:09 AM

I must be really boring because I am loud and emotive.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 03, 2023, 10:47:01 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on June 03, 2023, 09:18:09 AMI must be really boring because I am loud and emotive.

No, that's not true, you shouldn't be inappropriately hard on yourself.
You are really really annoying though.
Boorish maybe...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 03, 2023, 07:16:44 PM

marcus, youre not annoying.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 05, 2023, 07:44:15 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on June 03, 2023, 09:18:09 AMI must be really boring because I am loud and emotive.

Actually, it's the dark and quiet types who tend to be on the boring side - unless of course they make up for it by being skilled conversationalists, for example.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2023, 12:36:23 PM

Went on a weekend break to south Wales. Stayed in Tenby and visited Pembroke castle. A very impressive place.

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/5713/LuNk4a.jpg)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9232/f8uJKM.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 06, 2023, 12:46:08 PM

Oh, that is cool! Do you know to what degree they are open to visitors? I may want to visit since I do enjoy a good castle crawl, but then I have been in quite a few where, unfortunately, all you get are carefully-curated exhibitions in the keep, while I prefer to... Well, roam, really.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2023, 01:24:52 PM

Weren't you there when it was built, Mr. Pam?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2023, 02:23:13 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 06, 2023, 12:46:08 PMOh, that is cool! Do you know to what degree they are open to visitors? I may want to visit since I do enjoy a good castle crawl, but then I have been in quite a few where, unfortunately, all you get are carefully-curated exhibitions in the keep, while I prefer to... Well, roam, really.

It's the most open and accessible castle I have ever been to. Lots of places to climb and investigate.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2023, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: No one on June 06, 2023, 01:24:52 PMWeren't you there when it was built, Mr. Pam?

I was, but I went by another name then.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 06, 2023, 03:12:32 PM

Mr. Margaret?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 06, 2023, 05:41:35 PM

how old is tbe keep? it looks norman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2023, 06:27:25 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 06, 2023, 05:41:35 PMhow old is tbe keep? it looks norman.

Good call. That is correct. It's stood like that since built as it has a stone dome roof, not a wooden one, so it never collapsed in.

Pembroke Castle. (https://pembrokecastle.co.uk/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 06, 2023, 07:05:14 PM

The Asmo hereby adds it to His travel destinations. Now that His family situation is... Resolved, He can do stuff like go castle crawling in His free time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 06, 2023, 07:49:02 PM

I want to explode
in all directions and
concentrate in one.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 06, 2023, 11:11:54 PM

when i came back to america i went to sch ool in a town in oklahoma called norman.

they advrrtized in the papers to come visit the norman churches!

it actualy took me awhile to figure that out, but i was young, back then

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 07, 2023, 04:26:55 AM

The sheer number of stones and the labor required to set those stones is mind boggling. The stone masons did a helluva good job. Aside from admiration of the structural elements, It is a dismal looking place.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 07, 2023, 05:15:53 AM

The mind is a funny thing: it makes stuff up that it then believes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 08, 2023, 02:26:25 AM

castles in the air
feet on the ground, grounded -
ahead in the clouds

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2023, 07:57:36 AM

Quote from: Icarus on June 07, 2023, 04:26:55 AMThe sheer number of stones and the labor required to set those stones is mind boggling. The stone masons did a helluva good job. Aside from admiration of the structural elements, It is a dismal looking place.

Took years to decades. In some cases, centuries. Also makes a person wonder; the Leaning tower of Pizza. It's just an tower, and it's all... Out of level. Now, a castle of who-knows-how-many millions of tons of stone... How do those keep both straight and together? Were they all built on rock... Or is it just that the ones still remaining in one more-or-less upright shape or another were?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 09, 2023, 02:38:50 AM

stone by stone,
the stone castle was built very slowly
but surely to the sky.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 09, 2023, 11:22:10 PM

Redheads are matches made in Sweden, so Dick Smith made an Australian brand of matches called Dickheads to compete with the foreign import.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 10, 2023, 05:02:16 AM

Emma Thompson was a bit of thinking man's crumpet before she became too old.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 13, 2023, 09:41:26 AM

My mind is a network of lies and dead ends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 14, 2023, 07:58:52 PM

Time to die.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 17, 2023, 03:55:59 AM

Time to rejoin the land of the living. Death is a nightmare to me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 18, 2023, 09:54:07 PM

Female kangaroos have three vaginas. That's mind-blowing. That's a lot of vaginas.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 18, 2023, 10:49:05 PM

99.891% of hoomans have 2 faces.

Some even have 2 assholes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 19, 2023, 12:20:23 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on June 18, 2023, 09:54:07 PMFemale kangaroos have three vaginas. That's mind-blowing. That's a lot of vaginas.

pretty wrird critters.

at any given time during a normal reproductive life, females will have an embryo in the uterus, another fixed to a teat in the pouch, and a joey thats more or less free ranging with the mother.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 21, 2023, 12:29:48 PM

$2,000,000,000 for a new sport, sports stadium
Green is it sport or sports stadium?
Don't worry, doesn't matter to sport/sports grogons
$2,000,000,000 for a new sporty sports stadium
Don't spend money on that, The Arts, they inspire us, spend on us
Don't spend on that bullshit, fix the frick'n potholes in the frick'n roads.
I thought we had funding for our Mars robotic wombat, where did it go?
Does no one care about the long footed potoroo?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 21, 2023, 09:37:52 PM

The Western Tanager (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Tanager/overview).

(https://i.imgur.com/adEPwqa.png)
Image Credit: Garret Burton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124939872@N03/18066249944/)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 05:33:56 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 21, 2023, 09:37:52 PMThe Western Tanager (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Tanager/overview).

(https://i.imgur.com/adEPwqa.png)
Image Credit: Garret Burton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124939872@N03/18066249944/)

The male of the species.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 22, 2023, 05:58:26 AM

The only one?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 22, 2023, 09:34:20 AM

The last one. It's dead now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 22, 2023, 09:35:24 AM

Quote from: Recusant on June 21, 2023, 09:37:52 PMThe Western Tanager (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Tanager/overview).

(https://i.imgur.com/adEPwqa.png)
Image Credit: Garret Burton (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124939872@N03/18066249944/)

That's a gaudy little guy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on June 22, 2023, 04:25:46 PM

Yes, often used on the cover of bird identification books for the western US. They're in the family Cardinalidae (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/taxonomy/Cardinalidae)--nearly all the males in that family have colorful plumage.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 23, 2023, 06:13:45 AM

Friday's on my mind.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on June 23, 2023, 11:38:08 AM

Everyday is exactly the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 24, 2023, 02:05:00 AM

What is going on in Russia?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 24, 2023, 02:40:04 AM

Last I saw, Prigo"whatever" bitched at the Russian MoD and his boys got hit from behind by a missile or two. He's too far from a tall building to throw him out a window thereof. The Russians and their hired thug mercenaries are now feeding on each other. Bon appetite!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2023, 09:40:45 AM

See 'Should we talk about the weather.'

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2023, 12:10:16 PM

prigo backed off, it seems, heading for belorus

he better stay away from high windows for a while

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2023, 01:26:38 PM

And door handles.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2023, 10:19:12 PM

i honestly dont know what happened. prigo was on the march, and then abruptly backed off.

why? putin said mean things, but that shouldnt have stopped him. was he expecting that russias military would all cut loose and join him? was he offered something that isnt apparent?

putin has a long memory and a long reach. prigo has shown himself to be a threat, and i frankly dont see him living out the year, unless there isgoing to be a profoundly different second act to this production.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2023, 10:22:46 PM

I think he's a dead man walking now. Unless he was Putin's gay lover and has the pictures to prove it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 25, 2023, 11:02:28 PM

Prigo is going to end up glowing blue in the dark from ionizing radiation, just like the Polonium cat here-

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlS5U178.jpg&hash=e876678f6c8321a723b138f1083509754539bcde)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2023, 03:34:12 AM

Prigo was known as Putin's chef. What if Prigo himselph has some Pollonium and some friends in the Kremlin. It is not inconceivable that Putin could end up glowing blue. There are almost surely some of his cohorts who would be more comfortable with a Putin demise.

From this distance, admittedly from an uninformed distance, Russia could be better off with a president who is not a power crazed madman.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 07:58:22 AM

Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2023, 10:22:46 PMI think he's a dead man walking now. Unless he was Putin's gay lover and has the pictures to prove it.

I wonder if you may be overestimating the reach and competency of ye-Soviet-hit-squads.

Yes, they may be effective, but given a sufficiently paranoid and sufficiently powerful target, who will not take that meeting or shakke that hand or trust that cup of tea...

Prigozhin is not some journalist, lonesome dissident or lonesome dissident journalist. He's likely to show up to any meeting within the boundaries he controls and with enough safeguards (firepower being just one such) to if not guarantee his safety, then at least assure that his chances are overall favourable.

That said, I also don't think pictures of Putin in gay sex positions would help him at all. Putin has an entire ministry of propaganda to discredit any such blackmail and its effects would likely be far less than those he already has to deal with as the result of that whole non-coup coup.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2023, 11:09:18 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 07:58:22 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 25, 2023, 10:22:46 PMI think he's a dead man walking now. Unless he was Putin's gay lover and has the pictures to prove it.
I wonder if you may be overestimating the reach and competency of ye-Soviet-hit-squads.

Yes, they may be effective, but given a sufficiently paranoid and sufficiently powerful target, who will not take that meeting or shakke that hand or trust that cup of tea...

Prigozhin is not some journalist, lonesome dissident or lonesome dissident journalist. He's likely to show up to any meeting within the boundaries he controls and with enough safeguards (firepower being just one such) to if not guarantee his safety, then at least assure that his chances are overall favourable.

That said, I also don't think pictures of Putin in gay sex positions would help him at all. Putin has an entire ministry of propaganda to discredit any such blackmail and its effects would likely be far less than those he already has to deal with as the result of that whole non-coup coup.

They have killed at least two people in the UK that we know of. Russia borders Belarus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 12:46:20 PM

On 30 June 2018, a similar poisoning of two British nationals in Amesbury, seven miles (11 km) north of Salisbury, involved the same nerve agent.[14][15] Charlie Rowley found a perfume bottle, later discovered to contain the agent, in a litter bin somewhere in Salisbury and gave it to Dawn Sturgess who sprayed it on her wrist.[16][17] Sturgess fell ill within 15 minutes and died on 8 July, but Rowley, who also came into contact with the poison, survived.[18] British police believe this incident was not a targeted attack, but a result of the way the nerve agent was disposed of after the poisoning in Salisbury.[19] A public inquiry was launched into

navalny was poison by putting on his underwear.

Georgi Ivanov Markov, aged 49, died yesterday in a London hospital of septicaemia, a form of blood poisoning. Before he died he claimed that he had been stabbed with an umbrella by a stranger who bumped into him last Thursday evening in the Strand.

theres no way to protect yourself.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 01:03:14 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2023, 11:09:18 AMThey have killed at least two people in the UK that we know of. Russia borders Belarus.

Yeah, the abovementioned journos and lonesome dissidents. You have to get near a person somehow, be it a wet team or a poisoned letter. Prigozhin is more like a cartel boss than some random refugee in that regard.

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 12:46:20 PMtheres no way to protect yourself.

Of course there is! Have a private army. You don't have to open that letter. You don't have to shake that hand. You don't have to be the closest person to a stranger in a crowd - or even be in a crowd to begin with. It's a matter of resources. Is Priogozhing living dangerously? Sure, but then he has friends, resources and a mercenary empire over half of Africa. He may just die of old age.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2023, 01:09:10 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 01:03:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2023, 11:09:18 AMThey have killed at least two people in the UK that we know of. Russia borders Belarus.
Yeah, the abovementioned journos and lonesome dissidents. You have to get near a person somehow, be it a wet team or a poisoned letter. Prigozhin is more like a cartel boss than some random refugee in that regard.

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 12:46:20 PMtheres no way to protect yourself.
Of course there is! Have a private army. You don't have to open that letter. You don't have to shake that hand. You don't have to be the closest person to a stranger in a crowd - or even be in a crowd to begin with. It's a matter of resources. Is Priogozhing living dangerously? Sure, but then he has friends, resources and a mercenary empire over half of Africa. He may just die of old age.

If Putin wants him dead he's dead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 01:27:00 PM

Only if Putin has the means, which is doubtful at best.

In conflicts of presidents versus cartel lords, state victory is far from guaranteed - especially given an incompetent (albeit murderous, I'll give you that) state like Putin's Russia.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 03:23:24 PM

who is going to be testing prigozhins underwear before he puts them on?

i believe the UK police found nerve agent residue on a doorknob. who will open his doors for him? or hold his fountain pen? a state has lots of resources.

putin is no strategist, but he is a successful murderer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 27, 2023, 07:18:45 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 03:23:24 PMwho is going to be testing prigozhins underwear before he puts them on?

i believe the UK police found nerve agent residue on a doorknob. who will open his doors for him? or hold his fountain pen? a state has lots of resources.

putin is no strategist, but he is a successful murderer.

It's about controlling the environments and the supply chains. When Prigozhin is somewhere outside his compound, I suspect someone will indeed be opening the doors for him. If he expects a skin contact poison attack, he may also take to wearing gloves. When he's inside, it becomes more a matter of having circles of trust, where only the closest one has direct access to him.

In order to spike his undies, you need to get to them first, no..?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 05:15:12 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/16Rlh56.png)

JK Rowling seems to be a super villain these days.
What are the principles at play, is dehumanising still a bad thing?

I'd like to see billionaires in general pay more tax.
Some would on balance contribute to society.
It's OK though to take glee at the death of few.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on June 28, 2023, 06:06:10 AM

Rowling points out biological facts and doesn't buy into the dubious gender ideology. If that hurts some morons feelings than that is their problem.

Most countries already have a progressive tax system, so that the rich people pay more taxes. If you make the system even more biased against the rich, they'll do everything to avoid it, including leaving the country. I think that people on the left believe in the misconception that the richness of one person causes the poverty of others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2023, 07:27:01 AM

In principle, I'm only fine with some people paying a larger percentage of their wealth or income in taxes than others if they get proportionally more back from the society.

In general though, the wealthy have to rely on the same military for defence, the same roads for transport, in some places even the same hospitals for their c00f treatments, so forth. If they want more and better, they have to buy it on top of what they already pay.

You can also look at it from the other side; why should I get a ninety percent discount on my public infrastructure vs. someone far richer, regardless of how much either of us actually uses it, and given that our relative spending gives us exactly the same rights to the same infrastructure as someone who has made no contribution to the society at all??

In practice, I see some validity to a necessary evil argument. The wealthy do keep the broke-ass state from being even more broke... And/or ass. In my country, a person with a million NOK yearly salary paves as much road, buys as many fighter jets and pays for as many welfare clients as at least 4-5 people making 350K. Without that person, those 4-5 would have to pay more to maintain the current level of cash flow.

I think the powers that be may start to develop a certain awareness of that fact, what with many of the wealthiest people around packing their private jets and heading for the alps (to live) in recent months.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 29, 2023, 03:12:53 AM

I thought this was good for a bit of context.
The views of extremists are loud but they are a small minority, not worth being bothered about.

There's some crap to be skipped at the start.

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling" with Megan Phelps-Roper Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-witch-trials-of-j-k-rowling-with-megan-phelps-roper/id1002920114?i=1000618524733)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 29, 2023, 03:45:39 AM

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 29, 2023, 04:01:10 AM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 29, 2023, 04:21:51 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 29, 2023, 03:12:53 AMI thought this was good for a bit of context.
The views of extremists are loud but they are a small minority, not worth being bothered about.

There's some crap to be skipped at the start.

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling" with Megan Phelps-Roper Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-witch-trials-of-j-k-rowling-with-megan-phelps-roper/id1002920114?i=1000618524733)

Most people shrink back from bullying or otherwise threatening behavior. The video didn't load for me, BTW.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 29, 2023, 04:36:28 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on June 29, 2023, 04:21:51 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 29, 2023, 03:12:53 AMI thought this was good for a bit of context.
The views of extremists are loud but they are a small minority, not worth being bothered about.

There's some crap to be skipped at the start.

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling" with Megan Phelps-Roper Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-witch-trials-of-j-k-rowling-with-megan-phelps-roper/id1002920114?i=1000618524733)

Most people shrink back from bullying or otherwise threatening behavior. The video didn't load for me, BTW.

It's just audio, if it isn't a geo block the link is here https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/uncomfortable-conversations-with-josh-szeps/id1002920114 (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/uncomfortable-conversations-with-josh-szeps/id1002920114)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 29, 2023, 05:02:16 AM

Germaine Greer and J. K. Rowling have come under fire recently for describing male trannies as not real women. Barry Humphries described the medical procedures behind the transformation of men into women as genital mutilation. As far as I am concerned, a trannie cannot change their DNA and that is that as they say.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2023, 10:48:11 AM

I broadly agree, though there are some issues.

To be a woman, you have to satisfy the following: a. be a human, b. be female and c. be an adult. Change one (or more) and you change the word used; pig rather than human would make it a sow. Juvenile rather than adult would make it a girl. Male rather than female would make it a man.

Trans is a modifier. Is a trans woman a woman? Without it, I would say that she is not due to not satisfying b. above. She is a trans woman.

That said though, I'd advocate taking any potentially-volatile debate on this topic to Social Issues and Causes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 30, 2023, 04:20:24 AM

The Christian troll that angered me has gone for now, now I just have No one to annoy me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 11:19:36 AM

There is just too much Marcus shit to wade through, I give up.
I wonder what happened to our two new members.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2023, 01:38:41 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 11:19:36 AMThere is just too much Marcus shit to wade through, I give up.
I wonder what happened to our two new members.

I do to.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 02:10:09 PM

Quote from: Tank on June 30, 2023, 01:38:41 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 11:19:36 AMThere is just too much Marcus shit to wade through, I give up.
I wonder what happened to our two new members.

I do to.

"I do to"
To the first bit or the second bit or both?
Please make him go away.

I'll start a poll.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2023, 03:09:23 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 02:10:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 30, 2023, 01:38:41 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 30, 2023, 11:19:36 AMThere is just too much Marcus shit to wade through, I give up.
I wonder what happened to our two new members.

I do to.

"I do to"
To the first bit or the second bit or both?
Please make him go away.

I'll start a poll.

Part 2.

The MarcusA situation is in hand it will resolve over the next few weeks one way or the other.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on June 30, 2023, 05:45:49 PM

Magic Pudding, just put on a new video. There's a good boy.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on June 30, 2023, 07:44:51 PM

i have no p roblems with marcus.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 01, 2023, 11:21:57 PM

The problem with me is that I don't know how to be humble.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 02, 2023, 07:06:43 AM

bad boy brown eyes
back out of car windows
passing through the street

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 03, 2023, 05:31:41 AM

There's plenty on my mind, plenty of nothing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 08:11:57 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on July 01, 2023, 11:21:57 PMThe problem with me is that I don't know how to be humble.

Eh... They say humility is a virtue, yet few are willing and able to explain how.

I think it's important to be aware of one's own limitations and at times, equally important not to hide, downplay or disguise them, but as long as you are and as long as you are willing to change with the changing reality, then what's wrong with arrogance?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 03, 2023, 08:28:58 AM

The arrogant are never willing to admit fault. Nor are they willing to change.

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Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 08:49:07 AM

That statement calls for receipts.

I suppose I understand what you are trying to say, but that describes a narcissist more than it does someone merely arrogant.

Being arrogant speaks to behaviour of superiority in for example status or knowledge. You can be more important than somebody and be at fault. A military general suffering a tactical defeat comes to mind. He can acknowledge the defeat and start looking beyond it, his overall impression of his own greatness undiminished.

A theoretical physicist knows more than I do about quantum entanglement. He can be wrong about his model and amend it with the changing facts, yet still act as if I don't know what I'm talking about when discussing such matters with me.

An athlete can take an occasional loss and still be the-best-in-the-fucking-world and act like it.

If they can cash them checks, so to speak, why shouldn't they act like they could?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 03, 2023, 09:52:26 AM

Confidence is one thing, puffing out your chest to force others to take notice, is entirely different.

When the game comes to its end, the king and the pawn go in the same box

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 10:40:30 AM

Quote from: No one on July 03, 2023, 09:52:26 AMWhen the game comes to its end, the king and the pawn go in the same box

They don't have to.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Gran_Pir%C3%A1mide_de_Giza%2C_Giza%2C_Egipto%2C_2011-09-25%2C_DD_01.JPG)

Vs.

(https://fthmb.tqn.com/tkfNl8LwPvpjg3mTEuBUCZG6twQ=/2094x1434/filters:fill(auto,1)/475271513-56a9fad45f9b58b7d000567a.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 03, 2023, 10:43:22 AM

Death, is the box.

The pharroh, just like the salve, is dead.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 10:45:24 AM

And yet I will be the equal of Albert Einstein in death no more than I am in life.

He continues to be worth more to the humanity than I am, and my contribution of value will all but cease within a few decades from my death.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on July 03, 2023, 11:02:29 AM

And one day, humanity, and all its importance fade away, as if they never were.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 11:16:22 AM

So what?

The scope of relevance is limited, but why would you look beyond said limits in any given case? If your legacy is important to you in life or to someone else after your death, what does it matter that you will no longer have the capacity to care when dead? You can secure a shinier box than the next "dirty peasant" - or be secured it for - when it indeed is relevant.

We've been back and forth on this issue for a while, so I have to ask; could you make a case for your position? What is the scope of your model? How does it, in your opinion, supersede or augment my own? Otherwise, I suspect we may end up in a bit of a loop of claims, receipts to the contrary, changing the scope, new receipts to the contrary, etc.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 03, 2023, 12:57:38 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 10:45:24 AMAnd yet I will be the equal of Albert Einstein in death no more than I am in life.

He continues to be worth more to the humanity than I am, and my contribution of value will all but cease within a few decades from my death.

what did albrrt einstein contribute to humanity?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 01:07:51 PM

His contribution was insight.

An understanding of the workings of the universe that enable such things as GPS, space ship navigation and even a few aspects of radiotherapy, not to mention creating a more precise model of the universe with its corresponding fields of inquiry. That may not be immediately practical, but then it does not have to be; Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are hardly useful for keeping the rain out, and yet they alone make his "box" far shinier than that of Keith, the turnip farmer. It does not mean that Keith was not important in his own way, but... He was one of many. Michelangelo was... Michelangelo.

Now, I personally happen to be far closer to good old Keith in that regard. I have no illusions nor ambitions of a literal or metaphorical pyramid to mark my tomb for millennia - coversely, I have no illusions that that somehow means that there can be no tomb grander (or, for that matter, lesser) than mine, or no legacy more (or less) important and lasting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 03, 2023, 01:58:15 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on July 03, 2023, 12:57:38 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 10:45:24 AMAnd yet I will be the equal of Albert Einstein in death no more than I am in life.

He continues to be worth more to the humanity than I am, and my contribution of value will all but cease within a few decades from my death.

what did albrrt einstein contribute to humanity?

If you use a satnav it relies on the ideas of Einstein.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 02:04:49 PM

That's not to say that it would never have materialised without him - perhaps it would have the very next day. Or perhaps the next decade. Then, some other name could have been what Einstein's is.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 03, 2023, 11:30:44 PM

well i dunno. einstein also provided the theory behind nuclear weapons. nobel gave us high explosives, and then the nobel peace prize.

nothing is unmixed, i guess, is what im thinking. and local scale and immediacy is more important to me than gandeur and big pictures. i lived for years without GPS, and this year marks 47 years since i was first involved in geonav marine satellite location systems.

at the time we got two-foot accuracy using ancient SHORAN tube radios, while geonav was good for 1000 feet.

but i think the main observaton i have is that i dont know what "value" is. were einsteins contributions valuable? were they more important to humanity than those of jacob lister, who invented listerine mouthwash?

history books describe value in terms of governments, wars, successions, and politics. but john deere invented the moldboard plough, which has served humanity better than any number of royal family feuds.

i asked an old hudson motors mechanic once what he thought was the most significant technological achievement of his lifetime. maybe ive mentioned it already.

has answer was : paper towels.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 04, 2023, 07:33:07 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on July 03, 2023, 11:30:44 PMwell i dunno. einstein also provided the theory behind nuclear weapons. nobel gave us high explosives, and then the nobel peace prize.

Well, if we are to stay true to the scope of this conversation, great and important needs not equal good. Your grand tomb may well be made of bones - poor Keith would be lucky to have a head stone a couple of decades past his expiration date.

Quotebut i think the main observaton i have is that i dont know what "value" is. were einsteins contributions valuable? were they more important to humanity than those of jacob lister, who invented listerine mouthwash?

I'd say value is the sum of a person's contributions (for good or ill) to whatever unit larger than that person suits your measuring needs. In this discussion, humanity does the trick. It could be society or family or just oneself. Measuring value is about the impact and/or magnitude of said contributions on the same scale. Broadly, you could ask, "how and to what degree did Keith's life affect the nation of France?" (Keith be French turnip farmer :smilenod: )

Quotehistory books describe value in terms of governments, wars, successions, and politics. but john deere invented the moldboard plough, which has served humanity better than any number of royal family feuds.

Yes. You invent a plough and make someone's job easier and more productive. You invent a nuke and make a hundred thousand lives end. Those things can be measured against each other in staying power, magnitude and other such aspects to determine value.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on July 04, 2023, 12:24:12 PM

Quote from: No one on July 03, 2023, 11:02:29 AMAnd one day, humanity, and all its importance fade away, as if they never were.

If only we could destroy everything everywhere always.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 04, 2023, 02:16:57 PM

Perhaps on a long enough timescale, that's what we do every single day by converting more ordered forms of energy into less ordered ones in a fight against entropy.

I do like the idea of perpetual destruction though. :smilenod: The Asmo hereby claims Him that for a Godly power.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 08:18:10 PM

theres a theory coming up that the universe is cyclic, and the big black holes survive the big bang from previous universes.

more to come

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 04, 2023, 09:15:45 PM

Interesting.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2023, 07:16:45 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 08:18:10 PMtheres a theory coming up that the universe is cyclic, and the big black holes survive the big bang from previous universes.

more to come

I have read something as a part of the Multiverse hypothesis, I think, to sort-of a similar effect. It has even been suggested that "beyond" a black hole, there is a big bang.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 07, 2023, 02:10:12 AM

It could be that we are all disappearing into a vast black hole.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 07, 2023, 07:56:41 AM

What's on my mind but always tobacco, regretfully.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 07, 2023, 08:18:53 AM

When I was a cigarette smoking man, I can't remember ever thinking about smokes unless I was out of them, at which point I lamented that state of affairs on every occasion where I would normally have a smoke.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 09, 2023, 07:27:41 AM

My mind's a mess full of anxieties.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 10, 2023, 08:30:14 AM

My mind never rests.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 10, 2023, 10:17:06 AM

No shit Sherlock!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 10, 2023, 10:17:30 AM

Have you discovered your messages yet?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 12, 2023, 04:42:48 AM

My mind is imploding in on itself from boredom.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 12, 2023, 04:57:54 AM

If I or you, as an American, visit England, then watch your mouth.

Here is a fun explanation of differences in meaning of various words. I am especially pleased to learn of the British meaning of the word described with number seven.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 14, 2023, 07:59:30 AM

My mind is like a steel trap, it mangles, it maims its occupant.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on July 14, 2023, 02:14:16 PM

Quote from: MarcusA on July 14, 2023, 07:59:30 AMMy mind is like a steel trap, it mangles, it maims its occupant.

Be nice.

Embrace your trap, part of you
Let your mind resonant in tune
Be steeled by attempted tangle

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 16, 2023, 03:48:58 AM

I am bored with living which means that I will go on living but I just won't like it much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 16, 2023, 05:58:04 PM

i end in shadow
- Bob Boldman

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 17, 2023, 12:12:14 AM

The End is the end.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 17, 2023, 12:47:25 AM

I die in ecstasy -
exquisite haiku, alas
my stuff is rubbish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 17, 2023, 09:42:04 PM

I put down my book of haiku
to gather myself, my sense
of self.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 18, 2023, 12:52:40 AM

How strange is haiku,
it is so good, forever
alone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on July 20, 2023, 03:56:29 PM

Bye, for a while.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 21, 2023, 06:36:13 AM

Old time rock 'n' roll.
Hillbillies and blues players
set the tone.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 21, 2023, 04:57:32 PM

The Asmo is on vacation and The Deutschmann has developed a alarming and possibly oil pump related knock...

...I do hope I won't have to have the damned thing towed some 400 miles >:-(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 21, 2023, 05:37:28 PM

Eeeeeek!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 21, 2023, 07:44:12 PM

I shouldn't be on here. I am sick in the head.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 22, 2023, 11:57:13 AM

It's the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend so I'll be glued to the TV set. My son gets back to work at McLaren again next week and will be in the pits at the Belgium Gran Prix next week.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 22, 2023, 08:12:04 PM

... So that would be a very long tow for The Gray One. :lol:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 23, 2023, 06:06:06 AM

Asmo is far from home,
Will he ever see home
Again?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 23, 2023, 11:43:40 AM

Of course He will. The Deutschmann is now traveling by car in an other direction, while The Asmo is also doing that in a rental, which, while a smallish vehicle, is no bucket of misery. Is one of them Kia Xceeds or some such nonsense, but perfectly pleasant trim level, good lights and workable AC. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 24, 2023, 02:21:59 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on July 20, 2023, 03:56:29 PMBye, for a while.

Hurry back; the world needs puddings and so does this site. None of this "I am just going outside and may be some time" sort of thing.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 24, 2023, 05:27:28 AM

My mind's gone blank.
I am a blankety blank
from start to finish.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2023, 01:15:03 PM

Quote from: Recusant on July 24, 2023, 02:21:59 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on July 20, 2023, 03:56:29 PMBye, for a while.

Hurry back; the world needs puddings and so does this site. None of this "I am just going outside and may be some time" sort of thing.

Quite so. This place isn't the same without Pudding.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 24, 2023, 08:10:43 PM

A friend of mine in the Netherlands got diagnosed with a rare type of aggressive tumor, called Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). This tumor present itself in the advanced stage and palliative chemotherapy remains the only option. His doctor told him that he has only one year to live. I've taken a couple of days off in August to visit him.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2023, 08:12:46 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 24, 2023, 08:10:43 PMA friend of mine in the Netherlands got diagnosed with a rare type of aggressive tumor, called Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). This tumor present itself in the advanced stage and palliative chemotherapy remains the only option. His doctor told him that he has only one year to live. I've taken a couple of days off in August to visit him.

Bummer :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on July 25, 2023, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 24, 2023, 08:10:43 PMA friend of mine in the Netherlands got diagnosed with a rare type of aggressive tumor, called Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). This tumor present itself in the advanced stage and palliative chemotherapy remains the only option. His doctor told him that he has only one year to live. I've taken a couple of days off in August to visit him.

That's rotten news. I hope the progression is not too painful. Sad that it was not found sooner, but good that he at least has a year.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on July 25, 2023, 03:56:55 AM

So sad to hear that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 25, 2023, 06:14:23 AM

Cancer cut my mother down, a cruel condition.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 25, 2023, 02:40:01 PM

Sorry for your friend, Tom62. My condolences to you.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on July 25, 2023, 04:03:52 PM

Thank you guys. Cancer really sucks. My uncle died from it just two weeks ago; two old friends of my brother and acquaintances of mine suffer from it as well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 25, 2023, 10:10:39 PM

When we do good, we do evil - that is a paradox to beat them all.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 27, 2023, 03:44:54 AM

Politicians play with our minds and our dollars.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 28, 2023, 07:41:59 AM

God is in my head which is hell.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 28, 2023, 08:27:03 PM

What I can't figure out is figures.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 29, 2023, 06:34:05 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 30, 2023, 02:15:35 AM

I have a clear vision of the future ahead of me, more of the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on July 31, 2023, 01:05:01 AM

https://imgur.com/gallery/VjrVcnq

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 02:11:17 AM

Quote from: Icarus on July 31, 2023, 01:05:01 AMhttps://imgur.com/gallery/VjrVcnq

I am an arsehole to myself and others.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on July 31, 2023, 07:19:44 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on July 25, 2023, 04:03:52 PMThank you guys. Cancer really sucks. My uncle died from it just two weeks ago; two old friends of my brother and acquaintances of mine suffer from it as well.

Yeah... We seem to have handled enough medically speaking that death somewhere under the umbrella of cancer is very likely these days.

Condolences.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 02:21:40 AM

What's on my mind? This site has too much of me and too little of anyone else.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 02, 2023, 02:23:01 AM

lol

marcus, you think so fast you run over yourself

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2023, 07:03:01 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 02:21:40 AMWhat's on my mind? This site has too much of me and too little of anyone else.

Well, The Asmo is a bit like the Carolina Reaper. Best in small doses. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 11:20:07 PM

The mystery of Mags has me intrigued. What the hell happened to upset her so?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 03, 2023, 04:55:40 AM

This might belong in the Petrol head section. The subject is on my mind however. I used to have a nifty little Nissan pickup truck that was a joy to use. What the hell! I cannot buy a small truck anymore. I've been wondering why the small trucks are not available.

Here is the why that applies to the US. Seems to me that the damned politicians are doing what they do all over again. They are not automotive engineers but they make questionable rules that are relevant to the auto industry. Same goes for Medicine, education, and other things for which they have questionable expertise.

Bitch, bitch, bitch..............

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2023, 07:48:56 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 11:20:07 PMThe mystery of Mags has me intrigued. What the hell happened to upset her so?

That juicy drama you crave is... Not that juicy, actually - at least in my opinion. You will find it all here, and almost from the beginning; https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php/topic,17208.0.html

Personally, I think that discussion was good. A tad explosive, as it turns out, but quality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 03, 2023, 11:53:54 PM

It seems everyone simply lost their minds over a discussion started by billy rubin on the legitimacy of cultural appropriation; and while I think that cultural appropriation can be a force for good, it can be also misused. There is good and evil in all things, but accusing someone of evil intent who means good is just stupid.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2023, 12:32:57 AM

five pages of stuff?

is it that controversial?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 04, 2023, 01:25:26 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on August 04, 2023, 12:32:57 AMfive pages of stuff?

is it that controversial?

For one person, yes, it was, for only a couple of posts thereof. Not everyone is as mentally tough as you, Billy. Given the amount of people who post here, it was a large loss to the community. Now, flip side, lots and lots and lots of meaningless stream of consciousness posts are tolerated. Go figure.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 04, 2023, 01:52:34 AM

I think that Bruno really started her to reassess the whole situation. I blame him for enflaming the whole thing. She was weak, and he came on strong.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 04, 2023, 02:11:24 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 04, 2023, 01:25:26 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 04, 2023, 12:32:57 AMfive pages of stuff?

is it that controversial?

For one person, yes, it was, for only a couple of posts thereof. Not everyoney is as mentally tough as you, Billy. Given the amount of people who post here, it was a large loss to the community. Now, flip side, lots and lots and lots of meaningless stream of consciousness posts are tolerated. Go figure.

i suppose.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 04, 2023, 02:32:12 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on August 04, 2023, 01:52:34 AMI think that Bruno really started her to reassess the whole situation. I blame him for enflaming the whole thing. She was weak, and he came on strong.

You're an asshole. I'll take the consequences from the management.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 04, 2023, 02:48:56 AM

What do you find that is so objectionable about me, Dark Lightning? You haven't said.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2023, 07:27:29 AM

Quote from: MarcusA on August 04, 2023, 01:52:34 AMI think that Bruno really started her to reassess the whole situation. I blame him for enflaming the whole thing. She was weak, and he came on strong.

To be completely fair, I was the one to light a smoke at that gas station, not Bruno, which is not a problem unless there is something flammable looking for a handy ignition source. His contribution to the overall drama was in that regard.

Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 04, 2023, 02:32:12 AMYou're an asshole. I'll take the consequences from the management.

This is not a moderator reaction, but you do should substantiate the claim if you stand by it - otherwise, it's just a less-than-constructive ad-hominem.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 04, 2023, 11:30:40 AM

I just feel like dying when my liberty to speak is threatened.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2023, 12:10:53 PM

To be perfectly clear, I am not mandating or trying to limit your speech. You do have the right to an opinion and to any non-violent expression thereof.

What I am requesting, is a little more adherence to the informal social contract, where we don't pass judgement on private individuals behind their back, especially when they cannot be there to make or defend their case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 07, 2023, 02:52:41 AM

"I'm an individual - you can't fool me
An indi-bloody-vidual - you can't fool me
A genuine original - you can't fool me
I keep an open mind 'cos I'm thinkin' all the time"

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 07, 2023, 08:14:48 AM

I've got to bring one of our cats to the vet. He lost a lot of weight and looks miserable.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 07, 2023, 09:04:13 AM

The poor cat has liver cancer. In a few minutes my wife will join me at the vet to say our final goodbyes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 07, 2023, 09:46:49 AM

Condolences. Losing a pet sucks :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 07, 2023, 10:42:42 AM

So sorry for your loss. Many people don't understand that we love our pets as much as our human children.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 07, 2023, 11:05:36 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 07, 2023, 10:42:42 AM...as much as our human children.

The Asmo's ratties were better than children. Much quieter and more nice to The Asmo's expensive stuff. Children... They tend to smear things onto The Asmo's fancy electronics, cars and what have you. Ratties, on the other hand, perfect creatures. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 07, 2023, 11:12:00 AM

That's sad, Tom. Sorry for your loss.

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Post by: billy rubin on August 07, 2023, 12:37:36 PM

im sorry

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 07, 2023, 02:32:30 PM

Thanks! Losing a pet is indeed not fun. Ricky was a kind of loner. He was always on his own and didn't connect with the other two cats. Nevertheless, I feel sorry about him. At least he is no longer suffering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 08, 2023, 03:03:44 AM

Losing someone you care about is one of the human burdens. Ones pet is an integral part of the family. The loss matters.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 08, 2023, 03:24:50 AM

The days news revealed an astounding and monumentally stupid claim. The US women's soccer team loss to Sweden was because the US team is too "woke".

That makes me angry beyond words. Why is my country populated by so many dumb bastards with shit for brains?

I was involved with women's sports teams for many years. I know from experience, more than most, about the guts and endurance of pain,the capabilities, and the supreme effort from women in sports.

Ignorant bastards want to blame a legitimate loss on Woke??? Grrrrr!!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 08, 2023, 07:10:22 AM

Too woke for Sweden?! :lol: Maybe they lost because the Swedes are just better at it?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2023, 07:17:11 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 07, 2023, 09:04:13 AMThe poor cat has liver cancer. In a few minutes my wife will join me at the vet to say our final goodbyes.

I haz sadz :(

It's never good to part with a furry friend who you cared for.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2023, 07:20:14 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 08, 2023, 03:24:50 AMThe days news revealed an astounding and monumentally stupid claim. The US women's soccer team loss to Sweden was because the US team is too "woke".

That makes me angry beyond words. Why is my country populated by so many dumb bastards with shit for brains?

I was involved with women's sports teams for many years. I know from experience, more than most, about the guts and endurance of pain,the capabilities, and the supreme effort from women in sports.

Ignorant bastards want to blame a legitimate loss on Woke??? Grrrrr!!!!

Un f'ing believable! Until you think about it and then you see...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 08, 2023, 10:51:27 AM

Had a discussion regarding the reincarnation of The Flying Deutschmann - Der Fliegende Deutschmann Zwei, as he's technically named. After being properly bullied for a bit over naming my cars, we got into a discussion of why I tend to refer to them as "he," when it's more common for dudes to anthropomorphise their cars in a more feminine direction.

I thought it was an interesting question, because for me that approach does not make sense. I have never owned a car that I wanted to stick my winky up the tail pipe of. What I do want us to do together, is to go working, take an occasional road trip, do some fishing, move a bloody sofa... All the things I would usually do with a guy. Thus, The Deutschmann is a he, as was Rusty the Old Rusty, Rusty the New Old Rusty, Rusty the Not-so-rusty and the first Deutschmann. (Though when I say "first..." The vast majority of my cars were some sort of German, and all the named ones were and are to this day) So yeah, maybe a Ferrari to go partying with or to show off at a beach front, with lines inspired by a woman's hips, maybe it may be a "she" of sorts. That's both out of my scope of need and budget, however.

Now, The Asmo does deserve to be justly mocked by petrolheads for His wicked ways, so have at Him! :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 09, 2023, 11:10:18 PM

It's a jungle in there.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 10, 2023, 04:18:18 AM

I fucking hate jet lag. Three days in and still fucked.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 10, 2023, 06:54:17 PM

Jet lag is a misery. You are about eight or nine hours out of synch. Worse part is that you have to re-adjust when you get back home.

Try to enjoy the visit. Find a place to sample some authentic San Francisco sourdough bread. It is Yummy!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 11, 2023, 04:15:25 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 10, 2023, 06:54:17 PMJet lag is a misery. You are about eight or nine hours out of synch. Worse part is that you have to re-adjust when you get back home.

Try to enjoy the visit. Find a place to sample some authentic San Francisco sourdough bread. It is Yummy!

Day 4 today and feeling a lot better thanks. Went to Alcatraz today. Very interesting and not a little scary. And by coincidence had hot sourdough bread rolls with lunch at Harbour Fog, a restaurant in the Pier 39 area. Very, very good food indeed but not cheap at $180 for 3 people which was around what I expected to pay.

Before we came I bought a new camera, Panasonic Lumix TZ95, great little bit of kit. Got to Alcatraz only to find the battery was flat, my own fault for not checking. Missed a lot of good photos, curses profusely!!! >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: MarcusA on August 11, 2023, 04:39:50 AM

The mind is the plaything of the mad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 13, 2023, 03:12:57 AM

What's on my mind? I have on my mind that this forum, with which I have become attached, has been fucked up by a person who posts ceaseless, senseless, meaningless, juvenile, horseshit one liners that only clog up the forum with nothingness. I am resentful.

I consider that my fellow forum members are my virtual, valuable, intelligent friends whose commentary I respect and admire. Not so the recent offender! Must we continue to endure the ceaseless posts that obscure the posts from rational members who contribute to the general welfare of this forum?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 13, 2023, 03:17:06 AM

:hug:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 13, 2023, 03:57:59 AM

Quote from: Icarus on August 13, 2023, 03:12:57 AMWhat's on my mind? I have on my mind that this forum, with which I have become attached, has been fucked up by a person who posts ceaseless, senseless, meaningless, juvenile, horseshit one liners that only clog up the forum with nothingness. I am resentful.

I consider that my fellow forum members are my virtual, valuable, intelligent friends whose commentary I respect and admire. Not so the recent offender! Must we continue to endure the ceaseless posts that obscure the posts from rational members who contribute to the general welfare of this forum?

:cheers: :daisies:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 13, 2023, 04:08:34 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on August 13, 2023, 03:57:59 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 13, 2023, 03:12:57 AMWhat's on my mind? I have on my mind that this forum, with which I have become attached, has been fucked up by a person who posts ceaseless, senseless, meaningless, juvenile, horseshit one liners that only clog up the forum with nothingness. I am resentful.

I consider that my fellow forum members are my virtual, valuable, intelligent friends whose commentary I respect and admire. Not so the recent offender! Must we continue to endure the ceaseless posts that obscure the posts from rational members who contribute to the general welfare of this forum?

:cheers: :daisies:

Let that name drop to the bottom of the sea, folks! 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 13, 2023, 04:09:56 PM

Gosh isn't it quiet today!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 13, 2023, 04:58:14 PM

fuck no its not quiet over here.

ive got the coils, battery, transistor box, ground plates, dead man lanyard and toggle kill switch all in place on the LSR machine.

now i am attempting to quiet my mind so that i can connect all the circuits in a workmanlike fashion without screwing up.

the problem is that i would like to use british lucas connectors, as they are so simple, but the oriental pigtails on the kill switches have a smaller gauge and the bullets dont fit. and so the alternative is crimp on spades, which i have often used, but detest. th enew zealand transistor box also has small gauge wires, and like the idiot british electronic designers, also attaches the wires diectly to the circuit board potted inside the transistor box, instead of simply attaching a terminal strip outside. so once a wire is cut, it cannot be lengthened. this is a british thing. i have half a dozen perfectly good lucas alternator stators that are rendered useless because the wires from the inner coils emerge from the epoxy without a way to connect a new wire when they fail, and the lucas wiring hardens with age and snaps. just a simple screw terminal would solve the problem forever, but no, because british . . .

i am drinking some jet fuel at the moment before returning to the task.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on August 13, 2023, 05:27:36 PM

Quote from: Tank on August 13, 2023, 04:09:56 PMGosh isn't it quiet today!

Yes, isn't it marvellous?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on August 14, 2023, 06:11:40 PM

I've got four days off (from my overtime) to visit my sick friend and my family in the Netherlands.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 15, 2023, 05:23:38 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on August 14, 2023, 06:11:40 PMI've got four days off (from my overtime) to visit my sick friend and my family in the Netherlands.

Enjoy what you can.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 15, 2023, 07:15:48 AM

Good of you to take the time. :smilenod: Spend it well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on August 21, 2023, 11:11:01 AM

Alternative names for Moms For Liberty group.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 21, 2023, 12:32:58 PM

ooh that is a winner

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: jumbojak on August 22, 2023, 10:29:40 PM

I work with the laziest person I've ever met in my life.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 23, 2023, 08:07:14 AM

Quote from: jumbojak on August 22, 2023, 10:29:40 PMI work with the laziest person I've ever met in my life.

Been there, annoyed at that. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 03:11:12 AM

Oh NO! Yevgeny's plane has gone down.
I'm sure no one here saw that coming.
He seemed to have a promising future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 24, 2023, 03:46:00 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 03:11:12 AMOh NO! Yevgeny's plane has gone down.
I'm sure no one here saw that coming.
He seemed to have a promising future.

;D Yeah, that was a matter of not if, but when. On another site, a person mentioned that the US did it. Seriously!? In Russian airspace!? Dude is smoking some sort of pharmaceuticals.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on August 24, 2023, 05:58:03 AM

Yeah, I must admit I greatly underestimated his self preservation drive. Fly?! In the air space below which you are an enemy of the state?!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2023, 01:26:59 PM

Oh well he won't make any more mistakes. Neither will the nine other people who died with him. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on August 25, 2023, 08:03:47 PM

My son is back at the sharp end of F1 again working with Lando Norris et al. It's the Dutch Grand Prix Sunday and the track is very unusual. It is unique on the F1 calendar in that two of the turns are heavily banked, they don't run on oval tracks in F1. So it makes for an interesting challenge. This is the first time my son has been to this track as it was introduced to the F1 season when he was over with Arrows in the US so he has way more experience with banking than possibly most of the other engineers in the pit lane. Let's hope it pays dividends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on August 25, 2023, 10:29:07 PM

banking is a challenge for the driver because gravity is no longer orthogonal to the machine. it radically changes the speeds and lines.

are the banks both on camber? off camber banking is scary

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2023, 01:22:33 PM

I am in the fascinating position on Facebook of being on the receiving end of a conspiracy theory. As some of you will know I have supported the Nigerian atheist/humanist Mubarak Bala since he was abducted by Islamists on the 28th April 2020. Apparently I am part of a white led scam to get money in the form of donations to the release of Mubarak Bala. Apparently Mubarak is also in on it by sitting in a Nigerian jail! It is totally bizzare!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on September 02, 2023, 07:49:02 PM

that is simply sad.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2023, 08:12:08 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on September 02, 2023, 07:49:02 PMthat is simply sad.

It's been interesting and I think I'm getting on top of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on September 26, 2023, 08:03:25 AM

Work is getting thoroughly busy these days. I kinda' like it, especially given that the times are financially difficult for businesses like ours.

If I'm a bit more sporadic in my being-aroundness for the next month or so, that's mostly why. Also, Starfield. There will be a Playful Asmo review in a day or two. Slight spoilers: 6/10 as it stands, but I certainly can recommend it for the right type of player.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2023, 01:47:07 PM

Understood :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on September 27, 2023, 01:16:35 PM

As it is and was a second Wednesday I was making beer today.
Two x 23 litre vessels into about 60 750ml bottles.
I'm a pretty basic beer maker, yeast comes with a can which you add stuff to, but the yeast sachets are miserly, so I use two and next batch use some of the residue for the next batch, instead of a sachet of yeast.

Today I thought I'd try adding some of the trub, (beer brew residue) to some flour, Google says add some salt and sugar (sugar=yeast food)

I didn't do a lot squishing, though it'd probably be therapeutic, but beer day is a busy day.

I produced an interesting smallish loaf of bread, better than many I've bought that were supposed to be special. Maybe I could do pizza bases.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on September 29, 2023, 02:34:25 AM

^ The beer residue almost surely has some favorable bacterial activity. That might work pretty much like the leavening used in sourdough bread. No doubt some taste enhancement as well.

:beer:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on September 29, 2023, 03:23:43 AM

Quote from: Icarus on September 29, 2023, 02:34:25 AM^ The beer residue almost surely has some favorable bacterial activity. That might work pretty much like the leavening used in sourdough bread. No doubt some taste enhancement as well.

:beer:

Yeast, much yeast.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 09, 2023, 09:37:55 AM

Yet again the Middle East lights up. One has to wonder how the Palestinians accumulated, arranged and launched 5,000+ missiles under the noses of the Israel?

It was also worth noting the use of drones by the Palestinians to disable a Merkava (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkava) main battle tank. Drones really are changing the face of warfare. They mean that an army must have local air superiority to succeed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 11, 2023, 10:24:11 AM

I find all these "I'm not a robot" check boxes disturbing.
How must the robots feel, being forced to deny their nature or be excluded?
Perhaps if we treat them respectively now, they won't exterminate us later.
A bit of exterminating mightn't be such a bad thing though.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 11, 2023, 10:37:08 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 09, 2023, 09:37:55 AMYet again the Middle East lights up. One has to wonder how the Palestinians accumulated, arranged and launched 5,000+ missiles under the noses of the Israel?

It was also worth noting the use of drones by the Palestinians to disable a Merkava (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkava) main battle tank. Drones really are changing the face of warfare. They mean that an army must have local air superiority to succeed.

Local air superiority will not help against a DJI Mavic with a grenade strapped to it - or conversely, an RPG shell with some propellers attached.

I think anti-drone warfare will become a whole new segment in combined arms doctrines of many militarily-sensible nations in very near future.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 11, 2023, 01:07:00 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 11, 2023, 10:24:11 AMI find all these "I'm not a robot" check boxes disturbing.
How must the robots feel, being forced to deny their nature or be excluded?
Perhaps if we treat them respectively now, they won't exterminate us later.
A bit of exterminating mightn't be such a bad thing though.

notice that its a robot that decides whether or not you are human

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 11, 2023, 01:44:01 PM

Who better though? Humans are unreliable when it comes to things' humanity. They see Jesuses... Jesi... Every fucking time. Totally looking it up... Tomorrow. They see them there in toast and doors and poo and even the clouds. They would certainly see a human in a robot pretending to be one while clicking on tiny pictures of a bus. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 13, 2023, 01:28:24 PM

What is the HAF flavicon I see on a saved bookmark, a circle with a red bit at the top and a purple bit at the bottom and impossibly small words.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2023, 07:09:54 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 13, 2023, 01:28:24 PMWhat is the HAF flavicon I see on a saved bookmark, a circle with a red bit at the top and a purple bit at the bottom and impossibly small words.

Would you please screen shot and post it thanks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 14, 2023, 12:14:42 AM

Quote from: Tank on October 13, 2023, 07:09:54 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 13, 2023, 01:28:24 PMWhat is the HAF flavicon I see on a saved bookmark, a circle with a red bit at the top and a purple bit at the bottom and impossibly small words.

Would you please screen shot and post it thanks.

(https://i.imgur.com/4V8j2kW.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2023, 11:36:24 AM

Thank you. I don't recognise that at all! Maybe Asmo will be able to help.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 16, 2023, 05:24:02 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 14, 2023, 12:14:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 13, 2023, 07:09:54 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 13, 2023, 01:28:24 PMWhat is the HAF flavicon I see on a saved bookmark, a circle with a red bit at the top and a purple bit at the bottom and impossibly small words.

Would you please screen shot and post it thanks.

(https://i.imgur.com/4V8j2kW.jpg)

I did an image search for that favicon and got no matches. Interesting though, the top word appears to be "Wix" which is a website building site.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 07:56:55 AM

We seem to be missing a page icon (favicon.ico - file). It's easily fixable - I just need to get around to it. What do we want as one? The HAF-fish? If yes, do we have one of those in tiny size as pictures tend not to scale down too well beyond a certain point. (By "tiny" I mean something like 30x30, if memory serves, but 50x50 would likely do just fine)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 16, 2023, 09:21:50 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/GfrrZoG.png)

I think that is derived (thickened) from something Hermes did, he might do better. 50x30

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 16, 2023, 11:51:01 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 16, 2023, 09:21:50 AM(https://i.imgur.com/GfrrZoG.png)

I think that is derived (thickened) from something Hermes did, he might do better. 50x30

I didn't design it, but helped Tank a few years ago to clean up the graphic he had from another source.

(https://i.imgur.com/NHoO3tc.jpg)

It is a large PNG file. Would you like me to scale it down to 50x30? What image format do you need?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 12:50:27 PM

If you can do a 30x30 or 50x50 .ico, that would be ideal since I would then need to do no image manipulation. I also suggest a transparent background, but that may backfire in cases of dark-themed browsers with no image outline. :smilenod:

EDIT: Looked it up. We can accomodate 32x32 or 48x48. I can resize an icon, though if we use transparent background, I don't currently have a tool that would allow us to keep it after resize. (A matter of secure PC)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 16, 2023, 01:01:13 PM

I just spent a night in hospital after a minor angina episode that I over-medicated. Most of the trouble, lightheaded and blurry vision, were from the medication. Anyway 3 ecg's a chest X-ray and blood work all indicate there is nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 01:03:40 PM

That's good news! One should not underestimate angina. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 16, 2023, 02:11:48 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 12:50:27 PMIf you can do a 30x30 or 50x50 .ico, that would be ideal since I would then need to do no image manipulation. I also suggest a transparent background, but that may backfire in cases of dark-themed browsers with no image outline. :smilenod:

EDIT: Looked it up. We can accomodate 32x32 or 48x48. I can resize an icon, though if we use transparent background, I don't currently have a tool that would allow us to keep it after resize. (A matter of secure PC)

I've made four versions of the .ico file: 32x32 and 48x48, with transparent and white backgrounds.

Here are the links:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKQXg7IzMH1Nsa0kDIf_tOi5I6rw7gId/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMd5KXZiTyhfutFaF8WwU0YrWdrH7aut/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOjo_crd34gDoRJAeWGEG_hGEVykZZkD/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lEgsqryh_UaTxjCAd7T2gzY2moFzHeTC/view?usp=drive_link

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 02:21:50 PM

Those be Google Drive links. I'll DM the request access passphrase.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 16, 2023, 02:34:07 PM

Sorry, here are the unrestricted links:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOjo_crd34gDoRJAeWGEG_hGEVykZZkD/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKQXg7IzMH1Nsa0kDIf_tOi5I6rw7gId/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lEgsqryh_UaTxjCAd7T2gzY2moFzHeTC/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMd5KXZiTyhfutFaF8WwU0YrWdrH7aut/view?usp=sharing

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 02:51:07 PM

Ok, seems to be working. Please test and report.

Note: Favicon is displayed in places like your browser tab or vavourites list/bar. You may need to clear cache for the changes to take effect.

Thank you, hermes2015 for providing the images. 8)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on October 16, 2023, 03:47:16 PM

The original favicon was a version of the invisible pink unicorn logo. Was still appearing in new equipment when logging on to this site as recently as a few months ago, and still does for me. I tried a few years ago to put in the HAF fish as the favicon, but my inept manipulations were rebuffed by the software.

(https://i.imgur.com/u9vbPAf.png)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 16, 2023, 03:55:06 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 02:51:07 PMOk, seems to be working. Please test and report.

Note: Favicon is displayed in places like your browser tab or vavourites list/bar. You may need to clear cache for the changes to take effect.

Thank you, hermes2015 for providing the images. 8)

:thumbsup2:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 05:08:30 PM

...Does not seem to work with Edge and a few other browsers, but I shall have a codearound - see what I can do. (It may be them requiring a 16x16, believe it or not, favicon)

I tested OK with Opera. Do please report on other browsers :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 16, 2023, 05:31:41 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 16, 2023, 03:55:06 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 16, 2023, 02:51:07 PMOk, seems to be working. Please test and report.

Note: Favicon is displayed in places like your browser tab or vavourites list/bar. You may need to clear cache for the changes to take effect.

Thank you, hermes2015 for providing the images. 8)

:thumbsup2:

Top job!!!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 17, 2023, 04:27:37 AM

If the fish looks too pale when reduced to the size of the icon, let me know and we could fatten it up a bit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 17, 2023, 07:41:34 AM

It is rather on the skinny side.

If it's not too much trouble, try to fatten the transparent 32x32 fishy up a bit :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 18, 2023, 08:32:56 AM

Good job, a colour would show up better on dark themes.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 18, 2023, 12:18:43 PM

Sorry, guys, I was busy frying other fish, but will probably play with it later today.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 18, 2023, 03:53:34 PM

Try the fatter fish in black. If it is OK, I can make different colours.

HAF Fish thick 32x32 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lXV3xeXiqyJDySjTPu-XOsZlyI1-Hq2I/view?usp=share_link)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: No one on October 18, 2023, 06:01:13 PM

Anger
Torment
Hatred
Outrage
Fury
Contempt
Loathing
Tacos
Sweater muffins

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 18, 2023, 10:23:08 PM

Relief. Just spent 3 days camping with the wife. We were getting on each others nerves. Back home, now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2023, 08:13:58 AM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2023, 01:48:17 PM

You laugh. She usually has a few foils to yack at. I can't take non-stop talking. :whirly:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2023, 03:16:37 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2023, 01:48:17 PMYou laugh. She usually has a few foils to yack at. I can't take non-stop talking. :whirly:

Honestly I know that feeling.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2023, 03:31:20 PM

my kids were really noisy when they were young. i bought a set of shooting ear muffs which worked well

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-maxx-muff-folding-earmuffs?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CSmart%7CCatchAll%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CNVol%7CNMT&&&&&msclkid=8860b1a966d5189717e9d4985b1f46d8&gclid=8860b1a966d5189717e9d4985b1f46d8&gclsrc=3p.ds

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2023, 04:15:03 PM

I can just see what slipping on some muffs while she's talking would do. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2023, 04:34:12 PM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2023, 04:15:03 PMI can just see what slipping on some muffs while she's talking would do. :D

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2023, 07:09:22 PM

well, i offered a mechanical solution. the diplomatic initiative might require more imagination

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2023, 08:16:36 PM

Yeah, probably should have just gone for a long walk.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on October 20, 2023, 02:02:07 AM

What a coincidence! My own dear wife is a motor mouth at times. Those times sometimes coincide with certain times when I want to hear the sound of silence. I have a defense mechanism that I use when appropriate.....I surreptitiously shut off my hearing aids.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2023, 02:41:22 AM

My wife expects replies. Free-association about her needle and the thread and how she had selected it out of the other colors and was using it on this needlepoint project and her search for all the correct colors of thread and how the pieces she's sewing on weren't quite right and she had to cut out more pieces of different colors and then cut them differently so that the project had a more three-dimensional look... :fingertap:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on October 20, 2023, 04:51:00 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2023, 02:41:22 AMMy wife expects replies. Free-association about her needle and the thread and how she had selected it out of the other colors and was using it on this needlepoint project and her search for all the correct colors of thread and how the pieces she's sewing on weren't quite right and she had to cut out more pieces of different colors and then cut them differently so that the project had a more three-dimensional look... :fingertap:

That sounds fascinating to me. But then I am the queer one here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2023, 10:27:11 AM

Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2023, 02:41:22 AMMy wife expects replies. Free-association about her needle and the thread and how she had selected it out of the other colors and was using it on this needlepoint project and her search for all the correct colors of thread and how the pieces she's sewing on weren't quite right and she had to cut out more pieces of different colors and then cut them differently so that the project had a more three-dimensional look... :fingertap:

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on October 25, 2023, 01:03:15 AM

Wednesday is to be a hot 34C day then some days of a mere 20C and rain.
It has been very dry, so a good time to clean the gutters.
To bed early, no beer, listen to Melvyn talking about Midsummer's Night Dream to get to sleep a couple of times.
Awake at 6am, dither for a bit but on the roof by 7.
It's a bit wet and slippery.
Stupid blower battery is flat, it was supposed to be charged.
Put blower down and it starts to slide, it'll stop, it didn't, it accelerated.
I'll look at it later.
Broom, I've got my fine new bargain broom with me.
Hmm, works well, bit wobbly.
Remove something and insert screw.
What screw? I don't have a screw.
Does OK for a while but some leaves are sticky bastards.
Off damned leaf, off I say
and the broom head falls off the roof.
Off the roof, affix a screw, one battery flat, one OK, scrounge another.
Back to the ROOF!
Too slippery to walk around the edge blowing.
Sitting crossed legged and shuffling along is OK, except for one particularly slippery bit that I did last.
Yay! The gutters are cleared, the roof swept/blown and I'm not dead!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 25, 2023, 01:20:12 AM

Quote from: hermes2015 on October 20, 2023, 04:51:00 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2023, 02:41:22 AMMy wife expects replies. Free-association about her needle and the thread and how she had selected it out of the other colors and was using it on this needlepoint project and her search for all the correct colors of thread and how the pieces she's sewing on weren't quite right and she had to cut out more pieces of different colors and then cut them differently so that the project had a more three-dimensional look... :fingertap:

That sounds fascinating to me. But then I am the queer one here.

I'll point out that this quote is but a minute or so of an hour(s) long monolog about her sewing project...however long it may take one to utter those words.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 25, 2023, 01:26:46 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on October 25, 2023, 01:03:15 AMWednesday is to be a hot 34C day then some days of a mere 20C and rain.
It has been very dry, so a good time to clean the gutters.
To bed early, no beer, listen to Melvyn talking about Midsummer's Night Dream to get to sleep a couple of times.
Awake at 6am, dither for a bit but on the roof by 7.
It's a bit wet and slippery.
Stupid blower battery is flat, it was supposed to be charged.
Put blower down and it starts to slide, it'll stop, it didn't, it accelerated.
I'll look at it later.
Broom, I've got my fine new bargain broom with me.
Hmm, works well, bit wobbly.
Remove something and insert screw.
What screw? I don't have a screw.
Does OK for a while but some leaves are sticky bastards.
Off damned leaf, off I say
and the broom head falls off the roof.
Off the roof, affix a screw, one battery flat, one OK, scrounge another.
Back to the ROOF!
Too slippery to walk around the edge blowing.
Sitting crossed legged and shuffling along is OK, except for one particularly slippery bit that I did last.
Yay! The gutters are cleared, the roof swept/blown and I'm not dead!

:lol: I know this feeling well. I have an attachment for the hose which is long enough to put in the gutter, and has a crook in it. Just hold it in the gutter and run the water in. If the leaves are really bad, I have to start close to the downspout and rinse the gutter in stages. I see where there are "covers"- basically expanded metal- that will keep the leaves out. But in our dry climate, which is stupid windy, the gutters can actually accumulate a fine silt which doesn't readily rinse out when the heavy rains come.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 25, 2023, 01:36:15 AM

After the above posts, I have a gripe. Our neighbor who is afflicted with Parkinson's had a fall a few weeks ago. He's still in a care facility (and may eventually die there). :( Anyway, he had a water leak which caused considerable damage. A life-long friend of his who has power of attorney has been handling his affairs. According to this friend, the construction company making the repairs took advantage of him to the tune of about $7k. >:( I feel like calling our attorneys and asking what a potential remedy might be. They probably won't be much help, as they aren't his attorneys. It chaps my hide to see where people take advantage of the elderly and rip them off. When he dies, I don't know where his "fortune" goes, as he is a life-long bachelor. It's going to be tough to recover the stolen money, in any case. I know the names of the contractors involved. The least I can do is pound them into paste on YELP, I guess. ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2023, 09:12:21 AM

There may be some recourse in the form of fraud. The contractor may also by susceptible to social media pressure. There is nothing stopping you contacting the contractor and asking them if a 'story I have heard about your company' is true. It will flag up to them that they are not invulnerable. Make them aware that you are aware and then tell your friends to do the same.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2023, 09:38:23 AM

A good, suitably-scathing review on a platform they monitor can do the job of several billable attorney hours for "nothing."

I recommend keeping it on point and avoiding making your biases too obvious. Steer away from anything that would make you sound bitter or vindictive or from telling people what to do (Such as, "This is a total scam! NEVER do business with them!") make a factual review, give a score based on those facts and, if they monitor the platform, they may react.

I have gotten somewhere this way with a car mechanic and a fiber supplier (Though it was a brand workshop and a major telecom actor, so their respective "corporate" called me to address my concerns)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 25, 2023, 02:29:42 PM

Thanks, guys. I'll chat with the friend before I do anything.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 07, 2023, 10:22:44 PM

NASA Can't open the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample

Have they consulted Ginormica?:notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 08, 2023, 12:17:23 AM

how many nasa scientists does it take to open an asteroid canister?

one more than they have

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2023, 12:44:32 AM

Got a link, Pud? I'm not seeing reports of problems.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 08, 2023, 02:27:00 AM

Hat-tip to The Magic Pudding..

I hope you don't mind too much me sticking my oar in. :toff:

In this instance, the headline editor has failed to completely misstate the facts. ;)

The most recent blog post (https://blogs.nasa.gov/osiris-rex/2023/10/20/nasas-osiris-rex-achieves-sample-mass-milestone/) for the mission says that two of the fasteners on the main sample container are proving reluctant. There is a glovebox (sealed to keep the sample uncontaminated by Earth atmosphere) in which all of the work is being done, and the "current tools approved for use in the OSIRIS-REx glovebox" have proven insufficient so far.

There's a Space.com article, though I think it mostly just restates what's in the NASA blog:

"NASA can't open its OSIRIS-REx asteroid capsule yet, but the outside alone holds more than enough samples" | Space.com (https://www.space.com/osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-passes-goal)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2023, 03:41:57 AM

I used to design specialty tooling for various spacecraft endeavors. I'd like to see what kind of problem(s) they're having. Sometimes the experts are too close to the problem. One program I worked on, a vendor-supplied part had a fastener fail due to having too much torque applied to the screw. The mechanical analysts were all over the failure, talking via email about the tensile strength of the titanium screw...when it was the weak-ass insert nut that failed, and the maximum torque was spec'ed right on the drawing (far below the titanium screw torque capability). When I pointed it out, email traffic stopped, and my supervisor said, "That's true".

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 08, 2023, 04:40:25 PM

:rofl:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 08, 2023, 05:10:47 PM

In all fairness, I've fallen down a few ratholes, myself. But these guys and gals have, at a minimum, B Sc degrees in mechanical engineering.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 08, 2023, 09:20:51 PM

There are academics and then there are mechanics. There are also some academic mechanics who can open that box PDQ.

The tools need to be sterile? What is keeping us from sterilizing a small impact tool? If that fails then a sterilized drill will take care of the stubborn fastener. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2023, 09:05:44 AM

Quote from: Icarus on November 08, 2023, 09:20:51 PMThere are academics and then there are mechanics. There are also some academic mechanics who can open that box PDQ.

The tools need to be sterile? What is keeping us from sterilizing a small impact tool? If that fails then a sterilized drill will take care of the stubborn fastener. :notsure:

I would think that's exactly what they are doing right now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 09, 2023, 10:15:52 PM

Quote from: Recusant on November 08, 2023, 02:27:00 AMHat-tip to The Magic Pudding..

I hope you don't mind too much me sticking my oar in. :toff:

Of course not.

I wonder if I should request a hairdryer for Christmas, in case I get Covid, or a preventative even. :notsure:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 13, 2023, 01:56:15 PM

Iceland be falling into an volcano... I wonder what the implications for christmas air traffic might be.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2023, 02:16:27 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 13, 2023, 01:56:15 PMIceland be falling into an volcano... I wonder what the implications for christmas air traffic might be.

Nothing to catastrophic. We'll have to wait and see.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2023, 02:21:06 PM

Icelandic quakes. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67402000) it looks like it's iminent.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 13, 2023, 02:42:23 PM

Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2023, 02:16:27 PMNothing to catastrophic. We'll have to wait and see.

Famous last words..? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on November 13, 2023, 03:08:15 PM

opening that asteroid box is interesting. obviously the tools need to caregully vetted. you want a precise metallurgical analysis of whatever they are made of in case a piece of metal dust falls into the sample. ditto with any lubricants.

even a screwdriver would have to be specially prepared.

im not sure why it jammed. i heard once that the mechanism was clogged with asteroid grit.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on November 17, 2023, 01:33:12 AM

I gotta live with Michael Johnson as the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. This kook is dangerous.

https://religiondispatches.org/mike-johnsons-porn-monitoring-isnt-just-creepy-its-a-window-to-the-fascist-desire-driving-the-white-evangelical-will-to-power/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily (https://religiondispatches.org/mike-johnsons-porn-monitoring-isnt-just-creepy-its-a-window-to-the-fascist-desire-driving-the-white-evangelical-will-to-power/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 17, 2023, 03:35:43 AM

At the rate the Rs fuck up, we'll end up with an unfunded gov, sometime soon. Of course, that's their intent, deep down. For their own causes, of course. Don't want "big gov", want invasive, government control of uteri. I vote for tumbrels and the guillotine. Two-faced assholes. This is the mentality of the people who jacked the Native Americans out of their lives and livelihoods.

Title: The Pudding V Technology Saga
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 17, 2023, 12:54:06 PM

My main computer has an i5-9400 (the 9 in 9400 designates it as a 9th generation, current is 13th) with integrated graphics and 32GB of memory, Radeon RX 6600 EAGLE video card Windows 10.

There was an AMD AM4 motherboard going cheap so I bought it, and another faster 32GB of memory and a Ryzen 5 56000 G (G means integrated graphics) Less than $400 AUD $250 US, not a compilation that would impress anyone but a step up none the less.

Of course I know what I'm doing, I've been doing it for 25 years or more.

I don't enjoy fitting heat sinks/fans, those twisty things seem dodgy.
This one though has screws, neigh bolts that screw into a metal plate on the other side of the motherboard, proper engineering.

Of course I put the processor in gently, I'm no nube.
The heat sink/fan this way, no that isn't right, it has glued itself to the processor and I've pulled it out of its socket and I have the dreaded bent pins.
This shouldn't happen, never met a sticky clingy processor before, the thermal stuff used to be solid 'till it got hot.
Well I've got my bargain desk lamp with a flap you can lift to unleash magnification that I liked so much I bought another.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WJQAAOSwLp1gaNfp/s-l1600.jpg)

Rightio then, I think all the pins are straight.

Beeeeep beep beep

Ah, Google says that means a memory problem.

I've got four memory slots and two sticks of mem.

This is supposed the proper way A2 B2
Beeeeep beep beep
Maybe this way
Beeeeep beep beep
Try one stick
Beeeeep beep beep
Try some the memory from the old comp
Beeeeep beep beep
this way that way
Beeeeep beep beep
Did I not turn power off properly when I did my 39th attempt? :worried:

Another look at the pins, I've my sleek box cutter thing this time, to put the pins in order.

Try it without heat sink, just for a bit,
Beeeeep beep beep

Not pressed in firmly enough

beep
The oh so sweet sound of the jolly single beep :) :frolic:

What is this!
Install it again
Install it again
Microsoft no longer accepts my old legit windows 7/8 serials for a Windows 10 install!
Did Han shoot first, did Pudding resort to a $5 serial?
Macrium Reflect doesn't want to be free anymore. :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2023, 01:16:14 PM

Ouch. Yeah, I've bent a few pins in my time with a combination of some improperly-over-zealous use of thermal paste and just-the-right-amount of brute-fucking-force. :sadnod:. Never ripped an chunk out of a unit though... But yeah, there be a lesson there. Release the CPU retainer clip before applying violence to the heat sink. :smilenod:

Just in case someone needs a protip;

If you suspect a bent pin, take a piece of white paper, shine a light on the processor pins and insert the paper between the rows of pins one row at a time. That "isolates" the pins in said row a bit more, such that any bendy ones get easier to spot. Repeat column by column just in case you missed one bent in a different plane, carefully straighten the defects and you should end up with a straight-pinned CPU. Oh, and be careful when contemplating voilence upon the pins - they may be a bitch when bent, but they are a far longer string of expletives when broken.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 17, 2023, 01:43:55 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 17, 2023, 01:16:14 PMRelease the CPU retainer clip before applying violence to the heat sink. :smilenod:

The retainer clip isn't easy to get at when there's a chunky heat sink atop of it.
I will endeavour to do so next time.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2023, 03:54:50 PM

Yes, I suppose that's a potential issue. I've been using liquid coolers for a while now, and those are quite a bit smaller in the heat sink department than the 120/140mm fan radiators.

I do know that some fan assemblies are supposed to be disassembled before un-mounting, though I think that only applies to specific products and may not even help better reach the clip.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2023, 10:10:29 AM

HAF is paid up for another year :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on November 22, 2023, 11:16:35 AM

Nice!

If you don't mind, how much is this place these days?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2023, 11:36:54 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on November 22, 2023, 11:16:35 AMNice!

If you don't mind, how much is this place these days?

See PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 29, 2023, 10:01:15 AM

Monday start work at 8:30
Proper pot of tea at 10:30 with carrot cake I made with macadamias and macadamia oil.
Get my sandwich out of the fridge at 12 so it's ready for 1pm lunch.
After lunch I'm gathered up to join a coworkers 50th birthday celebration.
It's a small work place, 12 people maybe.
There's cake and pizza, but I just had lunch, but it's a birthday, I'm compelled to consume.
The cake is left untouched and ends up in the fridge.
Birthday boy gets a picture of a motor bike and a big bottle of Scotch.
He says the bike is a Harley fat boy, questions the prescence of a snide aspersion.
Always a funny fellow.
Happy birthday to you
Hip hip hooray!
You won't be in tommorow says someone, in reference to the big bottle of Scotch.
"I'll be in, worse for wear maybe, but I'll be in"

He doesn't come in Tuesday morning, inconvenient, someone has to do some resceduling.
Proper pot of tea at 10:30 with carrot cake I made with macadamias and macadamia oil.
12:55 Ominous overheard phone conversation
2pm back from lunch, he's killed himself.

Someone will have to deal with that birthday cake.

Wednesday
Wake at 6:15, on the water by 7.
Scoot along the North Wall
There's a Big shell, must have, and another, end up with three big shells, very weird.
Reversing back into deep water and hear an exhallation, or/and an inhallation
Hello dolphin.
Home at 10
Grandaugher (4.5months) arrives at 10:30, have her until 3:30.
She doesn't laugh yet but she does these loud squealy joyful noises.
Her smiles, I prefer quietude but I'm compelled to perform absurdities to earn another, and another.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on November 29, 2023, 04:05:47 PM

Rather a mixed bag. :-\

The violence done not only to self but on the lives of others, mostly family. :sadnod:

But grandsprogs bring some light. Usually. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2023, 08:05:57 AM

Well today I am 64 and it's the only day I can legitimately post this :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 01, 2023, 09:15:00 AM

Happy birthday! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2023, 09:43:29 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 01, 2023, 09:15:00 AMHappy birthday! :cheers:

Thank you :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 01, 2023, 01:49:20 PM

Happy Birthday, Tank! I got you by 7+ years.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 01, 2023, 03:13:18 PM

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 01, 2023, 04:12:38 PM

Thank you all :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 01, 2023, 07:51:46 PM

Happy belated birthday

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 01, 2023, 10:17:50 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/Cv4e3TJ.gif)

Many happy returns, Tank! :cheers:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2023, 11:36:48 AM

Thank you, thank you :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 02, 2023, 11:57:45 AM

remember when being that old was inconceivably far in the future? and now you look back and that was inconceivably far in the past?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 02, 2023, 12:22:03 PM

Have many more, Tank.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2023, 01:35:00 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 02, 2023, 11:57:45 AMremember when being that old was inconceivably far in the future? and now you look back and that was inconceivably far in the past?

Very much so.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2023, 01:35:21 PM

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 02, 2023, 12:22:03 PMHave many more, Tank.

I hope so :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 08, 2023, 12:55:23 PM

The Asmo is all sick and miserable and survives on hot chocolate mixed by half with ibuprofen. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on December 08, 2023, 01:08:57 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 08, 2023, 12:55:23 PMThe Asmo is all sick and miserable and survives on hot chocolate mixed by half with ibuprofen. :sadnod:

You are sick due to your sinfulness.

I am virtuous and my breathing effortless

Repent!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2023, 12:15:55 PM

I twisted my ankle so while I got to see Madness I didn't get to dad dance much.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 09, 2023, 02:37:17 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on December 08, 2023, 01:08:57 PMYou are sick due to your sinfulness.

Yep. And being omniincorrigible, He might even have a wank later :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2023, 05:19:49 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on December 09, 2023, 02:37:17 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on December 08, 2023, 01:08:57 PMYou are sick due to your sinfulness.
Yep. And being omniincorrigible, He might even have a wank later :smilenod:

I see no evidence that the Asmo has a penis!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 10, 2023, 07:22:03 AM

Ah, but you must take it on faith, for few have had the revelation :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 11, 2023, 08:01:35 PM

Have to get up early tomorrow to go to the hospital. The surgery should be around 8:00am

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 12, 2023, 03:37:54 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 11, 2023, 08:01:35 PMHave to get up early tomorrow to go to the hospital. The surgery should be around 8:00am

I wish you well. Please keep us informed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 12, 2023, 06:23:27 AM

Yep. Best of luck.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 12, 2023, 06:26:35 PM

The surgery went well. Less painful than I thought. I can already stand up and walk around a bit. However, I have no intention to run a marathon yet. Doctor's said that I can probably go home on Friday or Saturday.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 12, 2023, 07:46:07 PM

Good news!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 13, 2023, 02:36:09 AM

I'm happy to hear it went well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 13, 2023, 04:02:46 AM

Ah. To a swift and uneventful recovery! :cheers:

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Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2023, 05:30:17 AM

Most excellent news, indeed. :cheers:

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Post by: billy rubin on December 13, 2023, 01:13:17 PM

very very good

glad it went well

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2023, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 12, 2023, 06:26:35 PMThe surgery went well. Less painful than I thought. I can already stand up and walk around a bit. However, I have no intention to run a marathon yet. Doctor's said that I can probably go home on Friday or Saturday.

Good news :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 14, 2023, 04:55:16 PM

Yes, good outcomes from surgery are always good.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 15, 2023, 06:06:58 AM

I'm leaving the hospital today. In two weeks from now they will remove the stitches. Bad news is that the lump they removed from my lung was a metastasis. Still have to wrap my head around it and figure out how to deal with this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2023, 09:36:36 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on December 15, 2023, 06:06:58 AMI'm leaving the hospital today. In two weeks from now they will remove the stitches. Bad news is that the lump they removed from my lung was a metastasis. Still have to wrap my head around it and figure out how to deal with this.

That's not good news. Sorry to hear it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 15, 2023, 12:37:42 PM

bummer

please keep us posted

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on December 15, 2023, 12:57:16 PM

So sorry to hear that.

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Post by: Dark Lightning on December 15, 2023, 02:04:09 PM

Oof. So sorry to see this.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on December 15, 2023, 07:23:12 PM

Main problem I have now is figuring out what to do next. I have little to no trust in school- and alternative medicine. In most cases it seems that the treatments themselves are worse than what they try to cure. Currently there are no metastasis found in my body, so why should I poison myself with chemotherapy and feel miserable for times to come? The quality of life is for me much more important than living one or two years extra but in miserable conditions. Anyway, I try to get this shit out of my mind now and celebrate Christmas with family and friends.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on December 15, 2023, 10:19:38 PM

Ai-yi-yi. Not that you asked for or need input but if you trust your oncologist, ask them to clearly explain your options and resulting prognoses. Meanwhile I think you're doing the right thing by just enjoying life! :spock:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 18, 2023, 06:32:57 AM

Indeed. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on December 22, 2023, 12:54:56 PM

The subject for today is mice.
Daughter brings her little dogs when she visits, they know.

Soundtrack is Beatles Blue compilation.

I don't enjoy being cruel, or maybe I do when I get started.
I'd be happy making an arrangement with the local mice rep, I'd toss them food, provide some shelter some distance from my abode, everyone could live happy.

It is my experience mice don't listen to reason.

The flappy thing on the bottom of the front door wasn't doing its job.
I think I heard that many people get bit by snakes in their own homes.
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties
I pull stuff out of a cupboard with mice in it, take it outside, I squash one with the 2002 Master Tax Guide, a couple escape, a kookaburra swoops in and takes one heading for my garage, thank you brother.
Bought some traps, cheap ones.
I've had success with just bread before.
Wife: when I... peanut butter.
It isn't just men that splain, I know about peanut butter.
Four thousand holes in Blackburn Lancashire
Traps (6) not successful for some hours, apply peanut butter.
Books in the bin, including the 2002 Master Tax Guide and an old fishing book I might have consulted, some day.
I am hearing things all day
They got into my hard drive draw and shitted and pissed.
See how they smile like pigs in a sty, see how they snide.
Off to the close by shop for some rat bait.
I looked in that box.
Look in it again, two mice, off to the laundry tub for some squashing.
Ah Ha! a trap has got one.
I haven't got them all yet.
Dying to take you away, take you today

Side one

"Strawberry Fields Forever" – 4:10
"Penny Lane" – 3:03
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" – 2:02
"With a Little Help from My Friends" (Richard Starkey) – 2:44
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" – 3:28
"A Day in the Life" – 5:07
"All You Need Is Love" – 3:48

Total Length (24:19)
Side two

"I Am the Walrus" - 4:35
"Hello, Goodbye" - 3:29
"The Fool on the Hill" - 3:00
"Magical Mystery Tour" - 2:49
"Lady Madonna" - 2:18
"Hey Jude" - 7:11
"Revolution" - 3:25

Total Length (26:47)
Side three

"Back in the U.S.S.R." - 2:46
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (George Harrison) - 4:46
"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" - 3:11
"Get Back" - 3:12
"Don't Let Me Down" - 3:35
"The Ballad of John and Yoko" - 3:01
"Old Brown Shoe" - 3:21

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 22, 2023, 04:30:45 PM

what kind of mice? are these placental type mice or are they one of those weird pouchy things?

i have a long and intimate history with mice.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on December 25, 2023, 09:51:58 AM

With granddaughter arriving my family has increased by 25% this year.
If this rate of increase is maintained my family will surpass the current population of China in less than 120 years, the world's in 126 years.

I wonder how long before there's more puddings than atoms in the universe...

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on December 25, 2023, 11:53:45 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 22, 2023, 04:30:45 PMwhat kind of mice? are these placental type mice or are they one of those weird pouchy things?

i have a long and intimate history with mice.

I don't know, I did inspect one of the two, to see if there was a pouch, I think what I saw was a penis, I name him Bruno. Of the two mice I squashed good and properly only one was still there the next day, I didn't inspect it before I tossed it. I don't know if I'm being mocked by a resurrected Jesus mouse or a Bruno mouse

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on December 25, 2023, 02:36:45 PM

i once spent a university degree trapping mexican black eared and boyles brush mice on a sky island in arizona.

ive always been fascinated by oz. spectacular wildlife-- monotremes, marsupials, and placentals all accessible in one area. back in one of the oil busts i investigated immigrating.

fabulous place for honeybees. and the chicks are hot.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on December 29, 2023, 09:33:19 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/PjmNJEL.jpeg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on December 29, 2023, 11:51:05 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on December 25, 2023, 09:51:58 AMWith granddaughter arriving my family has increased by 25% this year.
If this rate of increase is maintained my family will surpass the current population of China in less than 120 years, the world's in 126 years.

I wonder how long before there's more puddings than atoms in the universe...

If the size of your family is to surpass the population of this world, which world would they live on then? ;)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on January 04, 2024, 04:06:48 AM

A person on the radio is talking to a vinyl record enthusiast, particularly about cover art.
They keep mentioning 33 as the size in centimetres of an album, very strange.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 04, 2024, 08:33:57 PM

not as strange as 78

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 05, 2024, 12:15:31 AM

Two doctor visits today. GP for adjustments to allergy and asthma medication. Then cryocautery (with the attendant first and second degree burns) of a dozen actinic keratoses. We knew about the sun's powers by the time we had kids, but I got burnt many times as a kid. Then off to orthopedics for a third visit concerning my right ring finger. Now at least I'm going to get an MRI. The lump could be an aggravated nerve or something else. The something else is not cancer, but they want to make sure it's not the nerve before taking a knife to it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on January 05, 2024, 07:47:52 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on January 04, 2024, 08:33:57 PMnot as strange as 78

You'd need a big turntable to play one of those.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on January 05, 2024, 07:52:10 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on December 25, 2023, 02:36:45 PMfabulous place for honeybees. and the chicks are hot.

2023 was the year Varroa mites arrived here.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 07, 2024, 07:45:22 PM

that late?

theyve been everywhere now for years

im using amitraz, but it seems ineffective these days

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on January 24, 2024, 10:34:18 AM

This one was fun, a chat about Gilgamesh and Enkidu
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/louise-pryke-epic-of-gilgamesh/103022780 (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/louise-pryke-epic-of-gilgamesh/103022780)

The day before.
A woman born one of eight to catholic parents
There was inappropriateness, she left home at 15, giving birth at 16.
Government funded persons encourage her to get educated
She does high school goes to university and studies demography,
Achieves a PhD, her children attend the award ceremony.

She is a renter without hope of owning, she resents the "bank of Mum and Dad", this is assistance given by parents to their children.
Why do they have that security and not her? it just isn't fair.

Why am I mere a pudding and not Prince Pudding?
It just isn't fair

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 24, 2024, 11:10:57 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on December 29, 2023, 09:33:19 AM(https://i.imgur.com/PjmNJEL.jpeg)

Just noticed this one. I approve. :smilenod:

It's also true though, with regard to the actual -ism. Well, except it's not so much the Big Small what does it, but rather the Big Fat pretending to be the Big Small.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on January 31, 2024, 01:26:54 AM

awful quiet here this week.

if somebody doesnt say something soon i ll start posting about flat earth theory

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on January 31, 2024, 03:28:56 AM

^ OK Here goes. This is on my mind.

Americans are irrational and I am one of them. Over long periods of times I have collected possessions that I need like a need a paper ass. My wife is far worse than me. She is the ultimate collector of things that she may want at a later date but the later date never arrives.

For years We have rented a storage space. They are usually called mini-warehouses. A 10 x 12 foot space in a metal building with a steel roll up door costing about......too damned much. It started out at $49 per month. over the years it has steadily increased in price. The latest price is $105 per month. Enough already! I am moving out of that space.
today. I am happy that I have finally come to my senses. No more Mini-warehouse unnecessary expense.
I did complete the removal of that useless accumulation of "stuff" today. Yippeee!!

Those storage spaces are immensely subscribed here in the good old USA. The one in which my cubicle was located has almost 1000 similar spaces. Damned near all of them are occupied. I have paid into that foolish expense for going on ten years. Total output of cash over time, something like $8000. WTF have I been thinking???? Not thinking, that's what.

That's what I have on my mind this evening..........Any of my HAF peers succumbed to that kind of storage folly?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 31, 2024, 04:10:12 AM

Yes, and for more money. It's full of my parents-in-law's stuff and I can't just go in and donate it all; I have to let the wife do it, for her personal reasons. I'm just going to have to take the heat and get rid of it all, somehow.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2024, 07:15:45 AM

Hoarders!

...The Asmo, on the other hand, admits to nothing. How do them Murricans say it? He pleadeth the Fiftheth. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 31, 2024, 02:00:33 PM

Not my call, sadly. If my wife precedes me in death, though, there will be dumpsters. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2024, 02:04:15 PM

Don't let her read this, or she might just amend her will and leave you to her stuff rather than the reverse ;-P

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 03, 2024, 04:01:14 PM

i just washed a plate that i ate my breakfast on, and remembered how nice it is to have running water in the house. my house is about 100 years old, and when we bought it had limited water. there is a 22 foot dug well outside the kitchen that had a hand pump on it with a worn-out cylinder, a kitchen sink, and a bathtub th eprevious people had put into the downstairs bedroom. a detached toilet out by the hayfield.

the well was good from about autumn to early summer, then ran dry during the hot part of the year. we hauled water from town 400 gallons at a time on the one-ton, and i took all the kids down into the pasture to the cattle trough to wash em off. later i would come home from work and wash off in the creek about a half mile down the road.

now we have a real well that the coal company drilled for us in return for a power pole easement. it doesnt go dry, and i can wash clothing, dishes, and even drink water whenever iwant.

pretty luxurious.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on February 05, 2024, 07:24:22 AM

I am not unnecessarily argumentative! >:(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 05, 2024, 08:25:47 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on February 05, 2024, 07:24:22 AMI am not unnecessarily argumentative! >:(

...The Asmo, on the other hand, is. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 09, 2024, 04:57:22 AM

Whassup with this thread? It is usually well attended. Last entry on the fifth now it is the eighth of Feb.

I will try to wake it. This is what is on my mind at this time.

Yesterday I went to a Mohs surgeon to remove a simple skin cancer on my face. It was not a dangerous one because it was a basal cell carcinoma. Well Sheeeeit! I now have a face with a nine cm long slit and 16 stitches to close it. It seems that the damned BCC was one that I had ignored for a long time and it did what that kind of cancer does......It slowly grows larger and larger. I waited much too long to have it fixed.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2024, 08:04:23 AM

For my part, I try not to "have conversations with myself" by either constantly editing content onto existing posts or posting below my own posts. Therefore, what's been on my mind has been on hold of late.

I took care of a birth mark what had darkened somewhat some years back. My doctor referred me to an specialist because he wasn't too keen on the idea of cutting and suturing in a place where everyone can see... Well, the specialist gave me about as prominent a scar as I think the good GP could have if he came to work drunk and didn't really try besides.

Still, adds to my overall villainousness, so there is that. No regrets. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2024, 12:32:05 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 09, 2024, 04:57:22 AMWhassup with this thread? It is usually well attended. Last entry on the fifth now it is the eighth of Feb.

I will try to wake it. This is what is on my mind at this time.

Yesterday I went to a Mohs surgeon to remove a simple skin cancer on my face. It was not a dangerous one because it was a basal cell carcinoma. Well Sheeeeit! I now have a face with a nine cm long slit and 16 stitches to close it. It seems that the damned BCC was one that I had ignored for a long time and it did what that kind of cancer does......It slowly grows larger and larger. I waited much too long to have it fixed.

Ouch! I assume you're getting 'funny looks'?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2024, 12:33:58 PM

I have just attached a glucose level sensor to my arm that takes a reading every minute and sends it to my iPhone via Bluetooth. In other news I also have running water.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2024, 01:04:23 PM

The Asmo, on the other hand, has a generally very cold winter. Still, it's sunny today, so maybe a mini road trip.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 09, 2024, 01:57:10 PM

bees are flying

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 09, 2024, 02:32:06 PM

Are there like flowers and such where you are at this time of year?

...I wouldn't mind a occasional flower over 'ere right now. :sadnod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 09, 2024, 02:43:54 PM

Quote from: Icarus on February 09, 2024, 04:57:22 AMWhassup with this thread? It is usually well attended. Last entry on the fifth now it is the eighth of Feb.

I will try to wake it. This is what is on my mind at this time.

Yesterday I went to a Mohs surgeon to remove a simple skin cancer on my face. It was not a dangerous one because it was a basal cell carcinoma. Well Sheeeeit! I now have a face with a nine cm long slit and 16 stitches to close it. It seems that the damned BCC was one that I had ignored for a long time and it did what that kind of cancer does......It slowly grows larger and larger. I waited much too long to have it fixed.

Damn, that sounds nasty. Maybe you can tell people you got the scar at Heidelberg?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 09, 2024, 03:20:08 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on February 09, 2024, 02:32:06 PMAre there like flowers and such where you are at this time of year?

...I wouldn't mind a occasional flower over 'ere right now. :sadnod:

no, nothing. theyr flying out to poop and to look for pollen. this time of year weak hives get robbed to death. i may buy some feed.

unusually warm. like 13 C

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Anne D. on February 10, 2024, 05:40:26 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 09, 2024, 04:57:22 AMWhassup with this thread? It is usually well attended. Last entry on the fifth now it is the eighth of Feb.

I will try to wake it. This is what is on my mind at this time.

Yesterday I went to a Mohs surgeon to remove a simple skin cancer on my face. It was not a dangerous one because it was a basal cell carcinoma. Well Sheeeeit! I now have a face with a nine cm long slit and 16 stitches to close it. It seems that the damned BCC was one that I had ignored for a long time and it did what that kind of cancer does......It slowly grows larger and larger. I waited much too long to have it fixed.

Sounds like you'll have a cool tough-guy scar. Those can be attractive. Come up with a good story.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on February 10, 2024, 07:30:11 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/9w4GqCn.jpeg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 10, 2024, 01:08:28 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on February 10, 2024, 07:30:11 AM(https://i.imgur.com/9w4GqCn.jpeg)

I like that!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 10, 2024, 01:15:35 PM

Me too!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on February 10, 2024, 03:23:30 PM

Excellent!

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Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on February 10, 2024, 11:47:47 PM

I Googled 'cause I thought there might of/should of been a Spitfire spark plug.
There was but that one looks like a Bosch.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 11, 2024, 04:39:38 AM

It's got wings that look Spitfire-ish (half-elliptical), but it is indeed a Bosch plug.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 12, 2024, 06:13:12 PM

I'm going bionic in bits. Latest addition to my augmentation are hearing aids. My hearing up to 2kHz is normal but sensitivity drops off dramatically above that. A lot of female human speech is above this. I have to say I love them! They have an odd effect when I speak it sounds as if I'm standing in a large echoy room. They are quite sophisticated in that they are Bluetooth enabled. The App on the phone comes with a room optimisation option. This creates a profile that is stored on the phone and uploaded when one is in a particular room. It has some built in profiles such as crowded room, cinema, conversation etc. Each one adjusts the audio output profile. And all on the NHS (including batteries) paid for by the tax I have paid over the decades. Walking home I was surprised at how many birds there were!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 12, 2024, 10:54:20 PM

universal health care makes so much sense.

no wonder we just let people die in america

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 13, 2024, 04:56:06 AM

I too have hearing aids. Have had the same pair for 6 years. It is normal for male persons to have difficulty hearing higher frequencies. Indeed some of the female voices are unintelligible even with the hearing aids.

You are fortunate to avoid having to pay a bundle for your new instruments. I paid $3200 for the pair that I have. I was quoted as much as $7200 when I was shopping around. The hearing aid business in the US is characterized by larcenous sales people.

Hearing aids are a blessing. The only thing bad, is that when the batteries have nearly expired the performance of the hearing aids diminishes. At low battery intervals, my wife becomes annoyed with me for failing to understand what the hell she just said. I confess that I sometimes ignore her prattle even when I did understand what she said.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 13, 2024, 08:05:42 AM

The Asmo is also a cyborg. :smilenod: ICL implants so that He can do stuff like see in the dark (-ish) and also in daylight and read things and zap things with lazers because He can see them, so He can aim in their general direction.

Un. Stoppable. :smilenod:

(Cost between 4000 and 5000US, as I remember - maybe a bit more because I seem to believe Kroner was somewhat higher valued five-six years ago)

...We should totally start HAF Terminator Society. Aim: Cyborg Rights and World Domination. Yep. The Asmo could be the minister of extermination, is what He could.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2024, 06:05:55 PM

Getting on very well with my hearing aids, a vast improvement!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on February 13, 2024, 07:36:04 PM

when i got the lens in my right eye replaced with a plastic one, my vision improved to an acuity in that eye that i could not remember since childhood.

looking forward to the other one now.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 14, 2024, 10:01:33 AM

Quote from: Tank on February 13, 2024, 06:05:55 PMGetting on very well with my hearing aids, a vast improvement!

Quote from: billy rubin on February 13, 2024, 07:36:04 PMwhen i got the lens in my right eye replaced with a plastic one, my vision improved to an acuity in that eye that i could not remember since childhood.

looking forward to the other one now.

Yep. that was my experience as well. I probably spent about the first month marvelling at the capabilities of my augmented sensor suite.

I think I even posted my experience with the whole surgery thing somewhere on the forum.

Them able-bodied biological people really have no idea how nice it is to have what they have, do they? :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 16, 2024, 11:55:41 PM

So some dumb ass kids shot up a celebration in Kansas City. What the hell else is new? There were lots of people at the celebration, including about 800 cops. The bullshit about the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun....didn't work quickly enough in this case. Shall we agree that 800 good guys with guns could not stop two or three bad guys with guns?

Looks like we Americans are exceptional. Exceptional in absurdity,that is. Take a look at this chart of countries with guns compared to the US. I have some doubt about the absolute accuracy of this little chart. I will presume, conditionally, that it is somewhere in the ball park in terms of reality.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/26/world/us-gun-culture-world-comparison-intl-cmd/index.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us (https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/26/world/us-gun-culture-world-comparison-intl-cmd/index.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 18, 2024, 01:05:04 PM

They'd stop them, but not before the bad guys started doing damage.

Once a bad guy draws a gun, good guys with guns become desirable indeed - at least in my book. There is damage negation, and then there is damage mitigation. To avoid a tragedy is the best possible outcome. To limit its scope - the next best.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 21, 2024, 06:03:44 AM

I am sad about the lack of education in my country.

https://imgur.com/gallery/xusMUgo (https://imgur.com/gallery/xusMUgo)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2024, 09:15:36 AM

That's very sad and equally horrifying :(

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on February 21, 2024, 10:40:11 AM

Oh, a post that isn't about crappy old motorcycles.
I know I shouldn't begrudge the motosickles their success.
I know it's the fault of all those with more interesting interests who've deserted us.
If I was a gracious person I'd be gracious and congratulate them on inheriting the forum, alas..

(https://i.imgur.com/P7n9kYq.jpeg)

My teachers told me they were hindu-arabic

Wikipedia

QuoteThe Hindu–Arabic numeral system (also known as the Indo-Arabic numeral system[1], Hindu numeral system, Arabic numeral system)[2][note 1] is a positional base ten numeral system for representing integers; its extension to non-integers is the decimal numeral system, which is presently the most common numeral system.

The system was invented between the 1st and 4th centuries by Indian mathematicians. The system was adopted in Arabic mathematics by the 9th century. It became more widely known through the writings in Arabic of the Persian mathematician Al-Khwārizmī[3] (On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals, c. 825) and Arab mathematician Al-Kindi (On the Use of the Hindu Numerals, c. 830). The system had spread to medieval Europe by the High Middle Ages.

Quote from: Icarus on February 21, 2024, 06:03:44 AMI am sad about the lack of education in my country.

The greedy and the air-heads had you abandon your mother country before you knew what you should be about, it was never going to end well.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 21, 2024, 02:05:39 PM

I like how the question is about numerals rather than numbers. A good many people, even among those who would ask that question, either don't know the difference or confuse the two.

A number, much like a word, is a representation of a thing (different magnitudes, in this case) A numeral, much like a letter, is the "linguistic" representation of a number. "D," for example, is a numeral in both hexadecimal and roman systems, but it represents completely different magnitudes/quantities. 0xD != D, or in decimal, 13 != 500. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on February 22, 2024, 01:28:58 AM

13 factorial is a lot bigger than 500.

May I assume that the exclamation mark is to signify the factorial in Viking math?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on February 22, 2024, 08:20:03 AM

Quote from: Icarus on February 22, 2024, 01:28:58 AM13 factorial is a lot bigger than 500.

May I assume that the exclamation mark is to signify the factorial in Viking math?

Nope != is "not equal." I cannot do strikethroughs on phone keyboard, so using programming annotation.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on March 09, 2024, 11:52:17 PM

another thing i didnt know

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon%27s_penis

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 10, 2024, 01:14:02 AM

I suspect that Napoleon had no further use for his pecker while in his postmortem state.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 10, 2024, 01:58:33 AM

Yeeeeaaahhhhh, not clicking on that.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 11, 2024, 08:22:16 AM

The Asmo, on the other hand, just cannot resist. There are things He must know. Although, He shall wait until He's off the clock, just to be on the safe side. :smilenod:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on March 13, 2024, 10:24:41 AM

Quote from: Icarus on March 10, 2024, 01:14:02 AMI suspect that Napoleon had no further use for his pecker while in his postmortem state.

He might of though.
I have a small canopic tupperware container, just in case.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 13, 2024, 02:30:05 PM

:smilenod: Who knows, science may just advance enough to bring it back to life. What better gift for the future generations? :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2024, 02:25:49 AM

^ If brought back to life, it could become a high value dildo.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on March 14, 2024, 07:43:13 AM

Precisely. :smilenod: Once you go dead... Well, you are a necrophiliac and a pervert, but aside from that. :grin:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on March 15, 2024, 02:46:37 AM

^ ;D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 15, 2024, 03:11:49 AM

Yeesh, you guys! :o

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on March 27, 2024, 11:07:54 AM

QuoteThe UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan

Hip hip hooray! a ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadan.

QuoteIslamic State's deadly Moscow attack

Hip hip hooray! a slaughter of non Muslims for the holy month of Ramadan.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on April 03, 2024, 06:06:29 AM

One of my all time favorite TV shows was West Wing. It had scenes like this one.....

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 03, 2024, 08:09:15 AM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on March 27, 2024, 11:07:54 AM
QuoteThe UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan

Hip hip hooray! a ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadan.

QuoteIslamic State's deadly Moscow attack

Hip hip hooray! a slaughter of non Muslims for the holy month of Ramadan.

Isn't it just..!

The Asmo has half a mind to rant, but chooses to use Bootneck's rant as His own in stead due to... Laziness, really.

...Oh, and them Russians be a-torturin' their suspects, 'cause "This is not Norway. We fuck 'em up (whether or not found guilty of any crime, even) over here."*

*This is not a direct quote, but good enough for the Russian ministry of Propaganda.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 14, 2024, 04:01:57 PM

Just finished watching the final series (11) of The Walking Dead. Brilliant observation of feral humanity.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 14, 2024, 08:18:33 PM

tomorrow an ex president of the united states goes on trial for a felony. yet anopther first in america.

the orange jesus has sidestepped every attempt to bring him to account for anything so far. this mostly worthless offense is the first time he will actually be on trial for criminal activity.

we ll see whether anything comes of it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 14, 2024, 09:30:44 PM

Well Al Capone ended up in jug for tax evasion :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on April 14, 2024, 10:19:42 PM

in america, we live in a world where law isnt the final arbiter for legality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2024, 07:55:18 AM

Should it be though?

There is a reason they have trials and judges and lawyers. It may be illegal to exceed the speed limit, but you may do so in order to for example safely finish an overtaking manoeuvre. It is illegal to kill a person, but you may do so if said person is beating some fool with an baseball bat. It is illegal to launch a nuke at somebody, but you may do so if under a nuclear attack.

The law is a tapestry of prohibitions and exceptions. How and when it should apply, is up to the members of that society in which it is on the books.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2024, 11:25:17 AM

Quote from: billy rubin on April 14, 2024, 10:19:42 PMin america, we live in a world where law isnt the final arbiter for legality.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2024, 01:44:07 PM

Seriously..?

I'm assuming the sadface emoji is because you agree with the observation and find it less than ideal.? If that is the case, why not come fight The Asmo on the points? Because He thinks He hath Himself-self some good ones. :poke:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Asmodean on April 22, 2024, 08:37:29 AM

The availability of The Asmo is slightly reduced these days. He has become project lead on a very cool, yet very time-consuming project, so for now, He basically lives at, for and by work until the first stage is completed - probably in a couple of weeks.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on April 22, 2024, 11:15:45 AM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 22, 2024, 08:37:29 AMThe availability of The Asmo is slightly reduced these days. He has become project lead on a very cool, yet very time-consuming project, so for now, He basically lives at, for and by work until the first stage is completed - probably in a couple of weeks.

Congratulations and good luck! Don't forget to fortify your body with copious volumes of ethanol-rich beverages.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on April 22, 2024, 10:32:22 PM

Sounds like a good time, as far as that can be said of work. Thanks for the note. :D

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on April 23, 2024, 07:40:13 PM

Quote from: Asmodean on April 22, 2024, 08:37:29 AMThe availability of The Asmo is slightly reduced these days. He has become project lead on a very cool, yet very time-consuming project, so for now, He basically lives at, for and by work until the first stage is completed - probably in a couple of weeks.

Good luck!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2024, 03:45:15 PM

May the 4th be with you! :headbang:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2024, 01:43:18 AM

My son, top right, celebrates with Lando Norris at his first F1 win in Miami 2024!

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/4419/fDIRwS.jpg)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 06, 2024, 01:54:03 AM

:thumb: Nice!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Recusant on May 06, 2024, 03:20:07 AM

Well done ! :heyhey:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: hermes2015 on May 06, 2024, 03:25:07 AM

Mazel tov!

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 06, 2024, 06:18:36 AM

Congrats

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2024, 10:24:21 AM

This is the first time he has been with the team when they have won a race. He was at Arrows when they had their last win. He was asked to come back by Andreas Stella the McLaren team manager. Andrew is definitely living his best life. :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tom62 on May 06, 2024, 04:26:19 PM

Great race. Lando did everything right. Max on the other hand made a big mistake that damaged his car. Luckily he didn't lose much points because he still came in second.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 06, 2024, 10:36:48 PM

:bravo:

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: billy rubin on May 07, 2024, 02:44:05 AM

++++

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2024, 10:31:37 AM

Quote from: Tom62 on May 06, 2024, 04:26:19 PMGreat race. Lando did everything right. Max on the other hand made a big mistake that damaged his car. Luckily he didn't lose much points because he still came in second.

I don't think Max is overly worried about losing a few points. It's Ferrari that need to watch out. When both McLarens have the full upgrade package (next race) they will be considerably faster.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2024, 11:25:07 AM

My daughter had the wall in her garden painted by a local street artist. He has still to do the gate. The dog on the right is their old dog who never had a garden when he was alive.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pogs8e61j)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Icarus on May 08, 2024, 01:18:23 AM

WOW ! Nice work. A tribute to the dog pleases me.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2024, 07:32:53 AM

Quote from: Icarus on May 08, 2024, 01:18:23 AMWOW ! Nice work. A tribute to the dog pleases me.

Her husband cried his eyes out :)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on May 08, 2024, 12:43:57 PM

Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2024, 11:25:07 AMThe dog on the right is their old dog who never had a garden when he was alive.

Poor old bastard, though no doubt the angels are tossing balls for him till his people join him.

Does each of those chimneys represent a separate dwelling, and your daughter's place is three normal people's (whose dogs don't have gardens) houses wide?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on May 08, 2024, 01:21:53 PM

Wednesdays are Popoe and Granddaughter days
Years ago I grabbed a bargain, five long sleeve bright green cotton tee shirts for $15, each with an embroidered Cletus the Slack-Jawed Yokel, where pockets on normal shirts go.
I've taught her to point, textures fascinate.
She loves Cletus.
She has one tooth, two more and she can be a slack jawed yokel too.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on May 08, 2024, 03:15:27 PM

I think their is a reality.
I usually find my beer glass where I think I left it.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2024, 04:55:04 PM

Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on May 08, 2024, 12:43:57 PM...

Does each of those chimneys represent a separate dwelling, and your daughter's place is three normal people's (whose dogs don't have gardens) houses wide?

Good observation. It must be an odd optical illusion as all the houses are the same widths.

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2024, 09:43:13 AM

Sometimes one finds the most odd pieces of 'litter' when out Wombling :D

(https://imageshack.com/i/pmr7oJu2j)

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on May 14, 2024, 09:11:52 AM

Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2024, 09:43:13 AMSometimes one finds the most odd pieces of 'litter' when out Wombling :D

(https://imageshack.com/i/pmr7oJu2j)

That's nice, it's your colour too.
Does it fit?

Title: Re: What's on your mind today?
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2024, 09:13:03 AM

Sadly not :(

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